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Introdução: Osteomielite é inflamação aguda ou crônica de ossos trabeculares ou corticais, periósteo, medula óssea e tecidos moles próximos. É classificada pela localização dentro do osso, extensão da dispersão e fonte de infecção. Objetivo: Avaliar os aspectos epidemiológicos dos pacientes internados com osteomielite e analisar relação entre o tempo de internamento e fatores correlatos.Métodos: Estudados dados de 33 pacientes de uma seleção inicial de 42 prontuários. Resultados: O grupo de 0 a 20 anos com 8 (24,4%) pacientes ficou 18 ± 24 dias, 13 (39,4%) adultos jovens (21 a 40 anos): 12,3 ± 12,4 d; 6 (18,1%) adultos (41 a 60 anos) e 6 (18,1%) >60 anos receberam cuidados hospitalares por 31,8 ± 36 e 19,6 ± 15,8 dias respectivamente. O periodo maior de permanência foi de 91 dias. O etilismo (6%), o tabagismo (6%) e o diabetes (6%) foram as comorbidades mais encontradas. A mortalidade foi de 15%, sendo que 60% eram usuários de álcool. O perfil epidemiológico também mostrou o predomínio do sexo masculino na faixa de 21 a 40 anos e o principal agente infeccioso encontrado foi S. aureus. Conclusão: A alta taxa de mortalidade em indivíduos maiores de 50 anos, com maior permanência hospitalar e presença de comorbidades como o etilismo e diabetes mellitus alerta para a necessidade de planejamento estratégico visando intervenções que diminuam prejuízos tanto para o paciente quanto para o sistema de saúde.
Introduction: Osteomyelitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of trabecular or cortical bones, periosteum, bone marrow, and nearby soft tissue. It is classified by location within the bone, extent and source of infection. Objective: Assess the epidemiological aspects of hospitalized patients with osteomyelitis and analyze the relationship between length of stay and correlated factors. Methods: Data were collected from 33 patients from an initial selection of 42. Results: The groups were arranged as follows: 8 (24.4%) individuals from 0-20 yo and with a hospital stay of 18 ± 24 d; 13 (39.4%) young adults (21-40 yo) and 12.3 ± 12.4 d; 6 (18.1%) adults (41-60 yo) and 31.8 ± 36 d; and 6 (18.1%) over 60 yo who were under hospital care for 19.6 ± 15.8 d. The longest period of hospital stay was 91 days. Alcoholism (6%), smoking habits (6%) and diabetes (6%) were the most common comorbidities. Mortality rate was 15%, among which 60% were alcohol users. The epidemiologic profile also showed that the majority of the hospitalized were males between the ages 21-40 yo and the most common infective agent was S. aureus. Conclusion: the high mortality rate in individuals over 50, with comorbidities and longer hospital stays highlights the need for strategic planning yielding interventions that diminish harm to the patients and the health system.
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Humanos , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , EpidemiologiaRESUMO
ABSTRACT Introduction: Chronic recurrent multifocal osteomyelitis (CRMO), also called chronic non-bacterial osteomyelitis, is an autoinflammatory disease characterized by bone involvement, recurrent flare-ups, and the lack of microbiological isolation. It is a diagnosis of exclusion, and the fundamental basis of treatment is non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The objective of the study is to describe our experience as a result of three girls diagnosed with CRMO, highlighting the clinical presentation, the findings in the complementary tests, the treatment, and the evolution of the disease. Patients and methods: Retrospective chart review of children with CRMO in the last 5 years, being followed-up in a pediatric rheumatology clinic in a tertiary center. Results: The cases are presented of 3 patients diagnosed with CRMO, all of them young girls, with a mean age of 11 years, who consulted due to pain and functional impotence. It was in single location in two cases, and the other with several sources of pain, at cervical and lumbar level, associated with weakness of the upper and lower limbs. Two of the cases received antibiotic treatment. One girl responded to treatment with anti-inflammatory drugs and another required combining corticosteroids. The remaining case, in addition to anti-inflammatory drugs and corticosteroids, required intravenous pamidronate. Conclusions: With this study, and despite the small sample size, the aim was to highlight the importance of this, in many cases unknown and underdiagnosed, pathology, and to stress the importance of establishing a diagnostic and therapeutic protocol for the correct approach to this disease.
RESUMEN Introducción: La osteomielitis crónica multifocal recurrente (OCMR), también conocida como osteomielitis crónica no bacteriana, es una enfermedad autoinflamatoria caracterizada por afectación ósea, de curso en brotes y en ausencia de aislamiento microbiológico. El diagnóstico es de exclusión y el pilar fundamental del tratamiento son los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos (AINES). El objetivo del estudio es describir nuestra experiencia de tres niñas diagnosticadas de OCMR, destacando la presentación clínica, los hallazgos en las pruebas complementarias, el tratamiento y la evolución de la enfermedad. Pacientes y métodos: Revisión retrospectiva de historias clínicas de niños diagnosticados de OCMR en los últimos cinco años, en seguimiento en consulta de reumatología pediátrica de un hospital terciario. Resultados: Presentamos tres pacientes diagnosticadas de OCMR, todas ellas mujeres adolescentes, con media de edad de 11 años. Consultaron por dolor e impotencia funcional, dos en una única localización y la otra por varios focos de dolor, a nivel cervical y lumbar, asociando debilidad de miembros superiores e inferiores. Con respecto al tratamiento, dos recibieron tratamiento antibiótico. Una niña respondió a antiinflamatorios; otra precisó asociar corticoides, y la restante, además de antiinflamatorios y corticoides, necesitó pamidronato intravenoso. Conclusiones: Con este estudio y a pesar del pequeño tamaño muestral, se pretende resaltar la importancia de esta patología, en muchos casos desconocida e infradiagnosticada, e insistir en la importancia de establecer un protocolo diagnóstico y terapéutico para su correcto abordaje.
