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Maatallah K, Cherif I, Ferjani H, Ben Nessib D, Boumaiza R, Kaffel D, Hamdi W. Navigating the Factors Affecting Functional Impairment in Spondyloarthritis. Sultan Qaboos Univ Med J 2024; 24:235-242. [PMID: 38828242 PMCID: PMC11139368 DOI: 10.18295/squmj.3.2024.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/05/2023] [Revised: 01/07/2024] [Accepted: 01/23/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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Objectives This study aimed to assess the predictive factors of functional impairment in spondyloarthritis (SpA) patients assessed with bath ankylosing spondylitis functional index (BASFI) and Lequesne Index (LI). Methods This retrospective study was conducted at the Rheumatology Department of Mohamed Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia, and collected data from 2008 to 2019 over a period of 4 months (August to November 2019). Socio-demographic and disease-related data of SpA patients were collected. Disease activity was assessed using the bath ankylosing spondylitis-global score (BASG-s) and the bath ankylosing spondylitis disease activity index (BASDAI). The spinal mobility was evaluated by the bath ankylosing spondylitis metrology index (BASMI). Structural progression was evaluated with the bath ankylosing spondylitis radiologic index (BASRI) and modified stoke ankylosing spondylitis spine score (mSASSS). A multivariate analysis was done to search for predictive factors associated with BASFI and LI. Results A total of 263 patients were included. The mean age was 38.9 ± 12.7 years and the gender ratio was 2.7. The mean age of onset of SpA was 27.6 ± 10.8 years and disease duration was 11.3 ± 9.5 years. Occupation was significantly associated with BASFI and LI scores. A significant functional impact was notably correlated with a long duration of the disease. The two scores were correlated with a limitation of spinal mobility (BASMI), a greater disease activity (BASDAI and erythrocyte sedimentation rate) and a greater impact of the disease on health status (BASG-s). Significant functional impairment was also correlated with structural impairment (mSASSS, BASRI and sacroiliitis grade). The variables independently related to BASFI were the mSASSS score and the BASDAI. The variables independently related to LI were profession (unemployed subjects had higher scores), the mSASSS score and the BASMI. Conclusion Occupation, disease activity, mobility and structural progression predicted functional impairment in Tunisian SpA patients.
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- Kaouther Maatallah
- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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- University Tunis El Manar, Faculty of Medicine, Tunis, Tunisia; Kassab Institute of Orthopedics, Manubah, Tunisia
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Sukhanova AM, Gilavian MA, Melnik EV, Shikh EV, Petukhov AE, Gegechkori VI, Dementev SP, Vlasov AM, Ramenskaya GV. An Overview of Adalimumab Therapy for Ankylosing Spondylitis. Curr Rheumatol Rev 2024; 20:501-513. [PMID: 38415452 PMCID: PMC11340288 DOI: 10.2174/0115733971289295240223095751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic inflammatory disease known for causing pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility in the axial skeleton. Adalimumab, a tumor necrosis factor (TNF) inhibitor, has emerged as a promising therapeutic option for AS. METHODS This systematic review involved a comprehensive search of randomized controlled trials related to AS treatment, conducted in major databases such as MEDLINE, Google Scholar, and PubMed. The search terms encompassed ankylosing spondylitis, adalimumab, methotrexate, other non-biologic DMARDs, glucocorticoids, NSAIDs, and analgesics. A total of 14 randomized controlled trials with 4,500 participants were included in the review. RESULTS The review's results revealed that adalimumab demonstrated notable superiority when compared to a placebo. It effectively reduced disease activity, improved physical function, and lowered inflammatory markers such as C-reactive protein and erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Adalimumab demonstrated a favorable safety profile, with adverse events comparable to those observed with placebo. CONCLUSION Based on the results, adalimumab is deemed an effective treatment for AS, showcasing its potential as a first-line therapeutic option. Notably, no significant increase in adverse events was observed compared to placebo. However, the conclusion emphasizes the need for further studies with extended follow-up durations to ascertain the long-term efficacy and safety of adalimumab in AS management. This systematic review provides valuable insights supporting the use of adalimumab in the treatment of AS and underscores the importance of ongoing investigations into its long-term effects to optimize its clinical utilization in AS patients.
