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Laubach M, Weimer LP, Bläsius FM, Hildebrand F, Kobbe P, Hutmacher DW. Complications associated using the reamer-irrigator -aspirator (RIA) system: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:3823-3843. [PMID: 36114869 PMCID: PMC10293355 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04621-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/23/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Complications associated with the application of the Reamer-irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) system are described in the literature. However, to date a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess prevalence of complications associated with the use of the RIA system have not been conducted. MATERIALS AND METHODS The review is registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021269982). MEDLINE, the Web of Science Core Collection, and Embase were searched from the inception to 10 August 2021. The primary objective was to assess complications and blood loss associated with the use of the RIA system. RESULTS Forty-seven studies involving 1834 procedures performed with the RIA system were finally included. A total of 105 complications were reported, with a pooled estimated overall prevalence of 1.7% with a 95% confidence interval (CI) of 0.40 to 3.60, with cortex perforation being the largest reported complication with a total of 34 incidences. A significant subgroup difference was observed (p = 0.02). In subgroup 1 (bone graft harvesting), complication prevalence was 1.4% (95% CI 0.2-3.4); in subgroup 2 (clearance intramedullary canal) it was 0.7% (95% CI 0.00-6.30) and in subgroup 3 (reaming with RIA system prior to nail fixation) 11.9% (95% CI 1.80-26.40). No statistically significant difference for tibia and femur as RIA system application site was observed (CI 0.69-4.19). In studies reporting blood loss, a mean volume of 803.29 ml, a mean drop of hemoglobin of 3.74 g/dl and a necessity of blood transfusion in 9.72% of the patients were observed. CONCLUSIONS The systematic review and meta-analysis demonstrate a low overall prevalence rate of complications associated with the RIA system. However, especially the risk of cortical perforation and the frequently reported relevant intraoperative blood loss are complications that should be anticipated in perioperative management and ultimately considered when using the RIA system.
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- Markus Laubach
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing (M3D Innovation), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, Maastricht University, Universiteitssingel 40, 6229 ER Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Pauwelsstraße 30, 52074 Aachen, Germany
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- Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Multiscale 3D Imaging, Modelling, and Manufacturing (M3D Innovation), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
- Australian Research Council (ARC) Training Centre for Cell and Tissue Engineering Technologies, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
- Max Planck Queensland Center for the Materials Science of Extracellular Matrices, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, QLD 4000 Australia
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Ahmed H, Shakshak M, Trompeter A. A review of the Masquelet technique in the treatment of lower limb critical-size bone defects. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2023. [PMID: 37367227 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2023.0022] [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: 06/28/2023] Open
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The need for bone tissue to heal effectively is paramount given its role in the mechanical support of tissues. Bone has a very good natural healing potential in comparison with most other tissue types, largely regenerating to its pre-injury state in the vast majority of cases. Certain factors such as high energy trauma, tumour resection, revision surgery, developmental deformities and infection can lead to the formation of bone defects, where the intrinsic healing potential of bone is diminished owing to bone loss. Various approaches to resolving bone defects exist in current practice, each with their respective benefits and drawbacks. These include bone grafting, free tissue transfer, Ilizarov bone transport and the Masquelet induced membrane technique. This review focuses on evaluating the Masquelet technique, discussing its method and underlying mechanisms, the effectiveness of certain modifications, and its potential future directions.
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- St George's, University of London, UK
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Marchand LS, Kellam PJ, Dekeyser GJ, Haller JM, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF. Transfusion after harvesting bone graft with RIA: Practice changes reduced transfusion rate by more than half. Injury 2023:S0020-1383(23)00437-0. [PMID: 37169695 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.05.028] [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: 12/06/2022] [Revised: 04/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The Reamer Irrigator Aspirator (RIA) is frequently used as a tool for bone graft harvesting procedures. The initial use of this instrument for bone grafting was met with significant blood loss and high transfusion rates. However, the RIA remains an excellent tool to obtain large volumes of viable autologous graft. The aim of this study was to investigate how changes in the technical use of the RIA may affect blood loss. MATERIALS AND METHODS We conducted a retrospective chart review of all patients who underwent RIA bone graft harvest over a 12-year study period. The patients were divided into two cohorts based upon changes in the technique used to obtain autograft harvest with the RIA. The traditional cohort (2008-2012) connected the RIA to dilation and curettage suction and selected reamer size based on radiographic parameters. The modified cohort (2012-2020) connected the RIA to wall suction, used improved techniques for reamer head sizing, and more diligence was paid toward the time the RIA was suctioning in the canal. Demographic information, surgical details, pre- and post-operative hematocrit (HCT), transfusion rate, intra-operative blood loss, reported volume of graft harvested, and iatrogenic fracture were recorded. RESULTS 201 patients were included in the study with 61 patients in the traditional and 140 patients in the modified cohorts respectively. The average age was 51 years (range: 18-97) with 107 (53%) males. There was no difference in the demographic data between the two cohorts. No difference was noted between the traditional and modified cohorts in terms of the amount of average graft harvested (54cc vs 51cc; p = 0.34) or major complications (1 vs 2; p = 0.91). However, when comparing the traditional versus modified cohorts the traditional group demonstrated a larger average blood loss (675cc vs 500cc; p=<0.01) and HCT drop (13.7 vs 9.5; p=<0.01) with a higher transfusion rate (44% vs 19%; p = 0.001). CONCLUSION This series demonstrated a significant improvement in blood loss and transfusion with modified techniques used to obtain autologous bone graft with the RIA. Importantly, these techniques do not appear to limit bone graft harvest yield and can therefore be efficiently implemented without limiting the utility of the RIA.
