Publications by authors named "Natalia M Mourao"
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the surgical treatment of diaphyseal femur fractures in polytraumatized children, considering consolidation rate, complications, and function as outcomes of interest.
Methods: This is a quantitative, cross-sectional, and retrospective study of medical records of patients treated from 2012 to 2021. The 39 patients (41 femurs) were divided into four groups according to the method of osteosynthesis.
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the outcomes of rotator cuff tear repair in a low-income Brazilian population, focusing on the effects of obesity and smoking.
- The research involved 47 shoulders of 42 patients, evaluating various factors like fatty infiltration, tendon retraction, and socioeconomic status over a minimum follow-up period of two years.
- Results showed that while smokers experienced more pain and reduced external rotation compared to non-smokers, the overall outcomes did not significantly differ based on obesity status or severity of the rotator cuff tears.