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Humanos , Feminino , Criança , Adolescente , Osteomielite , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , InfecçõesRESUMO
ABSTRACT Brucellosis is a zoonosis that causes a multi-organ granulomatous infection. It has diverse and non-specific clinic features that can make diagnosis difficult. Medical personnel often do not recognize it early. Delayed treatment is associated with high morbidity and even mortality. Its timely diagnosis requires a high index of suspicion. The case is presented of a 35-year-old male zootechnologist, previously healthy, with a progressive picture of two months of evolution of irradiated low back pain to the left hip, nocturnal diaphoresis, and unintentional weight loss. Elevation of acute phase reactants was documented and magnetic resonance imaging found signs of iliopsoas tendonitis and inflammatory changes in the left sacroiliac joint. The IgG and IgM antibodies using an immunoassay forbrucella were positive. After establishing antibiotic treatment, a marked clinical improvement, with resolution of the inflammatory process was evident.
RESUMEN La brucelosis es una zoonosis que genera una infección granulomatosa multiorgánica. Tiene una clínica diversa e inespecífica que puede hacer difícil el diagnóstico. Con frecuencia, el personal médico no la reconoce de forma temprana. El retraso en el tratamiento se asocia con una gran morbilidad e incluso mortalidad. Su diagnóstico oportuno requiere un alto índice de sospecha. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 35 arios, zootecnista, previamente sano, con un cuadro progresivo de dos meses de evolución de dolor lumbar irradiado a cadera izquierda, diaforesis nocturna y pérdida no intencional de peso. Se documentó elevación de reactantes de fase aguda y en la resonancia magnética se encontraron signos de tendinitis del psoas y cambios inflamatorios en la articulación sacroilíaca izquierda. Los anticuerpos IgG e IgM por inmunoensayo para Brucella fueron positivos, y luego de instaurar tratamiento antibiótico se evidenció marcada mejoría clínica con resolución del proceso inflamatorio.
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Humanos , Animais , Adulto , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas , Espondilite , Infecções Bacterianas e Micoses , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Brucelose , Sacroileíte , InfecçõesRESUMO
ABSTRACT Osteoarticular infections due to anaerobes are very rare in children, with the Fusobacterium genus being the most frequently isolated. The course is usually subacute and, although there are predisposing factors described, most patients do not present with them. Generally, joint fluid cultures are sterile since these microorganisms are very sensitive to contact with oxygen, so they require specific culture media. All of the above causes the diagnosis to be delayed, increasing the risk of long-term sequelae. However, the prognosis improves when treatment is started early. The case is presented of a 10-year-old patient who was admitted for 30 days due septic arthritis of the right hip caused by Fusobacterium nucleatum During the admission, he required three surgical interventions, and completed 6 weeks of effective antibiotic therapy, with a good outcome and remaining asymptomatic at the current time.
RESUMEN Las infecciones osteoarticulares por anaerobios son muy raras en los niños, siendo el género Fusobacterium el que se aisla con más frecuencia. El curso suele ser subagudo y, aunque hay factores predisponentes descritos, la mayoría de los pacientes no los presenta. Generalmente, los cultivos de liquido articular son estériles ya que estos microorganismos son muy sensibles al contacto con el oxigeno, por lo que precisan medios de cultivo específicos. Todo lo anterior hace que el diagnóstico se retrase y que el riesgo de secuelas a largo plazo aumente. Sin embargo, el pronóstico mejora cuando el tratamiento se inicia de modo precoz. Por todo ello, presentamos el caso de un paciente de 10 anos con una artritis séptica de cadera derecha por Fusobacterium nucleatum que permaneció ingresado 30 dias. Durante el ingreso precisó 3 intervenciones quirúrgicas y cumplió 6 semanas de antibioterapia efectiva, con buena evolución; permanece asintomático en el momento actual.
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Humanos , Masculino , Criança , Osteomielite , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Criança , Doenças Musculoesqueléticas , PessoasRESUMO
RESUMEN Se presentó el caso de una actinomicosis ósea, que se manifestó como una lesión de la piel en la zona correspondiente al segundo metatarsiano izquierdo. Por el antecedente de ser la paciente operada de un tumor de células gigantes, se pensó en una recidiva tumoral. Fue intervenida quirúrgicamente y se realizó exéresis del segundo metatarsiano y de la piel afectada. La biopsia informó actinomicosis. Se trató a la paciente con amoxicilina; evolucionando satisfactoriamente, y dando seguimiento en consulta (AU).
ABSTRACT The authors presented the case of a bone actinomycosis expressed as a skin lesion in the area of the second left metatarsals. Due to the antecedent of having undergone a surgery of a giant cell tumor, a tumor recurrence was thought. Surgical intervention was performed and the excision of the second metatarsals and affected skin was performed. The biopsy reported Actinomycosis. The patient was treated with amoxicillin. She had a satisfactory evolution and is still followed up in consultation (AU).
