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Colcuc C, Miersbach M, Cienfuegos M, Grüneweller N, Vordemvenne T, Wähnert D. Comparison of virtual reality and computed tomography in the preoperative planning of complex tibial plateau fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024:10.1007/s00402-024-05348-9. [PMID: 38703213 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05348-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/16/2024] [Indexed: 05/06/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Preoperative planning is a critical step in the success of any complex surgery. The pur-pose of this study is to evaluate the advantage of VR glasses in surgical planning of complex tibial plateau fractures compared to CT planning. MATERIALS AND METHODS Five orthopedic surgeons performed preoperative planning for 30 fractures using either conventional CT slices or VR visualization with a VR headset. Planning was performed in a randomized order with a 3-month interval between planning sessions. A standardized questionnaire assessed planned operative time, planning time, fracture classification and understanding, and surgeons' subjective confidence in surgical planning. RESULTS The mean planned operative time of 156 (SD 47) minutes was significantly lower (p < 0.001) in the VR group than in the CT group (172 min; SD 44). The mean planning time in the VR group was 3.48 min (SD 2.4), 17% longer than in the CT group (2.98 min, SD 1.9; p = 0.027). Relevant parameters influencing planning time were surgeon experience (-0.61 min) and estimated complexity of fracture treatment (+ 0.65 min). CONCLUSION The use of virtual reality for surgical planning of complex tibial plateau fractures resulted in significantly shorter planned operative time, while planning time was longer compared to CT planning. After VR planning, more surgeons felt (very) well prepared for surgery.
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- Christian Colcuc
- Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University, Center for Cognitive Interaction Technology CITEC, Universitätsstraße 25, 33615, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Bielefeld University, Medical School and University Medical Center OWL, Protestant Hospital of the Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany.
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Meinert M, Colcuc C, Herrmann E, Harbering J, Gramlich Y, Blank M, Hoffmann R, Fischer S. Septic History Limits the Outcome of Tibiotalocalcaneal Arthrodesis. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12103422. [PMID: 37240528 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12103422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2023] [Revised: 05/08/2023] [Accepted: 05/10/2023] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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Joint destruction necessitates tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis (TTCA) in cases of clinical deficits that cannot be controlled conservatively, possibly leading to sepsis. We aimed to compare the underlying etiology of posttraumatic joint destruction and the outcomes after TTCA in patients with a septic or aseptic history. Between 2010 and 2022, 216 patients with TTCA were retrospectively enrolled (septic TTCA (S-TTCA) = 129; aseptic TTCA (A-TTCA) = 87). Patient demographics, etiology, Olerud and Molander Ankle Scores (OMASs), Foot Function Index (FFI-D) scores, and Short Form-12 Questionnaire (SF-12) scores were recorded. The mean follow-up period was 6.5 years. Tibial plafond and ankle fractures were the most common causes of sepsis. The mean OMAS was 43.0; the mean FFI-D was 76.7; and the mean SF-12 physical component summary score was 35.5. All the scores differed significantly between the groups (p < 0.001). With an average of 11 operations until the arthrodesis was achieved, the S-TTCA patients underwent about three times as many operations as the A-TTCA patients (p < 0.001), and 41% of S-TTCA patients remained permanently unable to work (p < 0.001). The significantly worse results of S-TTCA compared to A-TTCA show the long and stressful ordeal that patients with a septic history suffer. Further attention must be paid to infection prophylaxis and, if necessary, early infection revision.
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- Magalie Meinert
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Evangelical Hospital Bethel Bielefeld, 33611 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Division of Biostatistics and Mathematical Modelling, Goethe-University, Frankfurt am Main, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60596 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department for Septic Bone Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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Colcuc C, Fischer S, Leimkühler P, Miersbach M, Lefering R, DGU T, Wähnert D, Vordemvenne T, Grüneweller N. Impact of the First and Second Wave of the SARS-CoV-2 Pandemic on Severe Trauma and the Care Structures in the German TraumaNetzwerk DGU ®. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11237036. [PMID: 36498614 PMCID: PMC9737013 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11237036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Revised: 11/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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(1) Background: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the pandemic on transfer rates of severely injured patients within the German TraumaNetzwerk of the DGU. Furthermore, cause of accident, rescue times, and trauma cases are compared to pre-pandemic times. (2) Methods: For this investigation patients documented in the TraumaRegister DGU® from 2018 to 2020 were analyzed. The years 2018 and 2019 served as a comparison to 2020, the first COVID-19 pandemic year. All primary admissions and transfers were included if treated on an intensive care unit. (3) Results: Demographics (age, sex) and injury severity in 2020 were comparable with 2018/2019. In 2020, a significant decrease (3.7%) in car accidents was found. In contrast, a significant increase (3.2%) in bicycle accidents was seen. During the second wave, there was a significant burden of COVID-19 patients on hospitals. In this time, we found a significant increase in early transfers of trauma patients primarily from small level 3 to large level 1 centers. There was also a small but significant increase in rescue time, especially during the 2nd wave. (4) Conclusions: Our data confirm the importance of the network structures established in the TraumaNetzwerk DGU®, especially during the pandemic. The established structures allow smaller hospitals to spread their resources and prevent internal collapse. Therefore, the structures of the TraumaNetzwerk DGU® play a prominent role in stabilizing the healthcare system by helping to maintain both surgical and critical care capacity and providing adequate emergency care.
