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Peng Z, Jia Y, Li J, Wang G. Diagnostic Value of Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Post-Operative Infection after Orthopedic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Surg Infect (Larchmt) 2024. [PMID: 39052531 DOI: 10.1089/sur.2024.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/27/2024] Open
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Objective: This study aims to evaluate the predictive value of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in determining infection after orthopedic surgery. Methods: A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, EBASE, CNKI, and Wanfang databases to identify relevant studies. The quality of the included studies was assessed using QUADAS-2. Data extraction was performed to calculate sensitivity, specificity, and other indicators. Bivariate mixed-effects meta-analysis was conducted using Stata software. The sources of heterogeneity were evaluated, and a summary receiver operating characteristic curve was generated. Results: A total of 16 literatures comprising 18 studies involving 3737 patients were included in this analysis. NLR demonstrated moderate sensitivity (0.77) and specificity (0.69) in diagnosing orthopedic post-operative infection, with an area under the curve of 0.80 and diagnostic odds ratio of 7.76. Significant heterogeneity was observed among the studies, primarily due to variations in surgical type, infection type, blood test timing, and NLR cutoff value. Fagan nomogram indicated that NLR could increase the positive posterior probability to 72% and decrease the negative posterior probability to 25%. The pooled effect of the likelihood ratio dot plot for diagnosis fell in the lower right quadrant. Deek funnel plot suggested no publication bias in this study. Conclusion: NLR holds certain value in diagnosing infection after orthopedic surgery and can provide additional information to assess the risk of infection. However, its predictive performance is influenced by various factors, and it cannot be used as a sole criterion for confirming the diagnosis. Prospective studies should be conducted in the future to optimize the diagnostic threshold and explore its combination with other indicators.
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- Zhan Peng
- Department of Spinal Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan District People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan District People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan District People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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- Department of Spinal Surgery, Shenzhen Baoan District People's Hospital, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Shenzhen University, Shenzhen, P.R. China
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Osunronbi T, Olukoya O, Jesuyajolu D, Alare K, Alemenzohu HO, Bello RO, Omoniyo T, Oyeyemi OV, Yakasai AN, Sharma H. The prognostic utility of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio in spinal surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci 2024; 121:161-168. [PMID: 38412749 DOI: 10.1016/j.jocn.2024.02.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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PURPOSE Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is reportedly an effective prognostic tool across various medical and surgical fields, but its value in spinal surgery is unestablished. We aim to investigate the relationship between elevated baseline/postoperative NLR and patient outcomes in spinal surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS We performed a systematic search in PubMed, EMBASE, and SCOPUS databases for studies investigating the prognostic value of NLR in spine patients.Odds ratios (ORs) and hazard ratios (HRs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were analysed on the RevMan 5.4 software. Where meta-analysis was not possible, we vote-counted the direction of the effect of elevated NLR. The GRADE framework for prognostic factor research was utilised to assess the certainty of the evidence for each outcome measure. RESULTS Five outcome measures (overall survival, mortality, disease-free survival, functional recovery and complications) were assessed across 16 studies involving 5471 patients. Elevated baseline NLR was associated with reduced overall survival (HR: 1.63, 95 % CI: 1.05 - 2.54) (GRADE: low) and worsened functional recovery (OR: 0.93, 95 % CI: 0.87 - 0.98) (GRADE: low). There was no association between baseline NLR and disease-free survival (HR: 2.42, 95 % CI: 0.49 - 11.83) (GRADE: very low) or mortality (OR: 1.39, 95 % CI: 0.41 - 4.75) (GRADE: very low). Elevated NLR levels measured on days 3-4 and days 6-7 postoperatively, but not NLR measured at baseline or on days 1-2 postoperatively, were associated with greater risks of complications (GRADE: low). CONCLUSIONS NLR is an objective tool with the potential to identify the patients that would benefit from surgery and facilitate shared decision-making.
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- Temidayo Osunronbi
- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria; Department of Health Sciences, University of York, York, United Kingdom.