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Humanos , Feminino , Actinomicose/diagnóstico , Antepé Humano/patologia , Pacientes , Terapêutica , Biópsia/métodos , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Actinomicose/cirurgia , Actinomicose/complicações , Relatos de CasosRESUMO
Introducción: Las infecciones de huesos, articulaciones y partes blandas, no solo han tenido una incidencia creciente en los últimos años en el Hospital Pediátrico Universitario Paquito González Cueto de Cienfuegos, sino también una evolución más grave. Objetivo: Describir aspectos clínicos y epidemiológicos de las infecciones graves de tejidos blandos, huesos y articulaciones. Métodos: Se revisó la base de datos computadorizada del Departamento de Estadística del Hospital Pediátrico Paquito González, para identificar todos los egresos de la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos Pediátricos, con diagnóstico de celulitis o absceso de tejidos blandos, fascitis, miositis, osteomielitis, sepsis severa y shock séptico, en el periodo de enero de 2009 a diciembre de 2019. Se estudiaron las siguientes variables: localización de la infección de piel y tejidos blandos, grupo de edad, año del egreso y sitio de origen de la sepsis. Resultados: No hubo diferencias en la incidencia entre los grupos de edad. La celulitis de los miembros fue la forma clínica más frecuente. Se encontró una incidencia creciente de las infecciones de tejidos blandos. Las infecciones de huesos y articulaciones, representaron el segundo sitio de origen más frecuente de sepsis grave y el shock séptico. Conclusiones: Ha habido un aumento de las infecciones de piel y tejidos blandos que requieren ingreso en la unidad de cuidados intensivos del citado hospital en los últimos 11 años. Estas infecciones de conjunto con las infecciones de huesos y articulaciones, constituyen un problema de salud puesto que provocan sepsis grave y shock séptico con una incidencia significativa(AU)
Introduction: Infections of bones, joints and soft parts have not only had an increasing incidence in recent years at ¨Paquito González Cueto¨ University Pediatric Hospital in Cienfuegos, but also a more serious evolution. Objective: Describe clinical and epidemiological aspects of severe soft tissues, bones and joints infections. Methods: The computerized database of the Department of Statistics of ¨Paquito González¨ Pediatric Hospital was reviewed to identify all discharges from the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit with a diagnosis of cellulite or soft tissue abscess, fasciitis, myositis, osteomyelitis, severe sepsis and septic shock, in the period from January 2009 to December 2019. The following variables were studied: location of skin and soft tissue infection, age group, year of discharge, and sepsis origin location. Results: There were no differences in the incidence between age groups. Limb cellulite was the most common clinical form. An increasing incidence of soft tissue infections was found. Bone and joint infections represented the second most frequent origin location of severe sepsis and septic shock. Conclusions: There has been an increase in skin and soft tissue infections that require admission to the intensive care unit of the aforementioned hospital in the last 11 years. These infections, together with bone and joint infections, constitute a health problem since they cause severe sepsis and septic shock with a significant incidence(AU)
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Humanos , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Adolescente , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Infecções dos Tecidos Moles/epidemiologia , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Choque Séptico/epidemiologia , Dermatopatias Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Estudos Transversais , Estudos Retrospectivos , Sepse/diagnóstico , Fasciite/diagnóstico , Celulite/diagnóstico , Miosite/diagnósticoRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To describe the clinical features of osteoarticular infection in infants cared for in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) and to assess the presence of multifocal infection. STUDY DESIGN: Retrospective medical record review with structured data abstraction of infants with osteomyelitis or pyogenic arthritis or both in NICUs at 3 children's hospitals over a 29-year period. RESULTS: Of the 45 cases identified, 87% occurred in prematurely born infants, with a median gestational age of 27.4 weeks (IQR, 26, 31 weeks). Median postnatal age at diagnosis of infection was 33 days (IQR, 20, 50 days). Osteomyelitis was present without joint involvement in 53% and with joint involvement in 44% of cases. Methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (71%) was the predominant pathogen, despite prevalent methicillin-resistant S aureus in community-associated infections. More than 1 bone was infected in 34% of cases. The femur (in 50% of patients) was the most frequently involved bone and the hip (in 20% of patients) was the most frequently involved joint. Bacteremia persisted for 4 or more days in 54% of patients with a positive blood culture despite active antimicrobial therapy. CONCLUSIONS: Among infants with osteoarticular infection in NICUs, multifocal disease is common and frequently is unsuspected. Search for additional sites of infection including the hip is warranted following the diagnosis of osteoarticular infection at a single site. Involvement of contiguous joints should be suspected in cases of osteomyelitis; conversely the presence of pyogenic arthritis usually indicates extant osteomyelitis in a contiguous bone.
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Artrite Infecciosa/epidemiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Articulação do Quadril , Osteomielite/epidemiologia , Artrite Infecciosa/complicações , Artrite Infecciosa/diagnóstico , Artrite Infecciosa/terapia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/complicações , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/terapia , Feminino , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Unidades de Terapia Intensiva Neonatal , Masculino , Osteomielite/complicações , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Osteomielite/terapia , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: This paper reports a new case of treponemal disease in a pre-Columbian hunter-gatherer inhabiting the desert coast of South America. MATERIALS: A well-preserved adult male skeleton from the "Vertedero Municipal" archaeological cemetery, located near the city of Antofagasta (Northern Chile). METHODS: The skeleton was radiocarbon dated, and isotopic analyses were performed to assess diet and mobility. Lytic and proliferative lesions identified were evaluated macroscopically and radiologically. RESULTS: A radiocarbon date of 1830 ± 20 BP and isotopic values indicating a marine diet and coastal residence were obtained. The cranium shows reactive changes as focal superficial cavitation, radial scarring and nodular cavitation, while the ribs, sternum, clavicles, and scapulae exhibit multiple lytic and proliferative lesions. The right femur has a node while both tibiae show mild anterior cortical thickening with a narrowed medullary cavity. CONCLUSIONS: Cranial lesions are pathognomonic for treponemal disease while postcranial changes are typical, and highly consistent with this pathology. SIGNIFICANCE: The type, morphology, and pattern of lesions make this case a good candidate for venereal syphilis. The case is relevant to the origin of venereal syphilis due to the lifestyle, temporal and ecological context of the individual. LIMITATIONS: Diagnosis of venereal syphilis is based on skeletal lesions; thus, it must be confirmed by molecular analysis. SUGGESTIONS FOR FURTHER RESEARCH: A comprehensive review of cases of pre-Columbian treponemal disease in South America as well as molecular studies are needed to confirm the presence of venereal syphilis in the New World before European contact.
