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Adulkasem N, Lewsirirat S, Adulyanukosol V, Sirirungruangsarn Y, Phongprapapan P, Unprasert P, Sukvanich P, Sailohit P, Kulkittaya S, Chotigavanichaya C, Ariyawatkul T, Wongcharoenwatana J, Eamsobhana P. Long-term outcome of nonunion of the lateral humeral condyle fracture in children: a multicentre retrospective study. Int Orthop 2024:10.1007/s00264-024-06180-x. [PMID: 38597940 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06180-x] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 04/11/2024]
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PURPOSE Lateral humeral condyle nonunion in children is a rare condition. The treatment protocol for nonunion of lateral humeral condyle remains controversial due to the potential complication. This study reports long-term functional outcomes of the nonunion of the lateral humeral condyle fracture. In addition, we identified the prognostic factors for nonunion of the lateral humeral condyle fracture. METHODS We conducted a multicentre retrospective cohort study of nonunion of lateral humeral condyle between January 1995 and December 2022. The patient's preoperative demographic information was reviewed. Potential risk factors of poor functional outcome, such as age, duration from initial injury, and fracture displacement, were retrieved. Functional outcomes at the latest follow-up visit were evaluated using the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). Multivariable linear regression was deployed to evaluate the association of potential risk factors with the functional outcome. RESULTS A total of 63 patients from eight medical centers were included, of which 60 were surgically treated. Patients' average age was 7.3 years old, with a mean follow-up duration of seven years. All nonunion cases were successfully treated, resulting in a normalized humeroulnar angle. The rate of AVN was 16.7%. All patients reported excellent range of motion and MEPS at the latest follow-up. Multivariable linear regression demonstrated that Fracture displacement (β = -0.88, 95% CI -1.55 to -0.22, p = 0.010) and duration from initial injury (β = -0.09, 95% CI -0.17 to -0.02, p = 0.010) were statistically significant factors influencing functional outcome of lateral humeral condyle nonunion. CONCLUSIONS Initial fracture displacement and duration from the initial injury are statistically significantly associated with elbow function in lateral humeral condyle nonunion. However, the effect size for these factors is relatively small and does not reach clinical significance. Despite this, the functional outcome is excellent in all patients, with an average follow-up duration of seven years.
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- Nath Adulkasem
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Maharat Nakhon Ratchasima Hospital, Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Srinakharinwirot University, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Police General Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Rattanathanya T, Adulkasem N, Wongcharoenwatana J, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P. Perioperative blood loss reduction using a sterile exsanguination tourniquet for orthopedic femoral-related surgeries in children: a randomized controlled study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:580. [PMID: 37553565 PMCID: PMC10408137 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04046-3] [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] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES The sterile exsanguination tourniquet (SET) could be an alternative for providing bloodless surgeries in orthopedic femoral-related surgeries in pediatric patients where the standard pneumatic tourniquet would not be feasible. This randomized-controlled study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of SET in decreasing total perioperative blood loss and blood transfusion. METHODS We conducted an unplanned interim analysis of data from a randomized-controlled trial. At the time of the analysis, 31 pediatric patients had been randomly assigned to undergo surgery with the SET application (the SET group, 15 patients) and without the SET application (the control group, 16 patients). An intention-to-treat analysis was performed to evaluate the total perioperative blood loss, postoperative blood transfusion, estimated intraoperative blood loss, total drainage volume, postoperative hemoglobin level, and operative time according to the significance level adjusted for multiplicity (p < 0.029). RESULTS There was a borderline statistically significant lower body weight-adjusted TBL in the SET group (SET = 14.1 (7.7, 16.9) ml/kg vs. control 18.3 (14.8, 37.2) ml/kg, p-value = 0.027). The body weight-adjusted transfusion volume was statistically significantly greater in the control group (SET = 0.0 (0.0, 0.0) ml/kg vs. control = 2.1 (0.0, 9.7) ml/kg, p = 0.017). Body weight-adjusted estimated intraoperative blood loss was significantly lower in the SET group (SET = 0.8 (0.2, 3.5) ml/kg vs. control = 5.6 (3.4, 21.5) ml/kg, p < 0.001). In addition, the operative time was lower in the SET group with borderline statistical significance (SET = 105 (85.0, 125.0) vs. control = 130 (101.3, 167.5), p = 0.039). CONCLUSION Utilization of a sterile exsanguination tourniquet (SET) significantly reduced an estimated intraoperative blood loss while preventing the need for blood transfusion after pediatric orthopedic femoral-related surgeries. Trial registration TCTR20220412003.
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- Terapat Rattanathanya
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Suparatchatadej C, Adulkasem N, Ariyawatkul T, Eamsobhana P, Chotigavanichaya C, Wongcharoenwatana J. Predictive factors for recurrence after lower limb deformity correction in hypophosphatemic rickets. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:488. [PMID: 37420241 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03963-7] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 06/27/2023] [Indexed: 07/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgical treatment for severe lower limb deformities in patients with hypophosphatemic rickets has shown satisfactory outcomes. However, the rates of recurrence of deformities after surgical correction were high, and studies on predictive factors of recurrence were limited. This study aimed to determine the predictive factors for the recurrence of lower limb deformities after surgical correction in patients with hypophosphatemic rickets, and the effects of each predictor on the recurrence of deformities. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of 16 patients with hypophosphatemic rickets aged 5-20 years and who had undergone corrective osteotomies between January 2005 and March 2019. Demographic data from the patients, biochemical profiles, and radiographic parameters were collected. Univariable Cox proportional hazard analyses of recurrence were performed. Kaplan-Meier failure estimation curves for deformity recurrences of potential predictors were created. RESULTS A total of 38 bone segments were divided into 2 groups: 8 segments with recurrent deformities and 30 segments without recurrent. The average follow-up time was 5.5 ± 4.6 years. Univariable Cox proportional hazard analyses of recurrence found that an age < 10 years (hazard ratio [HR], 5.5; 95% CI, 1.1-27.1; p = 0.04), and gradual correction by hemiepiphysiodesis (HR, 7.0; 95% CI, 1.2-42.7; p = 0.03) were associated with recurrence after surgery. The Kaplan-Meier failure estimation for deformity recurrences by age at the time of surgery also achieved a statistically significant difference between ages < 10 years and those > 10 years (p = 0.02). CONCLUSIONS Identifying predictive factors for the recurrence of lower limb deformities after surgical correction in hypophosphatemic rickets can assist in early recognition, proper intervention, and prevention. We found that an age < 10 years at the time of surgery was associated with recurrence after deformity correction and gradual correction with hemiepiphysiodesis may also be a potential factor affecting the recurrence.
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- Chayut Suparatchatadej
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, 10700, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Tangadulrat P, Adulkasem N, Suganjanasate K, Wongcharoenwatana J, Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P. Is subclassification of Gartland extension-type pediatric supracondylar fracture into types IIA and IIB necessary for treatment decision? A result of pediatric orthopedist's survey and review of literature. J Pediatr Orthop B 2023; 32:378-386. [PMID: 36445351 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001035] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Extension-type pediatric supracondylar humeral fractures are very common. The Gartland classification is typically used to guide treatment. However, there is still no consensus on what factors should be used to subclassify the type II fractures and whether subclassification is needed to guide treatment. Therefore, we aim to explore the opinions of pediatric orthopedists on the treatment method of the Gartland type II supracondylar fracture. Specifically, we ask what factors are considered for their treatment decisions and whether subclassification is needed to guide treatment. An online questionnaire was developed and sent to the Thai Paediatric Orthopedics Society and Asia-Pacific Paediatric Orthopaedic Society members. The results were analyzed to explore the relationship between respondents' demographic factors and treatment decisions. Out of 113 participants reached, 57 (50.4%) responded to the questionnaire. Factors chosen by respondents are stability testing intraoperatively (73.7%), the relationship of the anterior humeral line and capitellum (66.7%), the presence of rotation (50.9%), the presence of translation (47.4%), the presence of medial comminution 42.1%), soft tissue condition(38.6%), the shaft - condylar angle (31.6%), and the Bauman angle (21.1%). Thirty-three of 57 respondents (57.9%) deemed subclassification for Gartland type II necessary for guiding treatment. About half of respondents in our study deemed the current Gartland type II subclassification necessary to guide treatment, which may indicate that the subclassification might not be sufficiently comprehensive and reliable. Therefore, better criteria for a subclassification and a prospective evaluating study might be needed.
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- Pasin Tangadulrat
- Department of Orthopedics surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok
- Department of Orthopedics surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Prince of Songkhla University, Songkhla, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok
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- Department of Orthopedics surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok
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- Department of Orthopedics surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok
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Wongcharoenwatana J, Adulkasem N, Ariyawatkul T, Eamsobhana P, Chotigavanichaya C, Chotivichit A. A long-term outcome (up to 29 years) of bilateral iliac wings "bayonet osteotomies" for closure of bladder exstrophy. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:329. [PMID: 37131198 PMCID: PMC10152618 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03810-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/29/2023] [Accepted: 04/23/2023] [Indexed: 05/04/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Several types of pelvic osteotomy techniques have been reported and employed by orthopedic surgeons to enhance the approximation of symphyseal diastasis in bladder exstrophy patients. However, there is limited evidence on a long-term follow-up to confirm which osteotomy techniques provide the most suitable and effective outcomes for correcting pelvic deformities. This study aimed to describe the surgical technique of bilateral iliac bayonet osteotomies for correcting pelvic bone without using fixation in bladder exstrophy and to report on the long-term clinical and radiographic outcomes following the bayonet osteotomies. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed patients with bladder exstrophy who underwent bilateral iliac bayonet osteotomies with the closure of bladder exstrophy between 1993 and 2022. Clinical outcomes and radiographic pubic symphyseal diastasis measurements were evaluated. From a total of 28 operated cases, eleven were able to attend a special follow-up clinic or were interviewed by telephone by one of the authors with completed charts and recorded data. RESULTS A total of 11 patients (9 female and 2 male) with an average age at operation of 9.14 ± 11.57 months. The average followed-up time was 14.67 ± 9.24 years (0.75-29), with the average modified Harris Hip score being 90.45 ± 1.21. All patients demonstrated decreased pubic symphyseal diastasis distance (2.05 ± 1.13 cm) compared to preoperative (4.58 ± 1.37 cm) without any evidence of nonunion. At the latest follow-up, the average foot progression angle was externally rotated 6.25° ± 4.79° with full hips ROM, and no patients reported abnormal gait, hip pain, limping, or leg length discrepancy. CONCLUSIONS Bilateral iliac wings bayonet osteotomies technique demonstrated a safe and successful pubic symphyseal diastasis closure with an improvement both clinically and radiographically. Moreover, it showed good long-term results and excellent patient's reported outcome scores. Therefore, it would be another effective option for pelvic osteotomy in treating bladder exstrophy patients.
