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Duggan JL, Jamison MP, Fitz W, Lange JK, LeBoff MS, Chen AF. Vitamin D Supplementation May Prevent or Treat Deficiency After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024:00124635-990000000-01037. [PMID: 39029099 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-24-00005] [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] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Accepted: 06/06/2024] [Indexed: 07/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency is associated with poorer functional outcomes and increased complication rates after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Yet, there is no longer term study evaluating vitamin D levels and supplementation after TKA. Our study aimed to compare quantitative vitamin D levels and supplementation regimens after TKA stratified by patient sex and race. METHODS A retrospective cohort study of primary TKA patients at a single hospital from 2015 to 2022 was conducted. We analyzed vitamin D preoperatively and postoperatively up to 2 years. Vitamin D deficiency was defined as <30 ng/mL. A subgroup analysis was conducted in patients with vitamin D <21 ng/mL. Supplementation categories included none, low (<1,001 IU), medium (1,001 to 5,000 IU), and high (>5,000 IU). RESULTS A total of 400 (66.0% female) patients who underwent 430 primary TKA procedures were included, and 65.3% received supplementation. Patients who were vitamin D sufficient preoperatively demonstrated higher vitamin D levels and ability to maintain sufficiency postoperatively using low-dose supplementation compared with no supplementation (P = 0.004). Those who were vitamin D deficient preoperatively demonstrated higher vitamin D levels postoperatively using medium to high doses (P = 0.02). For patients who became deficient postoperatively, supplementation was associated with achieving repletion at an average of 10.2 months (P < 0.001). Black patients demonstrated 2.8 times higher odds of having a vitamin D level less than 30 ng/mL (P = 0.03). CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that low-dose vitamin D supplementation (<1,001 IU) was beneficial for vitamin D-sufficient TKA patients to achieve higher levels and maintain vitamin D sufficiency. Vitamin D-deficient TKA patients benefitted from medium-to-high dose supplementation (1,001 to 5,000+), but only 33.7% achieved vitamin D repletion. This work highlights the need to continue vitamin D surveillance postoperatively and the need to continue vitamin D repletion.
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- Jessica L Duggan
- From the Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Residency Program, Boston, MA (Duggan), Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA (Fitz, Lange, LeBoff, and Chen), and the Medical University of South Carolina, Charlestown, SC (Jamison)
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Duggan JL, Fitz W, Lange JK, Shah VM, Olsen A, Iorio R, Chen AF. Postoperative Vitamin D Surveillance and Supplementation in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis. Orthop Clin North Am 2024; 55:323-332. [PMID: 38782504 DOI: 10.1016/j.ocl.2024.02.002] [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: 05/25/2024]
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This study was a retrospective cohort analysis of 20 patients who underwent 23 revision total knee arthroplasty procedures in a single geographic region of the United States from January 2015 to February 2023. We analyzed their 25-OH vitamin D levels preoperatively and postoperatively at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years. We categorized their supplementation regimens by dose: none, low dose (1000 IU and below), medium dose (1001-5000 IU), and high dose (>5000 IU). We found that there was a high incidence of vitamin D deficiency in this patient population.
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- Jessica L Duggan
- Harvard Medical School, 25 Shattuck Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115, USA
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Lakhera KK, Babu A, Patel P, Singh S, Singhal PM, Nutakki S, Mehta D, Daima M. Association Between Pre-operative 25-Hydroxy Vitamin D Deficiency and Surgical Site Infection After Oral Cavity Oncology Surgery: a Cross-Sectional Study in a Tertiary Cancer Center in Northwestern India. Indian J Surg Oncol 2024; 15:218-224. [PMID: 38741652 PMCID: PMC11088589 DOI: 10.1007/s13193-023-01862-1] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/06/2023] [Indexed: 05/16/2024] Open
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Surgical site infections (SSI) following head and neck oncology surgery can lead to significant morbidity and healthcare costs. This cross-sectional study was used to investigate a potential link between pre-operative 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of surgical site infections in patients undergoing oral cavity oncology surgery. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary center in northwestern India from May 2022 to May 2023. Patients scheduled to undergo oral cavity oncology surgery during this period were eligible for inclusion. Patients with complete pre-operative 25-hydroxy vitamin D levels and documented post-operative wound infection status were included in the analysis. A total of 85 patients who underwent oral cavity oncology surgery were included in the study. Among them, 30.58% (26 patients) had pre-operative vitamin D deficiency, The overall incidence of surgical site infection (SSI) was 36.47% (31 patients). Among the patients with pre-operative vitamin D deficiency, 23 (88.5%) developed surgical site infections. Finally, pre-operative levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D, pre-operative poor oral hygiene, and low albumin were confirmed as statistically significant independent predictors of SSI. After doing multivariate analysis, vitamin D deficiency was found to be a significant predictor of post-op wound infection [adjusted odds ratio - 0.71 (95% CI 0.61-0.82); p value < 0.001]. This study highlights the significant association between pre-operative 25-hydroxy vitamin D deficiency and an increased risk of surgical site infections in patients. Vitamin D plays a crucial role in modulating the immune response, promoting antimicrobial peptides, and enhancing wound healing. These findings support the importance of assessing and addressing vitamin D deficiency in patients scheduled for oral cavity oncology surgery to potentially reduce the incidence of SSIs.