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- Lucas S Marchand
- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Elhessy AH, Eltayeby HH, Kane SC, Garonzik IM, Conway JE, Conway JD. Fusion Revision Surgery With Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator to Harvest Autograft After Spinal Pseudarthrosis. Cureus 2022; 14:e27503. [PMID: 35949743 PMCID: PMC9356659 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.27503] [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] [Accepted: 07/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background and purpose Spinal pseudarthrosis (SPA) is a common complication after attempted cervical or lumbosacral spinal fusion surgery. Revision surgeries usually necessitate bone graft implementation as an adjunct to hardware revision. Iliac crest bone graft is the gold standard but availability can be limited and usage often leads to persistent postoperative pain at the donor site. There is scant literature regarding the use of reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA)-harvested bone graft in lumbar spinal fusion. This is a collaborative study between orthopedic surgery and neurosurgery departments to utilize femur intramedullary autograft harvested using the RIA system as an adjunct graft in SPA revision surgeries. Materials and methods A retrospective review was conducted at a single center between August 2014 and December 2017 of patients aged ≥ 18 years and diagnosed with cervical, thoracic, or lumbar SPA who underwent revision fusion surgery using femur intramedullary autograft harvested using the RIA system. Plain radiographs and CT scans were utilized to confirm successful fusion. Results Eleven patients underwent 12 SPA revision surgeries using the RIA system as a source for bone graft in addition to bone morphogenetic protein 2 (BMP-2) and allograft. The mean amount of graft harvested was 51.3 mL (range: 20-70 mL). Nine patients achieved successful fusion (81.8%). The average time to fusion was 9.1 months. Four patients (36.4%) had postoperative knee pain. Regarding patient position and approach for harvesting, 66.7% (n = 8) of cases were positioned prone and a retrograde approach was utilized in 91.7% (n = 11) of cases. Interpretation This is the first case series in known literature to report the RIA system as a reliably considerable source of autologous bone graft for SPA revision surgeries. It provides a useful adjunct to the known types of bone grafts. Patient positioning and the approach choice for graft harvesting can be adjusted according to the fusion approach and the surgeon’s preference.
