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Kangas P, Soini S, Pamilo K, Kervinen V, Kinnunen ML. Return to Work Following Hip or Knee Arthroplasty: A One-Year Prospective Cohort Study in Participants with Direct Referral from Hospital to Occupational Health Care Services. JOURNAL OF OCCUPATIONAL REHABILITATION 2024:10.1007/s10926-024-10218-7. [PMID: 38896401 DOI: 10.1007/s10926-024-10218-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/09/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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PURPOSE In a new Finnish Coordinated Return to Work (CRTW) model, patients are referred to occupational health care after hip or knee arthroplasty. This study evaluated the CRTW model's effect on return to work (RTW), activities used in occupational health care and in the workplace, and the patient- and work-related factors affecting early RTW. METHODS 209 participants with occupational health care service underwent primary hip (THA) or total/unicondylar knee (KJA) arthroplasty and completed self-reported questionnaires after arthroplasty and at time of RTW. Factors affecting RTW, and the roles of occupational health care and the workplace in RTW were evaluated. Time to RTW was determined as days between the arthroplasty and RTW. RESULTS Mean time to RTW was 69 days after THA and 87 days after KJA. For easing RTW, work arrangements were made for 56% of the participants. The most utilized adjustments of work were enabling remote work and arranging limitations in work tasks. Participants with earlier RTW had lower physical workload, higher professional status and motivation to work, less pre-arthroplasty sick leave, and more positive personal expectations about the time to RTW compared to participants with later RTW (p < 0.001 for all). The linear regression and dominance analyses showed participants' own expectations and pre-arthroplasty sick leave as the strongest factors affecting time to RTW. CONCLUSIONS The CRTW model seems to shorten time to RTW after THA and KJA. Occupational health care and workplace play important roles in supporting RTW. Patients' own expectations should be noted when giving pre-arthroplasty information.
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- Pauliina Kangas
- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, P.O. Box 40, 00032, Työterveyslaitos, Finland.
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, P.O. Box 40, 00032, Työterveyslaitos, Finland
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- Coxa Hospital for Joint Replacement, Tampere, Finland
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- Terveystalo Ltd, Occupational Health Services, Jyväskylä, Finland
- The Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
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- The Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland, Jyväskylä, Finland
- School of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Lavikainen P, Heiskanen J, Jalkanen K, Lehtimäki AV, Vehkala S, Kangas P, Husman K, Vohlonen I, Martikainen J. Effectiveness of the Coordinated Return to Work model after orthopaedic surgery for lumbar discectomy and hip and knee arthroplasty: a register-based study. Occup Environ Med 2024; 81:150-157. [PMID: 38331568 PMCID: PMC10958326 DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2023-109276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 02/10/2024]
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OBJECTIVES This study examined the effectiveness of an individualised Coordinated Return to Work (CRtW) model on the length of the return to work (RTW) period compared with a standard prescription of 2-3 months RTW during recovery after lumbar discectomy and hip and knee arthroplasty among Finnish working-age population. METHODS Cohorts on patients aged 18-65 years old with lumbar discectomy or hip or knee arthroplasty were extracted from the electronic health records of eight Finnish hospital districts in 2015-2021 and compiled with retirement and sickness benefits. The overall effect of the CRtW model on the average RTW period was calculated as a weighted average of area-specific mean differences in RTW periods between 1 year before and 1 year after the implementation. Longer-term effects of the model were examined with an interrupted time series design estimated with a segmented regression model. RESULTS During the first year of the CRtW model, the average RTW period shortened by 9.1 days (95% CI 4.1 to 14.1) for hip arthroplasty and 14.4 days (95% CI 7.5 to 21.3) for knee arthroplasty. The observed differences were sustained over longer follow-up times. For lumbar discectomy, the first-year decrease was not statistically significant, but the average RTW had shortened by 36.2 days (95% CI 33.8 to 38.5) after 4.5 years. CONCLUSIONS The CRtW model shortened average RTW periods among working-age people during the recovery period. Further research with larger samples and longer follow-up times is needed to ensure the effectiveness of the model as a part of the Finnish healthcare system.
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- Piia Lavikainen
- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- School of Pharmacy, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Public Health, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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Morita D, Iwase T, Funahashi H. Total hip arthroplasty improves systemic muscle atrophy in patients with hip osteoarthritis. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:596-601. [PMID: 36907778 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Revised: 02/21/2023] [Accepted: 02/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND To investigate muscle volume changes in all body regions after total hip arthroplasty (THA) with dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), and determine the positive effects of THA for systemic muscle atrophy in patients with hip osteoarthritis (HOA). METHODS In total, 116 patients with a mean age of 65.8 (45-84) years who had undergone THA for unilateral HOA were included in this study. DEXA scans were performed serially at 2 weeks, 3, 6, 12, 18, and 24 months after THA. The normalized height squared muscle volume (NMV) and the change ratio of NMV (ΔNMV) were calculated independently for operated lower extremity (LE), non-operated LE, both upper extremities (UEs), and trunk. Skeletal mass index, which is a sum of NMV of both LEs and UEs, was evaluated at 2 weeks and 24 months after THA to identify systemic muscle atrophy equivalent to the diagnostic criteria of sarcopenia. RESULTS ΔNMVs in non-operated LE, both UEs, and trunk increased gradually up to 6, 12, and 24 months after THA, although that in operated LE did not increase during a 24-month period. The ΔNMVs in operated LE, non-operated LE, both UEs, and trunk at 24 months after THA were +0.6%, +7.1%, +4.0%, and +4.0%, respectively (P = 0.993, P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.012). The proportion of systemic muscle atrophy significantly decreased from 2 weeks (38%) to 24 months (23%) after THA (P = 0.022). CONCLUSIONS THA can potentially have secondary positive effects for systemic muscle atrophy exception of operated LE.
