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Elnewishy A. An Updated Evidence About the Role of Timing to Debridement on Infection Rate of Open Tibial Fractures: A Meta-Analysis. Cureus 2020; 12:e10379. [PMID: 32944482 PMCID: PMC7489332 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.10379] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Background and objectives Recent experimental and clinical evidence supporting early debridement for open fractures has been questioned. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize and evaluate the current evidence regarding the timing of surgical debridement of open tibial fractures. Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted on studies compared the infection rate following early versus late debridement of open tibial fractures. We performed an online, bibliographic, search through the period from January 2000 to June 2020 in five bibliographic databases: Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Medline via PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and EBSCO host. Results Nine retrospective studies and six prospective studies were included in the present meta-analysis study. The pooled effect estimate showed no statistically significant difference between early and late debridement regarding the overall infection rate (RD 0.02, 95% CI [0 - 0.04], p = 0.94); there was no significant heterogeneity in the pooled estimate (I2 = 5%). The subgroup analysis showed that the non-significant difference was consistent regardless of the definition of early and late timing to debridement. Likewise, the pooled effect estimate showed no statistically significant difference between early and late debridement regarding the deep infection rate (RD 0.01, 95% CI [-0.01 - 0.03], p = 0.92); there was no significant heterogeneity in the pooled estimate (I2 = 0%). The pooled effect estimate showed no statistically significant difference between early and late debridement regarding the nonunion rate as well. The funnel lots showed little evidence of asymmetry by visual inspection. Conclusion In conclusion, the current evidence demonstrates no impact of timing to surgical debridement on the infection rate following open tibial fractures in the adult population. Our results demonstrated that the risks of infection, deep infection, and nonunion were similar between patients who underwent delayed versus early debridement.
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- Ahmed Elnewishy
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Kasr Al-Ainy Medical School, Kafr El Sheikh, EGY
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Roddy E, Patterson JT, Kandemir U. Delay of Antibiotic Administration Greater than 2 Hours Predicts Surgical Site Infection in Open Fractures. Injury 2020; 51:1999-2003. [PMID: 32482427 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.04.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2019] [Revised: 04/03/2020] [Accepted: 04/18/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIMS Antibiotic administration, severity of injury, and debridement are associated with surgical site infection (SSI) after internal fixation of open fractures. We sought to validate a time-dependent treatment effect of antibiotic administration. PATIENTS Consecutive open fracture patients at a level 1 trauma center with minimum 30-day follow-up were identified from an orthopaedic registry from 2013-2017. METHODS The primary endpoint was SSI within 90 days. A threshold time to antibiotic administration associated with SSI was ascertained by receiver-operator analysis. A Cox proportional hazards model adjusted for age, smoking, and drug use determined the treatment effect of antibiotic administration within the threshold period. RESULTS Ten percent of 230 patients developed a SSI. There was a trend for patients who did not develop an SSI to receive antibiotics earlier than those who did develop an SSI (61 minutes, IQR 33-107 vs 83 minutes, IQR 40-186), p=0.053). Intravenous antibiotic administration after 120 minutes of presentation of an open fracture to emergency department was significantly associated with a 2.4 increased hazard of surgical site infection (p=0.036) within 90 days. CONCLUSION Antibiotic administration greater than 120 minutes after ED presentation of an open fracture was associated with an increased risk of SSI.
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- Erika Roddy
- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA.
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA
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- Dept. of Orthopedic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco General Hospital, San Francisco, CA
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Orthopedic injuries in patients with multiple injuries: Results of the 11th trauma update international consensus conference Milan, December 11, 2017. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:e53-e76. [PMID: 32150031 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002407] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND In blunt trauma, orthopedic injuries are often associated with cerebral and torso injuries. The optimal timing for definitive care is a concern. The aim of the study was to develop evidence-based guidelines for damage-control orthopedic (DCO) and early total care (ETC) of pelvic and long-bone fractures, closed or open, and mangled extremities in adult trauma patients with and without associated injuries. METHODS The literature since 2000 to 2016 was systematically screened according to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and meta-analyses protocol. One hundred twenty-four articles were reviewed by a panel of experts to assign grade of recommendation and level of evidence using the Grading of recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation system, and an International Consensus Conference, endorsed by several scientific societies was held. RESULTS The choice between DCO and ETC depends on the patient's physiology, as well as associated injuries. In hemodynamically unstable pelvic fracture patient, extraperitoneal pelvic packing, angioembolization, external fixation, C-clamp, and resuscitative endovascular balloon occlusion of the aorta are not mutually exclusive. Definitive reconstruction should be deferred until recovery of physiological stability. In long bone fractures, DCO is performed by external fixation, while ETC should be preferred in fully resuscitated patients because of better outcomes. In open fractures early debridement within 24 hours should be recommended and early closure of most grade I, II, IIIa performed. In mangled extremities, limb salvage should be considered for non-life-threatening injuries, mostly of upper limb. CONCLUSION Orthopedic priorities may be: to save a life: control hemorrhage by stabilizing the pelvis and femur fractures; to save a limb: treat soft tissue and vascular injuries associated with fractures, stabilize fractures, recognize, and prevent compartmental syndrome; to save functionality: treat dislocations, articular fractures, distal fractures. While DCO is the best initial treatment to reduce surgical load, ETC should be applied in stable or stabilized patients to accelerate the recovery of normal functions. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic review of predominantly level II studies, level II.
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Albright PD, Ali SH, Jackson H, Haonga BT, Eliezer EN, Morshed S, Shearer DW. Delays to Surgery and Coronal Malalignment Are Associated with Reoperation after Open Tibia Fractures in Tanzania. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2020; 478:1825-1835. [PMID: 32732563 PMCID: PMC7371086 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2019] [Accepted: 04/06/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of diaphyseal open tibia fractures often results in reoperation and impaired quality of life. Few studies, particularly in resource-limited settings, have described factors associated with outcomes after these fractures. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Which patient demographic, perioperative, and treatment characteristics are associated with an increased risk of reoperation after treatment of open tibia fractures with intramedullary nailing or an external fixation device in Tanzania? (2) Which patient demographic, perioperative, and treatment characteristics are associated with worse 1-year quality of life after treatment of open tibia fractures with intramedullary nailing or an external fixation device in Tanzania? METHODS A prospective study was completed in parallel to a similarly conducted RCT at a tertiary referral center in Tanzania that enrolled adult patients with diaphyseal open tibia fractures from December 2015 to March 2017. Patients were treated with either a statically locked intramedullary nail or external fixator and examined at 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, and 1 year postoperatively. The primary outcome, reoperation, was any deep infection or nonunion treated with a secondary intervention. The secondary outcome was the 1-year EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D) index score. There were 394 patients screened and ultimately, 267 patients enrolled in the study (240 from the primary RCT and 27 followed for the purposes of this study). Of these, 90% (240 of 267) completed 1-year follow-up and were included in the final analysis. This group comprised 110 patients who underwent IMN and 130 who had external fixation; follow-up was similar between study groups. Patients were an average of 33 years old and were primarily males who sustained road traffic injuries resulting in AO/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) classification type A or B fractures. There were 51 reoperations. For the purposes of analysis, all patients were pooled to identify all other factors, in addition to treatment type, associated with increased risk of reoperation and 1-year quality of life. An exploratory bivariable analysis identifying various factors associated with reoperation risk and EQ-5D was subsequently included in a multivariate modeling procedure to control for confounding of effect on our primary outcome. Multivariable modeling was performed using standard hierarchical modeling simplification procedures with log-likelihood ratios. Alpha levels were set to 0.05. RESULTS After controlling for potentially confounding variables such as gender, smoking status, mechanism of injury, and treatment type, the following factors were independently associated with reoperation: Time from hospital presentation to surgery more than 24 hours (odds ratio 7.7 [95% confidence interval 2.1 to 27.8; p = 0.002), AO/OTA fracture classification Type 42C fracture (OR 4.2 [95% CI 1.2 to 14.0]; p = 0.02), OTA-Open Fracture Classification muscle loss (OR 7.5 [95% CI 1.3 to 42.2]; p = 0.02), and varus coronal angle on an immediate postoperative AP radiograph (OR 4.8 [95% CI 1.2 to 14.0]; p = 0.002). After again controlling for confounding variables such as gender, smoking status, mechanism of injury, and treatment type factors independently associated with worse 1-year EQ-5D scores included: Wound length ≥ 10 cm (ß = [change in EQ-5D score] -0.081 [95% CI -0.139 to -0.023]; p = 0.006), OTA-Open Fracture Classification muscle loss (ß = -0.133 [95% CI -0.215 to -0.051]; p = 0.002), and OTA-Open Fracture Classification bone loss (ß = -0.111 [95% CI -0.208 to -0.013]; p = 0.03). We observed a modest, but independent association between reoperation and worse 1-year EQ-5D scores (ß = -0.113 [95% CI -0.150 to -0.077]; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS We found two potentially modifiable factors associated with the risk of reoperation: reducing time to surgical treatment and avoiding varus coronal angulation during definitive stabilization. Hospitals may be able to minimize time to surgery, and thus, reoperation, by increasing the number of available operative personnel and space and emphasizing the importance of open tibia fractures as an injury requiring emergent orthopaedic management. Given the lack of fluoroscopy in the study setting and similar settings, surgeons should emphasize appropriate fracture alignment, even into slight valgus, to avoid varus angulation and subsequent reoperation risk. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II, therapeutic study.
