RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos do programa de autocuidado PARQVE em pacientes com osteoartrite grave de joelho (OAJ). Métodos: Ensaio clínico prospectivo randomizado controlado com 65 pacientes Kelgren & Lawrence (K&L) grau IV que foram alocados nos grupos: Controle (GC) e Intervenção (GI). Ambos os grupos receberam cuidados habituais. O IG também participou de dois dias de intervenções multiprofissionais sobre OA (causas e tratamento) e seus membros receberam o DVD e o livro do programa. Raios-X em pé foram obtidos na inclusão e a classificação de Ahlback foi registrada. Western Ontario e McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC), Escala de classificação numérica (ECN), Lequesne, peso e índice de massa corporal (IMC) foram obtidos na inclusão, e aos 6, 12 e 24 meses. Resultados: Os grupos eram semelhantes no início do estudo, apesar de maiores escores de rigidez WOMAC e um número maior de pacientes de Ahlback grau 4 e 5 no GI. Apenas o GI melhorou em WOMAC e função total (p <0,001) acima de 12% durante o período de estudo. Os melhores resultados foram após um ano. Melhorias não significativas foram observadas na composição corporal (P> 0,05). Conclusões: Pacientes com OAJ grave apresentam melhora leve a moderada de função e qualidade de vida pelo programa de autogerenciamento (PARQVE). Nível de Evidência I; Estudos Terapêuticos; Estudo Clínico Prospectivo e Randomizado.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of the self-management program PARQVE in patients with severe knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: Prospective randomized controlled clinical trial with 65 grade IV Kelgren & Lawrence (K&L) KOA patients who were allocated into groups: Control (CG) and Intervention (IG). Both groups received usual care. IG also participated in two days of multi-professional interventions about OA (causes and treatment) and received the program’s DVD and book. Standing X-rays were obtained at inclusion and Ahlback’s classification was registered. Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index (WOMAC), Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Lequesne, weight, and body mass index (BMI) were obtained at inclusion, and after 6, 12 and 24 months. Results: Groups were similar at baseline, despite higher WOMAC stiffness scores and a greater number of Ahlback’s grade 4 and 5 in the IG. Only the IG improved WOMAC and total functions (p<0.001) during the study period above 12%, but did not reach the minimal clinically important difference of 20%. Best results were in one year. Non-significant improvements were observed without changes in body composition (P>0.05). Conclusions: Patients with severe KOA have mild to moderate function and quality of life improvement due to self-management program (PARQVE). Level of Evidence I; Therapeutic Studies; Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o efeito a longo prazo de uma órtese destinada a estabilizar a articulação fêmoro-patelar em comparação com uma de neoprene com orifício para patela em pacientes com osteoartrite fêmoro-patelar (OAFP). Métodos: Trinta e oito pacientes com OAFP e comorbidades receberam ou uma órtese funcional fêmoro-patelar (grupo estudo, GE) ou uma joelheira de neoprene com orifício para patela (grupo controle, GC). Os grupos receberam tratamento clínico da osteoartrite e comorbidades conforme programa da instituição. Foram avaliados com os questionários de WOMAC e Lequesne, testes de senta e levanta em 30 segundos (TSL30) e Timed-Up-and-Go (TUG), medidas antropométricas e minutos de atividade física semanal à inclusão, com um, três e doze meses depois da colocação da órtese. Radiografias foram realizadas para mensurar ângulos fêmoro-tibiais. Resultados: Houve mais abandono no GC, sem diferenças de peso, índice de massa corpórea e atividade física entre os grupos durante o estudo. GE manteve melhoras de Lequesne e WOMAC total e subdomínios durante todo o estudo, enquanto o GC piorou progressivamente após o primeiro mês (p < 0,01). TUG e TSL30 tiveram melhoras não clinicamente relevantes para ambos os grupos. Conclusão: O uso a longo prazo da órtese funcional adicionado ao tratamento clínico melhora a dor e a função dos pacientes com OAFP. Nível de Evidência II, Evidence II,ECRC de menor qualidade (por exemplo, < 80% de acompanhamento, sem mascaramento do código de randomização ou randomização inadequada).

ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the long-term effects of a brace designed to stabilize the patellofemoral (PF) joint in comparison to a standard neoprene sleeve for the knee with patellar hole in patients with patellofemoral osteoarthritis (PFOA). Methods: 38 patients with PFOA and comorbidities received either a functional PF brace (Study Group, SG) or a neoprene sleeve for the knee (Control Group, CG). Both groups received clinical treatment to OA and comorbidities according to a program from the institution. Patients were evaluated with Western Ontario and MacMaster (WOMAC) and Lequesne questionnaires, 30-second chair stand test (30CST), Timed Up and Go (TUG), anthropometric measures and self-reported physical activity in minutes/week at inclusion, one, three and twelve months after placing the brace. X-Rays were taken to measure the angles. Results: At one year there was more abandonment in the CG without differences in weight and body mass index between groups during the study. The SG maintained improvements in Lequesne and WOMAC total and subsets during the year, whereas the CG returned to baseline values for pain, function and total (p < 0.01). TUG and 30CST results were always better in the study group without any clinically important improvement in both groups. Conclusion: Long-term use of functional brace added to self-management program improves pain and function in patients with PFOA. Level of Evidence II, Lesser quality RCT (eg, < 80% followup, no blinding, or improper randomization).

Resumo Este ensaio clínico avaliou o efeito da coadministração de ibuprofeno/cafeína na sensibilidade dental decorrente de clareamento (SD). Um estudo clínico randomizado, paralelo, triplo-cego, foi realizado em 84 pacientes que receberam cápsulas de ibuprofeno/cafeína ou placebo. Os fármacos foram administrados por 48 horas, começando 1 hora antes do clareamento em consultório. Duas sessões de clareamento foram realizadas com gel de peróxido de hidrogênio 35% com intervalo de 1 semana. A SD foi registrada até 48 horas após o clareamento dental com uma escala visual analógica (VAS) de 0-10 e uma escala de classificação numérica (NRS) de 5 pontos. A cor foi avaliada com as escalas Vita Classical e Vita Bleachedguide (ΔSGU) e com o espectrômetro Vita Easyshade (ΔE*ab e ΔE00). O risco absoluto de SD em ambos os grupos foi avaliado por meio do teste exato de Fischer. As comparações da intensidade da SD (NRS e VAS) foram realizadas utilizando-se o teste Mann-Whitney e uma ANOVA de dois fatores com medidas repetidas, respectivamente. A alteração de cor entre os grupos foi comparada com a o teste t de Student. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significante entre os grupos para o risco absoluto de SD (p = 1,00) ou para a intensidade de SD (p > 0,05). Observou-se clareamento de aproximadamente 7 unidades nas escalas Vita Classical e Vita Bleachedguide, sem diferença estatística entre os grupos. Concluiu-se que a coadministração de ibuprofeno e cafeína não reduziu o risco absoluto ou intensidade da SD e não interferiu na eficácia do clareamento dental.

Abstract This clinical trial evaluated the effect of the coadministration of ibuprofen/caffeine on bleaching-induced tooth sensitivity (TS). A triple-blind, parallel-design, randomized clinical trial was conducted on 84 patients who received ibuprofen/caffeine or placebo capsules. The drugs were administered for 48 hours, starting 1 hour before the in-office bleaching. Two bleaching sessions were performed with 35% hydrogen peroxide gel with 1-week interval. TS was recorded up to 48 hours after dental bleaching with a 0-10 visual analogic scale (VAS) and a 5-point numeric rating scale (NRS). The color was evaluated with VITA Classical and VITA Bleachedguide scales (ΔSGU) and VITA Easyshade spectrophotometer (ΔE*ab and ΔE00). The absolute risk of TS in both groups was evaluated using Fischer's exact test. Comparisons of the TS intensity (NRS and VAS data) were performed by using the Mann-Whitney test and a two-way repeated measures ANOVA, respectively. The color alteration between the groups was compared with the Student's t test. The significance level was 5%. There was no statistically significant difference between the groups for the absolute risk of TS (p = 1.00) or for the intensity of TS (p > 0.05). A bleaching of approximately 7 shade guide units was observed on the Vita Classical and Vita Bleachedguide scales, with no statistical difference between the groups. It was concluded that coadministration of ibuprofen and caffeine did not reduce the absolute risk or intensity of TS and did not interfere with the efficacy of dental bleaching.

