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Levi J, Heineman K, Sansosti LE, Meyr AJ. Factors Associated With Successful Closed Reduction of Dislocated Ankle Fractures at a US Level-1 Trauma Center. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 62:455-457. [PMID: 36526513 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2021] [Revised: 11/09/2022] [Accepted: 11/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Dislocated ankle fractures represent a common presenting pathology at US emergency departments, and several different procedural and anesthetic techniques are employed for attempted closed reduction of these injuries. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the frequency of and factors associated with success in the closed reduction of dislocated ankle fractures. A diagnostic code search produced 1050 ankle fractures presenting to an urban US level-1 emergency department. These medical records were interrogated and first categorized into whether or not a closed reduction was attempted. Those identified closed reduction attempts were further categorized into whether the attempt was successful. A comparative analysis was subsequently performed of variables associated with procedure success. Of the 1050, 97 (9.2%) required closed reduction and of these, 76 (78.4%) were successfully closed reduced on the first attempt. No differences were observed in initial procedure success with respect to subject age (p = .701), subject gender (p = .623), fracture laterality (p = 1.00), open versus closed injuries (p = .282), fracture mechanism (p = 1.00), utilized anesthetic technique (p value range 0.291-0.616), or the specialty performing the reduction (p-value range 0.402-1.00). A descriptive subanalysis was performed on those fractures with an unsuccessful first closed reduction attempt. It is our hope that this investigation adds to the body of knowledge with respect to a commonly performed procedure by foot and ankle surgeons.
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- Jennifer Levi
- Resident, Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA
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- Resident, Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
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Dang Q, Leijdesdorff HA, Hoogendoorn JM, Emmink BL. Factors Affecting Hospital Length of Stay in Geriatric Patients With a Surgically Treated Fragility Ankle Fracture. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 61:490-496. [PMID: 34763998 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.09.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/10/2020] [Revised: 06/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/26/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Fragility ankle fractures in elderly have a rising incidence and hospitalization may be prolonged due to pre-existing comorbidities, compromised soft tissue and postoperative difficulties in the rehabilitation process. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate risk factors for longer total hospitalization duration in elderly patients with surgically treated fragility (Lauge Hansen supination external rotation type 4) fractures. We included all patients ≥ 70 years with a fragility fracture, who were treated surgically between 2011 and 2019 (n = 97) in a level 1 and 2 trauma center. Data on patient demographics, fracture characteristics, surgical treatment strategies and postoperative complications were retrieved from medical records. Multivariate regression analysis was performed to identify independent risk factors for longer hospitalization duration. The mean age of the included patients was 78.27 (± 6.56) years; 71 patients (73.20%) were female. Ten fractures (10.30%) were classified as open and 49 (50.50%) as a luxation type fracture. Fifty-nine patients (60.80%) were hospitalized after admission to the emergency department. External fixation was performed in 34 patients (35.10%) and served as bridge to definitive fixation in 29 patients (85.30%). The mean total hospital length of stay of all patients was 7.04 (± 6.58) days. Multivariate regression analysis demonstrated that the use of external fixation (p < .001) and the postoperative discharge destination (p < .001) were independently associated with a prolonged hospital stay. External fixation and discharge destination were independent risk factors for a prolonged hospital stay in elderly patients with a fragility fracture.
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- Quan Dang
- Trauma Unit, Haaglanden Medical Centre, the Hague, the Netherlands
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Meyr AJ, Dougherty M, Kwaadu KY. An Evaluation of Patient Characteristics Associated With Medical Disposition in the Surgical Treatment of Ankle Fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg 2022; 61:72-78. [PMID: 34272159 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 02/09/2021] [Accepted: 06/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The objective of this investigation was to evaluate patient characteristics associated with medical disposition in treatment of ankle fractures. The 2018 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was interrogated with data extracted related to the 6 current procedural terminology (CPT) codes available pertaining to ankle fractures: 27766, 27769, 27792, 27814, 27822, and 27823. The primary outcome analysis involved a comparison of patient characteristics and short-term adverse outcomes between those fractures repaired on an inpatient basis versus outpatient basis. A secondary analysis was then performed on patient characteristics and adverse short-term outcomes between those fractures treated on an inpatient basis who were discharged home versus elsewhere. Age (p < .001), race (p < .001), ethnicity (p < .001), body mass index (BMI) (p < .001), estimated probability of mortality (p < .001), estimated probability of morbidity (p < .001), CPT code of fracture designation (p < .001), functional status (p < .001), elective surgery designation (p < .001), American Society of Anesthesiologists class (p < .001), diabetes (p < .001), smoking status (p < .001), dyspnea (p < .001), COPD (p < .001), congestive heart failure (p < .001), hypertension (p < .001), dialysis (p < .001), cancer (p < .001), steroid use (p < .001), blood transfusion history (p < .001), and sepsis/systemic inflammatory response syndrome history (p < .001) were all independently associated with the ankle fracture repair being performed on an inpatient basis on regression analysis. Age (p < .001), race (p = .025), ethnicity (p < .001), BMI (p = .001), CPT code of fracture designation (p < .001), preoperative functional status (p < .001), and American Society of Anesthesiologists class (p < .001) were all independently associated with inpatient ankle fracture repairs being discharged to home following the procedure on regression analysis. The results of this investigation demonstrate that differences in patient demographic characteristics might contribute to medical decision-making as it relates to patient management and discharge disposition in the treatment of ankle fractures.
