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Chandhanayingyong C, Adulkasem N, Asavamongkolkul A, Chotiyarnwong P, Vanitcharoenkul E, Laohaprasitiporn P, Soparat K, Unnanuntana A. Establishing Normative Values for Performance-Based Tests in Older Thai Adults: A Nationwide Cross-Sectional Study. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2024:S0003-9993(24)00807-4. [PMID: 38367833 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2024.01.023] [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: 08/09/2023] [Revised: 01/17/2024] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/19/2024]
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OBJECTIVE;: To determine normative values and identify contributing factors for physical performance tests in older, Thai, community-dwelling adults. DESIGN;: Nationwide cross-sectional study SETTING;: Thai older community-dwelling adults PARTICIPANTS;: Thai older community-dwelling adults aged ≥60 years who had no major health problems between March 2021 and August 2022. INTERVENTIONS;: Not applicable MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES;: Normative values for the timed up-and-go (TUG) test, gait speed test, and 5-times sit-to-stand (5TSTS) test were determined for sex and age groups. Multivariable quantile regression analysis was employed to evaluate the participants, considering factors that may influence physical performance, such as height, and Charlson comorbidity index (CCI). RESULTS;: The study included 1430 eligible participants. Their mean age was 68.4±5.8 years, and 58.5% were female. Males demonstrated superior physical performance in the medians (p50) of the TUG (10.0 s vs 11.0 s), gait speed (0.98 m/s vs 0.91 m/s), and 5TSTS (14.0 s vs 16.1 s) tests compared to females. These differences were consistently observed across age groups. Moreover, age, sex, and height were significantly associated with poor physical performance. CONCLUSION;: This study observed variations in the normative values of TUG, gait speed, and 5TSTS tests among different age groups of older, Thai, community-dwelling adults. Additionally, our findings identified age, sex, and height as significant contributing factors to physical performance in this population.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Asavamongkolkul A, Adulkasem N, Chotiyarnwong P, Vanitcharoenkul E, Chandhanayingyong C, Laohaprasitiporn P, Soparat K, Unnanuntana A. Prevalence of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and high falls risk in healthy community-dwelling Thai older adults: a nationwide cross-sectional study. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziad020. [PMID: 38505534 PMCID: PMC10945715 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziad020] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/07/2023] [Revised: 12/06/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
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Thailand has transitioned from an aging society to an aged society, which implies that the prevalence of age-related disorders will increase; however, epidemiological data specific to the prevalence of age-related degenerative musculoskeletal disorders among Thai older adults remain limited. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of age-related musculoskeletal diseases, including osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and high falls risk among healthy community-dwelling Thai older adults. This cross-sectional nationwide study enrolled Thai adults aged ≥60 yr from 2 randomly selected provinces from each of the 6 regions of Thailand via stratified multistage sampling during March 2021 to August 2022. All enrolled participants were evaluated for BMD, skeletal muscle mass, grip strength, and gait speed. Osteoporosis was diagnosed according to the World Health Organization definition, and sarcopenia was diagnosed according to the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS) 2019 criteria. Falls risk was determined using the self-rated Fall Risk Questionnaire. A total of 2991 eligible participants were recruited. The mean age of participants was 69.2 ± 6.5 yr (range: 60-107), and 63.1% were female. The prevalence of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and high falls risk was 29.7%, 18.1%, and 38.5%, respectively. Approximately one-fifth of subjects (19.1%) had at least 2 of 3 risk factors (ie, osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and high falls risk) for sustaining a fragility fracture, and 3.4% had all 3 risk factors. In conclusion, the results of this study revealed a high and increasing prevalence of osteoporosis, sarcopenia, and high falls risk in healthy community-dwelling Thai older adults. Since these conditions are all major risk factors for fragility fracture, modification of Thailand's national health care policy is urgently needed to address the increasing prevalence of these conditions among healthy community-dwelling older adults living in Thailand.
