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Ploumen RAW, van Wezenbeek MR, Willems PCPH, Gerretsen SC, Ten Bosch JA. How a broken vertebra can lead to a fatal hemorrhage: a case report. Int J Emerg Med 2024; 17:24. [PMID: 38395745 PMCID: PMC10885448 DOI: 10.1186/s12245-024-00594-5] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2024] [Indexed: 02/25/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Unintentional falls are common among the elderly and given the expected increase of the aging population, these falls contribute to a high number of admissions to the emergency department. Relatively low-energy trauma mechanisms can lead to serious injuries in the elderly, with contributing factors being comorbidities, medication use and degenerative abnormalities. CASE PRESENTATION A 94-year-old female suffered an unintentional fall at home. Upon arrival of the ambulance at her house she was hemodynamically stable and mobilized to the gurney with assistance. During primary survey at the emergency department, her blood pressure and oxygen saturation decreased, she was not able to move her legs anymore and lost consciousness. A full-body CTA was performed, which showed a fracture through the vertebral body of L2 with significant dislocation and a large active bleeding of the corpus, extending to the retroperitoneum and the epidural space. Despite resuscitation, her vital signs deteriorated and given the severe abnormalities on CTA, it was decided to discontinue further treatment, after which she deceased. The performed CTA and an x-ray from 2016 suggested diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis, which might have contributed to the severity and instability of the vertebral fracture. Mobilization after the fall might have increased the dislocation of the fracture. The use of oral anticoagulants worsened the subsequent bleeding and the extension to the epidural space caused the paralysis of the legs. CONCLUSIONS It is important to be aware of the possible serious consequences of unintentional falls in the elderly population and to provide strict immobilization of the spinal column until proper imaging.
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- Roxanne A W Ploumen
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Trauma Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Center, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- CAPHRI - Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Radiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Verburg AFE, Kuijpers T, Willems PCPH. [Low back pain in daily clinical practice; article for education and training purposes]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2022; 166:D7038. [PMID: 36300449] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Low back pain is a very common reason for patient visits to a general practitioner or medical specialist. It is associated with a negative effect on daily living and high costs of care. The differential diagnosis of low back pain is extensive, and usually no specific cause can be identified. In such a case, we speak of non-specific low back pain. In this article, we present practical pointers to recognising specific causes of low back pain and answer some frequently-asked questions regarding the diagnosis and treatment of low back pain.
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- Arianne F E Verburg
- Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap, afd. Richtlijnontwikkeling en Wetenschap, Utrecht
- Contact: Arianne F.E. Verburg
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- Nederlands Huisartsen Genootschap, afd. Richtlijnontwikkeling en Wetenschap, Utrecht
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Weber A, Huysmans SMD, van Kuijk SMJ, Evers SMAA, Jutten EMC, Senden R, Paulus ATG, van den Bergh JPW, de Bie RA, Merk JMR, Bours SPG, Hulsbosch M, Janssen ERC, Curfs I, van Hemert WLW, Schotanus MGM, de Baat P, Schepel NC, den Boer WA, Hendriks JGE, Liu WY, Kleuver MD, Pouw MH, van Hooff ML, Jacobs E, Willems PCPH. Effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dynamic bracing versus standard care alone in patients suffering from osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: protocol for a multicentre, two-armed, parallel-group randomised controlled trial with 12 months of follow-up. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e054315. [PMID: 35613823 PMCID: PMC9125700 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-054315] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Patients with osteoporosis may suffer from a fracture after minimal trauma. Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) are among the most common fractures, often leading to substantial pain. There is a need for evidence-based conservative treatment to aid in the management of OVCFs. The objective of this randomised controlled trial (RCT) is to evaluate the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of dynamic bracing in addition to standard care for improving quality of life (QoL) in patients suffering from an OVCF. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Ninety-eight postmenopausal women from two academic and four community hospitals with a recent symptomatic thoracolumbar OVCF will be randomised into either the standard care or dynamic bracing group. In the dynamic bracing group, the Spinova Osteo orthosis will be used in addition to standard care. Standard care comprises pain control with analgesics, physical therapy and osteoporosis medication. The primary outcome parameter is QoL 1 year after inclusion, as measured by the Quality of Life Questionnaire of the European Foundation for Osteoporosis (QUALEFFO-41). Secondary outcome parameters are pain, pain medication used, functional disability, sagittal spinal alignment, recurrence rate of OVCFs and physical activity in daily life. A trial-based economic evaluation consisting of both cost-effectiveness analysis and cost-utility analysis will be performed based on empirical data obtained in the RCT. A process evaluation will assess the feasibility of dynamic bracing. All outcomes will be assessed at baseline, 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months and 12 months. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval has been granted by the Medical Ethics Committee, University Hospital Maastricht and Maastricht University (METC azM/UM) (NL74552.068.20/METC 20-055). Patients will be included only after verification of eligibility and obtaining written informed consent. Results will be disseminated via the Dutch National Osteoporosis Patient Society and via publications and conferences. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER NL8746.
