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Acuña AJ, Forlenza EM, Serino JM, Lavu MS, Della Valle CJ. Is Hospital-Based Outpatient Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Safe? An Analysis of 2,171 Outpatient Aseptic Revision Procedures. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00619-3. [PMID: 38897263 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.06.020] [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] [Received: 01/08/2024] [Revised: 06/09/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Outpatient primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) has been well-established as a safe and effective procedure; however, the safety of outpatient revision TKA remains unclear. Therefore, this study utilized a large database to compare outcomes between outpatient and inpatient revision TKA. METHODS An all-payor database was queried to identify patients undergoing revision TKA from 2010 to 2022. Patients who had diagnosis codes related to periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) were excluded. Outpatient surgery was defined as a length of stay < 24 hours. Cohorts were matched by age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index, comorbidities (diabetes, obesity, tobacco use), components revised (1-versus 2-component), and revision etiology. Medical complications at 90 days and surgical complications at 1 and 2 years postoperatively were evaluated through multivariate logistic regression. A total of 4,342 aseptic revision TKAs were included. RESULTS No differences in patient characteristics, procedure type, or revision etiologies were seen between groups. The outpatient cohort had a lower risk of PJI (odds ratio (OR): 0.547, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.337 to 0.869; P = .012), wound dehiscence (OR: 0.393, 95% CI: 0.225 to 0.658; P < .001), transfusion (OR: 0.241, 95% CI: 0.055 to 0.750; P = .027), reoperation (OR: 0.508, 95% CI: 0.305 to 0.822; P = .007), and any complication (OR: 0.696, 95% CI: 0.584 to 0.829; P < .001) at 90 days postoperatively. At 1 year and 2 years postoperatively, outpatient revision TKA patients had a lower incidence of revision for PJI (OR: 0.332, 95% CI: 0.131 to 0.743; P = .011 and OR: 0.446, 95% CI; 0.217 to 0.859; P = .020, respectively) and all-cause revision (OR: 0.518, 95% CI: 0.377 to 0.706; P < .001 and OR: 0.548, 95% CI: 0.422 to 0.712; P < .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Our findings suggest that revision TKA can be safely performed on an outpatient basis in appropriately selected patients who do not have an increased risk of adverse events relative to inpatient revision TKA. However, we could not ascertain case complexity in either cohort, and despite controlling for several potential confounders, other less tangible differences could exist between groups.
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- Alexander J Acuña
- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
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Cance N, Batailler C, Shatrov J, Canetti R, Servien E, Lustig S. Tibial Tubercle Osteotomy in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty for Periprosthetic Infection: Indications and Outcomes. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2023; 105:1768-1776. [PMID: 37437007 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00256] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Adequate exposure is essential in revision total knee arthroplasty (RTKA). Tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) enhances exposure, but its use is controversial in the setting of periprosthetic infection. The purposes of this study were to determine (1) the rates of complications and revisions due to TTO during RTKA in the setting of a periprosthetic infection, (2) the rate of septic failure, and (3) functional outcomes at a minimum 2-year follow-up. METHODS A single-center retrospective study from 2010 to 2020 was performed. The cases of a total of 68 patients who received a TTO during RTKA in the setting of periprosthetic infection with a minimum follow-up of 2 years (mean, 53.3 months; range, 24 to 117 months) were analyzed. Complications and revisions due to TTO were reported. The functional outcomes were assessed using the Knee Society Score (KSS) and range of motion. RESULTS Seven knees (10.3%) had complications secondary to the