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Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Crânio/patologia , Infecções por Treponema , Adulto , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/história , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/patologia , Chile , História Antiga , Humanos , Indígenas Sul-Americanos/história , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Paleopatologia , Infecções por Treponema/história , Infecções por Treponema/patologiaRESUMO
Resumen: Introducción: Las infecciones por enterobacterias productoras de β-lactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEEs) ocasionan una gran carga a los sistemas de salud. Poco se conoce de las infecciones osteoarticulares, por lo que este trabajo estudió la prevalencia de estas infecciones en un hospital de tercer nivel. Material y métodos: Estudio de prevalencia en pacientes de un servicio de traumatología durante 2016, con criterios de infección proporcionados por el CDC de Atlanta, Georgia. Se utilizó el sistema VITEK® 2 AST-N272 (bioMérieux) para la identificación bacteriana a nivel de especie y para las pruebas de susceptibilidad antimicrobiana. Resultados: Se reportaron 7.85% (n = 86) con infecciones osteoarticulares; 22.09% (n = 19) fueron por enterobacterias BLEEs. Con un promedio de 77.1 días de hospitalización (DE 37.7) (46-200 días); el aislamiento del microorganismo se produjo 15 días posteriores al ingreso; 16 (84.2%) pacientes presentaron osteomielitis, tres (15.8%) tuvieron infección protésica de rodilla o cadera. El promedio de días de tratamiento fue de 60 días (21-129 días); 18 pacientes (94.7%) fueron dados de alta con resolución de su cuadro infeccioso; un paciente falleció con infección sobreagregada por neumonía debida a K. pneumoniae resistente a carbapenémicos. Discusión: La prevalencia de infecciones osteoarticulares por enterobacterias BLEEs no se pudo calcular con precisión, pero consideramos que se encuentra dentro de lo esperado, las medidas de control de infecciones requieren tener estándares más elevados y falta desarrollar programas de uso racional de antimicrobianos para controlar la aparición de estas patologías.
Abstract: Introduction: Infections of enterobacteria producing extended-spectrum ß-lactamases place a heavy burden on health systems. Little is known in osteoarticular infections, so this work studied the prevalence of these infections in a third-level hospital. Material and methods: Prevalence study in patients of a Traumatology Service during 2016, with infection criteria provided by the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. The VITEK® 2 AST-N272 (bioMérieux) system was used for bacterial identification at the species level and for antimicrobial susceptibility tests. Results: 7.85% (n = 86) were reported with osteoarticular infections; 22.09% (n = 19) were by enterobacteria BLEEs. An average of 77.1 days of hospitalization (SD 37.7) (46-200 days); isolation of the microorganism occurred 15 days after entry. Sixteen (84.2%) patients had osteomyelitis, three (15.8%) had a prosthetic knee or hip infection. The average number of treatment days was 60 days (21-129 days). Eighteen patients (94.7%) were discharged with resolution of their infectious picture; one patient died with infection over aggregated pneumonia due to carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae. Discussion: The prevalence of osteoarticular infections by enterobacteria BLEEs could not be accurately calculated, but we consider it to be within what is expected, infection control measures require higher standards and there is a lack of development programs to use antimicrobials rationally to control the emergence of these pathologies.
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Humanos , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/terapia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Enterobacteriaceae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/diagnóstico , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/epidemiologia , beta-Lactamases , Prevalência , AntibacterianosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Infections of enterobacteria producing extended-spectrum -lactamases place a heavy burden on health systems. Little is known in osteoarticular infections, so this work studied the prevalence of these infections in a third-level hospital. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Prevalence study in patients of a Traumatology Service during 2016, with infection criteria provided by the CDC in Atlanta, Georgia. The VITEK® 2 AST-N272 (bioMérieux) system was used for bacterial identification at the species level and for antimicrobial susceptibility tests. RESULTS: 7.85% (n = 86) were reported with osteoarticular infections; 22.09% (n = 19) were by enterobacteria BLEEs. An average of 77.1 days of hospitalization (SD 37.7) (46-200 days); isolation of the microorganism occurred 15 days after entry. Sixteen (84.2%) patients had osteomyelitis, three (15.8%) had a prosthetic knee or hip infection. The average number of treatment days was 60 days (21-129 days). Eighteen patients (94.7%) were discharged with resolution of their infectious picture; one patient died with infection over aggregated pneumonia due to carbapenem-resistant K. pneumoniae. DISCUSSION: The prevalence of osteoarticular infections by enterobacteria BLEEs could not be accurately calculated, but we consider it to be within what is expected, infection control measures require higher standards and there is a lack of development programs to use antimicrobials rationally to control the emergence of these pathologies.
INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones por enterobacterias productoras de -lactamasas de espectro extendido (BLEEs) ocasionan una gran carga a los sistemas de salud. Poco se conoce de las infecciones osteoarticulares, por lo que este trabajo estudió la prevalencia de estas infecciones en un hospital de tercer nivel. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio de prevalencia en pacientes de un servicio de traumatología durante 2016, con criterios de infección proporcionados por el CDC de Atlanta, Georgia. Se utilizó el sistema VITEK® 2 AST-N272 (bioMérieux) para la identificación bacteriana a nivel de especie y para las pruebas de susceptibilidad antimicrobiana. RESULTADOS: Se reportaron 7.85% (n = 86) con infecciones osteoarticulares; 22.09% (n = 19) fueron por enterobacterias BLEEs. Con un promedio de 77.1 días de hospitalización (DE 37.7) (46-200 días); el aislamiento del microorganismo se produjo 15 días posteriores al ingreso; 16 (84.2%) pacientes presentaron osteomielitis, tres (15.8%) tuvieron infección protésica de rodilla o cadera. El promedio de días de tratamiento fue de 60 días (21-129 días); 18 pacientes (94.7%) fueron dados de alta con resolución de su cuadro infeccioso; un paciente falleció con infección sobreagregada por neumonía debida a K. pneumoniae resistente a carbapenémicos. DISCUSIÓN: La prevalencia de infecciones osteoarticulares por enterobacterias BLEEs no se pudo calcular con precisión, pero consideramos que se encuentra dentro de lo esperado, las medidas de control de infecciones requieren tener estándares más elevados y falta desarrollar programas de uso racional de antimicrobianos para controlar la aparición de estas patologías.
