1
|
Rovaris IB, Meyer J, Rodrigues PA, Surita LE, Picoli R, Filho FTDDA, Monteiro ER, Alievi MM. Radiographically guided femoral neck osteosynthesis with cannulated compressive titanium screw and anti-rotational component in a Brown Howler Monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans). J Med Primatol 2024; 53:e12692. [PMID: 38353252 DOI: 10.1111/jmp.12692] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
Abstract
A Brown Howler Monkey presented with a femoral neck fracture was successfully treated with a cannulated compressive screw and an anti-rotational component inserted with radiographically guided technique. Complete bone consolidation and functional recovery were observed 9 weeks after the surgery, and the monkey was released to his place of origin.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Inácio Bernhardt Rovaris
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Jacqueline Meyer
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Paola Antunes Rodrigues
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Lívia Eichenberg Surita
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Roberta Picoli
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Fábio Trindade Dutra de Almeida Filho
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Eduardo Raposo Monteiro
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| | - Marcelo Meller Alievi
- Center for Rehabilitation and Conservation of Wild Animals (PRESERVAS), Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
- Department of Animal Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil
| |
Collapse
|
2
|
Di Lenarda L, Buoite Stella A, Ratti C, Ruggiero L, Bernard M, Cavarzerani LP, Canton G, Murena L. Assessing Muscle Mass in the Orthopedic Clinical Setting: Application of the Ultrasound Sarcopenia Index in Elderly Subjects with a Recent Femoral Fracture. Nutrients 2024; 16:711. [PMID: 38474844 PMCID: PMC10934151 DOI: 10.3390/nu16050711] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2024] [Revised: 02/27/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/14/2024] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Sarcopenia poses a risk factor for falls, disability, mortality, and unfavorable postoperative outcomes. Recently, the Ultrasound Sarcopenia Index (USI) has been validated to assess muscle mass, and this study aimed to apply the USI in the clinical setting. METHODS This prospective observational study included 108 patients aged >65 years, hospitalized for proximal femoral traumatic fracture. Patients were divided into two groups based on anamnestic data: patients with independent walking (IW) and patients requiring walking aid (WA) before admission. All the participants received an ultrasound examination. Other parameters evaluated were handgrip strength, limb circumferences, nutrition (MNA), and activity of daily living (ADL) scores. RESULTS Fifty-six IW patients (83 ± 6 y; 38 females) and 52 WA patients (87 ± 7 y; 44 females) were recruited. The USI was significantly higher in the IW group compared to the WA group (p = 0.013, Cohen's d = 0.489). Significant correlations were found between the USI and other sarcopenia-associated parameters, such as handgrip strength, MNA, ADLs, other muscle ultrasound parameters, and limb circumferences. CONCLUSION The application of the USI in the orthopedic surgery setting is feasible and might support the diagnosis of sarcopenia when combined with other measures of strength and function.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Luca Di Lenarda
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
| | - Alex Buoite Stella
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy
- Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy;
| | - Chiara Ratti
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
| | - Luca Ruggiero
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
| | - Monica Bernard
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
| | - Luisa Priscamaria Cavarzerani
- Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy;
| | - Gianluca Canton
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy
- Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy;
| | - Luigi Murena
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Unit, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, Azienda Sanitaria Universitaria Giuliano Isontina (ASUGI), Cattinara University Hospital, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy; (L.D.L.); (C.R.); (L.R.); (M.B.); (G.C.); (L.M.)
- Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy
- Single-Cycle Master’s Degree Course in Medicine and Surgery, Department of Medicine, Surgery and Health Sciences, University of Trieste, Strada di Fiume 447, 34149 Trieste, Italy;
| |
Collapse
|
3
|
Al-Doori O, Abdalla M, Alkhaion SZ. Comparative Outcomes of Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing vs. Plate Fixation in Pediatric Femoral Shaft Fractures. A Prospective Study. Ortop Traumatol Rehabil 2024; 26:369-373. [PMID: 38646902 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0054.4650] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/23/2024]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Pediatric femoral fractures are common in emergency rooms, with treatment options varying by age. This study compares elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) and plate fixation for diaphyseal femoral fractures in children aged 5-10. MATERIAL AND METHODS Conducted at Al-Kindi Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, from December 2017 to December 2019, this prospective study included 32 children with closed transverse diaphyseal femoral fractures. Patients were divided into two groups: 16 treated with ESIN (Group 1) and 16 with plate fixation (Group 2). Criteria excluded comminuted, open, or pathological fractures. RESULTS Group 1 had a mean age of 7.1 years and weight of 23.7 kg; Group 2 had a mean age of 7.8 years and weight of 30.9 kg. ESIN resulted in shorter operative times (58.4 minutes), earlier weight-bearing, and quicker fracture union (8.8 weeks) compared to plate fixation (76.3 minutes, 11.9 weeks). Blood loss was significantly less in Group 1 (32.8 ml) versus Group 2 (205.0 ml). No significant differences in wound healing or leg length discrepancies were observed. CONCLUSIONS 1. Our study indicates a preference for Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN) over plate fixation for pediatric femoral shaft fractures in children aged 5-10 years. 2. ESIN is associated with shorter operative times and faster commencement of weight-bearing, critical in pediatric recovery. 3. While ESIN is generally preferable, plate fixation may be better suited in certain clinical scenarios, emphasizing the importance of personalized treatment. 4. Based on our findings, ESIN is recommended for treating transverse diaphyseal femur fractures in the specified pediatric age group. 5. Recommends further studies, including randomized controlled trials, for a more comprehensive understanding of these treatments' long-term outcomes.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Omar Al-Doori
- Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Headquarters, St Cadoc's Hospital, Lodge Road, Caerleon, Newport, Wales
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
4
|
Zhou Y, Meng F, Köhler K, Bülow JM, Wagner A, Neunaber C, Bundkirchen K, Relja B. Age-related exacerbation of lung damage after trauma is associated with increased expression of inflammasome components. Front Immunol 2024; 14:1253637. [PMID: 38274788 PMCID: PMC10808399 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1253637] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/27/2024] Open
Abstract
Background Trauma, a significant global cause of mortality and disability, often leads to fractures and hemorrhagic shock, initiating an exaggerated inflammatory response, which harms distant organs, particularly the lungs. Elderly individuals are more vulnerable to immune dysregulation post-trauma, leading to heightened organ damage, infections, and poor health outcomes. This study investigates the role of NF-κB and inflammasomes in lung damage among aged mice post-trauma. Methods Twelve male C57BL/6J mice underwent hemorrhagic shock and a femoral fracture (osteotomy) with external fixation (Fx) (trauma/hemorrhage, THFx), while another 12 underwent sham procedures. Mice from young (17-26 weeks) and aged (64-72 weeks) groups (n=6) were included. After 24h, lung injury was assessed by hematoxylin-eosin staining, prosurfactant protein C (SPC) levels, HMGB1, and Muc5ac qRT-PCR. Gene expression of Nlrp3 and Il-1β, and protein levels of IL-6 and IL-1β in lung tissue and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were determined. Levels of lung-infiltrating polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) and activated caspase-3 expression to assess apoptosis, as well as NLRP3, ASC, and Gasdermin D (GSDMD) to assess the expression of inflammasome components were analyzed via immunostaining. To investigate the role of NF-κB signaling, protein expression of phosphorylated and non-phosphorylated p50 were determined by western blot. Results Muc5ac, and SPC as lung protective proteins, significantly declined in THFx versus sham. THFx-aged exhibited significantly lower SPC and higher HMGB1 levels versus THFx-young. THFx significantly increased activated caspase-3 versus both sham groups, and THFx-aged had significantly more caspase-3 positive cells versus THFx-young. IL-6 significantly increased in both sham and THFx-aged groups versus corresponding young groups. THFx significantly enhanced PMNL in both groups versus corresponding sham groups. This increase was further heightened in THFx-aged versus THFx-young. Expression of p50 and phosphorylated p50 increased in all aged groups, and THFx-induced p50 phosphorylation significantly increased in THFx-aged versus THFx-young. THFx increased the expression of inflammasome markers IL-1β, NLRP3, ASC and GSDMD versus sham, and aging further amplified these changes significantly. Conclusion This study's findings suggest that the aging process exacerbates the excessive inflammatory response and damage to the lung following trauma. The underlying mechanisms are associated with enhanced activation of NF-κB and increased expression of inflammasome components.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Yuzhuo Zhou
- University Ulm, Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm, Germany
- Hannover Medical School, Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover, Germany
| | - Fanshuai Meng
- University Ulm, Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm, Germany
- Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Aachen, Germany
| | - Kernt Köhler
- Justus Liebig University Giessen, Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Giessen, Germany
| | - Jasmin Maria Bülow
- University Ulm, Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm, Germany
| | - Alessa Wagner
- University Ulm, Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm, Germany
| | - Claudia Neunaber
- Hannover Medical School, Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover, Germany
| | - Katrin Bundkirchen
- Hannover Medical School, Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover, Germany
| | - Borna Relja
- University Ulm, Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
5
|
Rukerd MRZ, Erfaniparsa L, Movahedi M, Mirkamali H, Alizadeh SD, Ilaghi M, Sadeghifar A, Barazandehpoor S, Hashemian M, Pourzand P, Mirafzal A. Ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block versus fascia iliaca compartment block for femoral fractures in emergency department: A randomized controlled trial. Acute Med Surg 2024; 11:e936. [PMID: 38450032 PMCID: PMC10916633 DOI: 10.1002/ams2.936] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024] Open
Abstract
Aim Femoral fractures are one of the most debilitating injuries presenting to the emergency departments (EDs). The pain caused by these fractures is typically managed with opioids and adjunctive regional analgesia. These approaches are often associated with adverse side effects. Thus, appropriate alternative methods should be thoroughly investigated. To evaluate ultrasound-guided femoral nerve block (FNB) with ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB) in femoral fractures, to determine which provides better analgesia and less opioid requirement. Methods This study was a randomized clinical trial performed on adult patients presenting to the ED within 3 h of isolated femoral fracture with initial numerical pain rating scale (NRS-0) score of more than 5. The patients were randomized to receive FNB or FICB. The outcomes were block success rates, pain at 20 (NRS-20) and 60 (NRS-60) min after the end of the procedures, as well as the number and total dose of fentanyl administration during ED stay. Results Eighty-seven patients were recruited (40 FNB and 47 FICB). Success rates were 82.5% in FNB and 83.0% in FICB group, with no significant difference between the groups. NRS-20, NRS-60, the number of patients who received supplemental fentanyl, and the total dose of administered fentanyl were significantly lower following FNB. However, the length of the procedure was significantly lower in the FICB group. Conclusion Both FNB and FICB are effective in pain reduction for fractures of femur, but FNB provides more pain relief and less need for supplemental fentanyl.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mohammad Rezaei Zadeh Rukerd
- HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV SurveillanceInstitute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | - Lida Erfaniparsa
- Department of Emergency MedicineKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | - Mitra Movahedi
- Department of Emergency MedicineKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | - Hanieh Mirkamali
- HIV/STI Surveillance Research Center, and WHO Collaborating Center for HIV SurveillanceInstitute for Futures Studies in Health, Kerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | | | - Mehran Ilaghi
- Institute of Neuropharmacology, Kerman Neuroscience Research Center, Kerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | - Amirreza Sadeghifar
- Department of Orthopedic surgeryKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | | | - Morteza Hashemian
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain MedicineKerman University of Medical SciencesKermanIran
| | - Pouria Pourzand
- Department of Emergency Medicine, School of MedicineUniversity of MinnesotaMinneapolisMinnesotaUSA
| | | |
Collapse
|
6
|
Wong MYZ, Ghobrial M, Han WM, Alsousou J, Carrothers A, Hull P, Chou D, Rawal J. The floating hip injury: a descriptive study and case-control analysis. Hip Int 2024; 34:122-133. [PMID: 36912024 PMCID: PMC10787386 DOI: 10.1177/11207000231160075] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
Abstract
PURPOSE A "floating hip" (FH) injury is a rare injury describing the simultaneous ipsilateral fracture of the femur and pelvis or acetabulum (P/A). We describe our experience with patients presenting with FH injuries and compare them to controls with similar P/A fractures but without femoral involvement. METHODS Medical records and radiographs of FH patients and controls presenting to our tertiary centre between 2015 and 2020 were reviewed. Follow-up data from outpatient clinical records were also extracted. The control group were extensively matched by age, sex, body mass index, fracture classification and energy of injury. RESULTS From 1392 recorded P/A fractures, 42 FH cases were identified (average age 39 years, 78.6% males). The most common femoral fracture was the midshaft (35.7%), followed by the neck of femur (26.2%). 90.5% of FH injuries were due to high-energy mechanisms. 64.3% of P/A fractures, and 100% of femoral fractures were managed surgically. Compared to controls, FH cases were more likely to have additional orthopaedic injuries (73.8% vs. 40.5%, p = 0.002), more total theatre admissions (mean 2.5 vs. 1.19, p < 0.001), longer hospital stays (28.3 vs. 14.9 days, p = 0.02), and a higher rates of post-op complications (53.8% vs. 20%, p = 0.025). CONCLUSIONS We report differences in the presentation, management, and outcomes of FH injuries versus controls, even after extensive matching for confounders. These differences may inform future treatment strategies for the FH injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mark Y Z Wong
