Publications by authors named "F Faloppa"
Alterations in the Structure, Composition, and Organization of Galactosaminoglycan-Containing Proteoglycans and Collagen Correspond to the Progressive Stages of Dupuytren's Disease.
Int J Mol Sci
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- Dupuytren's disease (DD) is a hand disorder influenced by genetic and environmental factors, impacting the extracellular matrix (ECM) with significant structural changes.
- The study identified key alterations in ECM components, specifically an increase in certain disaccharides and a rise in versican levels, while decorin levels declined as the disease advanced.
- Findings suggest that specific proteoglycans and changes in collagen structure could serve as potential biomarkers for tracking DD progression, with noted decreases in urinary glycosaminoglycan excretion indicating a broader systemic effect.
Article Synopsis
- Congenital Anomalies of the Upper Limb (CAUL) refer to structural or functional abnormalities that occur during fetal development, potentially resulting in limb dysfunction.
- A study conducted in Brazil from 2010 to 2019 found that supernumerary fingers were the most common CAUL, affecting 11,708 live births, with increased prevalence in mothers over 40 and a higher likelihood in newborns weighing less than 2,500 grams.
- The research highlights a rising trend in CAUL cases, emphasizing the need for health agencies to focus on understanding its prevalence and associated risk factors for improved preventive measures.
Usefulness of the Phalen Test and the Tinel Sign in the Prognosis and the Impact on Quality of Life of Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Undergoing Classical Open Carpal Tunnel Release.
Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo)
February 2024
To evaluate the usefulness of the Phalen test and the Tinel sign in the prognosis and the impact on quality of life in the clinical course of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome undergoing surgical treatment through the traditional open approach. The present is a cohort study on prognosis. We included 115 patients with high probability of receiving a clinical diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome with indication for surgical treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of absence of palmaris longus tendon in a population sample from a multiethnic Brazilian city. A cross-sectional observational study was carried out between October 2017 and April 2018. We included male and female volunteers aged 18 years or older.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe main purpose of this research was to do an intraindividual comparison of outcomes between the open ulnar incision (OUI) and the Paine retinaculotome with palmar incision (PRWPI) techniques in patients with bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The patients underwent OUI surgery on one hand and PRWPI surgery on the contralateral hand. The patients were evaluated with the Boston carpal tunnel questionnaire, visual analogue scale for pain, palmar grip strength, and fingertip, key, and tripod pinch strengths.
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