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Xu Y, Zhu Y, Cao Y, Chen G, Xu X. Does the Sagittal Radiographic Morphology of Subtalar Joint Affect the Alignment of Foot? Orthop Surg 2024; 16:1269-1276. [PMID: 38618706 PMCID: PMC11144509 DOI: 10.1111/os.14054] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2023] [Revised: 03/14/2024] [Accepted: 03/19/2024] [Indexed: 04/16/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVES The etiology of flatfoot and cavus foot is multicausal and controversial. So far, no literature reports the relationship between the sagittal morphology of subtalar joint and the alignment of foot. The purpose of this study was to explore whether the subtalar alignment would influence the configuration of foot. METHODS From January 2017 to January 2020, we included 109 feet in the flatfoot group, 95 feet in the cavus group, and 104 feet in the control group in this retrospective comparative study. The Gissane angle and calcaneal posterior articular surface inclination angle represented the sagittal morphology of the subtalar joint. Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch angle, and talar pitch angle reflected the alignment of foot. They were measured in the weightbearing foot X-rays. The angles in different groups were compared via Mann-Whitney U test. We calculated the correlation between the sagittal alignment of subtalar joint and the alignment of foot using Spearman's correlation analysis. Interobserver and intraobserver reliability were calculated. RESULTS The Gissane angle, calcaneal posterior articular surface inclination angle, Meary's angle, talar pitch angle, and calcaneal pitch angle were significantly different in the three groups. The Gissane angle had an excellent correlation with the Meary's angle (r = 0.850, p < 0.0001), and the talar pitch angle (r = -0.825, p < 0.0001), and a good correlation with the calcaneal pitch angle (r = 0.638, p < 0.0001). The calcaneal posterior articular surface inclination angle had an excellent correlation with the Meary's angle (r = -0.902, p < 0.001), and the talar pitch angle (r = 0.887, p < 0.0001), and a good correlation with the calcaneal pitch angle (r = -0.702, p < 0.0001). The interobserver and intraobserver reliability for all radiographic measurements was good to excellent. CONCLUSION A subtalar joint with a larger Gissane angle and a more horizontal calcaneal posterior articular surface angle tended to have a higher foot arch and vice versa. The inspiration from this study was that the deformities of flatfoot and cavus foot may relate to the subtalar deformity.
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- Yang Xu
- Department of orthopedicsShanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of orthopedicsShanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of orthopedicsShanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of orthopedicsShanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Department of orthopedicsShanghai Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai Jiaotong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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Udin MH, Armstrong S, Kai A, Doyle S, Ionita CN, Pokharel S, Sharma UC. Lightweight preprocessing and template matching facilitate streamlined ischemic myocardial scar classification. J Med Imaging (Bellingham) 2024; 11:024503. [PMID: 38525295 PMCID: PMC10956816 DOI: 10.1117/1.jmi.11.2.024503] [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: 07/04/2023] [Revised: 01/12/2024] [Accepted: 03/07/2024] [Indexed: 03/26/2024] Open
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Purpose Ischemic myocardial scarring (IMS) is a common outcome of coronary artery disease that potentially leads to lethal arrythmias and heart failure. Late-gadolinium-enhanced cardiac magnetic resonance (CMR) imaging scans have served as the diagnostic bedrock for IMS, with recent advancements in machine learning enabling enhanced scar classification. However, the trade-off for these improvements is intensive computational and time demands. As a solution, we propose a combination of lightweight preprocessing (LWP) and template matching (TM) to streamline IMS classification. Approach CMR images from 279 patients (151 IMS, 128 control) were classified for IMS presence using two convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and TM, both with and without LWP. Evaluation metrics included accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, F1-score, area under the receiver operating characteristic curve (AUROC), and processing time. External testing dataset analysis encompassed patient-level classifications (PLCs) and a CNN versus TM classification comparison (CVTCC). Results LWP enhanced the speed of both CNNs (4.9x) and TM (21.9x). Furthermore, in the absence of LWP, TM outpaced CNNs by over 10x, while with LWP, TM was more than 100x faster. Additionally, TM performed similarly to the CNNs in accuracy, sensitivity, specificity, F1-score, and AUROC, with PLCs demonstrating improvements across all five metrics. Moreover, the CVTCC revealed a substantial 90.9% agreement. Conclusions Our results highlight the effectiveness of LWP and TM in streamlining IMS classification. Anticipated enhancements to LWP's region of interest (ROI) isolation and TM's ROI targeting are expected to boost accuracy, positioning them as a potential alternative to CNNs for IMS classification, supporting the need for further research.