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- Patrick D Albright
- P. D. Albright, S. H. Ali, H. Jackson, S. Morshed, D. W. Shearer, Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- P. D. Albright, S. H. Ali, H. Jackson, S. Morshed, D. W. Shearer, Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- P. D. Albright, S. H. Ali, H. Jackson, S. Morshed, D. W. Shearer, Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- B. T. Haonga, E. N. Eliezer, Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- B. T. Haonga, E. N. Eliezer, Muhimbili Orthopaedic Institute, Muhimbili National Hospital, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
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- P. D. Albright, S. H. Ali, H. Jackson, S. Morshed, D. W. Shearer, Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
- S. Morshed, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- P. D. Albright, S. H. Ali, H. Jackson, S. Morshed, D. W. Shearer, Institute for Global Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, San Francisco, CA, USA
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Rupp M, Popp D, Alt V. Prevention of infection in open fractures: Where are the pendulums now? Injury 2020; 51 Suppl 2:S57-S63. [PMID: 31679836 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.10.074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2019] [Revised: 10/07/2019] [Accepted: 10/22/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Soft tissue management and fracture fixation including initial external fixation in Gustilo-Anderson type II and type III open fractures are cornerstones in the treatment but details on timing and type of wound closure, irrigation and debridement, systemic and local antibiotics, antimicrobial-coated implants and the use of Bone Morphogenetic Protein-2 remain controversial. This article looks at current clinical evidence of these items for the management of open fractures. Timing of debridement and wound closure remains critical. Early debridement by an experienced team within 24 h seems adequate while gross contamination, a devascularized limb, a multi-injured patient and compartment syndrome require immediate surgical intervention. Wound closure during the first surgery was shown to result in reduced rates for infections and nonunion. If soft-tissue reconstruction is needed, it should be performed within the first 7 days. Regarding types of irrigation fluid, antiseptic and antibacterial solutions did not prove to be superior to saline. High pressure irrigation has not been demonstrated to be beneficial whereas antibiotic administration as soon as possible has been proven to be favorable. Administration of more than 72 h was not superior to shorter systemic antibiotic intervals. For Gustilo-Anderson type I and II, broad spectrum antibiotic therapy is reasonable. Additional aminoglycosides for broader coverage are recommended in Gustilo-Anderson type III fractures. There is newer literature on the beneficial effects of the use of local antibiotics, e.g. by antibiotic beads. Coating of internal fixation devices is a modern approach to improve infection prophylaxis and gentamicin-coated implants have been demonstrated to be safe in clinical application. Vacuum assisted closure (VAC) could not evidence negative pressure wound therapy to reduce infection risk, improve self-rated disability or quality of life in open fractures, however, enhance treatment costs. Recombinant human bone morphogenetic proteins (rhBMP)-2 showed promising data in Gustilo-Anderson type III open tibial shaft fractures with lower rates of invasive secondary procedures. In conclusion, there is evidence for thorough debridement and irrigation with saline, early soft tissue coverage and the use of systemic and local antibiotics. Except for a short-term soft tissue coverage VAC seems not to be beneficial and rhBMP-2 is an additional tool in Gustilo-Anderson type III open fractures.
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- Markus Rupp
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Centre Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053 Regensburg, Germany.
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Gupta A, Parikh S, Rajasekaran RB, Dheenadhayalan J, Devendra A, Rajasekaran S. Comparing the performance of different open injury scores in predicting salvage and amputation in type IIIB open tibia fractures. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 44:1797-1804. [PMID: 32328740 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04538-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/04/2019] [Accepted: 03/13/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND Various open injury scores have been devised to aid the difficult decision of salvage or amputation following open fractures of the lower limb. Our aim of the study was to compare the performance of mangled extremity severity score (MESS), limb salvage index (LSI), orthopaedic trauma association-open fracture classification (OTA-OFC) and Ganga hospital score (GHS) in our population of type IIIB injuries. MATERIALS AND METHODS A total of 219 patients with 225 type IIIB open fractures of the tibia were studied prospectively between July 2016 and June 2017. The decision of salvage or amputation was taken by a combined consensus of senior orthopaedic and plastic surgeons, blinded to the scores. All four open injury scores were calculated by an independent reviewer following initial debridement. The follow-up period was one to two years. RESULTS After final follow-up, there were 193 (85.7%) successfully salvaged limbs, 19 primary amputations without attempt of debridement (8.4%), three primary delayed amputations within 72 hours (1.3%) and six secondary amputations after 72 hours from initial debridement (2.7%). Of these, four patients died within one year and were excluded. All four scores performed well for salvage, while GHS was superior when considering amputation. MESS, LSI and OTA-OFC underscored amputations, since these scoring systems award more points for vascular injuries. There were both salvaged and amputated patients around the threshold value of amputation for all scores, which was only acknowledged by GHS in its unique 'grey zone'. It includes patients who are neither easily salvageable nor definitely requiring amputation. CONCLUSION The performance of the GHS was superior to MESS, LSI and OTA-OFC in our study, since it was developed for type IIIB injuries and includes the 'grey zone', where decisions need to be undertaken on a case to case basis. CLINICAL RELEVANCE GHS has an improved ability to determine amputation in IIIB open tibia fractures.
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Campbell S, Dhyani J, Greenberg P, Ahmed N. Outcomes in patients with late debridement of open long bone fractures of the lower extremities in penetrating trauma: a retrospective review of the National Trauma Data Bank. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2020; 30:1075-1081. [PMID: 32328733 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02672-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND The morbidity and mortality associated with open long bone fractures have been greatly reduced due to antibiotics and early surgical washout and debridement. Guidelines recommend early washout and debridement within 6-8 h; however, newer studies have shown that delaying surgical washout and debridement up to 24 h can be done safely without an increase in surgical site infection, wound nonunion or sepsis. All studies thus far have looked at combined blunt and penetrating open long bone fractures, without distinguishing between mechanism or type of injury. Our study looked specifically at open long bone fractures of the lower extremity caused by a penetrating mechanism of injury. METHODS We utilized the US National Trauma Data Bank and included patients who had diagnosis of lower extremity open long bone fracture from a penetrating mechanism and underwent irrigation and debridement (I&D) within 24 h of arriving to the hospital. RESULTS A total of 1014 patients qualified for the study. Of those, 736 (72.6%) patients underwent an I&D within 8 h and 278 (27.4%) underwent an I&D between 8 and 24 h after hospital arrival. When examining the patient outcomes, there were few cases and no significant differences in the occurrence of surgical site infections, sepsis or wound disruptions between the two groups. CONCLUSION The majority of the open long bone fractures were due to firearm injury. I&D of penetrating open long bone fracture can be performed within 24 h without any added infective morbidity.
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- Stuart Campbell
- Department of Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, 07753, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, 07753, USA
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- Department of Research, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ, 07753, USA
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- Division of Trauma, Department of Surgery, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 State Rt. 33, Neptune, NJ, 07754, USA. .,Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, Seton Hall University, Hackensack, NJ, USA.
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Reasoner K, Desai MJ, Lee DH. Factors Influencing Infection Rates after Open Hand Fractures. J Hand Microsurg 2020; 12:56-61. [PMID: 32280183 PMCID: PMC7141895 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-3399488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/17/2019] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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Introduction Open hand fractures are anecdotally reported to have lower infection rates than open long bone fractures. Although a 3-hour rule for antibiotic administration and a 6-hour rule for operative debridement have historically been upheld as ideal management for open fractures, other factors may be more influential in the development of infection. The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with open hand fracture infections. Materials and Methods We retrospectively reviewed 67 patients with 107 open hand fractures between 2012 and 2017. Time from injury to antibiotic administration and operative debridement, modified Gustilo-Anderson classification, and patient characteristics including age, smoking status, and presence of chronic disease were examined for each patient. Outcome parameters were the development of infection and fracture union. Results The overall rate of infection was 9% (6 of 67 patients). No type 1 or type 2 fractures developed infection in contrast to 12.2% of type 3 fractures. Patients who received antibiotics in less than 3 hours and underwent debridement in less than 6 hours did not have lower infection or nonunion rates than those who did not. The association between the modified Gustilo-Anderson classification and the development of infection or nonunion was statistically significant. Conclusion Factors including time to antibiotics, time to operative debridement, smoking status, and chronic disease comorbidities were not predictive of either infection or nonunion in open hand fractures. Fracture type as defined by a modified Gustilo-Anderson classification was the factor most strongly related to the development of infection or nonunion in these fractures.