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
- University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine, Cambridge, UK
| | - Marios Ghobrial
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Win M Han
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Joseph Alsousou
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Andrew Carrothers
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Peter Hull
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Daud Chou
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| | - Jaikirty Rawal
- Cambridge Orthopaedic Pelvic Unit (COPU), Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Cambridge, UK
| |
Collapse
|
7
|
Wang SI, Jeong HJ, Lim ST, Han YH. Prediction of leg-length discrepancy in pediatric femoral shaft fracture using bone SPECT/CT: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e35860. [PMID: 37933061 PMCID: PMC10627618 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000035860] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023] Open
Abstract
RATIONALE Children's bones are in the process of growing in both length and width. Therefore, evaluating whether fractures affect the growth plate or not is very crucial. However, even in cases of lower limb fractures where the growth plate remains unaffected, overgrowth or shortening of the affected limb are encountered. PATIENT CONCERNS An 11-year-old boy was admitted to the emergency department after a passenger car accident. DIAGNOSES A comminuted fracture of the right femoral shaft was diagnosed by X-ray image. INTERVENTIONS Closed reduction and internal fixation were performed using intramedullary titanium elastic nails. Six months after the operation, bone union was achieved and the nails were removed. OUTCOMES Nine months after nail removal, the right leg was unexpectedly noticed 5 mm shorter than the left one. On the initial and follow-up bone single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography images with a 9-month interval, radioactivity of growth plate in the right proximal femur was much lower than that of the left femur, suggesting a further increasing of leg-length discrepancy (LLD) in the future. As we expected, LLD had progressively increased up to 20 mm. Epiphysiodesis was finally decided for the left distal femur. Twenty-two months after the length equalization operation, LLD decreased to 5 mm. LESSONS This case emphasizes that quantitative analysis of growth plate activity using bone single-photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography could predict LLD and help us decide when and which limb should be operated on for pediatric patients with lower limb fractures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Sung Il Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Research Institute for Endocrine Sciences and Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
| | - Hwan-Jeong Jeong
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jounbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
| | - Seok Tae Lim
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jounbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
| | - Yeon-Hee Han
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Research Institute of Clinical Medicine of Jeonbuk National University-Biomedical Research Institute of Jeonbuk National University Hospital, Jounbuk National University Medical School and Hospital, Jeonju, Jeonbuk, South Korea
| |
Collapse
|
8
|
Singh A, Bierrum W, Wormald J, Ramachandran M, Firth G, Eastwood D. Plate fixation versus flexible intramedullary nails for management of closed femoral shaft fractures in the pediatric population: A systematic review and meta-analysis of the adverse outcomes. J Child Orthop 2023; 17:442-452. [PMID: 37799319 PMCID: PMC10549696 DOI: 10.1177/18632521231190713] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/13/2023] [Indexed: 10/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose Fractures of the femoral diaphysis are associated with a risk of morbidity in children. Various fixation methods have been developed, but with only limited evidence to support their use. This systematic review assesses the evidence regarding clinical outcomes of closed femoral diaphyseal fractures in children treated with plate fixation or flexible intramedullary nails. Methods A PROSPERO-registered, PRISMA-compliant systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted. MEDLINE, Embase, and Web of Science (WoS) databases were searched from inception to February 2023. Inclusion criteria included clinical studies reporting adverse outcomes following surgical treatment of pediatric closed femoral diaphyseal fractures using plate fixation and flexible intramedullary nails. The ROBINS-I and RoB 2 tools evaluated the risk of bias. Results Thirteen papers (2 prospective randomized controlled trials and 11 retrospective cohorts) reported 805 closed diaphyseal femoral fractures in 801 children (559 males, 242 females). There were 360 plate fixations and 445 flexible intramedullary nails. Two cases of osteomyelitis and one nonunion were reported. Meta-analysis showed that plate fixation had a lower risk of soft tissue infection (relative risk 0.26 (95% confidence interval 0.07-0.92)). There was no difference in the following outcomes: malunion (relative risk 0.68 (95% confidence interval 0.32-1.44)); unplanned reoperation (relative risk 0.59 (95% confidence interval 0.31-1.14)), and leg-length difference (relative risk 1.58 (95% confidence interval 0.66-3.77)). The risk of bias was high in all studies. Conclusions An analysis of 805 fractures with minimal differences in meta-analyses is considered high quality even when the quality of the evidence is low. The findings are limited by important flaws in the methodology in the published literature. Well-designed multicentre prospective studies using standardized core outcomes are required to advise treatment recommendations. Level of evidence III.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Abhinav Singh
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, London, UK
| | - William Bierrum
- Department of Acute Internal Medicine, University College London Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK
| | - Justin Wormald
- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
| | | | - Gregory Firth
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Barts Health NHS Trust, London, UK
| | - Deborah Eastwood
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
- University College London, London, UK
| |
Collapse
|
9
|
Sekhon J, Jain R, Bansal K, Luthra N, Singh MR, Kumari B. Efficacy of Different Volumes of 0.2% Ropivacaine in Suprainguinal Fascia Iliaca Compartment Block for Multimodal Analgesia in Lower Limb Surgery. Cureus 2023; 15:e46894. [PMID: 37954742 PMCID: PMC10638675 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.46894] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Ultrasound-guided (USG) suprainguinal fascia iliaca (SIFI) block is being used widely for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing hip and femur surgeries. However, the optimal volume of local anesthetic required for SIFI block is not well defined. Thus, we compared different volumes of 0.2% ropivacaine in SIFI for post-operative pain relief in lower limb surgeries. Material and methods A total of 90 patients undergoing hip and femur surgeries were randomly allocated into three groups: A, B, and C, who received USG SIFI block with 20 mL, 30 mL, and 40 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine, respectively. Intravenous tramadol was used as rescue analgesia when the numeric rating scale (NRS) score exceeded 3. Time to first request of rescue analgesic was the primary outcome. NRS scores in the first 24 hours post-operatively, total amount of tramadol consumption in 24 hours, and patient satisfaction with pain management were secondary outcomes. Results The time to first request to rescue analgesic was significantly longer in group B and group C as compared to group A. NRS scores were significantly reduced in group B and group C than group A in the 24-hour post-operative period. Median 24-hour tramadol consumption was significantly less in group C as compared to group A and group B. Patient satisfaction with pain management was better with group B and group C as compared to group A. Conclusion In comparison to 20 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine, 30 mL and 40 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine in SIFI compartment block are more efficacious in reducing post-operative pain after hip and lower limb surgeries.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Jessica Sekhon
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| | - Richa Jain
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| | - Kamya Bansal
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| | - Neeru Luthra
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| | - Mirley R Singh
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| | - Bindu Kumari
- Anaesthesiology, Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, IND
| |
Collapse
|
10
|
Teunissen AJW, Koning MV, Liefers WJ, Stap DV, Roukema G, de Bruijn B, Teunissen CE, Koopman SA. A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial comparing intrathecal bupivacaine with bupivacaine plus morphine to reduce delirium in patients with hip fractures-Salmon-Mind trial study protocol. BJA Open 2023; 7:100216. [PMID: 37638088 PMCID: PMC10457486 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjao.2023.100216] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/29/2023]
Abstract
Background Surgical treatment of proximal femur fractures is complicated by postoperative delirium in about one-third of patients. Pain and opioid consumption are modifiable factors that may influence the incidence of delirium.1 An intrathecal injection of morphine may lead to a reduction in postoperative pain and reduced systemic opioid consumption. In current practice, the addition of morphine to intrathecal anaesthesia is commonly used but depends on the anaesthesiologist's preference. Recently, a retrospective study found that intrathecal morphine was independently associated with a lower incidence of delirium. However, this has to be confirmed in a prospective, randomised study. We hypothesise that using intrathecal morphine reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption during the first 48 h after surgery and reduces the incidence of delirium during hospital admission. We also seek additional evidence of the association between neuronal injury (delirium) and neurofilament light in serum of patients with proximal femur fractures. Objective The primary objective is to compare the incidence of delirium. The secondary objectives are to compare pain scores, systemic opioid consumption, and (opioid-related) side-effects. The tertiary objective is to test the association between intrathecal morphine and neurofilament light as a marker of neuronal injury. Study design A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled intervention study is proposed. Study population All patients with a proximal femur fracture who are scheduled for surgery under spinal anaesthesia. Intervention The intervention is the addition of morphine 100 μg to the intrathecal injection for spinal anaesthesia. The intervention group will receive a mixture of bupivacaine 10 mg and morphine 100 μg. The control group will receive bupivacaine 10 mg. Clinical trial registration EU Clinical Trials Register: EudraCT number 2020-002143-27.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Mark V. Koning
- Anaesthesiology, Rijnstate Hospital, Arnhem, the Netherlands
| | | | - Dawi v.d. Stap
- Geriatrics, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Gert Roukema
- Surgery, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | - Bart de Bruijn
- Anaesthesiology, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
| | | | | |
Collapse
|
11
|
Koutserimpas C, Kotzias D, Chronopoulos E, Naoum S, Raptis K, Karamitros A, Dretakis K, Piagkou M. Suggestion of a Novel Classification Based on the Anatomical Region and Type of Bilateral Fatigue Femoral Fractures. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1572. [PMID: 37763691 PMCID: PMC10534755 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59091572] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Revised: 08/25/2023] [Accepted: 08/28/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
Abstract
Purpose: Bilateral fatigue femoral fractures (BFFF) represent an extremely rare clinical entity. The present study introduces a novel classification, in order to categorize the BFFFs and provide a thorough review of all these, so far in the literature, reported cases. Methods: The BFFF were classified taking into account the anatomical region of the femoral fracture; (fh): femoral head, (sc): sub-capital, (pt): peri-trochanteric, (st): sub-trochanteric, (s): shaft, (d): distal femur and the fracture type (complete or incomplete); type I: bilateral incomplete fractures, type II: unilateral incomplete fracture, and type III: bilateral complete fractures. Type III was further subdivided into type IIIA: bilateral non-displaced fractures, type IIIB: unilateral displaced fracture, and type IIIC: bilateral displaced fractures. Furthermore, a meticulous review of the PubMed and MEDLINE databases was conducted to locate all articles reporting these injuries. Results: A total of 38 patients (86.8% males), with a mean age of 25.3 years, suffering BFFFs were identified from the literature search. The mean time interval from symptoms' onset to diagnosis was 54 days. According to the proposed classification, 2.6% of the fractures were categorized as type I (h), 36.8% as type I (sc), 2.6% as type I(st/s), 7.9% as type I (s), 2.6% as type I (d), 5.4% as type II (fh), 26.3% as type II (sc), 2.6% as type IIIA (st), 2.6% as type IIIA (d), 5.4% as type IIIB (sc), 2.6% as type IIIB (d) and 2.6% as type IIIC (sc). Surgery was performed in 52.6%, while non-operative treatment was followed in 47.4% of the population. Regarding the fracture type, 75% of type I fractures were conservatively treated, while 91.7% and 66.6% of type II and III fractures were surgically treated. For patients treated conservatively, the mean time from diagnosis to return to previous status was 260 days, while for patients treated surgically, 343 days. Conclusions: BFFFs, although rare, may pose a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. The present classification offers valuable information and may act as a guide for the management of these patients.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Christos Koutserimpas
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (D.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.); (A.K.)
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
- 2nd Department of Orthopaedics, “Hygeia” General Hospital of Athens, 15123 Athens, Greece;
| | - Dimitrios Kotzias
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (D.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.); (A.K.)
| | - Efstathios Chronopoulos
- Laboratory for Research of the Musculoskeletal System, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 14561 Athens, Greece;
| | - Symeon Naoum
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (D.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.); (A.K.)
| | - Konstantinos Raptis
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (D.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.); (A.K.)
| | - Athanasios Karamitros
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (D.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.); (A.K.)
