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Laane D, Kroes T, van den Berg A, de Jongh M, The R, Van der Velde D, Nijdam T. Patient and proxy perspectives in decision-making for geriatric hip fracture management in the Netherlands: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e082093. [PMID: 38858152 PMCID: PMC11168140 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082093] [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: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 05/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/12/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore the perspectives with the decision-making process between surgery and palliative, non-operative management of geriatric hip fracture patients and their proxies. DESIGN A qualitative interview study was performed. Patients and proxies were asked to participate in semi-structured interviews. Data were analysed using reflexive thematic analysis according to Braun and Clarke's six-step guide. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Hip fracture patients in the Netherlands were eligible for inclusion. For hip fracture patients with a pre-existing diagnosis of dementia and for patients who opted for palliative, non-operative management, proxies were included. RESULTS A total of 16 interviews were conducted, consisting of 4 patient interviews and 12 proxy interviews. Five themes were identified during thematic analysis: (1) underlying patient values, (2) the provision of information, (3) reasons to consider either palliative, non-operative management or surgery, (4) involvement in decision and (5) realisation of expectations. Information provided by the physician varied in terms of desired level of detail but involved discussing the advantages and disadvantages of surgery and palliative, non-operative management. Patients and proxies underscored the importance of achieving optimal quality of life, and the disparity between expected and actual treatment outcomes was unpleasant and negatively influenced the overall experience. CONCLUSIONS In-depth analysis provided a unique insight into the patient and proxy perspectives in shared decision-making for geriatric hip fracture management in the acute setting. Overall, there were differences between reported experiences and preferences of participants. This heterogeneity stresses the importance of keeping a person-centred approach during shared decision-making. Other key considerations during shared decision-making include physicians informing patients from professional experience and communicating sensitively about both treatment options and prognosis. Physicians should aim to provide realistic, sensitive and timely information to both patients and proxies during the choice between curation and palliation for their hip fracture.
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- Duco Laane
- Department of Trauma Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Location Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Location Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Brabant Trauma Registry, Network Emergency Care Brabant, Tilburg, Netherlands
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- Department Trauma TopCare, Elisabeth-TweeSteden Hospital, Brabant Trauma Registry, Network Emergency Care Brabant, Tilburg, Netherlands
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- Brabant Trauma Registry, Network Emergency Care Brabant, Tilburg, Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Location Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, St Antonius Hospital Location Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands
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Loder RT, Buzon MR, Sanders KE. A Healed Intertrochanteric Femur Fracture, Shoulder, and Rib Fractures in an Ancient Nubian Female: An Osteoarchaeological Perspective. ScientificWorldJournal 2024; 2024:8339694. [PMID: 38375132 PMCID: PMC10876308 DOI: 10.1155/2024/8339694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Revised: 02/02/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/21/2024] Open
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This report is a case of a healed proximal intertrochanteric femur fracture nonunion in an ancient Nubian adult female, approximately 58 years old at the time of death, from the Tombos archaeological site in present day northern Sudan. Tombos was founded as an Egyptian colonial town during the New Kingdom Period (14001070 BC). The individual was radiocarbon dated to 1114-910 BC and also exhibited healed fractures of the left proximal humerus and ribs. There was shortening and mild atrophy of the right femur compared to the left; radiographs demonstrated a varus deformity of the proximal femur with associated retroversion. Bone density analysis revealed that the tissue mineral density z-score for this individual was -0.798, with the z-score for Tombos females 15-24 years old being 0.396, or a total difference of 1.194. This indicates that the individual was osteopenic but not osteoporotic prior to demise. This is an important case as it occurred approximately 3000 years ago and is the oldest known reported case of a healed intertrochanteric hip fracture in the archaeological literature. Archaeological cases of intertrochanteric hip fractures are rare, with none previously reported from the BC era. The timing of these multiple fractures is unknown, but all healed before the demise of the individual. Thus, there must have been considerable care afforded to such an individual to minimize the morbidities associated with nonoperative care of such a fracture. If all these fractures occurred at the same time due to a traumatic, accidental injury, the Modified Injury Severity Score (MISS) would be 25. Modern day trauma resuscitation and orthopaedic care gives an estimated mortality for such a MISS score of 28% for those <50 years old. It is likely that this individual's high socioeconomic status allowed for intensive nursing care which likely decreased the morality risk.
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- Randall T. Loder
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Department of Anthropology, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN, USA
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Nijdam TMP, Laane DWPM, Schiepers TEE, Smeeing DPJ, Kempen DHR, Willems HC, van der Velde D. The goals of care in acute setting for geriatric patients in case of a hip fracture. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:1835-1844. [PMID: 36933048 PMCID: PMC10449659 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02258-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/04/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023]
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PURPOSE For geriatric hip fracture patients, the decision between surgery and palliative, non-operative management is made through shared decision making (SDM). For this conversation, a physician must be familiar with the patient's goals of care (GOC). These are predominantly unknown for hip fracture patients and challenging to assess in acute setting. The objective was to explore these GOC of geriatric patients in case of a hip fracture. METHODS An expert panel gathered possible outcomes after a hip fracture, which were transformed into statements where participants indicated their relative importance on a 100-point scoring scale during interviews. These GOC were ranked using medians and deemed important if the median score was 90 or above. Patients were aged 70 years or older with a hip contusion due to similarities with the hip fracture population. Three cohorts based on frailty criteria and the diagnosis of dementia were made. RESULTS Preserving cognitive function, being with family and being with partner scored in all groups among the most important GOC. Both non-frail and frail geriatric patients scored return to pre-fracture mobility and maintaining independence among the most important GOC, where proxies of patients with a diagnosis of dementia scored not experiencing pain as the most important GOC. CONCLUSION All groups scored preserving cognitive function, being with family and being with partner among the most important GOC. The most important GOC should be discussed when a patient is presented with a hip fracture. Since patients preferences vary, a patient-centered assessment of the GOC remains essential.
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- Department of Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Amsterdam University Medical Centers, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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Tsur AM, David P, Watad A, Nissan D, Cohen AD, Amital H. Ankylosing Spondylitis and the Risk of Hip Fractures: a Matched Cohort Study. J Gen Intern Med 2022; 37:3283-3288. [PMID: 35411534 PMCID: PMC9550950 DOI: 10.1007/s11606-021-07241-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2021] [Accepted: 10/20/2021] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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BACKGROUNDS It has been hypothesized that ankylosing spondylitis is associated with an increased risk of incident hip fractures due to osteoporosis and risk of falls but the supporting evidence is limited and mixed. OBJECTIVES To assess the risk of hip fractures in a large cohort of patients with ankylosing spondylitis compared to a matched cohort. DESIGN A retrospective cohort study. SUBJECTS Men and women diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis from 1 January 2002 to 31 December 2018. Matching in a 5:1 ratio was based on age and sex. Follow-up ended on 23 June 2019. MAIN MEASURES Cox regression models adjusting for confounders defined in a causal inference framework were used to determine the hazard ratio for hip fractures. KEY RESULT The final cohorts included 5,909 ankylosing spondylitis patients and 28,671 matched patients. The ankylosing spondylitis cohort had a mean age of 49 (17) years and was composed of 3,762 (64%) men, 3,638 (62%) patients born in Israel, and 1,532 (26%) patients of low residential socioeconomic status. During 45,388 and 224,192 cumulative person-years of follow-up, the ankylosing spondylitis and matched cohorts had 2.47 and 1.63 cases of hip fractures per 1,000 person-years, respectively. Ankylosing spondylitis patients also developed hip fractures earlier (74 [13] vs. 79 [10] years, p = 0.002). Ankylosing spondylitis was associated with hip fractures in the unadjusted (HR = 1.52, 95% CI [1.23-1.88]) and adjusted (HR = 1.56, 95% CI [1.27-1.93]) models. The association was evident in men (HR = 1.65, 95% CI [1.25-2.18]) and women (HR = 1.48, 95% CI [1.07-2.05]). CONCLUSION This study found that ankylosing spondylitis patients developed hip fractures earlier and more often compared to a matched cohort. This study suggests that ankylosing spondylitis patients might benefit from more proactive screening, mitigation, and prevention of risk factors for hip fractures.
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- Avishai M Tsur
- Department of Medicine B, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, 5262100, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
- Israel Defense Forces, Medical Corps, Tel Hashomer, Ramat Gan, Israel
- Department of Military Medicine, Hebrew University of Jerusalem Faculty of Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel
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- Department of Medicine B, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, 5262100, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Department of Medicine B, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, 5262100, Tel-Hashomer, Israel
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- School of Public Health, Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel
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- Chief Physicians Office, Clalit Health Services, Tel Aviv, Israel
- Siaal Research Center for Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, Beer Sheva, Israel
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- Department of Medicine B, Zabludowicz Center for Autoimmune Diseases, Sheba Medical Center, 5262100, Tel-Hashomer, Israel.
- Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel-Aviv University, Tel-Aviv, Israel.
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Nijdam TMP, Laane DWPM, Spierings JF, Schuijt HJ, Smeeing DPJ, van der Velde D. Proxy-reported experiences of palliative, non-operative management of geriatric patients after a hip fracture: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e063007. [PMID: 35948383 PMCID: PMC9379475 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to explore the experiences from the period after the choice was made for palliative, non-operative management for geriatric patients with a hip fracture, to the most important factors in the process, as reported by a proxy. DESIGN Semistructured interviews were conducted between 1 August 2020 and 1 April 2021 to investigate by-proxy reported patient experiences of non-operative management after hip fracture. Interviews followed a topic guide, recorded and transcribed per word. Thematic analysis was used to identify themes in the data. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS Patients were retrospectively identified from the electronic patient record. Relatives (proxies) of the patients who underwent palliative, non-operative management were contacted and were asked to participate in a semistructured interview and were named participants. The participants were proxies of the patients since patients were expected to be deceased during the timing of the interview. RESULTS A total of 26 patients were considered eligible for inclusion in this study. The median age of the patients was 88 years (IQR 83-94). The 90-day mortality rate was 92.3%, with a median palliative care period of 11 days (IQR 4-26). A total of 19 participants were subjected to the interview. After thematic analysis, four recurring themes were identified: (1) the decision-making process, (2) pain experience, (3) patient-relative interaction and (4) the active dying. CONCLUSIONS With the introduction of shared decision-making in an acute setting for geriatric patients with hip fracture, proxies reported palliative, non-operative management as an acceptable and adequate option for patients with high risk of adverse outcomes after surgery. The emerged themes in palliative care for patients with hip fracture show great similarity with severe end-stage disease palliative care, with pain identified as the most important factor influencing comfort of the patient and their environment after hip fracture. Future research should focus on further improving targeted analgesia for these patients focusing on acute pain caused by the fracture.
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Ziekenhuis Locatie Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Ziekenhuis Locatie Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, St Antonius Ziekenhuis Locatie Utrecht, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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Das P, Karmakar A, Ghosh A. Minimally invasive versus conventional fixation of stable intertrochanteric fracture by dynamic hip screw – A prospective study comparing the two techniques. JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC DISEASES AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/jodp.jodp_43_21] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Lim C, Roh YH, Kim S, Nam KW. Preoperative Vitamin D Deficiency is Associated with Postoperative Functional Recovery and Complications after Hip Fracture Surgery. J Bone Metab 2021; 28:333-338. [PMID: 34905680 PMCID: PMC8671027 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2021.28.4.333] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Low concentrations of vitamin D are considered one of the risk factors for hip fracture and are associated with worse outcomes. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare vitamin D deficient group and vitamin D sufficient group and assess the association preoperative vitamin D deficiency and postoperative walking ability after hip fracture surgery. Methods Between January 2014 and January 2020, 1,029 elderly patients with hip fracture (243 in men and 785 in women) were measured preoperative serum 25-hydroxy-vitamin D3 levels. Among 1,029 elderly patients, 702 patients were classified as Vitamin D deficient group (<20 ng/mL). Outcome parameters for functional recovery were the length of the hospital stay and KOVAL score, and those for complications were delirium, pneumonia, and thromboembolism. Results The mean length of the hospital stay in the vitamin D deficient group was significantly longer than in the vitamin D sufficient group (27.7±17.8 vs. 2.9±11.8 days; odds ratio [OR], 1.03; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.02–1.05; P=0.001). The mean postoperative KOVAL score in the deficient group was significantly higher than in the sufficient group (4.0±2.1 vs. 3.1±1.9 days; OR, 1.21; 95% CI, 1.11–1.32; P=0.001). Vitamin D deficiency was significantly associated with a higher risk of delirium and pneumonia in deficiency group. Conclusions Preoperative vitamin D deficiency in hip fractures patients was associated with prolonged duration of hospital stay and decrease of postoperative ambulatory status, and may increase the risk of delirium and pneumonia. Therefore, it is necessary to evaluate the preoperative vitamin D level and recommend vitamin D supplementation in elderly patients with a high probability of hip fracture.