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- Daigo Morita
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu Medical Center, 328 Tomitsuka-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City 432-8580, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu Medical Center, 328 Tomitsuka-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City 432-8580, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hamamatsu Medical Center, 328 Tomitsuka-cho, Naka-ku, Hamamatsu City 432-8580, Japan
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Wang M, Zhao R, Hao Y, Xu P, Lu C. Return to work status of patients under 65 years of age with osteonecrosis of the femoral head after total hip arthroplasty. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:783. [PMID: 37853426 PMCID: PMC10585778 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04283-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/11/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE This aimed to evaluate the status of return to work (RTW) in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) after total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS The baseline characteristics of all patients in this retrospective study were obtained from the hospital patient database. The relevant changes in patients' working conditions, as well as the numerical rating scale (NRS), Harris Hip Score (HHS), self-assessment of work ability, and Likert scale satisfaction assessment were obtained through video call follow-ups. RESULTS 118 patients (response rate: 83%) were ultimately included in this study. The average length of time for the patients to stop working preoperatively was 20.7 weeks. Ninety-four patients (24 women and 70 men) who underwent THA had RTW status, with a mean RTW time of 21.0 weeks. Men had a significantly higher proportion of final RTW and a significantly faster RTW than women. Significant differences in smoking, drinking, cardiovascular diseases, changes in working levels, variations in the types of physical work, changes in working hours, and pain symptoms were observed between the RTW and Non-RTW populations. The patients with a positive RTW status had higher postoperative HHS scores, lower postoperative NRS scores, and higher self-assessment of work ability than patients who had a negative RTW status. CONCLUSION Ultimately, 80% of patients achieved RTW status. Drinking, sex, change in working level, variation in the type of physical work, change in working hours, post-surgery HHS score and self-assessment of work ability can serve as predictive factors for RTW.
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- Mengfei Wang
- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. Youyi East Road, Nanshaomen, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. Youyi East Road, Nanshaomen, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
- Shaanxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Xi'an, 712046, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. Youyi East Road, Nanshaomen, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. Youyi East Road, Nanshaomen, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Xi'an Hong Hui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University Health Science Center, No. Youyi East Road, Nanshaomen, Xi'an, 710054, Shaanxi Province, People's Republic of China.
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Pasqualini I, Emara AK, Rullan PJ, Pan X, Simmons HL, Klika AK, Murray TG, Piuzzi NS. Return to Sports and Return to Work After Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. JBJS Rev 2023; 11:01874474-202308000-00003. [PMID: 37549241 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.22.00249] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Return to work (RTW) and sports (RTS) are critical gauges to improvement among patients after total hip arthroplasty (THA). This study aimed to determine rates, timelines, and prognostic factors associated with RTW and RTS outcomes after primary THA. METHODS A systematic review was conducted on MEDLINE, EMBASE, and CENTRAL databases with 57 studies meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria. The risk of bias was assessed using the Risk of Bias in Non-randomized Studies of Interventions and risk of bias in randomized trials (RoB2) tools. Meta-analysis and pooled analysis were conducted, with forest plots to summarize odds ratios and 95% confidence interval (CI). RESULTS The pooled RTW rate across all studies was 70% (95% CI, 68%-80%), with rates varying significantly from 11% to 100%. The mean time to RTW was 11.2 weeks (range 1-27). A time point analysis showed increasing RTW rates with a maximum rate at 2 years of 90%. Increased age (p < 0.001) and preoperative heavy labor (p = 0.005) were associated with lower RTW rates. The RTS rate ranged from 42% to 100%, with a pooled rate of 85% (95% CI, 74%-92%). The mean time to RTS was 16.1 weeks (range 8-26). The RTS ranged from 20% to 80% with a pooled proportion of 56% (95% CI, 42%-70%, I2 = 90%) for high-intensity sports and from 75% to 100% for low-intensity sports with a pooled proportion of 97% (95% CI, 83-99, I2 = 93%). CONCLUSION Most patients RTW and RTS after THA in an increasing manner as time passes with rates more than 85% after 1 year. These rates may be greatly affected by various factors, most notably age, the intensity of the sport, and the type of work performed. In general, young patients, low-demand work or sports can be resumed as soon as 4 to 6 weeks after surgery, but with increased restrictions as the intensity increases. This information should be used by practitioners to manage postoperative expectations and provide appropriate recommendations to patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio
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Soleimani M, Babagoli M, Baghdadi S, Mirghaderi P, Fallah Y, Sheikhvatan M, Shafiei SH. Return to work following primary total hip arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:95. [PMID: 36782319 PMCID: PMC9926652 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03578-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2022] [Accepted: 02/03/2023] [Indexed: 02/15/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is increasingly common in younger patients, who are more likely to be working preoperatively. There is a need for an updated review of the literature regarding the rate and time to return to work (RTW), which is important when counseling patients, and also from an economic standpoint. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature was performed on January 20, 2022, and studies reporting the rate and/or time to RTW after THA were included. Two authors independently selected relevant papers. RTW was extracted and analyzed using fixed-effects or random-effects models where appropriate. RESULTS A total of 48 studies were included in the final analysis. We found that 70.7% of patients were working after primary THA. Among patients who were working before surgery, this rate increases to 87.9%, while 28.1% of patients who were not working preoperatively started working after surgery. Younger patients were more likely to RTW, while patients with a physically demanding job were less likely to RTW. Minimally invasive techniques were reported to yield a higher rate of RTW and an earlier time to RTW. CONCLUSION We found that the majority of patients return to work after THA, and some patients are able to start working after surgery. Compared to previous reviews, patients seem to have a higher rate and earlier RTW. The overall trend of the literature suggests that patients are returning to work earlier and at a higher rate compared to previous reviews.