| | - Konstantinos Dretakis
- 2nd Department of Orthopaedics, “Hygeia” General Hospital of Athens, 15123 Athens, Greece;
| | - Maria Piagkou
- Department of Anatomy, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 11527 Athens, Greece;
| |
Collapse
|
12
|
Meng F, Zhou Y, Wagner A, Bülow JM, Köhler K, Neunaber C, Bundkirchen K, Relja B. Impact of age on liver damage, inflammation, and molecular signaling pathways in response to femoral fracture and hemorrhage. Front Immunol 2023; 14:1239145. [PMID: 37691959 PMCID: PMC10484338 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2023.1239145] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023] Open
Abstract
Background Trauma causes disability and mortality globally, leading to fractures and hemorrhagic shock. This can trigger an irregular inflammatory response that damages remote organs, including liver. Aging increases the susceptibility to dysregulated immune responses following trauma, raising the risk of organ damage, infections, and higher morbidity and mortality in elderly patients. This study investigates how aging affects liver inflammation and damage post-trauma. Methods 24 male C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into four groups. Twelve young (17-26 weeks) and 12 aged (64-72 weeks) mice were included. Mice further underwent either hemorrhagic shock (trauma/hemorrhage, TH), and femoral fracture (osteotomy) with external fixation (Fx) (THFx, n=6) or sham procedures (n=6). After 24 hours, mice were sacrificed. Liver injury and apoptosis were evaluated using hematoxylin-eosin staining and activated caspase-3 immunostaining. CXCL1 and infiltrating polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNL) in the liver were assessed by immunostaining, and concentrations of CXCL1, TNF, IL-1β, and IL-10 in the liver tissue were determined by ELISA. Gene expression of Tnf, Cxcl1, Il-1β, and Cxcl2 in the liver tissue was determined by qRT-PCR. Finally, western blot was used to determine protein expression levels of IκBα, Akt, and their phosphorylated forms. Results THFx caused liver damage and increased presence of active caspase-3-positive cells compared to the corresponding sham group. THFx aged group had more severe liver injury than the young group. CXCL1 and PMNL levels were significantly higher in both aged groups, and THFx caused a greater increase in CXCL and PMNL levels in aged compared to the young group. Pro-inflammatory TNF and IL-1β levels were elevated in aged groups, further intensified by THFx. Anti-inflammatory IL-10 levels were lower in aged groups. Tnf and Cxcl1 gene expression was enhanced in the aged sham group. Phosphorylation ratio of IκBα was significantly increased in the aged sham group versus young sham group. THFx-induced IκBα phosphorylation in the young group was significantly reduced in the aged THFx group. Akt phosphorylation was significantly reduced in the THFx aged group compared to the THFx young group. Conclusion The findings indicate that aging may lead to increased vulnerability to liver injury and inflammation following trauma due to dysregulated immune responses.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Fanshuai Meng
- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, Uniklinik RWTH Aachen, Aachen, Germany
| | - Yuzhuo Zhou
- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
| | - Alessa Wagner
- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
| | - Jasmin Maria Bülow
- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
| | - Kernt Köhler
- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
| | - Claudia Neunaber
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
| | - Katrin Bundkirchen
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
| | - Borna Relja
- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Translational and Experimental Trauma Research, Ulm University Medical Center, Ulm, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
13
|
Paulsson M, Ekholm C, Tranberg R, Rolfson O, Geijer M. Using a Traction Table for Fracture Reduction during Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis (MIPO) of Distal Femoral Fractures Provides Anatomical Alignment. J Clin Med 2023; 12:4044. [PMID: 37373737 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12124044] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2023] [Revised: 06/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Fracture reduction and fixation of distal femur fractures are technically demanding. Postoperative malalignment is still commonly reported after minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO). We evaluated the postoperative alignment after MIPO using a traction table with a dedicated femoral support. METHODS The study included 32 patients aged 65 years or older with distal femur fractures of all AO/OTA types 32 (c) and 33 (except 33 B3 and C3) and peri-implant fractures with stable implants. Internal fixation was achieved with MIPO using a bridge-plating construct. Bilateral computed tomography (CT) scans of the entire femur were performed postoperatively, and measurements of the uninjured contralateral side defined anatomical alignment. Due to incomplete CT scans or excessively distorted femoral anatomy, seven patients were excluded from analyses. RESULTS Fracture reduction and fixation on the traction table provided excellent postoperative alignment. Only one of the 25 patients had a rotational malalignment of more than 15° (18°). CONCLUSIONS The surgical setup for MIPO of distal femur fractures on a traction table with a dedicated femoral support facilitated reduction and fixation, resulting in a low rate of postoperative malalignment, despite a high rate of peri-implant fractures, and could be recommended for surgical treatment of distal femur fractures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Martin Paulsson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Carl Ekholm
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Roy Tranberg
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Ola Rolfson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Orthopaedics, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
| | - Mats Geijer
- Department of Radiology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Radiology, Institute of Clinical Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, 41345 Gothenburg, Sweden
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Lund University, 22185 Lund, Sweden
| |
Collapse
|
14
|
Fozzato S, Bianco Prevot L, Amadei F, Gallina M, Ciccarelli A, Accetta R, Basile G. Bilateral femur fracture as the first manifestation of multiple myeloma: a case report. Clin Ter 2023; 174:211-214. [PMID: 37199351 DOI: 10.7417/ct.2023.2521] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
Abstract
Abstract The authors aimed to elaborate on an interesting clinical case of a subject that came to our attention following a low-energy traumatic event, producing a bilateral femur fracture. During the instrumental investigations, findings pointing to multiple myeloma were described, in fact later confirmed by the histological and biochemical investigations. In this specific case, unlike manifestations in most patients with MM, the classic correlated pathognomonic symptoms, such as lower back pain, weight loss, recurrent infections, asthenia, were not present. Furthermore, the inflammatory indices, the values of serum calcium, renal function and hemoglobin were completely normal, although numerous bone localizations of disease already coexisted, and these were all unknown to the patient.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- S Fozzato
- IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | | | - F Amadei
- Hand and Peripheral Nerve Center, COF Lanzo Hospital, Italy
| | - M Gallina
- IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | - A Ciccarelli
- Department of Movement, Human and Health Sciences University of Rome Foro Italico, Rome, Italy
| | - R Accetta
- IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| | - G Basile
- IRCCS Orthopedic Institute Galeazzi, Milan, Italy
| |
Collapse
|
15
|
Kang KH, Kim MS, Kim JJ, In Y. Risk Factors and Preventive Strategies for Perioperative Distal Femoral Fracture in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59020369. [PMID: 36837570 PMCID: PMC9965432 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020369] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2023] [Revised: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 02/13/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023]
Abstract
Background and Objectives Perioperative distal femoral fracture is rare in patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA). In such rare cases, additional fixation might be required, and recovery can be delayed. Several studies have focused on perioperative distal femoral fractures in TKA, but there remains a lack of information on risk factors. The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors for perioperative distal femoral fractures in patients undergoing TKA and suggest preventive strategies. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included a total of 5364 TKA cases in a single institution from 2011 to 2022. Twenty-four distal femoral fractures occurred during TKA or within one month postoperatively (0.45%). Patient demographics, intraoperative findings, and postoperative progress were obtained from patient medical records and radiographs. Risk factors for fractures were analyzed using multivariate Firth logistic regression analysis. Results: Although all 24 distal femoral fractures occurred in female patients (24 of 4819 patients, 0.50%), the incidence rate of fracture between male and female patients was not significantly different (p = 0.165). The presence of osteoporosis and insertion of a polyethylene (PE) insert with knee dislocation were statistically significant risk factors (p = 0.009 and p = 0.046, respectively). However, multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that only osteoporosis with bone mineral density (BMD) < -2.8 (odds ratio (2.30), 95% CI (1.03-5.54), p = 0.043) was an independent risk factor for perioperative distal femoral fracture in TKA patients. Conclusions: Our results suggest that osteoporosis with BMD < -2.8 is a risk factor for distal femoral fractures in patients undergoing TKA. In these patients, careful bone cutting, adequate gap balancing, and especially the use of the sliding method for insertion of a PE insert are recommended as preventive strategies.
Collapse
|
16
|
Mısırlıoğlu M, Bingöl İ, Genç C, Akbulut A, Ocak M, Diker NY, Özmeriç A, Koca G, Bahçecitapar M, Şenes M, Fırat A, Kaymaz FF, Çelik HH, Çankaya İİ, Korkmaz M. Investigation of taurine and aqueous garlic extract diet supplementation effect on the healing of rat osteoporotic fractures. Turk J Med Sci 2023; 53:29-39. [PMID: 36945935 PMCID: PMC10388079 DOI: 10.55730/1300-0144.5555] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/02/2023] [Indexed: 02/26/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND We have evaluated the effects of taurine and aqueous garlic extract (AGE) as a dietary supplement on osteoporotic fracture (OPF) healing in the ovariectomized rat femur fracture model. METHODS In this experimental animal study,twenty-four osteoporosis-remodeled female Wistar albino rats were randomly divided into 3 groups (n: 8) according to their supplemented diet; control, taurine, and AGE groups. Unilateral femur middiaphysis mini-open osteotomy was stabilized with Kirschner wires. Six weeks after osteotomy, the rats were sacrificed before the femurs were harvested and OPF healing was evaluated with biochemical, histologic, microcomputed-tomography, and scintigraphic methods. RESULTS As an indicator of the antiosteoporotic effect, the calcium levels of the taurine group were significantly lower than the AGE and control groups in biochemical analyzes (p < 0.01). In histological studies, the new bone diameter and new bone volume values of the taurine group were significantly higher than the control group (p = 0.002 and p = 0.032, respectively), while higher trabecular-compact callus was observed in the taurine and AGE groups, respectively, compared to the control group. In morphological analyses, taurine and AGE groups had significantly higher bone volume/tissue volume, trabecular number, bone surface density, and lower trabecular separation than the control group (p < 0.05). The scintigraphic imaging showed a significant increase in osteoblastic activity of the taurine group compared to the control group (p = 0.005). DISCUSSION Taurine and AGE have positive anabolic effects, respectively, on the healing of OPFs, demonstrated by biochemical, histological, morphological, and scintigraphic methods.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Mesut Mısırlıoğlu
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Ankara Oncology Education and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - İzzet Bingöl
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Ankara Oncology Education and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Coşkun Genç
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Ankara Oncology Education and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Aylin Akbulut
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Mert Ocak
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Dentistry, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Neziha Yağmur Diker
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Ahmet Özmeriç
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Gökhan Koca
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Melike Bahçecitapar
- Department of Statistics, Faculty of Science, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Mehmet Şenes
- Department of Medical Biochemistry, University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Ayşegül Fırat
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Fevziye Figen Kaymaz
- Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Hakan Hamdi Çelik
- Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - İffet İrem Çankaya
- Department of Pharmaceutical Botany, Faculty of Pharmacy, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
| | - Meliha Korkmaz
- Department of Nuclear Medicine, University of Health Sciences Ankara Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
| |
Collapse
|
17
|
Merchán-Galvis A, Anaya R, Rodriguez M, Llorca J, Castejón M, Gil JM, Millan A, Estepa V, Cardona E, Garcia-Sanchez Y, Ruiz A, Martinez-Zapata MJ, AFFEcT Study Group. Quality of Life and Post-Surgical Complications in Patients on Chronic Antiplatelet Therapy with Proximal Femur Fracture: 12-Month Follow-Up after Implementing a Strategy to Shorten the Time to Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 12. [PMID: 36769778 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12031130] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Revised: 01/25/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND We evaluated a strategy to shorten the time from admission to surgery in patients with proximal femur fractures on chronic antiplatelet therapy. We reported a 12-month follow-up on complications and quality of life (QoL). METHODS Multicentre, open-label, randomized, parallel clinical trial. Patients were randomized to either early platelet function-guided surgery (experimental group) or delayed surgery (control group). Medical and surgical complications and QoL (EQ-5D-5L questionnaire) were assessed during the hospital stay, and after hospital discharge at 30 days, and 6 and 12 months. RESULTS From 156 randomized patients, 143 patients underwent surgery. The mean age was 85.5 (7.8) years and 68.0% were female. After hospital discharge, 5.7% of patients had surgical wound complications and 55.9% had medical complications, with 42.7% having serious adverse events. QoL improved significantly after surgery, with the best scores at the six-month follow-up. The overall mortality was 32.2%. There were no differences between early and delayed surgery groups in any assessed outcomes. CONCLUSION It seems safe to reduce the time of surgery under neuraxial anaesthesia in patients with hip fractures on chronic antiplatelet therapy by platelet function testing. QoL in particular improves in the first six months after surgery.
