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DeClercq MG, Sacchetti M, Coleman J, Dunne K, Zamzam M, Lockard C, Omari A, Hurst Z, Saleh E, Omari A. The role of subcutaneous fat and BMI in predicting surgical outcomes and patient reported outcomes in robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop 2024; 58:128-134. [PMID: 39100541 PMCID: PMC11295709 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2024.06.038] [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: 06/03/2024] [Revised: 06/25/2024] [Accepted: 06/26/2024] [Indexed: 08/06/2024] Open
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Background The purpose of this study was to assess if subcutaneous fat (SCF) or BMI is a predictor of surgical complications and patient reported outcomes in patients undergoing robotic-assisted total hip arthroplasty (THA). Methods Patients who underwent robotic-assisted primary THAs at one institution between 2018 and 2020 were included in this retrospective cohort study. Prior to surgery, computed tomography (CT) was used to measure SCF in the posterolateral quadrant of the hip. SCF was measured 3 centimeters (cm) proximal to the greater trochanter (PGT) and 3 cm inferior to the distal tip of the greater trochanter (DGT).Measurements were normalized to the size of the patient's bony anatomy by dividing the subcutaneous fat area measurement by the transverse diameter of the femur 10 cm inferior to the tip of the greater trochanter. Patients were divided into quintiles determined by SCF distribution around the mean (groups 1-5) and BMI (BMI<25, BMI 25-29.9, BMI 30-34.9, BMI 35-39.9, and >40). Ninety day outcomes and PROMIS (Patient Reported Outcome Measures Information System) scores were acquired from the Michigan Arthroplasty Registry Collaborative Quality Initiative (MARCQI) database preoperatively, at 14-112 days post-operative and at the latest follow up. Results There were 175 patients identified with a mean age of 63.83 years (range 27-89) and a mean BMI of 30.73kg/m2 (range 18.2-48.4). Interclass correlation coefficient was greater than 0.9 in all PGT, DGT, and GT measurements. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) found there was a significantly shorter time from incision to closure in quintiles 1 and 3 when compared to the SCF quintile 5 (p<0.05) and that there was a significantly shorter time from incision to closure in BMI categories 1, 2, and 3 when compared to BMI category 5 (BMI > 40). There were no differences between SCF and BMI as predictive of length of stay, transfusion status, infection, or PROMIS scores. Conclusion It can be concluded that hip SCF on axial CT images can reliably measure SCF and is predictive of time from incision to closure, but it does not show a significant difference in predicting the length of stay, infection, or PROMIS scores when compared to BMI.
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- Madeleine Grace DeClercq
- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, USA
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine, Rochester, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, MI, USA
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Spezia MC, Stitgen A, Walz JW, Leary EV, Patel A, Keeney JA. Body Mass Index Improvement Reduces Total Knee Arthroplasty Complications Among Patients Who Have Extreme, But Not Severe, Obesity. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00913-6. [PMID: 39233104 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.08.054] [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: 04/29/2024] [Revised: 08/27/2024] [Accepted: 08/29/2024] [Indexed: 09/06/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND While morbid obesity has been associated with increased complication risk in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), limited evidence is available to attribute decreased surgical complication rates with body mass index (BMI) reduction. METHODS We retrospectively assessed 464 unilateral TKAs performed in morbidly obese patients, including 158 extremely obese (BMI > 45) and 306 severely obese patients (BMI 40 to 44.9). A detailed medical record review identified concurrent modifiable risk factors and successful preoperative BMI reduction, reaching either a contemporary risk target (BMI < 40) or an institutionally accepted threshold (BMI < 45). Postoperative blood glucose levels and one-year adverse outcomes (periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), wound dehiscence, knee manipulation, periprosthetic fracture) were compared to 557 contemporary control subjects with expected slightly lower (moderate obesity, BMI 35 to 39.9) or sufficiently lower complication risk (overweight, BMI 25 to 29.9). RESULTS PJI and postoperative hyperglycemia were identified more frequently among morbidly obese patients in comparison with a moderately obese control group. Extremely obese patients (BMI > 45) whose BMI improved below 45 had no measurable difference in infection risk from the control group (OR [odds ratio] 0.84, 95% CI [confidence interval] 0.04 to 16.88), while those with a non-improved BMI had a significantly higher risk (OR 7.70, 95% CI 1.89 to 31.41). No significant differences in the risk for infection were observed between severely obese patients (BMI 40 to 44.9) with preoperative BMI improvement (1.5% rate, OR 1.70, 95% CI 0.17 to 16.57) or non-improvement (1.7% rate, OR 1.87, 95% CI 0.41 to 8.43). CONCLUSIONS Preoperative medical optimization may decrease postoperative TKA complications. The findings of this study support BMI improvement for extremely obese patients (BMI > 45). The assignment of 40 BMI as a threshold for otherwise healthy patients may exclude patients from potential surgical benefits without realizing risk reduction.
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- University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, MO
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- University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO
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- University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO
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- University of Missouri Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia, MO.
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Murphy MP, Boubekri AM, Eikani CK, Brown NM. Inpatient Hospital Costs, Emergency Department Visits, and Readmissions for Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:S367-S373. [PMID: 38640968 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.04.032] [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: 02/27/2024] [Revised: 04/07/2024] [Accepted: 04/10/2024] [Indexed: 04/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Revision total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) tremendously burden hospital resources. This study evaluated factors influencing perioperative costs, including emergency department (ED) visits, readmissions, and total costs-of-care within 90 days following revision surgery. METHODS A retrospective analysis of 772 revision TKAs and THAs performed on 630 subjects at a single center between January 2007 and December 2019 was conducted. Cost data were available from January 2015 to December 2019 for 277 patients. Factors examined included comorbidities, demographic information, preoperative Anesthesia Society of Anesthesiologists score, implant selection, and operative indication using mixed-effects linear regression models. RESULTS Among 772 revisions (425 THAs and 347 TKAs), 213 patients required an ED visit, and 90 required hospital readmission within 90 days. There were 22.6% of patients who underwent a second procedure after their initial revision. Liver disease was a significant predictor of ED readmission for THA patients (multivariable odds ratio [OR]: 3.473, P = .001), while aseptic loosening, osteolysis, or instability significantly reduced the odds of readmission for TKA patients (OR: 0.368, P = .014). In terms of ED visits, liver disease increased the odds for THA patients (OR: 1.845, P = .100), and aseptic loosening, osteolysis, or instability decreased the odds for TKA patients (OR: 0.223, P < .001). Increased age was associated with increased costs in both THA and TKA patients, with significant cost factors including congestive heart failure for TKA patients (OR: $7,308.17, P = .004) and kidney disease for THA patients. Revision surgeries took longer than primary ones, with TKA averaging 3.0 hours (1.6 times longer) and THA 2.8 hours (1.5 times longer). CONCLUSIONS Liver disease increases ED readmission risk in revision THA, while aseptic loosening, osteolysis, or instability decreases it in revision TKA. Increased age and congestive heart failure are associated with increased costs. These findings inform postoperative care and resource allocation in revision arthroplasty. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Economic and Decision Analysis, Level IV.
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- Michael P Murphy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois
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Ashkenazi I, Lawrence KW, Kaplan M, Arshi A, Rozell JC, Schwarzkopf R, Lajam CM. Demographic and Socioeconomic Trends of Patients Undergoing Total Knee Arthroplasty From 2013 to 2022-An Analysis From an Urban Orthopaedic Hospital. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:2158-2165. [PMID: 38614359 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.04.029] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 04/08/2024] [Accepted: 04/08/2024] [Indexed: 04/15/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND As worldwide utilization of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) broadens, demographic trends can help make projections to inform access to care. This study aimed to assess the temporal trends in the socioeconomic and medical demographics of patients undergoing TKA. METHODS A retrospective review of 15,848 patients who underwent primary, elective TKA at an urban, New York City-based academic medical center between January 2013 and September 2022 was performed. Trends in patients' age, body mass index (BMI), socioeconomic status (SES) (based on median income by patients' ZIP code), race, and Charlson comorbidity index were evaluated using the Mann-Kendall test. RESULTS In the last decade, mean patient age (65 to 68 years, P < .001) and Charlson comorbidity index (1.4 to 2.3, P < .001) increased significantly. The proportion of patients who had a BMI ≥ 30 and < 40 increased (43.8 to 51.2%, P = .002), while the proportion of patients who had a BMI ≥ 40 (13.7 to 12.1%, P = .015) and BMI < 30 (42.5 to 36.8%, P = .020) decreased. The distribution of patients' race and SES did not change from 2013 to 2022; Black (18.1 to 16.8%, P = .211) and low SES (12.9 to 11.3%, P = .283) patients consistently represented a minority of TKA patients. CONCLUSIONS Over the last decade, the average age and comorbidity burden of TKA patients at our institution have increased. This portends the need for higher levels of preoperative optimization and postoperative management for TKA patients. A decreased prevalence of BMI ≥40 could reflect optimization efforts. However, the consistently low prevalence of Black and low-SES patients suggests that recent payment models did not improve access to care for these populations. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Itay Ashkenazi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York; Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New York, New York
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Hameed D, Bains SS, Dubin JA, Shul C, Chen Z, Stein A, Nace J, Mont MA. Timing Matters: Optimizing the Timeframe for Preoperative Weight Loss to Mitigate Postoperative Infection Risks in Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024; 39:1419-1423.e1. [PMID: 38135167 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.12.028] [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: 07/21/2023] [Revised: 11/21/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We explore the incidence of periprosthetic infections post-total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in morbidly obese patients who achieved weight loss. Current American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons guidelines suggest a preoperative body mass index (BMI) below 40 for TKA. This study assesses infection risks in patients initially who had a BMI of 40-50 who reduced their BMI to under 35 at varying intervals prior to surgery. METHODS We reviewed a national, all-payer database, PearlDiver, for patients undergoing primary TKA. Patients were stratified based on initial BMI of 40 to 50 and reduction of BMI to less than 35 at 3 months (n = 1,932), 3 to 6 months (n = 794), 6 to 9 months (n = 2,233), and 9 to 12 months (n = 1,194) prior to TKA, as well as patients who had a BMI between 40 to 50 (n = 41,632) on the day of surgery. The nonobese group comprised of patients who had a BMI between 20 and 30 (n = 33,294). Multivariate analyses were performed at one-year follow-up. RESULTS We found an increased risk of PJI for patients who had achieved BMI reduction less than nine months prior to TKA, compared to the BMI 20 to 30 cohort at the one-year follow-up (P < .001). Patients who achieved BMI reduction nine to twelve months prior to TKA showed no significant difference in PJI risk compared to the matching nonobese cohort at one-year follow-up (P = .400). CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, our results suggest that weight loss should be achieved at least nine months before TKA to decrease infection risks. These findings have significant implications for surgical considerations in obese patients undergoing TKA.
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- Daniel Hameed
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, LifeBridge Health, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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Sobba W, Lawrence KW, Haider MA, Thomas J, Schwarzkopf R, Rozell JC. The influence of body mass index on patient-reported outcome measures following total hip arthroplasty: a retrospective study of 3,903 Cases. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:2889-2898. [PMID: 38796819 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05381-8] [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: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 05/07/2024] [Indexed: 05/29/2024]
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BACKGROUND The influence of obesity on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following total hip arthroplasty (THA) is currently controversial. This study aimed to compare PROM scores for pain, functional status, and global physical/mental health based on body mass index (BMI) classification. METHODS Primary, elective THA procedures at a single institution between 2018 and 2021 were retrospectively reviewed, and patients were stratified into four groups based on BMI: normal weight (18.5-24.99 kg/m2), overweight (25-29.99 kg/m2), obese (30-39.99 kg/m2), and morbidly obese (> 40 kg/m2). Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) and Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (HOOS, JR) scores were collected. Preoperative, postoperative, and pre/post- changes (pre/post-Δ) in scores were compared between groups. Multiple linear regression was used to assess for confounders. RESULTS We analyzed 3,404 patients undergoing 3,903 THAs, including 919 (23.5%) normal weight, 1,374 (35.2%) overweight, 1,356 (35.2%) obese, and 254 (6.5%) morbidly obese cases. HOOS, JR scores were worse preoperatively and postoperatively for higher BMI classes, however HOOS, JR pre/post-Δ was comparable between groups. All PROMIS measures were worse preoperatively and postoperatively in higher BMI classes, though pre/post-Δ were comparable for all groups. Clinically significant improvements for all BMI classes were observed in all PROM metrics except PROMIS mental health. Regression analysis demonstrated that obesity, but not morbid obesity, was independently associated with greater improvement in HOOS, JR. CONCLUSIONS Obese patients undergoing THA achieve lower absolute scores for pain, function, and self-perceived health, despite achieving comparable relative improvements in pain and function with surgery. Denying THA based on BMI restricts patients from clinically beneficial improvements comparable to those of non-obese patients, though morbidly obese patients may benefit from additional weight loss to achieve maximal functional improvement.