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- Chaemoon Lim
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Jeju National University Hospital, Jeju, Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Uijeongbu Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University, Uijeongbu, Korea
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Handoll HH, Cameron ID, Mak JC, Panagoda CE, Finnegan TP. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation for older people with hip fractures. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2021; 11:CD007125. [PMID: 34766330 PMCID: PMC8586844 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd007125.pub3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 11.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Hip fracture is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people, and its impact on society is substantial. After surgery, people require rehabilitation to help them recover. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation is where rehabilitation is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, supervised by a geriatrician, rehabilitation physician or other appropriate physician. This is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in 2009. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, in either inpatient or ambulatory care settings, for older people with hip fracture. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE and Embase (October 2020), and two trials registers (November 2019). SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised and quasi-randomised trials of post-surgical care using multidisciplinary rehabilitation of older people (aged 65 years or over) with hip fracture. The primary outcome - 'poor outcome' - was a composite of mortality and decline in residential status at long-term (generally one year) follow-up. The other 'critical' outcomes were health-related quality of life, mortality, dependency in activities of daily living, mobility, and related pain. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Pairs of review authors independently performed study selection, assessed risk of bias and extracted data. We pooled data where appropriate and used GRADE for assessing the certainty of evidence for each outcome. MAIN RESULTS The 28 included trials involved 5351 older (mean ages ranged from 76.5 to 87 years), usually female, participants who had undergone hip fracture surgery. There was substantial clinical heterogeneity in the trial interventions and populations. Most trials had unclear or high risk of bias for one or more items, such as blinding-related performance and detection biases. We summarise the findings for three comparisons below. Inpatient rehabilitation: multidisciplinary rehabilitation versus 'usual care' Multidisciplinary rehabilitation was provided primarily in an inpatient setting in 20 trials. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation probably results in fewer cases of 'poor outcome' (death or deterioration in residential status, generally requiring institutional care) at 6 to 12 months' follow-up (risk ratio (RR) 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.80 to 0.98; 13 studies, 3036 participants; moderate-certainty evidence). Based on an illustrative risk of 347 people with hip fracture with poor outcome in 1000 people followed up between 6 and 12 months, this equates to 41 (95% CI 7 to 69) fewer people with poor outcome after multidisciplinary rehabilitation. Expressed in terms of numbers needed to treat for an additional harmful outcome (NNTH), 25 patients (95% CI 15 to 100) would need to be treated to avoid one 'poor outcome'. Subgroup analysis by type of multidisciplinary rehabilitation intervention showed no evidence of subgroup differences. Multidisciplinary rehabilitation may result in fewer deaths in hospital but the confidence interval does not exclude a small increase in the number of deaths (RR 0.77, 95% CI 0.58 to 1.04; 11 studies, 2455 participants; low-certainty evidence). A similar finding applies at 4 to 12 months' follow-up (RR 0.91, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.05; 18 studies, 3973 participants; low-certainty evidence). Multidisciplinary rehabilitation may result in fewer people with poorer mobility at 6 to 12 months' follow-up (RR 0.83, 95% CI 0.71 to 0.98; 5 studies, 1085 participants; low-certainty evidence). Due to very low-certainty evidence, we have little confidence in the findings for marginally better quality of life after multidisciplinary rehabilitation (1 study). The same applies to the mixed findings of some or no difference from multidisciplinary rehabilitation on dependence in activities of daily living at 1 to 4 months' follow-up (measured in various ways by 11 studies), or at 6 to 12 months' follow-up (13 studies). Long-term hip-related pain was not reported. Ambulatory setting: supported discharge and multidisciplinary home rehabilitation versus 'usual care' Three trials tested this comparison in 377 people mainly living at home. Due to very low-certainty evidence, we have very little confidence in the findings of little to no between-group difference in poor outcome (death or move to a higher level of care or inability to walk) at one year (3 studies); quality of life at one year (1 study); in mortality at 4 or 12 months (2 studies); in independence in personal activities of daily living (1 study); in moving permanently to a higher level of care (2 studies) or being unable to walk (2 studies). Long-term hip-related pain was not reported. One trial tested this comparison in 240 nursing home residents. There is low-certainty evidence that there may be no or minimal between-group differences at 12 months in 'poor outcome' defined as dead or unable to walk; or in mortality at 4 months or 12 months. Due to very low-certainty evidence, we have very little confidence in the findings of no between-group differences in dependency at 4 weeks or at 12 months, or in quality of life, inability to walk or pain at 12 months. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS In a hospital inpatient setting, there is moderate-certainty evidence that rehabilitation after hip fracture surgery, when delivered by a multidisciplinary team and supervised by an appropriate medical specialist, results in fewer cases of 'poor outcome' (death or deterioration in residential status). There is low-certainty evidence that multidisciplinary rehabilitation may result in fewer deaths in hospital and at 4 to 12 months; however, it may also result in slightly more. There is low-certainty evidence that multidisciplinary rehabilitation may reduce the numbers of people with poorer mobility at 12 months. No conclusions can be drawn on other outcomes, for which the evidence is of very low certainty. The generally very low-certainty evidence available for supported discharge and multidisciplinary home rehabilitation means that we are very uncertain whether the findings of little or no difference for all outcomes between the intervention and usual care is true. Given the prevalent clinical emphasis on early discharge, we suggest that research is best orientated towards early supported discharge and identifying the components of multidisciplinary inpatient rehabilitation to optimise patient recovery within hospital and the components of multidisciplinary rehabilitation, including social care, subsequent to hospital discharge.
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- Helen Hg Handoll
- Division of Musculoskeletal and Dermatological Sciences, The University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, The University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK
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- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District and Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, Australia
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- Healthy Ageing, Mind & Body Institute, Sydney, Australia
- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District and Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, Australia
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- John Walsh Centre for Rehabilitation Research, Kolling Institute, Northern Sydney Local Health District and Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, St Leonards, Australia
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- Department of Aged Care and Rehabilitation Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital of Sydney, St Leonards, Australia
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Lieten S, Herrtwich A, Bravenboer B, Scheerlinck T, Van Laere S, Vanlauwe J. Analysis of the effects of a delay of surgery in patients with hip fractures: outcome and causes. Osteoporos Int 2021; 32:2235-2245. [PMID: 33990873 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-021-05990-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 05/03/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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UNLABELLED This study analyzed characteristics of hip fracture patients who did not undergo surgery within 24 hours after hospitalization, as recommended by the Belgian quality standards. Reasons for delay were analyzed. Delay in surgery for hip fracture was related to the medical condition of the patients. INTRODUCTION To compare patients with optimal timing to patients with a delay in hip surgery, with respect to outcome (complications (postoperative) and mortality) and reasons for delay. METHODS A retrospective analysis of medical records compared patients operated on within 24h (Group A) to patients operated on more than 24h after admission (Group B). A follow-up period of 5 years after release or up to the time of data collection was used. Reasons for delay in relation with mortality were analyzed descriptively. Descriptive statistics were used for patient demographics and complications. Relationships causing a delayed surgery and mortality were analyzed using binary logistic regression. Additionally, a survival analysis was provided for overall mortality. RESULTS Respectively, 536 and 304 patients were included in Group A and B. The most prominent reason for delaying surgery was the patient not being medically fit (20.7%). Surgical delay was associated with more cardiovascular (p = 0.010), more pulmonary (p < 0.001), and less hematologic complications (p=0.037). Thirty-day mortality was higher with increasing age (p < 0.001), with hematologic (p < 0.001) or endocrine-metabolic complications (p = 0.001), and lower when no complications occurred (p = 0.004). Mortality at the end of data collection was higher for patients with delayed surgery (OR = 2.634, p < 0.001), an increased age (p = 0.006), male gender (p < 0.001), institutionalized patients (p = 0.009), pulmonary complication (p = 0.002), and having no endocrine-metabolic complications (p = 0.003). Survival analysis showed better survival for patients operated on within 24h (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Delayed surgery for patients with hip fractures was associated with bad additional medical conditions. Survival was higher for patients operated on within 24h of admission.
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- S Lieten
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
- Department of Geriatrics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Geriatrics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Interfaculty Center Data processing and Statistics, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Laarbeeklaan 103, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), Universitair Ziekenhuis Brussel (UZ Brussel), Laarbeeklaan 101, 1090, Brussels, Belgium
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Bae SJ, Lee SH. Computed tomographic measurements of the psoas muscle as a predictor of mortality in hip fracture patients: Muscle attenuation helps predict mortality in hip fracture patients. Injury 2021; 52:1456-1461. [PMID: 33279172 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.11.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/13/2020] [Revised: 10/26/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In recent years, sarcopenia has been identified as an important risk factor of patient prognosis. The aim of this study was to determine the association between prognosis of hip fracture and sarcopenia and to evaluate the prognostic performance of psoas muscle volume and attenuation measurements in hip computed tomography (CT). MATERIAL AND METHODS This was a retrospective cohort study of patients with hip fracture in our institution from 2014 to 2017. Baseline character data and hip CT scans were obtained. Two readers independently measured muscle size (cross-sectional area) and attenuation of the psoas muscle at the L4 vertebra on CT scans. Logistic regression analysis was used to identify the association between mortality and muscle index (the sum of the left and right muscle sizes divided by patient height) and muscle attenuation after adjusting for demographic variables. In addition, receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves were obtained. RESULTS In the 462 patients included in the study, in-hospital mortality was 4%. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that muscle attenuation was a risk factor for mortality. Among baseline characteristics, age, sex, diastolic blood pressure, and albumin were significant variables for mortality. The area under the ROC curve (AUC) of muscle attenuation for prediction of death was 0.839 (0.803-0.872) with 84.2% sensitivity and 69.5% specificity. Furthermore, when we combined all independent factors according to the results, the AUC was 0.929 (0.902-0.951) with 84.2% sensitivity and 93.6% specificity for prediction of mortality among hip fracture patients. CONCLUSION Among many variables, the most significant was muscle attenuation. CT is the most typical modality to determine treatment of hip fracture patients. Measuring muscle size and attenuation is simple using PACS software. Muscle attenuation has significant value for predicting the prognosis of hip patients.