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Martella A, Schumaier AP, Sirignano MN, Sagi HC, Wyrick JD, Archdeacon MT. Reamer Irrigator Aspirator Versus Iliac Crest Bone Grafting and Proximal Tibial Curettage: Is There a Difference in Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates? J Orthop Trauma 2022; 36:163-166. [PMID: 34483318 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002256] [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: 08/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To compare blood loss and transfusion rates among reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA), iliac crest bone graft (ICBG), and proximal tibial curettage (PTC) for autograft harvest. DESIGN Retrospective comparative study. SETTING Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS The study included 139 adult patients treated between 2011 and 2018. INTERVENTIONS Nonunion repair of the femur or tibia using either RIA (n = 64), ICBG (n = 59), or PTC (n = 16) for autograft. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Estimated blood loss and transfusion rates. RESULTS Patient demographics, surgical indications, and medical comorbidities that affect bleeding did not differ among the groups. Estimated blood loss (mL) was significantly higher in the RIA group [RIA: 388 ± 368 (50-2000), ICBG: 286 ± 344 (10-2000), PTC: 196 mL ± 219 (10-700), P < 0.01]. The transfusion rate was also significantly higher in the RIA group (RIA 14%, ICBG 0%, PTC 0%, P < 0.01). The amount of graft obtained was higher in the RIA group (RIA = 48.3 mL, ICBG = 31.0 mL, PTC = 18.8 mL, P < 0.01), and the operative time (hours) was longer in the RIA group (RIA = 2.8, ICBG = 2.6, PTC = 1.9, P = 0.04). CONCLUSION Estimated blood loss and transfusion rates were significantly higher in patients undergoing RIA compared with those in patients undergoing ICBG and PTC; however, the incidence of transfusion after RIA (14%) was considerably lower than previous reports. These findings suggest that the risk of transfusion after RIA is present and clinically significant but lower than previously believed, and it is likely affected by the amount of graft obtained and complexity of the nonunion repair. The risk of transfusion should be discussed with patients and the choice of RIA carefully evaluated in patients who have anemia or risk factors of bleeding. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Anthony Martella
- Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
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Bidolegui F, Pereira S, Irigoyen C, Pires RE. Safety and efficacy of a novel retrograde route for femoral bone graft harvesting by Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator: a pilot study on 24 patients. Patient Saf Surg 2022; 16:2. [PMID: 34996503 PMCID: PMC8742408 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-021-00315-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Background The Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator system was initially developed to reduce fat embolism and thermic necrosis during reamed intramedullary nail fixation of femoral shaft fractures. Currently, this system is used in extended applications including accessing large volume of autologous bone graft, as alternative for iliac crest harvesting. Antegrade femoral bone graft harvesting using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator system is considered the standard technique. The aim of our study is to evaluate the efficacy (bone graft volume) and the complications (blood loss, postoperative pain, and incidence of iatrogenic fractures) of the Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator system through the retrograde femoral route in a series of patients with post-traumatic bone defects or nonunions. Methods A non-controlled single center retrospective observational cohort study was conducted in a level1 trauma center to evaluate all patients who were treated using the RIA system. Between November 2015 and May 2019, 24 patients (8 women and 16 men; mean age: 41 years [range 27–55 years]) with bone defects or nonunions underwent bone graft harvesting using the Reamer–Irrigator–Aspirator system through retrograde femoral route. Postoperative pain, complications, and bone graft volume were analyzed. Inclusion criteria was patients older than 18 years with a diagnosis of post-traumatic bone defect or associated tibial or femoral nonunion, with minimum 6-months follow, treated using the RIA. We hypothesized that the retrograde route of the RIA system is a safe and efficacious method for bone harvesting. Results The average volume of collected graft was 45 cc (range 30–60 cc). In 83% of the cases, bone grafting was sufficient, while in 17% it was necessary to add iliac crest bone graft to completely fill the bone defect. A mean drop in postoperative hemoglobin of 4.1 g / dL (range 0.5–6.0 g / dL) was evidenced. In 4 cases (33%), a unit of packed red blood cells was required. Regarding postoperative pain, visual analogue scale after 3 months postoperatively was 1.6 in average. After 6 months, the value has decreased to 0.4. There were no perioperative or postoperative complications at 6-month follow-up. Conclusion In this limited case series, large volumes of bone graft were harvested using the retrograde route of the RIA system and there were no intra-/ postoperative complications observed at 6-month follow-up. Therefore this novel technique appears safe and efficacious. However, it’s important to highlight that future prospective controlled studies are necessary to validate the insights from this pilot study.
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- Fernando Bidolegui
- Servicio de Ortopedia Y Traumatología, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, ECICARO, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Ortopedia Y Traumatología, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, ECICARO, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Servicio de Ortopedia Y Traumatología, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, ECICARO, Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Departamento Do Aparelho Locomotor, Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil. .,Serviço de Ortopedia E Traumatologia, Instituto Orizonti, Belo Horizonte, MG, Brazil.
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Landrino M, Alberio RL, Clemente A, Grassi FA. The Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) System for the treatment of aseptic femoral nonunions: Report of two cases and literature review. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2022; 14:37889. [PMID: 36213618 PMCID: PMC9534743 DOI: 10.52965/001c.37889] [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] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Femoral shaft nonunions are disabling complications of fractures, with relevant socioeconomic and psychological impact. The incidence of femoral shaft nonunions is not negligible, ranging between 1% and 10% after intramedullary nailing, but can exceed 20% in case of subtrochanteric fractures. Treatment options are influenced by pathomechanical, anatomical, and clinical factors. Hypertrophic nonunions are usually treated by enhancing stability of fixation, while atrophic nonunions require additional biological stimulation to achieve bone union. The Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) System® was developed to reduce intramedullary pressure and heat generation during intramedullary reaming, thus preventing thermal necrosis and decreasing the risk of fat embolism. The RIA System allows to provide large volumes of high-quality morselized autologous bone, that has shown high osteogenetic and osteoinductive properties. Therefore, its use has been expanded as a valuable source of autologous bone graft for the treatment of large bone defects of different nature. In this article, we present two cases of complex femoral nonunions treated with the use of the RIA System. A review of the published literature on the treatment of femoral nonunions with RIA was also performed. Core tip: In case of atrophic nonunions, the RIA System can be used to obtain biologically active tissue to enhance bone healing. Despite the absence of high-quality studies focused on femoral nonunions, the efficacy of RIA is well-known and orthopaedic surgeons should be aware of this powerful tool.
