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Sioutis S, Zikopoulos A, Karampikas V, Mitsiokapa E, Tsatsaragkou A, Katsanos S, Mastrokalos D, Koulalis D, Mavrogenis AF. Hip Fractures in Patients with Dementia: An Emerging Orthopedic Concern. J Long Term Eff Med Implants 2024; 34:85-93. [PMID: 37938210 DOI: 10.1615/jlongtermeffmedimplants.2023046658] [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: 02/11/2023]
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Hip fractures are a very common injury in the elderly population associated with an increased mortality rate. Currently, more and more elderly patients are diagnosed with dementia. Demented patients are more prone to falls and hip fractures compared to the general population because of conditions related to their disease such as instability, osteoporosis, poor muscle control and weakness. The coexistence of dementia and hip fractures is a difficult situation for both the patients and the treating physicians because of postoperative complications in this frail subgroup of patients and their inability to stand up and walk. To enhance the literature, we reviewed published studies of hip fracture patients suffering from dementia to discuss why they have more frequent hip fractures, to review their associated in-hospital complications, and to emphasize on their postoperative management to be able to reach the pre-injury activity level and optimal quality of life.
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- Spyridon Sioutis
- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, University Medical School, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, ATTIKON University General Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, Thoracic Diseases General Hospital Sotiria, Athens, Greece
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- Department of Emergency Medicine and Cardiology, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, Athens, Greece
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- First Department of Orthopaedics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, School of Medicine, ATTIKON University Hospital, Athens, Greece
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Ruggiero C, Baroni M, Xenos D, Parretti L, Macchione IG, Bubba V, Laudisio A, Pedone C, Ferracci M, Magierski R, Boccardi V, Antonelli-Incalzi R, Mecocci P. Dementia, osteoporosis and fragility fractures: Intricate epidemiological relationships, plausible biological connections, and twisted clinical practices. Ageing Res Rev 2024; 93:102130. [PMID: 38030092 DOI: 10.1016/j.arr.2023.102130] [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: 09/20/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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Dementia, osteoporosis, and fragility fractures are chronic diseases, often co-existing in older adults. These conditions pose severe morbidity, long-term disability, and mortality, with relevant socioeconomic implications. While in the research arena, the discussion remains on whether dementia is the cause or the consequence of fragility fractures, healthcare professionals need a better understanding of the interplay between such conditions from epidemiological and physiological standpoints. With this review, we summarized the available literature surrounding the relationship between cognitive impairment, dementia, and both low bone mineral density (BMD) and fragility fractures. Given the strength of the bi-directional associations and their impact on the quality of life, we shed light on the biological connections between brain and bone systems, presenting the main mediators, including gut microbioma, and pathological pathways leading to the dysregulation of bone and brain metabolism. Ultimately, we synthesized the evidence about the impact of available pharmacological treatments for the prevention of fragility fractures on cognitive functions and individuals' outcomes when dementia coexists. Vice versa, the effects of symptomatic treatments for dementia on the risk of falls and fragility fractures are explored. Combining evidence alongside clinical practice, we discuss challenges and opportunities related to the management of older adults affected by cognitive impairment or dementia and at high risk for fragility fracture prevention, which leads to not only an improvement in patient health-related outcomes and survival but also a reduction in healthcare cost and socio-economic burden.
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- C Ruggiero
- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy.
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Geriatrics, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Geriatrics, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Old Age Psychiatry and Psychotic Disorders, Medical University of Lodz, Lodz, Poland
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Unit of Geriatrics, Campus Bio-Medico di Roma University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gerontology and Geriatrics, University of Perugia, Italy
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Zabawa L, Choubey AS, Drake B, Mayo J, Mejia A. Dementia and Hip Fractures: A Comprehensive Review of Management Approaches. JBJS Rev 2023; 11:01874474-202312000-00002. [PMID: 38079493 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00157] [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: 12/18/2023]
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» The elderly population is the fastest growing demographic, and the number of dementia cases in the United States is expected to double to 10 million by 2050.» Patients with dementia are at 3× higher risk of hip fractures and have higher morbidity and mortality after hip fractures.» Hip fracture patients with dementia benefit from early analgesia and timely surgical fixation of fracture.» Early and intensive inpatient rehabilitation is associated with improved postoperative outcomes in patients with dementia.» Coordination of care within a "orthogeriatric" team decreases mortality, and fracture liaison services show potential for improving long-term outcomes in hip fracture patients with dementia.