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- Christian Colcuc
- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University Witten/Herdecke, 51109 Cologne, Germany
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- Committee on Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and Trauma Management (Sektion NIS) of the German Trauma Society (DGU), 10623 Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, 33617 Bielefeld, Germany
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Altmeppen JN, Colcuc C, Balser C, Gramlich Y, Klug A, Neun O, Manegold S, Hoffmann R, Fischer S. A 10-Year Follow-Up of Ankle Syndesmotic Injuries: Prospective Comparison of Knotless Suture-Button Fixation and Syndesmotic Screw Fixation. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11092524. [PMID: 35566650 PMCID: PMC9105986 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11092524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/09/2022] [Revised: 04/24/2022] [Accepted: 04/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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Background: Acute syndesmosis injury (ASI) is an indication for surgical stabilization if instability is confirmed. In recent years, fixation using the knotless suture-button (SB) device has become increasingly established as an alternative to set screw fixation (SF). This study directly compared the clinical long-term results after prospective randomized inclusion. Materials and Methods: Between 2011 and 2012, 62 patients with ASI were enrolled in a prospective, randomized, and monocentric study. Forty-one patients were available for a 10-year follow-up ((31 males and 10 females), including 21 treated with SB (mean age 44.4 years), and 20 with SF (mean age 47.2 years)). In addition to comparing the demographic data and syndesmosis injury etiology, follow-up assessed the Olerud−Molander Ankle Score (OMAS) and FADI-Score (Foot and Ankle Disability Index Score) with subscales for activities of daily living (ADL) and sports activity. Results: The mean OMAS was 95.98 points (SB: 98.81, SF: 93.00), the mean FADI ADL was 97.58 points (SB: 99.22, SF: 95.86), and the mean FADI Sport was 94.14 points (SB: 97.03, SF: 91.10). None of the measurements differed significantly between the groups (p > 0.05). No clinical suspicion of chronic instability remained in any of the patients, regardless of treatment. Conclusions: The short-term results showed that athletes in particular benefit from SB fixation due to their significantly faster return to sports activities. However, the available long-term results confirm a very good outcome in the clinical scores for both approaches. Chronic syndesmotic insufficiency was not suspected in any of the patients. Level of evidence: I, randomized controlled trial.
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- Jan Niklas Altmeppen
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (J.N.A.); (C.B.); (Y.G.); (A.K.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Evangelical Hospital Bethel Bielefeld, 33611 Bielefeld, Germany;
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (J.N.A.); (C.B.); (Y.G.); (A.K.); (R.H.)
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (J.N.A.); (C.B.); (Y.G.); (A.K.); (R.H.)
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (J.N.A.); (C.B.); (Y.G.); (A.K.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (O.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (O.N.); (S.M.)
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (J.N.A.); (C.B.); (Y.G.); (A.K.); (R.H.)
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, 60389 Frankfurt, Germany; (O.N.); (S.M.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +49-(0)-69-475-0
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Wähnert D, Colcuc C, Beyer G, Kache M, Komadinic A, Vordemvenne T. Effects of the first lockdown of the COVID-19 pandemic on the trauma surgery clinic of a German Level I Trauma Center. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:841-846. [PMID: 33856507 PMCID: PMC8048337 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01635-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2020] [Accepted: 03/03/2021] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The effects of the first pandemic wave on a German Level I Trauma Center should be evaluated to find ways to redistribute structural, personnel, and financial resources in a targeted manner in preparation for the assumed second pandemic wave. METHODS We examined the repercussions of the first wave of the pandemic on the trauma surgery clinic of a Level I Trauma Center and compared the data with data from 58 other trauma clinics. The results could aid in orientating the distribution of structural, financial, and human resources (HR) during the second wave. The period between March 16 and April 30, 2020 was compared with the data over the same period during 2019. Information was collected from the HR department, central revenue management, and internal documentation. RESULTS The proportion of trauma surgical patients in the emergency room decreased by 22%. The number of polytrauma cases increased by 53%. Hospital days of trauma surgery patients in the intensive and intermediate care wards increased by 90%. The number of operations decreased by 15%, although the operating time outside of normal working hours increased by 44%. Clinics with more than 600 beds recorded a decrease in cases and emergencies by 8 and 9%, respectively, while the Trauma Center showed an increase of 19 and 12%. The results reflect the importance of level I trauma centers in the lockdown phase. CONCLUSION To reduce the risk of an increased burden on the healthcare infrastructure, it suggests the care of trauma and COVID-19 patients should be separated locally, when possible.
