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Bode L, Kühle J, Brenner AS, Freigang V, Eberbach H, Niemeyer P, Südkamp NP, Schmal H, Bode G. Patellofemoral cartilage defects are acceptable in patients undergoing high tibial osteotomy for medial osteoarthritis of the knee. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:489. [PMID: 35610637 PMCID: PMC9128134 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05398-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2021] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patients suffering cartilage defects of the medial compartment with underlying varus deformity do benefit from high tibial osteotomy (HTO) even in the long term. Nonetheless, kinematic and geometric changes especially in the patellofemoral joint have been described. Purpose of the present study was to evaluate the influence of patellofemoral cartilage defects detected during the diagnostic arthroscopy and their influence on HTO's postoperative outcome. METHODS Ninety patients with a mean follow-up of 10.08 ± 2.33 years after surgery were included. Patients were divided into four groups according to their cartilage status in the patellofemoral joint (A = no defects, B = isolated lesions of the patella, C = isolated lesions of the trochlea, D = kissing lesions). Functional outcome was evaluated before surgery and about ten years thereafter by relying on the IKDC, Lysholm, and KOOS scores. Radiological parameters were assessed pre- and six weeks postoperatively. RESULTS In groups A to D, the HTO led to significant patellar distalisation in the sagittal view, with the mean indices remaining at or above the limit to a patella baja. All patients in all groups profited significantly from HTO (higher Lysholm score, lower VAS p < 0.001), patients in group D had the lowest outcome scores. Patella height negatively influenced outcome scores in group C (Blackburne-Peel-Index-VAS p = 0.033) and D (Caton-Deschamps-Index-Tegner p = 0.018), a larger valgus correction was associated with lower outcome scores in group D (Lysholm p = 0.044, KOOSpain 0.028, KOOSQOL p = 0.004). CONCLUSION Long-term results of HTO for varus medial compartment osteoarthritis remain good to excellent even in the presence of patellofemoral defects. Overcorrection should be avoided. Distal biplanar HTO should be considered for patients presenting trochlear or kissing lesions of the patellofemoral joint. TRIAL REGISTRATION DRKS00015733 in the German Registry of Clinical Studies.
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Affiliation(s)
- Lisa Bode
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Regensburg, Franz-Josef-Strauss-Allee 11, 93053, Regensburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Praxisklinik 2000, Wirthstr. 11A, Freiburg, Germany
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Bode L, Eberbach H, Brenner AS, Kloos F, Niemeyer P, Schmal H, Suedkamp NP, Bode G. 10-Year Survival Rates After High Tibial Osteotomy Using Angular Stable Internal Plate Fixation: Case Series With Subgroup Analysis of Outcomes After Combined Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation and High Tibial Osteotomy. Orthop J Sports Med 2022; 10:23259671221078003. [PMID: 35224123 PMCID: PMC8873560 DOI: 10.1177/23259671221078003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
Abstract
Background: Good-to-excellent midterm results after high tibial osteotomy (HTO) to treat
medial compartment cartilage defects or osteoarthritis (OA) have been
published, but little is known about long-term survival rates in terms of
conversion to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using angular stable internal
plate fixation. Purpose: To determine TKA-free survival rates and functional and radiological outcomes
at 10 years after HTO. A subgroup analysis of patients who underwent
combined HTO and autologous cartilage implantation (ACI) was also
performed. Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. Methods: Included were 125 patients with a mean follow-up of 9.90 ± 2.25 years; 90
patients underwent HTO for medial OA, and 35 patients underwent ACI and HTO
for medial focal cartilage defects. Functional outcome measures included
visual analog scale (VAS) for pain, Lysholm, International Knee
Documentation Committee (IKDC), and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome
Score (KOOS) subscales and KOOS4 (average of 4 KOOS subscales:
Pain, Symptoms, Sport, and Quality of Life). Radiological outcomes included
lateral distal femoral angle, medial proximal tibial angle, and joint line
convergence angle. Results: Overall, 16 patients required conversion to TKA at a mean 86.75 ± 25.73
months (10-year survival rate, 87.2%). Only 2 patients in the HTO+ACI
subgroup required a conversion to TKA (10-year survival rate, 94.3%). The
complication rate for all patients was 8.8%. In both the HTO and HTO+ACI
subgroups, VAS pain levels decreased and Lysholm scores increased
significantly from pre- to postoperatively (P < .001). A
higher preoperative Tegner score led to a significantly lower risk for
conversion to TKA (P = .001), and a preoperative body mass
index of ≥35 was associated with a significantly higher risk
(P = .019), as was female sex (P =
.046). Radiological parameters remained within physiological ranges. The
postoperative joint line conversion angle did correlate with postoperative
functional outcome but not with TKA conversion. Conclusion: Long-term results of HTO for medial compartment OA or cartilage defects with
underlying varus deformity were good to excellent. In particular, patients
who underwent HTO+ACI presented excellent long-term survival rates. HTO,
therefore, delays or prevents TKA implantation, especially in young, active
patients with medial compartment damage.
