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Panez-Toro I, Heymann D, Gouin F, Amiaud J, Heymann MF, Córdova LA. Roles of inflammatory cell infiltrate in periprosthetic osteolysis. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1310262. [PMID: 38106424 PMCID: PMC10722268 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1310262] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2023] [Accepted: 11/13/2023] [Indexed: 12/19/2023] Open
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Classically, particle-induced periprosthetic osteolysis at the implant-bone interface has explained the aseptic loosening of joint replacement. This response is preceded by triggering both the innate and acquired immune response with subsequent activation of osteoclasts, the bone-resorbing cells. Although particle-induced periprosthetic osteolysis has been considered a foreign body chronic inflammation mediated by myelomonocytic-derived cells, current reports describe wide heterogeneous inflammatory cells infiltrating the periprosthetic tissues. This review aims to discuss the role of those non-myelomonocytic cells in periprosthetic tissues exposed to wear particles by showing original data. Specifically, we discuss the role of T cells (CD3+, CD4+, and CD8+) and B cells (CD20+) coexisting with CD68+/TRAP- multinucleated giant cells associated with both polyethylene and metallic particles infiltrating retrieved periprosthetic membranes. This review contributes valuable insight to support the complex cell and molecular mechanisms behind the aseptic loosening theories of orthopedic implants.
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- Isidora Panez-Toro
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
- Nantes Université, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), UMR6286, US2B, Nantes, France
- Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest, Tumor Heterogeneity and Precision Medicine Laboratory, Saint-Herblain, France
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- Nantes Université, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), UMR6286, US2B, Nantes, France
- Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest, Tumor Heterogeneity and Precision Medicine Laboratory, Saint-Herblain, France
- Nantes Université, Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Nantes, France
- The University of Sheffield, Dept of Oncology and Metabolism, Sheffield, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, Centre Léon Bérard, Lyon, France
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- Nantes Université, Laboratory of Histology and Embryology, Medical School, Nantes, France
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- Nantes Université, Centre National de Recherche Scientifique (CNRS), UMR6286, US2B, Nantes, France
- Institut de Cancérologie de l’Ouest, Tumor Heterogeneity and Precision Medicine Laboratory, Saint-Herblain, France
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile, Independencia, Santiago, Chile
- IMPACT, Center of Interventional Medicine for Precision and Advanced Cellular Therapy, Santiago, Chile
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Clínica MEDS, Santiago, Chile
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Davey MS, Hurley ET, Liu K, White-Gibson A, Molony DC, Moran CJ, Delaney RA, Mullett H. The clinical utility of immediate post-operative PACU plain film radiographs following uncomplicated open Latarjet procedure - An institutional series of consecutive patients. J Orthop 2023; 46:178-181. [PMID: 38037554 PMCID: PMC10685133 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.11.008] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Background Immediate post-operative plain film radiograph x-rays in PACU following open Latarjet procedure are often ordered as routine. However, such radiographs utilize institutional cost and time, whilst potentially exposing patients to often-unnecessary additional radiation. This study sought to evaluate whether routine immediate post-operative radiographs following uncomplicated open Latarjet procedures impacted clinical decision-making in our institution. Methods From 2017 to 2020, patients who underwent open Latarjet procedure by one of four fellowship-trained upper limb surgeons at a single institution were included in this study. Post-operative radiographs taken immediately in PACU were reviewed to determine if any reported radiographic findings impacted on clinical decision-making in the immediate post-operative setting. SPSS was used for descriptive statistics. Results A total of 337 patients underwent an X-ray in PACU immediate after uncomplicated open Latarjet procedure. Overall, 98.5% were male (n = 332), the mean patient age of included patients was 22.9 ± 4.2 years. No patient had an abnormal finding on their post-operative x-ray. Two patients returned to the operating room in the immediate post-operative period, both requiring washout and debridement due to haemtoma or superficial wound infection. Conclusion The findings of this study suggest that the use of post-operative plain films in PACU following open Latarjet procedure remains a costly use of resources, with little ultimate impact on clinical decision making in the short-term post-operatively. Level of Evidence IV - Institutional Case Series of Consecutive Patients.
