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ALVAREZ LOPEZ, Alejandro; ORTEGA GONZALEZ, Carlos  y  GARCIA LORENZO, Yenima. Therapeutic algorithm for patients with primary. AMC [online]. 2013, vol.17, n.6, pp.121-128. ISSN 1025-0255.

Background: primary gonarthrosis is a very frequent disease that requires some treatment modalities, whether conservative or surgical. The selecting of the treatment is not a simple matter once the conservative modalities have not been successful; hence the importance of getting to a consensus about the treatment of patients with this disease. Objective: to validate an algorithm of treatment for patients with primary gonarthrosis. Methods: for the validation of the algorithm, the Delphi method was employed by consulting a group composed of 16 specialists in Orthopedics and Traumatology and in Rheumatology from eight medical institutions in the country. The professionals consulted had an average of 19.3 years of professional experience. They was a PhD in Medical Sciences, 13 have a master’s degree, nine are 2nd degree specialists; there were two professors and five assistant professors. Results: the results of the calculations of different matrices were shown in four tables of six. Conclusions: the algorithm for patients suffering from primary gonarthrosis was validated in regards to design, application and pertinence.

Palabras clave : KNEE JOINT; ALGORITHMS; ORGAN SPARING TREATMENTS; SURGICAL PROCEDURES, OPERATIVE; VALIDATION STUDIES.

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