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- Mohammad Soleimani
- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.240283.f0000 0001 2152 0791Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Department, Montefiore Medical Center, New York, USA
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- grid.411705.60000 0001 0166 0922Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Orthopedic Surgery Research Centre( OSRC), Sina University Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zaballa E, Dennison E, Walker-Bone K. Function and employment after total hip replacement in older adults: A narrative review. Maturitas 2023; 167:8-16. [PMID: 36302339 DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2022.09.005] [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: 05/13/2022] [Revised: 08/12/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/14/2022]
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The burden of osteoarthritis (OA) has increased steadily due to an aging population, increasing life expectancy, obesity and lifestyle factors. Total hip replacement has become one of the most prevalent and successful operations globally and it is projected that demand will continue to grow as the incidence of OA continues to increase. Patients undergoing the operation expect much-improved function and pain relief but also increasingly need to return to work postoperatively, especially given the growing demand for the procedure and the encouragement of older people to continue working by most governments in the developed world. This review provides an overview of function and employment outcomes after hip arthroplasty. Despite the generally good success rate, some patients do not attain good functional outcomes and it is important that we develop ways to identify these patients preoperatively. We describe the effect of demographic, clinical and other factors on functional outcomes, as well as trajectories of physical function and pain recovery beyond the first few weeks after total hip replacement. Regarding employment outcomes, many people in work preoperatively are likely to resume to work after recovery; however, patients feel that they lack guidance from clinicians about returning to work postoperatively. Our review encompasses factors associated with return to work, timing of return to work, and potential temporary or permanent limitations that people might experience at work depending on type of employment.
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- Elena Zaballa
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK; Monash Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.
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Stołtny T, Dugiełło B, Pyda M, Pasek J, Rokicka D, Wróbel M, Augustyn A, Spyrka D, Białek M, Strojek K, Koczy B. Cementless femoral neck endoprosthesis SPIRON in men in aspects of clinical status and quality of life in an average 7-year follow-up. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:739. [PMID: 35922798 PMCID: PMC9347099 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05710-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2022] [Accepted: 07/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background We report the clinical evaluation, quality of life and pain assessment in patients who had a femoral neck SPIRON endoprosthesis. Methods The study group consisted of 27 men in whom 35 femoral neck endoprosthesis were implanted (8 on the left side, 12 on the right side and 7 bilateral) due to idiopathic osteoarthritis of the hip (20 patients) or avascular femoral osteonecrosis (7 patients) in a mean 7-year follow-up. Results The median pre-operative Harris Hip score (HHS) was 35.5 and post-operative 98.5 (p < 0.001). The median WOMAC HIP score was pre-operatively 57 and post-operatively 0 (p < 0.001). The median SF-12 score was pre-operatively 4 and post-operatively 33 (p < 0.001). The median pain assessment in VAS scale was 7 pre-operatively and 0 post-operatively (p < 0.001). Conclusions The results of all examined patients have changed significantly in every category showing that SPIRON endoprosthesis improved their quality of life and statistically reduced pain ailments. Moreover we have proved that higher BMI (> 30) is associated with worse operation outcomes.
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- Tomasz Stołtny
- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Jan Długosz University in Częstochowa, Armii Krajowej St. 13/15, 41-200, Częstochowa, Poland.
