A comparison of three techniques for the osteosynthesis after minimal invasive osteotomies for hallux valgus.

Purpose: Third and fourth-generation minimal invasive osteotomies (MIO) for the treatment of hallux valgus (HV) have become popular procedures worldwide with promising results due to the improvement in the fixation method. The tricortical cannulated screw placement remains a complex procedure that is technically challenging and requires a long skill learning curve with high radiation exposure mainly in the form of intensifier shots (IS) required for the MIO fixation. This study aims to compare the number of X-ray IS required using three different techniques for the cannulated guide placement.

Screws versus plate with screws for osteosynthesis of the posterior malleolus: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: fractures involving the posterior malleolus (PM) of the ankle can have significant functional and clinical implications if not properly treated. The optimal treatment approach for these fractures remains uncertain. This review aims to compare the use of cannulated screws versus plate with screw fixation in terms of their impact on the development of postoperative ankle osteoarthritis and functional outcomes in patients with PM fractures.

Rotator Interval vs Posterior Approach Ultrasound-guided Corticosteroid Injections in Primary Frozen Shoulder: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of rotator interval (RI) vs posterior approach (PA) ultrasound (US) guided corticosteroid injections into the glenohumeral (GH) joint in primary frozen shoulder (PFS).

Data Sources: A systematic literature search for all relevant studies on Medline, Scopus, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central, up to January 2023 was conducted.

Study Selection: Randomized controlled trials that directly compared the US-guided corticosteroid injection into the RI and GH joint using PA in patients clinically and radiographically diagnosed with PFS.

[Correction of the pre- and post-surgical rotational component of the first metatarsal secondary to modified Chevron osteotomy].

Introduction.: (HV) is a complex forefoot pathology, in which interest has recently been shown in the distal rotational component (CR) of the first metatarsal due to its relationship with postsurgical relapses of the deformity. The selection of surgical technique is controversial with little current literature on the correction of rotation with common osteotomies.

Bilateral bipartite lunate misdiagnosed as carpal fracture: a case report and brief review of literature.

Bilateral bipartite lunate is a very rare congenital anomaly of the lunate. A 36-year-old military European male was referred to our service diagnosed with a lunate fracture. Symptoms began 3 months before our encounter, after falling on his outstretched left hand.

Morphologic changes of the fifth phalange secondary to smartphone use.

Background: The use of smart phones is now part of the daily routine throughout the world. Morphological alterations have been described associated with telephone holding technique, as well as clinically significant alterations related to their use.

Objective: The objective was to determine the macroscopic morphological changes due to smartphone use in the fifth finger of the hand with which the smartphone is commonly used.

A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Clinical Trial to Assess Use of 2% Lidocaine Irrigation to Prevent Abdominal Surgical Site Infection.

Surgical site infections (SSI) are the third most common nosocomial infection, increasing morbidity and mortality rates of patients as well as their costs of care, but longer-term follow up studies and data are limited. Lidocaine, in addition to being a readily available and accessible local anesthetic, is known to have bacteriostatic properties. A prospective, descriptive, controlled, randomized clinical trial was conducted among patients scheduled to undergo abdominal sur- gery in the general surgical unit of a Mexican hospital.

An age- and gender-related three-dimensional analysis of rotator cuff transverse force couple volume ratio in 304 shoulders.

Purpose: The rotator cuff transverse force couple (RCTFC) is fundamental in the shoulder biomechanics, as the balance of its muscle components (the subscapularis relative to the infraspinatus and teres minor) provides stability to the joint. The chronic progression of rotator cuff tears usually present alterations in muscle volume, along with atrophy and compensatory hypertrophy, which can be determined using imaging techniques. The aim of this study was to quantify RCTFC muscle volume in a large sample taking into account the age and gender of the participants involved.

[New arthroscopic portal for performing tenotomy/tenodesis procedures on the long head of the biceps brachii tendon].

Background: Shoulder arthroscopy is the standard technique for performing procedures involving the intertubercular groove. Current techniques continue to produce excessive soft tissue manipulation and neurovascular injury.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional, observational and descriptive study was conducted on a cohort of 24 shoulders following the standard surgical protocol and using punch dissection.

Clinical and surgical implications regarding morphometric variations of the medial wall of the orbit in relation to age and gender.

The ethmoidal foramens are located on the medial wall of the orbit and are key reference points for intraoperative orientation. Detailed knowledge of the anatomy, bony landmarks and morphometric characteristics of the medial wall of the orbit is essential for various surgical procedures. The aim of this study was to determine the morphometric variations in the medial wall of the orbit and establish significant variations regarding age and gender.

Prevalence, topographic and morphometric features of femoral cam-type deformity: changes in relation to age and gender.

Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome is a frequent cause of pain and in recent years considered to be a precursor of premature hip osteoarthritis. The structural abnormalities which characterize FAI syndrome, such as the cam-type deformity, are associated with morphological alterations that may lead to hip osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and topographic and morphometric features of the cam deformity in a series of 326 femur specimens obtained from a Mexican population, as well as changes in prevalence in relation to age and gender.