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Mahdi S, Stoner R, Wyatt J, De'Ath H, Perkins Z. Prevalence of chronic pain after severe lower limb injury (SLLI): A systematic review and meta-analysis. Injury 2024; 55:111495. [PMID: 38490051 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111495] [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: 07/27/2023] [Revised: 03/08/2024] [Accepted: 03/09/2024] [Indexed: 03/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Globally, severe lower limb injuries (SLLIs) are the predominant cause of long-term injury related disability and poor functional outcomes. Chronic pain is a major source of this morbidity, but the magnitude of the contribution is not clearly understood. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to determine the prevalence of chronic pain following SLLIs in civilian and military patients. METHOD This systematic review was prospectively registered with The International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) with study ID CRD42022313615. A systematic literature search (Medline, Embase, Ovid, and Web of Science) was performed to identify original studies that reported chronic pain outcomes for adults who underwent surgical treatment for SLLIs in a civilian or military setting. Risk of bias in included studies was assessed using the ROBINS-E tool, and quality assessment was reported at study level using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale, and at outcome-level using the GRADE framework. Absolute (proportional) and relative (odds ratio) outcome measures were calculated and pooled using a random effects model. RESULTS Forty-three studies reporting the outcomes of 5601 patients were included. Estimated overall prevalence of pain was 63 % (CI 55-70 %). The prevalence of chronic pain in amputees (64 % (CI 55-73 %)) was similar to those who underwent limb salvage (56 % (CI 44-67 %)). The prevalence of chronic pain in civilian populations was 70 % (CI 63-77 %) compared to military populations (51 % (CI 35-66 %)). In amputees, the prevalence of residual limb pain was similar to phantom limb pain (OR 1.06 [0.64-1.78], p = 0.81, I2 = 92 %). CONCLUSION Most people who sustain a SLLI will suffer from chronic pain. Healthcare systems must continue to research interventions that can reduce the incidence and severity of long-term pain and ensure adequate resources are allocated for this common and debilitating complication.
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- Shareef Mahdi
- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Trauma Sciences, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom
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Morris EJ, Gray K, Gibbons PJ, Grayson J, Sullivan J, Amorim AB, Burns J, McKay MJ. Evaluating the Use of PROMs in Paediatric Orthopaedic Registries. CHILDREN (BASEL, SWITZERLAND) 2023; 10:1552. [PMID: 37761513 PMCID: PMC10528097 DOI: 10.3390/children10091552] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Revised: 09/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) provide structured information on the patient's health experience and facilitate shared clinical decision-making. Registries that collect PROMs generate essential information about the clinical course and efficacy of interventions. Whilst PROMs are increasingly being used in adult orthopaedic registries, their use in paediatric orthopaedic registries is not well known. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify the frequency and scope of registries that collect PROMs in paediatric orthopaedic patient groups. In July 2023, six databases were systematically searched to identify studies that collected PROMs using a registry amongst patients aged under 18 years with orthopaedic diagnoses. Of 3190 identified articles, 128 unique registries were identified. Three were exclusively paediatric, 27 were majority paediatric, and the remainder included a minority of paediatric patients. One hundred and twenty-eight registries collected 72 different PROMs, and 58% of these PROMs were not validated for a paediatric population. The largest group of orthopaedic registries collected PROMs on knee ligament injuries (21%). There are few reported dedicated orthopaedic registries collecting PROMs in paediatric populations. The majority of PROMs collected amongst paediatric populations by orthopaedic registries are not validated for patients under the age of 18 years. The use of non-validated PROMs by registries greatly impedes their utility and impact. Dedicated orthopaedic registries collecting paediatric-validated PROMs are needed to increase health knowledge, improve decision-making between patients and healthcare providers, and optimise orthopaedic management.
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- Eleanor J. Morris
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
- Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney 2145, Australia;
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences, Macquarie University, Sydney 2109, Australia;
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- Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, The Children’s Hospital at Westmead, Sydney 2145, Australia;
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
- Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network, Paediatric Gait Analysis Service of New South Wales, Sydney 2145, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney 2006, Australia; (E.J.M.); (J.G.); (J.S.); (A.B.A.); (M.J.M.)