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- Sports Surgery Clinic, Dublin, Ireland
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Vitenberg M, Tsadok A, Heller S, Ghasem A, Shemesh S. The quality of immediate postoperative radiographs, performed after total hip replacement in the operating room versus in the post-anesthesia care unit: is there a difference? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023:10.1007/s00402-022-04757-y. [PMID: 36595030 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04757-y] [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: 04/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Currently, there are no clear guidelines regarding the optimal settings for immediate postoperative imaging following total hip arthroplasty (THA). Authors' primary aim was to determine the preferred setting for postoperative radiographs by comparing a technical quality of imaging performed in postanesthesia care unit (PACU) versus operating room (OR). MATERIALS AND METHODS Our study is a retrospective comparison of quality of postoperative radiographs following THAs, performed in PACU versus OR. The evaluated factors included a technical quality (penetration, collimation and presence of foreign bodies), proper patient positioning, and clinical significance of the imaging expressed in number of decisions to perform immediate revision surgery that were based on postoperative imaging. RESULTS 267 radiographs of patients who underwent primary unilateral THA were evaluated (139 performed in PACU and 128 in OR). In terms of technical quality, PACU radiographs were characterized by better penetration (69.1% vs 27.3%, p < 0.001) and less foreign bodies in the field (95.7% vs 83.6%, p < 0.001), but less adequate collimation (41.7% vs 79.7%, p < 0.001). There was a significant difference in the number of radiographs obtained without any noteworthy technical errors - 24 (17.3%) in PACU group vs 10 (7.8%) in OR group. CONCLUSION Postoperative X-rays performed in the PACU were characterized by better technical quality compared to postoperative radiographs performed in OR. We, therefore, suggest to perform immediate postoperative evaluation in PACU to provide baseline radiographs of higher quality for future follow-up.
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- Maria Vitenberg
- Orthopedic Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petah Tikva, Israel.
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Wolfson Medical Center, 5822012, Holon, Israel
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Hasharon Hospital, 49372, Petah Tikva, Israel
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Beilinson Hospital, 39 Jabotinsky St., 4941492, Petah Tikva, Israel
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Brown ML, Michel D, Narayanan A, McCauley JC, Bugbee WD. Are immediate postoperative X-Rays valuable in evaluating complications of primary total hip arthroplasty? ARTHROPLASTY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2022; 4:44. [PMID: 36320047 PMCID: PMC9628056 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-022-00148-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2022] [Accepted: 08/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to investigate the complications of primary total hip arthroplasty based on immediate postoperative X-rays. The overall quality and cost of X-rays were assessed. METHODS The institutional database was queried to identify all patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty in a single institution between January 1, 2018, and December 31, 2018. Immediate postoperative X-rays were reviewed to identify the complications such as periprosthetic fractures, dislocation, and fixation failure. The quality and cost of X-ray were assessed. The complications were categorized as "known" and "unknown" according to the intraoperative fluoroscopic results. RESULTS A total of 518 total hip arthroplasties were included in this study. Based on intraoperative fluoroscopy, periprosthetic fractures were found in 10 (2%) THAs. Compared to the X-rays taken immediately after surgery, 9 periprosthetic fractures (recorded as "known") were found and 1 was not (recorded as "unknown"). There was no significant difference between intraoperative fluoroscopy and X-rays (P > 0.05). Of the 518 X-rays, 225 (43%) were of suboptimal quality. The cost of a single portable pelvic X-ray was $647. CONCLUSION In total hip arthroplasty, X-rays taken immediately after surgery rarely reveal unknown complications. The X-rays are often of suboptimal quality, have minimal clinical utility, and are less cost-effective.
