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Patzer TS, Kunz AS, Huflage H, Conrads N, Luetkens KS, Pannenbecker P, Ergün S, Herbst M, Herold S, Weber T, Bley TA, Grunz JP. Tomosynthesis of the Appendicular Skeleton on a Twin Robotic X-ray System: A Cadaveric Fracture Study. Acad Radiol 2024:S1076-6332(24)00090-4. [PMID: 38448327 DOI: 10.1016/j.acra.2024.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2024] [Revised: 02/11/2024] [Accepted: 02/13/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES Aiming to offset image quality limitations in radiographs due to superimposition, this study investigates the diagnostic potential of appendicular skeleton tomosynthesis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eight cadaveric extremities (four hands and feet) were examined employing the prototypical tomosynthesis mode of a twin robotic X-ray scanner. 12 protocols with varying sweep angles (10, 20 vs. 40°), frame rates (13 vs. 26 fps), and tube voltages (60 vs. 80 kV) were compared to radiographs. Four radiologists separately evaluated cortical and trabecular bone visualization and fracture patterns. Interreader reliability was assessed based on the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). RESULTS Radiation dose in radiography was 0.59 ± 0.20 dGy * cm2 versus 0.11 ± 0.00 to 2.46 ± 0.17 dGy * cm2 for tomosynthesis. Cortical bone display was inferior for radiographs compared to 40° and 20° tomosynthesis. Best results were ascertained for the 80 kV/40°/26 fps protocol. Trabecular bone depiction was also superior in tomosynthesis (p ≤ 0.009) and best with the 80 kV/10°/26 fps setting. Interreader reliability was moderate for cortical bone display (ICC 0.521, 95% confidence interval 0.356-0.641) and good for trabecular bone (0.759, 0.697-0.810). Diagnostic accuracy for articular involvement and multifragment situations was higher in tomosynthesis (93.8-100%/92.2-100%) vs. radiography (85.9%/82.8%.). Diagnostic confidence was also better in tomosynthesis (p ≤ 0.003). CONCLUSION Compared to radiography, tomosynthesis allows for superior assessability of cortical and trabecular bone and fracture morphology, especially at high framerates. Operating on a multipurpose X-ray system, tomosynthesis of the appendicular skeleton can be performed without additional scanner hardware.
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- Theresa Sophie Patzer
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany.
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Institute of Anatomy and Cell Biology, University of Würzburg, Koellikerstraße 6, 97070 Würzburg, Germany
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- X-ray Products - Research & Development, Siemens Healthineers AG, Siemensstraße 3, 91301 Forchheim, Germany
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- X-ray Products - Research & Development, Siemens Healthineers AG, Siemensstraße 3, 91301 Forchheim, Germany
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- X-ray Products - Research & Development, Siemens Healthineers AG, Siemensstraße 3, 91301 Forchheim, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080 Würzburg, Germany
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Ferderber M, Wilson K, Buchanan BK, Street Callender SV, Deck JW, Kerr H, Lemmen B, Stafford CD, Wang DA, Waterbrook AL. Sports Medicine Curricular Recommendations for Undergraduate Medical Education. Curr Sports Med Rep 2023; 22:172-180. [PMID: 37141612 DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000001064] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/06/2023]
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ABSTRACT Sports medicine is a unique field encompassing many specialties and aspects of medicine. While musculoskeletal medicine is a significant aspect of sports medicine, the breadth of sports medicine extends beyond the musculoskeletal system and includes the spectrum of care for the patient who is or desires to be physically active. This article provides recommendations for sports medicine education in undergraduate medical education. The framework highlighting these recommendations uses domains of competence. Entrustable professional activities, measures that are endorsed by the Association of American Medical Colleges, were matched to domains of competence to provide objective markers of achievement. In addition to recommended sports medicine educational content, there should be consideration of both methods of assessment and implementation catered to each individual institution's needs and resources. These recommendations may serve as a guide for medical educators and institutions pursing optimization of sports medicine education.