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- Lisa Bode
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- OCM Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- Sporthopaedicum, Straubing, Straubing, Germany
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Frodl A, Eberbach H, Senbaklavaci Ö, Schmal H, Jaeger M. Fracture dislocation of the humerus with intrathoracic humeral head fragment - A case report and review of the literature. Trauma Case Rep 2022; 37:100592. [PMID: 35005168 PMCID: PMC8718900 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2021.100592] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 12/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
Abstract
We present a rare case of humeral fracture dislocation with intrathoracic humeral head fragment. A 74-year old female was transferred to a major trauma facility after falling on her arm while gardening. An intrathoracic humeral head fragment was diagnosed after initial imaging. In correspondence with the department of thoracic surgery, the decision was made to remove the intrathoracic fragment thoracoscopically and succeed with a reverse total shoulder arthroplasty.
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- A Frodl
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany.,University Hospital Odense, Dep. Of Orthopedic Surgery, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000 Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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Eberbach H, Jaeger M, Bode L, Izadpanah K, Hupperich A, Ogon P, Südkamp NP, Maier D. Correction to: Arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift restores physiological capsular volume in patients with anterior shoulder instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2022; 30:2878. [PMID: 34338836 PMCID: PMC9309139 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-021-06669-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
Affiliation(s)
- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Breisacher Str. 84, 79110 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center‑University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106 Freiburg, Germany
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Eberbach H, Fürst-Meroth D, Kloos F, Leible M, Bohsung V, Bode L, Wenning M, Hagen S, Bode G. Long-standing pubic-related groin pain in professional academy soccer players: a prospective cohort study on possible risk factors, rehabilitation and return to play. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:958. [PMID: 34789227 PMCID: PMC8600924 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04837-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Despite being a common overuse entity in youth soccer, scientific data on risk factors, rehabilitation and return to play for long-standing pubic-related groin pain is still rare. The current prospective cohort study aims to evaluate potential risk-factors, propose a criteria-based conservative rehabilitation protocol and assess return-to-play outcomes among professional youth soccer players suffering from long-standing pubic-related groin pain. Methods Male soccer players with long-standing (> 6 weeks) pubic-related groin pain from a professional soccer club’s youth academy were analyzed for possible risk factors such as age, team (U12 - U23), younger/older age group within the team, position and preinjury Functional movement score. All injured players received a conservative, standardized, supervised, criteria-based, 6-level rehabilitation program. Outcome measures included time to return to play, recurrent groin pain in the follow-up period and clinical results at final follow-up two years after their return to play. Results A total of 14 out of 189 players developed long-standing pubic-related groin pain in the 2017/2018 season (incidence 7.4%). The average age of the players at the time of the injury was 16.1 ± 1.9 years. Risk factor analysis revealed a significant influence of the age group within the team (p = .007). Only players in the younger age group were affected by long-standing pubic-related groin pain, mainly in the first part of the season. Injured players successfully returned to play after an average period of 135.3 ± 83.9 days. Only one player experienced a recurrence of nonspecific symptoms (7.1%) within the follow-up period. The outcome at the 24-month follow-up was excellent for all 14 players. Conclusions Long-standing pubic-related groin pain is an overuse entity with a markedly high prevalence in youth soccer players, resulting in a relevant loss of time in training and match play. In particular, the youngest players in each team are at an elevated risk. Applying a criteria-based rehabilitation protocol resulted in an excellent return-to-play rate, with a very low probability of recurrence. Trial registration The trial was retrospectively registered under DRKS00016510 in the German Clinical Trials Register on 19.04.2021. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s12891-021-04837-x.
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- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Freiburg Youth Academy, Sports-Club Freiburg e.V., Schwarzwaldstr. 193, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Freiburg Youth Academy, Sports-Club Freiburg e.V., Schwarzwaldstr. 193, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Sporthopaedicum Straubing, Bahnhofplatz 27, 94315, Straubing, Germany
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Eberbach H, Gehring D, Lange T, Ovsepyan S, Gollhofer A, Schmal H, Wenning M. Efficacy of a semirigid ankle brace in reducing mechanical ankle instability evaluated by 3D stress-MRI. J Orthop Surg Res 2021; 16:620. [PMID: 34663386 PMCID: PMC8522107 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-021-02750-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2021] [Accepted: 09/24/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Novel imaging technologies like 3D stress-MRI of the ankle allow a quantification of the mechanical instability contributing to chronic ankle instability. In the present study, we have tested the efficacy of a semirigid ankle brace on joint congruency in a plantarflexion/supination position with and without load. Methods In this controlled observational study of n = 25 patients suffering from mechanical ankle instability, a custom-built ankle arthrometer implementing a novel 3D-stress MRI technique was used to evaluate the stabilizing effect of an ankle brace. Three parameters of joint congruency (i.e., 3D cartilage contact area fibulotalar, tibiotalar horizontal and tibiotalar vertical) were measured. The loss of cartilage contact area from neutral position to a position combined of 40° of plantarflexion and 30° of supination without and with axial load of 200 N was calculated. A semirigid ankle brace was applied in plantarflexion/supination to evaluate its effect on joint congruence. Furthermore, the perceived stability of the brace during a hopping task was analyzed using visual analogue scale (VAS). Results The application of a semirigid brace led to an increase in cartilage contact area (CCA) when the foot was placed in plantarflexion and supination. This effect was visible for all three compartments of the upper ankle joint (P < 0.001; η2 = 0.54). The effect of axial loading did not result in significant differences. The subjective stability provided by the brace (VAS 7.6/10) did not correlate to the magnitude of the improvement of the overall joint congruency. Conclusions The stabilizing effect of the semirigid ankle brace can be verified using 3D stress-MRI. Providing better joint congruency with an ankle brace may reduce peak loads at certain areas of the talus, which possibly cause osteochondral or degenerative lesions. However, the perceived stability provided by the brace does not seem to reflect into the mechanical effect of the brace. Trial registration The study protocol was prospectively registered at the German Clinical Trials Register (#DRKS00016356).