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- Luke Zabawa
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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- University of Illinois College of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
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Jeong SH, Lee HJ, Kim SH, Park EC, Jang SY. Effect of dementia on all-cause mortality in hip fracture surgery: a retrospective study on a nationwide Korean cohort. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e069579. [PMID: 37173102 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069579] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES We aimed to evaluate the effect of dementia on the 1-year all-cause mortality in elderly patients who underwent hip fracture surgery, using a nationwide cohort in Korea. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS This was a nationwide, retrospective study. Elderly patients (≥60 years) with and without dementia who underwent hip fracture surgery between January 2005 and December 2012 were distinguished using the data from the Korean National Health Insurance Service-Senior cohort. INTERVENTIONS None. PRIMARY AND SECONDARY OUTCOME MEASURES The mortality rates with 95% CIs and the impact of dementia on all-cause mortality were calculated using a generalised linear model with Poisson distribution and a multivariable-adjusted Cox proportional hazards model, respectively. RESULTS Among the 10 833 patients who underwent hip fracture surgery, 13.4% were diagnosed with dementia. During the 1-year follow-up period, 1586 patients with hip fracture without dementia died in 8356.5 person-years (incidence rate (IR)=189.2 per 1000 person-years, 95% CI 179.91 to 198.99), while 340 deaths were confirmed in patients with hip fracture with dementia in 1240.8 person-years (IR, 273.1 per 1000 person-years, 95% CI 244.94 to 304.58). Patients with hip fracture and dementia were 1.23 times more likely to die than those in the control group in the same period (HR=1.23, 95% CI 1.09 to 1.39). CONCLUSION Dementia is a risk factor for 1-year all-cause mortality after hip fracture surgery. To improve the postoperative outcomes of patients with dementia who have undergone hip fracture surgery, effective treatment models such as multidisciplinary diagnosis and strategic rehabilitation should be established.
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- Sung Hoon Jeong
- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- National Cancer Control Institute, National Cancer Center, Goyang, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Eulji University School of Medicine, Daejeon, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Preventive Medicine, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Institute of Health Services Research, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
- Department of Healthcare Management, Graduate School of Public Health, Yonsei University, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Yan E, He D, Rajji TK, Chung F. Cognitive impairment and its adverse outcomes in older surgical patients: an under-recognized problem! Int Anesthesiol Clin 2023; 61:23-28. [PMID: 36735463 DOI: 10.1097/aia.0000000000000392] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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- Ellene Yan
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Department of Adult Neurodevelopment and Geriatric Psychiatry, Centre for Addictions and Mental Health, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Toronto Dementia Research Alliance, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Institute of Medical Science, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Wong RMY, Ng RWK, Chau WW, Liu WH, Chow SKH, Tso CY, Tang N, Cheung WH. Montreal cognitive assessment (MoCA) is highly correlated with 1-year mortality in hip fracture patients. Osteoporos Int 2022; 33:2185-2192. [PMID: 35763077 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-022-06426-7] [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: 03/03/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 10/17/2022]
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UNLABELLED Prevalence of cognitive impairment in hip fractures was 86.5%. MoCA is an independent risk factor of mortality. MoCA score of < 15 is correlated with 11.71 times increased risk of mortality. Early attention and caution should be given to these patients for appropriate intervention to decrease mortality rates. INTRODUCTION Hip fractures rank amongst the top 10 causes of disability and current mortality of hip fractures is high. Objectives were to determine 1) prevalence of cognitive impairment, 2) whether Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA) score was an independent risk factor associated with mortality, 3) MoCA cut-off that result in high risk of mortality. METHODS This was a cohort study between July 2019 to June 2020. Inclusion criteria were 1) hip fracture, 2) > = 65 years old, and 3) low-energy trauma. Patients undergo assessment for cognitive impairment with MoCA. Prevalence was assessed, MoCA cut-off point, and accuracy of statistical model was evaluated. Logistic regression modelling was used to assess association between mortality and MoCA. RESULTS There were 260 patients recruited. Two hundred twenty-five patients had MoCA score < 22 signifying cognitive impairment, and 202 patients had MoCA score of < 19. 46 hip fracture patients died at 1-year follow-up. 45 of these patients had MoCA score < 19, and 1 patient had a MoCA > 22. Results showed statistical significance and good model effect (at least 0.8) with MoCA cut-off points between < 15 and < 19 (p < 0.05). After controlling confounding factors, statistical significance still existed in MoCA cut-off point at < 15 (odds ratio (95% CI) = 11.71 (1.14, 120.71); p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Prevalence of cognitive impairment in hip fractures was 86.5%. MoCA is an independent risk factor of mortality in hip fracture patients. MoCA score of < 15 is correlated with 11.71 times increased risk of mortality at 1-year after a hip fracture. AUC with MoCA score < 15 was 0.948. Early attention and caution should be given to these patients for appropriate intervention to decrease mortality rates.
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- R M Y Wong
- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, Prince of Wales Hospital, Hospital Authority, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics & Traumatology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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González-Marcos E, González-García E, Rodríguez-Fernández P, González-Bernal JJ, Sánchez-González E, González-Santos J. Predictors of Moderate or Severe Cognitive Impairment at Six Months of the Hip Fracture in the Surgical Patient over 65 Years of Age. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092608. [PMID: 35566734 PMCID: PMC9101953 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092608] [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: 03/08/2022] [Revised: 04/21/2022] [Accepted: 05/03/2022] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: cognitive impairment is known to be very common in patients with hip fractures, but studies are needed to help understand the relationship between both events. Our goal was to determine the relationship between moderate or severe cognitive impairment and hip fractures during the six months following that episode. Methods: a retrospective longitudinal study was conducted on a sample of 665 people over 65 years of age. The main variable of the study was cognitive impairment at six months of fracture, assessed using the Pfeiffer scale (PS). Other data related to clinical features were also collected for further analysis. Results: binary logistic regression analyses showed that the main factors related to moderate or severe cognitive impairment at the sixth month of the fracture were age (OR = 1.078), initial cognitive impairment (OR = 535.762), and discharge (OR = 547.91), cognitive worsening at the sixth month with respect to the time of admission (OR = 7.024), moderate dependence on admission (OR = 15.474) and at six months (OR = 8.088), poor ambulation at discharge (OR = 5.071) and institutionalization prior to admission (OR = 5.349) or during the first semester after fracture (OR = 6.317). Conclusions: this research provides evidence about the clinical factors that predict moderate or severe cognitive decline at the sixth month in patients undergoing surgery for a hip fracture.