Collapse
|
18
|
Roberts JL, Golloshi M, Harding DB, Conduah M, Liu G, Drissi H. Bifidobacterium longum supplementation improves age-related delays in fracture repair. Aging Cell 2023; 22:e13786. [PMID: 36704918 PMCID: PMC10086533 DOI: 10.1111/acel.13786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 12/23/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2023] Open
Abstract
Age-related delays in bone repair remains an important clinical issue that can prolong pain and suffering. It is now well established that inflammation increases with aging and that this exacerbated inflammatory response can influence skeletal regeneration. Recently, simple dietary supplementation with beneficial probiotic bacteria has been shown to influence fracture repair in young mice. However, the contribution of the gut microbiota to age-related impairments in fracture healing remains unknown. Here, we sought to determine whether supplementation with a single beneficial probiotic species, Bifidobacterium longum (B. longum), would promote fracture repair in aged (18-month-old) female mice. We found that B. longum supplementation accelerated bony callus formation which improved mechanical properties of the fractured limb. We attribute these pro-regenerative effects of B. longum to preservation of intestinal barrier, dampened systemic inflammation, and maintenance of the microbiota community structure. Moreover, B. longum attenuated many of the fracture-induced systemic pathologies. Our study provides evidence that targeting the gut microbiota using simple dietary approaches can improve fracture healing outcomes and minimize systemic pathologies in the context of aging.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Joseph L Roberts
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| | - Mateo Golloshi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| | - Derek B Harding
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| | - Madison Conduah
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| | - Guanglu Liu
- Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| | - Hicham Drissi
- Department of Orthopaedics, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia, USA.,Atlanta VA Health Care System, Decatur, Georgia, USA
| |
Collapse
|
19
|
Klahs KJ, Heh E, Yousaf M, Tadlock J, Thabet AM. Operative challenges of intramedullary nailing for subtrochanteric blastic pathological femur fracture: a case report. J Surg Case Rep 2023; 2023:rjac630. [PMID: 36685131 PMCID: PMC9844961 DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjac630] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/18/2022] [Accepted: 12/19/2022] [Indexed: 01/20/2023] Open
Abstract
Prostate adenocarcinoma metastasizes to bone and forms fragile blastic lesions, which can present as dense obstacles intraoperatively. There are limited reports on the challenges surgeons face when operating through these lesions. A 60-year-old male with a pathologic subtrochanteric femur fracture in the presence of blastic lesions was successfully treated with intramedullary (IM) fixation. Pathologic fractures from blastic bone lesions are expected to increase in prevalence as survivability improves for metastatic prostate cancer. Orthopedic surgeons, when performing IM fixation for these fractures, should be prepared to utilize accessory equipment and should adopt creative techniques for reduction and fixation.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kyle J Klahs
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso TX, USA
| | - Ethan Heh
- El Paso Paul Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso TX, USA
| | - Mohammad Yousaf
- El Paso Paul Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso TX, USA
| | - Joshua Tadlock
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso TX, USA
| | - Ahmed M Thabet
- Correspondence address. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, El Paso Paul Foster School of Medicine, Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, 4801 Alberta Ave El Paso, TX 79905, USA. Tel: (915) 215-5400; E-mail:
| |
Collapse
|
20
|
Kenmegne GR, Zou C, Lin Y, Yin Y, Huang S, Fang Y. The current issues and challenges in the management of floating knee injury: a retrospective study. Front Surg 2023; 10:1164032. [PMID: 37206352 PMCID: PMC10189139 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2023.1164032] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/17/2023] [Indexed: 05/21/2023] Open
Abstract
Purpose The management of floating knee injuries is still controversial and challenging for trauma specialists. This study aims to evaluate the incidence of the floating knee in lower limb trauma, analyzing the challenges in its management, and factors affecting clinical outcomes. Methods In this mono-center retrospective study, 36 consecutive patients were included. All individuals were diagnosed with an ipsilateral fracture of the femur and tibia, managed surgically according to their fracture pattern (Fraser classification), and the severity of the injury. The timing for each operation was determined based on the general condition of the patient and the local physiological condition of soft tissues. The patients' clinical outcomes were finally evaluated based on their Karlstrom and Olerud scores and were categorized as excellent, good, acceptable, fair, or poor. Results In this study, the mean follow-up period was 51.39 ± 16.02 months (11-130 months). Incidence of the floating knee was 2.32% in all lower limb traumas. From this number, 16 patients suffered from floating knee injury in the left lower extremity, and 18 in the right lower limb, while in 2 patients the condition was bilateral. The most common injury mechanism was road traffic accidents, accounting for 28 (77.78%) cases. The outcome was as follows; Excellent to good results in 22 (61.11%) cases, acceptable results in 2 (5.56%) cases, and fair to poor results in 12 (33.33%) cases according to the Karlström-Olerud scoring system. The most frequent early complications were wound infection and deep venous thrombosis in 5 (13.88%) of the cases. The most common late complication was common peroneal nerve palsy recorded in 2 (5.56%) cases. Conclusion The presence of important concomitant injuries to the floating knee together with poor soft tissue conditions constituted important factors influencing possible management options and may have led to poorer clinical outcomes.
Collapse
|
21
|
Issace SJJ, Jagdeb Singh RS, Sisubalasingam N, Tokgöz MA, Jaiman A, Rampal S. Does obesity affect diaphyseal femoral fracture healing treated with intramedullary locking nail? Jt Dis Relat Surg 2022; 34:9-15. [PMID: 36700258 PMCID: PMC9903099 DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.649] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 09/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
Abstract
OBJECTIVES This study aims to evaluate the effect of obesity on radiological fracture union in diaphyseal femoral fractures (DFFs) treated with intramedullary nailing (IMN). PATIENTS AND METHODS Between January 2017 and December 2018, a total of 120 patients (101 males, 19 females; mean age: 35.1±3.0 years; range, 18 to 72 years) treated with IMN for closed DFFs were retrospectively analyzed. Data including age, sex, location, weight, height, comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension or kidney injury, date of injury, mechanism of injury, type of femoral fractures (AO classification), date of surgery, duration of surgery, IMN length and diameter used, date of radiological fracture union and complications of surgery such as nonunion, delayed union, and infections were recorded. RESULTS Of the patients, 63 had obesity and 57 did not have obesity. There was a statistically significant difference in fracture configuration among patients with obesity; they sustained type B (p=0.001) and type C (p=0.024), the most severe fracture configuration. The nonunion rate was 45%. Obesity had a significant relationship with fracture nonunion with patients with obesity having the highest number of nonunion rates (n=40, 74.1%) compared to those without obesity (n=14, 25.9%) (p=0.001). Fracture union was observed within the first 180 days in 78.9% of patients without obesity, while it developed in the same time interval in only 38.1% of patients with obesity (p=0.001). CONCLUSION Fracture union time for the patients with obesity was longer, regardless of the fracture configuration. Obesity strongly affects fracture union time in DFFs treated with an IMN. Obesity should be considered a relative risk in decision-making in the choice of fixation while treating midshaft femoral fractures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - Narresh Sisubalasingam
- Department of Health Services, Malaysian Armed Forces Health Services, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
| | - Mehmet Ali Tokgöz
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medicine Faculty of Gazi University, Ankara, Türkiye
| | - Ashish Jaiman
- Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, Central Institute of Orthopaedics, New Delhi, India
| | - Sanjiv Rampal
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 Selangor, Malaysia.
| |
Collapse
|
22
|
Teuben MJ, Halvachizadeh S, Kalbas Y, Qiao Z, Cesarovic N, Weisskopf M, Teuber H, Kalbitz M, Cinelli P, Pfeifer R, Pape H. Cellular activation status in femoral shaft fracture hematoma following different reaming techniques - A large animal model. J Orthop Res 2022; 40:2822-2830. [PMID: 35301740 PMCID: PMC9790649 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25309] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2021] [Revised: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 02/14/2022] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
The local inflammatory impact of different reaming protocols in intramedullary nailing has been sparsely investigated. We examined the effect of different reaming protocols on fracture hematoma (FH) immunological characteristics in pigs. To do so, a standardized midshaft femur fracture was induced in adult male pigs. Fractures were treated with conventional reamed femoral nailing (group RFN, n = 6); unreamed femoral nailing (group UFN, n = 6); reaming with a Reamer Irrigator Aspirator device (group RIA, n = 12). Animals were observed for 6 h and FH was collected. FH-cell apoptosis and neutrophil receptor expression (Mac-1/CD11b and FcγRIII/CD16) were studied by flow cytometry and local temperature changes were analyzed. The study demonstrates that apoptosis-rates of FH-immune cells were significantly lower in group RIA (3.50 ± 0.53%) when compared with non-RIA groups: (group UFN 12.50 ± 5.22%, p = 0.028 UFN vs. RIA), (group RFN 13.30 ± 3.18%, p < 0.001, RFN vs. RIA). Further, RIA-FH showed lower neutrophil CD11b/CD16 expression when compared with RFN (mean difference of 43.0% median fluorescence intensity (MFI), p = 0.02; and mean difference of 35.3% MFI, p = 0.04, respectively). Finally, RIA induced a transient local hypothermia and hypothermia negatively correlated with both FH-immune cell apoptosis and neutrophil activation. In conclusion, immunologic changes observed in FH appear to be modified by certain reaming techniques. Irrigation during reaming was associated with transient local hypothermia, decreased apoptosis, and reduced neutrophil activation. Further study is warranted to examine whether the rinsing effect of RIA, specific tissue removal by reaming, or thermal effects predominantly determine local inflammatory changes during reaming.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Michel Paul Johan Teuben
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | - Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | - Yannik Kalbas
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | - Zhi Qiao
- Department of Trauma and Reconstructive SurgeryUniversity Clinic RWTH AachenAachenGermany
| | - Nikola Cesarovic
- Division of Surgical ResearchUniversity of Zurich and University Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Department of Health Sciences, Translational Cardiovascular TechnologiesETH ZürichZürichSwitzerland,Department of Cardiothoracic and Vascular SurgeryGerman Heart Institute BerlinBerlinGermany
| | - Miriam Weisskopf
- Division of Surgical ResearchUniversity of Zurich and University Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland
| | - Henrik Teuber
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | - Miriam Kalbitz
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic SurgeryUniversity Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich‐Alexander‐University NürnbergErlangenGermany
| | - Paolo Cinelli
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland,Division of Surgical ResearchUniversity of Zurich and University Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland
| | - Roman Pfeifer
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | - Hans‐Christoph Pape
- Department of TraumatologyUniversity Hospital ZurichZurichSwitzerland,Harald Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic ResearchZurichSwitzerland
| | | |
Collapse
|
23
|
Solsona Fernández S, Caverni Muñoz A, Labari Sanz G, Monterde Hernandez B, Martínez Marco MA, Mesa Lampré P. Preliminary Evidence on the Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Nutritional Support for Older People with Femur Fracture at an Orthogeriatric Unit in Spain. J Nutr Gerontol Geriatr 2022; 41:270-293. [PMID: 36503421 DOI: 10.1080/21551197.2022.2153959] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
Abstract
To describe the nutritional and functional changes that occurred in older patients with a femur fracture following a dietary intervention and oral nutritional support implemented at an orthogeriatric unit in Aragon, Spain. Open-label, prospective study. Patients were consecutively recruited and arranged into three groups based on their CONtrolling NUTritional (CONUT®) score and nutritional needs. Nutritional status was assessed while in hospital, and at 45-, 100- and 180-days post-hospital discharge. One hundred and sixty-nine patients [mean age: 86 years (SD ± 5.48)] were recruited (July 2017 to January 2020). At admission, 53.3% were at risk of malnutrition; 26.6% were malnourished; 20.1% were well-nourished. Variable proportions of malnourished patients at admission were well-nourished 45-, 100-, and 180-days post-discharge. CONUT® and Barthel index correlations showed that as nutritional status enhanced, patients gained functionality. Dietary interventions and nutritional support may help restoring the nutritional and functional status of older patients with a femur fracture.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | | | - G Labari Sanz
- Nursing Liaison Service, Nuestra Señora de Gracia Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
| | - B Monterde Hernandez
- Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Service, Nuestra Señora de Gracia Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
| | - M A Martínez Marco
- Orthogeriatric Unit, Nursing Department, Nuestra Señora de Gracia Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
| | - P Mesa Lampré
- Geriatric Department, Nuestra Señora de Gracia Hospital, Zaragoza, Spain
| |
Collapse
|
24
|
Freitas T, Ibrahim A, Lourenço A, Chen-Xu J. Mortality in COVID-19 patients after proximal femur fracture surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hip Int 2022:11207000221116764. [PMID: 35959769 DOI: 10.1177/11207000221116764] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND COVID-19 infection first emerged in December 2019 in China and has since rapidly spread to become a worldwide pandemic. Orthopaedic surgery suffered a significant decline in the volume of surgical cases, while the orthopaedic trauma services maintained or increased the activity. Emergency operations for proximal femur fractures (PFF) in the elderly population assumed levels comparable to before the pandemic, with the 1-year mortality rate ranging from 14% to 36%. AIMS To determine whether patients with PFF affected by COVID-19 have a higher risk of postoperative mortality through a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus and BMC were searched from January 2020 to January 2021 to identify original studies reporting the mortality in COVID-19 patients after PFF surgery. Study and participants' characteristics, mortality rate and odds ratio (OR) were extracted. Risk of bias assessment was carried, and visual inspection of the funnel plot was used to assess publication bias. A random-effects model for meta-analysis was adopted. RESULTS Among 656 articles that came from the search query and hand-search, 10 articles were eligible after applying inclusion and exclusion criteria. Overall, the sum of the study participants was 1882, with 351 COVID-19 positive patients (18.7%) and a total number of 117 deaths, with an overall mortality rate of 33.3%. The mortality rate of COVID-19 positive patients varied from 14.8% to 60% and was higher than of those without COVID-19, with OR ranging from 2.424 to 72.00. The inverse variance method showed an OR = 3.652. All studies showed a statistically significant p-value. CONCLUSIONS The postoperative mortality in hip fracture patients with concomitant COVID-19 was 3.65 times higher than the mortality in non-COVID patients. The currently available literature demonstrates that COVID-19 infection represents a substantial risk factor for postoperative mortality in the already susceptible hip fracture population.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Tânia Freitas
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute of Public Health of University of Porto (ISPUP), Porto, Portugal
| | - Abdulrazak Ibrahim
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute of Public Health of University of Porto (ISPUP), Porto, Portugal.,National School of Public Health - NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - António Lourenço
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute of Public Health of University of Porto (ISPUP), Porto, Portugal.,National School of Public Health - NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
| | - José Chen-Xu
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal.,Institute of Public Health of University of Porto (ISPUP), Porto, Portugal.,National School of Public Health - NOVA University of Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal
| |
Collapse
|
25
|
