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Udagawa K, Yamamoto R, Shimatani N, Nishida Y, Ono S, Niki Y, Sasaki J. Simple parameters to identify patients treatable with early definitive fixation: A nationwide study. Injury 2024; 55:111117. [PMID: 37872009 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2023] [Revised: 10/07/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Early appropriate care (EAC) is widely accepted as a safe strategy to perform early definitive fracture fixation, and good clinical outcomes have been reported in selected, multiply injured patients, although the optimal candidate for early definitive fixation (EDF) has not been validated. The aim of this study was to identify simple clinical parameters to help select patients who could undergo EDF. METHODS Patients with extremity injuries who underwent open reduction and internal fixation were retrospectively identified, using data from the Japan Trauma Data Bank (JTDB). Age, vital signs on hospital presentation, and the injury severity score (ISS) were examined by transforming these variables to binary categories. Patients were divided into categories based on these variables, and in-hospital mortality was compared between patients treated with EDF (EDF group) and those treated without EDF (non-EDF group) in each category. RESULTS Of the 12,735 patients who were eligible for the analyses, 3706 (29.1 %) were managed with EDF. In-hospital mortality was significantly higher in the EDF group than in the non-EDF group among patients with a low Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score (<13), low systolic blood pressure (sBP) (<90 mmHg), and ISS≥15, whereas in-hospital mortality was comparable between the EDF and non-EDF groups among patients with GCS scores ≥13, sBP ≥90 mmHg, and ISS <15. DISCUSSION In this large nationwide database of trauma patients, EDF was performed without affecting mortality in patients with GCS scores ≥13 and sBP ≥90 mmHg on hospital presentation, as well as ISS <15. These parameters might be useful as screening tools to select the candidates who could be treated with EDF safely.
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- Kazuhiko Udagawa
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Japan.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Keio University School of Medicine, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Keio University School of Medicine, 35 Shinanomachi, Shinjuku, Tokyo 160-8582, Japan
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Li F, Gao L, Zuo J, Wei J. Efficacy of damage control orthopedics strategy in the management of lower limb trauma. Surg Open Sci 2024; 19:101-104. [PMID: 38601733 PMCID: PMC11004641 DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2024.03.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 03/07/2024] [Accepted: 03/22/2024] [Indexed: 04/12/2024] Open
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Background Little is known about the efficacy of damage control (DC) surgery in the management of lower limb trauma. Here we compared the clinical parameters and complication rates of such patients received either DC or emergency comprehensive (EC) surgery treatment. Methods This study is a retrospective study on patients with lower limb trauma that received surgical treatment. Data of 120 patients were divided into DC and EC surgery groups. Clinical parameters obtained at hospital admission and complications during follow-up were analyzed. Injury Severity Score (ISS), Gustilo classification and Mangled Extremity Severity Score (MESS) were used to assess trauma severity, open fractures and viability of injured limb, respectively. Results Age, sex, ISS, fracture type, injury site, MESS, operation time, blood loss, pulmonary and cranial injuries were compared. We found that patients in the DC group had more severe injury as reflected by the higher injury severity score (ISS) (28.1 ± 10.9 vs 21.3 ± 7.4, P < 0.001). ISS was also identified as a significant influencer for the treatment selection (P < 0.001). In addition, patients treated with DC surgery demonstrated less complications (7 cases vs 27 cases), which was supported by the propensity score logistic regression analysis (Odd ratio 4.667). Conclusions DC surgery is more often selected to treat patients with more severe lower limb injuries, which leads to lower complication rates.
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- Fubin Li
- Lower Limb Trauma Ward, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000, China
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- Lower Limb Trauma Ward, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000, China
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- Lower Limb Trauma Ward, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000, China
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- Lower Limb Trauma Ward, Hebei Cangzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Medicine, Cangzhou, Hebei, 061000, China
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Arnold SC, Lagazzi E, Wagner RK, Rafaqat W, Abiad M, Argandykov D, Hoekman AH, Panossian V, Nzenwa IC, Cote M, Hwabejire JO, Schipper IB, Ly TV, Velmahos GC. Two big bones, one big decision: When to fix bilateral femur fractures. Injury 2024; 55:111610. [PMID: 38861829 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111610] [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: 02/22/2024] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/13/2024]
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PURPOSE For polytrauma patients with bilateral femoral shaft fractures (BFSF), there is currently no consensus on the optimal timing of surgery. This study assesses the impact of early (≤ 24 h) versus delayed (>24 h) definitive fixation on clinical outcomes, especially focusing on concomitant versus staged repair. We hypothesized that early definitive fixation leads to lower mortality and morbidity rates. METHODS The 2017-2020 Trauma Quality Improvement Program was used to identify patients aged ≥16 years with BFSF who underwent definitive fixation. Early definitive fixation (EDF) was defined as fixation of both femoral shaft fractures within 24 h, delayed definitive fixation (DDF) as fixation of both fractures after 24 h, and early staged fixation (ESF) as fixation of one femur within 24 h and the other femur after 24 h. Propensity score matching and multilevel mixed effects regression models were used to compare groups. RESULTS 1,118 patients were included, of which 62.8% underwent EDF. Following propensity score matching, 279 balanced pairs were formed. EDF was associated with decreased overall morbidity (12.9% vs 22.6%, p = 0.003), lower rate of deep venous thrombosis (2.2% vs 6.5%, p = 0.012), a shorter ICU LOS (5 vs 7 days, p < 0.001) and a shorter hospital LOS (10 vs 15 days, p < 0.001). When compared to DDF, early staged fixation (ESF) was associated with lower rates of ventilator acquired pneumonia (0.0% vs 4.9%, p = 0.007), but a longer ICU LOS (8 vs 6 days, p = 0.004). Using regression analysis, every 24-hour delay to definitive fixation increased the odds of developing complications by 1.05, postoperative LOS by 10 h and total hospital LOS by 27 h. CONCLUSION Early definitive fixation (≤ 24 h) is preferred over delayed definitive fixation (>24 h) for patients with bilateral femur shaft fractures when accounting for age, sex, injury characteristics, additional fractures and interventions, and hospital level. Although mortality does not differ, overall morbidity and deep venous thrombosis rates, and length of hospital and intensive care unit stay are significantly lower. When early definitive fixation is not possible, early staged repair seems preferable over delayed definitive fixation.
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- Suzanne C Arnold
- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Department of Trauma Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Department of Surgery, Humanitas Research Hospital, Via Alessandro Manzoni 56, Rozzano, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA; Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, Amsterdam University Medical Center Location AMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Leiden University Medical Center, Albinusdreef 2, 2333 ZA, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit St, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Emergency Surgery & Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 165 Cambridge St, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Chung CY, Scalea TM. Damage control surgery: old concepts and new indications. Curr Opin Crit Care 2023; 29:666-673. [PMID: 37861194 DOI: 10.1097/mcc.0000000000001097] [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: 10/21/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW While the principles of damage control surgery - rapid hemorrhage and contamination control with correction of physiologic derangements followed by delayed definitive reconstruction - have remained consistent, forms of damage control intervention have evolved and proliferated dramatically. This review aims to provide a historic perspective of the early trends of damage control surgery as well as an updated understanding of its current state and future trends. RECENT FINDINGS Physiologically depleted patients in shock due to both traumatic and nontraumatic causes are often treated with damage control laparotomy and surgical principles. Damage control surgery has also been shown to be safe and effective in thoracic and orthopedic injuries. Damage control resuscitation is used in conjunction with surgical source control to restore patient physiology and prevent further collapse. The overuse of damage control laparotomy, however, is associated with increased morbidity and complications. With advancing technology, catheter- and stent-based endovascular modalities are playing a larger role in the resuscitation and definitive care of patients. SUMMARY Optimal outcome in the care of the most severely injured patients requires judicious use of damage control surgery supplemented by advancements in resuscitation and surgical adjuncts.
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- C Yvonne Chung
- R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland Medical System, Baltimore, Maryland
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Pourabbas B, Emad J, Dehghani J, Heidari S, Vosoughi AR. Mechanical evaluation of the effect of the rod to rod distance on the stiffness of uniplanar external fixator frames. Musculoskelet Surg 2023; 107:397-403. [PMID: 37029888 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-023-00782-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 04/09/2023]
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PURPOSE To investigate the effect of the rod-to-rod distance on the mechanical stability of single-rod and double-rod external fixator frames. METHODS Four different constructs, one single-rod and three double-rod constructs with different rod-rod distances, were subjected to the axial, bending, and torsional forces. The stiffness of different configurations was calculated. RESULTS Single-rod configuration had statistically the lowest stiffness when subjected to the axial, bending, and torsional forces. Maximum stiffness against the axial and anterior-posterior bending forces was achieved when the rod-rod distance was adjusted to 50 mm (halfway between the first rod and the end of the Schanz pins). There was no statistically significant difference in lateral bending stiffness among different double-rod configurations (p value: 0.435). The maximum stiffness against torsional forces was achieved when the rod-rod distance was adjusted to 100 mm (the second rod at the end of the Schanz pins). CONCLUSION Double-rod uniplanar external fixator frames are significantly stiffer than the single-rod constructs, and however, the rod-rod distance can significantly affect the construct stiffness. We found that a frame with 50 mm rod-rod distance was the optimum fixator among tested configurations that allowed a balance between axial, bending, and torsional stiffness of the construct.
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- B Pourabbas
- Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Diseases Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran.
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Tan JYH, Tan JH, Tan SHS, Shen L, Loo LMA, Iau P, Murphy DP, O’Neill GK. Epidemiology and estimated economic impact of musculoskeletal injuries in polytrauma patients in a level one trauma centre in Singapore. Singapore Med J 2023; 64:732-738. [PMID: 35739075 PMCID: PMC10775301 DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2022081] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2018] [Accepted: 06/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction Musculoskeletal injuries are the most common reason for surgical intervention in polytrauma patients. Methods This is a retrospective cohort study of 560 polytrauma patients (injury severity score [ISS] >17) who suffered musculoskeletal injuries (ISS >2) from 2011 to 2015 in National University Hospital, Singapore. Results 560 patients (444 [79.3%] male and 116 [20.7%] female) were identified. The mean age was 44 (range 3-90) years, with 45.4% aged 21-40 years. 39.3% of the patients were foreign migrant workers. Motorcyclists were involved in 63% of road traffic accidents. The mean length of hospital stay was 18.8 (range 0-273) days and the mean duration of intensive care unit (ICU) stay was 5.7 (range 0-253) days. Patient mortality rate was 19.8%. A Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score <12 and need for blood transfusion were predictive of patient mortality (p < 0.05); lower limb injuries, road traffic accidents, GCS score <8 and need for transfusion were predictive of extended hospital stay (p < 0.05); and reduced GCS score, need for blood transfusion and upper limb musculoskeletal injuries were predictive of extended ICU stay. Inpatient costs were significantly higher for foreign workers and greatly exceeded the minimum insurance coverage currently required. Conclusion Musculoskeletal injuries in polytrauma remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, and occur predominantly in economically productive male patients injured in road traffic accidents and falls from height. Increasing insurance coverage for foreign workers in high-risk jobs should be evaluated.