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- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstrasse 175, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Diagnostic and Therapeutic Radiology, Medical Physics, University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Kilianstrasse 5, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstrasse 175, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstrasse 175, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Odense University Hospital, J.B. Winslows Vej 4, 5000, Odense, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Sport and Sport Science, University of Freiburg, Schwarzwaldstrasse 175, 79117, Freiburg, Germany
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Kirchner T, Lefering R, Sandkamp R, Eberbach H, Schumm K, Schmal H, Bayer J. Thromboembolic complications among multiple injured patients with pelvic injuries: identifying risk factors for possible patient-tailored prophylaxis. World J Emerg Surg 2021; 16:42. [PMID: 34446032 PMCID: PMC8393450 DOI: 10.1186/s13017-021-00388-7] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Accepted: 08/10/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
Abstract
Background Patients with pelvic and/or acetabular fractures are at high risk of developing thromboembolic (TE) complications. In our study we investigate TE complications and the potential negative effects of concomitant pelvic or acetabular injuries in multiple injured patients according to pelvic/acetabular injury severity and fracture classification. Methods The TraumaRegister DGU® was analyzed between 2010 and 2019. Multiple injured patients with pelvic and/or acetabular fractures with ISS ≥ 16 suffering from TE complications were identified. We conducted a univariate and multivariate analysis with TE events as independent variable to examine potential risk factors and contributing factors. Results 10.634 patients met our inclusion criteria. The overall TE incidence was 4.9%. Independent risk factors for the development of TE complications were sepsis, ≥ 10 operative interventions, mass transfusion (≥ 10 PRBCs), age ≥ 65 years and AISAbdomen ≥ 3 (all p < 0.001). No correlation was found for overall injury severity (ISS), moderate traumatic brain injury, additional injury to lower extremities, type B and C pelvic fracture according to Tile/AO/OTA and closed or open acetabular fracture. Conclusions Multiple injured patients suffering from pelvic and/or acetabular fractures are at high risk of developing thromboembolic complications. Independent risk factors for the development of thromboembolic events in our study cohort were age ≥ 65 years, mass transfusion, AISAbdomen ≥ 3, sepsis and ≥ 10 surgery procedures. Among multiple injured patients with acetabular or pelvic injuries the severity of these injuries seems to have no further impact on thromboembolic risk. Our study, however, highlights the major impact of early hemorrhage and septic complications on thromboembolic risk in severely injured trauma patients. This may lead to individualized screening examinations and a patient-tailored thromboprophylaxis in high-risk patients for TE. Furthermore, the number of surgical interventions should be minimized in these patients to reduce thromboembolic risk.
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- Tim Kirchner
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- IFOM - Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Faculty of Health, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Hospital Odense, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Eberbach H, Jaeger M, Bode L, Izadpanah K, Hupperich A, Ogon P, Südkamp NP, Maier D. Arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift restores physiological capsular volume in patients with anterior shoulder instability. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2021; 29:230-239. [PMID: 32240344 PMCID: PMC8324623 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-020-05952-3] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2019] [Accepted: 03/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
Abstract
PURPOSE Capsular volume reduction in the context of anterior arthroscopic shoulder stabilization represents an important but uncontrolled parameter. The aim of this study was to analyse capsular volume reduction by arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift in patients with and without ligamentous hyperlaxity compared to a control group. METHODS In the context of a prospective controlled study, intraoperative capsular volume measurements were performed in 32 patients with anterior shoulder instability before and after arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift. The results were compared to those of a control group of 50 patients without instability. Physiological shoulder joint volumes were calculated and correlated with biometric parameters (sex, age, height, weight and BMI). RESULTS Patients with anterior shoulder instability showed a mean preinterventional capsular volume of 35.6 ± 10.6 mL, which was found to be significantly reduced to 19.3 ± 5.4 mL following arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift (relative capsular volume reduction: 45.9 ± 21.9%; P < 0.01). Pre-interventional volumes were significantly greater in hyperlax than in non-hyperlax patients, while post-interventional volumes did not differ significantly. The average shoulder joint volume of the control group was 21.1 ± 7.0 mL, which was significantly correlated with sex, height and weight (P < 0.01). Postinterventional capsular volumes did not significantly differ from those of the controls (n.s.). CONCLUSION Arthroscopic Bankart repair with an individualized capsular shift enabled the restoration of physiological capsular volume conditions in hyperlax and non-hyperlax patients with anterior shoulder instability. Current findings allow for individual adjustment and intraoperative control of capsular volume reduction to avoid over- or under correction of the shoulder joint volume. Future clinical studies should evaluate, whether individualized approaches to arthroscopic shoulder stabilization are associated with superior clinical outcome.