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- Michael H. Udin
- University at Buffalo, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Pathology, Buffalo, New York, United States
- University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Canon Stroke and Vascular Research Center, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Buffalo, New York, United States
- Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Pathology, Buffalo, New York, United States
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- University at Buffalo, Jacobs School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Buffalo, New York, United States
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Chang WL, Chen PY, Hsu PJ, Lin SK. Validity and Reliability of Point-of-Care Ultrasound for Detecting Moderate- or High-Grade Carotid Atherosclerosis in an Outpatient Department. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:1952. [PMID: 37296805 PMCID: PMC10252806 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13111952] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Revised: 03/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/23/2023] [Indexed: 06/12/2023] Open
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The prevalence of carotid stenosis is considerably higher in asymptomatic individuals with multiple risk factors than in the general population. We investigated the validity and reliability of carotid point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) for rapid carotid atherosclerosis screening. We prospectively enrolled asymptomatic individuals with carotid risk scores of ≥7 who underwent outpatient carotid POCUS and laboratory carotid sonography. Their simplified carotid plaque scores (sCPSs) and Handa's carotid plaque scores (hCPSs) were compared. Of 60 patients (median age, 81.9 years), 50% were diagnosed as having moderate- or high-grade carotid atherosclerosis. The overestimation and underestimation of outpatient sCPSs were more likely in patients with low and high laboratory-derived sCPSs, respectively. Bland-Altman plots indicated that the mean differences between the participants' outpatients and laboratory sCPSs were within two standard deviations of their laboratory sCPSs. A Spearman's rank correlation coefficient revealed a strong positive linear correlation between outpatient and laboratory sCPSs (r = 0.956, p < 0.001). An intraclass correlation coefficient analysis indicated excellent reliability between the two methods (0.954). Both carotid risk score and sCPS were positively and linearly correlated with laboratory hCPS. Our findings indicate that POCUS has satisfactory agreement, strong correlation, and excellent reliability with laboratory carotid sonography, making it suitable for rapid screening of carotid atherosclerosis in high-risk patients.
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- Wan-Ling Chang
- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan
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- Stroke Center and Department of Neurology, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City 23142, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzu Chi University, Hualien 97004, Taiwan
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Pilot Study: The Effects of Slice Parameters and the Interobserver Measurement Variability in Computed Tomographic Hepatic Volumetry in Dogs without Hepatic Disease. Vet Sci 2023; 10:vetsci10030177. [PMID: 36977216 PMCID: PMC10052709 DOI: 10.3390/vetsci10030177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2022] [Revised: 01/29/2023] [Accepted: 02/20/2023] [Indexed: 02/24/2023] Open
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Manual computed tomographic (CT) hepatic volumetry is a non-invasive method for assessing liver volume. However, it is time-consuming with large numbers of slices. Reducing the slice number would expedite the process, but the effect of fewer slices on the accuracy of volumetric measurements in dogs has not been investigated. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the relationship between slice interval and the number of slices on hepatic volume in dogs using CT hepatic volumetry and the interobserver variability of CT volumetric measurements. We retrospectively reviewed medical records for dogs without evidence of hepatobiliary disease with abdominal CT from 2019 to 2020. Hepatic volumes were calculated by using all slices, and interobserver variability was calculated using the same dataset in 16 dogs by three observers. Interobserver variability was low, with a mean (±SD) percent difference in the hepatic volume of 3.3 (±2.5)% among all observers. The greatest percent differences in hepatic volume were decreased when using larger numbers of slices; the percent differences were <5% when using ≥20 slices for hepatic volumetry. Manual CT hepatic volumetry can be used in dogs to non-invasively assess liver volume with low interobserver variability, and a relatively reliable result can be acquired using ≥20 slices in dogs.
