Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva in Brazil: challenges and strategies to create assistance and educational networks.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an ultrarare condition and one of the most impactful disorders associated with progressive heterotopic ossification events. It is estimated that there are 120-150 patients in Brazil; however, currently, fewer than 100 patients have been identified, and the role of a FOP advocacy group (FOP Brazil) has been instrumental for the identification and follow-up of these individuals and families. The aim of this article is to summarize the current status of FOP in Brazil and describe strategies proposed to approach this challenge in a continental size country.

Superior Dislocation of the Patella in a Young Patient without Osteophytes: A Case Report with Discussion about Differential Diagnosis.

We report a case of superior dislocation of the patella in a young woman without degenerative changes. We retrospectively analyzed the clinical and imaging data obtained from the patient. This article describes a rare case of patellar dislocation following a bicycle fall in a 19-year-old woman without any history of patellofemoral complaints.

Pseudoaneurysm of the medial inferior genicular artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

We present a case of pseudoaneurysm formation of the medial inferior genicular artery after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. The patient presented with repeated knee hemarthrosis. He was diagnosed by means of magnetic resonance angiography and was treated by means of transluminal embolization.