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- Dirk Wähnert
- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Central revenue management, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Kantensiek 11, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopaedics, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld-Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany.
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Jobmann S, Buckup J, Colcuc C, Roessler PP, Zimmermann E, Schüttler KF, Hoffmann R, Welsch F, Stein T. Anatomic ligament consolidation of the superior acromioclavicular ligament and the coracoclavicular ligament complex after acute arthroscopically assisted double coracoclavicular bundle stabilization. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2019; 27:3168-3179. [PMID: 28924949 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4717-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2017] [Accepted: 09/13/2017] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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PURPOSE The consolidation of the acromioclavicular (AC) and coracoclavicular (CC) ligament complex after arthroscopically assisted stabilization of acute acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) separation is still under consideration. METHODS Fifty-five consecutive patients after arthroscopically assisted double-CC-bundle stabilization within 14 days after acute high-grade ACJ separation were studied prospectively. All patients were clinically analysed preoperatively (FU0) and post-operatively (FU1 = 6 months; FU2 = 12 months). The structural MRI assessments were performed at FU0 (injured ACJ) and at FU2 bilateral (radiologic control group) and assessed separately the ligament thickness and length at defined regions for the conoid, trapezoid and the superior AC ligament. RESULTS Thirty-seven patients were assessed after 6.5 months and after 16.0 months. The 16-month MRI analysis revealed for all patients continuous ligament healing for the CC-complex and the superior AC ligament with in the average hypertrophic consolidation compared to the control side. Separate conoid and trapezoid strands (double-strand configuration) were detected in 27 of 37 (73%) patients, and a single-strand configuration was detected in 10 of 37 (27%) patients; both configurations showed similar CCD data. The ligament healing was not influenced by the point of surgery, age at surgery and heterotopic ossification. The clinical outcome was increased (FU0-FU2): Rowe, 47.7-97.0 pts.; TAFT, 3.9-10.6 pts.; NAS pain, 8.9-1.4 pts. (all P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The arthroscopically assisted double-CC-bundle stabilization within 14 days after acute high-grade ACJ separation showed 16 months after surgery sufficient consolidations of the AC and double-CC ligament complex in 73%. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III, Case series.
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- S Jobmann
- Department of Sporttraumatology - Knee- and Shoulder-Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstraße 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sporttraumatology - Knee- and Shoulder-Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstraße 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Sports medicine, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sporttraumatology - Knee- and Shoulder-Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstraße 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Sporttraumatology - Knee- and Shoulder-Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstraße 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany. .,Department of Sports medicine, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany.
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Colcuc C, Blank M, Stein T, Raimann F, Weber-Spickschen S, Fischer S, Hoffmann R. Lower complication rate and faster return to sports in patients with acute syndesmotic rupture treated with a new knotless suture button device. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:3156-3164. [PMID: 29224059 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4820-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 35] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2017] [Accepted: 11/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/26/2022]
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PURPOSE Suture button devices for tibiofibular syndesmosis injuries provide semirigid dynamic stabilization, but complications including knot irritation have been reported. No randomized trials of the new knotless suture button devices have been performed. We hypothesized that knotless suture button devices eliminate knot irritation and facilitate quicker return to sports. This study was performed to compare the clinical outcomes, complication rates, and time to return to sports between a new knotless suture button device and syndesmotic screw fixation. METHODS This study included 54 patients treated for ankle syndesmotic injury from 2012 to 2014 with a knotless suture button device or syndesmotic screw fixation. Clinical outcomes were measured using the American Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society score, Foot and Ankle Disability Index, Olerud and Molander score, and visual analog scale for pain and function. Secondary outcome measures were the complication rate and time required to return to sports. Patients underwent clinical and radiological evaluations preoperatively and three times during the 1-year postoperative follow-up. RESULTS 54 of 62 eligible patients were analyzed, median age 37 (18-60) and underwent the 1-year follow-up. The screw fixation and knotless suture button groups comprised 26 and 28 patients, respectively. The complication rate was significantly lower (p = 0.03) and time to return to sports was significantly shorter in the knotless suture button than screw fixation group (average, 14 versus 19 weeks, respectively; p = 0.006). No significant differences were identified in clinical outcomes or visual analog scale scores for pain and function between the groups. Age, injury mechanism, and body mass index did not significantly affect the time required to return to sports activities. The type of fixation was the only independent variable that reached statistical significance (p = 0.006). CONCLUSION Syndesmotic screw fixation and the new knotless suture button device both resulted in good clinical results. Lower complication rate and the earlier time to return to sports make the new knotless suture button device recommendable especially for highly active patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Randomized controlled trial, Level I.
