Purpose To describe the trends of orthopedic surgery in Chile since 2004 in terms of the number and gender of surgeons, the incidence of procedures per 100,000 inhabitants (IR), and access by health insurance and type ...

Patellar tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in athletes' knees. Historically, it has been related to jumping sports, such as volleyball and basketball. Repetitive jumping generates a considerable load of energy in the ...

Patellar tendinopathy is a common cause of pain in athletes' knees. Historically, it has been related to jumping sports, such as volleyball and basketball. Repetitive jumping generates a considerable load of energy in the ...

Background and Objectives: Latarjet is among the procedures indicated to treat shoulder instability, producing excellent results, including low instability rates and high patient satisfaction. The aim of this study was to ...

Radiology has been considered one of the areas of medicine that most devel-ops, especially with the contribution of new technologies. Among the applications of Interventional Radiology highlights the use of fluoroscopy in ...

Objective. To describe the use of orthopedic surgery, including joint replacement surgery, in a well defined population based cohort of patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and to identify characteristics that predict such use.

The use of rapid prototyping has become a useful tool to help and support medical activities. It can be used as an auxiliary tool for the diagnosis of certain diseases and the development of complex surgical procedures. ...