Kinney MC, Ho H, Hamilton WG. AAHKS Best Podium Presentation Research Award: Femoral Perforation During Direct Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty: Incidence, Cohort Characteristics, and Management. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S721-S726. [PMID: 35271970 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.110] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2022] [Accepted: 02/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Cortical perforation during femoral preparation is a recognized complication of total hip arthroplasty (THA) but the incidence, patient characteristics, management, and outcome have not been described for the direct anterior approach (DAA). METHODS A database query of all primary and conversion DAA THAs performed by a single surgeon from 2009 to 2021 was used to identify hips that sustained a recognized intraoperative femoral perforation. Radiographs were used to assess stem subsidence, Dorr femur type, and Canal Flare Index. RESULTS Among 3,973 THAs, 16 patients (0.4%) sustained perforations during broaching including 8 males and 8 females with a mean age at surgery of 65.6 (range 41-81) years and a mean body mass index of 31.0 (range 19.0-44.4). Two hips were converted to longer primary cementless stems to bypass the perforation. For the remaining 14, the broach was redirected and the same primary stem was implanted. Limited weight-bearing (6 patients) or protected weight-bearing as tolerated with a walker/cane (10 patients) was advised postoperatively. At a mean follow-up of 18.7 (range 4-105) months, all stems were stable with no fractures, subsidence, or revisions. Factors associated with perforation included difficulty with exposure (body mass index >40 or a contracture), measurable osteoporosis (Canal Flare Index <3.0), and abnormal proximal femoral anatomy due to prior trauma, retained hardware, or Perthes disease. CONCLUSION In this case series, isolated perforation of an otherwise intact femur during DAA was successfully managed with redirection of the broach, implantation of a primary stem that achieved axial/rotational stability, and protected weight-bearing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, Case Series.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
| | - Henry Ho
- Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, Virginia
| | - William G Hamilton
- Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute, Alexandria, Virginia; Inova Mount Vernon Hospital Joint Replacement Center, Alexandria, Virginia
| |
Collapse
|
26
|
Li YS, Liu YH, Chou HD, Tseng HJ, Fu YC, Liu WC. Concomitant post-traumatic ocular and cerebral fat embolism syndrome and thrombotic pulmonary embolism: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29331. [PMID: 35713435 PMCID: PMC9276092 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029331] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Accepted: 04/01/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
RATIONALE Fat embolism syndrome (FES) is composed of a triad of symptoms, including respiratory distress, neurologic deficit, and petechiae. Respiratory distress usually presents first before the other symptoms. Thrombotic pulmonary embolism (TPE) is a differential diagnosis of FES. Trauma is a risk factor for both diseases; however, co-occurrence is rare. PATIENT CONCERNS A 35-year-old male patient presented with altered consciousness, focal neurologic deficit, and respiratory distress after a left femoral subtrochanteric fracture and subsequent open reduction and internal fixation with an intramedullary nail. DIAGNOSIS Computed tomography pulmonary angiography (CTPA) revealed lower pulmonary artery filling defects and ground-glass opacities in bilateral lung, indicating TPE and FES, respectively. INTERVENTIONS Heparin was initially added and subsequently switched to apixaban. The symptoms improved quickly without major bleeding complications. LESSION SUBSECTIONS Concomitant TPE and FES after trauma are rare and require different treatment approaches. Due to clinical similarities, prompt chest CTPA was advised to detect TPE that was treated with anticoagulant therapy instead of supportive care for FES.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ying-Sheng Li
- Department of Neurology, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical
| | | | - Hung-Da Chou
- Department of Ophthalmology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Medical Center, Taoyuan, Taiwan
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
| | - Hsiang-Jui Tseng
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Yin-Chih Fu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| | - Wen-Chih Liu
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Ph.D Program in Biomedical Engineering, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
| |
Collapse
|
27
|
Noack L, Bundkirchen K, Xu B, Gylstorff S, Zhou Y, Köhler K, Jantaree P, Neunaber C, Nowak AJ, Relja B. Acute Intoxication With Alcohol Reduces Trauma-Induced Proinflammatory Response and Barrier Breakdown in the Lung via the Wnt/β-Catenin Signaling Pathway. Front Immunol 2022; 13:866925. [PMID: 35663960 PMCID: PMC9159919 DOI: 10.3389/fimmu.2022.866925] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Accepted: 04/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Trauma is the third leading cause of mortality worldwide. Upon admission, up to 50% of traumatized patients are acutely intoxicated with alcohol, which might lead to aberrant immune responses. An excessive and uncontrolled inflammatory response to injury is associated with damage to trauma-distant organs. We hypothesize that, along with inflammation-induced apoptosis, the activation of the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway would cause breakdown of the lung barrier and the development of lung injury after trauma. It remains unclear whether ethanol intoxication (EI) prior to trauma and hemorrhagic shock will attenuate inflammation and organ injury. Methods In this study, 14 male C57BL/6J mice were randomly assigned to two groups and exposed either to EtOH or to NaCl as a control by an oral gavage before receiving a femur fracture (Fx) and hemorrhagic shock, followed by resuscitation (THFx). Fourteen sham animals received either EtOH or NaCl and underwent surgical procedures without THFx induction. After 24 h, oil red O staining of fatty vacuoles in the liver was performed. Histological lung injury score (LIS) was assessed to analyze the trauma-induced RLI. Gene expression of Cxcl1, Il-1β, Muc5ac, Tnf, and Tnfrsf10b as well as CXCL1, IL-1β, and TNF protein levels in the lung tissue and bronchoalveolar lavage fluid were determined by RT-qPCR, ELISA, and immunohistological analyses. Infiltrating polymorphonuclear leukocytes (PMNLs) were examined via immunostaining. Apoptosis was detected by activated caspase-3 expression in the lung tissue. To confirm active Wnt signaling after trauma, gene expression of Wnt3a and its inhibitor sclerostin (Sost) was determined. Protein expression of A20 and RIPK4 as possible modulators of the Wnt signaling pathway was analyzed via immunofluorescence. Results Significant fatty changes in the liver confirmed the acute EI. Histopathology and decreased Muc5ac expression revealed an increased lung barrier breakdown and concomitant lung injury after THFx versus sham. EI prior trauma decreased lung injury. THFx increased not only the gene expression of pro-inflammatory markers but also the pulmonary infiltration with PMNL and apoptosis versus sham, while EI prior to THFx reduced those changes significantly. EI increased the THFx-reduced gene expression of Sost and reduced the THFx-induced expression of Wnt3a. While A20, RIPK4, and membranous β-catenin were significantly reduced after trauma, they were enhanced upon EI. Conclusion These findings suggest that acute EI alleviates the uncontrolled inflammatory response and lung barrier breakdown after trauma by suppressing the Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Laurens Noack
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
| | | | - Baolin Xu
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany.,Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
| | - Severin Gylstorff
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
| | - Yuzhuo Zhou
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany.,Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
| | - Kernt Köhler
- Institute of Veterinary Pathology, Justus Liebig University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
| | - Phatcharida Jantaree
- Institute of Experimental Internal Medicine, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
| | | | - Aleksander J Nowak
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
| | - Borna Relja
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Experimental Radiology, Otto-von-Guericke University, Magdeburg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
28
|
Wall B, Stambough JB, Cherney SM, Mears SC. Use of the Locking Attachment Plate for Internal Fixation of Periprosthetic Femur Fractures. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2022; 13:21514593221100417. [PMID: 35529896 PMCID: PMC9073115 DOI: 10.1177/21514593221100417] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
Abstract
Introduction The locking attachment plate (LAP) can be added to a locking compression plate (LCP) to allow the fixation of locking screws bicortically around a femoral implant. We aimed to examine surgical and fracture characteristics associated with healing for periprosthetic femur fractures (PPFFx) treated with constructs employing LAP fixation. We hypothesize that the addition of an LAP provides stable peri-implant fixation. Materials &Methods We retrospectively reviewed a consecutive series of 28 PPFFx surgically treated with LCP-LAP constructs by 4 surgeons from 2015-2020. Fractures were classified and grouped using the Vancouver Classification System and included 12 B1, 2 B2, 11 C fractures, and 3 fractures around other stemmed implants. Primary outcome measures included hardware failure such as screw pullout, broken screws, and plate fracture. Clinical complications including infection, non-union, malunion, and reoperation were recorded. Results No LAP failures, screw pullout, or broken screws were observed. Two fractured plates (7.1%) occurred in patients with Vancouver C fracture types. Overall complication rate was 17.9% and included 3 non-unions, 1 deep infection, and 1 implant loosening with painful hardware, each requiring reoperation. Differences were observed between unions and nonunions for total number of screws (12.4 vs 14.7, P = .005) and number of locking screws used (8.04 vs 11.3, P = .03). Conclusion The LAP provides adequate fixation and low failure rates where fixation is required around a well-fixed stem. When failures occur, it is from plate breakage and not due to failure of fixation at the area of plate-stem overlap.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Bryce Wall
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Jeffrey B Stambough
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Steven M Cherney
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Simon C Mears
- Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| |
Collapse
|
29
|
Maniscalco P, Puma Pagliarello C, Ciatti C, Gattoni S, Burgio V, Cauteruccio M, Di Stefano G, Quattrini F, Guerra G, Polidoro F, Raggini F, Belluati A, Giolitti A, Rivera F. Retrospective analysis of outcomes and complications after Korus hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with neck femur fractures. Acta Biomed 2022; 93:e2022008. [PMID: 35315417 PMCID: PMC8972873 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v93i1.11249] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Accepted: 01/23/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Femoral neck fractures (FNF) is one of the most common traumatic events in elderly patients: the choice of an appropriate treatment is necessary to decrease the related mortality and to achieve the best possible outcomes. Nowadays, it is still debated whether or not to cement the stem in hemiarthroplasty and above all, which stem to use to best respect the integrity of the elderly bone. METHODS From January 2017 to December 2019, a bi-centric study utilizing prospectively collected databases of elderly patients with FNF treated with uncemented Korus stem hemiarthroplasty was performed. Patients were preoperatively classified according to ASA score. Patients' clinical and X-ray follow-up was at 1, 3, 6, 12 months. Harris Hip Score (HHS) was used for analysed clinical improvement. On the X-rays, we analysed iatrogenic fractures, osteolysis area and radiolucent lines in the stem region during follow up. RESULTS 233 patients were identified. Median follow-up was 12 months. Over time, 51 patients died (21.88%). Mean age was 89,56 ± 6,25. 75 patients had ASA score of 2 (32.3%), 102 patients a score of 3 (43.7%), 56 an ASA score of 4 (24,0%). The main Harris hip score was 68,66 ± 8.53 at 1 month of follow-up, 71,74 ± 9.65 after 3 months, 72,50 ± 10.66 at 6 months and 75,61 ± 9.63 at 12 months control. CONCLUSIONS Hydroxyapatite coated stem with an accurate design guarantee early fixation, good clinical and radiographic results, low rate of re-intervention and mortality rate and a satisfying return to pre-injury activities.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Pietro Maniscalco
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | | | - Corrado Ciatti
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Serena Gattoni
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Valeria Burgio
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Michele Cauteruccio
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Giovanni Di Stefano
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Fabrizio Quattrini
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Guglielmo da Saliceto Hospital, Piacenza, Italy
| | - Giovanni Guerra
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
| | - Federico Polidoro
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
| | - Filippo Raggini
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
| | - Alberto Belluati
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Santa Maria delle Croci Hospital, Ravenna, Italy
| | - Andrea Giolitti
- Orthopeadics and Traumatology Department, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
| | - Fabrizio Rivera
- Orthopedics and Trauma Department, SS Annunziata Hospital, Savigliano (CN), Italy
| |
Collapse
|
30
|
Koniec W. Acetabular Migration of Lag Screw of Intramedullary Nail Used as Treatment for Intertrochanteric Fracture. Case Study. Ortop Traumatol Rehabil 2021; 23:433-443. [PMID: 35008036 DOI: 10.5604/01.3001.0015.6380] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
Abstract
Most trochanteric fractures of the femur are classified as low-energy fractures as they are seen in people with decreased mechanical properties of bone tissue. The treatment is assumed to provide biomechanical fixation with the possibility of dynamization between bony fragments to stimulate the biological processes of bone union. The aim of the study was to analyze a complication presenting as migration of the cervical screw of an intra-medullary nail towards the hip joint acetabulum and present the therapeutic management of this complication. The case report concerned a 74-year-old patient with an AO/OTA type 31 A2.2 fracture of the trochanteric massif of the right femur treated with the Gamma3 intramedullary nail. An assessment of changes over time of the radiological appearances on A-P images after the surgery showed migration of the cervical screw towards the acetabulum and displacement of the major trochanter fracture. Extensive destruction of the acetabular fossa made biologic restorative treatment impossible. A total hip joint prosthesis with a modular stem and MDM articulation was implan-ted and the trochanter was fixed with a "hook" plate with a "cable system". The postoperative course was uneventful. Failure to perform axial radiographs in the preoperative and postoperative period made it impossible to objectively determine the type of fracture and the quality of screw insertion into the femoral neck, and assessment limited to A-P images turned out to be deceptive. The wandering of the screw towards the acetabulum led to extensive destruction of the acetabular fossa. The decision to stop biological treatment, which, if properly performed, stimulates bone union, and perform the mechanical procedure of endoprosthesoplasty was fully prognostically justified. The early and late postoperative course was not complicated.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Wojciech Koniec
- Zagłębiowskie Centrum Onkologii Szpital Specjalistyczny im. Sz. Starkiewicza w Dąbrowie Górniczej, Polska / Starkiewicz Zagłębie Cancer Centre, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland Oddział Chirurgii Urazowo-Ortopedycznej, Onkologicznej i Rekonstrukcyjnej / Department of Trauma, Orthopaedic, Oncological and Reconstructive Surgery
| |
Collapse
|
31
|
Anaya R, Rodriguez M, Millan A, Reguant F, Llorca J, Guilabert P, Ruiz A, Pantoja PE, Gil JM, Moral V, Merchán-Galvis A, Martinez-Zapata MJ, On Behalf Of The AFFEcT Study Group. Early Surgery with Neuraxial Anaesthesia in Patients on Chronic Antiplatelet Therapy with a Proximal Femur Fracture: Multicentric Randomised Clinical Trial. J Clin Med 2021; 10:5371. [PMID: 34830654 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10225371] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2021] [Revised: 11/14/2021] [Accepted: 11/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Patients with proximal femur fracture on antiplatelet treatment benefit from early surgery. Our goal was to perform early surgery under neuraxial anaesthesia when indicated by the platelet function test. Methods: We conducted a multicentre randomised open-label parallel clinical trial. Patients were randomised to either early platelet function-guided surgery (experimental group) or delayed surgery (control group). Early surgery was programmed when the functional platelet count (as measured by Plateletworks) was >80 × 109/L. The primary outcome was the emergency admission-to-surgery interval. Secondary outcomes were platelet function, postoperative bleeding, medical and surgical complications, and mortality. Results: A total of 156 patients were randomised, with 78 in each group, with a mean (SD) age of 85.96 (7.9) years, and 67.8% being female. The median (IQR) time to surgery was 2.3 (1.5–3.7) days for the experimental group and 4.9 (4.4–5.6) days for the control group. One-third of patients did not achieve the threshold functional platelet count on the first day of admission, requiring more than one test. There was no difference in clinical outcomes between groups. Conclusions: A strategy individualised according to the platelet function test shortens the time to proximal femur fracture surgery under neuraxial anaesthesia in patients on chronic antiplatelet treatment. Better powered randomised clinical trials are needed to further evaluate the clinical impact and safety of this strategy.