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- Kaitlyn Reasoner
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tennessee, United States
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Li J, Wang Q, Lu Y, Feng Q, He X, Li, MD Z, Zhang K. Relationship Between Time to Surgical Debridement and the Incidence of Infection in Patients with Open Tibial Fractures. Orthop Surg 2020; 12:524-532. [PMID: 32202051 PMCID: PMC7189037 DOI: 10.1111/os.12653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2019] [Revised: 02/05/2020] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To analyze the relationship between the length from injury to first debridement (LFITFD) of open tibial fractures and perioperative infection, and explore independent risk factors related to infection. METHODS This retrospective study focused on 215 clinical patients with open tibial fractures who were admitted from January 2012 to January 2017. According to the time from injury to the operation, the patients were categorized into four groups: LFITFD ≤ 6 h, 6 < LFITFD ≤ 12 h, 12 < LFITFD≤24 h, and (LFITFD > 24 h). Infection risk factors were screened by univariate analysis, and multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to determine independent risk factors. RESULTS The infection rates of four groups were 9.2%, 9.5%, 11.1%, and 10.5% with six of 65, nine of 95, four of 36, and two of 19 patients being infected, respectively. There was no statistical significance between the four groups. The infection rates among fractures of different Gustilo-Anderson classifications were as follows. Of 62 cases of type I fractures, two were infected, and the infection rate was 3.2%. Among those with type II fractures, eight were infected, and the infection rate was 8.2%. Three of 26 cases of type IIIA fracture were infected, yielding an infection rate of 11.5%, seven of 25 cases of type III B fracture were infected (28% infection rate), and one of four cases of type III C fracture was infected (25% infection rate). There was a statistically significant difference between the five groups. Multivariate regression analysis showed that smoking, combined diabetes, surgical time, and fracture Gustilo-Anderson classification were independent risk factors for perioperative infection of open tibial fractures, and the difference in time from injury to first debridement was not related to infection. CONCLUSION The incidence of perioperative infection in patients with open tibial fractures has little to do with the time of the first debridement, which is mainly related to the level of the fracture's Gustilo-Anderson classification. At the same time, smoking is prohibited before the operation, the patient's blood glucose is managed, and the debridement operation time is minimized conducive to reducing the incidence of infection.
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- Jie Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
- Yan'an University School of MedicineYan'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
- Yan'an University School of MedicineYan'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
- Yan'an University School of MedicineYan'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hong Hui HospitalXi'an Jiaotong UniversityXi'anChina
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You DZ, Schneider PS. Surgical timing for open fractures: Middle of the night or the light of day, which fractures, what time? OTA Int 2020; 3:e067. [PMID: 33937687 PMCID: PMC8081492 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000067] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2019] [Accepted: 12/15/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Controversy exists over the optimal management of open fractures as new clinical studies question open fracture management dogma. Open fractures are complex injuries requiring the orthopaedic surgeon to consider both the bone injury as well as associated soft tissue injury. Early intravenous antibiotics and tetanus prophylaxis remain instrumental in infection prevention. However, the “six-hour rule” for initial open fracture debridement and revascularization has come into question. New evidence supports initial debridement within 24 hours with the appropriate surgical team. Additionally, orthopaedic surgeons and vascular surgeons should collaborate on the sequence of management of open fractures with associated vascular injury. Whereas debates on the optimal irrigation pressure and solution have been answered by multicenter randomized controlled trials, further research is required to determine the optimal irrigation volume and timing of wound closure. With advances in management of open fractures, the utility of well-known classification systems including the Gustilo-Anderson classification and Mangled Extremity Severity Score need to be re-evaluated in favor of up-to-date classification systems which better guide management and predict prognosis.
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- Daniel Z You
- Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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- Section of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada.,Department of Community Health Sciences, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada
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Is Operative Debridement Greater Than 24 Hours Post-admission Associated With Increased Likelihood of Post-operative Infection? J Surg Res 2020; 247:461-468. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jss.2019.09.059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2019] [Revised: 08/03/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Aljawadi A, Islam A, Jahangir N, Niazi N, Ferguson Z, Sephton B, Elmajee M, Reid A, Wong J, Pillai A. Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite Bio-Composite in the management of open Gustilo Anderson IIIB fractures. Prospective Review of 80 Patients from the Manchester Ortho-Plastic Unit. J Orthop 2020; 18:261-266. [PMID: 32099272 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2019] [Accepted: 01/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background This study aims to evaluate outcomes of using Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Hydroxyapatite Bio-Composite in management of Open Gustilo-Anderson IIIB Fractures. Methods and results 80 patients were managed with single-stage "Fix and Flap" along with intra-operative Adjuvant Local Antibiotic Bio-Composite. Successful fracture union was achieved in 96.1% of patients, with a limb salvage rate of 96.25%. Infection rate was only 1.25%. Conclusion High union rate and very low deep infection rate can be predictably achieved in complex Open Gustilo-Anderson IIIB fractures by meticulous technique, use of local adjunctive antibiotics bio-composite and a combined ortho-plastic approach.
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- Ahmed Aljawadi
- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- ST4 Spine Department, Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Birmingham, B31 2AP, UK
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- Plastic Surgery, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Plastic Surgery, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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- Trauma and Orthopaedics, Manchester Foundation Trust, Southmoor Rd, Wythenshawe, Manchester, M23 9LT, UK
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Harper CM, Dowlatshahi AS, Rozental TD. Evaluating Outcomes Following Open Fractures of the Distal Radius. J Hand Surg Am 2020; 45:41-47. [PMID: 31615707 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsa.2019.08.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2018] [Revised: 06/27/2019] [Accepted: 08/13/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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PURPOSE A paucity of evidence exists regarding the optimal treatment of open fractures of the distal radius. The purpose of this study was to compare short-term complication rates between various treatment options following open fractures of the distal radius. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all open fractures of the distal radius at a single level 1 trauma center over a 10-year period. The primary outcome measure was the number of minor and major complications. Demographic and clinical characteristics of patients across treatment and outcome groups were compared and models were used to describe the relationships between outcome and treatment. RESULTS Ninety patients met the inclusion criteria for evaluation. An even distribution between high-energy (n = 45) and low-energy (n = 45) injuries was seen with 61 fractures Gustilo I (67%), 19 Gustilo II (22%), and 10 Gustilo III (11%). The majority of fractures were intra-articular (n = 48 AO type C vs n = 42 AO type A/B). Fractures were treated with immediate open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) in 67 cases (74%), external fixation in 12 (13%), initial external fixation followed by ORIF at a later time in 8 (9%), or closed reduction and percutaneous pinning in 3 (4%). We observed 33 complications (37%) of which 24 were major and 9 minor. Mechanism of injury and type of treatment were the only variables shown to correlate with an increased rate of complications. CONCLUSIONS We conclude that open fractures of the distal radius treated by immediate ORIF at the time of index debridement can result in satisfactory outcomes compared with other forms of treatment. TYPE OF STUDY/LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic IV.
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- Carl M Harper
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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INTRODUCTION To evaluate the effects of a trauma performance improvement project involving standardized protocols for the administration of antibiotics in open fractures at a level one trauma center. This study specifically evaluated the protocol's efficacy for improving the timing of delivery and appropriate therapy administration and sought to identify factors that lead to the delay in antibiotic delivery. METHODS Retrospective comparative cohort study comparing patients with open fractures treated at our hospital between January 2013 and September 2015 (group 1) and between April 2016 and June 2017 (group 2). Group 1 was treated before implementation of the performance improvement project and group 2 was treated after implementation. RESULTS Group 1 consisted of 79 patients and group 2 consisted of 80 patients with open fractures. Each group was statistically similar in patient and injury factors. Group 1 received antibiotics at an average of 97 minutes after arrival to our hospital while group 2 patients received them at an average of 46 minutes (P < 0.0001). Average time from admission to initial evaluation improved from 10 to 3 minutes (P < 0.0001). Average time from evaluation to antibiotic order placement improved from 77 to 26 minutes (P < 0.0001). Average time from order entry to antibiotic administration showed no significant difference (12 versus 15 minutes, P = 0.25). Thirty-four percent (27/79) of group 1 patients and 84% (67/80) of group 2 patients received antibiotics within 1 hour of admission (P < 0.0001), while 91% and 99% received antibiotics within 3 hours, respectively (P = 0.03). DISCUSSION The described multifaceted performance improvement protocol was highly effective for producing a more coordinated, efficient, and timely process for administration of antibiotics to patients with open fractures at our hospital. This protocol may be adopted and implemented at other facilities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic level III.