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- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Breisacher Str. 84, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Hager S, Eberbach H, Lefering R, Hammer TO, Kubosch D, Jäger C, Südkamp NP, Bayer J. Possible advantages of early stabilization of spinal fractures in multiply injured patients with leading thoracic trauma - analysis based on the TraumaRegister DGU®. Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med 2020; 28:42. [PMID: 32448190 PMCID: PMC7245984 DOI: 10.1186/s13049-020-00737-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [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: 04/08/2020] [Accepted: 05/14/2020] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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Background Major trauma often comprises fractures of the thoracolumbar spine and these are often accompanied by relevant thoracic trauma. Major complications can be ascribed to substantial simultaneous trauma to the chest and concomitant immobilization due to spinal instability, pain or neurological dysfunction, impairing the respiratory system individually and together. Thus, we proposed that an early stabilization of thoracolumbar spine fractures will result in significant benefits regarding respiratory organ function, multiple organ failure and length of ICU / hospital stay. Methods Patients documented in the TraumaRegister DGU®, aged ≥16 years, ISS ≥ 16, AISThorax ≥ 3 with a concomitant thoracic and / or lumbar spine injury severity (AISSpine) ≥ 3 were analyzed. Penetrating injuries and severe injuries to head, abdomen or extremities (AIS ≥ 3) led to patient exclusion. Groups with fractures of the lumbar (LS) or thoracic spine (TS) were formed according to the severity of spinal trauma (AISspine): AISLS = 3, AISLS = 4–5, AISTS = 3 and AISTS = 4–5, respectively. Results 1740 patients remained for analysis, with 1338 (76.9%) undergoing spinal surgery within their hospital stay. 976 (72.9%) had spine surgery within the first 72 h, 362 (27.1%) later on. Patients with injuries to the thoracic spine (AISTS = 3) or lumbar spine (AISLS = 3) significantly benefit from early surgical intervention concerning ventilation time (AISLS = 3 only), ARDS, multiple organ failure, sepsis rate (AISTS = 3 only), length of stay in the intensive care unit and length of hospital stay. In multiple injured patients with at least severe thoracic spine trauma (AISTS ≥ 4) early surgery showed a significantly shorter ventilation time, decreased sepsis rate as well as shorter time spend in the ICU and in hospital. Conclusions Multiply injured patients with at least serious thoracic trauma (AISThorax ≥ 3) and accompanying spine trauma can significantly benefit from early spine stabilization within the first 72 h after hospital admission. Based on the presented data, primary spine surgery within 72 h for fracture stabilization in multiply injured patients with leading thoracic trauma, especially in patients suffering from fractures of the thoracic spine, seems to be beneficial.
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- Sven Hager
- Department of Surgery, Bautzen Hospital, Oberlausitz-Kliniken gGmbH, Am Stadtwall 3, 02625, Bautzen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- IFOM - Institute for Research in Operative Medicine, University Witten/Herdecke, Faculty of Health, Ostmerheimer Str. 200, 51109, Köln, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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Hohloch L, Kim S, Eberbach H, Izadpanah K, Mehl J, Niemeyer P, Südkamp NP, Bode G. Improved clinical outcome after medial open-wedge osteotomy despite cartilage lesions in the lateral compartment. PLoS One 2019; 14:e0224080. [PMID: 31648233 PMCID: PMC6812803 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0224080] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2019] [Accepted: 10/05/2019] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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High tibial medial open-wedge osteotomy (HTO) is an established treatment option for cartilage lesions in the medial compartment. It was this study’s aim to evaluate the effect of asymptomatic single or kissing lesions in the lateral compartment on functional outcome after medial open-wedge osteotomy. A total of 156 patients were enrolled in this retrospective study. All patients underwent HTO due to a varus deformity and a symptomatic cartilage lesion or osteoarthritis in the medial compartment. We acquired preoperative Lysholm and VAS Scores. Each open-wedge osteotomy was preceded by diagnostic arthroscopy to ensure the compartments were thoroughly documented and diagnosed. Cartilage lesions in the lateral compartment were evaluated, and three groups created according to their individual characteristics: group A (no cartilage lesion, n = 119), group B (single cartilage lesion, n = 16) and group C (kissing lesions, n = 21). Cartilage lesions were graded according to the Outerbridge classification, The functional postoperative outcome was determined by relying on several parameters (VAS Score, Lysholm, KOOS, WOMAC Score). Pre- and postoperative long-leg axis views were analyzed via special planning software (mediCAD, Hectec GmbH Germany). Mean follow-up was at 69.0 ± 30.3 months after surgery (range 22 to 121 months). There were no significant differences between the three groups in the correction angle chosen (p = 0.16). Regarding the outcome parameters, group A attained the best results in the WOMACpain Score (p = 0.03) and WOMACfunction Score (p = 0.05). A higher Outerbridge-Score of cartilage lesions in the lateral compartment was associated with a higher (i.e., worse) WOMACpain Score (p = 0.018) and WOMACfunction Score (p = 0.033). In all the groups (A, B, and C), HTO led to a significant improvement in the Lysholm Score (p < 0.001) and to a decrease in pain level (VAS Score; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Valgus high tibial osteotomy leads to reduced pain and improved functional outcome scores, even in patients with pre-existing asymptomatic single or corresponding cartilage lesions in the lateral compartment. In case of severe cartilage lesions in the lateral compartment, surgeons should consider that clinical outcome worsens depending on the Outerbridge Score.