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- Marco Landrino
- Department of Health Sciences, University of East Piedmont, Novara (Italy)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of East Piedmont, Novara (Italy)
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- Department of Clinical, Surgical, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, University of Pavia (Italy); IRCCS Hospital San Matteo, Pavia (Italy)
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Oliva F, Migliorini F, Cuozzo F, Torsiello E, Hildebrand F, Maffulli N. Outcomes and complications of the reamer irrigator aspirator versus traditional iliac crest bone graft harvesting: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Traumatol 2021; 22:50. [PMID: 34851462 PMCID: PMC8636545 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-021-00612-9] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) is a relatively recent device that is placed in the medullary canal of long bones to harvest a large volume of bone marrow, which is collected in a filtered canister. This study compares outcomes and complications of the RIA versus a traditional iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) for the treatment of bone defects. METHODS This meta-analysis was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines. The Embase, Google Scholar, PubMed, and Scopus databases were accessed in June 2021. All clinical trials comparing the RIA and ICBG with a minimum of 6 months follow-up were included. RESULTS Data from 4819 patients were collected. The RIA group demonstrated lower site pain (P < 0.0001), fewer infections (P = 0.001), and a lower rate of adverse events (P < 0.0001). The ICBG group demonstrated a greater rate of bone union (P < 0.0001). There was no difference between groups in VAS (P = 0.09) and mean time to union (P = 0.06). CONCLUSION The current evidence supports the use of the RIA, given its low morbidity and short learning curve.
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- Francesco Oliva
- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084, Baronissi, Italy.,Clinica Ortopedica, Ospedale San Giovanni di Dio e Ruggi d'Aragona, 84131, Salerno, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084, Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084, Baronissi, Italy
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, RWTH University Hospital Aachen, Pauwelsstraße 31, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, 84084, Baronissi, Italy.,Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, 275 Bancroft Road, London, E1 4DG, England.,School of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, Keele University School of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, England
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Migliorini F, Cuozzo F, Torsiello E, Spiezia F, Oliva F, Maffulli N. Autologous Bone Grafting in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery: An Evidence-Based Narrative Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10194347. [PMID: 34640364 PMCID: PMC8509778 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10194347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Revised: 09/19/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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Autologous bone grafting is common in trauma and orthopaedic surgery. Both the Reamer Irrigator Aspirator (RIA) and Iliac Crest Bone Graft (ICBG) aim to obtain autologous bone graft. Although the process of harvesting a bone graft is considered simple, complications may occur. This study examined morbidity and pain at the donor site, blood loss, and iatrogenic fractures, comparing RIA and ICBG. The source of the autologous bone graft, the alternative graft sites, and the storage modalities of the harvested bone marrow were also evaluated. In May 2021, PubMed, Embase, Scopus, and Google Scholar were accessed, with no time constraints. RIA may produce greater blood loss, but with less morbidity and complications, making it a potential alternative source of bone grafting.
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- Filippo Migliorini
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Clinic Aachen, RWTH Aachen University Clinic, 52074 Aachen, Germany
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-0241-80-35529
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Salerno, Italy; (F.C.); (E.T.); (F.O.); (N.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Salerno, Italy; (F.C.); (E.T.); (F.O.); (N.M.)
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- Ospedale San Carlo Potenza, Via Potito Petrone, 85100 Potenza, Italy;
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Salerno, Italy; (F.C.); (E.T.); (F.O.); (N.M.)
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- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Dentistry, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84081 Salerno, Italy; (F.C.); (E.T.); (F.O.); (N.M.)