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases in Zabrze, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases in Zabrze, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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- Department of Internal Diseases, Diabetology, and Cardiometabolic Diseases, School of Medicine with the Division of Dentistry in Zabrze, Medical University of Silesia in Katowice, Silesian Centre for Heart Diseases in Zabrze, M. Curie-Skłodowskiej 9, 41-800, Zabrze, Poland
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- District Hospital of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery in Piekary Śląskie, Bytomska, St. 62, 41-940, Piekary Śląskie, Poland
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Zaballa E, Ntani G, Harris EC, Lübbeke A, Arden NK, Hannouche D, Cooper C, Walker-Bone K. Feasibility and sustainability of working in different types of jobs after total hip arthroplasty: analysis of longitudinal data from two cohorts. Occup Environ Med 2022; 79:486-493. [PMID: 35027440 DOI: 10.1136/oemed-2021-107970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To investigate the rates of return to work and workability among working-age people following total hip arthroplasty (THA). METHODS Participants from the Geneva Arthroplasty Registry and the Clinical Outcomes for Arthroplasty Study aged 18-64 years when they had primary THA and with at least 5 years' follow-up were mailed a questionnaire 2017-2019. Information was collected about preoperative and post-THA employment along with exposure to physically demanding activities at work or in leisure. Patterns of change of job were explored. Survival analyses using Cox proportional hazard models were created to explore risk factors for having to stop work because of difficulties with the replaced hip. RESULTS In total, 825 returned a questionnaire (response 58%), 392 (48%) men, mean age 58 years, median follow-up 7.5 years post-THA. The majority (93%) of those who worked preoperatively returned to work, mostly in the same sector but higher rates of non-return (36%-41%) were seen among process, plant and machine operatives and workers in elementary occupations. 7% reported subsequently leaving work because of their replaced hip and the risk of this was strongly associated with: standing >4 hours/day (HR 3.81, 95% CI 1.62 to 8.96); kneeling/squatting (HR 3.32, 95% CI 1.46 to 7.55) and/or carrying/lifting ≥10 kg (HR 5.43, 95% CI 2.29 to 12.88). CONCLUSIONS It may be more difficult to return to some (particularly physically demanding) jobs post-THA than others. Rehabilitation may need to be targeted to these types of workers or it may be that redeployment or job change counselling are required.
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- Elena Zaballa
- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK .,MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland.,Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Geneva University Hospitals and University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,NIHR Oxford Biomedical Research Centre, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- MRC Lifecourse Epidemiology Centre, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK.,MRC Versus Arthritis Centre for Musculoskeletal Health and Work, University of Southampton, Southampton, UK
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ARIMAA A, KNIFSUND J, KESKINEN H, KIVIMÄKI M, AALTO V, OKSANEN T, MÄKELÄ K, VAHTERA J, LANKINEN P. Return to work following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Acta Orthop 2022; 93:554-559. [PMID: 35700049 PMCID: PMC9205185 DOI: 10.2340/17453674.2022.3139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Amongst people of working age, the return to work (RTW) after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is an important marker of success of surgery. We determined when patients are able to return to work after ACL reconstruction and identified factors that are associated with the timing of RTW. PATIENTS AND METHODS We used logistic regression analyses to examine patient-related factors that may be associated with the length of RTW (above vs. below the median 59 days) after arthroscopic ACLR in a large cohort of patients working in the public sector in Finland (n = 803; n = 334 male, n = 469 female; mean age 41 years [SD 8.6]). RESULTS The mean length of RTW was 65 days (SD 41). Higher odds ratios (OR) were observed for age groups 40-49 and ≥ 50 years compared with ≤ 30 years old (OR 2.0, 95% confidence interval 1.3-3.1 and 2.0, 1.2-3.4, respectively); for lower level non-manual and manual work compared with higher level non-manual work (3.0, 2.0-4.3 and 4.9, 3.4-7.0, respectively); and for those who had been on sick leave > 30 days in the preceding year (2.0, 1.4-2.9). Sex, comorbid conditions, preceding antidepressant treatment and concomitant procedures were not associated with the length of RTW. INTERPRETATION Factors associated with prolonged sick leave beyond the median time of 59 days are higher age, lower occupational status, and preoperative sick leaves.
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- Anssi ARIMAA
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Turku, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Turku, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Turku, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland,Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland
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- Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Turku, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Public Health, University of Turku, Turku, Finland,Centre for Population Health Research, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital; Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology Turku, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland,Satasairaala Central Hospital, Pori, Finland
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Bender A, Damm P, Hommel H, Duda GN. Overstretching Expectations May Endanger the Success of the “Millennium Surgery”. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2022; 10:789629. [PMID: 35237570 PMCID: PMC8882767 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2022.789629] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/05/2021] [Accepted: 01/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is an extremely successful treatment strategy. Patient expectations, however, have increased; if not properly guided by surgeons, at present, patients expect next to pain-free restoration of the joint and a fast return to work and sports. While the revision rates after THA also increased in younger patients, knowledge on musculoskeletal loads still remains sparse, and the current recommendations on postoperative rehabilitation are based on expert opinions only. The aim of this study was to unravel biomechanical contact conditions in “working age” (<60 years, 53.5 ± 3.0 years) and “retirement age” (>60 years, 67.7 ± 8.6 years) patients during activities recommended post-THA. We hypothesized that working age patients would show substantially increased hip contact loads compared to older patients. The in vivo joint contact force (Fres) and torsion torque (Mtors), reflecting the main contact load situation, experienced during activities of daily living and sports activities were measured in a unique group of 16 patients with instrumented THA. We summarized patient activities and sports recommendations after THA mentioned within the literature using PubMed (without claim of completeness). The measurements showed that younger working age patients experienced significant (p = 0.050) increased Mtors (21.52 ± 9.11 Nm) than older retirement age patients (13.99 ± 7.89 Nm) by walking. Bowling, as a recommended low-impact sport, was associated with Fres of up to 5436 N and Mtors of up to 108 Nm in the working age group, which were higher than the Fres (5276 N) and Mtors (71 Nm) during high-impact soccer. Based on our results, age was proven to be a discriminator in joint loading, with working age patients presenting with increased loads compared to retirement age patients, already during daily activities. The current patient recommendations have led to further increased joint loadings. If THA cannot be delayed in a patient, we propose counselling patients on a carefully considered return to sports, focusing on low-impact activities, as indicated hereby. The findings from this work illustrate the need to provide critical feedback to patient expectations when returning to work and sports activities. Patients returning to more intensive sports activities should be carefully monitored and advised to avoid as much overloading as possible.