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- Joel Yong Hao Tan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Biostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore
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- University Surgical Cluster, Division of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore
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- University Surgical Cluster, Division of General Surgery, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System, Singapore
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Huang JF, Liao CH, Wang CC, Hsu CP, Cheng CT, Chan SY, Kuo LW, Liao CA, Yang CHO, Fu CY. Accelerated fixation is associated with fewer pulmonary embolism in patients with isolated and unilateral femoral shaft fractures: A TQIP analysis. Injury 2023; 54:111010. [PMID: 37729812 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2023] [Revised: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/22/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal time to intramedullary internal fixation for patients with isolated and unilateral femoral shaft fractures was investigated by the American College of Surgeons-Trauma Quality Improvement Program (ACS-TQIP). MATERIAL AND METHODS Adult patients from the TQIP between 2017 and 2019 were eligible for inclusion. The associations between time to fixation and target outcomes (pulmonary embolism [PE], deep vein thrombosis [DVT], acute respiratory distress syndrome [ARDS], and mortality) were assessed. Maximization of the sum of sensitivity and specificity was used to determine the optimal cut point. The patients were divided into three groups according to different time to fixation intervals. A multinomial propensity scores weighting using generalized boosted models was performed for all unbiased pre-treatment factors between the groups. Multivariate logistic regression was used to clarify the outcomes predictors. RESULTS The univariate and multivariate analysis before weighting showed that only PE was significantly associated with time to fixation (odds ratio [OR], 1.05; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.01-1.09; p = 0.012). The optimal cut point of time to fixation was 13.88 h. The patients were divided into accelerated (≤ 13.88 h), standard (> 13.88 and ≤ 24 h), and delayed (> 24 and < 36 h) groups. After weighting for all unbiased pre-treatment factors between the groups, multivariate logistic regression showed that standard group significantly increased the risk of PE compared with accelerated group (OR, 4.436; 95% CI, 1.844-10.672; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION Accelerated intramedullary internal fixation within 13.88 h was associated with a significantly decreased risk of PE compared with standard fixation in patients with isolated and unilateral femoral shaft fractures without additional mortality risks.
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- Jen-Fu Huang
- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan.
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Institute of Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine and College of Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Department of Trauma and Emergency Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Tiziani S, Hinkle AJ, Mesarick EC, Turner AC, Kenfack YJ, Dumas RP, Grewal IS, Park C, Sanders DT, Sathy AK, Starr AJ. Parkland Trauma Index of Mortality in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: An Initial Report. J Orthop Trauma 2023; 37:S23-S27. [PMID: 37828698 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002690] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/08/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The extent and timing of surgery in severely injured patients remains an unsolved problem in orthopaedic trauma. Different laboratory values or scores have been used to try to predict mortality and estimate physiological reserve. The Parkland Trauma Index of Mortality (PTIM) has been validated as an electronic medical record-integrated algorithm to help with operative timing in trauma patients. The aim of this study was to report our initial experience with PTIM and how it relates to other scores. METHODS A retrospective chart review of level 1 and level 2 trauma patients admitted to our institution between December 2020 and November 2022 was conducted. Patients scored with PTIM with orthopaedic injuries were included in this study. Exclusion criteria were patients younger than 18 years. RESULTS Seven hundred seventy-four patients (246 female patients) with a median age of 40.5 (18-101) were included. Mortality was 3.1%. Patients in the PTIM high-risk category (≥0.5) had a 20% mortality rate. The median PTIM was 0.075 (0-0.89) and the median Injury Severity Score (ISS) was 9.0 (1-59). PTIM (P < 0.001) and ISS (P < 0.001) were significantly lower in surviving patients. PTIM was mentioned in 7.6% of cases, and in 1.7% of cases, providers indicated an action in response to the PTIM. PTIM and ISS were significantly higher in patients with documented PTIM. CONCLUSION PTIM is better at predicting mortality compared with ISS. Our low rate of PTIM documentation in provider notes highlights the challenges of implementing a new algorithm. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Simon Tiziani
- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- UT Southwestern Medical School, UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX; and
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- UT Southwestern Medical School, UT Southwestern, Dallas, TX; and
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- Division, Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Division, Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department for Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Manon J, Saint-Guillain M, Pletser V, Buckland DM, Vico L, Dobney W, Baatout S, Wain C, Jacobs J, Comein A, Drouet S, Meert J, Casla IS, Chamart C, Vanderdonckt J, Cartiaux O, Cornu O. Adequacy of in-mission training to treat tibial shaft fractures in mars analogue testing. Sci Rep 2023; 13:18072. [PMID: 37872309 PMCID: PMC10593937 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-43878-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/29/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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Long bone fractures are a concern in long-duration exploration missions (LDEM) where crew autonomy will exceed the current Low Earth Orbit paradigm. Current crew selection assumptions require extensive complete training and competency testing prior to flight for off-nominal situations. Analogue astronauts (n = 6) can be quickly trained to address a single fracture pattern and then competently perform the repair procedure. An easy-to-use external fixation (EZExFix) was employed to repair artificial tibial shaft fractures during an inhabited mission at the Mars Desert Research Station (Utah, USA). Bone repair safety zones were respected (23/24), participants achieved 79.2% repair success, and median completion time was 50.04 min. Just-in-time training in-mission was sufficient to become autonomous without pre-mission medical/surgical/mechanical education, regardless of learning conditions (p > 0.05). Similar techniques could be used in LDEM to increase astronauts' autonomy in traumatic injury treatment and lower skill competency requirements used in crew selection.
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- Julie Manon
- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium.
- UCLouvain - IREC, Morphology Lab (MORF), Avenue Emmanuel Mounier 52 - B1.52.04, 1200, Brussels, Belgium.
- UCLouvain - IREC, Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Brussels, Belgium.
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium.
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA.
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- Human System Risk Board (HSRB), NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX, USA
- Department of Emergency Medicine, Duke University, North Carolina, USA
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- INSERM, Mines Saint-Étienne, Univ Jean Monnet, U 1059 Sainbiose, 42023, Saint-Étienne, France
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- Radiobiology Unit, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, SCK CEN, Mol, Belgium
- School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering, Loughborough University, Loughborough, UK
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- Radiobiology Unit, Belgian Nuclear Research Centre, SCK CEN, Mol, Belgium
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- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227 - Mission Analogue Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain) - Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Utah, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
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- Department of Health Engineering, ECAM Brussels Engineering School, Haute Ecole "ICHEC-ECAM-ISFSC", Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), Louvain-La-Neuve, Belgium
- UCLouvain - IREC, Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), Brussels, Belgium
- Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, Brussels, Belgium
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Fernández LG. Treatment of Complex Thoracic and Abdominal Trauma Patients: A Review of Literature and Negative Pressure Wound Therapy Treatment Options. Adv Wound Care (New Rochelle) 2023. [PMID: 37672527 DOI: 10.1089/wound.2023.0113] [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: 09/08/2023] Open
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Significance: In trauma care, extensive surgical intervention may be required. Damage control surgery (DCS) is applicable to patients with life or limb-threatening conditions that are incapable of tolerating a traditional surgical approach. Recent Advances: The current resuscitation strategy for complex trauma patients includes limiting crystalloid fluids, balanced mass transfusion protocols, permissive hypotension, and damage control resuscitation. Recent technological advancements in surgical critical care have improved outcomes in these critically ill patients. Critical Issues: DCS, which is often required in patients with trauma injuries, is typically followed by surgical correction of the injury once the immediate patient survival procedures have been completed. However, DCS and the subsequent injury repair procedures have a high risk for postsurgical complication development. Future Directions: Negative pressure therapy modalities can offer clinicians additional adjunctive and cost-effective tools for the management of the trauma care patient, as these systems can be utilized during both the DCS and the postoperative injury management phases of trauma care.
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- Luis G Fernández
- Division of Trauma Surgery/Surgical Critical Care, Department of Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, Tyler, Texas, USA
- School of Medicine Bill Barrett Endowed Chair in Trauma Surgery, The University of Texas-Tyler, Tyler, Texas, USA
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Llau JV, Aldecoa C, Guasch E, Marco P, Marcos-Neira P, Paniagua P, Páramo JA, Quintana M, Rodríguez-Martorell FJ, Serrano A. Multidisciplinary consensus document on the management of massive haemorrhage. First update 2023 (document HEMOMAS-II). REVISTA ESPANOLA DE ANESTESIOLOGIA Y REANIMACION 2023; 70:409-421. [PMID: 37640281 DOI: 10.1016/j.redare.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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This document is an update of the multidisciplinary document HEMOMAS, published in 2016 with the endorsement of the Spanish Scientific Societies of Anaesthesiology (SEDAR), Intensive Care (SEMICYUC) and Thrombosis and Haemostasis (SETH). The aim of this document was to review and update existing recommendations on the management of massive haemorrhage. The methodology of the update was based on several elements of the ADAPTE method by searching and adapting guidelines published in the specific field of massive bleeding since 2014, plus a literature search performed in PubMed and EMBASE from January 2014 to June 2021. Based on the review of 9 guidelines and 207 selected articles, the 47 recommendations in the original article were reviewed, maintaining, deleting, or modifying each of them and the accompanying grades of recommendation and evidence. Following a consensus process, the final wording of the article and the resulting 41 recommendations were approved by all authors.
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- Juan V Llau
- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, València, Spain.
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Hemoterapia y Hematología, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Germans Trias i Pujol, Badalona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hematología y Hemoterapia, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario, València, Spain
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Llau JV, Aldecoa C, Guasch E, Marco P, Marcos-Neira P, Paniagua P, Páramo JA, Quintana M, Rodríguez-Martorell FJ, Serrano A. Multidisciplinary consensus document on the management of massive haemorrhage. First update 2023 (document HEMOMAS-II). Med Intensiva 2023; 47:454-467. [PMID: 37536911 DOI: 10.1016/j.medine.2023.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/05/2023]
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This document is an update of the multidisciplinary document HEMOMAS, published in 2016 with the endorsement of the Spanish Scientific Societies of Anaesthesiology (SEDAR), Intensive Care (SEMICYUC) and Thrombosis and Haemostasis (SETH). The aim of this document was to review and update existing recommendations on the management of massive haemorrhage. The methodology of the update was based on several elements of the ADAPTE method by searching and adapting guidelines published in the specific field of massive bleeding since 2014, plus a literature search performed in PubMed and EMBASE from January 2014 to June 2021. Based on the review of 9 guidelines and 207 selected articles, the 47 recommendations in the original article were reviewed, maintaining, deleting, or modifying each of them and the accompanying grades of recommendation and evidence. Following a consensus process, the final wording of the article and the resulting 41 recommendations were approved by all authors.
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- Juan V Llau
- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Doctor Peset, Valencia, Spain.