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- Kamal Kishor Lakhera
- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, SMS Medical College and Attached Hospitals, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302004 India
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Birinci M, Hakyemez ÖS, Geçkalan MA, Mutlu M, Yildiz F, Bilgen ÖF, Azboy İ. Effect of Vitamin D Deficiency on Periprosthetic Joint Infection and Complications After Primary Total Joint Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2024:S0883-5403(24)00445-5. [PMID: 38734328 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2024.05.012] [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: 12/15/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/13/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency is a global problem, and 13 to 75% of patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have vitamin D deficiency. Several studies have shown that low preoperative vitamin D levels may increase the risk of postoperative complications, including periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), in patients undergoing primary TJA. Most of the studies are underpowered. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and surgical and medical complications after primary TJA, with a specific focus on PJI. METHODS Prospectively collected institutional multicenter arthroplasty databases were reviewed to identify patients who underwent primary total knee and hip arthroplasty. The study group was defined as patients whose vitamin D level is < 30 ng/dL and who received a single oral dose of 7.5 mg (300,000 IU) D3 within two weeks before index surgery (n = 488; mean age 63 years). Patients in the control group were those whose preoperative vitamin D levels were unknown and who did not receive vitamin D supplementation (n = 592, mean age 66). The groups were compared regarding 90-day medical and surgical complications, including PJI, mortality, and readmission rates. RESULTS The total number of complications (8.6 and 4.3%; respectively; P = .005), superficial wound infection (2.5 and 0.2%, respectively; P < .001), and postoperative cellulitis (2.2 and 0% respectively; P < .001) were statistically significantly higher in the patient group who did not receive vitamin D supplementation. However, 90-day mortality (P = .524), PJI (P = .23), and readmission rate (P = .683) were similar between the groups. CONCLUSIONS This study demonstrated that preoperative optimization of vitamin D levels may be beneficial in reducing postoperative complications, including superficial wound infection and postoperative cellulitis. Administering an oral 300,000 U single-dose vitamin D regimen to correct vitamin D deficiency can positively impact outcomes following primary TJA.
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- Murat Birinci
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medicabil Hospital, Bursa, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Bezmialem Vakif University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medicabil Hospital, Bursa, Türkiye
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, İstanbul Medipol University, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Vivek K, Kamal R, Perera E, Gupte CM. Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Poorer Health Outcomes and Greater Length of Stay After Total Knee Arthroplasty and Supplementation Improves Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202404000-00003. [PMID: 38574186 PMCID: PMC10990007 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency is increasingly identified as a predictor of poorer outcomes in musculoskeletal disease affecting as many as 1 in 4 people. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin D supplementation on outcomes after primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A targeted search of terms related to vitamin D and TKA outcomes was performed in PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and British Orthopaedic Association databases. The results were analyzed using forest plots with I2 heterogeneity statistics and pooled effects with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) and p values. A p < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS A total of 146,054 patients with 150,107 TKRs were analyzed in 10 studies that complied with the inclusion criteria, of which 3 were suitable for meta-analysis. Of these, 4 of the 10 studies showed that vitamin D deficiency resulted in poorer functional outcome scores (Western Ontario and McMasters Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Knee Society Scoring System, and American Knee Society scores), as well as increased risk of revision surgery, incidence of joint infection, and postoperative stiffness. Meta-analysis of length of hospital stay (LOS) demonstrated a significant increase in LOS in patients with vitamin D deficiency (standardized mean difference, -0.54, 95% CI, -0.69 to -0.38, p < 0.00001). Furthermore, outcomes were improved with vitamin D supplementation in 6 of 10 studies. CONCLUSION Vitamin D deficiency results in poorer outcomes of primary TKA, with improved outcomes after supplementation. Further studies should examine the role of preoperative vitamin D screening and/or perioperative supplementation in primary TKA and standardize outcome measures to assess their effect. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I/II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Kavyesh Vivek
- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College University, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College University, London, United Kingdom
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- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Surgery and Cancer, Imperial College University, London, United Kingdom
- Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom
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Liu C, Seyok T, Moye S, Sugita L, Eltouny E, Carrera C, Denagamage P, Charles J, Fitz W, Chen AF, Earp B. High rates of vitamin D insufficiency among patients presenting for total knee arthroplasty. J Orthop Res 2024. [PMID: 38414362 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25811] [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: 03/03/2023] [Revised: 10/20/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024]
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Widely varying prevalence of vitamin D deficiency has been reported in patients presenting for total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The primary aim of this study was to determine vitamin D levels in TKA patients and to compare to patients already routinely evaluated for vitamin D levels, patients with fragility fractures of the distal radius (DRF). There is significant overlap between patients presenting for TKA and with DRF, both in terms of medical comorbidities and overall health status, making these populations suitable comparative cohorts. Wefound that all patients presenting for TKA consultation had vitamin D insufficiency and 33% had vitamin D deficiency, compared to only 37% and 14% in the DRF cohort, a patient population routinely evaluated for vitamin D due to the high risk of deficiency. Furthermore, patients with DRF had higher levels of vitamin D before (38 ± 16 vs. 23 ± 5) and after vitamin D supplementation (39 ± 17 vs. 33 ± 10), suggesting that patients presenting for TKA are at even higher risk of vitamin D insufficiency than patients presenting with DRF. Reassuringly, supplementation successfully corrected 39.0% and 55.8% of patients in the DRF and TKA cohorts, respectively.
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- Christina Liu
- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Department of Rheumatology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Arthroplasty, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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- Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery, Department of Orthopedics, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA
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Mahamid A, Kazlow E, David AM, Abu-Zaydeh O, Abu Shtaya A, Froylich D, Khoury W, Sadot E, Haddad R. The Association between Preoperative Vitamin D Levels and Postoperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Colorectal Liver Metastasis Surgery. J Clin Med 2023; 13:115. [PMID: 38202122 PMCID: PMC10780094 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13010115] [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: 11/18/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024] Open
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(1) Background: Over the past several years, there has been a renewed interest with regard to the effect of pre-operative vitamin D levels on post-surgical outcomes. Pre-operative vitamin D deficiency has been associated with many negative post-operative outcomes. However, the role of vitamin D in postoperative outcomes in colorectal liver metastasis (CRLM) resection is relatively uninvestigated. Our study investigated the correlation between preoperative vitamin D levels and postoperative complications in patients undergoing resection for CRLM. (2) Methods: We retrospectively examined the post-operative course of 109 patients, who were evaluated based upon preoperative vitamin D levels: the first group had vitamin D levels less than 25 nmol/L (VIT D < 25 nmol/L) (n = 12) vs. the second group who had vitamin D levels equal to or greater than 25 nmol/L (VIT D ≥ 25 nmol/L) (n = 97). (3) Results: Patients with lower pre-operative vitamin D levels (VIT D < 25 nmol/L) had significantly higher rates of blood transfusions (33.3% vs. 10.3%, p = 0.01), post-operative surgical complications (50% vs. 17.5%, p = 0.009), and infectious complications (25% vs. 7.2%, p = 0.04). However, there was no difference in overall survival seen between the two groups. (4) Conclusions: The results of our study indicate that patients with preoperative vitamin D deficiency (defined as preoperative vitamin D levels less than 25 nmol/L) may have an increased risk of postoperative complications in patients undergoing liver surgery for metastatic colorectal cancer.