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Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae , Enterobacteriaceae , Antibacterianos , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/terapia , Enterobacteriaceae/isolamento & purificação , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/diagnóstico , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/tratamento farmacológico , Infecções por Enterobacteriaceae/epidemiologia , Humanos , Prevalência , beta-LactamasesRESUMO
Resumen Se efectuó una revisión de la literatura sobre ésta patología incapacitante y frustrante, tanto para el paciente como el médico tratante, ya que sus manifestaciones clínicas son similares a otros cuadros infecciosos. Además, se exponen conceptos acerca de su definición, clasificación y etiología, para actualizar de manera breve el proceso infeccioso. Los estudios por imágenes proveen información adicional ante la sospecha clínica; pero ninguna técnica puede confirmar o excluir en forma absoluta la presencia de osteomielitis, especialmente cuando existen implantes u osteopatía. Se debe evaluar minuciosamente la elección de cada uno de estos métodos, teniendo en cuenta su disponibilidad y qué se pretende hacer con ellos. Nunca debe postergarse la realización de procedimientos invasivos, que en general son necesarios para arribar al diagnóstico. El principal objetivo es indagar dentro de los distintas prácticas diagnósticas, para que de ésta manera el equipo médico utilice herramientas adecuadas para determinar si se trata de ésta afección en los distintos centros de trabajo y así utilizar de manera eficaz los recurso disponibles en cada nivel de atención; brindando así un tratamiento precoz y evitar las complicaciones pertinentes a corto y a largo plazo.
Abstract Osteomylitis is a painful and incapacitating disease which is frustrating for the patient and for the doctor treating it. Its symptoms are very similar to other types of infections. The definition, classification and etiology will be briefly explained in order to provide a better understanding about this infectious disease. Medical Imaging Procedures provide aditional information when the presence of the disease is suspected. There is not a certain technique that can confirm or exclude its existence, especially when implants or osteopathy have taken place. Any choice of method must be minutely assessed, keeping in mind its availability and what you expect from it. The invasive procedures should never be postponed, due to the importance they have when getting a diagnosis. The main objective is to look into different diagnoses, so the medical team can have the appropriate tools to determine the presence of the illness in a working area. Using the tools in an efficient way and taking advantage of the resources available, can provide preventive and early treatment in order to avoid short and long term complications.
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Humanos , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Osteomielite/diagnóstico por imagem , Staphylococcus aureus , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Costa RicaRESUMO
Introducción: La transportación ósea se refiere al traslado de un fragmento de hueso a través de un defecto óseo, por distracción osteogénica. Objetivo: Describir la técnica quirúrgica con fijador externo AO, y evaluar los resultados de este tratamiento en defectos óseos diafisarios de tibia mayores de 4 cm, secundarios a fracturas expuestas graves o pseudoartrosis infectadas. Material y método: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo de tipo serie de casos, retrospectivo, de los 14 pacientes tratados entre abril del 2011 y abril del 2015, con las lesiones o secuelas mencionadas en diferentes centro de Montevideo. Resultados: Todos los pacientes tenían secuelas a fracturas expuestas graves con defecto segmentario de tibia mayor a 4 cm. El seguimiento promedio fue de 13 meses (entre 6 y 27). La media de edad fue de 32 años (entre 15 y 53), la perdida ósea promedio 6,7 cm (entre 4 y 11), la velocidad de distracción de 0,58 mm/día, el período de distracción promedio fue de 92 días (entre 35 y 172), y el tiempo medio de fijadores externos desde el inicio fue de 194 días. Todos los pacientes requirieron algún procedimiento quirúrgico en el sitio de acoplamiento. Se logró la consolidación en 9 pacientes, hubo 2 pseudoartrosis, 2 pacientes abandonaron el tratamiento y uno decidió la amputación. No hubo ninguna recidiva de infección. Conclusión: La técnica de transportación ósea mediante el uso de fijadores externos AO, es una alternativa válida para el tratamiento de las perdidas óseas diafisarias de tibia con o sin infección.
Introduction: Bone transport is the slow transportation of the bone fragment along a bone defect, providing distraction osteogenesis. Objective: To describe the surgical technique of bone transport using the AO external fixator and to present the result of this procedure in tibial diafisis defects of more than 4 cm long, which were the result of severe open fractures or infected no unions. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study of 14 patients treated in several centers in Montevideo from April 2011 to April 2015. Results: The average age of the patients was 32 years (15-32), the average bone loss 6,7 cm (4-11), the distraction speed 0,58 mm/day, the mean distraction period 92 days (35-172) and the mean time external fixation was 194 days. The mean follow up was 13 months (6-27). All patients needed an additional surgical procedure in the docking site. Bone healing was accomplished in 9 patients and there were 2 no unions. There were 2 further patients who abandoned the treatment and another patient who requested amputation. At the latest follow up there was no recurrence of infection. Conclusion: Bone transport using AO external fixator, is a valid alternative for the treatment of segmental bone loss of the diafisis of the tibia with or without infection.
Introdução: O transporte ósseo é o transporte lento do fragmento ósseo ao longo de um defeito ósseo, que proporciona distração osteogênica. Objetivo: Descrever a técnica cirúrgica de transporte de osso, utilizando o fixador externo AO e apresentar o resultado deste procedimento nos defeitos da diáfise da tíbia de mais de 4 cm de comprimento, que foram um resultado de fracturas expostas graves ou ausência de juntas infectados. Material e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo e retrospectivo de 14 pacientes atendidos em diversos centros de Montevidéu no período de abril de 2011 a abril de 2015. Resultados: A idade média dos pacientes era de 32 anos (15-32), a 6,7 cm perda óssea média (4-11), a taxa de distracção 0,58 milímetros/dia, período médio de 92 dias distracção (35-172) e o tempo médio de fixação externa foi de 194 dias. O seguimento médio foi de 13 meses (6-27). Todos os pacientes precisaram de um procedimento cirúrgico adicional no local de encaixe. A cicatrização óssea foi realizada em 9 pacientes e não houve 2 articulações. Houve mais 2 pacientes que abandonaram o tratamento e outro paciente que solicitou a amputação. No último seguimento, não houve recidiva da infecção. Conclusão: O transporte ósseo utilizando o fixador externo AO é uma alternativa válida para o tratamento da perda óssea segmentar da diáfise da tíbia com ou sem infecção.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adolescente , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fraturas da Tíbia/cirurgia , Alongamento Ósseo/métodos , Fixadores Externos , Osteogênese por Distração/métodos , Fixação de Fratura/métodos , Fraturas não Consolidadas/cirurgia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Epidemiologia Descritiva , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Introduction: Garrè's osteomyelitis is a rare, chronic infection associated with proliferative periostitis that induces reactional bone neoformation. Objective: To report the clinical case of successful treatment of Garre's osteomyelitis in a young patient. Case report: An 11-year-old girl visited a dental clinic with complaints of volume increase in the mandibular border accompanied by pain and facial asymmetry. Computed tomography revealed extensive tooth destruction, a periapical lesion, and several radiopaque bone laminations parallel to the mandible cortex, all findings suggestive of Garrè's osteomyelitis. The patient was treated by tooth removal and antibiotic therapy, and the condition was completely resolved, with decreased facial asymmetry at the 6-month follow up. Conclusion: Once the diagnosis of Garrè's osteomyelitis is established and proper treatment is provided, the prognosis tends to be extremely favorable and bone remodeling should be considered until the affected surface returns to its normal anatomy.