TTO (3 had fracture-displacement of the TTO; 2, nonunion; 1, delayed union; and 1, wound dehiscence). The mean time to union (and standard deviation) was 3.8 ± 3.2 months (range, 1.5 to 24 months). Two knees (2.9%) underwent a TTO-related revision (1 had wound debridement, and 1 had tibial tubercle osteosynthesis). Eighteen knees (26.5%) had recurrence of infection requiring revision: 17 were managed with debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR), and 1 had 2-stage RTKA. Flexion improved after surgery (from a mean of 70° to a mean of 86°; p = 0.009), as did the KSS knee (46.6 to 79; p < 0.001) and function (35.3 to 71.5; p < 0.001) subscores. Overall, 42.6% of infected knees managed with RTKA with the TTO procedure were considered successful without any complication at the last follow-up. Only 2 knees (2.9%) required revision related to the TTO. CONCLUSIONS TTO in RTKA involving periprosthetic infection is an effective surgical exposure aid and has excellent rates of union (97.1%) despite the presence of infection. However, the risk of failure because of persistent or recurrent infection remains high in the first 2 years following RTKA for infection. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level IV . See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Nicolas Cance
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Lyon, Villeurbanne, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- Hornsby and Ku-Ring-Gai Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- EA 7424 - Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Science, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Université Lyon, Villeurbanne, France
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Cance N, Batailler C, Shatrov J, Canetti R, Servien E, Lustig S. Contemporary outcomes of tibial tubercle osteotomy for revision total knee arthroplasty. Bone Joint J 2023; 105-B:1078-1085. [PMID: 37777209 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.105b10.bjj-2022-1140.r2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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Aims Tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) facilitates surgical exposure and protects the extensor mechanism during revision total knee arthroplasty (rTKA). The purpose of this study was to determine the rates of bony union, complications, and reoperations following TTO during rTKA, to assess the functional outcomes of rTKA with TTO at two years' minimum follow-up, and to identify the risk factors of failure. Methods Between January 2010 and September 2020, 695 rTKAs were performed and data were entered into a prospective database. Inclusion criteria were rTKAs with concomitant TTO, without extensor mechanism allograft, and a minimum of two years' follow-up. A total of 135 rTKAs were included, with a mean age of 65 years (SD 9.0) and a mean BMI of 29.8 kg/m2 (SD 5.7). The most frequent indications for revision were infection (50%; 68/135), aseptic loosening (25%; 34/135), and stiffness (13%; 18/135). Patients had standardized follow-up at six weeks, three months, six months, and annually thereafter. Complications and revisions were evaluated at the last follow-up. Functional outcomes were assessed using the Knee Society Score (KSS) and range of motion. Results The mean follow-up was 51 months (SD 26; 24 to 121). Bony union was confirmed in 95% of patients (128/135) at a mean of 3.4 months (SD 2.7). The complication rate was 15% (20/135), consisting of nine tibial tubercle fracture displacements (6.7%), seven nonunions (5%), two delayed unions, one tibial fracture, and one wound dehiscence. Seven patients (5%) required eight revision procedures (6%): three bone grafts, three osteosyntheses, one extensor mechanism allograft, and one wound revision. The functional scores and flexion were significantly improved after surgery: mean KSS knee, 48.8 (SD 17) vs 79.6 (SD 20; p < 0.001); mean KSS function, 37.6 (SD 21) vs 70.2 (SD 30; p < 0.001); mean flexion, 81.5° (SD 33°) vs 93° (SD 29°; p = 0.004). Overall, 98% of patients (n = 132) had no extension deficit. The use of hinge implants was a significant risk factor for tibial tubercle fracture (p = 0.011). Conclusion TTO during rTKA was an efficient procedure to improve knee exposure with a high union rate, but had significant specific complications. Functional outcomes were improved at mid term.