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- Andrew J Meyr
- Clinical Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA.
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- Resident, Temple University Hospital Podiatric Surgical Residency Program, Philadelphia, PA
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- Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
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Scheer RC, Newman JM, Zhou JJ, Oommen AJ, Naziri Q, Shah NV, Pascal SC, Penny GS, McKean JM, Tsai J, Uribe JA. Ankle Fracture Epidemiology in the United States: Patient-Related Trends and Mechanisms of Injury. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 59:479-483. [PMID: 32354504 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 20.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2018] [Accepted: 09/11/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Current nationwide epidemiological data regarding ankle fractures are scarce. Such information is important towards better quantifying the mortality associated with such injuries, financial impact, as well as the implementation of preventative measures. This study evaluated the epidemiology of ankle fractures that occurred during a 5-year period. Specifically, we evaluated demographics, mechanism of injury, and disposition. The National Electronic Injury Surveillance System was queried to identify all patients with ankle fractures that presented to US hospital emergency departments between 2012 and 2016. Census data were used to determine the incidence rates of ankle fractures in terms of age, sex, and race. There was an estimated total of 673,214 ankle fractures that occurred during this period, with an incidence rate of 4.22/10,000 person-years. The mean age of patients with an ankle fracture was 37 ± 22.86 (SD) years; 23.5% of ankle fractures occurred in patients aged 10 to 19 years (7.56/10,000 person-years). In addition, 44% of ankle fractures occurred in men (3.81/10,000 person-years), whereas 56% occurred in women (4.63/10,000 person-years). Data on race/ethnicity were available for 71% of the subjects, with incidence rates of 2.85/10,000 person-years for whites, 3.01/10,000 person-years for blacks, and 4.08/10,000 person-years for others. The most common mechanism of injury was falls (54.83%), followed by sports (20.76%), exercise (16.84%), jumping (4.42%), trauma (2.84%), and other (0.30%). For disposition, 81.84% of patients were treated and released, 1.43% were transferred, 16.01% were admitted, 0.59% were held for observation, and 0.13% left against medical advice. The highest incidence of ankle fractures in men occurred in the 10-to-19-years age group, but women were more commonly affected in all other age groups.
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- Ryan C Scheer
- Medical Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY.
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- Medical Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Medical Student, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY; Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Resident, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY; Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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- Orthopaedic Surgeon, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rothman Orthopaedic Institute, New York, NY
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- Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
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Cost Determinants in the 90-Day Management of Isolated Ankle Fractures at a Large Urban Academic Hospital. J Orthop Trauma 2018; 32:338-343. [PMID: 29738399 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001186] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To determine the independent risk factors associated with increasing costs and unplanned hospital readmissions in the 90-day episode of care (EOC) for isolated operative ankle fractures at our institution. DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. SETTING Level I Trauma Center. PATIENTS Two hundred ninety-nine patients undergoing open reduction internal fixation for the treatment of an acute, isolated ankle fracture between 2010 and 2015. INTERVENTION None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Independent risk factors for increasing 90-day EOC costs and unplanned hospital readmission rates. RESULTS Orthopaedic (64.9%) and podiatry (35.1%) patients were included. The mean index admission cost was $14,048.65 ± $5,797.48. Outpatient cases were significantly cheaper compared to inpatient cases ($10,164.22 ± $3,899.61 vs. $15,942.55 ± $5,630.85, respectively, P < 0.001). Unplanned readmission rates were 5.4% (16/299) and 6.7% (20/299) at 30 and 90 days, respectively, and were often (13/20, 65.0%) due to surgical site infections. Independent risk factors for unplanned hospital readmissions included treatment by the podiatry service (P = 0.024) and an American Society of Anesthesiologists score of ≥3 (P = 0.017). Risk factors for increasing total postdischarge costs included treatment by the podiatry service (P = 0.011) and male gender (P = 0.046). CONCLUSIONS Isolated operative ankle fractures are a prime target for EOC cost containment strategy protocols. Our institutional cost analysis study suggests that independent financial clinical risk factors in this treatment cohort includes podiatry as the treating surgical service and patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists score ≥3, with the former also independently increasing total postdischarge costs in the 90-day EOC. Outpatient procedures were associated with about a one-third reduction in total costs compared to the inpatient subgroup.