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- Sung Jin Bae
- Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 1071, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea; Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 06973, South Korea
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- Ewha Womans University Mokdong Hospital, Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Ewha Womans University, 1071, Anyangcheon-ro, Yangcheon-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
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Hershkovitz A, Frenkel Rutenberg T. Are extracapsular and intracapsular hip-fracture patients two distinct rehabilitation subpopulations? Disabil Rehabil 2021; 44:4761-4766. [PMID: 33984250 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1919214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To assess whether intracapsular and extracapsular hip fracture patients in a post-acute rehabilitation setting differ in their background characteristics and whether fracture type affects rehabilitation outcome. METHODS A retrospective cohort study. OUTCOME MEASURES Functional Independence Measure (FIM), motor FIM (mFIM), mFIM effectiveness, length of stay (LOS), and discharge destination. Various tests assessed associations (the Mann-Whitney U, the chi-square, logistic regression), population differences (t-test), and independent predictors of discharge FIM score (multiple linear regression model). RESULTS Six hundred and eighty-seven patients completed the rehabilitation program. The intracapsular hip fracture patient group was characterized by significantly higher percentages of males, higher education levels, and living with a caregiver compared with the extracapsular hip fracture patient group. Intracapsular hip fracture patients were younger, had longer latency time from fracture to surgery, exhibited higher functional levels on admission and upon discharge, higher cognitive function and shorter rehabilitation time than extracapsular hip fracture patients. Both study groups possessed similar comorbidities, rehabilitation achievements, and discharge destination. Regression analyses showed that the fracture type was not associated with discharge FIM score, nor with the probability of achieving a favorable functional gain. CONCLUSIONS Post-acute extracapsular and intracapsular hip fracture patients are demographically and clinically two distinct subpopulations. Nevertheless, given additional time, extracapsular hip fracture patients will attain similar functional achievements as intracapsular hip fracture patients.Implications for rehabilitationPost-acute extracapsular and intracapsular hip fracture patients are demographically and clinically two distinct subpopulations.Given additional time, extracapsular hip fracture patients can attain similar functional achievements as intracapsular hip fracture patients.
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- Avital Hershkovitz
- Beit Rivka Geriatric Rehabilitation Center, Petach Tikva, Israel.,Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel
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- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel.,Department of Orthopedics, Rabin Medical Center, Petach Tikva, Israel
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Appropriateness of the post-operative rehabilitation of low energy hip fractures in elderly in comparison with the AAOS appropriate use criteria at a level one trauma center. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2021; 32:219-227. [PMID: 33783631 PMCID: PMC8783857 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-021-02938-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/10/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Purpose This study aimed to assess the appropriateness of the post-operative rehabilitation of low energy hip fractures in the elderly by comparing between the rehabilitations actually provided at level one trauma center and the AAOS Appropriate Use Criteria (AUC) recommendations. Methods A retrospective review of the medical charts of all patients who underwent surgery for hip fractures followed by post-operative rehabilitation between October 2016 and May 2018. The age, gender, fracture types, four AUC variables including; the surgical approach, pre-operative mobility/functional status, cognitive impairment, and post-operative delirium, and types of post-operative rehabilitation received were collected. The four patient variables were entered into the AUC application to generate the recommended rehabilitation procedures. Afterward, the rate of appropriateness of the treatments and the agreement between the rehabilitations actually provided and the AUC recommendation were measured. Results Over the study period, a consecutive series of 101 patients were included. The mean age was 75 years. Most of the patients were males (51.5%). Seventeen scenarios were observed in our patients. The most common scenario were patients with low functional/physical demands (48%), intact cognitive function (91%), non-arthroplasty approach (76%), and no post-operative delirium(97%). The overall appropriateness rate of the provided rehabilitation treatments for our patients in comparison with AUC recommendation was appropriate in 356 (48.7%) (P = .001), maybe appropriate in 19 (3%) (P < .001), rarely appropriate in 61 (8.3%) (P = .59), and 40% of rehabilitation procedures were not provided (P < .001). The actual treatment was appropriate and in agreement with the AUC recommendations in (100%) of three procedures (Deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis, pain management, and Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility or Skilled Nursing Facility), in (72.2%) of osteoporosis assessment/management, in (63.8%) of outpatient occupational/physical therapy, in (10.2%) of delirium prevention, in (33.3%) of delirium management and in (25%) of home care therapy. Conclusions This study demonstrated that there is a remarkable variation in the appropriateness of the various post-operative rehabilitation procedures for elderly hip fracture. Additionally, the AUC application was easy to use and simple for identifying post-operative rehabilitation protocols for elderly hip fractures, hence, we recommend to use it in the trauma clinical practice. Level of evidence: IV
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Canbeyli İD, Çırpar M, Oktaş B, Çoban M. Analysis of factors among 30-day and 1-year mortality rates in patients with borderline stable-unstable intertrochanteric hip fracture. ACTA ORTHOPAEDICA ET TRAUMATOLOGICA TURCICA 2021; 55:16-21. [PMID: 33650505 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2021.20071] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This study aimed to evaluate the possible effects of surgical procedures on mortality and to identify the possible risk factors for mortality in the management of geriatric hip fractures. METHODS A total of 191 patients (105 women and 86 men; mean age 82.26±9.681 [60-108] years) with AO/OTA 31A2.2 intertrochanteric fractures and treated with sliding hip screw, proximal femoral nail, or hemiarthroplasty were included in this retrospective cohort study. The treatment type was decided by the responsible surgeon according to the patients' pre-injury activity level, bone quality, and features of the fracture. Age, sex, type of fracture, type of surgery performed, American society of anesthesiology (ASA) grade, type of anesthesia, time to surgery, type of physical therapy, length of hospital stay, and number of comorbidities were documented. We evaluated the 30-day and 1-year mortality of patients treated with sliding hip screw (SHS), proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFN-A), or hemiarthroplasty and identified the possible risk factors for mortality. RESULTS A total of 49 patients underwent SHS, 58 underwent PFN-A, and 84 underwent hemiarthroplasty. Of these, 2 patients with SHS, 2 with PFN-A, and 11 with hemiarthroplasty died within 30 days after surgery, whereas 7 patients with SHS, 15 with PFN-A, and 23 with hemiarthroplasty died 1 year after surgery. The 30-day and 1-year overall mortality rates were 7.9% and 23.6%, respectively. Both the 30-day and 1-year mortality risks were higher in patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty than in patients undergoing SHS (p=0.068 versus 0.058). The 30-day mortality was higher in patients receiving general anesthesia than in those receiving combined spinal and epidural anesthesia (p=0.009). The 1-year mortality risk was higher in patients with ASA grade 4 than in those with grade 1 and 2 (p=0.045). Advanced age (p=0.022) and male sex (p=0.007) were also found to be the risk factors for 1-year mortality. CONCLUSION We demonstrated that higher ASA grade, male sex, general anesthesia, and hemiarthroplasty procedures are associated with higher mortality rates in elderly patients with hip fractures. Thus, we highly recommend orthopedic surgeons to consider all these factors in the management of intertrochanteric hip fractures in the geriatric population. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Prognostic Study.
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- İbrahim Deniz Canbeyli
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kırıkkale University, School of Medicine, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kırıkkale University, School of Medicine, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kırıkkale University, School of Medicine, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Kırıkkale University, School of Medicine, Kırıkkale, Turkey
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Hao L, Carson JL, Schlussel Y, Noveck H, Shapses SA. Vitamin D deficiency is associated with reduced mobility after hip fracture surgery: a prospective study. Am J Clin Nutr 2020; 112:613-618. [PMID: 32073599 PMCID: PMC7458775 DOI: 10.1093/ajcn/nqaa029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip fractures are associated with a high rate of morbidity and mortality, and successful ambulation after surgery is an important outcome in this patient population. OBJECTIVE This study aims to determine whether 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentration or the Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is associated with mortality or rates of walking in a patient cohort after hip fracture surgery. METHODS Patients undergoing hip fracture repair from a multisite study in North America were included. Mortality and mobility were assessed at 30 and 60 d after surgery. Serum albumin, 25(OH)D, and intact parathyroid hormone were measured. Patients were characterized according to 25(OH)D <12 ng/mL, 12 to <20 ng/mL, 20 to <30 ng/mL, or ≥30 ng/mL. GNRI was categorized into major/moderate nutritional risk (<92), some risk (92 to <98), or in good nutritional status (≥98). RESULTS Of the 290 patients [aged 82 ± 7 y, BMI (kg/m2): 25 ± 5], 73% were women. Compared with patients with <12 ng/mL, those with higher 25(OH)D concentrations had higher rates of walking at 30 d (P = 0.031): 12 to <20 ng/mL (adjusted OR: 2.61; 95% CI: 1.13, 5.99); 20 to <30 ng/mL (3.48; 1.53, 7.95); ≥30 ng/mL (2.84; 1.12, 7.20). In addition, there was also greater mobility at 60 d (P = 0.028) in patients with higher 25(OH)D compared with the reference group (<12 ng/mL). Poor nutritional status (GNRI <92) showed an overall trend to reduce mobility (unadjusted P = 0.044 and adjusted P = 0.056) at 30 but not at 60 d. There was no association of vitamin D or GNRI with mortality at either time. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency (<12 ng/mL) is associated with reduced ambulation after hip fracture surgery, whereas GNRI also contributes to immobility but is a less reliable predictor. Mechanisms that can explain why vitamin D deficiency is associated with mobility should be addressed in future studies.
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- Lihong Hao
- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ USA
- Rutgers Center for Lipid Research and the Center for NEx-Metabolism at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ USA
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- Department of Medicine, Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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- Department of Nutritional Sciences, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ USA
- Rutgers Center for Lipid Research and the Center for NEx-Metabolism at the Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
- Department of Medicine, Rutgers–Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ, USA
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Haims AH, Wang A, Yoo BJ, Porrino J. Negative predictive value of CT for occult fractures of the hip and pelvis with imaging follow-up. Emerg Radiol 2020; 28:259-264. [PMID: 32844321 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-020-01834-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Accepted: 07/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the negative predictive value of multidetector CT for radiographically occult fracture of the hip or pelvis in an elderly population presenting to the emergency department. METHODS Two hundred thirty-seven elderly patients with suspected fracture were identified over a 5-year period with negative radiographs acquired in the emergency department followed by an index CT of the hip/pelvis within 24 h. There were 81 cases with a negative index CT, as determined by 2 musculoskeletal radiologists, and with some form of imaging follow-up (MRI, CT, or x-ray) performed within 18 months of the index CT. Follow-up imaging was reviewed by 2 musculoskeletal radiologists for the presence of fracture to determine the performance of the index CT. The electronic medical record was used to exclude the possibility of intervening trauma between the time of the index CT and follow-up imaging. RESULTS There were 39 cases with follow-up imaging performed within 6 weeks of the negative index CT, and 42 with follow-up imaging within 6 weeks to 18 months of the negative index CT. Eight of 81 patients demonstrated a fracture on follow-up imaging, with 3 of 8 involving the femoral neck or intertrochanteric femur. The negative predictive value of the index CT for the detection of a radiographically occult hip or pelvic fracture was 90.1%. If considering only surgically relevant fractures (femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures), the negative predictive value improved to 96.3%. CONCLUSION Computed tomography for occult hip fractures has a high negative predictive value but there are cases not detected with surgical implications.
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- Andrew H Haims
- Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA.
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- Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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- Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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- Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, Yale University School of Medicine, 333 Cedar Street, New Haven, CT, 06520, USA
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Yoo JI, Byun H, Kim HS, Jang YJ, Lee CH. Evaluating Postoperative Muscle Strength Using Surface Electromyography in Hip Fracture Patient. J Bone Metab 2020; 27:125-132. [PMID: 32572373 PMCID: PMC7297620 DOI: 10.11005/jbm.2020.27.2.125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2020] [Revised: 03/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/28/2020] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Background To compare the muscle strength of patients with a hip fracture according to the presence of sarcopenia after surgery and the correlation of measured values between a Biodex and surface electromyography (sEMG) in postoperative measurement of muscle strength. Methods Seventy-one patients who underwent hip fracture surgery were included in this study. Muscle mass was measured using dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and the grip strength was evaluated using a dynamometer. The diagnosis of sarcopenia followed the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia criteria. We evaluated the Biodex to assess muscle strength according to the presence of sarcopenia and at the same time measured the sEMG to evaluate the correlation of muscle strength between Biodex and sEMG. Results We assigned 34 patients with sarcopenia and 37 without sarcopenia to 2 groups. In the comparison of muscle strength using Biodex and sEMG between the 2 groups, it was confirmed that muscle strength of sarcopenia group was decreased compared with that of the non-sarcopenia group, although there was no statistical significance between the groups. However, Biodex and sEMG showed very close correlation with muscle strength in all variables. Conclusions We suggest that using sEMG for the evaluation of muscle strength after hip fracture surgery may be an excellent tool alternative to isokinetic testing machines such as the Biodex.
