ALBERTO TESCONI CROCI
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Departamento de Ortopediae Traumatologia, Faculdade de Medicina - Docente
LIM/41 - Laboratório de Investigação Médica do Sistema Músculoesquelético, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
LIM/41 - Laboratório de Investigação Médica do Sistema Músculoesquelético, Hospital das Clínicas, Faculdade de Medicina
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- HISTOMORPHOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE FEMORAL NECK IN PATIENTS WITH AND WITHOUT FEMORAL NECK FRACTURE(2015) SOUZA, Caio Goncalves De; JORGETTI, Vanda; REIS, Luciene Machado Dos; CROCI, Alberto TesconiObjective: To determine, through bone histomorphometry in femoral neck, whether there are differences in the cancellous bone of the proximal femur from female patients over 60 years old who had femoral neck fracture and similar patients who did not have such fracture. Methods: We analyzed the trabecular part of the femur of 13 female patients, aged over 60 years old, by the bone histomorphometry method. Seven of these patients had femoral neck fracture. All of them were subjected to hip arthroplasty. Results: Bone densitometry showed no significant difference. There was no significant difference on the average thickness of the trabecular bone (124.38 mu m versus 147.09 mu m). The number of bone trabeculae was lower (1.52, versus 1.88) and the separation between them was larger (541,19 mu m versus 391,14 mu m) in the fracture group. Conclusion: A difference in histomorphometric parameters of cancellous bone of the femur neck was observed among patients who had fractures as compared to patients who had not.
- Use of closed suction drainage after primary total hip arthroplasty: a prospective randomized controlled trial(2018) FAGOTTI, Lorenzo; EJNISMAN, Leandro; MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; GURGEL, Henrique de Melo Campos; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo NegreirosABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to investigate drain use in a controlled population of patients with hip osteoarthritis undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty. Methods: This prospective controlled trial evaluated 93 patients randomized into two groups: a group that received drains and a group that did not. The patients who were randomized to the drain group used a 3.2 mm drain placed under the fascia that was kept in place for 24 h. Postoperative evaluations were performed after 24 h and then three, six, and 12 weeks after total hip arthroplasty. The primary outcome was perioperative blood loss in both groups 24 h after total hip arthroplasty. The other parameters that were evaluated included mid-thigh circumference, the rate of blood transfusion, hematocrit, inflammatory serum levels, and the Harris Hip Score. Results: The clinical and laboratory data revealed no differences between the study groups with respect to blood loss and need for blood transfusion, duration of hospital stay, reoperation rate, complications, inflammatory serum markers, and the Harris Hip Score. Patients without closed suction drainage reported higher pain levels after 24 h (VAS score 1 vs. 2, p < 0.01). Conclusion: Similar clinical and laboratory outcomes were found in both cohorts.
- Femoroacetabular Impingement and Acetabular Labral Tears - Part 1: Pathophysiology and Biomechanics(2020) EJNISMAN, Leandro; RICIOLI JÚNIOR, Walter; QUEIROZ, Marcelo Cavalheiro; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo Negreiros; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; POLESELLO, Giancarlo CavalliAbstract Femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) is an important cause of hip pain, and the main etiology of hip osteoarthritis in the young population. Femoroacetabular impingement is characterized by subtle alterations in the anatomy of the acetabulum and proximal femur, which can lead to labrum tearing. The acetabular labrum is essential to the stability of the hip joint. Three types of FAI were described: cam (anespherical femoral head), pincer (acetabular overcoverage) and mixed (characteristics of both cam and pincer). The etiology of FAI is related to genetic and environmental characteristics. Knowledge of this condition is essential to adequately treat patients presenting with hip pain.
- Development of a Fresh Osteochondral Allograft Program Outside North America(2016) TIRICO, Luis Eduardo Passarelli; DEMANGE, Marco Kawamura; SANTOS, Luiz Augusto Ubirajara; REZENDE, Marcia Uchoa de; HELITO, Camilo Partezani; GOBBI, Riccardo Gomes; PECORA, Jose Ricardo; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; BUGBEE, William DickObjective. To standardize and to develop a fresh osteochondral allograft protocol of procurement, processing and surgical utilization in Brazil. This study describes the steps recommended to make fresh osteochondral allografts a viable treatment option in a country without previous fresh allograft availability. Design. The process involves regulatory process modification, developing and establishing procurement, and processing and surgical protocols. Results. Legislation: Fresh osteochondral allografts were not feasible in Brazil until 2009 because the law prohibited preservation of fresh grafts at tissue banks. We approved an amendment that made it legal to preserve fresh grafts for 30 days from 2 degrees C to 6 degrees C in tissue banks. Procurement: We changed the protocol of procurement to decrease tissue contamination. All tissues were procured in an operating room. Processing: Processing of the grafts took place within 12 hours of tissue recovery. A serum-free culture media with antibiotics was developed to store the grafts. Surgeries: We have performed 8 fresh osteochondral allografts on 8 knees obtaining grafts from 5 donors. Mean preoperative International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score was 31.99 +/- 13.4, improving to 81.26 +/- 14.7 at an average of 24 months' follow-up. Preoperative Knee Injury and Oseoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) score was 46.8 +/- 20.9 and rose to 85.24 +/- 13.9 after 24 months. Mean preoperative Merle D'Aubigne-Postel score was 8.75 +/- 2.25 rising to 16.1 +/- 2.59 at 24 months' follow-up. Conclusion. To our knowledge, this is the first report of fresh osteochondral allograft transplantation in South America. We believe that this experience may be of value for physicians in countries that are trying to establish an osteochondral allograft transplant program.