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- Ahmad Mahamid
- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
- Department of Gastroenterology, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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- Department of Surgery, Rabin Medical Center, Petch Tikvah 4941492, Israel;
- Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv 6997801, Israel
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- Department of Surgery, Carmel Medical Center, Haifa 3436212, Israel; (A.M.); (E.K.); (A.M.D.); (O.A.-Z.); (D.F.); (W.K.)
- The Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion, Israel Institute of Technology, Haifa 3200003, Israel;
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Zink TM, Kent SE, Choudhary AN, Kavolus JJ. Nutrition in Surgery: An Orthopaedic Perspective. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2023; 105:1897-1906. [PMID: 37856576 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00259] [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: 10/21/2023]
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➤ Malnutrition is common among subsets of patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications.➤ Serum proteins, in particular, albumin, may be used in the evaluation of nutritional status.➤ Anthropometric measurements and surveys also play a role in the evaluation of nutritional status.➤ Increased energy and nutrient requirements due to surgical procedures necessitate increased caloric and protein intake in the perioperative period, which may be achieved through diet or supplementation.➤ Evidence supports the use of protein-calorie, amino acid, and immunonutrition supplements. Vitamin D supplementation is an area of further consideration.➤ Diet restriction, activity alterations, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery are all safe, effective approaches to weight loss, although the optimal timing and magnitude of preoperative weight loss require further investigation.
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- Thomas M Zink
- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts
- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
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- Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts
- Newton-Wellesley Orthopedic Associates, Newton, Massachusetts
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Lee C, Mayer E, Bernthal N, Wenke J, O'Toole RV. Orthopaedic infections: what have we learned? OTA Int 2023; 6:e250. [PMID: 37168032 PMCID: PMC10166335 DOI: 10.1097/oi9.0000000000000250] [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: 09/20/2022] [Accepted: 12/22/2022] [Indexed: 05/13/2023]
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Orthopaedic infections remain challenging complications to treat, with profound economic impact in addition to patient morbidity. The overall estimates of infection after orthopaedic surgery with internal devices has been estimated at 5%, with hospital costs eight times that of those without fracture-related infections and with significantly poorer functional and pain interference PROMIS scores. Orthopaedic infection interventions have been focused on prevention and treatment options. The creation of new modalities for orthopaedic infection treatment can benefit from the understanding of the temporal relationship between bacterial colonization and host-cell integration, a concept referred to as "the race for the surface." Regarding prevention, host modulation and antibiotic powder use have been explored as viable options to lower infection rates. Orthopaedic infection treatment has additionally continued to evolve, with PO antibiotics demonstrating equivalent efficacy to IV antibiotics for the treatment of orthopaedic infections in recent studies. In conclusion, orthopaedic infections remain difficult clinical dilemmas, although evolving prevention and treatment modalities continue to emerge.
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- Christopher Lee
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
- Corresponding author. Address: Christopher Lee, MD, University of California Los Angeles Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, 10833 Le Conte Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90095. E-mail:
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Galveston, TX; and
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD
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Torchia MT, Khan IA, Christensen DD, Moschetti WE, Fillingham YA. Universal Screening for Malnutrition Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty Is Cost-Effective: A Markov Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2023; 38:443-449. [PMID: 36257507 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.10.014] [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: 07/19/2022] [Revised: 10/09/2022] [Accepted: 10/11/2022] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) who have malnutrition possess an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Although malnutrition screening and intervention may decrease the risk of PJI, it utilizes healthcare resources. To date, no cost-effectiveness analyses have been performed on the screening and treatment of malnutrition prior to TKA. METHODS A Markov model projecting lifetime costs and quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) was built to determine the cost-effectiveness of malnutrition screening and intervention for TKA patients from a societal perspective. Costs, health state utilities, and state transition probabilities were obtained from previously published literature, hospital costs at our institution, and expert opinions. Two important assumptions included that 30% of patients would be malnourished and that a malnutrition intervention would be 50% effective. The primary outcome of this study was the incremental cost-effectiveness ratio, with a willingness-to-pay threshold of $100,000 per QALY. One-way and two-way sensitivity analyses were performed to evaluate model parameter assumptions. RESULTS When using the base case values, universal malnutrition screening and intervention was cost-effective compared to no malnutrition screening or intervention, with an incremental cost-effectiveness ratio of $6,454 per QALY. Universal screening and intervention remained cost-effective, provided the cost of screening remained less than $3,373, the cost of nutritional intervention remained less than $12,042, the prevalence of malnutrition among surgical candidates was higher than 2%, and the risk of PJI among patients with malnutrition was greater than 1%. CONCLUSION Universal preoperative malnutrition screening and intervention among TKA candidates is cost-effective at parameters encountered in clinical practice. Nutritional optimization programs should be considered to facilitate malnutrition screening and intervention and future studies should evaluate their efficacy at lowering PJI risk.