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- Alwina Bender
- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius-Wolff-Institute, Berlin, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius-Wolff-Institute, Berlin, Germany
- *Correspondence: Philipp Damm,
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Märkisch-Oderland Hospital, Brandenburg Medical School Theodor Fontane, Wriezen, Germany
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- Berlin Institute of Health at Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Julius-Wolff-Institute, Berlin, Germany
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Return to work after primary total hip or knee arthroplasty. First French study. Retrospective study of 241 cases. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2022; 108:103163. [PMID: 34863957 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2021.103163] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/22/2020] [Revised: 04/24/2021] [Accepted: 09/16/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The quality and reliability of the results of primary total hip or knee arthroplasty (THA, TKA) have allowed indications to be extended to younger, working-age patients, raising the issue of return to work. This question has never been specifically addressed in THA and TKA in a French population. We therefore conducted a retrospective study to determine: (1) the rates and intervals of return to work, and (2) factors affecting return to work and reasons for non-return. HYPOTHESIS Rates and intervals of return to work are comparable to those in Western countries as a whole: 1.1-10.5 weeks in THA and 8-12 weeks in TKA. MATERIAL AND METHOD A single-center retrospective study included patients aged under 65 at surgery, between 2009 and 2013. A questionnaire collected population and occupational data. The patients' occupational situation was collected at a minimum 1 year postoperatively. During the study period, 289 TKAs or THAs were performed; 241 patients were recontacted, 144 of whom had been working at the time of surgery: 72 THAs and 72 TKAs. The sex-ratio was well balanced: 69 males, 75 females. Mean age was 55.8±8 years (range, 18.6-65.7 years). The mean time from surgery to data collection was 34.5 months (95% CI, 32.2-36.8 months). RESULTS In all, 86 patients (57.6%) returned to work, at a mean 124 days (range, 15-540 days; 95% CI, 102.8-144.4 days). At 3 months, 55.4% of patients (n=46) had returned to work, and 97.6% (n=81) at 12 months. In most cases, patients returned to the same occupation. CONCLUSION The study hypothesis was not confirmed. French primary THA or TKA patients returned to work later and less frequently than in other Western countries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV, retrospective study without control group.
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Laasik R, Lankinen P, Kivimäki M, Neva MH, Aalto V, Oksanen T, Vahtera J, Mäkelä KT. Return to work after lumbar disc herniation surgery: an occupational cohort study. Acta Orthop 2021; 92:638-643. [PMID: 34269643 PMCID: PMC8635580 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2021.1951010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - Lumbar disc herniation is a common surgically treated condition in the working-age population. We assessed health-related risk factors for return to work (RTW) after excision of lumbar disc herniation. Previous studies on the subject have had partly contradictory findings.Patients and methods - RTW of 389 (n = 111 male, n = 278 female; mean age 46 years, SD 8.9) employees who underwent excision of lumbar disc herniation was assessed based on the Finnish Public Sector Study (FPS). Baseline information on occupation, preceding health, and health-risk behaviors was derived from linkage to national health registers and FPS surveys before the operation. The likelihood of RTW was analyzed using Cox proportional hazard univariable and multivariable modelling.Results - 95% of the patients had returned to work at 12 months after surgery, after on average 78 days of sickness absence. Faster RTW in the univariable Cox model was associated with a small number of sick leave days (< 30 days) before operation (HR 1.3, 95% CI 1.1-1.6); high occupational position (HR 1.6, CI 1.2-2.1); and age under 40 years (HR 1.5, CI 1.1-1.9). RTW was not associated with sex or the health-related risk factors obesity, physical inactivity, smoking, heavy alcohol consumption, poor self-rated health, psychological distress, comorbid conditions, or purchases of pain or antidepressant medications in either the univariable or multivariable model.Interpretation - Almost all employees returned to work after excision of lumbar disc herniation. Older age, manual job, and prolonged sick leave before the excision of lumbar disc herniation were risk factors for delayed return to work after the surgery.