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Neurosurgery Section, Surgery Interest Group of Africa, Lagos, Nigeria
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- Southwest Neurosurgery Centre, University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust, Plymouth, United Kingdom
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Takahashi T, Inose H, Hirai T, Matsukura Y, Morishita S, Egawa S, Hashimoto J, Takahashi K, Yoshii T. Factors associated with the time required for CRP normalization in pyogenic spondylitis: A retrospective observational study. NORTH AMERICAN SPINE SOCIETY JOURNAL 2024; 17:100301. [PMID: 38225932 PMCID: PMC10788255 DOI: 10.1016/j.xnsj.2023.100301] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/17/2024]
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Background Treatment for pyogenic spondylitis tends to be prolonged; however, few studies have examined the factors associated with the time required for infection control. Therefore, we analyzed a consecutive cohort of patients to identify factors associated with the time required to control infection in pyogenic spondylitis. This study aimed to clarify the factors linked to the duration necessary for achieving infection control in cases of pyogenic spondylitis, using C-reactive protein (CRP) normalization as an indicator. Methods In this retrospective observational study, we investigated 108 patients diagnosed with pyogenic spondylitis. We evaluated the number of days from the first visit to CRP normalization; for cases wherein CRP did not normalize, the number of days to the date of final blood sampling was evaluated. In the present study, infection control in pyogenic spondylitis was defined as a CRP falling within the normal range (≤0.14 mg/dL). We performed univariate and multivariate Cox regression analyses to identify various factors associated with the time required for CRP normalization in pyogenic spondylitis. Results The mean time required for CRP normalization was 148 days. Univariate Cox regression analysis showed that the serum creatinine level, estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), lymphocyte percentage, neutrophil percentage, CRP level, CRP-albumin ratio, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio were significantly associated with the time required to control infection. Multivariate Cox regression analysis showed that a higher neutrophil percentage, diabetes mellitus, and a lower eGFR were the independent factors associated with a longer infection control time. Conclusions We found that a higher neutrophil percentage, diabetes mellitus, and a lower eGFR were significantly associated with a longer time for CRP normalization in pyogenic spondylitis. These findings may help identify patients with pyogenic spondylitis who are at a high risk for an extended infection control period.
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- Takuya Takahashi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dokkyo Medical University Saitama Medical Center, 2-1-50 Minamikoshigaya, Koshigaya-shi, Saitama 343-8555, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Biostatistics, M&D Data Science Center, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 2-3-10 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101‑0062, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8510, Japan
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Li D, Ding S, Li J, Liao X, Ru K, Liu L, Shang W. Diagnostic value of inflammatory indicators for surgical site infection in patients with breast cancer. Front Cell Infect Microbiol 2023; 13:1286313. [PMID: 37953798 PMCID: PMC10634473 DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1286313] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 11/14/2023] Open
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Background Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnostic cancer in women worldwide. The main treatment for these patients is surgery. However, there is a high incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) in breast cancer patients. The aim of this study was to identify effective infection-related diagnostic markers for timely diagnosis and treatment of SSI. Methods This retrospective study included 263 breast cancer patients who were treated between July 2018 and March 2023 at the Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute. We analyzed differences between the SSI group and control group and differences before and during infection in the SSI group. Finally, we tested the distribution of pathogenic microorganisms and their susceptibility to antibiotics. Results Compared with preoperative inflammatory indicators, white blood cells (WBC), neutrophils (NEU), absolute neutrophil count to the absolute lymphocyte count (NLR), D2 polymers (D-Dimer) and fibrinogen (FIB) were significantly increased, while lymphocytes (LYM), albumin (ALB) and prealbumin (PA) were significantly decreased in the SSI group. Compared with uninfected patients, WBC, NEU, NLR and FIB were significantly increased, ALB and PA were significantly decreased in SSI patients, while LYM and D-Dimer did not differ significantly. The distribution of infection bacteria in SSI patients showed that the proportion of patients with Staphylococcus aureus infection was as high as 70.41%; of those patients, 19.33% had methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection. The area under the curves (AUCs) of the receiver operating curves (ROCs) for WBC, NEU, NLR, FIB, ALB and PA were 0.807, 0.811, 0.730, 0.705, 0.663 and 0.796, respectively. The AUCs for other inflammatory indicators were not statistically significant. There was no significant difference in antibiotic resistance for Staphylococcus aureus when compared to that of gram-positive bacteria. The resistance of gram-positive bacteria to ceftriaxone (CRO), cefoxitin (FOX), chloramphenicol (CHL), minocycline (MNO) and tetracycline (TCY) was lower than that of gram-negative bacteria, while the resistance to gentamicin (GEN) was higher. Conclusion This study demonstrated that WBC, NEU, NLR, FIB and PA have good predictive value for identifying patients at risk of SSI. The cut-off values of inflammatory indicators can be helpful in the prevention and diagnosis of SSI.