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- Matthew L. Brown
- grid.411896.30000 0004 0384 9827Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cooper University Health Care, Cooper University Hospital, 3 Cooper Plaza, Camden, NJ USA
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- grid.489896.2000000046018493XAustin Regional Clinic, Austin, TX USA
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- grid.461872.e0000 0004 0449 305XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, San Diego, CA USA
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- grid.415401.5Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, San Diego, CA USA
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- grid.461872.e0000 0004 0449 305XDepartment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Scripps Green Hospital, La Jolla, San Diego, CA USA ,grid.415401.5Shiley Center for Orthopaedic Research and Education at Scripps Clinic, La Jolla, San Diego, CA USA
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Saggi SS, Kuah LZD, Toh LCA, Shah MTBM, Wong MK, Bin Abd Razak HR. Optimisation of postoperative X-ray acquisition for orthopaedic patients. BMJ Open Qual 2022; 11:bmjoq-2020-001216. [PMID: 35354599 PMCID: PMC8968530 DOI: 10.1136/bmjoq-2020-001216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/31/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Postoperative X-rays are a key part of management of orthopaedic patients. These X-rays serve to check stability of orthopaedic fixation as well as to ensure that there are no peri-implant fractures and periprosthetic fractures following surgical fixation of fractures and arthroplasty procedures, respectively. Timely accurate interpretation of postoperative X-rays are crucial in guiding weight-bearing status as well as rehabilitation. Therefore, delays in X-ray acquisition may impact initiation of postoperative rehabilitation and overall length of stay negatively. The aim of this project is to optimise acquisition of postoperative X-rays in patients undergoing implant surgery and as a result increase efficiency of deployed healthcare staff. A multidisciplinary team was formed to study the efficacy of a new workflow for patients to undergo X-rays immediately after surgery while en-route to the ward. Pretrial and in-trial delays in acquiring X-rays and total man-hours spent on transport were recorded. These processes were refined and integrated to optimise the new workflow. Compared with the old workflow, delays in obtaining X-rays were significantly reduced from the longest of 20 hours and 40 min to no delays at all. Overall man-hours spent on transport of these patients were reduced by a mean of 12 and 16 min for nurses and porters, respectively. The trial workflow has since been adopted successfully by our institution and since inception has become standard practice, allowing timely review of postoperative X-rays. This has led to increased workforce efficiency as well as timely rehabilitation and discharge of patients.
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Novack TA, Patel JN, Koss J, Mazzei C, Harrington CJ, Wittig JC, Dundon J. Is There a Need for Recovery Room Radiographs Following Uncomplicated Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty? Cureus 2021; 13:e14544. [PMID: 34017659 PMCID: PMC8130648 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.14544] [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] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Introduction Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common orthopedic procedures performed in the United States. Obtaining radiographs in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) has been the standard of care at most hospitals. The purpose of this study was to examine the utility and cost-effectiveness of immediate, postoperative radiographs in regards to operative decision-making to prevent complications within 90 days after primary TKA. Methods A retrospective review of 4,830 consecutive patients who underwent cemented or uncemented TKA between January 2016 and June 2019 at a large, regional medical center was performed. International Classification of Diseases, Tenth Revision (ICD-10) codes were used to track any readmissions within 90 days of TKA. If readmission was for a mechanical complication, including fracture, dislocation, or component loosening, PACU radiographs were reviewed for any abnormalities that may have prevented readmission. Results There were 195 readmissions (195 patients), of which 17 were due to mechanical complications. There was no evidence of fracture or abnormality appreciated on any of the reviewed PACU radiographs by either the reading radiologist or the senior authors. Assuming all fractures were noted on immediate, postoperative radiographs, the cost associated with identifying a single fracture in 2,415 patients was $1,072,260. Conclusion Routine radiographs in the recovery room after an uncomplicated primary TKA are not a reliable mechanism for preventing mechanical complications and do not alter patient care.