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- Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana
- 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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Adulkasem N, Wongcharoenwatana J, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P. A Predictive Score for Infantile Blount Disease Recurrence After Tibial Osteotomy. J Pediatr Orthop 2023; 43:e299-e304. [PMID: 36728392 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE Several predictive factors for infantile Blount disease recurrence after tibial osteotomy were discovered. This study aimed to examine and utilize various predictors to develop a prediction score for infantile Blount disease recurrence after tibial osteotomy. METHODS We conducted a retrospective cohort study of infantile Blount disease patients who underwent tibial osteotomy between January 1998 and December 2020. Potential predictors, including clinical and radiographic parameters, were examined for their association with the disease recurrence after receiving tibial osteotomy. A predictive score was subsequently developed based on those potential predictors through multivariable logistic regression modeling. RESULTS A total of 101 extremities diagnosed with infantile Blount disease from 58 patients who underwent tibial osteotomy were included. Of those, 15 extremities (14.9%) recurred. Univariable logistic regression analysis identified age older than 42 months [odds ratio (OR)=4.28; P =0.026], Langenskiöld classification stage III (OR=9.70; P <0.001), LaMont classification type C (OR=15.44; P <0.001), preoperative femorotibial angle <-14 degrees (OR=4.21, P =0.021), preoperative metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle >16 degrees (OR=8.61, P =0.006), preoperative medial metaphyseal slope angle >70 degrees (OR=7.56, P =0.001), and preoperative medial metaphyseal beak angle >128.5 degrees (OR=13.46, P =0.001) as potential predictors of infantile Blount disease recurrence after tibial osteotomy. A predictive score comprised of age younger than 42 months, LaMont classification type C, and medial metaphyseal beak angle >128 degrees demonstrated an excellent predictive performance (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve =0.87), good calibration, and high internal validity. CONCLUSIONS Our developed predictive score accurately predicted infantile Blount disease recurrence after tibial osteotomy. The results from our developed prediction tool allow physicians to inform prognosis, increase awareness during the follow-up period, and consider additional interventions to prevent disease recurrence. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Nath Adulkasem
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wongcharoenwatana J, Eamsobhana P, Chotigavanichaya C, Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K. The effects of maximal radial bowing on forearm rotation in pediatric diaphyseal forearm fractures. Musculoskelet Surg 2023; 107:47-53. [PMID: 34561839 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-021-00728-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2020] [Accepted: 08/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the effects of radial bowing on forearm rotation in forearm fractures compared with healthy children. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on children aged 1-16 years old. Group 1 was children with history of diaphyseal forearm fractures, and group 2 was healthy children. Children in group 1 with ≤ 70° forearm pronation and/or ≤ 80° supination on affected side are defined as "case." In group 2, children with forearm pronation > 70° and/or supination > 80° are defined as "control." Radial bowing was measured on AP radiograph of the forearm; maximal radial bowing (MRB) and location of the maximal radial bowing (LMRB) were recorded. RESULTS Total of 112 children were included (group 1 = 70, group 2 = 42). In group 1, there were 28 children with ≤ 70° forearm pronation and/or ≤ 80° forearm supination (case group). In group 2, there were 33 children with > 70° forearm pronation and > 80° forearm supination (control group). Mean age of case and control group was 11.08 ± 3.02 and 7.85 ± 3.93 years, respectively. Average MRB was 6.15 ± 1.93% and LMRB was 61.94 ± 9.41% in case group. In control group, average MRB was 7.23 ± 1.03% and LMRB was 62.08 ± 4.24%. There was statistically significant correlation between children with ≤ 70° forearm pronation and MRB (P = 0.034) compared with control group. Also, there was statistically significant correlation between children with ≤ 80° forearm supination and MRB (P = 0.023) compared with control group. For ROC curve analysis, MRB ≤ 6.84% showed the association with ≤ 70° forearm pronation (72.2% sensitivity and 73.8% specificity) and MRB ≤ 5.75% associated with ≤ 80° forearm supination (54.6% sensitivity and 84.9% specificity). CONCLUSIONS Children with MRB ≤ 6.84% can result in ≤ 70° forearm pronation, and MRB ≤ 5.75% can be presented with ≤ 80° forearm supination.
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- J Wongcharoenwatana
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Ariyawatkul T, Halilamien P, Tangwiwat S, Sirivanasandha B, Pangthipampai P, Chotigavanichaya C, Wongcharoenwatana J, Eamsobhana P. Percutaneous hamstring lengthening in cerebral palsy and the risk of neurovascular transection. J Ultrasound 2022; 25:529-533. [PMID: 34993922 PMCID: PMC9402852 DOI: 10.1007/s40477-021-00620-9] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Percutaneous hamstring lengthening is increasingly popular due to its simplicity, fast recovery rate, and low morbidity. Neurovascular anatomy changes due to knee flexion contracture and the precise proximity of peroneal nerve and Biceps femoris tendon are not well established. This study examined (1) the coronal distance between the peroneal nerve and lateral hamstring tendon ("PLD"), and (2) the distance between the popliteal vessels and medial hamstring tendons ("VMD") to determine the safe distance for percutaneous hamstring lengthening. METHODS This prospective study recruited cerebral palsy patients aged under 15 who needed hamstring lengthening. Ultrasonography was performed after the patients were anesthetized. PLDs and VMDs at popliteal angles (PAs) of 40°, 60°, and 80° knee flexions were collected. RESULTS Sixteen patients (32 knees) were enrolled. The mean minimum PLDs at PAs of 40°, 60°, and 80° were 3.5, 4.1, and 3.1 mm, respectively. The peroneal nerve physically touched the lateral hamstring tendon in 5/32 knees (15.6%). The mean minimum VMDs at PAs of 40°, 60°, and 80° were 19, 18.3, and 16.4 mm, respectively. One spastic diplegic patient had a minimum VMD < 3 mm on both sides. Changing the PAs demonstrated no statistical significance for both PLD and VMD (P value = 0.105 and 0.779, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Percutaneous medial hamstring lengthening should be done with caution. We recommend open biceps femoris surgery, with preoperative ultrasonography (to check the PLD) or peroneal nerve palpation to reduce the risk of peroneal nerve transection.
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- Thanase Ariyawatkul
- 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 Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, 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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Wejjakul W, Tangwiwat S, Pangthipampai P, Halilamien P, Eamsobhana P. Does ultrasound-guided popliteal-sciatic nerve block have superior pain control in pediatric foot and ankle surgery? A randomized control trial. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:844-849. [PMID: 34052081 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.04.007] [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] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/24/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 04/14/2021] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tendon surgery in the pediatric foot and ankle could cause severe postoperative pain, which may lead to psychologic distress and chronic pain. This study was aimed to compare the efficacy of a peripheral nerve block (PNB) and local surgical site infiltration (LSI) in pediatric foot and ankle tendon surgery. METHODS Forty pediatric patients, who underwent foot and ankle tendon surgery were enrolled. Patients age 1-6 years old were allocated to group 1 and 7-15 years old were group 2. The popliteal-sciatic nerve block with 0.5% Bupivacaine (0.25 ml/kg) for group 1A and 2A. Group 1B and 2B received 0.5% Bupivacaine (0.25 ml/kg) local injection before wound closure. Pain score was recorded using CHEOPS in 1-6 years (Group1A, 1B), NRS in age 7-15 years (Group 2A, 2B). The post-operative morphine consumption and complications were recorded. RESULTS For 7-15 years, pain score in group 2B was more than group 2A at postoperative 2 and 6 h [Mean difference (95% CI); -3.4 (-6.4 to -0.3), and -2 (-4.4 to 0.5), respectively], and reached MCID of 2. The number of morphine consumption was significantly higher in group 2 B at 0-6 and 6-12 h post-operatively [Mean difference (95% CI); -0.8 (-1.4 to -0.2), and -0.6 (-1.1 to -0.1), respectively, with p-value < 0.05]. For 1-6 years, there was no significant difference in pain score and number of postoperative morphine consumption. CONCLUSIONS PNB and LSI provided effective pain management in patients aged 1-6 years old with no statistically significant difference. PNB showed significant superior pain control in patients aged 7-15 years old.
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- Witchuree Wejjakul
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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Wongcharoenwatana J, Chotivichit A, Eamsobhana P, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C. Comparative Evaluation of the Radiographic Parameters for Screening Early Blount Disease. J Pediatr Orthop 2022; 42:e343-e348. [PMID: 35125416 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002074] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND Radiographic findings in young children with physiological bowing sometimes difficult to distinguish from early Blount disease. However, early diagnosis of the disease is critical because of the poor treatment outcomes for Blount disease. In this study, we aim to evaluate the accuracy of the metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle (MDA) compared with the medial metaphyseal beak (MMB) angle for differentiating between physiological bowing and early Blount disease and to determine which parameter to adequately screen for the subsequent development of Blount disease. METHODS A retrospective study was conducted on children aged 1 to 3 years old who were brought to our outpatient clinic with bowed leg between 2000 and 2017. Data on the patients' age, sex, and affected sides were collected. Radiographic measurements of the femorotibial angle (FTA), MDA, and MMB angle were evaluated from the initial radiographs. An observer repeated the measurements on all the radiographs 2 weeks after they were first done. RESULTS In total, 158 legs were considered from 79 children (48 males/31 females), whose average age was 26.0±6.1 months old. Eighty-seven legs were diagnosed with Blount disease and 71 legs had physiological bowing. Using single cutoff values of 16 degrees for the MDA showed low sensitivity (50.6%), very high specificity (100.0%), and a very high positive predictive value (PPV); while using MMB angle cutoff values ≥122 degrees showed very high sensitivity (92.0%), high specificity (80.3%), and a high PPV. Considering the MDA and MMB angle simultaneously showed very high sensitivity (93.1%), high specificity (80.3%), and a high PPV. The area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of the MDA and MMB showed excellent (0.89) and outstanding (0.93) discriminative ability, respectively. When combining the MDA and MMB angles, it was also considered outstanding performance (area under the receiver operating characteristic curve=0.95). CONCLUSIONS The MMB angle represents a potential radiographic screening parameter for predicting early Blount disease in children 1 to 3 years old, offering high sensitivity and specificity. The MDA showed excellent specificity as a confirmation parameter for Blount disease patients. Applying both the MDA and MMB angles is another option to increase early recognition and confirm the diagnosis in early Blount disease patients. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Adulkasem N, Phinyo P, Tangadulrat P, Wongcharoenwatana J, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. Comparative effectiveness of treatment modalities in severe disease: systematic review and network meta-analysis of observational studies. Int Orthop 2022; 46:1085-1094. [PMID: 35230467 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-022-05352-x] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2021] [Accepted: 02/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE There are several treatment modalities for Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease (LCPD), self-limiting, avascular osteonecrosis of the femoral head in children. Most treatments focus on containment of the weakened femoral head, but there is no consensus on the best modality for severe LCPD. Therefore, we compared the effectiveness of all treatment modalities for severe LCPD. MATERIALS AND METHODS We searched the PubMed, Embase, and Scopus up until July 2021 for studies that investigated LCPD treatment effectiveness. A network meta-analysis was performed to examine the comparative effectiveness in terms of the ability to achieve radiographic spherical congruity of the hip joint after skeletal maturity. The risk ratio (RR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) of each treatment modality were estimated from both direct and indirect evidence. Treatment ranking was based on Surface Under the Cumulative Ranking curve (SUCRA). RESULTS A total of 857 studies were identified and 34 comparative studies with 3718 affected hips comparing seven different LCPD treatment modalities were included. Compared with symptomatic treatment, combined osteotomy was the most effective modality (RR = 1.47, 95% CI 0.90 to 2.42, SUCRA = 0.8), followed by femoral varus osteotomy (RR = 1.31, 95% CI 1.06 to 1.60, SUCRA = 0.7), and Salter innominate osteotomy (RR = 1.25, 95% CI 0.95 to 1.65, SUCRA = 0.6). CONCLUSIONS Combined osteotomy is the most effective procedure in terms of improving the spherical congruity of the hip joint in severe LCPD patients. However, the superiority of operative treatments seems to be limited to patients older than eight years old.