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario Río Hortega, Valladolid, Spain
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Hemoterapia y Hematología, Hospital General Universitario Dr. Balmis, Alicante, Spain
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- Anestesiología y Reanimación, Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hematología y Hemoterapia, Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Pamplona, Spain
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- Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Universitario La Paz, Madrid, Spain
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- Medicina Intensiva, Hospital Clínico Universitario, Valencia, Spain
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Manon J, Pletser V, Saint-Guillain M, Vanderdonckt J, Wain C, Jacobs J, Comein A, Drouet S, Meert J, Sanchez Casla IJ, Cartiaux O, Cornu O. An Easy-To-Use External Fixator for All Hostile Environments, from Space to War Medicine: Is It Meant for Everyone's Hands? J Clin Med 2023; 12:4764. [PMID: 37510879 PMCID: PMC10381442 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12144764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2023] [Revised: 07/15/2023] [Accepted: 07/16/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Long bone fractures in hostile environments pose unique challenges due to limited resources, restricted access to healthcare facilities, and absence of surgical expertise. While external fixation has shown promise, the availability of trained surgeons is limited, and the procedure may frighten unexperienced personnel. Therefore, an easy-to-use external fixator (EZExFix) that can be performed by nonsurgeon individuals could provide timely and life-saving treatment in hostile environments; however, its efficacy and accuracy remain to be demonstrated. This study tested the learning curve and surgical performance of nonsurgeon analog astronauts (n = 6) in managing tibial shaft fractures by the EZExFix during a simulated Mars inhabited mission, at the Mars Desert Research Station (Hanksville, UT, USA). The reduction was achievable in the different 3D axis, although rotational reductions were more challenging. Astronauts reached similar bone-to-bone contact compared to the surgical control, indicating potential for successful fracture healing. The learning curve was not significant within the limited timeframe of the study (N = 4 surgeries lasting <1 h), but the performance was similar to surgical control. The results of this study could have important implications for fracture treatment in challenging or hostile conditions on Earth, such as war or natural disaster zones, developing countries, or settings with limited resources.
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- Julie Manon
- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Morphology Lab (MORF), UCLouvain-IREC, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), UCLouvain-IREC, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
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- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Crew 227-Mission Analog Research Simulation (M.A.R.S. UCLouvain), Mars Desert Research Station (MDRS), Hanksville, UT 84734, USA
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- Department of Health Engineering, ECAM Brussels Engineering School, Haute Ecole "ICHEC-ECAM-ISFSC", 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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- Université Catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain), 1348 Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium
- Neuromusculoskeletal Lab (NMSK), UCLouvain-IREC, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc, 1200 Brussels, Belgium
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Milandri G, Wijesinghe PCI, Munidasa D, Pathmanathan C, Saeidi M, Bull AMJ, Silva P. Clinical trial of a low-cost external fixator for global surgery use. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023:10.1007/s00264-023-05807-9. [PMID: 37074376 PMCID: PMC10267263 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05807-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 04/20/2023]
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PURPOSE A low-cost modular external fixator for the lower limb has been developed for global surgery use. The purpose of this study is to assess outcome measures in the first clinical use of the device. METHODS A prospective cohort study was conducted with patients recruited in two trauma hospitals. Initial clinical procedure data were collected, and patients were followed up every two weeks until 12 weeks or definitive fixation. Follow-up assessed infection, stability, and radiographic outcomes. In addition, patient-reported outcomes and surgeons' feedback on device usability were collected by questionnaires. RESULTS The external fixator was used on 17 patients. Ten were mono-lateral, five were joint spanning, and two were delta configuration. One patient had a pin site infection at 12-week follow-up. All were stable when tested mechanically and using radiographic assessment, and 53% were converted to definitive fixation. CONCLUSION The low-cost external fixator developed is appropriate for use in global surgery trauma centres with good clinical outcomes. PROSPECTIVE TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER AND DATE SLCTR/2021/025 (06 Sep 2021).
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Department of Bioengineering, Imperial College London, London, UK
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Management of Traumatic Femur Fractures: A Focus on the Time to Intramedullary Nailing and Clinical Outcomes. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13061147. [PMID: 36980455 PMCID: PMC10047428 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13061147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background: Femur shaft factures (FSF) are common injuries following high-energy mechanisms mainly involving motor vehicle crashes (MVC). We evaluated the timings of nailing management and analyzed the pattern of fracture union and outcome in a level 1 trauma center. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of all the admitted trauma patients who sustained femoral fractures between January 2016 and September 2020. Data were analyzed and compared based on time to Intramedullary Nailing (IMN) (<12 h, 12–24 h and >24 h) and outcomes of FSF (union, delayed union and nonunion). Results: A total of 668 eligible patients were included in the study, of which the majority were males (90.9%) with a mean age of 34.5 ± 15.8, and 54% of the injuries were due to MVCs. The chest (35.8%) was the most commonly associated injured body region, followed by the pelvis (25.9%) and spine (25.4%). Most of femur fractures (93.3%) were unilateral, and 84.4% were closed fractures. The complete union of fractures was observed in 76.8% of cases, whereas only 4.2% and 3.3% cases had delayed union and nonunion, respectively, on the clinical follow-up. Patients in the delayed IMN (>24 h) were severely injured, had bilateral femur fracture (p = 0.001) and had higher rate of external fixation, blood transfusion, pulmonary complications and prolonged hospitalization. Non-union proportion was greater in those who had IMN <24 h, whereas a delayed union was greater in IMN done after 24 h (p = 0.5). Those with a nonunion femur fracture were more likely to have bilateral fracture (p = 0.003), frequently had retrograde nailing (p = 0.01), and high-grade femur fracture (AO type C; p = 0.04). Conclusion: This study showed that femur fracture is not uncommon (8.9%), which is manifested with the variety of clinical characteristics, depending on the mechanism, management and outcome in our center. Bilateral fracture, retrograde nailing and AO classification type C were the significant risk factors of non-union in patients with diaphyseal fractures. The timing of IMN has an impact on the fracture union; however, it is not a statistically significant difference. Therefore, the treating physicians should consider the potential risk factors for a better outcome by careful selection of treatment in sub-groups of patients.
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Kanda N, Miyake T, Okada H, Mizuno Y, Ichihashi M, Kakino Y, Fukuta T, Kitagawa Y, Yasuda R, Suzuki K, Tanahashi Y, Ando T, Asano T, Yoshida T, Yoshida S, Matsuo M, Ogura S. Prospective study examining the probability of cerebral fat embolism based on magnetic resonance imaging. Heliyon 2023; 9:e14073. [PMID: 36915523 PMCID: PMC10006503 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e14073] [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: 06/27/2022] [Revised: 02/01/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/27/2023] Open
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Purpose Cerebral fat embolism (CFE) is a rare syndrome caused by the embolization of fat particles into the brain circulation. This prospective single-center observational study investigated the incidence of CFE in long-bone or pelvic fractures based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings. The purpose of this study was to investigate the incidence of CFE by MRI findings with or without symptoms suggestive of CFE. Methods Eligible patients were consecutive, aged 15 years or older, with high-energy traumas, including pelvic or femur fractures. Excluded patients were those who died, could not undergo MRI resulting from medical conditions, or had insufficient mental capacity and no consultee to provide consent. The MRI was scheduled within 4 weeks of the injury, and the images were reviewed by one of the three neuroradiologists who were unaware of the patient's clinical information. Patient data regarding demographics, preceding trauma, injury severity score (ISS), presentation and examination timing of MRI, management including surgery, and outcome were collected. Results Sixty-two patients were recruited, and three patients were excluded. All patients were injured by blunt trauma. The median patient age was 44 years. The median ISS was 13, and 53 patients needed surgical fixation. There were 22 patients with long-bone fractures, all of whom received external fixation or intramedullary nailing on admission day. MRI was performed after a median hospital day of 18 days. Using MRI imaging, three (5.0%) patients were diagnosed with CFE, and three patients were suspected of CFE. Conclusions This is the first study to prospectively examine the probability of CFE based on MRI. Since fat embolism syndrome (FES) is confirmed in patients without clinical symptoms, CFE may be more common in patients with trauma than currently believed. Therefore, studies to determine the diagnostic criteria combined with symptoms, MRI, or other objective findings are required in the future.
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- Norihide Kanda
- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
- Corresponding author.
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
- Abuse Prevention Centre, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Gifu University Hospital, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Disaster Medicine, Gifu University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Yanagido, Gifu, 501-1194, Japan
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Kalbas Y, Klingebiel FKL, Halvachizadeh S, Kumabe Y, Scherer J, Teuben M, Pfeifer R, Pape HC. Developments in the understanding of staging a "major fracture" in polytrauma: results from an initiative by the polytrauma section of ESTES. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023:10.1007/s00068-023-02245-5. [PMID: 36820896 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02245-5] [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: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/08/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023]
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PURPOSE Although the term "major fracture" is commonly used in the management of trauma patients, it is defined insufficiently to date. The polytrauma section of ESTES is trying to develop a more standardized use and a definition of the term. In this process, a standardized literature search was undertaken. We test the hypothesis that the understanding of "major fractures" has changed and is modified by a better understanding of patient physiology. METHODS A systematic literature search of the Medline and EMBASE databases was conducted in March 2022. Original studies that investigated surgical treatment strategies in polytraumatized patients with fractures were included: This included timing, sequence and type of operative treatment. A qualitative synthesis regarding the prevalence of anatomic regions of interest and core factors determining decision-making was performed. Data were stratified by decades. RESULTS 4278 articles were identified. Of these, 74 were included for qualitative evaluation: 50 articles focused on one anatomic region, 24 investigated the relevance of multiple anatomic regions. Femur fractures were investigated most frequently (62) followed by pelvic (22), spinal (15) and tibial (15) fractures. Only femur (40), pelvic (5) and spinal (5) fractures were investigated in articles with one anatomic region of interest. Before 2010, most articles focused on long bone injuries. After 2010, fractures of pelvis and spine were cited more frequently. Additional determining factors for decision-making were covered in 67 studies. These included chest injuries (42), TBI (26), hemorrhagic shock (25) and other injury-specific factors (23). Articles before 2000 almost exclusively focused on chest injury and TBI, while shock and injury-specific factors (e.g., soft tissues, spinal cord injury, and abdominal trauma) became more relevant after 2000. CONCLUSION Over time, the way "major fractures" influenced surgical treatment strategies has changed notably. While femur fractures have long been the only focus, fixation of pelvic and spinal fractures have become more important over the last decade. In addition to the fracture location, associated conditions and injuries (chest trauma and head injuries) influence surgical decision-making as well. Hemodynamic stability and injury-specific factors (soft tissue injuries) have increased in importance over time.
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- Yannik Kalbas
- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Harald-Tscherne Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Mansour A, Vivace BJ, Nyland J, Rashid SF, Wilson A, Engorn JR, Swindle JS, Zamora R. Early intramedullary nailing of bilateral femur fractures: who might benefit most? EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022:10.1007/s00590-022-03453-2. [PMID: 36538126 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03453-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 11/25/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Identifying which patients can receive immediate intramedullary nailing (IMN) after bilateral femoral shaft fracture may improve health-related quality of life outcomes and decrease healthcare costs. This retrospective study evaluated the perioperative factors that guided emergency department transfer of patients to the operating room (OR) where IMN or temporizing external fixation (TEF) was performed, to the intensive care unit (ICU), or to the orthopedic ward. The hypothesis was that patients referred initially to the OR or to the ICU had more serious co-morbidities, complications, or orthopedic polytrauma, increasing the likelihood that they would benefit from "damage control orthopedics" and TEF use. METHODS A Level I Trauma Center database (2010-2020) review identified the records of 23 patients that met study inclusion and exclusion criteria. Most sustained their injury in a motor vehicle accident (87%) and were not wearing a seatbelt. RESULTS Patients transferred to the operating room had a greater body mass index and shorter times between admission and surgery. Those transferred to the OR or ICU had higher injury severity scores (ISS), higher arterial blood O2 partial pressure (paO2) values on the first post-surgical day, and had more red blood cell unit (RBCU) transfusions during hospitalization. Patients transferred to the ICU more often underwent TEF and had shorter initial surgical procedure duration. Those with pneumothorax, rib fractures, or with other orthopedic comorbidities were more often transferred to the OR or ICU and those with acute complications requiring exploratory laparotomy were transferred to the OR. CONCLUSIONS Patients with higher BMI, ISS, greater RBCU transfusion needs, with pneumothorax, rib fractures, or acute complications requiring exploratory laparotomy were more likely to be initially transferred to the OR or ICU. Patients transferred to the orthopedic ward represented a more heterogenous group with greater possibility for benefitting from earlier definitive IMN.
