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Teuben MPJ, Löhr N, Shehu A, Berk T, Jensen KO, Mikova E, Brüesch M, Müller S, Pfeifer R, Mica L, Pape HC, Sprengel K. The value of pre-hospital trauma life support courses for medical personnel-a questionnaire study. Front Med (Lausanne) 2024; 11:1345310. [PMID: 38646559 PMCID: PMC11026852 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2024.1345310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 04/23/2024] Open
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Background The aim of the study was to determine the impact that PHTLS® course participation had on self-confidence of emergency personnel, regarding the pre-hospital treatment of patients who had suffered severe trauma. Furthermore, the goal was to determine the impact of specific medical profession, work experience and prior course participation had on the benefits of PHTLS® training. Methods A structured questionnaire study was performed. Healthcare providers from local emergency services involved in pre-hospital care in the metropolitan area of Zurich (Switzerland, Europe) who completed a PHTLS® course were included. Altered self-confidence, communication, and routines in the treatment of severe trauma patients were examined. The impact of prior course participation, work experience and profession on course benefits were evaluated. Results The response rate was 76%. A total of 6 transport paramedics (TPs), 66 emergency paramedics (EPs) and 15 emergency doctors (EDs) were included. Emergency paramedics had significantly more work experience compared with EDs (respectively 7.1 ± 5.7 yrs. vs. 4.5 ± 2.1 yrs., p = 0.004). 86% of the participants reported increased self-confidence in the pre-hospital management of severe trauma upon PHTLS® training completion. Moreover, according to 84% of respondents, extramural treatment of trauma changed upon course completion. PHTLS® course participants had improved communication in 93% of cases. This was significantly more frequent in EPs than TPs (p = 0.03). Multivariable analysis revealed emergency paramedics benefit the most from PHTLS® course participation. Conclusion The current study shows that PHTLS® training is associated with improved self-confidence and enhanced communication, with regards to treatment of severe trauma patients in a pre-hospital setting, among medical emergency personnel. Additionally, emergency paramedics who took the PHTLS® course improved in overall self-confidence. These findings imply that all medical personal involved in the pre-hospital care of trauma patients, in a metropolitan area in Europe, do benefit from PHTLS® training. This was independent of the profession, previous working experience or prior alternative course participation.
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- Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- University of Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Institute of Anaesthesiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zürich, Switzerland
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van Knegsel KP, Zderic I, Kastner P, Varga P, Knobe M, Berk T, Gueorguiev B, Pastor T. Knot holding capacity of two different high-strength sutures-a biomechanical analysis. Int Orthop 2024; 48:643-649. [PMID: 38015209 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-06041-z] [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: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/11/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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PURPOSE The number of seven required throws per knot was previously reported as providing sufficient security against slippage. A novel high-strength suture featuring dynamic tightening may allow for throw number reduction without compromising stability. The aims of this study were to (1) investigate the influence of the throw number and the effect of different ambient conditions on the knot security of two different high-strength sutures, and (2) compare their biomechanical competence. METHODS Two sutures (FiberWire (FW) and DynaCord (DC)) were considered for preparing alternating surgical knots. The specimens were stratified for exposure to different media during biomechanical testing-namely air (dry), saline solution (wet), and fat (fatty-wet). A monotonic tensile ramp loading to failure was applied in each test run. For each suture and ambient condition, seven specimens with three to seven throws each were tested (n = 7), evaluating their slippage and ultimate force to failure. The minimum number of throws preventing suture unraveling was determined for each suture type and condition. RESULTS For each suture type and condition, failure occurred via rupture in all specimens for the following minimum number of throws: FW-dry-7, wet-7, fatty-wet-7; DC-dry-6, wet-4, fatty-wet-5. When applying seven throws, FW demonstrated significantly larger slippage (6.5 ± 2.2 mm) versus DC (3.5 ± 0.4 mm) in wet (p = 0.004) but not in dry and fatty-wet conditions (p ≥ 0.313). CONCLUSIONS The lower number of throws providing knot security of DC versus FW in the more realistic wet and fatty-wet conditions indicates that the novel DC suture may allow to decrease the foreign body volume and save surgical time without compromising the biomechanical competence.
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- Kenneth P van Knegsel
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Medical Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department for Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Medical Faculty, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland.