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Haddad FS. Important matters that need attention. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:717-718. [PMID: 37391204 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b7.bjj-2023-0593] [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: 07/02/2023]
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- Fares S Haddad
- University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK
- Princess Grace Hospital, London, UK
- The Bone & Joint Journal , London, UK
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Ndlovu S, Naqshband M, Masunda S, Ndlovu K, Chettiar K, Anugraha A. Clinical effectiveness of the Ganga Hospital Open Injury Severity Score for limb salvage versus amputation in patients with complex limb injuries : a systematic review and meta-analysis. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:21-28. [PMID: 36587255 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b1.bjj-2022-0934.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/02/2023]
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AIMS Clinical management of open fractures is challenging and frequently requires complex reconstruction procedures. The Gustilo-Anderson classification lacks uniform interpretation, has poor interobserver reliability, and fails to account for injuries to musculotendinous units and bone. The Ganga Hospital Open Injury Severity Score (GHOISS) was designed to address these concerns. The major aim of this review was to ascertain the evidence available on accuracy of the GHOISS in predicting successful limb salvage in patients with mangled limbs. METHODS We searched electronic data bases including PubMed, CENTRAL, EMBASE, CINAHL, Scopus, and Web of Science to identify studies that employed the GHOISS risk tool in managing complex limb injuries published from April 2006, when the score was introduced, until April 2021. Primary outcome was the measured sensitivity and specificity of the GHOISS risk tool for predicting amputation at a specified threshold score. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, need for plastic surgery, deep infection rate, time to fracture union, and functional outcome measures. Diagnostic test accuracy meta-analysis was performed using a random effects bivariate binomial model. RESULTS We identified 1,304 records, of which six prospective cohort studies and two retrospective cohort studies evaluating a total of 788 patients were deemed eligible for inclusion. A diagnostic test meta-analysis conducted on five cohort studies, with 474 participants, showed that GHOISS at a threshold score of 14 has a pooled sensitivity of 93.4% (95% confidence interval (CI) 78.4 to 98.2) and a specificity of 95% (95% CI 88.7 to 97.9) for predicting primary or secondary amputations in people with complex lower limb injuries. CONCLUSION GHOISS is highly accurate in predicting success of limb salvage, and can inform management and predict secondary outcomes. However, there is a need for high-quality multicentre trials to confirm these findings and investigate the effectiveness of the score in children, and in predicting secondary amputations.Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2023;105-B(1):21-28.
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- Queen Mary University of London, London, UK.,Trauma & Orthopaedics, Royal London Hospital, London, UK.,King Edward Medical University, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Mbabane Clinic, Mbabane, Eswatini.,University Research Co, Mbabane, Eswatini
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Du Y, Yu C, Peng Z, Lv Y, Ta W, Lu S. Masquelet technique combined with modified Sauve‑Kapandji, negative pressure drainage and flap transplantation for the treatment of a Gustilo‑Anderson III type C open fracture of the forearm: A case report. Exp Ther Med 2022; 24:610. [PMID: 36160899 PMCID: PMC9468799 DOI: 10.3892/etm.2022.11546] [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: 04/27/2022] [Accepted: 07/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Gustilo-Anderson III Type C open fracture is a high-energy injury with severe bone defects and extensive soft-tissue and vascular damage. Successful limb salvage remains challenging for surgeons due to the inherent risks of vascular damage, infection, nonunion and even amputation. The present case study reports on a 55-year-old male who presented with a Gustilo-Anderson III type C open fracture, which was successfully salvaged by a combined Masquelet and microsurgical approach. The modified Sauve-Kapandji technique was used to improve wrist mobility. Sufficient preoperative evaluation, a detailed surgical plan, positive revascularization, thorough debridement and prevention of complications are key to successful limb salvage. The range of motion test was excellent one year after surgery. The patient was able to take care of their daily life, return to performing a light-labor job and is satisfied with the function of the limb. Therefore, the Masquelet technique combined with modified Sauve-Kapandji technique, negative pressure drainage and skin-flap transplantation may be a reasonable and effective treatment for Gustilo-Anderson III type C open forearm fracture.
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- Yongjun Du
- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650034, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650034, P.R. China
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- Medical School, Kunming University of Science and Technology, Kunming, Yunnan 650500, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Kunming 311 Hospital, Kunming, Yunnan 650100, P.R. China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan 650034, P.R. China
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Borzunov DY, Kolchin SN, Mokhovikov DS, Malkova TA. Ilizarov bone transport combined with the Masquelet technique for bone defects of various etiologies (preliminary results). World J Orthop 2022; 13:278-288. [PMID: 35317249 PMCID: PMC8935333 DOI: 10.5312/wjo.v13.i3.278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2021] [Revised: 10/11/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The Ilizarov bone transport (IBT) and the Masquelet induced membrane technique (IMT) have specific merits and shortcomings, but numerous studies have shown their efficacy in the management of extensive long-bone defects of various etiologies, including congenital deficiencies. Combining their strong benefits seems a promising strategy to enhance bone regeneration and reduce the risk of refractures in the management of post-traumatic and congenital defects and nonunion that failed to respond to other treatments.
AIM To combine IBT and IMT for the management of severe tibial defects and pseudarthrosis, and present preliminary results of this technological solution.
