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Sattler LN, Walker AT, Kan AJ, Hing WA, Vertullo CJ. Stratification of Outpatient Physical Therapy Following Total Knee Arthroplasty: Knee Arthroplasty Physical Therapy Pathways (KAPPA) Nonrandomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1685-1691. [PMID: 38331361 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.002] [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: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Outpatient physical therapy following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is often considered crucial for an effective recovery. However, recent evidence suggests that a self-directed pathway may yield similar benefits to supervised care. Despite this, there appear to be no established criteria to determine who can successfully self-direct their rehabilitation versus those who would benefit from outpatient physical therapy. This study aimed to determine if early postoperative criteria can stratify TKA patients into a self-directed or supervised physical therapy pathway without compromising outcomes. METHODS Overall, 60 TKA patients were initially allocated to a self-directed, unsupervised protocol for their postoperative rehabilitation. Baseline demographics, along with functional and self-reported outcomes, were assessed preoperatively and at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 4 months following surgery. Patients were referred to supervised outpatient physical therapy if they met any of the following Knee Arthroplasty Physical Therapy Pathways (KAPPA) criteria: (1) knee flexion range of motion <90 degrees; (2) knee extension range of motion lacking >10 degrees; or (3) dissatisfaction with the progress of their rehabilitation. RESULTS At 2 weeks post-TKA, 28 participants met the KAPPA criteria for supervised physical therapy for reasons of knee flexion <90 degrees (61%), a lack of knee extension >10 degrees (36%), or not being satisfied with the progress of their recovery (3%). The remaining 32 participants continued with a self-directed rehabilitation pathway. All outcomes assessed favored the self-directed group at 2 weeks, however, after an average of 4 supervised physical therapy sessions at 4 months there were no longer any differences between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS Over half of the included participants could self-direct their rehabilitation following TKA without supervised physical therapy while also maintaining excellent clinical outcomes. For those who met KAPPA criteria at 2 weeks post-TKA, 4 supervised physical therapy sessions appeared to be beneficial when outcomes were reassessed at 4 months.
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- Larissa N Sattler
- Faculty Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, QLD, Australia; Gold Coast Knee Group, Robina, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, QLD, Australia; Gold Coast Knee Group, Robina, QLD, Australia
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- Faculty Health Sciences and Medicine, Bond University Institute of Health and Sport, Robina, QLD, Australia
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Weng Q, Chen Q, Jiang T, Zhang Y, Zhang W, Doherty M, Xie J, Liu K, Li J, Yang T, Wei J, Lei G, Zeng C. Global burden of early-onset osteoarthritis, 1990-2019: results from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2019. Ann Rheum Dis 2024; 83:915-925. [PMID: 38429104 DOI: 10.1136/ard-2023-225324] [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: 11/23/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES Early-onset osteoarthritis (OA) is an emerging health issue amidst the escalating prevalence of overweight and obesity. However, there are scant data on its disease, economic burden and attributable burden due to high body mass index (BMI). METHODS Using data from the Global Burden of Diseases Study 2019, we examined the numbers of incident cases, prevalent cases, years lived with disability (YLDs) and corresponding age-standardised rates for early-onset OA (diagnosis before age 55) from 1990 to 2019. The case definition was symptomatic and radiographically confirmed OA in any joint. The average annual percentage changes (AAPCs) of the age-standardised rates were calculated to quantify changes. We estimated the economic burden of early-onset OA and attributable burden to high BMI. RESULTS From 1990 to 2019, the global incident cases, prevalent cases and YLDs of early-onset OA were doubled. 52.31% of incident OA cases in 2019 were under 55 years. The age-standardised rates of incidence, prevalence and YLDs increased globally and for countries in all Sociodemographic Index (SDI) quintiles (all AAPCs>0, p<0.05), with the fastest increases in low-middle SDI countries. 98.04% of countries exhibited increasing trends in all age-standardised rates. Early-onset OA accounts for US$46.17 billion in healthcare expenditure and US$60.70 billion in productivity loss cost in 2019. The attributable proportion of high BMI for early-onset OA increased globally from 9.41% (1990) to 15.29% (2019). CONCLUSIONS Early-onset OA is a developing global health problem, causing substantial economic costs in most countries. Targeted implementation of cost-effective policies and preventive intervention is required to address the growing health challenge.
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- Qianlin Weng
- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Aging-related Bone and Joint Diseases Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Ultrasonography, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Division of Rheumatology, Allergy, and Immunology, Department of Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
- The Mongan Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Academic Rheumatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Pain Centre Versus Arthritis UK, Nottingham, UK
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- Academic Rheumatology, School of Medicine, University of Nottingham, Nottingham, UK
- Pain Centre Versus Arthritis UK, Nottingham, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Health Management Center, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Aging-related Bone and Joint Diseases Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Aging-related Bone and Joint Diseases Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Key Laboratory of Aging-related Bone and Joint Diseases Prevention and Treatment, Ministry of Education, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Hunan Key Laboratory of Joint Degeneration and Injury, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
- Department of Epidemiology and Health Statistics, Xiangya School of Public Health, Central South University, Changsha, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China
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Wall CJ, Lee SS, Ma Y, de Steiger RN, Vertullo CJ, Kondalsamy-Chennakesavan S. Do patients with osteoarthritis lose weight prior to elective joint replacement? ANZ J Surg 2024. [PMID: 38853606 DOI: 10.1111/ans.19118] [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: 04/10/2024] [Revised: 05/21/2024] [Accepted: 05/26/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a known risk factor for the development of osteoarthritis and the subsequent need for joint replacement. Weight loss has been shown to reduce pain, disability, and the need for joint replacement, particularly in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The aim of this study was to investigate pre-operative weight change in patients with hip, knee, and shoulder osteoarthritis at a regional, public hospital in Australia, to identify opportunities for pre-operative weight-loss intervention. METHODS A retrospective review of patients who underwent elective primary total hip (THR), knee (TKR), and shoulder (TSR) replacement for osteoarthritis was conducted between December 2019 and December 2022. BMI data were collected at three time points: (1) general practitioner (GP) referral; (2) orthopaedic clinic review; and (3) pre-admission clinic (PAC) assessment. RESULTS A total of 496 patients were included in the study, of which 205 underwent THR, 251 underwent TKR, and 40 underwent TSR. The mean patient age was 67 years, and 46.4% were female. At the time of GP referral, the mean body mass index (BMI) was 31.4 kg/m2. Across the study period, only 2% of patients experienced clinically significant weight loss pre-operatively (≥5% of total body weight). CONCLUSION This study has demonstrated that very few patients lose weight prior to undergoing joint replacement in the public sector in Australia. This highlights the need for targeted non-surgical weight loss interventions for patients currently awaiting joint replacement.
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- Christopher J Wall
- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
- School of Medicine, Rural Clinical School, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Intensive Care Unit, Toowoomba Hospital, Darling Downs Health, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Knee Research Australia, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
- Menzies Health Institute Queensland, Griffith University, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
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Delahunt M, McGaw R, Hardidge A. A pilot model of care to achieve next-day discharge in patients undergoing hip and knee arthroplasty in an Australian public hospital setting. AUST HEALTH REV 2024; 48:312-320. [PMID: 38735645 DOI: 10.1071/ah24011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2024] [Indexed: 05/14/2024]
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Objectives Internationally, hip or knee arthroplasty (TJA) with a 1-day hospital length of stay (LOS) is common and demonstrates improved patient and health service outcomes. This study aimed to develop and pilot an enhanced recovery program (ERP) for patients undergoing TJA to achieve a next-day discharge in an Australian public hospital setting. Methods A project lead and six perioperative clinical craft group leads developed an ERP protocol based on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) principles. Strict patient eligibility criteria were developed. Quality improvement methodology was used to implement the ERP. A patient navigator was put in place as a single contact point for patients. Results A total of 825 patients were screened for the ERP and 47 patients completed the protocol. The mean ± standard deviation (s.d.) of the LOS was 34.7 (± 7.2) h with 41 patients (87%) achieving next-day discharge, the remaining six (13%) discharged on Day 2. Compliance with ERAS was high (96%) with mobilisation within 12 h occurring on 87% of occasions. There were no adverse events. Patient experience was positive. Conclusion Next-day discharge was achieved with a selected cohort of patients with no adverse events and positive patient experience, using a multidisciplinary approach and an improvement framework. Broadening inclusion criteria will make ERP available to more patients.
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- Marisa Delahunt
- Department of Physiotherapy, Division of Allied Health, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Division of Allied Health, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Austin Health, Melbourne, Vic., Australia; and Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Vic., Australia
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Gray B, Gibbs A, Bowden JL, Eyles JP, Grace S, Bennell K, Geenen R, Sharon Kolasinski, Barton C, Conaghan PG, McAlindon T, Bruyere O, Géczy Q, Hunter DJ. Appraisal of quality and analysis of the similarities and differences between osteoarthritis Clinical Practice Guideline recommendations: A systematic review. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2024; 32:654-665. [PMID: 38452880 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2024.02.890] [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: 09/14/2023] [Revised: 02/13/2024] [Accepted: 02/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs) aim to support management of hip and knee osteoarthritis (OA), but recommendations are often conflicting and implementation is poor, contributing to evidence-to-practice gaps. This systematic review investigated the contextual and methodological factors contributing to conflicting recommendations for hip and knee OA. METHOD Our systematic review appraised CPGs for managing hip and knee OA in adults ≥18 years (PROSPERO CRD42021276635). We used AGREE-II and AGREE-REX to assess quality and extracted data on treatment gaps, conflicts, biases, and consensus. Heterogeneity of recommendations was determined using Weighted Fleiss Kappa (K). The relationship between (K) and AGREE-II/AGREE-REX scores was explored. RESULTS We identified 25 CPGs across eight countries and four international organisations. The ACR, EULAR, NICE, OARSI and RACGP guidelines scored highest for overall AGREE-II quality (83%). The highest overall AGREE-REX scores were for BMJ Arthroscopy (80%), RACGP (78%) and NICE (76%). CPGs with the least agreement for pharmacological recommendations were ESCEO and NICE (-0.14), ACR (-0.08), and RACGP (-0.01). The highest agreements were between RACGP and NICE (0.53), RACGP and ACR (0.61), and NICE and ACR (0.91). Decreased internal validity determined by low-quality AGREE scores(<60%) in editorial independence were associated with less agreement for pharmacological recommendations. CONCLUSION There were associations between guideline quality and agreement scores. Future guideline development should be informed by robust evidence, editorial independence and methodological rigour to ensure a harmonisation of recommendations. End-users of CPGs must recognise the contextual factors associated with the development of OA CPGs and balance these factors with available evidence.
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- Bimbi Gray
- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Faculty of Health, Southern Cross University, Lismore, NSW, Australia.
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- Centre for Health, Exercise and Sports Medicine, Department of Physiotherapy, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Level 7, Alan Gilbert Building, Carlton, VIC 3052, Australia
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- Utrecht University, Department of Psychology, Heidelberglaan 1, 3584 CS Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia.
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- Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine, University of Leeds & NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Centre, Leeds, United Kingdom.
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- Tufts University School of Medicine and Tufts Medical Center, 800 Washington Street Boston, MA 02111, USA.
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- WHO Collaborating Center for Public Health aspects of musculo-skeletal health and ageing, Division of Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Economics, University of Liège, Belgium.
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney and the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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Carlock KD, Wilkerson JB, Yamaguchi JT, Fernando ND. A Comparison of Wound Complications Following Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through the Direct Anterior Versus Direct Lateral Approach. Arthroplast Today 2024; 27:101388. [PMID: 38774405 PMCID: PMC11106518 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101388] [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: 10/09/2023] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 03/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/24/2024] Open
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Background Some studies have suggested the risk of wound complications may be higher using the direct anterior (DA) approach to total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to compare the risk of early postoperative wound complications between the DA and direct lateral (DL) approaches to THA and to determine patient risk factors that may contribute to this problem. Methods All patients who underwent primary THA with a single surgeon over a 5-year period were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were treated with either the DA or DL approach. Data collected included patient demographics, surgical approach, and wound status. There was a minimum follow-up of 6 weeks to allow for an adequate assessment of surgical wound healing. Univariate and multivariate analyses were used to compare the 2 approaches. Results Five hundred seventy-nine patients (77.6%) who underwent DA approach and 167 patients (22.4%) who underwent DL approach were included. Patients who underwent DL approach had a higher body mass index and a higher rate of diabetes than those treated with the DA approach. Forty patients (6.9%) in the DA cohort and 14 (8.4%) in the DL cohort experienced early wound complications, P = .523. After controlling for potential confounding variables, the surgical approach was not an independent risk factor for early postoperative wound complications. Conclusions While there have been concerns regarding use of the DA approach in patients with higher body mass index and certain medical comorbidities, the results of this study suggest the choice of surgical approach may have minimal effect on the rate of early postoperative wound complications.
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- Kurtis D. Carlock
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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McAuliffe M, Pillay T, Jaber K, Sterling M, O'Leary S. Pre-operative pain pressure threshold association with patient satisfaction following Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Orthop 2024; 52:21-27. [PMID: 38404700 PMCID: PMC10881419 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.02.017] [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: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024] Open
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Background Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is commonly performed for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Poor satisfaction continues to be seen after TKA. Whilst reasons for poor patient satisfaction are multifactorial, there is a strong correlation with persistent pain following TKA. Studies have shown an association between local and remote mechanical hypersensitivity, measured using pressure pain thresholds (PPTs), and severity of knee osteoarthritis and functional status. We aimed to determine if the pre-operative PPTs were associated with patient satisfaction following TKA. Methods A prospective longitudinal study of 77 individuals was undertaken. Regression modelling assessed the relationship between Patient Satisfaction using the Knee Society Score (satisfaction subscale) following TKA for KOA, and PPTs recorded pre-operatively locally and remote to the affected knee, while accounting for potentially confounding patient demographic and psychosocial factors. Results Lower PPTs (indicating increased mechanical hypersensitivity) locally and remote to the operative knee were modestly associated with lower patient satisfaction in the short-term (six weeks) following TKA (β 0.25-0.28, adjR2 = 0.14-0.15), independent of demographic or psychosocial influences. However, this relationship progressively diminished in the intermediate and long-term post TKA. Conclusion While pre-operative PPT measures may provide some foresight to patient satisfaction post TKA in the short term, these measures appear to provide little insight to patient satisfaction in the intermediate and longer term.