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- Anna M. Sukhanova
- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
- Moscow Research and Practical Centre on Addictions of Moscow, Department of Public Health, 37/1 Lyublinskaya Str., 109390 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
- Moscow Research and Practical Centre on Addictions of Moscow, Department of Public Health, 37/1 Lyublinskaya Str., 109390 Moscow, Russia
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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- Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation (Sechenov University), 8-2 Trubetskaya Str., 119991 Moscow, Russia;
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Chen L, Zhou Y, Zhang L, Huang Y, Tang H. Revision total hip arthroplasty in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: Mid-term results. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2023; 109:103504. [PMID: 36496159 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2022] [Revised: 11/02/2022] [Accepted: 11/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Few studies have reported on the outcome of revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) for ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Therefore, we sought to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of revision THA in patients with AS. HYPOTHESIS The mid-term outcome of revision THA in AS patients was comparable to conventional revision THA. MATERIALS AND METHODS Forty-one patients with AS who underwent revision THA (on a total of 51 hips) between April 2004 and June 2018 were included. The mean follow-up duration was 7.5±3.6 years (3.0-15.8 years). Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI), Harris Hip Score (HHS), and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) index. Complications were assessed at each follow-up. Radiological outcomes were examined by reviewing postoperative plain radiographs. RESULTS Significant improvements were seen in BASFI, HHS, and WOMAC scores (p<0.01). Postoperative combined range of motion (ROM) was 128.9±45.3° (range, 60-300°). Complications included heterotopic ossification, periprosthetic fractures, aseptic loosening, osteolysis, reinfection, residual pain or stiffness, delayed wound healing, numbness, deep vein thrombosis, leg length discrepancy, and posterior dislocation. Five (9.8%) of the 51 hips were treated with re-revision due to aseptic loosening, re-infection, or re-fracture. The incidence of dislocation was 1.9% at 7.5 years. Implant survival for all reasons was estimated to be 96.3% at 5 years, 85.9% at 10 years and 61.0% at 15 years. Forty-two (82.4%) hip revisions were rated "satisfactory" or "very satisfactory" by the patients. CONCLUSIONS The mid-term result of revision THA for patients with AS is comparable to conventional revisions in terms of implant survival, despite high complication rates. The benefit-risk ratio of these indications is acceptable but deserves specific information for these patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; case series.
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- Lang Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital, Fourth Clinical College of Peking University, Beijing, China
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Chung BC, Stefl M, Kang HP, Hah RJ, Wang JC, Dorr LD, Heckmann ND. Increased dislocation rates following total hip arthroplasty in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Hip Int 2023; 33:1026-1034. [PMID: 36192824 DOI: 10.1177/11207000221126968] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) experience abnormal spinopelvic motion due to chronic inflammation of the axial skeleton, predisposing them to impingement and dislocation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate total hip arthroplasty (THA) dislocation rates in AS patients and evaluate the effects of age and gender on dislocation risk. METHODS Patients who underwent primary THA from 2005 to 2014 were identified using the PearlDiver database. AS patients were compared to age- and gender-matched controls without AS. Patients with a history of spine pathology or spine surgery were excluded. Univariate analyses were performed based on age and sex to evaluate dislocation rates at 90 days, 6 months, 1 year, and 5 years postoperatively. RESULTS A total of 2792 THA patients (59.6% male) with AS were identified and compared to an age- and gender-matched control group of 5582 THA patients (59.5% male) without AS or known spine pathology. At final follow-up, there were 96 dislocations (3.4%) in the AS group and 138 (2.5%) dislocations in the control group (OR 1.40; 95% CI, 1.08-1.83; p = 0.0118). AS patients ⩾70 years old had higher dislocation rates at all time points (OR range, 1.75-2.09; p < 0.05) compared to controls. At 5-year follow-up, dislocation-free survivorship was 95.7% (95% CI, 94.5-96.9%) for AS patients ⩾70 years old compared to 97.3% (95% CI, 96.6-98.0%) for patients ⩾70 years old without AS. CONCLUSIONS Older AS patients have higher dislocation rates following THA. This effect is likely related to decreased spinopelvic motion in the sagittal plane, predisposing patients to impinge and dislocate.
