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Desativar o direito: um caminho a partir da obra de Giorgio Agamben
Get PDFDissertação (mestrado) - Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina, Centro de Ciências Jurídicas, Programa de Pós-Graduação em Direito, Florianópolis, 2014O trabalho parte do problema de tentar pensar uma forma de resistência pelo Direito. A hipótese sustentada encontra amparo na noção de "desativar" o Direito, contida na obra de Giorgio Agamben. Neste sentido, o trabalho busca recompor os paradigmas jurídico-político e governamental dentro da obra do autor em questão, principalmente a partir dos livros "O poder soberano e a vida nua", "Estado de Exceção" e "O Reino e a Glória". Ao fim, a proposta de "desativar" o Direito e o conceito de inoperosidade defrontam-se com a máquina governamental agambeniana. Na conclusão, a filosofia do Direito é apresentada como alternativa para se pensar uma nova relação entre Direito e vida.Abstract: The work begins from the problem of trying to think of a way of resistance by Law. The hypothesis is supported by the notion of "deactivate" the law, contained in the work of Giorgio Agamben. In this sense, this dissertation seeks to reconstruct the legal-political and governmental paradigms within the work of the author in question, mostly from the books "The sovereign power and bare life", "State of Exception" and "The Kingdom and the Glory". At the end, the proposal to "deactivate" the Law and the concept of unindustriousness are confronted with Agamben's government machinery. In conclusion, the philosophy of law is presented as an alternative to think about a new relationship between law and life
Riscrivere Dante in un'altra lingua:Nel regno oscuro by Giorgio Pressburger
No full textReading from Nel regno oscuro by Giorgio Pressburger followed by a conversation with the author The Jewish, Budapest-born writer Giorgio Pressburger, one of the most interesting contemporary novelists in Europe, does not write in his native Hungarian but in adoptive Italian, and has often reflected about this linguistic choice. His most recent novel, Nel regno oscuro (2008), is inspired by Dante’s Inferno, and describes a journey to Hell which is both a meditation on XX-century history – and the Shoah in particular – and a psychoanalytical attempt, guided by Sigmund Freud, to come to terms with the loss of the author’s dead father and twin brother
"Il seme del piangere" of Giorgio Caproni. A linguistic and thematic analysis.
No full textopenL’analisi condotta all’interno di questo elaborato si propone di fornire un’analisi tematica e linguistica della raccolta “Il seme del piangere” di Giorgio Caproni, pubblicata per la prima volta da Garzanti nel 1959. Partendo da una panoramica storica, culturale e stilistica dell’ambiente e delle spinte che muovono l’autore nella composizione della sua poesia, si giungerà ad un’analisi puntuale della prima sezione dell’opera: i “Versi Livornesi” dedicati alla madre al fine di fornire una breve ma puntuale antologia commentata. La forza poetica degli anni ’60 è totalmente condensata nella mente e nella penna di Giorgio Caproni, lo scopo di questo studio è pertanto quello di mettere in luce quante più caratteristiche e particolarità possibili con il desiderio di omaggiare colui che, nella seconda metà del Novecento, donò alla poesia un momento di massima elevazione che, in seguito, è stato difficilmente raggiungibile.The analysis conducted within the paper aims to provide a linguistic and thematic overview of Giorgio Caproni's collection "Il seme del piangere," first published by Garzanti in 1959. Starting from a historical, cultural and stylistic framing of the environment and the drives that move the author in his poetic production, a punctual analysis of the first section of the work, the "Versi Livornesi," will be made in order to provide a brief but timely annotated anthology. The poetic force of the 1960s is totally condensed in the mind and pen of Giorgio Caproni, therefore the aim of this study is to highlight as many of his characteristics and particularities as possible with the desire to pay homage to the one who gave an elevation to the poetry of the second half of the twentieth century that has hardly been, subsequently, achieved
Single Intravenous Administration of Tranexamic Acid in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction to Reduce Postoperative Hemarthrosis and Increase Functional Outcomes in the Early Phase of Postoperative Rehabilitation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