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- Thomas A Novack
- Orthopedics, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, USA
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- Orthopedics, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, USA
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- Orthopedics, Morristown Medical Center, Morristown, USA
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- Orthopedics, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, USA
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Institute of New Jersey, Morristown, USA
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Lechtig A, Barghi A, Wolf BT, Weaver M, Wixted JJ, Rodriguez EK, Appleton PT. The utility of post-operative hip radiographs in patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fractures. Injury 2019; 50:1448-1451. [PMID: 31320108 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.07.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/03/2019] [Accepted: 07/07/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for low energy femoral neck fractures routinely undergo hip radiographs at each postoperative clinic visit regardless of history and physical findings. No studies to date have evaluated the effectiveness of this accepted practice. The goal of this study was to identify the postoperative utility of both history and physical (H/P) and hip radiographs in the treatment course of patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for low energy femoral neck fractures. METHODS A retrospective chart review was performed on consecutive patients treated with hip hemiarthroplasty for low energy femoral neck fractures. An abnormal H/P and hip radiographs as well as a change in treatment course were recorded at each clinic or emergency department visit. RESULTS Five hundred and eighty-three patients met inclusion criteria, consisting of 1177 clinic and 50 emergency department (ED) visits. An abnormal radiograph in the presence of a normal H/P did not lead to a change in treatment course. An abnormal H/P alone changed treatment course in 28 (3%) clinic visits and 18 (36%) ED visits. An abnormal H/P and the presence of an abnormal hip radiograph changed the treatment course in 23 (2%) clinic visits and 18 (36%) ED visits. In only one case - 0.3% of abnormal radiographs or 0.08% of 1177 clinic visits - did an abnormal hip radiograph change treatment course in the setting of an abnormal H/P within 6 months from surgery. The average cost of a series of hip and pelvis radiographs was $242. CONCLUSIONS Abnormal radiographs do not change treatment course in the presence of a normal H/P. Hip radiographs obtained in clinic within 6 months of surgery rarely lead to a change in treatment course and thereby are a source of excess cost and radiation exposure to the patient.
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- Aron Lechtig
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 02115, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States.
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- Maine Ortho, 1601 Congress Street, Portland, ME, 04102, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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- Brigham and Woman's Hospital, Boston, MA, 02215, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States; Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
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Aljawder A, Alomran D, Alayyoub M, Alkhalifa F. Immediate Postoperative Portable Radiograph After Total Knee Replacements: A Necessity or a Burden? Open Orthop J 2018; 12:173-179. [PMID: 29997704 PMCID: PMC5997844 DOI: 10.2174/1874325001812010173] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2018] [Revised: 04/07/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Total Knee Replacement (TKR) is one of the most commonly performed orthopaedic surgery(1). Immediate postoperative portable radiographs are performed after primary TKR in order to identify any potential complications and technical flaws. It also serves as a reference for comparison with subsequent radiographs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and economical value of these radiographs in TKR. It compares the quality of the portable radiograph, taken immediately post-operation, with in-suite radiographs taken 5-7 weeks post-operation Methods: In this retrospective study, a consecutive series of 389 TKR patients from January-2011 to March-2015 were reviewed. Radiological evaluation consisted of assessing the beam angle and the exposure on the images. Implant positioning was also compared by measuring the anatomical axis to look for component alignment discrepancies. Results: The quality of the portable recovery room radiograph was overall inferior to the radiology suite radiograph regarding both beam angle and exposure. Component alignment discrepancies were also identified in the angle measurements between both types of radiographs. Conclusion: Therefore, our study demonstrated that there is no clinical or financial value obtained from postoperative portable radiograph. Furthermore, Immediate recovery room radiographs should be avoided from being performed routinely and may only be used in cases where the surgeon is utilizing a new implant or technique. No external funding was provided for this study from any source.
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- Abdulla Aljawder
- Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, Orthopedic Specialist, Orthopedic Department, Alriffa, Bahrain
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- Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, Orthopedic Resident, Orthopedic Department, Alriffa, Bahrain
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- RCSI-MUB, Collage of medicine, Al Muharraq, Medical student, Bahrain
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- Bahrain Defense Force Royal Medical Services, Senior Orthopedic Consultant, Orthopedic Department, Alriffa, Bahrain
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Hochman MG, Melenevsky YV, Metter DF, Roberts CC, Bencardino JT, Cassidy RC, Fox MG, Kransdorf MJ, Mintz DN, Shah NA, Small KM, Smith SE, Tynus KM, Weissman BN. ACR Appropriateness Criteria ® Imaging After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Am Coll Radiol 2018; 14:S421-S448. [PMID: 29101982 DOI: 10.1016/j.jacr.2017.08.036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2017] [Accepted: 08/14/2017] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is the most commonly performed joint replacement procedure in the United States and annual demand for primary TKA is expected to grow by 673% by 2030. The first part provides an overview of imaging modalities (radiographs, CT, MRI, ultrasound, and various nuclear medicine studies) and discusses their usefulness in the imaging evaluation of TKA. The second part focuses on evidence-based imaging and imaging-guided intervention algorithms for the workup of TKA and its complications, including routine follow-up, component wear, periprosthetic infection, aseptic loosening, granulomas/osteolysis, conventional and rotational instability, periprosthetic fracture, patellar complications, and a variety of periprosthetic soft tissue abnormalities. The American College of Radiology Appropriateness Criteria are evidence-based guidelines for specific clinical conditions that are reviewed annually by a multidisciplinary expert panel. The guideline development and revision include an extensive analysis of current medical literature from peer reviewed journals and the application of well-established methodologies (RAND/UCLA Appropriateness Method and Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation or GRADE) to rate the appropriateness of imaging and treatment procedures for specific clinical scenarios. In those instances where evidence is lacking or equivocal, expert opinion may supplement the available evidence to recommend imaging or treatment.