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- Walter Sobba
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17 Street 15 Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, USA.
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Ashkenazi I, Thomas J, Lawrence KW, Meftah M, Rozell JC, Schwarzkopf R. The Impact of Obesity on Total Hip Arthroplasty Outcomes When Performed by High-Volume Surgeons-A Propensity Matched Analysis From a High-Volume Urban Center. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00185-2. [PMID: 38428691 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.02.066] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/20/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous data suggest that obesity does not impact surgical outcomes following total knee arthroplasty performed by high-volume (HV) surgeons. However, this effect has yet to be studied in total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of patient obesity on THA outcomes when surgery is performed by HV surgeons. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients who underwent primary, elective THA between January 2012 and December 2022 with a HV surgeon (top 25% of surgeons by number of annual primary THA) was performed. Patients were stratified by their body mass index (BMI) into 3 cohorts: BMI ≥ 40 (morbidly obese [MO]), 30 ≤ BMI < 40 (obese), and BMI < 30 (nonobese); and 1:1:1 propensity matched based on baseline characteristics. A total of 13,223 patients were evaluated, of which 669 patients were included in the final matched analysis (223 patients per group). The average number of annual THAs performed for HV surgeons was 171 cases. RESULTS The MO patients had significantly longer surgical times (P < .001) and hospital lengths of stay (P < .001). Rates of 90-day readmissions (P = .211) and all-cause, septic, and aseptic revisions at the latest follow-up (P = .268, P = .903, and P = .168, respectively) were comparable between groups. In a subanalysis for non-HV surgeons, MO patients had a significantly greater risk of revision (P = .021) and trended toward significantly greater readmissions (P = .056). CONCLUSIONS Clinical outcomes and complication rates after THA performed by a HV surgeon are similar regardless of patient obesity status. Patients who have MO may experience improved outcomes and reduced procedural risks if they are referred to HV surgeons. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Itay Ashkenazi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York; Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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Elbuzidi M, Wenzel AN, Harris A, Marrache M, Oni JK, Khanuja HS, Hegde V. Preoperative COVID-19 infection status negatively impacts postoperative outcomes of geriatric hip fracture surgery. Injury 2024; 55:111201. [PMID: 37980857 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111201] [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: 06/15/2023] [Revised: 11/04/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Compare outcomes for patients with recently diagnosed COVID-19 infection to those without COVID-19 infection undergoing operative treatment of hip fractures using the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. DESIGN Retrospective propensity score matched cohort. METHODS Patients who received surgery for an acute hip fracture (intramedullary nail (IMN), open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) or hemiarthroplasty) in 2021 were identified from the NSQIP database. Propensity score matching was implemented using patient demographics and preoperative medical conditions to compare outcomes for COVID-19-positive and COVID-19-negative cohorts. RESULTS After matching, COVID-19-positive patients exhibited a higher risk of 30-day mortality (Odds ratio (OR) 1.48, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.01 - 2.04), pneumonia (OR 2.90, 95 % CI: 1.91 - 4.33), unplanned intubation (OR 2.53, 95 % CI: 1.39 - 4.39), and septic shock (OR 2.51, 95 % CI: 1.10 - 4.67). COVID-19-positive patients were also more likely to have a longer length of hospital stay (Hazard Ratio 1.3, 95 % CI: 1.20 - 1.41) and were more likely to be discharged to an acute care hospital (OR 1.90, 95 % CI: 1.03 - 3.06). CONCLUSIONS Active COVID-19 infection is an independent risk factor for complications as well as increased resource utilization in patients undergoing surgical treatment of acute hip fracture. Using the results of this multicenter study, quantification of these risks can help inform practice and treatment protocols for this population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Mohamed Elbuzidi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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Ashkenazi I, Lawrence KW, Thomas J, Marwin S, Rozell JC, Schwarzkopf R. Does Obesity Impact Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty When Treated by High-Volume Surgeons? A Propensity-Matched Analysis From a High-Volume Urban Center. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2497-2503. [PMID: 38780055 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.04.051] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2022] [Revised: 04/17/2023] [Accepted: 04/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND The impact of morbid obesity (MO) on outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) when performed by high-volume (HV) surgeons has not been investigated. This study aimed to assess complication rates and implant survivorship in MO patients operated on by HV surgeons. METHODS Patients undergoing primary, elective TKA between June 2011 and May 2022 with a HV surgeon (top 25% surgeons by the number of primary TKAs per year) were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were stratified by body mass index (BMI) into 3 groups: BMI ≥40 (MO), 30≤ BMI <40 (non-morbidly obese), and BMI <30 (nonobese) and 1:1:1 propensity matched based on baseline characteristics. Of the 12,132 patients evaluated, 1,158 were included in final matched analyses (386 per group). The HV surgeons performed a median of 104 TKAs annually (range, 90-173). RESULTS The MO patients had significantly longer surgery duration (P = .006) and hospital lengths of stay (P < .001). The 90-day postoperative complications (P = .38) and readmission rates (P = .39) were comparable between groups. Rates of all-cause, septic and aseptic revision were similar between groups at two-year (P = .30, P = .15, and P = .26, respectively) and the latest follow-up (P = .36, P = .52, and P = .38, respectively). Improvement in Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (KOOS, JR) scores at 6 months (P = .049) and one year (P = .015) was significantly higher in MO patients. CONCLUSION Clinical outcomes and complication rates following TKA by HV surgeons are comparable regardless of obesity status. The MO patients may benefit from referral to experienced surgeons to minimize procedural risks and improve outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Itay Ashkenazi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York; Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tel-Aviv Sourasky Medical Center, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, New-York, New York
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Bosler AC, Deckard ER, Buller LT, Meneghini RM. Obesity is Associated With Greater Improvement in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:2484-2491. [PMID: 37595768 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2023.08.031] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Body mass index (BMI) cutoffs have been established for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) patients due to increased risk of medical complications in obese patients. However, evidence-based medical optimization may mitigate risk in these patients. This study examined the influence of BMI on patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) following primary TKA with specialized perioperative optimization. METHODS Between 2016 and 2020, 1,329 consecutive primary TKAs using standardized perioperative optimization were retrospectively reviewed. Patients were categorized into ordinal groups based on BMI in 5 kg/m2 increments (range, 17 to 61). Primary outcomes related to activity level, pain, function, and satisfaction were evaluated. BMI groups ≥35 had significantly lower age, more women, and higher prevalence of comorbidities (P ≤ .004). Mean follow-up was 1.7 years (range, 1 to 5 years). RESULTS Each successive BMI group from 35 to ≥50 demonstrated continually greater improvement in pain with level walking and stair climbing (P ≤ .001), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement (P = .001), and greater satisfaction (P = .007). No patients who had a BMI ≥35 were revised for aseptic loosening, and rates of periprosthetic joint infection were not different between BMI groups (P = 1.000). CONCLUSION Despite being more debilitated preoperatively, patients who had a BMI ≥35 experienced greater improvements in PROMs compared to patients who had lower BMI. Given the significant improvements in PROMs and quality of life in obese patients, with appropriate perioperative optimization, these patients should not be prohibited from having a TKA when appropriately indicated. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Ashton C Bosler
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana; Indiana Joint Replacement Institute, Indianapolis, Indiana
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Lawrence KW, Sobba W, Rajahraman V, Schwarzkopf R, Rozell JC. Does body mass index influence improvement in patient reported outcomes following total knee arthroplasty? A retrospective analysis of 3918 cases. Knee Surg Relat Res 2023; 35:21. [PMID: 37496075 PMCID: PMC10373362 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-023-00195-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/11/2023] [Indexed: 07/28/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The study aimed to determine whether body mass index (BMI) classification for patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is associated with differences in mean patient reported outcome measure (PROM) score improvements across multiple domains-including pain, functional status, mental health, and global physical health. We hypothesized that patients with larger BMIs would have worse preoperative and postoperative PROM scores, though improvements in scores would be comparable between groups. MATERIALS AND METHODS Patients undergoing primary TKA from 2018 to 2021 were retrospectively reviewed and stratified into four groups: Normal Weight; 18.5-25 kg/m2, Overweight; 25.01-30 kg/m2, Obese; 30.01-40 kg/m2, and Morbidly Obese > 40 kg/m2. Preoperative, postoperative, and pre/post-changes (Δ) in knee injury and osteoarthritis, joint replacement (KOOS, JR) and Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) measures of pain intensity, pain interference, physical function, mobility, mental health, and physical health were compared. Multivariate linear regression was used to assess for confounding comorbid conditions. RESULTS In univariate analysis, patients with larger BMIs had worse scores for KOOS, JR and all PROMIS metrics preoperatively. Postoperatively, scores for KOOS, JR and PROMIS pain interference, mobility, and physical health were statistically worse in higher BMI groups, though differences were not clinically significant. Morbidly obese patients achieved greater pre/post-Δ improvements in KOOS, JR and global physical health scores. Multivariate regression analysis showed high BMI was independently associated with greater pre/post-Δ improvements in KOOS, JR and global health scores. CONCLUSION Obese patients report worse preoperative scores for function and health, but greater pre/post-Δ improvements in KOOS, JR and physical health scores following TKA. Quality of life benefits of TKA in obese patients should be a factor when assessing surgical candidacy.
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- Kyle W Lawrence
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, 15th Fl Suite 1518, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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Robertson TS, Callary SA, Costi K, Clothier RJ, Venugopal K, Rickman M. The effect of weight compared to BMI on patient reported outcomes at long term follow up of primary total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop 2023; 41:14-22. [PMID: 37251725 PMCID: PMC10220309 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2023.04.018] [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: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 04/21/2023] [Indexed: 05/31/2023] Open
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Introduction Obesity has been linked to the development of osteoarthritis meaning that a large portion of arthroplasty patients are overweight or obese. Whilst the short-term complications associated with obesity are well described there is a paucity of evidence on the effect of weight compared to BMI for long term functional outcomes of total hip replacements (THR). The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of BMI and weight on long-term patient reported outcome measures following primary THR. Methods 846 patients who underwent primary THR at the Royal Adelaide Hospital between 2000 and 2009 had a pre-operative height and weight recorded. Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) were completed at 1, 5 and greater than 10 years follow-up. Categorical comparison of PROMs was performed for patients in weight categories of 0-65 kg, 65-80 kg, 80-95 kg, 95-110 kg and >110 kg; and BMI categories as per the WHO Classifications. Results There was no difference in absolute or change in PROMs for any weight category. BMI did not have an effect on the change in (HHS), however there was a statistically significant decrease in absolute (HHS) values at 1 and 5 years with increasing obesity. 65 patients underwent revision within the first ten years. Conclusion The results from this study confirm for the first time that there was no impact of weight or BMI on the change in long-term PROMs of THR. There remains a need for larger registry studies to investigate the effect of weight and BMI on long-term patient outcomes and revision rate.