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Kalbas Y, Hoch Y, Klingebiel FKL, Klee O, Cester D, Halvachizadeh S, Berk T, Wanner GA, Pfeifer R, Pape HC, Hasler RM. 3D-navigation for SI screw fixation - How does it affect radiation exposure for patients and medical personnel? Injury 2024; 55:111214. [PMID: 38029680 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.111214] [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: 06/09/2023] [Revised: 11/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/12/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND 3D-navigation for percutaneous sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation is becoming increasingly common and several studies report great advantages of this technology. However, there is still limited clinical evidence on the efficacy regarding radiation exposure for patient and personnel. METHODS This is a retrospective, single-center cohort study. All patients who underwent percutaneous sacroiliac screw fixation for an injury of the posterior pelvic ring from 2014 to 2021 were screened. Inclusion criteria were: conclusive radiation dosage reports, signed informed consent, a twelve month follow up and a complete data set. Patients were stratified in two groups (3D-navigation (Group 3D-N) vs. control (Group F)) based on the imaging modality used. Primary outcomes were radiation exposure for patient and personnel. Secondary outcomes were reoperations, complications, and intraoperative precision. RESULTS Of 392 patients screened, 174 patients (3D-N: n = 50, F: n = 124) could be included for final analysis. We noted a significant reduction of the dose corresponding to potential radiation exposure for medical personnel (-15.3 mGy, 95 %CI: -2.1 to -28.5, p = 0.0232), but also a significant increase of the dose quantifying radiation exposure for patients (+77.0 mGy, 95 %CI: +53.3 to +100.6, p < 0.0001), when using navigation. In addition, the rate of radiographic malplacement was significantly reduced (F: 11.3% vs. 3D-N: 0 %, p = 0.0113) despite a substantial increase in transsacral screw placement (F: 19.4% vs. 3D-N: 76 %). CONCLUSION Our data clearly suggests that the use of 3D-navigation for percutaneous SI screw fixation decreases radiation exposure for medical personnel, while increasing radiation exposure for patients. Furthermore, intraoperative precision is improved, even in more challenging operations.
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- Yannik Kalbas
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Center for Spine Surgery and Trauma Surgery, Bethanien Hospital, Toblerstr. 51 8044 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Ramistr. 100 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Prodorso Center for Spine Medicine, Walchestr. 15 CH-8006 Zürich, Switzerland
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Pastor T, Zderic I, Berk T, Souleiman F, Vögelin E, Beeres FJP, Gueorguiev B, Pastor T. New generation of superior single plating vs. low-profile dual minifragment plating in diaphyseal clavicle fractures: a biomechanical comparative study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:409-416. [PMID: 37748530 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.008] [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: 05/22/2023] [Revised: 07/31/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Recently, a new generation of superior clavicle plates was developed featuring the variable-angle locking technology for enhanced screw positioning and a less prominent and optimized plate-to-bone fit design. On the other hand, minifragment plates in dual plating mode have demonstrated promising clinical results. The aim of the current study was to compare the biomechanical competence of single superior plating using the new-generation plate vs. dual plating using low-profile minifragment plates. METHODS Sixteen paired human cadaveric clavicles were pairwise assigned to 2 groups for instrumentation with either a superior 2.7-mm variable-angle locking compression plate (group 1), or with one 2.5-mm anterior combined with one 2.0-mm superior matrix mandible plate (group 2). An unstable clavicle shaft fracture (AO/OTA 15.2C) was simulated by means of a 5-mm osteotomy gap. Specimens were cyclically tested to failure under craniocaudal cantilever bending, superimposed with bidirectional torsion around the shaft axis, and monitored via motion tracking. RESULTS Initial construct stiffness was significantly higher in group 2 (9.28 ± 4.40 N/mm) compared to group 1 (3.68 ± 1.08 N/mm), P = .003. The amplitudes of interfragmentary motions in terms of axial and shear displacement, fracture gap opening and torsion, over the course of 12,500 cycles were significantly higher in group 1 compared to group 2, P ≤ .038. Cycles to 2 mm shear displacement were significantly lower in group 1 (22,792 ± 4346) compared to group 2 (27,437 ± 1877), P = .047. CONCLUSION From a biomechanical perspective, low-profile 2.5/2.0-mm dual plates could be considered as a useful alternative for diaphyseal clavicle fracture fixation, especially in less common unstable fracture configurations.
