Utilidad del uso o no de isquemia en el postquirúrgico inmediato en la artroplastia total de rodilla

Fibula Ostectomy as a Quality-of-Life option in the Elderly

“…Osteoarthritis is the most common musculoskeletal disorder found in primary care [1]. It is the most common joint disease, generally developing in people older than 50 years [2].…”

“…It is the most common joint disease, generally developing in people older than 50 years [2]. As a chronic disease, it is characterized by pain and physical disability, with the knee being the most affected joint [1]. The lower limbs are responsible for supporting the entire weight of the body and contribute to propulsion (locomotion) and cushioning during walking, racing, jumping and all types of human physical activity [3].…”

“…According to the WHO, it affects 9.6% of men and 18% of women >60 years of age. In the US, the age-and sex-standardized annual incidence rate for gonarthrosis per 100,000 population was 240 [1].…”