- School of Pharmacy and Bioengineering, Keele University Faculty of Medicine, Thornburrow Drive, Stoke on Trent ST4 7QB, UK
- Centre for Sports and Exercise Medicine, Barts and the London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Mile End Hospital, London E1 4DG, UK
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Marmor MT, Matz J, McClellan RT, Medam R, Miclau T. Use of Osteobiologics for Fracture Management: The When, What, and How. Injury 2021; 52 Suppl 2:S35-S43. [PMID: 33549314 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.01.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Revised: 01/17/2021] [Accepted: 01/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Osteobiologics are defined as a group of natural and synthetic materials used to augment bone healing. The selection of the most appropriate osteobiologic from the growing list of available options can be a challenging task. In selecting a material, surgeons should weigh a variety of considerations, including the indication for their use (the when), the most suitable substance (the what), and the correct mode of application (the how). This summary reviews these considerations and seeks to provide the surgeon with a basis for informed clinical evidence-based decision-making in their choice of a successful option.
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- Meir T Marmor
- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- University of Central Florida College of Medicine, Orlando, FL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Trauma Institute, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA, USA.
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Niikura T, Oe K, Fukui T, Hayashi S, Matsumoto T, Matsushita T, Kuroda R. Clinical experience of the use of reamer irrigator aspirator in Japanese patients: A report of the first 42 cases. J Orthop Sci 2021; 26:459-465. [PMID: 32493622 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2020.04.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2019] [Revised: 09/14/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND A reamer irrigator aspirator (RIA) can be used to harvest substantial amounts of autologous bone and debride the intramedullary canal. Clinical experience using reamer irrigator aspirators in Japan is very limited. The applicability of the reamer irrigator aspirator head with a minimum diameter of 12 mm for Japanese people is often questioned as the Japanese are smaller than Americans and Europeans. There are no reports of complications in Japanese patients. This study aimed to retrospectively review clinical cases and describe reamer irrigator aspirator use in Japanese patients. METHODS All patients for whom a reamer irrigator aspirator was used during surgery at our hospital between January 2014 and September 2018 were included. The patients' clinical and radiographic data were retrospectively reviewed. RESULTS Data of 40 patients (42 cases) were collected. The reamer irrigator aspirator was used for bone graft harvesting in 32 cases, intramedullary debridement and irrigation in 9 cases, and reaming for exchange nailing in 1 case. The diameter of the reamer irrigator aspirator reamer head was 12 mm in 22 cases (53.7%), 12.5 mm in 4 cases (9.8%), 13 mm in 9 cases (22.0%), 13.5 mm in 1 case (2.4%), 14.0 mm in 1 case (2.4%), 14.5 mm in 1 case (2.4%), and 15 mm in 4 cases (9.8%). Mean intraoperative bleeding volume was 1158.6 mL (range, 100-3800 mL). We experienced no difficulty inserting the reamer irrigator aspirator into the intramedullary canals and no cases of insertion-related intraoperative fracture. Five cortical perforations (11.9%) were observed on postoperative computed tomography scans, although no patient was symptomatic. One case (2.4%) of postoperative femur fracture occurred. CONCLUSIONS Reamer irrigator aspirators can be used in Japanese patients. Smaller reamer head sizes were mainly used in our experience. We should manage complications as in previous reports from Western countries.
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- Takahiro Niikura
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe 650-0017, Japan
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Oe K, Zeng F, Fukui T, Nogami M, Murakami T, Matsumoto T, Kuroda R, Niikura T. Quantitative bone single-photon emission computed tomography imaging for uninfected nonunion: comparison of hypertrophic nonunion and non-hypertrophic nonunion. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:125. [PMID: 33568159 PMCID: PMC7874455 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02279-8] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2020] [Accepted: 02/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Recently, a standardized uptake value (SUV) has been used to evaluate bone single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The aim of this study was to investigate quantitative SPECT imaging of uninfected nonunion to compare hypertrophic nonunion and non-hypertrophic nonunion using volume-based parameters. METHODS We evaluated 23 patients with uninfected nonunion who underwent SPECT acquisition 3 h after an injection of 99mTc-hydroxymethylene diphosphonate or 99mTc-methylene diphosphonate from April 2014 to November 2019. We reconstructed the acquired data and performed voxel-based quantitative analysis using the GI-BONE software. Quantitative parameters, maximum SUV (SUVmax), peak SUV (SUVpeak), and mean SUV (SUVmean) in the high and low uptake areas of nonunion were compared between hypertrophic nonunion and non-hypertrophic nonunion. The contralateral limb was used as a control, and the ratios of the quantitative parameters were calculated. RESULTS The values for the quantitative parameters (high uptake area/low uptake area, respectively), SUVmax control ratio (12.13 ± 4.95/6.44 ± 4.71), SUVpeak control ratio (11.65 ± 4.58/6.45 ± 4.64), and SUVmean control ratio (11.94 ± 5.03/6.28 ± 4.95) for hypertrophic nonunion were higher than those for non-hypertrophic nonunion (7.82 ± 4.76/3.41 ± 2.09 (p = 0.065/0.12), 7.56 ± 4.51/3.61 ± 2.23 (p = 0.065/0.22), and 7.59 ± 5.18/3.05 ± 1.91 (p = 0.076/0.23)). CONCLUSIONS SUVmax, SUVpeak, and SUVmean control ratios obtained from bone SPECT images can quantitatively evaluate the biological activity of nonunions and may be an effective evaluation method for treatment decisions, especially the necessity of autologous bone grafting.