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- Michael McAuliffe
- Ipswich General Hospital, Queensland Health, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
- The CJM Centre, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
- The Mater Private Hospital, Springfield Lakes, QLD, 4300, Australia
- St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
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- The CJM Centre, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
- The Mater Private Hospital, Springfield Lakes, QLD, 4300, Australia
- St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
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- Ipswich General Hospital, Queensland Health, Ipswich, QLD, 4305, Australia
- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
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- RECOVER Injury Research Centre, NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence: Better Health Outcomes for Compensable Injury, The University of Qld, Herston, 4006, Australia
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- School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, 4072, Australia
- Physiotherapy Department, Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, Herston, Brisbane, QLD, 4029, Australia
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Ghadirinejad K, Graves S, de Steiger R, Pratt N, Solomon LB, Taylor M, Hashemi R. What Is the Most Appropriate Comparator to Use in Assessing the Comparative Performance of Primary Total Knee Prostheses? A Registry-Based Study. Arthroplast Today 2024; 27:101344. [PMID: 38524151 PMCID: PMC10958059 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101344] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2023] [Revised: 12/25/2023] [Accepted: 02/03/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Background The Australian Orthopedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry has developed a standardized multi-stage approach to identify prostheses with a higher-than-anticipated rate of revision when comparing a prosthesis of interest to all other prostheses within the same broad class. However, the approach does not adequately differentiate between the conventional and complex design prostheses, and the comparator classes need to be re-evaluated. This study aimed to identify a more relevant comparator to better reflect conventional and complex surgical practices according to the stability design and also explore how the rate of revision estimated in the comparator groups affects the identification of "prosthesis outliers." Methods The cumulative percent revision (CPR) was calculated for 640,045 primary total knee replacements (TKRs) undertaken for Osteoarthritis from 1 January 2003 to 31 December 2019. At first, survivorship analyses were undertaken to calculate the rate of revision for primary TKR by stability design. A modified TKR comparator group was developed by excluding the "complex" group of prostheses with fully stabilized and hinged designs. The effectiveness of the modified comparator groups, including cruciate retaining and posterior stabilized designs, was evaluated based on the ability to detect additional prostheses by performing the Australian Orthopedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry standardized method for identifying prosthesis outliers. Results The modified comparator to include only conventional designs had a 10-year CPR of 5.2% (5.1, 5.3). When the fully stabilized and hinged design groups were combined as a comparator group of complex devices to reflect devices used only for specific purposes in primary TKR, the CPR at 10 year was 10.3% (8.6, 12.0). Conclusions The use of modified comparator groups led to identifying additional conventional prostheses but fewer complex designs as being at risk and has the potential to improve the early assessment of TKR prostheses.
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- Khashayar Ghadirinejad
- The Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Clovelly Park, SA, Australia
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- The Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- The Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Department of Surgery, Epworth HealthCare, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia
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- Quality Use of Medicines and Pharmacy Research Centre, School of Pharmacy and Medical Sciences, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- The Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Clovelly Park, SA, Australia
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- The Medical Device Research Institute, College of Science and Engineering, Flinders University, Clovelly Park, SA, Australia
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Mikaelsen JR, Jakobsen RB, Røtterud JH, Randsborg PH. Body Mass Index Did Not Affect the Risk of Revision 3-9 Years After Total Knee Replacement Surgery. Arthroplast Today 2024; 27:101376. [PMID: 38654886 PMCID: PMC11035089 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2024.101376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 04/26/2024] Open
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Background There are conflicting reports in the literature regarding the risk of revision after primary total knee replacement (TKR) in obese patients. The purpose of this study was to investigate if body mass index (BMI) influences the risk of revision 3-9 years after primary TKR. Methods All patients undergoing a primary TKR in our institution from 2014 to 2018 were included in a retrospective study. The effect of BMI on all-cause revision was estimated in a logistic regression analysis. A directed acyclic graph was created to identify variables affecting the primary endpoint (revision). According to the directed acyclic graph, adjustment was only needed for age and smoking. However, we also included variables thought to influence the revision risk based on clinical experience and previous research. The final logistic regression analysis was therefore adjusted for age, sex, smoking status, diabetes mellitus and the American Society of Anesthesiologists classification. Results One thousand fifty-nine primary TKR patients with a mean age of 68.1 (standard deviation 9.4) years were included. There were 609 (57.5%) women, and the median follow-up time was 5.6 (range 3.0-9.0) years. There were 41 (3.9%) revisions. BMI did not affect the risk of revision when adjusted for relevant covariates in a multivariate logistic regression analysis (odds ratio 0.99, 95% confidence interval 0.93-1.05, P = .6). Conclusions BMI did not influence the risk of revision rate 3-9 years after TKR.
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- Jan Rune Mikaelsen
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Campus Ahus, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Health and Society, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Akershus University Hospital, Lørenskog, Norway
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Clinical Medicine, Campus Ahus, University of Oslo, Lørenskog, Norway
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Ferreira GE, Patanwala AE, Turton H, Langford AV, Harris IA, Maher CG, McLachlan AJ, Glare P, Lin CWC. How is postoperative pain after hip and knee replacement managed? An analysis of two large hospitals in Australia. Perioper Med (Lond) 2024; 13:49. [PMID: 38822448 PMCID: PMC11143609 DOI: 10.1186/s13741-024-00403-w] [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: 03/25/2023] [Accepted: 05/20/2024] [Indexed: 06/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Multimodal analgesia regimens are recommended for the postoperative period after hip and knee replacement surgeries. However, there are no data on practice patterns for analgesic use in the immediate postoperative period after hip and knee replacements in Australia. OBJECTIVES To describe analgesic prescribing patterns in the inpatient postoperative phase for patients undergoing hip and knee replacement. METHODS Retrospective study of electronic medical record data from two major hospitals in Sydney, Australia. We identified analgesic medication prescriptions for all patients aged 18 years and older who underwent hip or knee replacement surgery in 2019. We extracted data on pain medications prescribed while in the ward up until discharge. These were grouped into distinct categories based on the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical classification. We described the frequency (%) of pain medications used by category and computed the average oral morphine equivalent daily dose (OMEDD) during hospitalisation. RESULTS We identified 1282 surgeries in 1225 patients. Patients had a mean (SD) age of 69 (11.8) years; most (57.1%) were female. Over 99% of patients were prescribed opioid analgesics and paracetamol during their hospital stay. Most patients (61.4%) were managed with paracetamol and opioids only. The most common prescribed opioid was oxycodone (87.3% of patients). Only 19% of patients were prescribed nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). The median (IQR) average daily OMEDD was 50.2 mg (30.3-77.9). CONCLUSION We identified high use of opioids analgesics as the main strategies for pain control after hip and knee replacement in hospital. Other analgesics were much less frequently used, such as NSAIDs, and always in combination with opioids and paracetamol.
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- Giovanni E Ferreira
- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia.
- Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Level 10 North, King George V Building, Missenden Road, PO Box M179, Camperdown, NSW, 2050, Australia.
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- Pharmacy Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Pharmacy Department, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Centre for Medicine Use and Safety, Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
- Orthopaedic Department, South Western Sydney Local Health District, Liverpool Hospital, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Pharmacy School, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Northern Clinical School, Faculty of Medicine & Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia
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Vatandoost S, Kowalski K, Lanting B, Ng KCG, Soltanabadi S, Rushton A. Association between physical measures of spinopelvic alignment and physical functioning with patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) after total hip arthroplasty: Protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2024; 19:e0304382. [PMID: 38787884 PMCID: PMC11125517 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0304382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Prevalence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) has trended upwards over past decades and is projected to increase further. Optimizing outcomes after surgery is essential to avoid surgical revision and maximize outcomes. Low back pain is reported as a problem post THA. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are commonly used to evaluate THA outcomes but have limitations (e.g., ceiling effects). It is therefore important to assess a comprehensive range of outcomes. Physical outcome measures of spinopelvic alignment and physical functioning demonstrate potential value, but no evidence synthesis has investigated their association with PROMs. The objectives of this systematic review are to evaluate the association between spinopelvic alignment and physical outcome measures of physical functioning with PROMs and characteristics of low back pain after THA. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This protocol is aligned with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols. Cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort studies evaluating the association between the physical outcome measures and PROMs (any outcome measures reported) following THA by any approach/implant will be included except surface replacement and revision THA. Studies investigating THA for developmental pathology and inflammatory conditions will be excluded. A systematic search in MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), Scopus, Web of Science, CINAHL, and the grey literature will be carried out from inception to July 31, 2023. Two independent reviewers will evaluate eligibility of retrieved articles, extract data and assess risk of bias (NIH quality assessment tool) of included studies. A third reviewer will mediate disagreements. Random-effects meta-analyses will be conducted if studies are sufficiently homogeneous in design, population, physical measures and PROMs; reporting odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals. Where meta-analyses are not possible, a narrative synthesis will be conducted. Confidence in cumulative evidence will be assessed using a modified GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation). PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER PROSPERO Registration number CRD42023412744.
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- Sima Vatandoost
- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Medical Biophysics, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Physical Therapy, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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Kajos LF, Molics B, Elmer D, Pónusz-Kovács D, Kovács B, Horváth L, Csákvári T, Bódis J, Boncz I. Annual epidemiological and health insurance disease burden of hip osteoarthritis in Hungary based on nationwide data. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:406. [PMID: 38783258 PMCID: PMC11112791 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07513-y] [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: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Health services utilization related to hip osteoarthritis imposes a significant burden on society and health care systems. Our aim was to analyse the epidemiological and health insurance disease burden of hip osteoarthritis in Hungary based on nationwide data. METHODS Data were extracted from the nationwide financial database of the National Health Insurance Fund Administration (NHIFA) of Hungary for the year 2018. The analysed data included annual patient numbers, prevalence, and age-standardized prevalence per 100,000 population in outpatient care, health insurance costs calculated for age groups and sexes for all types of care. Patients with hip osteoarthritis were identified using code M16 of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), 10th revision. Age-standardised prevalence rates were calculated using the European Standard Population 2013 (ESP2013). RESULTS Based on patient numbers of outpatient care, the prevalence per 100,000 among males was 1,483.7 patients (1.5%), among females 2,905.5 (2.9%), in total 2,226.2 patients (2.2%). The age-standardised prevalence was 1,734.8 (1.7%) for males and 2,594.8 (2.6%) for females per 100,000 population, for a total of 2,237.6 (2.2%). The prevalence per 100,000 population was higher for women in all age groups. In age group 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70 + the overall prevalence was 0.2%, 0.8%, 2.7%, 5.0% and 7.7%, respectively, describing a continuously increasing trend. In 2018, the NHIFA spent 42.31 million EUR on the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. Hip osteoarthritis accounts for 1% of total nationwide health insurance expenditures. 36.8% of costs were attributed to the treatment of male patients, and 63.2% to female patients. Acute inpatient care, outpatient care and chronic and rehabilitation inpatient care were the main cost drivers, accounting for 62.7%, 14.6% and 8.2% of the total health care expenditure for men, and 51.0%, 20.0% and 11.2% for women, respectively. The average annual treatment cost per patient was 3,627 EUR for men and 4,194 EUR for women. CONCLUSIONS The prevalence of hip osteoarthritis was 1.96 times higher (the age-standardised prevalence was 1.5 times higher) in women compared to men. Acute inpatient care was the major cost driver in the treatment of hip osteoarthritis. The average annual treatment cost per patient was 15.6% higher for women compared to men.
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- Luca Fanni Kajos
- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary.
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- Institute of Physiotherapy and Sport Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Doctoral School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Clinical Centre, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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- Institute for Health Insurance, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
- National Laboratory On Human Reproduction, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
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Bell E, Mosler A, Barton C, Jones D, Heerey J, Johnston R, Coburn S, Kemp J. What are participant beliefs regarding physical therapy led treatment? A qualitative study of people living with femoroacetabular impingement syndrome. Braz J Phys Ther 2024; 28:101077. [PMID: 38838417 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjpt.2024.101077] [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: 07/12/2023] [Revised: 04/11/2024] [Accepted: 05/08/2024] [Indexed: 06/07/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical therapist-led treatment programs are recommended for patients with femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) syndrome. Views of people with FAI syndrome regarding such interventions are currently unknown, including perceptions of potential barriers and facilitators to participation and adherence to exercise programs. OBJECTIVES To explore participant perceptions of physical therapist-led programs for FAI syndrome, including barriers and facilitators for accessing physical therapy, and adhering to a rehabilitation program. METHODS Our qualitative study used semi-structured interviews to explore the perceptions of patients with FAI syndrome undertaking physical therapy-led treatment, where treatment was ceased due to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). The interview topic guide was informed by the Theoretical Domain Framework. Interviews were transcribed verbatim and data categories were developed using inductive thematic analysis. Themes were discussed between researchers until consensus was reached. RESULTS Fourteen participants (mean age: 30 years) with a range of physical activity backgrounds undertook interviews. We identified four key themes, 1) Patients believed their hip pain was caused by structural damage worsened through exercise; 2) Barriers and facilitators on the feasibility of physical therapist-led programs; 3) Participants held beliefs regarding the importance of adjunct treatments to exercise; and 4) Impact of FAI syndrome on physical activity participation. CONCLUSION People with FAI syndrome believe they have structural damage which leads to their hip pain and are often afraid to exercise due to fear of causing more damage to their hip. Our findings suggest that people with FAI syndrome want clear education about exercise, imaging, and expectations of cost and duration of treatment.
