Publications by authors named "Almudena Crespo-Fresno"
Single-stage transcutaneous osseointegrated prosthesis for above-knee amputations including an antibiotic-loaded hydrogel. Preliminary results of a new surgical protocol.
Pablo S Corona Enrique A Vargas Meouchi Jesús Manuel García Hernández Rosa Fraile Soriano Almudena Crespo-Fresno
Injury
April 2024
Introduction: Patients with above-knee amputations (AKA) are normally treated with the traditional socket-mounted prosthesis (SMP), which is associated with a high incidence of problems. Osseointegration has been proposed as a promising option for avoiding many common SMP drawbacks. Several concerns have arisen regarding amputee osseointegration, however, mainly with respect to infection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground And Objectives: Osteoporotic hip fracture is a relevant pathology due to its prevalence and social and health impact. The aim of this study is to explore the predictive validity of the CUPAX questionnaire on mortality, place of residence and post-fracture functionality.
Materials And Methods: Prospective observational study.
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to develop and validate the CUPAX questionnaire to assess functional capacity in elderly patients before they experience a hip fracture, addressing a gap in available tools in Spanish.
- A total of 215 patients over 65 years old, primarily women with a median age of 84, participated in the study, and various assessments were conducted to confirm the questionnaire's validity and reliability.
- The results demonstrated that the CUPAX questionnaire has excellent internal consistency and strong correlations with established functional scales, confirming its effectiveness for evaluating the functional status of elderly patients post-fracture.