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- Tatjana Pastor
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Department for Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department for Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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Berk T, Neuhaus V, Nierlich C, Balogh ZJ, Klingebiel FKL, Kalbas Y, Pape HC, Halvachizadeh S. Clinical validation of the "Straight-Leg-Evaluation-Trauma-Test" (SILENT) as a rapid assessment tool for injuries of the lower extremity in trauma bay patients. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2024:10.1007/s00068-023-02437-z. [PMID: 38261076 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02437-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2024]
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PURPOSE Clinical assessment of the major trauma patient follows international validated guidelines without standardized trauma-specific assessment of the lower extremities for injuries. This study aimed to validate a novel clinical test for lower extremity evaluation during trauma resuscitation phase. METHODS This diagnostic, prognostic observational cohort study was performed on trauma patient treated at one level I trauma center between Mar 2022 and Mar 2023. The Straight-Leg-Evaluation-Trauma (SILENT) test follows three steps during the primary survey: inspection for obvious fractures (e.g., open fracture), active elevation of the leg, and cautious elevation of the lower extremity from the heel. SILENT was considered positive when obvious fracture was present and painful or pathological mobility was observed. The SILENT test was compared with standardized radiographs (CT scan or X-ray) as the reference test for fractures. Statistical analysis included sensitivity, specificity, and receiver operating characteristic testing. RESULTS 403 trauma bay patients were included, mean age 51.6 (SD 21.2) years with 83 fractures of the lower extremity and 27 pelvic/acetabular fractures. Overall sensitivity was 75% (95%CI 64 to 84%), and overall specificity was 99% (95%CI 97 to 100%). Highest sensitivity was for detection of tibia fractures (93%, 95%CI 77 to 99%). Sensitivity of SILENT was higher in the unconscious patient (96%, 95%CI 78 to 100%) with a near 100% specificity. AUC was highest for tibia fractures (0.96, 95%CI 0.92 to 1.0) followed by femur fractures (0.92, 95%CI 0.84 to 0.99). CONCLUSION The SILENT test is a clinical applicable and feasible rule-out test for relevant injuries of the lower extremity. A negative SILENT test of the femur or the tibia might reduce the requirement of additional radiological imaging. Further large-scale prospective studies might be required to corroborate the beneficial effects of the SILENT test.
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- Till Berk
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Traumatology, John Hunter Hospital and University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Raemistrasse 71, 8006, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Halvachizadeh S, Pfeifer R, Duncan J, Klingebiel FKL, Kalbas Y, Berk T, Neuhaus V, Pape HC. Does the injury pattern drive the surgical treatment strategy in multiply injured patients with major fractures? J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2024:01586154-990000000-00605. [PMID: 38196119 DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000004252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/11/2024]
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BACKGROUND The timing of definitive surgery in multiple injured patients remains a topic of debate, and multiple concepts have been described. Although these included injury severity as a criterion to decide on the indications for surgery, none of them considered the influence of injury distributions. We analyzed whether injury distribution is associated with certain surgical strategies and related outcomes in a cohort of patients treated according to principles of early and safe fixation strategies. METHODS In this retrospective cohort study, multiple injured patients were included if they were primarily admitted to a Level I trauma center, had an injury severity score (ISS) ≥ 16 points, and required surgical intervention for major injuries and fractures. The primary outcome measure was treatment strategy. The treatment strategy was classified according to the timing of definitive surgery after injury into three groups: Early Total Care (ETC <24 h), Safe Definitive Surgery (SDS < 48 h), and Damage Control (DC >48 h). Statistics included univariate and multivariate analyses of mortality and the association of injury distributions and surgical tactics. RESULTS Between Jan 1, 2016, and Dec 31, 2022, 1471 patients were included (mean age 55.6 ± 20.4 years, mean ISS 23.1 ± 11.4). The group distribution was ETC; n = 85 (5.8%), SDS; n = 665 (45.2%), and DC; n = 721 (49.0%), mortality was 22.4% in ETC, 16.1% in SDS, and 39.7% in DC. Severe non-lethal abdominal injuries (OR 2.2, 95%CI 1.4 to 3.5) and spinal injuries (OR1.6, 95%CI 1.2 to 2.2) were associated with ETC, while multiple extremity injuries were associated with SDS (OR1.7, 9%%CI 1.4 to 2.2). Severe TBI was associated with DC (OR1.3, 95% CI 1.1 to 1.4). When a correction for the severity of head, abdominal, spinal, and extremity injuries, as well as differences in the values of admission pathophysiologic parameters were undertaken, the mortality was 30% lower in the SDS group when compared with the DC group (OR0.3, 95%CI 0.2 to 0.4). CONCLUSION Major spinal injuries and certain abdominal injuries, if identified as non-lethal, trigger definitive surgeries in the initial setting. In contrast, severe TBI was associated with delayed fracture care. Patients with major fractures and other injuries were treated by Safe Definitive Surgery (definitive care <48 h) when the pathophysiological response was adequate. The choice of a favorable surgical treatment appears to depend on injury patterns and physiological patient responses. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III Therapeutic / Care Management.
