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Bliemel C, Birkelbach R, Knauf T, Pass B, Craiovan B, Schoeneberg C, Ruchholtz S, Bäumlein M. Surgical management and outcomes following atypical subtrochanteric femoral fractures - results from a matched-pair analysis of the registry for geriatric trauma of the German Trauma Society. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05297-3. [PMID: 38642159 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05297-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/22/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES The outcomes of patients with atypical subtrochanteric fractures (ASFs) remain unclear. Data from a large international geriatric trauma registry were analysed to examine the outcome of patients with ASFs compared to patients with typical osteoporotic subtrochanteric fractures (TSFs). MATERIALS AND METHODS Data from the Registry for Geriatric Trauma of the German Trauma Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie [DGU]) (ATR-DGU) were analysed. All patients treated surgically for ASFs or TSFs were included in this analysis. Across both fracture types, a paired matching approach was conducted, where statistical twins were formed based on background characteristics sex, age, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score and walking ability. In-house mortality and mortality rates at the 120-day follow-up, as well as mobility at 7 and 120 days, the reoperation rate, hospital discharge management, the hospital readmission rate at the 120-day follow-up, health-related quality of life, type of surgical treatment and anti-osteoporotic therapy at 7 and 120 days, were assessed as outcome measures using a multivariate logistic regression analysis. RESULTS Amongst the 1,800 included patients, 1,781 had TSFs and 19 had ASFs. Logistic regression analysis revealed that patients with ASFs were more often treated with closed intramedullary nailing (RR = 3.59, p < 0.001) and had a higher probability of vitamin D supplementation as osteoporosis therapy at 120 days (RR = 0.88, p < 0.002). Patients with ASFs were also more likely to live at home after surgery (RR = 1.43, p < 0.001), and they also tended to continue living at home more often than patients with TSFs (RR = 1.33, p < 0.001). Accordingly, patients with TSFs had a higher relative risk of losing their self-sufficient living status, as indicated by increased rates of patients living at home preoperatively and being discharged to nursing homes (RR = 0.19, p < 0.001) or other hospitals (RR = 0.00, p < 0.001) postoperatively. CONCLUSIONS Surgical treatment of ASFs was marked by more frequent use of closed intramedullary fracture reduction. Furthermore, patients with ASFs were more likely to be discharged home and died significantly less often in the given timeframe. The rate of perioperative complications, as indicated by nonsignificant reoperation rates, as well as patient walking abilities during the follow-up period, remained unaffected.
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- Christopher Bliemel
- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, 35043, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg, Germany.
- Philipps University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany.
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- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, 35043, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Emergency Surgery, Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, 35043, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Emergency Surgery, Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, 35043, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg, Germany
- Philipps University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Marburg, 35043, Baldingerstrasse, Marburg, Germany
- Philipps University of Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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Surgical Management and Outcomes following Pathologic Hip Fracture—Results from a Propensity Matching Analysis of the Registry for Geriatric Trauma of the German Trauma Society. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58070871. [PMID: 35888590 PMCID: PMC9322375 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58070871] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/10/2022] [Revised: 06/23/2022] [Accepted: 06/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The outcomes of patients with pathologic hip fractures remain unclear. Data from a large international geriatric trauma registry were analyzed to examine the outcomes of patients with pathologic hip fractures compared with patients with typical osteoporotic hip fractures. Materials and Methods: Data from the Registry for Geriatric Trauma of the German Trauma Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie (DGU)) (ATR-DGU) were analyzed. All patients treated surgically for osteoporotic or pathologic hip fractures were included in this analysis. Across both fracture types, a 2:1 optimal propensity score matching and multivariate logistic regression analysis were conducted. In-house mortality rate and mortality at the 120-day follow-up, as well as mobility after 7 and 120 days, reoperation rate, discharge management from the hospital and readmission rate to the hospital until the 120-day follow-up were analyzed as outcome parameters for the underlying fracture type—pathologic or osteoporotic. Results: A total of 29,541 cases met the inclusion criteria. Of the patients included, 29,330 suffered from osteoporotic fractures, and 211 suffered from pathologic fractures. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed no differences between the two fracture types in terms of mortality during the acute hospital stay, reoperation during the initial acute hospital stay, walking ability after seven days and the likelihood of being discharged back home. Walking ability and hospital readmission remained insignificant at the 120-day follow-up as well. However, the odds of passing away within the first 120 days were significantly higher for patients suffering from pathologic hip fractures (OR: 3.07; p = 0.003). Conclusions: Surgical treatment of pathologic hip fractures was marked by a more frequent use of arthroplasty in per- and subtrochanteric fractures. Furthermore, the mortality rate among patients suffering from pathologic hip fractures was elevated in the midterm. The complication rate, as indicated by the rate of readmission to the hospital and the necessity for reoperation, remained unaffected.