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Roelofs LJM, Meesters AML, Assink N, Kraeima J, Van der Meulen TD, Doornberg JN, De Vries JPPM, Hoekstra J, ten Duis K, IJpma FFA. A new quantitative 3D gap area measurement of fracture displacement of intra-articular distal radius fractures: Reliability and clinical applicability. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0275206. [PMID: 36166437 PMCID: PMC9514643 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0275206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 09/13/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction Gap and step-off measurements are generally used in the surgical decision-making process of distal radius fractures. Unfortunately, there is no consensus on treatment choice as these measurements are prone to inter- and intraobserver variability. In this study, we aim to introduce a new 3D fracture quantification method and compare it to conventional fracture analysis. Methods Forty patients with a minimally displaced intra-articular distal radius fracture that was treated nonoperatively between 2008–2015 were included. 2D-CT images were reassessed by three orthopedic trauma surgeons who performed gap and step-off measurements. Subsequently, 3D models were created and a 3D measurement method for fracture displacement was developed. For each fracture, the ‘3D gap area’ (3D surface between all fracture fragments) was determined by three observers. Interobserver agreements were calculated for all measurements, and the intraobserver agreement was calculated for the new 3D measurement. All patients completed two questionnaires in order to link our measurements to functional outcome. Results The interobserver agreement of the 2D measurements was fair (ICC = 0.54) for the gap and poor (ICC = 0.21) for the step-off. The median gap was 2.8 (IQR: 1.9–3.5) mm and step-off was 0.9 (IQR: 0.0–1.6) mm. Interobserver agreement on 3D gap area measurements was excellent (ICC = 0.81), with a median difference between measurements of 6.0 (IQR: 2.0–19.0) mm2, which indicates reliable assessment of 3D fracture displacement. Intraobserver agreement was also excellent (ICC = 0.98), with a median difference of 4.0 (IQR: 1.5–5.5) mm2. No significant differences in clinical outcome were found between the above and below 2mm displacement groups. The score of the DASH was 3.4 (IQR: 0.4–8.8) versus 4.2 (IQR: 0.0–11.6) respectively. Results from the PRWE questionnaire shows a similar result of 3.5 (IQR: 0.0–12.6) versus 5.0 (IQR: 0.0–25.5). Conclusion 3D gap area is a more objective measurement method compared to the conventional gap and step-off measurements to quantify the level of fracture displacement of distal radius fractures. 3D fracture assessment can be used in addition to the currently used classification systems of distal radius fractures.
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- Lisanne J. M. Roelofs
- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- 3D Lab/Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Subdivision of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands
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Quantitative Three-Dimensional Measurements of Acetabular Fracture Displacement Could Be Predictive for Native Hip Survivorship. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12091464. [PMID: 36143248 PMCID: PMC9501648 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12091464] [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: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 08/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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This study aims to develop a three-dimensional (3D) measurement for acetabular fracture displacement, determine the inter- and intra-observer variability, and correlate the measurement with clinical outcome. Three-dimensional models were created for 100 patients surgically treated for acetabular fractures. The ‘3D gap area’, the 3D surface between all the fracture fragments, was developed. The association between the 3D gap area and the risk of conversion to a total hip arthroplasty (THA) was determined by an ROC curve and a Cox regression analysis. The 3D gap area had an excellent inter-observer and intra-observer reliability. The preoperative median 3D gap area for patients without and with a THA was 1731 mm2 versus 2237 mm2. The median postoperative 3D gap area was 640 mm2 versus 845 mm2. The area under the curve was 0.63. The Cox regression analysis showed that a preoperative 3D gap area > 2103 mm2 and a postoperative 3D gap area > 1058 mm2 were independently associated with a 3.0 versus 2.4 times higher risk of conversion to a THA. A 3D assessment of acetabular fractures is feasible, reproducible, and correlates with clinical outcome. Three-dimensional measurements could be added to the current classification systems to quantify the level of fracture displacement and to assess operative results.