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- Thomas S. Robertson
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA, 5000, Australia
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Kotzur T, Singh A, Vivancos Koopman I, Armstrong C, Brady N, Moore C. The Impact of Metabolic Syndrome and Obesity on Perioperative Total Joint Arthroplasty Outcomes: The Obesity Paradox and Risk Assessment in Total Joint Arthroplasty. Arthroplast Today 2023; 21:101139. [PMID: 37151404 PMCID: PMC10160687 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2023.101139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/18/2023] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Background The relationship between elevated body mass index (BMI) and adverse outcomes in joint arthroplasty is well established in the literature. This paper aims to challenge the conventional thought of excluding patients from a total knee or hip replacement based on BMI alone. Instead, we propose using the metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its defining components to better identify patients at high risk for intraoperative and postoperative complications. Methods Patients who underwent primary, elective total knee and total hip arthroplasty were identified in the 2015-2020 American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database. Several defining components of MetS, such as hypertension, diabetes, and obesity, were compared to a metabolically healthy cohort. Postoperative outcomes assessed included mortality, length of hospital stay, 30-day surgical and medical complications, and discharge. Results The outcomes of 529,737 patients from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program who underwent total knee and total hip arthroplasty were assessed. MetS is associated with increased complications and increased mortality. Both hypertension and diabetes are associated with increased complications but have no impact on mortality. Interestingly, while obesity was associated with increased complications, there was a significant decrease in mortality. Conclusions Our results show that the impact of MetS is more than the sum of its constitutive parts. Additionally, obese patients experience a protective effect, with lower mortality than their nonobese counterparts. This study supports moving away from strict BMI cutoffs alone for someone to be eligible for an arthroplasty surgery and offers more granular data for risk stratification and patient selection.
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- Travis Kotzur
- Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
- Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Dr, MC-7774, San Antonio, TX 78229-3900, USA. Tel.: +1 210 878 8558.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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- University of New Mexico Orthopedics Department, Albuquerque, NM, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, UT Health San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Landy DC, Grabau JD, Boyle KK, Ast MP, Browne JA, Jacobs CA, Duncan ST, Hecht EM. Self-Reported Health of Severely Obese US Adults With Osteoarthritis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:2317-2322. [PMID: 35760255 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.06.018] [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: 04/18/2022] [Revised: 06/11/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Severe obesity is associated with complications following arthroplasty, leading surgeons to increasingly counsel patients regarding weight loss. For patients seeking arthroplasty, learning that severe obesity may be a relative contraindication to surgery can create a challenging clinical interaction. We sought to describe the self-reported health of United States (US) adults who had severe obesity and osteoarthritis (OA) to better understand patient perspectives. METHODS The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, a nationally representative sample of the US population, was used to identify adult participants who had a body mass index (BMI) over 35 and an OA diagnosis. In total, 889 participants representing a US population of 9,604,722 were included. Self-reported health was dichotomized as poor to fair versus good to excellent. Analyses were weighted to produce national estimates. Associations between obesity severity and patient characteristics with self-reported health were assessed. RESULTS Of US adults with a BMI over 35 and OA diagnosis, 64% rated their health as good or better. For adults who had a BMI over 45, 55% still reported their health as good or better. The strongest predictors of self-reported health were measures of physical functioning. Only 37% of participants who had much difficulty walking a quarter mile rated their health as good or better compared to 86% without difficulty (P < .001). CONCLUSION Approximately two-thirds of patients who have severe obesity and OA do not perceive their health as compromised and consider decreased physical function as the primary driver of decreased health. This suggests that counseling about the association between obesity and overall health may improve shared decision making and that patient satisfaction metrics may be difficult to interpret in these clinical situations.
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- David C Landy
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, New York
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky
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- Institute of Etiological Research, Boca Raton, Florida
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Goh GS, Wells Z, Ong CB, Small I, Ciesielka KA, Fillingham YA. Does Body Mass Index Influence the Outcomes and Survivorship of Modern Cementless Total Knee Arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:2171-2177. [PMID: 35644461 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.05.041] [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: 03/22/2022] [Revised: 05/20/2022] [Accepted: 05/22/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Higher body mass index (BMI) has been associated with higher rates of aseptic loosening following cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, there is a paucity of evidence on the effect of BMI on the durability of modern cementless TKA. We aimed to assess the association between BMI and clinical outcomes following cementless TKA and to determine if there was a BMI threshold beyond which the risk of revision significantly increased. METHODS We identified 1,408 cementless TKAs of a modern design from an institutional registry. Patients were classified into BMI categories: normal (n = 136), overweight (n = 476), obese class I (n = 423), II (n = 258), and III (n = 115). The Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score for Joint Replacement and 12-item Short Form Health Survey scores were collected preoperatively and 2 years postoperatively. Survivorship was recorded at minimum 2 years (range, 24 to 88 months). BMI was analyzed as a continuous and categorical variable. RESULTS The improvement in patient-reported outcomes was similar across the groups. Thirty four knees (2.4%) were revised and 14 (1.0%) were for aseptic failure. Mean time-to-revision was 1.2 ± 1.3 years and did not differ across BMI categories (P = .455). Survivorship free from all-cause and aseptic revision was 97.1% and 99.0% at mean 4 years, respectively. Using Cox regression to control for demographics and bilateral procedures, BMI had no association with all-cause revision (P = .612) or aseptic revision (P = .186). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis found no relationship between BMI and revision risk (c-statistic = 0.51). CONCLUSION BMI did not influence functional outcomes and survivorship of modern cementless TKA, possibly due to improved biological fixation at the bone-implant interface. Longer follow-up is necessary to confirm these findings.
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- Graham S Goh
- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Buzney CD, Zhong H, Gulotta LV, Memtsoudis SG, Liu J. Is There Synergistic Effect Between Obesity and Hypoalbuminemia on Postoperative Outcomes Among Primary Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Recipients? HSS J 2022; 18:504-511. [PMID: 36263276 PMCID: PMC9527546 DOI: 10.1177/15563316221083251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2021] [Accepted: 12/10/2021] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background Malnutrition and obesity are established predictors of complications following joint replacement surgery. However, the effect of obesity in the setting of albumin deficiency has not been explored in non-weight-bearing upper-extremity joint arthroplasty. Purpose We sought to determine whether there is a synergistic effect between obesity and hypoalbuminemia among patients undergoing primary total shoulder arthroplasty (TSA) with respect to postoperative outcomes, including (1) mortality rates, (2) composite surgical complications, (3) length of hospitalization, and (4) hospital readmission. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database to find patients who underwent primary TSA from January 1, 2006, to December 31, 2019. We grouped these patients as obese (body mass index [BMI] ≥ 30 kg/m2) or nonobese (BMI = 18.5-29.9 kg/m2) and by serum albumin level (hypoalbuminemia < 3.5 mg/dL or normoalbuminemia ≥ 3.5 mg/dL). We gathered data on readmission and mortality rates, and NSQIP complications were organized into 3 composite variables: wound infection, systemic infection, and cardiac/pulmonary complication. For each outcome, multivariate logistic regression analysis evaluated its association with obesity and hypoalbuminemia, as well as with the interaction of BMI and albumin, while adjusting for covariates. Results Of 12,881 patients, 51.8% were obese and 7.0% had hypoalbuminemia; 7.6% of obese patients had hypoalbuminemia versus 6.3% of those who were not obese. Patients with hypoalbuminemia had the longest hospital stays and the highest rates of mortality and systemic infection of all subgroups. Multivariate logistic regression analysis did not show higher complication rates due to obesity or evidence of additive interaction between hypoalbuminemia and obesity. Conclusion Unlike previous reports in weight-bearing arthroplasty, in this retrospective study of a cohort of patients who underwent TSA, we did not observe greater complications due to obesity alone, nor did we find evidence of additive interaction between obesity and hypoalbuminemia. This distinction may be due to the non-weight-bearing nature of TSA, in which excessive BMI may be less relevant for postoperative healing.
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- Catherine D. Buzney
- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Healthcare Policy and Research, Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Intensive Care Medicine, Paracelsus Medical University, Salzburg, Austria
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain Management, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, Weill Cornell Medicine, New York, NY, USA
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Nizam I, Dabirrahmani D, Alva A, Choudary D. Bikini anterior hip replacements in obese patients are not associated with an increased risk of complication. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:2919-2926. [PMID: 34510240 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-04143-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/22/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE Direct anterior approach (DAA) arthroplasty has generated great interest because of its minimally invasive and muscle sparing nature. Obese patients are reported to be associated with greater incidence of complications in primary joint replacement. The purpose of this study was to compare patient outcomes and complication rates between obese and non-obese patients undergoing primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) through a Bikini direct anterior incision. METHODS This retrospective, single surgeon study compared the outcome of 258 obese patients and 200 non-obese patients undergoing DAA THA using a Bikini incision, over a 5-year period. The average follow-up was 3.2 years (range 1.1-5.6 years). RESULTS There was no statistically significant differences in the complication rate between the two groups. The obese group recorded 2 major (venous thromboembolism and peri-prosthetic fracture) and 2 minor complications (superficial wound infection), compared with the non-obese group, which recorded 2 major (deep-wound infection and peri-prosthetic fracture) and 1 minor complication (superficial wound infection). Patient-reported outcomes (WOMAC and Harris Hip Scores) showed significant post-operative improvements (p < 0.001) and did not differ between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Bikini DDA THA does not increase the complication rate in obese patients and offers similar clinical improvements compared to non-obese patients.
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- I Nizam
- Ozorthopaedics, 1356 High Street, Malvern, VIC, 3144, Australia.
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- Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- Ozorthopaedics, 1356 High Street, Malvern, VIC, 3144, Australia
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- Ozorthopaedics, 1356 High Street, Malvern, VIC, 3144, Australia
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O'Neill CN, Gowd AK, Waterman BR, Kates SL, Patel NK. Significant Reduction in Short-Term Complications Following Unicompartmental Versus Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:2014-2019. [PMID: 35490980 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.04.032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/15/2022] [Revised: 04/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/25/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a gold standard surgical treatment for end-stage arthritis and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is an alternative for localized disease in appropriate patients. Both have been shown to have equivalent complications in the short-term period. We aimed to explore the differences in 30-day complication rates between UKA and TKA using recent data. METHODS Current Procedural Terminology codes identified patients in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database who underwent primary TKA or UKA from 2014 to 2018. Propensity score matching addressed demographic differences. Rate of any adverse event (AAE) and complications were compared. RESULTS We identified 279,852 patients with 270,786 and 9,066 undergoing TKA and UKA. No significant difference was observed in baseline demographics after matching. The AAE rate differed significantly between TKA (5.07%) and UKA (2.38%) cohorts (P < .001). TKA group experienced more wound dehiscence, cerebrovascular accident, postoperative blood transfusion, deep vein thrombosis, and requirement for postoperative intubation. Rate of extended length of stay differed between the TKA (11.35%) and UKA (4.89%) cohorts (P < .001). Accounting for all other variables, preoperative corticosteroid use, bleeding disorder, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease increased the risk for AAE for both groups. Increasing American Society of Anesthesiologists class also increased the odds for complication proportionally with increasing age and operative time. CONCLUSION Contrary to previous data, we found a significantly higher 30-day complication rate in TKA patients. TKA patients had a higher likelihood of having an extended length of stay. Multivariable analysis identified preoperative steroid use, bleeding disorder, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease as risk factors for developing adverse events for both groups. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III.