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- Lisa Hohloch
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitaetsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Hospital Rechts der Isar, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
- OCM Orthopädische Chirurgie München, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Erdle B, Izadpanah K, Eberbach H, Zwingmann J, Jaeger M, Südkamp N, Maier D. [Primary fracture protheses and reverse shoulder arthroplasty in complex humeral head fractures : An alternative to joint-preserving osteosynthesis?]. Orthopade 2019; 47:410-419. [PMID: 29632973 DOI: 10.1007/s00132-018-3570-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The surgical management of complex humeral head fractures has adapted dynamically over the course of the last decade. The primary use of reverse shoulder arthroplasty in elderly patients has gained in relevance due to promising short and middle-term results. Long-term results, however, are still pending. The appliance of anatomical hemiarthroplasty, on the other hand, has lost in significance in favour of osteosynthesis and reverse shoulder arthroplasty. INDICATIONS This review article follows the question as to under which circumstances primary fracture arthroplasty reflects an alternative or even a preference to joint-preserving osteosynthesis in the treatment of complex proximal humeral fractures. It also specifies spectrums of indications for anatomical hemiarthroplasty and reverse shoulder arthroplasty.
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- B Erdle
- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland.
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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- Klinik für Orthopädie und Unfallchirurgie, Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Medizinische Fakultät, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg, Hugstetter Straße 55, 79106, Freiburg, Deutschland
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Zwingmann J, Eberbach H, Strohm PC, Südkamp NP, Lauritsen J, Schmal H. Decision-making, therapy, and outcome in lateral compression fractures of the pelvis - analysis of a single center treatment. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2019; 20:217. [PMID: 31092220 PMCID: PMC6521455 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-019-2583-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2018] [Accepted: 04/23/2019] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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Background Pelvic lateral compression fractures are the most stable of the unstable fractures. Therefore, decision making regarding operative or non-operative therapy is still a matter of debate. Methods Factors, influencing decision making for therapy, were explored based on prospectively collected register data of a single Level-1 trauma center. The analysis included epidemiological records such as age and gender, and injury characterizing parameters such as degree of displacement and the Injury Severity Score (ISS). In-hospital mortality and complications served as short-term outcome variables. After matching for relevant confounders, long-term results were compared between operatively and non-operatively treated patients, evaluating the Merle d’Aubigne and the EQ. 5D-3 L scores. Results Over an 11-year period (2004–14), 134 patients suffered from lateral compression fractures out of 567 pelvic fractures (33%). After excluding patients with clear indications for operation (complex pelvic fractures and pubic symphysis ruptures) and pediatric fractures, 114 patients could be included in the analysis. Sixty-one patients were treated conservatively (54%), 53 with an operation (46%). The operated patients were younger (43.7 vs 58.3 years), had higher ISS (19.9 vs 15.5 points) and fracture displacements (2.3 vs 4.9 mm) (p < 0.001 for all). The length of hospital stay was shorter in the conservatively treated group (12.7 vs 17.3 days, p < 0.02). Although the types of complications were different, the incidence was not. The mortality was less in the operated group (1.9% vs. 6.6%), however, a logistic regression analysis showed that only the ISS was an independent risk factor, but not the type of therapy. Merle d’Aubigne and EQ. 5D-3 L scores were not different in the matched cohorts. Conclusion Decision-making for operative therapy was favored in severely injured young patients with high displacement. However, short- and long-term outcomes showed no difference between operatively and non-operatively treated patients. Trial registration DRKS, no. 00000488. Registered 14th July 2010 - Retrospectively registered
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- J Zwingmann
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery; Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery; Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery; Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany.,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Sozialstiftung Bamberg, Klinikum am Bruderwald, Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery; Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery; Faculty of Medicine, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany. .,Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Odense University Hospital and Department of Clinical Research, University of Southern Denmark, Sdr. Boulevard 29, 5000, Odense C, Denmark.
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Hupperich A, Salzmann GM, Niemeyer P, Feucht M, Eberbach H, Südkamp NP, Kühle J. What are the factors to affect outcome and healing of meniscus bucket handle tears? Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2018; 138:1365-1373. [PMID: 29959519 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-018-2989-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [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: 05/11/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The purpose of this study is to identify patient, meniscus rupture and surgical characteristics that influence the outcome and clinical healing following operative repair of bucket handle tears. METHODS Between 02/2006 and 10/2012, a total of 38 patients (14 women, 24 men) with bucket handle tears underwent surgical meniscus repair. There were 27 isolated repairs and 11 with concomitant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) replacement. Patients were analyzed on an average of 44.4 months (range 15-96 months) after surgery by the use of standardized subjective scoring instruments [Lysholm, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Tegner Activity Scale (TAS)]. To identify factors affecting the outcome and suture survival, patient-specific, trauma-specific as well as meniscus- and surgery-specific factors were collected. Patients were divided in two groups with healed menisci (group 1) and re-rupture subjects (group 2). Meniscus re-rupture was defined as a clinical failure. RESULTS There were 25 patients with healed menisci and 13 (34.2%) that sustained re-rupture and underwent either partial meniscectomy (n = 8) or re-suture (n = 5). Group 1 achieved slightly higher outcome compared to group 2 [Lysholm: 87.8 vs. 84.3 (p = 0.35), IKDC: 86.9 vs. 85.7 (p = 0.67), KOOS: 91.3 vs. 90.5 (p = 0.74)]. TAS was better for group 2 [5.9 vs. 6.8 (p = 0.36)]. Strong impact to result in a significantly increased outcome was identified for higher age, subjective knee joint stability, high preoperative Lysholm Score, short trauma-to-repair time, previous ACL reconstruction and a smaller number of sutures to fulfill meniscus repair. Lower patient age, male gender and higher activity level had the strongest impact to provoke re-rupture. CONCLUSION Clinical outcome after meniscus bucket handle suture is satisfying. Re-rupture rate among this collective was 34.2%. Clear risk factors were identified for diminished clinical healing and outcome.
