PROPOSAL TOMOGRAPHIC CLASSIFICATION FOR INTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL RADIUS FRACTURES.

Objective: The objective of this study was to present a proposal tomographic classification for intra-articular distal radius fractures.

Methods: This descriptive study was based on observing tomographic images from 74 patients with distal radius fractures. The cases were grouped by similarity according to the presence of several parameters which determine fracture complexity; the results of the descriptive analysis were transcribed as tomographic classification.

Relationship of age and type of obstetric brachial plexus paralysis in forearm pronosupination.

Objective: To evaluate the arc of forearm pronosupination of patients with sequelae of birth paralysis and correlate with these variables.

Methods: 32 children aged between 4 and 14 years with total or partial lesions of the brachial plexus were evaluated; measurements of pronation and supination, active and passive, were made, both on the injured side and the unaffected side.

Results: A statistically significant difference was observed between the injured side and the normal side, but there was no difference between the groups regarding age or type of injury.

Solid variant of aneurysmal bone cist on the distal extremity of the radius in a child.

The solid variant of aneurismal bone cysts (ABC) is considered rare. It occurs with greater frequency in pediatric patients and in the tibia, femur, pelvis and humerus. We present a case of a metaphyseal lytic lesion on the distal extremity of the radius in a child whose radiograph was requested after low-energy trauma.

PROFILE OF PATIENTS ON SICK LEAVE WITH CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME.

Objective: To report clinical and epidemiological characteristics and risk factors of patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) on sick leave admitted in a University Hospital.

Methods: This is a transversal study conducted with patients admitted sequentially over 18 years of age, without distinction of gender and race in the period between September and November 2014. Patients answered a questionnaire and underwent physical examination carried out by the authors.

Computed tomography's influence on the classifications and treatment of the distal radius fractures.

Introduction: Distal radius fractures are common in emergency centers. The radiographic routine includes at least two radiographic projections used for diagnosing most of these fractures. Computed tomography (CT) is indicated for evaluating complex fractures that affect the articular surface, as well as the fragments' size and position.

Anatomical study of sensory anastomoses in the hand.

Objective: The aim of this study is to evaluate the prevalence, topography and morphometry of sensitive nervous anastomoses in the hand.

Methods: Thirty anatomic parts irrespective of race, gender and age have been dissected. Measurements of anastomoses' length, origin and terminus regarding the transverse carpal ligament were noted.

Pain management at inpatient wards of a university hospital.

Background And Objectives: This is an exploratory, descriptive and transversal study aiming to determine the prevalence, characterization, location, and measurement and discuss pharmacological analgesic measures for acute pain management in five inpatient wards of a university hospital.

Method: We enrolled 856 subjects in the study, of whom 272 were in pain at the time. Information related to pain was obtained using a bedside structured interview.