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Early Surgery Does Not Improve Outcomes for Patients with Periprosthetic Femoral Fractures-Results from the Registry for Geriatric Trauma of the German Trauma Society. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2021; 57:medicina57060517. [PMID: 34064211 PMCID: PMC8224313 DOI: 10.3390/medicina57060517] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2021] [Revised: 05/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Appropriate timing of surgery for periprosthetic femoral fractures (PFFs) in geriatric patients remains unclear. Data from a large international geriatric trauma register were analyzed to examine the outcome of patients with PFF with respect to the timing of surgical stabilization. Materials and Methods: The Registry for Geriatric Trauma of the German Trauma Society (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie (DGU)) (ATR-DGU) was analyzed. Patients treated surgically for PFF were included in this analysis. As outcome parameters, in-house mortality rate and mortality at the 120-day follow-up as well as mobility, the EQ5D index score and reoperation rate were analyzed in relation to early (<48 h) or delayed (≥48 h) surgical stabilization. Results: A total of 1178 datasets met the inclusion criteria; 665 fractures were treated with osteosynthesis (56.4%), and 513 fractures were treated by implant change (43.5%). In contrast to the osteosynthesis group, the group with implant changes underwent delayed surgical treatment more often. Multivariate logistic regression analysis of mortality rate (p = 0.310), walking ability (p = 0.239) and EQ5D index after seven days (p = 0.812) revealed no significant differences between early (<48 h) and delayed (≥48 h) surgical stabilization. These items remained insignificant at the follow-up as well. However, the odds of requiring a reoperation within 120 days were significantly higher for delayed surgical treatment (OR: 1.86; p = 0.003). Conclusions: Early surgical treatment did not lead to decreased mortality rates in the acute phase or in the midterm. Except for the rate of reoperation, all other outcome parameters remained unaffected. Nevertheless, for most patients, early surgical treatment should be the goal, so as to achieve early mobilization and avoid secondary nonsurgical complications. If early stabilization is not possible, it can be assumed that orthogeriatric co-management will help protect these patients from further harm.
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Saul D, Riekenberg J, Ammon JC, Hoffmann DB, Sehmisch S. Hip Fractures: Therapy, Timing, and Complication Spectrum. Orthop Surg 2019; 11:994-1002. [PMID: 31568676 PMCID: PMC6904609 DOI: 10.1111/os.12524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 42] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2019] [Revised: 08/01/2019] [Accepted: 08/04/2019] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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Objective Investigation of the treatment of femur fractures and the type of femur fracture‐associated complications regarding timing of surgery and length of hospital stay. Methods In this retrospective cohort study, a total of 358 hip fractures were evaluated retrospectively from 1 January 2008 until 31 December 2010 at a level I trauma center in Germany. Inclusion criteria was age >18 years and a proximal femur fracture. Both sexes were evaluated. Mean age was 75.5 years, most patients were female (63.7%). Intervention was the operative treatment of proximal femur fracture. Outcome parameters were time until surgery, complications, reoperations, mortality, and length of hospital stay. Results Among the proximal femur fractures (n = 358), 46.6% were pertrochanteric, 11.2% subtrochanteric, and 42.2% femoral neck fractures. Operation upon hip fractures was managed regularly within 24 hours of injury (73%; mean for femoral neck: 28.3 hrs.; mean for pertrochanteric fractures: 21.4 hrs.; mean for subtrochanteric fractures: 19.5 hrs.). Delayed treatment, as well as implantation of hip total endoprosthesis (TEP), increased the overall length of hospital stay (15.4 vs 17.6 days; 18.1 vs 15.8 days). Accordingly, surgical procedures performed within 24 hours of injury resulted in a shorter hospital residence. Longest delay of operation was measured for hip fractures (28.3 hrs.). In 351 patients, secondary injuries were detected in 94 individuals (26%), with fractures being the most common secondary injury (n = 40). We recorded postoperative complications of nonsurgical and surgical origin, and 33.6% of our patient cohort displayed complications. Complications were distributed among 118 patients. There was no significant difference in complications regarding the time of operation, with most nonsurgical and surgical complications appearing within 24 hours after operation (n = 110 vs n = 31). Nonsurgical complications, such as anemia (n = 49) and electrolyte imbalances (n = 30), were observed more frequently than surgical complications (n = 107 vs n = 34); however, these complications were reduced by delay in surgery (82.0% in 6–24 hrs. vs 74.2% in ≥24 hrs.). Anticoagulant therapy and age did not affect postoperative complications. The hospital mortality of patients was 6.2%. Follow‐up was restrained to ambulatory visits in the clinic. Conclusions Surgical management of hip fractures performed within 24 hours of injury minimizes hospital stay. We did not detect significant differences in the spectrum or number of complications regarding delay of surgery. Surgical complications mainly occur with rapid primary care, and medical complications can be reduced by more intensive preparation of patient and operation procedures.