Collapse
|
32
|
Layher F, Matziolis G, Kayhan LN, Bungartz M, Brinkmann O. Minimally Invasive Internal Fixation of Femoral Shaft Fractures-A Biomechanical Study with a Disruptive Technique. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11111254. [PMID: 34833130 PMCID: PMC8620013 DOI: 10.3390/life11111254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/13/2021] [Revised: 11/12/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
Abstract
(1) Background: In polytrauma patients, femur fractures are usually stabilised by external fixation for damage control, later being treated with definitive plate or nail osteosynthesis. Screw/rod systems established in spinal surgery might be inserted for internal fixation, providing sufficient fracture stability that subsequent intervention is unnecessary. This was to be investigated biomechanically. (2) Methods: The unilaterally applied spinal internal fixator (IF) was subjected to load and deformation analysis on artificial femurs with 32-A3 fracture according to AO classification. Distance of screws to fracture and rod to cortical bone were analysed as parameters influenced surgically as stiffness and deformation of the treated fracture. In addition, the stability of another construct with a second screw/rod system was determined. The axial load in stance phase during walking was simulated. The results were compared against an established fixed-angle plate osteosynthesis (IP). (3) Results: There were no implant failures in the form of fractures, avulsions or deformations. All unilateral IF combinations were inferior to IP in terms of stability and stiffness. The bilateral construct with two screw/rod systems achieved biomechanical properties comparable to IP. 4) Conclusion: Biomechanically, a biplanar screw/rod system is suitable for definitive fracture stabilisation of the femur, despite a damage control approach.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Frank Layher
- Orthopaedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Orthopaedic Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (F.L.); (G.M.); (M.B.)
| | - Georg Matziolis
- Orthopaedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Orthopaedic Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (F.L.); (G.M.); (M.B.)
| | - Leos N. Kayhan
- Schulthess Clinic, Lengghalde 2, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland;
| | - Matthias Bungartz
- Orthopaedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Orthopaedic Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (F.L.); (G.M.); (M.B.)
| | - Olaf Brinkmann
- Orthopaedic Department Waldkliniken Eisenberg, Orthopaedic Professorship of the University Hospital Jena, 07607 Eisenberg, Germany; (F.L.); (G.M.); (M.B.)
- Correspondence:
| |
Collapse
|
33
|
von Kaeppler EP, Kramer EJ, Donnelley CA, Wu HH, Marseille E, Eliezer E, Roberts HJ, Shearer D, Morshed S. The Initial Economic Burden of Femur Fractures on Informal Caregivers in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Malawi Med J 2021; 33:135-139. [PMID: 34777709 PMCID: PMC8560354 DOI: 10.4314/mmj.v33i2.9] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Femur fracture patients require significant in-hospital care. The burden incurred by caregivers of such patients amplifies the direct costs of these injuries and remains unquantified. Aim Here we aim to establish the in-hospital economic burden faced by informal caregivers of femur fracture patients. Methods 70 unique caregivers for 46 femoral shaft fracture patients were interviewed. Incurred economic burden was determined by the Human Capital Approach, using standardized income data to quantify productivity loss (in $USD). Linear regression assessed the relationship between caregiver burden and patient time-in-hospital. Results The average economic burden incurred was $149, 9% of a caregiver's annual income and positively correlated with patient time in hospital (p<0.01). Conclusion Caregivers of patients treated operatively for femur fractures lost a large portion of their annual income, and this loss increased with patient time in hospital. These indirect costs of femur fracture treatment constitute an important component of the total injury burden.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ericka P von Kaeppler
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco
| | | | - Claire A Donnelley
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco
| | - Hao-Hua Wu
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco
| | - Elliot Marseille
- Global Health Economics Consortium at the University of California San Francisco
| | | | - Heather J Roberts
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco
| | - David Shearer
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco
| | - Saam Morshed
- Institute of Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology at the University of California San Francisco.,Yale University School of Medicine.,Health Strategies International.,Global Health Economics Consortium at the University of California San Francisco.,Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute
| |
Collapse
|
34
|
Flanagan CD, Joseph NM, Copp J, Romeo N, Alfonso N, Hirschfeld A. Weight-bearing status may influence rates of radiographic healing following reamed, intramedullary fixation of diaphyseal femur fractures. OTA Int 2021; 4:e154. [PMID: 34765904 DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
Abstract
Objective To investigate the effect of weight-bearing status on radiographic healing of diaphyseal femur fractures. Design Retrospective 1:1 matched cohort study. Setting Single-level 1 trauma center. Participants One-hundred forty-four (N = 154) patients matched 1:1 in non-weight bearing (NWB) and weight-bearing as tolerated (WBAT) groups. Intervention Non-weight bearing following reamed, statically locked intramedullary fixation of diaphyseal femur fracture, generally due to concurrent lower extremity fracture. Main Outcome Measurement Postoperative radiographic healing using modified Radiographic Union Scale for Tibia fractures (mRUST) scores. Results Groups were well matched on age, sex, race, prevalence of tobacco and alcohol use, diabetes mellitus status, Injury Severity Score, fracture pattern and shaft location, vascular injury, open fracture prevalence, and operative characteristics. Radiographic follow-up was similar between groups (231 vs 228 days, P = .914). At 6 to 8 weeks status post intramedullary fixation, the median mRUST score in the NWB group (9) was lower than that of the WBAT group (10) (mean: 8.4 vs 9.7, P = .004). At 12 to 16 weeks, the median mRUST in the NWB group (10) was again lower than the WBAT group (12) (mean: 9.9 vs 11.7, P = .003). The median number of days to 3 cortices of bridging callous was 85 in the WBAT group, compared with 122 in the NWB group (P = .029). Median time to mRUST scores of 12 (111 vs 162 days, P = .008), 13 (218 vs 278 days, P = .023), and 14 (255 vs 320 days, P = .028) were all longer in the NWB group compared with the WBAT group. Conclusions Non-weight bearing after intramedullary fixation of diaphyseal femur fractures delays radiographic healing, with median time to 3 cortices of bridging callous increased from 85 days in WBAT groups to 122 days in NWB groups. These results provide clinicians with an understanding of the expected postoperative course, as well as further support the need to expeditiously advance weight-bearing status.Level of Evidence: IV.
Collapse
|
35
|
Birner ZH, Hetzel SJ, Wilson NM, Whiting PS. Radiographic outcomes of femur fractures following SIGN Fin nailing in low- and middle-income countries. OTA Int 2021; 4:e141. [PMID: 34746673 DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000141] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2020] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 05/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
Objective: To measure the effectiveness of the Surgical Implant Generation Network (SIGN) Fin nail for achieving satisfactory postoperative radiographic alignment following femoral shaft fractures. Methods: Femoral shaft fractures stabilized with the SIGN Fin nail were identified using the SIGN Online Surgical Database. A random number generator was used to identify 500 femur fractures fixed within 6 weeks of injury for which postoperative radiographs were available. Fractures were classified using OTA/AO and Winquist-Hansen classification systems. Deviation from anatomic alignment was measured on anterior-posterior and lateral radiographs using an on-screen protractor tool. Other clinical variables recorded in the SIGN Online Surgical Database were also analyzed. Simple logistic regression was used to assess for associations between subject and surgical characteristics and misalignment status. Intra- and inter-rater agreement was assessed with intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results: The overall rate of malalignment >5° was 9.4%. Factors associated with increased incidence of malalignment include older age, increased time to surgery, distal diaphyseal location, closed (vs open) reduction, degree of comminution, and fracture classification. Intra-rater ICC was 0.70 (0.52, 0.82) in the coronal plane and 0.55 (0.32, 0.72) in the sagittal plane. Inter-rater ICC was 0.37 (0.08, 0.60) and 0.32 (0.05, 0.54), respectively. Conclusion: The SIGN Fin nail is an effective implant for fixation of femoral shaft fractures in resource-limited regions, achieving rates of satisfactory postoperative alignment comparable to that of the standard SIGN nail as well as femoral shaft fractures treated in North American Trauma Centers. Further research is required to investigate rotational alignment and long-term clinical outcomes for the SIGN Fin nail. Level of evidence: IV.
Collapse
|
36
|
Curfman KR, Urias DS, Simunich TJ, Dodson BD, Morrissey SL. Benefit of continued noninvasive cardiac monitoring in geriatric trauma: A retrospective review of geriatric pelvis, hip, and femur fractures and analysis of cardiac events during immediate post-traumatic course. SAGE Open Med 2021; 9:20503121211047379. [PMID: 34691468 PMCID: PMC8532202 DOI: 10.1177/20503121211047379] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
Abstract
Objective The geriatric population suffers from a predisposition to cardiac events due to physiologic changes commonly associated with aging. The majority of the trauma population seen at our facility is within the geriatric population (greater than 65 years old). Therefore, this study was aimed to determine which of those preexisting factors were associated with an increased risk for developing cardiac event. By assessing those risks, we hoped to determine a timeline for the highest risk of cardiac event occurrence, in order to identify a safe period of when cardiac monitoring was indicated. Methods A retrospective study performed over 6 months reviewing geriatric trauma patients with hip, pelvis, or femur fractures, n = 125. A list of predetermined risk factors including comorbidities, pathologies, laboratory values, electrocardiogram findings, and surgery was crossed with the patient's records in order to identify factors for increased risk of cardiac event. Once patients who had documented cardiac events were identified, a temporal pattern of cardiac event occurrence was analyzed in order to determine a period when noninvasive cardiac monitoring should remain in place. Results In 125 patients, 40 cardiac events occurred in 30 patients. The analyzed variables with statistically significant associations for having a cardiac event were comorbidities (p = 0.019), elevated body mass index (p = 0.001), abnormal initial phosphorus (p = 0.002), and an electrocardiogram finding of other than normal sinus rhythm (p = 0.020). Of the identified cardiac events, we found that by hospital day 3 68% of cardiac event had occurred, with 85% by hospital day 4, 95% by day 5, and 100% within the first 7 days of admission. Conclusion Patient history of cardiac comorbidities, elevated body mass index, abnormal phosphorus, and abnormal electrocardiogram findings were found to be significant risk factors for cardiac event development in geriatric trauma. All recorded events in our study occurred within 7 days of the initial trauma.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Karleigh R Curfman
- Department of General Surgery, Duke LifePoint Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA
| | - Daniel S Urias
- Department of General Surgery, Duke LifePoint Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA
| | - Thomas J Simunich
- Department of General Surgery, Duke LifePoint Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA
| | - Byron D Dodson
- Department of General Surgery, Duke LifePoint Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA
| | - Shawna L Morrissey
- Department of General Surgery, Duke LifePoint Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, Johnstown, PA, USA
| |
Collapse
|
37
|
Sadeghifar A, Sheibani M, Joukar S, Dabiri S, Alavi S, Azari O, Vosoghi D, Zeynali Y, Zeynali Y, Shahraki M, Torghabe A, Rostamzadeh F, Nasri A. The Effect of Waterpipe Tobacco Smoking on Bone Healing Following Femoral Fractures in Male Rats. Front Surg 2021; 8:722446. [PMID: 34671637 PMCID: PMC8520932 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.722446] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Given the increasing use of waterpipe tobacco smoking in the world and its unknown effects on bone healing, this study investigated the repairing of femoral bone fractures in rats exposed to waterpipe tobacco smoking (WTS). Main Methods: This study involved 40 male Wistar rats that were divided into two groups, including the femoral fracture (Fx) and the Fx + WTS groups. Each group was divided into two subgroups that were evaluated for bone healing 28 and 42 days after femoral fracture. After fixing the fractured femur, the healing process was evaluated by radiography, pathological indicators, and a measurement of the blood levels of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), parathyroid hormone (PTH), Ca ++, transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1). Additionally, the density of VEGF and CD34 in fracture tissue was investigated by immunohistochemistry. Key Findings: Radiographic findings showed that factors related to the earlier stages of bone healing had higher scores in the Fx + WTS28 and 42 subgroups in comparison to the Fx groups. The density of VEGF and CD34 showed that the angiogenesis processes were different in the bone fracture area and callus tissue in the Fx +WTS subgroups. The serum levels of VEGF, TGF-β, and IGF-1 were significantly lower in the Fx +WTS42 group, and PTH in the Fx +WTS28 group was higher than that in the other groups. Significance: The findings showed the disturbance and delay in the femoral fracture union in rats exposed to hookah smoke. This is partly due to the reduction of molecular stimuli of bone synthesis and the attenuation of quantitative angiogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Amirreza Sadeghifar
- Orthopedic Department, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Mohamad Sheibani
- Orthopedic Department, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Siyavash Joukar
- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Shahriar Dabiri
- Pathology Department and Stem Cell Research Center, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Samanehsadat Alavi
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Omid Azari
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
| | - Darioush Vosoghi
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
| | - Yas Zeynali
- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Yasman Zeynali
- Physiology Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, and Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Mohamad Shahraki
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
| | - Amirhesam Torghabe
- Department of Clinical Sciences, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Shahid Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran
| | - Farzaneh Rostamzadeh
- Cardiovascular Research Center, Institute of Basic and Clinical Physiology Sciences, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| | - Alireza Nasri
- Pathology Department and Stem Cell Research Center, Afzalipour School of Medicine, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran
| |
Collapse
|
38
|
Rose RH, Cherney SM, Jensen HK, Karim SA, Mears SC. Variations in Cost and Readmissions of Patients in the Bundled Payment for Care Improvement Bundle for Hip and Femur Fractures. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2021; 12:21514593211049664. [PMID: 34671508 PMCID: PMC8521722 DOI: 10.1177/21514593211049664] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/31/2021] [Revised: 08/26/2021] [Accepted: 09/08/2021] [Indexed: 01/08/2023] Open
Abstract
Introduction The Bundled Payment for Care Improvement (BPCI) for hip and femur fractures is an effort to increase care quality and coordination at a lower cost. The bundle includes all patients undergoing an operative fixation of a hip or femur fracture (diagnosis-related group codes 480-482). This study aims to investigate variance in the hospital cost and readmission rates for patients within the bundle. Materials and Methods The study is a retrospective analysis of patients ≥65 years old billed for a diagnosis-related groups 480-482 in 2016 in the National Readmission Database. Cost of admission and length of stay were compared between patients who were or were not readmitted. Regression analysis was used to determine the effects of the primary procedure code and anatomical location of the femur fracture on costs, length of stay, and readmission rates. Results Patients that were readmitted within 90 days of surgery had an increased cost on initial admission ($18,427 vs $16,844, P < .0001), and an increased length of stay (6.24 vs 5.42, P < .0001). When stratified by procedure, patients varied in readmission rates (20.7% vs 19.6% vs 21.8%), initial cost, and length of stay (LOS). Stratification by anatomical location also led to variation in readmission rates (20.7% vs 18.3% vs 20.6%), initial cost, and LOS. Conclusion The hip and femur fractures bundle includes a great number of procedures with variance in cost, readmission, and length of stay. This amount of variation may make standardization difficult and may put the hospital at potential financial risk.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Ryan Hunter Rose
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Steven M. Cherney
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Hanna K. Jensen
- Division of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Saleema A. Karim
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Fay W Boozman College of Public Health, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
| | - Simon C. Mears
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
- Simon C. Mears, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, 4301 West Markham, Little Rock, AR 72205, USA.