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Shandong Cancer Hospital and Institute, Shandong First Medical University and Shandong Academy of Medical Sciences, Jinan, Shandong, China
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Qian B, Zheng Y, Jia H, Zheng X, Gao R, Li W. Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a predictive marker for postoperative infectious complications: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Heliyon 2023; 9:e15586. [PMID: 37159687 PMCID: PMC10163603 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2023.e15586] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2022] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 05/11/2023] Open
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Objective Postoperative infection is a common but costly complication. The neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is a promising marker for the identification of postsurgical infectious events. We aimed to perform this meta-analysis to assessed the accuracy of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio for the prediction of postsurgical infection. Methods We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library without language restriction from their inceptions to April 2022, and checked reference lists of included studies. Studies were included if they assessed predictive accuracy of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio for postsurgical infection. We estimated its predictive value and explored the source of heterogeneity. The Quality Assessment of Diagnostic Accuracy Studies-2 (QUADAS-2) tool was used to assess methodological quality and the Deeks' test to evaluate publication bias. The bivariate model and hierarchical summary receiver operating characteristic (HSROC) curve were used for meta-analysis and generated a summary receiver operating characteristic space (ROC) curve. Results Our search returned 379 reports, of which 12 fulfilled the inclusion criteria, accounting for 4375 cases. The bivariate analysis yielded a pooled sensitivity of 0.77 (95%C.I.: 0.65-0.85) and specificity of 0.78 (95%C.I.: 0.67-0.86). Pooled positive LR and negative LR were 3.48 (95%C.I.: 2.26-5.36) and 0.30 (95%C.I.: 0.20-0.46), respectively. A negative LR of 0.30 reduces the post-test probability to 2% for a negative test result. The area under of receiver operating characteristic curve was 0.84 (95%C.I.: 0.80-0.87). Subgroups comparisons revealed difference by study design, surgical site, presentence of implant, time of sampling, type of infection event and prevalence of infection. The Deeks' test showed no publication bias. The sensitivity analysis showed no study affected the robustness of combined results. Conclusions Low-certainty evidence suggests that the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio is a helpful marker for predicting postoperative infectious complication. The negative predictive value of the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio enables for reliable exclusion of postoperative infection.Trial registrationPROSPERO registration number CRD42022321197. Registered on 27 April 2022.
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Jichao S, Cuida M, Liwei S, Jiani L, Dongdong Z. Predictive value of procalcitonin level for pharyngocutaneous fistula after laryngectomy. Am J Otolaryngol 2023; 44:103846. [PMID: 37060781 DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2023.103846] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 03/02/2023] [Accepted: 03/14/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is among the most common postoperative infective complications following laryngectomy. Its diagnosis is often late and identified only after the formation of an abnormal, bacterial infection-harboring fistula track between the pharynx and the skin. This study was aimed at determining whether procalcitonin (PCT), white blood cell count (WBC), C-reactive protein (CRP), and neutrophil percentage are good predictors of PCF. METHODS We prospectively analysed 65 consecutive patients undergoing total laryngectomy. Clinicodemographic, surgical, and body mass index data were collected. Data on serum levels of PCT, WBC, CRP, and neutrophils were obtained before surgery and on postoperative days 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 by immunofluorescence, immune turbidimetry, and automatic blood analyzer. The area under the receiving operating characteristic (ROC) curve was calculated for each marker. RESULTS There were 65 patients with a mean age of 60.34 years. The PCF occurrence rate was 18.46 % (12/65). Serum levels of PCT and CRP determined on postoperative day 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 after surgery were higher in patients with PCF (P < 0.01). PCT level was identified as a good predictor area under the curve (AUC) > 0.800 on postoperative days 2, 4, and 6. Considering the sensitivity and specificity, the best combination was PCT on postoperative days 4, which with a cutoff level of 0.12 μg/L showed 91.67 % sensitivity and 100 % specificity. CONCLUSIONS Procalcitonin can predict PCF following laryngectomy. PCT > 0.12 μg/L on postoperative day 4 was a reliable predictor of PCF. This may help guide postoperative antibiotic management.