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- Ali Mansour
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
- Norton Orthopedic Institute, Louisville, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
- University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40202, USA.
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Khatkar H, Kyrdiakides J, McNamara J. The environmental impact of orthopaedic surgery: assessing strategies for change. Br J Hosp Med (Lond) 2022; 83:1-4. [DOI: 10.12968/hmed.2022.0388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Climate change poses one of the most critical threats to humanity. Surgical care needs to be considered in relation to the impending climate emergency. Little thought appears to have been given to the role of operating departments as a high-yield target for environmental change. This article evaluates the environmental impact of orthopaedic surgery, focusing on anaesthesia, waste management and surgical hardware. Developing ‘green’ operating protocols should be the minimum expectation of orthopaedic departments. Just as the management of complex surgical pathology requires a multidisciplinary approach, mitigating the environmental impact of surgical endeavour requires collective action and buy-in.
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- Harman Khatkar
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford Nuffield, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Stoke Mandeville Hospital, Aylesbury, UK
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Rodham P, Giannoudis PV. Innovations in orthopaedic trauma: Top advancements of the past two decades and predictions for the next two. Injury 2022; 53 Suppl 3:S2-S7. [PMID: 36180258 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2022.09.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2022] [Revised: 05/22/2022] [Accepted: 09/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The first Trauma and Orthopaedic unit dates back to 1780, originally dedicated to the treatment of children's deformities. The specialty has subsequently become multifaceted, with a plethora of subspecialty areas of which orthopaedic trauma is the most commonly practiced. Recently there has been a significant demand for an evidence base with more than 130,000 of the 162,000 publications in the last century occurring within the past 20 years. This narrative review will summarise some of the more landmark changes within orthopaedic trauma that have been made within the past 20 years, whilst also attempting to predict where the specialty will continue to develop as we move forward.
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- Paul Rodham
- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Clarendon Wing, Floor D, Great George Street, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX, United Kingdom; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Center, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Clarendon Wing, Floor D, Great George Street, Leeds General Infirmary, Leeds LS1 3EX, United Kingdom; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Center, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, United Kingdom.
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Cheyrou-Lagreze A, Severyns M, Rongieras F, Germaneau A, Odri GA, Bertani A. Secondary intramedullary nailing for open tibial shaft fractures. Comparison of a one-stage versus two-stage surgical procedure. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103391. [PMID: 35944868 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103391] [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: 01/13/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2022] [Accepted: 05/05/2022] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this study was to compare the rates of radiological and clinical complications after sequential treatment of a tibial shaft fracture by external fixation followed by secondary nailing with an early-stage conversion (C1S) versus a two-stage late conversion (C2S). The hypothesis of this work was that treatment with C1S does not increase the risk of surgical site infections compared to C2S, and allows faster healing with a lower malunion rate. MATERIAL AND METHODS We carried out a retrospective and comparative study based on the files of the traumatology department of the Édouard Herriot University Hospital in Lyon. We reviewed the records of patients who presented with a Gustilo grade 1, 2 or 3a open tibial fracture treated with external fixation with conversion by intramedullary nailing within 6 months from January 2010 to December 2020. We assessed the occurrence of Surgical Site Infections (SSI), consolidation time, time until resumption of weight bearing and the malunion rate. RESULTS Of the 55 patients included, a C1S procedure was performed in 25 cases (45.5%) versus 30 cases (54.5%) for C2S. No significant difference was found concerning the occurrence of SSI after intramedullary nailing between the two groups (p=0.81). A significant difference was observed in terms of bone healing (p=0.036) and the malunion rate (0.0013) in favor of nailing in one stage. DISCUSSION The strategy of converting an open leg fracture early, in one stage (C1S), after initial external fixator placement allows for faster healing and weight bearing, while ensuring a lower malunion rate compared to that of a late two-stage conversion. In the absence of a scar at the time of intramedullary nailing, C1S does not increase the risk of surgical site infections. While the choice of a late and sequential two-stage operation is likely related to the surgeon's apprehension around conversion of an open leg fracture by intramedullary nailing, this study could promote the use of C1S in a greater number of situations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Adrien Cheyrou-Lagreze
- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique Pavillon E, CHU Édouard Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique, CHU La Meynard, Fort-de-France, Martinique; Institut Pprime Institut UP 3346, CNRS, Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France.
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique Pavillon E, CHU Édouard Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Institut Pprime Institut UP 3346, CNRS, Université de Poitiers, Poitiers, France
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- Service de chirurgie orthopédique et traumatologique Pavillon E, CHU Édouard Herriot, hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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Bicondylar Tibial Plateau Fractures: What Predicts Infection? J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2022; 30:e1311-e1318. [PMID: 36200819 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Accepted: 04/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to identify the patient, injury, and treatment factors associated with infection of bicondylar plateau fractures and to evaluate whether center variation exists. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Eighteen academic trauma centers. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS A total of 1,287 patients with 1,297 OTA type 41-C bicondylar tibia plateau fractures who underwent open reduction and internal fixation were included. Exclusion criteria were follow-up less than 120 days, insufficient documentation, and definitive treatment only with external fixation. INTERVENTION Open reduction and internal fixation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Superficial and deep infection. RESULTS One hundred one patients (7.8%) developed an infection. In multivariate regression analysis, diabetes (DM) (OR [odds ratio] 3.24; P ≤ 0.001), alcohol abuse (EtOH) (OR 1.8; P = 0.040), dual plating (OR 1.8; P ≤ 0.001), and temporary external fixation (OR 2.07; P = 0.013) were associated with infection. In a risk-adjusted model, we found center variation in infection rates (P = 0.030). DISCUSSION In a large series of patients undergoing open reduction and internal fixation of bicondylar plateau fractures, the infection rate was 7.8%. Infection was associated with DM, EtOH, combined dual plating, and temporary external fixation. Center expertise may also play a role because one center had a statistically lower rate and two trended toward higher rates after adjusting for confounders. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-Therapeutic retrospective cohort study.
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Engorn JR, Vivace BJ, Seligson D, Parkulo T, Arrington DD, Rashid SF, Roberts C, Zamora R. Intramedullary nailing of concurrent ipsilateral fractures of the tibia and femur: primary synchronous nailing versus staged osteosynthesis with temporizing external fixation. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022:10.1007/s00590-022-03340-w. [PMID: 35932307 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03340-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/07/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The optimal timing to definitive osteosynthesis in the polytraumatized patient remains an unanswered question. Early total care, damage control orthopaedics, and early appropriate care have been described to manage the fractures in these patients, but there is a paucity of literature specific to ipsilateral tibial and femoral fractures. We sought the perioperative outcomes of primary simultaneous intramedullary nailing (IMN) versus temporizing external fixation (EF) of both fractures. METHODS A chart review of all patients who sustained fractures of the ipsilateral femur and tibia that were definitively treated with (IMN) from January 2010 to December 2020 was performed. Patients who underwent initial EF and those that were primarily treated with IMNs were examined. RESULTS IMNs and EF were the initial treatment in 23 and 16 patients, respectively. The mean (range) injury severity score (ISS) was 23.3 (33) in the EF group vs. 18.5 (34) in the IMN group, (p = 0.0686). The EF group had a higher total transfused units of packed red blood cells 7.4 vs. 2.8, the mean initial operative time was 236 vs. 282.6 (min), (p = 0.7399), a longer mean total operative time 601.78 vs. 236 (min), and longer mean length of stay 15.6 vs. 11 (days), (p < 0.5). Rates of complications were not significantly different between groups. CONCLUSION Primary IMN is as safe as provisional EF in the adequately resuscitated patient with ipsilateral femoral and tibial fractures. This implies the fixation of both fractures into a single surgery without increasing perioperative complications, and decreasing total hospital stay in patients with sufficient preoperative resuscitation.
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- Jeffrey R Engorn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine, 550 South Jackson Street 1st Floor Ambulatory Care Building, Louisville, KY, 40292, USA.
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Starr AJ, Julka M, Nethi A, Watkins JD, Fairchild RW, Rinehart D, Park C, Dumas RP, Box HN, Cripps MW. Parkland Trauma Index of Mortality: Real-Time Predictive Model for Trauma Patients. J Orthop Trauma 2022; 36:280-286. [PMID: 34653106 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002290] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Vital signs and laboratory values are used to guide decisions to use damage control techniques in lieu of early definitive fracture fixation. Previous models attempted to predict mortality risk but have limited utility. There is a need for a dynamic model that captures evolving physiologic changes during a trauma patient's hospital course. METHODS The Parkland Trauma Index of Mortality (PTIM) is a machine learning algorithm that uses electronic medical record data to predict mortality within 48 hours during the first 3 days of hospitalization. It updates every hour, recalculating as physiology changes. The model was developed using 1935 trauma patient encounters from 2009 to 2014 and validated on 516 patient encounters from 2015 to 2016. Model performance was evaluated statistically. Data were collected retrospectively on its performance after 1 year of clinical use. RESULTS In the validation data set, PTIM accurately predicted 52 of the sixty-three 12-hour time intervals within 48 hours of mortality, for sensitivity of 82.5% [95% confidence interval (CI), 73.1%-91.9%]. The specificity was 93.6% (95% CI, 92.5%-94.8%), and the positive predictive value (PPV) was 32.5% (95% CI, 25.2%-39.7%). PTIM predicted survival for 1608 time intervals and was incorrect only 11 times, yielding a negative predictive value of 99.3% (95% CI, 98.9%-99.7%). The area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.94.During the first year of clinical use, when used in 776 patients, the last PTIM score accurately predicted 20 of the twenty-three 12-hour time intervals within 48 hours of mortality, for sensitivity of 86.9% (95% CI, 73%-100%). The specificity was 94.7% (95% CI, 93%-96%), and the positive predictive value was 33.3% (95% CI, 21.4%-45%). The model predicted survival for 716 time intervals and was incorrect 3 times, yielding a negative predictive value of 99.6% (95% CI, 99.1%-100%). The area under the curve of the receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.97. CONCLUSIONS By adapting with the patient's physiologic response to trauma and relying on electronic medical record data alone, the PTIM overcomes many of the limitations of previous models. It may help inform decision-making for trauma patients early in their hospitalization. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Adam J Starr
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Division, Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Division, Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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- Department of Surgery, Division, Burn, Trauma, Acute and Critical Care Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital/UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
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Obey MR, Clever DC, Bechtold DA, Stwalley D, McAndrew CM, Berkes MB, Wolinsky PR, Miller AN. In-Hospital Morbidity and Mortality With Delays in Femoral Shaft Fracture Fixation. J Orthop Trauma 2022; 36:239-245. [PMID: 34520446 PMCID: PMC8918437 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/09/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate trends in the timing of femur fracture fixation in trauma centers in the United States, identify predictors for delayed treatment, and analyze the association of timing of fixation with in-hospital morbidity and mortality using data from the National Trauma Data Bank. METHODS Patients with femoral shaft fractures treated from 2007 to 2015 were identified from the National Trauma Data Bank and grouped by timing of femur fixation: <24, 24-48 hours, and >48 hours after hospital presentation. The primary outcome measure was in-hospital postoperative mortality rate. Secondary outcomes included complication rates, hospital length of stay (LOS), days spent in the intensive care unit LOS (ICU LOS), and days on a ventilator. RESULTS Among the 108,825 unilateral femoral shaft fractures identified, 74.2% was fixed within 24 hours, 16.5% between 24 and 48 hours, and 9.4% >48 hours. The mortality rate was 1.6% overall for the group. When fixation was delayed >48 hours, patients were at risk of significantly higher mortality rate [odds ratio (OR) 3.60; 95% confidence interval (CI), 3.13-4.14], longer LOS (OR 2.14; CI 2.06-2.22), longer intensive care unit LOS (OR 3.92; CI 3.66-4.20), more days on a ventilator (OR 5.38; CI 4.89-5.91), and more postoperative complications (OR 2.05; CI 1.94-2.17; P < 0.0001). CONCLUSIONS Our study confirms that delayed fixation of femoral shaft fractures is associated with increased patient morbidity and mortality. Patients who underwent fixation >48 hours after presentation were at the greatest risk of increased morbidity and mortality. Although some patients require optimization/resuscitation before fracture fixation, efforts should be made to expedite operative fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Mitchel R. Obey
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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- Center for Administrative Data Research, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
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Yang W, Wei Q, Wang H, Ding K, Li M, Li C, Liang C, Zhu Y, Chen W. Preoperative incidence and risk factors of deep venous thrombosis in patients with isolated femoral shaft fracture. BMC Surg 2022; 22:83. [PMID: 35246102 PMCID: PMC8896081 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-022-01534-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Background Preoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT) of the lower extremities delays surgery in patients with femoral shaft fractures and impairs functional recovery. However, studies on preoperative DVT in patients with femoral shaft fractures are still rare. This study was aimed to retrospectively analyze the preoperative incidence, location and risk factors associated with DVT in patients with femoral shaft fractures. Methods Data of patients with femoral shaft fractures and treated with surgery at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University were retrospectively collected from January 2013 to December 2019. The information collected included demographic data, comorbidities, injury-related data and laboratory tests. Patients were divided into DVT and non-DVT groups. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to determine independent risk factors. Results A total of 432 patients were included in this study, of whom 114 (26.4%) patients were diagnosed with preoperative DVT (all asymptomatic) and injured extremities of 78.1% (89/114) were investigated. Multivariate analysis showed that older age (increase in each 10 years), delay time from injury to operation (in each day), FIB > 4 g/L were independent risk factors for preoperative DVT. Conclusion Patients with femoral shaft fractures (especially the elderly and patients with the above-mentioned conditions) are at the risk of DVT right from admission to surgery hence should be intensively monitored and provided with prompt treatment to prevent DVT.
