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Efficacy of Surgical Techniques in Hallux Abductus Valgus by Application of Scale American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society: literature review
2018
[Resumen] Objetivos: Identificar las técnicas quirúrgicas más realizadas en el Hallux Abductus Valgus, identificar las principales ventajas e inconvenientes comparando la cirugía de mínima incisión y la tradicional mediante comparación funcional para determinar su eficacia. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica retrospectiva y analítica con las técnicas quirúrgicas más habituales en la cirugía del Hallux Abductus Valgus, observando su eficacia funcional. Mediante aplicación de escala de la American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society para evaluar los resultados funcionales, los valores más altos corresponden a las técnicas de mayor eficacia funcional. Resultados: El valor má…
Metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb arthrodesis using intramedullary interlocking screws XMCP™
2018
Abstract The study objective was to assess the results of a thumb metacarpophalangeal joint (MCPJ) arthrodesis using intramedullary interlocking screws at 25°, XMCP ™ (Extremity Medical, Parsippany, NJ). Radiographs evaluated the angle of arthrodesis, time of fusion and fixation of the implant. Clinical and functional outcomes were assessed using the DASH questionnaire and the VAS scale. Any complications found during surgery or the follow-up period were noted. We studied 9 patients. The mean follow-up was 27.6 months. Patients showed clinical and radiological evidence of fusion in an average of 8 weeks, the angle of fusion was 25°. There were no complications and no implant had to be remov…