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Wang Z, Mao H, Xu G. Combination of albumin-to-globulin ratio and plasma fibrinogen is a sensitive tool for preoperative screening of infected nonunion in patients undergoing reoperation after open reduction and internal fixation: a retrospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2022; 17:471. [PMID: 36309703 PMCID: PMC9618180 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-022-03363-3] [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: 07/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background Accurate preoperative diagnosis of infected nonunion remains a challenge. Here, we evaluated the diagnostic potential of novel biomarkers for infected nonunion. Methods A cohort of 275 patients who underwent surgery for suspected septic nonunion after open reduction and internal fixation were enrolled. Preoperatively analyzed clinical parameters included white blood cell (WBC) count, C-reactive protein (CRP), erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), albumin, globulin, albumin-to-globulin ratio (AGR), plasma D-dimer, plasma fibrinogen, platelet count (PC), monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR), neutrophil–lymphocyte ratio (NLR), and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR). Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves, sensitivity, and specificity were utilized to compare the diagnostic potential of those biomarkers. Results The WBC count and levels of CRP, ESR, NLR, MLR, PLR, PC, plasma D-dimer, plasma fibrinogen, and globulin in infected nonunion patients were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than those in aseptic patients. The albumin and AGR levels of the infected nonunion group were significantly lower (p < 0.05) than the aseptic group. The ROC curve analysis showed that the diagnostic accuracy of AGR and plasma fibrinogen was good. The combination of AGR with plasma fibrinogen had the highest area under the curve (AUC) (0.916). The sensitivity and specificity were 70.27% and 91.04% for AGR, and 67.57% and 84.08% for plasma fibrinogen, respectively. The combination of AGR with plasma fibrinogen showed a sensitivity of 86.49% and specificity of 92.54%. In patients with comorbidities, the diagnostic accuracy of the combination of AGR with plasma fibrinogen was also good. Conclusions AGR and plasma fibrinogen are promising biomarkers to improve the diagnosis of infected nonunion. The combination of AGR with plasma fibrinogen is a sensitive tool for screening infected nonunion.
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Xu J, Li L, Fu J, Xu C, Ni M, Chai W, Hao L, Zhang G, Chen J. Early Clinical and Radiographic Outcomes of Robot-Assisted Versus Conventional Manual Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Study. Orthop Surg 2022; 14:1972-1980. [PMID: 35848154 PMCID: PMC9483055 DOI: 10.1111/os.13323] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2021] [Revised: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Objective Robot‐assisted surgery has been promoted worldwide in recent years. The development of a domestic orthopaedic robot and its clinical application are therefore of great significance. This study aimed to compare the early clinical and radiographic outcomes of domestic robot‐assisted total knee arthroplasty (RA‐TKA) with conventional manual total knee arthroplasty (CM‐TKA). Methods A total of 77 patients who underwent primary single‐sided TKA from June to December 2020 were prospectively enrolled; resulting in the inclusion of 72 patients. The patients were randomly divided into the RA‐TKA group (37 cases, with TKA being assisted by the Yuanhua Orthopaedic Robotic System) and the CM‐TKA group (35 cases, with TKA being performed using conventional tools). Knee function was evaluated by the knee range of motion (ROM), the American Knee Society Score (KSS), and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC). Postoperative radiographic results were evaluated by full‐length weight‐bearing X‐rays of the lower limb and anteroposterior and lateral X‐rays of the knee were obtained preoperatively and at 90 days postoperative. The operative duration, blood loss, postoperative knee function, radiographic outcomes, and incidence of complications were compared by Student's t‐test, Mann–Whitney U test, or chi‐square test. Serum levels of inflammatory markers before the operation and 1, 3, and 30 days after the operation were recorded and compared between the two groups. Results The operation was significantly longer in the RA‐TKA group than in the CM‐TKA group (154.3 vs 115.2 min, p < 0.001). There was no significant difference in blood loss (933 vs 863 ml, p = 0.519) between the two groups. The knee ROM, KSS, and WOMAC were significantly improved in both groups 90 days after the operation compared with before the operation (p < 0.05), but there were no significant differences between the two groups (p > 0.05). The incidence of postoperative deep vein thrombosis was not statistically different between the two groups. In the radiographic findings at 90 days postoperatively we found the frequency of lateral tibial component (LTC) angle outliers was significantly lower in the RA‐TKA group (3.0% vs 29.4%, p = 0.003). The neutrophil‐to‐lymphocyte ratio (NLR) was significantly lower in the RA‐TKA group than in the CM‐TKA group on day 1 after surgery (9.9 vs 12.7, p = 0.024). Conclusions RA‐TKA requires more time than CM‐TKA, which may be related to the learning curve and intraoperative registration. The short‐term postoperative knee functional outcomes had no differences between the two groups, and RA‐TKA improved the accuracy of tibial component alignment. Further follow‐up studies are required to investigate the long‐term outcomes.