| |
Collapse
|
39
|
Han CY, Crotty M, Thomas S, Cameron ID, Whitehead C, Kurrle S, Mackintosh S, Miller M. Effect of Individual Nutrition Therapy and Exercise Regime on Gait Speed, Physical Function, Strength and Balance, Body Composition, Energy and Protein, in Injured, Vulnerable Elderly: A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial (INTERACTIVE). Nutrients 2021; 13:nu13093182. [PMID: 34579060 PMCID: PMC8468965 DOI: 10.3390/nu13093182] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2021] [Revised: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 09/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
Abstract
It is imperative that the surgical treatment of hip fractures is followed up with rehabilitation to enhance recovery and quality of life. This randomized controlled trial aimed to determine if an individualised, combined exercise–nutrition intervention significantly improved health outcomes in older adults, after proximal femoral fracture. We commenced the community extended therapy while in hospital, within two weeks post-surgery. The primary outcome was gait speed and secondary outcomes included physical function, strength and balance, body composition, energy and protein intake. Eighty-six and 89 participants were randomized into six months individualised exercise and nutrition intervention and attention-control groups, respectively. There were no statistically significant differences in gait speed between the groups at six and 12 months. There were no major differences between groups with respect to the secondary outcomes, except estimated energy and protein intake. This may be explained by the sample size achieved. Participants in the intervention group had greater increment in energy (235 kcal; 95% CI, 95 to 375; p = 0.01) and protein intake (9.1 g; 95% CI, 1.5 to 16.8; p = 0.02), compared with those in the control group at six months but not significant at 12 months. This study has demonstrated that providing early, combined exercise and nutrition therapy can improve dietary energy and protein intake in older adults with hip fractures.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Chad Yixian Han
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
| | - Maria Crotty
- Rehabilitation and Ageing Studies Unit, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia; (M.C.); (S.T.); (C.W.)
| | - Susie Thomas
- Rehabilitation and Ageing Studies Unit, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia; (M.C.); (S.T.); (C.W.)
| | - Ian D. Cameron
- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney, Sydney, NSW 2065, Australia;
| | - Craig Whitehead
- Rehabilitation and Ageing Studies Unit, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia; (M.C.); (S.T.); (C.W.)
| | - Susan Kurrle
- Division of Rehabilitation and Aged Care, Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Hornsby, NSW 2077, Australia;
| | - Shylie Mackintosh
- Allied Health and Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
| | - Michelle Miller
- Caring Futures Institute, College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University, Adelaide, SA 5042, Australia;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61-8-82012421
| |
Collapse
|
40
|
Lempert M, Halvachizadeh S, Ellanti P, Pfeifer R, Hax J, Jensen KO, Pape HC. Incidence of Fat Embolism Syndrome in Femur Fractures and Its Associated Risk Factors over Time-A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2021; 10:2733. [PMID: 34205701 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10122733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Revised: 06/08/2021] [Accepted: 06/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND Fat embolism (FE) continues to be mentioned as a substantial complication following acute femur fractures. The aim of this systematic review was to test the hypotheses that the incidence of fat embolism syndrome (FES) has decreased since its description and that specific injury patterns predispose to its development. MATERIALS AND METHODS Data Sources: MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were searched for articles from 1 January 1960 to 31 December 2019. STUDY SELECTION Original articles that provide information on the rate of FES, associated femoral injury patterns, and therapeutic and diagnostic recommendations were included. DATA EXTRACTION Two authors independently extracted data using a predesigned form. STATISTICS Three different periods were separated based on the diagnostic and treatment changes: Group 1: 1 January 1960-12 December 1979, Group 2: 1 January 1980-1 December 1999, and Group 3: 1 January 2000-31 December 2019, chi-square test, χ2 test for group comparisons of categorical variables, p-value < 0.05. RESULTS Fifteen articles were included (n = 3095 patients). The incidence of FES decreased over time (Group 1: 7.9%, Group 2: 4.8%, and Group 3: 1.7% (p < 0.001)). FES rate according to injury pattern: unilateral high-energy fractures (2.9%) had a significantly lower FES rate than pathological fractures (3.3%) and bilateral high-energy fractures (4.6%) (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS There has been a significant decrease in the incidence of FES over time. The injury pattern impacts the frequency of FES. The diagnostic and therapeutic approach to FES remains highly heterogenic to this day.
Collapse
|
41
|
Ghouri SI, Asim M, Mustafa F, Kanbar A, Ellabib M, Al Jogol H, Muneer M, Abdurraheim N, Goel AP, Abdelrahman H, Al-Thani H, El-Menyar A. Patterns, Management, and Outcome of Traumatic Femur Fracture: Exploring the Experience of the Only Level 1 Trauma Center in Qatar. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2021; 18:ijerph18115916. [PMID: 34072990 PMCID: PMC8198965 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18115916] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Revised: 05/24/2021] [Accepted: 05/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
Abstract
Background: Femur is the most fractured long bone in the body that often necessitates surgical fixation; however, data on the impact of the mechanism of injury (MOI), age, and timing of intervention are lacking in our region of the Arab Middle East. We aimed to describe the patterns, management, and outcome of traumatic femoral shaft fractures. Methods: A retrospective descriptive observational study was conducted for all trauma patients admitted with femoral shaft fractures between January 2012 and December 2015 at the only level 1 trauma center and tertiary hospital in the country. Data were analyzed and compared according to the time to intervention (intramedullary nailing; IMN), MOI, and age groups. Main outcomes included in-hospital complications and mortality. Results: A total of 605 hospitalized cases with femur fractures were reviewed. The mean age was 30.7 ± 16.2 years. The majority of fractures were unilateral (96.7%) and 91% were closed fractures. Three-fourths of fractures were treated by reamed intramedullary nailing (rIMN), antegrade in 80%. The pyriform fossa nails were used in 71.6% while trochanteric entry nails were used in 28.4%. Forty-five (8.9%) fractures were treated with an external fixator, 37 (6.1%) had conservative management. Traffic-related injuries occurred more in patients aged 14–30 years, whereas fall-related injuries were significantly higher in patients aged 31–59. Thirty-one patients (7.8%) had rIMN in less than 6 h post-injury, 106 (25.5%) had rIMN after 6–12 h and 267 (66.8%) had rIMN after more than 12 h. The implant type, duration of surgery, DVT prophylaxis, in-hospital complications, and mortality were comparable among the three treatment groups. Conclusions: In our center, the frequency of femoral fracture was 11%, and it mainly affected severely injured young males due to traffic-related collisions or falls. Further multicenter studies are needed to set a consensus for an appropriate management of femur fracture based on the MOI, location, and timing of injury.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Syed Imran Ghouri
- Department of Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar;
| | - Mohammad Asim
- Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar;
| | - Fuad Mustafa
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Ahad Kanbar
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Mohamed Ellabib
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Hisham Al Jogol
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Mohammed Muneer
- Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar;
| | - Nuri Abdurraheim
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Atirek Pratap Goel
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Husham Abdelrahman
- Department of Surgery, Trauma Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar; (F.M.); (A.K.); (M.E.); (H.A.J.); (N.A.); (A.P.G.); (H.A.)
| | - Hassan Al-Thani
- Department of Surgery, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar;
| | - Ayman El-Menyar
- Clinical Research, Trauma and Vascular Surgery, Hamad General Hospital, Doha, Qatar;
- Department of Clinical Medicine, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +974-44396130
| |
Collapse
|
42
|
Riley M, Tassie B, Gawthorne J, Hadzic R, Stevens J. Increased opioid consumption after regional nerve blockade: association of fascia iliaca block with rebound pain in neck of femur fracture. Br J Anaesth 2021; 127:e15-e17. [PMID: 33985791 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2021.03.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2021] [Revised: 03/22/2021] [Accepted: 03/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Affiliation(s)
- Maddeson Riley
- School of Medicine, University of Notre Dame Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Anaesthetics, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia.
| | - Ben Tassie
- Department of Anaesthetics, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia; St Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Julie Gawthorne
- Department of Anaesthetics, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia; Department of Emergency Medicine, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Renata Hadzic
- Department of Anaesthetics, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia; St Vincent's Centre for Applied Medical Research, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| | - Jennifer Stevens
- Department of Anaesthetics, St Vincent's Hospital Sydney, NSW, Australia; St Vincent's Clinical School, University of New South Wales, Sydney, NSW, Australia
| |
Collapse
|
43
|
Court T, Gusho CA, Graf A, Schmeling G. Rare popliteal mass following retrograde nailing of ballistic femur fracture: a case report. OTA Int 2021; 4:e094. [PMID: 33937717 DOI: 10.1097/OI9.0000000000000094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2020] [Revised: 09/09/2020] [Accepted: 10/07/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
Abstract
Introduction: Civilian ballistic injuries are commonly associated with fracture, vascular injury, and soft tissue trauma. Posttraumatic pseudoaneurysms represent an extremely rare subset of vascular injuries following ballistic fractures. Case: We present the rare case of a posttraumatic pseudoaneurysm that occurred after retrograde femoral nailing of a ballistic distal femur fracture. The patient presented in clinic postoperatively with a pulsatile popliteal mass. Distal pulses were intact but subsequent ultrasound and angiography revealed a pseudoaneurysm of the distal superficial femoral artery. The pseudoaneurysm was subsequently treated with a covered stent and the patient's recovery was uncomplicated. Conclusion: Due to the potential life and limb-threating complications from pseudoaneurysm rupture, this case report emphasizes the early recognition and expeditious management of vascular complications following ballistic fractures in the civilian population.