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Kumar MD, Singh R, Khiyani R, Kaur K, Svareen. Evaluation of results of open distal femur fractures with primary fixation and antibiotic impregnated collagen. Chin J Traumatol 2019; 22:328-332. [PMID: 31753759 PMCID: PMC6921170 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2019.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 09/18/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Distal femoral fracture is one of the most common lower limb injuries and accounts for less than 1% of all fractures. Open fracture takes 5%-10% of the all distal femoral fractures, which is at an increased risk of complications. There were limited studies which documented the outcomes of such cases. The present study aims to evaluate the outcome and complications in these fractures using primary definitive fixation with condylar locking plate and antibiotic impregnated collagen sheet secondary to aggressive debridement. METHODS This is a prospective study conducted in a tertiary care orthopaedic hospital in northern India. Thirty patients of open distal femoral fractures were managed by primary definitive fixation with condylar locking plate and antibiotic impregnated collagen sheet secondary to aggressive debridement. They were followed for minimum of six months. Patients were followed up monthly for first four months, at six months and one year after surgery. Clinical and radiological signs of healing, any complications, time to union, and functional outcome were assessed. RESULTS The mean age of patients was 44.33 years (range 20-82 years) with male predominance of 66.7%. According to Gustilo-Anderson classification, there were 5, 15 and 10 patients with open grade I, II and IIIA distal femoral fractures respectively. According to orthopaedic trauma association (OTA) classification, majority of patients in our study were of C3 type. The mean time to bony union was 5.6 months (range 4-9 months). Average postoperative knee range of motion (ROM) at the latest follow-up was 98⁰ (range 70⁰-120⁰). Lysholm knee scoring scale showed excellent score in 11 patients, good in 9 patients, fair and poor in 5 patients each; however, there was no significant correlation with fracture pattern types (p < 0.05). Knee stiffness was the major complications encountered in the study. The knee ROM was <90⁰ in 5 patients and 90⁰-120⁰ in rest of the patients, while 1 patient had extensor lag of 10⁰. One patient had implant failure and lost to follow-up; 3 patients had deep infection. CONCLUSION An approach of primary definitive fixation with condylar locking plate and antibiotic impregnated collagen sheet secondary to early aggressive debridement in open distal femur fractures shows significant results in terms of functional and radiological outcomes with minimal complications.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Haryana, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Haryana, Rohtak 124001, India.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Paraplegia & Rehabilitation, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Haryana, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS, Haryana, Rohtak 124001, India
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- Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College, Rohini, New Delhi, India
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Two-Stage Combined Ortho-Plastic Management of Type IIIB Open Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures Requiring Flap Coverage: Is the Timing of Debridement and Coverage Associated With Outcomes? J Orthop Trauma 2019; 33:591-597. [PMID: 31211717 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001562] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To delineate whether timing to initial debridement and definitive treatment had an effect on patient outcomes in those undergoing 2-stage ortho-plastic management of Gustilo-Anderson type IIIB open tibial diaphyseal fractures. DESIGN Retrospective comparative cohort study over a 2-year period. SETTING Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS A total of 148 patients were identified. After exclusion of ankle fractures, nondiaphyseal fractures and those who did not undergo 2-stage ortho-plastic management, 45 patients were eligible for final analysis. INTERVENTION Time to initial debridement and definitive management. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENT Deep infection. Secondary outcomes being nonunion and flap failure. Multiple linear regression was used for outcomes. We assumed a priori that P values of less than 0.05 were significant. RESULTS Mean age was 54 years (SD 23.0), with 28 men and 17 women. Over a mean 2-year follow-up, there were 4 (4/45) deep infections, 2 infection-associated flap failures, and 1 vascular flap failure. All patients progressed to union. The mean time to initial debridement for the whole cohort was 19 hours (SD 12.3), and the mean time to definitive reconstruction was 65 hours (SD 51.7). Longer time to both initial debridement and definitive reconstruction was not found to be significantly associated with deep infection, infected flap failure, or nonunion. CONCLUSIONS Using a 2-stage ortho-plastic operative algorithm, timing to initial debridement and definitive fixation with soft-tissue coverage was not associated with negative outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Miller EA, Iannuzzi NP, Kennedy SA. Management of the Mangled Upper Extremity: A Critical Analysis Review. JBJS Rev 2019; 6:e11. [PMID: 29688909 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Erin A Miller
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery (E.A.M.), and Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine (N.P.I. and S.A.K.), University of Washington, Seattle, Washington
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Grigorian A, Schubl S, Scolaro J, Jasperse N, Gabriel V, Hu A, Petrosian G, Joe V, Nahmias J. No increased risk of acute osteomyelitis associated with closed or open long bone shaft fracture. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:S133-S138. [PMID: 31700209 PMCID: PMC6823910 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2019.04.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2019] [Revised: 04/09/2019] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 10/27/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES Osteomyelitis of the long bones can result from hematogenous spread, direct inoculation or from a contiguous focus of infection. The association of osteomyelitis after long bone fractures has widely been believed to be true by practicing surgeons since the 1950s, even though the evidence has been poor. We hypothesized that long bone shaft fracture and major bone surgery are independent risk factors for osteomyelitis in adult trauma patients. METHODS The National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) was queried between 2007 and 2015 for patients ≥18 years of age presenting after trauma. Patients with long bone shaft fractures (femur, tibia/fibula, humerus) were identified and rate of acute osteomyelitis was calculated. Univariable logistic regression was performed. A multivariable logistic regression was performed to identify risk factors for development of acute osteomyelitis. RESULTS From 5,494,609 patients, 358,406 were identified to have long bone shaft fractures (6.5%) with the majority being tibia/fibula (44.3%). The osteomyelitis rate in long bone shaft fractures was 0.05%. Independent risk factors for osteomyelitis included major humerus surgery and major tibia/fibula surgery. The strongest risk factor was non-pseudomonas bacteremia. Long bone shaft fractures were not found to be an independent risk factor for osteomyelitis (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Long bone shaft fractures are not independently associated with increased risk for osteomyelitis. Major extremity surgery on the humerus and tibia/fibula, but not femur, are independent risk factors for osteomyelitis. However, the strongest risk factor is non-pseudomonas bacteremia.
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Department of Surgery, Division of Trauma, Burns and Surgical Critical Care, Orange, CA, USA
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The use of adjuvant local antibiotic hydroxyapatite bio-composite in the management of open Gustilo Anderson type IIIB fractures. A prospective review. J Orthop 2019; 16:278-282. [PMID: 31031547 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.03.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2019] [Accepted: 03/24/2019] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Young K, Aquilina A, Chesser TJS, Costa ML, Hettiaratchy S, Kelly MB, Moran CG, Pallister I, Woodford M. Open tibial fractures in major trauma centres: A national prospective cohort study of current practice. Injury 2019; 50:497-502. [PMID: 30401540 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2018.10.028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2018] [Accepted: 10/27/2018] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIMS To assess current national practice in the management of severe open tibial fractures against national standards, using data collected by the Trauma and Audit Research Network. MATERIALS AND METHODS Demographic, injury-specific, and outcome data were obtained for all grade IIIB/C fractures admitted to Major Trauma Centres in England from October 2014 to January 2016. RESULTS Data was available for 646 patients with recorded grade IIIB/C fractures. The male to female ratio was 2.3:1, mean age 47 years. 77% received antibiotics within 3 h of admission, 82% were debrided within 24 h. Soft tissue coverage was achieved within 72 h of admission in 71%. The amputation rate was 8.7%. 4.3% of patients required further theatre visits for infection during the index admission. The timing of antibiotics and surgery could not be correlated with returns to theatre for early infection. There were significant differences in the management and outcomes of patients aged 65 and over, with an increase in mortality and amputation rates. CONCLUSIONS Good outcomes are reported from the management of IIIB/C fractures in Major Trauma Centres in England. Overall compliance with national standards is particularly poor in the elderly. Compliance did not appear to affect rates of returning to theatre or early infection. Appropriately applied patient reported outcome measures are needed to enhance the evidence-base for management of these injuries.
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- Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, RH19 3DZ, UK.
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Kadoorie Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Kadoorie Centre, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, OX3 9DU, UK
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- St. Mary's Hospital, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Trauma Audit and Research, University of Manchester, Salford Royal Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Salford, M6 8HD, UK
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Chang Y, Bhandari M, Zhu KL, Mirza RD, Ren M, Kennedy SA, Negm A, Bhatnagar N, Naji FN, Milovanovic L, Fei Y, Agarwal A, Kamran R, Cho SM, Schandelmaier S, Wang L, Jin L, Hu S, Zhao Y, Lopes LC, Wang M, Petrisor B, Ristevski B, Siemieniuk RA, Guyatt GH. Antibiotic Prophylaxis in the Management of Open Fractures. JBJS Rev 2019; 7:e1. [DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.17.00197] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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Lack W, Seymour R, Bickers A, Studnek J, Karunakar M. Prehospital Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Open Fractures: Practicality and Safety. PREHOSP EMERG CARE 2018; 23:385-388. [PMID: 30141716 DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2018.1514089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Early antibiotic administration has been associated with a significant decrease in infection following open fractures. However, antibiotics are most effective at a time when many patients are still being transported for care. There is limited evidence that antibiotics may be safely administered for open fractures when being transported by life-flight personnel. No such data exists for ground ambulance transport of patients with open fractures. The purpose of the study was to assess the safety and feasibility of prophylactic antibiotic delivery in the prehospital setting. METHODS We performed a prospective observational study between January 1, 2014 and May 31, 2015 of all trauma patients transferred to a level 1 trauma center by a single affiliated ground ambulance transport service. If open fracture was suspected, the patient was indicated for antibiotic prophylaxis with 2 g IV Cefazolin. Exclusion criteria included penicillin allergy, higher priority patient care tasks, and remaining transport time insufficient for administration of antibiotics. The administration of antibiotics was recorded. Patient demographics, associated injuries, priority level (1 = life threatening injury, 2 = potentially life threatening injury, 3 = non-life threatening injury), and timing of transport and antibiotic administration were recorded as well. RESULTS EMTs identified 70 patients during the study period with suspected open fractures. Eight reported penicillin allergy and were not eligible for prophylaxis. The patient's clinical status and transport time allowed for administration of antibiotic prophylaxis for 32 patients (51.6%). Total prehospital time was the only variable assessed that had a significant impact on administration of prehospital antibiotics (<30 minutes = 29% vs. >30 minutes = 66%; p < 0.001). There were no allergic reactions among patients and no needle sticks or other injuries to EMT personnel related to antibiotic administration. CONCLUSIONS EMT personnel were able to administer prehospital antibiotic prophylaxis for a substantial portion of the identified patients without any complications for patients or providers. Given the limited training provided to EMTs prior to implementation of the antibiotic prophylaxis protocol, it is likely that further development of this initial training will lead to even higher rates of prehospital antibiotic administration for open fractures.