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- Jiazheng Xu
- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.,Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Medical School of Chinese PLA, Beijing, China.,Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China.,Department of Orthopeadics, The Second Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopeadics, The First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Iwata E, Shigematsu H, Yamamoto Y, Ikejiri M, Okuda A, Sada T, Ueno Y, Nakajima H, Koizumi M, Tanaka Y. Temporal Evolution of White Blood Cell Count and Differential: Reliable and Early Detection Markers for Surgical Site Infection Following Spinal Posterior Decompression Surgery. Spine Surg Relat Res 2022; 6:271-278. [PMID: 35800621 PMCID: PMC9200420 DOI: 10.22603/ssrr.2021-0105] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Introduction For early detection of surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal decompression surgery, we compared temporal changes in the values of laboratory markers that are not affected by operative parameters. Methods The study included 302 patients, which were divided into an SSI group (patients who developed deep SSI) and a non-SSI group for analysis. We reviewed data on C-reactive protein level, total white blood cell (WBC) count, and WBC differential percentage and count before spinal decompression, on postoperative day 1, and on postoperative day 4. We identified laboratory markers that are not affected by operative parameters (operating time, intraoperative blood loss, and number of operative segments). Laboratory markers with a significant difference observed between the peak or nadir value and the value in the subsequent survey day were considered as an indicator of SSI. We examined the utility of each indicator by calculating sensitivity and specificity. Furthermore, we investigated the utility of the combination of all five indicators (wherein the recognition of one marker was considered positive). Results Temporal changes in five laboratory markers were considered indicators of SSI. The changes from postoperative day 1 to postoperative day 4 were as follows: (1) increased WBC count (42% sensitivity, 88% specificity), (2) increased neutrophil percentage (25% sensitivity, 96% specificity), (3) increased neutrophil count (25% sensitivity, 94% specificity), (4) decreased lymphocyte percentage (25% sensitivity, 95% specificity), and (5) decreased lymphocyte count (25% sensitivity, 85% specificity). The combination of these five markers showed a 50% sensitivity, 81% specificity, and 0.65 AUC. Conclusions Five markers were found to be reliable indicators of SSI following spinal decompression surgery because they were not affected by operative parameters. The combination of all five indicators had moderate sensitivity and high specificity. Therefore, this may be reliable and useful for the early detection of SSI.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara City Hospital
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara City Hospital
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Imabayashi H, Miyake A, Chiba K. Establishment of a suitable combination of serological markers to diagnose surgical site infection following spine surgery: A novel surgical site infection scoring system. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:569-573. [PMID: 33947607 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.02.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2020] [Revised: 02/25/2021] [Accepted: 02/28/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The accuracy rates of several effective serological markers of surgical site infection following spine surgery are unclear. We aimed to verify the accuracy of each significant marker and identify the most suitable and effective combination of these markers for the diagnosis of surgical site infection following spine surgery. METHODS This retrospective study enrolled 329 patients who underwent spine surgery for causes other than infectious spondylitis, including 9 patients with surgical site infection. Complete blood cell count, differential counts, and C-reactive protein levels were measured preoperatively and postoperatively (days 2 and 7). Serological data were compared among non-surgical site infection and surgical site infection cases. Cutoff values for items presenting significant differences were determined using receiver operating characteristic curves. Ratios in each serological factor at each time-point were compared. Combinations of these factors on postoperative day 7 and ratio items were investigated to determine the most suitable combination comprising the least number of items. RESULTS Significant differences were noted among four factors on postoperative day 7, except for the lymphocyte count. For the ratio items, significant differences were observed among 6 items. The combination of these ten markers was examined; each factor was assigned 1 point. The most suitable combination comprising 4 items, including neutrophil count, neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, lymphocyte count ratio, and C-reactive protein ratio, presented an AUC of 0.95, with a cutoff value, sensitivity, and specificity of 3 points, 0.89, and 0.92, respectively. CONCLUSION The combination of four markers is the most suitable criterion for the surgical site infection scoring system following spine surgery, where scores of ≥3 points strongly indicate surgical site infection. This criterion may be a strong tool for detecting surgical site infection.
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- Hideaki Imabayashi
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Saiseikai Central Hospital, Mita 1-4-17, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 108-0073, Japan.
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- Orthopedic Department, National Defense College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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- Orthopedic Department, National Defense College, 3-2 Namiki, Tokorozawa, Saitama, 359-8513, Japan
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Inose H, Kobayashi Y, Morishita S, Matsukura Y, Yuasa M, Hirai T, Yoshii T, Okawa A. Application of an index derived from the area under a neutrophil curve as a predictor of surgical site infection after spinal surgery. BMC Surg 2021; 21:354. [PMID: 34579693 PMCID: PMC8477575 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01345-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Patients with prolonged and intense neutrophilia after spinal surgery are at high risk of developing surgical site infection (SSI). To date, there is no standard method for the objective assessment of the intensity and duration of neutrophilia. Thus, this retrospective observational study aimed to test a new index (I-index), developed by combining the duration and intensity of neutrophilia, as a predictor of SSI. Methods I-index was calculated based on the postoperative neutrophil percentage. A total of 17 patients with SSI were enrolled as cases, and 51 patients without SSI were selected as controls. The groups were matched at a ratio of 1:3 by age, sex, and surgery type. The differences in the I-index were compared between the groups. Moreover, we checked the cumulative I-index (c-I-index), which we defined as the area under the neutrophil curve from postoperative day 1 until the first clinical manifestation of SSI in each case. Furthermore, a cutoff for SSI was defined using the receiver operating characteristic curve. Results The median I-index-7, I-index-14, and c-I-index were significantly higher in the SSI group than those in the control group. For a cutoff point of 42.1 of the I-index-7, the sensitivity and specificity were 0.706 and 0.882, respectively. For a cutoff point of 45.95 of the I-index-14, the sensitivity and specificity were 0.824 and 0.804, respectively. For a cutoff point of 45.95 of the c-I-index, the sensitivity and specificity were 0.824 and 0.804, respectively. Conclusion We devised a new indicator of infection, i.e., the I-Index and c-I-index, and confirmed its usefulness in predicting SSI.