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- Brian C Chung
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, McFarland Clinic, Ames, IA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Dorr Institute for Arthritis Research and Education, Torrance, CA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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Goel A, Viswanathan VK, Serbin P, Youngman T, Mounasamy V, Sambandam S. Ankylosing spondylitis substantially increases health-care costs and length of hospital stay following total hip arthroplasty - National in-patient database study. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2023; 39:102151. [PMID: 37123430 PMCID: PMC10130334 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2023.102151] [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] [Received: 10/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 05/02/2023] Open
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Introduction The outcome following major arthroplasty surgeries in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) has tremendously improved over the past decades, due to substantial amelioration in the medical therapies and sophistication of available surgical modalities. Although various studies have already demonstrated the complication rates and challenges faced in AS patients undergoing THA, there is a substantial paucity of data on the actual healthcare burden associated with this disease, and the diverse factors which may affect it. Methods Using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database (on the basis of ICD-10 CMP codes), patients undergoing THA between the years 2016 and 2019 were identified. These patients were then classified into two categories: group A: patients with a known diagnosis of AS; and group N: those without. The details regarding demographical information, associated co-morbidities, data pertaining to patients' hospital admissions including expenditure incurred, length of stay and complications encountered, were compared. In addition, propensity-score matching was performed to identify a 1:1 matched sample of THA patients without AS. Results Overall, 367,890 patients underwent THA; among whom, 501 (0.14%) were known AS patients (group A). Group A included a substantially higher proportion of patients belonging to younger age group (58.6 ± 13.4 versus 65.9 ± 11.4 years; p < 0.001), male sex (67.1% in group A vs 44.1% in group N; p < 0.001), and Asian ethnicity (p < 0.001). Group A patients had a substantially higher risk for longer duration of hospital stay (p < 0.03) and higher overall healthcare expenditure incurred (p < 0.001). As compared to group N, AS patients had a significantly higher risk for developing post-operative anemia [21.8% (group A) vs 11.8% (group N); p < 0.02]; and higher rate of periprosthetic infections [2.4% (group A) vs 1.0% (group N); p < 0.007]. Conclusion Patients with AS require a significantly longer duration of hospital stay and higher admission-related expenditure following THA, as compared to the general population. These enhanced early health care-associated costs can be attributed to higher complication rates in AS patients. AS patients are prone to higher rates of anemia and peri-prosthetic infections during the early post-THA period.
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- Akshay Goel
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Marshall University, Huntington, WV, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Chief of Orthopedics, Dallas VAMC, Dallas, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Chief of Orthopedics, Dallas VAMC, Dallas, TX, USA
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Tsai SHL, Lau NC, Chen WC, Chien RS, Tischler EH, Fu TS, Chen DWC. Total hip arthroplasty has higher complication rates in stiff spine patients: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:353. [PMID: 35842632 PMCID: PMC9288065 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03237-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and spinal fusion (SF) classified as stiff spines have been associated with the increased rate of complications following total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the differences between the two cohorts have inconsistent evidence. METHODS We searched for studies comparing complications among stiff spine patients, including SF and AS, who underwent THA in PubMed/MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane CENTRAL, Web of Science, and Scopus until March 2021. Studies detailing rates of mechanical complications, aseptic loosening, dislocation, infection, and revisions were included. We performed network meta-analyses using frequentist random-effects models to compare differences between cohorts. We used P-score to rank the better exposure with the lowest complications. RESULTS Fourteen studies were included in the final analysis. A total of 740,042 patients were included in the systematic review and network meta-analysis. Mechanical complications were highest among SF patients (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.86, 2.92, p < 0.05), followed by AS patients (OR 1.18, 95% CI 0.87, 1.61, p = 0.82) compared to controls. Long Spinal Fusions had the highest aseptic loosening (OR 2.33, 95% CI 1.83, 2.95, p < 0.05), dislocations (OR 3.25, 95% CI 2.58, 4.10, p < 0.05), infections (OR 2.14, 95% CI 1.73, 2.65, p < 0.05), and revisions (OR 5.25, 95% CI 2.23, 12.32, p < 0.05) compared to AS and controls. Our results suggested that SF with longer constructs may be associated with higher complications in THA patients. CONCLUSIONS THAs following SFs have higher mechanical complications, aseptic loosening, dislocations, and infections, especially with longer constructs. AS patients may have fewer complications compared to this cohort.