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- Annemarijn Weber
- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology and Medical Technology Assessment, Maastricht Universitair Medisch Centrum+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Trimbos Institute, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences, NUTRIM School of Nutrition and Translational Research in Metabolism, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Health Services Research, Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences (FHML), School of Health Professions Education (SHE), Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Research School NUTRIM, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Internal Medicine, VieCuri Medical Centre, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Finance, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Subdivision Rheumatology, CAPHRI Care and Public Health Research Institute, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Centre, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, VieCuri Medical Centre, Venlo, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Maxima Medical Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Maxima Medical Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Catharina Hospital, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma, Maxima Medical Centre, Eindhoven, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics, Radboudumc, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedics and Research School CAPHRI, Maastricht University Medical Center+, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Post DS, van der Veer A, Schijns OEMG, Klinkenberg S, Rijkers K, Wagner GL, van Kranen-Mastenbroek VHJM, Willems PCPH, Verhezen PWM, Beckers EAM, Heubel-Moenen FCJI, Henskens YMC. Assessment of need for hemostatic evaluation in patients taking valproic acid: A retrospective cross-sectional study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0264351. [PMID: 35213601 PMCID: PMC8880909 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0264351] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Valproic acid (VPA) is a frequently prescribed anti-epileptic drug. Since its introduction side effects on hemostasis are reported. However, studies show conflicting results, and the clinical relevance is questioned. We aimed to determine the coagulopathies induced by VPA in patients who undergo high-risk surgery. The study results warrant attention to this issue, which might contribute to reducing bleeding complications in future patients. METHODS Between January 2012 and August 2020, 73 consecutive patients using VPA were retrospectively included. Extensive laboratory hemostatic assessment (including platelet function tests) was performed before elective high-risk surgery. Patient characteristics, details of VPA treatment, and laboratory results were extracted from medical records. RESULTS 46.6% of the patients using VPA (n = 73) showed coagulopathy. Mainly, platelet function disorder was found (36.4%). Thrombocytopenia was seen in 9.6% of the patients. Data suggested that the incidence of coagulopathies was almost twice as high in children as compared to adults and hypofibrinogenemia was only demonstrated in children. No association was found between the incidence of coagulopathies and VPA dosage (mg/kg/day). CONCLUSION A considerable number of patients using VPA were diagnosed with coagulopathy, especially platelet function disorder. Further prospective studies are needed to confirm the need for comprehensive laboratory testing before elective high-risk surgery in these patients.
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- Demi S. Post
- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Department of Pediatric Hematology, Amalia children’s hospital, RadboudUMC, Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe, Maastricht–Heeze, The Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNS), University Maastricht (UM), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Neurosurgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe, Maastricht–Heeze, The Netherlands
- School for Mental Health and Neuroscience (MHeNS), University Maastricht (UM), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe, Maastricht–Heeze, The Netherlands
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- Academic Center for Epileptology, Maastricht University Medical Center and Kempenhaeghe, Maastricht–Heeze, The Netherlands
- Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Central Diagnostic Laboratory, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Hematology, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Central Diagnostic Laboratory, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Kitzen J, Vercoulen TFG, Schotanus MGM, van Kuijk SMJ, Kort NP, van Rhijn LW, Willems PCPH. Long-Term Residual-Mobility and Adjacent Segment Disease After Total Lumbar Disc Replacement. Global Spine J 2021; 11:1032-1039. [PMID: 32677523 PMCID: PMC8351064 DOI: 10.1177/2192568220935813] [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] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective cohort study. OBJECTIVES Total disc replacement (TDR) has been introduced in order to preserve segmental motion and thus reduce adjacent segment disease (ASD) as seen after spinal fusion. However, it is uncertain whether these presumed beneficial effects remain. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term incidence of ASD and residual-mobility in relation to clinical outcome. METHODS A total of 210 patients treated with lumbar TDR for degenerative disc disease were invited for follow-up. ASD was reported in case of severe degeneration in an adjacent disc at latest follow-up, or if an increase in disc degeneration was observed in these adjacent segments as compared to direct postoperative radiographs. Residual-mobility of the TDR was defined as a minimal rotation of 4.6° on flexion-extension radiographs. Patient-reported outcome measures were obtained. RESULTS Fifty-seven patients (27.1%) were lost to follow-up. In 32 patients (15.3%) a revision by spinal fusion had been performed. In 20 patients this revision had occurred ≥5 years after TDR and were included. Consequently, 141 patients were available for analysis (mean follow-up of 16.7 years). Residual-mobility was noted in 38.0%. No significant associations were observed between residual-mobility and the occurrence of ASD, or with clinical outcome. In addition, ASD and clinical outcome were not related either. CONCLUSIONS It appears that long-term preservation of motion after TDR is met for only a third of patients. However, residual-mobility is not associated with the occurrence of ASD, and both residual-mobility and ASD do not appear to be related to long-term clinical outcome.
