Publications by authors named "Zartur Jose Barcelos Menegassi"
Article Synopsis
- Physical examination of knee ligament injuries can be subjective and unreliable, while MRI is expensive and doesn't provide functional insights.
- Stress radiography is another option but involves radiation exposure and requires a physician.
- Stress ultrasonography is a noninvasive and cost-effective alternative that helps evaluate knee injuries by assessing tibiofemoral openings, aiding in surgical decisions without adverse effects for patients.
Objective: The Brazilian Consensus on Hip Viscosupplementation aims to generate a referential and consensual source from the theoretical knowledge and clinical experience of specialists in the field.
Methods: A multidisciplinary panel was formed with 15 specialists (sports medicine, orthopedists, physiatrists and rheumatologists), based on clinical and academic experience in the use of viscosupplementation of the hip. 12 statements were prepared, discussed and voted.
Objective: The aim of this consensus statement on viscosupplementation is to serve as a reference document based on relevant literature and clinical experience in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis using an intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid, covering key aspects such as clinical indications, effectiveness, and tolerability.
Methods: A multidisciplinary panel including two sports medicine physicians, six orthopedists, four physiatrists, and two rheumatologists were selected based on their clinical and academic experience of viscosupplementation. Sixteen statements were prepared and discussed, after which a vote was held.