The purpose of the present study was to compare the results of patients operated with trapeziectomy and ligament reconstruction and tendon interposition (LRTI) using flexor carpi radialis tendon versus trapeziectomy followed by suspension of the first metacarpal to the second metacarpal using a Mini TightRope® suture button (suture button suspension: SBS). A single-center prospective randomized controlled trial...
Introduction: Several osteotomies of the first metatarsal have been described for treatment of hallux valgus but chevron osteotomy is one of the most common and well-established procedure for treating this deformity. Although there is a trend towards considering bilateral surgery there is lack of publications addressing bilateral treatment in ambulatory units. The aim of this study is to analyze results of bila...
Objectivo: Avaliar a prevalência das sequelas no neurodesenvolvimento em Recém-nascidos de muito baixo peso. Metodologia: Estudo transversal para determinação da prevalência das sequelas do neurodesenvolvimento, das crianças nascidas de muito baixo peso num hospital de apoio perinatal diferenciado da Grande Lisboa, de 01/06/96 a 01/06/2000. Realizou-se a avaliação do desenvolvimento através das Escalas Schedule...