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- Traumatology and Orthopedic Surgery Service, Burgos University Hospital, 09006 Burgos, Spain;
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain;
- Correspondence: (P.R.-F.); (J.J.G.-B.)
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- Department of Health Sciences, University of Burgos, 09001 Burgos, Spain;
- Correspondence: (P.R.-F.); (J.J.G.-B.)
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Laudanski K, Hajj J, Restrepo M, Siddiq K, Okeke T, Rader DJ. Dynamic Changes in Central and Peripheral Neuro-Injury vs. Neuroprotective Serum Markers in COVID-19 Are Modulated by Different Types of Anti-Viral Treatments but Do Not Affect the Incidence of Late and Early Strokes. Biomedicines 2021; 9:1791. [PMID: 34944606 PMCID: PMC8698659 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines9121791] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2021] [Revised: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 11/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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The balance between neurodegeneration, neuroinflammation, neuroprotection, and COVID-19-directed therapy may underly the heterogeneity of SARS-CoV-2's neurological outcomes. A total of 105 patients hospitalized with a diagnosis of COVID-19 had serum collected over a 6 month period to assess neuroinflammatory (MIF, CCL23, MCP-1), neuro-injury (NFL, NCAM-1), neurodegenerative (KLK6, τ, phospho τ, amyloids, TDP43, YKL40), and neuroprotective (clusterin, fetuin, TREM-2) proteins. These were compared to markers of nonspecific inflammatory responses (IL-6, D-dimer, CRP) and of the overall viral burden (spike protein). Data regarding treatment (steroids, convalescent plasma, remdasavir), pre-existing conditions, and incidences of strokes were collected. Amyloid β42, TDP43, NF-L, and KLK6 serum levels declined 2-3 days post-admission, yet recovered to admission baseline levels by 7 days. YKL-40 and NCAM-1 levels remained elevated over time, with clusters of differential responses identified among TREM-2, TDP43, and YKL40. Fetuin was elevated after the onset of COVID-19 while TREM-2 initially declined before significantly increasing over time. MIF serum level was increased 3-7 days after admission. Ferritin correlated with TDP-43 and KLK6. No treatment with remdesivir coincided with elevations in Amyloid-β40. A lack of convalescent plasma resulted in increased NCAM-1 and total tau, and steroidal treatments did not significantly affect any markers. A total of 11 incidences of stroke were registered up to six months after initial admission for COVID-19. Elevated D-dimer, platelet counts, IL-6, and leukopenia were observed. Variable MIF serum levels differentiated patients with CVA from those who did not have a stroke during the acute phase of COVID-19. This study demonstrated concomitant and opposite changes in neurodegenerative and neuroprotective markers persisting well into recovery.
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- Krzysztof Laudanski
- The Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
- The Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA
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- School of Nursing, Widener University, Philadelphia, PA 19013, USA;
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- College of Arts and Sciences, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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- College of Arts and Sciences, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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- School of Biomedical Engineering, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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- Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA;
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Fortes-Filho SDQ, Aliberti MJR, Melo JDA, Apolinario D, Sitta MDC, Suzuki I, Garcez-Leme LE. A 2-min cognitive screener for predicting 1-year functional recovery and survival in older adults after hip fracture repair. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci 2021; 77:172-179. [PMID: 34080007 DOI: 10.1093/gerona/glab156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Implementing cognitive assessment in older people admitted to hospital with hip fracture - lying in bed, experiencing pain - is challenging. We investigated the value of a quick and easy-to-administer 10-point cognitive screener (10-CS) in predicting 1-year functional recovery and survival after hip surgery. METHODS Prospective cohort study comprising 304 older patients (mean age=80.3±9.1 years; women=72%) with hip fracture consecutively admitted to a specialized academic medical center that supports secondary hospitals in Sao Paulo Metropolitan Area, Brazil. The 10-CS, a 2-minute bedside tool including temporal orientation, verbal fluency, and three-word recall, classified patients as having normal cognition, possible cognitive impairment, or probable cognitive impairment on admission. Outcomes were time-to-recovery activities of daily living (ADLs; Katz index) and mobility (New Mobility Score), and survival during 1-year after hip surgery. Hazard models, considering death as a competing risk, were used to associate the 10-CS categories with outcomes after adjusting for sociodemographic and clinical measures. RESULTS On admission, 144 (47%) patients had probable cognitive impairment. Compared to those cognitively normal, patients with probable cognitive impairment presented less postsurgical recovery of ADLs (77% vs. 40%; adjusted sub-hazard ratio [HR]=0.44; 95%CI=0.32-0.62) and mobility (50% vs. 30%; adjusted sub-HR=0.52; 95%CI=0.34-0.79), and higher risk of death (15% vs. 40%; adjusted HR=2.08; 95%CI=1.03-4.20) over 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS The 10-CS is a strong predictor of functional recovery and survival after hip fracture repair. Cognitive assessment using quick and easy-to-administer screening tools like 10-CS can help clinicians make better decisions and offer tailored care for older patients admitted with hip fracture.
