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Nguyen BTT, Huang SW, Kuo YJ, Nguyen TT, Chen YP. The Second Hip Fracture is not an Independent Predictor of Poor Outcomes in Elderly Patients - A Case-Control Study. Geriatr Orthop Surg Rehabil 2024; 15:21514593241293645. [PMID: 39444567 PMCID: PMC11497524 DOI: 10.1177/21514593241293645] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 08/19/2024] [Accepted: 10/05/2024] [Indexed: 10/25/2024] Open
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Introduction Hip fracture is particularly seen in elderly patients with frailty and osteoporosis and leads to diminished functional independence and quality of life. Despite the susceptibility of these patients to a second hip fracture (SHF), the literature insufficiently discussed its impact leading to poor outcomes. This study aims to directly assess the outcomes of elderly patients with initial hip fractures (IHF) vs those experiencing an SHF within a well-matched group with similar characteristics. Materials and Methods This case-control study gathered data from the clinical hip fracture registry at a medical center from 2019 to 2022. Patients with SHF were matched with those with IHF in a 1:2 ratio according to the similarity of age, sex, and Charlson Comorbidity Index classification. Demographics at admission, baseline characteristics, and 1-year postoperative outcome were compared between the SHF and IHF groups. Results Thirty-two SHF patients were matched with 64 IHF patients (81.25% of women, median age of 86 years). Anthropometric measurements and socioeconomic factors were not significantly different between the two groups. No differences in baseline characteristics were observed, except IHF patients had a significantly lower T-score than SHF patients (-3.98 vs. -3.31, P = 0.016). At one-year follow-up, despite a notable decrease in Barthel Index scores and an uptick in EQ-5D measures among the patients, the IHF and SHF groups demonstrated similar quality of life and a high level of activities of daily living. Discussions In this case-control study, after matching for age, sex, and comorbidities, an SHF did not indicate poorer outcomes than an IHF, providing a more optimistic outlook for the patients and healthcare providers. Conclusion Despite the significant challenges presented by hip fracture, the one-year postoperative outcomes did not differ between IHF and SHF patients, suggesting that SHF is not an independent predictor of poor outcomes following hip fracture in the elderly population.
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- Bao Tu Thai Nguyen
- The International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam
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- Graduate Institute of Health and Biotechnology Law, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Deparment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Deparment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Toro LÁ, González FI, Botero S, García HD, Duque G, Gómez F. Handgrip strength as a predictor of 1‑year mortality after hip fracture surgery in the Colombian Andes Mountains. Osteoporos Int 2024:10.1007/s00198-024-07258-3. [PMID: 39419826 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-024-07258-3] [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: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 09/12/2024] [Indexed: 10/19/2024]
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Hip fracture is a public health problem recognized worldwide and a potentially catastrophic threat for older persons, even carrying a demonstrated excess of mortality. Handgrip strength (HGS) has been identified as a predictor of different outcomes (mainly mortality and disability) in several groups with hip fracture. PURPOSE The aim of this study was to determine the association between low HGS and 1-year mortality in a cohort of older patients over 60 years old with fragility hip fractures who underwent surgery in the Colombian Andes Mountains. METHODS A total of 126 patients (median age 81 years, women 77%) with a fragility hip fracture during 2019-2020 were admitted to a tertiary care hospital. HGS was measured using dynamometry upon admission, and data about sociodemographic, clinical and functional, laboratory, and surgical intervention variables were collected. They were followed up until discharge. Those who survived were contacted by telephone at one, three, and 12 months. Bivariate, multivariate, and Kaplan-Meier analyses with survival curves were performed. RESULTS The prevalence of low HGS in the cohort was 71.4%, and these patients were older, had poorer functional and cognitive status, higher comorbidity, higher surgical risk, time from admission to surgery > 72 h, lower hemoglobin and albumin values, and greater intra-hospital mortality at one and three months (all p < 0.01). Mortality at one year in in patients with low HGS was 42.2% and 8.3% in those with normal HGS, with a statistically significant difference (p = 0.000). In the multivariate analysis, low HGS and dependent gait measured by Functional Ambulation Classification (FAC) were the factors affecting postoperative 1-year mortality in older adults with hip fractures. CONCLUSION In this study of older people with fragility hip fractures, low HGS and dependent gait were independent predictive markers of 1-year mortality.
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- Luis-Ángel Toro
- Geriatrics Section, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties Department, Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín, Colombia
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- Research Group on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia
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- Internal Medicine Section, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia
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- Geriatrics Section, Internal Medicine and Medical Specialties Department, Hospital Pablo Tobón Uribe, Medellín, Colombia
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- Department of Medicine, Dr. Joseph Kaufmann Chair in Geriatric Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada
- Bone, Muscle, and Geroscience Group - Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, Canada
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- Research Group on Geriatrics and Gerontology, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universidad de Caldas, Manizales, Colombia.