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- Andreas Hupperich
- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Universitätsklinikum Freiburg, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Zwingmann J, Lefering R, Maier D, Hohloch L, Eberbach H, Neumann M, Strohm PC, Südkamp NP, Hammer T. Pelvic fractures in severely injured children: Results from the TraumaRegister DGU. Medicine (Baltimore) 2018; 97:e11955. [PMID: 30170393 PMCID: PMC6392518 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000011955] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Injuries in the pelvic region in children and adolescents are very rare and often associated with a high energy trauma. Aim of this prospective multicenter study was, by analyzing the data from the TraumaRegister Deutsche Gesellschaft für Unfallchirurgie (TR-DGU), to evaluate any correlation between the severity of pelvic fractures and resulting mortality in different age groups.These study findings are based on a large pool of data retrieved from the prospectively-setup pelvic trauma registry established by the German Trauma Society (DGU) and the German Section of the Association for Osteosynthesis/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) International in 1991. The registry provides data on all patients suffering pelvic fractures within a 14-year time frame at any 1 of the 23 level 1 trauma centers contributing to the registry. The analysis covers 4 age groups ranging from 0 to 17 years, covering different factors regarding pelvic fractures and their treatment.We identified a total of 9684 patients including 1433 pelvic fractures in children aged ≤17 years. Those patients were divided into 4 subgroups according to the patients' age (groups A-D) and according to the fracture severity (group 1 = Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) score pelvis ≤2, and group 2 = AIS pelvis ≥3). The mortality in group 1 was 8.8% with a RISC (Revised Injury Severity Score) II of 8.6%, standard mortality rate (SMR) of 1.02 and 7.2% in group 2 with an RISC II of 9.9% (SMR 0.73). In pelvic factures of Type A (Tile classification of pelvic fractures), an SMR of 0.76 was recorded, in Type B fractures the SMR was 0.65, and in Type C fractures 0.79. Severe pelvic injuries (AIS pelvis ≥2) were associated with a higher rate of whole body computer tomograph (CT) scans (1-5 years: 80%, 6-10 years 81.8%, 11-14 years 84.7%, and 15-17 years 85.6%). The rate of pelvic surgery rose with the pelvic injury's severity (AIS 2: 7.6%, AIS 3: 35%, AIS 4: 65.6%, AIS 5 61.5%). We observed higher rates of preclinical and initial clinical hypotension defined as Riva-Rocci (RR) <90 mmHG) as well as of preclinical fluid application in all age groups. The presence of a pelvic injury was associated with a higher rate of severe abdominal injuries with an AIS of ≥3 (25.1% vs. 14.6%) and of severe thorax injuries with an AIS≥3 (43.6% vs. 28.6%).We have been able to analyze an enormous number of pelvic fractures in children and adolescents including different age groups by relying on data from the TR-DGU. Mortality seems to be associated with the severity of the pelvic injury, but is lower than the RISC II score's prognosis.
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- Jörn Zwingmann
- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University of Witten/Herdecke, Cologne
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Clinic for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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- Department of Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Strasse 55, Freiburg
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Eberbach H, Zwingmann J, Hohloch L, Bode G, Maier D, Niemeyer P, Südkamp NP, Feucht MJ. Sport-specific outcomes after isolated meniscal repair: a systematic review. Knee Surg Sports Traumatol Arthrosc 2018; 26:762-771. [PMID: 28243702 DOI: 10.1007/s00167-017-4463-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [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: 08/15/2016] [Accepted: 01/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this systematic review was to assess sport-specific outcomes after repair of isolated meniscal tears. METHODS A systematic electronic search of the MEDLINE and Cochrane database was performed in May 2016 to identify studies that reported sport-specific outcomes after isolated meniscal repair. Included studies were abstracted regarding study characteristics, patient demographics, surgical technique, rehabilitation, and outcome measures. The methodological quality of the included studies was assessed with the Coleman Methodology Score (CMS). RESULTS Twenty-eight studies with a total of 664 patients met the inclusion criteria. The methodological quality of the included studies was moderate, with a mean CMS of 69.7 ± 8.3. The mean patient age was 26 ± 7.2 years and 71% of patients were male. Mean preoperative Tegner score improved from 3.5 ± 0.3 to 6.2 ± 0.8 postoperatively. Comparing preinjury and postoperative Tegner scores, comparable values were observed (6.3 ± 1.1 and 5.7 ± 0.8, respectively). Return to sports on the preinjury level was achieved in 89%. Mixed-level populations returned to their preinjury activity level in 90% and professional athletes in 86%. Mean delay of return to sports varied between 4.3 and 6.5 months, with comparable results between professional and mixed-level athletes. The pooled failure rate was 21%. The failure rate was lower in professional athletes compared to mixed-level athletes (9% vs. 22%). CONCLUSION This systematic review suggests that isolated repair of meniscal tears results in good to excellent sport-specific outcomes and a high return to sports rate in both recreational and professional athletes. The failure rate is comparable to systematic reviews not focusing on sportive patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV systematic review of Level I to Level IV studies.