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- Nath Adulkasem
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology and Clinical Statistics, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
- Musculoskeletal Science and Translational Research (MSTR) Cluster, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, 50200, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Prannok Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Adulkasem N, Wongcharoenwatana J, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. Using Combinations of Both Clinical and Radiographic Parameters to Develop a Diagnostic Prediction Model Demonstrated an Excellent Performance in Early Detection of Patients with Blount's Disease. Children (Basel) 2021; 8:children8100890. [PMID: 34682155 PMCID: PMC8534753 DOI: 10.3390/children8100890] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/17/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Early identification of pathological causes for pediatric genu varum (bowlegs) is crucial for preventing a progressive, irreversible knee deformity of the child. This study aims to develop and validate a diagnostic clinical prediction algorithm for assisting physicians in distinguishing an early stage of Blount’s disease from the physiologic bowlegs to provide an early treatment that could prevent the progressive, irreversible deformity. The diagnostic prediction model for differentiating an early stage of Blount’s disease from the physiologic bowlegs was developed under a retrospective case-control study from 2000 to 2017. Stepwise backward elimination of multivariable logistic regression modeling was used to derive a diagnostic model. A total of 158 limbs from 79 patients were included. Of those, 84 limbs (53.2%) were diagnosed as Blount’s disease. The final model that included age, BMI, MDA, and MMB showed excellent performance (area under the receiver operating characteristic (AuROC) curve: 0.85, 95% confidence interval 0.79 to 0.91) with good calibration. The proposed diagnostic prediction model for discriminating an early stage of Blount’s disease from physiologic bowlegs showed high discriminative ability with minimal optimism.
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Wongcharoenwatana J, Tarugsa J, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P, Chotigavanichaya C, Ariyawatkul T. Identifying children at high risk for recurrence child abuse. J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2021; 29:2309499021996411. [PMID: 33626974 DOI: 10.1177/2309499021996411] [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: 11/15/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To evaluate the characteristics of abused children, families and abusive event and to identify risk factors associated with recurrence of child abuse. METHODS Retrospective data from 133 children aged between 2 months to 15 years old who were diagnosed as abuse between year 2002 and 2017. Thirteen items related to characteristics of the child, families, abusive event were selected. These factors were analyzed by multivariate logistic regression model for association with repeated child abuse. RESULTS Total of 133 subjects with average age of 5.25 ± 4.65 years old. There were 54 cases (40.60%) reported of repeated abuse. Majority of repeated abuse type in this study was physical abuse (73.68%). Most perpetrators were child's own parents (45.10%). Factors associated with increased risk of repeated abuse were child age 1-5 years old (AOR = 4.95/95%CI = 1.06-23.05), 6-10 years old (AOR = 6.80/95%CI = 1.22-37.91) and perpetrator was child's own parent (AOR = 21.34/95%CI = 3.51-129.72). Three cases of mortality were found with single-visit children and one case in recurrence. Most of death cases were children less than 1-year-old with average age of 7 months. Causes of death were subdural hematoma with skull and ribs fracture. CONCLUSIONS Identifying risk factors for repeated child abuse help in recognizing child at risk to provide prompt intervention. This study found two factors associated with higher risk of abuse recurrence: child age 1-10 years old and abusive parents. Children who presented with these risk factors should be recognized and intensively monitored.
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- Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Pediatrics, 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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Chotigavanichaya C, Phongprapapan P, Wongcharoenwatana J, Eamsobhana P, Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K. Prognostic Factors in Recurrent Congenital Muscular Torticollis. Malays Orthop J 2021; 15:43-47. [PMID: 33880147 PMCID: PMC8043645 DOI: 10.5704/moj.2103.007] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction: Congenital muscular torticollis (CMT), primarily resulting from unilateral shortening and fibrosis of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. One of the common surgical complications is recurrent deformity. However, the associations between unipolar or bipolar release, age of the patient, and the recurrence of the disease are unclear. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with recurrence after surgery. Materials and Methods: A retrospective review was performed in 47 patients who were diagnosed with CMT and had been treated surgically with unipolar or bipolar release between January 2007 and December 2015. Demographic data (sex, sides, surgical technique, age at time of surgery, period of follow-up, complications and recurrence) were recorded. Results: Forty-seven patients with an average age of 8.7 years old at time of surgery. Twenty-six patients had right-sided muscular torticollis, while 21 had left-sided. The average follow-up time was 2 years (range, 2–4 years). The average age of unipolar release was 8.8 years old (range, 218 years old), while the average age of bipolar release was 8.7 years old (range, 2–13 years old). Recurrence occurred in 11 patients (9 in unipolar and 2 in bipolar release). Sex, side of deformity, type of surgery and age at time of surgery showed no statistically significant as a factor for recurrence rate, however recurrence of unipolar more than bipolar surgery was nearly two times revealing clinical significance. Conclusions: Sex, side of deformity, type of surgery and age at time of surgery were not associated with the recurrence deformity.
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- C Chotigavanichaya
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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Wongcharoenwatana J, Kaewpornsawan K, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P, Laoharojanaphand T, Musikachart P, Ariyawatkul T. Medial Metaphyseal Beak Angle as a Predictor for Langenskiöld Stage II of Blount's Disease. Orthop Surg 2020; 12:1703-1709. [PMID: 33000547 PMCID: PMC7767782 DOI: 10.1111/os.12760] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2020] [Revised: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 06/24/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Objective To determine the medial metaphyseal beak (MMB) cut‐off angle predicting Langenskiöld stage II of Blount's disease and to study the intra‐observer and inter‐observer reliabilities of angle measurements and the influence of the experience level of observers. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on children aged 2–4 years from January 2000 to December 2017. Children were identified through a computer‐based search. Children with Langenskiöld stage II of Blount's disease who had been initially evaluated at our institution were categorized into Blount group and children who were diagnosed with physiologic bowing were categorized into control group. Data on the patients' ages, genders, and affected sides were collected. The MMB angles were measured on standing anteroposterior radiographs of the knees. The angle was formed between one line drawn parallel to the medial cortex of the proximal tibia, and a second line running from the intersection of the first line with the proximal tibial metaphysis through to the most distal point of the MMB. Measurements were independently performed by six observers. All observers repeated the measurements 2 weeks after they were first done. Results There were 148 legs from 79 children (48 males and 31 females) with an average age of 28.6 months. The average MMB angle of the Blount group was 128.52° ± 5.38° (P‐value <0.001) and of the control group was 114.45° ± 4.89°. The average femorotibial angle of the Blount group was 15.48° ± 6.81° (P‐value <0.001) and of the control group was 7.71° ± 7.94°. The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that an MMB angle >122° (sensitivity 92.7%; specificity 97.0%) was associated with Langenskiöld stage II. The intraclass correlation coefficient of the intra‐observer reliability ranged from 0.93–0.97, and the inter‐observer reliability was 0.93. Conclusions By using anteroposterior (AP) radiographs of the knee, the MMB angle is a potential radiographic parameter to distinguish between Langenskiöld stage II of Blount's disease and physiologic bowed legs, with an MMB angle >122° predicting Langenskiöld stage II. The medial metaphyseal beak (MMB) angle is a potential radiographic parameter, with high intra‐and inter‐observer reliabilities, to distinguish between Langenskiöld stage II of Blount's disease and physiologic bowed legs, with an MMB angle > 122° predicting Langenskiöld stage II.
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- Jidapa Wongcharoenwatana
- 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 Biochemistry, 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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Eamsobhana P, Yong HS, Roongruangchai K, Tungtrongchitr A, Wanachiwanawin D. Genetic variation of NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) mitochondrial gene sequence in adult Necator americanus hookworms recovered from a female patient in Thailand. Trop Biomed 2020; 37:536-541. [PMID: 33612820] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Two female and one male adult hookworms were recovered from a female patient in Thailand. Based on gross and microscopic morphology, the three hookworms are members of Necator americanus. Phylogenetic reconstruction based on partial NADH dehydrogenase subunit 1 (nad1) mitochondrial gene sequences shows that these hookworms belong to the same genetic lineage as N. americanus adult worm from Zhejiang, China. The male and female hookworms were genetically distinct, belonging to two different nad1-haplotypes. This is the first report targeting the nad1 gene on the identification and genetic characterization of the human hookworms originated from infected patient. The nad1 gene marker is useful for species and higher taxa differentiation of hookworms.
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- P Eamsobhana
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, Faculty of Science, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Musikachart P, Eamsobhana P. Do Different Tibial Osteotomy Techniques Affect Sagittal Alignment in Children with Blount Disease? Orthop Surg 2020; 12:770-775. [PMID: 32301285 PMCID: PMC7307263 DOI: 10.1111/os.12674] [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] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2020] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 03/18/2020] [Indexed: 01/01/2023] Open
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Objective To determine the radiographic outcomes following dome or wedge‐shaped proximal tibial osteotomy in the management of infantile Blount disease with a particular interest in sagittal alignment of the knee joint. Method Medical records of patients with Langenskiöld stage 2 Blount disease (aged ≤5 years) who underwent surgical correction between January 2005 and November 2019 were retrospectively identified. Patients with metabolic bone disease, bone tumors, prior traumatic fractures, congenital anomalies, inadequate plain films, and incomplete medical documents were excluded. Patient characteristics (e.g. age, gender, and body mass index [BMI]) and surgical characteristics (e.g. side, type of surgery, and follow‐up times) were recorded. Antero–posterior (AP) and lateral knee radiographs were analyzed. Data were categorized by surgical technique as dome‐shaped proximal tibial osteotomy or wedge‐shaped proximal tibial osteotomy. The femorotibial angle (FTA) was used to evaluate the correction angle in varus deformities. Sagittal alignment of the lower limbs using the posterior tibial slope (PTS) angle was measured postoperatively at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months, and at the final follow‐up visit. Results The present study included 72 surgeries of 46 patients who had undergone proximal tibial osteotomy. Twenty‐nine (63%) were male. The mean age of patients at the time of surgery was 34.50 months (range, 26–47). The mean weight was 23.11 ± 4.98 kg (mean ± SD); the mean height was 95.33 ± 6.36 cm, and the mean BMI was 25.32 ± 4.36 kg/m2. The mean duration of follow up was 4.77 ± 2.78 years. Sixty‐four patients (88.90%) received dome‐shaped proximal osteotomy of the tibia, while 8 (11.10%) received wedge‐shaped proximal osteotomy of the tibia. The average FTA of the total correction measured was 29.32° ± 7.98°. The demographic data of the two groups were not significantly different for gender, age, BMI, side follow‐up times, and the total correction of varus deformities. In the dome‐shaped osteotomy group, the mean correction of the FTA was 29.59° ± 7.45°. The mean degree of the PTS angle was 6.50° at 3 months, 6.38° at 6 months, 5.32° at 12 months, 5.17° at 24 months, and 5.53° at the final follow‐up visit. In the wedge‐shaped proximal tibial osteotomy group, the mean correction of the FTA was 27.25° ± 11.77°. The PTS was 6.00° at 3 months, 7.50° at 6 months, 7.00° at 12 months, 5.40° at 24 months, and 5.57° at the final follow‐up visit. No significant difference was observed in the radiological outcome between surgical techniques. Conclusion Dome and wedge‐shaped proximal tibial osteotomies did not demonstrate significant differences in the PTS angle in children with Blount disease.