- Multiple deep tissue cultures in primary total hip arthroplasty: prognostic value for periprosthetic infection(2022) FERRO, Fernando P.; BESSA, Felipe S.; MIYAHARA, Helder; EJNISMAN, Leandro; VICENTE, Jose R. N.; CROCI, Alberto T.Background: The risk of infection after total hip replacement (THR) is significant, with negative impact on quality of life and high costs. Bacteria can contaminate the surgical site despite aseptic techniques; however, there is debate regarding the benefit of identifying bacteria during the primary procedure. Although taking multiple samples for culture is a well-established practice in revision arthroplasty, doing so in primary cases remains controversial. We aimed to investigate whether there is a prognostic value in the culture of samples taken during primary THR, seeking a correlation between the positivity of the cultures and subsequent prosthetic joint infection (PJI). Methods: Deep samples (capsule, femoral and acetabular bone) were collected from 426 patients undergoing elective primary THR. Follow-up was at least 3 years. Microbiological profiles of cultures were analysed. Patient data were reviewed for the identification of risk factors presumably associated with a higher risk of PJI. Results: 54 surgeries (12.6%) had positive cultures. 16 cases (3.8%) developed infection, of which 5 had a positive culture in the primary surgery. Infection rate was 9.3% in patients with positive culture and 3% in those with negative culture (p < 0.05), with an odds ratio of 3.34 (95% CI, 1.09-10.24). Patients with previous hip surgery had an infection rate of 8.5%, compared to 2.9% in patients with no previous surgery (p < 0.05). Conclusions: Routinely harvesting microbiologic samples in primary THR is not justified, as it has no consequence in clinical decision for most patients. It might be recommended in selected cases that are suspected to be at high risk for infection, especially previously operated patients (conversion arthroplasty).
- RADIOGRAPHIC EVALUATION OF OSSEOINTEGRATION OF UNCEMENTED TARGOS (R) STEMS. A 5-YEAR FOLLOW-UP(2022) MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; NARCISO, Jorge Henrique; CORREA, Jose Guilherme Lollo; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo Negreiros; EJNISMAN, Leandro; RUDELLI, Bruno Alves; GURGEL, Henrique de Melo Campos; CROCI, Alberto TesconiIntroduction: Total hip arthroplasty is a widespread treatment and is considered the gold standard in cases of hip osteoarthritis, with high rates of success in improving pain and function when well performed. After five years of follow-up, this study evaluates the osseointegration of uncemented Targos (R) collared stems in arthroplasties. Methods: Observational study of 182 total hip arthroplasties performed in 2014 with Targos (R) cementless collared femoral stems (Lepine). Bone quality was assessed according to the Dorr scale and osseointegration according to the Engh score. Results: The overall mean age was 56.5 years, consisting of 104 men (57.1%) and 103 women (56.6%). The os-seointegration rate of the stems (total Engh>0) was 100%. There was no statistical difference between groups concerning age (p=0.262), gender (p=0.463), primary diagnosis (p=0.585), af-fected side (p=0.459), and degree of Dorr (p=0.857). Conclusion: Targos (R) cementless collared femoral stems showed excellent osseointegration in all patients evaluated, regardless of age, gender, and preoperative bone quality. Moreover, spot welds observed on preoperative radiographs have the best association with implant osseointegration. Level of evidence IV, case series.
- Osteonecrosis of the Femoral Head: Update Article(2022) MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; RANZONI, Lucas Verissimo; EJNISMAN, Leandro; VICENTE, José Ricardo Negreiros; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; GURGEL, Henrique Melo de CamposAbstract Among the pathologies that affect the hip joint, osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) is probably the most intriguing and challenging. It consists of a multifactorial disease with a highly-variable spectrum in its clinical presentation. It has a devastating effect, due to disabling painful conditions, both for usual activities and sports. Given the huge range of risk factors, such as prolonged use of corticosteroids (especially in cases of rheumatologic diseases), trauma sequelae, sickle cell anemia, HIV, alcoholism, smoking, blood dyscrasias, and several other diseases that compromise the blood supply to the femoral head, ONFH has a varied clinical presentation and prognosis, which makes it difficult to determine a specific treatment, especially in cases in which chondral involvement has not yet occurred and the hip joint is still preserved. These are the main factors found in the literature that determine the classifications of this pathology. The range of treatments includes several options for cases in which an attempt is made to save the joint: conservative treatment, traditional decompression and/or combined with some type of adjuvant treatment (homologous grafting, synthetic grafting, vascularized grafts, tantalum screws, and bone marrow aspirate injection), and, for cases in which there is already a subchondral fracture and/or collapse of the femoral head and/or a reduction in the joint space, femoral osteotomies or total hip arthroplasty are commonly performed.