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Halvachizadeh S, Teuben M, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Cerclage augmentation of S1-S2 transsacral screw fixation in osteoporotic posterior pelvis ring injuries: A biomechanical feasibility study. J Orthop Res 2023; 41:2740-2748. [PMID: 37246496 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25634] [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: 02/22/2023] [Revised: 04/03/2023] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/30/2023]
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Injuries of the posterior pelvic ring are predominantly associated with osteoporosis. Percutaneously placed screws transfixing the sacroiliac joint have become the gold standard for their treatment. However, screw cut-out, backing-out, and loosening are common complications. One promising option could be cerclage reinforcement of cannulated screw fixations. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical feasibility of posterior pelvic ring injuries fixed with S1 and S2 transsacral screws augmented with cerclage. Twenty-four composite osteoporotic pelvises with posterior sacroiliac joint dislocation were stratified into four groups for S1-S2 transsacral fixation using either (1) fully threaded screws, (2) fully threaded screws with cable cerclage, (3) fully threaded screws with wire cerclage, or (4) partially threaded screws with wire cerclage. All specimens were biomechanically tested under progressively increasing cyclic loading until failure. Intersegmental movements were monitored by motion tracking. The transsacral partially threaded screw fixation with wire cerclage augmentation resulted in significantly less combined angular intersegmental movement in the transverse and coronal plane versus its fully threaded counterpart (p = 0.032), as well as in significantly less flexion versus all other fixations (p ≤ 0.029). Additional cerclage augmentation could be performed intraoperatively to improve the stability of posterior pelvic ring injuries treated with S1-S2 transsacral screw fixation. Further investigations should follow to consolidate the current results on real bones and possibly consider execution of a clinical study.
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- Till Berk
- Biomedical Development, AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Biomedical Development, AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Biomedical Development, AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Biomedical Development, AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Varga P, Schwarzenberg P, Berk K, Grüneweller N, Pastor T, Halvachizadeh S, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Substitutional semi-rigid osteosynthesis technique for treatment of unstable pubic symphysis injuries: a biomechanical study. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2023; 49:2569-2578. [PMID: 37555991 PMCID: PMC10728235 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-023-02333-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/15/2023] [Indexed: 08/10/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE The surgical fixation of a symphyseal diastasis in partially or fully unstable pelvic ring injuries is an important element when stabilizing the anterior pelvic ring. Currently, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) by means of plating represents the gold standard treatment. Advances in percutaneous fixation techniques have shown improvements in blood loss, surgery time, and scar length. Therefore, this approach should also be adopted for treatment of symphyseal injuries. The technique could be important since failure rates, following ORIF at the symphysis, remain unacceptably high. The aim of this biomechanical study was to assess a semi-rigid fixation technique for treatment of such anterior pelvic ring injuries versus current gold standards of plate osteosynthesis. METHODS An anterior pelvic ring injury type III APC according to the Young and Burgess classification was simulated in eighteen composite pelvises, assigned to three groups (n = 6) for fixation with either a single plate, two orthogonally positioned plates, or the semi-rigid technique using an endobutton suture implant. Biomechanical testing was performed in a simulated upright standing position under progressively increasing cyclic loading at 2 Hz until failure or over 150,000 cycles. Relative movements between the bone segments were captured by motion tracking. RESULTS Initial quasi-static and dynamic stiffness, as well as dynamic stiffness after 100,000 cycles, was not significantly different among the fixation techniques (p ≥ 0.054).). The outcome measures for total displacement after 20,000, 40,000, 60,000, 80,000, and 100,000 cycles were associated with significantly higher values for the suture technique versus double plating (p = 0.025), without further significant differences among the techniques (p ≥ 0.349). Number of cycles to failure and load at failure were highest for double plating (150,000 ± 0/100.0 ± 0.0 N), followed by single plating (132,282 ± 20,465/91.1 ± 10.2 N), and the suture technique (116,088 ± 12,169/83.0 ± 6.1 N), with significantly lower values in the latter compared to the former (p = 0.002) and no further significant differences among the techniques (p ≥ 0.329). CONCLUSION From a biomechanical perspective, the semi-rigid technique for fixation of unstable pubic symphysis injuries demonstrated promising results with moderate to inferior behaviour compared to standard plating techniques regarding stiffness, cycles to failure and load at failure. This knowledge could lay the foundation for realization of further studies with larger sample sizes, focusing on the stabilization of the anterior pelvic ring.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland.