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Zhong Y, Liu M, Cheng Z, Yao Y, Yu Y, Luo G, Zheng B, Yan M. "Multidisciplinary fast-track" care can significantly reduce risk of mortality among hip fracture patients at least 80 years old: a single-center retrospective study. BMC Geriatr 2024; 24:592. [PMID: 38987709 PMCID: PMC11238416 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-024-05183-y] [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: 11/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2024] [Indexed: 07/12/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND "Multidisciplinary fast-track" (MFT) care can accelerate recovery and improve prognosis after surgery, but whether it is effective in older people after hip fracture surgery is unclear. METHODS We retrospectively compared one-year all-cause mortality between hip fracture patients at least 80 years old at our institution who underwent hip fracture surgery between January 2014 and December 2018 and who then received MFT or conventional care. Multivariable regression was used to assess the association between MFT care and mortality after adjustment for confounders. RESULTS The final analysis included 247 patients who received MFT care and 438 who received conventional orthopedic care. The MFT group showed significantly lower one-year mortality (8.9% vs. 14.4%, P = 0.037). Log-rank testing of Kaplan-Meier survival curves confirmed the survival advantage. However, the two groups did not differ significantly in rates of mortality during hospitalization or at 30 or 90 days after surgery. Regression analysis confirmed that MFT care was associated with lower risk of one-year mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 0.47, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.281-0.788, P = 0.04), and the survival benefit was confirmed in subgroups of patients with anemia (HR 0.453, 95% CI 0.268-0.767, P = 0.003) and patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists grade III (HR 0.202, 95% CI 0.08-0.51, P = 0.001). CONCLUSIONS MFT care can reduce one-year mortality among hip fracture patients at least 80 years old. This finding should be verified and extended in multi-center randomized controlled trials.
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- Yinbo Zhong
- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Department of Anesthesiology & Clinical Research Center for Anesthesia and Perioperative Medicine, Huzhou Central Hospital, The Affiliated Huzhou Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, The Fifth School of Clinical Medicine of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Affiliated Central Hospital Huzhou University, Huzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Weifang, Weifang, Shandong, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, No. 88 Jiefang Road, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
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Chen YP, Chan WP, Zhang HW, Tsai ZR, Peng HC, Huang SW, Jang YC, Kuo YJ. Automated osteoporosis classification and T-score prediction using hip radiographs via deep learning algorithm. Ther Adv Musculoskelet Dis 2024; 16:1759720X241237872. [PMID: 38665415 PMCID: PMC11044771 DOI: 10.1177/1759720x241237872] [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: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 04/28/2024] Open
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Background Despite being the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an underutilized screening tool for osteoporosis. Objectives This study proposed and validated a controllable feature layer of a convolutional neural network (CNN) model with a preprocessing image algorithm to classify osteoporosis and predict T-score on the proximal hip region via simple hip radiographs. Design This was a single-center, retrospective study. Methods An image dataset of 3460 unilateral hip images from 1730 patients (age ⩾50 years) was retrospectively collected with matched DXA assessment for T-score for the targeted proximal hip regions to train (2473 unilateral hip images from 1430 patients) and test (497 unilateral hip images from 300 patients) the proposed CNN model. All images were processed with a fully automated CNN model, X1AI-Osteo. Results The proposed screening tool illustrated a better performance (sensitivity: 97.2%; specificity: 95.6%; positive predictive value: 95.7%; negative predictive value: 97.1%; area under the curve: 0.96) than the open-sourced CNN models in predicting osteoporosis. Moreover, when combining variables, including age, body mass index, and sex as features in the training metric, there was high consistency in the T-score on the targeted hip regions between the proposed CNN model and the DXA (r = 0.996, p < 0.001). Conclusion The proposed CNN model may identify osteoporosis and predict T-scores on the targeted hip regions from simple hip radiographs with high accuracy, highlighting the future application for population-based opportunistic osteoporosis screening with low cost and high adaptability for a broader population at risk. Trial registration TMU-JIRB N201909036.
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- Yu-Pin Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Radiology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Radiology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Biomedica Corporation, New Taipei City, Taiwan
- Program for Aging, China Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli County, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Electrical Control Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu City, Hsinchu County, Taiwan
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- Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, China Medical University Hospital, China Medical University, Taichung City, Taiwan
- Center for Precision Medicine Research, Asia University, Taichung City, Taiwann
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Road, Wenshan, Taipei 11696, Taiwan (R.O.C.)