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- Hiroyuki Inose
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, 1-5-45 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo, 113-8510, Japan
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Ye Y, Chen W, Gu M, Liu Q, Xian G, Pan B, Zheng L, Chen X, Zhang Z, Sheng P. Limited value of serum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in the diagnosis of chronic periprosthetic joint infection. J Orthop Traumatol 2021; 22:37. [PMID: 34536150 PMCID: PMC8449752 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-021-00599-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Background Diagnosing chronic periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is challenging. No single biomarker can accurately recognize PJI preoperatively in a timely manner. Therefore, the aim of the present study was to investigate the usefulness of the serum neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in aiding the diagnosis of chronic PJI. Materials and methods We retrospectively evaluated the medical records of 158 patients who had undergone revision arthroplasty (104 with aseptic mechanic failure and 54 with chronic PJI) from July 2011 to July 2020. Univariate analysis followed by multivariate logistic regression was applied to compare NLR, C-reactive protein (CRP), and erythrocyte sedimentation ratio (ESR) between the two groups. The receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve was used to assess the diagnostic performance of NLR alone and in combination with CRP and ESR. Results NLR, CRP, and ESR were significantly higher in patients with chronic PJI than in the aseptic revision group (p < 0.05). ROC curve analysis revealed that NLR had a sensitivity of 57.41% and a specificity of 77.88% with an optimal threshold of 2.56. The optimal threshold for CRP and ESR was 7.00 mg/L (sensitivity 62.50% and specificity 83.12%) and 43 mm/h (sensitivity 59.38% and specificity 80.52%), respectively. The combined diagnostic value of NLR with CRP and ESR was shown to have no additional diagnostic value in predicting chronic PJI. Conclusion Compared with traditional inflammatory biomarkers (ESR and CRP), the value of serum NLR alone or combined with CRP and ESR for diagnosing chronic PJI is limited. Level of evidence Level 3.
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- Yongyu Ye
- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University, 58 Zhongshan 2nd Road, Guangzhou, 510080, China.
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Kijima H, Tateda K, Yamada S, Nagoya S, Fujii M, Kosukegawa I, Kawano T, Miyakoshi N, Yamashita T, Shimada Y. Changes in Invasiveness and Latent Infection Rate Associated with Switching the Approach in Total Hip Replacement. CLINICAL MEDICINE INSIGHTS-ARTHRITIS AND MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS 2021; 14:11795441211031340. [PMID: 34345193 PMCID: PMC8280835 DOI: 10.1177/11795441211031340] [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: 02/22/2021] [Accepted: 06/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Purpose: Muscle-sparing approaches for total hip replacement (THR) involve learning
curves. This study aimed to clarify changes in invasiveness and infection
rate with changes in approach. Methods: One surgeon changed the approach of THR from Dall’s approach (Dall) to
anterolateral modified Watson-Jones approach (OCM). Another changed from
Dall to a direct anterior approach (DAA). Another 3 surgeons changed from
posterolateral approach (PL) to OCM. Subjects were 150 cases, comprising the
last 25 cases with conventional approaches and the first 25 cases with new
approaches (Dall to OCM: 25 + 25; Dall to DAA: 25 + 25; PL to OCM: 25 + 25
cases). Differences in operative time, bleeding volume, hospital stay,
haemoglobin (Hb), white blood cell count, lymphocyte count, creatine kinase
(CK) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were investigated. Results: In the change from Dall to OCM, only hospital stay decreased. In the change
from Dall to DAA, hospital stay and CRP decreased, but bleeding volume
increased. In the change from PL to OCM, operative time, CRP and CK
decreased, but Hb also decreased. Cases with lymphocyte count <1000/μL or
lymphocytes comprising <10% of total white blood cells at around day 4
after surgery were defined as latent infection cases. In these cases,
operative time was longer, Hb was lower and CK was higher. Conclusion: Introducing muscle-sparing approaches improved many markers of invasiveness,
but some items deteriorated. In the early stages of introducing a new
approach, choosing cases without obesity and without high muscle volume may
reduce the risk of infection.