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- Sileno de Queiroz Fortes-Filho
- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil.,School of Health Sciences, Amazonas State University (UEA), Amazonas, Brazil.,Faculdade Metropolitana de Manaus (FAMETRO), Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Investigacao Medica em Envelhecimento (LIM-66), Servico de Geriatria, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil.,Research Institute, Hospital Sirio-Libanes, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil.,Faculdade Metropolitana de Manaus (FAMETRO), Amazonas, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Investigacao Medica em Envelhecimento (LIM-66), Servico de Geriatria, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Laboratorio de Investigacao Medica em Envelhecimento (LIM-66), Servico de Geriatria, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil
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- Institute of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Brazil.,Laboratorio de Investigacao Medica em Envelhecimento (LIM-66), Servico de Geriatria, Hospital das Clinicas HCFMUSP, Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Tarazona-Santabalbina FJ, Ojeda-Thies C, Figueroa Rodríguez J, Cassinello-Ogea C, Caeiro JR. Orthogeriatric Management: Improvements in Outcomes during Hospital Admission Due to Hip Fracture. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2021; 18:3049. [PMID: 33809573 PMCID: PMC7999190 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18063049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2021] [Revised: 03/05/2021] [Accepted: 03/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Hip fractures are an important socio-economic problem in western countries. Over the past 60 years orthogeriatric care has improved the management of older patients admitted to hospital after suffering hip fractures. Quality of care in orthogeriatric co-management units has increased, reducing adverse events during acute admission, length of stay, both in-hospital and mid-term mortality, as well as healthcare and social costs. Nevertheless, a large number of areas of controversy regarding the clinical management of older adults admitted due to hip fracture remain to be clarified. This narrative review, centered in the last 5 years, combined the search terms "hip fracture", "geriatric assessment", "second hip fracture", "surgery", "perioperative management" and "orthogeriatric care", in order to summarise the state of the art of some questions such as the optimum analgesic protocol, the best approach for treating anemia, the surgical options recommendable for each type of fracture and the efficiency of orthogeriatric co-management and functional recovery.
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- Francisco José Tarazona-Santabalbina
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Hospital Universitario de la Ribera, Alzira, 46600 Valencia, Spain
- CIBERFES, Centro de Investigación Biomédica en Red Fragilidad y Envejecimiento Saludable, Instituto Carlos III, 28029 Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, 28041 Madrid, Spain;
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain;
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Jaatinen R, Luukkaala T, Viitanen M, Nuotio MS. Combining diagnostic memory clinic with rehabilitation follow-up after hip fracture. Eur Geriatr Med 2020; 11:603-611. [PMID: 32458167 PMCID: PMC7438380 DOI: 10.1007/s41999-020-00334-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Cognitive impairment and dementia are common in older hip fracture patients. We describe new diagnoses of cognitive disorders (NDCDs) and associated factors in a two-year post-hip fracture follow-up including the use of the diagnostic facilities of a memory clinic. METHODS Data were collected on admission and at outpatient assessment 4-6 months post-hip fracture. Diagnoses of cognitive disorders followed the evidence-based Finnish national care guideline including internationally accepted criteria. NDCDs up to 2 years post-hip fracture were extracted manually from the patient files. Logistic regression models were computed to examine the associations between the pre-fracture factors and the domains of the outpatient geriatric assessment and NDCDs. RESULTS Of the 1165 hip fracture patients aged ≥ 65 years, 831 had no previous diagnosis of cognitive disorder. Of these, NDCD was documented in 23.3%. Alzheimer's disease (AD) with or without vascular cognitive impairment (VCI) was the most common diagnosis. Cognitive disorder was usually at a moderate stage. Age, higher ASA score and poor nutritional status on admission were associated with new cognitive disorders. At the outpatient follow-up, poorer activities of daily living and mobility disability were associated with NDCD. Patients with a NDCD were more likely to suffer greater mobility impairment, poorer nutritional status and to have more supported living arrangements at follow-up than in the pre-fracture situation. CONCLUSION NDCDs are common after hip fracture and associated with impaired rehabilitation outcomes and poor nutritional status. A post-hip fracture assessment co-organized in the form of a memory clinic seems to be feasible to detect previously undiagnosed cognitive disorders. Earlier diagnosis of cognitive disorders is warranted.
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- Roope Jaatinen
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Hanneksenrinne 7, 60220, Seinäjoki, Finland.
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Turku, 20014, Turku, Finland.