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Functional Outcomes and Quality of Life After Ankle Fracture Surgically Treated: A Systematic Review. J Sport Rehabil 2018; 27:274-283. [DOI: 10.1123/jsr.2016-0199] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Context:Ankle fractures (AFs) are the most common fractures of the lower limbs found in emergency services. Approximately 53% of these fractures are unstable and treated surgically.Objective:To conduct a systematic review evaluating functional outcomes and quality of life of patients with AFs surgically treated.Evidence Acquisition:A systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Five electronic databases were searched, without any limit on publication dates. Only patients with an unstable AF that was surgically treated were included; functional outcomes and the quality of life were controlled by the 36-Item Short-Form Health Survey instrument.Evidence Synthesis:Five studies were included in the analysis, including 267 patients. The values of the Physiotherapy Evidence Database scale ranged between a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 7 points. Patients with surgically treated AF reported less functionality and physical capacity compared with the nonfractured population. Some patients experienced vitality, emotional, and mental health limitations for a long period. Most surgically treated patients reported no pain and a good health and social status.Conclusion:Limitations in functionality and physical capacity represent the main threats to health-related quality of life in patients with surgically treated AFs.
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Interest in outpatient orthopedic surgery has been fueled by provider desire to control costs and development of rapid recovery protocols. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) is a commonly elected treatment strategy for ankle fracture that may be performed in an outpatient setting. Lessons on cost-savings of the outpatient model in orthopedics can be learned in total joint replacement and spine surgery. Moreover, in properly selected patients, outpatient ORIF has been shown to be comparably safe. Reasons for admission of the surgically managed patient with ankle fractures, including concern for surgical delay and additional social factors, warrant further investigation.
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- Charles Qin
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Chicago, 5841 S Maryland Avenue Ste Mc6098, Chicago, IL 60637, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 240 E Huron Street # M300, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern University, 240 E Huron Street # M300, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
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- Foot and Ankle, Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Fellowship, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, 676 North St. Clair, Suite 1350, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are among the most prevalent traumatic orthopaedic injuries. A large proportion of patients sustaining operative ankle fractures are admitted directly from the emergency department prior to operative management. In the authors' experience, however, many closed ankle injuries may be safely and effectively managed on an outpatient basis. The aim of this study was to characterize the economic impact of routine inpatient admission of ankle fractures. METHODS A retrospective review of all outpatient ankle fracture surgery performed by a single foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeon at a tertiary level academic center in 2012 was conducted to identify any patients requiring postoperative inpatient admission. The National Inpatient Sample was queried for operative management of lateral malleolus, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar ankle fractures in 2012 with regard to national estimates of total volume and length of stay by age. The maximum allowable Medicare inpatient facility reimbursements for diagnosis related group 494 and Medicare outpatient facility reimbursements for Current Procedural Terminology codes 27792, 27814, and 27822 were obtained from the Medicare Acute Inpatient Prospective Pricer and the Medicare Outpatient Pricer Code, respectively. Private facility reimbursement rates were estimated at 139% of inpatient Medicare reimbursement and 280% of outpatient reimbursement, as described in the literature. Surgeon and anesthesiologist fees were considered similar between both inpatient and outpatient groups. A unique stochastic decision-tree model was derived from probabilities and associated costs and evaluated using modified Monte Carlo simulation. RESULTS Of 76 lateral malleolar, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar ankle fracture open reduction internal fixation cases performed in 2012 by the senior author, 9 patients required admission for polytrauma, medical comorbidities, or age. All 67 outpatients were discharged home the day of surgery. In the 2012 national cohort analyzed, 48,044 estimated inpatient admissions occurred postoperatively for closed ankle fractures. The median length of stay was 3 days for each admission and was associated with an estimated facility reimbursement ranging from $12,920 for Medicare reimbursement of lateral malleolus fractures to $18,613 for private reimbursement of trimalleolar fractures. Outpatient facility reimbursements per case were estimated at $4,125 for Medicare patients and $11,459 for private insurance patients. Nationally, annual inpatient admissions accounted for $796,033,050 in reimbursements, while outpatient surgery would have been associated with $419,327,612 for treatment of these same ankle fractures. CONCLUSION In the authors' experience, closed lateral malleolus, bimalleolar, and trimalleolar fractures were safely and effectively treated on an outpatient basis. Routine perioperative admission of patients sustaining ankle fractures likely results in more than $367 million of excess facility reimbursements annually in the United States. Even if a 25% necessary admission rate were assumed, routine inpatient admission of ankle fractures would result in a $282 million excess economic burden annually in the United States. Although in certain cases, inpatient admission may be necessary, with value-based decision making becoming increasingly the responsibility of the orthopaedic surgeon, understanding the implications of inpatient stays for ankle fracture surgery can ultimately result in cost savings to the US health care system and patients individually. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, comparative series.