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- Jun-Il Yoo
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gyeongsang National University Hospital, Gyeongsang National University School of Medicine, Jinju, Korea
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Purpose of Review The purpose of this review was to evaluate the available literature to determine what may be considered urgent indications for total hip arthroplasty, in the unprecedented setting of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Recent Findings SARS-CoV-2 is a novel coronavirus currently presenting in the form of a global pandemic, referred to as COVID-19. In this setting, multiple states have issued executive orders prohibiting “elective” surgery, including arthroplasty, in order to preserve healthcare resources. However, during this unprecedented reduction in elective surgery, there is likely to be some controversy as to what constitutes a purely “elective” procedure, versus an “urgent” procedure, particularly regarding hip arthroplasty. We reviewed the available literature for articles discussing the most commonly encountered indications for primary, conversion, and revision hip arthroplasty. Based upon the indications discussed in these articles, we further stratified these indications into “elective” versus “urgent” categories. Summary In patients presenting with hip arthroplasty indications, the decision to proceed urgently with surgery should be based upon (a) the potential harm incurred by the patient if the surgery was delayed and (b) the potential risk incurred by the patient in the context of COVID-19 if surgery was performed. The authors present a decision-making algorithm for determining surgical urgency in three patients who underwent surgery in this context. Urgent total hip arthroplasty in the setting of the COVID-19 pandemic is a complex decision-making process, involving clinical and epidemiological factors. These decisions are best made in coordination with a multidisciplinary committee of one’s peers. Region-specific issues such as hospital resources and availability of PPE may also inform the decision-making process.
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López-Torres II, Sanz-Ruiz P, Montero-Fernández N, Chana F, Serra-Rexach JA, Benjumea-Carrasco A, Vaquero-Martín J. Surgical treatment of hip fracture in centenarians: Complications and independent risk factors of death. Injury 2020; 51 Suppl 1:S25-S29. [PMID: 32409187 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2020.03.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2019] [Revised: 03/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/29/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The increase in life expectancy has led to the appearance of a subgroup of hip fracture (HF) patients with special characteristics known as centenarians. The aim of the present study is to analyse the demographic characteristics, complications and mortality rate of this subgroup in order to identify the specific risk factors for mortality in these patients. METHODS Retrospective analysis of 69 patients (58 women and 11 men) aged 100 years or older admitted to a tertiary hospital for HF between 1999 and 2018. RESULTS The average age was 101.3 years (100-108, median 101). More than half (62.3%) of all patients presented with extracapsular fractures. The most common complications observed were delirium (52.3%) and urinary retention (27.7%). Haematoma (9.2%) was the most common surgical complication. Only 3 patients (7.3%) changed their place of residence after admission. In-hospital, 30-day and 1-year mortality rates were 13.8%, 21.5% and 54.2%, respectively. A high Charlson Comorbidity Index and baseline Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) <3 were associated with a higher in-hospital mortality rate (OR = 1.95 95% CI [1.03-3.69] and OR = 5.7 95% CI [1.2-26.8]), respectively. The presence of more than 3 comorbidities and baseline FAC <3 were associated with a higher risk of 30-day mortality (OR = 6, 95% CI [1.4-24.7] and OR = 4, 95% CI [1.13-14.2]), respectively. Dementia has been associated with a higher risk of 30-day and 1-year mortality (OR = 4.6, 95% CI [1.2-16.7]) and OR = 5.11, 95% CI [1.6-21]) respectively. CONCLUSION FAC score, number of comorbidities, dementia and the Charlson Comorbidity Index have been shown to be risk factors of mortality in centenarians with HF.
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. C/ Doctor Esquerdo 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain; Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Av. Séneca 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. C/ Doctor Esquerdo 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain; Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Av. Séneca 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. C/ Doctor Esquerdo 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain; Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Av. Séneca 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain; Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red de Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable (CIBERFES). Avenida de Monforte de Lemos, 3-5. Pabellón 11, 28029 Madrid, Spain.
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- Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón. C/ Doctor Esquerdo 46, 28007 Madrid, Spain; Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Av. Séneca 2, 28040 Madrid, Spain
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Sivakumar A, Thewlis D, Ladurner A, Edwards S, Rickman M. Proximal Femoral Nail Unlocked versus Locked (ProFNUL): a protocol for a multicentre, parallel-armed randomised controlled trial for the effect of femoral nail mode of lag screw locking and screw configuration in the treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures. BMJ Open 2020; 10:e032640. [PMID: 32047013 PMCID: PMC7044810 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2019-032640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2019] [Revised: 11/13/2019] [Accepted: 12/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Intertrochanteric fractures are common fragility injuries in the elderly. Surgical fixation using intramedullary devices are one of the widely used management options. To date, evidence demonstrating the effects of lag screw configuration and the mode of lag screw locking in these devices is lacking. The purpose of this study is to investigate whether the lag screw configuration (single vs integrated dual interlocking screw) and the mode of lag screw locking (static vs dynamic) of a femoral nail device result in differences in clinical and functional outcomes. METHODS AND ANALYSIS A multicentre, pragmatic, single-blinded randomised controlled trial (RCT) with a three-arm parallel group design is proposed. Nine-hundred patients with intertrochanteric fractures (A1 and A2 AO/OTA) will be randomised to fracture treatment using a Gamma3 nail (Stryker; proximally dynamic) or a Trigen Intertan nail (Smith & Nephew) in a dynamic or static lag screw configuration. The primary outcome measure consists of radiological evidence of construct failure within 6 months following surgery, with failure being defined as breakage of the femoral nail or distal locking screw, a change in tip-apex distance of more than 10 mm or lag screw cut-out through the femoral head. Secondary outcomes include surgical data (operation time, fluoroscopy time), complications (surgical site infection, reoperation, patient death), return to mobility and home circumstances, functional independence, function and pain. Patients who are able to walk independently with or without a mobility aid and are able to answer simple questions and follow instructions will be asked to participate in three dimensional gait analysis at 6 weeks and 6 months to assess hip biomechanics from this cohort. Additional secondary measures of gait speed, hip range of motion, joint contact and muscle forces and gross activity monitoring patterns will be obtained in this subgroup. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION The Central Adelaide Local Health Network Human Research Ethics Committee has approved the protocol for this RCT (HREC/17/RAH/433). The results will be disseminated via peer-reviewed publications and presentations at relevant conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER ACTRN12618001431213.
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- Arjun Sivakumar
- Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research (COTR), Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Centre for Orthopaedic & Trauma Research (COTR), Adelaide Medical School, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Adelaide Health Technology Assessment, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Trauma, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Chen P, Shen X, Xu W, Yao W, Ma N. Comparative assessment of early versus delayed surgery to treat proximal femoral fractures in elderly patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Surg 2019; 68:63-71. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.06.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2019] [Revised: 06/02/2019] [Accepted: 06/18/2019] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Klestil T, Röder C, Stotter C, Winkler B, Nehrer S, Lutz M, Klerings I, Wagner G, Gartlehner G, Nussbaumer-Streit B. Impact of timing of surgery in elderly hip fracture patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sci Rep 2018; 8:13933. [PMID: 30224765 PMCID: PMC6141544 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-32098-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 199] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/20/2018] [Accepted: 08/31/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023] Open
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We aimed to assess the impact of timing of surgery in elderly patients with acute hip fracture on morbidity and mortality. We systematically searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and trial registries from 01/1997 to 05/2017, as well as reference lists of relevant reviews, archives of orthopaedic conferences, and contacted experts. Eligible studies had to be randomised controlled trials (RCTs) or prospective cohort studies, including patients 60 years or older with acute hip fracture. Two authors independently assessed study eligibility, abstracted data, and critically appraised study quality. We conducted meta-analyses using the generic inverse variance model. We included 28 prospective observational studies reporting data of 31,242 patients. Patients operated on within 48 hours had a 20% lower risk of dying within 12 months (risk ratio (RR) 0.80, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.66-0.97). No statistical significant different mortality risk was observed when comparing patients operated on within or after 24 hours (RR 0.82, 95% CI 0.67-1.01). Adjusted data demonstrated fewer complications (8% vs. 17%) in patients who had early surgery, and increasing risk for pressure ulcers with increased time of delay in another study. Early hip surgery within 48 hours was associated with lower mortality risk and fewer perioperative complications.
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- Thomas Klestil
- Danube University Krems, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Medical Specialisations, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria.
- LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Waltersdorferstraße 75, A-2500, Baden, Austria.
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- LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Waltersdorferstraße 75, A-2500, Baden, Austria
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- LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Waltersdorferstraße 75, A-2500, Baden, Austria
- Danube University Krems, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
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- LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Waltersdorferstraße 75, A-2500, Baden, Austria
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- Danube University Krems, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
- UK Krems, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mitterweg 10, A-3500, Krems, Austria
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- Landeskrankenhaus Hall, Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Milser Straße 10, A-6060, Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Danube University Krems, Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
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- Danube University Krems, Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
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- Cochrane Austria, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
- RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, NC, 27790, United States
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- Danube University Krems, Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
- Cochrane Austria, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, A-3500, Krems, Austria
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Klestil T, Röder C, Stotter C, Winkler B, Nehrer S, Lutz M, Klerings I, Wagner G, Gartlehner G, Nussbaumer-Streit B. Immediate versus delayed surgery for hip fractures in the elderly patients: a protocol for a systematic review and meta-analysis. Syst Rev 2017; 6:164. [PMID: 28810901 PMCID: PMC5558743 DOI: 10.1186/s13643-017-0559-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2017] [Accepted: 08/04/2017] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip fractures are a major public health problem in elderly populations and are accompanied by high-mortality rates. Whether timing of surgery has an impact on morbidity and mortality has been discussed controversially, numerous studies suggest that the delay of surgery can significantly increase the risk of morbidity and mortality; others report that achieving a stable medical condition is more important than early surgery. The goal of our systematic review is to assess the impact of timing of surgery on health outcomes in patients aged 60 years or older with acute hip fracture. In addition, we will investigate differences in beneficial or harmful effects of timing of surgery in subgroups of patients based on demographic characteristics, physical status, and the use of anticoagulant medications. METHODS We will systematically search MEDLINE via Ovid, the Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, and clinical trial registries (from 1997 to 2017). In addition, we will search reference lists of pertinent reviews, archives of annual meetings of orthopaedic societies, and contact experts. We will include randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies assessing the impact of timing of surgery after hip fracture in patients 60 years or older, published in English or German. Our outcomes of interest include health outcomes such as mortality, perioperative complications, functional capacity, and quality of life. We plan to perform meta-analyses if we have at least three sufficiently similar studies. If data are sufficient, we will conduct subgroup-analyses testing for differences between age groups, sex, patients' physical status as assessed with ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) scores, and the use of anticoagulation. DISCUSSION Since this is the first systematic review on this topic since 2010, our findings will help to inform clinical practice guidelines concerning timing of surgery in hip fractures. Furthermore, our findings could contribute to define an optimal time period for surgery for different groups of patients with acute hip fracture. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION PROSPERO 2017 CRD42017058216.