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- Michael T Torchia
- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Is Circulating Vitamin D Status Associated with the Risk of Venous Thromboembolism? A Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Nutrients 2023; 15:nu15051113. [PMID: 36904113 PMCID: PMC10005254 DOI: 10.3390/nu15051113] [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: 01/13/2023] [Revised: 02/19/2023] [Accepted: 02/21/2023] [Indexed: 02/25/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Although vitamin D is antithrombotic, associations between serum vitamin D status and the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) remain inconsistent. METHODS We searched the EMBASE, MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Google Scholar databases from inception to June 2022 to identify observational studies examining associations between vitamin D status and VTE risk in adults. The primary outcome presented as odds ratio (OR) or hazard ratio (HR) was the association of vitamin D levels with the risk of VTE. Secondary outcomes included the impacts of vitamin D status (i.e., deficiency or insufficiency), study design, and the presence of neurological diseases on the associations. RESULTS Pooled evidence from a meta-analysis of sixteen observational studies, including 47648 individuals published from 2013 to 2021, revealed a negative relationship between vitamin D levels and the risk of VTE either based on OR (1.74, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.37 to 2.20, p < 0.00001; I2 = 31%, 14 studies, 16074 individuals) or HR (1.25, 95% CI: 1.07 to 1.46, p = 0.006; I2 = 0%, 3 studies, 37,564 individuals). This association remained significant in subgroup analyses of the study design and in the presence of neurological diseases. Compared to individuals with normal vitamin D status, an increased risk of VTE was noted in those with vitamin D deficiency (OR = 2.03, 95% CI: 1.33 to 3.11) but not with vitamin D insufficiency. CONCLUSIONS This meta-analysis demonstrated a negative association between serum vitamin D status and the risk of VTE. Further studies are required to investigate the potential beneficial effect of vitamin D supplementation on the long-term risk of VTE.
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Vitamin D 3 Supplementation Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Controlled Trial. J Arthroplasty 2022; 38:S114-S119. [PMID: 35988825 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2022.08.020] [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: 04/04/2022] [Revised: 08/10/2022] [Accepted: 08/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine if a one-time dose of vitamin D3 prior to total knee arthroplasty improves function and patient-reported outcomes, while decreasing complications. METHODS One hundred seven patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty were randomized to receive 50,000 international units vitamin D3 (57 patients) or placebo (50 patients) on the morning of surgery. Power analysis determined 45 patients were required in each cohort to detect a minimal clinically important difference of 6 points in the functional component of the 2011 version of the Knee Society Score (KSS), assuming an alpha of 0.05 and power of 80%. KSS and a Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) were measured preoperatively and at 3 and 6 weeks postoperatively. RESULTS There was no difference in improvement of KSS at 3 weeks (+4.8 points vitamin D3 versus +3.0 points placebo; P = .6) or 6 weeks (+14.5 points vitamin D3 versus +12.4 points placebo; P = .5) from baseline. There was no difference in change in TUGT at 3 weeks (+1.2 seconds vitamin D3 versus +0.6 seconds placebo; P = .6) or 6 weeks (-0.3 seconds vitamin D3 versus -0.9 seconds placebo; P = .6) from baseline. There were 4 complications in the placebo cohort within the first 90 days postoperatively and 5 complications in the vitamin D3 cohort (P = 1.0). CONCLUSION Supplementation with 50,000 international units vitamin D3 on the day of surgery failed to demonstrate statistical significant differences in functional KSS, TUGT times, or complications in the early postoperative period compared to placebo. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level I, therapeutic study.
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Mouli VH, Schudrowitz N, Carrera CX, Uzosike AC, Fitz W, Rajaee SS. High-Dose Vitamin D Supplementation Can Correct Hypovitaminosis D Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:274-278. [PMID: 34737019 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.10.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2021] [Revised: 10/03/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency in the perioperative surgical period is associated with inferior surgical outcomes. There are no established preoperative supplementation regimens in the orthopedic literature. The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy between 2 different supplementation regimens of vitamin D prior to total knee arthroplasty. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of 174 patients identified as vitamin D deficient (25(OH)D < 30 ng/mL) who received one of 2 vitamin D supplementation protocols: (1) daily supplementation with D3 on a sliding scale from 1000 to 6000 IU or (2) a loading dose of 50,000 IU D3 weekly for 4 weeks then 2000 IU/d. Serum vitamin D levels were measured at 3 months and 1 month preoperatively. RESULTS Mean patient age was 65.5(±8.6) years, and 54.6% were female. Deficiency was corrected in 73.3% of patients in the loading dose group and 42.4% of patients in the daily, low-dose group [χ2 (1, N = 174) = 16.53, P < .001]. Patients in the loading dose group also achieved a greater average correction in vitamin D levels. CONCLUSION This is the first study to compare preoperative vitamin D supplementation protocols. A loading dose regimen of 50,000 IU weekly for 4 weeks followed by a maintenance dose of 2000 IU/d more effectively corrects vitamin D deficiency compared to a low-dose, daily regimen among total knee arthroplasty patients. We recommend this regimen for deficiency correction in patients who have been screened to be deficient in vitamin D preoperatively.
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- Vibav H Mouli
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA
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Balci B, Kilinc G, Calik B, Aydin C. The association between preoperative 25-OH vitamin D levels and postoperative complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery. BMC Surg 2021; 21:369. [PMID: 34666739 PMCID: PMC8527669 DOI: 10.1186/s12893-021-01369-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2021] [Accepted: 10/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Determining the modifiable risk factors for postoperative complications is particularly significant in patients undergoing colorectal surgery since those are associated with worse long-term outcomes. METHODS Consecutive newly diagnosed 104 colorectal cancer patients were prospectively included in this single-center observational study. Preoperative serum 25-OH vitamin D levels were measured and analyzed for infectious and postoperative complications. RESULTS Serum 25-OH vitamin D levels were found to be < 20 ng/ml in 74 patients (71.2%) and ≥ 20 ng/ml in 30 patients (28.8%); and the mean serum 25-OH vitamin D level was 15.95 (± 9.08) ng/ml. In patients with surgical site infection and infectious complications, 25-OH vitamin D levels were significantly lower than patients without complications (p = 0.036 and p = 0.026). However, no significant difference was demonstrated in 25-OH vitamin D levels according to overall postoperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Our results suggest that vitamin D levels might be a potential risk factor for infectious complications in patients undergoing colorectal cancer surgery.
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- B Balci
- Department of General Surgery, Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey.