Introdução: A osteomielite de Garrè é um tipo raro e crônico de infecção óssea associado a periostite proliferativa que induz neoformação óssea reacional. Objetivo: relatar o caso clínico de osteomielite de Garrè em uma paciente jovem tratada com sucesso. Relato de caso : Paciente do gênero feminino, 11 anos compareceu ao serviço odontológico com queixa de aumento de volume em borda de mandíbula acompanhada de dor e assimetria facial. A tomografia computadorizada revelou extensa destruição dentária associada a lesão periapical e a presença de várias laminações ósseas radiopacas paralelas ao cortical da mandibula, sugerindo o diagnóstico de osteomielite de Garrè. O caso foi tratado com a remoção do elemento dentário associado a antibioticoterapia, o que resolveu completamente a infecção e diminuiu a assimetria facial conforme constatado após 6 meses de proservação. Conclusão: Uma vez estabelecido o diagnóstico de osteomielite de Garrè, e a infecção adequadamente tratada, o prognóstico tende a ser extremamente favorável e a remodelação óssea deve ocorrer continuamente até que a superfície retorne à sua anatomia normal.
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Feminino , Osteomielite , Extração Dentária , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas , Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X , AntibioticoprofilaxiaRESUMO
Locomotor diseases are still a challenge in modern poultry. Vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) is an emerging disease in broilers worldwide. The inflammatory process in the affected thoracic vertebra (T4) and subsequent spinal cord compression leads to clinical signs related to locomotor impairment, inadequate feeding and drinking, and increased mortality in the affected flocks. The pathogenesis of the disease is poorly understood and Enterococcus cecorum is the bacterium most frequently associated with the disease. However, other bacteria such as E. faecalis, E. durans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus have been recently detected in cases of the disease, raising questions regarding its etiopathogenesis. As many questions about VO in broilers remain unanswered, knowledge on its prevention, control and treatment is limited. In this review, we compile and discuss the currently available information concerning VO in broilers and highlight important aspects of the disease.(AU)
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Animais , Osteomielite/patologia , Osteomielite/veterinária , Coluna Vertebral/fisiopatologia , Enterococcus , Galinhas/microbiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/veterinária , Infecções Bacterianas/veterináriaRESUMO
Locomotor diseases are still a challenge in modern poultry. Vertebral osteomyelitis (VO) is an emerging disease in broilers worldwide. The inflammatory process in the affected thoracic vertebra (T4) and subsequent spinal cord compression leads to clinical signs related to locomotor impairment, inadequate feeding and drinking, and increased mortality in the affected flocks. The pathogenesis of the disease is poorly understood and Enterococcus cecorum is the bacterium most frequently associated with the disease. However, other bacteria such as E. faecalis, E. durans, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus have been recently detected in cases of the disease, raising questions regarding its etiopathogenesis. As many questions about VO in broilers remain unanswered, knowledge on its prevention, control and treatment is limited. In this review, we compile and discuss the currently available information concerning VO in broilers and highlight important aspects of the disease.
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Animais , Coluna Vertebral/fisiopatologia , Enterococcus , Galinhas/microbiologia , Osteomielite/patologia , Osteomielite/veterinária , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/veterinária , Infecções Bacterianas/veterináriaRESUMO
Introducción. Las infecciones osteoarticulares son una importante causa de morbilidad y pueden presentar bacteriemia. La epidemiología de estas infecciones se ha modificado en los últimos años. Objetivos. Describir las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y evolutivas de los niños con infecciones osteoarticulares y comparar los pacientes con bacteriemia con los que no la presentaron. Población y métodos. Cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron pacientes menores de 18 años, admitidos en el Hospital Juan P. Garrahan entre el 1/1/2016 y el 31/12/2016 con sospecha de infecciones osteoarticulares en quienes se hubiese realizado artrocentesis y/o biopsia articular. Se excluyeron niños con patología previa. Se compararon las características clínicas y de laboratorio según tuvieran bacteriemia o no. Se utilizó Stata 10. Resultados. N: 62. La mediana de edad fue 59.5 meses (rango intercuartilo -RIC- 24-84). Presentaron fiebre 44 pacientes (70%). Predominaron las artritis (54 pacientes, 87%). Se identificó un agente etiológico en 29 pacientes (47%). Predominó Staphylococcus aureus (n: 20, 32%). Tuvieron bacteriemia 15 de ellos (24%). Recibieron clindamicina como tratamiento empírico 56 pacientes (90%). La mediana de tratamiento endovenoso fue 7 días (RIC 5-11) y de internación, 7 días (RIC 4-12). Los pacientes con bacteriemia tuvieron menor edad (26 meses vs. 60, p < 0,05), mayor valor de proteína C reactiva inicial (101 vs. 33 U/L, p < 0,05), menor valor de hemoglobina al ingresar (10,8 g/dl vs. 12.5 g/dl, p 0,04) y mayor frecuencia de fiebre (100% vs. 57%, p < 0,05). Conclusiones. Predominó Staphylococcus aureus. Los niños con bacteriemia tuvieron menor edad, mayor valor de proteína C reactiva, menos hemoglobina al ingresar y, más frecuentemente, fiebre.