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- Raul Laasik
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland;,Satakunta Central Hospital, Pori, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland;,Clinicum, Faculty of Medicine, University of Helsinki, Helsinki, Finland;,Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, University College London, London, UK
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Helsinki, Finland;,Institute of Public Health and Clinical Nutrition, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland
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- Department of Public Health, University of Turku, and Centre for Population Health Research, University of Turku and Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland;,Correspondence: Keijo T Mäkelä Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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Rosinsky PJ, Go CC, Bheem R, Shapira J, Maldonado DR, Meghpara MB, Lall AC, Domb BG. The cost-effectiveness of outpatient surgery for primary total hip arthroplasty in the United States: a computer-based cost-utility study. Hip Int 2021; 31:572-581. [PMID: 32853035 DOI: 10.1177/1120700020952776] [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] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis of outpatient versus inpatient total hip arthroplasty (THA) in the USA, considering complication probability and the potential cost of such complications. METHODS A cost-effectiveness analysis was conducted from the societal perspective to evaluate the incremental cost and effectiveness of inpatient THA compared to outpatient THA over a lifetime horizon. Effectiveness was expressed in quality-adjusted life years (QALYs). Costs, expressed in 2019 US dollars, transition probabilities, and health utilities were derived from the literature. The primary outcome was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio (ICER), with a willingness to pay (WTP) threshold set at $50,000/QALY. 1-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses was performed to evaluate the effect of the various variables on the model. RESULTS In the base case, inpatient THA was more effective in terms of total utility (10.36 vs. 10.30 QALY), but also more costly ($48,155 ± 1673 vs. $43,288 ± 1, 606 for Medicare) than outpatient THA. Even with a lifetime horizon, the ICER was $81,116 per QALY and $140,917 per QALY for Medicare and private payer insurance, respectively, which is higher than the willingness to pay threshold. 1-way sensitivity analyses indicated that the variables having the most influence on the model were the utility of inpatient and outpatient THA and cost of inpatient and outpatient THA. CONCLUSIONS This model determined that for a WTP threshold set at $50,000/QALY, outpatient THA is more cost-effective than inpatient THA from a societal perspective. Despite this, surgeons must weigh clinical factors first and foremost in determining if an individual patient can be safely operated on in the outpatient setting.
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- Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Des Plaines, IL, USA
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Des Plaines, IL, USA
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Des Plaines, IL, USA.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Des Plaines, IL, USA.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA.,American Hip Institute, Des Plaines, IL, USA
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- American Hip Institute Research Foundation, Des Plaines, IL, USA.,AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, IL, USA.,American Hip Institute, Des Plaines, IL, USA
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Early Recovery Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty Through a Posterior Approach With Modified Postoperative Precautions. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:2817-2822. [PMID: 33840540 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.03.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2021] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 03/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent data suggest that a modified, more lenient set of precautions after total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed through the posterolateral approach may safely allow more patient movement and exercise in the immediate postoperative period. We hypothesize that 1) patients undergoing THA given modified precautions will demonstrate a fast-track return to functional activity and 2) wrist-based activity trackers will provide valuable information on postoperative activity levels. METHODS We prospectively enrolled patients undergoing THA. Patients were given a wrist-based, commercially available activity tracker to wear 1 week preoperatively and 6 weeks postoperatively. Postoperative hip precautions included only the avoidance of the "leg-shaving" position of combined hip flexion, adduction, and internal rotation. Linear mixed models were used to analyze the change in steps and Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score-Junior (HOOS)-JR data. Pearson correlation coefficients were used to describe the relationship between average steps and HOOS-JR scores over time. RESULTS Eighty-two patients were enrolled. Seventy-four percent returned to work by week 4. Seventy-six percent of left THA patients returned to driving by week 4. At 6 weeks, 23% of survey respondents were taking pain medication and 26% were using assistive devices. Average daily steps were 1098 at week 1, 2491 at week 2, 4130 at week 3, 4850 at week 4, 5712 at week 5, and 6069 at week 6. A significant correlation (R: -0.981) was found between increased weekly steps and improved HOOS-JR scores after THA (P < .001). CONCLUSION Defining expected recovery timelines for patients undergoing THA helps surgeons counsel their patients preoperatively. Our study demonstrates an expected pathway for recovery after THA by using modified precautions that will be more clearly outlined with ongoing clinical data analysis.
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Amanatullah DF, Eppler SL, Shah RF, Mertz K, Roe AK, Murasko M, Kamal RN. A Qualitative Study of Patient Themes for the Quality of the Total Joint Arthroplasty Experience. Orthopedics 2021; 44:117-122. [PMID: 34038694 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20210217-01] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Patients have limited involvement in the development of quality measures that address the experience of undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA). Current quality measures may not fully assess the aspects of care that are important to patients. The goal of this study was to understand quality of care in TJA from the patient perspective by exploring patients' knowledge gaps, experiences, and goals. The authors completed a prospective qualitative analysis of patients who had undergone hip or knee TJA. Patients completed an open-ended, structured questionnaire about the surgical and recovery process as it relates to quality of care. The authors used a phenomenologic approach and purposeful sampling to enroll 74 patients 6 to 8 weeks after TJA. Responses underwent thematic analysis. Codes were used to identify themes that were important to patients in quality of care in TJA. The authors identified 3 themes: (1) returning to activity without pain or complication, which included psychological, functional, and complication-related goals; (2) negotiating the physical and psychological challenges of recovery, which encompassed the need for assistance from the caregiver as well as psychological and physical barriers to recovery; and (3) being prepared and informed for the process of surgery, including physical, logistical, and psychological preparation. Both patients and health systems may benefit from efforts to address these patient-centered themes of quality care through quality measures for TJA (eg, improving the psychological challenges of recovery). Future quality measures, such as assessment of patient experience, may be made more patient centered if they measure and improve aspects of care that matter to patients. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(2):117-122.].