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- Emily Bell
- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre and Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Barwon Health, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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- La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
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刘 学, 栗 智, 万 璞, 张 卫, 田 康. [Advances in study of surgical approaches and MRI evaluation of total hip arthroplasty]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2024; 38:618-625. [PMID: 38752251 PMCID: PMC11096883 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202402033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2024] [Revised: 04/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Objective To review the research on different surgical approaches and MRI evaluation of total hip arthroplasty (THA), to clarify the possible muscle damage caused by different approaches, and to help clinicians avoid intraoperative muscle damage and identify the causes of certain muscle-related complications after operation. Methods The research literature on different surgical approaches and MRI evaluation of THA at home and abroad was extensively reviewed to summarize the MRI performance of the posterior approach, modified direct lateral approach, direct anterior approach, and minimally invasive anterolateral approach (also called Orthopadische Chirurgie Munchen approach). Results The traditional posterior approach mainly damages the short external rotator muscle group and increases the incidence of postoperative dislocation; the piriformis-keeping posterior approach significantly improves the quality of the pyriformis tendon in the postoperative period, but it may lead to damage to the intrapelvic portion of the piriformis muscle. The modified direct lateral approach mainly damages the gluteus medius muscle, which increases the risk of postoperative claudication. The direct anterior approach mainly damages the vastus tensoris muscle and may result in damage to the short external rotator muscle group and the muscles around the incision. The minimally invasive anterolateral approach primarily damages the superior gluteal nerve, which subsequently leads to denervation of the broad fascial tensor fasciae latae, and this approach may also result in injury to the gluteus medius and gluteus minimus muscles. The muscle damage status significantly affects prognosis, and the minimally invasive approach is more suitable for elderly patients. Conclusion MRI can clarify the different types of muscle damage caused by different surgical approaches. Minimally invasive approaches can reduce muscle damage and improve postoperative function compared with traditional approaches, and can benefit elderly patients more, but due to the small field, forcing to expand the surgical field will lead to unintended muscle damage and reduce postoperative function.
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- 学淼 刘
- 大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科与运动医学科(辽宁大连 116000)Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Liaoning, 116000, P. R. China
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- 大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科与运动医学科(辽宁大连 116000)Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Liaoning, 116000, P. R. China
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- 大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科与运动医学科(辽宁大连 116000)Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Liaoning, 116000, P. R. China
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- 大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科与运动医学科(辽宁大连 116000)Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Liaoning, 116000, P. R. China
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- 大连医科大学附属第一医院关节外科与运动医学科(辽宁大连 116000)Department of Joint Surgery and Sports Medicine, the First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian Liaoning, 116000, P. R. China
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Miley EN, Pickering MA, Cheatham SW, Larkins LW, Cady AC, Baker RT. Longitudinal Analysis and Latent Growth Modeling of the Modified Hip Dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS-JR). Healthcare (Basel) 2024; 12:1024. [PMID: 38786432 PMCID: PMC11121473 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare12101024] [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: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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The Hip Dysfunction and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS-JR) was developed as a short-form survey to measure progress after total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the longitudinal validity of the scale structure pertaining to the modified five-item HOOS-JR has not been assessed. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the structural validity, longitudinal invariance properties, and latent growth curve (LGC) modeling of the modified five-item HOOS-JR in a large multi-site sample of patients who underwent a THA. A longitudinal study was conducted using data from the Surgical Outcome System (SOS) database. Confirmatory factor analyses (CFAs) were conducted to assess the structural validity and longitudinal invariance across five time points. Additionally, LGC modeling was performed to assess the heterogeneity of the recovery patterns for different subgroups of patients. The resulting CFAs met most of the goodness-of-fit indices (CFI = 0.964-0.982; IFI = 0.965-0.986; SRMR = 0.021-0.035). Longitudinal analysis did not meet full invariance, exceeding the scalar invariance model (CFIDIFF = 0.012; χ2DIFF test = 702.67). Partial invariance requirements were met upon release of the intercept constraint associated with item five (CFIDIFF test = 0.010; χ2DIFF = 1073.83). The equal means model did not pass the recommended goodness-of-fit indices (CFIDIFF = 0.133; χ2DIFF = 3962.49). Scores significantly changed over time, with the highest scores identified preoperatively and the lowest scores identified at 2- and 3-years postoperatively. Upon conclusion, partial scalar invariance was identified within our model. We identified that patients self-report most improvements in their scores within 6 months postoperatively. Females reported more hip disability at preoperative time points and had faster improvement as measured by the scores of the modified five-item HOOS-JR.
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- Emilie N. Miley
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32607, USA;
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- Department of Movement Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA; (M.A.P.); (S.W.C.); (L.W.L.)
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- Department of Movement Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA; (M.A.P.); (S.W.C.); (L.W.L.)
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- Department of Movement Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA; (M.A.P.); (S.W.C.); (L.W.L.)
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- Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA 91367, USA;
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- WWAMI Medical Education Program, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA
- Idaho Office of Underserved and Rural Medical Research, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83844, USA
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Harrison-Brown M, Scholes C, Ebrahimi M, Bell C, Kirwan G. Applying models of care for total hip and knee arthroplasty: External validation of a published predictive model to identify extended stay risk prior to lower-limb arthroplasty. Clin Rehabil 2024; 38:700-712. [PMID: 38377957 DOI: 10.1177/02692155241233348] [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] [Indexed: 02/22/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to externally validate a reported model for identifying patients requiring extended stay following lower limb arthroplasty in a new setting. DESIGN External validation of a previously reported prognostic model, using retrospective data. SETTING Medium-sized hospital orthopaedic department, Australia. PARTICIPANTS Electronic medical records were accessed for data collection between Sep-2019 and Feb-2020 and retrospective data extracted from 200 randomly selected total hip or knee arthroplasty patients. INTERVENTION Participants received total hip or knee replacement between 2-Feb-16 and 4-Apr-19. This study was a non-interventional retrospective study. MAIN MEASURES Model validation was assessed with discrimination, calibration on both original and adjusted forms of the candidate model. Decision curve analysis was conducted on the outputs of the adjusted model to determine net benefit at a predetermined decision threshold (0.5). RESULTS The original model performed poorly, grossly overestimating length of stay with mean calibration of -3.6 (95% confidence interval -3.9 to -3.2) and calibration slope of 0.52. Performance improved following adjustment of the model intercept and model coefficients (mean calibration 0.48, 95% confidence interval 0.16 to 0.80 and slope of 1.0), but remained poorly calibrated at low and medium risk threshold and net benefit was modest (three additional patients per hundred identified as at-risk) at the a-priori risk threshold. CONCLUSIONS External validation demonstrated poor performance when applied to a new patient population and would provide limited benefit for our institution. Implementation of predictive models for arthroplasty should include practical assessment of discrimination, calibration and net benefit at a clinically acceptable threshold.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, QEII Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Physiotherapy, QEII Jubilee Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Health Sciences and Social Work, Griffith University, Brisbane, Australia
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Leta TH, Lie SA, Fenstad AM, Lygre SHL, Lindberg-Larsen M, Pedersen AB, W-Dahl A, Rolfson O, Bülow E, van Steenbergen LN, Nelissen RGHH, Harries D, de Steiger R, Lutro O, Mäkelä K, Venäläinen MS, Willis J, Wyatt M, Frampton C, Grimberg A, Steinbrück A, Wu Y, Armaroli C, Gentilini MA, Picus R, Bonetti M, Dragosloveanu S, Vorovenci AE, Dragomirescu D, Dale H, Brand C, Christen B, Shapiro J, Wilkinson JM, Armstrong R, Wooster K, Hallan G, Gjertsen JE, Chang RN, Prentice HA, Sedrakyan A, Paxton EW, Furnes O. Periprosthetic Joint Infection After Total Knee Arthroplasty With or Without Antibiotic Bone Cement. JAMA Netw Open 2024; 7:e2412898. [PMID: 38780939 PMCID: PMC11117087 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.12898] [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] [Received: 12/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/20/2024] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Importance Despite increased use of antibiotic-loaded bone cement (ALBC) in joint arthroplasty over recent decades, current evidence for prophylactic use of ALBC to reduce risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is insufficient. Objective To compare the rate of revision attributed to PJI following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using ALBC vs plain bone cement. Design, Setting, and Participants This international cohort study used data from 14 national or regional joint arthroplasty registries in Australia, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, New Zealand, Norway, Romania, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, and the US. The study included primary TKAs for osteoarthritis registered from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2020, and followed-up until December 31, 2021. Data analysis was performed from April to September 2023. Exposure Primary TKA with ALBC vs plain bone cement. Main Outcomes and Measures The primary outcome was risk of 1-year revision for PJI. Using a distributed data network analysis method, data were harmonized, and a cumulative revision rate was calculated (1 - Kaplan-Meier), and Cox regression analyses were performed within the 10 registries using both cement types. A meta-analysis was then performed to combine all aggregated data and evaluate the risk of 1-year revision for PJI and all causes. Results Among 2 168 924 TKAs included, 93% were performed with ALBC. Most TKAs were performed in female patients (59.5%) and patients aged 65 to 74 years (39.9%), fully cemented (92.2%), and in the 2015 to 2020 period (62.5%). All participating registries reported a cumulative 1-year revision rate for PJI of less than 1% following primary TKA with ALBC (range, 0.21%-0.80%) and with plain bone cement (range, 0.23%-0.70%). The meta-analyses based on adjusted Cox regression for 1 917 190 TKAs showed no statistically significant difference at 1 year in risk of revision for PJI (hazard rate ratio, 1.16; 95% CI, 0.89-1.52) or for all causes (hazard rate ratio, 1.12; 95% CI, 0.89-1.40) among TKAs performed with ALBC vs plain bone cement. Conclusions and Relevance In this study, the risk of revision for PJI was similar between ALBC and plain bone cement following primary TKA. Any additional costs of ALBC and its relative value in reducing revision risk should be considered in the context of the overall health care delivery system.
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- Tesfaye H. Leta
- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Faculty of Health Science, VID Specialized University, Oslo, Norway
- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York
- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Center for Translational Oral Research, Department of Dentistry, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Occupational Medicine, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- The Danish Knee Arthroplasty Register, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark
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- The Danish Knee Arthroplasty Register, Odense, Denmark
- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Aarhus University Hospital and Department of Clinical Medicine, Aarhus University, Aarhus, Denmark
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- The Swedish Arthroplasty Register, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences Lund, Orthopedics, Lund University, Lund, Sweden
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- The Swedish Arthroplasty Register, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
- Centre of Registers Västra Götaland, Gothenburg, Sweden
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- The Dutch Arthroplasty Register, ‘s-Hertogenbosch, the Netherlands
- Department Orthopaedics, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, the Netherlands
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, Australia
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- The Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, Australia
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- Department of Medicine, Stavanger University Hospital, Stavanger, Norway
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- The Finnish Arthroplasty Register, Helsinki, Finland
- Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- The New Zealand Joint Registry, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Joint Registry, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- The New Zealand Joint Registry, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- German Arthroplasty Registry, Berlin, Germany
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- Arthroplasty Registry of the Autonomous Province of Trento, Clinical Epidemiology Service, Provincial Agency for Health Services of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Arthroplasty Registry of the Autonomous Province of Trento, Clinical Epidemiology Service, Provincial Agency for Health Services of Trento, Trento, Italy
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- Arthroplasty Register of Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Observatory of Health, Health Department AP of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Arthroplasty Register of Autonomous Province of Bolzano, Observatory of Health, Health Department AP of Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Romanian Arthroplasty Registry, Bucharest, Romania
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy–Carol Davila, Bucharest, Romania
- Foisor Orthopaedic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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- Romanian Arthroplasty Registry, Bucharest, Romania
- Economic Cybernetics and Statistics Doctoral School, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
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- Romanian Arthroplasty Registry, Bucharest, Romania
- Economic Cybernetics and Statistics Doctoral School, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Bucharest, Romania
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Swiss National Hip and Knee Joint Registry, Bern, Switzerland
- Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine, SwissRDL, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Swiss National Hip and Knee Joint Registry, Bern, Switzerland
- Articon, Bern, Switzerland
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- The National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and Guernsey, London, United Kingdom
- NEC Software Solutions, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
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- The National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and Guernsey, London, United Kingdom
- Division of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine and Population Health, University of Sheffield, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- The National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and Guernsey, London, United Kingdom
- NEC Software Solutions, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
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- The National Joint Registry for England, Wales, Northern Ireland, The Isle of Man and Guernsey, London, United Kingdom
- NEC Software Solutions, Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California
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- Department of Population Health Sciences, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, New York
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- Medical Device Surveillance and Assessment, Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, California
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- The Norwegian Arthroplasty Register, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
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Bills ER, Dimopoulos A, Burke AL, Collins KL, Linedale EC, Hume V, Yeoh J, Coles S, Nolan M, Southam K, Thomas L, Ramsey M, Andrews JM. Opportunities to optimise care and choice in joint replacement surgery using a digitally delivered, holistic PreHab pathway. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2024; 32:10225536241234032. [PMID: 38767054 DOI: 10.1177/10225536241234032] [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] [Indexed: 05/22/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To describe the implementation and evaluation of a hospital-initiated, community-based, digital prehabilitation program (My PreHab Program: MPP) for adults referred for elective joint replacement. METHODS MPP was implemented July 2022 and comprises a personalised digital health screen that guides the provision of self-management resources. Adults (>18 years) referred and accepted, or already waitlisted, for total knee/hip replacement surgery were eligible. Individuals requiring category 1 (urgent) or emergency surgery and those without a mobile phone were excluded. Implementation and intervention outcome measures (program adoption, equity of reach, fidelity, acceptability, appropriateness, feasibility, engagement, preliminary surgical outcomes) were explored via study-specific measures and hospital records. RESULTS Of those invited (N = 689), 77.8% participated. Participants and non-participants were similar in key demographic variables except regional invitees were more likely to participate than metropolitan (88.0% vs 75.4%, p = .002) and non-participants tended to be older (median age = 69.0 vs 64.0, p = .005). Participants reported on average four modifiable risk factors: most commonly chronic pain (79.1%), obesity (57.3%), and frailty (40.9%). Most participants (80.4%) reviewed all resources provided and reported action/intention to address issues identified (90.9%). Participants perceived MPP as acceptable (3.2/5), appropriate (3.3/5), and feasible (3.4/5). Early trends for participants progressing to surgery (n = 33) show a reduced length of stay (MPP = 4.3, baseline = 5.3 days). CONCLUSION MPP demonstrated high adoption, fidelity, and participant engagement. It is acceptable, appropriate and feasible and has the potential to be scaled-up digitally at low-cost. Modifiable risk factors were prevalent and early indications suggest this preoperative intervention may benefit both patients and the healthcare system.