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- Conor N O'Neill
- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, Virginia
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- Wake Forest University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Wake Forest University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Winston-Salem, North Carolina
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, Virginia
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- Virginia Commonwealth University, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Richmond, Virginia
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Wilson CD, Lundquist KF, Baruch NH, Gaddipati R, Hammonds KAP, Allen BC. Clinical Pathways of Patients Denied Total Knee Arthroplasty Due to an Institutional BMI Cutoff. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:1364-1369. [PMID: 33607678 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1723969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Out of concern for the increased risk of complications with morbid obesity, institutional body mass index (BMI) cutoffs for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) have become commonplace. We sought to answer the questions: what percentage of morbidly obese patients with knee osteoarthritis who present to an arthroplasty clinic will, within 2 years, undergo TKA at (1) a BMI less than 40 kg/m2 or (2) at a BMI greater than 40 kg/m2? Of those who do not undergo surgery, (3) what percentage lose enough weight to become TKA-eligible, and (4) what percentage do not? We performed an observational study of 288 patients, of which 256 had complete follow-up. Institutional electronic medical record review and patient follow-up by telephone were conducted to determine which patients underwent surgery, and at what BMI. For those that did not undergo TKA, BMI was examined to see if the patient ever lost enough weight to become TKA eligible. Twelve of 256 patients (4.7%) underwent TKA at a BMI less than 40 kg/m2, 64 patients (25%) underwent TKA at a BMI greater than 40 kg/m2, and 7 patients (2.7%) underwent surgery at an outside hospital. The average BMI at the time of surgery was 42.3 kg/m2. Thirty-seven of 256 patients (14.4%) lost enough weight to become TKA-eligible within 2 years of the initial visit but did not undergo surgery, while 136 patients (53.1%) neither underwent TKA nor became eligible. Strict enforcement of a BMI cutoff for TKA is variable among surgeons. In the absence of weight loss protocols, 19.1% of morbidly obese patients may be expected to reach the sub-40 kg/m2 BMI milestone.
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- Charlie D Wilson
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas
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- College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Texas.,College of Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center, Temple, Texas
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Projected Prevalence of Obesity in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty: How Big Will the Problem Get? J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1289-1295. [PMID: 35271971 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.03.003] [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: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 02/14/2022] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Obesity is a well-established risk factor for complications following primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The purpose of this study is to utilize 3 national databases to develop projections of obesity within the general population and primary TKA patients in the United States through 2029. METHODS Data from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey were queried for years 1999-2019. Current Procedural Terminology code 27447 was used to identify primary TKA patients in NSQIP. Individuals were categorized according to body mass index (kg/m2) by year: normal weight (≤24.9); overweight (25.0-29.9); obese (30.0-39.9); and morbidly obese (≥40). Multinomial logistic regression was used to project categorical body mass index data for years 2020-2029. RESULTS A total of 8,372,221 individuals were included (7,986,414 BRFSS, 385,807 NSQIP TKA). From 2011 to 2019, the prevalence of normal weight and overweight individuals declined in the general population (BRFSS) and in primary TKA. Prevalence of obese/morbidly obese individuals increased in the general population from 31% to 36% and in primary TKA from 60% to 64%. Projection models estimate that by 2029, 46% of the general population will be obese/morbidly obese and 69% of primary TKA will be obese/morbidly obese. CONCLUSION By 2029, we estimate ≥69% of primary TKA to be obese/morbidly obese. Increased resources dedicated to care pathways and research focused on improving outcomes in obese arthroplasty patients will be necessary as this population continues to grow. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Retrospective Cohort Study.
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Bell JA, Emara AK, Barsoum WK, Bloomfield M, Briskin I, Higuera C, Klika AK, Krebs VE, Mesko NW, Molloy RM, Mont MA, Murray TG, Muschler GF, Nickodem RJ, Patel PD, Schaffer JL, Stearns KL, Strnad GJ, Piuzzi NS. Should an Age Cutoff Be Considered for Elective Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients? An Analysis of Operative Success Based on Patient-Reported Outcomes. J Knee Surg 2022. [PMID: 35688440 DOI: 10.1055/s-0042-1748821] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing in the elderly population; however, some patients, family members, and surgeons raise age-related concerns over expected improvement and risks. This study aimed to (1) evaluate the relationship between age and change in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs); (2) model how many patients would be denied improvements in PROMs if hypothetical age cutoffs were implemented; and (3) assess length of stay (LOS), readmission, reoperation, and mortality per age group. A prospective cohort of 4,396 primary TKAs (August 2015-August 2018) was analyzed. One-year PROMs were evaluated via Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS)-pain, -physical function short form (-PS), and -quality of life (-QOL), as well as Veterans Rand-12 (VR-12) physical (-PCS) and mental component (-MCS) scores. Positive predictive values (PPVs) of the number of postoperative "failures" (i.e., unattained minimal clinically important difference in PROMs) relative to number of hypothetically denied "successes" from a theoretical age-group restriction was estimated. KOOS-PS and QOL median score improvements were equivalent among all age groups (p = 0.946 and p = 0.467, respectively). KOOS-pain improvement was equivalent for ≥80 and 60-69-year groups (44.4 [27.8-55.6]). Median VR-12 PCS improvements diminished as age increased (15.9, 14.8, and 13.4 for the 60-69, 70-79, and ≥80 groups, respectively; p = 0.002) while improvement in VR-12 MCS was similar among age groups (p = 0.440). PPV for failure was highest in the ≥80 group, yet remained <34% for all KOOS measures. Overall mortality was highest in the ≥80 group (2.14%, n = 9). LOS >2, non-home discharge, and 90-day readmission were highest in the ≥80 group (8.11% [n = 24], p < 0.001; 33.7% [n = 109], p < 0.001; and 34.4% [n = 111], p = 0.001, respectively). Elderly patients exhibited similar improvement in PROMs to younger counterparts despite higher LOS, non-home discharge, and 90-day readmission. Therefore, special care pathways should be implemented for those age groups.
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- Joshua A Bell
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Orthopedic and Rheumatologic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Carender CN, DeMik DE, Elkins JM, Brown TS, Bedard NA. Are Body Mass Index Cutoffs Creating Racial, Ethnic, and Gender Disparities in Eligibility for Primary Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty? J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:1009-1016. [PMID: 35182664 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.02.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2021] [Revised: 01/27/2022] [Accepted: 02/07/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Unabated increases in the prevalence of obesity among American adults have disproportionately affected women, Black persons, and Hispanic persons. The purpose of this study was to evaluate for disparity in rates of patient eligibility for primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA) based on race and ethnicity and gender by applying commonly used body mass index (BMI) eligibility criteria to two large national databases. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed data from the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP) database for the years 2015-2019 for primary THA and TKA and the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) from 2011-2018. Designations of race and ethnicity were standardized between cohorts. BMI cutoffs of <50 kg/m2, <45 kg/m2, <40 kg/m2, and <35 kg/m2 were then applied. Rates of eligibility for surgery were examined for each respective BMI cutoff and stratified by age, race and ethnicity, and gender. RESULTS 143,973 NSQIP THA patients, 242,518 NSQIP TKA patients, and 13,255 NHANES participants were analyzed. Female patients were more likely to be ineligible for surgery across all cohorts for all modeled BMI cutoffs (P < .001 for all). Black patients had relatively lower rates of eligibility across all cohorts for all modeled BMI cutoffs (P < .0001 for all). Hispanic patients had disproportionately lower rates of eligibility only at a BMI cutoff of <35 kg/m2. CONCLUSION Using BMI cutoffs alone to determine the eligibility for primary THA and TKA may disproportionally exclude women, Black persons, and Hispanic persons. These data raise concerns regarding further disparity and restriction of arthroplasty care to vulnerable populations that are already marginalized. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Retrospective Cohort Study, Level III.
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- Christopher N Carender
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA
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- Department of Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
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Hwang D, Han HS, Lee MC, Ro DH. Low muscle mass is an independent risk factor for postoperative blood transfusion in total knee arthroplasty: a retrospective, propensity score-matched cohort study. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:218. [PMID: 35296255 PMCID: PMC8928693 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-02903-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2021] [Accepted: 03/03/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Background Sarcopenia, an age-related loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is correlated with adverse outcomes after some surgeries. This study examined the characteristics of sarcopenic patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and identified low muscle mass as an independent risk factor for postoperative TKA complications. Methods A retrospective cohort study examined 452 patients who underwent TKA. The skeletal muscle index (SMI) was obtained via bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA), along with demographics, the Charlson Comorbidity Index, and medication, laboratory and operative data for 2018–2021. Patients were categorized into normal (n = 417) and sarcopenic (n = 35) groups using the SMI cut-off suggested by the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia 2019 (males, < 7.0 kg/m2; females, < 5.7 kg/m2). Three postoperative complications were analysed: blood transfusion, delirium, and acute kidney injury (AKI). Baseline characteristics were propensity score-matched to address potential bias and confounding factors. Results The proportion of sarcopenic patients in primary TKA was 7.7% (35/452). The sarcopenic group had a lower preoperative haemoglobin (12.18 ± 1.20 vs. 13.04 ± 1.73 g/dL, p = 0.004) and total protein (6.73 ± 0.42 vs. 7.06 ± 0.44 mg/dL, p = 0.001). Propensity scoring matching and logistic regression showed that more patients in the sarcopenic group received postoperative blood transfusions (OR = 6.60, 95% CI: 1.57–45.5, p = 0.021); there was no significant difference in AKI or delirium. Univariate receiver operating characteristic curve analysis of the propensity-matched group, to determine the predictive value of SMI for postoperative transfusion, gave an AUC of 0.797 (0.633–0.96) and SMI cut-off of 5.6 kg/m2. Conclusions Low muscle mass determined by BIA was an independent risk factor for postoperative transfusion in TKA. Multifrequency BIA can serve as a screening tool for sarcopenia that may influence the orthopaedic decision-making process or treatment planning in patients with sarcopenia undergoing primary TKA. Level of evidence III, retrospective cohort study. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12877-022-02903-0.
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- Doohyun Hwang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University College of Medicine, 103 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital, 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea. .,CONNECTEVE Co., Ltd., 101 Daehak-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Shah NV, Huddleston HP, Wolff DT, Newman JM, Pivec R, Naziri Q, Shah VR, Maheshwari AV. Does Surgical Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty Impact Infection Risk in the Obese Patient? A Systematic Review. Orthopedics 2022; 45:e67-e72. [PMID: 34978509 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20211227-03] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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This systematic review evaluated the combined effects of obesity and surgical approach on periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) rates after total hip arthroplasty (THA). Wound complication and PJI rates were elevated among patients with body mass index (BMI) of 30 kg/m2 or greater and 35 kg/m2 or greater, respectively, with the direct anterior approach (DAA). A BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater also increased the risk of PJI with the posterior approach. Patients with BMI of 30 kg/m2 or greater undergoing anterolateral approach THA did not have increased risk of PJI. Patients with elevated BMI (≥30 kg/m2) are at risk for PJI, regardless of approach. Patients undergoing DAA THA who have BMI of 35 kg/m2 or greater may have an increased risk of PJI compared with those undergoing THA with other approaches. [Orthopedics. 2022;45(2):e67-e72.].