RESUMO Objetivo: Verificar se o Hylan G-F20 melhora os resultados da lavagem e injeção de triancinolona na osteoartrite do quadril (OAQ). Métodos: 82 pacientes com HOA Kellgren e Lawrence graus II e III foram randomizados: lavagem e triamcinolona (G0); lavagem, triancinolona e 2 mL de Hylan G-F20 (G1); lavagem, triamcinolona e 4 mL de Hylan G-F20 (G2); lavagem, triancinolona e 6 mL de Hylan G-F20 (G3). A escala visual analógica (EVA), amplitude de movimento (ADM), questionários Womac e Lequesne foram obtidos no início, um, três, seis e doze meses após a injeção. Resultados: Todos os grupos apresentaram melhora clinicamente relevante (> 20%) entre o início e o primeiro mês, mantendo resultados subjetivos durante o estudo (p <0,001). Não foram encontradas diferenças entre os grupos nas avaliações subjetivas (p > 0,05). A flexão aumentou no G2 e G3 até um ano (p = 0,028). A rotação externa melhorou nos grupos Hylan no primeiro mês, mantendo os resultados até um ano (G1, p = 0,041; G2, p = 0,007), enquanto G0 nunca melhorou (p = 0,336). Conclusão: Lavagem do quadril e injeção de triancinolona, com ou sem Hylan, melhoram a dor, função e qualidade de vida até um ano na OAQ. Hylan pode melhorar a ADM até um ano. Nível de evidência IB, Ensaio clínico randomizado.

ABSTRACT Objective: To verify whether the use of Hylan G-F20 improves saline lavage and triamcinolone injection results in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis (HOA). Methods: 82 patients with HOA categorized as grades II and III severity, according to Kellgren and Lawrence criteria, were randomized into the groups: lavage and triamcinolone (G0); lavage, triamcinolone, and 2 mL of hylan G-F20 (G1); lavage, triamcinolone, and 4mL of hylan G-F20 (G2); lavage, triamcinolone, and 6mL of hylan G-F20 (G3). The VAS, range of motion (ROM), WOMAC, and Lequesne questionnaires were administered at baseline, one, three, six, and twelve months post-injection. Results: All groups showed clinically relevant improvements (> 20%) between baseline and first month post-injection, maintaining subjective results throughout the study period (p < 0.001). We found no differences between groups in any subjective evaluations (p > 0.05, for all). G2 and G3 obtained improved flexion results up to a year (p = 0.028). Hylan groups presented an improved external rotation since the first postoperative month and maintained the results up to a year (G1, p = 0.041; G2, p = 0.007), whereas G0 showed no improvement (p = 0.336). Conclusion: Hip lavage and triamcinolone injection, with or without the use of hylan, improves pain, function, and quality of life up to a year in HOA. Hylan may improve ROM up to one year. Level of Evidence IB, Randomized clinical trial.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o perfil epidemiológico de pacientes com fraturas osteoporóticas, comparando com pacientes com osteoartrite (OA) e identificar fatores que diminuam aderência à prevenção secundária. Métodos: 108 pacientes com FO foram comparados a 86 pacientes com OA. Resultados: Grupo FO era mais velho (p< 0,001), com menor IMC (p<0,001), menos alfabetizado (p = 0,012), com maior frequência de brancos (p = 0,003), menor frequência de casados (p< 0,001). Apresentaram mais quedas, deficiência cognitiva, fraturas prévias, fratura antiga, queda no último ano, fraturas por queda. Necessitam de mais auxílio e tomam mais medicamento para osteoporose (p< 0,05); apresentaram menos patologia nos pés, fraqueza muscular. Tomam menos vitamina D e menor Katz & Lawton (p<0,001). Tem aumento da chance de não aderência: maior idade (p = 0,020), sedativo (p = 0,020), quedas (p = 0,035), deficiência cognitiva (p = 0,044) e presença de depressão/apatia/confusão (p< 0,001). Conclusão: Idade do paciente, etnia, estado civil, quedas prévias, patologias nos pés, fraqueza muscular, fraturas prévias, uso de vitamina D, uso de medicamentos para osteoporose e a escala Katz & Lawton definem o grupo FO. Aumentam a chance de não aderência: maior idade, sedativos, distúrbios cognitivos e sintomas de depressão/apatia/confusão. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo de caso controle.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the epidemiological profile of patients with osteoporotic fractures compared to patients with osteoarthritis (OA) and identify factors that diminish adherence to secondary prevention. Methods: A total of 108 patients with osteoporotic fractures (OF) were compared to 86 patients with OA. Results: Patients in the OF group were older (p < 0.001); had a lower body mass index (p < 0.001); were less literate (p = 0.012); were more frequently Caucasian (p = 0.003); were less frequently married (p < 0.001); experienced more falls, cognitive deficiency, previous fractures, old fracture, falls in the last year, and fall fractures; needed more help and took more medicine for osteoporosis (p < 0.05); and showed less pathology in the feet, muscle weakness, less vitamin D intake, and lower Katz & Lawton scores (p < 0.001). Factors that increased the chance of nonadherence included older age (p = 0.020), falls (p = 0.035), cognitive deficiency (p = 0.044), and presence of depression/apathy/confusion (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Patient age, ethnicity, marital status, previous falls, foot pathologies, muscle weakness, previous fractures, use of vitamin D, use of osteoporosis drugs, and lower Katz & Lawton scale score defined the OF group. Factors that increased the chance of nonadherence included older age, sedative use, cognitive disorders, and symptoms of depression/apathy/confusion. Level of Evidence III, Case-control.

RESUMO O tratamento das deformidades femorais biapicais é desafiador. Para a correção das deformidades metafisárias e diafisárias concomitantes do fêmur, os autores propõem uma osteotomia dupla femoral controlada com uma fixação interna combinada com uma placa de Puddu e uma haste intramedular. O método foi demonstrado em dois pacientes. Os resultados foram analisados com escala visual analógica (EVA) e os escores Lysholm e SF-36. Não foram encontradas complicações. A consolidação total das osteotomias e a correção do alinhamento radiográfico foram alcançadas. Os resultados foram obtidos com um seguimento mínimo de 66 meses. Ambos os pacientes apresentaram melhoria na dor (EVA de 60 a 40 e de 50 para 20), função (Lysholm de 78 a 93 e 55 a 73) e qualidade de vida (SF36, ambos mentais – de 40,7 a 57,1 no caso um e 24,7 a 59,7 no caso dois – e físico – de 27,7 para 45,6 e de 28,2 para 46,8). Os autores concluíram que essa técnica é uma solução confiável, precisa e reprodutível para deformidades biapicais do fêmur.

ABSTRACT Biapical femoral deformities are challenging to treat. In order to correct concomitant metaphyseal and diaphyseal deformities of the femur, the authors propose a double femoral controlled osteotomy with combined internal fixation, consisting of a Puddu plate and an intramedullary nail. The method was described in two patients. Results were analyzed using a visual analog scale (VAS), the Lysholm score, and SF-36. No complications were found. Complete consolidation of the osteotomies and radiographic alignment correction were achieved. Results were obtained with a minimum follow-up of 66 months. Both patients had improved for pain (VAS from 60 to 40 and from 50 to 20 at reassessment), function (Lysholm score from 78 to 93 and from 55 to 73) and quality of life (SF-36, both mental – from 40.7 to 57.1 in case one and from 24.7 to 59.7 in case two – and physical – from 27.7 to 45.6 and from 28.2 to 46.8). The authors have found that this technique is a reliable, accurate, and reproducible solution for biapical deformities of the femur.