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- Joep Kitzen
- Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, Netherlands,Joep Kitzen, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, PO Box 5800, 6202 AZ Maastricht, Netherlands.
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- Zuyderland Medical Centre, Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands
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Curfs I, Schotanus M, VAN Hemert WLW, Heijmans M, DE Bie RA, VAN Rhijn LW, Willems PCPH. Reliability and Clinical Usefulness of Current Classifications in Traumatic Thoracolumbar Fractures: A Systematic Review of the Literature. Int J Spine Surg 2020; 14:956-969. [PMID: 33560256 PMCID: PMC7872412 DOI: 10.14444/7145] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND A validated classification remains the key to an appropriate treatment algorithm of traumatic thoracolumbar fractures. Considering the development of many classifications, it is remarkable that consensus about treatment is still lacking. We conducted a systematic review to investigate which classification can be used best for treatment decision making in thoracolumbar fractures. METHODS A comprehensive search was conducted using PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, and Cochrane using the following search terms: classification (mesh), spinal fractures (mesh), and corresponding synonyms. All hits were viewed by 2 independent researchers. Papers were included if analyzing the reliability (kappa values) and clinical usefulness (specificity or sensitivity of an algorithm) of currently most used classifications (Magerl/AO, thoracolumbar injury classification and severity score [TLICS] or thoracolumbar injury severity score, and the new AO spine). RESULTS Twenty articles are included. The presented kappa values indicate moderate to substantial agreement for all 3 classifications. Regarding the clinical usefulness, > 90% agreement between actual treatment and classification recommendation is reported for most fractures. However, it appears that over 50% of the patients with a stable burst fracture (TLICS 2, AO-A3/A4) in daily practice are operated, so in these cases treatment decision is not primarily based on classification. CONCLUSION AO, TLICS, and new AO spine classifications have acceptable accuracy (kappa > 0.4), but are limited in clinical usefulness since the treatment recommendation is not always implemented in clinical practice. Differences in treatment decision making arise from several causes, such as surgeon and patient preferences and prognostic factors that are not included in classifications yet. The recently validated thoracolumbar AO spine injury score seems promising for use in clinical practice, because of inclusion of patient-specific modifiers. Future research should prove its definite value in treatment decision making. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE 2. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Without the appropriate treatment, the impact of traumatic thoracolumbar fractures can be devastating. Therefore it is important to achieve consensus in the treatment of thoracolumbar fractures.