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Singh V, Yeroushalmi D, Lygrisse KA, Simcox T, Long WJ, Schwarzkopf R. The influence of obesity on achievement of a 'forgotten joint' following total knee arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2022; 142:491-499. [PMID: 33661386 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-021-03840-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 02/16/2021] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Obesity has been associated with poorer outcomes following total knee arthroplasty (TKA); however, data remain sparse on its impact on patients' joint awareness following surgery. This study aims to investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on improvement in outcomes following TKA as assessed by the Forgotten Joint Score-12 (FJS-12). MATERIALS AND METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 1075 patients who underwent primary TKA from 2017 to 2020 with available postoperative FJS-12 scores. Patients were stratified based on their BMI (kg/m2): < 30, 30.0-34.9 (obese class I), 35.0-39.9 (obese class II), and ≥ 40 (obese class III). FJS-12 and KOOS, JR scores were collected at various time points. Demographic differences were assessed with Chi-square and ANOVA tests. Mean scores between BMI groups were compared using univariate ANCOVA, controlling for observed demographic differences. RESULTS Of the 1075 patients included, there were 457 with a BMI < 30, 331 who were obese class I, 162 obese class II, and 125 obese class III. There were no statistical differences in FJS-12 scores between the BMI groups at 3 months (27.24 vs. 25.33 vs. 23.57 vs. 22.48; p = 0.99), 1 year (45.07 vs. 41.86 vs. 40.51 vs. 36.22; p = 0.92) and 2 years (51.31 vs. 52.86 vs. 46.17 vs. 44.97; p = 0.94). Preoperative KOOS, JR scores significantly differed between the various BMI categories (49.33 vs. 46.63 vs. 44.24 vs. 39.33; p < 0.01); however, 3-month (p = 0.20) and 1-year (p = 0.13) scores were not statistically significant. Mean improvement in FJS-12 scores from 3 months to 2 years was statistically greatest for obese class I patients and lowest for obese class III patients (24.07 vs. 27.53 vs. 22.60 vs. 22.49; p = 0.01). KOOS, JR score improvement from baseline to 1 year was statistically greatest for obese class III patients and lowest for non-obese patients (22.34 vs. 25.49 vs. 23.77 vs. 27.58; p < 0.01). CONCLUSION While all groups demonstrated postoperative improvement, those with higher BMI reported lower mean FJS-12 scores but these differences were not found to be significant. Our study showed no significant impact of BMI on postoperative joint awareness, which implies that obese patients, in all obesity classes, experience similar functional improvement following TKA. LEVEL III EVIDENCE Retrospective Cohort Study.
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- Vivek Singh
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Hospital Long Island, 259 1st St, Mineola, NY, 11501, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Langone Health, 301 East 17th Street, New York, NY, 10003, USA.
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Mohamed NS, Wilkie WA, Remily EA, Dávila Castrodad IM, Jean-Pierre M, Jean-Pierre N, Gbadamosi WA, Halik AK, Delanois RE. The Rise of Obesity among Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients. J Knee Surg 2022; 35:1-6. [PMID: 32443160 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1710566] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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In the United States, one-third of adults are considered obese, and demand for total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is expected to rise in these patients. Surgeons are reluctant to operate on obese patients, but it is important to understand how obesity has affected TKA utilization. This study utilizes a national database to evaluate incidence, demographics, outcomes, charges, and cost in nonobese, overweight, nonmorbidly obese, and morbidly obese TKA patients. We queried the National Inpatient Sample from 2009 to 2016 for primary TKA patients identifying 4,053,037 nonobese patients, 40,077 overweight patients, 809,649 nonmorbidly obese patients, and 428,647 morbidly obese patients. Chi-square was used to analyze categorical variables, and one-way analysis of variance was used to analyze continuous variables. Nonmorbidly obese and morbidly obese patients represented 23.2% of all TKAs. TKA utilization increased 4.1% for nonobese patients, 121.6% for overweight patients, 73.6% for nonmorbidly obese patients, and 83.9% for morbidly obese patients. Morbidly obese patients were younger (p < 0.001), female (p < 0.001), Black (p < 0.001), poor (p < 0.001), and utilized private insurance (p < 0.001). They also had the longest length of stay (p < 0.001) and the highest mortality rate (p < 0.001). More morbidly obese patients were discharged to other facilities (p < 0.001), and they had the highest rate of complications (p < 0.001). Patients with morbid obesity had the highest charges (p < 0.001), but overweight patients had the highest costs (p < 0.001). The results of this study demonstrate the rise in obese and morbidly obese patients seeking TKAs, which may be reflection of the obesity epidemic in America. Although TKA utilization has increased for morbidly obese patients, this body mass index (BMI) category also has the highest rates of charges and complications, suggesting morbid obesity to be a modifiable risk factor leading to worse surgical and economic outcomes. Obese patients undergoing TKA may benefit from preoperative optimization of their weight, in an effort to reduce the risk of adverse outcomes.
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- Nequesha S Mohamed
- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine at Seton Hall University, Nutley, New Jersey
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Center for Joint Preservation and Replacement, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Baltimore, Maryland
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He Z, Cai J, Wang X, Lu D. Clinical and Functional Outcomes of Total Knee Arthroplasty in Sarcopenia: A Case-Control Retrospective Cohort Study. J Knee Surg 2021; 36:631-636. [PMID: 34952547 DOI: 10.1055/s-0041-1740928] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND The aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between sarcopenia and both clinical and functional outcome scores following total knee arthroplasty (TKA) performed for patients over 65 years of age. METHODS We assessed patient demographics, preoperative health status, postoperative Knee Society Clinical (KSS-C) and Function (KSS-F) subscores, and perioperative complications for 180 patients with sarcopenia and 345 comparatively healthy patients at a mean of 12.0 months after surgery. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to define whether sarcopenia was an independent risk factor for lower KSS-F and KSS-C subscores and peroperative complication rates. Patients with sarcopenia had lower mean body mass index, preoperative albumin, and preoperative hemoglobin levels (p < 0.01). RESULTS Compared with the healthy control group, patients with sarcopenia had lower KSS-C (83.0 vs. 88.2, p < 0.01) and KSS-F (79.2 vs. 86.1, p < 0.01) subscores and increased postoperative complication rates (14.1% vs. 4.1%, p < 0.01). CONCLUSION Patients with sarcopenia present with generally poorer preoperative health and this appears to be associated with lower patient-reported clinical and functional outcome scores. Complication rates were higher among patients with sarcopenia who were still determined to have adequate health status to support TKA. Most complications were limited and could be managed with supportive treatment.
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- Zili He
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital, Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province, China
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Giesinger K, Giesinger JM, Hamilton DF, Rechsteiner J, Ladurner A. Higher body mass index is associated with larger postoperative improvement in patient-reported outcomes following total knee arthroplasty. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:635. [PMID: 34303341 PMCID: PMC8310599 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04512-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 07/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Total knee arthroplasty is known to successfully alleviate pain and improve function in endstage knee osteoarthritis. However, there is some controversy with regard to the influence of obesity on clinical benefits after TKA. The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of body mass index (BMI) on improvement in pain, function and general health status following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A single-centre retrospective analysis of primary TKAs performed between 2006 and 2016 was performed. Data were collected preoperatively and 12-month postoperatively using WOMAC score and EQ-5D. Longitudinal score change was compared across the BMI categories identified by the World Health Organization. RESULTS Data from 1565 patients [mean age 69.1, 62.2% women] were accessed. Weight distribution was: 21.2% BMI < 25.0 kg/m2, 36.9% BMI 25.0-29.9 kg/m2, 27.0% BMI 30.0-34.9 kg/m2, 10.2% BMI 35.0-39.9 kg/m2, and 4.6% BMI ≥ 40.0 kg/m2. All outcome measures improved between preoperative and 12-month follow-up (p < 0.001). In pairwise comparisons against normal weight patients, patients with class I-II obesity showed larger improvement on the WOMAC function and total score. For WOMAC pain improvements were larger for all three obesity classes. CONCLUSIONS Post-operative improvement in joint-specific outcomes was larger in obese patients compared to normal weight patients. These findings suggest that obese patients may have the greatest benefits from TKA with regard to function and pain relief one year post-op. Well balanced treatment decisions should fully account for both: Higher benefits in terms of pain relief and function as well as increased potential risks and complications. Trial registration This trial has been registered with the ethics committee of Eastern Switzerland (EKOS; Project-ID: EKOS 2020-00,879).
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- K Giesinger
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Innsbruck Institute of Patient-Centered Outcome Research (IIPCOR), Innsbruck, Austria
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- School of Health and Social Care, Edinburgh Napier Univ, ersity, Edinburgh, Scotland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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Roth A, Anis HK, Emara AK, Klika AK, Barsoum WK, Bloomfield MR, Brooks PJ, Higuera CA, Kamath AF, Krebs VE, Mesko NW, Murray TG, Muschler GF, Nickodem RJ, Patel PD, Schaffer JL, Stearns KL, Strnad G, Warren JA, Zajichek A, Mont MA, Molloy RM, Piuzzi NS. The Potential Effects of Imposing a Body Mass Index Threshold on Patient-Reported Outcomes After Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:S198-S208. [PMID: 32981774 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.08.060] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2020] [Revised: 08/18/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Operative eligibility thresholds based on body mass index (BMI) alone may risk restricting access to improved pain control, function, and quality of life. This study evaluated the use of BMI-cutoffs to offering TKA in avoiding: 1) 90-day readmission, 2) one-year mortality, and 3) failure to achieve clinically important one-year PROMS improvement (MCID). METHODS A total of 4126 primary elective unilateral TKA patients from 2015 to 2018 were prospectively collected. For specific BMI(kg/m2) cutoffs: 30, 35, 40, 45, and 50, the positive predictive value (PPV) for 90-day readmission, one-year mortality, and failure to achieve one-year MCID were calculated. The number of patients denied complication-free postoperative courses per averted adverse outcome/failed improvement was estimated. RESULTS Rates of 90-day readmission and one-year mortality were similar across BMI categories (P > .05, each). PPVs for preventing 90-day readmission and one-year mortality were low across all models of BMI cutoffs. The highest PPV for 90-day readmission and one-year mortality was detected at cutoffs of 45 (6.4%) and 40 (0.87%), respectively. BMI cutoff of 40 would deny 18 patients 90-day readmission-free, and 194 patients one-year mortality-free postoperative courses for each averted 90-day readmission/one-year mortality. Such cutoff would also deny 11 patients an MCID per avoided failure. Implementing BMI thresholds alone did not influence the rate of improvements in KOOS-PS, KRQOL, or VR-12. CONCLUSION Utilizing BMI cutoffs as the sole determinants of TKA ineligibility may deny patients complication-free postoperative courses and clinically important improvements. Shared decision-making supported by predictive tools may aid in balancing the potential benefit TKA offers to obese patients with the potentially increased complication risk and cost of care provision.
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- Alexander Roth
- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Quantitative Health Sciences, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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- Cleveland Clinic Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland, OH
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Rey Fernández L, Angles Crespo F, Miguela Álvarez SM, Bernaus-Johnson MC, Bartra Ylla A, Font-Vizcarra L. Soft-tissue thickness radiographic measurement: a marker to evaluate acute periprosthetic joint infection risk in total hip replacement. J Bone Jt Infect 2021; 6:211-217. [PMID: 34159045 PMCID: PMC8209611 DOI: 10.5194/jbji-6-211-2021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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The objective of our study was to evaluate the association between acute
periprosthetic joint infection (APJI) and radiographic measurement of soft-tissue thickness in elective total hip replacement surgery. A case-control study was conducted to compare the soft-tissue thickness
radiographic measurement (SRM) at the hip in patients diagnosed with APJI
based on Tsukayama et al. (2003) criteria after total hip replacement with patients
that were not infected, at a single institution from 2013 to 2019. To
minimize selection bias, each case was matched with two controls using the
following methodology: patients of the same sex, with an age variation of
± 5 years, and nearest in surgery date to the cases were selected. All
postoperative radiographs were performed in the first 24 h after total hip arthroplasty (THA)
surgery as it is protocolized in our institution. Soft-tissue thickness
radiographic measurement was defined as the distance from the tip of the
greater trochanter to the skin following a perpendicular line to the femoral
diaphysis in postoperative anteroposterior hip radiographs. In total, 78 patients were included (26 cases and 52 controls). The SRM median of the cases
was 76.19 mm (SD: 26.518) and 53.5 mm (SD: 20.47) in controls. A multivariate
logistic regression model showed an independent association between APJI and
SRM (odds ratio (OR) = 1.033, 95 % confidence interval (CI) 1.007–1.059, p=0.012). Patients with an SRM
greater than 60 mm had a 7-fold increase in the odds of APJI
(OR = 7.295, 95 % CI = 2.364–22.511, p<0.001). The results of our study suggest an association between large SRM at the hip
and the risk of APJI in patients with primary total hip arthroplasty. SRM
may be a helpful and easy tool for evaluating the risk of APJI before
elective primary total hip replacement surgery.