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- Christian Colcuc
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Evangelical Hospital Bethel, Bielefeld, Germany.
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany.
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Sporttraumatology - Knee- and Shoulder-Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
- Department of Sports Science, University of Bielefeld, Bielefeld, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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Weber-Spickschen TS, Colcuc C, Hanke A, Clausen JD, James PA, Horstmann H. Fun During Knee Rehabilitation: Feasibility and Acceptability Testing of a New Android-Based Training Device. Open Med Inform J 2017; 11:29-36. [PMID: 29081870 PMCID: PMC5633709 DOI: 10.2174/1874431101711010029] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2017] [Revised: 05/31/2017] [Accepted: 06/02/2017] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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PURPOSE The initial goals of rehabilitation after knee injuries and operations are to achieve full knee extension and to activate quadriceps muscle. In addition to regular physiotherapy, an android-based knee training device is designed to help patients achieve these goals and improve compliance in the early rehabilitation period. This knee training device combines fun in a computer game with muscular training or rehabilitation. Our aim was to test the feasibility and acceptability of this new device. METHODS 50 volunteered subjects enrolled to test out the computer game aided device. The first game was the high-striker game, which recorded maximum knee extension power. The second game involved controlling quadriceps muscular power to simulate flying an aeroplane in order to record accuracy of muscle activation. The subjects evaluated this game by completing a simple questionnaire. RESULTS No technical problem was encountered during the usage of this device. No subjects complained of any discomfort after using this device. Measurements including maximum knee extension power, knee muscle activation and control were recorded successfully. Subjects rated their experience with the device as either excellent or very good and agreed that the device can motivate and monitor the progress of knee rehabilitation training. CONCLUSION To the best of our knowledge, this is the first android-based tool available to fast track knee rehabilitation training. All subjects gave very positive feedback to this computer game aided knee device.
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- Thomas Sanjay Weber-Spickschen
- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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- Institute of Sports Medicine and Trauma Department, Hannover Medical School, Carl-Neuberg-Str. 1, 30625 Hannover, Germany
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Colcuc C, Fischer S, Colcuc S, Busse D, Bliemel C, Neun O, Abt HP, Hoffmann R. Treatment strategies for partial chronic instability of the distal syndesmosis: an arthroscopic grading scale and operative staging concept. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2016; 136:157-63. [PMID: 26646848 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-015-2371-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/27/2015] [Indexed: 02/09/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate three different anatomical reconstruction techniques for the partial chronic isolated instability of the syndesmosis based on own arthroscopic classification criteria. MATERIALS AND METHODS A retrospective study was conducted to review 32 patients (15 female, 17 male; average age 41; range 18-71) with isolated partial chronic instability of the syndesmosis. During the arthroscopic examination of the patient, the instability of the syndesmosis was assessed by inserting a dissector of defined size into the distal tibiofibular joint. The lateralization of the fibula in the distal tibiofibular joint was then semi-quantitatively evaluated and classified. In all cases, open reconstructive surgery was carried out at the same time. Depending on the grading of the instability assessed arthroscopically (Grades I-III), one of three different anatomical reconstruction techniques was performed: suture of the anterior inferior tibiofibular ligament (AITFL), ligament repair using periosteal flaps, or autogenous plantaris tendon graft. Patients in all three groups were treated with a screw and an additional preassembled suture-button device. At 8 weeks after surgery, the screw was removed and full weight bearing was allowed. Clinical and radiological follow up were obtained at an average time of 17 months after surgery. Clinical evaluation of the reconstruction techniques was assessed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) and the Weber Score. RESULTS The median AOFAS score was significantly higher than before surgery for all three groups. In addition, the Weber score was significantly lower in all three groups than before surgery, indicating substantial improvement. There were no complications after the arthroscopies and the reconstructive surgeries. But in two cases, suture granuloma occurred within the 17-month window, which was treated with a revision operation and removal of the suture-button device. CONCLUSION Depending on the arthroscopic classification of the partial chronic instability of the syndesmosis, the three different anatomical reconstruction techniques potentially provide appropriate treatment options based on the grade of injury.