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- Nicolas Cance
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- Hornsby and Ku-ring-gai Hospital, Sydney, Australia
- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute, University of Notre Dame Australia, Sydney, Australia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- EA 7424 - Interuniversity Laboratory of Human Movement Science, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon, France
- IFSTTAR, LBMC UMR_T9406, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, Lyon, France
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Ngim HLJ, Van Bavel D, De Steiger R, Tang AWW. Robotic-assisted revision total knee arthroplasty: a novel surgical technique. ARTHROPLASTY (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 5:5. [PMID: 36691107 PMCID: PMC9872350 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-022-00160-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2022] [Accepted: 12/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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BACKGROUND Revision total knee arthroplasty is a challenging procedure. The robotic-assisted system has been shown to enhance the accuracy of preoperative planning and improve reproducibility in primary arthroplasty surgeries. The aim of this paper was to describe the surgical technique for robotic-assisted revision total knee arthroplasty and the potential benefits of this technique. METHOD This single-centre retrospective study included a total of 19 patients recruited from April 1, 2021 to April 30, 2022. Inclusion criteria were patients who had Mako™ robotic-assisted revision total knee arthroplasty done within the study period with a more than 6 months follow-up. Statistical analysis was done using Microsoft Excel 16.0. RESULTS All 19 patients were followed up for 6 to 18 months. All patients in this study had uneventful recoveries without needing any re-revision surgery when reviewed to date. CONCLUSION With the development of dedicated revision total knee software, robot-assisted revision TKA can be a promising technique that may improve surgical outcomes by increasing the accuracy of implant placement, and soft tissue protection and achieving a better well-balanced knee.
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- Hui-Ling Joanne Ngim
- grid.414539.e0000 0001 0459 5396Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, 3121 Victoria Australia
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- grid.414539.e0000 0001 0459 5396Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, 3121 Victoria Australia
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- grid.414539.e0000 0001 0459 5396Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, 3121 Victoria Australia
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- grid.414539.e0000 0001 0459 5396Epworth Healthcare, Melbourne, 3121 Victoria Australia
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Piovan G, Farinelli L, Screpis D, Marocco S, Motta L, Palazzolo G, Natali S, Zorzi C. The role of antibiotic calcium sulfate beads in acute periprosthetic knee infection: a retrospective cohort study. ARTHROPLASTY 2022; 4:42. [PMID: 36064753 PMCID: PMC9446807 DOI: 10.1186/s42836-022-00139-2] [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: 02/20/2022] [Accepted: 06/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background The study aimed to compare debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) vs. debridement antibiotic bead and retention of the implant (DABRI) in terms of infection-free success rate and treatment cost for acute periprosthetic joint infections after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Method Between 2017 and 2020, 32 patients with acute periprosthetic joint infection who were treated by total knee arthroplasty were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into a DAIR group (n=15) and a DABRI group (n=17). During the DABRI, additional calcium ulphate antibiotic beads were used. Patient age, the Musculoskeletal Infection Society score, microorganisms involved, and success rate were assessed. Results The mean age of DAIR group (n=15) was 69 years, with 7 being male, and 8 female. The mean follow-up period lasted 30 months. The success rate was 80% (12/15). The mean age of DABRI group (n=17) was 64 years, with 10 patients being male and 7 female. The mean follow-up period was 16 months. The success rate was 88% (15/17). There were no significant differences in patient age (P>0.05), the Musculoskeletal Infection Society score (P>0.05), and success rate (P>0.05). A significant difference was found in the follow-up period between the two groups (P<0.05). Conclusion Both DAIR and DABRI could be used to treat acute periprosthetic joint infections and the outcomes and treatment costs of the two procedures were comparable. Additional use of calcium sulfate beads was safe, but might not improve the treatment result. Randomized controlled studies are warranted for the routine use.