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- Eleanor R Bills
- Surgery Program, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Surgery Program, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Health Translation SA, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Cancer Program, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Adelaide Primary Healthcare Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Surgery Program, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Allied Health, Calvary Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Services, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Services, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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- Surgery Program, Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, AU-SA, Australia
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Pradhan TN, Viswanathan VK, Badge R, Pradhan N. Single-stage revision in the management of prosthetic joint infections after total knee arthroplasty - A review of current concepts. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2024; 52:102431. [PMID: 38854773 PMCID: PMC11153906 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2024.102431] [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: 04/04/2024] [Revised: 05/08/2024] [Accepted: 05/24/2024] [Indexed: 06/11/2024] Open
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Introduction Prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is a devastating complication following total knee arthroplasty (TKA); and the gold standard surgical approach involves a two-staged, revision TKA (TSR). Owing to the newer, emerging evidence on this subject, there has been gradual shift towards a single-stage revision approach (SSR), with the purported benefits of mitigated patient morbidity, decreased complications and reduced costs. However, there is still substantial lacuna in the evidence regarding the safety and outcome of the two approaches in chronic PJI. This study aimed to comprehensively review of the literature on SSR; and evaluate its role within Revision TKA post PJI. Methods The narrative review involved a comprehensive search of the databases (Embase, Medline and Pubmed), conducted on 20th of January 2024 using specific key words. All the manuscripts discussing the use of SSR for the management of PJI after TKA were considered for the review. Among the screened manuscripts, opinion articles, letters to the editor and non-English manuscripts were excluded. Results The literature search yielded a total 232 studies. Following a detailed scrutiny of these manuscripts, 26 articles were finally selected. The overall success rate following SSR is reported to range from 73 % to 100 % (and is comparable to TSR). SSR is performed in PJI patients with bacteriologically-proven infection, adequate soft tissue cover, immuno-competent host and excellent tolerance to antibiotics. The main difference between SSR and TSR is that the interval between the 2 stages is only a few minutes instead of 6 weeks. Appropriate topical, intraoperative antibiotic therapy, followed by adequate postoperative systemic antibiotic cover are necessary to ascertain good outcome. Some of the major benefits of SSR over TSR include reduced morbidity, decreased complications (such as arthrofibrosis or anesthesia-associated adverse events), meliorated extremity function, earlier return to activities, mitigated mechanical (prosthesis-associated) complications and enhanced patient satisfaction. Conclusion SSR is a reliable approach for the management of chronic PJI. Based on our comprehensive review of the literature, it may be concluded that the right selection of patients, extensive debridement, sophisticated reconstruction strategy, identification of the pathogenic organism, initiation of appropriate antibiotic therapy and ensuring adequate follow-up are the key determinants of successful outcome. To achieve this will undoubtedly require an MDT approach to be taken on a case-by-case basis.
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- Tej Nikhil Pradhan
- University College London, London, UK
- Imperial College London, London, UK
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- Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington, UK
- Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- Liverpool University, Liverpool, UK
- Diploma in Sports Medicine (International Olympic Committee), UK
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- Warrington and Halton Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Warrington, UK
- Edge Hill University, Ormskirk, UK
- University of Chester, Chester, UK
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Tutty A, Martin S, Scholes C, Genon M, Linton J, Davidson S, Williams C. Implementation of a day-stay joint replacement pathway in an Australian regional public hospital: A descriptive study. Aust J Rural Health 2024. [PMID: 38686659 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.13127] [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: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 04/06/2024] [Accepted: 04/09/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe the implementation, feasibility and safety of a day-stay joint replacement pathway in a regional public hospital in Australia. METHOD Over a 12-month pilot period, a prospective descriptive analysis of consecutive patients undergoing total knee and hip arthroplasty was conducted. The number of eligible day-stay patients, proportion of successful same-day discharges and reasons for same-day failure to discharge were recorded. Outcome measures captured for all joint replacements across this period included length of stay (LoS), patient reported outcomes, complications and patient satisfaction. The implementation pathway as well as patient and staff identified success factors derived from interviews were outlined. RESULTS Forty-one/246 (17%) patients booked for joint replacement surgery were eligible for day-stay and 21/41 (51%) achieved a successful same-day discharge. Unsuccessful same-day discharges were due to time of surgery too late in the day (7/20), no longer meeting same-day discharge criteria (11/20) and declined discharge same-day (2/20). Over the implementation period 65% (162/246) of all patients were discharged with a LoS of 2 days or less. Patient satisfaction for the day-stay pathway was high. Complication rates and patient-reported outcomes were equivalent across LoS groups. CONCLUSION The day-stay joint replacement surgery pathway was feasible to implement, safe and acceptable to patients. Day-stay pathways have potential patient and system-level efficiency benefits.
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- Amanda Tutty
- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Grafton Base Hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
- The Specialist Orthopaedic Centre, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Grafton Base Hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
- The Specialist Orthopaedic Centre, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
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- Cairns Hospital, Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Grafton Base Hospital, Northern NSW Local Health District, Grafton, New South Wales, Australia
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- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Population Health, Hunter New England Local Health District, Wallsend, New South Wales, Australia
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- University Centre for Rural Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Research and Knowledge Translation Directorate, Mid North Coast Local Health District, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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Canizares M, Power JD, Perruccio AV, Paterson M, Mahomed NN, Rampersaud YR. High health care use prior to elective surgery for osteoarthritis is associated with poor postoperative outcomes: A Canadian population-based cohort study. J Health Serv Res Policy 2024; 29:92-99. [PMID: 38099445 PMCID: PMC10910823 DOI: 10.1177/13558196231213298] [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] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND The characterization and influence of preoperative health care use on quality-of-care indicators (e.g., readmissions) has received limited attention in populations with musculoskeletal disorders. The purpose of this study was to characterize preoperative health care use and examine its effect on quality-of-care indicators among patients undergoing elective surgery for osteoarthritis. METHODS Data on health care use for 124,750 patients with elective surgery for osteoarthritis in Ontario, Canada, from April 1, 2015 to March 31, 2018 were linked across health administrative databases. Using total health care use one-year previous to surgery, patients were grouped from low to very high users. We used Poisson regression models to estimate rate ratios, while examining the relationship between preoperative health care use and quality-of-care indicators (e.g., extended length of stay, complications, and 90-day hospital readmissions). We controlled for covariates (age, sex, neighborhood income, rural/urban residence, comorbidities, and surgical anatomical site). RESULTS We found a statistically significant trend of increasing worse outcomes by health care use gradients that persisted after controlling for patient demographics and comorbidities. Findings were consistent across surgical anatomical sites. Moreover, very high users have relatively large numbers of visits to non-musculoskeletal specialists. CONCLUSIONS Our findings highlight that information on patients' preoperative health care use, together with other risk factors (such as comorbidities), could help decision-making when benchmarking or reimbursing hospitals caring for complex patients undergoing surgery for osteoarthritis.
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- Mayilee Canizares
- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Program Lead & Interim Chief Science Officer, ICES, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Schroeder Arthritis Institute, Krembil Research Institute - University Health Network, Toronto, ON, Canada
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Mun CJ, Speed TJ, Finan PH, Wideman TH, Quartana PJ, Smith MT. A Preliminary Examination of the Effects and Mechanisms of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia on Systemic Inflammation Among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. Int J Behav Med 2024; 31:305-314. [PMID: 37231221 DOI: 10.1007/s12529-023-10184-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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Systemic inflammation, particularly the elevation of interleukin-6 (IL-6), plays an important role in the maintenance and progression of knee osteoarthritis. Insomnia, being highly prevalent in knee osteoarthritis, is understood to be a risk factor for systemic inflammation. The present study examined if cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I) would reduce circulating IL-6 levels to a larger extent than the active control condition via greater improvement in sleep maintenance disturbance at mid-treatment, among individuals with knee osteoarthritis and insomnia disorder. METHODS This is an ancillary study (N = 64) from a larger double-blind, randomized, active controlled clinical trial. Serum IL-6 was measured at baseline, post-treatment, and 3- and 6-month follow-ups. Sleep was measured by daily sleep diaries. RESULTS Overall, there was no significant IL-6 trajectory differences between CBT-I and the active control (p = .64). Compared to the active control, CBT-I demonstrated greater improvement in sleep maintenance disturbance at mid-treatment (p = .01), which, in turn, was significantly associated with lower levels of IL-6 at 3-month follow-up (p < .05). Sleep maintenance disturbance at mid-treatment did not significantly predict changes in IL-6 levels at post-treatment (p = .43) and 6-month follow-up (p = .90). CONCLUSIONS Our study demonstrates that CBT-I can be efficacious in improving sleep maintenance disturbance among individuals with knee osteoarthritis and insomnia disorder. However, no convincing evidence was found that CBT-I can substantially reduce IL-6 levels via improvement in sleep. CBT-I alone may not be effective in reducing systematic inflammation in this clinical population. TRIAL REGISTRATION NCT00592449.
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- Chung Jung Mun
- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA.
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA.
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Virginia School of Medicine, Charlottesville, USA
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- School of Physical and Occupational Therapy, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
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- Center for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Silver Spring, USA
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- Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, USA
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Skopec L, Berenson RA, Simon B, Papanicolas I. Variation in processes of care for total hip arthroplasty across high-income countries. HEALTH AFFAIRS SCHOLAR 2024; 2:qxae043. [PMID: 38756170 PMCID: PMC11060656 DOI: 10.1093/haschl/qxae043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2024] [Revised: 03/29/2024] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is among the most commonly performed elective surgeries in high-income countries, and wait times for THA have frequently been cited by US commentators as evidence that countries with universal insurance programs or national health systems "ration" care. This novel qualitative study explores processes of care for hip replacement in the United States and 6 high-income countries with a focus on eligibility, wait times, decision-making, postoperative care, and payment policies. We found no evidence of rationing or government interference in decision-making across high-income countries. Compared with the 6 other high-income countries in our study, the United States has developed efficient care processes that often allow for a same-day discharge. In contrast, THA patients in Germany stay in the hospital 7-9 days and receive 2-3 weeks of inpatient rehabilitation. However, the payment per THA in the United States remains far above other countries, despite far fewer inpatient days.