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chuang SH, Kuo YJ, Huang SW, Zhang HW, Peng HC, Chen YP. Association Between Long‑Term Exposure to Air Pollution and the Rate of Mortality After Hip Fracture Surgery in Patients Older Than 60 Years: Nationwide Cohort Study in Taiwan. JMIR Public Health Surveill 2024; 10:e46591. [PMID: 38342504 PMCID: PMC10985614 DOI: 10.2196/46591] [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: 02/21/2023] [Revised: 10/08/2023] [Accepted: 02/08/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND To enhance postoperative patient survival, particularly in older adults, understanding the predictors of mortality following hip fracture becomes paramount. Air pollution, a prominent global environmental issue, has been linked to heightened morbidity and mortality across a spectrum of diseases. Nevertheless, the precise impact of air pollution on hip fracture outcomes remains elusive. OBJECTIVE This retrospective study aims to comprehensively investigate the profound influence of a decade-long exposure to 12 diverse air pollutants on the risk of post-hip fracture mortality among older Taiwanese patients (older than 60 years). We hypothesized that enduring long-term exposure to air pollution would significantly elevate the 1-year mortality rate following hip fracture surgery. METHODS From Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database, we obtained the data of patients who underwent hip fracture surgery between July 1, 2003, and December 31, 2013. Using patients' insurance registration data, we estimated their cumulative exposure levels to sulfur dioxide (SO2), carbon dioxide (CO2), carbon monoxide (CO), ozone (O3), particulate matter having a size of <10 μm (PM10), particulate matter having a size of <2.5 μm (PM2.5), nitrogen oxides (NOX), nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), total hydrocarbons (THC), nonmethane hydrocarbons (NMHC), and methane (CH4). We quantified the dose-response relationship between these air pollutants and the risk of mortality by calculating hazard ratios associated with a 1 SD increase in exposure levels over a decade. RESULTS Long-term exposure to SO2, CO, PM10, PM2.5, NOX, NO, NO2, THC, NMHC, and CH4 demonstrated significant associations with heightened all-cause mortality risk within 1 year post hip fracture surgery among older adults. For older adults, each 1 SD increment in the average exposure levels of SO2, CO, PM10, PM2.5, NOX, NO, NO2, THC, NMHC, and CH4 corresponded to a substantial escalation in mortality risk, with increments of 14%, 49%, 18%, 12%, 41%, 33%, 38%, 20%, 9%, and 26%, respectively. We further noted a 35% reduction in the hazard ratio for O3 exposure suggesting a potential protective effect, along with a trend of potentially protective effects of CO2. CONCLUSIONS This comprehensive nationwide retrospective study, grounded in a population-based approach, demonstrated that long-term exposure to specific air pollutants significantly increased the risk of all-cause mortality within 1 year after hip fracture surgery in older Taiwanese adults. A reduction in the levels of SO2, CO, PM10, PM2.5, NOX, NO, NO2, THC, NMHC, and CH4 may reduce the risk of mortality after hip fracture surgery. This study provides robust evidence and highlights the substantial impact of air pollution on the outcomes of hip fractures.
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- Shu-Han Chuang
- Division of General Practice, Department of Medical Education, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Science, National Taitung University, Taitung City, Taitung County, Taiwan
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- MetaTrial Research Center, Biomedica Corporation, New Taipei, Taiwan
- Program for Aging, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Population Health Sciences, National Health Research Institutes, Miaoli, Taiwan
- Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Institute of Electrical Control Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan
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- MetaTrial Research Center, Biomedica Corporation, New Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei City, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Huang YW, Chien CH, Chiang YH, Liu CY, Huang XY. Social participation, positive affect, and negative affect in postoperative patients with hip fractures: A cross-sectional study. J Health Psychol 2024; 29:303-316. [PMID: 37776243 DOI: 10.1177/13591053231200318] [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] [Indexed: 10/02/2023] Open
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This study investigated the social participation, positive affect (PA), and negative affect (NA) of patients with hip fractures after surgery and determined their possible predictive factors. We used a cross-sectional study design to recruit 154 participants with hip fractures post-surgery. Assessment tools included the Barthel Index, the Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire, the Assessment of Life Habits, and the Positive and Negative Affect Schedule. Patients with better functioning in daily living activities experienced more social participation, higher PA, and lower NA. Patients with more positive automatic thoughts experienced more social participation and higher PA. Patients with more negative automatic thoughts experienced more social participation, lower PA, and higher NA. Early rehabilitation and psychosocial interventions should be provided for postoperative hip fracture patients to improve their activities of daily living and emotional well-being.