METHODS Seven adults with post-traumatic tibial defects (subgroup A) and nine children (subgroup B) with congenital pseudarthrosis of the tibia (CPT) were treated with the combination of IMT and IBT after the failure of previous treatments. The mean number of previous surgeries was 2.0 ± 0.2 in subgroup A and 3.3 ± 0.7 in subgroup B. Step 1 included Ilizarov frame placement and spacer introduction into the defect to generate the induced membrane which remained in the interfragmental gap after spacer removal. Step 2 was an osteotomy and bone transport of the fragment through the tunnel in the induced membrane, its compression and docking for consolidation without grafting. The outcomes were retrospectively studied after a mean follow-up of 20.8 ± 2.7 mo in subgroup A and 25.3 ± 2.3 mo in subgroup B.
RESULTS The “true defect” after resection was 13.3 ± 1.7% in subgroup A and 31.0 ± 3.0% in subgroup B relative to the contralateral limb. Upon completion of treatment, defects were filled by 75.4 ± 10.6% and 34.6 ± 4.2%, respectively. Total duration of external fixation was 397 ± 9.2 and 270.1 ± 16.3 d, including spacer retention time of 42.4 ± 4.5 and 55.8 ± 6.6 d, in subgroups A and B, respectively. Bone infection was not observed. Postoperative complications were several cases of pin-tract infection and regenerate deformity in both subgroups. Ischemic regeneration was observed in two cases of subgroup B. Complications were corrected during the course of treatment. Bone union was achieved in all patients of subgroup A and in seven patients of subgroup B. One non-united CPT case was further treated with the Ilizarov compression method only and achieved union. After a follow-up period of two to three years, refractures occurred in four cases of united CPT.
CONCLUSION The combination of IMT and IBT provides good outcomes in post-traumatic tibial defects after previous treatment failure but external fixation is longer due to spacer retention. Refractures may occur in severe CPT.
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- Dmitry Y Borzunov
- Department of Taumatology and Orthopedics, Ural State Medical University, Ekaterinburg 620109, Russia
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- Orthopaedic Department 4, Ilizarov National Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kurgan 640014, Russia
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- Orthopaedic Department 4, Ilizarov National Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kurgan 640014, Russia
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- Department of Medical Information and Analysis, Ilizarov National Medical Research Center for Traumatology and Orthopaedics, Kurgan 640014, Russia
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Gao C, Yang L, Ju J, Gao Y, Zhang K, Wu M, Yang L, Lu X, Hou R, Guo Q. Risk and prognostic factors of replantation failure in patients with severe traumatic major limb mutilation. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:3203-3210. [PMID: 35050386 PMCID: PMC9360147 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01876-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Purpose Traumatic mutilation of major limbs can result in limb loss, motor disability, or death. Patients who had replantation failure needed to undergo additional surgeries (even amputation) and had a longer length of hospital stay. Here, we determined the risk and prognostic factors of replantation failure in patients with traumatic major limb mutilation. Methods This retrospective study included adult inpatients with severed traumatic major limb mutilation who underwent replantation from Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group from October 18, 2016 to July 31, 2020. Demographic, and clinical characteristics including traumatic conditions, laboratory findings, mangled extremity severity scores (MESS), treatments, and outcomes of the patients were collected. Data were used to analyze predictors and risk factors for replantation failure. Results Among the 66 patients, 48 (72.7%) were males, the median age was 47.0 years old. Replantation failure occurred in 48 patients (72.7%). The area under the curve of the joint prediction of lactic acid on admission, 72-h cumulative fluid balance, and albumin level immediately postoperatively was 0.838 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.722–0.954; P < 0.001) with a sensitivity of 89.7% and a specificity of 69.2%. Lower limb trauma (odds ratio [OR] 8.65, 95% CI 1.64–45.56, P = 0.011), mangled extremity severity scores (OR 2.24, 95% CI 1.25–4.01, P = 0.007), and first 72-h cumulative fluid balance > 4885.6 mL (OR 10.25, 95% CI 1.37–76.93, P = 0.024) were independent risk factors for replantation failure. Conclusions Lower limb trauma, mangled extremity severity scores, and cumulative water balance were associated with replantation failure, implying that fluid management is necessary for major limb salvage. More studies are needed to explore the predictive power of indicators related to tissue oxygenation and wound healing for replantation failure. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s00068-021-01876-w.
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- Chang Gao
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Taicang Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Medicine, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Critical Care Rehabilitation Medicine, Suzhou Ruisheng Rehabilitation Hospital (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Medical College of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic, Ruihua Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University (Suzhou Ruixing Medical Group), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Dushu Lake Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University (Suzhou Dushu Lake Hospital), Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- Medical Center of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
- The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou, Jiangsu, China.
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