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- C Colcuc
- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany. .,Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Duisburg, Duisburg, Germany
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- Center for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg GmbH, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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- Department for Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Frankfurt, Germany
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Bliemel C, Lechler P, Oberkircher L, Colcuc C, Balzer-Geldsetzer M, Dodel R, Ruchholtz S, Buecking B. Effect of Preexisting Cognitive Impairment on In-Patient Treatment and Discharge Management among Elderly Patients with Hip Fractures. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord 2016; 40:33-43. [PMID: 25896170 DOI: 10.1159/000381334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 03/02/2015] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To examine the influence of cognitive impairment on the functional outcomes and complication rates of patients with hip fracture during in-patient treatment. METHODS A total of 402 patients who were surgically treated for hip fractures were consecutively enrolled at a single trauma center. The patients were grouped according to their results on the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE), i.e., ≥20 points (group I) and ≤19 points (group II). Complication and in-hospital mortality rates as well as postoperative functional outcomes according to the Barthel Index (BI) were compared between the groups. A multivariate regression analysis was performed to control for additional factors. RESULTS 33% of the patients had MMSE scores ≤19 points. The complication rates were similar between the groups (p > 0.05). Likewise, the overall in-hospital mortality rates were similar between the patients in group I (4.5%) and those in group II (9.8%; β = 0.218, p < 0.740). Functional outcomes, as assessed by the BI, were lower in group II (β = -0.266, p < 0.001). The patients in group II were transferred to a rehabilitation clinic less frequently (52.3 vs. 76.0%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Patients with lower MMSE scores are at a higher risk for poorer functional outcomes. Perioperative care should focus on the preservation of functional abilities to protect these patients from an additional loss of independence and disadvantageous clinical course.
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- Christopher Bliemel
- Department of Trauma, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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Roessler PP, Pfister B, Gesslein M, Figiel J, Heyse TJ, Colcuc C, Lorbach O, Efe T, Schüttler KF. Short-term follow up after implantation of a cell-free collagen type I matrix for the treatment of large cartilage defects of the knee. Int Orthop 2015; 39:2473-9. [PMID: 25676840 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-015-2695-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2015] [Accepted: 01/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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PURPOSE Although there are various new scaffold-based techniques for cartilage regeneration it remains unclear up to which defect size they can be used. The present study reports of a cell-free collagen type I gel matrix for the treatment of large cartilage defects of the knee after a two-year follow-up. METHODS Twenty-eight patients with a mean cartilage defect size of 3.71 ± 1.93 cm² were treated with a cell-free collagen type I gel matrix (CaReS-1S®, Arthro Kinetics AG, Krems/Donau, Austria) via a mini-arthrotomy. Clinical outcome was assessed preoperatively and six weeks as well as six, 12 and 24 months after surgery using various clinical outcome scores (IKDC, Tegner, KOOS, VAS). Cartilage regeneration was evaluated via MRI using the MOCART score. RESULTS Seventeen male and 11 female patients with a mean age of 34.6 years were included in this study. Significant pain reduction (VAS) could be noted after six weeks already. Patient activity (IKDC, Tegner) could be significantly improved from 12 months on and nearly reached reported pre-operative values. All subject categories of the KOOS except for symptom (swelling) showed significant improvements throughout the study. Constant significant improvements of the mean MOCART score were observed from 12 months on. MR images did not yield any signs of infection or synovitis. After 24 months a complete defect filling could be noted in 24 out of 28 cases with a mainly smooth surface, complete integration of the border zone and homogenous structure of the repaired tissue. CONCLUSION Cell-free collagen type I matrices appear to be a safe and suitable treatment option even for large cartilage defects of the knee. Results of this study were comparable to the better-established findings for small cartilage defects. Mid- and long-term results will be needed to see if clinical and MR-tomographic outcome can be maintained beyond 24 months.
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- Philip P Roessler
- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Bonn, Bonn, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Paracelsus Medical University, Nürnberg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, University Hospital Marburg, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Saarland University, Homburg, Saar, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology, University Hospital Marburg, Baldingerstrasse, 35043, Marburg, Germany
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