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- Research, Development and Innovation Center, Tampere University Hospital, Teiskontie 35, 33521, Tampere, Finland
- Health Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Tampere University, 33014, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Clinical Geriatrics, Karolinska Institutet, Karolinska University Hospital, Huddinge, 14186, Stockholm, Sweden
- Turku City Hospital, Kunnallissairaalantie 20, 20700, Turku, Finland
- Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20521, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Seinäjoki Central Hospital, Hanneksenrinne 7, 60220, Seinäjoki, Finland
- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University of Turku, 20014, Turku, Finland
- Turku City Hospital, Kunnallissairaalantie 20, 20700, Turku, Finland
- Turku University Hospital and University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, 20521, Turku, Finland
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Shen MH, Yang CT, Wu CC, Huang HL, Lin YE, Shyu YIL, Chung SC. Resuming Normal Life as a Family Caregiver During Drip-Like Recovery of Older Persons With Cognitive Impairment Recovering From Hip Surgery: A Grounded Theory. J Nurs Scholarsh 2020; 52:250-260. [PMID: 32246742 DOI: 10.1111/jnu.12554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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PURPOSE This study was undertaken to develop a theoretical framework explaining family caregiving processes for older persons with cognitive impairment recovering from hip fracture surgery. DESIGN AND METHODS In this grounded theory study, data were collected in audio-recorded face-to-face interviews with 21 family caregivers. Among these caregivers, 14 cared for hip-fractured persons with cognitive impairment, and seven cared for those without cognitive impairment. Caregivers were interviewed five times after patients' discharge: at 1 week and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months. Data were analyzed by constant comparative analysis. FINDINGS The core category explaining the family caregiving process for hip-fractured persons with cognitive impairment was "resuming normal life during drip-like recovery." This category captures the slowness of the recovery process, as slow as dripping water. During the early postoperative period, caregivers attempted to gain control of the postoperative situation, using various maintenance and improvement strategies to deal with the chaos in individuals and the family and to protect hip-fractured persons with cognitive impairment from further harm. The goal of recovery was to get back to their original life. CONCLUSIONS Family caregivers of hip-fractured older persons with cognitive impairment needed to deal with more complex chaotic situations, exerted more efforts to administer safety measures, and required more time to achieve a stable life pattern. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Since postoperative recovery was perceived as extremely slow, family caregivers of hip-fractured older persons with cognitive impairment should be patient regarding recovery and be informed before hospital discharge of different strategies to resume normal life during postoperative recovery.
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- Mei-Hsing Shen
- Research Assistant, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Lambda Beta Chapter-At-Large, Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Professor and Deputy Director, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Associate Professor, Department of Gerontology and Health Care Management, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Supervisor, Department of Nursing, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Lambda Beta Chapter-At-Large, Distinguished Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Professor and Group Project Leader, Healthy Aging Research Center, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Research Fellow, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Linkou Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taoyuan, Taiwan; Consultant, Department of Nursing, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan; Professor, Department of Gerontology and Health Care Management, Chang Gung University of Science and Technology, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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- Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, Taoyuan, Taiwan
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Chiu HC, Chen CM, Su TY, Chen CH, Hsieh HM, Hsieh CP, Shen DL. Dementia predicted one-year mortality for patients with first hip fracture: a population-based study. Bone Joint J 2018; 100-B:1220-1226. [PMID: 30168771 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.100b9.bjj-2017-1342.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Aims We aimed to determine the effect of dementia and Parkinson's disease on one, three and 12-month mortality following surgery for fracture of the hip in elderly patients from an Asian population. Patients and Methods Using a random sample of patients taken from the Taiwan National Health Insurance Research Database, this retrospective cohort study analyzed the data on 6626 elderly patients who sustained a fracture of the hip between 1997 and 2012 who had ICD-9 codes within the general range of hip fracture (820.xx). We used Cox regression to estimate the risk of death associated with dementia, Parkinson's disease or both, adjusting for demographic, clinical, treatment, and provider factors. Results Among 6626 hip fracture patients, 10.20% had dementia alone, 5.60% had Parkinson's disease alone, and 2.67% had both. Corresponding one-year mortality rates were 15.53%, 11.59%, and 15.82%, compared with 9.22% for those without neurological illness. Adjusted hazard ratio for one-year mortality was 1.45 (95% confidence intervals (CI) 1.17 to 1.79) for those with dementia, and 1.57 (95% CI 1.07 to 2.30) with both dementia and Parkinson's disease versus patients with neither. There was no significant association with death for Parkinson's disease alone. Age, male gender and comorbidities were also associated with a higher risk of mortality. Conclusion Dementia, with or without Parkinson's disease, is an independent predictor of mortality following surgery for fractures of the hip. Age, male gender and comorbidities also increase the risk of death. Parkinson's disease alone has no significant effect. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1220-6.