No full textPurpose: To evaluate the effect of tranexamic acid (TXA) in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in reducing intra-articular effusion and affecting clinical outcomes 3 months after surgery. Methods: Eighty consecutive patients undergoing ACL reconstruction were prospectively assessed from 2014 to 2016. Patients were randomly allocated to 1 of 2 groups: The test group received an intravenous infusion of 15 mg/kg of TXA, and the control group did not receive TXA. The patellar circumference, range of motion (ROM), Coupens and Yates (CY) value, visual analog scale score for pain assessment, and quadriceps strength (QS) were considered on postoperative day (PD) 1, PD 7, and PD 15 and at 1 month and 3 months after surgery. Blood volume in the intra-articular drainage was recorded on PD 1. Any adverse effect, such as fever onset (>37.5°C), hemarthrosis, or infection, was also considered. Results: We found a statistically significant reduction in drainage blood volume (P < .001) and CY value (P = .0044) on PD 1 in patients in the test group compared with those in the control group. On PD 7, a significant improvement was found for mean CY values (P = .0057), ROM (P = .0031), and QS (P = .015). On PD 15, we noted significant improvements in CY values (P < .001), patellar circumference (P = .0019), QS (P = .0089), and visual analog scale values (P = .0032) in the test group. We noted 13 fever episodes in the control group and 2 fever episodes in the study group (P = .047). No differences for any outcomes or complications were found at 3 months. Conclusion: TXA administration reduced hemarthrosis and the amount of suction drainage blood volume, improved ROM and QS, and reduced fever episodes during the first 2 weeks after surgery. TXA use improved early-phase outcomes in the postoperative period after ACL reconstruction. Level of Evidence: Level I, randomized controlled trial
The Use of Tantalum Metaphyseal Cones for the Management of Severe Bone Defects in Septic Knee Revision
No full textBackground: Femoral and tibial massive bone defects are common findings in septic total knee revision and pose considerable challenges for the orthopedic surgeon. The aim of this study was to report the midterm clinical and radiographic outcomes with the use of tantalum cones for the management of massive bone defects after 2-stage knee revision. Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 60 patients (mean age, 67.9 ± 8.8 years) treated with 94 tantalum cones associated with constrained or semiconstrained knee for massive bone loss (mean follow-up, 43.5 ± 17.4 months). In all cases, the indication was a staged revision for periprosthetic knee infection. Functional scores, radiographic outcomes, and implant survivorship were analyzed. Results: The mean Knee Society Score and Oxford Knee Score improved from 44.1 ± 7.4 and 19.2 ± 4.1 to 85.4 ± 5.6 and 38.4 ± 3.9 (P <.01), respectively. The mean flexion increased from 60.6° ± 15.5° to 96.8° ± 10.9° at the last evaluation (P <.01). The mean improvement in flexion contracture was 6.2 ± 8.0 (P <.01). Two failures (3.3%) due to periprosthetic knee infection recurrence were observed, but no cone-related mechanical failures were reported. The cone-related survival rate was 97.8%. Conclusion: Excellent clinical and radiographic midterm outcomes were achieved with a low complication rate. Tantalum cones may be considered a safe and effective option in the management of massive bone defects also in septic knee revision surgery
Acetabular custom-made implants for severe acetabular bone defect in revision total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review of the literature
No full textPurpose The management of acetabular bone loss is a challenging problem in revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). The aim of this systematic review is to summarize and critically analyze indications, complications, clinical and radiological outcomes of custom-made acetabular components in rTHA. Methods A systematic review of English literature was performed on Medline. Retrospective or prospective studies with minimum 2 years of follow-up (FU) were included. The PRISMA 2009 flowchart and checklist were considered to edit the review. Rates of intra- or post-operative complications, aseptic loosening (AL), periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), reoperations and re-revisions rates were extrapolated. Results 18 articles with a level of evidence of IV were included. Six hundred and thirty-four acetabular custom components (627 patients) with a mean FU of 58.6 +/- 29.8 months were analyzed. The studies showed good clinical and functional outcomes. Custom-made acetabular components allowed a stable fixation with 94.0 +/- 5.0% survival rate. The estimated rate of re-operations and re-revisions were 19.3 +/- 17.3% and 5.2 +/- 4.7%, respectively. The incidence of PJI was 4.0 +/- 3.9%. Conclusions The acetabular custom-made implants represent a reliable solution for pelvic discontinuity and particular cases of bone loss classified as Paprosky Type IIIA-B or type III-IV according to American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons system where the feature of the defect cannot be handled with standard implants. This strategy allows to fit the implant to the residual host bone, bypassing the bony deficiency and restoring hip biomechanics. Satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes at mid-term follow-up are reported in literature
Eccellenza della statva del San Giorgio di Donatello scultore fiorentino : posta nella facciata di fuori d'Orsan Michele /
No full textIncludes index.Marescotti's device on t.p. Head and tail pieces. Three foliated initials.Mode of access: Internet.Signature at foot of t.p.: Di Raffaello cancellierj.Binding: old limp vellum. Author and brief title written on spine. Remains of two pairs of ties at foredge
