Work, sport activities and factors associated with medial meniscal tears in nonathletic subjects.

Background: It is known that late surgical reconstruction of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is associated with a medial meniscal (MM) tears. However, the association between factors relating to sports and work activities and joint instability, has not been examined in non-athletic subjects.

Objective: To compare sports and work activities and other factors associated with MM tears, in subjects with ACL rupture.

[Colgajo DIEP como primera opción de reconstrucción mamaria en pacientes mexicanas con cicatrices abdominales previas].

Introduction: For many years the abdominal region has been a reliable donor of abundant well-perfused tissue. The subdermal plexus constitutes an intricate network of microvessels that comprise the entire abdominal skin and allow for innumerable and redundant connections.

Method: Using a retrospective cohort study, we considered the first 100 deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flaps performed for breast reconstruction in the High Specialty Medical Department #21 of the Mexican Institute of Social Security in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, from January 2010 until December 2015.

Síndrome metabólico y otros factores asociados a gonartrosis.

Objective: To evaluate whether an association exists between gonarthrosis and metabolic syndrome X (MS) as well as other potential risk factors.

Method: Comparative cross-sectional study of 310 patients evaluated by pathology of knee grouped in patients with gonarthrosis and without it. Sociodemographic, anthropometric and laboratory data was obtained.

[Versatility of the microvascular fibular flap in limb reconstruction].

Background: The structural characteristics of the fibula, strength, shape, length and limited donor site morbidity make it more suitable for reconstructing long bone defects larger than 6cm in the limbs.

Material And Methods: A descriptive study was conducted using a non-probabilistic sample of consecutive cases undergoing on limb reconstruction with free fibular flap in the period from January 2010 to January 2015 in the Mexican Institute of Social Security No. 21, Monterrey Nuevo Leon.

[Face replantation using labial artery for revascularization. Case report].

Background: Restoration of the face function and cosmetic appearance after a traumatic complex wound is a challenge for the plastic surgeon. Worldwide, few cases have been reported about face replantation.

Objective: To present the case of the first partial face replantation reported in the national bibliography, using the labial artery for revascularization.