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- H-C Chiu
- Research Education and Epidemiology Centre, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan, Department of Healthcare Administration and Medical Informatics, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Institute of Hospital Management, Tsinghua University, China, and Department of Health Policy and Management, Bloomberg School of Public Health, John Hopkins University, USA
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- Research Education and Epidemiology Centre, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Center of Cancer Program Development, E-DA Cancer Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Orthopedic Research Centre, Kaohsiung Medical University; Department of Orthopedics, Kaohsiung Municipal Ta-Tung Hospital, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Public Health, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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Surgical Approaches and Hemiarthroplasty Outcomes for Femoral Neck Fractures: A Meta-Analysis. J Arthroplasty 2018; 33:1617-1627.e9. [PMID: 29398259 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2017.12.029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2017] [Revised: 12/12/2017] [Accepted: 12/19/2017] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The lateral approach (LA), posterior approach (PA), and anterior approach (AA) are conventional surgical access routes for hemiarthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures. This meta-analysis assesses and compares the outcomes and attempts to identify the best approach for hemiarthroplasty in the treatment of proximal femoral fractures. METHODS An electronic search was performed from inception to October 25, 2017, for comparative studies including at least 2 of the conventional approaches. Outcomes including operation time, surgical blood loss, perioperative fractures, wound infections, dislocations, and hospital length of stay were plotted in forest plots. RESULTS Twenty-one eligible studies were selected including 3 randomized, controlled trials, 7 prospective and 11 retrospective cohort studies. The odds ratio (OR) for dislocations was significantly higher for the PA compared with the AA (OR, 2.61; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.26 to 5.43; P = .01) and the LA (OR, 2.90; 95% CI, 1.63 to 5.14; P = .0003). The PA had a higher risk of reoperation compared to the AA (OR, 1.25; 95% CI, 1.12 to 1.41; P < .0001). No significant differences were found concerning perioperative fractures, wound infections, and hospital length of stay. Some studies suggest a better short-term functional outcome using the AA compared to the PA. CONCLUSION The PA for hemiarthroplasty in proximal femoral fractures poses an increased risk of dislocation and reoperation compared to the LA and AA. There are no evident advantages of the PA and its routine use for fracture-related hemiarthroplasty should be questioned.
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The impact of comorbidities on hip fracture mortality: a retrospective population-based cohort study. Arch Osteoporos 2017; 12:76. [PMID: 28849347 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0370-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2017] [Accepted: 08/17/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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UNLABELLED The impact of comorbidities on hip fracture-related excess mortality was assessed in a population-based age- and sex-matched cohort over 10 years. On average, only 1 out of 12 excess deaths over 10 years was related to pre-fracture life-threatening comorbidities. The presence of life-threatening comorbidities increased the excess risk of death after hip fracture. PURPOSE This work aimed to estimate the impact of pre-fracture comorbidities on the 10-year excess risk of all-cause death after hip fracture among Estonian men and women ≥ 50 years of age. METHODS Retrospective, population-based 10-year study of people aged ≥ 50 in two cohorts: those with a hip fracture and an age- and sex-matched random sample from the national health insurance fund for comparison. RESULTS We found that hip fracture was a strong independent risk factor for death. Upon adjustment for Charlson Comorbidities Index (CCI) score, the impact of life-threatening comorbidities on average hip fracture-related excess mortality was modest: only 8% of excess deaths over 10 years were related to comorbidities. Upon stratification by CCI groups, the excess risk of patients in CCI groups ≥ 3 and 1-2 exceeded that in the CCI 0 group over 5-7 years, indicating that in patients with life-threatening comorbidities, a hip fracture accelerates the chain of lethal events and brings deaths from other conditions forward. The impact of comorbidities was age- and time-dependent: in younger hip fracture patients, the comorbidities almost doubled the excess risk from a fracture in 10 years; in older patients, the effect was shorter and modest. CONCLUSIONS The presence of pre-fracture comorbidities increases the risk of excess death in hip fracture patients, but the comorbidity impact on aggregated excess mortality is modest.
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Harvey L, Mitchell R, Brodaty H, Draper B, Close J. Differing trends in fall-related fracture and non-fracture injuries in older people with and without dementia. Arch Gerontol Geriatr 2016; 67:61-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2016.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2016] [Revised: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Tosounidis TH, Sheikh H, Stone MH, Giannoudis PV. Pain relief management following proximal femoral fractures: Options, issues and controversies. Injury 2015; 46 Suppl 5:S52-8. [PMID: 26323378 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.08.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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The majority of proximal femoral fractures occur in the elderly population. Safe and adequate pain relief is an integral part of the overall management of hip fractures. Inherent difficulties in the assessment of pain in elderly need to be taken into account and unique considerations should be made regarding the effective analgesia due to different elderly physiology, and their response to trauma and subsequent surgery. The pain management should start as soon as possible and special emphasis should be paid to contemporary methods of regional anaesthesia whilst a multimodal approach should be adopted in the perioperative period. The present review summarises the contemporary treatment options and controversies pertaining to the management of pain in elderly patients with proximal femoral fractures.
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- Theodoros H Tosounidis
- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leeds, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Floor A, Great George Street, LS1 3EX Leeds, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, LS7 4SA Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK.
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leeds, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Floor A, Great George Street, LS1 3EX Leeds, UK
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- Hip Reconstruction Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS7 4SA, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, LS7 4SA Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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- Academic Department of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Leeds, Clarendon Wing, Leeds General Infirmary, Floor A, Great George Street, LS1 3EX Leeds, UK; NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Unit, Chapel Allerton Hospital, LS7 4SA Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK
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Dixon J, Ferdinand M, D'Amico F, Knapp M. Exploring the cost-effectiveness of a one-off screen for dementia (for people aged 75 years in England and Wales). Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2015; 30:446-52. [PMID: 25043227 DOI: 10.1002/gps.4158] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/03/2013] [Revised: 05/07/2014] [Accepted: 05/23/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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OBJECTIVE This paper examines the numbers of people with dementia who could be diagnosed and the likely cost-effectiveness of a one-off screen for dementia for people aged 75 years in England and Wales. METHODS The study uses static decision modelling to compare a one-off screen for dementia with a no-screen scenario. Estimates for the model were drawn from systematic reviews, high-quality studies and government and administrative sources. A panel of experts also advised the study. RESULTS An estimated 3514 people could be diagnosed as a result of screening, 2152 of whom would otherwise never receive a diagnosis. The study identified societal economic impact of between £3,649,794 (net costs) and £4,685,768 (net savings), depending on assumptions. CONCLUSIONS Our analysis suggests that screening could be cost-effective, especially as treatments and social care interventions become more effective and if diagnosis by current routes remains low or occurs later than is optimal. This study was, however, limited by available evidence and a range of quality of life benefits, cost savings and potential harms could not be quantified. It was also beyond the scope of this study to consider dynamic factors such as repeat screening, mortality, disease trajectories or trends in the numbers of people with dementia. A larger study would be needed for this, involving more complex and innovative approaches to generating estimates for modelling. We did not compare population screening for people aged 75 years to other methods for increasing diagnosis rates.