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Meesters AML, Trouwborst NM, de Vries JPPM, Kraeima J, Witjes MJH, Doornberg JN, Reininga IHF, IJpma FFA, ten Duis K. Does 3D-Assisted Acetabular Fracture Surgery Improve Surgical Outcome and Physical Functioning?-A Systematic Review. J Pers Med 2021; 11:966. [PMID: 34683107 PMCID: PMC8541524 DOI: 10.3390/jpm11100966] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2021] [Revised: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 09/23/2021] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Three-dimensional technology is increasingly being used in acetabular fracture treatment. No systematic reviews are available about the added clinical value of 3D-assisted acetabular fracture surgery compared to conventional surgery. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate whether 3D-assisted acetabular fracture surgery compared to conventional surgery improves surgical outcomes in terms of operation time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative fluoroscopy usage, complications, and postoperative fracture reduction, and whether it improves physical functioning. Pubmed and Embase databases were searched for articles on 3D technologies in acetabular fracture surgery, published between 2010 and February 2021. The McMaster critical review form was used to assess the methodological quality. Differences between 3D-assisted and conventional surgery were evaluated using the weighted mean and odds ratios. Nineteen studies were included. Three-dimensional-assisted surgery resulted in significantly shorter operation times (162.5 ± 79.0 versus 296.4 ± 56.0 min), less blood loss (697.9 ± 235.7 mL versus 1097.2 ± 415.5 mL), and less fluoroscopy usage (9.3 ± 5.9 versus 22.5 ± 20.4 times). The odds ratios of complications and fracture reduction were 0.5 and 0.4 for functional outcome in favour of 3D-assisted surgery, respectively. Three-dimensional-assisted surgery reduces operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fluoroscopy usage, and complications. Evidence for the improvement of fracture reduction and functional outcomes is limited.
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- Anne M. L. Meesters
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.M.T.); (I.H.F.R.); (F.F.A.I.); (K.t.D.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.M.T.); (I.H.F.R.); (F.F.A.I.); (K.t.D.)
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- Department of Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- 3D Lab, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (J.K.); (M.J.H.W.)
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- 3D Lab, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (J.K.); (M.J.H.W.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands;
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.M.T.); (I.H.F.R.); (F.F.A.I.); (K.t.D.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.M.T.); (I.H.F.R.); (F.F.A.I.); (K.t.D.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, 9713 GZ Groningen, The Netherlands; (N.M.T.); (I.H.F.R.); (F.F.A.I.); (K.t.D.)
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The accuracy of gap and step-off measurements in acetabular fracture treatment. Sci Rep 2021; 11:18294. [PMID: 34521962 PMCID: PMC8440593 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-021-97837-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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The assessment of gaps and steps in acetabular fractures is challenging. Data from various imaging techniques to enable accurate quantification of acetabular fracture displacement are limited. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of pelvic radiographs, intraoperative fluoroscopy, and computed tomography (CT) in detecting gaps and step-offs in acetabular fractures. Sixty patients, surgically treated for acetabular fractures, were included. Five observers (5400 measurements) measured the gaps and step-offs on radiographs and CT scans. Intraoperative fluoroscopy images were reassessed for the presence of gaps and/or step-offs. Preoperatively, 25% of the gaps and 40% of the step-offs were undetected on radiographs compared to CT. Postoperatively, 52% of the gaps and 80% of the step-offs were missed on radiographs compared to CT. Radiograph analysis led to a significantly smaller gap and step-off compared to the CT measurements, an underestimation by a factor of two. Approximately 70% of the residual gaps and step-offs was not detected using intraoperative fluoroscopy. Gaps and step-offs that exceed the critical cut-off indicating worse prognosis often remained undetected on radiographs compared to CT scans. Less-experienced observers tend to overestimate gaps and step-offs compared to the more-experienced observers. In acetabular fracture treatment, gaps and step-offs were often undetected and underestimated on radiographs and intraoperative fluoroscopy in comparison with CT scans. This means that CT is superior to radiographs in detecting acetabular fracture displacement, which is clinically relevant for patient counselling regarding treatment decisions and prognosis.
