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Tabeayo E, Saucedo JM, Srinivasan RC, Shah AR, Karamanos E, Rockwood J, Rodriguez-Merchan EC. Bridge plating in the setting of radiocarpal instability: Does distal fixation to the second or third metacarpal matter? A cadaveric study. World J Orthop 2023; 14:207-217. [PMID: 37155513 PMCID: PMC10122777 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v14.i4.207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2022] [Revised: 02/15/2023] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Radiocarpal dislocations are rare but potentially devastating injuries. Poorer outcomes are associated with inadequate or lost reduction, such as ulnar translocation, but no consensus exists on the ideal fixation technique. Dorsal bridge plate fixation has been described for various settings in the treatment of complex distal radius fractures and can be fixed distally to the second or third metacarpal, but its application for radiocarpal dislocations has not been established.
AIM To determine whether distal fixation to the second or third metacarpal matters.
METHODS Using a cadaveric radiocarpal dislocation model, the effect of distal fixation was studied in two stages: (1) A pilot study that investigated the effect of distal fixation alone; and (2) a more refined study that investigated the effect of described techniques for distal and proximal fixation. Radiographs were measured in various parameters to determine the quality of the reduction achieved.
RESULTS The pilot study found that focusing on distal fixation alone without changing proximal fixation results in ulnar translocation and volar subluxation when fixing distally to the second metacarpal compared with the third. The second iteration demonstrated that anatomic alignment in coronal and sagittal planes could be achieved with each technique.
CONCLUSION In a cadaveric radiocarpal dislocation model, anatomic alignment can be maintained with bridge plate fixation to the second metacarpal or the third metacarpal if the described technique is followed. When considering dorsal bridge plate fixation for radiocarpal dislocations, the surgeon is encouraged to understand the nuances of different fixation techniques and how implant design features may influence proximal placement.
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- Eloy Tabeayo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, NY 10461, United States
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- Houston Methodist Institute for Academic Medicine, Houston Methodist Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston, TX 77479, United States
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- Hand Center of San Antonio and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center, The Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78240, United States
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- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
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- Surgeon in the Division of Acute Care Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78229, United States
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Handcox JE, Saucedo JM, Rose RA, Corley FG, Brady CI. Providing Orthopaedic Care to Vulnerably Underserved Patients: AOA Critical Issues. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2022; 104:e84. [PMID: 35696681 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.21.01349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Implementation of the Affordable Care Act has increased the number of Americans with health insurance. However, a substantial portion of the population is still considered underserved, including those who are uninsured, underinsured, and those who are enrolled in Medicaid. The patients frequently face substantial access-to-care issues. Many underlying social determinants of health impact this vulnerable, underserved population, and surgeons must understand the nuances of caring for the underserved. There are numerous opportunities to engage with this population, and providing care to the indigent can be rewarding for both the vulnerably underserved patient and their surgeon.
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- Jordan E Handcox
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist, Houston, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, Texas.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans' Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
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Economically vulnerable US patients are at risk for undertreatment of hand-related conditions as well as poorer outcomes. The cost of indigent care can be substantial to both the patients and their communities. Caring for these patients in a system that depends on inconsistent coverage requires a network of safety-net hospitals. To ensure that patients have access to care, the protection of safety-net hospitals should be prioritized when discussing federal and state funding allocation. On an individual scale, surgeons can also make changes in their practices to help find sustainable ways to care for indigent patients.
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- Christina I Brady
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, UT Health San Antonio, MC-7774, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78229, USA
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- Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, 13802 Centerfield Drive, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77070, USA.
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Hyatt BT, Hanel DP, Saucedo JM. Bridge Plating for Distal Radius Fractures in Low-Demand Patients With Assist Devices. J Hand Surg Am 2019; 44:507-513. [PMID: 30366732 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2018.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2018] [Revised: 08/13/2018] [Accepted: 08/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Bridge plate fixation has traditionally been described for the treatment of high-energy distal radius fractures with extensive comminution, associated instability, and polytrauma with the need for immediate upper extremity assisted weight bearing. Certain patient populations who may similarly benefit from such effective and expedient stabilization include patients with multiple comorbidities who may have lower-energy fractures, poor bone quality, and a baseline reliance on ambulatory assist devices. This article reviews treatment considerations for distal radius fractures in low-demand patients and explores the rationale and technique of bridge plate fixation in this population.
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- Brad T Hyatt
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wright-Patterson Medical Center, Dayton, OH
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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- The Hand Center of San Antonio, UT Health San Antonio Department of Orthopaedics, San Antonio, TX.
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Many conditions presenting to the hand surgeon are amenable to a bedside procedure rather than a formal operating room setting. With proper patient, room, and surgeon preparation, bedside procedures can provide an efficient and effective treatment for infection, trauma, and foreign bodies. Key differences from the operating room environment include patient expectations, analgesia, room setup, instrumentation, and surgical technique. This article provides a detailed primer for performing bedside procedures in the emergency department, outpatient clinic, and inpatient hospital room.
