Risk Factors for Infection in Patients Undergoing Osteosynthesis for Tibial Plateau Fracture in a University Hospital.

Schatzker types IV to VI tibial plane fractures compromise the two tibial plateaus. Most cases involve joint deviation and require anatomic reduction and rigid fixation. Dual access and prolonged surgical time are factors that exert an influence on the occurrence of infection of the surgical wound and, consequently, the clinical outcome.

Anxiety, depression and quality of life in individuals with phantom limb pain.

Objective: This study aims to evaluate emotional factors such as anxiety and depression, and the Quality of Life of individuals with chronic persistent pain after amputation in order to identify the interindividual variation in response to pain.

Methods: This was a descriptive, exploratory and cross-sectional study with quantitative approach. Twenty seven patients were interviewed.