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- Josie Dixon
- Personal Social Services Research Unit, London School of Economics, London, UK
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UNLABELLED A large number of implants have been developed for intramedullary fixation of intertrochanteric fractures. This article attempts to summarize the contemporary understanding of the existing biomechanical and clinical evidence on intramedullary nailing of intertrochanteric fractures, as to whether they should be short or long nails, and the use or not of distal locking screws. Difficulties on the translation of biomechanical findings to the clinical setting, as well as the pressing demand for standardization of the indications and the use of different modes of cephalomedullary nailing, should direct orthopaedic trauma research toward focused, well-designed clinical studies. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level V-expert opinion.
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Liang CL, Wang HK, Syu FK, Wang KW, Lu K, Liliang PC. Repeated vertebral augmentation for new vertebral compression fractures of postvertebral augmentation patients: a nationwide cohort study. Clin Interv Aging 2015; 10:635-42. [PMID: 25848240 PMCID: PMC4381902 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s80668] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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Purpose Postvertebral augmentation vertebral compression fractures are common; repeated vertebral augmentation is usually performed for prompt pain relief. This study aimed to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of repeat vertebral augmentation. Methods We performed a retrospective, nationwide, population-based longitudinal observation study, using the National Health Insurance Research Database (NHIRD) of Taiwan. All patients who received vertebral augmentation for vertebral compression fractures were evaluated. The collected data included patient characteristics (demographics, comorbidities, and medication exposure) and repeat vertebral augmentation. Kaplan–Meier and stratified Cox proportional hazard regressions were performed for analyses. Results The overall incidence of repeat vertebral augmentation was 11.3% during the follow-up until 2010. Patients with the following characteristics were at greater risk for repeat vertebral augmentation: female sex (AOR=1.24; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.10–2.36), advanced age (AOR=1.60; 95% CI: 1.32–2.08), diabetes mellitus (AOR=4.31; 95% CI: 4.05–5.88), cerebrovascular disease (AOR=4.09; 95% CI: 3.44–5.76), dementia (AOR=1.97; 95% CI: 1.69–2.33), blindness or low vision (AOR=3.72; 95% CI: 2.32–3.95), hypertension (AOR=2.58; 95% CI: 2.35–3.47), and hyperlipidemia (AOR=2.09; 95% CI: 1.67–2.22). Patients taking calcium/vitamin D (AOR=2.98; 95% CI: 1.83–3.93), bisphosphonates (AOR=2.11; 95% CI: 1.26–2.61), or calcitonin (AOR=4.59; 95% CI: 3.40–5.77) were less likely to undergo repeat vertebral augmentation; however, those taking steroids (AOR=7.28; 95% CI: 6.32–8.08), acetaminophen (AOR=3.54; 95% CI: 2.75–4.83), or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (AOR=6.14; 95% CI: 5.08–7.41) were more likely to undergo repeat vertebral augmentation. Conclusion We conclude that the incidence of repeat vertebral augmentation is rather high. An understanding of risk factors predicting repeat vertebral augmentation provides valuable basis to improve health care for geriatric populations.