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- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.,OCM-Clinic, Steinerstr. 6, 81369, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Hugstetter Str. 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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Hohloch L, Eberbach H, Wagner FC, Strohm PC, Reising K, Südkamp NP, Zwingmann J. Age- and severity-adjusted treatment of proximal humerus fractures in children and adolescents-A systematical review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0183157. [PMID: 28837601 PMCID: PMC5570290 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0183157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 07/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Fractures of the proximal humerus in patients under the age of 18 years show a low incidence; existing clinical studies only comprise small patient numbers. Different treatment methods are mentioned in the literature but a comparison of the outcome of these methods is rarely made. Up to now, no evidence-based algorithm for conservative and operative treatment is available. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was therefore to gather the best evidence of different treatment methods and their associated functional outcome, complication rates, rates of limb length discrepancies and radiological outcome. METHODS AND FINDINGS The OVID database was systematically searched on September 30th in 2016 in order to find all published clinical studies on the subject of proximal humerus fractures of patients ≤18 years. Exclusion criteria were previously defined. The Coleman Methodology Score was used to evaluate the quality of the single studies. 886 studies have been identified by the search strategy. 19 studies with a total of 643 children (mean age: 11.8 years) were included into the meta-analysis with a mean Coleman Methodology Score of 71 ± 7.4 points. 18 of the 19 studies eligible for inclusion were retrospective ones, of the best quality available (mean follow-up ≥ 1 year, mean follow-up rate ≥ 65%). 56% of the patients were male. Proximal humerus fractures were treated conservatively in 41% and surgically in 59% of the cases (Elastic Stable Intramedullary Nailing (ESIN): 31%; K-wires: 20%; 8% other methods, e.g. plate osteosynthesis, olecranon traction). The overall success rate (good/excellent outcome) for all treatment methods was 93%. The success rate of ESIN (98%) and of K- wire fixation (95%) was significantly higher (p = 0.01) than the success rate of conservative treatment options (91%). A subgroup analysis of severely displaced fractures (Neer grade III/IV, angulation ≥ 20°) resulted in a change of success rates, to the disadvantage of conservative treatment methods (conservative treatment 82%, ESIN 98%, K-wires 95%; p < 0.001). Complication rates did not differ to a significant extent. 9% of the complications occurred in the patients treated by K-wire fixation, 8% if a conservative treatment option was chosen and 7% in the fractures that were stabilized by ESIN. A change from a one-nail technique to a two-nail technique reduced the complication rate of ESIN significantly. Follow-up X- rays without residual deformity could be found in 96% of the patients treated by ESIN, a rate which was higher than in the patients treated conservatively (93%) or by K-wire fixation (88%). The rate of arm length discrepancies at final follow- up was lower if the fractures were stabilized by ESIN (4%) than if they were treated conservatively (9%) or by K-wires (19%). An evaluation of age-dependent treatment options was performed. CONCLUSIONS By performing this meta-analysis an evidence-based treatment algorithm could be introduced to treat the fractures according to the severity of displacement and according to the patient's age. For severely displaced fractures ESIN is the method of choice, with the best clinical and radiological outcome.
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- Lisa Hohloch
- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Clinic for Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Klinikum Bamberg, Bamberg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center—Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Freiburg, Germany
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Eberbach H, Hohloch L, Feucht MJ, Konstantinidis L, Südkamp NP, Zwingmann J. Operative versus conservative treatment of apophyseal avulsion fractures of the pelvis in the adolescents: a systematical review with meta-analysis of clinical outcome and return to sports. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:162. [PMID: 28420360 PMCID: PMC5395880 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1527-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2017] [Accepted: 04/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background Avulsion fractures of the pelvic apophyses typically occur in adolescent athletes due to a sudden strong muscle contraction while growth plates are still open. The main goals of this systematic review with meta-analysis were to summarize the evidence on clinical outcome and determine the rate of return to sports after conservative versus operative treatment of avulsion fractures of the pelvis. Methods A systematic search of the Ovid database was performed in December 2016 to identify all published articles reporting outcome and return to preinjury sport-level after conservative or operative treatment of avulsion fractures of the pelvis in adolescent patients. Included studies were abstracted regarding study characteristics, patient demographics and outcome measures. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed with the Coleman Methodology Score (CMS). Results Fourteen studies with a total of 596 patients met the inclusion criteria. The mean patient age was 14.3 ± 0.6 years and 75.5% of patients were male. Affected were the anterior inferior iliac spine (33.2%), ischial tuberosity (29.7%), anterior superior iliac spine (27.9%), iliac crest (6.7%) lesser trochanter (1.8%) and superior corner of the pubic symphysis (1.2%). Mean follow-up was 12.4 ± 11.7 months and most of the patients underwent a conservative treatment (89.6%). The overall success rate was higher in the patients receiving surgery (88%) compared to the patients receiving conservative treatment (79%) (p = 0,09). The rate of return to sports was 80% in conservative and 92% in operative treated patients (p = 0,03). Overall, the methodological quality of the included studies was low, with a mean CMS of 41.2. Conclusion On the basis of the present meta-analysis, the overall success and return to sports rate was higher in the patients receiving surgery. Especially in patients with fragment displacement greater 15 mm and high functional demands, surgical treatment should be considered.