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- Laura Rey Fernández
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain.,Department of Surgery, Universitat de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Universitari Mútua Terrassa, Barcelona, Spain
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Richardson G, Dusik C, Lethbridge L, Dunbar M. Variable effects of obesity on access to total hip and knee arthroplasty. Can J Surg 2021; 64:E84-E90. [PMID: 33599449 PMCID: PMC7955826 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.012719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Background Obesity is an important comorbidity affecting outcomes after total joint arthroplasty. Consequently, surgeons may delay care of obese patients to first address obesity through different care pathways. The effect of obesity on patient wait times for total joint arthroplasty has not been explored. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of obesity on access to total hip (THA) and knee (TKA) arthroplasty. Methods The study data set was constructed from the Nova Scotia Health Authority’s Horizon Patient Folder system and the Patient Access Registry Nova Scotia. Wait time was measured as days between the decision to treat and date of surgery. Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from a preoperative assessment, and patients were grouped into BMI categories. Multivariate log-linear regression was used to test for statistical differences, controlling for confounding factors. Results We observed longer wait times for TKA with increasing BMI weight class. Patients with BMIs greater than 50 had 34% longer waits than reference weight patients. However, THA recipients showed no statistical difference in wait times across weight categories. Furthermore, there was variability among surgeons in the wait times experienced by patients. Conclusion The finding of longer wait times for TKAs, but not THAs, among patients who were obese was unexpected. This shows the variable wait times for THA and TKA that patients who are obese can experience with different surgeons. It is important to understand the variability in wait times so that efforts to standardize the patient experience can be accomplished.
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- Glen Richardson
- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS (Richardson, Dunbar); the Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Dusik); and the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (Lethbridge)
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS (Richardson, Dunbar); the Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Dusik); and the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (Lethbridge)
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS (Richardson, Dunbar); the Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Dusik); and the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (Lethbridge)
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- From the Department of Orthopaedics, Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, NS (Richardson, Dunbar); the Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, Alta. (Dusik); and the Department of Surgery, Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS (Lethbridge)
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Diabetes Status Affects Odds of Body Mass Index-dependent Adverse Outcomes After Total Hip Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2021; 29:71-77. [PMID: 32404681 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-20-00028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Obesity and diabetes have independently been shown to predispose to adverse outcomes after total hip arthroplasty (THA). These may have a coupled effect on perioperative risks. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index (BMI) on adverse outcomes in nondiabetic (ND), non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM), and insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) patients. METHODS Patients undergoing primary THA were selected from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Database from 2012 to 2016 and categorized as ND, NIDDM, and IDDM. BMI, demographics, and 30-day perioperative outcomes were assessed for each group. Multivariate logistic regressions controlling for demographics, functional status, and American Society of Anesthesiologists were used to determine the odds ratio of serious adverse event (SAE) in each diabetes group for patients with BMI ≥ 40 kg/m compared with a control group of ND patients with a normal BMI (18.5 to 24.9 kg/m). RESULTS A total of 108,177 patients were included. The results demonstrate that ND (odds ratio 1.65; P < 0.001) and NIDDM (odds ratio 1.75; P = 0.007) patients have similar risks of SAE, whereas IDDM (odds ratio 2.79; P < 0.001) patients have a greater risk of adverse events, particularly at BMIs greater than 40 kg/m. DISCUSSION Consistent with previous reports, ND (odds ratio 1.65; P < 0.001) and NIDDM (odds ratio 1.75; P = 0.007) morbidly obese patients (BMI > 40 kg/m) had an increased odds of SAEs after THA, but for IDDM (odds ratio 2.79; P < 0.001) patients this increased odds was notably higher. Although patients with IDDM have increased rates of adverse events compared with ND and NIDDM patients, these findings should not be used to establish strict BMI cutoffs in patients with IDDM. Nonetheless, the results suggest additional factors, such as patient medical history and diabetes control, should be considered when evaluating patients with IDDM for THA. LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE Level III.
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Burne R, Balu S, Guérin A, Bungay R, Sin R, Paul ML. Comparison of healthcare resource utilization and costs of patients with HR+/HER2- advanced breast cancer treated with ribociclib versus other CDK4/6 inhibitors. J Med Econ 2021; 24:806-815. [PMID: 34098827 DOI: 10.1080/13696998.2021.1939705] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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AIMS To assess healthcare resource utilization (HRU) and healthcare costs among women with hormone receptor-positive and human epidermal growth factor receptor 2-negative advanced breast cancer (HR+/HER2- aBC) treated with cyclin-dependent kinases 4 and 6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors. METHODS Women with HR+/HER2- aBC, initiating CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment were identified using IBM MarketScan Commercial and Medicare Supplemental databases (Q1/2000-Q3/2018). Based on the first CDK4/6 inhibitor patients received (index therapy), three cohorts were identified: abemaciclib, palbociclib, and ribociclib. The baseline period (six months preceding treatment initiation) was used to describe patient characteristics. All-cause HRU and direct total healthcare costs (medical and pharmacy) from treatment initiation until the earliest of the end of index therapy, continuous health plan enrollment, or data availability, were compared for the ribociclib cohort versus the abemaciclib and palbociclib cohorts, separately, using weighted regression analyses balanced on baseline covariates. RESULTS Average age at treatment initiation was ∼60 years and the majority of patients were postmenopausal (abemaciclib: 92%; palbociclib: 92%; ribociclib: 79%). Average follow-up duration was 3.9, 8.8, and 5.9 months for the abemaciclib, palbociclib, and ribociclib cohorts, respectively. After reweighting, HRU was not statistically different between the ribociclib and abemaciclib cohorts, however, the ribociclib cohort incurred significantly lower total healthcare costs (-$5,452; 95% CI: -$8,726; -$1,139, p = .01). Medical costs (driven by outpatient costs) and pharmacy costs (driven by CDK4/6 inhibitor costs) were significantly lower for the ribociclib cohort. Among the reweighted ribociclib and palbociclib cohorts, HRU and total healthcare costs were not statistically different, although the ribociclib cohort had lower outpatient costs per-patient-per-month (-$1,245, 95% CI: -$2,349; -$37, p = .04). LIMITATIONS Due to the retrospective, observational design, treatment cohorts were not randomly assigned. CONCLUSIONS During CDK4/6 inhibitor therapy, ribociclib patients tended to incur lower medical and pharmacy costs than abemaciclib patients. Among ribociclib and palbociclib patients, HRU and healthcare costs were similar.
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
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- Health Economics and Outcomes Research, Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, East Hanover, NJ, USA
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Agarwal N, To K, Zhang B, Khan W. Obesity does not adversely impact the outcome of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty for osteoarthritis: a meta-analysis of 80,798 subjects. Int J Obes (Lond) 2020; 45:715-724. [PMID: 33214703 DOI: 10.1038/s41366-020-00718-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 11/02/2020] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients with end-stage single compartment osteoarthritis benefit from the less invasive unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). With increasing financial restraints, some healthcare services have set specific BMI cut-offs when determining patient eligibility for knee arthroplasty due to perceived obesity-related complications. The aim of this systematic review is to determine the effect obesity has on outcomes following UKA, and thus elucidate whether obesity should be a contraindication for UKA. METHODS A PRISMA systematic review was conducted using five databases (MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane, PubMed and Web of Science) to identify all clinical studies that examined the effect of obesity on outcomes following UKA. Quantitative meta-analysis was carried out using RevMan 5.3 software. Quality assessment was carried out using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme (CASP) checklist. RESULTS Thirty studies, including a total of 80 798 patients were analysed. The mean follow- up duration was 5.42 years. Subgroup meta-analyses showed no statistically significant difference following UKA between patients cohorts with and without obesity in overall complication rates (95% CI, P = 0.52), infection rates (95% CI, P = 0.81), and revision surgeries (95% CI, P = 0.06). When further analysing complications, no differences were identified in minor (95% CI, P = 0.23) and major complications (95% CI, P = 0.68), or venous thromboembolism rates (95% CI, P = 0.06). When further analysing revision surgeries, no differences were identified for revisions specifically for infection (95% CI, P = 0.71) or aseptic loosening (95% CI, P = 0.75). CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis shows that obesity does not result in poorer post-operative outcomes following UKA and should not be considered a contraindication for UKA. Future studies, including long-term follow-up RCTs and registry-level analyses, should examine factors associated with obesity and consider stratifying obesity to better delineate any potential differences in outcomes.
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- Nikhil Agarwal
- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK. .,MBChB Office, University of Aberdeen College of Life Sciences and Medicine, Foresterhill Rd, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZD, UK.
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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- Division of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Addenbrooke's Hospital, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK
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Tang H, Li H, Zhang S, Wang Y, Qu X, Yue B. Postoperative Complications Causing Readmission in 30 Days after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Nested Case-Control Study of Risk Factors Based on Propensity Score Matching. J Knee Surg 2020; 33:1100-1108. [PMID: 31357222 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1692630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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We performed this study to identify independent risk factors for life-threatening postoperative complications causing 30-day readmissions after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Improved understanding of these risks may improve efficiency and safety of treatment. We performed a retrospective, nested case-control study using an open-access database of 2,622 patients who underwent primary TKA at a tertiary academic medical center in Singapore between January 2013 and June 2014. Patients were grouped according to the incidence of complications. Multivariate logistic analysis was performed to identify predictive factors for TKA complications. The incidence of postoperative complications was 1.72%. Compared with cases performed with an operative time < 70 minutes, increased operative time was associated with a higher risk of complications. Case duration > 90 minutes was associated with an increased risk (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 4.57, p = 0.001; case duration ≥ 111 minutes, aOR = 4.64, p = 0.04; and case duration between 91 and 110 minutes, aOR = 3.20, p = 0.03). The correlation between operative time and complications was nonlinear. Cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or transient ischemic attack (TIA) was an independent risk factor for increased complication rate (aOR = 11.59, p = 0.02). Operative duration has been identified as an independent risk factor for complications after TKA. As it remains a modifiable factor to which doctors are interested in bringing quality improvement, the risk of postoperative complications will be reduced by minimizing the operative duration.
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- Haozheng Tang
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, Renji Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, People's Republic of China
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Smith EL, Shahien AA, Chung M, Stoker G, Niu R, Schwarzkopf R. The Obesity Paradox: Body Mass Index Complication Rates Vary by Gender and Age Among Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Patients. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:2658-2665. [PMID: 32482478 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.04.094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/12/2019] [Revised: 03/19/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND High body mass index (BMI) has long been recognized as a risk factor for postoperative complication among total hip arthroplasty (THA) patients. However, recent studies showed mixed results in the effect of high BMI on surgical outcomes. Our study is to examine the association of preoperative BMI with complication incidence, stratified by age and gender. METHODS We queried the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Project database to identify patients who underwent elective primary THA between 2012 and 2016. We examined the associations between BMI as a continuous and a categorical variable and risk of 30-day postoperative complication, using 2 multiple polynomial logistic regression models. We also created predictive plots to graphically assess the relationship between BMI and complication by gender and age. RESULTS In total, 117,567 eligible patients were included in the analyses. The predictive probability of all-type postoperative complications showed a U-shaped relationship with continuous BMI values (range 10-65 kg/m2). The lowest complication risks occurred in patients with BMI between 35 and 40. Females had higher complication rate than males across all BMI values. This U-shaped relationship was only observed among patients younger than 60 years old, while the associations appear to be inversely linear among patients aged greater than 60 years. CONCLUSION Our results suggest that the current theory of a linear association between BMI and complication risk may not apply to elective primary THA. Strict BMI cutoffs may not minimize risk, especially among patients over 60 years old. Orthopedic surgeons should factor in patient-specific variables of age and gender when determining acceptable surgical risk given a particular BMI value.
