Patellar tendon reinsertion after a multifragmentary avulsion fracture of the distal pole

Introduction Multifragmentary avulsion fractures of the inferior pole of the patella typically occur in young individuals and involve detachment of a portion of the patella, often with multiple fragments, due to excessive force exerted on the patellar tendon1. The patellar tendon is a strong fibrous structure that connects the patella to the tibia2. When subjected […]

Complications in the postanesthesia recovery area in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery in a tertiary hospital

Introduction The post-anesthetic recovery phase represents a criti cal moment in the perioperative period. During this stage, the residual effects of anesthetics and the physiological changes resulting from surgery converge. Within this unstable clinical environment, various adverse events may occur, ranging from acute postoperative pain or postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) to hypoxemia, arrhythmias, neurological […]