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- Apichat Asavamongkolkul
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Vanitcharoenkul E, Unnanuntana A, Chotiyarnwong P, Laohaprasitiporn P, Adulkasem N, Asavamongkolkul A, Chandhanayingyong C. Sarcopenia in Thai community-dwelling older adults: a national, cross-sectional, epidemiological study of prevalence and risk factors. BMC Public Health 2024; 24:311. [PMID: 38281041 PMCID: PMC10821311 DOI: 10.1186/s12889-024-17804-7] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 01/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sarcopenia is an age-related condition characterized by a progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass. It leads to declining physical performance, potentially culminating in a diminished quality of life or death. This study investigated the prevalence of sarcopenia and its associated risk factors among Thai community-dwelling individuals of advanced age. METHODS Between March 2021 and August 2022, we conducted a nationwide community-based epidemiological survey across all six major regions of Thailand. Participants with sarcopenia were identified according to the 2019 criteria of the Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia (AWGS). The risk factors were examined using multivariable logistic regression. RESULTS Of the 2456 participants, the overall prevalence of sarcopenia was 18.1%, with nearly two-thirds (66.9%) classified as having severe sarcopenia. Multivariate analysis identified six associated risk factors for sarcopenia. They are a lower body mass index (odds ratio [OR] = 11.7, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 7.8-17.4), suboptimal leg calf circumference (OR = 6.3, 95% CI = 4.3-9.5), male sex (OR = 2.8, 95% CI = 2.2-3.7), a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (OR = 2.3, 95% CI = 2.3-5.0), advanced age (OR = 2.1, 95% CI = 1.3-3.3), and an increasing time in the timed up-and-go test (OR = 1.1, 95% CI = 1.0-1.1). CONCLUSIONS This is the first large-scale national study to represent the prevalence and risk factors for sarcopenia in Thai community-dwelling individuals of advanced age using the AWGS 2019 criteria. Interventions such as lifestyle modifications and appropriate nutrition should be promoted throughout adulthood to maintain muscle strength and delay the onset of sarcopenia, particularly in males. TRIAL REGISTRATION The Central Research Ethics Committee of the National Research Council of Thailand authorized the study protocol (approval number COA-CREC023/2021).
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- Ekasame Vanitcharoenkul
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Pengked K, Laohaprasitiporn P, Monteerarat Y, Limthongthang R, Vathana T. Effect of shorter nerve graft and selective motor branch of recipient nerve on nerve transfer surgery for elbow flexion in patients with brachial plexus injury. J Neurosurg 2023; 139:1405-1411. [PMID: 36905656 DOI: 10.3171/2023.1.jns222836] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 03/12/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The spinal accessory nerve (SAN) is commonly used as a donor nerve for reinnervation of elbow flexors in brachial plexus injury (BPI) reconstruction. However, no study has compared the postoperative outcomes between SAN-to-musculocutaneous nerve (MCN) transfer and SAN-to-nerve to biceps (NTB) transfer. Thus, this study aimed to compare the postoperative time to recovery of elbow flexors between the two groups. METHODS A total of 748 patients who underwent surgical treatment for BPI between 1999 and 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Among them, 233 patients were treated with nerve transfer for elbow flexion. Two techniques were used to harvest the recipient nerve: the standard dissection technique and the proximal dissection technique. The postoperative motor power of elbow flexion was assessed every month for 24 months using the Medical Research Council (MRC) grading system. Survival and Cox regression analyses were used to compare the time to recovery (MRC grade ≥ 3) between the two groups. RESULTS Of the 233 patients who underwent nerve transfer surgery, there were 162 patients in the MCN group and 71 patients in the NTB group. At 24 months after surgery, the MCN group had a success rate of 74.1%, and the NTB group had a success rate of 81.7% (p = 0.208). When compared with the MCN group, the NTB group had a significantly shorter median time to recovery (19 months vs 21 months, p = 0.013). Only 11.1% of patients in the MCN group regained MRC grade 4 or 5 motor power 24 months after nerve transfer surgery compared with 39.4% patients in the NTB group (p < 0.001). Cox regression analysis showed that the SAN-to-NTB transfer in combination with the proximal dissection technique was the only significant factor affecting time to recovery (HR 2.33, 95% CI 1.46-3.72; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS SAN-to-NTB transfer in combination with the proximal dissection technique is the preferred nerve transfer option for restoration of elbow flexion in traumatic pan-plexus palsy.