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Diwan A, Eberlin KR, Smith RM. The principles and practice of open fracture care, 2018. Chin J Traumatol 2018; 21:187-192. [PMID: 29555119 PMCID: PMC6085196 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2018.01.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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The principles of open fracture management are to manage the overall injury and specifically prevent primary contamination becoming frank infection. The surgical management of these complex injuries includes debridement & lavage of the open wound with combined bony and soft tissue reconstruction. Good results depend on early high quality definitive surgery usually with early stable internal fixation and associated soft tissue repair. While all elements of the surgical principles are very important and depend on each other for overall success the most critical element appears to be achieving very early healthy soft tissue cover. As the injuries become more complex this involves progressively more complex soft tissue reconstruction and may even requiring urgent free tissue transfer requiring close co-operative care between orthopaedic and plastic surgeons. Data suggests that the best results are obtained when the whole surgical reconstruction is completed within 48-72 h.
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- University of Massachusetts Medical School, Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, UMASS Memorial Medical Centre, Worcester, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Harvard Medical School, Chief Orthopaedic Trauma Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA.
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Use of the Dedicated Orthopaedic Trauma Room for Open Tibia and Femur Fractures: Does It Make a Difference? J Orthop Trauma 2018; 32:377-380. [PMID: 29889822 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To assess the "Dedicated Orthopaedic Trauma Operating Room" (DOTOR) effect on management and outcomes of open tibia and femur fractures. DESIGN Retrospective chart review. LOCATION University Level I Trauma Center. METHODS Patients categorized into those managed in the DOTOR versus those managed in a standard on-call operating room (OCOR). Data collected include patient and injury characteristics, time to debridement, and patient outcomes. RESULTS A total of 297 patients with 347 open tibia and femur fractures were included; 154 patients (174 fractures) were managed in the DOTOR group and 143 patients (170 fractures) were managed in the OCOR group. The average time to debridement was significantly longer for DOTOR (12.9 hours) versus OCOR (5.4 hours). The DOTOR group was 9 times less likely to undergo debridement within 6 hours. The number of patients debrided within 24 hours was similar (90% for DOTOR vs. 96% OCOR). The rate of primary fracture union was significantly higher in the DOTOR (73.2% vs. 56.6%). OCOR patients were twice as likely to have an unplanned surgery. Rates of infection, nonunion, and amputation were similar. CONCLUSION Despite earlier access to the Operating room for debridement in the OCOR group, there was no difference in the infection rate compared with the DOTOR group. However, patients managed in the DOTOR group were more likely to go on to uncomplicated fracture union and less likely to have an unplanned surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Open fractures of the lower extremity are the most common open long bone injuries, yet their management remains a topic of debate. This article discusses the basic tenets of management and the subsequent impact on clinical outcome. These include the rationale for initial debridement, antimicrobial cover, addressing the soft-tissue injury and definitive skeletal management. The classification of injury severity continues to be a useful tool in guiding treatment and predicting outcome and prognosis. The Gustilo-Anderson classification continues to be the mainstay, but the adoption of severity scores such as the Ganga Hospital score may provide additional predictive utility. Recent literature has challenged the perceived need for rapid debridement within 6 hours and the rationale for prolonged antibiotic therapy in the open fracture. The choice of definitive treatment must be decided against known efficacy and injury severity/type. Recent data demonstrate better outcomes with internal fixation methods in most open tibial fractures, but external fixation continues to be an appropriate choice in more severe injuries. The incidence of infection and non-union has decreased with new treatment approaches but continues to be a source of significant morbidity and mortality. Assessment of functional outcome using various measures has been prevalent in the literature, but there is limited consensus regarding the best measures to be used.
Cite this article: EFORT Open Rev 2018;3 DOI: 10.1302/2058-5241.3.170072
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Leeds Teaching Hospitals, University of Leeds, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, UK
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Treatment of infection following intramedullary nailing of tibial shaft fractures-results of the ORS/ISFR expert group survey. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 43:417-423. [PMID: 29725735 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-3964-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2018] [Accepted: 04/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The lack of universally accepted treatment principles and protocols to manage infected intramedullary (IM) nails following tibial fractures continues to challenge us, eliciting a demand for clear guidelines. Our response to this problem was to create an ORS/ISFR taskforce to identify potential solutions and trends based on published evidence and practices globally. MATERIALS AND METHODS A questionnaire of reported treatment methods was created based on a published meta-analysis on the topic. Treatment methods were divided in two groups: A (retained nail) and B (nail removed). Experts scored the questionnaire items on a scale of 1-4 twice, before and after revealing the success rates for each stage of infection. Inter- and intra-observer variability analysis among experts' personal scores and between experts' scores was performed. An agreement mean and correlation degree between experts' scores was calculated. Finally, a success rate report between groups was performed. RESULTS Experts underestimated success rate of an individual treatment method compared to published data. The mean difference between experts' scores and published results was + 26.3 ± 46 percentage points. Inter-observer agreement mean was poor (< 0.2) for both rounds. Intra-observer agreement mean across different treatment methods showed a wide variability (18.3 to 64.8%). Experts agree more with published results for nail removal on stage 2 and 3 infections. CONCLUSIONS Experts' and published data strongly agree to retain the implant for stage 1 infections. A more aggressive approach (nail removal) favoured for infection stages 2 and 3. However, literature supports both treatment strategies. EVIDENCE Clinical Question.
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Tulipan JE, Ilyas AM. Open Fractures of the Hand: Review of Pathogenesis and Introduction of a New Classification System. Hand Clin 2018; 34:1-7. [PMID: 29169590 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.09.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Open fractures of the hand are a common and varied group of injuries. Although at increased risk for infection, open fractures of the hand are more resistant to infection than other open fractures. Numerous unique factors in the hand may play a role in the altered risk of postinjury infection. Current systems for the classification of open fractures fail to address the unique qualities of the hand. This article proposes a novel classification system for open fractures of the hand, taking into account the factors unique to the hand that affect its risk for developing infection after an open fracture.
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- Jacob E Tulipan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA
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Warrender WJ, Lucasti CJ, Chapman TR, Ilyas AM. Antibiotic Management and Operative Debridement in Open Fractures of the Hand and Upper Extremity: A Systematic Review. Hand Clin 2018; 34:9-16. [PMID: 29169601 DOI: 10.1016/j.hcl.2017.09.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Open fractures of the hand are thought to be less susceptible to infection than other open fractures because of the increased blood supply to the area. Current evidence for all open fractures shows that antibiotic use and the extent of contamination are predictive of infection risk, but time to debridement is not. We reviewed in a systematic review the available literature on open fractures of the hand and upper extremity to determine infection rates based on the timing of debridement and antibiotic administration. We continue to recommend prompt debridement and treatment of most open fractures of the upper extremity.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, 925 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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INTRODUCTION Several studies have evaluated the efficacy of home use of chlorhexidine before surgery to reduce bacterial colonization. However, these studies have provided conflicting evidence about the potential efficacy of this strategy in decreasing bacterial loads and infection rates across surgical populations, and no prior study has analyzed the benefit of this intervention before spine surgery. We prospectively analyzed the effectiveness of chlorhexidine gluconate wipes for decreasing bacterial counts on the posterior neck. METHODS Sixteen healthy adults participated in this prospective study. The right side of each participant's neck was wiped twice (the night before and the morning of the experiment) with chlorhexidine gluconate wipes. The left side was used as the control region. Bacterial swabs were obtained as a baseline upon enrollment in the study, then upon arrival at the hospital, and, finally, after both sides of the neck had received standard preoperative scrubbing. RESULTS All patients had positive baseline bacterial growth (median >1,000 colonies/mL). When chlorhexidine gluconate wipes were used, decreased bacterial counts were noted before the preoperative scrub, but this finding was not statistically significant (P = 0.059). All patients had zero bacteria identified on either side of their neck after completion of the preoperative scrub. CONCLUSION At-home use of chlorhexidine gluconate wipes did not decrease the topical bacterial burden. Therefore, using chlorhexidine gluconate wipes at home before surgery may offer no added benefit.