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- Mary G Hochman
- Principal Author, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.
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- Research Author, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, Georgia
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- Co-author, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Panel Vice-Chair, New York University School of Medicine, New York, New York
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- UK Healthcare Spine and Total Joint Service, Lexington, Kentucky; American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
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- Brigham & Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, Illinois; American College of Physicians
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Şahin E, Kalem M. Utility of Third-Week Postoperative Radiographs in the Management of Ankle Fractures. Foot Ankle Spec 2018; 11:1938640017751188. [PMID: 29310461 DOI: 10.1177/1938640017751188] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To evaluate the costs and efficacy of radiographs taken in the third week after fixation of bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures. PATIENTS AND METHOD A retrospective evaluation was made of patients who underwent surgical fixation because of bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures between January 1, 2008, and October 1, 2013. Patient demographics (age, gender, body mass index), fracture type, follow-up periods, and fixation methods were recorded, and the radiographs taken on postoperative day 1, at 3 weeks, 6 weeks, and the final follow-up were examined by 2 orthopedists. Measurements were taken of the medial clear space (MCS ≤ 4 mm), the tibiofibular clear space (TFCS < 5 mm), and the talocrural angle (TCA = 83° ± 4°) on the mortise radiograph and of the overlap between the tibial tubercle and fibula (TFO > 10 mm) on the anteroposterior radiograph; residual step (mm) was measured on the lateral radiograph. RESULTS A total of 263 patients were examined, and of these, 112 were included for evaluation. In the measurements of postoperative day 1, third week, and sixth week and the final radiographs, no statistically significant difference was determined in the MCS, TFCS, TCA, TFO, and residual step values. Because the cost of a series of 3-way ankle radiographs in Turkey is US$3.81 per patient, the cost of the control series for the 112 patients in this study was US$ 427.3. CONCLUSIONS In patients treated surgically for bimalleolar and trimalleolar fractures, the radiographs taken in the third week rarely resulted in a change of patient management. Therefore, it simply constitutes an additional cost for the patient or the hospital. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE Level III: Retrospective Cohort study.
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- Ercan Şahin
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey (ES)
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey (MK)
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Turkey (ES)
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey (MK)
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Radiographic Imaging in the Postanesthesia Care Unit is Unnecessary After Partial Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:1431-1433. [PMID: 27998659 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.11.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2016] [Revised: 10/25/2016] [Accepted: 11/18/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obtaining routine radiographs in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after primary uncomplicated partial knee arthroplasty (PKA) is a common practice with unclear utility. The objective of this study is to determine the rate at which immediate postoperative radiographs identify an actionable problem after primary uncomplicated PKA and to determine the potential cost savings associated with foregoing the routine acquisition of these radiographs. METHODS This was a retrospective review that assessed a consecutive series of 1366 primary uncomplicated PKAs (including 873 unicondylar knee arthroplasties, 313 patellofemoral arthroplasties, and 180 bicompartmental knee arthroplasties) performed between January 2008 and March 2016. Patients were separated into 2 cohorts: (1) those who had PACU radiographs (n = 1184), and (2) those who did not (n = 182). Operative reports and clinical follow-up records at the initial postoperative visit were reviewed to determine whether patients underwent early reoperation based on radiographic findings. The direct cost of PACU radiographs was estimated to be $33.63 based on average global Medicare payments from our institution. RESULTS The rate of reoperation because of radiographic findings in the PACU or at the first follow-up was 0% (95% confidence interval: 0.0%-0.027%). The estimated direct radiographic expenditure for our 1366 patient cohort was nearly $46,000. CONCLUSION Routine immediate postoperative PACU radiographs after primary uncomplicated PKA have limited clinical utility. Therefore, delaying postoperative radiographs until the initial follow-up office visit would result in substantial cost-savings without compromising the quality of patient care.