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- Keisuke Oe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Radiology, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine, 7-5-1 Kusunoki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, 650-0017, Japan.
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Liu Z, Ge Y, Zhang L, Wang Y, Guo C, Feng K, Yang S, Zhai Z, Chi Y, Zhao J, Liu F. The effect of induced membranes combined with enhanced bone marrow and 3D PLA-HA on repairing long bone defects in vivo. J Tissue Eng Regen Med 2020; 14:1403-1414. [PMID: 32666697 DOI: 10.1002/term.3106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2020] [Revised: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 07/10/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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The repair of large bone defects has always been a challenge, especially with respect to regeneration capacity and autogenous bone availability. To address this problem, we fabricated a 3D-printed polylactic acid (PLA) and hydroxyapatite (HA) scaffold (3D-printed PLA-HA, providing scaffold) loaded with enhanced bone marrow (eBM, providing seed cells) combined with induced membrane (IM, providing grow factors) to repair large radial defects in rabbits. in vitro assays, we demonstrated that 3D-printed PLA-HA had excellent biocompatibility, as shown by co-culturing with mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs); eBM-derived MSCs exhibited considerable differentiation potential, as shown in trilineage differentiation assays. To investigate bone formation efficacy in vivo, the rabbit radial long bone defect model was established. In the first stage, polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) was inserted into the bone defect to stimulate the formation of IM; in the second stage, iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) with IM, PLA-HA alone with the removal of IM, PLA-HA with IM, and PLA-HA in conjunction with IM and eBM were sequentially applied to repair the long bone defect. At 8, 12, and 16 weeks, X-ray plain radiography, microcomputed tomography, and histological analysis were performed to evaluate the efficacy of bone repair and bone regeneration in each group. We found that IM combined with PLA-HA and eBM prominently enhanced bone repair and reconstruction, equivalent to that of IM/ICBG. Taken together, the data suggest that PLA-HA loaded with eBM combined with IM can be an alternative to IM with bone autografts for the treatment of large bone defects.
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- Zhiqing Liu
- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Tongji Hospital, Tongji University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University, Shengzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Shanghai Key Laboratory of Orthopaedic Implant, Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Ninth People's Hospital, Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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Ferreira N, Tanwar YS. Systematic Approach to the Management of Post-traumatic Segmental Diaphyseal Long Bone Defects: Treatment Algorithm and Comprehensive Classification System. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2020; 15:106-116. [PMID: 36466309 PMCID: PMC9679593 DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10080-1466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Bone defects remain challenging to manage. The wide array of treatment options is a testament no single strategy works in every patient. This is more complex if consideration is given to the status of the host and the soft tissues. The choice of treatment should be based on specific patient requirements after taking all variables into account. MATERIALS AND METHODS We present a comprehensive classification system and treatment algorithm to assist with decision-making in management. All potential treatment modalities including amputation are discussed with their relevant pearls and pitfalls. CONCLUSION The proposed classification system may potentially assists with communication, enable patient stratification for assigning the most appropriate treatment modality and guide reporting of treatment outcomes. HOW TO CITE THIS ARTICLE Ferreira N, Tanwar YS. Systematic Approach to the Management of Post-traumatic Segmental Diaphyseal Long Bone Defects: Treatment Algorithm and Comprehensive Classification System. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2020;15(2):106-116.
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- Nando Ferreira
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
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Nonunions of Bisphosphonate Fractures of the Femur: Presentation, Etiopathogenesis, Diagnosis, and Operative Treatment. J Orthop Trauma 2019; 33 Suppl 8:S14-S20. [PMID: 31688522 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Patients presenting with femoral fractures and long-term use of bisphosphonate treatment are at risk of developing a delayed union and/or nonunion as a result of the atypical metabolic activity prevailing at the fracture edges of the affected extremity. The treatment of these nonunions poses a serious challenge to orthopaedic surgeons worldwide and necessitates specialized techniques and materials to design a construct that will last a long period (greater than 6 months), while still allowing weight-bearing in this elderly population. Treatment options, timing of intervention, selection of implant, and the option of bone grafting are discussed to assist the clinician to make the right decisions in these complex clinical cases.