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OBJECTIVES To determine whether a defined approach for debridement of open tibia fractures would result in no change in reoperation rate, but reduce the need for flap coverage. DESIGN Prospective cohort study. SETTING Academic Level 1 trauma center. PATIENTS A total of 66 patients with 68 open diaphyseal tibia fractures were included. Patients under the age of 18 and with orthopaedic trauma association open fracture classification (OTA-OFC) skin score of 3 were excluded. INTERVENTION Debridement of the open fracture through direct extension of the traumatic wound or through a defined surgical interval. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Number of operations. Need for soft-tissue transfer. RESULTS A total of 47 patients had direct extension of the traumatic wound and 21 patients had a defined surgical approach. The groups had similar proportions of Gustilo-Anderson and OTA-OFC subtypes. The average number of surgeries, including index procedure, per patient was 1.96 in the direct extension group and 1.29 in the defined approach group (P = 0.026). Flap coverage was needed in 9 patients in the direct extension group and no patients in the defined approach group (P = 0.048). CONCLUSIONS A defined surgical approach to the debridement of open tibia fractures is safe and may reduce the need for flap coverage in select patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether time to administration of antibiotics decreased after the implementation of an open fracture working group and antibiotic prophylaxis protocol. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING One Level 1 Trauma Center. PATIENTS Patients 18 years of age and older who sustained an open fracture and presented directly to our emergency department. INTERVENTION Prompt irrigation and debridement in the operating room and fracture stabilization dictated by the treating surgeon. Fifty patients were reviewed as the preintervention group, comprising the period before conception and before intervention. Fifty patients were included after the initiation of our protocol during the same time period 1 year later. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Time from entrance to the emergency department to ordering of antibiotics, time from ordering to administration of antibiotics, and time from entrance to the emergency department to administration of antibiotics. RESULTS After protocol implementation, time from admission to antibiotic administration decreased significantly from 123.1 to 35.7 minutes (P = 0.0003). Each component decreased significantly: admission to order decreased from 94.1 to 26.1 minutes, and order to administration decreased from 29.0 to 9.5 minutes (P = 0.0046 and P = 0.0003). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates a significantly reduced time to antibiotic prophylaxis for patients with open fractures after the implementation of a multidisciplinary working group. We hope that this provides a model for institutions to improve care and outcomes of these injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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High-energy, open tibial shaft fractures may result in significant comminution, bone loss, and soft tissue injuries. Early, thorough debridement of all nonviable tissue is of critical importance in treating these fractures as an inadequate initial debridement increases the risk of infection and nonunion. Large iatrogenic bone and soft tissue defects can result from debridement and will require subsequent reconstruction by both orthopaedic and plastic surgeons. Although a variety of approaches exist to address these reconstructions, successful management of bone defects remains a considerable challenge. In this article, we detail our approach to debridement and reconstruction of segmental tibial defects and provide a review on the literature on this topic.
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Feasibility of and Rationale for the Collection of Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Quality of Care Metrics. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2017; 25:458-463. [PMID: 28489714 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-16-00515] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Reproducible metrics are needed to evaluate the delivery of orthopaedic trauma care, national care, norms, and outliers. The American College of Surgeons (ACS) is uniquely positioned to collect and evaluate the data needed to evaluate orthopaedic trauma care via the Committee on Trauma and the Trauma Quality Improvement Project. METHODS We evaluated the first quality metrics the ACS has collected for orthopaedic trauma surgery to determine whether these metrics can be appropriately collected with accuracy and completeness. The metrics include the time to administration of the first dose of antibiotics for open fractures, the time to surgical irrigation and débridement of open tibial fractures, and the percentage of patients who undergo stabilization of femoral fractures at trauma centers nationwide. These metrics were analyzed to evaluate for variances in the delivery of orthopaedic care across the country. RESULTS The data showed wide variances for all metrics, and many centers had incomplete ability to collect the orthopaedic trauma care metrics. There was a large variability in the results of the metrics collected among different trauma center levels, as well as among centers of a particular level. DISCUSSION The ACS has successfully begun tracking orthopaedic trauma care performance measures, which will help inform reevaluation of the goals and continued work on data collection and improvement of patient care. Future areas of research may link these performance measures with patient outcomes, such as long-term tracking, to assess nonunion and function. This information can provide insight into center performance and its effect on patient outcomes. CONCLUSIONS The ACS was able to successfully collect and evaluate the data for three metrics used to assess the quality of orthopaedic trauma care. However, additional research is needed to determine whether these metrics are suitable for evaluating orthopaedic trauma care and cutoff values for each metric.
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Ketonis C, Dwyer J, Ilyas AM. Timing of Debridement and Infection Rates in Open Fractures of the Hand: A Systematic Review. Hand (N Y) 2017; 12:119-126. [PMID: 28344521 PMCID: PMC5349411 DOI: 10.1177/1558944716643294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background: Literature on open fracture infections has focused primarily on long bones, with limited guidelines available for open hand fractures. In this study, we systematically review the available hand surgery literature to determine infection rates and the effect of debridement timing and antibiotic administration. Methods: Searches of the MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane computerized literature databases and manual bibliography searches were performed. Descriptive/quantitative data were extracted, and a meta-analysis of different patient cohorts and treatment modalities was performed to compare infection rates. Results: The initial search yielded 61 references. Twelve articles (4 prospective, 8 retrospective) on open hand fractures were included (1669 open fractures). There were 77 total infections (4.6%): 61 (4.4%) of 1391 patients received preoperative antibiotics and 16 (9.4%) of 171 patients did not receive antibiotics. In 7 studies (1106 open fractures), superficial infections (requiring oral antibiotics only) accounted for 86%, whereas deep infections (requiring operative debridement) accounted for 14%. Debridement within 6 hours of injury (2 studies, 188 fractures) resulted in a 4.2% infection rate, whereas debridement within 12 hours of injury (1 study, 193 fractures) resulted in a 3.6% infection rate. Two studies found no correlation of infection and timing to debridement. Conclusions: Overall, the infection rate after open hand fracture remains relatively low. Correlation does exist between the administration of antibiotics and infection, but the majority of infections can be treated with antibiotics alone. Timing of debridement, has not been shown to alter infection rates.
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- Constantinos Ketonis
- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA,Constantinos Ketonis, Rothman Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, 1025 Walnut Street, Room 516 College, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
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- Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Özdemir G, Yılmaz B, Kömür B, Şirin E, Karahan N, Ceyhan E. Treatment preferences in Turkey for open fracture of the tibial diaphysis. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2017; 51:133-137. [PMID: 28131638 PMCID: PMC6197301 DOI: 10.1016/j.aott.2016.12.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2016] [Revised: 08/24/2016] [Accepted: 11/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate different treatment methods employed by orthopedic surgeons for open tibial fracture in adults. METHODS Survey of 12 questions regarding treatment of open tibial fracture was conducted with 285 orthopedics and traumatology specialists in Turkey in personal interviews and using web-based technique. RESULTS Of all survey participants, 99.6% responded that tetanus prophylaxis is necessary emergency procedure in cases of adult open tibial diaphysis fracture. In addition, 96.5% considered antibiotics administration necessary, 85.6% also selected irrigation with saline, 55.4% included debridement, and 45.3% temporary fixation. Only 4 (1.3%) respondents did not use aminoglycoside antibiotics. While 29.8% of those surveyed preferred external fixator as a definitive treatment method, 75.8% use intramedullary nail and 13.7% preferred plate method. CONCLUSION A wide variation was observed among orthopedics and traumatology specialists in Turkey regarding treatment of open tibial diaphysis fracture in adults. Data obtained from this study together with the available literature may be useful to further develop therapeutic approaches.