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- Megan Ferderber
- Department of Family Medicine, East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine, Greenville, North Carolina
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Intermountain Healthcare-Southwest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, St George, UT
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- Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine, Mercer University/Atrium Navicent Health System, St Macon, GA
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- Department of Family Medicine, OU-TU School of Community Medicine/University of Oklahoma Health Science Center, Tulsa, OK
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- Department of Medicine and Pediatrics, Albany Medical College, Albany, NY
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- Department of Family Medicine, Central Michigan University Medical Sciences College of Medicine, Mount Pleasant, MI
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
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- Department of Medicine, Hospital for Special Surgery, Paramus, NJ
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- Department of Emergency and Sports Medicine, The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
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Grunz JP, Pennig L, Fieber T, Gietzen CH, Heidenreich JF, Huflage H, Gruschwitz P, Kuhl PJ, Petritsch B, Kosmala A, Bley TA, Gassenmaier T. Twin robotic x-ray system in small bone and joint trauma: impact of cone-beam computed tomography on treatment decisions. Eur Radiol 2020; 31:3600-3609. [PMID: 33280057 PMCID: PMC8128787 DOI: 10.1007/s00330-020-07563-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2020] [Revised: 09/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Objectives Trauma evaluation of extremities can be challenging in conventional radiography. A multi-use x-ray system with cone-beam CT (CBCT) option facilitates ancillary 3-D imaging without repositioning. We assessed the clinical value of CBCT scans by analyzing the influence of additional findings on therapy. Methods Ninety-two patients underwent radiography and subsequent CBCT imaging with the twin robotic scanner (76 wrist/hand/finger and 16 ankle/foot/toe trauma scans). Reports by on-call radiologists before and after CBCT were compared regarding fracture detection, joint affliction, comminuted injuries, and diagnostic confidence. An orthopedic surgeon recommended therapy based on reported findings. Surgical reports (N = 52) and clinical follow-up (N = 85) were used as reference standard. Results CBCT detected more fractures (83/64 of 85), joint involvements (69/53 of 71), and multi-fragment situations (68/50 of 70) than radiography (all p < 0.001). Six fractures suspected in radiographs were ruled out by CBCT. Treatment changes based on additional information from CBCT were recommended in 29 patients (31.5%). While agreement between advised therapy before CBCT and actual treatment was moderate (κ = 0.41 [95% confidence interval 0.35–0.47]; p < 0.001), agreement after CBCT was almost perfect (κ = 0.88 [0.83–0.93]; p < 0.001). Diagnostic confidence increased considerably for CBCT studies (p < 0.001). Median effective dose for CBCT was 4.3 μSv [3.3–5.3 μSv] compared to 0.2 μSv [0.1–0.2 μSv] for radiography. Conclusions CBCT provides advantages for the evaluation of acute small bone and joint trauma by detecting and excluding extremity fractures and fracture-related findings more reliably than radiographs. Additional findings induced therapy change in one third of patients, suggesting substantial clinical impact. Key Points • With cone-beam CT, extremity fractures and fracture-related findings can be detected and ruled out more reliably than with conventional radiography. • Additional diagnostic information provided by cone-beam CT scans has substantial impact on therapy in small bone and joint trauma. • For distal extremity injury assessment, one-stop-shop imaging without repositioning is feasible with the twin robotic x-ray system.
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- Jan-Peter Grunz
- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany.
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- Institute for Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital Cologne, University of Cologne, Kerpener Straße 62, 50937, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Würzburg, Oberdürrbacher Straße 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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Smith SE, Chang EY, Ha AS, Bartolotta RJ, Bucknor M, Chandra T, Chen KC, Gorbachova T, Khurana B, Klitzke AK, Lee KS, Mooar PA, Ross AB, Shih RD, Singer AD, Taljanovic MS, Thomas JM, Tynus KM, Kransdorf MJ. ACR Appropriateness Criteria® Acute Trauma to the Ankle. J Am Coll Radiol 2020; 17:S355-S366. [PMID: 33153549 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2020.09.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Acute injuries to the ankle are frequently encountered in the setting of the emergency room, sport, and general practice. This ACR Appropriateness Criteria defines best practices for imaging evaluation for several variants of patients presenting with acute ankle trauma. The variants include scenarios when Ottawa Rules can be evaluated, when there are exclusionary criteria, when Ottawa Rules cannot be evaluated, as well as specific injuries. Clinical scenarios are followed by the imaging choices and their appropriateness with an accompanying narrative explanation to help physicians to order the most appropriate imaging test. The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and revision include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer reviewed journals and the application of well-established methodologies (RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation or GRADE) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. In those instances where evidence is lacking or equivocal, expert opinion may supplement the available evidence to recommend imaging or treatment.