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- Justin D Stull
- 1 Rothman Institute Department of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1 Rothman Institute Department of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1 Rothman Institute Department of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- 1 Rothman Institute Department of Orthopaedics, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Naumann MG, Sigurdsen U, Utvåg SE, Stavem K. Associations of timing of surgery with postoperative length of stay, complications, and functional outcomes 3-6 years after operative fixation of closed ankle fractures. Injury 2017; 48:1662-1669. [PMID: 28392074 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2017.03.039] [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] [Received: 03/07/2017] [Revised: 03/22/2017] [Accepted: 03/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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AIMS To evaluate the associations of timing of surgery with postoperative length of stay (LOS), complications, and functional outcomes 3-6 years after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in closed ankle fractures. PATIENTS AND METHODS Historical cohort study by chart review of 1011 patients for postoperative LOS and complications; 959 individuals were invited to participate in a postal survey with functional outcomes questionnaires. Complications were classified as perioperative, early, or late. The associations with time from trauma to surgery (<8h, 8h to 6days, >6days) were assessed with (1) postoperative LOS using multivariable random-effects negative binomial regression, (2) complications using multivariable binary and multinomial logistic regression, and (3) three different functional outcomes using multivariable linear regression. RESULTS The mean patient age was 51.4 (range 18-94) years, 556 (55%) were female, and 567 individuals (59%) responded to the questionnaire. There were no statistically significant associations between time to surgery and either postoperative LOS or complications after adjusting for several patient and fracture characteristics. Patients operated on >6days after the trauma had significantly worse scores on the Olerud and Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) (p=0.039) and somewhat worse, but non-significant, scores on the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS; p=0.573) and the Self-Reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS) scale (p=0.161) than those operated on <8h after trauma. CONCLUSION In ankle-fracture surgery, there was no apparent association between timing of surgery and postoperative LOS or complications. A delay of surgery for 8h to 6days resulted in similar functional outcomes after 3-6 years suggesting there may be a safe window of time for surgery of up to 6days after trauma that can be used to plan and perform the final ORIF.
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- M G Naumann
- Department of Orthopaedics, Østfold Hospital, Norway.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Akershus University Hospital, Norway
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Akershus University Hospital, Norway; Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway
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- Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Oslo, Norway; Department of Pulmonary Medicine, Medical Division, Akershus University Hospital, Norway; Health Services Research Unit, Akershus University Hospital, Norway
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Saini P, Aggrawal A, Meena S, Trikha V, Mittal S. Miniarthrotomy assisted percutaneous screw fixation for displaced medial malleolus fractures - A novel technique. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2014; 5:252-6. [PMID: 25983507 PMCID: PMC4264056 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2014.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2014] [Accepted: 07/14/2014] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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AIM To describe here a technique of miniarthrotomy assisted percutaneous screw insertion for displaced Herscovici type B and C medial malleolar fractures. METHOD Incision was made centred over the superomedial angle of the ankle mortise, about half a cm medial to tibialis anterior. Arthrotomy was done and reduction obtained. Percuntaneously, two 4 mm cancellous cannulated screws were inserted through medial malleolus. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION This approach allows direct visualization of reduction, removal of entrapped soft tissue and preservation of saphenous vein and nerve.
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- Pramod Saini
- Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Additional Professor, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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- Registrar, Department of Orthopaedics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi 110029, India
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The costs of operative complications for ankle fractures: a case control study. Adv Orthop 2014; 2014:709241. [PMID: 25525521 PMCID: PMC4265548 DOI: 10.1155/2014/709241] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2014] [Accepted: 11/03/2014] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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As our healthcare system moves towards bundling payments, it is vital to understand the potential financial implications associated with treatment of surgical complications. Considering that surgical treatment of ankle fractures is common, there remains minimal data relating costs to postsurgical intervention. We aimed to identify costs associated with ankle fracture complications through case-control analysis. Using retrospective analysis at a level I trauma center, 28 patients with isolated ankle fractures who developed complications (cases) were matched with 28 isolated ankle fracture patients without complications (controls) based on ASA score, age, surgery type, and fracture type. Patient charts were reviewed for demographics and complications leading to readmission/reoperation and costs were obtained from the financial department. Wilcoxon tests measured differences in the costs between the cases and controls. 28 out of 439 patients (6.4%) developed complications. Length of stay and median costs were significantly higher for cases than controls. Specifically, differences in total costs existed for infection and hardware-related pain. This is the first study to highlight the considerable costs associated with the treatment of complications due to isolated ankle fractures. Physicians must therefore emphasize methods to control surgical and nonsurgical factors that may impact postoperative complications, especially under a global payment system.
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