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- Sung Huang Laurent Tsai
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, Keelung, 204, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Linkou, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Linkou Branch, Linkou, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Keelung Branch, Keelung, 204, Taiwan.
- School of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, 333, Taiwan.
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Zisa D, Goodman SM. Perioperative Management of Rheumatic Disease and Therapies. Rheum Dis Clin North Am 2022; 48:455-466. [PMID: 35400371 DOI: 10.1016/j.rdc.2022.02.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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Patients with rheumatic disease, including those with systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis, use total hip and knee arthroplasties at high rates. They represent a particularly vulnerable population in the perioperative setting because of their diseases and the immunosuppressant therapies used to treat them. Careful planning among internists, medical specialists, and the surgical team must therefore occur preoperatively to minimize risks in the postoperative period, particularly infection. Management of immunosuppressant medications, such as conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and targeted therapies including biologics, is one avenue by which this infectious risk can be mitigated.
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- Diane Zisa
- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA; Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Emara AK, Grits D, Klika AK, Molloy RM, Krebs VE, Barsoum WK, Higuera-Rueda C, Piuzzi NS. NarxCare Scores Greater Than 300 Are Associated with Adverse Outcomes After Primary THA. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:1957-1967. [PMID: 33835083 PMCID: PMC8373571 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001745] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND The association between preoperative prescription drug use (narcotics, sedatives, and stimulants) and complications and/or greater healthcare utilization (length of stay, discharge disposition, readmission, emergency department visits, and reoperation) after total joint arthroplasty has been established but not well quantified. The NarxCare score (NCS) is a weighted scalar measure of overall prescription opioid, sedative, and stimulant use. Higher scores reflect riskier drug-use patterns, which are calculated based on (1) the number of prescribing providers, (2) the number of dispensing pharmacies, (3) milligram equivalence doses, (4) coprescribed potentiating drugs, and (5) overlapping prescription days. The aforementioned factors have not been incorporated into association measures between preoperative prescription drug use and adverse events after THA. In addition, the utility of the NCS as a scalar measure in predicting post-THA complications has not been explored. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Is the NarxCare score (NCS) associated with 90-day readmission, reoperation, emergency department visits, length of stay, and discharge disposition after primary THA; and are there NCS thresholds associated with a higher risk for those adverse outcomes if such an association exists? (2) Is there an association between the type of preoperative active drug prescription and the aforementioned outcomes? METHODS Of 3040 primary unilateral THAs performed between November 2018 and December 2019, 92% (2787) had complete baseline information and were subsequently included. The cohort with missing baseline information (NCS or demographic/racial determinants; 8%) had similar BMI distribution but slightly younger age and a lower Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Outcomes in this retrospective study of a longitudinally maintained institutional database included 90-day readmissions (all-cause, procedure, and nonprocedure-related), reoperations, 90-day emergency department (ED) visits, prolonged length of stay (> 2 days), and discharge disposition (home or nonhome). The association between the NCS category and THA outcomes was analyzed through multivariable regression analyses and a confirmatory propensity score-matched comparison based on age, gender, race, BMI, smoking status, CCI, insurance status, preoperative diagnosis, and surgical approach, which removed significant differences at baseline. A similar regression model was constructed to evaluate the association between the type of preoperative active drug prescription (opioids, sedatives, and stimulants) and adverse outcomes after THA. RESULTS After controlling for potentially confounding variables like age, gender, race, BMI, smoking status, CCI, insurance status, preoperative diagnosis, and surgical approach, an NCS of 300 to 399 was associated with a higher odds of 90-day all-cause readmission (odds ratio 2.0 [95% confidence interval 1.1 to 3.3]; p = 0.02), procedure-related readmission (OR 3.3 [95% CI 1.4 to 7.9]; p = 0.006), length of stay > 2 days (OR 2.2 [95% CI 1.5 to 3.2]; p < 0.001), and nonhome discharge (OR 2.0 [95% CI 1.3 to 3.1]; p = 0.002). A score of 400 to 499 demonstrated a similar pattern, in addition to a higher odds of 90-day emergency department visits (OR 2.2 [95% CI 1.2 to 3.9]; p = 0.01). After controlling for potentially confounding variables like age, gender, race, BMI, smoking status, CCI, insurance status, preoperative diagnosis, and surgical approach, we found no clinically important association between an active opioid prescription and 90-day all-cause readmission (OR 1.002 [95% CI 1.001 to 1.004]; p = 0.05), procedure-related readmission (OR 1.003 [95% CI 1.001 to 1.006]; p = 0.02), length of stay > 2 days (OR 1.003 [95% CI 1.002 to 1.005]; p < 0.001), or nonhome discharge (OR 1.002 [95% CI 1.001 to 1.003]; p = 0.019); the large size of the database allowed us to find statistical associations, but the effect sizes are so small that the finding is unlikely to be clinically meaningful. A similarly small association that is unlikely to be clinically important was found between active sedative use and 90-day ED visits (OR 1.002 [95% CI 1.001 to 1.004]; p = 0.02). CONCLUSION Preoperative prescription drug use, as reflected by higher NCSs, has a dose-response association with adverse outcomes after THA. Surgeons may use the preoperative NCS to initiate and guide a patient-centered discussion regarding possible postoperative risks associated with prescription drug-use patterns (sedatives, opioids, or stimulants). An interdisciplinary approach can then be initiated to mitigate unfavorable patterns of prescription drug use and subsequently lower patient NCSs. However, given its nature and its reflection of drug-use patterns rather than patients' current health status, the NCS does not qualify as a basis for surgical denial or ineligibility. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic study.
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- Ahmed K. Emara
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Yurdakul OV, Ince OE, Bagcier F, Kara M, Kultur E, Aydin T. Evaluating the strength of spinal and proximal girdle muscles in patients with axial spondyloarthritis: Correlation with activity, disability, and functionality. Int J Rheum Dis 2021; 24:701-710. [PMID: 33750032 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14102] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2021] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 03/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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AIM To compare the muscle strength of muscle groups in axial spondyloarthritis (axSpA) patients with the muscle powers of healthy volunteers and to examine the relationship of muscle strengths with disease activity, functionality, and disability. METHOD One hundred males (50 axSpA, 50 healthy) were included in the study. Bath Disease Activity Index (BASDAI), Functional Index (BASFI), and Health Assessment Questionnaire-Disability Index (HAQ-DI) scores were recorded. The maximum (max) and mean cervical flexion, extension, lateral flexion (CF, CE, CLF), truncal flexion, extension (TF, TE), root joint flexion, extension, abduction, internal and external rotation (SF, SE, SAB, SIR and SER for the shoulder; HF, HE, HAB, HIR and HER for the hip) muscle strengths of the patients in both groups were measured by a handheld dynamometer. Total muscle strength (CT, TT, ST, HT) was found according to the sum of the max and mean values for each region. RESULTS All muscle strengths were lower in the axSpA group compared to the healthy volunteers. The symptom duration was found to have a weak-moderate negative correlation with CT, TT, ST, HT and all individual muscle strengths except for the TE, CF, HIR, and HER. BASDAI and HAQ-DI had weak-moderate negative correlations with HIR and HER. BASFI had a weak-moderate negative correlation with cervical measurements, TE, TF, SF, SER, SIR, and hip measurements. CONCLUSION All muscle strengths were lower in patients compared to healthy volunteers. Strengthening specific muscle groups for the desired goal can be a reasonable strategy. The study is prospectively registered and available at www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT04435860).
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- Ozan Volkan Yurdakul
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Cam and Sakura State Hospital, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Bezmialem Vakıf University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Patients with rheumatic disease, including those with systemic lupus erythematous, rheumatoid arthritis, and spondyloarthritis, use total hip and knee arthroplasties at high rates. They represent a particularly vulnerable population in the perioperative setting because of their diseases and the immunosuppressant therapies used to treat them. Careful planning among internists, medical specialists, and the surgical team must therefore occur preoperatively to minimize risks in the postoperative period, particularly infection. Management of immunosuppressant medications, such as conventional synthetic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs and targeted therapies including biologics, is one avenue by which this infectious risk can be mitigated.