OBJECTIVES: To analyze the effects of motor learning on knee extension-flexion isokinetic performance in knee osteoarthritis patients. METHODS: One hundred and thirty-six middle-aged and older sedentary individuals (111 women, 64.3±9.9 years) with knee osteoarthritis (130 patients with bilateral) and who had never performed isokinetic testing underwent two bilateral knee extension-flexion (concentric-concentric) isokinetic evaluations (5 repetitions) at 60°/sec. The tests were first performed on the dominant leg with 2 min of recovery between test, and following a standardized warm-up that included 3 submaximal isokinetic repetitions. The same procedure was repeated on the non-dominant leg. The peak torque, peak torque adjusted for the body weight, total work, coefficient of variation and agonist/antagonist ratio were compared between tests. RESULTS: Patients showed significant improvements in test 2 compared to test 1, including higher levels of peak torque, peak torque adjusted for body weight and total work, as well as lower coefficients of variation. The agonist/antagonist relationship did not significantly change between tests. No significant differences were found between the right and left legs for all variables. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that performing two tests with a short recovery (2 min) between them could be used to reduce motor learning effects on clinical isokinetic testing of the knee joint in knee osteoarthritis patients.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito da intensidade, tipo e tempo da atividade física semanal em pacientes com osteoartrite do joelho (OAJ) . Métodos: Cento e noventa e cinco pacientes portadores de OAJ foram acompanhados por dois anos após receberam material educacional sobre OAJ, com ou sem aulas. Os pacientes responderam aos questionários de dor, função, qualidade de vida (WOMAC, Lequesne, EVA e SF-36), intensidade, frequência e tipo de atividade física semanal realizada, além de realizaram os testes de senta e levanta (TSL) e "Timed-Up-and-Go" (TUG) no momento da inclusão e após 24 meses. Resultados: O aumento da idade dos pacientes acarretou menor chance de melhora no TUG (p=0,017). O tipo de atividade física, intensidade e frequência não mostraram correlação com melhoras algo-funcionais e de qualidade de vida (p>0,05), porém os resultados do TUG foram em média 4 seg mais rápidos em pacientes que praticavam atividade física intensa e/ou acima de 180 min por semana e/ou musculação isolada, ou ainda, musculação ou natação, em relação aos pacientes sedentários (p=0,01; p<0,001; p=0,01; p=0,04, respectivamente) após dois anos. Pacientes praticantes de musculação tinham menos dor que os sedentários após o programa (p=0,009) . Conclusão: Pacientes com OAJ são aconselhados a objetivar atividade física intensa e/ou acima de 180 min por semana e/ou musculação para atingir melhora algo-funcional relevante. Nível de Evidência II, Estudo Retrospectivo.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of physical activity intensity, type and duration in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) . Methods: A retrospective study of 195 KOA patients who were followed for two years after receiving educational material about KOA with or without attending classes. The patients were evaluated at baseline and 24 months. At the evaluations, the patients answered questionnaires pertaining to pain and function (WOMAC, Lequesne, VAS and SF-36); reported the intensity, duration and type of exercise performed per week; and performed the Timed Up & Go (TUG) and Five Times Sit-to-Stand (FTSST) tests . Results: Increased age affected improvements in the TUG results (p=0.017). The type, intensity and duration of physical activity did not correlate with pain, function or quality of life improvements (p>0.05), but the TUG results were on average 4 seconds faster among the patients who practiced intense physical activity and/or exercised for more than 180 minutes per week and/or performed isolated weight training or swam compared with those who remained sedentary after 2 years (p=0.01; p<0.001; p=0.01; p=0.04, respectively) . Conclusions: Patients with KOA should aim for intense physical activity and/or more than 180 minutes of exercise per week and/or weight training (bodybuilding) for relevant pain reduction and functional improvement. Level of Evidence II, Retrospective Study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito de um programa educacional multiprofissional para pacientes com gonartrite. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo randomizado com 195 pacientes portadores de gonartrite. Um grupo recebeu material didático sobre osteoartrite (grupo Controle) e o outro grupo participou de dois dias de aulas práticas e teóricas sobre osteoartrite e também recebeu o material didático (grupo Aula). Os pacientes preencheram questionários para avaliar dor, função e qualidade de vida (WOMAC, Lequesne, EVA, SF-36) no momento da inclusão, e após 12 e 24 meses de seguimento. Nestes mesmos períodos, os pacientes tiveram calculados a percentagem de gordura e o índice de massa corpórea (IMC); realizaram os testes de senta e levanta (TSL) e "Timed-Up-and-Go" (TUG), além de responder perguntas sobre a intensidade da atividade física semanal realizada. Resultados: Os dois grupos não diferiram quanto aos resultados de dor, função (WOMAC), IMC e porcentagem de gordura corpórea (p>0,05). O grupo Aula melhorou e o Controle piorou a função pelo Lequesne (p=0,02) ao longo do tempo (p<0,02). O TUG (p=0,01) e o TSL (p<0,001) melhoraram principalmente no grupo Aula. Uma porcentagem maior de pacientes do grupo Aula aderiu à atividade física regular (p=0,045) . Conclusão: O programa educacional com aulas melhora adesão à atividade física e a função subjetiva e objetiva dos pacientes com gonartrite. Nível de Evidência IA, Estudo Prospectivo Controlado e Randomizado.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of a multi-professional educational program in patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) . Methods: Prospective randomized controlled trial with 195 KOA patients. One group was submitted to two-day lectures and received educational material about KOA (Class group), and the control group received the educational material only. Patients were evaluated at baseline, twelve and 24 months. At evaluation, patients answered pain and functional questionnaires (WOMAC, Lequesne, VAS and SF-36); reported the intensity of exercise per week; measured the body fat percentage, weight and height to estimate body mass index (BMI); and performed Timed Up & Go (TUG) and Five-Times-Sit-to-Stand (FTSST) tests . Results: The groups presented similar results in all time points with respect to pain (VAS and WOMAC pain), WOMAC, BMI and body fat percentage (p>0.05). The Class group exhibited improved function according to the Lequesne questionnaire, whereas the control group worsened (p=0.02) during follow-up (p<0.02). TUG (p=0.01) and FTSST (p<0.001) improved in the Class group. A higher percentage of patients in the Class group performed regular physical activity (p=0.045) . Conclusions: The educational program with classes improved the consistency of physical activity and the subjective and objective function of patients with KOA. Level of evidence IA, Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial.

OBJECTIVE: To assess whether joint lavage, viscosupplementation and triamcinolone improve joint pain, function and quality of life in patients with severe hemophilic arthropathy. METHODS: Fourteen patients with knee and/or ankle hemophilic arthritis with and without involvement of other joints underwent joint lavage and subsequent injection of hylan G-F20 and triamcinolone in all affected joints. The patients answered algo-functional questionnaires (Lequesne and WOMAC), visual analog scale for pain (VAS) and SF-36 preoperatively, and at one, three, six and twelve months postoperatively. RESULTS: Sixteen knees, 15 ankles, 8 elbows and one shoulder were treated in 14 patients. Six patients had musculoskeletal bleeding [ankle (1), leg muscle (2) and knees (4)] at 3 months affecting the results. Pain did not improve significantly. Function improved (WOMAC p=0.02 and Lequesne p=0.01). The physical component of SF-36 improved at all time points except at 3 months, with best results at one-year follow-up (baseline = 33.4; 1 month = 39.6; 3 months= 37.6; 6 months 39.6 and 1 year = 44.6; p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Joint lavage followed by injection of triamcinolone and hylan G-F20 improves function and quality of life progressively up to a year, even in severe hemophilic arthropathy. Level of Evidence IV, Case Series.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of osteoporosis in patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty.Method: Twenty-nine patients diagnosed with hip osteoarthritis awaiting primary total arthroplasty of the hip answered WOMAC questionnaire, VAS and questions about habits, osteoporosis and related diseases. Bone mineral densitometry of the lumbar spine and hips and laboratory tests (complete blood count and examination of calcium metabolism) were performed. Weight and height were measured to calculate body mass index (BMI). The evaluated quantitative characteristics were compared between patients with and without osteoporosis using the Mann-Whitney tests.Results: Thirteen men and 16 women with a mean age of 61.5 years old, WOMAC 51.4; EVA 6.4 and BMI 27.6 were evaluated. The prevalence of osteoporosis was 20.7%, and 37.9% had osteopenia. Patients with osteoporosis were older than patients without osteoporosis (p=0.006). The mean bone mineral density of the femoral neck without hip osteoarthritis was lower than the affected side (p=0.007). Thirty-five percent of patients did not know what osteoporosis is. Of these, 30% had osteopenia or osteoporosis.Conclusion: osteoarthritis and osteoporosis may coexist and the population waiting for total hip arthroplasty should be considered at risk for the presence of osteoporosis. Level of Evidence III, Observational Study.

