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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- 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).
- 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.
- A comparative radiographic investigation of femoroacetabular impingement in young patients with and without hip pain(2012) MIGUEL, Omar Ferreira; CABRITA, Henrique Berwanger de Amorim; RODRIGUES, Marcelo Bordalo; CROCI, Alberto TesconiOBJECTIVE: To compare the existence of radiographic abnormalities in two groups of patients, those with and without hip pain. METHODS: A total 222 patients were evaluated between March 2007 and April 2009; 122 complained of groin pain, and 100 had no symptoms. The individuals in both groups underwent radiographic examinations of the hip using the following views: anteroposterior, Lequesne false profile, Dunn, Dunn 45 degrees, and Ducroquet. RESULTS: A total of 1110 radiographs were evaluated. Female patients were prevalent in both groups (52% symptomatic, 58% asymptomatic). There were statistically significant differences between the groups in age (p < 0.0001), weight (p = 0.002) and BMI (p = 0.006). The positive findings in the group with groin pain consisted of the presence of a bump on the femoral head in the anteroposterior view (p < 0.0001) or in the Dunn 45 degrees view (p = 0.008). The difference in the alpha angle in the anteroposterior, Dunn, Dunn 45 degrees, and Ducroquet views for all of the cases studied was p, 0.0001. The joint space measurement differed significantly between groups in the Lequesne view (p = 0.007). The Lequesne anteversion angle (rho) and the femoral offset measurement also differed significantly (p = 0.005 and p = 0.0001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that the best views for diagnosing a femoroacetabular impingement are the anteroposterior pelvic orthostatic, the Dunn 45 degrees, and the Ducroquet views. The following findings correlated with hip pain: a decrease in the femoral offset, an increase in the a angle, an increase in the Lequesne r angle, a decrease in the CE angle of Wiberg, a thinner articular space and the presence of a bump on the femoral head-neck transition.
- Stability of implants placed simultaneously or in a delayed manner on fresh frozen onlay allografts in rabbits(2013) FRAGUAS, Erica; RIBEIRO, Marna; CROCI, Alberto; SANTOS, Luiz; PALLOS, Debora; SENDYK, WilsonObjectivesThis study evaluated the stability of implants installed simultaneously and in a delayed manner in fresh frozen onlay allografts in the tibiae of rabbits. Material and methodsAnalyses of the resonance frequency (ISQ) and removal torque were performed. The calvarium of three rabbits was used as donor site. Ten New Zealand female rabbits received four allografts of the same dimensions, two in each tibia. The tibiae were randomly allocated into the following two groups: Group 1, the tibiae that received implants after 84days of healing, and Group 2, those who received the implants simultaneously with the grafts. Both groups were followed for 126days. Proximal implants in each group were evaluated by resonance frequency (ISQ) on days 0 and 126, and the distal ones with removal torque on day 126. ResultsIn both groups, an increase in the ISQ value of day 0-126 was observed, with a statistically significant difference (Group 1 P=0.049 and Group 2 P=0.021). When comparing the resonance frequency at day 0 to day 126, and the gain of stability between these days, no statistically significant difference between groups could be observed. The removal torque showed a statistically significant difference between groups 1 and 2 (P=0.042). ConclusionThere was an increase in stability in groups according to the analysis of resonance frequency. Implants installed in a delayed manner in allografts showed higher shear force, according to the removal torque analysis.
- Acetabular Component Positioning in Total Hip Arthroplasty With and Without a Computer-Assisted System: A Prospective, Randomized and Controlled Study(2014) GURGEL, Henrique M. C.; CROCI, Alberto T.; CABRITA, Henrique A. B. A.; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo N.; LEONHARDT, Marcos C.; RODRIGUES, Joao CarlosIn a study of the acetabular component in total hip arthroplasty, 20 hips were operated on using imageless navigation and 20 hips were operated on using the conventional method. The correct position of the acetabular component was evaluated with computed tomography, measuring the operative anteversion and the operative inclination and determining the cases inside Lewinnek's safe zone. The results were similar in all the analyses: a mean anteversion of 17.4 degrees in the navigated group and 14.5 degrees in the control group (P = .215); a mean inclination of 41.7 degrees and 42.2 degrees (P = .633); a mean deviation from the desired anteversion (15 degrees) of 5.5 degrees and 6.6 degrees (P = .429); a mean deviation from the desired inclination of 3 degrees and 3.2 degrees = .783); and location inside the safe zone of 90% and 80% (P = .661). The acetabular component position's tomography analyses were similar whether using the imageless navigation or performing it conventionally.