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Ng HJH, Loke WJ, James Liang Hao W. Return to work after medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty: A systematic review. Knee 2021; 30:254-266. [PMID: 33975066 DOI: 10.1016/j.knee.2021.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 04/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION This study aims to evaluate the current literature with regard to the average time to and overall rate of return to work (RTW) following medial unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA). METHODS A systematic search was conducted on MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase, Pubmed, CINAHL, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Cochrane Library to identify studies reporting RTW after UKA. Primary outcomes were the rate and time to RTW after UKA. Secondary outcomes were postoperative changes in work intensity, functional scores, and factors affecting RTW. Methodological quality was evaluated using the the Methodological Index for Non-Randomized Studies (MINORS) criteria. RESULTS Seven studies met inclusion criteria. Results were summarized qualitatively. The overall methodological quality of the studies was moderate based on the MINORS score. These studies included 636 patients with 46.5% male. Mean age was 63.1 years. The average rate of RTW was 81.7%. The average time to RTW was 5.4 ± 3.9 weeks (range 1-32 weeks). 81.8% of patients in one study returned to an equally or more physically demanding job, while 83.5% were able to work the same or longer hours postoperatively in another study. Functional scores improved after surgery (n = 6 studies). Factors affecting RTW were postoperative rehabilitation, retirement, and the effects of surgery. CONCLUSION Limited evidence from the included studies with moderate quality suggests that UKA allows patients to RTW faster, with a high rate of RTW and improved functional outcomes. However, consensus definitions and methods of work status analysis are needed for future studies.
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- Hannah Jia Hui Ng
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
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- Lister Hospital, East and North Hertfordshire NHS Trust, Stevenage, UK
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Hauer G, Smolle M, Zaussinger S, Friesenbichler J, Leithner A, Maurer-Ertl W. Short-stem total hip arthroplasty is not associated with an earlier return to work compared to a straight-stem design. Sci Rep 2021; 11:4968. [PMID: 33654124 PMCID: PMC7925530 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-82805-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2020] [Accepted: 01/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Return to work (RTW) has been specifically identified as a high priority in patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA). This investigation sought to assess the effect of the stem design on patients' RTW. Secondly, the study aimed to identify risk factors that lead to a delayed RTW. Questionnaires inquiring about RTW, employment history, educational level, type of work, physical demands and joint awareness were administered by post. Further data were collected from patients' hospital records. 176 patients who underwent THA using a short-stem and 97 patients using a straight-stem design were compared. The median return to work time was 10 weeks [IQR 7-14 weeks], with no significant difference between the two groups (short stems vs. straight stems; 10 [IQR 7-14] vs. 11 [7.5-13.5] weeks; p = 0.693). In the multivariate linear regression analysis, self-employment vs. employee (p = 0.001), dimension of preoperative workload (p = 0.001), preoperative sick leave (p < 0.001), and hospital length of stay (LOS) (p < 0.001) independently affected the period until work was resumed. The Forgotten-Joint-Score-12 showed no significant difference between the two groups. The data show that the majority of THA patients can expect to resume work and stem design has no impact on RTW. Employees with preoperative sick leave, prolonged hospital LOS and low workload are at higher risk for a delayed RTW.
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- Georg Hauer
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, Auenbruggerplatz 5, 8036, Graz, Austria.
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Return to Work Following Total Knee and Hip Arthroplasty: The Effect of Patient Intent and Preoperative Work Status. J Arthroplasty 2021; 36:434-441. [PMID: 32873451 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.08.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2020] [Revised: 08/04/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The ability of total knee and hip arthroplasty (TKA/THA) to facilitate return to work (RTW) when it is the patient's preoperative intent to do so remains unclear. We aimed at determining whether TKA/THA facilitated RTW in patients of working age who intended to return. METHODS This is a prospective cohort study of 173 consecutive patients <65 years of age, undergoing unilateral TKA (n = 82: median age 58; range, 39-65; 36 [43.9%] male) or THA (n = 91: median age 59; range, 34-65; 42 [46.2%] male) during 2018. Oxford knee/hip scores, Oxford-Activity and Participation Questionnaire, and EuroQol-5 dimension (EQ-5D) scores were measured preoperatively and at 1 year when an employment questionnaire was also completed. RESULTS Of patients who intended to RTW, 44 of 52 (84.6%) RTW by 1 year following TKA (at mean 14.8 ± 8.4 weeks) and 53 of 60 (88.3%) following THA (at mean 13.6 ± 7.5 weeks). Failure to RTW despite intent was associated with job physicality for TKA (P = .004) and negative preoperative EQ-5D for THA (P = .01). In patients unable to work before surgery due to joint disease, fewer RTW: 4 of 21 (19.0%) after TKA; and 6 of 17 (35.3%) after THA. Preoperative Oxford knee score >18.5 predicted RTW with 74% sensitivity (P < .001); preoperative Oxford hip score >19.5 predicted RTW with 75% sensitivity (P < .001). Preoperative EQ-5D indices were similarly predictive (P < .001). CONCLUSION In this United Kingdom study, preoperative intent to RTW was the most powerful predictor of actual RTW following TKA/THA. Where patients intend to RTW following TKA/THA, 85% RTW following TKA and 88% following THA.