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Autogenous Iliac Crest Bone Grafting for the Treatment of Fracture Nonunion Is Equally Effective in Elderly and Nonelderly Patients. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2019; 27:696-703. [PMID: 30628999 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-18-00322] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Autogenous iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) is considered the benchmark graft for nonunion repair. However, ICBG harvest is invasive and may provide reduced benefit to elderly patients. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of ICBG use in fixation of fracture nonunions between elderly and nonelderly patients. METHODS Over a 13-year period, 242 patients who underwent operative repair of a long bone fracture nonunion and received autogenous ICBG were enrolled in a prospective research registry and followed. Data collected included patient demographics, injury information, and nonunion management. All patients had a minimum of 12 months of postoperative follow-up. Patients at least 65 years of age were classified as elderly, whereas younger patients were classified as nonelderly. Functional outcomes were evaluated at routine intervals postoperatively using the short musculoskeletal function assessment (SMFA) and visual analog scale pain scores. Bony union was determined radiographically. All postoperative complications were recorded. RESULTS Of the 242 patients included, 44 were elderly and 198 were nonelderly. No differences were found between groups with respect to postoperative pain scores or SMFA scores. Furthermore, time to union, rate of union, and postoperative complication rate did not differ between groups. Multivariate linear regression demonstrated that older age was not associated with time to union, postoperative pain scores, or postoperative SMFA scores after controlling for possible confounding variables. DISCUSSION The use of ICBG in nonunion repair among elderly patients is as effective as use in younger patients with a long bone nonunion. Concerns of increased postoperative complications and decreased rate of union in elderly patients receiving ICBG for treatment of fracture nonunion should be alleviated. ICBG remains the benchmark graft for nonunion repair among all age groups.
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O'Callaghan PK, Matthews JH, Kirn PT, Angermeier EW, Kokko KP. Bone Grafting in Total Wrist Arthrodesis With Large Bone Defects Using the Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator: A Case Study of 2 Patients. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:620.e1-620.e7. [PMID: 31280820 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Total wrist arthrodesis, fusion of the carpus to the radius, is a well-established and commonly performed procedure for the management of pancarpal degenerative arthritis, trauma, and other severe diseases of the wrist. A well-known complication of this is radiocarpal nonunion, with a rate of 4.4%. Commonly, bone grafting is done at the time of the surgery using local bone, iliac crest bone graft, or cancellous allograft bone. The Synthes Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) is a flexible reamer originally designed as a single-pass intramedullary reamer that can be used in reaming of long bone fractures prior to insertion of an intramedullary nail. Recently, its use has been expanding to the harvesting of bone graft. We present a case study of 2 patients who had total wrist arthrodesis after severe trauma to the wrist resulting in severe bone loss, in whom we used an RIA to obtain bone graft, and both patients went on to union. The first patient is a 17-year-old male who sustained a blast injury from a firework resulting in a mangling injury to the wrist with soft tissue and severe bone loss of his carpus. After being treated with multiple debridements with an external fixator, he was definitively treated with a wrist fusion with RIA bone graft. He went on to osseous union by his 4-month follow-up. Our second patient is a 53-year-old woman who sustained a gunshot wound to the wrist resulting in massive bone loss of the distal radius. After being initially treated with multiple debridements and external fixation, she was treated with a wrist fusion with RIA bone graft and went on to osseous fusion by her 3-month follow-up. Neither patient had complications from the RIA procedure.
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- Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
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The reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA) autograft provides large volumes of autogenous graft that exhibit excellent osteogenic, osteoinductive, and osteoconductive properties. These features, combined with the relative ease of graft harvest and low donor site morbidity when compared with the gold standard iliac crest bone graft (ICBG), have made RIA autograft a viable alternative to ICBG. Some suggest RIA autograft is superior to ICBG, particularly in the setting of large segmental bone defects managed with the induced membrane technique. Although significant complications such as fracture and cortical perforation have been reported, they are preventable if proper surgical strategy and tactics are used.
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- Randall Drew Madison
- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga/Erlanger Health System, 979 East 3rd Street, Suite C-225, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA.