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- Department of General Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Tepecik Training and Research Hospital, Izmir, Turkey
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Maniar RN, Maniar AR, Jain D, Bhatnagar N, Gajjar A. Vitamin D Trajectory after Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Method for Quick Correction in Deficient Patients. Clin Orthop Surg 2021; 13:336-343. [PMID: 34484626 PMCID: PMC8380521 DOI: 10.4055/cios20147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2020] [Revised: 06/24/2020] [Accepted: 09/02/2020] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Backgroud It has been widely reported that vitamin D (vit D) affects preoperative, postoperative, and long-term outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our aim was to study vit D trajectory after TKA and compare effects of oral versus intramuscular (IM) supplementation in insufficient patients and assess its effects on immediate functional recovery in the first 2 weeks after TKA. Methods Vit D levels < 30 ng/mL are considered insufficient. We prospectively enrolled 60 patients (20 per group): group I, vit D sufficient patients; group II, vit D insufficient patients given IM supplementation (cholecalciferol 6,00,000 IU); and group III, vit D insufficient patients given oral supplementation (cholecalciferol 600,000 IU). Vit D levels, knee flexion, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results, and visual analog scale (VAS) score were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively on day 3 and 14. Results In group I, mean preoperative vit D significantly dropped at postoperative day (POD) 3 and POD 14 (p = 0.001). In group II, mean preoperative vit D rose at POD 3 and rose significantly at POD 14 (p = 0.001). In group III, mean preoperative vit D increased significantly at both POD 3 and POD 14 (p < 0.001). Also, in group III, the rise in vit D was significantly higher than that in group II both at POD 3 and POD 14 (p < 0.05). In group III, 19 of 20 insufficient patients became sufficient on POD 3 and all 20 by POD 14. In group II, even by POD 14, only 11 of 20 insufficient patients became sufficient. Functional parameters (flexion, change in flexion, TUG test results, and VAS score) were comparable (p > 0.05) in all groups. Changes in TUG test showed a significant increase in group II (48.5 seconds) when compared to group I (35.5 seconds) at POD 3 (p < 0.05), suggesting a slower recovery. It remained comparable (p > 0.05) between group III and group I. Conclusions We found that vit D insufficient patients can be rapidly supplemented on the morning of surgery with a large dose of oral cholecalciferol 600,000 IU, and the effect was consistent over 2 weeks after surgery. Orally supplemented vit D insufficient patients also showed functional recovery comparable to vit D sufficient patients. IM supplementation increased vit D levels only at 2 weeks and the rise was significantly lower than oral supplementation. Interestingly, approximately 25% of vit D sufficient patients who were not supplemented after TKA became insufficient in the first 2 weeks postoperatively.
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- Rajesh N Maniar
- Department of Orthopaedics, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India.,Department of Orthopaedics, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India.,Department of Orthopaedics, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanku Medicity, Gujarat, India
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Meyer M, Leiss F, Greimel F, Renkawitz T, Grifka J, Maderbacher G, Weber M. Impact of malnutrition and vitamin deficiency in geriatric patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Acta Orthop 2021; 92:358-363. [PMID: 33538225 PMCID: PMC8231356 DOI: 10.1080/17453674.2021.1882092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Background and purpose - There is growing evidence that hypoproteinemia is an important risk factor for adverse events after surgery. Less is known about the impact of vitamin deficiency on postoperative outcome. Therefore we evaluated the prevalence and impact of malnutrition and vitamin deficiency in geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery.Patients and methods - In a retrospective analysis of 599 geriatric patients who had undergone elective orthopedic surgery in 2018 and 2019, hypoproteinemia, and deficiency of vitamin D, vitamin B12, and folate were assessed. Reoperation rates, readmission rates, complication rates, and transfusion rates were compared between malnourished patients and patients with normal parameters. Multivariable logistic regression models were used to assess the relationship between malnutrition and postoperative adverse events, controlling for confounding factors such as age, sex, diabetes mellitus, and frailty.Results - Patients with malnutrition showed a higher rate of reoperation (13% vs. 5.5%; p = 0.01) and exhibited more wound-healing disorders (7.4% vs. 1.3%, p = 0.001) as well as Clavien-Dindo IV° complications (7.4% vs. 2.4%; p = 0.03). Deficiency of vitamin D led to a higher rate of falls (8.4% vs. 2.9%, p = 0.006). Deficiency of vitamin B12 and folate did not affect postoperative adverse events. Although correlated to frailty (p = 0.004), multivariable regression analysis identified malnutrition as independent risk factor for reoperation (OR 2.6, 95% CI 1.1-6.2) and wound healing disorders (OR 7.1, CI 1.9-26).Interpretation - Malnutrition is common among geriatric patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery and represents an independent risk factor for postoperative adverse events.
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- Matthias Meyer
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach; ,Correspondence:
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach;
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Regensburg University Hospital, Bad Abbach;
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Chan VW, Chan PK, Fu H, Cheung MH, Cheung A, Yan CH, Chiu KY. Preoperative optimization to prevent periprosthetic joint infection in at-risk patients. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 28:2309499020947207. [PMID: 32851909 DOI: 10.1177/2309499020947207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) remains an important complication with devastating consequences after total joint arthroplasties. With the increasing number of arthroplasties worldwide, the number of PJI will increase correspondingly with a significant economic burden to our healthcare system. It is likely impossible to completely eradicate PJI; hence, assessment and optimization of its risk factors to preventing such a disastrous complication will be the key. There are many strategies to prevent PJI in the preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative phases. The preoperative assessment provides a unique opportunity to screen and diagnose underlying comorbidities and optimize modifiable risk factors before elective surgeries. In this review, we will focus on current literature in preoperative assessment of various modifiable risk factors and share the experience and practical approach in our institution in preoperative optimization to reduce PJI in total joint arthroplasties.
