[Efficacy of transdermal lidocaine 5% patches in postoperative analgesia following knee arthroscopy].

Introduction: knee arthroscopy is a common orthopedic procedure associated with postoperative pain, so optimizing pain management is essential for patient recovery and satisfaction. Lidocaine, a local anesthetic with well-established safety profiles, offers a potential alternative to traditional analgesic methods. Research regarding lidocaine patches has been conducted in several types of surgeries (laparoscopy, gynecological surgery, prostatectomy, etc.

[Severe hand injury due to a high-energy gunshot projectile treated with arthrodesis of the carpus, synthetic bone graft and external fixators. Case report].

Background: The incidence of hand gunshot wounds in civil patients has increased in recent years; it causes long-term or permanent disability and has a personal, social and economic impact. Severe hand injuries include: involvement of the greater palmar arch, fracture of two or more carpal bones, irreducible palmar dislocations, articular fractures of the distal radius, and neurovascular injuries. All of these injuries require multiple surgical procedures for the management of soft and musculoskeletal tissues.