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- Weijie Yang
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Hospital Infection Control, Department of Public Health, Hebei General Hospital, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Pharmacy, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Qiaoxi District, Shijiazhuang, 050051, Hebei, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University; Orthopaedic Institution of Hebei Province; Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, No. 139 Ziqiang Road, Shijiazhuang, 050051, People's Republic of China.
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Rondanelli AM, Gómez-Sierra MA, Ossa AA, Hernández RD, Torres M. Damage control in orthopaedical and traumatology. Colomb Med (Cali) 2022; 52:e4184802. [PMID: 35027781 PMCID: PMC8754164 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v52i2.4802] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2021] [Revised: 04/30/2021] [Accepted: 06/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
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In Orthopedics, damage control is indicated in patients with pelvic and/or long bone fractures associated with hemodynamic instability. It is inappropriate to perform a complex definitive reduction and fixation surgery for severely injured trauma patients with hemodynamic instability. In these cases, it is recommended to perform minimally invasive procedures that temporarily stabilize the fractures and bleeding control. Closed or open fractures of the long bones such as femur, tibia, humerus, and pelvis can lead to hemodynamic instability and shock. Thus, orthopedic damage control becomes a priority. However, if the patient is hemodynamically stable, it is recommended to stabilize all fractures with an early permanent internal fixation. These patients will have a shorter hospital length of stay and a reduction in mechanical ventilation, blood components transfusions and complications. Therefore, the concept of orthopedic damage control should be individualized according to the hemodynamic status and the severity of the injuries. Open fractures, dislocations, and vascular injuries could lead to permanent sequelae and complications if a correct management and approach are not performed.
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- Alfredo Martínez Rondanelli
- Fundación Valle del Lili, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia.,Hospital Universitario del Valle, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia
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- Hospital Universitario del Valle, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Departamento de Cirugía Ortopédica, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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McKinley TO, Gaski GE, Billiar TR, Vodovotz Y, Brown KM, Elster EA, Constantine GM, Schobel SA, Robertson HT, Meagher AD, Firoozabadi R, Gary JL, O'Toole RV, Aneja A, Trochez KM, Kempton LB, Steenburg SD, Collins SC, Frey KP, Castillo RC. Patient-Specific Precision Injury Signatures to Optimize Orthopaedic Interventions in Multiply Injured Patients (PRECISE STUDY). J Orthop Trauma 2022; 36:S14-S20. [PMID: 34924514 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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SUMMARY Optimal timing and procedure selection that define staged treatment strategies can affect outcomes dramatically and remain an area of major debate in the treatment of multiply injured orthopaedic trauma patients. Decisions regarding timing and choice of orthopaedic procedure(s) are currently based on the physiologic condition of the patient, resource availability, and the expected magnitude of the intervention. Surgical decision-making algorithms rarely rely on precision-type data that account for demographics, magnitude of injury, and the physiologic/immunologic response to injury on a patient-specific basis. This study is a multicenter prospective investigation that will work toward developing a precision medicine approach to managing multiply injured patients by incorporating patient-specific indices that quantify (1) mechanical tissue damage volume; (2) cumulative hypoperfusion; (3) immunologic response; and (4) demographics. These indices will formulate a precision injury signature, unique to each patient, which will be explored for correspondence to outcomes and response to surgical interventions. The impact of the timing and magnitude of initial and staged surgical interventions on patient-specific physiologic and immunologic responses will be evaluated and described. The primary goal of the study will be the development of data-driven models that will inform clinical decision-making tools that can be used to predict outcomes and guide intervention decisions.
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- Todd O McKinley
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, Falls Church, VA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Mathematics and Statistics, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
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- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Surgical Critical Care Initiative, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Surgical Critical Care Initiative, Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX (now at Keck School of Medicine of University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA)
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- Department of Orthopaedics, R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Carolinas Medical Center, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Indiana University School of Medicine and Indiana University Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN; and
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD
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Vargas M, García A, Caicedo Y, Parra MW, Ordoñez CA. Damage control in the intensive care unit: what should the intensive care physician know and do? Colomb Med (Cali) 2021; 52:e4174810. [PMID: 34908625 PMCID: PMC8634272 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v52i2.4810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2021] [Revised: 05/13/2021] [Accepted: 06/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Damage control surgery has transformed the management of severely injured trauma patients. It was initially described as a three-step process that included bleeding control, abdominal cavity contamination, and resuscitation in the intensive care unit (ICU) before definitive repair of the injuries. When the patient is admitted into the ICU, the physician should identify all the physiological alterations to establish resuscitation management goals. These strategies allow an early correction of trauma-induced coagulopathy and hypoperfusion increasing the likelihood of survival. The objective of this article is to describe the physiological alterations in a severely injured trauma patient who undergo damage control surgery and to establish an adequate management approach. The physician should always be aware and correct the hypothermia, acidosis, coagulopathy and hypocalcemia presented in the severely injured trauma patients.
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- Mónica Vargas
- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Intensive Care, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Centro de Investigaciones Clínicas (CIC), Cali, Colombia
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- Broward General Level I Trauma Center, Department of Trauma Critical Care, Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA
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- Fundación Valle del Lili, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad del Valle, Facultad de Salud, Escuela de Medicina, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Cali, Colombia.,Universidad ICESI, Cali, Colombia
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Damage Control Orthopaedics in Spinal Trauma. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:e1291-e1302. [PMID: 34874334 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-21-00312] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/02/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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There has been a shift in the management of the polytrauma patients from early total care to damage control orthopaedics (DCO), whereby patients with borderline hemodynamic stability may be temporized with the use of external fixators, traction, or splinting with delayed osteosynthesis of fractures. Recently, there has been an increasing trend toward a middle ground approach of Early Appropriate Care for polytrauma patients. The concepts of DCO for the spine are less clear, and the management of trauma patients with combined pelvic ring and spinal fractures or patients with noncontiguous spinal injuries present unique challenges to the surgeon in prioritization of patient needs. This review outlines the concept of DCO and Early Appropriate Care in the spine, prioritizing patient needs from the emergency department to the operating room. Concepts include the timing of surgery, minimally invasive versus open techniques, and the prioritization of spinal injuries in the setting of other orthopaedic and nonorthopaedic injuries. Contiguous and noncontiguous spinal injuries are considered in construct planning, and the principles are discussed.
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Misfeld M, Bannon PG, Borger MA, Yan TD. Damage control in cardiac surgery: Knowing when to come back another day. JTCVS Tech 2021; 10:362-366. [PMID: 34977755 PMCID: PMC8691789 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjtc.2021.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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- Martin Misfeld
- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- The Baird Institute of Applied Heart and Lung Surgical Research, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Address for reprints: Martin Misfeld, MD, PhD, University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig Heart Center, Struempellstrasse 39, 04289 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- RPA Institute of Academic Surgery (IAS), Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- The Baird Institute of Applied Heart and Lung Surgical Research, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Medical School, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- University Department of Cardiac Surgery, Leipzig Heart Center, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- The Collaborative Research Group (CORE), Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Adventist Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Tiziani S, Halvachizadeh S, Knöpfel A, Pfeifer R, Sprengel K, Tarkin I, Pape HC. Early fixation strategies for high energy pelvic ring injuries - the Zurich algorithm. Injury 2021; 52:2712-2718. [PMID: 32736823 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.07.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 06/04/2020] [Accepted: 07/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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In isolated high energy pelvic ring injuries, early surgical and nonsurgical fixation belongs to the rescue tools required for rapid recovery. With the increasing use of pelvic binders on scene, these patients frequently arrive in a better condition at the level I trauma centre than without any measures of immobilisation. We describe our surgical tools to achieve rapid fixation within the first hours after arrival, taking into account if additional injuries or special stations are relevant.
