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Lopez-Hualda A, García-Cabrera EM, Lobato-Perez M, Martinez-Martin J, Rossettini G, Leigheb M, Villafañe JH. Mechanical Complications of Proximal Femur Fractures Treated with Intramedullary Nailing: A Retrospective Study. MEDICINA (KAUNAS, LITHUANIA) 2024; 60:718. [PMID: 38792901 PMCID: PMC11123330 DOI: 10.3390/medicina60050718] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2024] [Revised: 04/22/2024] [Accepted: 04/24/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
Abstract
Background and Objectives: This retrospective cohort study analyzes mechanical complications in hip fracture surgery using the Trochanteric Fixation Nail-Advanced (TFNA) implant. It investigates the correlation of these complications with demographic, intraoperative, and radiological factors, aiming to identify associated risk factors and suggest improvements in clinical surveillance and treatment strategies. Materials and Methods: We enrolled 253 patients diagnosed with pertrochanteric hip fractures treated between 2017 and 2021, with 126 meeting the criteria for a minimum 6-month follow-up. Data on demographics, American Anesthesia Association Classification (ASA), comorbidities, AO/OTA [AO (Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen)/OTA (Orthopedic Trauma Association)] fracture classification, procedural details, and time to failure were collected. Radiographs were evaluated for reduction quality, the tip-apex distance (TAD), progressive varus deviation, and identification of mechanical complications. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. Results: The predominant AO/OTA fracture classification was 31A2 in 67 cases (52.7%). Reduction quality was deemed good or acceptable in 123 cases (97.6%). The mean time to failure was 4.5 months (range: 2.2-6). The average TAD was 18 mm (range: 1.2-36), with a mean progressive varus deviation of 2.44° (range: 1.30-4.14). A good or acceptable reduction quality was observed in 97.6% of cases. Mechanical complications occurred in 21.4% of patients, with significant associations found with the lateral cortex fracture, use of a TFNA implant with a 130° angle, open reduction, and absence of prior osteoporosis treatment. Conclusions: The study provides insights into mechanical complications in proximal femur fractures treated with the TFNA nail, emphasizing the need for enhanced clinical and radiographic surveillance, especially in patients without osteoporosis treatment. Our findings support the necessity for further clinical studies comparing these outcomes with other implant designs and underscore the importance of personalized treatment strategies to reduce complication rates.
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Affiliation(s)
- Alvaro Lopez-Hualda
- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain; (A.L.-H.); (E.M.G.-C.); (M.L.-P.); (J.M.-M.)
- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain; (A.L.-H.); (E.M.G.-C.); (M.L.-P.); (J.M.-M.)
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain; (A.L.-H.); (E.M.G.-C.); (M.L.-P.); (J.M.-M.)
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- Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology Service, Hospital Universitario Fundación Alcorcon, 28922 Alcorcón, Spain; (A.L.-H.); (E.M.G.-C.); (M.L.-P.); (J.M.-M.)
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- Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad Europea de Canarias, Tenerife, 38300 Canary Islands, Spain
- Department of Human Neurosciences, University of Roma “Sapienza Roma”, 00184 Rome, Italy
- School of Physiotherapy, University of Verona, 37129 Verona, Italy
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
- Musculoskeletal Pain and Motor Control Research Group, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Villaviciosa de Odón, Spain
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Postler A, Posten C, Schubert M, Beyer F, Lützner J, Vicent O, Kleber C, Goronzy J, Kamin K. Patients risk for mortality at 90 days after proximal femur fracture - a retrospective study in a tertiary care hospital. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:130. [PMID: 38310209 PMCID: PMC10838409 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-04733-8] [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: 11/05/2023] [Accepted: 01/20/2024] [Indexed: 02/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Despite improving the management of proximal femur fractures (PFF) with legal requirements of timing the surgery within 24 h, mortality rates in these patients remain still high. The objective of our study was to analyze potential cofactors which might influence the mortality rate within 90 days after surgery in PFF to avoid adverse events, loss of quality of life and high rates of mortality. METHODS In this retrospective, single-center study all patients with PFF aged 65 years and older were included. We recorded gender, age, type of fracture, surgery and anesthesia, time, comorbidities and medication as well as complications and mortality rate at 90 days. Separate logistic regression models were used to assess which parameters were associated with patients' mortality. The mortality rate was neither associated with timing, time and type of surgery nor time and type of anesthesia, but with higher age (OR 1.08 per year; 95% CI 1.034-1.128), lower BMI (OR 0.915 per kg/m2; 95% CI 0.857-0.978), higher CCI (OR 1.170 per point; 95% CI 1.018-1.345), dementia (OR 2.805; 95% CI 1.616-4.869), non-surgical complications (OR 2.276; 95% CI 1.269-4.083) and if mobilization was impossible (OR 10.493; 95% CI 3.612-30.479). RESULTS We analyzed a total of 734 patients (age ≥ 65 years) who had a PFF in 2019 and 2020 and received surgery. 129 patients (17.6%) died until 90 days at an median age of 89.7 years (range 65-101 years). CONCLUSION The proportion of patients who died until 90 days after surgery is still high. It is less extend influenced by surgical and anaesthesiologic factors than by patient-related factors like age or lower BMI. Physicians should be aware of the importance of avoiding adverse events and the importance of patients' mobilization to reduce mortality and improve patients' outcome.
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- Anne Postler
- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany.
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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- University Center of Orthopaedic, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital, TU Dresden, Fetscherstr. 74, 01307, Dresden, Germany
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Kupisz-Urbanska M, Marcinowska-Suchowierska E. Malnutrition in Older Adults—Effect on Falls and Fractures: A Narrative Review. Nutrients 2022; 14:nu14153123. [PMID: 35956299 PMCID: PMC9370498 DOI: 10.3390/nu14153123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/17/2022] [Accepted: 07/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/10/2022] Open
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Malnutrition in older adults impacts health status, increased mortality, and morbidity. Malnutrition may increase the development of geriatric syndromes and contribute to a higher prevalence of falls and osteoporotic fractures that lead to loss of independence and an increased rate of institutionalization. The role of malnutrition in the pathogenesis of other geriatric syndromes seems to be well established. However, the data concerning nutritional interventions are confounding. Moreover, long-term undernutrition seems to be one of the factors that strongly influences the efficacy of interventions. This review outlines the current literature on this topic, and aims to guide physicians to make proper decisions to prevent the vicious cycle of falls, fractures, and their negative outcomes in patients with malnutrition.
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- Malgorzata Kupisz-Urbanska
- Department of Geriatrics, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, 02-673 Warsaw, Poland
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatric Cardiology, Centre of Postgraduate Medical Education, 02-673 Warsaw, Poland;
- Department of Geriatrics and Gerontology, School of Public Health, Medical Centre of Postgraduate Education, 02-673 Warsaw, Poland
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Kobbe P, Pishnamaz M, Hildebrand F. Focus on geriatric proximal femur fractures: factors that influence the outcome. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:699-700. [PMID: 35403890 PMCID: PMC9001556 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01954-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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- Philipp Kobbe
- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital RWTH Aachen, Pauwelsstrasse 30, 52074, Aachen, Germany.
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