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- Laura Skopec
- Health Policy Center, Urban Institute, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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- Health Policy Center, Urban Institute, Washington, DC 20037, United States
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- Department for Integrated and Digital Care, Asklepios Kliniken GmbH & Co KGaA, 22307 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Health Services, Policy & Practice, Brown University School of Public Health, Providence, RI 02903, United States
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Kim S, Won SJ, Lee NK, Chang CB. Life Expectancy of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty: Comparison With General Population. J Korean Med Sci 2024; 39:e106. [PMID: 38529576 DOI: 10.3346/jkms.2024.39.e106] [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: 10/24/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to analyze the life expectancy and cause of death in osteoarthritis (OA) patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and to identify risk factors that affect long-term mortality rate after TKA. METHODS Among 601 patients, who underwent primary TKA due to OA by a single surgeon from July 2005 to December 2011, we identified patients who died after the operation using data obtained from the National Statistical Office of Korea. We calculated 5-, 10-, and 15-year survival rates of the patients and age-specific standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) compared to general population of South Korea according to the causes of death. We also identified risk factors for death. RESULTS The 5-year, 10-year, and 15-year survival rates were 94%, 84%, and 75%, respectively. The overall age-specific SMR of the TKA cohort was lower than that of the general population (0.69; P < 0.001). Cause-specific SMRs for circulatory diseases, neoplasms, and digestive diseases after TKA were significantly lower than those of the general population (0.65, 0.58, and 0.16, respectively; all P < 0.05). Male gender, older age, lower body mass index (BMI), anemia, and higher Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) were significant factors associated with higher mortality after TKA. CONCLUSION TKA is a worthwhile surgery that can improve life expectancy, especially from diseases of the circulatory system, neoplasms, and digestive system, in patients with OA compared to the general population. However, careful follow-up is needed for patients with male gender, older age, lower BMI, anemia, and higher CCI, as these factors may increase long-term mortality risk after TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Sanghyo Kim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Busan Mirae Hospital, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Medical Center, Seoul, Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital, Seongnam, Korea
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
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Ackerman IN, Cashman K, Lorimer M, Heath E, Harris IA. Hip-specific and generic patient-reported outcome measure scores after primary hip replacement are associated with early revision surgery: a national registry study. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2024; 8:34. [PMID: 38512535 PMCID: PMC10957851 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-024-00713-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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 03/12/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The ability to efficiently identify patients at higher risk of poor outcomes after joint replacement would enable limited resources for post-operative follow-up to be directed to those with the greatest clinical need. This is particularly important as joint replacement rates continue to grow internationally, stretching health system capabilities. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are routinely administered in many settings and offer an opportunity to detect suboptimal patient outcomes early. This study aimed to determine whether hip-specific and generic PROM scores are associated with early revision hip replacement within six to 24 months after the primary procedure. METHODS Pre-operative and six-month post-operative PROM scores for patients undergoing primary total hip replacement (THR) were obtained from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry and Arthroplasty Clinical Outcomes Registry National and linked to revision surgery data. Clinically important improvement was defined using anchor-based thresholds. Associations between PROM scores (hip pain, Oxford Hip Score, HOOS-12, EQ-5D-5L, EQ VAS, patient-perceived change, satisfaction) and revision surgery were evaluated using t-tests, chi-square tests and regression models. RESULTS Data were analysed for 21,236 primary THR procedures between 2013 and 2022. Eighty-eight revision procedures were performed at six to 24 months. Patients who were revised had more back pain and worse HOOS-12 scores pre-operatively but between-group differences were small. Worse post-operative PROM scores (hip pain, Oxford, HOOS-12, EQ-5D-5L, EQ VAS) were associated with early revision, after adjusting for age and sex (p < 0.001 for all analyses). Patient dissatisfaction (relative risk (RR) 10.18, 95%CI 6.01-17.25) and patient-perceived worsening (RR 19.62, 95%CI 11.33-33.98) were also associated with a higher likelihood of revision. Patients who did not achieve clinically important improvement in hip pain, function, or quality of life had a higher revision risk (RRs 2.54-5.64), compared with those who did (reference). CONCLUSION Six-month hip-specific and generic PROM scores can identify patients at higher risk of early revision surgery. Our data highlight the utility of routine post-operative PROM assessment for signaling suboptimal surgical outcomes.
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- Ilana N Ackerman
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia.
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, 553 St Kilda Road, Melbourne, VIC, 3004, Australia
- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, UNSW Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, NSW, 2052, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, 1 Campbell Street, Liverpool, NSW, 2170, Australia
- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, North Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia, 5000, Australia
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Rossi N, Nannini A, Ulivi M, Sirtori P, Banfi G, Tomaiuolo R, de Girolamo L, Mangiavini L, Peretti GM. Men and women undergoing total hip arthroplasty have different clinical presentations before surgery and different outcomes at 1-year follow-up. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2024. [PMID: 38461374 DOI: 10.1002/ksa.12124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/11/2024]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the influence of sex on patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) for hip osteoarthritis (HOA), aiming to assess the clinical and functional outcomes using patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients undergoing THA at Ospedale Galeazzi-Sant'Ambrogio between 2016 and 2022 was conducted. Inclusion criteria encompassed Kellgren-Lawrence grade III or IV HOA, with preoperative and 12-month postoperative PROMs. Enroled patients have been selected from a larger cohort without matching design for confounders. The analyses were performed using R software v4.0.3 (R Core Team) and data distributions were assessed using the Shapiro-Wilk normality test. RESULTS One hundred ninety patients (72 male and 118 female) who had both preoperative and postoperative PROMs have been analysed from our institutional prosthesis registry (Datareg). Baseline and 12-month post-THA PROMs showed significant improvements overall. VAS score dropped notably from baseline to 3 months postsurgery (7.1 ± 2.1 vs. 0.9 ± 1.7). Functional and mental PROMs, including Harris Hip Score-functional (HHS-F), Harris Hip Score-total (HHS-t), SF-12PS and SF-12MS, exhibited substantial improvements post-THA. Stratifying by sex, males had lower baseline VAS, higher HHS-F, SF-12MS and hip disability and osteoarthritis outcome score-physical function short form (HOOS-PS). At 12 months, males displayed significantly better VAS, HHS-F, SF-12PS and HOOS-PS scores. Complication rates were minimal (1.5%), with stable rates across genders, mostly involving dislocation and periprosthetic fractures. Implant survival at 12 months reached an impressive 99%. CONCLUSION THA remains an effective treatment for severe HOA. However, females presented with worse baseline conditions and showed relatively less improvement at 1-year postsurgery compared to males. This difference could be attributed to physiological and psychosocial factors associated with sex, including hormonal changes, muscle mass decline and perception of pain. Longer follow-ups and prospective studies are necessary to validate these findings and facilitate personalised approaches in HOA treatment, emphasising the need for careful consideration of sex-related variables in clinical decision-making for THA patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Nicolò Rossi
- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
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- Residency Program in Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Faculty of Medicine, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, Milano, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Galeazzi Sant'Ambrogio, Milan, Italy
- Department of Biomedical Sciences for Health, University of Milan, Milan, Italy
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Xie H, Yi J, Huang Y, Guo R, Liu Y, Kong X, Chai W. Application and evaluation of artificial intelligence 3D preoperative planning software in developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:176. [PMID: 38459538 PMCID: PMC10921675 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04588-0] [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: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Accurate preoperative planning is crucial for successful total hip arthroplasty (THA) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). The aim of this study was to compare the accuracy of an artificial intelligence-assisted three-dimensional (3D) planning system (AIHIP) with two-dimensional templates in predicting acetabular cup size in THA for DDH. METHOD This study retrospectively analyzed image data from 103 DDH patients who had THA between May 2019 and August 2023. AIHIP was used for 3D planning, and two-dimensional (2D) templates were used by two experienced surgeons. Accuracy was assessed by comparing predicted and actual cup sizes, and potential factors affecting accuracy were analyzed, including gender, side, BMI, and dysplasia classification. RESULTS AIHIP had higher accuracy in predicting the acetabular cup size compared to the 2D template. Within ± 0 size, AIHIP's accuracy was 84.1%, while the 2D template's was 64.0% (p < 0.05). Within ± 1 size, AIHIP's accuracy was 95.1%, while the 2D template's was 81.1% (p < 0.05). Accuracy was unaffected by gender, side, or BMI but was by DDH classification. In subgroup analysis, AIHIP's mean absolute error (0.21 ± 0.54) was significantly lower than the 2D template's (0.62 ± 0.95) for Crowe II and Crowe III (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION AIHIP is superior to 2D templates in predicting the acetabular cup size accurately for THA in DDH patients. AIHIP may be especially beneficial for Crowe II and III DDH patients, as 2D templates may not accurately predict cup size in these cases.
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- Hongbin Xie
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China
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- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, 300071, China
- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China.
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- Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of PLA General Hospital, Beijing, 100048, China.
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, 100853, China.
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Bull T, Erzen A, O'Donnell J, Rafla M, Georgy D, Bailey M, Takla A. Hypertrophy Training Following A Total Hip Replacement: A Literature Review. Int J Sports Phys Ther 2024; 19:337-350. [PMID: 38439777 PMCID: PMC10909313 DOI: 10.26603/001c.93075] [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: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2024] Open
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Hip OA is becoming more common, with a greater number of younger individuals undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). These individuals have the desire to return to considerable loading and in some instances return to sport. The purpose of this review was to investigate the current guidelines and/or protocols for hypertrophy or strengthening in individuals who have undergone total hip arthroplasty. A total of 16 papers were identified, some of which also addressed total knee arthroplasty. There is no consensus for the best practice for a hypertrophy program following THA especially regarding when a direct anterior approach was used during hip arthroplasty. Further research is needed as this is a growing area in rehabilitation. This review aims to bridge the gap by offering a comprehensive synthesis of the available literature on postoperative rehabilitation after THA, with a specific emphasis on identifying the most effective muscular strengthening and hypertrophy training programs for patients undergoing anterior approach hip surgery.
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- Hip Arthroscopy Australia
- Department of Health professions Swinburne University of Technology
- Australian Sports Physiotherapy
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Hunter J, Soleymani F, Viktor H, Michalowski W, Poitras S, Beaulé PE. Using Unsupervised Machine Learning to Predict Quality of Life After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:677-682. [PMID: 37770008 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.09.027] [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: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 09/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/03/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are an important metric to assess total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients. The purpose of this study was to use a machine learning (ML) algorithm to identify patient features that impact PROMs after TKA. METHODS Data from 636 TKA patients enrolled in our patient database between 2018 and 2022, were retrospectively reviewed. Their mean age was 68 years (range, 39 to 92), 56.7% women, and mean body mass index of 31.17 (range, 16 to 58). Patient demographics and the Functional Comorbidity Index were collected alongside Patient-Reported Outcome Measures Information System Global Health v1.2 (PROMIS GH-P) physical component scores preoperatively, at 3 months, and 1 year after TKA. An unsupervised ML algorithm (spectral clustering) was used to identify patient features impacting PROMIS GH-P scores at the various time points. RESULTS The algorithm identified 5 patient clusters that varied by demographics, comorbidities, and pain scores. Each cluster was associated with predictable trends in PROMIS GH-P scores across the time points. Notably, patients who had the worst preoperative PROMIS GH-P scores (cluster 5) had the most improvement after TKA, whereas patients who had higher global health rating preoperatively had more modest improvement (clusters 1, 2, and 3). Two out of Five patient clusters (cluster 4 and 5) showed improvement in PROMIS GH-P scores that met a minimally clinically important difference at 1-year postoperative. CONCLUSIONS The unsupervised ML algorithm identified patient clusters that had predictable changes in PROMs after TKA. It is a positive step toward providing precision medical care for each of our arthroplasty patients.
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- Jennifer Hunter
- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Faculty of Engineering, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopaedics, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Fan I, Govil D, King MG, Scholes MJ, Semciw AI. How effective are exercises delivered digitally (requiring internet), amongst patients with hip or knee osteoarthritis? A systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2024; 32:254-265. [PMID: 38030118 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.11.011] [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: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to describe the effect of digitally delivered exercise on pain, physical function and quality of life (QoL) for people with knee or hip osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS Articles were eligible for inclusion if they were of a randomized control trial that evaluated the prescription of digitally delivered exercise (requiring the internet) in people with symptomatic primary hip and/or knee OA. Risk of bias was assessed using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale, and levels of evidence were assessed according to Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. RESULTS Digitally delivered exercise was delivered via synchronous and asynchronous methods (or a combination of both). Digitally delivered exercise was superior to education only for pain and physical function, with high-quality evidence for quality-of-life outcomes in the long-term (standardized mean difference -0.35, 95% confidence interval -0.59 to -0.12, P = 0.003) in people with knee OA. Furthermore, there was very low to low-quality evidence that digitally delivered exercise was comparable to face-to-face delivery in the short and long-term for people with hip or knee OA and comparable in the medium-term for people with knee OA only. DISCUSSION The review demonstrated very low to low-quality evidence that digitally delivered exercise was comparable to face-to-face delivery for pain, function and QoL. In the absence of higher-level evidence, we would provisionally recommend that healthcare providers offer the choice of face-to-face or digitally delivered exercise intervention for people with hip or knee OA. Further work is required to understand these programs' reach, access, uptake and implementation across diverse population groups.
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- Iryoung Fan
- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia; Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
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- Bass Coast Health, Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia.
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia; Australian IOC Research Centre, La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
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- Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia; Australian IOC Research Centre, La Trobe Sport and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
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- Allied Health, Northern Health, Epping, Victoria, Australia; Discipline of Physiotherapy, School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia.
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Dumlao PI, Yukata K, Suetomi Y, Tokushige A, Sakai T, Fujii H. Novel subtype of coxitis knee associated with acetabular dysplasia of the hip: a case series. ARTHROPLASTY 2024; 6:10. [PMID: 38308383 PMCID: PMC10837952 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-023-00225-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2023] [Accepted: 12/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Multiple joint arthritis patterns require a comprehensive understanding to optimize patient management. This study aimed to present a patient cohort that deviated from known definitions of coxitis knee (CK), identifying and characterizing this atypical group. METHODS Patients undergoing both total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty between January 2008 and December 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were classified into a typical coxitis knee group (classic, long leg arthropathy, and windswept deformity) and an atypical coxitis knee group. Leg-length discrepancy, body mass index (BMI), and radiographic parameters of the groups were compared and analyzed. RESULTS A total of 31 patients were allocated to the typical coxitis knee group (n = 10), and atypical coxitis knee group (n = 21). In the atypical group, 27 hips were involved, of which 21 had acetabular dysplasia, 5 exhibited subchondral insufficiency fracture-like changes, and only 1 had classic osteoarthritis. Among the 27 knees undergoing total knee arthroplasty, 26 showed varus alignment, 1 was within the normal range, and none was valgus. Acetabular dysplasia involved ipsilateral (n = 1), contralateral (n = 14), and bilateral (n = 6) hips, showing atypical coxitis knee. Patients with acetabular dysplasia were more likely to exhibit atypical CK. CONCLUSION Most patients in the cohort displayed acetabular dysplasia and contralateral varus knees, constituting a pattern referred to as acetabular dysplasia-associated gonarthritis. Identifying this novel subtype may have important clinical implications for regions with high risk factors, where acetabular dysplasia and constitutional genu varum are prevalent.