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- Piyanuch Musikachart
- Department of Biochemistry,Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySiriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
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- Department of Biochemistry,Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
- Department of Orthopaedic SurgerySiriraj Hospital, Mahidol University Bangkok Thailand
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Musikachart P, Tisavipat N, Eamsobhana P. Does overcorrection cause any negative effect on pediatric missed Monteggia lesion? Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2020; 30:1017-1024. [PMID: 32219544 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02660-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2020] [Accepted: 03/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSES To evaluate the outcome of different types of ulna osteotomy in missed Monteggia fracture with a particular interest in anatomical correction and overcorrection techniques. The outcome between the two groups were compared on aspects of (1) clinical outcome (2) radiologic outcome. METHODS Twenty-one patients with type 1 missed Monteggia fracture who underwent surgery between January 2005-2018 were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into two groups according to the degrees of correction: group 1 anatomical correction (no ulnar dorsal angulation) and group 2 overcorrection (degrees of ulnar dorsal angulation ≥ 10°). Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Kim elbow performance score. Radiologic outcomes were categorized into four groups with regard to the radial head: excellent (complete reduction), good (slight subluxation), fair (moderate subluxation), and poor (dislocation). RESULTS Eleven patients with anatomical ulna osteotomy and ten patients with overcorrection ulnar osteotomy were enrolled with a mean age of 7.95 (5-12) years at the time of operation. The mean duration from injury to surgery was 27.05 (3-120) months, and the mean period of follow-up was 29.90 ± 22.37 (12-84) months. The average angle of total correction measured in group 1 was 6.09° (3°-9°) and 28.37° (12°-40°), in group 2. Fair-to-poor radiological outcomes at the last follow-up were more frequently observed in overcorrection group (40% vs. 0%) (p = 0.035) as well as clinical outcome (20% vs. 0%) (p = 0.214). Among the patients in group 2, posterior dislocation was diagnosed in two patients at 18 months and 2 months after surgery. CONCLUSION The postoperative result of overcorrection ulna osteotomy showed significant inferiority in radiologic outcome compared to anatomical correction. Overcorrection of ulna osteotomy could be associated with posterior dislocation of radial head.
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- Piyanuch Musikachart
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Laoharojanaphand T, Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K, Chotigavanichaya C, Wongcharoenwatana J, Eamsobhana P. Medial Metaphyseal Slope as a Predictor of Recurrence in Blount Disease. Orthop Surg 2019; 11:474-480. [PMID: 31243919 PMCID: PMC6595116 DOI: 10.1111/os.12491] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2018] [Revised: 05/07/2019] [Accepted: 05/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE This study was aimed to find the radiographic parameter predicting recurrence of stage 2 Blount's disease. METHOD We retrospectively reviewed radiographs of 82 legs from 49 patients diagnosed with stage 2 Blount's disease by Langenskiöld classification who had failed brace treatment and underwent valgus osteotomy between 1998 to 2016. Age ranged from 26 to 47 months. The metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle was measured preoperatively. The medial metaphyseal slope of the proximal tibia and femorotibial angle were measured preoperatively and 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively in both non-recurrence (group 1) and recurrence (group 2) group. The receiver operating characteristic curve calculated using MedCalc software was used to determine the medial metaphyseal slope predicting risk for recurrence. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS software. RESULTS The mean follow-up time was 4.83 ± 0.38 years. The mean age was 34.57 ± 5.76 in group 1 and 33.2 ± 1.48 in group 2 (P = 0.258). The mean preoperative metaphyseal slope was 62.39° ± 9.75° in group 1 and 73.22° ± 6.59° in group 2 (P = 0.02). The mean preoperative femorotibial angle (FTA) was -14.31° ± 8.25° in group 1 and -18.89° ± 7.74° in group 2 (P = 0.1). The mean preoperative metaphyseal diaphyseal angle (MDA) was 14.75° ± 4.21° in group 1 and 20.11° ±5.16° in group 2 (P = 0.001). Demographic data including age, gender, weight, height, and body mass index showed no statistically significant difference between both groups. Out of 82 legs, 9 (10.97%) had recurrence. Preoperatively, the metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle showed statistical significance between both groups. The medial metaphyseal slope showed statistically significant difference between group 1 and group 2 at 3, 6, 12, and 24 months postoperatively. The receiver operating characteristic curve showed that a medial metaphyseal slope more than 70° at 12 months (sensitivity 88.89% and specificity 69.86%) and more than 62° at 24 months postoperatively (sensitivity 100%, specificity 52.3%) was a predictor for recurrence of stage 2 Blount's disease. CONCLUSION Medial metaphyseal slope more than 62° over the 24-month follow-up was associated with recurrence of varus deformity.
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- Tinh Laoharojanaphand
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Musikachart P, Ariyawatkul T, Wongcharoenwatana J, Piamthipmanas T, Chanchoo S, Eamsobhana P. Intra-Observer and Inter-Observer Reliability of Shaft Condylar Angle and Lateral Capitellohumeral Angle: Evaluation Based on Reliability in Different Ages and Levels of Experience. Orthop Surg 2019; 11:467-473. [PMID: 31243918 PMCID: PMC6595104 DOI: 10.1111/os.12489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [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: 11/06/2018] [Revised: 05/02/2019] [Accepted: 05/13/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVES The aims of this paper were: (i) to examine the intra-observer and inter-observer reliability of the shaft-condylar angle (SCA) and the lateral capitellohumeral angle (LCHA); (ii) to study the influence of experience level on the inter-observer and intra-observer reliability; and (iii) to determine the influence of the the age of the patients on reliability. METHOD A retrospective cohort study was conducted. The study reviewed 81 elbow radiographs. The patients were aged between 2 and 13 years. All the images taken between 2000 and 2017 were independently measured by a senior pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon, a pediatric orthopaedic fellow, an orthopaedic chief resident, a general practitioner, and a pediatric orthopaedic research assistant. Measurement was performed two times within a 2-week interval. Inexperienced observers (general practitioner and research assistant) were supervised by senior pediatric orthopaedic surgeons for at least 30 radiographs before performing the measurement. Inclusion criteria were as follows: (i) age 2-13 years; and (ii) no previous elbow fracture. EXCLUSION CRITERIA elbow radiographs do not show true lateral view. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to calculate the reliability. RESULTS The mean values of SCA and LCHA were 43° and 48°, respectively. For SCA, intra-observer reliability was excellent (ICC = 0.85) for one observer, good (range = 0.73-0.76) for three observers, and moderate (0.59) for one observer. Inter-observer reliability was moderate (0.48, 0.58), whereas the reliability categorized by age group showed excellent agreement (0.88-0.94). For LCHA, intra-observer reliability was excellent (0.84-0.89) for three observers and good (0.66-0.80) for two observers. Inter-observer reliability was moderate (0.44-0.45). Conversely, the reliability classified by age group showed excellent agreement (0.83-0.91). CONCLUSION Intra-observer reliability for LCHA and SCA were excellent to good for most observers. Inter-observer reliability was moderate for LCHA and SCA. Reliability classified by age group showed excellent to good agreement. Reliability was influenced by the level of experience, especially for non-medical staff.
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- Piyanuch Musikachart
- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj HospitalMahidol UniversityBangkokThailand
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Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. Periarticular large bone defects treatment with ring external fixator. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:315-321. [PMID: 30828201 PMCID: PMC6383181 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.04.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2017] [Revised: 03/25/2018] [Accepted: 04/21/2018] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Joint stiffness and limited bone stock for fixation were the main problems in management of periarticular bone defects. The present study aimed to report clinical and radiographic outcome of periarticular, large (≥8 cm) bone defects treated with ring external fixator. MATERIALS AND METHODS Seventeen patients (10 males and 7 females) who had periarticular bone loss at the minimum of 8 cm were treated with ring external fixator. Acute shortening and subsequent lengthening at the corticotomy site were performed in 5 patients. Bone transport was performed in 12 patients. Clinical outcome and radiographic outcome were reviewed. RESULTS Seventeen patients (10 males and 7 females). Mean age was 31.1 years (9-52 years). Mean bone gap was 9.17 cm (8-14 cm.). Mean follow-up period was 39.7 months (30-60 months). Fracture united primarily in 14 cases and after iliac bone graft in 2 cases. One patient had nonunion. Based on ASAMI evaluation;The bone result was excellent, good, and poor in 13, 3, and 1 patients, respectively. The functional results were excellent and good in 14 and 3 patients respectively. Ten patients had superficial pin tract infection. CONCLUSION Periarticular large bone defects were successfully treated with ring external fixator by bone transport or acute shortening and subsequent lengthening at corticotomy site. Superficial pin tract infection and joint stiffness were common problems in management of periarticular large bone defects. Early convert to internal fixation after achieve the acceptable length or after successfully bony contact of bone transport fragment to allowed early motion of the joint was recommend. Good to excellent functional outcomes were achieve in majority of the patients.
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- Corresponding author at: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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Srisaarn T, Salang K, Klawson B, Vipulakorn K, Chalayon O, Eamsobhana P. Surgical correction of coxa vara: Evaluation of neck shaft angle, Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle for indication of recurrence. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:593-598. [PMID: 31061596 PMCID: PMC6494758 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.06.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2017] [Revised: 05/30/2018] [Accepted: 06/26/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Coxa vara is a hip deformity in which the femoral neck-shaft angle decreases below its normal value. Standard surgical treatment for this condition is corrective valgus osteotomy. Appropriate correction of the Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle is important to prevent recurrence. The purpose of this study is to: 1) evaluate the recurrence of the deformity at the latest follow up; and 2) find the appropriate angle of correction associated with the lowest recurrence. METHODS 34 hips in 31 patients who underwent surgery for treatment of coxa vara from 2005 to 2014 were included. Patient-reported outcomes, Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle, and neck-shaft angle were assessed preoperatively, postoperatively, and at latest follow-up. RESULTS The mean age at surgery was 10.99, with a range of 5-30, years. Preoperative neck-shaft angle ranged from 60 to 100 degrees, and Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle ranged from 60 to 90 degrees. At the latest follow up, the neck-shaft angle ranged from 120 to 135 degrees and the Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle ranged from 22 to 35 degrees (p < 0.001). The Harris hip score improved from 47.20 (34-66) to 79.68 (60-100) (p < 0.001). There was no recurrence of deformities at the mean follow up of 37.87 months. CONCLUSION Surgical correction of coxa vara in various pathologies can be done successfully with the Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle corrected to ≤ 35 degrees or the neck shaft angle corrected to > 120 degrees in order to prevent recurrence of the deformity. Majority of the patients were reported improvement of hip function. However, a longer-term follow up is required to determine further outcomes regarding to recurrence of the deformity.
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- Thammanoon Srisaarn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Phramongkutklao Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kean Hospital, Khon Kean, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kean Hospital, Khon Kean, 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,Corresponding author at: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok 10700, Thailand.
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Suangyanon P, Chalayon O, Worawuthangkul K, Kaewpornsawan K, Ariyawatkul T, Eamsobhana P. Pediatric elbow measurement parameters: Evaluation of the six angles in inter- and intra-observer reliability. J Clin Orthop Trauma 2019; 10:792-796. [PMID: 31316257 PMCID: PMC6612040 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcot.2018.07.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [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: 10/01/2017] [Accepted: 07/21/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Several radiographic measurements of the humerus can be used to evaluate the treatment outcome of supracondylar fractures in children. Because of the cartilaginous nature of the immature elbow, interpretation of radiographs around this area is sometimes challenging and can be unreliable. This study was conducted to determine the inter-observer and intra-observer reliability of the six commonly used radiographic measurements of the distal humerus. METHOD The Baumann angle, humero-ulna angle, metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle, radial epiphyseal angle, shaft-condylar angle and lateral capitellohumeral angle of the humerus were measured by two observers on the radiographs of uninjured elbows from 58 children. The values between each measurement were compared and correlated using a Pearson coefficient of correlation to determine the inter-observer and intra-observer reliability. RESULTS All of the radiographic parameters showed excellent intra-observer reliability with the correlation coefficient values of the Baumann angle, humero-ulna angle, metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle, radial epiphyseal angle, shaft-condylar angle, lateral capitellohumeral angle as 0.945, 0.95, 0.909, 0.888, 0.961 and 0.975 (p < 0.001), respectively. The inter-observer reliability of the Baumann and humero-ulna angles were also found to be highly correlated at r = 0.843 (p < 0.001) and 0.878 (p < 0.001), respectively. The metaphyseal-diaphyseal angle had poor reliability with r = 0.136 (p = 0.291) while the radial epiphyseal angle, shaft-condylar angle, and lateral capitellohumeral angle demonstrated good reliability with r = 0.675 (p < 0.001), 0.747 (p < 0.001), and 0.686 (p < 0.001), respectively. CONCLUSION The Baumann angle and humero-ulna angle measurements of distal humerus showed excellent inter- and intra-observer reliability. Both parameters represent repeatable and reliable methods for determining the outcome of supracondylar humeral fractures in pediatric population.
