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Johnson H, Aung AHW, Ahearn N. Long-term patient reported outcome measures and kneeling function in patients with tibial intramedullary nails. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05496-y. [PMID: 39152211 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05496-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 08/05/2024] [Indexed: 08/19/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Anterior knee pain (AKP) is a common complaint following intramedullary nail (IMN) insertion for tibial shaft fractures. There is a lack of long-term patient reported outcome data following tibial IMN, with conflicting evidence of the role of nail protrusion on AKP. In this study, we assess the long-term patient reported outcome measures and kneeling function in patients with tibial IMNs and compare the results with IMN protrusion, measured radiologically. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective cohort of 128 patients, from a single UK centre, were invited to participate in the study, to complete a Kujala score, KOOS, EQ-5D-5L and a four-posture kneeling assessment. We report the outcomes of 45 patients at an average follow-up of 6.9 years. RESULTS The mean Kujala score was 80.7. The mean KOOS score was 83.2, 83.9, 85.8, 70.7 and 72.8 for symptoms, pain, daily living, sport and quality of life, respectively. We found 20.5% of patients experienced daily AKP. Pain and fear of pain were the most common limiting factors in the kneeling assessment. No significant correlation was found between the KOOS or Kujala score and nail-plateau distance, nail-anterior cortex distance, or the overall nail prominence. CONCLUSION AKP affects a subset of patients more than five years post-tibial IMN, limiting their ability to kneel and other functions of daily living. Tibial IMN prominence does not seem to be associated with AKP.
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- Harvey Johnson
- Department of Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Rd, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK.
- Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust, Fountain Street, Ashton-Under-Lyne, Greater Manchester, OL6 9RW, UK.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Rd, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Southmead Hospital, North Bristol NHS Trust, Southmead Rd, Bristol, BS10 5NB, UK
- Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, Torbay Hospital, Lowes Bridge, Torquay, TQ2 7AA, UK
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Force A, Tarpada S, Follett L, Dedhia N, Dimitroulias A, Sen MK. Fixation of Proximal Tibial Fractures with Intramedullary Nail and Immediate Weightbearing: A Beneficial Alternative. Injury 2024; 55:111530. [PMID: 38637188 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111530] [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: 12/18/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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Newer intramedullary (IM) nails have become another option in the fixation of proximal tibia fractures. There is limited data on the successful use of these implants in intra-articular and extra-articular fractures of the proximal tibia, and no studies assessing the ability of these implants to maintain alignment with early weight bearing. Our objective was to determine whether immediate weight bearing after IM fixation, with or without supplemental plate or screw fixation, of proximal third tibial fractures (OTA/AO 41A-C) results in a change in alignment prior to union. 35 patients with 39 proximal tibia fractures from 2015 to 2020, all treated with IM nailing with or without supplemental plate or screw fixation, all made weight-bearing as tolerated following surgery, were included. The main outcomes were change in medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and posterior proximal tibial angle (PPTA) from initial post-operative films to final follow up. 12 fractures were OTA/AO 41 type A, 14 were type B, and 13 were type C. Mean initial MPTA was 87.0 +/-2.53 degrees, while mean initial PPTA was 79.6 +/- 3.50 degrees. The mean change in MPTA was 0.048 +/- 2.8 degrees (P=0.92), and mean change in PPTA was 0.264 +/- 3.67 degrees. 92.3% of fractures had normal final coronal plane alignment, with MPTA between 85.0 and 90.0 degrees. 89.7% of fractures had normal final sagittal plane alignment, with PPTA between 77.0 and 84.0 degrees. No patients required reoperation for malalignment. In OTA/AO type 41 fractures, immediate weight bearing after IM nail fixation, with or without supplemental plate or screw fixation when indicated, leads to minimal change in final coronal or sagittal alignment, and was well tolerated in most patients. [authors blinded for review].
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- Ashley Force
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA.