Introduction. Osteoarticular infections are an important cause of morbidity and may present with bacteremia. The epidemiology has changed in recent years. Objectives. To describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary characteristics of children with osteoarticular infections and compare patients with and without bacteremia. Population and methods. Retrospective cohort. Patients younger than 18 years admitted between January 1st, 2016 and December 31st, 2016 suspected of osteoarticular infections who had undergone an arthrocentesis and/or joint biopsy were included. Clinical and laboratory characteristics were compared between patients with and without bacteremia. The Stata 10 software was used.Results. N: 62. Patients' median age was 59.5 months (interquartile range [IQR]: 24-84). Fever developed in 44 patients (70%). Arthritis predominated (54 patients, 87%). An etiologic agent was identified in 29 patients (47%). Staphylococcus aureus was prevalent (n: 20, 32%). Among these, 15 developed bacteremia (24%). Clindamycin was administered to 56 patients (90%) as empirical therapy. The median intravenous treatment duration was 7 days (IQR: 5-11) and the median length of stay, 7 days (IQR: 4-12). Patients with bacteremia were younger (26 months versus 60 months, p < 0.05), had a higher baseline C-reactive protein level (101 U/L versus 33 U/L, p < 0.05), a lower hemoglobin level at the time of admission (10.8 g/dL versus 12.5 g/dL, p = 0.04), and a higher frequency of fever (100% versus 57%, p < 0.05).Conclusions. Staphylococcus aureus was prevalent. Children with bacteremia were younger, had a higher C-reactive protein level, a lower hemoglobin level at the time of admission, and 100% presented fever
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Lactente , Pré-Escolar , Criança , Adolescente , Osteoartrite/diagnóstico , Osteoartrite/epidemiologia , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Osteomielite/epidemiologia , Artrite/diagnóstico , Artrite/epidemiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Bacteriemia/diagnóstico , Osteoartrite/microbiologia , Osteomielite/microbiologia , Artrite/microbiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/complicações , Estudos Retrospectivos , Estudos de Coortes , Bacteriemia/complicações , Bacteriemia/epidemiologia , Centros de Atenção Terciária , Hospitais PediátricosRESUMO
INTRODUCTION: Osteoarticular infections are an important cause of morbidity and may present with bacteremia. The epidemiology has changed in recent years. OBJECTIVES: To describe the epidemiological, clinical, and evolutionary characteristics of children with osteoarticular infections and compare patients with and without bacteremia. POPULATION AND METHODS: Retrospective cohort. Patients younger than 18 years admitted between January 1st, 2016 and December 31st, 2016 suspected of osteoarticular infections who had undergone an arthrocentesis and/or joint biopsy were included. Clinical and laboratory characteristics were compared between patients with and without bacteremia. The Stata 10 software was used. RESULTS: N: 62. Patients' median age was 59.5 months (interquartile range [IQR]: 24-84). Fever developed in 44 patients (70%). Arthritis predominated (54 patients, 87%). An etiologic agent was identified in 29 patients (47%). Staphylococcus aureus was prevalent (n: 20, 32%). Among these, 15 developed bacteremia (24%). Clindamycin was administered to 56 patients (90%) as empirical therapy. The median intravenous treatment duration was 7 days (IQR: 5-11) and the median length of stay, 7 days (IQR: 4-12). Patients with bacteremia were younger (26 months versus 60 months, p < 0.05), had a higher baseline C-reactive protein level (101 U/L versus 33 U/L, p < 0.05), a lower hemoglobin level at the time of admission (10.8 g/dL versus 12.5 g/dL, p = 0.04), and a higher frequency of fever (100% versus 57%, p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Staphylococcus aureus was prevalent. Children with bacteremia were younger, had a higher C-reactive protein level, a lower hemoglobin level at the time of admission, and 100% presented fever.
INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones osteoarticulares son una importante causa de morbilidad y pueden presentar bacteriemia. La epidemiología de estas infecciones se ha modificado en los últimos años. OBJETIVOS: Describir las características epidemiológicas, clínicas y evolutivas de los niños con infecciones osteoarticulares y comparar los pacientes con bacteriemia con los que no la presentaron. POBLACIÓN Y MÉTODOS: Cohorte retrospectiva. Se incluyeron pacientes menores de 18 años, admitidos en el Hospital Juan P. Garrahan entre el 1/1/2016 y el 31/12/2016 con sospecha de infecciones osteoarticulares en quienes se hubiese realizado artrocentesis y/o biopsia articular. Se excluyeron niños con patología previa. Se compararon las características clínicas y de laboratorio según tuvieran bacteriemia o no. Se utilizó Stata 10. RESULTADOS: N: 62. La mediana de edad fue 59.5 meses (rango intercuartilo -RIC- 24-84). Presentaron fiebre 44 pacientes (70%). Predominaron las artritis (54 pacientes, 87%). Se identificó un agente etiológico en 29 pacientes (47%). Predominó Staphylococcus aureus (n: 20, 32%). Tuvieron bacteriemia 15 de ellos (24%). Recibieron clindamicina como tratamiento empírico 56 pacientes (90%). La mediana de tratamiento endovenoso fue 7 días (RIC 5-11) y de internación, 7 días (RIC 4-12). Los pacientes con bacteriemia tuvieron menor edad (26 meses vs. 60, p < 0,05), mayor valor de proteína C reactiva inicial (101 vs. 33 U/L, p < 0,05), menor valor de hemoglobina al ingresar (10,8 g/dl vs. 12.5 g/dl, p 0,04) y mayor frecuencia de fiebre (100% vs. 57%, p < 0,05). CONCLUSIONES: Predominó Staphylococcus aureus. Los niños con bacteriemia tuvieron menor edad, mayor valor de proteína C reactiva, menos hemoglobina al ingresar y, más frecuentemente, fiebre.