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- Diane Zisa
- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA
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- Hospital for Special Surgery, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA; Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medicine, 535 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021, USA.
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Ward MM. Accuracy of diagnoses of inflammatory arthritis in administrative hospitalization databases. Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf 2020; 30:257-265. [PMID: 33089918 DOI: 10.1002/pds.5157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2020] [Revised: 10/02/2020] [Accepted: 10/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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PURPOSE Studies using administrative hospitalization data often classify patients as having inflammatory arthritis based on diagnoses recorded at the hospitalization. We examined the agreement of these diagnoses with patients' prior medical histories. METHODS We identified Medicare beneficiaries hospitalized in 2011 to 2015 for total hip arthroplasty (THA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or sepsis. We compared diagnoses of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or ankylosing spondylitis (AS) at the index hospitalization to diagnoses over prior inpatient and outpatient claims. To assess the impact of potential misclassification, we compared hospital outcomes using the alternative methods of detecting beneficiaries with arthritis. Analyses were repeated using Medicaid data. RESULTS Among 506 781 Medicare beneficiaries with THA, 18282 had RA and 571 had AS at the arthroplasty hospitalization, while 13 212 had RA and 1519 had AS based on claims history. Diagnoses at the hospitalization were highly specific (0.98-0.99), but sensitivities (0.65 for RA; 0.31 for AS) and positive predictive values (PPV) (0.47 for RA; 0.83 for AS) were lower. For TKA, AMI, and sepsis, specificities were 0.97 to 0.99, sensitivities 0.60 to 0.66 for RA and 0.18 to 0.22 for AS, and PPVs 0.43 to 0.47 for RA and 0.73 to 0.77 for AS. In Medicaid, sensitivities were 0.21 to 0.67 for RA and 0.07 to 0.49 for AS. Frequencies of some hospital outcomes differed when arthritis was classified by the index hospitalization or claims history. CONCLUSION Diagnoses of RA and AS in hospitalization databases are highly specific but fail to identify large proportions of patients with these diagnoses.
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- Michael M Ward
- Intramural Research Program, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA
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Man S, Ji X, Zhang L, Hu Z, Lv Y, Zhou Y, Song H, Huang F. Effects of types and degrees of ankylosing spondylitis hip structural damages on post-total hip arthroplasty outcome measurements. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23174. [PMID: 33181692 PMCID: PMC7668424 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023174] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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To determine the effects of ankylosing spondylitis (AS)-associated hip damages on the outcome measurements after total hip arthroplasty (THA).The medical records of 122 patients with AS (181 hips) who underwent THA were retrospectively reviewed. The mean follow-up was 43.9 (32-129) months. The types and degrees of hip damages were evaluated by preoperative hip X-rays. The patients were grouped according to the satisfaction degree after the operation. Univariable and multivariable statistical analyses were conducted.The intraclass correlation coefficients for the assessment between the 2 reviewers in the study were 0.86 to 0.97. Cox regression showed that femoral head erosion severity had an effect on the recovery time of independent walking without crutches postoperatively (odds ratio = 1.467, 95% confidence interval: 1.050-2.409, P = .025). The mean time to recover independent walking in the severe femoral head erosion group was 7.3 ± 0.9 weeks, which was 4.6 ± 0.4 weeks longer than in the non-severe femoral head erosion group, as confirmed by the log-rank (Mantel-Cox) test (Chi-squared = 11.684, P = .001). The multivariable analysis showed that higher acetabular sclerosis scores correlated with lower postoperative dissatisfaction risk (odds ratio = 0.322, 95% confidence interval: 0.136-0.764). The multiple linear regression analysis showed that postoperative range of motion (ROM) improvement was affected by preoperative ROM of the hip, space narrowing degree, and ceramic-ceramic material for the weight-bearing surface (F = 179.81, P < .001), with preoperative ROM of the hip having the greatest impact.Severe femoral head erosion prolongs the recovery time of independent walking after THA. Acetabular sclerosis is not associated with poor outcomes in patients with AS-associated hip damage undergoing THA.