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- Simon Tiziani
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Dept. of Orthopaedic Trauma, University of Pittsburgh, 15213 Pittsburgh, USA
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Flagstad IR, Tatman LM, Heare A, Parikh HR, Albersheim M, Atchison J, Breslin M, Davis P, Feinstein S, Hak DJ, Labrum JT, Lufrano RC, Lund EA, Connelly D, Matar RN, Nadeau J, Ries de Chaffin D, Rodriguez-Buitrago AF, Schmidt T, Shaw N, Simske N, Siy AB, Titter J, Vang S, Wagstrom E, Westberg JR, Hahn J, Mauffrey C, Mir HR, O'Toole RV, Obremskey WT, Sanders RW, Schmidt AH, Vallier HA, Whiting PS, Cunningham BP. Single-Stage Versus 2-Stage Bilateral Intramedullary Nail Fixation in Patients With Bilateral Femur Fractures: A Multicenter Retrospective Review. J Orthop Trauma 2021; 35:499-504. [PMID: 33512861 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/22/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate rates of complications in patients with bilateral femur fractures treated with intramedullary nailing (IMN) during either 1 single procedure or 2 separate procedures. DESIGN A multicenter retrospective review of patients sustaining bilateral femur fractures, treated with IMN in single or 2-stage procedure, from 1998 to 2018 was performed at 10 Level-1 trauma centers. SETTING Ten Level-1 trauma centers. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Two hundred forty-six patients with bilateral femur fractures. INTERVENTIONS Intramedullary nailing. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Incidence of complications. RESULTS A total of 246 patients were included, with 188 single-stage and 58 two-stage patients. Gender, age, injury severity score, abbreviated injury score, secondary injuries, Glasgow coma scale, and proportion of open fractures were similar between both groups. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) occurred at higher rates in the 2-stage group (13.8% vs. 5.9%; P value = 0.05). When further adjusted for age, gender, injury severity score, abbreviated injury score, Glasgow coma scale, and admission lactate, the single-stage group had a 78% reduced risk for ARDS. In-hospital mortality was higher in the single-stage cohort (2.7% compared with 0%), although this did not meet statistical significance (P = 0.22). CONCLUSIONS This is the largest multicenter study to date evaluating the outcomes between single- and 2-stage IMN fixation for bilateral femoral shaft fractures. Single-stage bilateral femur IMN may decrease rates of ARDS in polytrauma patients who are able to undergo simultaneous definitive fixation. However, a future prospective study with standardized protocols in place will be required to discern whether single- versus 2-stage fixation has an effect on mortality and to identify those individuals at risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Ilexa R Flagstad
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedics, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, St. Paul, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedics, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Denver Health Medical Center, Denver, CO
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota Medical School, Minneapolis, MN
- Department of Orhopaedics, TRIA Orthopaedics Center, Bloomington, MN; and
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Methodist Hospital, St. Louis Park, MN
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Grisoli A, Dynako J, Zimmer D, Zackariya N, Shariff F, Walsh M, Mamczak CN, Peterson C, Boyer B, Hurwich M, Duprat G. Management of a Pediatric Type 3C Open Femoral Fracture Following a High-Velocity Gunshot Wound at an Adult Level II Trauma Center. Pediatr Emerg Care 2021; 37:e574-e578. [PMID: 33170577 DOI: 10.1097/pec.0000000000001736] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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ABSTRACT We present a case of a 10-year-old girl shot in the thigh by a stray bullet who had a favorable outcome when treated with a multidisciplinary approach at the nearest nonpediatric level II trauma center. Point-of-care thromboelastography facilitated effective resuscitation based on her coagulation profile, minimized blood product use, and allowed for damage-control surgery to stabilize and revascularize her complex femur fracture.
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- Anne Grisoli
- From the Indiana University School of Medicine, South Bend
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- From the Indiana University School of Medicine, South Bend
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- From the Indiana University School of Medicine, South Bend
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- Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Mishawaka
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Flagstad IR, Tatman LM, Albersheim M, Heare A, Parikh HR, Vang S, Westberg JR, de Chaffin DR, Schmidt T, Breslin M, Simske N, Siy AB, Lufrano RC, Rodriguez-Buitrago AF, Labrum JT, Shaw N, Only AJ, Nadeau J, Davis P, Steverson B, Lund EA, Connelly D, Atchison J, Mauffrey C, Hak DJ, Titter J, Feinstein S, Hahn J, Sagi C, Whiting PS, Mir HR, Schmidt AH, Wagstrom E, Obremskey WT, O'Toole RV, Vallier HA, Cunningham B. Factors influencing management of bilateral femur fractures: A multicenter retrospective cohort of early versus delayed definitive Fixation. Injury 2021; 52:2395-2402. [PMID: 33712297 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.091] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of our study was to evaluate the factors that influence the timing of definitive fixation in the management of bilateral femoral shaft fractures and the outcomes for patients with these injuries. METHODS Patients with bilateral femur fractures treated between 1998 to 2019 at ten level-1 trauma centers were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were grouped into early or delayed fixation, which was defined as definitive fixation of both femurs within or greater than 24 hours from injury, respectively. Statistical analysis included reversed logistic odds regression to predict which variable(s) was most likely to determine timing to definitive fixation. The outcomes included age, sex, high-volume institution, ISS, GCS, admission lactate, and admission base deficit. RESULTS Three hundred twenty-eight patients were included; 164 patients were included in the early fixation group and 164 patients in the delayed fixation group. Patients managed with delayed fixation had a higher Injury Severity Score (26.8 vs 22.4; p<0.01), higher admission lactate (4.4 and 3.0; p<0.01), and a lower Glasgow Coma Scale (10.7 vs 13; p<0.01). High-volume institution was the most reliable influencer for time to definitive fixation, successfully determining 78.6% of patients, followed by admission lactate, 64.4%. When all variables were evaluated in conjunction, high-volume institution remained the strongest contributor (X2 statistic: institution: 45.6, ISS: 8.83, lactate: 6.77, GCS: 0.94). CONCLUSION In this study, high-volume institution was the strongest predictor of timing to definitive fixation in patients with bilateral femur fractures. This study demonstrates an opportunity to create a standardized care pathway for patients with these injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Ilexa R Flagstad
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2512 South 7th Street R200, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2512 South 7th Street R200, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2512 South 7th Street R200, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital Ortho Clinic, 1400 N.W. 12th Avenue, Suite 2, Miami, FL 33136, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Minnesota, 2512 South 7th Street R200, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Regions Hospital, 640 Jackson Street, Saint Paul, MN 55101, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hennepin Healthcare, 730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hennepin Healthcare, 730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Case Western Reserve University, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South MCE South Tower, Suite 4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South MCE South Tower, Suite 4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 909 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 909 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 909 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Denver Health Medical Center, 777 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80204, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Road CB# 7055 UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Road CB# 7055 UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina, 130 Mason Farm Road CB# 7055 UNC School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Medical Sciences Building Room 3109 231 Albert Sabin Way, PO Box 670531, Cincinnati, OH 45267, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute, 909 North Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, FL 33609, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hennepin Healthcare, 730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hennepin Healthcare, 730 South 8th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55415, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, 1215 21st Avenue South MCE South Tower, Suite 4200, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, R. Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, University of Maryland, 22 South Greene Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MetroHealth Medical Center, 2500 MetroHealth Drive, Cleveland, OH 44109, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Methodist Hospital, 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, USA.
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Pottecher J, Lefort H, Adam P, Barbier O, Bouzat P, Charbit J, Galinski M, Garrigue D, Gauss T, Georg Y, Hamada S, Harrois A, Kedzierewicz R, Pasquier P, Prunet B, Roger C, Tazarourte K, Travers S, Velly L, Gil-Jardiné C, Quintard H. Guidelines for the acute care of severe limb trauma patients. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2021; 40:100862. [PMID: 34059492 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.100862] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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GOAL To provide healthcare professionals with comprehensive multidisciplinary expert recommendations for the acute care of severe limb trauma patients, both during the prehospital phase and after admission to a Trauma Centre. DESIGN A consensus committee of 21 experts was formed. A formal conflict-of-interest (COI) policy was developed at the onset of the process and enforced throughout. The entire guidelines process was conducted independently of any industrial funding (i.e., pharmaceutical, medical devices). The authors were advised to follow the rules of the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE®) system to guide assessment of the quality of evidence. The potential drawbacks of making strong recommendations in the presence of low-quality evidence were emphasised. Few recommendations remained non-graded. METHODS The committee addressed eleven questions relevant to the patient suffering severe limb trauma: 1) What are the key findings derived from medical history and clinical examination which lead to the patient's prompt referral to a Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma Centre? 2) What are the medical devices that must be implemented in the prehospital setting to reduce blood loss? 3) Which are the clinical findings prompting the performance of injected X-ray examinations? 4) What are the ideal timing and modalities for performing fracture fixation? 5) What are the clinical and operative findings which steer the surgical approach in case of vascular compromise and/or major musculoskeletal attrition? 6) How to best prevent infection? 7) How to best prevent thromboembolic complications? 8) What is the best strategy to precociously detect and treat limb compartment syndrome? 9) How to best and precociously detect post-traumatic rhabdomyolysis and prevent rhabdomyolysis-induced acute kidney injury? 10) What is the best strategy to reduce the incidence of fat emboli syndrome and post-traumatic systemic inflammatory response? 11) What is the best therapeutic strategy to treat acute trauma-induced pain? Every question was formulated in a PICO (Patient Intervention Comparison Outcome) format and the evidence profiles were produced. The literature review and recommendations were made according to the GRADE® methodology. RESULTS The experts' synthesis work and the application of the GRADE method resulted in 19 recommendations. Among the formalised recommendations, 4 had a high level of evidence (GRADE 1+/-) and 12 had a low level of evidence (GRADE 2+/-). For 3 recommendations, the GRADE method could not be applied, resulting in an expert advice. After two rounds of scoring and one amendment, strong agreement was reached on all the recommendations. CONCLUSIONS There was significant agreement among experts on strong recommendations to improve practices for severe limb trauma patients.
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- Julien Pottecher
- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation & Médecine Péri-Opératoire, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 avenue Molière, 67098 Strasbourg Cedex, France; Université de Strasbourg, FMTS, France.
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- Structure des urgences, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Legouest, BP 9000, 57077 Metz Cédex 03, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie, Hôpital de Hautepierre, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Strasbourg, 1 Avenue Molière, 67098 Strasbourg Cedex, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologie, Hôpital d'Instruction des Armées Sainte Anne, 2 boulevard Sainte Anne, 83000 Toulon, France; Ecole du Val de Grace, 2 place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris, France
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- Université Grenoble Alpes, Pôle Anesthésie-Réanimation, Centre Hospitalo-Universitaire Grenoble-Alpes, Grenoble, France
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- Soins critiques DAR Lapeyronie, CHU Montpellier, France; Réseau OcciTRAUMA, Réseau Régional Occitanie de prise en charge des traumatisés sévères, France
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- Pôle urgences adultes - SAMU 33, Hôpital Pellegrin, CHU de Bordeaux 3300 Bordeaux, France; INSERM U1219, ISPED, Bordeaux Population Health Research Center INSERM U1219-"Injury Epidemiology Transport Occupation" Team, F-33076 Bordeaux Cedex, France
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- Pôle d'Anesthésie Réanimation, Pôle de l'Urgence, CHU Lille, F-59000 Lille, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie-Réanimation, Hôpital Beaujon, DMU PARABOL, AP-HP Nord, Clichy, France; Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Service de Chirurgie Vasculaire et Transplantation Rénale, Hôpitaux Universitaire de Strasbourg, Strasbourg, France
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- Département d'Anesthésie Réanimation, Hôpital Européen Georges Pompidou, APHP, Université de Paris, Paris, France
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- Département d'anesthésie-réanimation, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), Université Paris Saclay, 78 rue du Général Leclerc, 94275 Le Kremlin Bicêtre, France
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- Ecole du Val de Grace, 2 place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris, France; Bureau de Médecine d'Urgence, Division Santé, Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris, 1 place Jules Renard, 75017 Paris, France
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- Département anesthésie-réanimation, Hôpital d'instruction des armées Percy, Clamart, France; Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris, Paris, France
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- Ecole du Val de Grace, 2 place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris, France; Brigade de Sapeurs-Pompiers de Paris, Paris, France
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- Service de Réanimation Chirurgicale, Pôle Anesthésie Réanimation Douleur Urgence, CHU Carémeau, 30000 Nîmes, France
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- Service SAMU-Urgences, CHU Edouard Herriot, Hospices civils de Lyon, Lyon, France; Université Lyon 1 Hesper EA 7425, Lyon, France
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- Ecole du Val de Grace, 2 place Alphonse Laveran, 75005 Paris, France; 1ère Chefferie du Service de Santé, Villacoublay, France
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- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation, CHU Timone Adultes, 264 rue St Pierre 13005 Marseille, France; MeCA, Institut de Neurosciences de la Timone - UMR 7289, Aix Marseille Université, Marseille, France
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- Pôle Urgences adultes SAMU-SMUR, CHU Bordeaux, Bordeaux Population Health - INSERM U1219 Université de Bordeaux, Equipe IETO, Bordeaux, France
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- Soins Intensifs, Hôpitaux Universitaires de Genève, Genève, Suisse
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Terzini M, Sicuranza S, Alberghina F, Ravera L, Aloj DC, Bignardi C. Evaluation of the Structural Behaviour of a Unilateral External Fixator for Osteosynthesis. Open Biomed Eng J 2021. [DOI: 10.2174/1874120702115010029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background:
External fixation is an osteosynthesis technique particularly useful in trauma surgery and Damage Control Orthopedics (DCO). However, complications, such as pin loosening and pin tract infections, are fairly common. For reducing thermal damage and infection rates, monocortical pins have been proposed as an alternative to the most used bicortical pins. However, there is a lack of studies regarding their mechanical properties.