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- Dominik Saul
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Orthopaedics, and Plastic Surgery, University Medical Center Göttingen, Göttingen, Germany
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Schoeneberg C, Hussmann B, Wesemann T, Pientka L, Vollmar MC, Bienek C, Steinmann M, Buecking B, Lendemans S. [Challenges of implementing a geriatric trauma network : A regional structure]. Unfallchirurg 2017; 121:313-320. [PMID: 28717977 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-017-0385-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND At present, there is a high percentage and increasing tendency of patients presenting with orthogeriatric injuries. Moreover, significant comorbidities often exist, requiring increased interdisciplinary treatment. These developments have led the German Society of Trauma Surgery, in cooperation with the German Society of Geriatrics, to establish geriatric trauma centers. METHODS As a conglomerate hospital at two locations, we are cooperating with two external geriatric clinics. In 2015, a geriatric trauma center certification in the form of a conglomerate network structure was agreed upon for the first time in Germany. For this purpose, the requirements for certification were observed. Both structure and organization were defined in a manual according to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015. RESULTS Between 2008 and 2016, an increase of 70% was seen in geriatric trauma cases in our hospital, with a rise of up to 360% in specific diagnoses. The necessary standards and regulations were compiled and evaluated from our hospitals. After successful certification, improvements were necessary, followed by a planned re-audit. These were prepared by multiprofessional interdisciplinary teams and implemented at all locations. CONCLUSIONS A network structure can be an alternative to classical cooperation between trauma and geriatric units in one clinic and help reduce possible staffing shortage. Due to the lack of scientific evidence, future evaluations of the geriatric trauma register should reveal whether network structures in geriatric trauma surgery lead to a valid improvement in medical care.
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- Carsten Schoeneberg
- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für spezielle Unfallchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Rüttenscheid, Essen, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Altersmedizin und Geriatrische Rehabilitation, Marien Hospital Wattenscheid, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Altersmedizin und Geriatrische Rehabilitation, Marien Hospital Wattenscheid, Katholisches Klinikum Bochum, Bochum, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Altersmedizin, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern, Katholische Kliniken Ruhrhalbinsel, Hattingen, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Altersmedizin, St. Elisabeth-Krankenhaus Niederwenigern, Katholische Kliniken Ruhrhalbinsel, Hattingen, Deutschland
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- Qualitäts- und Risikomanagement, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele und Rüttenscheid, Essen, Deutschland
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- Zentrum für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Gießen und Marburg GmbH, Standort Marburg, Marburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Unfallchirurgie und Orthopädie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Steele, Hellweg 100, 45276, Essen, Deutschland.,Klinik für spezielle Unfallchirurgie, Alfried Krupp Krankenhaus Essen Rüttenscheid, Essen, Deutschland
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Stadler C, Gosch M, Roth T, Neuerburg C, Kammerlander C. [Interdisciplinary management in geriatric trauma surgery : Results of a survey in Austria]. Unfallchirurg 2016; 120:761-768. [PMID: 27577088 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-016-0231-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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BACKGROUND The treatment of geriatric patients in the field of trauma surgery is increasingly gaining importance. To provide optimized treatment to these mostly multimorbid patients, interdisciplinary treatment concepts between trauma surgeons and geriatricians have been designed and implemented successfully. OBJECTIVES The aim of this survey was to evaluate the current state of interdisciplinary management in the treatment of geriatric patients on trauma surgery wards throughout Austria. MATERIAL AND METHODS The directors of 64 Austrian trauma surgery wards were surveyed using an online-questionnaire regarding the current interdisciplinary treatment of geriatric patients. RESULTS A total of 39 (61 %) questionnaires were analyzed. Of the participating wards, 20 % distinguished between geriatric and non-geriatric patients. There were various criteria to classify the patients. The average percentage of patients older than 70 years was 43 %. Of the participating wards, 26 % had established a periodical cooperation between trauma surgeons and geriatricians and 8 % of the participants stated that there is no interdisciplinary cooperation. The establishment of an interdisciplinary treatment concept in the near future was planned in 28 %. The most commonly mentioned obstacle that prevented trauma surgery wards from establishing an interdisciplinary management model was the lack of personnel resources (59 %) - especially the lack of geriatricians (62 %). CONCLUSION The survey's results underline the geriatric trauma surgery's great importance especially regarding the high percentage of geriatric patients, as well as the fact that the significance of the interdisciplinary cooperation between trauma surgeons and geriatricians is not yet perceived by the majority of Austrian trauma surgery wards.