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MESH Headings
- Acetabulum/diagnostic imaging
- Acetabulum/pathology
- Acetabulum/physiopathology
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/instrumentation
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/methods
- Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip/rehabilitation
- China/epidemiology
- Female
- Femur Head/diagnostic imaging
- Femur Head/pathology
- Femur Head/physiopathology
- Hip Prosthesis
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Osteoarthritis, Hip/complications
- Osteoarthritis, Hip/diagnosis
- Osteoarthritis, Hip/surgery
- Outcome Assessment, Health Care
- Radiography/methods
- Range of Motion, Articular
- Recovery of Function
- Retrospective Studies
- Severity of Illness Index
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/complications
- Spondylitis, Ankylosing/diagnosis
- Treatment Outcome
- Walking
- Weight-Bearing
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- Siliang Man
- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing JiShuiTan Hospital
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- Department of Rheumatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital
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- Department of Adult Joint Reconstructive Surgery
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- Department of Rheumatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Beijing JiShuiTan Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Adult Joint Reconstructive Surgery
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- Department of Rheumatology, Beijing JiShuiTan Hospital
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- Department of Rheumatology, Chinese PLA General Hospital
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Hip and Shoulder Involvement and Their Management in Axial Spondyloarthritis: a Current Review. Curr Rheumatol Rep 2020; 22:53. [DOI: 10.1007/s11926-020-00930-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Chai W, Kong X, Yang M, Puah KL, Tang P, Chen J. Robot-Assisted Total Hip Arthroplasty for Arthrodesed Hips. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2020; 16:357-368. [PMID: 32440134 PMCID: PMC7213954 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s246565] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/18/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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Background Conversion of arthrodesed hips to total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains technically demanding. This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted THA in arthrodesed hips. Methods We retrospectively analyzed 45 ankylosing spondylitis patients with hip arthrodesis in the Chinese PLA General Hospital between August 2018 and August 2019. All surgeries were carried out by one single surgeon. The patients were followed at 3 months after surgery. Gender, body mass index, angle of hip arthrodesis, operating time, intraoperative fluoroscopic times, postoperative length of hospitalization, cup positioning, postoperative leg length discrepancy, offset discrepancy, intraoperative and postoperative complications, and postoperative Harris Hip Score were collected for all patients. Results Twenty-two patients (35 hips) who underwent robot-assisted THA and 23 patients (37 hips) who underwent manual THA were enrolled in this study. There were no significant differences in demographics and arthrodesed angles between the two groups. The fluoroscopic times during manual THA were significantly higher than those during robot-assisted THA (2.16±1.61 vs 0.47±0.61, respectively, p=0.000). In the robotic group, the percentage of acetabular cups within the safe zone was significantly greater than in the manual group (94.29% vs 67.56%, respectively, p=0.042). For manual THA, the anteversions were significantly different between the left and right sides (21.14±7.86 vs 16.00±6.32, respectively, p=0.042); however, no such significant difference was found in robot-assisted THA. Conclusion Compared with manual THA for arthrodesed hips, robot-assisted THA had significant advantages in improving the frequency of achieving cup positioning within the target zone with diminished radiation dose and no increase in operating time.
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- Wei Chai
- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China.,Medical College, Nankai University, Tianjin, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Singapore General Hospital, Singapore
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, People's Republic of China
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Singh JA, Cleveland JD. Spondyloarthritis is associated with higher healthcare utilization and complication rates after primary total knee or total hip arthroplasty. Clin Rheumatol 2020; 39:2345-2353. [PMID: 32172464 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-020-05036-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 03/05/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Our objective was to assess healthcare utilization and complication rates after primary total knee/hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA) in people with spondyloarthritis (SpA) compared with people without SpA. We performed multivariable-adjusted logistic regression using the 1998-2014 US National Inpatient Sample (NIS), adjusted for age, race/ethnicity, gender, income, Deyo-Charlson comorbidity index, insurance payer, and the underlying diagnosis. The primary THA cohort consisted of 4,116,484 THAs (1.7% with SpA) and primary TKA cohort of 8,127,282 TKAs (1% with SpA). Compared with people without SpA, people with SpA had higher odds ratio (OR (95% confidence interval (CI)) of the following post-THA and post-TKA, respectively: (1) discharge to care facility, 1.16 (1.12, 1.21) and 1.14 (1.11, 1.18); (2) hospital stay > 3 days, 1.15 (1.11, 1.20) and 1.05 (1.01, 1.10); and (3) transfusion, 1.16 (1.12, 1.21) and 1.10 (1.05, 1.14); but lower odds of (1) mortality, 0.78 (0.64, 0.96) and 0.40 (0.19, 0.84); and (2) hospital charges above the median, 0.49 (0.46, 0.53) and 0.48 (0.45, 0.51). SpA was associated with higher odds of implant infection, 3.02 (2.27, 4.03) post-TKA, not post-THA. In-hospital revision rate did not differ. People with SpA utilize more healthcare services and have more complications post-THA/TKA. Interventions to reduce complications and associated utilization are needed. Key Points • People with spondyloarthritis utilized more healthcare services and had a higher risk of transfusion post-THA/TKA, compared with people without spondyloarthritis. • Spondyloarthritis was associated with lower in-hospital mortality rates after THA/TKA. • Spondyloarthritis was associated with a higher risk of implant infection after TKA, but not THA. • A pre-operative discussion with people with spondyloarthritis of possibly higher implant infection after TKA could lead to a more informed consent.