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- Purinon Suangyanon
- 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 Orthopedics, Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand,Corresponding author. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglang Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700, Thailand.
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Eamsobhana P, Yong HS, Song SL, Tungtrongchitr A, Roongruangchai K. Genetic differentiation of Anisakis species (Nematoda: Anisakidae) in marine fish Priacanthus tayenus from Gulf of Thailand. Trop Biomed 2018; 35:669-677. [PMID: 33601754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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Members of the genus Anisakis are parasitic nematodes of the family Anisakidae. They are potential zoonotic parasites, causing anisakiasis in humans who consume raw or undercooked seafood (fish or squid) infected with the larvae of this nematode. In the present study, anisakid nematodes collected from the marine fish Priacanthus tayenus (Purplespotted big-eye) caught from the Gulf of Thailand were examined morphologically and characterized genetically by DNA sequence analysis. Sequence data from the mitochondrial cytochrome c oxidase subunit II (mtDNA cox2) gene were used to identify these nematodes to species level and to evaluate the phylogenetic relationship among various taxa. All the 15 third-stage larvae of Anisakis nematodes investigated in this study belonged to the same genetic lineage as the A. typica species complex (named here as A. typica sp. T - T for Thailand). Eight mtDNA cox2 haplotypes were revealed in the 15 isolates of this Anisakis from Thailand. The mtDNA cox2 haplotypes of A. typica sp. T from Thailand were genetically distinct from those of the A. typica sensu stricto. Taxonomic description of this A. typica sp. T as a distinct species however awaits the availability of adult specimens.
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- P Eamsobhana
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Institute of Ocean and Earth Sciences, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Aims Delayed diagnosis is a well-known complication of a Monteggia fracture-dislocation. If left untreated, the dislocated radial head later becomes symptomatic. The purposes of this study were firstly, to evaluate the clinical and radiological results of open reduction of the radial head and secondly, to identify the factors that may affect the outcome of this procedure. Materials and Methods This retrospective study evaluated 30 children with a chronic Monteggia lesion. There were 18 boys and 12 girls with a mean age of 7.4 years (4 to 13) at the time of open reduction. The mean interval to surgery, after the initial fracture, was 23.4 months (6 to 120). Clinical grading used a Kim modified elbow score: radiological outcome was recorded. The effect of the patient’s age, gender, duration from initial injury, Bado classification, and annular ligament reconstruction were analyzed. The mean follow-up was 42.2 months (15 to 20). Results The Kim elbow scores evaluated at the last clinic visit were excellent in 23 patients, good in three, fair in two, and poor in two. A majority of the patients were found to have significant improvement of elbow flexion (p < 0.001). Six met the criteria of a fair radiological outcome; four of these were operated on more than 24 months after the initial injury, and three had surgery after the age of 11. Univariate analysis failed to find any factor that was significantly associated with a fair or poor outcome. Conclusion Good clinical and radiological outcomes can be expected in most patients. Osteoarthritic changes were associated with age > 11 years and/or a delay of treatment of > 24 months. However, no statistically significant factor could be identified which correlated with an unfavourable outcome. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1117–24.
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- P. Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Siriraj
Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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BACKGROUND There were very few options available for distal foot and toe defects that required a vascularized flap for coverage. As such, the use of a free flap was often justified in this region of the foot. The use of perforator flaps has created a new subset of local tissue transfer alternatives that increases the potential that the difficulties associated with microvascular tissue transfers could be avoided. The first dorsal metatarsal artery (FDMA) perforator flap was one variant of this new type of tissue transfer. The aim of this report was to describe our experience using FDMA perforator flap to cover great toe defect. METHODS A standard FDMA flap from the dorsum of the foot was raised in reversed fashion based on the distal communicating branch or "perforator" from plantar foot circulation in two patients with great toe defect. RESULTS Salvage of the great toe was achieved in both patients. FDMA perforator flap achieved both reconstructive goals, and the donor site closure can be successfully performed without tension. Donor site healing was achieved in both patients with no associated complications by the 1-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS FDMA flap can be successfully used as a local flap to cover distal foot and toe wounds. However, direct donor site closure can be problematic and may need skin graft.
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- Roongsak Limthongthang
- 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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Tirawanish P, Eamsobhana P. Prediction of Callus Subsidence in Distraction Osteogenesis Using Callus Formation Scoring System: Preliminary Study. Orthop Surg 2018; 10:121-127. [PMID: 29767473 DOI: 10.1111/os.12374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2017] [Accepted: 12/21/2017] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To develop the scoring system which describes both quality and quantity of callus formation to predict the callus subsidence. METHODS Forty-seven bony segments with an average lengthening of 5.17 ± 2.83 cm were included. The score was calculated based on the amount of callus classified in five patterns and the summation with the density of the callus classified in four patterns; the total score was 9. Bony subsidence >10% or >10° angulation were considered significant. We analyzed all of the data to find the most appropriate score that would prevent callus subsidence <10% and prevented angulation of the regeneration bone <10 degrees. Data was analyzed by using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve. An area under the curve of 0.9-1 indicated an excellent test, 0.8-0.9 indicated a good test, 0.7-0.8 indicated a fair test, 0.6-0.7 indicated a poor test, and 0.5-0.6 indicated a fail test. The appropriate score for Ilizarov removal was selected from the highest sensitivity and specificity. RESULTS Twenty-two tibia segments and 25 femur segments were included. The mean of bone lengthening was 5.17 ± 2.83 cm (range, 1.6-13.5 cm) and the mean of percentage lengthening was 16.58% ± 10.03% (range, 4.63%-56.84%). The mean distraction period was 5 months. The average months of follow-up for measurement of bony subsidence was 4.2 months. Mean subsidence was 21.06% (1.54%-57.44%). The mean of callus subsidence was 1.29 ± 1.17 cm (range, 0.03-4.72 cm). There were 32 segments (68%) with callus subsidence greater than 10% and 15 segments (32%) with subsidence less than 10%. The callus subsidence ranged from 0.3 mm to 4.72 cm, with 68% of bony fragments having significant subsidence. Type 5 callus diameter was statistically significant (P < 0.0001) in preventing callus subsidence compared to the other types. Type 4 callus density was statistically significant in preventing callus subsidence compared to the other types (P < 0.0001). The ROC curve with area under the curve 0.961 and sensitivity 0.933 showed that a callus scoring system score >7.5 was effective in preventing significant callus subsidence. When using score 8 as a result from the ROC curve, 73.3% of bony fragment subsidence was <10% with sensitivity 93.3 and specificity 83.2. CONCLUSION Callus diameter 81%-100% and callus density type 4 could prevent significant callus subsidence. Based on the results of the present study we suggest using callus score > 8 to determine the time of Ilizarov removal.
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- Panlop Tirawanish
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Ariyawatkul T, Worawuthangkul K, Chotigavanichaya C, Kaewpornsawan K, Chalayon O, Eamsobhana P. Potential risk factors for birth fractures: a case-control study. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 2017; 41:2361-2364. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-017-3600-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2017] [Accepted: 08/02/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Eamsobhana P, Wanachiwanawin D, Roongruangchai K, Pornpanich K, Yong HS. Molecular identification of Gnathostoma spinigerum (Nematoda: Gnathostomatidae) as causative agent of human gnathostomiasis in Thailand. Trop Biomed 2017; 34:478-482. [PMID: 33593032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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A 43-year-old male residing in Prachin Buri Province, Thailand, was admitted to the Siriraj University Hospital of Mahidol University, Thailand, in July 2014 with right eyelid swelling and serpiginous lesion for three weeks. A nematode specimen was accidentally recovered from his upper right eyelid area. The body of the worm was cylindrical and measured 11.0 × 1.4 mm. The head bulb had eight circles of transverse spines. Anterior half of the body was covered with rows of comb-like pointed spines. The tail part was rounded dorsally and flattened ventrally and no copulatory spicule was observed at the posterior end. It was morphologically identified as an immature female worm of gnathostome species. Sequence analysis for partial cytochrome c oxidase subunit I (COI) gene revealed this recovered nematode as Gnathostoma spinigerum.
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- P Eamsobhana
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Ophthalmology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Eamsobhana P, Kongwachirapaitoon P, Kaewpornsawan K. Evertor muscle activity as a predictor for recurrence in idiopathic clubfoot. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2017; 27:1005-1009. [PMID: 28528482 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-017-1975-z] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2017] [Accepted: 05/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Clubfoot is a complex three-dimensional deformity. Although brace compliance after initial correction was previously found to be significantly associated with recurrence in clubfoot, few previous studies have specifically examined evertor muscle function as a factor that contributes to recurrence in children with idiopathic and non-idiopathic clubfoot. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among brace compliance, evertor muscle grading, and recurrence rate in pediatric clubfoot patients. METHODS Children with idiopathic clubfoot who were treated and followed for a minimum of 2 years were included. Patients who used their brace <20-23 h a day for the first 3 months and then <8-10 h per day during sleep and nap times thereafter were classified as group I. Patients who complied fully by using the brace 23 h a day for the first 3 months and then 8-10 h per day during sleep and nap times thereafter were classified as group II. Demographic and clinical data including age, gender, follow-up time, recurrence, evertor muscle grading, types of surgery, brace compliance, severity of initial deformity, age at onset, number of casts required for initial correction, and the need for Achilles tenotomy were collected and analyzed. RESULTS Seventy-nine children with clubfoot were included. There were 47 males and 32 females, mean age was 3.2 years (range 2.1-6.3), and the mean follow-up time was 31.4 months. All patients had follow-up of at least 2 years. Primary correction was obtained in all children. There was no significant difference in mean age, mean follow-up time, or recurrence rate between groups. There was, however, a statistically significant difference in mean brace time between groups (p = 0.002). The recurrence rate was 26.2% in group I and 22.2% in group II. The recurrence rate in group a (Pirani score 0) was 3.9%, group b (Pirani score 0.5) 43.8%, and group c (Pirani score 1) 75% (p < 0.001). No significant association was found between severity of the initial deformity, age at the onset of treatment, number of casts required for correction, or reported brace compliance and recurrence or rates of surgery. Only poor or absent evertor muscle activity was found to be statistically significantly associated with risk of recurrence. CONCLUSION Good evertor muscle grading was found to be a significant protective factor against recurrence of idiopathic clubfoot. Thus, improvement in muscle balance around the ankle, especially the evertor muscle, should be emphasized to parents after the casting regimen is completed and correction is achieved.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglung Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. Free non-vascularized fibular graft for treatment of large bone defect around the elbow in pediatric patients. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2017; 27:895-900. [PMID: 28393309 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-017-1955-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2017] [Accepted: 03/23/2017] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Large bone defect is a challenging problem in orthopedics practice. Several methods are available for bridging of these bone defects, including cancellous bone graft, free vascularized fibula graft, and bone transport with external ring fixator. The aim of this study was to describe our experience in nine pediatric cases of free non-vascularized autogenous fibular strut bone graft in which large bone defect and bone loss of >7 cm was caused by open fracture and infective nonunion around the elbow joint. OBJECTIVE To describe our experience in nine pediatric cases of free non-vascularized autogenous fibular strut bone graft in which large bone defect and bone loss of >7 cm was caused by open fracture and infective nonunion around the elbow joint. METHOD This retrospective review was conducted in patients with large bone defect with bony gap >7 cm. Time to union, range of motion, complications, Mayo Elbow Performance Score, and Foot and Ankle Disability Index (FADI) were recorded. RESULT The large bone defects included in this study were managed by free non-vascularized fibular strut bone grafts (FNVFG) that were harvested subperiosteally. Nine patients with a mean age of 11 years (range: 6-17) underwent this procedure. Nine grafts (100%) united at both ends within an average of 9 weeks (range: 8-14). Mean length of defect was 9.3 cm (range: 8-13 cm). Mean postoperative Mayo Elbow Performance Score was significantly higher than the mean preoperative score (98.33 vs. 64.44, respectively; p < 0.001). Three fibulae were observed for hypertrophy. Mean Foot and Ankle Disability Index score was 100 both preoperatively and postoperatively in all patients. CONCLUSION Free non-vascularized fibular graft is a simple procedure and a reliable method for bridging large bone defect or loss caused by open fracture and/or infection around the elbow in pediatric patients.