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The Utility of Postoperative Radiographs 2 Years After Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2017; 32:106-109. [PMID: 27554780 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2016.06.054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2016] [Revised: 06/13/2016] [Accepted: 06/27/2016] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Radiographs are routinely used to evaluate patients postoperatively after total knee arthroplasty, but no evidence-based guidelines exist regarding their use. The purpose of this study is to quantify the use of radiographs within 2 years of primary total knee arthroplasty by one surgeon and to determine if routine studies in asymptomatic patients altered patient management. METHODS Patients undergoing consecutive primary total knee arthroplasties between 2008 and 2010 were identified. Patients undergoing revision or additional simultaneous procedures or those with less than 6 months of radiographic follow-up were excluded. Operative and clinic notes, radiographs, and radiology reports were reviewed. RESULTS A total of 263 patients were identified; each patient had an average of 13.5 ± 3.8 individual radiographs obtained in 6.5 ± 1.7 series. Twelve radiographic series were noted to have abnormal findings by either the attending surgeon or by radiology report. Three of these patients underwent reoperation directly related to the findings; 2 for deep infections and 1 for extensor mechanism disruption. All 3 patients had reported abnormal symptoms when their films were obtained. The remaining 9 abnormal radiographic findings included focal lucencies or osteolysis, asymmetric spacer wear, a healing stress fracture, an inferior patellar avulsion fracture, and heterotopic ossification. No patient had symptoms attributable to these findings when the radiographs were obtained, and in no case was the management altered based on these finding. CONCLUSION This study suggests that the observed frequency of routine postoperative radiographs in asymptomatic patients may not be necessary in the first 2 years after primary total knee arthroplasty.
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Miniaci-Coxhead SL, Martin EA, Ketz JP. Quality and Utility of Immediate Formal Postoperative Radiographs in Ankle Fractures. Foot Ankle Int 2015; 36:1196-201. [PMID: 25998149 DOI: 10.1177/1071100715585591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients who undergo internal fixation of ankle fractures commonly have postoperative imaging performed immediately after surgery. As these patients typically are typically immobilized, radiographs provide limited visualization. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the utility and quality of formal radiographs performed immediately following ankle fracture surgery. METHODS Ankle fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation at a single institution from January 1, 2011, to January 1, 2013, were reviewed. Intraoperative and formal postoperative radiographs were evaluated using defined parameters. The postoperative images were compared with the intraoperative fluoroscopic images in terms of quality. Postoperative complications were evaluated in terms of fracture displacement, hardware malpositioning, and need for return to the operating room. A total of 411 patients with 413 ankle fractures underwent surgical fixation, with 271 patients undergoing formal postoperative radiographs. RESULTS Twenty-eight patients (10.3%) had 3 good quality postoperative views of the ankle, with the lateral (35.2%) and mortise (41.3%) views least commonly performed with good technique. None of the patients without radiographs had a complication that could have been detected earlier using postoperative radiographs. No patients required return to the operating room based on immediate postoperative radiographs. Postoperative radiographs cost $191 per patient. CONCLUSION The routine use of formal postoperative radiographs prior to discharge from the hospital did not provide additional value to the patient or orthopedic surgeon. The quality of these images was generally inferior to the quality of those obtained and saved intraoperatively due to malrotation and overlying cast material. To reduce cost and radiation exposure, formal postoperative radiographs should be obtained only in specific circumstances, such as increasing postoperative pain, marginal fixation, or instability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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Affiliation(s)
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- Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Orthopaedic Surgery, Burlington, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, USA
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