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Martinot P, Dartus J, Putman S, Girard J. Return to work after hip resurfacing. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2020; 106:1507-1510. [PMID: 33191171 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2020.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2020] [Revised: 07/28/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Hip arthroplasty is being performed in ever-younger patients, for whom return to work is a major issue. Type of job, type of implant and comorbidities all affect outcome. Heavy manual work is harder to resume after hip replacement, and reclassification or cessation of activity may ensue. This, however, is little dealt with in the literature, although its consequences are both psychologically and financially critical. The aim of the present study was to perform a retrospective analysis of return to work after hip resurfacing (HR). MATERIAL A retrospective study included patients undergoing Birmingham Hip Resurfacing with at least 6 months' follow-up. Occupational status was assessed, preoperatively and at follow up, as not working, in work or retired, type of work as sedentary, manual, or strenuous, and time to return to work was noted. Clinical assessment, preoperatively and at follow-up, used Postel Merle d'Aubigné, Harris, Devane, UCLA and Oxford scores. RESULTS One hundred and seventeen patients were included (114 male, 3 female) for 121 HRs. Mean age was 52.9 years (range, 29-66 years). Mean follow-up was 14.3 months (range, 6-20 months), with no loss to follow-up. Crutches were abandoned in week 3 on average (range, 1-7 weeks). Four patients had no occupation; analysis focused on the other 113. At follow-up, only one patient had not resumed work, and was reclassified. The other 112 (99.1% of those in work) returned to their previous job at a mean 9.4 weeks (range, 1-22 weeks). Nine patients required therapeutic part-time work for a mean 5.3 weeks (range, 3-8 weeks). Time to return to work was significantly shorter for "sedentary" workers than "physical" (manual/strenuous) workers: 6.4 weeks (range, 1-9 weeks) versus 13.5 weeks (range, 2-22 weeks). DISCUSSION&CONCLUSION Return to work was feasible for almost all these young patients after HR. Sedentary work was resumed very quickly (<7 weeks), while strenuous work required 3 months' sick leave. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Pierre Martinot
- Service d'orthopédie C, Hôpital Salengro, CHRU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Service d'orthopédie D, Hôpital Salengro, CHRU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Service d'orthopédie D, Hôpital Salengro, CHRU de Lille, Lille, France
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- Service d'orthopédie C, Hôpital Salengro, CHRU de Lille, Lille, France; University of Lille, University of Artois, University Littoral Côte d'Opale, EA 7369-URePSS-Unité de Recherche Pluridisciplinaire Sport Santé Société, 59000 Lille, France.
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Premkumar A, Lebrun DG, Sidharthan S, Penny CL, Dodwell ER, McLawhorn AS, Nwachukwu BU. Bariatric Surgery Prior to Total Hip Arthroplasty Is Cost-Effective in Morbidly Obese Patients. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:1766-1775.e3. [PMID: 32278487 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2020.02.044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/19/2019] [Revised: 02/09/2020] [Accepted: 02/20/2020] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
Abstract
BACKGROUND The cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery to achieve weight loss prior to total hip arthroplasty (THA), and decrease the complications and costs associated with THA in the morbidly obese, is unknown. This study evaluated the cost-effectiveness of bariatric surgery prior to THA for morbidly obese patients with end-stage hip osteoarthritis (OA). METHODS A state-transition Markov model was constructed to compare the cost-utility of 2 treatment protocols for patients with morbid obesity and end-stage hip OA: (1) immediate THA and (2) bariatric surgery 2 years prior to THA (combined protocol). The analysis was performed from both a payer and a societal perspective using direct and indirect costs over a 40-year time horizon. Utilities, associated costs, and probabilities for health state transitions were derived from the literature. One-way, 2-way and probabilistic sensitivity analyses were performed to validate the robustness of the base case results, using the standard willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000/quality-adjusted life years. RESULTS From the societal perspective, the combined protocol was more effective (13.16 vs 12.26) with less cost ($91,717 vs $92,684) and thus was the dominant strategy over immediate THA. These results were stable across broad ranges for independent model variables. Monte Carlo simulation with 100,000 samples demonstrated that bariatric surgery prior to THA was the preferred cost-effective strategy over 95% of the time from both a societal and payer perspective. CONCLUSION In the morbidly obese patient with end-stage hip OA, bariatric surgery prior to THA is a cost-effective strategy for improving quality of life and decreasing societal and payer costs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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Affiliation(s)
- Ajay Premkumar
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
| | - Caitlin L Penny
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY
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