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Koutserimpas C, Naoum S, Alpantaki K, Raptis K, Dretakis K, Vrioni G, Samonis G. Fungal Prosthetic Joint Infection in Revised Knee Arthroplasty: An Orthopaedic Surgeon’s Nightmare. Diagnostics (Basel) 2022; 12:diagnostics12071606. [PMID: 35885511 PMCID: PMC9315739 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics12071606] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/04/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Fungal prosthetic joint infections (PJIs), despite the fact that they are rare, represent a devastating complication. Such infections in revised knee arthroplasties pose a unique surgical and medical challenge. A rare case of Candida parapsilosis PJI in revised knee arthroplasty is reported. Furthermore, a thorough review of all published fungal PJIs cases in revised knee arthroplasties is provided. A 72-year-old female with total knee replacement surgery due to osteoarthritis 10 years ago, followed by two revision surgeries six and two years ago due to aseptic loosening, presented with signs and symptoms of septic loosening of the knee components. Resection arthroplasty and cement-spacer placement was performed and periprosthetic tissue cultures yielded Candida parapsilosis. The patient was commenced on proper antifungal treatment (AFT) for six months and then the second stage of the revision surgery was performed successfully. From 2000 to 2022, a total of 46 patients with median age 69 years [interquartile range (IQR = 10)], suffering fungal PJI occurring in revised knee arthroplasty have been reported. The median time from initial arthroplasty to symptoms’ onset was 12 months (IQR = 14). Cultures of local material (52.2%) and histology (6.5%) were the reported diagnostic method, while Candida species were the most commonly isolated fungi. Regarding surgical management, two-stage revision arthroplasty (TSRA) was performed in most cases (54.3%), with median time-interval of six months (IQR = 6) between the two stages. Regarding AFT, fluconazole was the preferred antifungal compound (78.3%), followed by voriconazole and amphotericin B (19.6% each). The median duration of AFT was five months (IQR = 4.5). Infection’s outcome was successful in 38 cases (82.6%). Fungal PJIs, especially in revised knee arthroplasties, are devastating complications. A combination of AFT and TSRA seems to be the treatment of choice. TSRA in these cases poses a special challenge, since major bone defects may be present. Therapeutic procedures remain unclear, thus additional research is needed.
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- Christos Koutserimpas
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (C.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (C.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.)
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “Venizeleion” General Hospital of Heraklion, 714-09 Crete, Greece;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, “251” Hellenic Air Force General Hospital of Athens, 11525 Athens, Greece; (C.K.); (S.N.); (K.R.)
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- 2nd Department of Orthopaedics, “Hygeia” General Hospital of Athens, 151-23 Marousi, Greece;
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- Department of Microbiology, Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 115-27 Athens, Greece;
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- Department of Medicine, University of Crete, 71500 Heraklion, Greece
- First Department of Medical Oncology, “Metropolitan” Hospital, Neon Faliron, 185-47 Attica, Greece
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +306-944-437-255
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Piovan G, Farinelli L, Screpis D, Povegliano L, Gigante AP, Zorzi C. Tibial Tubercle Screw Fixation on Custom Metaphyseal Cone: Surgical Tip in Severe Metaphyseal Tibia Bone Loss. Arthroplast Today 2022; 15:93-97. [PMID: 35509291 PMCID: PMC9058888 DOI: 10.1016/j.artd.2022.03.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2022] [Revised: 03/15/2022] [Accepted: 03/19/2022] [Indexed: 10/26/2022] Open
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Tibial tubercle osteotomy (TTO) facilitates exposure in knee arthroplasty revision. However, it comes with complications, especially if it invades the intramedullary canal. Most revisions are characterized by compromised femur and/or tibia bone stock, and the use of metaphyseal cones or sleeves for implant fixation has become increasingly frequent. Several methods of fixation of the tibial tubercle have been proposed, such as screw fixation, cerclage wiring, and suture repair. Despite screws providing the strongest fixation for TTO, their placement around a tibial intramedullary stem or a metaphyseal tibial cone may be difficult. We described the use of a custom-made metaphyseal tibial cone with holes in its anterior surface that allow the surgeon to achieve accurate TTO fixation by screws.
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- Clinical Orthopaedics, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- Clinical Orthopaedics, Department of Clinical and Molecular Sciences, Università Politecnica delle Marche, Ancona, Italy
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- IRCCS Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria, Negrar, Italy
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