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- Stacy E Smith
- Brigham & Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Panel Chair, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California
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- Panel Vice-Chair, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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- University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, California
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- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Buffalo, New York
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- University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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- University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
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- Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, American College of Emergency Physicians
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia
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- Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania
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- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois; American College of Physicians
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Brennan FH, Rao AL, Myers RA, Ferderber M, Marcussen B, Mansfield L, Miller EM, Spittler J, Sylvester J. Suggested Curricular Guidelines for Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine in Family Medicine Residency Training. Curr Sports Med Rep 2020; 19:180-188. [DOI: 10.1249/jsr.0000000000000713] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Chaturvedi A, Mann L, Cain U, Chaturvedi A, Klionsky NB. Acute Fractures and Dislocations of the Ankle and Foot in Children. Radiographics 2020; 40:754-774. [PMID: 32243231 DOI: 10.1148/rg.2020190154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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Distinct biologic and mechanical attributes of the pediatric skeleton translate into fracture patterns, complications, and treatment dilemmas that differ from those of adults. In children, increasing participation in competitive sports activities has led to an increased incidence of acute injuries that affect the foot and ankle. These injuries represent approximately 13% of all pediatric osseous injuries. Important posttraumatic complications include premature physeal arrest, three-dimensional deformities and consequent articular incongruity, compartment syndrome, and infection. The authors describe normal developmental phenomena and injury mechanisms of the ankle and foot and associated imaging findings; mimics and complications of acute fractures; and dislocations that affect the pediatric ankle and foot. Treatment strategies, whether conservative or surgical, are aimed at restoring articular congruency and functional alignment and, for pediatric patients specifically, protecting the physis. The different types of ankle and foot fractures are described, and the American College of Radiology guidelines used to determine appropriate imaging recommendations for patients who meet the Ottawa ankle and foot rules are discussed. The systems used to classify clinically important fractures, including the Salter-Harris, Dias-Tachdjian, Rapariz, and Hawkins systems, are described, with illustrations that reinforce key concepts. These classification systems aid in diagnosis and treatment planning, facilitate communication, and help standardize documentation and research. This information is intended to supplement radiologists' understanding of developmental phenomena, anatomic variants, fracture patterns, and associated complications that affect the pediatric foot and ankle. In addition, the role of imaging in ensuring appropriate treatment, follow-up, and patient and parent counseling is highlighted. The online slide presentation from the RSNA Annual Meeting is available for this article. ©RSNA, 2020.
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- Apeksha Chaturvedi
- From the Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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- From the Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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- From the Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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- From the Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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- From the Department of Imaging Sciences, University of Rochester Medical Center, 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, NY 14642
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Grunz JP, Kunz AS, Gietzen CH, Weng AM, Veyhl-Wichmann M, Ergün S, Schmitt R, Bley TA, Gassenmaier T. 3D cone-beam CT of the ankle using a novel twin robotic X-ray system: Assessment of image quality and radiation dose. Eur J Radiol 2019; 119:108659. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ejrad.2019.108659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Hollingsworth TD, Duszak R, Vijayasarathi A, Gelbard RB, Mullins ME. Trainee Knowledge of Imaging Appropriateness and Safety: Results of a Series of Surveys From a Large Academic Medical Center. Curr Probl Diagn Radiol 2019; 48:17-21. [DOI: 10.1067/j.cpradiol.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2017] [Accepted: 10/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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CAIPIRINHA-accelerated 10-min 3D TSE MRI of the ankle for the diagnosis of painful ankle conditions: Performance evaluation in 70 patients. Eur Radiol 2018; 29:609-619. [DOI: 10.1007/s00330-018-5591-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 06/04/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Changing Musculoskeletal Extremity Imaging Utilization From 1994 Through 2013: A Medicare Beneficiary Perspective. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2017; 209:1103-1109. [DOI: 10.2214/ajr.17.18346] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Osgood GM, Thawait GK, Hafezi-Nejad N, Shakoor D, Shaner A, Yorkston J, Zbijewski WB, Siewerdsen JH, Demehri S. Image quality of cone beam computed tomography for evaluation of extremity fractures in the presence of metal hardware: visual grading characteristics analysis. Br J Radiol 2017; 90:20160539. [PMID: 28281784 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20160539] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate image quality and interobserver reliability of a novel cone-beam CT (CBCT) scanner in comparison with plain radiography for assessment of fracture healing in the presence of metal hardware. METHODS In this prospective institutional review board-approved Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996-complaint study, written informed consent was obtained from 27 patients (10 females and 17 males; mean age 44 years, age range 21-83 years) with either upper or lower extremity fractures, and with metal hardware, who underwent CBCT scans and had a clinical radiograph of the affected part. Images were assessed by two independent observers for quality and interobserver reliability for seven visualization tasks. Visual grading characteristic (VGC) curve analysis determined the differences in image quality between CBCT and plain radiography. Interobserver agreement was calculated using Pearson's correlation coefficient. RESULTS VGC results displayed preference of CBCT images to plain radiographs in terms of visualizing (1) cortical and (2) trabecular bones; (3) fracture line; (4) callus formation; (5) bridging ossification; and (6) screw thread-bone interface and its inferiority to plain radiograph in the visualization of (7) large metallic side plate contour with strong interobserver correlation (p-value < 0.05), except for visualizing large metallic side plate contour. CONCLUSION For evaluation of fracture healing in the presence of metal hardware, CBCT image quality is preferable to plain radiograph for all visualization tasks, except for large metallic side plate contours. Advances in knowledge: CBCT has the potential to be a good diagnostic alternative to plain radiographs in evaluation of fracture healing in the presence of metal hardware.
