[Long-term clinical and radiological results of metatarsophalangeal resection arthroplasty in patients with large forefoot deformities].

Introduction: metatarsophalangeal resection arthroplasty is considered a salvage surgical procedure able to improve the quality of life of patients with major forefoot deformities.

Material And Methods: a retrospective observational study of 31 patients (36 feet) with major forefoot deformities operated at our institution was performed. Thirty two feet required additional surgery involving the first ray, most of them (72.

Impact of the Subtle Lisfranc Injury on Foot Structure and Function.

Background: The subtle Lisfranc injury is the disruption of the osteoligamentary complex between the first cuneiform and the second metatarsal, resulting in minor widening of this space that is often difficult to detect with plain radiographs. In this study, we assessed the results after treatment of the different stages of subtle Lisfranc injuries, focusing on their impact on foot arch anatomy and functionality at short- to midterm follow-up.

Methods: A retrospective study including patients treated in our center for a subtle Lisfranc injury between 2012 and 2019 was conducted.

Development of a calculator to establish indications to refer patients with lumbar degenerative disease for spinal surgery consultation.

Background And Aim: Low-back pain remains a common pathological entity in the Western population. We have found no data in the literature that assess whether, with correct physical examination and evaluation of simple x-rays of the spine, it is possible to diagnose patients who are highly likely to be candidates for lumbar spine surgery and thus reduce the care burden and resource consumption that this disorder entails. The aim of the study was to develop a user-friendly calculator that allows only patients who are strong candidates for surgical treatment to be referred for spinal surgery consultation.

A clinical review of 11 cases of large-sized well-differentiated liposarcomas.

Well-differentiated liposarcomas of the extremities are one of the most frequent types of malignant soft tissue tumors in adults. These tumors are typically locally aggressive and show a tendency to recurrence after surgical excision even though they do not metastasize and very rarely dedifferentiate. Its clinical presentation is generally a progressively growing mass causing aesthetic, functional, or compressive symptoms depending on the tumor's size and localization.

[Hospital management of pancreatic cancer in Spain and assessment of factors associated with in-hospital mortality].

Background: Pancreatic cancer is becoming an increasingly important health problem in Spain. This study aimed to analyze the hospital management of this process and the factors associated with mortality by using an administrative data base.

Material And Method: We performed a descriptive study.