- Assessment of the function and resistance of sternoclavicular ligaments: A biomechanical study in cadavers(2014) NEGRI, J. H.; MALAVOLTA, E. A.; ASSUNCAO, J. H.; GRACITELLI, M. E. C.; PEREIRA, C. A. M.; BOLLIGER NETO, R.; CROCI, A. T.; FERREIRA NETO, A. A.Background: Few biomechanical studies have assessed the resistance of the ligamentous structures of the sternoclavicular joint, and none have reproduced the physiological movements of the joint. Determiningthe structures that are injured in sternoclavicular dislocations is important for the surgical planning of acute or chronic ligament reconstruction. Methods: Forty-eight joints from 24 human cadavers were studied, and they were divided into 4 groups of 12 joints each (retraction, protraction, depression and elevation). Biomechanical testing assessed primary and secondary failures. The mechanical resistance parameters between movements that occurred on the same plane (depression versus elevation, protraction versus retraction) were compared. Results: The posterior sternoclavicular ligament was the most injured structure during the protraction test, but it was not injured during retraction. The anterior sternoclavicular ligament was the most affected structure during retraction and depression. The costoclavicular ligament was the most affected structure during elevation. Joint resistance was significantly greater during protraction movements when compared to retraction (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The anterior sternoclavicular ligament was the most affected structure during retraction and depression movements. During protraction, lesions of the posterior sternoclavicular ligament were most frequent during elevation, and the costoclavicular ligament was the most frequently injured ligament. The resistance of the sternoclavicular joint was significantly greater during protraction movement when compared to retraction.
article 22 Citação(ões) na Scopus Osteoblastlike Cell Adhesion on Titanium Surfaces Modified by Plasma Nitriding(2011) SILVA, Jose Sandro Pereira da; AMICO, Sandro Campos; RODRIGUES, Almir Olegario Neves; BARBOZA, Carlos Augusto Galvao; ALVES JR., Clodomiro; CROCI, Alberto TesconiPurpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the characteristics of various titanium surfaces modified by cold plasma nitriding in terms of adhesion and proliferation of rat osteoblastlike cells. Materials and Methods: Samples of grade 2 titanium were subjected to three different surface modification processes: polishing, nit riding by plasma direct current, and nitriding by cathodic cage discharge. To evaluate the effect of the surface treatment on the cellular response, the adhesion and proliferation of osteoblastlike cells (MC3T3) were quantified and the results were analyzed by Kruskal-Wallis and Friedman statistical tests. Cellular morphology was observed by scanning electron microscopy. Results: There was more MC3T3 cell attachment on the rougher surfaces produced by cathodic cage discharge compared with polished samples (P < .05). Conclusions: Plasma nitriding improves titanium surface roughness and wettability, leading to osteoblastlike cell adhesion. INT J ORAL MAXILLOFAC IMPLANTS 2011;26:237-244- Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of septic arthritis of the hip, 2006 to 2012, a seven-year review(2014) MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; HELITO, Camilo Partezani; OLIVA, Guilherme Batista; AITA, Paulo Cesar; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo NegreirosOBJECTIVE: To epidemiologically characterize the population treated at our orthopedic clinic with a diagnosis of septic arthritic of the hip between 2006 and 2012. METHODS: Fifteen patients diagnosed with septic arthritis of the hip between 2006 and 2012 were retrospectively evaluated. The patients' clinical and epidemiological characteristics were surveyed; a sensitivity profile relating to the microorganisms that caused the infections and the complications relating to the patients' treatment and evolution were identified. RESULTS: Septic arthritis was more common among males. Most diagnoses were made through positive synovial fluid cultures, after joint drainage was performed using the Smith-Petersen route. Among the comorbidities found, the most prevalent were systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and human immunodeficiency virus. The pathological joint conditions diagnosed prior to joint infection were osteoarthrosis and developmental dysplasia of the hip. The infectious agent most frequently isolated was Staphylococcus aureus. From the clinical and laboratory data investigated, 53.33% of the cases presented with fever, and all except one patient presented with increased measures in inflammation tests. Gram staining was positive in only 26.66% of the synovial fluid samples analyzed. Six patients presented with joint complications after treatment was administered. CONCLUSION: S. aureus is the most common pathogen in acute infections of the hip in our setting. Factors such as clinical comorbidities are associated with septic arthritis of the hip. Because of the relatively small number of patients, given that this is a condition of low prevalence, there was no statistically significant correlation in relation to worse prognosis for the disease.
- Regarding ""Global Discrepancies in the Diagnosis, Surgical Management, and Investigation of Femoroacetabular Impingement""(2015) EJNISMAN, Leandro; MIYAHARA, Helder de Souza; GURGEL, Henrique Melo de Campos; VICENTE, Jose Ricardo Negreiros; CROCI, Alberto Tesconi