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- Vincent Wk Chan
- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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- Division of Joint Replacement Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, 26473Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, SAR, China
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Smith JM, Cancienne JM, Brockmeier SF, Werner BC. Vitamin D deficiency and total shoulder arthroplasty complications. Shoulder Elbow 2021; 13:99-105. [PMID: 33717223 PMCID: PMC7905506 DOI: 10.1177/1758573220906520] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 01/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The primary objective of this study was to examine the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and implant-related and medical complications following total shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS Using the PearlDiver database, patients who underwent total shoulder arthroplasty from 2005 to 2016 with vitamin D deficiency were identified. These were compared to a 3:1 control group matched by age, sex, and presence of a concomitant osteoporosis diagnosis. Primary outcome measures were implant-related complications (loosening, periprosthetic fracture, periprosthetic joint infection, and revision total shoulder arthroplasty) in addition to medical complications within 90 days of surgery. A multivariable logistic regression analysis was utilized to control for patient demographics and comorbidities. RESULTS One thousand and six hundred and seventy-four patients with vitamin D deficiency were identified and compared to 5022 controls. There was a significantly higher rate of revision total shoulder arthroplasty in the vitamin D deficient patients compared to controls (2.3% versus 0.8%, odds ratio 3.3, p < 0.0001). After controlling for confounding variables, there were no significant differences in any of the remaining implant-related or medical complications with the exception of higher rates of urinary tract infections in patients with vitamin D deficiency. CONCLUSIONS Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher rate of all-cause revision total shoulder arthroplasty but not medical complications compared to controls.Level of evidence: Level III case control study.
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- J Michael Smith
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, Charlottesville, USA,Brian C Werner, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 800159, Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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Hajimohammadebrahim-Ketabforoush M, Shahmohammadi M, Keikhaee M, Eslamian G, Vahdat Shariatpanahi Z. Single high-dose vitamin D3 injection and clinical outcomes in brain tumor resection: A randomized, controlled clinical trial. Clin Nutr ESPEN 2021; 41:153-159. [PMID: 33487259 DOI: 10.1016/j.clnesp.2020.11.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2020] [Accepted: 11/24/2020] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS Vitamin D is known as a neuroprotective hormone with anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory properties. We evaluated the effect of vitamin D3 injection on vitamin D status and clinical outcomes in patients with low serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] undergoing craniotomy for brain tumor resection. METHODS Patients with benign brain tumors and serum 25(OH)D levels ≤20 ng/mL were randomized to two groups with an equal number of subjects. The study group (n = 30) received intramuscular injection of 300,000 IU vitamin D3 prior to surgery. The control group (n = 30) was left without intervention, and both groups underwent routine therapies. RESULTS On day 5 after craniotomy, the serum 25(OH)D levels increased significantly in the study group (P= <0.001). The length of ICU and hospital stay was significantly lower in the study group compared to the control group (P = 0.01 and P = 0.008, respectively). It was true when the age, tumor size, tumor type, Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS) score, and calcium and albumin levels at baseline entered the logistic regression model (OR = 0.17 (95%CI = 0.04-0.72, P = 0.01), and OR = 0.19 (95%CI = 0.04-0.82, P = 0.02), respectively). With and without the application of logistic regression analysis, there was no significant difference in perioperative complications. CONCLUSIONS Intramuscular injection of 300,000 IU of vitamin D3 in patients with low serum levels of 25(OH)D undergoing craniotomy, could rise safely the serum 25(OH)D level. This intervention, significantly reduced the length of ICU stay and hospitalization. REGISTERED UNDER Clinicaltrials.gov.identifier no: NCT03248544. Date: 8/14/2017.
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- Melika Hajimohammadebrahim-Ketabforoush
- Student Research Committee, Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Neurosurgical Comprehensive Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Functional Neurosurgery Research Center, Shohada Tajrish Neurosurgical Comprehensive Center of Excellence, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics, Faculty of Nutrition Sciences and Food Technology, National Nutrition and Food Technology Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Kenanidis E, Kakoulidis P, Karponis D, Tsiridis E. The Effect of Perioperative Vitamin D Levels on the Functional, Patient-Related Outcome Measures and the Risk of Infection Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. PATIENT-RELATED OUTCOME MEASURES 2020; 11:161-171. [PMID: 32982524 PMCID: PMC7490061 DOI: 10.2147/prom.s261251] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/31/2020] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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Introduction The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of perioperative vitamin D levels in terms of functional results, patient-related outcome measures (PROMs) and infection risk after hip or knee replacement. Materials and Methods A systematic search in PubMed, Cochrane library, ScienceDirect and ClinicalTrials.gov was conducted according to the PRISMA guidelines from inception to January 2020. Results Eighteen studies with more than 8000 knee and 1500 hip joint arthroplasties were included. The mean follow-up ranged from 6 weeks to 1 year and mean patients’ age from 59.4 to 76 years. Hypovitaminosis was diagnosed in 26.7% of cases. Most studies did not find significant differences in pre- and postoperative functional results, PROMs and length of hospital stay between hypovitaminosis and euvitaminosis groups. Deficient patients may be at higher risk of postoperative joint stiffness. Patients suffering from hip and knee periprosthetic joint infection seem to have lower vitamin D levels compared to those with aseptic loosening of implants. Conclusion The necessity of pre-operative correction of vitamin D levels to achieve better functional results and minimize the risk of infection following hip and knee arthroplasty remains inconclusive. Extend of exposure to low vitamin D levels and comparison between outliers needs further evaluation.
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- Eustathios Kenanidis
- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Center of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine - Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Center of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine - Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Oxford University Clinical Academic Graduate School, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK
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- Academic Orthopaedic Department, Papageorgiou General Hospital, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece.,Center of Orthopaedic and Regenerative Medicine - Center of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation, Aristotle University Medical School, Thessaloniki, Greece
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Wan J, Yuan J, Li X, Bao Y, Hou Y, Li Z, Tan SC, Low TY, Chu Y. Association between serum vitamin D levels and venous thromboembolism (VTE): A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Complement Ther Med 2020; 54:102579. [PMID: 33183675 DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2020.102579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although many studies have attempted to unravel the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and the incidence of VTE, the results remained inconsistent. To address this discrepancy, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to precisely disentangle the relationship between serum vitamin D levels and VTE risk. METHODS The Web of Science, Scopus, PubMed/Medline, Embase, and Google Scholar databases were searched for all available observational studies that reported the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) based on serum vitamin D levels categories. The search was performed up to March 2020. RESULTS Seven studies were included. The overall analysis showed a significantly increased risk of VTE in subjects with low levels of serum vitamin D compared with those with normal vitamin D levels (RR = 1.34; 95% CI: 1.07-1.69; P = 0.011). In a sensitivity analysis, we did not observe a significant effect of any individual study on the combined effect sizes. Nevertheless, significant heterogeneity was present among the studies (Cochrane Q test, p = 0.018, I2 = 61%). In the stratified analysis, low vitamin D levels were positively associated with an increased risk of VTE in prospective population-based studies (RR = 1.31; 95% CI: 1.06-1.61; P = 0.010) and in subjects below 60 years old (RR = 1.28; 95% CI: 1.07-1.54; P = 0.060). CONCLUSION our systematic review and meta-analysis showed that a low serum vitamin D level was indeed associated with an increased risk of VTE.
