Publications by authors named "Luis Henrique Longo"
Article Synopsis
- The rupture of the extensor mechanism after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a rare but serious complication that can result in significant loss of knee function, with risk factors including previous surgeries and medical conditions.* -
- This case report discusses the successful use of a peroneus longus tendon graft for reconstruction in a 74-year-old woman who experienced an extensor mechanism rupture after TKA, demonstrating improved mobility and knee function post-surgery.* -
- While various reconstruction techniques exist, including autografts and synthetic materials, results have often been inadequate, leading to continued issues with mobility and function after surgery.*
Femoral neck fractures are extremely common injuries, especially in the elderly, who often have multiple associated comorbidities. Despite advances in surgical technique and implant technology, neglected fractures are still a reality in developing countries due to the lack of access to healthcare services or socioeconomic conditions of patients. This case report presents a 61-year-old male patient referred from a rural area to a trauma referral hospital with a neglected femoral neck fracture.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Proximal femur fractures are common in older patients and typically require surgical treatment, with cephalomedullary nails being the gold standard device for this approach. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with the failure of cephalomedullary nailing.
Materials And Methods: We retrospectively evaluated 380 patients treated with a cephalomedullary nail between August 2021 and August 2022 in a trauma referral center in Brazil.