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- Hiroaki Kijima
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Akita University Graduate School of Medicine, Akita, Japan
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Inose H, Kobayashi Y, Yuasa M, Hirai T, Yoshii T, Okawa A. Postoperative lymphocyte percentage and neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio are useful markers for the early prediction of surgical site infection in spinal decompression surgery. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 28:2309499020918402. [PMID: 32431207 DOI: 10.1177/2309499020918402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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PURPOSE Although the neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple biomarker for inflammation, its diagnostic value for predicting surgical site infection (SSI) after spinal decompression surgery has not been extensively investigated. We aimed to determine the predictive value of NLR for SSI in patients undergoing spinal decompression surgery. METHODS We performed a retrospective observational study of patients who underwent spinal decompression surgery. Consecutive 254 patients were divided into an SSI group and a non-SSI group based on the presence of SSI. We evaluated which markers, including NLR, differed significantly between groups. We then determined the diagnostic cutoff values of these markers for the prediction of SSI based on the significance in the univariate analysis. RESULTS The incidence of SSI was 7 of 254 patients (2.8%). Univariate analysis showed that there were significant differences in the C-reactive protein (CRP) level at 1 day postoperatively; neutrophil and lymphocyte percentage and NLR at 3-4 days postoperatively; and CRP level, white blood cell count, neutrophil count and percentage, lymphocyte percentage, and NLR at 6-7 days postoperatively between SSI and non-SSI groups. Among these markers, the cutoff values of lymphocyte percentage and NLR at 3-4 days postoperatively for the prediction of SSI were ≤15.1% and ≥4.91, respectively. The cutoff values of lymphocyte percentage and NLR at 6-7 days postoperatively were ≤19.8% and ≥3.21, respectively. CONCLUSIONS Lymphocyte percentage and NLR at 3-4 and 6-7 days postoperatively were useful markers for the early prediction of SSI in patients who had undergone spinal decompression surgery. These parameters may aid in identifying patients at higher risk of SSI after spinal decompression surgery.
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- Hiroyuki Inose
- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Graduate School, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Tokyo, Japan
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Zhuo Y, Cai D, Chen J, Zhang Q, Li X. Pre-surgical peripheral blood inflammation markers predict surgical site infection following mesh repair of groin hernia. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e25007. [PMID: 33655970 PMCID: PMC7939215 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000025007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 12/28/2020] [Accepted: 02/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Surgical site infection (SSI) is a costly postoperative complication with a decrease in the quality of life. We aimed to probe the predictive role of peripheral blood inflammation markers for SSI following mesh repair of groin hernia (GH).This retrospective study assessed the data of 1177 patients undergoing elective mesh repair of GH (open/laparoscopy) in the absence of antibiotic prophylaxis. The relation between demographics, surgical factors, pre-surgical laboratory results and the occurrence of SSI were investigated by univariate and multivariate analyses. Receiver operating characteristic analysis was performed to determine the optimal threshold of parameters and compare their veracity.The overall SSI rate was 3.2% with 1-year follow-up (38 superficial and 1 deep SSI). Patients with SSI had significant higher pre-surgical neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) than those without (P = .029 and P = .045, respectively); their NLR and PLR correlated positively with postoperative total days of antibiotic treatment for SSI (r = .689, P = .000; r = .493, P = .001; respectively). NLR and PLR had larger areas under the receiver operating characteristics curves than neutrophil (.875 vs. .601; P = .000; .726 vs. .601; P = .017). The combination of PLR and neutrophil/NLR raised the predictive sensitivity of PLR for SSI (sensitivity: PLR: 74.36%; PLR + neutrophil: 82.05%; PLR + NLR: 83.57%). On multivariate analyses, higher preoperative NLR (cut-off 2.44) and PLR (cut-off 125.42) were independent predictors for SSI.Higher pre-surgical NLR and PLR may be valuable predictors for SSI following elective mesh repair of GH.