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- Division of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery, University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga/Erlanger Health System, 979 East 3rd Street, Suite C-225, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA
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Prall WC, Kusmenkov T, Fürmetz J, Haasters F, Mayr HO, Böcker W, Grote S. Outcomes of revision anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction secondary to reamer-irrigator-aspirator harvested bone grafting. Injury 2019; 50:467-475. [PMID: 30580931 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.12.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2018] [Revised: 11/29/2018] [Accepted: 12/16/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Patients with widened or misplaced tunnels may require bone grafting prior to revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Utilising reamer-irrigator-aspirator (RIA) harvested bone from the femur showed promising filling rates. Nevertheless, the procedure has neither been validated in a larger population nor been assessed with regards to radiological and clinical outcome of the subsequently conducted revision ACL reconstruction. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate tunnel filling rates, positioning of the revision tunnels and outcome parameters of such two-staged revision ACL reconstructions. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 15 consecutive patients were prospectively enrolled in this case series. CT scans were analysed before and after autologous RIA harvested bone grafting. Tunnel volumes and filling rates were calculated based on manual segmentation of axial CT scans. Revision ACL reconstruction was carried out after a mean interval of 6.2 months (±3.7) and positioning of the revision tunnels was assessed by plane radiographs. The mean follow-up was 19.8 months (±8.4) for objective evaluation and 37.1 months (±15.4) for patient reported outcomes. The clinical outcome was assessed by the quantification of the anterior tibial translation, the IKDC objective score, the Tegner activity scale and the Lysholm score. RESULTS Initial CT scans revealed mean tunnel volumes of 3.8cm3 (±2.7) femoral and 6.1cm3 (±2.4) tibial. Filling rates of 76.1% (±12.4) femoral and 87.4% (±5.9) tibial were achieved. Postoperative radiographs revealed significantly improved tunnel positioning with anatomical placement in all but one case at the femur and in all cases at the tibia. At follow up, patients showed significantly improved anterior tibial translations with residual side-to-side differences of 1.7 mm (±0.8) and significantly improved IKDC objective scores. Furthermore, significantly higher values were achieved on the Tegner activity scale (5.3 ± 1.4 vs. 2.8 ± 0.5) and the Lysholm score (85.4 ± 7.9 vs. 62.5 ± 10.5) compared to the preoperative status. CONCLUSION Autologous RIA harvested bone grafting ensures sufficient bone stock consolidation allowing for anatomical tunnel placement of the subsequently conducted revision ACL reconstruction. The two-staged procedure reliably restores stability and provides satisfying subjective and objective outcomes. Thus, RIA harvested bone grafting is an eligible alternative to autologous iliac crest or allogenic bone grafting.
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- W C Prall
- FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Division of Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery, Schoen Clinic Munich Harlaching, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany.
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Division of Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery, Schoen Clinic Munich Harlaching, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Division of Knee, Hip and Shoulder Surgery, Schoen Clinic Munich Harlaching, Academic Teaching Hospital of the Paracelsus Medical University (PMU), Strubergasse 21, 5020 Salzburg, Austria; Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Albert-Ludwigs-University, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany
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- Department of General, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Munich University Hospital, Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU), Nussbaumstr. 20, 80336 Munich, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Brothers of Mercy, Hospital St. Elisabeth Straubing, St.-Elisabeth-Straße 23, 94315 Straubing, Germany
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Glenohumeral Arthrodesis With Reamer-Irrigator-Aspirator (RIA) Bone Grafting After Traumatic Proximal Humerus Bone Loss and Flail Shoulder. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2019; 23:128-132. [PMID: 30640813 DOI: 10.1097/bth.0000000000000226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Glenohumeral arthrodesis is a salvage procedure in the shoulder with few indications. However, in young patients with flail shoulder, shoulder arthrodesis is a durable, functional option. Allograft or autograft can be used to reconstruct the defect during glenohumeral arthrodesis. Autografts be vascularized or nonvascularized. The use of vascularized autograft can increase operative time and is associated with substantial donor-site morbidity. The reamer-irrigator-aspirator, a system that irrigates and aspirates reamed bone and medullary contents, including mesenchymal stem cells, isolating bone graft with little donor-site morbidity, is a potential solution. We used this system for glenohumeral arthrodesis in a 22-year-old man with massive proximal humeral bone loss, axillary nerve injury, deltoid muscle atrophy, and soft-tissue coverage needs complicated by infection. Isolated graft was placed in the bony defect, and the arthrodesis was stabilized with a 16-hole plate. There were no intraoperative or postoperative complications. At 3 months after surgery, his bone graft had incorporated, with no evidence of instrumentation loosening or breakage. Six months after surgery, he had good function of the operative extremity with consolidation of the fusion mass and no loss of fixation. This patient's outcome highlights that this method has low donor-site morbidity, allows for rapid osseointegration and union, and preserves functional outcomes, despite necessary humeral shortening.
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