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- Patricio Iii Dumlao
- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, 862-3 Ogori Shimogo, Yamaguchi City, 754-0002, Japan
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- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, 862-3 Ogori Shimogo, Yamaguchi City, 754-0002, Japan
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- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, 862-3 Ogori Shimogo, Yamaguchi City, 754-0002, Japan
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- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, 862-3 Ogori Shimogo, Yamaguchi City, 754-0002, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Yamaguchi University, 1-1-1, Minamikogushi, Ube City, Yamaguchi, 755-8505, Japan
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- Ogori Daiichi General Hospital, 862-3 Ogori Shimogo, Yamaguchi City, 754-0002, Japan.
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Naylor JM, Gibson K, Mills K, Schabrun SM, Livings R, Dennis S, Thom J. A snapshot of primary care physiotherapy management of knee osteoarthritis in an Australian setting: does it align with evidence-based guidelines? Physiother Theory Pract 2024; 40:347-356. [PMID: 36036385 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2022.2114816] [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: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/06/2022] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Systematic implementation of evidence-based, clinical practice guidelines for management of knee osteoarthritis (OA) in primary care physiotherapy in Australia is embryonic. Clinical practice guidelines have been implemented in the public healthcare sector at a State-level for physiotherapists in the form of multidisciplinary programs, but the reach of physiotherapy-led OA management programs is grossly inadequate in the private sector. OBJECTIVE To provide a snapshot of the management of people with knee OA in private physiotherapy practice in an Australian setting. Primarily the aim was to determine the alignment between the treatment provided and guideline-based management. Secondary aims included the capture of both patient-reported improvement after 3-months and patient satisfaction with treatment. Whether patient-reported outcome measures (PROMS) were routinely used was also ascertained. METHODS A prospective, observational study enrolling adults >=45 years with knee OA across nine primary care physiotherapy practices. Knee injury OA Outcome Score (KOOS) and Routine Assessment Patient Index 3 (RAPID3) were collected (baseline; 3 months) by researchers along with satisfaction with treatment. Treatment details and use of PROMS were obtained from physiotherapy record audit and patient interview. The treatment provided was compared to the minimum core elements of management stipulated in OA management guidelines. RESULTS Twenty-six adults (58% female, mean age 60 (9) years, 54% overweight or obese) participated. 100% were prescribed ≥1 appropriate exercise(s); 42% received OA education; 12% received weight management advice. Mean improvement (95%CI) in KOOS Pain was 9.8 (3.4 to 16.1) and RAPID3 was -3.4 (-5.5 to -1.3). Satisfaction with treatment was high (8.3/10). No PROMs were used for assessment or monitoring. CONCLUSION Primary care physiotherapy treatment of knee OA did not meet minimum criteria per clinical practice guidelines. However, participant improvement at three months reached minimally important change thresholds for patient-reported measures and satisfaction was high. The data provide useful insights about areas that are deficient, thus, should inform future implementation strategies designed to improve care delivery and the uptake of routine measurement of patient-reported outcomes.
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- Justine M Naylor
- Orthopaedic Department, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Department, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Australia
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- Gray Center for Mobility and Activity, Parkwood Institute, London, ON, Canada
- School of Physical Therapy, University of Western Ontario, London, ON, Canada
- Centre for Pain, Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, Australia
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- Centre for Pain, Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
- Allied Health, Injury and Rehabilitation Stream, Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Camperdown, Australia
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Zhong H, Li J, Chen Y, Huang Y, Wen Z, Zhao J. Effect of duloxetine on pain and opioid consumption after total knee and hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Clin Pharm 2024; 46:14-25. [PMID: 37294475 DOI: 10.1007/s11096-023-01593-x] [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: 02/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/19/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND Although duloxetine has shown a positive effect on pain relief with hip and knee osteoarthritis, there is no pooled analysis of duloxetine for pain relief and opioid consumption in patients after total hip or knee arthroplasty. AIM This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to analyze pain control, opioid consumption, and associated adverse events of perioperative administration of duloxetine after total hip or knee arthroplasty. METHOD After being registered with PROSPERO (CRD42022323202), the databases of MEDLINE, PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from inception until March 20, 2023, for randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Primary outcomes were the visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores at rest (rVAS) and upon ambulation (aVAS). Secondary outcomes were postoperative opioid consumption quantified as oral morphine milligram equivalents (MMEs) and adverse effects of duloxetine. RESULTS Nine RCTs with 806 cases were included. Duloxetine was associated with lower VAS scores at different times after surgery (24 h, two weeks, and ≥ 3 months). Compared to placebo, perioperative daily duloxetine use significantly reduced daily opioid MMEs at 24 h (standard mean deviation [SMD] -0.71, 95% confidence interval [95% CI] -1.19 to -0.24, P = 0.003), three days (SMD -1.10, 95% CI -1.70 to -0.50, P = 0.0003), and one week (SMD -1.18, 95% CI -1.99 to -0.38, P = 0.004) after surgery. The duloxetine group had a significantly lower rate of nausea (odds ratio 0.62, 95% CI [0.41 to 0.94], P = 0.02) and a higher rate of drowsiness and somnolence (odds ratio 1.87, 95% CI [1.13 to 3.07], P = 0.01) compared to the placebo group. No significant differences were observed in the rates of other adverse events. CONCLUSION Perioperative duloxetine significantly decreased postoperative pain and opioid consumption with good safety profiles. Further high quality designed and well-controlled randomized trials are warranted.
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- Hongzhi Zhong
- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Dongguan Hospital, Southern Medical University (Dongguan People's Hospital), Dongguan, 523000, China.
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March MK, Judd B, Harmer AR, Eyles J, Dennis SM. Improving musculoskeletal physiotherapists' confidence in patient-centred care informed by acceptance and commitment therapy: A descriptive study. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2024; 69:102891. [PMID: 38154439 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2023.102891] [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: 05/18/2023] [Revised: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/30/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patient-centred care is essential for high quality musculoskeletal care, however, few evidence-based opportunities exist that address the barriers to implementation for clinicians. OBJECTIVE To develop and evaluate a simulation-based educational strategy for musculoskeletal physiotherapists to increase knowledge and confidence in patient-centred care. METHODS Repeated-measures, single-group educational interventional descriptive study. Primary outcome was participant-reported knowledge and confidence in patient-centred care. Customized survey data was collected at baseline (T1) (N = 22), immediately after a face-to-face workshop (T2) (N = 22), and six weeks after the workshop (T3) (N = 17). Secondary outcomes included sustained implementation using the Normalization Measure Development (NoMAD) tool. Repeated-measures ANOVA was used to analyse primary outcomes. RESULTS Our participants were typically female (72%), early career (mean 3.3 years post-graduate) and culturally diverse (67%). Significant increases in participant confidence were noted at all time points on all five learning outcomes (repeated measures ANOVA, p < 0.001 to p = 0.009). Participants had very high baseline knowledge and no further increases were found following the intervention (p > 0.05). Normalization Measure Development data indicated high coherence, high cognitive participation, and high reflexive monitoring, with neutral results for collective action. CONCLUSION A novel, psychologically-informed, simulation-based educational strategy is effective in improving musculoskeletal physiotherapist confidence in patient-centred care. Participants reported implementation of skills learnt in the workshop into subsequent clinical practice.
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- Marie K March
- Physiotherapy Department, Blacktown Mt Druitt Hospital, Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia.
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Kolling Institute, Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; South Western Sydney Local Health District, Sydney, Australia; Ingham Institute for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, Australia
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Shawon MSR, Jin X, Hanly M, de Steiger R, Harris I, Jorm L. Readmission to a non-index hospital following total joint replacement. Bone Jt Open 2024; 5:60-68. [PMID: 38265059 PMCID: PMC10877305 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.51.bjo-2023-0118.r1] [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: 01/25/2024] Open
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Aims It is unclear whether mortality outcomes differ for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA) or total knee arthroplasty (TKA) surgery who are readmitted to the index hospital where their surgery was performed, or to another hospital. Methods We analyzed linked hospital and death records for residents of New South Wales, Australia, aged ≥ 18 years who had an emergency readmission within 90 days following THA or TKA surgery between 2003 and 2022. Multivariable modelling was used to identify factors associated with non-index readmission and to evaluate associations of readmission destination (non-index vs index) with 90-day and one-year mortality. Results Of 394,248 joint arthroplasty patients (THA = 149,456; TKA = 244,792), 9.5% (n = 37,431) were readmitted within 90 days, and 53.7% of these were admitted to a non-index hospital. Non-index readmission was more prevalent among patients who underwent surgery in private hospitals (60%). Patients who were readmitted for non-orthopaedic conditions (62.8%), were more likely to return to a non-index hospital compared to those readmitted for orthopaedic complications (39.5%). Factors associated with non-index readmission included older age, higher socioeconomic status, private health insurance, and residence in a rural or remote area. Non-index readmission was significantly associated with 90-day (adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 1.69; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.39 to 2.05) and one-year mortality (aOR 1.31; 95% CI 1.16 to 1.47). Associations between non-index readmission and mortality were similar for patients readmitted with orthopaedic and non-orthopaedic complications (90-day mortality aOR 1.61; 95% CI 0.98 to 2.64, and aOR 1.67; 95% CI 1.35 to 2.06, respectively). Conclusion Non-index readmission was associated with increased mortality, irrespective of whether the readmission was for orthopaedic complications or other conditions.
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- Md S. R. Shawon
- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Epworth HealthCare, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- School of Clinical Medicine, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Big Data Research in Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Goff AJ, Jones LE, Lim CJ, Tan BY. A cross sectional study exploring the relationship of self-reported physical activity with function, kinesiophobia, self-efficacy and quality of life in an Asian population seeking care for knee osteoarthritis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:74. [PMID: 38238654 PMCID: PMC10795260 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07181-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Physical activity is a guideline-recommended first-line intervention for people with knee osteoarthritis. Physical activity levels, and its potential correlates, is underexplored in Asian populations with knee osteoarthritis. METHODS Participants enrolled in a longitudinal study in Singapore self-reported physical activity (UCLA activity score), function (Knee Osteoarthritis Outcome Score [KOOS-12]), kinesiophobia (Brief fear of movement [BFOM]), self-efficacy (ASES-8), and quality of life (EQ-5D-5 L). One-Way ANOVA was used to test the difference in outcomes between UCLA categories, while ordinal logistic regression was used to identify the associated factors to physical activity level. RESULTS Seventy-three percent of all enrolled participants (n = 311/425) reported either inactivity or low physical activity (median 4, IQR 3-5). Significant, weak, positive correlations were observed be-tween UCLA activity score and either KOOS-12 (Spearman's rho: 0.1961; p < 0.001), ASES-8 (0.1983; p = 0.004), or EQ-5D-5 L (0.2078; p < 0.001). A significant, weak, negative correlation was observed between physical activity and BFOM (-0.2183; p < 0.001). Significant differences in function between groups (moderate vs. inactive or low physical activity) were not clinically important. Participants with obesity, from the eldest age category (i.e. ≥75), or who identified as Malay or female, were less physically active than those with a healthy BMI, below the age of 54, or who identified as Chinese or male, respectively. CONCLUSION Healthcare professionals in Asia should be aware of the large proportion of people with knee osteoarthritis who are either inactive or have low physical activity levels. Screening for, and offering interventions to promote, physical activity and its correlates should be prioritised.
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- Anthony J Goff
- Singapore Institute of Technology, Health and Social Sciences, 10 Dover Drive, Singapore, 138683, Singapore
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- Singapore Institute of Technology, Health and Social Sciences, 10 Dover Drive, Singapore, 138683, Singapore
- Judith Lumley Centre, La Trobe University, Plenty Rd & Kingsbury Dr, Bundoora, Vic, 3086, Australia
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health, Yishun Community Hospital, 2 Yishun Central 2 Tower E, Singapore, 768024, Singapore
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Woodlands Health, Yishun Community Hospital, 2 Yishun Central 2 Tower E, Singapore, 768024, Singapore.
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Pryce R, Langan E, Tector K, Raggett L, Flynn R, Smart KM. Patients' experiences following total knee arthroplasty: a qualitative evidence synthesis. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:214-231. [PMID: 36617965 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2159548] [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: 06/14/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023]
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PURPOSE Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common surgical intervention for patients with advanced arthritis. The aim of this qualitative evidence synthesis was to systematically review the qualitative literature on patients' experiences following primary TKA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Four electronic databases (PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane and Embase) were searched from inception until October 2021. Pairs of reviewers independently screened search results for eligibility, analysed the quality of included studies and extracted data. We undertook a thematic synthesis and used an interpretive approach to identify recurring themes and draw a conclusion. Data were synthesised using thematic analysis and an interpretive approach was used to identify themes. RESULTS Twenty-three studies exploring patients' experiences following TKA were included. Five main themes emerged: (i) Experience of healthcare staff, (ii) Pain/Medications, (iii) Was it worth it? (iv) Social Support (v) Follow up. CONCLUSIONS This review highlights the variability in patients' experiences following TKA. Whether this experience detailed their pain, function, or encounter with healthcare staff or systems, patients reported a variety of both positive and negative sentiments. Each theme invites attention to an area in which healthcare can improve to enhance patients' experiences. The importance of patient support, individualised rehabilitation and appropriate follow-up are highlighted.