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma Surgery and Orthopedics, Protestant Hospital of Bethel Foundation, University Hospital OWL of Bielefeld University, Campus Bielefeld‑Bethel, Burgsteig 13, 33617, Bielefeld, Germany
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Freiburgstrasse 15, 3010, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Pastor T, Zderic I, Souleiman F, Drenchev L, Skulev HK, Berk T, Gueorguiev B, Knobe M. Medial helical versus straight lateral plating of distal femoral fractures-a biomechanical comparative study. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2023; 110:106119. [PMID: 37832469 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.106119] [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: 05/19/2023] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distal femoral fractures are commonly treated with lateral straight plates. However, the lateral approach may not always be desirable, and 180°-helical plates may be an alternative. AIM To investigate the biomechanical competence of 180°-helical plating versus standard straight lateral plating of unstable fractures at the distal femur. METHODS Twelve left artificial femora were instrumented with a 15-hole Locking Compression Plate-Distal Femur, using either 180°-helical plates (group 1) or conventional straight lateral plates (group 2). An unstable distal femoral fracture AO/OTA 33-A3.3 was simulated. All specimens were biomechanically tested under quasi-static and progressively increasing combined cyclic axial and torsional loading in internal rotation until failure. FINDINGS Initial axial stiffness (N/mm) was significantly higher in group 1 (185.6 ± 50.1) compared to group 2 (56.0 ± 14.4), p < 0.001. Group 1 demonstrated significantly higher initial interfragmentary flexion (°) and significantly lower initial varus/valgus deformation (°) under 500 N static axial compression versus group 2 (2.76 ± 1.02 versus 0.87 ± 0.77 and 4.08 ± 1.49 versus 6.60 ± 0.47), p ≤ 0.005. Shear displacement (mm) under 6 Nm static torsion was significantly higher in group 1 versus group 2 in both internal (1.23 ± 0.28 versus 0.40 ± 0.42) and external (1.21 ± 0.40 versus 0.57 ± 0.33) rotation, p ≤ 0.013. Cycles to failure and failure load (N) (clinical/catastrophic) were significantly higher in group 1 (12,484 ± 2116/13,752 ± 1518 and 1748.4 ± 211.6/1875.2 ± 151.8) compared to group 2 (7853 ± 1262/9727 ± 836 and 1285.3 ± 126.2/1472.7 ± 83.6), p ≤ 0.001. INTERPRETATION Although 180°-helical plating using a pre-contoured standard straight lateral plate was associated with higher shear and flexion movements, it demonstrated improved initial axial stability and resistance against varus/valgus deformation compared to straight lateral plating. Moreover, the helical plates were associated with significantly higher endurance to failure. From a biomechanical perspective, 180°-helical plating may be considered as a valuable alternative to standard straight lateral plating of unstable distal femoral fractures.