Crianças com dificuldades na realização de tarefas rotineiras que requerem habilidades motoras podem ter problemas específicos de coordenação motora, atualmente denominados Transtorno do Desenvolvimento da Coordenação (TDC). No Brasil esse diagnóstico ainda é pouco comum, embora seja muito utilizado na literatura internacional. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a percepção de mães brasileiras sobre o desempenho nas atividades diárias de crianças com transtorno da coordenação motora. Foram realizadas cinco entrevistas, seguidas por análise de conteúdo. Os relatos evidenciaram que todas as informantes percebem alguma dificuldade de seus filhos na realização de atividades cotidianas e na relação com os colegas, sendo essas dificuldades acentuadas principalmente pela entrada na escola. Os relatos também destacaram o desconhecimento sobre os problemas de coordenação motora e possibilidades de auxílio existentes, apontando para a necessidade de mais informação e maior valorização das percepções maternas

Children who have difficulty doing daily tasks that require motor skills may have specific motor coordination problems, known nowadays as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). In Brazil, this diagnosis is used very seldom although it is much used in the international literature. The aim of this study was to investigate the perception of Brazilian mothers concerning the daily performance of children with motor coordination disorder. Five interviews were conducted and submitted to content analysis. The narratives showed that all informants perceive difficulties in the performance of daily activities in their children and in the relationship with peers, and these difficulties are more evident with the entrance in school. These findings highlight the unawareness about motor coordination problems and opportunities for getting help, as well as reinforce the need for more information and to value mother's perceptions.

Niños con dificultades en el desempeño de las tareas rutinarias que requieren habilidades motoras pueden tener problemas específicos de coordinación, actualmente conocidos como trastorno de desarrollo de la coordinación (TDC). En Brasil este diagnóstico es infrecuente, aunque se usa ampliamente en la literatura internacional. El objetivo de este estudio fue investigar la percepción de las madres brasileñas en el desempeño diario de niños con trastorno de la coordinación motora. Cinco entrevistas se llevaron a cabo, seguido de análisis de contenido. Los informes muestran que los encuestados perciben cierta dificultad a sus hijos en la realización de las actividades diarias y las relaciones con los colegas, y estas dificultades acentuadas principalmente por la entrada de la escuela. Los informes también destacó la falta de conocimiento acerca de los problemas de coordinación y las posibilidades de ayuda existentes, apuntando la necesidad de más información y una mayor apreciación de las percepciones maternas.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the anteroposterior displacement of the knee by means of stress radiography in individuals with unilateral anterior knee instability and relate to time of instability. METHODS: Sixty individuals with intact knees (control group) and 125 patients with unilateral anterior instability (AI group) agreed to participate in the study. Gender, age, weight, height, age at injury, time between injury and testing, and surgical findings are studied. Both groups are submitted to anterior and posterior stress radiographies of both knees. Anterior (ADD) and posterior displacement difference (PDD) were calculated between sides. RESULTS: In the control group ADD and PDD are in average, zero, whereas in the AI group ADD averaged 9.8mm and PDD, 1.92mm. Gender, age, weight, height, age at trauma and presence of menisci's lesions do not intervene in the values of ADD and PDD. Meniscal injuries increase with time. ADD and PDD do not relate with the presence or absence of associated menisci's lesions. The ADD and the PDD are related to each other and increase with time. CONCLUSION: There is a permanent anterior subluxation of the injured knee that is related to the amount of anterior displacement that increases with time. Level of Evidence III, Study Types Case-control study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the relationship between BMI and pain and function in patients with OA undergoing medical treatment following OARSI recommendations. METHODS: Thirty-eight patients were classified according to their arthritis degree by X-ray and body mass index (BMI). All patients completed the WOMAC, Lequesne, and visual analogue pain scale (VAS) questionnaires at baseline and after six months treatment. All patients were treated with diacerhein and analgesics (according to pain), orthotics (when indicated), and an educational program on osteoarthritis. They were instructed on balanced diet and exercise at least three times a week. RESULTS: There was no significant BMI variation in this study. The higher the initial BMI, the lower the improvement in pain (p = 0.03). Pain did not improve significantly (p = 0.2). Function improved (p <0.001) in inverse ratio to the initial BMI. CONCLUSION: BMI determines how patients will improve pain and function.