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- I Curfs
- Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Heerlen, Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Heerlen, Netherlands
- Research School CAPHRI
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- Zuyderland Medical Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Heerlen, Netherlands
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- Zuyderland Medical Centre, Zuyderland Academy Heerlen, Netherlands
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- Research School CAPHRI
- University of Maastricht, Department of Epidemiology, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Research School CAPHRI
- Maastricht University Medical Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Maastricht, Netherlands
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- Research School CAPHRI
- Maastricht University Medical Centre, Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Maastricht, Netherlands
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Kitzen J, Vercoulen TFG, van Kuijk SMJ, Schotanus MGM, Kort NP, van Rhijn LW, Willems PCPH. Long-term clinical outcome of two revision strategies for failed total disc replacements. Eur Spine J 2019; 29:1536-1543. [PMID: 31664563 DOI: 10.1007/s00586-019-06184-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 09/10/2019] [Accepted: 10/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To compare the long-term clinical results and complications of two revision strategies for patients with failed total disc replacements (TDRs). METHODS In 19 patients, the TDR was removed and the intervertebral defect was filled with a femoral head bone strut graft. In addition, instrumented posterolateral fusion was performed (removal group). In 36 patients, only a posterolateral instrumented fusion was performed (fusion group). Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) were completed pre- and post-revision surgery. Intra- and post-operative complications of both revision strategies were assessed. RESULTS The median follow-up was 12.3 years (range 5.3-24.3). In both the removal and fusion groups, a similar (p = 0.515 and p = 0419, respectively) but significant decrease in VAS (p = 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively) and ODI score (p = 0.033 and p = 0.013, respectively) at post-revision surgery compared to pre-revision surgery was seen. A clinically relevant improvement in VAS and ODI score was found in 62.5% and 43.8% in the removal group and in 43.5% and 39.1% in the fusion group (p = 0.242 and p = 0.773, respectively). Removal of the TDR was associated with substantial intra-operative complications such as major vessel bleeding and ureter lesion. The percentage of late re-operations for complications such as pseudarthrosis were comparable for both revision strategies. CONCLUSIONS Revision of a failed TDR is clinically beneficial in about half of the patients. No clear benefits for additional TDR removal as compared to posterolateral instrumented fusion alone could be identified. In particular, when considering the substantial risks and complications, great caution is warranted with removal of the TDR. These slides can be retrieved under Electronic Supplementary Material.
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- J Kitzen
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Orthopedic Surgery, Zuyderland Medical Centre, P.O. Box 500, 6130 MB, Sittard-Geleen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Clinical Epidemiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Centre, P.O. Box 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Peters MJM, Wierts R, Jutten EMC, Halders SGEA, Willems PCPH, Brans B. Evaluation of a short dynamic 18F-fluoride PET/CT scanning method to assess bone metabolic activity in spinal orthopedics. Ann Nucl Med 2015; 29:799-809. [PMID: 26243500 PMCID: PMC4624823 DOI: 10.1007/s12149-015-1008-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [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: 03/10/2015] [Accepted: 07/14/2015] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVE A complication after spinal fusion surgery is pseudarthrosis, but its radiological diagnosis is of limited value. (18)F-fluoride PET with its ability to assess bone metabolism activity could be of value. The goal of this study was to assess the clinical feasibility of calculating the static standardized uptake value (SUV) from a short dynamic scan without the use of blood sampling, thereby obtaining all dynamic and static parameters in a scan of only 30 min. This approach was tested on a retrospective patient population with persisting pain after spinal fusion surgery. METHODS In 16 patients, SUVs (SUV max, SUV mean) and kinetic parameters (K 1, k 2, k 3, v b, K i,NLR, K 1/k 2, k 3/(k 2 + k 3), K i,patlak) were derived from static and dynamic PET/CT scans of operated and control regions of the spine, after intravenous administration of 156-214 MBq (18)F-fluoride. Parameter differences between control and operated regions, as well as between pseudarthrosis and fused segments were evaluated. SUVmean at 30 and 60 min was calculated from kinetic parameters obtained from the dynamic data set (SUV mean,2TCM). Agreement between measured and calculated SUVs was evaluated through Bland-Altman plots. RESULTS Overall, statistically significant differences between control and operated regions were observed for SUV max, SUV mean, K i,NLR, K i,patlak, K 1/k 2 and k 3/(k 2 + k 3). Diagnostic CT showed pseudarthrosis in 6/16 patients, while in 10/16 patients, segments were fused. Of all parameters, only those regarding the incorporation of bone [K i,NLR, K i,patlak, k 3/(k 2 + k 3)] differed statistically significant in the intervertebral disc space between the pseudarthrosis and fused patients group. The mean values of the patient-specific blood clearance rate [Formula: see text] differed statistically significant between the pseudarthrosis and the fusion group, with a p value of 0.011. This may correspond with the lack of statistical significance of the SUV values between pseudarthrosis and fused patients. Bland-Altman plots show that calculated SUV mean,2TCM values corresponded well with the measured SUV mean values. CONCLUSION This study shows the feasibility of a 30-min dynamic (18)F-fluoride PET/CT scanning and this may provide dynamic parameters clinically relevant to the diagnosis of pseudarthrosis.
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- Marloes J M Peters
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postbox 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postbox 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maastricht University Medical Center, Postbox 5800, 6202 AZ, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, Maastricht University Medical Center, Maastricht, The Netherlands
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