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- Kanapot Pengked
- 1School of Medicine, Walailak University, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand; and
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Monteerarat Y, Misen P, Laohaprasitiporn P, Wongsaengaroonsri P, Lektrakul N, Vathana T. Dorsal proximal interphalangeal joint tenderness is associated with prolonged postoperative pain after A1 pulley release for trigger fingers. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:13. [PMID: 36611160 PMCID: PMC9824922 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06130-5] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/02/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In some trigger finger patients, tenderness is found in the dorsal proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. The etiology and prevalence of this condition are unclear. Furthermore, surgical outcomes for trigger fingers with coexisting dorsal PIP tenderness have not been reported. This study (1) determined the prevalence and risk factors for PIP joint tenderness in trigger fingers and (2) compared postoperative outcomes for trigger fingers with and without joint tenderness. METHODS This prospective cohort study was conducted between August 2018 and March 2020. We enrolled 190 patients diagnosed with single-digit trigger fingers undergoing open A1 pulley release. The incidence, demographic data, and surgical outcomes of patients with dorsal PIP tenderness were investigated. Factors associated with tenderness were analyzed, including patient occupation, finger involvement, trigger finger grading, duration of symptoms, previous corticosteroid injections, and presence of diabetes mellitus. A numeric pain scale, a patient-specific functional scale, and the range of motion were evaluated preoperatively and 1, 2, and 6 weeks after surgery, with telephone follow-ups at 3 and 6 months. RESULTS Of 190 patients, 46.8% had tenderness of the dorsal PIP joint. Patients with joint tenderness had significantly more overall postoperative pain for up to 6 weeks and reported residual minor pain for up to 3 months. The functional scale and range of motion of the 2 groups did not differ during follow-up. The only risk factor observed was the occupation of the patients. CONCLUSION Dorsal PIP tenderness is more common in trigger fingers than previously thought. It is also associated with higher and prolonged levels of postoperative pain after A1 pulley release. Therefore, patients with pre-existing PIP tenderness should be informed about the possibility of sustaining residual minor pain for up to 3 months after surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE II.
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- Yuwarat Monteerarat
- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- grid.10223.320000 0004 1937 0490Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Neti N, Laohaprasitiporn P, Monteerarat Y, Limthongthang R, Vathana T. Risk prediction model for unsuccessful elbow flexion recovery after nerve transfer surgery in patients with brachial plexus injury. J Neurosurg 2022:1-10. [PMID: 36681985 DOI: 10.3171/2022.9.jns221768] [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: 07/30/2022] [Accepted: 09/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Nerve transfer surgery has been a mainstay treatment of brachial plexus injury, with varying success rates. Patients undergoing unsuccessful surgery are left with a useless limb for at least 2 years. Preoperative prediction has become a topic of interest to avoid an unsuccessful nerve transfer surgery. This study aimed to find strong predictive factors and develop a prediction model for unsuccessful functional elbow flexion recovery 2 years after a nerve transfer surgery in patients with brachial plexus injury. METHODS This retrospective study reviewed the medical records of 987 patients with traumatic brachial plexus injury who underwent brachial plexus surgery by five hand and microsurgery surgeons at a single tertiary care referral center from December 2001 to July 2018. Four hundred thirty-three patients were eligible for analysis. Patient demographic data, injury factors, surgical details, and postoperative factors were collected. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify strong prognostic factors for unsuccessful nerve transfer surgery for elbow flexion. A simplified model was developed by rounding the coefficient to the nearest 0.5 score or an integer. Both original and simplified models were validated using the Hosmer-Lemeshow goodness-of-fit test and bootstrapping. RESULTS A full, original prognostic model from a stepwise backward logistic regression consisted of a BMI ≥ 23 kg/m2 (p = 0.015), smoking (p = 0.046), total arm-type injury (p = 0.033), donor nerve (p < 0.001), associated upper-extremity fracture (p = 0.013), and associated ipsilateral vascular injury (p = 0.095). The areas under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the original and simplified models were 0.765 and 0.766, respectively. The Hosmer-Lemeshow test showed good agreement of predicted and observed probability of the original (p = 0.49) and simplified (p = 0.19) models. Bootstrapping estimated an average optimism (1.9%) in the original model and minimal optimism (0.1%) in the simplified model. CONCLUSIONS The prediction model for failed elbow flexion recovery after nerve transfer surgery in traumatic brachial plexus injury was developed with good predictive value and internal validity. An alternative treatment, i.e., primary free functioning muscle transfer, should be offered in preoperative counseling in cases of a very high risk of failure.
