Glenoid track is used to assess the engagement of Hill-Sachs lesions. The objective of this study was to identify if off-track glenoid track was a risk factor for recurrence of anterior glenohumeral instability in postoperative patients with arthroscopic anterior labrum repair. Sixty patients with glenohumeral instability who underwent arthroscopic repair of the anterior labrum were studied. Study group (patients with recurrence of postoperative dislocation) and control (no dislocation). Radiographic measurements were made on magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Measurements of glenoid diameter, glenoid bone loss, as well as the presence and size of Hill-Sachs lesions were obtained. Later they were classified as "on-track" or "off-track". Seven (11.67%) patients suffered recurrence, of which six (10%) were carriers of an off-track injury and 1 (1.67%) on-Track. 53 (88.33%) patients did not experience recurrence, of which 11 (18.33%) were carriers of an off-track injury and 42 (70%) on track. A 23.47 increased risk of recurrence of instability was interpreted in patients with "off-track" lesions compared to patients with "On track" lesions. Off-track injuries were a risk factor for recurrence of instability in patients who underwent Bankart-type arthroscopic repair. This allows us to recommend that the presence of lesions be routinely studied and classified as "on-track" or "off-track" to provide a better therapeutic approach. Off-track injuries were a risk factor for recurrence of instability in patients who underwent Bankart-type arthroscopic repair. This allows us to recommend that the presence of lesions be routinely studied and classified as "on-track" or "off-track" to provide a better therapeutic approach. Acute back pain (LA) is a considerable problem in any care setting. The Emergency Department (ED) intended to provide immediate, timely and effective care. Our objective was to estimate the prevalence and describe the usual care process. To estimate prevalence, a random sample was included of 5,333 consultations admitted in ED at hospital XX between January and December 2016. LA cases were defined according to the diagnosis at arrival. A retrospective cohort with all LA cases was used to describe complementary studies and therapeutic behaviors established in ED or within the subsequent 30 days outpatient follow-up. LA represented 4.37% (95% CI 3.83-4.95%) of consultations. A total of 1,096 cases of LA were included mean age of 53.26 ± 19.85 years, 55.93% (613) female sex and few comorbidities. The median attention time was 3.28 hours and 6.20% was admitted. 70% (778) received treatment in CEA, being the most used administration routes intravenous (61.86%), and intramuscular (20.62%). The analgesics used were 55.38% corticosteroids, 55.02% NSAIDs, 34.85% opioids. The complementary studies requested during ED or until 30 days after discharge, were 52.19% laboratory, 47.17% radiography, 28.38% RM, 10.77% tomography, 9.12% interventionism. This study provides epidemiological data of LA in Argentina and demonstrates the need to promote the rational use of resources. This study provides epidemiological data of LA in Argentina and demonstrates the need to promote the rational use of resources. (HV) is a complex forefoot pathology, in which interest has recently been shown in the distal rotational component (CR) of the first metatarsal due to its relationship with postsurgical relapses of the deformity. The selection of surgical technique is controversial with little current literature on the correction of rotation with common osteotomies. The aim of this study is to evaluate preoperative and postoperative radiological characteristics regarding CR of the first metatarsal using long Chevron osteotomy for moderate to severe HV. An observational, prospective and comparative study was carried out in which the CR of the first metatarsal was evaluated in nine feet belonging to six patients with a mean age of 45 years. https://www.selleckchem.com/products/resiquimod.html The RC was evaluated based on the proximal metaphysis of the first metatarsal in axial fluoroscopies of unloaded metatarsals and standing AP. Measurements were performed by an Orthopedic and Traumatology resident and a Foot and Ankle Surgery subspecialist. Significant differences (p = 0.05) were documented in the preoperative and postoperative pronation angle when using long Chevron osteotomy. The functional result of the evaluated patients was excellent at 11 months of follow-up. Radiologically, the rotational correction is variable and has not previously been reported in the literature with this osteotomy. We establishes the morphological bases for the performance of subsequent studies in the evaluation of head rotation of the 1st metatarsal with different osteotomies. Radiologically, the rotational correction is variable and has not previously been reported in the literature with this osteotomy. We establishes the morphological bases for the performance of subsequent studies in the evaluation of head rotation of the 1st metatarsal with different osteotomies. Fractures are relevant injuries in the lives of individuals both for the cost of treatment and for the burden on working life. The information in our country about this pathology is scarce, so we set out to review epidemiological data available in the national health survey. The prevalence of fracture life was calculated for the entire sample and for adults over 55 years of age, with different logistic regression models estimated by sex for the likelihood of a fracture in life. The prevalence of fracture life is 18%, with 25.1% for adults over 55 years of age, with higher prevalence observed in men than in women (22.5% and 13.8% respectively). In the male sex it was associated with fractures age, smoking, physical activity, alcohol consumption, and BMI, while in the female sex it was associated age, polypharmacy, marital status, and physical activity. An association was found between the occurrence of fractures and multiple known risk factors for chronic diseases, highlighting the relevance of fractures in the population. New evidence aimed at studying this phenomenon becomes imperative given the progressive ageing of the Chilean population. An association was found between the occurrence of fractures and multiple known risk factors for chronic diseases, highlighting the relevance of fractures in the population. New evidence aimed at studying this phenomenon becomes imperative given the progressive ageing of the Chilean population.