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Rd, Shantou, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Shantou University Medical College, No. 57 Changping Rd, Shantou, China
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Yamamoto Y, Shigematsu H, Iwata E, Nakajima H, Tanaka M, Okuda A, Kawasaki S, Suga Y, Masuda K, Tanaka Y. Hypoalbuminemia Increased the Length of Stay in the Treatment of Postoperative Acute Surgical Site Infection in Spinal Surgery. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E1564-E1571. [PMID: 32925680 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003684] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Multicenter retrospective study. OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to identify specific risk factors for increased length of stay (LOS) in the management of acute surgical site infection (SSI) following spinal surgery. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA Postoperative SSI is a serious complication of spinal surgery and is known to be associated with increased LOS and additional cost. Although many risk factors contribute to the development of SSI following spinal surgery, little is known about risk factors associated with the treatment of SSI that contribute to increased LOS. METHODS Patients at two institutions experiencing deep SSI following spinal surgery between January 2009 and December 2016 were identified. The patients were divided into two groups depending upon the median LOS attributable to SSI. The effects of patient characteristics, comorbidities, disease history, and invasiveness of the elective surgery on the risk of increased LOS were determined using univariate analyses and multivariate logistic regression. RESULTS Of the 1656 spinal surgery cases, 40 (2.4%) experienced deep SSI. The median LOS was 67 days. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that hypoalbuminemia during hospitalization was associated with increased LOS (odds ratio 0.042, confidence interval 0.005-0.342; P = 0.003). We determined the appropriate diagnostic cutoff of hypoalbuminemia during hospitalization using receiver-operating characteristic curves. A serum albumin level <3.1 g/dL (sensitivity, 86.4%; specificity, 75.0%; area under the curve, 0.84) was indicative of a longer hospital stay. CONCLUSION Low serum albumin level during hospitalization was an independent risk factor for increased LOS in the treatment of SSI following spinal surgery. When the serum albumin level is <3.1 g/dL in patients with SSI, we should consider interventions aimed at correcting this hypoalbuminemia. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 4.
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- Yusuke Yamamoto
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara City Hospital, Nara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara
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Zhao G, Chen J, Wang J, Wang S, Xia J, Wei Y, Wu J, Huang G, Chen F, Shi J, Lyu J, Liu C, Huang X. Predictive values of the postoperative neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio, and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio for the diagnosis of early periprosthetic joint infections: a preliminary study. J Orthop Surg Res 2020; 15:571. [PMID: 33256763 PMCID: PMC7708199 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-020-02107-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background Several studies have been conducted to report diagnostic values of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR), platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR), and lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio (LMR) in the many diseases, such as oncological, inflammatory, and some infectious diseases. However, the predictive value of these laboratory parameters for early periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) has not yet been reported. The aim of this study was to determine predictive values of the postoperative NLR, PLR, and LMR for the diagnosis of PJIs. Methods In this retrospective study, 104 patients (26 early PJI cases and 78 non-PJI cases) who underwent total joint arthroplasty were enrolled in this study. All the patients were then categorized into two groups: PJI group, patients with the diagnosis of PJI (26 patients; 14 males, 12 females; mean age = 65.47 ± 10.23 age range = 51–81 ) and non-PJI group, patients without PJI (78 patients; 40 males, 38 females; mean age = 62.15 ± 9.33, age range = 41–92). We defined “suspected time” as the time that any abnormal symptoms or signs occurred, including fever, local swelling, or redness around the surgical site between 2 and 4 weeks after surgery and before the diagnosis. Suspected time and laboratory parameters, including NLR, PLR, LMR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), and C-reactive protein (CRP), were compared between both groups. The trends of postoperative NLR, LMR, PLR, CRP, and ESR were also reviewed. The predictive ability of these parameters at the suspected time for early PJI was evaluated by multivariate analysis and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis. Results NLR, PLR, and LMR returned to preoperative levels within 2 weeks after surgery in the two groups. In the PJI group, NLR and PLR were significantly increased during the incubation period of infection or infection, and LMR was significantly reduced, although 61.5% (16/26) of the patients had normal white blood cells. Interestingly, ESR and CRP were still relatively high 2 weeks after surgery and were not different between the two groups before infection started (p = 0.12 and 0.4, respectively). NLR and PLR were significantly correlated with early PJI (Odds ratios for NLR and PLR = 88.36 and 1.12, respectively; p values for NLR and PLR = 0.005 and 0.01, respectively). NLR had great predictive ability for the diagnosis of early PJI, with a cut-off value of 2.77 (sensitivity = 84.6%, specificity = 89.7%, 95% CI = 0.86–0.97). Conclusions ESR and CRP seem not to be sensitive for the diagnosis of early PJI due to their persistently high levels after arthroplasty. The postoperative NLR at the suspected time may have a great ability to predict early PJI.
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- Guanglei Zhao
- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, No.12 Middle Urumqi Road, Shanghai, 200040, China
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To The Editor. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E415-E416. [PMID: 32168139 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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TO THE EDITOR. Spine (Phila Pa 1976) 2020; 45:E414-E415. [PMID: 32168138 DOI: 10.1097/brs.0000000000003390] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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