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- Nutdanai Neti
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Monteerarat Y, Limthongthang R, Laohaprasitiporn P, Vathana T. Reliability of capillary refill time for evaluation of tissue perfusion in simulated vascular occluded limbs. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2021; 48:1231-1237. [PMID: 33475776 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-020-01594-9] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 12/27/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE No standardized execution or evidence demonstrates the area of the digit giving the most accurate capillary refill time (CRT). This study investigated the reliability and validity of CRT, and the relative merits of areas where the test could be performed. METHODS In all, 127 healthy volunteers were assessed for normal CRT at the fingernail, lateral paronychia, and proximal and distal pulps of the index finger. The predictive validity of the CRT for the diagnosis of compromised vascular perfusion was also investigated on 24 subjects, using an inflated tourniquet. Three raters assessed interobserver reliability. RESULTS The mean fingernail, lateral paronychia, proximal pulp, and distal pulp CRTs were 1.93, 1.78, 1.70, and 1.57 s, respectively. The tourniquet and non-tourniquet results demonstrated significant mean differences; however, the fingernail showed a subtle difference (1.22 s) compared with the proximal pulp (4.46 s). The CRT interobserver reliability was fair at the fingernail (intraclass correlation coefficient [ICC] = 0.51), but very poor in occluded limbs (ICC = 0.13). At the lateral paronychia and finger pulp, the interobserver reliability was reasonable (ICC = 0.75-0.81 [non-tourniquet] vs 0.62-0.68 [tourniquet]). In a receiver-operating characteristic curve analysis, the proximal pulp demonstrated better discrimination (area under the curve = 0.93, 95% CI 0.89-0.97, p < 0.0001); the best cutoff point was calculated to be 3 s at the proximal pulp. CONCLUSIONS CRT use at appropriate areas is reliable. The most dependable site is the finger pulp, and the proposed cutoff is 3 s.
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- Yuwarat Monteerarat
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Laohaprasitiporn P, Monteerarat Y, Limthongthang R, Vathana T, Wilairatana V. Topical anaesthesia as an adjuvant to local anaesthetic injection in open trigger digit release: a randomized controlled trial. J Hand Surg Eur Vol 2020; 45:1066-1070. [PMID: 32693653 DOI: 10.1177/1753193420939494] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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We conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare pain scores and patient satisfaction between topical anaesthetic cream (5% lidocaine-prilocaine cream) versus placebo cream, applied approximately 90 minutes before local anaesthetic injection for open trigger digit release. One hundred participants were enrolled and randomly allocated into the two groups between May 2019 and February 2020. The visual analogue pain scores and satisfaction scores were measured. Most participants were female with Quinnell Grade 2-3 trigger digits. The pain scores during needle injection, local anaesthetic infiltration, the overall pain and satisfaction scores had no statistically significant differences between groups. There was no correlation between duration of topical anaesthetic drug application and pain scores. Subgroup analysis did not show significant differences in pain scores between genders. No complications were found during the study period. The topical anaesthetic drug was ineffective to use on the palmar skin during open trigger digit release surgery.Level of evidence: II.