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- Thomas Klestil
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Waltersdorferstraße 75, 2500 Baden, Austria
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Medical Specialisations, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Waltersdorferstraße 75, 2500 Baden, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Waltersdorferstraße 75, 2500 Baden, Austria
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, LK Baden-Mödling-Hainburg, Waltersdorferstraße 75, 2500 Baden, Austria
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Department for Health Sciences and Biomedicine, Center for Regenerative Medicine and Orthopedics, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Landeskrankenhaus Hall, Milser Straße 10, 6060 Hall in Tirol, Austria
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- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Department of Evidence-based Medicine and Clinical Epidemiology, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl-Dorrek-Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
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- Cochrane Austria, Danube University Krems, Dr. Karl Dorrek Str. 30, 3500 Krems, Austria
- RTI International, 3040 Cornwallis Road, Research Triangle Park, Durham, NC 27790 USA
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Nazaran A, Carl M, Ma Y, Jerban S, Zhu Y, Lu X, Du J, Chang EY. Three-dimensional adiabatic inversion recovery prepared ultrashort echo time cones (3D IR-UTE-Cones) imaging of cortical bone in the hip. Magn Reson Imaging 2017; 44:60-64. [PMID: 28716680 DOI: 10.1016/j.mri.2017.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2017] [Accepted: 07/13/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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PURPOSE We present three-dimensional adiabatic inversion recovery prepared ultrashort echo time Cones (3D IR-UTE-Cones) imaging of cortical bone in the hip of healthy volunteers using a clinical 3T scanner. METHODS A 3D IR-UTE-Cones sequence, based on a short pulse excitation followed by a 3D Cones trajectory, with a nominal TE of 32μs, was employed for high contrast morphological imaging of cortical bone in the hip of heathy volunteers. Signals from soft tissues such as muscle and marrow fat were suppressed via adiabatic inversion and signal nulling. T2⁎ value of the cortical bone was also calculated based on 3D IR-UTE-Cones acquisitions with a series of TEs ranging from 0.032 to 0.8ms. A total of four healthy volunteers were recruited for this study. Average T2⁎ values and the standard deviation for four regions of interests (ROIs) at the greater trochanter, the femoral neck, the femoral head and the lesser trochanter were calculated. RESULTS The 3D IR-UTE-Cones sequence provided efficient suppression of soft tissues with excellent image contrast for cortical bone visualization in all volunteer hips. Exponential single component decay was observed for all ROIs, with averaged T2⁎ values ranging from 0.33 to 0.45ms, largely consistent with previously reported T2⁎ values of cortical bone in the tibial midshaft. CONCLUSIONS The 3D IR-UTE-Cones sequence allows in vivo volumetric imaging and quantitative T2⁎ measurement of cortical bone in the hip using a clinical 3T scanner.
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- Amin Nazaran
- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States.
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- Applied Science Lab, GE Healthcare, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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- Radiology Service, VA San Diego Healthcare System, San Diego, CA, United States; Department of Radiology, University of California, San Diego, CA, United States
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Taylor M, Hopman W, Yach J. Length of stay, wait time to surgery and 30-day mortality for patients with hip fractures after the opening of a dedicated orthopedic weekend trauma room. Can J Surg 2017; 59:337-41. [PMID: 27668332 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.017014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND In September 2011, Kingston General Hospital (KGH) opened a dedicated orthopedic weekend trauma room. Previously, 1 weekend operating room (OR) was used by all surgical services. We assessed the impact this dedicated weekend trauma room had on hospital length of stay (LOS), time to surgery and 30-day mortality for patients with hip fractures. METHODS Patients admitted between Oct. 1, 2009, and Sept. 30, 2012, were identified through our trauma registry, representing the 2 years before and 1 year after the opening of the orthopedic weekend trauma room. We documented type of fracture, mode of fixation, age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score, time to OR, LOS, discharge disposition and 30-day mortality. We excluded patients with multiple fractures, open fractures and those requiring trauma team activation. RESULTS Our study included 609 patients (405 pre- and 204 post-trauma room opening). Mean LOS decreased from 11.6 to 9.4 days (p = 0.005) and there was a decreasing trend in mean time to OR from 31.5 to 28.5 hours (p = 0.16). There was no difference in 30-day mortality (p = 0.24). The LOS decreased by an average of 2 days following opening of the weekend trauma room (p = 0.031) and by an average of 2.2 additional days if the patient was admitted on the weekend versus during the week (p = 0.024). CONCLUSION The weekend trauma OR at KGH significantly decreased the LOS and appears to have decreased wait times to surgery. Further analysis is needed to assess the cost-effectiveness of the current strategy, the long-term outcome of this patient population and the impact the additional orthopedic weekend trauma room has had on other surgical services (i.e., general surgery) and their patients.
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- Michel Taylor
- From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Taylor, Yach); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman); and the Kingston General Hospital Research Institute, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman)
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- From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Taylor, Yach); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman); and the Kingston General Hospital Research Institute, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman)
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- From the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Taylor, Yach); the Department of Public Health Sciences, Queen's University, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman); and the Kingston General Hospital Research Institute, Kingston, Ont. (Hopman)
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INTRODUCTION Hip fractures are common in the elderly. Published studies have not shown significant differences in mortality rates between hip fracture patients who were managed nonoperatively and operatively. This retrospective study looked at 340 patients with hip fractures who were admitted to a local hospital over one year, and compared the long-term mortality between those treated operatively and nonoperatively. METHODS All patients with hip fractures were identified retrospectively from the hospital's hip registry. Mortality data was collected through nationwide electronic medical records and telephone interviews. RESULTS Overall mortality rates at one (14.4%) and two years (24.4%) were comparable to those of other studies. Hip fracture patients who were treated nonoperatively had a higher risk of mortality at both one (29.8%) and two years (45.6%) after fracture (p < 0.05). Their risk of mortality was four times higher at one year and three times higher at two years after fracture than the operative group. Patients with a higher American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) grade did not show an increased risk in mortality compared to patients with a lower ASA grade at both one year (p = 0.072) and two years (p = 0.360) after fracture. CONCLUSION Elderly patients with hip fractures should be managed surgically and counselled regarding the increased risk of mortality if treated nonoperatively.
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- Eileen Tay
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Alexandra Hospital, Singapore.
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Avenell A, Smith TO, Curtain JP, Mak JCS, Myint PK. Nutritional supplementation for hip fracture aftercare in older people. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016; 11:CD001880. [PMID: 27898998 PMCID: PMC6464805 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd001880.pub6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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BACKGROUND Older people with hip fractures are often malnourished at the time of fracture, and subsequently have poor food intake. This is an update of a Cochrane review first published in 2000, and previously updated in 2010. OBJECTIVES To review the effects (benefits and harms) of nutritional interventions in older people recovering from hip fracture. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register, CENTRAL, MEDLINE, MEDLINE In-Process & Other Non-Indexed Citations, Embase, CAB Abstracts, CINAHL, trial registers and reference lists. The search was last run in November 2015. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled trials of nutritional interventions for people aged over 65 years with hip fracture where the interventions were started within the first month after hip fracture. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS Two review authors independently selected trials, extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Where possible, we pooled data for primary outcomes which were: all cause mortality; morbidity; postoperative complications (e.g. wound infections, pressure sores, deep venous thromboses, respiratory and urinary infections, cardiovascular events); and 'unfavourable outcome' defined as the number of trial participants who died plus the number of survivors with complications. We also pooled data for adverse events such as diarrhoea. MAIN RESULTS We included 41 trials involving 3881 participants. Outcome data were limited and risk of bias assessment showed that trials were often methodologically flawed, with less than half of trials at low risk of bias for allocation concealment, incomplete outcome data, or selective reporting of outcomes. The available evidence was judged of either low or very low quality indicating that we were uncertain or very uncertain about the estimates.Eighteen trials evaluated oral multinutrient feeds that provided non-protein energy, protein, vitamins and minerals. There was low-quality evidence that oral feeds had little effect on mortality (24/486 versus 31/481; risk ratio (RR) 0.81 favouring supplementation, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.49 to 1.32; 15 trials). Thirteen trials evaluated the effect of oral multinutrient feeds on complications (e.g. pressure sore, infection, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, confusion). There was low-quality evidence that the number of participants with complications may be reduced with oral multinutrient feeds (123/370 versus 157/367; RR 0.71, 95% CI 0.59 to 0.86; 11 trials). Based on very low-quality evidence from six studies (334 participants), oral supplements may result in lower numbers with 'unfavourable outcome' (death or complications): RR 0.67, 95% CI 0.51 to 0.89. There was very low-quality evidence for six studies (442 participants) that oral supplementation did not result in an increased incidence of vomiting and diarrhoea (RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.47 to 2.05).Only very low-quality evidence was available from the four trials examining nasogastric multinutrient feeding. Pooled data from three heterogeneous trials showed no evidence of an effect of supplementation on mortality (14/142 versus 14/138; RR 0.99, 95% CI 0.50 to 1.97). One trial (18 participants) found no difference in complications. None reported on unfavourable outcome. Nasogastric feeding was poorly tolerated. One study reported no cases of aspiration pneumonia.There is very low-quality evidence from one trial (57 participants, mainly men) of no evidence for an effect of tube feeding followed by oral supplementation on mortality or complications. Tube feeding, however, was poorly tolerated.There is very low-quality evidence from one trial (80 participants) that a combination of intravenous feeding and oral supplements may not affect mortality but could reduce complications. However, this expensive intervention is usually reserved for people with non-functioning gastrointestinal tracts, which is unlikely in this trial.Four trials tested increasing protein intake in an oral feed. These provided low-quality evidence for no clear effect of increased protein intake on mortality (30/181 versus 21/180; RR 1.42, 95% CI 0.85 to 2.37; 4 trials) or number of participants with complications but very low-quality and contradictory evidence of a reduction in unfavourable outcomes (66/113 versus 82/110; RR 0.78, 95% CI 0.65 to 0.95; 2 trials). There was no evidence of an effect on adverse events such as diarrhoea.Trials testing intravenous vitamin B1 and other water soluble vitamins, oral 1-alpha-hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D), high dose bolus vitamin D, different oral doses or sources of vitamin D, intravenous or oral iron, ornithine alpha-ketoglutarate versus an isonitrogenous peptide supplement, taurine versus placebo, and a supplement with vitamins, minerals and amino acids, provided low- or very low-quality evidence of no clear effect on mortality or complications, where reported.Based on low-quality evidence, one trial evaluating the use of dietetic assistants to help with feeding indicated that this intervention may reduce mortality (19/145 versus 36/157; RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.34 to 0.95) but not the number of participants with complications (79/130 versus 84/125). AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS There is low-quality evidence that oral multinutrient supplements started before or soon after surgery may prevent complications within the first 12 months after hip fracture, but that they have no clear effect on mortality. There is very low-quality evidence that oral supplements may reduce 'unfavourable outcome' (death or complications) and that they do not result in an increased incidence of vomiting and diarrhoea. Adequately sized randomised trials with robust methodology are required. In particular, the role of dietetic assistants, and peripheral venous feeding or nasogastric feeding in very malnourished people require further evaluation.
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- Alison Avenell
- University of AberdeenHealth Services Research Unit, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and NutritionHealth Sciences BuildingForesterhillAberdeenUKAB25 2ZD
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- University of East AngliaFaculty of Medicine and Health SciencesQueen's BuildingNorwichNorfolkUKNR4 7TJ
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- Addenbrookes NHS Trust, Cambridge University HospitalDepartment of General MedicineHills RoadCambridgeCambridgeshireUKCB2 0QQ
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- Gosford HospitalDepartment of Aged Care and RehabilitationGosfordNew South Wales (NSW)Australia2200
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- University of AberdeenDivision of Applied Health Sciences, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and NutritionRoom 4:013 Polwarth BuildingForesterhillAberdeenUKAB25 2ZD
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Surgical Management in Elderly Patients with Tuberculous Spondylodiscitis: Ten Year Mortality Audit Study. Asian Spine J 2016; 10:915-919. [PMID: 27790320 PMCID: PMC5081327 DOI: 10.4184/asj.2016.10.5.915] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2016] [Revised: 03/11/2016] [Accepted: 03/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Study Design Retrospective study. Purpose To evaluate the factors affecting immediate postoperative mortality in elderly patients with tuberculous spondylodiscitis. Overview of Literature Treatment of spinal tuberculosis in the elderly involves consideration of age and co-morbidities, and often leads to an extended conservative management. Surgical intervention in these patients becomes a complex decision. There are no studies on risk factors of mortality in surgically treated elderly with tuberculous spondylodiscitis. Methods Two hundred and seventy-six patients with spondylodiscitis were operated between 2005 and 2015. 20 consecutive patients over 70 years of age with and proven tuberculosis who met the inclusion/exclusion criteria were included. Demographic, clinical and radiological profile data with operative details of instrumentation, blood loss, surgical duration, and mortality were noted. There were 20 patients (6 males, 14 females) with a mean age of 73.5 years. The patients were divided into those with mortality (M) and those who survived (non-mortality, NM). Various variables were statistically tested for immediate postoperative medical complications and mortality. Results There were four mortalities (20%). Age, sex, number of medical co-morbidities, American Society of Anaesthesiologists grade, Frankel grade C or worse, number of vertebrae involved, number of levels fused, blood loss and operative time did not have statistically significant impact on immediate postoperative mortality. Only preoperative immobility duration was statistically higher in the M group (p=0.016) than in the NM group. Conclusions Preoperative immobility is associated with immediate postoperative mortality in elderly patients with spinal tuberculosis undergoing surgery. The findings identify preoperative immobility as a risk factor for mortality, which could contribute to a more detailed prognostic discussion between surgeon and patient before surgery.