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- Robert Pryce
- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, UCD School of Public Health, Health Science Centre, University College Dublin, Belfield, Ireland
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Lim YZ, Wang Y, Urquhart DM, Estee MM, Wluka AE, Heritier S, Cicuttini FM. Metformin for knee osteoarthritis with obesity: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e079489. [PMID: 38070903 PMCID: PMC10729261 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-079489] [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: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Over half of the populations with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have obesity. These individuals have many other shared metabolic risk factors. Metformin is a safe, inexpensive, well-tolerated drug that has pleiotropic effects, including structural protection, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects in OA, specifically the knee. The aim of this randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to determine whether metformin reduces knee pain over 6 months in individuals with symptomatic knee OA who are overweight or obese. METHODS AND ANALYSIS One hundred and two participants with symptomatic knee OA and overweight or obesity will be recruited from the community in Melbourne, Australia, and randomly allocated in a 1:1 ratio to receive either metformin 2 g or identical placebo daily for 6 months. The primary outcome is reduction of knee pain [assessed by 100 mm Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)] at 6 months. The secondary outcomes are OMERACT-OARSI (Outcome Measures in Rheumatology-Osteoarthritis Research Society International) responder criteria [Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) pain, function and participant's global assessment (VAS)] at 6 months; change in knee pain, stiffness, function using WOMAC at 6 months and quality of life at 6 months. Adverse events will be recorded. The primary analysis will be by intention to treat, including all participants in their randomised groups. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethics approval has been obtained from the Alfred Hospital Ethics Committee (708/20) and Monash University Human Research Ethics Committee (28498). Written informed consent will be obtained from all the participants. The findings will be disseminated through peer-review publications and conference presentations. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12621000710820 .
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- Yuan Z Lim
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria 3004, Australia
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Mehta SP, Ellis AP, Meadows S, Lu S, Bullock M, Oliashirazi A. Rasch Analysis of Joint Replacement Version for Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome in Individuals With Advanced Osteoarthritis of Hip Awaiting Total Hip Arthroplasty Surgery. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:2084-2091. [PMID: 37290491 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.05.007] [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: 12/05/2022] [Revised: 04/20/2023] [Accepted: 05/08/2023] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to examine measurement properties of the Joint replacement version for Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (HOOS-JR) using Rasch analysis in patients with osteoarthritis of hip (HOA). DESIGN Cross-sectional clinical measurement SETTING: Patient outcomes database at a tertiary care hospital PARTICIPANTS: Convenience sampling of patients with HOA scheduled for total hip arthroplasty (N=327) OUTCOME MEASURES AND ANALYSIS: The data for pre-surgery assessments for patients with HOA were extracted from an existing database. Variables extracted included HOOS-JR scores, demographic information (age, sex), health-related data, and anthropometric variables. The assumptions of Rasch model such as the test of fit, fit residuals, ordering of item thresholds, factor structure, DIF, internal consistency and Pearson separation index were examined for the HOOS-JR scores. RESULTS The HOOS-JR showed adequate overall fit to the Rasch model, logically ordered response thresholds, no floor or ceiling effects, and high internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha of 0.91). The HOOS-JR did not satisfy the assumption of unidimensionality, albeit the violation of this assumption was marginal (6.12% over 5%). Person-item threshold distribution (difference between person and item means were equal to 0.92 which was less than 1 logit unit) confirmed that the HOOS-JR scores were well targeted. CONCLUSIONS Given that the violation of unidimensionality for HOOS-JR was marginal, we recommend further studies to validate this finding. Results broadly support the use of HOOS-JR for assessing hip health in patients with HOA.
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- Saurabh P Mehta
- Physical Therapy Program, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN; Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV.
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada; Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre, St Joseph's Health Care London, London, Canada
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
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Drum EE, Kovats A, Jones MD, Dennis S, Naylor J, Mills K, Thom JM. Creaky knees: Is there a reason for concern? A qualitative study of the perspectives of people with knee crepitus. Musculoskeletal Care 2023; 21:1114-1124. [PMID: 37341878 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1793] [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: 05/29/2023] [Revised: 06/08/2023] [Accepted: 06/11/2023] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Crepitus is a feature of osteoarthritis that may affect one's participation in exercise. An informed understanding is required of the perceptions that people have of their knee crepitus and how it affects their exercise behaviours. This study aims to investigate the role that crepitus may play in beliefs about exercise and knee health. METHODS Focus group and individual interviews were conducted online with participants who had knee crepitus. The transcripts were thematically analysed through an inductive approach. RESULTS Five main themes were identified from 24 participants: (1) individual variation of, (2) occurrence of, (3) meaning of knee crepitus, (4) attitudes and exercise behaviours regarding crepitus, and (5) knowledge deficits and needs concerning crepitus during exercise. The variety of crepitus sounds described occurred with a range of exercises or after inactivity. For those already with osteoarthritis or other symptoms, crepitus was of less concern than symptoms such as pain. Most participants had not ceased exercise but may have modified movement due to crepitus and associated symptoms; some had increased intentional strength training to try alleviating it. Participants agreed that more understanding about the processes causing crepitus and what exercise was safe for knee health would be beneficial. CONCLUSION Crepitus does not appear to be a major cause of concern for people who experience it. However, it is a factor that influences exercise behaviours as is pain. If health professionals could guide people with concerns about their crepitus, they may be more confident in exercising to benefit their joint health.
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- Elise E Drum
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Centre for Pain IMPACT, Neuroscience Research Australia, Randwick, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Ingham Institute of Applied Medical Research, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
- Whitlam Orthopaedic Research Centre, Orthopaedic Department, Liverpool Hospital, Liverpool, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health, UNSW Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Fisher C, Soh SE, Page RS, de Steiger R, Cuthbert AR, Ackerman IN. Forecasting the future burden of primary total shoulder replacement in Australia. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1636-1643. [PMID: 37696387 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.08.012] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 08/13/2023] [Accepted: 08/31/2023] [Indexed: 09/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To forecast the number of primary total shoulder replacements (TSR) in Australia to the year 2035, and associated costs. METHODS De-identified TSR data for 2009-2019 were obtained from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry. Population data, including population projections to 2035, were obtained from the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Three forecasting scenarios were used: constant TSR rates from 2019 onwards (Scenario 1, conservative); continued growth in TSR rates using negative binomial regression (Scenario 2, exponential); and continued growth using negative binomial regression with monotone B-splines (Scenario 3, moderate). Healthcare costs were estimated using TSR projections and average procedure costs, inflated to 2035 Australian dollars. RESULTS The use of TSR increased by 242% in Australia from 2009 to 2019 (from 1983 to 6789 procedures for people ≥40 years). Under Scenario 1, the incidence of TSR is conservatively projected to rise to 9676 procedures by 2035 (43% increase from 2019), at a cost of $AUD 312.6 million to the health system. Under Scenario 2, TSR incidence would increase to 45,295 procedures by 2035 (567% increase), costing $AUD 1.46 billion. Under Scenario 3, 28,257 TSR procedures are forecast in 2035 (316% increase) at a cost of $913 million. CONCLUSIONS Recent growth in TSR likely relates to prosthesis improvements, greater surgeon proficiency, and expanded clinical indications. Under moderate and exponential scenarios that consider rising TSR rates and population projections, Australia would face three- to five-fold growth in procedures by 2035. This would have profound implications for the healthcare budget, clinical workforce, and infrastructure.
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- Connor Fisher
- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia; School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Barwon Centre for Orthopaedic Research and Education (B-CORE), Barwon Health and St John of God Hospital, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; School of Medicine, Deakin University, Geelong, Australia; Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry, Adelaide, Australia.
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- Epworth HealthCare, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Surgery, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia.
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- South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), Adelaide, Australia.
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- School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Habbous S, Waddell J, Hellsten E. The successful and safe conversion of joint arthroplasty to same-day surgery: A necessity after the COVID-19 pandemic. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0290135. [PMID: 38011077 PMCID: PMC10681212 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0290135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/08/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION A key strategy to address system pressures on hip and knee arthroplasty through the COVID-19 pandemic has been to shift procedures to the outpatient setting. METHODS This was a retrospective cohort and case-control study. Using the Discharge Abstract Database and the National Ambulatory Care Reporting System databases, we estimated the use of outpatient hip and knee arthroplasty in Ontario, Canada. After propensity-score matching, we estimated rates of 90-day readmission, 90-day emergency department (ED) visit, 1-year mortality, and 1-year infection or revision. RESULTS 204,066 elective hip and 341,678 elective knee arthroplasties were performed from 2010-2022. Annual volumes of hip and knee arthroplasties increased steadily until 2020. Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic (March 1, 2020) through December 31, 2022 there were 7,561 (95% CI 5,435 to 9,688) fewer hip and 20,777 (95% CI 17,382 to 24,172) fewer knee replacements performed than expected. Outpatient arthroplasties increased as a share of all surgeries from 1% pre-pandemic to 39% (hip) and 36% (knee) by 2022. Among inpatient arthroplasties, the tendency to discharge to home did not change since the start of the pandemic. During the COVID-19 era, patients receiving arthroplasty in the outpatient setting had a similar or lower risk of readmission than matched patients receiving inpatient arthroplasty [hip: RR 0.65 (0.56-0.76); knee: RR 0.86 (0.76-0.97)]; ED visits [hip: RR 0.78 (0.73-0.83); knee: RR 0.92 (0.88-0.96)]; and mortality, infection, or revision [hip: RR 0.65 (0.45-0.93); knee: 0.90 (0.64-1.26)]. CONCLUSION Following the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, the volume of outpatient hip and knee arthroplasties performed increased despite a reduction in overall arthroplasty volumes. This shift in surgical volumes from the inpatient to outpatient setting coincided with pressures on hospitals to retain inpatient bed capacity. Patients receiving arthroplasty in the outpatient setting had relatively similar outcomes to those receiving inpatient surgery after matching on known sociodemographic and clinical characteristics.
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- Steven Habbous
- Ontario Health (Strategic Analytics), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University, London, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Ontario Health (Strategic Analytics), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Gorniak M, Pardillo M, Keating C, Brown C, Schilling C. Net cost savings arising from patient completion of an active self-management program. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0293352. [PMID: 37967085 PMCID: PMC10650977 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0293352] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/17/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study is to investigate changes in willingness for total knee replacement (TKR) surgery following a randomised control trial (RCT) of an osteoarthritis management program, and to extrapolate orthopaedic cost consequences for private health insurers (PHI). METHODS Willingness for surgery data from the RCT is analysed using a multinomial logistic regression model. A decision analytic model is used to conduct a break-even cost benefit analysis of the intervention from a PHI payer perspective. The analysis estimates the minimum probability of progression to surgery required for the intervention to be cost-neutral when considering savings limited to reduced orthopaedic costs. Cost data and orthopaedic pathway probabilities are sourced from payer data. RESULTS At baseline, 39% of participants in the treatment and control group were willing for surgery. At 12 months, 16% of participants in the treatment group remained willing for surgery, versus 36% in the control group. Participants in the treatment group are 2.96 (95% CI: 1.01-8.66) times more likely than those in the control group to move from initially willing for surgery, to unsure or unwilling at 12 months. The analysis indicates that the intervention is likely to be cost saving when at least 60% of initially willing participants progress to surgery over a 5-year time horizon. CONCLUSION Our study estimates that an education, exercise and weight loss intervention can deliver both improved participant outcomes and a return on investment to Australian PHIs through a reduction in TKR surgery incidence.
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- Maja Gorniak
- KPMG, Economic Modelling, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Heifner JJ, Sakalian PA, Rowland RJ, Corces A. Local adiposity may be a more reliable predictor for infection than body mass index following total knee arthroplasty: a systematic review. J Exp Orthop 2023; 10:110. [PMID: 37930482 PMCID: PMC10628095 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-023-00680-2] [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: 07/28/2023] [Accepted: 10/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/07/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Improved understanding of the factors that predispose TKA patients to infection has considerable economic and medical impact. BMI is commonly used as a proxy for obesity to determine the risk of postoperative infection. However, this metric appears to be fraught with inconsistency in this application. BMI is a simple calculation which provides general insight into body habitus. But it fails to account for anatomic distribution of adipose tissue and the proportion of the mass that is skeletal muscle. Our objective was to review the literature to determine if local adiposity was more predictive than BMI for infection following TKA. METHODS A database search was performed for the following PICO (Population, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome) characteristics: local measurements of adiposity (defined as soft tissue thickness or fat thickness or soft tissue envelope at the knee) in patients over 18 years of age treated with total knee arthroplasty used to determine the relationship between local adiposity and the risk of infection (defined as prosthetic joint infection or wound complication or surgical site infection). Quality was assessed using the GRADE framework and bias was assessed using ROBINS-I . RESULTS Six articles (N=7081) met the inclusion criteria. Four of the six articles determined that adiposity was more associated with or was a better predictor for infection risk than BMI. One of the six articles concluded that increased adiposity was protective for short term infection and that BMI was not associated with the outcome of interest. One of the six articles determined that BMI was more strongly associated with PJI risk than soft tissue thickness. CONCLUSION The use of adiposity as a proxy for obesity in preoperative evaluation of TKA patients is an emerging concept. Although limited by heterogeneity, the current literature suggests that local adiposity may be a more reliable predictor for infection than BMI following primary TKA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV systematic review.