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- Yi-Wen Huang
- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
- National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University Hospital
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
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- National Taipei University of Nursing and Health Sciences
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Yang TI, Kuo YJ, Huang SW, Chen YP. Minimal short-term decline in functional performance and quality of life predicts better long-term outcomes for both in older Taiwanese adults after hip fracture surgery: a prospective study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:791. [PMID: 37872535 PMCID: PMC10594772 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04278-3] [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: 06/20/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip fracture can lead to long-term loss of mobility and self-care ability in older adults. Despite initial decreases in functional performance after hip fracture surgery, patients tend to gradually recover. However, recovery can vary, with some regaining their abilities quickly while others becoming functionally dependent. In this study, we investigated whether the level of short-term postoperative decline in activity of daily living (ADL) performance and quality of life (QoL) can predict the 1-year outcomes for both following hip fracture surgery in older Taiwanese adults. METHODS This prospective cohort study included 427 older adults (≥ 60 years) who underwent hip fracture surgery at a single tertiary medical center in Taiwan between November 2017 and March 2021. We collected pre-fracture data, including the patients' demographics, Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) scores, and responses to a questionnaire (Short Portable Mental State Questionnaire [SPMSQ]) for dementia screening. Moreover, their scores on the EuroQol-5D questionnaire (for evaluating QoL) and the Barthel Index (for assessing ADL performance) were collected at pre-fracture status and at 3- and 12-months following surgery. Changes in ADL and QoL three months post-surgery compared to pre-fracture status were evaluated, and the associations of these parameters (and other potential factors) with 1-year outcomes for ADL and QoL were investigated. RESULTS We analyzed the data of 318 patients with hip fracture and complete follow-up data regarding ADL performance and QoL at 3- and 12-months post-surgery. After adjusting for covariates, multivariate linear regression revealed that changes in ADL and QoL at 3 months post-surgery from pre-fracture status were positively and significantly associated with 1-year outcomes for both (p < .001 for both). Furthermore, pre-fracture CCI and SPMSQ scores were independent predictive factors associated with 1-year ADL outcomes (p = .042 and < .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Patients who exhibit a smaller decline in functional performance and quality of life three months after hip fracture surgery from pre-fracture status are likely to have improved long-term ADL and QoL. TRIAL REGISTRATION TMU-JIRB N201709053.
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- Tzu-I Yang
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Health and Biotechnology Law, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, 116, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan.
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Balziano S, Greenstein N, Apterman S, Fogel I, Baran I, Prat D. Subtype consideration in hip fracture research: patient variances in inter- and intra-classification levels highlight the need for future research deliberation. A 2-years follow-up prospective-historical cohort. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:123. [PMID: 37770694 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01334-7] [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: 07/05/2023] [Accepted: 09/25/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023]
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Current research on elderly patients with hip fractures often neglects specific subtypes, either grouping all fracture types or overlooking them entirely. By categorizing elderly patients based on fracture subtypes, we observed diverse baseline characteristics but found no discrepancies in measured outcomes. This emphasizes the need for caution in future research dealing with different or broader measured outcomes that were not covered by the scope of this research. PURPOSE/INTRODUCTION Existing research in elderly patients with hip fractures often overlooks the distinct subtypes or lumps all fracture types together. We aim to examine the differences between hip fracture subtypes to assess if these differences are meaningful for clinical outcomes and should be considered in future research. METHODS Patients above 65 years who underwent hip fracture surgeries during a three-year period were retrospectively reviewed. Cases were grouped based on fracture subtype: non-displaced femoral neck (nDFN), displaced femoral neck (DFN), stable intertrochanteric (sIT), and unstable intertrochanteric (uIT). RESULTS Among the 1,285 included cases, the nDFN-group had lower ASA scores (p = 0.009) and younger patients (p < 0.001), followed by the DFN-group (p = 0.014). The uIT-group had a higher proportion of female patients (72.3%, p = 0.004). Differences in preoperative ambulation status were observed (p = 0.001). However, no significant associations were found between fracture type and postoperative outcomes, including ambulation, transfusions, complications, reoperations, or mortality. Gender and preoperative ambulation status were predictors of mortality across all time frames. ASA score predicted mortality only within the first year after surgery. Age and gender were predictors of postoperative blood transfusions, while age and preoperative ambulation status were predictors of postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Variations in baseline characteristics of hip fractures were observed, but no significant differences were found in measured outcomes. This indicates that the hip fracture group is not homogeneous, emphasizing the need for caution in research involving this population. While grouping all types of proximal femur fractures may be acceptable depending on the outcome being studied, it's essential not to extrapolate these results to outcomes beyond the study's scope. Therefore, we recommend consider hip fracture subtypes when researching different outcomes not covered by this study.