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- Kamolporn Kaewpornsawan
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglung Road Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, 2 Wanglung Road Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Eamsobhana P, Rojjananukulpong K, Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Kaewpornsawan K. Does the parental stretching programs improve metatarsus adductus in newborns? J Orthop Surg (Hong Kong) 2017; 25:2309499017690320. [PMID: 28215117 DOI: 10.1177/2309499017690320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [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: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Metatarsus adductus (MA) is a common pediatric foot deformity. Current recommendations suggest observation until 4-6 months, then casting if the deformity persists. Based on our review of the literatures, no randomized controlled trial has been conducted to study the effectiveness of parental stretching in the correction of MA in newborn. MATERIAL AND METHODS Ninety-four newborn feet that were diagnosed as MA by clinical examination were enrolled. Feet were randomized into two groups: observation group and stretching group. Outcome measurements were performed to compare success rate between groups. RESULTS According to Pearson's χ2 test, there were no statistically significant differences between groups with regard to the overall success of the parental stretching program ( p = 0.191). There was also no significant difference between groups for mild degree or moderate-to-severe degree ( p = 0.134, p = 0.274, respectively). A more rapid success rate was observed in the stretching group at the first month follow-up, but rate of improvement then decreased. The stretching group tended to have a lower success rate compared to the observation group in moderate-to-severe feet, but the difference was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS Parental stretching program found no benefit over observation group in this study. Parental stretching program should not be applied for newborn babies with moderate-to-severe MA as the result from the study appeared to have lower success rate compared to observation group. Observe until 4-6 months, then corrective casting for the persisting deformity is recommended.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- 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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Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P, Ariyawatkul T, Saelim C, Kaewpornsawan K. Complications Associated with Ponseti Serial Casting and Surgical Correction via Soft Tissue Release in Congenital Idiopathic Clubfoot. J Med Assoc Thai 2016; 99:1192-1197. [PMID: 29901930] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The current standard treatment used worldwide for management of congenital idiopathic clubfoot is serial casting by Ponseti method. Prior to 2006, standard treatment for congenital idiopathic clubfoot at Siriraj Hospital involved major soft tissue release by any of the following release techniques, modified posteromedial release, complete subtalar release, and posterior release. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the complications and recurrence of deformity associated with treatment of congenital idiopathic clubfoot by Ponseti serial casting and major soft tissue release at Siriraj Hospital. MATERIAL AND METHOD This retrospective review of medical charts and records was conducted in congenital idiopathic clubfoot patients who underwent primary treatment by either Ponseti serial casting or major surgical soft tissue release between 2000 and 2012 at Siriraj Hospital. Patient demographic, clinical, diagnostic, and surgical procedure-related data were reviewed. All associated complications were recorded and analyzed. RESULTS One hundred sixty one patients were included, of which 46 had treatment by Ponseti method and 115 had treatment by major soft tissue release. In the Ponseti group, there were 26 males and 20 females (73 feet), with an average age at the beginning of treatment of 10.70 weeks (range 0.86 to 42.86). The complication rate was 17.8% (13 feet in 11 patients). The most common complications were cast loosening in four feet (5.48%) and cast-associated skin irritation in four feet (5.48%). In patients treated with Ponseti method, second surgery for recurrent deformity was performed in 26 feet (35.61%). In the soft tissue release surgical intervention group, there were 69 males and 46 females (171 feet), with an average age at the beginning of treatment at 52.05 weeks (range 9.86 to 248.71). The complication rate was 12.87% (22 feet in 18 patients). The most common complications were wound infection in nine feet (5.26%), followed by cast loosening in seven feet (4.09%). In soft tissue release patients, second surgery for recurrent deformity was performed in 26 feet (15.20%). CONCLUSION In this study, complication rates relating to clubfoot treatment by Ponseti serial casting and major soft tissue release were 17.8% and 12.87%, respectively. The two most common complications of Ponseti serial casting were cast loosening (5.48%) and cast-associated skin irritation (5.48%). The most common complication of major soft tissue release was wound infection (5.26%), followed by cast loosening (4.09%).
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Ariyawatkul T, Chotigavanichaya C, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. The Comparison between Computer-Assisted Hexapods and Ilizarov Apparatus in Gradual Tibial Deformity Correction: A Preliminary Study. J Med Assoc Thai 2016; 99:1126-1130. [PMID: 29952460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND The Hexagonal external fixator (Hexapods) is known to have the ability to correct complex multi-planar deformities faster than the Ilizarov apparatus. However, the difficulty of achieving deformity correction by Hexapods seems to limit its popularity. OBJECTIVE This study aims to compare the advantages and disadvantages of Hexapods and Ilizarov in the gradual correction of complex tibial deformities. MATERIAL AND METHOD A retrospective review was performed in patients with complex tibial deformities treated with Hexapods or with Ilizarov apparatus from 2000 to 2014. Magnitude of deformity, length of time in Hexapods or Ilizarov apparatus, Lengthening Index, and complications were recorded. Statistical analysis was used to compare the two methods. RESULTS Six patients were treated with Ilizarov apparatus and seven patients were treated with Hexapods. Patients in Hexapods group had more coronal plane angulation before surgery than in the Ilizarov group with statistical significance (p = 0.02). The differences of the sagittal and the axial plane angulations were not statistically significant. The difference of leg length was also not statistically significant. After completion of treatment, no statistical significance of residual deformities was found between the two methods. Lengthening Index had trends toward significance in Hexapods group (p = 0.051). CONCLUSION Computer-assisted Hexapods may reduce the Lengthening Index compared to the conventional Ilizarov method. The hexapods device could be beneficial for faster correction of complex deformity if the patients or family members understand how to manipulate the apparatus.
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Ariyawatkul T, Kaewpornsawan K, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P. The Results of Lengthening in Congenital Posteromedial Angulation of Tibia. J Med Assoc Thai 2016; 99:1137-1141. [PMID: 29952465] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Congenital posteromedial bowing of the tibia (PMBT) is a rare deformity with limb length discrepancy (LLD) with or without significant angular deformity. Some patients need only limb length equalization while many patients require additional angular correction. Limb length equalization may be achieved by either limb lengthening, epiphysiodesis or acute shortening of the long leg. Limb lengthening is the preferred treatment option in PMBT patients with significant angular deformity. OBJECTIVE The presented study is to evaluate the results of lengthening with Ilizarov fixator in these patients. MATERIAL AND METHOD PMBT patients treated with Ilizarov lengthening were retrospectively reviewed. Progression of angular deformity and LLD were assessed. Residual deformity after Ilizarov lengthening and complications were also evaluated. RESULTS Limb lengthening with Ilizarov external fixator was performed in 4 PMBT patients. Mean age at surgery was 3.7 years. Expected LLD (using multiplier method) of tibia ranged from 5.1 to 9.9 cm. Younger patients had more angular deformity than older patients. One patient had pin tract infection requiring Ilizarov removal. Lengthening index varied from 1.2 to 2.1 month/centimeter. LLD after the lengthening was -1.4 to 0.4 cm. Mean progression of LLD was 1.8 mm/year. CONCLUSION Ilizarov lengthening for posteromedial angulation shown good result with average residual LLD 0.4 to 1.4 cm which is not clinically significant.
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Eamsobhana P, Yong HS, Prasartvit A, Wanachiwanawin D, Boonyong S. Geographical distribution and incidence of Angiostrongylus lungworms (Nematoda: Angiostrongylidae) and their rodent hosts in Thailand. Trop Biomed 2016; 33:35-44. [PMID: 33579139] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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The rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a zoonotic parasite, is known to be responsible for eosinophilic meningitis and meningoencephalitis in humans in many countries worldwide. Another congener A. malaysiensis is a potential pathogen. Rodents as natural definitive host of the parasites are abundant and globally widespread. In this study, the prevalence of Angiostrongylus infection in wild rats was investigated in twenty-four provinces of Thailand during the period December 2011 to June 2014. Of the 669 wild rats sampled, 46 (6.88%) were infected with Angiostrongylus lungworms. The rodents harbouring A. cantonensis worms included Bandicota indica, Bandicota savilei, Rattus exulans, Rattus norvegicus, Rattus rattus complex and Rattus tiomanicus, and those harbouring A. malaysiensis were B. savilei, Rattus losea, R. norvegicus and R. rattus complex. No parasite was recovered from Maxomys surifer (n=11), Mus musculus (n=1), Niviventer fulvescens (n=2), Rattus argentiventer (n=4), Rattus nitidus (n=3) and Sundamys muelleri (n=3). In positive rats, the incidence of infection with Angiostrongylus lungworms was variable among host species and provinces. There were also considerable variation in the proportion of male and female worms among rodent hosts and localities. Two hundred and thirty-five of the collected worms were male and 282 were female. The mean worm burden in the positive rats was 11.24 and ranged from 1 to 61. 81.82% (423/517) of the adult worms were morphologically identified as A. cantonensis, and 18.18% (94/517) were A malaysiensis. One R. rattus from Prachuap Khiri Khan had mixed infection of A. cantonensis and A. malaysiensis (10 worms of each species). The overall number of male (202) and female (221) A. cantonensis worms was not significantly different (χ2 = 0.86, 0.50 > P > 0.30). However, the overall number of male (33) and female (61) A. malaysiensis worms was significantly different (χ2 = 8.34, P < 0.01). The present study added one new definitive host (R. tiomanicus) for A. cantonensis and two new definitive hosts (B. savilei and R. losea) for A. malaysiensis in Thailand. Our data update and contribute significantly to existing knowledge of the geographical distribution of A. cantonensis in wild rats in Thailand and confirm the occurrence of A. malaysiensis throughout the country.