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- Jia Wan
- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China
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- Department of Cardiovascul, People's Hospital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, wulumuqi, Xinjiang, 830000, China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- UKM Medical Molecular Biology Institute, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, The Second People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming City, Yunnan Province, 650021 China.
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Emara AK, Nageeb E, George J, Buttaro MA, Higuera C, Piuzzi NS. Hypovitaminosis D in lower extremity Joint Arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop 2020; 21:109-116. [PMID: 32255990 PMCID: PMC7114851 DOI: 10.1016/j.jor.2020.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The purpose of the current systematic review was to identify the prevalence of hypovitaminosis-D in LE-TJA patients; and outline the association between pre-operative hypovitaminosis and post-operative outcomes. A search of PubMed-Medline and the Cochrane-Library databases was performed for literature published before November 27th, 2019. The eighteen studies analyzed had a pooled prevalence for vitamin D insufficiency (20 - <30 ng/mL) and deficiency (<20 ng/mL) of 53.4% and 39.4%, respectively. Hypovitaminosis-D was associated with higher complication rates (p = 0.043), and a greater prevalence among septic versus aseptic revisions (p = 0.016). Therefore, pre-operative screening for hypovitaminosis-D can be beneficial in patients undergoing LE-TJA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Systematic Review (Level III).
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- Ahmed K. Emara
- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave/A41, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave/A41, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave/A41, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Hip Surgery Unit "Sir John Charnley", Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave/A41, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
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- Cleveland Clinic, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, 9500 Euclid Ave/A41, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA
- Instituto Universitario del Hospital Italiano de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Papaioannou I, Pantazidou G, Kostoglou-Athanasiou I, Korovessis P. Hypovitaminosis D in the Greek Elderly Population Doesn't Concern Only Patients with Hip Fracture. Cureus 2020; 12:e9657. [PMID: 32923255 PMCID: PMC7482982 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9657] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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Introduction Vitamin D (VD) deficiency seems to be an underestimated public health issue, especially in countries with a significant duration of sunlight throughout the year, as in this sunny Mediterranean region where this cross-sectional observational study was held. This study was conducted to assess the hypothesis that a higher prevalence of hypovitaminosis D exists in the elderly population with a hip fracture as compared with patients with knee/hip osteoarthritis or lumbar spondylosis in a south-western Mediterranean region. Methods This study included 61 consecutive patients with a mean age of 83 years who sustained a hip fracture (Group A). Sixty patients, with an average age of 73 years, who suffered from degenerative hip/knee osteoarthritis or lumbar spondylosis were subsequently selected as the control group (Group B). Parathyroid hormone (PTH) and 25-hydroxy VD blood levels were measured. Results Ninety-six point seven percent (96.7%; 59/61) of the individuals with hip fracture and 81.7% (49/60) in the controls were found with abnormal VD values (<30 ng/ml). The comparison of vitamin D values between the total samples of group A and B revealed a statistically significant difference (unpaired t-test, p<0.0001) while both male (p=0.0049) and female (p<0.0001) individuals in group A also showed statistically significant lower VD levels than their counterparts did. In addition, increased levels of parathormone were observed in women of group A (p=0.0016) and, therefore, for group A in the total sample (p=0.0004) while no statistical significance was observed in males (p=0.7712). Age was found to be an independent risk factor for VD deficiency in both groups (Group A p=0.04, Group B p=0.043). It is noteworthy that only four patients from group B (6, 67%) and none from group A had undergone blood tests for VD and PTH evaluation before hospital admission. Conclusions Τhe results confirmed the initial hypothesis of the study. Although VD hypovitaminosis concerns the majority of elderly living in this south-western Mediterranean region, the authors suggest VD and PTH measurements regardless of annual insolation, to identify and counsel the elderly with an increased risk of hip fracture and to avoid perioperative complications in patients who undergo elective orthopedic surgeries.
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- Ioannis Papaioannou
- Orthopedics and Traumatology, General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas", Patras, GRC
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- Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas", Patras, GRC
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology, General Hospital of Patras "Agios Andreas", Patras, GRC
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Preoperative vitamin D level does not affect the short-term functional outcome after total knee arthroplasty in elderly women. Knee Surg Relat Res 2020; 32:30. [PMID: 32660608 PMCID: PMC7291554 DOI: 10.1186/s43019-020-00050-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background We aimed to evaluate the effect of vitamin D levels on the functional outcome of elderly women who underwent total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Seven hundred and four patients (1013 knees) who underwent primary TKA were included in our retrospective study. Preoperative vitamin D levels were measured and the relationship analyzed between these and age, weight, height, body mass index, and bone mineral density. Two hundred and twenty patients (220 knees) who received unilateral TKA and were followed up for more than 1 year after operation were divided into two groups: Group 1, serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 (25(OH)D3) level < 20 ng/ml; and Group 2, 25(OH)D3 level ≥ 20 ng/ml. Both groups were evaluated for the relationship between vitamin D levels and postoperative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score, Knee Society Knee Score (KSKS), Knee Society Function Score (KSFS), and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score. Results The number of vitamin D-deficient patients (< 20 ng/ml of serum 25(OH)D3 level) was 556 (79.0%). In the correlation analysis, the vitamin D level was negatively correlated with weight only (p = 0.033). No significant differences were observed between the groups in terms of postoperative VAS score, KSKS, KSFS, and WOMAC score. Conclusions Vitamin D deficiency was highly prevalent in patients who underwent TKA. Vitamin D levels negatively correlated with weight. Low vitamin D level was not a risk factor for unsatisfactory TKA outcome in elderly women.
