Research, Teaching and Surgical Expertise in Knee Surgery and Orthopedic Trauma
Head of the Knee Surgery & Orthopaedic Trauma of the Department of Orthopedics and Anesthesiology at Hospital das Clínicas - University of Sao Paulo (USP), Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Member of international societies, professor in the undergraduate and post-graduate courses at Ribeirao Preto Medical School - USP, Dr Fogagnolo actively participates in the training of orthopaedic residents and fellows, coordinates courses and develops research activities. He has been publishing scientific papers in national and international periodics. In clinical practice at private clinics, he is dedicated to the surgical treatment of degenerative knee joint diseases (arthroplasties - prostheses, arthroscopies, osteotomies), sports injuries (ligament injuries, cartilage injuries and meniscus injuries), patellofemoral joint disorders, fractures and complications of pelvic and lower limb trauma.
Degenerative joint diseases are extremely common with increasing life expectancy. Clinical and surgical treatments are available, such as partial or total arthroplasties.
Meniscal and ligament injuries of the knee are extremely common. Generally, meniscal injuries cause pain, while ligament injuries cause joint instability.
Tendinopathies ("tendinitis") are quite common and it is essential to prevent and treat them, to avoid tendon degeneration, calcifications and the risk of ruptures.
The joint between the patella and the femur is a frequent site of painful pathologies and cartilage disorders, such as the already known "chondromalacia".
Modern osteosynthesis techniques, through fixation with rods, plates and screws, allow rapid rehabilitation and return to work, with high rates of consolidation.
With proper planning, now aided by software that guarantees surgical precision, we can correct deformities through osteotomies and restore limb function.
A escolha entre calor ou gelo no tratamento das dores articulares depende da condição específica sendo tratada e da preferência do paciente. Ambas as modalidades proporcionam alívio, mas os efeitos podem variar.
Viajar de avião pode levantar muitas dúvidas para quem utiliza próteses ortopédicas, especialmente quanto à passagem pelo controle de segurança nos aeroportos e pelos detectores de metais.
Estudos epidemiológicos têm demonstrado uma associação significativa entre baixos níveis de vitamina D e a prevalência e gravidade da osteoartrite. A deficiência de vitamina D pode comprometer a integridade da cartilagem articular, promover a inflamação sinovial e contribuir para o desenvolvimento de sintomas articulares.