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- Greg M Osgood
- 1 Department of Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 1 Department of Orthopedics, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 4 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 4 Department of Biomedical Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- 2 Department of Radiology, Johns Hopkins University, School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Katz JN, Winter AR, Hawker G. Measures of the Appropriateness of Elective Orthopaedic Joint and Spine Procedures. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2017; 99:e15. [PMID: 28196043 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.16.00473] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty are 2 of the most commonly performed elective orthopaedic procedures. They are remarkably successful in relieving pain and improving function in individuals with advanced, symptomatic arthritis. Since, in addition to providing benefits, these procedures pose risks, it is important to provide clinicians with guidance in determining which patients should undergo total joint replacement surgery. The development of the RAND approach in 1986 and its application to total hip and knee replacement have enabled clinicians, payers, and others to assess the appropriateness of past and current procedures for particular patients. However, current appropriateness criteria for elective orthopaedic procedures have important limitations that suggest that they be used cautiously. New approaches to the assessment of appropriateness that overcome many of these limitations are under development.
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- Jeffrey N Katz
- 1Orthopaedic and Arthritis Center for Outcomes Research (J.N.K. and A.R.W.), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Division of Rheumatology, Immunology and Allergy (J.N.K), Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 2Women's College Research Institute, Women's College Hospital, Toronto, Canada 3Department of Medicine, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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Bini SA, Mahajan J. Achieving 90% Adoption of Clinical Practice Guidelines Using the Delphi Consensus Method in a Large Orthopedic Group. J Arthroplasty 2016; 31:2380-2384. [PMID: 27562090 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2015.12.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2015] [Revised: 12/02/2015] [Accepted: 12/22/2015] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Little is known about the implementation rate of clinical practice guidelines (CPGs). Our purpose was to report on the adoption rate of CPGs created and implemented by a large orthopedic group using the Delphi consensus method. METHODS The draft CPGs were created before the group's annual meeting by 5 teams each assigned a subset of topics. The draft guidelines included a statement and a summary of the available evidence. Each guideline was debated in both small-group and plenary sessions. Voting was anonymous and a 75% supermajority was required for passage. A Likert scale was used to survey the patient's experience with the process at 1 week, and the Kirkpatrick evaluation model was used to gauge the efficacy of the process over a 6-month time frame. RESULTS Eighty-five orthopedic surgeons attended the meeting. Fifteen guidelines grouped into 5 topics were created. All passed. Eighty-six percent of attendees found the process effective and 84% felt that participating in the process made it more likely that they would adopt the guidelines. At 1 week, an average of 62% of attendees stated they were practicing the guideline as written (range: 35%-72%), and at 6 months, 96% stated they were practicing them (range: 82%-100%). CONCLUSION We have demonstrated that a modified Delphi method for reaching consensus can be very effective in both creating CPGs and leading to their adoption. Further we have shown that the process is well received by participants and that an inclusionary approach can be highly successful.
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- Stefano A Bini
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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- San Francisco Orthopaedic Residency Program, St. Mary's Medical Center San Francisco, San Francisco, California
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Lacson R, Raja AS, Osterbur D, Ip I, Schneider L, Bain P, Mita C, Whelan J, Silveira P, Dement D, Khorasani R. Assessing Strength of Evidence of Appropriate Use Criteria for Diagnostic Imaging Examinations. J Am Med Inform Assoc 2016; 23:649-53. [PMID: 26911819 DOI: 10.1093/jamia/ocv194] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2015] [Accepted: 11/09/2015] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE For health information technology tools to fully inform evidence-based decisions, recommendations must be reliably assessed for quality and strength of evidence. We aimed to create an annotation framework for grading recommendations regarding appropriate use of diagnostic imaging examinations. METHODS The annotation framework was created by an expert panel (clinicians in three medical specialties, medical librarians, and biomedical scientists) who developed a process for achieving consensus in assessing recommendations, and evaluated by measuring agreement in grading the strength of evidence for 120 empirically selected recommendations using the Oxford Levels of Evidence. RESULTS Eighty-two percent of recommendations were assigned to Level 5 (expert opinion). Inter-annotator agreement was 0.70 on initial grading (κ = 0.35, 95% CI, 0.23-0.48). After systematic discussion utilizing the annotation framework, agreement increased significantly to 0.97 (κ = 0.88, 95% CI, 0.77-0.99). CONCLUSIONS A novel annotation framework was effective for grading the strength of evidence supporting appropriate use criteria for diagnostic imaging exams.
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- Ronilda Lacson
- Center for Evidence Based Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Department of Emergency Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Evidence Based Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA Countway Library of Medicine, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Evidence Based Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Center for Evidence Based Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA
| | - Ramin Khorasani
- Center for Evidence Based Imaging, Department of Radiology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA 02115, USA Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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