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway S, Building 1, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway S, Building 1, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway S, Building 1, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway S, Building 1, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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- Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, 1300 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY 10461, USA; NYC Health + Hospitals/ Jacobi, 1400 Pelham Parkway S, Building 1, Bronx, NY 10461, USA
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Hutaif M, Issa MAN, Humaid H. Assessing the effectiveness of intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in a low-income setting: a prospective study in Yemen. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:995-1002. [PMID: 37828298 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03753-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Tibial shaft fractures are common injuries that can be treated with various methods, including interlocked intramedullary nail (IMN). However, there is limited data on the clinical outcomes of IMN for tibial shaft fractures in Yemen. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the clinical outcomes of primary IMN for tibial shaft fractures in Yemen. METHODS This was a prospective study of 134 patients who underwent primary IMN for tibial shaft fractures et al.-Thawra Modern General Hospital in Sana'a, Yemen, between June 2016 and June 2020. The patients were between 18 and 70 years old, and the fractures were classified according to the AO classification system. The fractures were treated with IMN using a standard technique. The patients were followed up for a minimum of 2 years. The outcome measures included union time, complications, and functional scores. RESULTS The mean union time was 17 weeks. The overall complication rate was 18.7%. The most common complications were infection (8.2%), delayed union (6.7%), and nonunion (3.7%). The mean functional scores at the final follow-up were 91.4 for the Knee Society Score and 90.2 for the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Score. CONCLUSION Primary IMN is an effective and reliable method for treating tibial shaft fractures in Yemen, with acceptable union time, complication rate, and functional outcomes.
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- Orthopedic Department, Sanaa University, Sanaa, Yemen.
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Christidis P, Lampridis V, Kalitsis C, Kantas T, Biniaris G, Gougoulias N. Supramalleolar osteotomies for ankle arthritis: a systematic review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023; 143:5549-5564. [PMID: 37010603 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-04867-1] [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: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 03/27/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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INTRODUCTION We investigated the mid-term outcomes of supramalleolar osteotomies regarding "survivorship" [before ankle arthrodesis (AA) or total ankle replacement (TAR)], complication rate and adjuvant procedures required. MATERIAL AND METHODS PubMed, Cochrane and Trip Medical Database were searched from January 01, 2000. Studies reporting on SMOs for ankle arthritis, in minimum of 20 patients aged 17 or older, followed for a minimum of two years, were included. Quality assessment was performed with the Modified Coleman Methodology Score (MCMS). A subgroup analysis of varus/valgus ankles was performed. RESULTS Sixteen studies met the inclusion criteria, with 866 SMOs in 851 patients. Mean age of patients was 53.6 (range 17-79) years, and mean follow-up was 49.1 (range 8-168) months. Of the arthritic ankles (646 ankles), 11.1% were classified as Takakura stage I, 24.0% as stage II, 59.9% as stage III and 5.0% as stage IV. The overall MCMS was 55.2 ± 9.6 (fair). Eleven studies (657 SMOs) reported on "survivorship" of SMO, before arthrodesis (2.7%), or total ankle replacement (TAR) (5.8%) was required. Patients required AA after an average of 44.6 (range 7-156) months, and TAR after 36.71 (range 7-152) months. Hardware removal was required in 1.9% and revision in 4.4% of 777 SMOs. Mean AOFAS score was 51.8 preoperatively, improving to 79.1 postoperatively. Mean VAS was 6.5 preoperatively and improved to 2.1 postoperatively. Complications were reported in 5.7% (44 out of 777 SMOs). Soft tissue procedures were performed in 41.0% (310 out of 756 SMOs), whereas concomitant osseous procedures were performed in 59.0% (446 out of 756 SMOs). SMOs performed for valgus ankles failed in 11.1% of patients, vs 5.6% in varus ankles (p < 0.05), with disparity between the different studies. CONCLUSIONS SMOs combined with adjuvant, osseous and soft tissue, procedures, were performed mostly for arthritic ankles of stage II and III, according to the Takakura classification and offered functional improvement with low complication rate. Approximately, 10% of SMOs failed and patients required AA or TAR, after an average of just over 4 years (50.5 months) after the index surgery. It is debatable whether varus and valgus ankles treated with SMO reveal different success rates.
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- Panagiotis Christidis
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 6th km Katerini-Aronas Rd, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedics, Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 6th km Katerini-Aronas Rd, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 6th km Katerini-Aronas Rd, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 6th km Katerini-Aronas Rd, 60100, Katerini, Greece
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, General Hospital of Katerini, 6th km Katerini-Aronas Rd, 60100, Katerini, Greece.