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- Güzelali Özdemir
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Kanuni Sultan Suleyman Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Primary Wound Closure After Open Fracture: A Prospective Cohort Study Examining Nonunion and Deep Infection. J Orthop Trauma 2017; 31:121-126. [PMID: 27984446 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Determine the proportion of subjects developing deep infection or nonunion after primary wound closure of open fractures (humerus, radius/ulna, femur, and tibia/fibula). Secondarily, a matched-series analysis compared outcomes with subjects who underwent delayed wound closure. DESIGN Prospective cohort between 2009 and 2013 of subjects undergoing primary closure. SETTING Trauma center. PARTICIPANTS Eighty-three (84 fractures) subjects were enrolled. Eighty-two (99%) subjects (83 fractures) provided follow-up data. Matching (age, sec, fracture location, and grade) was performed using study data of delayed wound closure undertaken at the same center between 2001 and 2009 (n = 68 matched subjects). INTERVENTION Primary wound closure occurred when the fracture grade was Gustilo grade 3A or lower and the wound deemed clean at initial surgery. Standardized evaluations occurred until the fracture(s) healed; phone interviews and chart reviews were also undertaken at 1 year. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Deep infection is defined as infection requiring unplanned surgical debridement and/or sustained antibiotic therapy after wound closure; nonunion is defined as unplanned surgical intervention after definitive wound closure or incomplete radiographic healing 1-year after fracture. RESULTS Three (4%) subjects had deep infections, whereas 10 (12%) subjects developed nonunion in the primary closure cohort. In the matched analyses [n = 68 pairs; (136 subjects)], the primary closure cohort had fewer deep infections [n = 3 (4%) vs. n = 6 (9%)] and nonunions [n = 9 (13%) vs. n = 19 (29%)] than the delayed closure cohort (P < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Primary wound closure after an open fracture appears acceptable in appropriately selected patients and may reduce the risk of deep infection and nonunion compared with delayed closure; a definitive randomized trial is needed. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Sagi HC, Donohue D, Cooper S, Barei DP, Siebler J, Archdeacon MT, Sciadini M, Romeo M, Bergin PF, Higgins T, Mir H. Institutional and Seasonal Variations in the Incidence and Causative Organisms for Posttraumatic Infection following Open Fractures. J Orthop Trauma 2017; 31:78-84. [PMID: 27755339 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The current literature focuses on wound severity, time to debridement, and antibiotic administration with respect to risk of infection after open fracture. The purpose of this analysis was to determine if either the incidence of posttraumatic infection or causative organism varies with treating institution or the season in which the open fracture occurred. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Seven level 1 regional referral trauma centers located in each of the 7 climatic regions of the continental United States (Northwest, High Plains, Midwest/Ohio Valley, New England/Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, South, and Southwest). PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS Five thousand one hundred twenty-seven skeletally mature patients with open extremity fractures treated between 2008 and 2012 at one of the 7 institutions. INTERVENTION Open reduction and internal fixation of fracture following institutional protocol for antibiotic prophylaxis, debridement, and soft-tissue management. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Seasonal variation on the incidence of infection and the causative organism after treatment for open fracture as recorded by each individual treating institution. Charts were analyzed to extract information regarding date of injury, Gustilo-Anderson type of open fracture, subsequent treatment for a posttraumatic wound infection, and the causative organisms. Patients were placed into one of the 4 groups based on the time of year that the injury occurred: spring (March-May), summer (June-August), fall (September-November), and winter (December-February). Univariate/multivariate analyses and Fisher test were used to assess whether any observed differences were of statistical significance. RESULTS The overall incidence of infection for all open fractures across the 7 different institutions was 7.6% and this did not vary significantly by season. There were, however, significant differences in overall infection rates between the different institutions: Southeast 4.3%, Northwest 13%, Northeast 7.7%, Southwest 9.3%, Midwest/Ohio Valley 5.5%, High Plains 14.6%, and South 7.4%. The following institutions demonstrated a significant seasonal variation in the incidence of infection: Northwest = fall 11% versus winter 18.5%, Southwest = winter 1.5% and fall 17.3%, Northeast = winter 5.2% and spring 9.7%, and Southeast = fall 2.8% and spring 6.0%. The High Plains, Midwest/Ohio Valley, and Southern institutions did not demonstrate a significant seasonal variation in infection rates. Finally, the most commonly encountered causative organism varied not only by region, but by season as well. Staphylococcus aureus (both methicillin sensitive and resistant) continues to be the most prevalent organism in the continental United States. CONCLUSIONS A substantial seasonal and institutional variation exists regarding the incidence of infection and causative organisms for posttraumatic wound infection after open fractures. Although this may represent a difference in treatment regimens between individual surgeons and institutions, a decades-old general nation-wide empiric antibiotic prophylaxis regimen for all open fractures may in fact be outdated and suboptimal. We recommend that surgeons consult with their infectious disease colleagues to better understand the seasonal variation of infection and causative organism for their individual hospital, and adjust their prophylactic and treatment regimens accordingly. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- *Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington, Seattle, WA; †Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Florida Orthopaedic Institute/University of South Florida, Tampa, FL; ‡Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE; §Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH; ‖Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD; ¶Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS; and **University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
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Working ZM, Elliott I, Marchand LS, Jacobson LG, Presson AP, Stuart A, Rothberg DL, Higgins TF, Kubiak EN. Predictors of amputation in high-energy forefoot and midfoot injuries. Injury 2017; 48:536-541. [PMID: 27986272 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.12.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 12/09/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION High energy injuries to the midfoot and forefoot are highly morbid injury groups that are relatively unstudied in the literature. Patients sustaining injuries of this region are challenging to counsel at the time of injury because so little is known about the short and long term results of these injuries. The purpose of this study was to investigate injury specific factors that were predictive of amputation in patients sustaining high energy midfoot and forefoot injuries. PATIENTS AND METHODS 137 patients with 146 injured feet [minimum of two fractures located in the forefoot and midfoot, excluding phalanges, talus, calcaneus, with a high energy mechanism]. RESULTS 121 of 146 feet (83%) were treated operatively; 27 patients sustained 34 total surgical amputation events. 30-day amputation rate was 13.9% and 1-year amputation rate was 18.9%; 27 of 146 feet ultimately sustained amputation with 23 of 27 sustaining a below the knee amputation (BKA) and 17 of 23 (73.9%) received a BKA as their first amputation. Statistically significant predictors of amputation included the number of bones fractured in the foot (p=0.015), open injury to the plantar or dorsal surfaces of the foot, Gustilo grade, vascular injury, and complete loss of sensation to any surface of the foot (all p<0.001). Specific fracture patterns predictive of any amputation were fracture of all five metatarsals (p<0.001) and fracture of the first metatarsal (p=0.003). Presence of a dislocation or fracture of the distal tibia were not predictive of amputation. Midterm patient-reported-outcomes (N=51) demonstrated no difference in physical function for patients with and without amputations. CONCLUSIONS High-energy forefoot and midfoot injuries are associated with a high degree of morbidity; 1/5th of patients sustaining these injuries proceeded to amputation within 1year. Injury characteristics can be used to counsel patients regarding severity and amputation risk.
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- Zachary M Working
- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA.
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah, Division of Epidemiology, Department of Internal Medicine, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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- University of Utah Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Salt Lake City, UT, USA
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Zimmer ZR, Horneff JG, Taylor RM, Levin LS, Kovach S, Mehta S. Evaluation and Treatment of Open Distal Humeral Fractures. JBJS Rev 2017; 5:01874474-201701000-00005. [PMID: 28135232 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.16.00024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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- Zachary R Zimmer
- 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania2Rothman Institute, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania3Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Houston, Texas
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Jentzsch T, Osterhoff G, Zwolak P, Seifert B, Neuhaus V, Simmen HP, Jukema GN. Bacterial reduction and shift with NPWT after surgical debridements: a retrospective cohort study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2017; 137:55-62. [PMID: 27988849 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-016-2600-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgical debridement, negative-pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and antibiotics are used for the treatment of open wounds. However, it remains unclear whether this treatment regimen is successful in the reduction and shift of the bacterial load. METHODS After debridement in the operating room, NPWT, and antibiotic treatment, primary and secondary consecutive microbiological samples of 115 patients with 120 open wounds with bacterial or yeast growth in ≥1 swab or tissue microbiological sample(s) were compared for bacterial growth, Gram staining and oxygen use at a level one trauma center in 2011. RESULTS Secondary samples had significantly less bacterial growth (32 vs. 89%, p < .001, OR 17), Gram-positive bacteria (56 vs. 78%, p = .013), facultative anaerobic bacteria (64 vs. 85%, p = .011) and Staphylococcus aureus (10 vs. 46%, p = .002). They also tended to include relatively more Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) (44 vs. 18%) and Pseudomonas species (spp.) (31 vs. 7%). Most (98%) wounds were successfully closed within 11 days, while wound revision was needed in 4%. CONCLUSIONS The treatment regimen of combined use of repetitive debridement, irrigation and NPWT in an operating room with antibiotics significantly reduced the bacterial load and led to a shift away from Gram-positive bacteria, facultative anaerobic bacteria, and S. aureus, as well as questionably toward CoNS and Pseudomonas spp. in this patient cohort. High rates of wound closure were achieved in a relatively short time with low revision rates. Whether each modality played a role for these findings remains unknown.
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland.
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Prevention Institute, University of Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Zürich, University of Zürich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zürich, Switzerland
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Infected nonunions of tibia pose many challenges to the treating surgeon and the patient. Challenges include recalcitrant infection, complex deformities, sclerotic bone ends, large bone gaps, shortening, and joint stiffness. They are easy to diagnose and difficult to treat. The ASAMI classification helps decide treatment. The nonunion severity score proposed by Calori measures many parameters to give a prognosis. The infection severity score uses simple clinical signs to grade severity of infection. This determines number of surgeries and allows choice of hardware, either external or internal for definitive treatment. Co-morbid factors such as smoking, diabetes, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug use, and hypovitaminosis D influence the choice and duration of treatment. Thorough debridement is the mainstay of treatment. Removal of all necrotic bone and soft tissue is needed. Care is exercised in shaping bone ends. Internal fixation can help achieve union if infection was mild. Severe infections need external fixation use in a second stage. Compression at nonunion site achieves union. It can be combined with a corticotomy lengthening at a distant site for equalization. Soft tissue deficit has to be covered by flaps, either local or microvascular. Bone gaps are best filled with the reliable technique of bone transport. Regenerate bone may be formed proximally, distally, or at both sites. Acute compression can fill bone gaps and may need a fibular resection. Gradual reduction of bone gap happens with bone transport, without need for fibulectomy. When bone ends dock, union may be achieved by vertical or horizontal compression. Biological stimulus from iliac crest bone grafts, bone marrow aspirate injections, and platelet concentrates hasten union. Bone graft substitutes add volume to graft and help fill defects. Addition of rh-BMP-7 may help in healing albeit at a much higher cost. Regeneration may need stimulation and augmentation. Induced membrane technique is an alternative to bone transport to fill gaps. It needs large amounts of bone graft from iliac crest or femoral canal. This is an expensive method physiologically and economically. Infection can resorb the graft and cause failure of treatment. It can be done in select cases after thorough eradication of infection. Patience and perseverance are needed for successful resolution of infection and achieving union.