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- Snir Balziano
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Chaim Sheba Medical Center, Tel Aviv University, Ramat Gan, Israel
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Jayasekera PT, Fernandopulle R, Weerasenghe T, de Soysa S, Ranaweera T, Edirisinghe E. Hip fractures and outcome in elderly patients in a tertiary care hospital of Sri Lanka. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:113. [PMID: 37672198 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01323-w] [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: 02/02/2023] [Accepted: 08/21/2023] [Indexed: 09/07/2023]
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This study assessed how elderly patients with hip fractures were affected by factors such as comorbidities, fracture type, treatments, complications, and health-related quality of life. The majority of participants had surgery for their fracture with good prognoses despite having comorbidities. Reductions in the general level of activities related to daily living were proportionately higher even after one year. INTRODUCTION Hip fractures in older adults are associated with significant morbidity, mortality, loss of independence, and financial burdens. In this study, we assessed how these effects were influenced by factors such as comorbidities, fracture type, treatment methods, complications, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in elderly patients presented with hip fractures. METHODS A prospective observational study was conducted over 6 months on all patients with fall and hip fractures above 65 years of age that presented to the Accident and Emergency Department (A&E) of Provincial General Hospital Kurunegala. The subjects were followed up with for up to 1 year. Data forms were made according to the Charlson comorbidity index, the Johns Hopkins Fall Risk Assessment tool, and the International Society of Fracture Repair-International Osteoporosis Foundation (ISFR-IOF)) hip fracture outcome working group recommendations. Direct questions from these assessment guides were not used in data collection. Being able to walk independently and return to a premorbid state following surgery was considered a good outcome. RESULTS There were 117 patients (mean age 78 (± 7.31) years); 80% were female. Out of them, 81% had comorbidities without significant morbidity or mortality during surgery. Ninety-six (88%) had surgery for their fracture with good prognoses (p<0.05) and better outcomes due to early surgery (p=0.008). Independent walking was significantly better in intracapsular fractures than extracapsular fractures (p<0.05). Patients with post-surgical complications had significant mortality (p<0.001). Ninety-nine per cent, 81%, and 75% of patients remained dependent 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year following surgery, respectively. HRQoL was impaired in 3 months (95% SF, 12<50) and in 1 year (78.6% SF, 12 <50) following surgery. The mortality during admission, in 1 month, 3 months, and 1 year was 8.5% (10), 14.5% (17), 21.3% (25), and 35% (41), respectively. CONCLUSION A greater majority of hip fracture victims were female. Prognoses were good after surgery irrespective of the comorbidities with better outcomes in early surgery. Independent walking was significantly better in intracapsular fractures than extracapsular fractures. Patients with post-surgical complications had significant mortality. Significant loss of HRQoL increased in patients even after surgery, which resulted in an increased burden to families.
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- Provincial General Hospital Kurunegala, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
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- Provincial General Hospital Kurunegala, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
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- Provincial General Hospital Kurunegala, Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
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- University Hospital Kotelawala Defence University, Boralesgamuwa, Sri Lanka
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Chen BK, Liu YC, Chen CC, Chen YP, Kuo YJ, Huang SW. Correlation between C-reactive protein and postoperative mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery: a meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:182. [PMID: 36894998 PMCID: PMC9996565 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03516-y] [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: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 03/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Hip fracture is a common but devastating disease with a high mortality rate in the older adult population. C-reactive protein (CRP) is a predictor of the prognosis in many diseases, but its correlations with patient outcomes following hip fracture surgery remain unclear. In this meta-analysis, we investigated the correlation between perioperative CRP level and postoperative mortality in patients undergoing hip fracture surgery. METHODS PubMed, Embase, and Scopus were searched for relevant studies published before September 2022. Observational studies investigating the correlation between perioperative CRP level and postoperative mortality in patients with hip fracture were included. The differences in CRP levels between the survivors and nonsurvivors following hip fracture surgery were measured with mean differences (MDs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). RESULTS Fourteen prospective and retrospective cohort studies comprising 3986 patients with hip fracture were included in the meta-analysis. Both the preoperative and postoperative CRP levels were significantly higher in the death group than in the survival group when the follow-up duration was ≥ 6 months (MD: 0.67, 95% CI: 0.37-0.98, P < 0.0001; MD: 1.26, 95% CI: 0.87-1.65, P < 0.00001, respectively). Preoperative CRP levels were significantly higher in the death group than in the survival group when the follow-up duration was ≤ 30 days (MD: 1.49, 95% CI: 0.29-2.68; P = 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Both higher preoperative and postoperative CRP levels were correlated with higher risk of mortality following hip fracture surgery, suggesting the prognostic role of CRP. Further studies are warranted to confirm the ability of CRP to predict postoperative mortality in patients with hip fracture.