Collapse
|
44
|
Veizi E, Fırat A, Çepni Ş, İnan HM, Kılıçarslan K. Segmental Defect-Bridging Intramedullary Knee Arthrodesis for Osseous Hydatidosis of the Distal Femur: A Case Report. Cureus 2021; 13:e13273. [PMID: 33728208 PMCID: PMC7955198 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.13273] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
Abstract
Hydatid cyst is a condition endemic to many parts of the world and is mainly caused by Echinococcus granulosus (E. granulosus). It rarely affects the bone tissue, with the most commonly impacted sites being the vertebrae and the pelvis. Preoperative diagnosis is challenging and very rarely possible because of its similarities with other pathologies. In this report, we present the case of a 64-year-old patient with osseous hydatidosis of a pathological distal femur fracture. The fracture pattern was not recognized on the initial operation and multiple serial debridements were required to control the disease, leading to a large bone defect and a weakened extensor mechanism. A knee arthrodesis with a segmental defect-bridging intramedullary system was eventually performed, which led to satisfying outcomes. Osseous hydatidosis very often presents itself as a pathological fracture and is difficult to diagnose preoperatively with plain radiographs. Orthopedic surgeons are advised to maintain a high index of suspicion and to test for this disease when cystic bone lesions are detected at fracture sites, especially in patients from endemic regions.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Enejd Veizi
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, TUR
| | - Ahmet Fırat
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, TUR
| | - Şahin Çepni
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, TUR
| | - Hacı M İnan
- Pathology, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara, TUR
| | | |
Collapse
|
45
|
Vellingiri K, Venkataraman S, Shanthappa AH, Seenappa H. Femur Shaft Fracture in Newborns: A Report of Two Cases. Cureus 2021; 13:e12504. [PMID: 33564512 PMCID: PMC7861063 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12504] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
Abstract
Birth injuries caused by trauma during the childbirth process are very rare. They are a cause of significant neonatal morbidity despite improved obstetric and perinatal care, particularly in developing countries. Our current research, consisting of two newborns with a femur fracture, aims to shed light on their treatment strategy.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Kishore Vellingiri
- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
| | - Sagar Venkataraman
- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
| | - Arun H Shanthappa
- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
| | - Hariprasad Seenappa
- Orthopaedics, Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research, Kolar, IND
| |
Collapse
|
46
|
Keresztesi AA, Perde F, Ghita-Nanu A, Radu CC, Negrea M, Keresztesi G. Post-Mortem Diagnosis and Autopsy Findings in SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Forensic Case Series. Diagnostics (Basel) 2020; 10:E1070. [PMID: 33321983 PMCID: PMC7764537 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics10121070] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2020] [Revised: 12/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Towards the end of 2019, a novel coronavirus was identified as the culprit for a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan, China. Since then, it has rapidly spread worldwide, affecting more than 43 million people, and in March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared it a pandemic. The purpose of the study is to present the findings of 15 forensic autopsies performed in Romania, on SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) positive subjects, and to present the case of one SARS-CoV-2 infected patient who experienced a violent death, as established during their autopsy. A total of 11 male and 4 female patients were autopsied, and SARS-CoV-2 infection was diagnosed post-mortem in two cases. The most frequent symptoms before death were dry cough, dyspnoea, and fever. Hypertension, ischemic cardiac disease, and a history of stroke were the most frequent associated diseases. The mean duration from the symptoms' debut to a RT-PCR positive SARS-CoV-2 test was 3.7 days, while the mean survival time from the RT-PCR positive test was 4.2 days. A histological examination was performed in seven cases and revealed, in most of them, hyaline membranes, and mixed inflammatory cell infiltration of the interstitium, alveoli, and perivascular areas. In addition, all of the examined cases developed small vessel thrombosis. A case of violent death was also reported, regarding a 87-year-old male subject who suffered a femur fracture (domestic fall) and was diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infection the following day after surgery. After transfer to a COVID-19 (coronavirus disease-19) support hospital, during an episode of behavioral disorder, the patient jumped from the first floor window. Death occurred a few days later, and the cause was established as bronchopneumonia superimposed on SARS-CoV-2 infection. In conclusion, autopsies should be conducted while providing a safe environment for professionals to perform them, because they are crucial procedures that can help gain a better understanding of the role of SARS-CoV-2 infection in thanatogenesis.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Arthur-Atilla Keresztesi
- Ialomita County Institution of Forensic Medicine, 920013 Slobozia, Romania; (A.-A.K.); (A.G.-N.)
| | - Filip Perde
- Faculty of Medicine, “Carol Davila” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 050455 Bucharest, Romania;
| | - Andreea Ghita-Nanu
- Ialomita County Institution of Forensic Medicine, 920013 Slobozia, Romania; (A.-A.K.); (A.G.-N.)
| | - Carmen-Corina Radu
- Faculty of Medicine, “George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania
| | - Mihai Negrea
- Department of Public Health, Faculty of Political, Administrative and Communication Science, “Babeș Bolyai” University, 400084 Cluj Napoca, Romania
| | - Gabriela Keresztesi
- Department of Internal Medicine, Emergency Clinical County Hospital of Targu Mures, 540139 Targu Mures, Romania;
| |
Collapse
|
47
|
McKinsey K, Thompson A, Bertocci G. Investigation of femur fracture potential in common pediatric falls using finite element analysis. Comput Methods Biomech Biomed Engin 2020; 24:517-526. [PMID: 33115286 DOI: 10.1080/10255842.2020.1837119] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
Abstract
A finite element (FE) model of an 11-month-old child's femur was developed to evaluate fracture risk in short-distance feet-first falls and bed falls. Pediatric material properties were applied to the FE model. Femur loading was derived from previously conducted fall experiments using a child surrogate where fall conditions (e.g., fall height, impact surface) were varied. Fracture thresholds based on principal stress and strain were used to examine potential for fracture. Peak stress/strain were significantly greater for feet-first falls from greater heights and onto harder impact surfaces. Feet-first falls exceeded some, but not all fracture thresholds. Bed falls did not exceed any fracture thresholds.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Keyonna McKinsey
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
| | - Angela Thompson
- Department of Engineering Fundamentals, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
| | - Gina Bertocci
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA
| |
Collapse
|
48
|
Kweon SH, Park JS, Lee YC. Oral Carbohydrate Administration in Patients Undergoing Cephalomedullary Nailing for Proximal Femur Fractures: An Analysis of Clinical Outcomes and Patient Satisfaction. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2020; 11:2151459320958609. [PMID: 33101758 PMCID: PMC7550935 DOI: 10.1177/2151459320958609] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Revised: 08/20/2020] [Accepted: 08/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical effects of oral
carbohydrate intake for cephalomedullary nailing on proximal femoral
fractures and patient satisfaction. Subjects and Methods: 88 patients were admitted to our hospital with proximal femoral fracture from
July 2019 to December 2019. All patients were treated with closed reduction
and internal fixation (CR&IF, Cephalomedullary nailing) under spinal
anesthesia. The exclusion criteria included the presence of endocrine
disorders including diabetes mellitus (DM), patients treated with steroids,
and cognitive impairment. Additionally, those with fasting blood glucose
levels above 126 mg / dl or HbA1C> 6.5% were considered as having
undiagnosed DM. After obtaining informed consent, the subjects were
randomized into either the preoperative oral carbohydrate (POC) group or
control group. Patients who were assembled into the control group fasted
including water from midnight of the day of the surgical procedure according
to the conventional method. Patients assembled into the POC group received
400 ml of oral carbohydrate solution (Nucare NONPO, DAESANG, 12.8%, 1
kcal/ml)) between 21-24 hours on the day before operation and 400 ml oral
carbohydrate solution 2 hours before the administration of anesthesia. Serum
glucose on the day before operation at 7 am (before breakfast, baseline),
immediately before anesthesia, at skin incision, 1 hour, 4 hours, 6 hours,
24 hours after anesthesia, and 3 days after surgery (before breakfast) was
measured, and insulin, cortisol, and IL-6 were measured at baseline 7 am at
day before operation, immediately before anesthesia, 4 hours and 24 hours
after anesthesia, and 3 days after surgery (before breakfast). The patients
completed questionnaires about their satisfaction (thirst, hunger, nausea
and vomiting, and anxiety) in the morning (before the surgery) on the day of
the surgery. Additionally, the length of hospital stay (LOS) and
preoperative opioid usage was also investigated. Results: The operative characteristics of the patients did not differ between the
groups except for the actual fasting time. The glucose levels were higher in
the control group at skin incision; however, there were no significant
differences in both groups at other time points. Additionally, insulin,
insulin resistance, cortisol, and IL-6 also did not differ significantly
between the 2 groups at all time-points. Among the factors related to
patient satisfaction, the POC group showed significantly higher scores for
thirst and hunger factors and shorter LOS than the control group. Conclusion: The intake of oral carbohydrates in patients treated with closed reduction
and internal fixation for proximal femoral fractures does not affect the
improvement of post-operative insulin resistance. However, there was
significant improvement in patients’ thirst and hunger before surgery and
LOS.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Suc-Hyun Kweon
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Korea
| | | | - Yeong Chang Lee
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, Wonkwang University Hospital, Iksan, Korea
| |
Collapse
|
49
|
Ferbert T, Jaber A, Gress N, Schmidmaier G, Gotterbarm T, Merle C. Impact of intraoperative femoral fractures in primary hip arthroplasty: a comparative study with a mid-term follow-up. Hip Int 2020; 30:544-551. [PMID: 31096789 DOI: 10.1177/1120700019849911] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [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] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND Intraoperative femoral fractures (IFF) during primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) pose a major clinical challenge, and data on mid-term implant performance, functional outcome and patient satisfaction is limited. METHODS 50 patients who sustained IFFs during primary THA were retrospectively reviewed. A control group of patients who received a primary THA without complications was matched according to gender, age, body mass index and indication for THA. Both groups were followed-up for a minimum duration of 2 years. Average follow-up duration was 5.6 years (range 2-11.8 years) for the fracture group and 6 years (range 4.1-8.3 years) for the control group respectively. The following parameters were assessed and compared: stem revision, Harris Hip Score improvement, pain scale improvement, WOMAC, Tegner Score, UCLA, SF-36, forgotten joint score and patient satisfaction. RESULTS There were no stem revisions in the fracture group and 1 stem revision in the control group. Stem survival was 100% and 98.1% respectively (p = 0.447). The mean improvement in Harris hip score was 35.3 and 44.8 respectively. Significantly lower Harris Hip score improvement (p = 0.021) and patient satisfaction (p = 0.01) were observed in the fracture group. All other acquired parameters did not show significant differences. CONCLUSION Intraoperative fractures of the proximal femur are a relevant complication that does not lead to higher revision rates but might worsen the functional outcome and negatively impact patient satisfaction in mid-term follow-up even if treated appropriately.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Thomas Ferbert
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Ayham Jaber
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Nathan Gress
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Gerhard Schmidmaier
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Tobias Gotterbarm
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| | - Christian Merle
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma Surgery and Spinal Cord Injury, Heidelberg University Hospital, Heidelberg, Germany
| |
Collapse
|
50
|
Ung L, Ohlmeier M, Jettkant B, Grasmücke D, Aach M, Meindl R, Nicolas V, Schildhauer TA, Citak M. Clinical and Radiological Outcomes After Surgical Treatment of Lower Limb Fractures in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury. Global Spine J 2020; 10:715-719. [PMID: 32707017 PMCID: PMC7383793 DOI: 10.1177/2192568219871019] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
STUDY DESIGN Retrospective observational study. OBJECTIVES To analyze the clinical and radiological outcomes of lower limb fractures following surgical treatment in patients with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). METHODS Between January 2003 and December 2015, 102 chronic SCI patients with a lower limb fracture were surgically treated at our hospital. A total of 58 patients met the inclusion criteria and were recruited for final analysis. Patients with 2-stage procedure or incomplete clinical records with lost-to-follow-up were excluded from the study. Patients were divided into 2 groups (group 1= internal fixation; group 2 = external fixation). Primary outcome measures were to identify the number of nonunions via Kaplan-Meier analysis and the time to bone consolidation. The diagnosis of a pseudarthrosis was made after more than 180 days of consolidation time. Considering the Kaplan-Meier analysis, pseudarthrosis was interpreted as treatment failure. Secondary outcome measure was to evaluate the complication rate with special focus on heterotopic ossification. RESULTS A total of 58 chronic SCI patients with closed bone fractures were included in this study. Fifty-two fractures (88%) were simple and 7 (12%) were complex (type C) fractures according to AO classification. The majority of patients (34 cases, 59%) developed femur fractures followed by 24 tibial fractures (41%). Seventeen patients received an external (29%) and 41 an internal fixation (71%). Bone consolidation was reported in 31 patients (53%) with a mean time interval of bone consolidation after 97 days (range from 45 to 160 days; SD = 30). The reported nonunion (pseudarthrosis) rate was 47%. Comparing the internal group (n = 15 patients) versus the external group (n = 14), we could not find any significant difference (P = .939) concerning the bone consolidation time. The Kaplan-Meier analysis showed a 75% cumulative survivorship at 120 days (internal group) versus 111 days (external group). Most common postoperative complications occurred in the internal fixation group with Wound infections being predominantly observed (10%), followed by heterotopic ossifications (8%). CONCLUSIONS Our results show that surgical treatment of lower limb fractures in chronic SCI patients is a challenging treatment with a high pseudarthrosis rate in both groups. The complication rate seems to be lower in the patients treated with external fixation. As a clinical recommendation, longer implants should be used for a stable osteosynthesis since SCI patients seem to have a higher load on the osteosynthesis material due to missing sensomotoric feedback.
Collapse
Affiliation(s)
- Lars Ung
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | - Malte Ohlmeier
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany,Malte Ohlmeier, Department of General and Trauma Surgery, BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Bürkle-de-la-Camp Platz 1, 44789 Bochum, Germany.
| | - Birger Jettkant
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | - Dennis Grasmücke
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | - Mirko Aach
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | - Renate Meindl
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | - Volkmar Nicolas
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| | | | - Mustafa Citak
- BG-University Hospital Bergmannsheil, Ruhr University Bochum, Bochum, Germany
| |
Collapse
|