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- Eric L Smith
- Department of Orthopaedics, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Public Health and Community Medicine, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedics, New England Baptist Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Division of Adult Reconstruction Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, New York University Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, New York
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Feng S, Zhang Y, Zhang F, Yang Z, Chen XY, Zha GC. Are There Lower Complication Rates with Bidirectional Barbed Suture in Total Knee Arthroplasty Incision Closure? A Randomized Clinical Trial. Med Sci Monit 2020; 26:e922783. [PMID: 32753571 PMCID: PMC7431387 DOI: 10.12659/msm.922783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Background The use of barbed suture in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) remains controversial. We performed a prospective study to investigate the clinical outcomes of bidirectional barbed suture for incision closure in TKA. Material/Methods We conducted a single-center, randomized controlled trial to determine the efficiency and safety of barbed suture in TKA at our institution between December 2017 and April 2019. Eligible patients were randomly assigned to different suture methods for skin closure. Randomization was conducted via computerized randomization list. Our primary endpoint was the incidence of wound complications within 3 months of surgery. This trial was registered at ClinicalTrials.gov, number ChiCTR-IPR-17013677. Results A total of 582 patients were enrolled, consisting of 193 who received full-layer barbed suture (group A), 195 who received barbed suturing of the joint capsule (group B), and 194 who received suturing of the joint capsule by traditional absorbable suture (group C). The incidence of incision complications in group A (19.7%) was significantly higher than that in group B (7.2%) and C (9.3%) (P<0.0125). The incidence rate for incision complications in group B was similar to that in group C (P>0.0125). The time for incision closure in groups A (13.5±2.0 min) and B (16.1±1.9 min) was significantly shorter than that in group C (25.0±2.0 min) (P<0.001). Conclusions The use of full-thickness bidirectional barbed suture for incision closure after TKA may increase postoperative incision complications, and therefore is not recommended. However, the use of barbed suture for the joint capsule has shown effectiveness, reducing suture time with no increase in incision complications.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Postgraduate Department, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Affiliated Hospital of Xuzhou Medical University, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China (mainland)
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Arnold N, Anis H, Barsoum WK, Bloomfield MR, Brooks PJ, Higuera CA, Kamath AF, Klika A, Krebs VE, Mesko NW, Molloy RM, Mont MA, Murray TG, Patel PD, Strnad G, Stearns KL, Warren J, Zajichek A, Piuzzi NS. Preoperative cut-off values for body mass index deny patients clinically significant improvements in patient-reported outcomes after total hip arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2020; 102-B:683-692. [DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.102b6.bjj-2019-1644.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aims Thresholds for operative eligibility based on body mass index (BMI) alone may restrict patient access to the benefits of arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the relationship between BMI and improvements in patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), and to determine how many patients would have been denied improvements in PROMs if BMI cut-offs were to be implemented. Methods A prospective cohort of 3,449 primary total hip arthroplasties (THAs) performed between 2015 and 2018 were analyzed. The following one-year PROMs were evaluated: hip injury and osteoarthritis outcome score (HOOS) pain, HOOS Physical Function Shortform (PS), University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) activity, Veterans Rand-12 Physical Component Score (VR-12 PCS), and VR-12 Mental Component Score (VR-12 MCS). Positive predictive values for failure to improve and the number of patients denied surgery in order to avoid a failed improvement were calculated for each PROM at different BMI cut-offs. Results There was a trend to improved outcomes in terms of pain and function improvements with higher BMI. Patients with BMI ≥ 40 kg/m2 had median (Q1, Q3) HOOS pain improvements of 58 points (interquartile range (IQR) 41 to 70) and those with BMI 35 to 40 kg/m2 had median improvements of 55 (IQR 40 to 68). With a BMI cut-off of 30 kg/m2, 21 patients would have been denied a meaningful improvement in HOOS pain score in order to avoid one failed improvement. At a 35 kg/m2 cut-off, 18 patients would be denied improvement, at a 40 kg/m2 cut-off 21 patients would be denied improvement, and at a 45 kg/m2 cut-off 21 patients would be denied improvement. Similar findings were observed for HOOS-PS, UCLA, and VR-12 scores. Conclusion Patients with higher BMIs show greater improvements in PROMs. Using BMI alone to determine eligibility criteria did not improve the rate of clinically meaningful improvements. BMI thresholds prevent patients who may benefit the most from surgery from undergoing THA. Surgeons should consider PROMs improvements in determining eligibility for THA while balancing traditional metrics of preoperative risk stratification. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(6):683–692.
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Tohidi M, Brogly SB, Lajkosz K, Harrison MM, Campbell AR, VanDenKerkhof E, Mann SM. Ten-year risk of complication and mortality after total hip arthroplasty in morbidly obese patients: a population study. Can J Surg 2020; 62:442-449. [PMID: 31782640 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.017318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023] Open
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Background The relationship between morbid obesity and long-term patient outcomes after primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) has been understudied. The purpose of this study was to determine the association between morbid obesity and 10-year complications (revision surgery, reoperation, dislocation) and mortality in patients undergoing primary THA. Methods We conducted a population-based cohort study of patients aged 45–74 years who underwent primary THA for osteoarthritis between 2002 and 2007 using Ontario administrative health care databases. Patients were followed for 10 years. We estimated risk ratios (RRs) of mortality, reoperation, revision and dislocation in patients with body mass index (BMI) greater than 45 kg/m2 (morbidly obese patients) compared with patients with a BMI of 45 kg/m2 or less (nonmorbidly obese patients). Results There were 22 251 patients in the study cohort, of whom 726 (3.3%) were morbidly obese. Morbid obesity was associated with higher 10-year risk of death (RR 1.38, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.18–1.62). Risks of revision (RR 1.43, 95% CI 0.96–2.13) and dislocation (RR 2.38, 95% CI 1.38–4.10) were higher in morbidly obese men than in nonmorbidly obese men; there were no associations between obesity and revision or dislocation in women. Risk of reoperation was higher in morbidly obese women than in nonmorbidly obese women (RR 1.59, 95% CI 1.05–2.40); there was no association between obesity and reoperation in men. Conclusion Morbidly obese patients undergoing primary THA are at higher risk of long-term mortality and complications. There were differences in complication risk by sex. The results of this study should inform perioperative counselling of patients considering THA.
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- Mina Tohidi
- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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- From the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi, Harrison, Campbell, Mann); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Tohidi); the Department of Surgery, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly); ICES, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (Brogly, Lajkosz, VanDenKerkhof); the School of Nursing, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof); and the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Kingston, Ont. (VanDenKerkhof)
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Wilkie WA, Remily EA, Mohamed NS, McDermott S, Shalit B, Baird A, Brand K, Nace J, Delanois R. Obesity in Total Hip Arthroplasty: Demographic Disparities and Outcome Incongruities. Cureus 2020; 12:e7955. [PMID: 32509480 PMCID: PMC7270955 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2020] [Accepted: 04/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Introduction As morbid obesity disproportionately affects minorities and those of lower socioeconomic status, body mass index (BMI) restrictions on total hip arthroplasty (THA) may harm populations already facing disparities in care. Therefore, this study analyzed demographics and outcomes in morbidly obese primary THA patients. Methods The National Inpatient Sample was queried for THAs performed between 2009 and 2016. Of 2,676,086 patients identified, 453,250 had a BMI over 25 kg/m2. Patients were stratified by BMI into overweight (BMI=25.0-29.9 kg/m2), non-morbidly obese (BMI=30.0-40.0 kg/m2), and morbidly obese (BMI>40.1 kg/m2). Patient demographics (age, sex, race, insurance, income, and Charlson Comorbidity Index) and outcomes (length of stay [LOS], mortality, disposition, complications, charges, and costs) were assessed. Categorical and continuous data were analyzed with chi-square analyses and one-way analyses of variance, respectively. Results The number of overweight, non-morbidly obese, and morbidly obese patients increased by 299.0%, 109.3%, and 90.9%, respectively, between 2009 and 2016 (p<0.001). Morbidly obese patients were younger than non-morbidly obese and overweight patients (p<0.001) and had a higher proportion of females (p<0.001) and black patients (p<0.001). Morbidly obese patients most frequently used Medicaid and private insurance (p<0.001). Morbidly obese patients demonstrated a longer LOS, a higher mortality rate, a lower rate of home discharges and the most complications (all, p<0.001). Conclusion These results reflect the worsening obesity epidemic and may be useful in counseling preoperative weight loss to morbidly obese patients to reduce mortality and complications.
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- Wayne A Wilkie
- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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- Orthopaedics, Lifebridge Health-Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Baltimore, USA
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Reid MJ, Alva A, Thompson SM, Dhawan RT, Jones MH, Williams AM. Fast Bowler's knee - anteromedial articular impingement. J Exp Orthop 2020; 7:20. [PMID: 32270302 PMCID: PMC7142198 DOI: 10.1186/s40634-020-00237-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2020] [Accepted: 03/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To describe a series of impingement lesions found on the anterior aspect of the medial femoral condyle in international cricketers. METHODS Seven international level fast bowlers presented to our clinic with knee pain in the lead leg between 2005 and 2013. The mean age of the patients was 26.7 years (20-29 years). In all patients a careful history and examination was undertaken followed by appropriate investigations. Conservative management and arthroscopic surgery were performed on these cases. We aimed for a pain free quiet knee with resolved oedema on MRI and return to sport. RESULTS MRI images showed oedema in the medial femoral condyle in all patients and 4 patients also had associated cartilage loss. These 4 patients underwent arthroscopic surgery whereas the other 3 were less symptomatic and were managed conservatively. All patients returned to international cricket at an average of 6 months in the non-operative group and 8 months in the operative group. CONCLUSION Anterior impingement of the anteromedial femoral condyle can be a potentially serious lesion in the fast bowler. A strong index of suspicion regarding this lesion has to be exercised when a fast bowler attends with knee pain and effusion.
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- Michael J. Reid
- Cairns Hospital, 165 The Esplanade, Cairns City, QLD 4870 Australia
- James Cook University, 1 James Cook Dr, Townsville City, QLD 4811 Australia
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- Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6EQ UK
- Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH UK
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- Chelsea and Westminster NHS Trust, 369 Fulham Road, London, SW10 9NH UK
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- Radiology Department, Imperial College NHS Healthcare Trust, The Bays South Wharf Road St Mary’s Hospital, London, W2 1NY UK
- Hybrid Imaging, Wellington Hospital, Wellington Place, London, NW8 9PY UK
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- Fortius Clinic, 17 Fitzhardinge Street, London, W1H 6EQ UK
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Scully W, Piuzzi NS, Sodhi N, Sultan AA, George J, Khlopas A, Muschler GF, Higuera CA, Mont MA. The effect of body mass index on 30-day complications after total hip arthroplasty. Hip Int 2020; 30:125-134. [PMID: 30719937 DOI: 10.1177/1120700019826482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Evaluating body mass index (BMI) as a continuous variable eliminates the potential pitfalls of only considering BMI as a binary or categorical variable, as most studies do when correlating BMI and total hip arthroplasty (THA) outcomes. Therefore, the objective of this study was to correlate the effect of continuous BMI on 30-day complications post-THA. Specifically, we correlated BMI to: (1) 30-day readmissions and reoperations; (2) medical complications; and (3) surgical complications in: (a) normal-weight; (b) over-weight; (c) obese; and (d) morbidly obese patients. METHODS Using the NSQIP database, 93,598 primary THAs were identified. 30-day rates of readmissions, reoperations, and medical/surgical complications as well as patient BMI data were extrapolated. A comparative analysis using univariate, multivariate, and spline regression models adjusting for demographics and comorbidities were created to study the continuous effect of BMI on different outcomes. RESULTS Readmission (p < 0.001), reoperation (p = 0.007), superficial infection (p = 0.003), prosthetic joint infection (p < 0.001), and sepsis (p = 0.026) had a J-shaped relationship with BMI, with the lowest rates seen in patients with BMI around 28 kg/m2. The risks of mortality (p = 0.007) and transfusion (p < 0.001) had a reverse J-shaped relationship, with the risk steadily decreasing for BMIs in the normal weight and overweight range, and then flattening afterwards. CONCLUSION This data proposes a multifactorial effect of BMI on post-THA complications. Considering BMI as a continuous variable allows for a better assessment when considering the interplay between modifiable risk factors, such as smoking or alcohol use, as well as multiple comorbidities.