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- Bing-Kuan Chen
- Department of General Medicine, Shuang Ho Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan.,Department of Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, No. 111, Sec. 3, Xinglong Rd., Wenshan Dist., Taipei City, 116, Taiwan.
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The Effect of Hematocrit on All-Cause Mortality in Geriatric Patients with Hip Fractures: A Prospective Cohort Study. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12052010. [PMID: 36902799 PMCID: PMC10004393 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12052010] [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: 02/06/2023] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/01/2023] [Indexed: 03/06/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The present study aimed to evaluate the association between hematocrit (HCT) levels and all-cause mortality in geriatric hip fractures. METHODS Older adult patients with hip fractures were screened between January 2015 and September 2019. The demographic and clinical characteristics of these patients were collected. Linear and nonlinear multivariate Cox regression models were used to identify the association between HCT levels and mortality. Analyses were performed using EmpowerStats and the R software. RESULTS A total of 2589 patients were included in this study. The mean follow-up period was 38.94 months. Eight hundred and seventy-five (33.8%) patients died due to all-cause mortality. Linear multivariate Cox regression models showed that HCT level was associated with mortality (hazard ratio [HR] = 0.97, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.96-0.99, p = 0.0002) after adjusting for confounding factors. However, the linear association was unstable and nonlinearity was identified. A HCT level of 28% was the inflection point for prediction. A HCT level of <28% was associated with mortality (HR = 0.91, 95% CI: 0.87-0.95, p < 0.0001), whereas a HCT level > 28% was not a risk factor for mortality (HR = 0.99, 95% CI: 0.97-1.01, p = 0.3792). We found that the nonlinear association was very stable in the propensity score-matching sensitivity analysis. CONCLUSIONS The HCT level was nonlinearly associated with mortality in geriatric hip fracture patients and could be considered a predictor of mortality in these patients. REGISTRATION ChiCTR2200057323.
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Howell DF, Malmgren Fänge A, Rogmark C, Ekvall Hansson E. Rehabilitation Outcomes Following Hip Fracture of Home-Based Exercise Interventions Using a Wearable Device-A Randomized Controlled Pilot and Feasibility Study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2023; 20:3107. [PMID: 36833801 PMCID: PMC9967499 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph20043107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/19/2022] [Revised: 02/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023]
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Although hip fractures are common and severe, there is insufficient evidence concerning which type of rehabilitation is most beneficial. The primary aim of this three-armed pilot study was to investigate any difference in outcome after hip fractures between and within groups in terms of balance, everyday activities, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) following different home rehabilitation interventions. Further aims were to study feasibility and to suggest, if necessary, adjustments to the protocol for a future full randomized controlled trial (RCT). In total, 32 persons were included in this study. The intervention groups underwent the HIFE program with or without an inertial measurement unit, while the control group underwent standard rehabilitation. Within- and between-groups differences in outcomes and feasibility outcomes in terms of recruitment and retention rates were analyzed, and the ability to collect primary and secondary outcomes was assessed. Balance, measured as postural sway, showed no significant improvement in any group. All three groups improved in functional balance (p = 0.011-0.028), activity of daily living (p = 0.012-0.027), and in HRQoL (p = 0.017-0.028). There were no other significant changes within or between the groups. The recruitment rate was 46%, the retention rate was 75%, and the ability to collect outcome measures was 80% at baseline and 64% at follow-up. Based on the results, it is possible to, after adjusting the protocol, conduct a full RCT.
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, P.O. Box 157, 22100 Lund, Sweden
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- Department of Orthopedics, Skane University Hospital, Lund University, 21428 Malmö, Sweden
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- Department of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Lund University, P.O. Box 157, 22100 Lund, Sweden
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Chotiyarnwong P, Kitcharanant N, Vanitcharoenkul E, Anusitviwat C, Jarusriwanna A, Suthutvoravut W, Boonnasa W, Unnanuntana A. Three-year outcomes of a fracture liaison service model at a university-based tertiary care hospital in Thailand. Arch Osteoporos 2023; 18:26. [PMID: 36692851 PMCID: PMC9873743 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-023-01215-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Fragility hip fracture (FHF) is a serious complication of osteoporosis. A fracture liaison service (FLS) is crucial in preventing FHF. Our retrospective data of 489 patients with FHF and 3-year follow-ups demonstrated that the FLS improved functional outcomes. Our study's mortality rates were lower than in other published series. PURPOSE This study assessed the 3-year outcomes after fragility hip fracture (FHF) treatment by a multidisciplinary team from the Siriraj Fracture Liaison Service (Si-FLS). The review investigated the administration rates of anti-osteoporosis medication, refracture, and mortality; activities of daily living; mobility; and health-related quality of life. METHODS A retrospective review was performed of the records of Si-FLS patients given FHF treatment between June 2016 and October 2018. The outcomes were evaluated at 3 time points: before discharge, and 1 and 3 years after treatment. RESULTS The study enrolled 489 patients (average age, 78). The mortality and refracture rates at 1 year after hip fracture were 13.9% and 1.6%, respectively. At the 3-year follow-up, both rates were higher (20.4% and 5.7%, respectively). The Barthel Index and EuroQoL Visual Analogue Scale had risen to a plateau at the 1-year follow-up and remained stable to the 3-year follow-up. One year after treatment, approximately 60% of the patients could ambulate outdoors, and the proportion remained steady until the 3-year follow-up. There was no difference in the 1- and 3-year follow-up anti-osteoporosis medication administration rates (approximately 40%). CONCLUSIONS This study confirms the benefits of having a multidisciplinary FLS care team to manage older people with FHF. An FLS improves the care of patients with FHF and the social support of caregivers and relatives. The FLS maintained the functional outcomes of the patients through 3 years of postfracture treatment.