- Social profile and cost analysis of deep infection following total hip replacement surgery(2017) FRAZÃO, Vera Lucia; MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; KIRIHARA, Ricardo Akihiro; LIMA, Ana Lucia Lei Munhoz; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; VICENTE, José Ricardo NegreirosABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To characterize the socio-economic and demographic profile of patients undergoing surgery for revision total hip arthroplasty regarding the diagnosis of deep prosthetic infection. METHODS: Twenty patients were retrospectively studied, admitted in the period between 2009 and 2010 by the Hip Surgery Group with the diagnosis of deep prosthetic infection, whose proposed treatment was surgical. This study was carried out in the presence of the patient by completing two forms applied by the social worker of the Group. RESULTS: In a 20-patient sample, 40% were male, 45% were working age, 50% of patients originated from the capital, 85% depended on benefits, 70% were retired, 60% of patients were from this hospital, and 40% were from other services. The average cost of patients to the public system was R$ 55,821.62 per patient and the total spent on treatment of patients in the study exceeded one million Brazilian reals, totalling R$ 1,116,432.40. CONCLUSION: Infection from total hip arthroplasty generates a major expense to the social security system and to the public healthcare system. Physicians must always be alert to the possible risk factors and perioperative care, striving to minimize this complication.
- Are femoroacetabular impingement tomographic angles associated with the histological assessment of labral tears? A cadaveric study(2018) EJNISMAN, Leandro; DOMB, Benjamin G.; SOUZA, Felipe; JUNQUEIRA, Consuelo; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo Negreiros; CROCI, Alberto TesconiPurpose This study sought to investigate the association between tomographic femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) angles and histologically evaluated labral tears. The authors hypothesized that cadavers presenting with cam and pincer morphologies would present a higher prevalence of acetabular labral tears. Methods Twenty fresh cadavers were submitted to computed tomography. Standard FAI angles were measured, including the alpha angle, femoral version, acetabular version, Tonnis angle and center-edge angle. A cam lesion was defined as an alpha angle greater than 50 degrees. A pincer lesion was defined as a center-edge angle greater than 40 degrees, a Tonnis angle less than 0 degrees or acetabular version less than 0 degrees. After dissection, three fragments of each acetabulum, corresponding to the antero-superior, superior and postero-superior acetabular rim, were obtained. These fragments were submitted to routine histological preparation. Each slide was evaluated for possible labral tears. Tears were classified according to their Seldes type. Results The mean age of the cadavers was 50.2 years (SD: 7.4; 13 males). Sixteen (80%) of the cadavers had a cam lesion, and eight cadavers (40%) had a pincer lesion. Histologically, 16 (80%) of the cadavers had a labral tear in at least one region. According to the Seldes classification, 60.7% and 28.6% of these labral tears were type 1 and type 2, respectively. A mixed type of labral tear (10.7%), which represented a new form of Seldes tear, was described. Cadavers with a labral tear had significantly higher alpha angles than other cadavers (53.29 degrees vs 49.33 degrees, p = 0.01). Pincer lesions were not associated with labral tears. We found no association between pincer or cam lesions and Seldes classification. Conclusion Cadavers presenting with higher alpha angles had a higher incidence of labral tears. No association was found between FAI and Seldes classification. Clinical relevance This study demonstrated a high prevalence of FAI abnormalities associated with histological alterations in a cadaveric sample. Joint damage may be present in the early stages of FAI.
- Proposal for a new clinical test for diagnosing lateral hip snapping,(2014) CABRITAA AMORIM, Henrique Antonio Berwanger de; GURGELA, Henrique Melo de Campos; MARQUES, Ricardo; SANTOS, Leandro Emilio Nascimento; VICENTEA, José Ricardo Negreiros; LEONHARDTA, Marcos de Camargo; EJNISMANA, Leandro; CROCI, Alberto TesconiLateral hip snapping is a nosological entity that is often unknown to many orthopedists and even to some hip surgery specialists. It comprises palpable and/or audible snapping on the lateral face of the hip that is sometimes painful, caused by muscle-tendon friction on the greater trochanter during flexion and extension of the coxofemoral joint. In the following, we describe a new test for diagnosing lateral hip snapping, which is eminently clinical.
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