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- H Eberbach
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Freiburg Medical Center, Hugstetter Straße 55, Freiburg, 79106, Germany
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Ogon P, Izadpanah K, Eberbach H, Lang G, Südkamp NP, Maier D. Prognostic value of MRI in arthroscopic treatment of chronic patellar tendinopathy: a prospective cohort study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2017; 18:146. [PMID: 28376759 PMCID: PMC5381145 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-017-1508-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2017] [Accepted: 03/29/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background To date, prognostic outcome factors for patients undergoing arthroscopic treatment due to chronic patellar tendinopathy (PT) are lacking. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether preoperatively assessed MRI parameters might be of prognostic value for prediction of functional outcome and return to sports in arthroscopic treatment of chronic PT. Methods A prospective cohort study was conducted including 30 cases (4 female and 24 male competitive athletes) undergoing arthroscopic patellar release (APR) due to chronic PT. The mean age was 28.2 years (range, 18–49 years) at the time of surgery, and the mean follow-up period was 4.2 years (range, 2.2–10.4 years). Preoperatively assessed MRI parameters included bone marrow edema (BME) of the inferior patellar pole, patellar tendon thickening, infrapatellar fat pad (IFP) edema, and infrapatellar bursitis. Prevalences of preoperative MRI findings were correlated to functional outcome scores in order to determine statistically significant predictors. Results All athletes regained their preinjury sports levels. Athletes featuring preoperative IFP edema showed significantly inferior modified Blazina score (0.6 ± 0.7 vs. 0.2 ± 0.5), single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE; 86.0 ± 8.8 vs. 94.3 ± 7.5), and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS; 1.0 ± 1.2 vs. 0.3 ± 0.8) compared to subjects without IFP edema (p < 0.05). Return to sports required a mean of 4 ± 3.2 months. On average, patients with IFP edema needed significantly more time to return to sports than subjects without IFP edema (6.5 vs 2.8 months; p < 0.05). The simultaneous presence of BME and IFP edema was associated with significantly inferior outcomes by means of the Victorian Institute of Sport Assessment questionnaire for patients with patellar tendinopathy (VISA-P; 88.1 ± 11.9 vs. 98.6 ± 4.2), SANE (84.3 ± 10.2 vs. 93.1 ± 8.3), and VAS (1.3 ± 1.4 vs. 0.3 ± 0.9) compared to an isolated BME or isolated IFP edema. Conclusions This is the first study identifying prognostic outcome factors in arthroscopic treatment of chronic PT. Preoperative IFP edema alone or simultaneous BME and IFP edema on preoperative MRI were associated with inferior functional outcome and delayed return to sports. Knowledge of these predictive factors might improve risk stratification, individualize treatment and postoperative rehabilitation, and contribute to improve clinical outcome. Moreover, current findings offer the potential for novel therapeutic approaches.
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- Peter Ogon
- Center of Orthopedic Sports Medicine, Breisacher Strasse 84, 79110, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery, Medical Center - Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Faculty of Medicine, Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Hugstetter Strasse 55, 79106, Freiburg, Germany.
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BACKGROUND Realignment osteotomies of valgus knee deformities are usually performed at the distal femur, as valgus alignment is considered to be a femoral-based deformity. This dogma, however, has not been proven in a large patient population. Valgus malalignment may also be caused by a tibial deformity or a combined tibial and femoral deformity. PURPOSE The purposes of this study were (1) to analyze the coronal geometry of patients with valgus malalignment and identify the location of the underlying deformity and (2) to investigate the proportion of cases that require realignment osteotomy at the tibia, the femur, or both locations to avoid an oblique joint line. STUDY DESIGN Cross-sectional study; Level of evidence, 3. METHODS The analysis included 420 standing full-leg radiographs of patients with valgus malalignment (mechanical femorotibial angle [mFTA], ≥4°). A systematic analysis of the coronal leg geometry was performed including the mFTA, mechanical lateral distal femoral angle (mLDFA), mechanical medial proximal tibial angle (mMPTA), and joint-line convergence angle (JLCA). The localization of the deformity was determined according to the malalignment test described by Paley, and patients were assigned to 1 of 4 groups: femoral-based valgus deformity, tibial-based valgus deformity, femoral- and tibial-based valgus deformity, or intra-articular/ligamentary-based valgus deformity. Subsequently, the ideal osteotomy site was identified with the goal of a postoperative change of the joint line of two different maximum values, ±2° and ±4°, from its physiological varus position of 3°. RESULTS Measurements of the coronal alignment revealed a mean (±SD) mFTA of 7.4° ± 4.3° (range, 4°-28.2°). The mean mLDFA and mean mMPTA were 84.8° ± 2.4° and 90.9° ± 2.6°, respectively. The mean JLCA was 1.2° ± 3.1°. The majority (41.0%) of valgus deformities were tibial based, 23.6% were femoral based, 26.9% were femoral and tibial based, and 8.6% were intra-articular/ligamentary based. To achieve a straight-leg axis and an anatomic postoperative joint line with a tolerance of ±4°, the ideal site of a corrective osteotomy was tibial in 55.2% of cases and femoral in 19.5% of cases. A double-level osteotomy would be necessary in 25.2% of cases. With a tolerance of ±2°, the ideal osteotomy site was the proximal tibia in 41.0% of cases and the distal femur in 13.6% of cases; a double-level osteotomy would be necessary in 45.5% of cases. CONCLUSION In contrast to the widespread belief that valgus malalignment is usually caused by a femoral deformity, this study found that valgus malalignment was attributable to tibial deformity in the majority of patients. In addition, a combined femoral- and tibial-based deformity was more common than an isolated femoral-based deformity. As a clinical consequence, varus osteotomies to treat lateral compartment osteoarthritis must be performed at the tibial site or as a double-level osteotomy in a relevant number of patients to avoid an oblique joint line.
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- Helge Eberbach
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department for Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Technical University Munich, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Freiburg University Hospital, Freiburg, Germany.,OCM-Clinic Munich, Munich, Germany
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