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- P Eamsobhana
- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Eamsobhana P, Sisuchinthara T, Jittivilai T, Keawpornsawan K. The Factor Causing Poor Results in Late Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip (DDH). J Med Assoc Thai 2015; 98 Suppl 8:S32-S37. [PMID: 26529812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Treatment of DDH in walking-age children often resulting in persistent or recurrent hip dysplasia, AVN and/ or loss of reduction. The incidence of secondary procedures in this age group after closed or open reduction of the hip in DDH varies from 38% to 80% in longterm studies. The goal of this study was to determine the factors that will predict poor results in walking-age children with DDH. MATERIAL AND METHOD The study was a retrospectively study of 25 walking children with late DDH (22 female and 3 male) treated with closed or open reduction of the hips. The data were collected from medical records and radiographs. Tonnis and Severin classifications were used to evaluate the condition of the hips. Fisher exact test and student t-test were used to evaluate the factors related to the poor result. RESULTS Age > 28 months and > 30 months at the reduction is a factor resulting in poor results evaluated by Tonnis and Severin classification (p = 0.007), and (p = 0.008). Acetabular index (AI) and Center-edge angle (CE) at the time of index surgery are not statistical significant causing the poor results. Bilateral or unilateral of DDH are not statistical significant to cause poor results. CONCLUSION From our study, age at presentation is the most important factor predicting poor results in walking DDH, age > 28 months at presenting leading to secondary procedure and poor Tonnis and Severin Grades. National Health Policy for Hip Screening is the most important for early detectoing of children with DDH to improve the outcome and prevent the children from multiple operations.
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Chotigavanichaya C, Ariyawatkul T, Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K. Results of Primary Talectomy for Clubfoot in Infants and Toddlers with Arthrogryposis Multiplex Congenita. J Med Assoc Thai 2015; 98 Suppl 8:S38-S41. [PMID: 26529813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Equinovarus deformity in arthrogryposis multiplex congenita patients is rigid and difficult to treat. Radical soft tissue operations yielded good results though recurrence of deformity was high. Talectomy is a bony procedure recommended as either a salvage procedure or a primary operation. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the results ofprimary talectomy in infant and toddler patients retrospectively. MATERIAL AND METHOD Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita patients with rigid equinovarus deformity treated with talectomy initially were retrospectively reviewed. Pain score, residual foot deformity, shoe modification, and ambulatory status were assessed. RESULTS Talectomy were performed in 19 arthrogrypotic feet in 10 infants and toddlers. There were 6 males and 4 females. The mean age at surgery was 1.3 years old and the mean age of the follow-up time was 4.9 years. All patients had plantigrade foot without pain. One arthrogrypotic foot required posteromedial release 2 years after index surgery due to recurrent deformity. CONCLUSION Talectomy as theprimaryprocedure in arthrogrypotic infants and toddlers demonstrated good results withfew residual deformities and recurrence. Patients could achieve plantigrade position.
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Eamsobhana P, Prasartvit A, Gan XX, Yong HS. Evaluation of dot immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for rapid serodiagnosis of eosinophilic meningitis due to Angio-strongylus cantonensis (Nematoda: Metastrongyloidea). Trop Biomed 2015; 32:121-125. [PMID: 25801261] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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Angiostrongylus cantonensis is the most frequent cause of eosinophilic meningitis in humans in Thailand and worldwide. Because of difficulty of recovering the Angiostrongylus larvae from infected patients, detection of parasite-specific antibodies is used to support clinical diagnosis. This study tested serum samples from eosinophilic meningitis patients and individuals at risk of infection with A. cantonensis to evaluate a recently developed simple and rapid dot-immunogold filtration assay (DIGFA) for detection of specific antibodies against A. cantonensis. Purified 31-kDa glycoprotein of A. cantonensis and protein A colloidal gold conjugate were employed to detect the 31-kDa anti-A. cantonensis antibody in patients sera from the parasite endemic areas of northeast Thailand. The results were compared with those obtained by dot-blot enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with 31-kDa A. cantonensis antigen. The overall positivity rate of DIGFA and dot-blot ELISA for A. cantonensis infection in 98 clinically diagnosed cases from three highly endemic districts in Khon Kaen province were 39.79% and 37.75%, respectively. Among 86 sera of subjects at risk of infection with A. cantonensis, 24.41% were positive by DIGFA and 23.25% by dot-blot ELISA. There were good correlation between the visual grading of DIGFA and dot-blot ELISA in both groups of defined sera. DIGFA is as sensitive and specific as dot-blot ELISA for confirming eosinophilic meningitis due to A. cantonensis infection, with advantages of simplicity, rapidity and without the use of specific and expensive equipment, and can be used in field settings.
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi, Thailand
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- Institute of Parasitic Diseases, Zhejiang Academy of Medical Sciences, Hangzhou, PR China
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- Institute of Biological Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Eamsobhana P. Eosinophilic meningitis caused by Angiostrongylus cantonensis--a neglected disease with escalating importance. Trop Biomed 2014; 31:569-578. [PMID: 25776582] [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] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The rat lungworm Angiostrongylus cantonensis, a food-borne zoonotic parasite, has been recognized as the primary pathogen associated with human eosinophilic meningitis or eosinophilic meningoencephalitis. This neurotropic nematode has a definitive rodent host and a molluscan intermediate host. The adult worms live in the pulmonary arteries of rats. Human is a non-permissive, accidental host. Transmission to humans is by eating of infected raw or undercooked snails, poorly cleaned contaminated vegetables or other infected paratenic hosts such as freshwater prawns, crabs, frogs or monitor lizards. Thousands of diagnosed cases of eosinophilic meningitis caused by A. cantonensis have been reported worldwide. Angiostrongyliasis is of increasing public health importance as globalization contributes to the geographical spread and more international travelers encounter the disease. The parasite is on the move. It has spread from its traditional endemic areas of Asia and the Pacific Basin to the American continent including the USA, Brazil and Caribbean islands. Recently, the incidence of human infections has increased rapidly. Most reports of the disease are from Thailand and Taiwan with increasing reports from mainland China. The rapid global spread of the parasite and the emerging occurrence of the infection pose challenges in clinical and laboratory diagnosis, and in epidemiology and basic biology. Enhanced understanding of the epidemiology of angiostrongyliasis, increased public awareness about the risks associated with eating raw or undercooked food, and enhanced food safety measures are needed. Therefore, current knowledge on various aspects of the parasite and the disease it causes, as well as recent epidemiological status together with significant progress in laboratory investigation of A. cantonensis infection, are overviewed to promote understanding and awareness of this emerging neglected disease.
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- Department of Parasitology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
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Leeprakobboon D, Kaewpornsawan K, Eamsobhana P. Four-point molding: a new cast molding technique for closed reduction treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S29-S33. [PMID: 25365886] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND In order to achieve added stability in a hip spica cast and decrease unnecessary open reduction, the authors have devised a new hip spica cast molding technique that has been named, "Four-point molding technique". Our aim was to evaluate the efficacy of this technique, in terms of its ability to deliver a stable, concentric reduction of the hip. MATERIAL AND METHOD The authors retrospectively reviewed the patients, aged 6-24 months, that were diagnosed with DDH and who had undergone closed reduction with a hip spica cast. The authors used the four-point molding technique on all patients. The authors evaluated radiographs for redislocation during the 12 weeks of cast treatment and followed-up to 1 year after hip spica cast removal. 15 children (15 hips) who were treated over a 14-year period were included in the present study to determine the success rate ofthis procedure. RESULTS From 1996-2010, there were 15 unilateral DDH patients who were treated with the four-point molding technique. The average age of the patients at the time of the reduction was 17 months (age range: 8-23 months). The treatment was 86.6% successful in 13 children (95% CI 0.62-0.96). The average duration in the hip spica cast was 12.5 weeks. Mean follow-up was 23.1 months. Two children were unable to be concentrically reduced with sufficient stability with closed reduction and therefore required open reduction and osteotomy. CONCLUSION Four-point molding is simple, gives good result, and with low complications. The authors propose this technique for use in closed reduction treatmentfor DDH.
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Kaewpornsawan K, Sukvanich P, Tujinda H, Eamsobhana P. Prevalence and patterns of fractures in children. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S116-S120. [PMID: 25365903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the prevalence, patterns, and causes of fractures in children at Siriraj Hospital in the years 2006, 2009, and 2012. MATERIAL AND METHOD Patient records, files, and radiographs of all children under 16 years of age who had sustained a fracture and came to Siriraj Hospital in the years 2006, 2009, and 2012 were collected. The prevalence and patterns of fractures were reviewed for details, such as age at time of injury, gender, side, location, types, and causes offractures. RESULTS The prevalence of the fractures in children seen in the trauma unit at Siriraj Hospital were 4.7% in 2006, 5.3% in 2009, and 5.8% in 2012. There were 716 children with 718 fractures in three one-year periods, as follows: 222 in 2006, 234 in 209, and 262 in 2012. The children consisted of 68% boys and 32% girls, of which boys represented a statistically significant difference (p = 0.013). The most common and dominant age group for fractures was 10-16 years for both boys and girls, at 47.4%. The mean age± +SD of the children was 7. ± +4.6 years old. The rate o ffracture increased with the age of the children-a statistically significant difference (p = 0.001). The rate o fopen fracture was 6.7%. The rate o fphyseal fracture was 12.4%, o fwhich type 2 was the most common at 11.3%. Fractures to the right side occurred in 53.8% o fcases, as compared to 46.2% on the left side (p = 0.031). The most common fracture in children was dista lforearm at 18.87%. The most common causes of fracture were falling (34.6%), road accident (28.4%), and falling from height (24.1%). These top three most common accounted for 87.1% o fall causes o ffractures. CONCLUSION The present study described the prevalence, types, patterns, and causes of fractures in children. The results of the present study may be useful in the planning of management and prevention of fractures in children.
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Unprasert P, Kaewpornsawan K, Chotigavanichaya C, Eamsobhana P. Management of fibular hemimelia using the Ilizarov method at Siriraj Hospital in Thailand. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S44-S49. [PMID: 25365889] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fibular hemimelia is one of the most common congenital longitudinal bone deficiencies. Previous treatment protocols called for amputation of the deficient limb; while others made attempts to save the limb. The objective of treatment is to restore function and achieve patient satisfaction. The authors evaluated the outcomes of the Ilizarov technique for the treatment of leg-length discrepancy and bone associated deformities in patients with fibular hemimelia. The present study also evaluated and assessed complications, knee and ankle function, and patient satisfaction with the treatment. MATERIAL AND METHOD Nine patients with fibular hemimelia who underwent tibial lengthening using the Ilizarov method were reviewed in the present study. Initial condition data, including age, gender type offibular hemimelia, initial limb-length discrepancy, predicted limb-length discrepancy, and the data were collected and analyzed. Activity level, patient satisfaction, complications, and residual leg-length discrepancy were assessed at the end of treatment. RESULTS According to Achterman and Kalamchi classification, there were 4 patients with Type IA, 3 patients with Type IB, and 2 patients with Type II. In Type IA, the affected leg-length discrepancy and mean age at the initial treatment were 3.25 cm and 7.75 years, respectively. In type IB, the affected leg-length discrepancy and mean age at the initial treatment were 5.83 cm and 4.3 years, respectively. In Type II, the affected leg-length discrepancy and mean age at the initial treatment were 5.5 cm and 5 years, respectively. The mean follow-up was 5 years (range: 7-10). The mean lengthening was 7.52 cm (range: 4-13). The lengthening index was 1.28 mo/cm. The mean residual leg-length discrepancy was 0.94 cm. There was ankle joint stiffness and mild equinous foot in type II cases, but patients could walk well without gait aid. No patients were experiencing pain by the end of treatment. All patients expressed satisfaction with this technique. CONCLUSION The Ilizarov technique for bone lengthening of the tibia has shown satisfactory results in the treatment of all types of congenital fibular hemimelia and should be considered an attractive alternative to amputation, as measureable functional improvement can be expected.