Objective:
The aim of the study is to assess the static and dynamic stability of a unilateral external fixator experimentally when applied through monocortical pins for the reduction of femur and tibia fractures.
Methods:
A modular unilateral external fixator was used and a total number of 6 pins were used per test. The static tests were performed in displacement control by applying a vertical displacement to the upper fixture at 1 mm/min until a tension load of 380 N was reached. The dynamic tests were performed by applying a sinusoidal displacement. During each test, forces and crosshead displacements were acquired. Two different stiffness indexes were assessed.
Results:
By comparing the two anatomic regions, it was found that the fixator behaves stiffer when mounted on the femur, regardless of the pins used, while stiffnesses comparable to the femur ones are reached by the tibia when 4 mm diameter pins are used. Static analysis revealed excellent fixator stability when implanted with 4 mm diameter monocortical pins on both anatomic regions. On the contrary, two tibia and one femur samples showed failures at the bone-pin interface when 3 mm diameter pins were used.
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Dynamic analysis showed no substantial difference between the tested configurations and confirmed the fixator's ability to sustain cyclic loading without further damage to the sample.
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Tan JH, Wu TY, Tan JYH, Sharon Tan SH, Hong CC, Shen L, Loo LMA, Iau P, Murphy DP, O'Neill GK. Definitive Surgery Is Safe in Borderline Patients Who Respond to Resuscitation. J Orthop Trauma 2021; 35:e234-e240. [PMID: 33252447 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001999] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES We hypothesize that in adequately resuscitated borderline polytrauma patients with long bone fractures (femur and tibia) or pelvic fractures, early (within 4 days) definitive stabilization (EDS) can be performed without an increase in postoperative ventilation and postoperative complications. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS In total, 103 patients were included in this study; of whom, 18 (17.5%) were female and 85 (82.5%) were male. These patients were borderline trauma patients who had the following parameters before definitive surgery, normal coagulation profile, lactate of <2.5 mmol/L, pH of ≥7.25, and base excess of ≥5.5. INTERVENTION These patients were treated according to Early Total Care, definitive surgery on day of admission, or Damage Control Orthopaedics principles, temporizing external fixation followed by definitive surgery at a later date. Timing of definitive surgical fixation was recorded as EDS or late definitive surgical fixation (>4 days). MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Primary outcome measured was the duration of ventilation more than 3 days post definitive surgery and presence of postoperative complications. RESULTS Thirty-five patients (34.0%) received Early Total Care, whereas 68 (66.0%) patients were treated with Damage Control Orthopaedics. In total, 51 (49.5%) of all patients had late definitive surgery, whereas 52 patients (50.5%) had EDS. On logistic regression, the following factors were found to be predictive of higher rates of postoperative ventilation ≥ 3 days, units of blood transfused, and time to definitive surgery > 4 days. Increased age, head abbreviated injury score of 3 or more and time to definitive surgery were found to be associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Borderline polytrauma patients with no severe soft tissue injuries, such as chest or head injuries, may be treated with EDS if adequately resuscitated with no increase in need for postoperative ventilation and complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Jiong Hao Tan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Biostatistics Unit, Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore ; and
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- Division of General Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Division of General Surgery, University Surgical Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Orthopaedic, Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery Cluster, National University Health System (NUHS), Singapore
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Acute Femoral Nailing and Ipsilateral Knee-Spanning External Fixation: Improved Early Stability for Floating Knee Injuries Involving the Tibial Plateau. J Orthop Trauma 2021; 35:e258-e262. [PMID: 32898080 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001944] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Ipsilateral femoral shaft and tibial plateau fractures, termed a "floating knee," are rare and challenging injuries. There is limited literature guiding the operative technique and the outcomes associated with these injuries. The author's preferred technique is early intramedullary of the femoral shaft fracture with knee-spanning external fixation of any length unstable plateau fractures in the same operative setting. Early fixation of the femur fracture allows for improved hemodynamic and inflammatory stability. External fixation of the tibial plateau restores length and alignment and allows for soft tissue rest until definitive fixation. The purpose of this study is to describe this operative technique and determine the infection rate and complications requiring return to the operating room in patients with femoral shaft fractures and length unstable plateau fractures.
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Intramedullary Steinmann pin nailing of the ulna: an option for the damage control orthopedics treatment of forearm fractures in open injuries in polytraumatized patients - A description of the technique and presentation of a case series. Injury 2021; 52 Suppl 3:S33-S37. [PMID: 34088470 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2021] [Revised: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Forearm shaft fracture is common in young adult patients and associated with soft tissue and organ injuries. In open fractures in polytrauma patients, damage control orthopaedics (DCO) is well indicated. The aim of this study is to describe intramedullary Steinmann pin fixation of the ulna as a DCO procedure for the forearm and present a case series. DESCRIPTION OF THE TECHNIQUE A 3.0 mm Steinmann pin is inserted retrograde in the ulna proximal fragment through the fracture site using the open wound as the approach. With direct visualization of the reduction, the pin is advanced into the distal fragment. The reduction of the longitudinal axis and shortening is thus achieved. PATIENTS AND METHODS This method was used for all open fractures of forearm both-bone fractures in polytrauma patients undergoing DCO from 2014 to 2019. The alignment and length of the ulna were evaluated radiographically after pin fixation and before and after definitive fixation. Differences in the need for secondary procedures and infection rate between DCO and definitive fixation were also evaluated. RESULTS There were 30 males (85.7%) with an average age of 32.9 ± 12.0 years and a mean ISS (Injury Severity Score) of 29.4 (range, 18.0-41.0). The most common associated injuries were thoracic trauma (62.8%) and head trauma (45.7%). In the radius and ulna, 51.4% and 60.0% of fractures, respectively, were multifragmentary (types B and C). Gustilo type IIIA represented 77.1% of the injuries. Pin fixation achieved good alignment and length in all cases. The mean time between DCO and definitive fixation was 12.0 days, and no secondary procedure was needed, nor any case developed either superficial or deep infection. The conversion from DCO to definitive fixation was considered easy in all cases. CONCLUSION Intramedullary Steinmann pin fixation of the ulna is a viable option for DCO for forearm both-bone fractures in open fractures in polytrauma patients.
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Bilateral femoral shaft fracture in polytrauma patients: Can intramedullary nailing be done on an emergency basis? Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2021; 107:102864. [PMID: 33621700 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.102864] [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: 04/04/2020] [Revised: 08/29/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Whether damage control orthopedics (DCO) or early total care (ETC) is the best way to treat polytrauma patients who have suffered a bilateral femoral shaft fracture remains unanswered. The aim of this study was to evaluate the morbidity of bilateral femur fractures treated by simultaneous intramedullary (IM) nailing according to ETC principles. MATERIALS AND METHODS This retrospective single-centre study included all polytrauma patients who had suffered a femoral shaft fracture and were treated at our level I trauma centre. Demographic data, associated lesions, injury severity score (ISS) and occurrence of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) were collected prospectively in our trauma database. Unilateral fractures (UF) were compared to bilateral fractures (BF). The risk of ARDS was evaluated by multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Between 2010 and 2019, 176 UF (88%) and 25 BF (12%) were included. Patients with BF had a higher ISS (36 vs. 25, p<0.001) and more brain injuries (44% vs. 15%, p=0.001) than patients with a UF. More blood transfusions were done in BF than UF (4.0 vs. 1.6 units, p=0.002). The incidence of ARDS was higher in BF patients than UF (36% vs. 4%) with longer stay in intensive care (18 vs. 12 days, p=0.02) and in the hospital (32 vs. 23 days, p=0.006). There were no deaths in either group. The risk of ARDS was correlated to ISS, but not to bilaterality. DISCUSSION Studies on DCO and ETC report similar mortality and ARDS rates for BF. ISS appears to determine the postoperative morbidity irrespective of how the patients are managed. In contrast with DCO, perioperative intensive care has a predominant role in ETC, allowing early definitive fixation of fractures, even in severely injured patients. CONCLUSION Bilateral femoral shaft fractures are a sign of severe trauma leading to high postoperative morbidity. The patient is likely to have concomitant severe injuries. Simultaneous ECM can be done emergently providing appropriate perioperative intensive care management. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; retrospective study.
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Wu J, Zhou P, Zhang Y, Xiao L, Li L, Xu S. A new technology using a customized 3D printed fixator to assist fracture reduction and fixation: Technical note. Int J Med Robot 2021; 17:e2270. [PMID: 33908164 DOI: 10.1002/rcs.2270] [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: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 04/18/2021] [Accepted: 04/26/2021] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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BACKGROUND Poor reduction can lead to complications such as deformity and delayed fracture healing. We introduce a 3D printed external fixator technology that can assist in fracture reduction and fixation. METHODS A fractured long bone was first fixed by a temporary external fixator and then scanned with computed tomography. Three-dimensional reconstruction of the contour and bone fragments of the affected limb was performed using Mimics software, and the fracture reduction was simulated. Subsequently, data were imported into SolidWorks software for customized external fixator design and 3D printing. Through the precise assembly of the 3D printed external fixator and external fixation pins, automatic fracture reduction. RESULTS The patient's fractures were well reduced, firmly fixed, and the postoperative fractures healed well with no complications. CONCLUSION The technique we introduce not only assists in fracture reduction for temporary external fixation but can also be used as a definitive treatment for long bone fractures.