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- Jasvinder A Singh
- Medicine Service, Birmingham Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center, 700 19th St S, Birmingham, 35233, AL, United States. .,Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 510 20th Street South, Birmingham, 35294, AL, United States. .,Division of Epidemiology at the School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Blvd, Birmingham, 35233, AL, USA.
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- Department of Medicine at the School of Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 510 20th Street South, Birmingham, 35294, AL, United States
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Hijazi A, Padela MT, Sayeed Z, Hammad A, Devole K, Frush T, Mostafa G, Yassir WK, Saleh KJ. Review article: Patient characteristics that act as risk factors for intraoperative complications in hip, knee, and shoulder arthroplasties. J Orthop 2019; 17:193-197. [PMID: 31879503 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2019.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 06/16/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The number of annual THA's, TKA's, and TSA's is set to increase significantly by the year 2030, making it imperative to understand the risks for negative outcomes in these procedures. While research has studied the patient risk factors for perioperative and postoperative complications, there has been relatively little research for intraoperative complications. After a thorough literature review, the most supported finding was that patients with a BMI >30 had significantly more intraoperative blood loss than those with a BMI <30. All other relationships between patient risk factors and intraoperative complications of interest were inadequately studied.
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- Adel Hijazi
- John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.,FAJR Scientific, Detroit, MI, USA.,Resident Research Partnership, Detroit, MI, USA.,Chicago Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- FAJR Scientific, Detroit, MI, USA.,Resident Research Partnership, Detroit, MI, USA.,Chicago Medical School, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago, IL, USA.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.,FAJR Scientific, Detroit, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA
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- John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.,FAJR Scientific, Detroit, MI, USA
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- John D. Dingell Veteran Affairs Medical Center, Detroit, MI, USA.,FAJR Scientific, Detroit, MI, USA.,Michigan State University College of Medicine, Detroit, MI, USA.,Saleh Medical Innovations PLLC, Northville, MI, USA
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW To review the association of venous thrombosis and inflammatory disorders. RECENT FINDINGS Various systemic inflammatory diseases of which Behçet's syndrome is the prototype are associated with an increased risk of venous thrombosis. Recent data indicate that venous wall thickness is increased among Behçet's syndrome patients with no history of venous thrombosis and thrombosis in Behçet's syndrome could be a unique model of inflammation-induced thrombosis. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a two to three time-fold increased risk of developing thromboembolic complications compared with general population. The risk of venous thrombosis is increased after surgical interventions and is higher in ulcerative colitis compared with Crohn's disease. Despite similarities with Behçet's syndrome, anticoagulation is advised as the main treatment in IBD, while there is uncertainty about the duration of antithrombotic prophylaxis. Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitides and ankylosing spondylitis are also other inflammatory disorders associated with a thrombotic risk. SUMMARY Underlying mechanisms of venous thrombosis in inflammatory disorders are not clearly understood. How we might prevent thrombosis, should we screen asymptomatic patients, what should we use for the treatment (immunosuppression or anticoagulation or both) and what should be the duration of this treatment also need to be addressed. Finally, the link between inflammation and thrombosis should be more intensively studied.
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