[Translated article] Primary total hip arthroplasty in patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis.

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with residual poliomyelitis (RP) is a surgical challenge. Dysplastic morphology, osteoporosis and gluteal weakness hinder orientation, increase fracture risk and reduce implant stability. The aim of this study is to describe a series of patients with RP treated by THA.

Primary total hip arthroplasty in patients with sequelae of poliomyelitis.

Introduction: Total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with residual poliomyelitis (RP) is a surgical challenge. Dysplastic morphology, osteoporosis and gluteal weakness hinder orientation, increase fracture risk and reduce implant stability. The aim of this study is to describe a series of patients with RP treated by THA.

Long-term Impact of Planovalgus Foot on Activities of Daily Living in Patients With Down Syndrome.

Introduction: Planovalgus foot (PVF) is the most common orthopaedic abnormality in children with Down syndrome (DS), and as a result these patients rarely develop an adequate plantar arch in adulthood. The present study aims to evaluate the impact of PVF on activities of daily living and participation in sports among young adults with DS and determine whether this impact is related to the degree of foot deformity based on clinical and imaging studies.

Methods: Observational analytical study examining a database of 649 patients with DS from a pediatric referral center, identifying those individuals over age 20 years at the time of the study with a childhood diagnosis of PVF.

Synovial Sarcoma of the Foot as an Atypical Cause of Persistent Metatarsalgia: A Report of 3 Cases.

Case: Three cases of atypical metatarsalgia are presented, all diagnosed with foot synovial sarcomas (SSs) at different stages of evolution, after a year of medical consultations. One case was treated with marginal excision without requiring bone excision; the second patient required amputation of the first ray; and the third patient, with advanced disease, required amputation through Chopart's joint.

Conclusion: Metatarsalgia is a recurrent reason for consultation in orthopaedics.

Simultaneous bilateral extracapsular proximal femur fractures in the elderly. A case report.

Simultaneous and bilateral proximal femoral fractures (PFF) are rare and have scarcely been reported in the literature. A case of a bilateral extracapsular PFF is herein presented. Besides, an exhaustive review of the literature was performed, analyzing the information of all previously reported cases.

Suprapatellar tibial nailing, why have we changed?

Introduction: Endomedullary nailing using the infrapatellar approach (IP) is considered the gold standard for the treatment of tibial diaphyseal fractures, however, it has been associated with greater difficulty in reduction and complications such as malalignment in procurvatum and anterior knee pain. The suprapatellar approach (SP) arises as an alternative to solve these aspects, also being associated with a shorter intraoperative time and a lower dose and fluoroscopy time.

Material And Methods: Retrospective comparative study between a group of 22 fractures treated by SP approach and another of 30 fractures intervened by IP transtendinous approach.

[A cross-sectional study of the impact of educational information on topical photoprotection habits in medical students].

Objectives: Skin cancer (melanoma and non-melanoma) is the most common cancer in humans, with melanoma being the most aggressive. Due to the fact that ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure is the only adjustable aetiological factor, UV protection is the essential preventive measure. Based on these grounds, a study was conducted in order to compare three population groups with different levels of knowledge about UV protection, as well as to determine any differences in sun exposure habits, and the level of awareness of the damaging effects of the sun on the skin.