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IJpma FFA, Meesters AML, Merema BBJ, ten Duis K, de Vries JPPM, Banierink H, Wendt KW, Kraeima J, Witjes MJH. Feasibility of Imaging-Based 3-Dimensional Models to Design Patient-Specific Osteosynthesis Plates and Drilling Guides. JAMA Netw Open 2021; 4:e2037519. [PMID: 33599774 PMCID: PMC7893502 DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.37519] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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IMPORTANCE In acetabular fracture surgery, achieving an optimal reconstruction of the articular surface decreases the risk of osteoarthritis and the subsequent need for total hip arthroplasty. However, no one-size-fits-all osteosynthesis plate is available owing to differences in fracture patterns and variations in pelvic anatomy. Currently, osteosynthesis plates need to be manually contoured intraoperatively, often resulting in inadequate reduction and fixation of the fractured segments. OBJECTIVE To determine the feasibility and accuracy of a novel concept of fast-track 3-dimensional (3-D) virtual surgical planning and patient-specific osteosynthesis for complex acetabular fracture surgery. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This case series study examines the use of patient-specific osteosynthesis plates for patients needing operative treatment for displaced associated-type acetabular fractures at a tertiary university-affiliated referral center and level 1 trauma center between January 1, 2017, and December 31, 2018. Models were created in 3-D based on computed tomography (CT) data, fractures were virtually reduced, and implant positions were discussed in a multidisciplinary team of clinicians and engineers. Patient-specific osteosynthesis plates with drilling guides were designed, produced, sterilized and clinically applied within 4 days. Data were analyzed at the 1-year follow-up. EXPOSURES Development and clinical implementation of personalized fracture surgery. MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES The primary outcome was the quality of the reduction as determined by the postoperative CT scan. The secondary outcomes were accuracy of the screw placement and clinical outcome using patient-reported outcome measures. RESULTS Ten patients with a median (range) age of 63 (46-79) years with an acetabular fracture were included. The median (interquartile range [IQR]) preoperative gap was 20 (15-22) mm, and the median (IQR) step-off was 5 (3-11) mm. Postoperatively, the median (IQR) gap was reduced to 3 (2-5) mm (P = .005), and the median (IQR) step-off was reduced to 0 (0-2) mm (P = .01), indicating good fracture reduction, indicating good fracture reduction. The mean difference between the preoperative and postoperative gap was 14.6 (95% CI, 10-19) mm, and the mean difference in step-off was 5.7 (95% CI, 2-9) mm. The median (IQR) difference in screw direction between the planning and actual surgery was only 7.1° (7°-8°). All patients retained their native hip and reported good physical functioning at follow-up. CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE These findings suggest that 3-D virtual surgical planning, manufacturing, and clinical application of patient-specific osteosynthesis plates and drilling guides was feasible and yielded good clinical outcomes. Fast-track personalized surgical treatment could open a new era for the treatment of complex injuries.
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- Frank F. A. IJpma
- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- 3D Lab, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- 3D Lab, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- 3D Lab, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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- 3D Lab, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Groningen, University Medical Center Groningen, Groningen, the Netherlands
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CORR Insights®: What Are the Interobserver and Intraobserver Variability of Gap and Stepoff Measurements in Acetabular Fractures? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2020; 478:2809-2811. [PMID: 33275393 PMCID: PMC7899388 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001448] [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: 01/31/2023]
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