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Artrite/diagnóstico , Artrite/epidemiologia , Bacteriemia/diagnóstico , Bacteriemia/epidemiologia , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/epidemiologia , Osteoartrite/diagnóstico , Osteoartrite/epidemiologia , Osteomielite/diagnóstico , Osteomielite/epidemiologia , Artrite/microbiologia , Bacteriemia/complicações , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/complicações , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Hospitais Pediátricos , Humanos , Lactente , Masculino , Osteoartrite/microbiologia , Osteomielite/microbiologia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Centros de Atenção TerciáriaRESUMO
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Few studies have evaluated the effect of the topical application of sodium alendronate (ALN) on the treatment of intrabuccal bone defects, especially those caused by periodontitis. This 6-month randomized placebo controlled clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment associated with the use of 1% ALN, through clinical evaluations and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty individuals with chronic periodontitis underwent periodontal examination at the baseline as well as 3 and 6 months after periodontal treatment, registering clinical attachment level (CAL), periodontal probing depth (PPD), and bleeding on probing (BOP) as the clinical outcomes. After manual scaling and root planing, 40 bilateral sites with interproximal vertical bone defects were randomly treated with either 1% ALN gel or a placebo. Bone defects were evaluated through CBCT at the baseline and 6 months post-treatment. The clinical and CBCT parameters were compared using the Wilcoxon and Friedman tests (p<0.05). RESULTS: Although ALN produced a greater CAL gain when compared to the placebo at 6 months post-treatment (p=0.021), both treatments produced similar effects on the PPD, BOP, and bone height. Significant differences in bone fill were observed only in patients of the ALN group (4.5 to 3.8 mm; p=0.003) at 6 months post-treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Topical application of 1% ALN might be a beneficial adjuvant to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
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Alendronato/administração & dosagem , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/administração & dosagem , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/tratamento farmacológico , Periodontite Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Sódio/administração & dosagem , Adulto , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico por imagem , Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Periodontite Crônica/diagnóstico por imagem , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Índice de Placa Dentária , Raspagem Dentária/métodos , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Placebos , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Abstract Background and objectives Few studies have evaluated the effect of the topical application of sodium alendronate (ALN) on the treatment of intrabuccal bone defects, especially those caused by periodontitis. This 6-month randomized placebo controlled clinical trial aimed at evaluating the effect of non-surgical periodontal treatment associated with the use of 1% ALN, through clinical evaluations and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Material and Methods Twenty individuals with chronic periodontitis underwent periodontal examination at the baseline as well as 3 and 6 months after periodontal treatment, registering clinical attachment level (CAL), periodontal probing depth (PPD), and bleeding on probing (BOP) as the clinical outcomes. After manual scaling and root planing, 40 bilateral sites with interproximal vertical bone defects were randomly treated with either 1% ALN gel or a placebo. Bone defects were evaluated through CBCT at the baseline and 6 months post-treatment. The clinical and CBCT parameters were compared using the Wilcoxon and Friedman tests (p<0.05). Results Although ALN produced a greater CAL gain when compared to the placebo at 6 months post-treatment (p=0.021), both treatments produced similar effects on the PPD, BOP, and bone height. Significant differences in bone fill were observed only in patients of the ALN group (4.5 to 3.8 mm; p=0.003) at 6 months post-treatment. Conclusions Topical application of 1% ALN might be a beneficial adjuvant to non-surgical periodontal therapy.
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Humanos , Masculino , Feminino , Adulto , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Sódio/administração & dosagem , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/tratamento farmacológico , Alendronato/administração & dosagem , Conservadores da Densidade Óssea/administração & dosagem , Periodontite Crônica/tratamento farmacológico , Placebos , Fatores de Tempo , Doenças Ósseas Infecciosas/diagnóstico por imagem , Regeneração Óssea/efeitos dos fármacos , Índice de Placa Dentária , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Seguimentos , Raspagem Dentária/métodos , Resultado do Tratamento , Estatísticas não Paramétricas , Tomografia Computadorizada de Feixe Cônico , Periodontite Crônica/diagnóstico por imagemRESUMO
INTRODUCCIÓN: Las infecciones osteoarticulares son un desafío frecuente en la práctica traumatológica diaria. En Chile y en los distintos hospitales de la región de Valparaíso son escasos los trabajos con relación al tema, lo que es fundamental para optimizar el tratamiento, tanto quirúrgico como médico, de estas infecciones. OBJETIVOS: Describir las infecciones osteoarticulares del Hospital del IST de Viña del Mar durante el periodo 2012-2013. MATERIALES Y MÉTODO: Trabajo descriptivo retrospectivo de una serie de casos. Se revisaron las fichas clínicas de los pacientes que cursaron con alguna infección osteoarticular y se obtuvieron los datos demográficos y clínicos de cada paciente. RESULTADOS: Treinta pacientes fueron incluidos. Dieciséis (53,3%) fueron hombres con un promedio de edad de 38,5años. El 50% correspondieron a infecciones asociadas a la atención de salud. Las principales infecciones fueron asociadas a material de osteosíntesis. El agente más frecuente fue el Staphylococcus aureus meticilinosensible (SAMS). En la mayoría de los casos se realizó aseo quirúrgico, toma de cultivos e inicio de antibióticos con ceftriaxona más clindamicina. CONCLUSIONES: Las infecciones osteoarticulares ocurrieron principalmente en hombres jóvenes, fueron infecciones asociadas a material de osteosíntesis y producidas por SAMS.
INTRODUCTION: Osteoarticular infections are a common challenge in everyday trauma practice. In Chile, and in different hospitals in the region of Valparaiso, there are few studies on the issue, which is essential to optimise both surgical and medical treatment of these infections. OBJECTIVES: To describe the osteoarticular infections in the Hospital del Instituto de Seguridad del Trabajador (IST) of Viña del Mar during the 2012-2013 period. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study was performed on a series of cases. A review was made of the medical records of patients with any osteoarticular infection. Demographic and clinical data were obtained from each patient. RESULTS: Of the total of 30 patients included, 16 (53.3%) were male with a mean age of 38.5 years. Half (50%) of the infections were associated with health care. Major infections were associated with osteosynthesis material. The most frequent agent was Methicillin Susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA). In most cases surgical cleanliness, taking of microbiological cultures, and antibiotic treatment with ceftriaxone plus clindamycin, was performed. CONCLUSIONS: Osteoarticular infections occurred mainly in young men, were infections associated to osteosynthesis material, and caused by MSSA.