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- Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Pharmacy, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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- Department of Neurosurgery, E-Da Hospital, I-Shou University, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
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Toson B, Harvey LA, Close JC. The ICD-10 Charlson Comorbidity Index predicted mortality but not resource utilization following hip fracture. J Clin Epidemiol 2015; 68:44-51. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinepi.2014.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 64] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2014] [Revised: 09/20/2014] [Accepted: 09/24/2014] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Buecking B, Struewer J, Waldermann A, Horstmann K, Schubert N, Balzer-Geldsetzer M, Dodel R, Bohl K, Ruchholtz S, Bliemel C. What determines health-related quality of life in hip fracture patients at the end of acute care?--a prospective observational study. Osteoporos Int 2014; 25:475-84. [PMID: 23783644 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-013-2415-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/08/2012] [Accepted: 06/03/2013] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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UNLABELLED Hip fractures are associated with reduced health-related quality of life (HrQoL). We found pre-existing need of care or limited function, cognitive impairment, and depression to be independent factors associated with lower HrQoL during the postsurgical period. In contrast, joint replacement was associated with better HrQoL compared to internal fixation. Patients' treatment should be focused on functional recovery and treatment of depression. INTRODUCTION The aim of the study was to identify independent factors that were correlated with health-related quality of life (HrQoL) after hip fracture. METHODS A total of 402 patients with a mean age of 81 years suffering from a hip fracture were included in this prospective, observational cohort study. HrQoL (determined by the EuroQol instrument) was measured at admission and at discharge from an acute care hospital. Independent factors correlated with HrQoL at discharge and changes from pre-fracture to discharge were determined using multivariate analyses. The influence of antidepressants was evaluated by an ANOVA with repeated measurements. RESULTS Need of care prior to fracture was the most important determinant of EQ-5D index at discharge (ß = -0.359, p = 0.003). Additionally, low Mini Mental Status Examination (MMSE) was associated with a lower EQ-5D index at discharge (MMSE 0-9: ß = -0.238, p <0.001; MMSE 10-19: ß = -0.294, p <0.001) and a greater decrease in EQ-5D during hospitalisation (MMSE 10-19: ß = 0.281, p <0.001), while joint replacement (compared to internal fixation) was associated with a higher EQ-5D index (ß = 0.188, p = 0.002) and a lower decrease in the index (ß = -0.216, p = 0.003). EQ VAS values at discharge were correlated with pre-fracture Barthel Index (ß = 0.253, p <0.001) and Geriatric Depression Scale scores (ß = -0.135, p = 0.026). Depressive patients on antidepressants demonstrated less of a decrease in the EQ-5D index compared to patients not receiving medication (F = 2.907, p = 0.090). CONCLUSIONS Acute care of hip fracture patients should be focused on functional recovery and treatment of depression. When the preferred surgical strategy is unclear, joint replacement should be considered.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University of Giessen and Marburg GmbH, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany,
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The present work provides a review of literature published in 2012 that were found in a PubMed search with the terms "hospitalization and dementia. Further information was obtained from personal contacts. The rate of publications was ten times higher in 2012 as in previous years. Frequency of dementia, hospital admission, acute coronary syndrome, femoral neck fracture, stroke, complications during hospital stay, outcomes after hospitalization, prediction, rehabilitation, and training are the common topics.
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Singh I, Ramakrishna S, Williamson K. The Rapid Assessment Interface and Discharge service and its implications for patients with dementia. Clin Interv Aging 2013; 8:1101-8. [PMID: 23986633 PMCID: PMC3754487 DOI: 10.2147/cia.s36398] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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The rising prevalence of dementia will have an effect on acute care hospitals around the world. At present, around 40% of patients older than 70 years with acute medical admissions have dementia, but only half of these patients have been diagnosed. Patients with dementia have poorer health outcomes, longer hospital stays, and higher rates of readmissions and institutionalization. Worldwide, health care budgets are severely constrained. National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has listed ten quality standards for supporting people in living well with dementia. NICE resource implications and commissioning support to implement these guidelines and improve dementia services have been recently published. Although most of the frail elderly patients with dementia are cared for by geriatricians, obstacles to making a diagnosis and to the management of dementia have been recognized. To provide a timely diagnosis of dementia, better care in acute hospital settings, and continuity of care in the community, services integrating all these elements are warranted. Extra resources also will be required for intermediate, palliative care, and mental health liaison services for people with dementia. The Birmingham Rapid Assessment Interface and Discharge service model uses a multiskilled team that provides comprehensive assessment of a person’s physical and psychological well-being in a general hospital setting. It has been shown to be an effective model in terms of reducing both length of stay and avoiding readmission. The aim of this review is to discuss the implications of the Rapid Assessment Interface and Discharge model in people with dementia and to critically compare this model with similar published service provisions.
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, Ystrad Mynach, Caerphilly, United Kingdom.
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Kane PM, Vopat B, Paller D, Koruprolu S, Born CT. Effect of distal interlock fixation in stable intertrochanteric fractures. Orthopedics 2013; 36:e859-64. [PMID: 23823041 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20130624-14] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
The objective of this study was to evaluate the torsion stiffness of locked and unlocked distal fixation of long cephalomedullary nail constructs, in both a fresh fracture and healed, stable intertrochanteric fracture model. Samples were tested in both internal and external rotation (0±3 Nm) for a duration of 10 cycles. Each femur was tested without instrumentation (intact femur), with instrumentation and no fracture (healed intertrochanteric fracture), and with instrumentation with an osteotomy creating a stable intertrochanteric fracture (fresh fracture). All specimens were instrumented with a long cephalomedullary nail. A distal interlock was placed in the dynamic position in 1 femur, and the other femur of the matched pair was left unlocked. Mean external (ER) and internal (IR) rotation stiffness for intact femurs without instrumentation (ER, 2.1±0.5 Nm/degree; IR, 2.2±0.5 Nm/degree) was statistically stiffer (P<.05 for all) compared with fresh fractured locked (ER, 1.1±0.2 Nm/degree; IR, 1.1±0.3 Nm/degree) and fresh fractured unlocked (ER, 0.9±0.3 Nm/degree; IR, 1.0±0.2 Nm/degree) samples. Similarly, healed locked (ER, 2.5±0.2 Nm/degree; IR, 2.8±0.1 Nm/degree) and healed unlocked (ER, 2.5±0.5 Nm/degree; IR, 2.4±0.3 Nm/degree) samples had statistically higher stiffness compared with fresh fractured treatments. These results suggest that the unlocked distal constructs provide similar torsional strength compared with locked fixation in these models.
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Affiliation(s)
- Patrick M Kane
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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