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Wanke TR, McDevitt JL, Jung MJ, Meyer M, Puri L, Gonzalez CM, Saucedo JM. INTEGRATING BUSINESS EDUCATION IN MEDICAL SCHOOLS: A MULTICENTER SURVEY. Physician Leadersh J 2015; 2:54-59. [PMID: 26685462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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Micev AJ, Saucedo JM, Kalainov DM, Wang L, Ma M, Yaffe MA. Surgical Techniques for Correction of Traumatic Hyperextension Instability of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint: A Biomechanical Study. J Hand Surg Am 2015; 40:1631-7. [PMID: 26143967 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2015.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2015] [Revised: 05/17/2015] [Accepted: 05/18/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the biomechanical strengths of 5 surgical techniques for treatment of traumatic hyperextension instability of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. METHODS Thirty-six cadaveric fingers were randomly assigned to 6 groups: normal control, volar plate repair, flexor digitorum superficialis tenodesis (FDST), single lateral band transfer (SLBT), double lateral band transfer, and dual split lateral band transfer. For each experimental specimen, the volar plate and accessory collateral ligaments were transected, the PIP joint was hyperextended to 90°, and a PIP joint stabilizing procedure was completed. The ultimate strength of each procedure was ascertained by loading to failure, and the fingers were dissected to determine the pathoanatomy of failure. Force-displacement curves were used to estimate the stiffness of each group, and multiple pairwise statistical comparisons were performed. RESULTS The mean PIP joint stiffness in the control group was significantly greater than the mean PIP joint stiffness in the FDST and SLBT groups, but not significantly different from the mean PIP joint stiffness in the other 3 groups. There were no significant differences in the mean PIP joint stiffness between the 5 joint stabilizing techniques. The SLBT, double lateral band transfer, and dual split lateral band transfer repairs all failed by massive disruption of the flexor tendon sheath, whereas the volar plate repairs and FDST repairs failed by either suture anchor pullout or suture breakage. CONCLUSIONS The stiffness of 5 surgical techniques to stabilize a traumatic hyperextensible PIP joint did not vary significantly. CLINICAL RELEVANCE The 5 described techniques to stabilize a posttraumatic PIP joint hyperextension deformity may provide for equal restraint to PIP joint hyperextension instability in the early postoperative period. The choice of procedure should take into consideration other factors not studied, including the potential for PIP joint flexion contracture and long-term durability.
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- Alan J Micev
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Preventative Medicine, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
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Affiliation(s)
- James M Saucedo
- The Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA.
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- The Hand Center of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX; University of Washington, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
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Saucedo JM, Marecek GS, Wanke TR, Lee J, Stulberg SD, Puri L. Understanding readmission after primary total hip and knee arthroplasty: who's at risk? J Arthroplasty 2014; 29:256-60. [PMID: 23958236 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2013.06.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 95] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2013] [Revised: 05/27/2013] [Accepted: 06/01/2013] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Readmission has been cited as an important quality measure in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. We queried an electronic database for all patients who underwent Total Hip Arthroplasty or Total Knee Arthroplasty at our institution from 2006 to 2010 and identified those readmitted within 90 days of surgery, reviewed their demographic and clinical data, and performed a multivariable logistic regression analysis to determine significant risk factors. The overall 90-day readmission rate was 7.8%. The most common readmission diagnoses were related to infection and procedure-related complications. An increased likelihood of readmission was found with coronary artery disease, diabetes, increased LOS, underweight status, obese status, age (over 80 or under 50), and Medicare. Procedure-related complications and wound complications accounted for more readmissions than any single medical complication.
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- James M Saucedo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Saucedo JM, Yaffe MA, Berschback JC, Hsu WK, Kalainov DM. Platelet-rich plasma. J Hand Surg Am 2012; 37:587-9; quiz 590. [PMID: 22305737 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.12.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2011] [Revised: 12/01/2011] [Accepted: 12/12/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- James M Saucedo
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 N. St. Clair, Suite 1350, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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Yaffe MA, Saucedo JM, Kalainov DM. Non-locked and locked plating technology for hand fractures. J Hand Surg Am 2011; 36:2052-5. [PMID: 22037299 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2011.09.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2011] [Revised: 09/15/2011] [Accepted: 09/22/2011] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- Mark A Yaffe
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Keller GP, Windsor DM, Saucedo JM, Werren JH. Reproductive effects and geographical distributions of two Wolbachia strains infecting the Neotropical beetle, Chelymorpha alternans Boh. (Chrysomelidae, Cassidinae). Mol Ecol 2004; 13:2405-20. [PMID: 15245413 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-294x.2004.02213.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Wolbachia are maternally inherited endocellular bacteria known to alter insect host reproduction to facilitate their own transmission. Multiple Wolbachia infections are more common in tropical than temperate insects but few studies have investigated their dynamics in field populations. The beetle, Chelymorpha alternans, found throughout the Isthmus of Panama, is infected with two strains of Wolbachia, wCalt1 (99.2% of beetles) and wCalt2 (53%). Populations infected solely by the wCalt1 strain were limited to western Pacific Panama, whereas populations outside this region were either polymorphic for single (wCalt1) and double infections (wCalt1 + wCalt2) or consisted entirely of double infections. The wCalt2 strain was not found as a single infection in the wild. Both strains caused cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI). The wCalt1 strain caused weak CI (approximately 20%) and the double infection induced moderate CI (approximately 70-90%) in crosses with uninfected beetles. The wCalt1 strain rescued about 75% of eggs fertilized by sperm from wCalt2 males. Based on the relationships of beetle mtDNA and infection status, maternal transmission, and repeated population sampling we determined that the double infection invaded C. alternans populations about 100,000 years ago and that the wCalt2 strain appears to be declining in some populations, possibly due to environmental factors. This may be the first study to demonstrate an association between widespread strain loss and environmental factors in the field.
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- G P Keller
- Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, Apdo. 2072, Balboa, Rep. of Panama.
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