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Coelho A, Sánchez-Soler JF, Fernández-Dominguez JM, Amorim-Barbosa T, Torres-Claramunt R, Perelli S, Monllau JC. Arthroscopically Assisted Suprapatellar Tibial Nail Removal. Arthrosc Tech 2023; 12:e1329-e1333. [PMID: 37654875 PMCID: PMC10466188 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2023.03.026] [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: 01/10/2023] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Intramedullary nailing remains the most popular and preferred method of fixation for tibial shaft fractures. The infrapatellar approach through the patellar tendon has long been considered the gold standard. However, the suprapatellar approach has gained popularity because of the advantages of being easier to perform when treating proximal shaft and metaphyseal fractures and there being less postoperative anterior knee pain. Despite increased use of this approach, the removal of the implant from the same suprapatellar approach is tricky, and in most cases, the removal is performed through a new transpatellar tendon approach. This article describes arthroscopically assisted suprapatellar tibial nail removal using the same approach and instrumentation of the nail insertion. The technique has the advantage of preserving the patellar tendon without causing secondary damage to it. Through arthroscopy, direct visualization of the patellofemoral joint aids in preventing possible cartilage injury. Moreover, any associated intra-articular lesions can be diagnosed and addressed.
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- Alexandre Coelho
- Orthopedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopedic Department, Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, Porto, Portugal
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Català de Traumatologia, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Català de Traumatologia, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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- Orthopedic Department, Hospital del Mar, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
- IMIM (Hospital del Mar Medical Research Institute), Barcelona, Spain
- Institut Català de Traumatologia, Hospital Universitari Dexeus, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain
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Sidiropoulos K, Panagopoulos A, Tsikopoulos K, Saridis A, Assimakopoulos SF, Kouzelis A, Vrachnis IN, Givissis P. Septic Tibial Nonunions on Proximal and Distal Metaphysis-A Systematic Narrative Review. Biomedicines 2023; 11:1665. [PMID: 37371760 PMCID: PMC10296242 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11061665] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2023] [Revised: 04/05/2023] [Accepted: 06/03/2023] [Indexed: 06/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infected nonunion of the tibia represents a challenging complication for orthopedic surgeons and poses a major financial burden to healthcare systems. The situation is even more compounded when the nonunion involves the metaphyseal region of long bones, a rare yet demanding complication due to the poor healing potential of infected cancellous bone; this is in addition to the increased likelihood of contamination of adjacent joints. The purpose of this study was to determine the extent and level of evidence in relation to (1) available treatment options for the management of septic tibial metaphyseal nonunions; (2) success rates and bone healing following treatment application; and (3) functional results after intervention. METHODS We searched the MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL databases for prospective and retrospective studies through to 25 January 2021. Human-only studies exploring the efficacy of various treatment options and their results in the setting of septic, quiescent, and metaphyseal (distal or proximal) tibia nonunions in the adult population were included. For infection diagnosis, we accepted definitions provided by the authors of source studies. Of note, clinical heterogeneity rendered data pooling inappropriate. RESULTS In terms of the species implicated in septic tibial nonunions, staphylococcus aureus was found to be the most commonly isolated microorganism. Many authors implemented the Ilizarov external fixation device with a mean duration of treatment greater than one year. Exceptional or good bone and functional results were recorded in over 80% of patients, although the literature is scarce and possible losses of the follow-up were not recorded. CONCLUSION A demanding orthopedic condition that is scarcely studied is infected metaphyseal tibial nonunion. External fixation seems promising, but further research is needed. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO No. CRD42020205781.
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- General Hospital of Drama, Orthopaedic Department, 66100 Drama, Greece
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- School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine Department of Internal Medicine-Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Patras, 26504 Patras, Greece
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- Patras University Hospital, Orthopaedic Department, 26504 Patras, Greece