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Unstable intertrochanteric versus displaced femoral neck fractures treated with cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients; a comparison of 80 matched patients. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2016; 102:695-9. [PMID: 27234871 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2016.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2015] [Revised: 04/20/2016] [Accepted: 04/21/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND While hemiarthroplasty (HA) is considered the treatment of choice for displaced femoral neck (FN) fractures in elderly patients, HA has been partly performed as an alternative treatment option for unstable intertrochanteric (IT) fractures. However, there is a paucity of data regarding the risk and availability of HA for unstable IT fractures compared to HA for displaced FN fractures in elderly patients. Therefore, we performed this case-control study to determine whether HA for unstable IT fractures provides clinical results and survival comparable to HA for displaced FN fractures in elderly patients. HYPOTHESIS HA for unstable IT fractures in elderly patients provides clinical results and 1-year survival comparable to HA for displaced FN fractures in the same aging group. MATERIALS AND METHODS We identified 80 patients aged 75years or older, who underwent cementless bipolar HA for unstable IT fracture (AO/OTA type 31-A2.2/3 and A3.3). Their clinical results and 1-year survival were compared to the matched control group of 80 patients with displaced FN fractures (Garden type 3 and 4) treated with the same procedure. Perioperative results, postoperative complications, and 1-year survival were investigated between the two groups. Functional outcome was assessed by walking status and Harris hip score (HHS) 6months after surgery. RESULTS Operating time was significantly longer in the IT group than the FN group (97.3min [50 to 255] vs. 79.3min [40 to 175], P=0.016). However, the two groups did not significantly differ regarding perioperative results, such as total blood loss, transfusion, intraoperative fracture, length of hospital stay, and postoperative complication. No statistically significant differences in walking status and HHS were observed between the groups. No significant difference in cumulative survival was observed between the two groups (P=0.836), with a 1-year survival rate of 80% (95% confidence interval [CI], 71.8 to 87.5) in the IT group and 82% (95% CI, 73.1 to 89.4) in the FN group. CONCLUSION HA for unstable IT fractures in elderly patients showed clinical results and 1-year survival comparable to HA as the treatment of choice for displaced FN fractures in the same aging group. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case-control study.
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Handoll HHG, Gillespie WJ, Gillespie LD, Madhok R. Moving towards evidence-based healthcare for musculoskeletal injuries: featuring the work of the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 127:168-73. [PMID: 17711062 DOI: 10.1177/1466424007079491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Due to their high incidence and associated morbidity and mortality, musculoskeletal injuries place an enormous burden on society. For example, in the 2004 to 2005 period 62,000 people with hip fracture accounted for 2.9% of the total number of hospital bed days in England. Between 12% and 37% of people with hip fracture die in the first year. Of the survivors, most are less mobile and many lose their independence. Soft-tissue joint injuries during sports and exercise-related activities in young adults constitute another important group. Of these, ankle sprain is the most common single injury and it predisposes people to further recurrence. Members of the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group prepare systematic reviews (Cochrane Reviews) of the evidence for interventions used in the prevention and management of musculoskeletal injuries. These reviews serve to facilitate evidence-based decision making by policy makers, healthcare professionals and consumers, and to guide future research. This article focuses on two major groups of injuries: osteoporotic fractures and soft-tissue joint injuries, and discusses some of the fundamental issues and questions associated with the prevention and management of these. Drawing insights from relevant Cochrane Reviews, this article examines the different approaches used for preventing, and the role of surgery and immobilisation for treating, these injuries. Brief illustrations of the inherent complexity of rehabilitation are also provided. This article also gives examples of how these reviews are helping to inform healthcare choices and practice, and guide research in this area.
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- Helen Hanora Georgina Handoll
- Centre for Rehabilitation Sciences, School of Health and Social Care, University of Teesside, Parkside West, Middlesbrough, Tees Valley TS1 3BA, UK.
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Accuracy of a modified axiolateral radiographic hip projection in suspected cases of hip fracture: experience and results from a regional trauma centre. Emerg Radiol 2016; 24:7-11. [PMID: 27558239 DOI: 10.1007/s10140-016-1434-x] [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: 06/27/2016] [Accepted: 08/15/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Conventional radiographs play an important role as a first line imaging modality in the assessment for suspected hip fractures in the majority of trauma centres. The routinely performed radiographic projections in our emergency department for patients with clinically suspected hip fractures include antero-posterior (AP) and cross-table lateral views of the affected hip. Certain clinical scenarios which include the presence of significant pain of the injured lower limb, a large patient habitus, as well as pre-existing patient morbidity which would limit the range of motion of the lower limbs, for example the presence of prior joint replacement surgery or lower limb contractures, may however preclude proper positioning of the patient to obtain an optimal cross-table lateral view of the affected hip. The objective of this study is to investigate whether a modified axiolateral hip projection would be a feasible alternative to the cross-table lateral projection in the initial radiographic assessment of suspected cases of hip fracture.
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Yoshii I, Satake Y, Kitaoka K, Komatsu M, Hashimoto K. Relationship between dementia degree and gait ability after surgery of proximal femoral fracture: Review from Clinical Pathway with Regional Alliance data of rural region in Japan. J Orthop Sci 2016; 21:481-486. [PMID: 27075586 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2016.03.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2015] [Revised: 02/12/2016] [Accepted: 03/11/2016] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND Proximal femoral fracture (PFF) is one of the most serious injury-related problems in developed countries. Functional prognosis after operation for PFF is unsatisfactory, as a considerable number of patients cannot perform similar gait function before fracture. Postoperative gait function is a key in performing activities of daily living (ADL). It is well known that PFF patients with dementia result in worse prognosis compared to without dementia. It is believed that dementia affects gait function after operation. However, it is still unclear whether lost function recovers after dementia level improves. METHODS Relationship between ADL and dementia of PFF patients after surgery was investigated using data of Clinical Pathway with Regional Alliance system. Functional Independence Measurement (FIM), revised version of Hasegawa's Dementia Scale (HDS-R), motivation for rehabilitation (MR), and gait status (GS) measured in acute and recovery institute (A-I and R-I) of 266 patients were analyzed with linear regression analysis. Degrees of patients' dementia were classified into three groups with HDS-R for ten points increment partition, and their average FIM and GS in R-I for groups were compared statistically with ANOVA. FIM gain and GS gain from A-I to R-I were compared statistically with chi-square test. RESULTS FIM and HDS-R demonstrated significant regression with each of all other parameters (p < 0.01) for both A-I and R-I. The group with lowest HDS-R score demonstrated significant lower FIM gain and lower GS gain than groups with higher scores (p < 0.01). However, patients who demonstrated improvement in HDS-R at R-I demonstrated significant better GS gain (p < 0.05) even in the group with lowest HDS-R at A-I. CONCLUSIONS These results show that there is a very close correlation between patients' gait function and dementia and that it is necessary to control a patient's status not only for physical condition but also for mental status after PFF operation.
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- In Yoshii Hospital from Medical Corporation Genyu, 6-7-5 Nakamura-Ohashidori, Shimanto-City, 787-0033 Kochi Prefecture, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Prefectural Aki General Hospital, 3-33Hoheicho, Aki, 784-0027 Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Prefectural Hata Kenmin Hospital, 3-1 Yoshina, Yamada-cho, 788-0785 Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Kochi Prefectural Hata Kenmin Hospital, 3-1 Yoshina, Yamada-cho, 788-0785 Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Otsuki Hospital, 603 Hokotsuti, Otsuki, 788-0311 Kochi Prefecture, Japan
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Rehman H, Clement RGE, Perks F, White TO. Imaging of occult hip fractures: CT or MRI? Injury 2016; 47:1297-301. [PMID: 26993257 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 47] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2016] [Revised: 02/19/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Patients presenting with hip pain but normal plain radiographs may ultimately be shown on further investigation to have suffered an occult hip fracture (OHF). This diagnosis can be made with CT or MRI. Traditionally MRI has been considered a superior modality. We performed a retrospective review of all patients presenting to our service with a suspected OHF over a four-year period, investigated with either CT or MRI. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Urban trauma centre. PATIENTS Patients with suspected hip fractures and negative radiographs. INTERVENTION CT or MRI. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES Detection rate; delay in request for further imaging; delay to theatre; re-presentations with missed fractures. RESULTS A total of 179 patients were investigated, with a mean age of 82±13 years. The ultimate diagnosis was of an OHF in 71 cases and pelvic or acetabular fracture in 34. The average time from presentation plain radiograph to further imaging was 2.0±2.7 days, but was significantly shorter for CT. No patient re-presented with unidentified fractures or other localised hip pathology within a 12-month period. CONCLUSIONS Modern imaging technology does not appear to miss clinically significant fractures. As CT is usually more accessible than MRI, the results of our study should encourage surgeons to consider CT as a first line investigation for occult hip fractures. We advocate a high index of suspicion and early imaging referral for elderly patients presenting with non-specific hip pain following a fall. Level 3 Evidence.
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- Haroon Rehman
- Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZN, Scotland.
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, Scotland
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, Scotland
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- Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Little France, Edinburgh EH16 4SA, Scotland
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Locomotive syndrome is a condition of reduced mobility due to impairment of locomotive organs. Since upright bipedal walking involves minutely controlled movement patterns, impairment of any aspect of the locomotive organs has the potential to adversely affect it. In addition to trauma, chronic diseases of the locomotive organs, which progress with repeated bouts of acute exacerbations, are common causes of the locomotive syndrome. In Japan's super-aging society, many people are likely to experience locomotive syndrome in the later part of their lives. Exercise intervention is effective in improving motor function, but because the subjects are elderly people with significant degenerative diseases of the locomotor organs, caution should be taken in choosing the type and intensity of exercise. The present review discusses the definition, current burden, diagnosis and interventions pertaining to the locomotive syndrome. The concept and measures are spreading throughout Japan as one of the national health policy targets.
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Fansa A, Huff S, Ebraheim N. Prediction of Mortality in Nonagenarians Following the Surgical Repair of Hip Fractures. Clin Orthop Surg 2016; 8:140-5. [PMID: 27247737 PMCID: PMC4870315 DOI: 10.4055/cios.2016.8.2.140] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/01/2015] [Accepted: 03/06/2016] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to report on the mortality of nonagenarians who underwent surgical treatment for a hip fracture, specifically in regards to preexisting comorbidities. Furthermore, we assessed the effectiveness of the Deyo score in predicting such mortality. METHODS Thirty-nine patients over the age of 90 who underwent surgical repair of a hip fracture were retrospectively analyzed. Twenty-six patients (66.7%) suffered femoral neck fractures, while the remaining 13 (33.3%) presented with trochanteric type fractures. Patient charts were examined to determine previously diagnosed patient comorbidities as well as living arrangements and mobility before and after surgery. RESULTS Deyo index scores did not demonstrate statistically significant correlations with postoperative mortality or functional outcomes. The hazard of in-hospital mortality was found to be 91% (p = 0.036) and 86% (p = 0.05) less in patients without a history of congestive heart failure (CHF) and chronic pulmonary disease (CPD), respectively. Additionally, the hazard of 90-day mortality was 88% (p = 0.01) and 81% (p = 0.024) less in patients without a history of dementia and CPD, respectively. The hazard of 1-year mortality was also found to be 75% (p = 0.01) and 80% (p = 0.01) less in patients without a history of dementia and CPD, respectively. Furthermore, dementia patients stayed in-hospital postoperatively an average of 5.3 days (p = 0.013) less than nondementia patients and only 38.5% returned to preoperative living conditions (p = 0.036). CONCLUSIONS Nonagenarians with a history of CHF and CPD have a higher risk of in-hospital mortality following the operative repair of hip fractures. CPD and dementia patients over 90 years old have higher 90-day and 1-year mortality hazards postoperatively. Dementia patients are also discharged more quickly than nondementia patients.