The conceptual question among sovereignty, biopolitics and law: a sensible point between Foucault and Agamben
No full textThe concept of biopolitics has its origin on the Michel Foucault works developped since 1975 to 1979. In this period, the author introduced the foundations for a new approach about the modern government, based in both crescent enpowerment on individuals and the control of populations. The theme has attracted the attentions of some critical political studies, with many practical uses. However, I believe there is not enough consolidation about biopolitics as a concept and a comprehensive theory of the new political mechanisms. This uncertainness is more evident when the very role of Law is questioned in a biopolitical model, due to the archaic nature that Foucault gives to it. So the aim of the paper is to identify the theorical comprehension of biopolitics in a contemporary author as Giorgio Agamben to demonstrate his oppositions and proximities from the original idea of Michel Foucault. I propose that Agamben has the same difficulties of Foucault to deal with legal theory and Law inside biopolitics. Nevertheless, after a critical review on the works of this two authors, my conclusion is that a settlement of the concepts of Law and biopolitics depends of the surpassing of the Foucaldian version of Law as sovereignity, a clear delimitation of a common core between the authors and their differences and the research and affirmation of the concept of Law in Agamben, more well-refined than Foucault's one
Acetabular spacers in 2-stage hip revision: is it worth it? A single-centre retrospective study.
No full textPURPOSE:
The aim of this work is to evaluate an acetabular antibiotic loaded bone cement spacer in 2-stage revision surgery as a potential approach able to reduce complications during the inter-stage period (i.e. dislocation, acetabular wear), as well as simplify 2-stage hip revision surgery and improve hip biomechanics.
METHODS:
We performed a retrospective comparative study and evaluated clinical, radiological and surgical data of 71 patients affected by periprosthetic hip infection who were treated with 2-stage exchange. 31 patients were treated using an acetabular spacer in addition to the femoral (group A) while 40 underwent a standard revision surgery (femoral spacer only, group B).
RESULTS:
Mean time of surgery for the first stage was 148 ± 59 minutes and 142 ± 45 minutes for group A and B respectively; we noted a statistically significant reduction (26 min, p = 0.015) in the same parameter for the second stage (83 ± 35 minutes for group A and 109 ± 36 minutes for group B). We observed the following interstage complications: 5 femoral spacer dislocations (1 for group A and 4 for group B); 1 spacer fracture (group B), 1 spacer fracture (group A), 2 periprosthetic fractures (group B) and 2 patients with acetabular spacer instability (group B). Additionally, we observed a significant improvement in leg length restoration for group A (p = 0.03).
CONCLUSIONS:
Our data show that the acetabular spacer technique is able to reduce the interstage complication rate and allow improved hip biomechanics restoration
Two-stage revision for periprosthetic joint infection in unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: clinical and radiological results
No full textINTRODUCTION: Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) has an infection rate of 0.1–0.8%. Despite the wide amount of literature about septic total knee arthroplasty management, few data are available for UKA infection treatment. The aim is to present the clinical and radiological outcomes along with complication rates of a series of septic UKA treated with two-stage exchange. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed 16 patient treated with staged UKA revision for infection between June 2015 and September 2019 in a single bone infection unit. The main demographic and surgical data were recorded. Clinical scores (VAS, KSS, OKS, postoperative ROM), radiological parameters (osseointegration, loosening and radiolucencies) and complications were reported. The mean follow-up was 33.5 ± 6.9 months. RESULTS: Mean age at surgery was 68.5 ± 9.1. All but two were medial UKA. The mean number of previous surgeries was 2.9 ± 1.9. The mean ROM, VAS, KSS and OKS of the entire population improved significantly (p < 0.01). Radiological analysis did not show any migration or implant loosening. Ten constrained condylar and six posterior stabilized prosthesis were finally implanted. One intraoperative pathogen isolation was recorded and managed with suppressive therapy and good final outcome. The implant survivorship free from infection was 100% at the final follow-up. The overall survival rate for any reason of revision was 100% CONCLUSION: According to our results, staged revision represents a reliable ad effective option in delayed and late UKA infections. This technique provides optimal clinical and radiological results with acceptable complication rates. To the best of our knowledge, this represent the widest case series on infected UKA managed with two-stage exchange
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