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Mavragani A, Panagopoulos A, Assimakopoulos SF, Givissis P, Kouzelis A, Vrachnis I, Lakoumentas J, Saridis A. Treatment of Infected Tibial Metaphyseal Nonunions Using the Ilizarov Method: Protocol for a Prospective Nonrandomized Study. JMIR Res Protoc 2022; 11:e39319. [PMID: 36580353 PMCID: PMC9837705 DOI: 10.2196/39319] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/06/2022] [Revised: 12/02/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The management of infected metaphyseal nonunion of the tibia is devastating, especially when associated with significant bone loss, poor soft tissues, draining sinuses, axial deformity, knee or ankle joint stiffness, limb discrepancy, and multiresisted pathogens. A systematic review, performed recently by the primary investigators but not yet published, yielded the lack of studies in the field and the huge heterogeneity of the presented results. We found several bias and controversies such as no clear definition of the exact part of the tibia where the nonunion was located, the pathogen causing the fracture-related infection, the number of previous interventions and time to presentation, and the exact type of treatment methods including the use of muscle flaps or bone grafting. Time to final union as a functional score is another important but missing data. OBJECTIVE The proposed study is designed to evaluate a sufficient number of patients with infected metaphyseal tibial nonunions using various general health, functional, and bone scores. METHODS This prospective clinical trial study, with a minimum follow-up period of 36 months, focuses on the effectiveness of the Ilizarov method after radical nonunion debridement and targeted antibiotic therapy in patients with infected metaphyseal tibial nonunions. The primary outcomes would be the definite healing of nonunion and infection-free results. Secondary outcomes would be limb alignment and discrepancy, alteration in the patient's quality of life, and functional results. A power analysis calculated a minimum of 11 patients to obtain statistical power, but we aim to include at least 25 patients. Limb discrepancy, clinical validation of infection eradication and fracture healing, radiographic validation, and patient-reported outcome measures will be highlighted and correlated. Statistical analysis of the results will offer data missing from the literature so far. Measurements are scheduled at specific times for each patient: preoperatively, 3 and 6 months postoperatively, 1 month after Ilizarov frame removal, and once per semester afterward until the end of the follow-up period (minimum 36 months). Laboratory evaluation will be assessed once per month. Any complication will be reported and treated when it occurs. RESULTS The trial has already started. It was funded in June 2020. As of May 2022, 19 participants have been recruited and no major complications have been noticed yet. Data analysis will be performed after data collection ends, and results will be published afterward. CONCLUSIONS An infected metaphyseal tibial nonunion is a rare condition with limited treatment options and many controversies. There is no consensus in the literature about the best treatment strategy, and this lack of evidence should be fulfilled. TRIAL REGISTRATION International Standard Randomized Controlled Trial Number (ISRCTN) 30905788; https://www.isrctn.com/ISRCTN30905788. INTERNATIONAL REGISTERED REPORT IDENTIFIER (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/39319.
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- Department of Internal Medicine & Infectious Diseases, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece.,Faculty of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, University of Patras, Patras, Greece
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- Orthopaedic Department, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Orthopaedic Department, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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- Department of Physics, Patras University Hospital, Patras, Greece
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- Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital of Drama, Drama, Greece.,Orthopaedic Department, General Hospital of Serres, Serres, Greece
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Garabano G, Pereira S, Perez Alamino L, Ernst G, Pesciallo CA, Bidolegui F. The relevance of the number of distal locking planes and nail to canal ratio in bone healing after intramedullary nailing in tibial shaft fractures. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2022:10.1007/s00590-022-03401-0. [PMID: 36208335 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-022-03401-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 05/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The objective of this retrospective study was to assess the effect of the nail to canal ratio and the number and configuration of distal locking screws in bone healing in tibial shaft fractures. METHODS We analyzed 223 consecutive tibial shaft fractures treated with reamed intramedullary nailing between January 2014 and December 2020. We recorded and evaluated the nail to canal ratio (NCR) and the number and configuration of distal locking screws. Median NCR was 0.87 (IQR 0.82-0.94). Ten (4.48%) fractures were treated with one distal locking screw, 173 (77.57%) with two, and 40 (17.93%) with three. Uniplanar fixation was used in 63 (28.25%), biplanar in 150 (67.26%), and triplanar in 10 (4.48%) cases. Uni-, bi-, and multivariate analyses were performed to compare patients who achieved bone union with those who did not. RESULTS Bone union was achieved in 195 (87.44%) patients. Uni- and bivariate analyses showed that bone union increased significantly with larger NCR (p = 0.0001) and a greater number of locking planes (p = 0.001) and distal screws (p = 0.046). NCR > 0.78 (OR 48.77 CI 95% 15.39-154.56; p = < 0.0001) and distal locking screw configuration (OR 2.91 CI 95% 1.12-9.91; p = 0.046) were identified as independent variables for union. CONCLUSION Our findings suggest that in tibial shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing, NCR should be equal to or greater than 0.79. Additionally, distal locking screws should be used with a biplanar or triplanar configuration.