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- Pojchong Chotiyarnwong
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Naresuan University, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Nursing, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Zhang DL, Cong YX, Zhuang Y, Xu X, Zhang BF. Age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index predicts postoperative mortality in elderly patients with hip fracture: A prospective cohort. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1066145. [PMID: 36960340 PMCID: PMC10027731 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1066145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 02/23/2023] [Indexed: 03/09/2023] Open
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Background This study aimed to evaluate the clinical association between the age-adjusted Charlson comorbidity index (aCCI) and postoperative mortality in elderly patients. Materials and methods Elderly patients with hip fractures were screened from January 2015 to September 2019. After demographic and clinical characteristics were collected, linear and non-linear multivariate Cox regression models were used to identify the association between the aCCI and mortality. All analyses were performed using EmpowerStats and R software. Results A total of 2,657 patients were included in the study, and the mean follow-up duration was of 38.97 months. The mean aCCI score was 4.24 ± 1.09, and 977 (34.14%) died of all-cause mortality. The fully-adjusted linear multivariate Cox regression models showed the aCCI to be associated with mortality [hazard ratio (HR) = 1.31, 95% confidence interval (CI):1.21-1.41, P < 0.0001]. Patients in Q2 showed greater mortality (HR = 1.60, 95% CI: 1.23-2.09; P = 0.0005) than those in Q1; patients in Q3 showed greater mortality (HR = 2.18, 95% CI: 1.66-2.87; P < 0.001) than those in Q1. In addition, the P-value for the trend also showed a linear association in the three models (P < 0.0001). In the sensitivity analysis, propensity score matching was used, and the results were stable. Conclusion The mortality risk of hip fractures increased by 31% when the aCCI increased by one unit. aCCI score was shown to be a good predictor of three-year mortality following hip fracture. Clinical trial registration http://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.aspx?proj=152919, identifier ChiCTR2200057323.
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- Dan-Long Zhang
- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- *Correspondence: Xin Xu,
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- Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China
- Bin-Fei Zhang,
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Liu M, Yang C, Chu Q, Fu X, Zhang Y, Sun G. Superoxide Dismutase and Glutathione Reductase as Indicators of Oxidative Stress Levels May Relate to Geriatric Hip Fractures' Survival and Walking Ability: A Propensity Score Matching Study. Clin Interv Aging 2022; 17:1081-1090. [PMID: 35855743 PMCID: PMC9288178 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s370970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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Background Oxidative stress status may affect bone metabolism and regeneration. However, few studies reported whether oxidative stress could impact the outcomes of hip fractures. This study aimed to explore if superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, the critical antioxidant enzymes, correlated with the prognosis of hip fractures. Methods Patients with hip fractures were extracted from our database, and those who met the inclusion criteria were analyzed. Propensity score matching was used to reduce the influence of confounding factors, and ROC curves based on matched populations were created to determine the optimal cutoff points of SOD and GR. Then, outcomes between SOD or GR and outcomes of hip fractures were compared. Results Out of 301 patients enrolled in this study, 50 patients died within one year. After a 1:1 PSM, the patients with less than 1-year survival had significantly lower SOD (p = 0.026) and GR (p = 0.021) than those who were still alive at one year. Logistics analysis showed that low SOD and low GR may be independent risk factors for 6-month survival, 1-year survival, 6-month free walking ability, and 1-year free walking ability. Conclusion SOD and GR may be the independent risk factors for survival and walking abilities of hip fractures.