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- Ashraf Fansa
- Department of Orthopedics, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- College of Medicine, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopedics, University of Toledo Medical Center, Toledo, OH, USA
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Morris R, Rethnam U, Russ B, Topliss C. Assessing the impact of fracture pattern on transfusion requirements in hip fractures. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2016; 43:337-342. [PMID: 26972432 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-016-0655-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2016] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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PURPOSE Hip fractures in the elderly represent a major source of morbidity and mortality, with allogeneic blood transfusions (ABTs) associated with increased mortality. This study assesses the ABT requirements between the most common patterns of hip fracture; intertrochanteric (IT) and intracapsular (IC). The impact of operation type on transfusion rates was also assessed. METHODS A retrospective study was performed for all patients entered on the national hip fracture database over 1 year in a teaching hospital. Records of 559 patients were reviewed and, following exclusion criteria, 474 were evaluated (198 IT, 276 IC). Baseline haematological parameters and ABTs were identified using hospital systems. Analysis was performed in SPSS, using independent samples t tests, one-way ANOVAs and Chi square tests. RESULTS Patient groups were matched on gender, anaesthetic type, American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) grade, cognitive score and coagulation parameters. A significantly greater proportion of IT patients required an ABT during admission (39.4 vs. 22.5 %, p < 0.001). For IT fractures a greater proportion of patients required an ABT when undergoing an intramedullary nail operation compared with those requiring a dynamic hip screw (67.4 vs. 32.0 %, p < 0.001). Similarly, for IC fractures transfusion rates in patients undergoing an internal fixation were significantly lower than those undergoing hemiarthroplasty or arthroplasty (9.4 vs. 26.4 vs. 20.8 %, p = 0.033). CONCLUSION Patients with IT hip fractures are significantly more likely to require an ABT than those with IC hip fractures. Patients undergoing an intramedullary nail for IT fractures have significantly higher transfusion rates than for other types of operation.
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- Swansea University Medical School, Swansea University, Swansea, UK.
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Morriston hospital, Swansea, UK
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- Department of Engineering, Design and Mathematics, University of the West of England, Bristol, UK
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Morriston hospital, Swansea, UK
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Haubro M, Stougaard C, Torfing T, Overgaard S. Sensitivity and specificity of CT- and MRI-scanning in evaluation of occult fracture of the proximal femur. Injury 2015; 46:1557-61. [PMID: 26015154 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2015] [Revised: 04/26/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To estimate sensitivity and specificity of CT and MRI examinations in patients with fractures of the proximal femur. To determine the interobserver agreement of the modalities among a senior consulting radiologist, a resident in radiology and a resident in orthopaedics surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS 67 patients (27 males, 40 females, mean age 80.5) seen in the emergency room with hip pain after fall, inability to stand and a primary X-ray without fracture were evaluated with both CT and MRI. The images were analysed by a senior consulting musculoskeletal radiologist, a resident in radiology and a resident in orthopaedic surgery. Sensitivity and specificity were estimated with MRI as the golden standard. Kappa value was used to assess level of agreement in both MRI and CT finding. RESULTS 15 fractures of the proximal femur were found (7 intertrochanteric-, 3 femoral neck and 5 fractures of the greater trochanter). Two fractures were not identified by CT and four changed fracture location. Among those, three patients underwent surgery. Sensitivity of CT was 0.87; 95% CI [0.60; 0.98]. Kappa for interobserver agreement for CT were 0.46; 95% CI [0.23; 0.76] and 0.67; 95% CI [0.42; 0.90]. For MRI 0.67; 95% CI [0.43; 0.91] and 0.69; 95% CI [0.45; 0.92]. CONCLUSION MRI was observed to have a higher diagnostic accuracy than CT in detecting occult fractures of the hip. Interobserver analysis showed high kappa values corresponding substantial agreement in both CT and MRI.
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- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology and Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark.
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- Musculoskeletal section, Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Musculoskeletal section, Department of Radiology, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Orthopaedic Research Unit, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology and Institute of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Odense University Hospital, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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Özkayın N, Okçu G, Aktuğlu K. Intertrochanteric femur fractures in the elderly treated with either proximal femur nailing or hemiarthroplasty: A prospective randomised clinical study. Injury 2015; 46 Suppl 2:S3-8. [PMID: 26052057 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.05.024] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this prospective randomised study is to compare in the elderly the functional results of intertrochanteric femur fractures treated either with closed reduction and internal fixation with proximal femoral nailing or cemented hemiarthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS The study included patients above the age of 75 who were diagnosed with intertrochanteric femur fracture and admitted to the Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Ege University Hospital between October 2006 and December 2012. After informed consent was obtained from the patients, they were randomised via sealed opaque envelops into two groups. Patients in Group 1 were internally fixated utilizing proximal femoral nail, whilst the patients in Group 2 were treated with a cemented hemiarthroplasty. Complications were recorded and functional results were evaluated using the Harris Hip score. The mean time of follow up was 31.72 months (min. 18-max. 47, std. dev. ±10.68). RESULTS A total of 54 patients were included in the study. 21 of them (38.9%) received a proximal femoral nail whilst 33 (61.1%) were treated with hemiarthroplasty. Average age of the patients was 82.24 (min. 75-max. 97). Average age in Group 1 was 79.57 (min. 75-max. 91), whilst it was 83.94 in Group 2 (min. 75-max. 97). Harris Hip score analysis revealed that the difference between the patients treated with hemiarthroplasty and proximal femoral nailing was statistically significant in favour of the hemiarthroplasty group within the first 3 months. However, this difference diminished at the 6th month time point, and even reversed as of the 12th month postoperatively. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS Although cases with hemiarthroplasty achieved a better level of activity in the beginning, cases with proximal femoral nailing reached a comparable level of activity within a short period of time, faster than those treated with hemiarthroplasty, displaying a better level of activity in the end.
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- Nadir Özkayın
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Ege, Medical School, İzmir, Turkey.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Celal Bayar, Medical School, Manisa, Turkey
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University of Ege, Medical School, İzmir, Turkey
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Regional anaesthesia for hip fracture surgery is associated with significantly more peri-operative complications compared with general anaesthesia. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2015; 39:1321-7. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-015-2735-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2015] [Accepted: 03/01/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Postoperative stroke after hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture: a report of 2 cases and review of literature. J Patient Saf 2014; 10:117-20. [PMID: 24618641 DOI: 10.1097/pts.0000000000000063] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Femoral neck fractures in the elderly comprise a significant number of orthopedic surgical cases at a major trauma center. These patients are immediately incapacitated, and surgical fixation can help increase mobility, restore independence, and reduce morbidity and mortality. However, operative treatment carries its own inherent risks including infections, deep vein thromboses, and intraoperative cardiovascular collapse. Cerebrovascular stroke is a relatively uncommon occurrence after hip fractures. METHODS We present 2 cases with unusual postoperative medical complication after cemented hip hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture that will serve to illustrate an infrequent but very serious complication. RESULTS Case 1 was a 73-year-old man with a Garden IV femoral neck fracture who underwent a right hip unipolar cemented hemiarthroplasty under general anesthesia. After uneventful surgery, he developed neurological deficits, and a postoperative noncontrast head computed tomography showed a right medial thalamic infarct. Case 2 was an 82-year-old man with a Garden IV femoral neck fracture who underwent a right hip unipolar cemented hemiarthroplasty under general anesthesia. After uneventful surgery, the patient became hemodynamically unstable. A postoperative noncontrast head computed tomography showed a large evolving left middle cerebral artery stroke. CONCLUSIONS General anesthesia in the setting of decreased cardiac function (decreased ejection fraction and output) carries the risk for ischemic injury to the brain from decreased cerebral perfusion. Risk factors including advanced age, history of coronary artery disease, atherosclerotic disease, and atrial fibrillation increase the risk for perioperative stroke. Furthermore, it is known that during the cementing of implants, microemboli can be released, which must be considered in patients with preoperative heart disease. As a result, consideration of using a noncemented implant or cementing without pressurizing in this clinical scenario should be an important aspect of the preoperative plan in an at-risk patient. Further studies are needed that can elucidate a causal relationship.
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An examination of family caregiver experiences during care transitions of older adults. Can J Aging 2014; 33:137-53. [PMID: 24754978 DOI: 10.1017/s0714980814000026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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This study explored informal family caregiver experiences in supporting care transitions between hospital and home for medically complex older adults. Using a qualitative, grounded-theory approach, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with community and resource case managers, as well as with informal caregivers of older hip-fracture and stroke patients, and of those recovering from hip replacement surgery. Six properties characterizing caregiver needs in successfully transitioning care between hospital and home were integrated into a theory addressing both a transitional care timeline and the emotional journey. The six properties were (1) assessment of unique family situation; (2) practical information, education, and training; (3) involvement in planning process; (4) agreement between formal and informal caregivers; (5) time to make arrangements in personal life; and (6) emotional readiness. This work will support research and clinical efforts to develop more well-informed and relevant interventions to most appropriately support patients and families during transitional care.
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Can preoperative CRP levels predict infections of bipolar hemiarthroplasty performed for femoral neck fracture? A retrospective, multicenter study. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2014; 25:117-21. [PMID: 24719083 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-014-1449-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2014] [Accepted: 03/17/2014] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Current recommendations urge us to operate quickly on femoral neck fractures to reduce the risk of comorbidity decompensation. In some cases, this leads us to operate when an underlying infection is present. In this study, we evaluated the infection rate of bipolar hemiarthroplasty after femoral neck fracture and attempted to relate it to preoperative C-reactive protein (CRP) levels. MATERIALS AND METHODS The infection rate of bipolar hemiarthroplasty was evaluated in a dual-center, retrospective study of 260 patients over a 2-year period. During the first year, the preoperative CRP levels were not taken into account when scheduling the procedure. During the second year, if preoperative CRP levels were above 50 mg/L, the procedure was delayed to look for and treat any ongoing infections. RESULTS The overall periprosthetic infection rate in this study was 4.85 % (range 4.8-4.9), with 33 % of patients passing within 1 year due to the infection. In the group where CRP was not taken into consideration, 59 of the 143 operated away patients (41 %) had their preoperative CRP levels measured. Twenty-nine of these patients had CRP > 50 mg/L when they were operated. Of the seven infections in the group, one patient had CRP > 50 mg/L, two had CRP < 50 mg/L, and four patients did not have preoperative CRP levels measured. In the group where CRP was taken into consideration, 104 of the 117 patients (89 %) had their preoperative CRP assessment. Thirty of these patients had CRP > 50 mg/L upon admission; their procedure was delayed to determine the etiology of this CRP elevation. No cause was found in 16 of these 30 patients, and they were operated despite having CRP > 50 mg/L. There were five infections in this group: four patients had CRP > 50 mg/L and were treated accordingly; one patient had preoperative CRP < 50 mg/L. In patients where the preoperative CRP levels were taken into account, the delay before surgery was twice as long as those where CRP levels were not considered. DISCUSSION C-reactive protein (CRP) level alone is not a good preoperative predictive factor for periprosthetic joint infection, although 80 % of the patient with an infected bipolar hemiarthroplasty had CRP > 50 mg/L upon admission. The increased delay due to the CRP analysis is not without consequence for this cohort. Two previous studies have looked into the predictive ability of CRP levels, but these involved scheduled surgical procedures. CONCLUSION This study could not validate the use of CRP levels, nor a 50 mg/L threshold, as predictive factors for a preexisting infection during bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral neck fracture. As a consequence, new infection screening tools must be developed and validated.