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- C Stadler
- Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum der LMU München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.
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- Klinikum Nürnberg, Medizinische Klinik 2 - Geriatrie, Paracelsus Medizinische Privatuniversität, Prof.-Ernst-Nathan-Straße 1, 90419, Nürnberg, Deutschland
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- Univ.-Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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- Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum der LMU München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Allgemeine, Unfall- und Wiederherstellungschirurgie, Klinikum der LMU München, Marchioninistr. 15, 81377, München, Deutschland.,Univ.-Klinik für Unfallchirurgie, Medizinische Universität Innsbruck, Anichstraße 35, 6020, Innsbruck, Österreich
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[Interdisciplinary treatment in geriatric traumatology from the trauma surgeons' perspective : Results of a survey in Germany]. Unfallchirurg 2015; 120:32-39. [PMID: 26070733 DOI: 10.1007/s00113-015-0027-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Many patients treated on trauma surgery wards are geriatric trauma patients. To improve treatment of these often multimorbid patients, various interdisciplinary treatment concepts have been established in Germany between trauma surgeons and geriatricians. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to evaluate the dissemination and the impact of the different orthogeriatric treatment concepts for geriatric trauma in Germany. Material and methods In March and April 2014 an electronic questionnaire for assessing the interdisciplinary treatment of geriatric trauma patients was sent to 691 medical directors of trauma surgery departments in Germany. RESULTS A total of 259 (37 %) fully answered questionnaires could be analyzed. The analysis revealed that 70 % of all responding trauma surgery departments had an orthogeriatric treatment cooperation. Most of them reported having patient discharge agreements to geriatric rehabilitation facilities (59 %). Geriatric counseling services were reported by 39 % while 24 % reported having regular interdisciplinary visits and orthogeriatric wards were available in 13 %. The need for orthogeriatric services was considered to be high by 79 % of the participants and benefits especially for the patients were expected. These expectations were largely fulfilled. More than 70 % of respondents planned to intensify the orthogeriatric cooperation. In this context difficulties were seen in the lack of personnel resources, especially in a lack of geriatricians. CONCLUSION The results of this survey underline the impact and the positive experiences in orthogeriatric services. Solutions have to be found to address the emerging problem of capacity constraints.
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Buecking B, Timmesfeld N, Riem S, Bliemel C, Hartwig E, Friess T, Liener U, Ruchholtz S, Eschbach D. Early orthogeriatric treatment of trauma in the elderly: a systematic review and metaanalysis. DEUTSCHES ARZTEBLATT INTERNATIONAL 2013; 110:255-62. [PMID: 23667392 PMCID: PMC3647136 DOI: 10.3238/arztebl.2013.0255] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2012] [Accepted: 01/11/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND More than 125,000 hip fractures occur in Germany every year, with a one-year mortality of about 25%. To improve treatment outcomes, models of cooperation between trauma surgery and geriatrics have been developed. Their benefit has not yet been unequivocally demonstrated. METHODS We systematically searched the Medline database and the Cochrane Library for prospective randomized controlled trials in which the treatment of elderly patients with fractures by the trauma surgery service alone was compared with preoperatively initiated collaborative treatment by the trauma surgery and geriatric services ("orthogeriatric" treatment). We investigated three treatment outcome variables--length of hospital stay, in-hospital mortality, and one-year mortality--in a metaanalysis. RESULTS The five trials of hip fracture treatment that met the selection criteria all had relatively small study populations and a high risk of bias. The outcomes with respect to hospital stay differed greatly among trials (I(2): 88.5%), and geriatric intervention was not found to have any statistically significant effect (0.06 days, 95% confidence interval [CI]: -3.74 to 3.62 days). The relative risk of dying in the hospital was 0.66 for orthogeriatric treatment (95% CI: 0.28-1.55, p = 0.34), and the hazard ratio for one-year mortality was 0.79 in favor of orthogeriatric treatment (95% CI: 0.57 to 1.10, p = 0.17). A metaanalysis of functional outcomes was not possible. CONCLUSION Only a few randomized controlled trials of early orthogeriatric treatment have been performed, and these trials are of limited quality. Due to low case numbers, a benefit from interdisciplinary orthogeriatric treatment could not clearly be demonstrated. Further trials are needed.
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- Benjamin Buecking
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Gießen and Marburg GmbH, Campus Marburg, Germany.
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