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- Mingchong Liu
- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Emergency Trauma Center, Nanyang Second General Hospital, Nanyang, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Traumatic Surgery, Shanghai East Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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Kim JE, Kim NY, Choi CH, Chung KH. Association between Present Teeth and Muscle Strength in Older People in Korea. J Pers Med 2022; 12:jpm12071163. [PMID: 35887660 PMCID: PMC9324741 DOI: 10.3390/jpm12071163] [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: 06/15/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: As the world population continues to age, interest in muscle strength loss in older people is increasing. This study aimed to confirm the association between present teeth and muscle strength in older people in Korea. Methods: Using data extracted from the 2014–2019 Korea National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, we analyzed 5136 older people aged 65–79 years. The present teeth were based on 20 teeth, which is the criteria for comfortable mastication. The association of the risk of low muscle strength according to the present teeth was assessed using multiple logistic regression analysis, and the association was confirmed by dividing into subgroups according to sex. Results: The prevalence of low muscle strength was 17.87% among all participants. Multiple logistic regression analysis confirmed the association between low muscle strength and present teeth; a significant association was found even in the model in which all covariates were adjusted (odds ratios (OR) = 1.35; 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.13–1.61). Subgroup analysis revealed a significant association between present teeth and low muscle strength even in the model in which both covariates were adjusted for sex (Men, OR = 1.41; 95% CI: 1.02–1.95; Women, OR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.06–1.6). Conclusion: An association between present teeth and low muscle strength was confirmed in older people in Korea. These results indicate that the importance of oral hygiene management should be emphasized to prevent muscle strength loss in older people.
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- Ji-Eun Kim
- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
- Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
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- Department of Preventive and Public Health Dentistry, Chonnam National University School of Dentistry, Gwangju 61186, Korea; (J.-E.K.); (N.-Y.K.); (C.-H.C.)
- Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 61186, Korea
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +82-62-530-5858
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Chen YP, Chang WC, Wen TW, Chien PC, Huang SW, Kuo YJ. Multipronged Programmatic Strategy for Preventing Secondary Fracture and Facilitating Functional Recovery in Older Patients after Hip Fractures: Our Experience in Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58070875. [PMID: 35888594 PMCID: PMC9315530 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58070875] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2022] [Revised: 06/28/2022] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The study assessed the effectiveness of a fracture liaison service (FLS) after 1 year of implementation in improving the outcomes of hip fracture surgery in older adult patients at Taipei Municipal Wanfang Hospital. Materials and Methods: The Wanfang hospital’s FLS program was implemented using a multipronged programmatic strategy. The aims were to encourage the screening and treatment of osteoporosis and sarcopenia, to take a stratified care approach for patients with a high risk of poor postoperative outcomes, and to offer home visits for the assessment of environmental hazards of falling, and to improve the patient’s adherence to osteoporosis treatment. The clinical data of 117 and 110 patients before and after FLS commencement, respectively, were collected from a local hip fracture registry; the data were analyzed to determine the outcomes 1 year after hip fracture surgery in terms of refracture, mortality, and activities of daily living. Results: The implementation of our FLS significantly increased the osteoporosis treatment rate after hip fracture surgery from 22.8% to 72.3%, significantly decreased the 1-year refracture rate from 11.8% to 4.9%, non-significantly decreased 1-year mortality from 17.9% to 11.8%, and improved functional outcomes 1 year after hip fracture surgery. Conclusions: Implementation of our FLS using the multipronged programmatic strategy effectively improved the outcomes and care quality after hip fracture surgery in the older adult population, offering a successful example as a valuable reference for establishing FLS to improve the outcomes in vulnerable older adults.
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- Yu-Pin Chen
- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (W.-C.C.); (P.-C.C.); (S.-W.H.)
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (W.-C.C.); (P.-C.C.); (S.-W.H.)
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
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- Department of Nursing, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan;
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (W.-C.C.); (P.-C.C.); (S.-W.H.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (W.-C.C.); (P.-C.C.); (S.-W.H.)
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wan Fang Hospital, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 116, Taiwan; (Y.-P.C.); (W.-C.C.); (P.-C.C.); (S.-W.H.)
- Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 110, Taiwan
- Correspondence:
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Hou M, Zhang Y, Chen AC, Liu T, Yang H, He F. Reply to the Letter: "Prognosis of dementia patients with hip fracture surgery". Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:1731-1732. [PMID: 35503168 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-022-02137-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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- Mingzhuang Hou
- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No.708 Renmin Road, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No.708 Renmin Road, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- School of Public Health and Health Systems, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, NZL 3G1, Canada
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No.708 Renmin Road, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Soochow University, Suzhou, 215006, China.
- Orthopaedic Institute, Medical College, Soochow University, No.708 Renmin Road, Suzhou, 215007, Jiangsu, China.
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