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Choi HJ, Kim E, Shin YJ, Choi BY, Kim YH, Lim TH. The timing of surgery and mortality in elderly hip fractures: A retrospective, multicenteric cohort study. Indian J Orthop 2014; 48:599-604. [PMID: 25404773 PMCID: PMC4232830 DOI: 10.4103/0019-5413.144232] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early surgery is recommended for elderly hip fracture patients, but some studies show no clear advantage. The benefits of early surgery may differ according to the medical environment in different countries. The purpose of this study was to identify the potential benefits of early surgery in elderly hip fracture patients by evaluating the effect of timing of surgery on mortality. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted at multiple centers on hip fracture patients aged over 65 years. The primary outcome was 1 year mortality and the secondary outcomes were 30-day/6-month mortality and complications during admission. The effect of time to surgery on mortality was analyzed using a Cox proportional-hazards model. RESULTS Among the 874 patients, 162 (18.5%) received surgery within 3 days and their 1-year mortality rate was 9.9%. However, the 1-year mortality rate for the delayed surgery group was 12.5%. After adjustment for potential confounders, the 1-year mortality rates in patients who received surgery in 3-7 days (Hazard ratio = 1.0; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.7-1.6) and over 7 days (hazard ratio = 1.3; 95% CI: 0.9-1.8) were not significantly different. In addition, the time to surgery did not have a significant effect on 30-day mortality, 60-day mortality or complications arising during hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS The time to surgery did not affect short and long term mortality or the in hospital complication rate in elderly hip fracture patients. We recommend concentrating more on optimizing the condition of patients early with sufficient medical treatment rather than being bound by absolute timing of surgery.
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Departments of Emergency Medicine, CHA University, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Preventive Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedics, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, College of Medicine, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea,Address for correspondence: Prof. Tae Ho Lim, 222, Wangsimni-ro, Seongdong-gu, 133-792, Seoul, South Korea. E-mail:
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Jones CA, Pohar SL, Feeny DH, Eng K. Longitudinal construct validity of the Health Utilities Indices Mark 2 and Mark 3 in hip fracture. Qual Life Res 2013; 23:805-13. [DOI: 10.1007/s11136-013-0531-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/10/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Comparison between Conventional and Minimally Invasive Dynamic Hip Screws for Fixation of Intertrochanteric Fractures of the Femur. ISRN ORTHOPEDICS 2013; 2013:484289. [PMID: 24959361 PMCID: PMC4045359 DOI: 10.1155/2013/484289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/29/2013] [Accepted: 07/25/2013] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Background. Intertrochanteric fractures of the proximal femur are one of the most common fractures encountered, and dynamic hip screw with a side plate is the standard treatment. We compared a minimally invasive surgical technique with the conventional surgical technique used in the fixation of intertrochanteric fractures with the dynamic hip screw (DHS) device. Methods. Thirty patients with such fractures were treated with the conventional open technique and 30 with a new minimally invasive technique. Patients in both groups were followed up for 1 year. Results. There was less blood loss, minimal soft tissue destruction, shorter hospital stay, and early mobilization with the minimally invasive technique. Conclusion. The present study finds minimally invasive technique superior to conventional (open) DHS.
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Al Khudairy A, Al-Hadeedi O, Sayana MK, Galvin R, Quinlan JF. Withholding clopidogrel for 3 to 6 versus 7 days or more before surgery in hip fracture patients. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2013; 21:146-50. [PMID: 24014772 DOI: 10.1177/230949901302100205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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PURPOSE. To compare morbidity and mortality after hip fracture surgery in patients withholding clopidogrel for 3 to 6 days versus ≥7 days or more. METHODS. Records of 16 men and 31 women aged 49 to 92 (mean, 80.2) years who underwent hip fracture surgery after withholding clopidogrel for 3 to 6 days (n=24) versus ≥7 days or more (n=23) were compared. The patients were taking clopidogrel owing to ischaemic heart disease (n=37), cerebrovascular disease (n=7), and intolerance to aspirin (n=3). Patient demographics, American Society of Anesthesiologists status, preoperative delay, length of hospital stay, perioperative haemoglobin reduction, receipt of blood and platelet transfusions, morbidity, and mortality were recorded. RESULTS. Respectively in the early-surgery and delayed-surgery groups, the mean surgical delay was 4.2 and 8.0 days, the mean length of hospital stay was 21.1 and 28.7 days, the mean peri-operative haemoglobin reduction was 1.5 and 1.1 g/dl, the mean units of blood transfusion per patient was 0.8 and 0.7. No severe intra-operative bleeding or wound haematoma was encountered in either group. Two patients in each group died within one month, and 2 more in the delayed-surgery group died within 3 months. The main cause of death was cardiovascular. CONCLUSION. Withholding clopidogrel for <7 days before surgery conferred no increased risk in hip fracture patients.
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Tajeu GS, Delzell E, Smith W, Arora T, Curtis JR, Saag KG, Morrisey MA, Yun H, Kilgore ML. Death, debility, and destitution following hip fracture. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2013; 69:346-53. [PMID: 23873945 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glt105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND We examined the effects of hip fracture on mortality, entry into long-term institutional care, and new evidence of poverty. We estimate of the proportion of hip fracture patients who require not just short-term rehabilitation but who become dependent on long-term institutional care, and the risk of becoming newly dependent on Medicaid or eligible for low-income subsidies following hip fracture. METHODS We used data from 2005 through 2010 for a random 5% sample of Medicare beneficiaries (N = 3.1 million) to conduct a retrospective matched cohort study. We used high-dimensional propensity score matching to compare outcomes for patients who experienced a hip fracture with subjects who did not, but had similar propensity for suffering a hip fracture. We then compared the 1-year risk of death, debility, and destitution between groups. RESULTS We matched 43,210 hip fracture patients to comparators without a hip fracture. Hip fractures were associated with more than a twofold increase in likelihood of mortality (incidence proportion ratio [IPR] of 2.27, 95% CI, 2.20-2.34), a fourfold increase in likelihood of requiring long-term nursing facility care (IPR, 3.96; 95% CI, 3.77-4.16), and a twofold increase in the probability of entering into low-income status (IPR, 2.14; 95% CI 1.99-2.31) within 1 year following hip fracture compared with subjects without a hip fracture. CONCLUSIONS Hip fracture in elderly patients resulted in increased death, debility, and destitution. Initiatives that lead to improved treatment of osteoporosis could result in a decrease in incidence of fractures, subsequent death, debility, and destitution for older adults.
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- Gabriel S Tajeu
- MSPH, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, 1665 University Boulevard, RPHB 330, Birmingham, AL 35294-0022.
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Handoll HH, Stott DJ, Elstub LJ, Elliott JC, Kavanagh AL, Madhok R. A framework for effective collaboration between specialist and broad-spectrum groups for delivering priority Cochrane reviews. J Clin Epidemiol 2013; 66:490-5. [PMID: 22537424 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2012.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2010] [Revised: 01/10/2012] [Accepted: 01/29/2012] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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Queally JM, Kiernan C, Shaikh M, Rowan F, Bennett D. Initiation of osteoporosis assessment in the fracture clinic results in improved osteoporosis management: a randomised controlled trial. Osteoporos Int 2013; 24:1089-94. [PMID: 23242431 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-012-2238-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/01/2012] [Accepted: 12/05/2012] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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UNLABELLED Osteoporosis management post fragility fracture has traditionally been deficient with up to 60-90 % of patients remaining untreated for osteoporosis in some studies. Efforts have been made to address this deficiency with some successes reported. INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy of two different models of screening for osteoporosis in a community fracture clinic setting. METHODS A prospective randomised clinical trial was conducted to assess the DXA scan and treatment rates in patients with fragility fractures when assessment for osteoporosis had been initiated in the fracture clinic compared with the "usual care" of assessment initiation by the participant's general practitioner. RESULTS Sixty-six patients were enrolled in the study. Thirty-three patients each were in the control and intervention groups. The assessment rate (DXA scan rate) was significantly better in the intervention group where participants were referred for assessment from fracture clinic compared to the control group where participants were referred for assessment by their general practitioner (68 vs 36 %, respectively; p < 0.05). For patients who were assessed for osteoporosis, treatment rates were similar in both the control and intervention groups (100 vs 88 %, p > 0.05). CONCLUSION This study demonstrates that screening for osteoporosis initiated in fracture clinic results in improved osteoporosis management compared to screening initiated in primary care. Orthopaedic surgeons and other specialists need to be more active in managing osteoporosis in patients who present with fragility fractures and should at the very least initiate assessment in the fracture clinic setting.
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- J M Queally
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mayo General Hospital, Castlebar, Mayo, Ireland.
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McLeod J, Stolee P, Walker J, Heckman G. Measuring care transition quality for older patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal Care 2013; 12:13-21. [PMID: 23300145 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the current study was to examine the ability of a performance measurement scale, the Care Transitions Measure (CTM) adequately to assess the quality of care transitions among a complex population of older musculoskeletal (MSK) rehabilitation patients. METHODS Fifteen older (aged 60+) patients with MSK disorders were recruited from two inpatient rehabilitation units. A telephone interview was conducted three to four weeks post-discharge; this included the CTM and global questions used for construct validation. To assess inter-rater reliability, the CTM was re-administered to ten subjects in a second interview six to ten days later. Participant comments were recorded in an effort to gauge how respondents understood and interpreted items. RESULTS The CTM demonstrated acceptable inter-rater reliability for the overall score (intraclass correlation coefficient = 0.77; p = 0.03), in spite of only fair agreement for specific items. The internal consistency was high (Cronbach's alpha = 0.94). The construct validity was supported; however, qualitative data suggest that additional items should be considered for inclusion, and the need for revisions to the wording of the response options and some items. CONCLUSIONS Although the CTM proved to be reliable for an MSK population, there is a need for modifications to improve the construct validity and utility of the CTM. Recommendations for scale improvement are made. The results of the present study support efforts to improve the outcomes of care transitions, care planning and the overall quality of life for older rehabilitation patients.
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- Jordache McLeod
- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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Kouvidis G, Sakellariou VI, Mavrogenis AF, Stavrakakis J, Kampas D, Galanakis J, Papagelopoulos PJ, Katonis P. Dual lag screw cephalomedullary nail versus the classic sliding hip screw for the stabilization of intertrochanteric fractures. A prospective randomized study. Strategies Trauma Limb Reconstr 2012; 7:155-62. [PMID: 23086659 PMCID: PMC3482439 DOI: 10.1007/s11751-012-0146-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/14/2012] [Accepted: 10/08/2012] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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This study is a randomized prospective study comparing two fracture fixation implants, the extramedullary sliding hip screw (SHS) and the dual lag screw cephalomedullary nail, in the treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures in the elderly. One hundred and sixty-five patients with low-energy intertrochanteric fractures, classified as AO/OTA 31A, were prospectively included during a 2-year period (2005-2006). Patients were randomized into two groups: group A included 79 hip fractures managed with sliding hip screws and group B included 86 fractures treated with cephalomedullary nails. Delay to surgery, duration of surgery, time of fluoroscopy, total hospital stay, implant-related complications, transfusion requirements, re-operation details, functional recovery, and mortality were recorded. The mean follow-up was 36 months (24-56 months). The mean surgical time was statistically significantly shorter and fluoroscopy time longer for the group B. No intraoperative femoral shaft fractures occurred. There was no statistically significant difference in the functional recovery score, reoperation, and mortality rates between the 2 groups. A new type of complication, the so-called Z-effect phenomenon, was noticed in the cephalomedullary nail group. There are no statistically significant differences between the two techniques in terms of type and rate of complications, functional outcome, reoperation and mortality rates when comparing the SHS and the cephalomedullary nail for low-energy AO/OTA 31A intertrochanteric fractures. Our data do not support recommendations for the use of one implant over the other.
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- G Kouvidis
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, University of Crete, Heraklion, Greece
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