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- Germán Garabano
- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Perdriel 74, C1280 AEB, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, Sirio - Libanes Hospital, Campana 4658, C1419, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Perdriel 74, C1280 AEB, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Scientific Advisory Committee, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, British Hospital of Buenos Aires, Perdriel 74, C1280 AEB, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Department, Sirio - Libanes Hospital, Campana 4658, C1419, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Patel AH, Wilder JH, Lee OC, Ross AJ, Vemulapalli KC, Gladden PB, Martin MP, Sherman WF. A Review of Proximal Tibia Entry Points for Intramedullary Nailing and Validation of The Lateral Parapatellar Approach as Extra-articular. Orthop Rev (Pavia) 2022; 14:31909. [PMID: 35106131 PMCID: PMC8801390 DOI: 10.52965/001c.31909] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2023] Open
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Tibial shaft fractures are the most common long bone injury and are often treated surgically in an attempt to minimize complications. Although treatment options for tibial shaft fractures vary based on factors including open injury, severity of fracture, and soft tissue status, intramedullary nailing in adults has emerged as the preferred definitive option for stabilization. Therefore, the primary purposes of this review and cadaveric study were to evaluate the entry points for reamed tibial nails and the risks, benefits, and advantages of each approach. Due to concerns of violating the joint capsule and the generalized applicability to everyday practice of the extra-articular lateral parapatellar semi-extended technique, the secondary goal of this manuscript was to evaluate whether an intramedullary tibial nail can be consistently placed extra-articularly using the lateral parapatellar technique described by Kubiak et al. and generalizability to surgeons of varying experience.
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- Akshar H Patel
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Louisiana State University School of Medicine and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Tulane University School of Medicine
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Rates and timing of short-term complications following operative treatment of tibial shaft fractures. OTA Int 2021; 4:e158. [PMID: 34765906 PMCID: PMC8575429 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/04/2021] [Indexed: 10/31/2022]
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Introduction Tibial shaft fractures are a relatively common injury in orthopaedic surgery, with management options including intramedullary nail (IMN) fixation or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with plate osteosynthesis. Using a large national database, we sought to compare the prevalence and timing of short-term complications following either IMN or ORIF for tibial shaft fractures. Methods The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program was used to identify patients undergoing IMN or ORIF for the treatment of tibial shaft fracture between 2012 and 2018. Multivariate Poisson hurdle regression models were utilized to determine predictors of postoperative complications as well as the timing of postoperative complications. Results A total of 4963 tibial shaft fracture were identified, with 3601 patients undergoing IMN (72.6%) and 1362 undergoing ORIF (27.4%). Patients undergoing IMN had a lower mean age of 48.8 compared with 53.9 for plate osteosynthesis (P < .001). IMN patients were also more likely to be male (53.5%) compared with ORIF patients (44.2%, P < .001). In multivariate analysis, ORIF patients were significantly more likely to experience surgical site complications, including dehiscence, superficial, and deep infections (OR 2.04, P = .003). There was no difference in probability of VTE between constructs; however, patients who underwent ORIF were diagnosed with VTE earlier than those who underwent IMN (relative rate 0.50, P < .001). There was no difference between ORIF and IMN with regard to probability or timing of subsequent blood transfusion, major complications, or return to the operating room. Many patient factors, such as higher American Society of Anesthesiologists score, congestive heart failure, and hypertension, were independently associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. Conclusions Postoperative complications within 30 days are common after the surgical treatment of tibial shaft fractures. The risk of developing specific complications and the timing of these complications vary depending on numerous factors, including potentially modifiable risk factors such as the method of fixation or operative time, as well as nonmodifiable risk factors such as medical comorbidities.
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Makaram NS, Leow JM, Clement ND, Oliver WM, Ng ZH, Simpson C, Keating JF. Risk factors associated with delayed and aseptic nonunion following tibial diaphyseal fractures managed with intramedullary nailing. Bone Jt Open 2021; 2:227-235. [PMID: 33843259 PMCID: PMC8085614 DOI: 10.1302/2633-1462.24.bjo-2021-0012.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Aims The primary aim of this study was to identify independent predictors associated with nonunion and delayed union of tibial diaphyseal fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. The secondary aim was to assess the Radiological Union Scale for Tibial fractures (RUST) score as an early predictor of tibial fracture nonunion. Methods A consecutive series of 647 patients who underwent intramedullary nailing for tibial diaphyseal fractures were identified from a trauma database. Demographic data, comorbidities, smoking status, alcohol consumption, use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), and steroid use were documented. Details regarding mechanism of injury, fracture classification, complications, and further surgery were recorded. Nonunion was defined as the requirement for revision surgery to achieve union. Delayed union was defined as a RUST score < 10 at six months postoperatively. Results There were 41 nonunions (6.3%), of which 13 were infected (31.7%), and 77 delayed unions (11.9%). There were 127 open fractures (19.6%). Adjusting for confounding variables, NSAID use (odds ratio (OR) 3.50; p = 0.042), superficial infection (OR 3.00; p = 0.026), open fractures (OR 5.44; p < 0.001), and high-energy mechanism (OR 2.51; p = 0.040) were independently associated with nonunion. Smoking (OR 1.76; p = 0.034), open fracture (OR 2.82; p = 0.001), and high-energy mechanism (OR 1.81; p = 0.030) were independent predictors associated with delayed union. The RUST score at six-week follow-up was highly predictive of nonunion (sensitivity and specificity of 75%). Conclusion NSAID use, high-energy mechanisms, open fractures, and superficial infection were independently associated with nonunion in patients with tibial diaphyseal fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. The six-week RUST score may be useful in identifying patients at risk of nonunion. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2021;2(4):227–235.