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- Jianghong Wu
- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Naval Environment and Labor Hygiene, Faculty of Naval Medicine, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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- Department of Emergency, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China.,Department of Orthopedics, Changhai Hospital, Second Military Medical University (Naval Medical University), Shanghai, China
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Adolescent Fat Embolism Syndrome after Closed Tibial Shaft Fracture: Treatment with Emergent External Fixation. Case Rep Orthop 2021; 2021:5585085. [PMID: 33996163 PMCID: PMC8096542 DOI: 10.1155/2021/5585085] [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: 02/23/2021] [Revised: 03/13/2021] [Accepted: 04/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Case An adolescent male developed fat embolism syndrome 24 hours after sustaining a closed right tibial shaft fracture in a football game. The patient was treated with emergent external fixator application due to declining respiratory and mental status and experienced swift recovery after stabilization. He was treated with an intramedullary nail within 1 week of injury. Conclusion Pediatric fat embolism syndrome is uncommon, and a high index of suspicion is required to facilitate appropriate orthopaedic involvement. External fixation can be performed emergently with minimal fracture manipulation. Rapid provisional fixation appears to have facilitated recovery in this example.
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Lee C, Rasmussen TE, Pape HC, Gary JL, Stannard JP, Haller JM. The polytrauma patient: Current concepts and evolving care. OTA Int 2021; 4:e108(1-6). [PMID: 37608855 PMCID: PMC10441682 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000108] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Principles of care in the polytraumatized patient have continued to evolve with advancements in technology. Although hemorrhage has remained a primary cause of morbidity and mortality in acute trauma, emerging strategies that can be applied pre-medical facility as well as in-hospital have continued to improve care. Exo-vascular modalities, including the use of devices to address torso hemorrhage and areas not amenable to traditional tourniquets, have revolutionized prehospital treatment. Endovascular advancements including the resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta (REBOA), have led to dramatic improvements in systolic blood pressure, although not without their own unique complications. Although novel treatment options have continued to emerge, so too have concepts regarding optimal time frames for intervention. Though prior care has focused on Injury Severity Score (ISS) as a marker to determine timing of intervention, current consensus contends that unnecessary delays in fracture care should be avoided, while respecting the complex physiology of certain patient groups that may remain at increased risk for complications. Thromboelastography (TEG) has been one technique that focuses on the unique pathophysiology of each patient, providing guidance for resuscitation in addition to providing information in recognizing the at-risk patient for venous thromboembolism. Negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) has emerged as a therapeutic adjuvant for select trauma patients with significant soft tissue defects and open wounds. With significant advancements in medical technology and improved understanding of patient physiology, the optimal approach to the polytrauma patient continues to evolve.
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- Christopher Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California - Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of General Surgery, F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine at the Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, TX
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Kuhmola A, Simons T, Handolin L, Brinck T. Surgical strategy for femoral shaft fractures in severely injured patients: A 13-year experience from a tertiary trauma centre. Injury 2021; 52:956-960. [PMID: 33541685 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.01.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2020] [Revised: 12/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The treatment strategy of femoral shaft fractures in polytraumatised patients has evolved over the years and led to improved outcomes for these patients. However, there is still controversy regarding the optimal treatment strategy and surgical care can differ markedly from one country to another. We investigate the surgical treatment strategy (Early Definitive Care (EDC) or Damage Control Orthopaedics (DCO)) implemented in the care of severely injured patients with femoral shaft fractures treated at a single tertiary trauma centre in southern Finland and factors affecting decision making. METHODS The Helsinki Trauma Registry (HTR) was used retrospectively to identify severely injured patients (New Injury Severity Score [NISS] ≥ 16) treated from 2006 through to 2018 with concomitant femoral shaft fractures. Patients <16 years old, with isolated head injuries, dead on arrival and those admitted >24 h following the injury were excluded. Based on their initial surgical management strategy, femoral fracture patients were divided into EDC and DCO groups and compared. RESULTS Compared to other trauma-registry patients, those with femoral shaft fractures are younger (30.9 ± 15.9 vs. 47.0 ± 19.7, p<0.001) and more often injured in road traffic accidents (64.1% vs. 34.4%, p<0.001). The majority (78%) of included patients underwent EDC. Patients who underwent DCO were significantly more severely injured (NISS: 40.1 ± 11.5 vs. 27.8 ± 10.1, p<0.001) with longer lengths of stay in ICU (15.4 ± 9.8 vs. 7.5 ± 6.1 days, p<0.001) and in hospital (29.9 ± 29.6 vs. 13.7 ± 11.4 days, p<0.001) than patients treated with EDC. Decision making was based primarily on injury related factors, while non-injury related factors may have contributed to choosing a DCO approach in a small number of cases. CONCLUSION Early definitive care is the prevailing treatment strategy in severely injured femoral shaft fracture patients treated at a tertiary trauma centre. Patients treated with DCO strategy are more severely injured particularly having sustained worse intracranial and thoracic injuries. In addition to injury related factors, treatment strategy decision making was influenced by non-injury related factors in only a minority of cases.
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- Antti Kuhmola
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PB 266, FI-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland,.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PB 266, FI-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PB 266, FI-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Trauma Unit, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, Topeliuksenkatu 5, PB 266, FI-00029 HUS, Helsinki, Finland
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Open fractures of the lower limb remain a potentially devastating group of injuries that are challenging to manage. The primary aims of treatment are to optimise limb function and avoid serious complications such as infection and non-union, which are costly for both the patient and healthcare system. The management of these fractures has evolved significantly, and this is evident following the creation of national open fracture guidelines and a formal trauma system. These have served to standardise care for these injuries in the United Kingdom. The aim of this review is to update our colleagues on the current standard of lower limb open fracture care in the United Kingdom, and the impact this has had on patient outcomes.
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- Khalid Al-Hourani
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Bläsius FM, Laubach M, Andruszkow H, Lichte P, Pape HC, Lefering R, Horst K, Hildebrand F. Strategies for the treatment of femoral fractures in severely injured patients: trends in over two decades from the TraumaRegister DGU ®. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:1769-1778. [PMID: 33590272 PMCID: PMC7883956 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01599-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Accepted: 12/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Purpose Treatment strategies for femoral fracture stabilisation are well known to have a significant impact on the patient’s outcome. Therefore, the optimal choices for both the type of initial fracture stabilisation (external fixation/EF, early total care/ETC, conservative treatment/TC) and the best time point for conversion from temporary to definitive fixation are challenging factors. Patients Patients aged ≥ 16 years with moderate and severe trauma documented in the TraumaRegister DGU® between 2002 and 2018 were retrospectively analysed. Demographics, ISS, surgical treatment strategy (ETC vs. EF vs. TC), time for conversion to definitive care, complication (MOF, sepsis) and survival rates were analysed. Results In total, 13,091 trauma patients were included. EF patients more often sustained high-energy trauma (car: 43.1 vs. 29.5%, p < 0.001), were younger (40.6 vs. 48.1 years, p < 0.001), were more severely injured (ISS 25.4 vs. 19.1 pts., p < 0.001), and had higher sepsis (11.8 vs. 5.4%, p < 0.001) and MOF rates (33.1 vs. 16.0%, p < 0.001) compared to ETC patients. A shift from ETC to EF was observed. The time until conversion decreased for femoral fractures from 9 to 8 days within the observation period. Sepsis incidences decreased in EF (20.3 to 12.3%, p < 0.001) and ETC (9.1–4.8%, p < 0.001) patients. Conclusions Our results show the changes in the surgical treatment of severely injured patients with femur fractures over a period of almost two decades caused by the introduction of modern surgical strategies (e.g., Safe Definitive Surgery). It remains unclear which subgroups of trauma patients benefit most from these strategies.
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- Felix M Bläsius
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany.,Centre for Regenerative Medicine, Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, Universitaetsspital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Health, Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Pape H, Leenen L. Polytrauma management - What is new and what is true in 2020 ? J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 12:88-95. [PMID: 33716433 PMCID: PMC7920197 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/03/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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This is a review of changes in the practice of treating polytrauma managemtent within the years prior to 2020. It focuses on five different topics, 1. The development of an evidence based definition of Polytrauma, 2. Resuscitation Associated Coagulopathy (RAC), 3. neutrophil guided initial resuscitation, 4. perioperative Scoring to evaluate patients at risk, and 5. evolution of fracture fixation strategies according to protocols1,2 (Early total care, ETC, damage control orthopedics, DCO, early appropriate care, EAC, safe definitive surgery, SDS).
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- H.C. Pape
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland,Corresponding author.
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- Department of Trauma, University Medical Centre Utrecht, Suite G04.228, Heidelberglaan 100, 3585, GA, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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Volpin G, Pfeifer R, Saveski J, Hasani I, Cohen M, Pape HC. Damage control orthopaedics in polytraumatized patients- current concepts. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 12:72-82. [PMID: 33716431 PMCID: PMC7920204 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.10.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
The principles of fracture management in patients with multiple injuries continue to be of crucial importance. Early treatment of unstable polytraumatized patients with head, chest, abdomen or pelvic injuries, with blood loss followed by immediate fracture fixation (Early Total Care -ETC) may be associated with secondary life threatening posttraumatic systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS). Development of SIRS is typically a function of the type and severity of the initial injury (the "first hit"). Immediate Fracture fixation, using reamed nails or plates, in such unstable patients with multiple injuries is subsequently defined as the "second hit" and may be associated with development of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiple organ failure (MOF), with relatively high morbidity and mortality. The other alternative for long bone fracture fixation in unstable polytraumatized patients is based on immediate treatment of life threatening conditions related to the injuries, followed by the initial use of minimally invasive modular external frames for long bone fractures and is called Damage Control Orthopedics (DCO) and is widely accepted. In order to refine the DCO concept and to avoid an overuse of external fixation, the "Safe Definitive Surgery" (SDS) concept has been introduced, which is a dynamic synthesis of both strategies (ETC and DCO). The SDS strategy employs clinical parameters and includes repeated assessment of patients. The following paper is going to summarize historical backgrounds and recent concepts in treatment of polytraumatized patients.
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Affiliation(s)
- Gershon Volpin
- Galilee Medical Faculty Zfat, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel,The Center for Rehabilitation Research, University of Haifa, Israel,Corresponding author. Galilee Medical Faculty Zfat, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat Gan, Israel.
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- Department for Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Clinic for Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Skopje, Macedonia
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- University Clinic for Traumatology, Medical Faculty, Skopje, Macedonia
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- School of Social Work and the Center for Rehabilitation Research, University of Haifa, Israel
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Upadhyaya GK, Iyengar KP, Jain VK, Garg R. Evolving concepts and strategies in the management of polytrauma patients. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2021; 12:58-65. [PMID: 33716429 PMCID: PMC7920163 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2020.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2020] [Revised: 10/04/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Major trauma is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in young adults. The impact of disability on the quality of life and functionality in this younger population is worrisome. This remains a major public health concern across the globe. Immediate and early deaths account for nearly 80% of trauma deaths occurring within the first few hours of injury to the first few days, usually because of traumatic brain injury or major exsanguination and subsequently due to shock or hypoxia. Worldwide adoption of comprehensive trauma systems and evolving models of trauma care including prehospital interventions have led improvements in trauma and critical care over the last few decades. Resuscitation and damage control orthopaedics are two key pillars in the management of polytrauma patient. Trauma-related coagulopathy can be an emerging complication during resuscitation of such patients which should be recognized early so appropriate corrective measures can be undertaken. We describe the evolving models of care in the management of polytrauma and trauma associated coagulopathy.
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- Gaurav K. Upadhyaya
- Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, UP, 229405, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, 110001, India
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedics, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, 110001, India.
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- Department of Onco-Anaesthesiology and Palliative Medicine, Dr BRAIRCH, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, 110029, India
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