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Arshi A, Shieh A, Adams JS, Bernthal NM, Zeegen EN, Sassoon AA. Preoperative Vitamin D Repletion in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Cost-Effectiveness Model. J Arthroplasty 2020; 35:1379-1383. [PMID: 31983566 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2019.12.037] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2019] [Revised: 12/16/2019] [Accepted: 12/19/2019] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Recent studies have identified vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] < 20 ng/L) as a potentially modifiable risk factor for prosthetic joint infection (PJI) in arthroplasty. The purpose of this study is to determine whether implementation of preoperative 25(OH)D repletion is cost-effective for reducing PJI following total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS A cost estimation predictive model was generated to determine the utility of both selective and nonselective 25(OH)D repletion in primary TKA to prevent PJI. Input data on the incidence of 25(OH)D deficiency, relative complication rates, and costs of serum 25(OH)D repletion and 2-stage revision for PJI were derived from previously published literature identified using systematic review and publicly available data from Medicare reimbursement schedules. Mean, lower, and upper bounds of 1-year cost savings were computed for nonselective and selective repletion relative to no repletion. RESULTS Selective preoperative 25(OH)D screening and repletion were projected to result in $1,504,857 (range, $215,084-$4,256,388) in cost savings per 10,000 cases. Nonselective 25(OH)D repletion was projected to result in $1,906,077 (range, $616,304-$4,657,608) in cost savings per 10,000 cases. With univariate adjustment, nonselective repletion is projected to be cost-effective in scenarios where revision for PJI costs ≥$10,636, incidence of deficiency is ≥1.1%, and when repletion has a relative risk reduction ≥4.2%. CONCLUSION This predictive model supports the potential role of 25(OH)D repletion as a cost-effective mechanism of reducing PJI risk in TKA. Given the low cost of 25(OH)D repletion relative to serum laboratory testing, nonselective repletion appears to be more cost-effective than selective repletion. Further prospective investigation to assess this modifiable risk factor is warranted.
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- Armin Arshi
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Division of Geriatrics, Department of Medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA
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Prevalence and Risk Factors of Preoperative Deep Vein Thrombosis in Patients with End-Stage Knee Osteoarthritis. Ann Vasc Surg 2019; 64:175-180. [PMID: 31626936 DOI: 10.1016/j.avsg.2019.08.089] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2019] [Revised: 07/11/2019] [Accepted: 08/20/2019] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and the risk factors of DVT in end-stage OA patients. METHODS From March 2015 to June 2017, 521 patients with knee degenerative osteoarthritis undergoing knee arthroplasty were enrolled; 458 patients (87.9%) were admitted for primary total knee arthroplasty and 63 patients (12.1%) were admitted for unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Parameters were compared using χ2 or t-test for both the groups. Binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine risk factors. RESULTS The incidence of preoperative DVT was 6.7% (n = 35). Age in preoperative DVT group was significantly more than the non-DVT group (72.54 ± 6.53 vs. 68.65 ± 7.35, P = 0.002). Preoperative D-dimer >0.5 μg/mL (P < 0.001) was also associated with preoperative DVT in knee osteoarthritis patients. The incidence increased with age significantly (2.17% in <65 years, 6.86% in ≥65 <75 years, and 12.26% in ≥75 years) (P = 0.008). Thus, age (P = 0.041, OR 1.075, 95% CI [1.002-1.110]) and D-dimer >0.5 μg/mL (P < 0.001, OR 4.441, 95% CI [1.942-10.153]) were the independent risk factors for preoperative DVT in knee osteoarthritis patients. CONCLUSIONS The incidence of DVT in end-stage osteoarthritis was 6.7%. The results suggest that older people aged over 75 and D-dimer > 0.5 μg/mL were risk factors for DVT among patients admitted to the hospital for total knee arthroplasty. Instrumental screening should be encouraged, especially in subgroups at higher risk for preoperative DVT.
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Donnally CJ, Sheu JI, Bondar KJ, Mouhanna JN, Li DJ, Butler AJ, Rush AJ, Gjolaj JP. Is There a Correlation Between Preoperative or Postoperative Vitamin D Levels with Pseudarthrosis, Hardware Failure, and Revisions After Lumbar Spine Fusion? World Neurosurg 2019; 130:e431-e437. [PMID: 31238168 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2019.06.109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2019] [Revised: 06/13/2019] [Accepted: 06/14/2019] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Vitamin D deficiency is a well-known cause of postoperative complications in patients undergoing orthopedic surgery. Orthopedic complications seen in vitamin D deficiency include nonunion, pseudarthrosis, and hardware failure. We seek to investigate the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and outcomes after lumbar spinal fusions. METHODS A retrospective patient chart review was conducted at a single center for all patients who underwent lumbar spinal fusions from January 2015 to September 2017 with preoperative or postoperative vitamin D laboratory values. We recorded demographics, social history, medications, pre-existing medical conditions, bone density (dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry) T-scores, procedural details, 1-year postoperative Visual Analog Score (VAS), documented pseudarthrosis, revisions, and hardware failure. A total of 150 patients were initially included in the cohort for analysis. RESULTS Overall, preoperative and postoperative vitamin D levels were not significantly associated with a vast majority of the patient characteristics studied, including comorbidities, medications, or surgical diagnoses (P > 0.05). Age at surgery was significantly associated with vitamin D levels; older patients had higher serum levels of vitamin D both preoperatively (P = 0.03) and postoperatively (P = 0.01). Those with a higher average body mass index had lower vitamin D in both groups (P = 0.02). Vitamin D levels were not significantly associated with rates of postoperative pseudarthrosis, revision, or hardware complications (P > 0.05). VAS pain score at 1 year and smoking status preoperatively or postoperatively were not associated with vitamin D levels (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Both preoperative and postoperative vitamin D levels were not significantly associated with an increased or decreased risk of pseudarthrosis, revision surgery, hardware failure, or 1-year VAS pain score after lumbar spine fusion surgery.
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- Chester J Donnally
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA.
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- Department of Education, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Education, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Education, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Education, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Miami Hospital, Miami, Florida, USA
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