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Affiliation(s)
- Navnit S Makaram
- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- Edinburgh Orthopaedics, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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A Machine Learning Algorithm to Identify Patients with Tibial Shaft Fractures at Risk for Infection After Operative Treatment. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:532-540. [PMID: 33394819 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.00903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Risk stratification of individual patients who are prone to infection would allow surgeons to monitor high-risk patients more closely and intervene early when needed. This could reduce infection-related consequences such as increased health-care costs. The purpose of this study was to develop a machine learning (ML)-derived risk-stratification tool using the SPRINT (Study to Prospectively Evaluate Reamed Intramedullary Nails in Patients with Tibial Fractures) and FLOW (Fluid Lavage of Open Wounds) trial databases to estimate the probability of infection in patients with operatively treated tibial shaft fractures (TSFs). METHODS Patients with unilateral TSFs from the SPRINT and FLOW trials were randomly split into derivation (80%) and validation (20%) cohorts. Random forest algorithms were used to select features that are relevant to predicting infection. These features were included for algorithm training. Five ML algorithms were trained in recognizing patterns associated with infection. The performance of each ML algorithm was evaluated and compared based on (1) the area under the ROC (receiver operating characteristic) curve (AUC), (2) the calibration slope and the intercept, and (3) the Brier score. RESULTS There were 1,822 patients included in this study: 170 patients (9%) developed an infection that required treatment, 62 patients (3%) received nonoperative treatment with oral or intravenous antibiotics, and 108 patients (6%) underwent subsequent surgery in addition to antibiotic therapy. Random forest algorithms identified 7 variables that were relevant for predicting infection: (1) Gustilo-Anderson or Tscherne classification, (2) bone loss, (3) mechanism of injury, (4) multitrauma, (5) AO/OTA fracture classification, (6) age, and (7) fracture location. Training of the penalized logistic regression algorithm resulted in the best-performing prediction model, with AUC, calibration slope, calibration intercept, and Brier scores of 0.75, 0.94, 0.00, and 0.076, respectively, in the derivation cohort and 0.81, 1.07, 0.09, and 0.079, respectively, in the validation cohort. CONCLUSIONS We developed an ML prediction model that can estimate the probability of infection for individual patients with TSFs based on patient and fracture characteristics that are readily available at hospital admission. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Factors associated with subsequent surgical procedures after intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2020; 31:43-50. [PMID: 32656669 PMCID: PMC7815567 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02733-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2020] [Accepted: 07/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Introduction The reported rate of subsequent surgery after intramedullary nailing (IMN) of tibial shaft fractures (TSFs) is as high as 21%. However, most studies have not included the removal of symptomatic implant in these rates. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the subsequent surgery rate after IMN of TSFs, including the removal of symptomatic implants. Secondly, this study aimed to assess what factors are associated with subsequent surgery (1) to promote fracture and wound healing and (2) for the removal of symptomatic implants. Methods One-hundred and ninety-one patients treated with IMN for TSFs were retrospectively included. The rate of subsequent surgery was determined. Bi- and multivariable analysis was used to identify variables associated with subsequent surgery. Results Approximately half of patients (46%) underwent at least one subsequent surgical procedure. Forty-eight (25%) underwent a subsequent surgical procedure to promote fracture or wound healing. Age (P < 0.01), multi-trauma (P < 0.01), open fracture (P < 0.001) and index surgery during weekdays (P < 0.05) were associated with these procedures. Thirty-nine patients (20%) underwent a subsequent surgical procedure for removal of symptomatic implants. There was a significantly lower rate of implant removal in ASA II (11%) and ASA III–IV (14%) patients compared to ASA I patients (29%) (P < 0.05). Conclusions Patients treated with IMN for TSFs should be consented that about one-in-two patients will undergo an additional surgical procedure. Half of these procedures are required to promote wound or fracture healing; the other half are for symptomatic implant removal. Level of evidence Therapeutic level-IV.
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