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Kaewpornsawan K, Sukvanich P, Eamsobhana P, Chotigavanichaya C. The most important risk factors for avascular necrosis and chondrolysis in patients with slipped capital femoral epiphysis. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S133-S138. [PMID: 25365906] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To study the most important risk factors for avascular necrosis (AVN) and chondrolysis in children with slipped capital femoral epiphysis (SCFE). MATERIAL AND METHOD Thirty patients with SCFE, who were surgically treated by single-screw fixation with goodpositioning from 1998 to 2012, were reviewed (22 male and 8 female patients, 35 hips; bilateral involvement in 1 male and 4 female patients). The following clinical and radiographic data were analyzed: age, sex, weight, height, onset, grading, stability, severity, history of trauma, anterior physeal separation (APS), and major complications such as AVN and chondrolysis. The results were reported according to the Heyman and Herndon criteria as excellent, good, fair, poor or failure. Multiple logistic regression was used to identify multivariate predictors of osteonecrosis and chondrolysis. RESULTS The mean patient age was 11.9 years. The right and left sides were affected in 45.7% and 54.3% of patients, respectively. There were 2 acute (5.7%), 26 chronic (74.3%), 5 acute-on-chronic (14.3%), and 2 preslips (5.7%). Five hips were unstable (14.3%), and 30 were stable (85.7%). There were 14 mild slips (40%), 6 moderate slips (17.1%), and 15 severe slips (42.9%). Thirteen hips (37.1%) had a history oftrauma. APS waspresent in 12 hips (34.3%). Nine hips hadAVN (25.7%), 7 had chondrolysis (20.0%), and 10 had both AVN and chondrolysis (28.6%). Clinical results were excellent, good, fair, poor, and failure in 13 (37.1%), 12 (34.3%), 6(17.1%), 2 (5.7%), and 2 hips (5.7%), respectively. Univariate analysis revealed that the statistically significant risk factors (p < 0.05) for A VN and chondrolysis were the presence of APS (p = 0.000), acute and acute-on-chronic onset (p = 0.001), moderate and severe grades (p = 0. 002), instability (p = 0.17), and a history of trauma (p = 0.02). Multivariate analysis revealed that the presence of APS was the only risk factor for AVN and chondrolysis with the highest statistical significance (p = 0.000). CONCLUSION Single-screw fixation gave good and reliable outcomes in most cases. APS is the most important risk factor for AVN and chondrolysis in patients with SCFE. The optimal alternative treatment to reduce this major complication should be further studied, especially in patients with acute or acute-on-chronic slips, unstable hips, a history of trauma, or APS.
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Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K, Tantithawornwat S. Results of surgical release in pediatric trigger thumb. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S39-S43. [PMID: 25365888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To observe and evaluate the treatment outcome of pediatric trigger thumb in patients who had undergone surgical release of the annular ligament with the oblique pulley partially released in patients who did not achieve full IP joint extension. MATERIAL AND METHOD From 2003 to 2010, 21 surgically operated thumbs in 17 patients were reviewed. Bowstringing, range of motion (ROM) of thumb interphalangeal joint, Notta's node resolution and assessment of patient/parent satisfaction were used as outcome parameters. The pulley pathology system was observed intra-operatively. The annular ligament was completely released, and in patients who were notfully corrected, a further procedure in which 50% of the oblique pulley was released was undertaken. RESULTS One thumb had recurrent triggering after 60 months of follow-up. No infection, neurovascular injury, excessive scarring, or bowstringing were detected. Notta's node was fully resolved in all operated thumbs. Mean follow-up was 64 months. Improved IP joint motion without flexion contracture was observed in all patients. The procedure was well tolerated by patients and both the patients and parents of patients expressed satisfaction with the results of the procedure. CONCLUSION Surgical release is recommended for children aged more than one year that are afflicted with trigger thumb. This procedure delivers satisfactory results with minimal complications. To achieve full FPL excursion, some patients need to release 50% of the oblique pulley after the first procedure.
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Chotigavanichaya C, Leeprakobboon D, Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K. Results of surgical treatment of coxa vara in children: valgus osteotomy with angle blade plate fixation. J Med Assoc Thai 2014; 97 Suppl 9:S78-S82. [PMID: 25365895] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Coxa vara is a rare condition. Surgical correction of coxa vara has been challenging. A few reports present correction coxa vara in multiple causes. In this retrospective study, the authors reported the results of surgical treatment of coxa vara by valgus osteotomy with angle blade plate fixation in 11 children with 12 hips. MATERIAL AND METHOD Since 2002-2011, 11 children with 12 hips with coxa vara were reviewed retrospectively by medical chart and radiographic data after surgical treatment. All of them were operated by valgus osteotomy and fixation with angle blade plate. All of them had been hip spica cast between 8-12 weeks after surgery. Neck-shaft angle, Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle, leg-length discrepancy and Harris hip score were evaluated at preoperative, postoperative, and final follow-up. RESULTS Twelve coxa vara; 4 malunion femeral neck fracture, 4 congenital coxa vara, 2 spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia and 1 multiple epiphyseal dysplasia were operated on in 11 patients. One spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia had bilateral coxa vara. The average age at surgery was 9.5 years (range, 7-12 years). The average time of follow-up was 4.2 years (range, 3-7years). The average neck-shaft angle was changed significantly from 79.8 to 123.7 degrees, the Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle was changed significantly from 70 to 39.3 degrees and leg-length discrepancy was changed significantly from 2.2 to 1.7 centimeters at final follow-up. The average Harris Hip score was improved significantly from 68 at preoperative to 96 atfinalfollow-up. No complication or recurrence was found. CONCLUSION Surgical treatment of coxa vara is uncommon treatment. The aims of treatment were to change the stress in the neck femur from shearing force to compression force and also improving shortening that could reduce incidence of further fracture and osteoarthritis. The Hilgenreiner-epiphyseal angle should be closed to 38-40 degree or less after surgery.
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Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K, Yusuwan K. Do we need to do overcorrection in Blount's disease? Int Orthop 2014; 38:1661-4. [PMID: 24817156 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-014-2365-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2014] [Accepted: 04/22/2014] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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PURPOSE In order to prevent recurrent deformity, overcorrection in Blount's disease has been a common practice by most paediatric orthopaedic surgeons. However, some patients have persistent valgus alignment resulting in awkward deformity. The femoro-tibial angle (FTA) was measured in this series of cases to determine the necessity of such practice. METHOD During 1998-2010, patients with Blount's disease stage 2 by Langenskiold, aged from 30 to 40 months who had failed from bracing and underwent valgus osteotomy were included. Seventeen legs had postoperative FTA 7-13° (group 1) and 48 legs had postoperative FTA more than 13° (group 2). ROC curve was used to determine the appropriate FTA that was suitable to prevent recurrence. RESULTS Four legs had recurrence (28.6%) in group 1 and six legs (12.5%) had recurrence in group 2. Chi-square test between two groups were not statistically significant in recurrence (p = 0.434). Age and BMI were not statistically significant between recurrent and non-recurrent groups. The ROC curve shows that overcorrection more than 15° did not show benefit to prevent the recurrence in Blount's stage 2. CONCLUSION Our study showed that the overcorrection group had non-statistically significant recurrence compared to the non-overcorrection group, and overcorrection more than valgus 15° has no benefit to prevent recurrence.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand,
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BACKGROUND Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita (AMC) is a multiple joint condition which affects both lower and upper extremities and thus affects ambulation. Multiple surgeries are needed to correct limb deformity in order to promote walking. The objective of this study is to identify the most critical residual deformity that diminishes the ambulatory status. MATERIALS AND METHODS 51 patients were included in this study, 14 patients were nonambulatory. The mean age at first surgery was 4.1 years (range 2-16 years). The mean length of followup was 44.0 months (range 22-168 months). Type of procedures and number of operations, residual deformity and walking ability were recorded. Residual deformity including hip flexion contracture more than 30°, knee flexion contracture more than 30°, scoliosis, hip dysplasia or dislocation, knee extension contracture or recurvatum, active motion of hips and knees and upper limb involvement were evaluated. Statistical analysis was done to evaluate factors that were statistically significant to affect walking ability in AMC patients. RESULTS At the latest followup, 31 patients were community ambulators, 3 patients were household ambulators, 3 patients were nonfunctional ambulatory, and 14 patients were nonambulatory. There were an average of 4.3 surgeries per patient. Statistical analysis of all factors was done and the results were significant with a P < 0.037 in knee flexion contracture >30 degrees with odds ratio of 4.58. Hip flexion contracture >30° was a trend toward significant with a P value of 0.058 and odds ratio of 4.53. Multivariate analysis showed that knee flexion contracture was significant with 4.58 (95% CI 1.01-20.6). CONCLUSION AMC is a rare disease that causes disability, requiring multiple surgeries to correct deformities. Our study showed that residual knee flexion contracture was associated with nonambulatory status of patients with AMC.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand,Address for correspondence: Dr. Perajit Eamsobhana, Department of Orthopedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand. E-mail:
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Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K. Double dome osteotomy for the treatment of cubitus varus in children. Int Orthop 2013; 37:641-6. [PMID: 23404412 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-013-1815-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/23/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2013] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to report double dome osteotomy used to correct paediatric cubitus varus and to avoid lateral prominence after correction. METHODS Eighteen children with cubitus varus underwent double dome osteotomy. Preoperative templating created from radiographs was used to determine the bone cuts. Double dome osteotomy created a proximal and distal cut, then varus deformity and sagittal alignment were corrected. The osteotomies were fixed with K-wires and immobilised in a long-arm cast. Radiographics and clinical histories were evaluated. Ulno-humeral angle pre and postoperative, range of motion and lateral prominent index were evaluated. RESULTS The osteotomy was performed in 18 patients, with an average age of 7.5 years. All patients ended up with flexion of 130° or greater with full and symmetrical pronation and supination. The average ulno-humeral angle difference compared to the uninjured side was 3.27°. The mean of the lateral prominent index was -0.91. The mean follow up was 50.3 months (30-115 months). All of the patients had excellent clinical and radiographic alignment. No revisions were made in this series. One transient radial nerve palsy and one superficial infection occurred. CONCLUSION This series demonstrates that double dome osteotomy can provide reliable correction of varus deformity and prevent lateral prominence with a minimal complication rate.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
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Eamsobhana P, Kaewpornsawan K. Combined osteotomy in patients with severe Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. J Med Assoc Thai 2012; 95 Suppl 10:S128-S134. [PMID: 23451451] [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: 06/01/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of the present study was to describe the clinical and radiographic results obtained with the combined osteotomy in patients with severe Legg-Calve-Perthes disease. MATERIAL AND METHOD During 2000 to 2010 patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease who intervened with combined osteotomy at Siriraj Hospital were evaluated. Clinical evaluation was categorized by Ratliff classification and radiographic evaluation was performed by Moss index, Lloyd Roberts classification and Stulberg classification. RESULTS Twenty patients intervened with combined osteotomy. There were nineteen males and one female with a mean age of 7.7 years. The average follow-up was 49 months. Nine had a Catterall III and eleven had a Catterall IV. According to Herring classification, fourteen patients were Herring B and six were Herring C. In accordance with the Ratliff classification, the postoperative clinical results: fifteen good, three fair and two poor. According to Mose scale, eight patients had good results, nine had fair results and three had poor results. According to the Lloyd-Roberts classification eight patients had good results, nine had fair results and three had poor results. Based on the Stulberg classification, there were ten patients in class II, nine in class III and one in class V. CONCLUSION The surgical treatment for severe Perthes disease with the best expected outcome is still a challenge. According to the results reported here, the combined osteotomy is safe and effective procedure for patients with severe Perthes disease in whom the femoral head cannot be contained by conventional forms of treatment.
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- Perajit Eamsobhana
- Department of Orthopaedics Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
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