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- Panai Laohaprasitiporn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Laohaprasitiporn P, Wongtrakul S, Vathana T, Limthongthang R, Songcharoen P. Is Pseudomeningocele an Absolute Sign of Root Avulsion Brachial Plexus Injury? J Hand Surg Asian Pac Vol 2018; 23:360-363. [PMID: 30282542 DOI: 10.1142/s2424835518500376] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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BACKGROUND The finding of pseudomeningocele from cervical myelogram is widely accepted as a pathognomonic sign for diagnosing root avulsion in brachial plexus injury. In general, motor power in this setting should be absent. However, in clinical practice, we observed that motor power in some patients was still preserved. The objective of this study is to evaluate the accuracy of pseudomeningocele from cervical myelogram for predicting root avulsion in brachial plexus injury. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed 201 patients with brachial plexus injury from 2007-2011. Four patients were excluded due to open wound injury. Motor power of the key muscle of each nerve root was evaluated by skilled hand surgeons. All cervical myelogram was interpreted by radiologists. Sensitivities, specificities, positive predictive values and negative predictive values were calculated with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS Thirty and 29% of pseudomeningocele occurred at C7 and C8 level, respectively. The sensitivity of pseudomeningocele of each root from C5 to T1 was low (range, 10-62%). The specificity was high only at C5 (91%) and T1 (96.2%). Over 20% of patients with pseudomeningocele at C6-8 levels had some motor function. The initial muscle power of these patients was M1 or M2 and 70% of them recovered to at least M3 at the final follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Pseudomeningocele is not an absolute sign for diagnosing of root avulsion in brachial plexus injury due to its high false positive rate when compared with preoperative motor function of each root. Careful examination of the key muscle of each root is extremely crucial to prevent unnecessary operation on that cervical nerve root.
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- Panai Laohaprasitiporn
- * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
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- * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
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- * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
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- * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
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- * Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok Thailand
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Unnanuntana A, Laohaprasitiporn P, Jarusriwanna A. Effect of bisphosphonate initiation at week 2 versus week 12 on short-term functional recovery after femoral neck fracture: a randomized controlled trial. Arch Osteoporos 2017; 12:27. [PMID: 28283937 PMCID: PMC5346124 DOI: 10.1007/s11657-017-0321-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [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: 10/20/2016] [Accepted: 02/23/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
Abstract
UNLABELLED The appropriate time to initiate bisphosphonate treatment after a fragility fracture has not yet been established. In this study, we found no significant differences in short-term functional recovery between femoral neck fracture patients who received bisphosphonate treatment at 2 versus 12 weeks after hemiarthroplasty. INTRODUCTION Bisphosphonate is the mainstay therapy for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of bisphosphonate initiation on short-term functional recovery in femoral neck fracture patients at 2 versus 12 weeks after hemiarthroplasty. METHODS One hundred patients were randomly allocated into two groups in a parallel group designed, randomized, controlled trial. Both groups received risedronate 35 mg/week at either 2 or 12 weeks after hemiarthroplasty. All patients received calcium and vitamin D supplementation. Functional recovery was assessed by de Morton Mobility Index, Barthel Index, EuroQol 5D, visual analog scale, 2-min walk test, and timed get-up-and-go test at 2 weeks, 3 months, and 1 year after surgery. RESULTS At the 3-month follow-up, all functional outcome measures showed significant improvement in both groups. There were no statistically significant differences in any of the functional outcomes between groups at both the 3-month and 1-year follow-ups. Although patients who received bisphosphonate initiation at week 2 had lower serum calcium level at 3 months and more overall adverse events than patients in the week 12 group, no patients in either group discontinued their prescribed medications. CONCLUSIONS While underpowered, the findings of this study suggest that there were no significant differences in short-term functional recovery or significant adverse events between the two bisphosphonate groups. Thus, the initiation of bisphosphonate therapy may be considered as early as 2 weeks after femoral neck fracture. It is important that low serum calcium and vitamin D status must be corrected with calcium and vitamin D supplementation prior to or at the time of bisphosphonate initiation. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER This study was registered in the database via the Protocol Registration and Results System (PRS) (NCT02148848).
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Affiliation(s)
- Aasis Unnanuntana
- 0000 0004 1937 0490grid.10223.32Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- 0000 0004 1937 0490grid.10223.32Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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- 0000 0004 1937 0490grid.10223.32Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700 Thailand
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