Publications by authors named "Osman Alberto Salazar-Asencio"
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- - Hypothenar hammer syndrome is a rare condition caused by repetitive trauma to the hypothenar region of the hand, leading to vascular insufficiency.
- - Symptoms include cold intolerance, pain, paleness, and abnormal sensations (paresthesia) due to reduced blood flow (digital ischemia), which varies based on the ulnar artery blockage.
- - A 63-year-old man with bilateral Raynaud's phenomenon was treated with successful vascular repair surgery, highlighting the importance of recognizing hypothenar hammer syndrome as a reversible cause of Raynaud's symptoms.
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- The study examines the rare occurrence of patients diagnosed with both rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and ankylosing spondylitis (AS), highlighting characteristics and clinical implications.
- It analyzed data from 81 patients, noting that the majority were men with a mean age of 53, and found significant symptoms including rheumatoid nodules and inflammatory lumbar pain.
- The findings suggest that patients with both conditions show more severe radiological patterns and higher rates of rheumatoid factor (RF) and HLA B-27 positivity compared to those with only one of the diseases, indicating a need for further research into this association.
Foot drop after percutaneous treatment with radiopaque gelified ethanol (Discogel®).
Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed)
April 2021
Sciatica due to a lumbar disc herniation is a frequent symptom, between 13% and 40% of the general population will experience an episode of sciatica during their lives. Different techniques exist to treat this condition. Among them the percutaneous intradiscal Discogel®.
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