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- William Scully
- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.,University Institute of the Italian Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
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Basa CD, Kacmaz IE, Ozturk AM, Kucuk L, Coskunol E. Evaluation of Clinical and Radiological Results of Humeral Diaphyseal Fractures with Treated Sarmiento Brace. Cureus 2020; 12:e7077. [PMID: 32226678 PMCID: PMC7093912 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7077] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Aim In our study, we aimed to evaluate the duration and rate of the union of adult humerus diaphysis fractures treated with a functional brace. Methods Forty-six adult patients admitted to our hospital with humeral diaphyseal fracture between January 2010 and April 2014 and treated with a functional brace were evaluated retrospectively. The demographic data, fracture type, level of fracture, and presence of bone union of the patients were evaluated from clinic records. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (Quick-DASH) questionnaire score of the patients was registered for patients and analyzed, and its correlation with parameters such as patient age and fracture bone union time was evaluated. Results It was observed that of the patients with the mean age of 45.5 years, six (13.6%) had non-union and five had delayed bone union (10.86%). Three (6.5%) patients had radial nerve injury, and all recovered without sequelae. Out of the patients with the bone union, 12 (30%) had an angulation above give degrees, and 3 (7.5%) had radiological shortness. The mean Quick-DASH score was 6.7, and there was no statistically significant correlation with parameters such as fracture type, level, angulation, radiological shortness and radial nerve involvement (p>0.05). Conclusions A functional brace is a good treatment choice with low complication rates and has satisfactory bone union rates in humerus diaphyseal fractures.
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- Can Doruk Basa
- Orthopaedics, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, TUR
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, TUR
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, TUR
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ege University, Faculty of Medicine, Izmir, TUR
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Gupta VK, Kejriwal R. Pretubercular Subcutaneous Thickness Is a Protective Factor for Superficial Wound Complications After Total Knee Arthroplasty in Nonmorbidly Obese Patients. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:255-258. [PMID: 31558297 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.08.046] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2019] [Revised: 08/19/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Anterior knee subcutaneous thickness has been associated with increased risk of early reoperation for surgical site infection after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in morbidly obese patients. However, most patients undergoing TKA are not morbidly obese. The aims of this study were to (1) assess the association between anterior knee subcutaneous thickness and early superficial wound complications and (2) determine a threshold value for anterior knee subcutaneous thickness measures that can assist in preoperative risk stratification in nonmorbidly obese TKA patients. METHODS Using retrospective analysis, we reviewed 494 primary TKAs performed in patients with a body mass index <40 kg/m2 at our institution from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2017. All patients developing a superficial surgical site infection within 90 days of index arthroplasty requiring treatment with antibiotics or reoperation were identified. Prepatellar thickness and pretubercular thickness were measured on preoperative lateral radiographs and associated with 90-day superficial wound complications. RESULTS Sixty-two of the 494 patients developed a superficial wound complication within 90 days of index arthroplasty. TKA patients in the superficial wound complication group had significantly less pretubercular thickness (P = .027). Risk of developing 90-day superficial wound complication was 1.85-fold lower when pretubercular thickness was ≥12 mm (P = .028). Prepatellar thickness (P = .895) was not significantly associated with superficial wound complications. CONCLUSION Increased pretubercular thickness is a protective factor for developing superficial wound complications, with 12 mm being an ideal threshold value for preoperative risk stratification in nonmorbidly obese patients undergoing primary TKA surgery.
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- Vikesh Kumar Gupta
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Taranaki Base Hospital, New Plymouth, New Zealand
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Onggo JR, Onggo JD, de Steiger R, Hau R. Greater risks of complications, infections, and revisions in the obese versus non-obese total hip arthroplasty population of 2,190,824 patients: a meta-analysis and systematic review. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2020; 28:31-44. [PMID: 31705995 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2019.10.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2019] [Revised: 09/03/2019] [Accepted: 10/15/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Obesity is an epidemic, especially in developed countries. This affects the general health of these patients, especially when they are having a major surgical procedure such as total hip arthroplasty (THA). Several articles have described the effects of obesity on THA with varying conclusions. This meta-analysis aims to compare the outcomes, complications, and peri-operative parameters of THA in the obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2) vs non-obese (BMI<30 kg/m2) population as well as a subgroup analysis of morbidly obese (BMI≥40 kg/m2) vs non-obese population. METHODS A multi-database search was performed according to PRISMA guidelines. Data from studies assessing the outcomes and complications of THA in the obese and non-obese population were extracted and analyzed. RESULTS Sixty-seven studies were included in this meta-analysis, consisting of 581,012 obese and 1,609,812 non-obese patients. Meta-analysis could not be performed on patient reported outcome measures due to heterogeneous reporting methods. Obese patients had a higher risk of all complications (OR = 1.53, 95%CI: 1.30-1.80, P < 0.001), deep infections (OR = 2.71, 95%CI: 2.08-3.53, P < 0.001), superficial infections (OR = 1.99, 95%CI: 1.55-2.55, P < 0.001), dislocations (OR = 1.72, 95%CI: 1.66-1.79, P < 0.001), reoperations (OR = 1.61, 95%CI: 1.40-1.85, P < 0.001), revisions (OR = 1.44, 95%CI: 1.32-1.57, P < 0.001), and readmissions (OR = 1.37, 95%CI: 1.15-1.63, P < 0.001). When sub-group analysis of morbidly obese (BMI≥40 kg/m2) patients was performed, the risks of all these parameters were even greater. CONCLUSION Obese and morbidly obese patients are at higher risks of complications post THA than non-obese patients. Surgeons should be aware of these risks in order to counsel patients and adopt prophylactic strategies to reduce these risks where applicable.
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- J R Onggo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Surgery Epworth Healthcare, University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC 3010, Melbourne, Australia.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Box Hill Hospital, 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Melbourne, Australia; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Epworth Eastern Hospital, 1 Arnold Street, Box Hill, VIC 3128, Melbourne, Australia.
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Wang HY, Zhang Md R, Luo ZY, Wang Md PhD D, Pei FX, Tang X, Zhou ZK. One-Stage Arthroplasty or Revision for Seronegative Infections in Hip and Knee. Orthop Surg 2019; 12:38-49. [PMID: 31788965 PMCID: PMC7031574 DOI: 10.1111/os.12545] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2019] [Revised: 08/26/2019] [Accepted: 08/28/2019] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective To assess the safety and effectiveness of one‐stage total joint arthroplasty (TJA) or revision for seronegative infections after total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods This retrospective study included a total of 495 patients who had undergone one‐stage total joint (hip or knee) arthroplasty or revision with a diagnosis of osteoarthritis secondary to sepsis, osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) secondary to internal fixation surgery of the hip joint, and one‐stage revision for prosthesis loosening after THA or TKA from January 2012 to December 2016. Bacterial cultures were taken from all patients (from joint fluid or articular cavity fluid and four to six different parts of soft tissues) during the operation. If the cultures were positive, patients received antibiotic treatment. Microbiology results from surgical samples, clinical evaluations, SF‐12 score (physical component summary [PCS] and mental component summary [MCS]), Harris hip score (HHS) or Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score, and patients' satisfaction was recorded at every follow‐up session. Results A total of 24 patients had a positive result for bacterial culture (4.85%). The bacterial culture results showed that there were 19 cases (79.16%) of gram‐positive cocci (Staphylococcus aureus), 4 cases (16.67%) of gram‐negative bacilli, and 1 case (4.17%) of fungi. For at least 24 months (mean 35 months) follow‐up, no reinfection was discovered. The mean HHS or HSS score improved significantly from 36.29 points preoperatively to 84.21 points postoperatively (P < 0.001). The mean PCS score improved from 10.15 preoperatively to 20.34 postoperatively, and the mean MCS from 13.22 preoperatively to 21.76 postoperatively, with significant differences. Most of the patients were satisfied. Conclusion One‐stage arthroplasty or revision with exhaustive debridement, adequate dosage, and duration of sensitive antibiotics is safe and effective for patients who have seronegative infection of hip or knee joints.
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- Hao-Yang Wang
- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.,Rehabilitation Medicine Center, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, West China Hospital/West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Briguglio M, Gianola S, Aguirre MFI, Sirtori P, Perazzo P, Pennestri F, Brayda-Bruno M, Sansone V, Banfi G. Nutritional support for enhanced recovery programs in orthopedics: Future perspectives for implementing clinical practice. NUTR CLIN METAB 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.nupar.2019.04.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Patel H, Latremouille-Viau D, Burne R, Shi S, Adsul S. Comparison of Real-World Treatment Outcomes With Vedolizumab Versus Infliximab in Biologic-Naive Patients With Inflammatory Bowel Disease. CROHNS & COLITIS 360 2019. [DOI: 10.1093/crocol/otz022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Background
Little is known about long-term real-world effectiveness of vedolizumab versus infliximab in biologic-naive patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
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Biologic-naive IBD patients who received vedolizumab or infliximab in the US Explorys Universe database (May 2014–September 2018) were weighted using Entropy-balancing.
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Persistence rates were higher for vedolizumab (N = 542) versus infliximab (N = 1,179) cohort at 12 (84.5% vs 77.5%; P = 0.0061) and 24 (77.6% vs 64.6%; P = 0.0005) months post-maintenance therapy. Healthcare resource utilization composite end point rates were lower in vedolizumab versus infliximab cohort at 12 (36.2% vs 48.2%; P < 0.0001) and 24 (46.9% vs 59.9%; P < 0.0001) months post-treatment initiation.
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Biologic-naive IBD patients who received vedolizumab had better long-term real-world effectiveness measures versus infliximab patients.
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- Analysis Group, Inc., Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG , Zurich, Switzerland
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Liu J, Wilson L, Poeran J, Fiasconaro M, Kim DH, Yang E, Memtsoudis S. Trends in total knee and hip arthroplasty recipients: a retrospective cohort study. Reg Anesth Pain Med 2019; 44:854-859. [DOI: 10.1136/rapm-2019-100678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2019] [Revised: 06/11/2019] [Accepted: 06/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BackgroundArthroplasty is one of the most commonly performed procedures in the USA with projections of continuous growth. As this field undergoes continuous changes, the goal of this study was to provide an analysis of patient-related and healthcare system-related trends. This is important as it allows practitioners, administrators and policy makers to allocate needed resources appropriately.MethodsThe study included total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and total hip arthroplasty (THA) procedures from 2006 to 2016. Demographic information, comorbidities and complications were extracted and analyzed from the Premier Healthcare database.ResultsThe surgical volume increased annually over the observation period by an average of 5.54% for TKA and 7.02% for THA, respectively. The average age of the patient population and the types of anesthesia used remained relatively consistent over time. Comorbidity burden increased, especially for obesity (16.52% in 2006 and 29.77% in 2016 for TKA, 11.15% in 2006 and 20.92% in 2016 for THA), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) (6.82% in 2006 and 17.03% in 2016 for TKA, 4.69% in 2006 and 12.72% in 2016 for THA) and renal insufficiency (2.81% in 2006 and 7.01% in 2016 for TKA, 2.78% in 2006 and 6.43% in 2016 for THA). Minor trends of increases were also observed in the prevalence of liver disease, depression and hypothyroidism. All postoperative complications were trending lower except for acute renal failure, where an increase was noted (4.39% in 2006 and 8.10% in 2016 for TKA, 4.99% in 2006 and 8.42% in 2016 for THA).DiscussionSignificant trends in the care of patients who undergo TKA and THA were identified. Individuals undergoing these procedures presented with a higher prevalence of comorbidities. Despite these trajectories, complications declined over time. These data can be used to inform future research and to allocate resources to address changes in populations cared for and complications encountered.
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