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- Milind Madhav Chaudhary
- Director, Orthopaedic Surgery, Centre for Ilizarov Techniques, Chaudhary Hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Milind Madhav Chaudhary, Chaudhary Hospital, Akola - 444 001, Maharashtra, India. E-mail:
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The optimal treatment of open fractures continues to be an area of debate in the orthopedic literature. Recent research has challenged the dictum that open fractures should be debrided within 6 hours of injury. However, the expedient administration of intravenous antibiotics remains of paramount importance in infection prevention. Multiple factors, including fracture severity, thoroughness of debridement, time to initial treatment, and antibiotic administration, among other variables, contribute to the incidence of infection and complicate identifying an optimal time to debridement.
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- Joshua C Rozell
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, 3737 Market Street, 6th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA.
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Increased risk of chronic osteomyelitis after hip replacement: a retrospective population-based cohort study in an Asian population. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2016; 36:611-617. [PMID: 27837326 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-016-2836-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2016] [Accepted: 10/31/2016] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The correlation between hip replacement (Hip-Repl) and chronic osteomyelitis (COM) has not been studied in Asian populations. Thus, we assessed Hip-Repl-related risk of developing COM via a population-based, nationwide, retrospective cohort study. The Hip-Repl cohort was obtained from Taiwan's Longitudinal Health Insurance Database 2000, and included patients who underwent Hip-Repl between 2000 and 2010; the control cohort was also selected from this database. Patients with a history of COM were excluded in both cohorts. We used univariate and multivariate Cox proportional hazards regression models to calculate the adjusted hazard ratios (aHRs) by age, sex, and comorbidities for developing COM. A total of 5349 patients who received a Hip-Repl and 10,372 matched controls were enrolled. In the Hip-Repl group, the risk for COM was 4.18-fold [95 % confidence interval (CI) = 2.24-7.80] higher than that in the control group after adjustment. For patients aged ≤65 years, the risk was 10.0-fold higher (95 % CI = 2.89-34.6). Furthermore, the risk was higher in the Hip-Repl cohort than in the non-Hip-Repl cohort, for both patients without comorbidity (aHR = 16.5, 95 % CI = 2.07-132.3) and those with comorbidity (aHR = 3.49, 95 % CI = 1.78-6.83). The impact of Hip-Repl on the risk for COM was greater among patients not using immunosuppressive drugs, and occurred during the first postoperative year. Patients who received Hip-Repl have an increased risk of developing COM. This risk was higher among males and patients aged 65 years or younger, and during the first postoperative year.
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Debridement is an integral step in the orthopaedic management of traumatic wounds, from open soft tissue injuries and routine open fracture care to the management of extensive high-energy blast injuries. While the necessity of debridement has been well established, the level of energy and degree of contamination of blast wounds encountered in recent armed conflict has offered a challenge and a new opportunity for military surgeons to revisit the most recent literature to guide our practice with the best evidence currently available. While the core tenants of removing the nonviable tissue and preserving the viable to maintain the best functional outcome have not changed, new wound care therapies and advances in prosthetics and salvage techniques and the ability to rapidly evacuate casualties have changed the approach to care provided on the front lines. This paper seeks to review the core principles of debridement and guide treatment using evidence-based methods that can be applied to contaminated open injuries on the battlefront and disaster and intentional violence injuries abroad and at home.
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Wordsworth M, Lawton G, Nathwani D, Pearse M, Naique S, Dodds A, Donaldson H, Bhattacharya R, Jain A, Simmons J, Hettiaratchy S. Improving the care of patients with severe open fractures of the tibia: the effect of the introduction of Major Trauma Networks and national guidelines. Bone Joint J 2016; 98-B:420-4. [PMID: 26920970 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.98b3.35818] [Citation(s) in RCA: 41] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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AIMS The management of open lower limb fractures in the United Kingdom has evolved over the last ten years with the introduction of major trauma networks (MTNs), the publication of standards of care and the wide acceptance of a combined orthopaedic and plastic surgical approach to management. The aims of this study were to report recent changes in outcome of open tibial fractures following the implementation of these changes. PATIENTS AND METHODS Data on all patients with an open tibial fracture presenting to a major trauma centre between 2011 and 2012 were collected prospectively. The treatment and outcomes of the 65 Gustilo Anderson Grade III B tibial fractures were compared with historical data from the same unit. RESULTS The volume of cases, the proportion of patients directly admitted and undergoing first debridement in a major trauma centre all increased. The rate of limb salvage was maintained at 94% and a successful limb reconstruction rate of 98.5% was achieved. The rate of deep bone infection improved to 1.6% (one patient) in the follow-up period. CONCLUSION The reasons for these improvements are multifactorial, but the major trauma network facilitating early presentation to the major trauma centre, senior orthopaedic and plastic surgical involvement at every stage and proactive microbiological management, may be important factors. TAKE HOME MESSAGE This study demonstrates that a systemised trauma network combined with evidence based practice can lead to improvements in patient care.
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- M Wordsworth
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, W2 1NY, UK
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The 6-Hour Rule for Surgical Debridement of Open Tibial Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Infection and Nonunion Rates. J Orthop Trauma 2016; 30:397-402. [PMID: 26978135 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000573] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies comparing early (<6 hours) versus late (>6 hours) surgical debridement of open tibial fractures, with regards to infection and nonunion rates. METHODS A systematic literature search of MEDLINE, Excerpta Medica Database, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (1961 to present), Allied and Complementary Medicine, and COCHRANE databases was conducted using any combination of the key words: "open," "tibial," and "fractures." After appropriate screening, 7 studies were included for analysis. Inclusion criteria were studies assessing the relation between time to debridement from injury and infection and/or nonunion rates. RESULTS Three studies (n = 365) evaluated overall infection rates that varied from 7.7% to 8.9% in the early group versus 1%-18.5% in the late group. Three studies (n = 197) evaluated deep infection rates that varied from 13% to 18.5% in the early group versus 7.1%-18.6% in the late group. Four studies (n = 245) evaluated nonunion rates that varied from 13.2% to 26.1% in the early group versus 0%-32.6% in the late group. Meta-analysis showed no statistical difference between groups with regards to overall infection rates (risk ratio = 1.32; 95% CI, 0.54-3.23; P = 0.55), deep infection rates (risk ratio = 0.99; 95% CI, 0.48-2.07; P = 0.98), and nonunion rates (risk ratio = 1.49; 95% CI, 0.64-3.49; P = 0.36). CONCLUSIONS The available literature suggests that there is no obvious difference in the overall/deep infection and nonunion rates between open tibial fractures debrided within 6 hours and those debrided at more than 6 hours. The findings presented here would appear to indicate that judicious delays of greater than 6 hours may not result in a significantly increased risk of adverse events or peri-operative morbidity. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Surgical site infection can be a devastating complication that results in significant morbidity in patients who undergo operative fixation of fractures. Reducing the rate of infection and wound complications in high-risk trauma patients by giving early effective antibiotics, improving soft tissue management, and using antiseptic techniques is a common topic of discussion. Despite heightened awareness, there has not been a significant reduction in surgical site infection over the past 40 years. Patients should be treated aggressively to eliminate or suppress the infection, heal the fracture if there is a nonunion, and maintain the function of the patient.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242, USA
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Factors Associated With Development of Nonunion or Delayed Healing After an Open Long Bone Fracture: A Prospective Cohort Study of 736 Subjects. J Orthop Trauma 2016; 30:149-55. [PMID: 26544953 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000000488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 75] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine factors associated with developing nonunion or delayed healing after open fracture. DESIGN Prospective cohort between 2001 and 2009. SETTING Three level 1 Canadian trauma centers. PARTICIPANTS Seven hundred thirty-six (791 fractures) subjects were enrolled. Six hundred eighty-nine (94%) subjects (739 fractures) provided adequate outcome data. INTERVENTION Subjects were followed until fracture(s) healed; phone interviews and chart reviews were conducted 1 year after fracture. Patient, fracture, and injury information, and time to surgery and antibiotics were recorded during hospitalization. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Nonunion defined as unplanned surgical intervention after definitive wound closure or incomplete radiographic healing at 1 year and delayed healing defined as 2 consecutive clinical assessments showing no radiographic progression or incomplete radiographic healing between 6 months and 1 year. RESULTS There were 413 (52%) tibia/fibular, 285 (36%) upper extremity, and 93 (13%) femoral fractures. Nonunion developed in 124 (17%) and delayed healing in 63 (8%) fractures. The median time to surgery was not different for fractures that developed nonunion compared with those who did not (P = 0.36). Deep infection [Odd ratio (OR) 12.75; 95% confidence interval (CI) 6.07-26.8], grade 3A fractures (OR 2.49; 95% CI, 1.30-4.78), and smoking (OR 1.73; 95% CI, 1.09-2.76) were significantly associated with developing a nonunion. Delayed healing was also significantly associated with deep infection (OR 4.34; 95% CI, 1.22-15.48) and grade 3B/C fractures (OR 3.69; 95% CI, 1.44-9.44). Multivariate regression found no association between nonunion and time to surgery (P = 0.15) or antibiotics (P = 0.70). CONCLUSIONS Deep infection and higher Gustilo grade fractures were associated with nonunion and delayed healing. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level I. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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