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- John J Heifner
- Miami Orthopaedic Research Foundation, 11801 SW 90th Street Suite 201, Miami, FL, 33186, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Larkin Hospital, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Larkin Hospital, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Larkin Hospital, Coral Gables, FL, USA
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Strijbos DO, Boymans TAEJ, Bimmel R. Near-Optimal Recovery Within 3 Months: Investigating Health-Related Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes After Single-Stage Bilateral Hip Replacement for Osteoarthritis. Orthop Nurs 2023; 42:376-383. [PMID: 37989158 PMCID: PMC10688558 DOI: 10.1097/nor.0000000000000987] [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: 11/23/2023] Open
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Single-stage bilateral hip replacement (SSBHR) is a safe and successful orthopaedic intervention for patients suffering from bilateral osteoarthritis of the hip. Data on short- and mid-term recovery outcome studies are, unfortunately, scarce. The purpose of this study was to investigate the change in the functional measures and quality of life after SSBHR and to determine the patient's willingness to undergo the same procedure again. Data were prospectively collected and analyzed from patients with bilateral symptomatic hip osteoarthritis who underwent SSBHR from January 2019 until December 2020. Patients were excluded only if they failed to sign an informed consent or were unable to fill out questionnaires due to language or cognitive problems. Preoperatively and 3 and 12 months after surgery, health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and physical functioning were measured. Twelve months after surgery, patient satisfaction (willingness to undergo the same procedure again) was obtained. Complications, blood loss, and length of stay (LOS) were abstracted from the clinical notes and the electronic patient files. Patients improved significantly on all domains of HRQOL (16.0%-59.7%) and physical functioning (14.7%-15.8%) 3 months after surgery in comparison with preoperatively. No improvement was reported on HRQOL and physical functioning, except the Timed Up and Go score (14.1%), at 12 months after surgery in comparison with 3 months. No major or minor complications were found, and LOS was 2.9 days on average. One year after the surgery, all patients expressed satisfaction as suggested by their willingness to undergo the same surgical procedure again. Our study demonstrates that SSBHR offers a rapid recovery time and significant improvements in both functional status and HRQOL within 3 months after surgery. These findings can inform healthcare professionals and patients, suggesting that SSBHR is a viable treatment option for patients with bilateral hip osteoarthritis. Further research, including multicenter randomized controlled trials, is recommended to compare the recovery outcomes of SSBHR with two-stage bilateral hip replacement and confirm our findings.
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- Daniël O. Strijbos
- Correspondence: Daniël O. Strijbos, MSc, Amsterdam UMC, Meibergdreef 9, 1105 AZ, Amsterdam, the Netherlands () or Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Compagnonsplein 1, 9202 NN, Drachten, the Netherlands ()
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- Daniël O. Strijbos, MSc, PhD candidate, at Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Physiotherapist, Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Drachten, the Netherlands
- Tim A. E. J. Boymans, MD, PhD, Orthopedic surgeon, Maastricht UMC +, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Richard Bimmel, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Drachten, the Netherlands
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- Daniël O. Strijbos, MSc, PhD candidate, at Amsterdam UMC, Amsterdam, the Netherlands; Physiotherapist, Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Drachten, the Netherlands
- Tim A. E. J. Boymans, MD, PhD, Orthopedic surgeon, Maastricht UMC +, Maastricht, the Netherlands
- Richard Bimmel, MD, Orthopedic surgeon, Nij Smellinghe Hospital Drachten, Drachten, the Netherlands
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Özcan S, Yurten H. Difficulties Experienced by Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis during the Conservative Treatment Process: A Qualitative Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:6523. [PMID: 37892660 PMCID: PMC10607485 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12206523] [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: 09/15/2023] [Revised: 10/11/2023] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES This study aimed to investigate the difficulties faced by patients with knee osteoarthritis during the conservative treatment process. MATERIALS AND METHODS We included twenty-one patients who were diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis and admitted to the orthopedics and traumatology outpatient clinic of the hospital where the researcher worked between January 2022 and April 2022. We interviewed each patient using semi-structured face-to-face interviews. To analyze the interviews, the researcher used the directed content analysis method. Data were analyzed using the NVIVO 10 software package. The authors and the expert trained in qualitative research who generously supported the authors continued the analysis independently of each other until they reached a consensus. RESULTS After analysis of the interviews held with the participants, the following three main themes emerged: lack of information about conservative treatment, frequent change of physicians, and non-compliance with lifestyle changes. Two sub-themes were identified within the theme of frequent change of physicians: distrusting health personnel, and not being able to make an appointment. In addition, most of the patients were not knowledgeable enough about either the definition of the disease or the treatment process. These patients stated that they were confused because they had to change physicians frequently; thus, they distrusted physicians because each physician they visited made a different plan for the treatment process. CONCLUSIONS At the end of the study, we determined that during the conservative treatment process of patients with knee osteoarthritis, a multidisciplinary approach should be adopted, and orthopedic surgeons, physical therapy and rehabilitation physicians, dietitians, and physiotherapists should be in harmony with the patient. In addition, health personnel should provide patients with detailed information to eliminate questions they have during the conservative treatment process. In order for healthcare team members to establish a trusting relationship between the patients, they should allocate enough time to the patient.
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- Seçkin Özcan
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Yalova Education and Research Hospital, 77100 Yalova, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital, 23100 Elazığ, Turkey;
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Morel J, McNeilly O, Grundy S, Brown T, Gunawan C, Amal R, Scott JA. Nanoscale Titanium Surface Engineering via Low-Temperature Hydrothermal Etching for Enhanced Antimicrobial Properties. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:46247-46260. [PMID: 37738302 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c09525] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
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Bioinspired nanotopography artificially fabricated on titanium surfaces offers a solution for the rising issue of postoperative infections within orthopedics. On a small scale, hydrothermal etching has proven to deliver an effective antimicrobial nanospike surface. However, translation to an industrial setting is limited by the elevated synthesis temperature (150 °C) and associated equipment requirements. Here, for the first time, we fabricate surface nanostructures using comparatively milder synthesis temperatures (75 °C), which deliver physicochemical properties and antimicrobial capability comparable to the high-temperature surface. Using a KOH etchant, the simultaneous formation of titania and titanate crystals at both temperatures produces a one-dimensional nanostructure array. Analysis indicated that the formation mechanism comprises dissolution and reprecipitation processes, identifying the deposited titanates as hydrated layered tetra-titanates (K2Ti4O9·nH2O). A proposed nanospike formation mechanism was confirmed through the identification of a core and outer shell for individual nanostructures, primarily comprised of titanates and titania, respectively. Etching conditions dictated crystalline formation, favoring a thicker titanate core for nanorods under higher synthesis temperatures and etchant concentrations. A bactericidal investigation showed the efficacy against Gram-negative bacteria for a representative low-temperature nanosurface (34.4 ± 14.4%) was comparable to the higher temperature nanosurface (34.0 ± 17.0%), illustrating the potential of low-temperature hydrothermal synthesis. Our results provide valuable insight into the applicability of low-temperature etching protocols that are more favorable in large-scale manufacturing settings.
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- James Morel
- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- Corin Australia, Pymble, NSW 2073, Australia
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- Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, University of Technology Sydney, Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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- School of Chemical Engineering, University of New South Wales, Kensington, NSW 2052, Australia
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Ang JJM, Onggo JR, Stokes CM, Ambikaipalan A. Comparing direct anterior approach versus posterior approach or lateral approach in total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:2773-2792. [PMID: 37010580 PMCID: PMC10504117 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03528-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 03/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/19/2023]
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BACKGROUND There are several approaches to THA, and each has their respective advantages and disadvantages. Previous meta-analysis included non-randomised studies that introduce further heterogeneity and bias to the evidence presented. This meta-analysis aims to present level I evidence by comparing functional outcomes, peri-operative parameters and complications of direct anterior approach (DAA) versus posterior approach (PA) or lateral approach (LA) in THA. PATIENTS AND METHODS A comprehensive multi-database search (PubMed, OVID Medline, EMBASE) was conducted from date of database inception to 1st December 2020. Data from randomised controlled trials comparing outcomes of DAA versus PA or LA in THA were extracted and analysed. RESULTS Twenty-four studies comprising 2010 patients were included in this meta-analysis. DAA has a longer operative time (MD = 17.38 min, 95%CI: 12.28, 22.47 min, P < 0.001) but a shorter length of stay compared to PA (MD = - 0.33 days, 95%CI: - 0.55, - 0.11 days, P = 0.003). There was no difference in operative time or length of stay when comparing DAA versus LA. DAA also had significantly better HHS than PA at 6 weeks (MD = 8.00, 95%CI: 5.85, 10.15, P < 0.001) and LA at 12 weeks (MD = 2.23, 95%CI: 0.31, 4.15, P = 0.02). There was no significant difference in risk of neurapraxia for DAA versus LA or in risk of dislocations, periprosthetic fractures or VTE between DAA and PA or DAA and LA. CONCLUSION The DAA has better early functional outcomes with shorter mean length of stay but was associated with a longer operative time than PA. There was no difference in risk of dislocations, neurapraxias, periprosthetic fractures or VTE between approaches. Based on our results, choice of THA approach should ultimately be guided by surgeon experience, surgeon preference and patient factors. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE I Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials.
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- James Jia Ming Ang
- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Wellington Rd, Clayton, Victoria, 3800 Australia
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- Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Wellington Rd, Clayton, Victoria, 3800 Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, Victoria, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Victoria, Australia
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Gibbs AJ, Gray B, Wallis JA, Taylor NF, Kemp JL, Hunter DJ, Barton CJ. Recommendations for the management of hip and knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review of clinical practice guidelines. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2023; 31:1280-1292. [PMID: 37394226 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2023.05.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2023] [Revised: 05/13/2023] [Accepted: 05/25/2023] [Indexed: 07/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Guideline adherence for hip and knee osteoarthritis management is often poor, possibly related to the quality and/or inconsistent recommendations. This systematic review of hip and knee osteoarthritis guidelines aimed to appraise the quality and consistency in recommendations across higher-quality guidelines. METHODS Eight databases, guideline repositories, and professional associations websites were searched on 27/10/2022. Guideline quality was appraised using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation II (AGREE II tool) (six domains). Higher quality was defined as scoring ≥60% for domains 3 (rigour of development), 6 (editorial independence), plus one other. Consistency in recommendations across higher-quality guidelines was reported descriptively. This review was registered prospectively (CRD42021216154). RESULTS Seven higher-quality and 18 lesser-quality guidelines were included. AGREE II domain scores for higher-quality guidelines were > 60% except for applicability (average 46%). Higher-quality guidelines consistently recommended in favour of education, exercise, and weight management and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (hip and knee), and intra-articular corticosteroid injections (knee). Higher quality guidelines consistently recommended against hyaluronic acid (hip) and stem cell (hip and knee) injections. Other pharmacological recommendations in higher-quality guidelines (e.g., paracetamol, intra-articular corticosteroid (hip), hyaluronic acid (knee)) and adjunctive treatments (e.g., acupuncture) were less consistent. Arthroscopy was consistently recommended against in higher-quality guidelines. No higher-quality guidelines considered arthroplasty. CONCLUSION Higher-quality guidelines for hip and knee osteoarthritis consistently recommend clinicians implement exercise, education, and weight management, alongside consideration of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs and intra-articular corticosteroid injections (knee). Lack of consensus on some pharmacological options and adjunctive treatments creates challenges for guideline adherence. Future guidelines must prioritise providing implementation guidance, considering consistently low applicability scores.
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- Alison J Gibbs
- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Eastern Health, Box Hill Hospital, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill, 312 Victoria, Australia.
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Public Health & Preventative Medicine, Monash University, Level 4/553 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne 3004, Australia; Physiotherapy Department, Cabrini Health, Malvern, Australia
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- School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; Allied Health Clinical Research Office, Eastern Health, Box Hill, Australia
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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- Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia; Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- La Trobe Sports and Exercise Medicine Research Centre, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia; School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia
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Sochart S, Baryeh K, Sochart DH. The use of pre-operative Inferior Vena Cava filters for thromboprophylaxis in ultra-high-risk patients undergoing total hip and knee arthroplasty: a systematic review and narrative analysis. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2023; 33:2749-2764. [PMID: 37000238 PMCID: PMC10063930 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03531-z] [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: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/20/2023] [Indexed: 04/01/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients undergoing total hip (THA) or knee (TKA) arthroplasty are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). As the number performed annually increases, the population at risk of fatal pulmonary embolism (PE) also grows. Ultra-high-risk arthroplasty patients (UHRAPs) include those with additional comorbidities, or a history of VTE, for many of whom routine prophylaxis will previously have failed. Pre-operative insertion of Inferior Vena Cava filters (IVCFs) has been recommended for thromboprophylaxis in UHRAPs, and this review was performed to establish their results. METHODS A systematic search of MEDLINE and Embase databases was performed for studies reporting the use of Inferior Vena Cava filters in hip and knee arthroplasty patients. RESULTS Ten studies met the inclusion criteria, containing 718 IVCFs in Orthopaedic patients, 343 of which were permanent (47.8%), 369 potentially retrievable (51.4%), 5 absorbable (0.6%) and one of unknown design (0.1%). Patient age averaged 64.7yrs (17-95) and 56% were female. Pre-operatively, 415 prophylactic IVCFs were inserted in 409 UHRAPs, undergoing a total of 438 total joint arthroplasties (TJA). There were 11 cases of PE in the entire series (1.5%) only one of which was fatal (0.01%), with four non-fatal PE in the UHRAP group (0.96%). Removal was attempted for 283 of the retrievable filters (76.7%) and was successful in 280 (98.9%). CONCLUSION The use of IVCFs eliminated fatal PE in UHRAPs, but larger, high-quality studies, with standardised reporting, are still required to determine their absolute indications for use, complication profile, efficacy and optimum design.
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- Sarita Sochart
- Hyperacute Stroke Unit, Frimley Park Hospital, Portsmouth Rd, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 7UJ, UK
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- Postgraduate Medical Education Department, West Middlesex University Hospital, Twickenham Road, Middlesex, TW7 6AF, UK.
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- The Academic Surgical Unit, South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC), Dorking Road, Epsom, Surrey, KT18 7EG, UK
- The School of Health and Society, The University of Salford, Salford, UK
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