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- Torsten Pastor
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Plastic Surgery, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science "Acad. A. Balevski", Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science "Acad. A. Balevski", Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland; Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland; Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Pastor T, Zderic I, Drenchev L, Skulev HK, Berk T, Beeres FJP, Link BC, Gueorguiev B, Stoffel K, Knobe M. Is augmented femoral lateral plating with helically shaped medial plates biomechanically advantageous over straight medial plates? J Orthop Res 2023. [PMID: 37975265 DOI: 10.1002/jor.25730] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/14/2023] [Indexed: 11/19/2023]
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Dual plating of comminuted distal femoral fractures allows for early patient mobilization. An additional helically shaped medial plate avoids the medial vital structures of the thigh. The aim of this study is to investigate the biomechanical competence of an augmented lateral locking compression plate distal femur (LCP-DF) using an additional straight versus a helically shaped medial LCP of the same length. Ten pairs of human cadaveric femora were instrumented with a lateral anatomical 15-hole LCP-DF. Following, they were pairwise instrumented with either an additional medial straight 14-hole LCP (group 1) or a 90°-helical shape LCP (group 2). All specimens were biomechanically tested under quasi-static and progressively increasing combined cyclic axial and torsional loading until failure. Initial interfragmentary axial displacement and flexion under static compression were significantly smaller in group 1 (0.11 ± 0.12 mm and 0.21 ± 0.10°) versus group 2 (0.31 ± 0.14 mm and 0.68 ± 0.16°), p ≤ 0.007. Initial varus deformation under static compression remained not significantly different between group 1 (0.57 ± 0.23°) and group 2 (0.75 ± 0.34°), p = 0.085. Flexion movements during dynamic loading were significantly bigger in group 2 (2.51 ± 0.54°) versus group 1 (1.63 ± 1.28°), p = 0.015; however, no significant differences were observed in terms of varus, internal rotation, and axial and shear displacements between the groups, p ≥ 0.204. Cycles to failure and load at failure were higher in group 2 (25,172 ± 6376 and 3017 ± 638 N) compared to group 1 (22,277 ± 4576 and 2728 ± 458 N) with no significant differences between them, p = 0.195. From a biomechanical perspective, helical double plating may be considered a useful alternative to straight double plating, demonstrating ameliorated damping capacities during flexion deformation and safer application as the medial neurovascular structures of the thigh are avoided.
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- Torsten Pastor
- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science "Acad. A. Balevski", Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science "Acad. A. Balevski", Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Department of Health Science and Medicine, University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lucerne Cantonal Hospital, Lucerne, Switzerland
- Medical Faculty, RWTH Aachen University Hospital, Aachen, Germany
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Hax J, Teuben M, Halvachizadeh S, Berk T, Scherer J, Jensen KO, Lefering R, Pape HC, Sprengel K. Timing of Spinal Surgery in Polytrauma: The Relevance of Injury Severity, Injury Level and Associated Injuries. Global Spine J 2023:21925682231216082. [PMID: 37963389 DOI: 10.1177/21925682231216082] [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] [Indexed: 11/16/2023] Open
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STUDY DESIGN Retrospective database analysis. OBJECTIVE Polytraumatized patients with spinal injuries require tailor-made treatment plans. Severity of both spinal and concomitant injuries determine timing of spinal surgery. Aim of this study was to evaluate the role of spinal injury localization, severity and concurrent injury patterns on timing of surgery and subsequent outcome. METHODS The TraumaRegister DGU® was utilized and patients, aged ≥16 years, with an Injury Severity Score (ISS) ≥16 and diagnosed with relevant spinal injuries (abbreviated injury scale, AIS ≥ 3) were selected. Concurrent spinal and non-spinal injuries were analysed and the relation between injury severity, concurrent injury patterns and timing of spinal surgery was determined. RESULTS 12.596 patients with a mean age of 50.8 years were included. 7.2% of patients had relevant multisegmental spinal injuries. Furthermore, 50% of patients with spine injuries AIS ≥3 had a more severe non-spinal injury to another body part. ICU and hospital stay were superior in patients treated within 48 hrs for lumbar and thoracic spinal injuries. In cervical injuries early intervention (<48 hrs) was associated with increased mortality rates (9.7 vs 6.3%). CONCLUSIONS The current multicentre study demonstrates that polytrauma patients frequently sustain multiple spinal injuries, and those with an index spine injury may therefore benefit from standardized whole-spine imaging. Moreover, timing of surgical spinal surgery and outcome appear to depend on the severity of concomitant injuries and spinal injury localization. Future prospective studies are needed to identify trauma characteristics that are associated with improved outcome upon early or late spinal surgery.
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- Jakob Hax
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Hip and Knee Surgery, Schulthess Clinic, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Orthopaedic Research Unit, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, Hirslanden Clinic St. Anna and University of Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Pfeifer R, Pastor T, Halvachizadeh S, Richards RG, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Anterior column acetabulum fracture fixation with a screw-augmented acetabular cup-a biomechanical feasibility study. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2023; 109:106095. [PMID: 37757678 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2023.106095] [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: 03/04/2023] [Revised: 08/30/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/29/2023]
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BACKROUND The beneficial effects of unrestricted postoperative full weight bearing for elderly patients suffering hip fractures have been demonstrated. However, there is still existing disagreement regarding acetabular fractures.The aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the initial load bearing capabilities of different fixation constructs of anterior column fractures (ACFs) in osteoporotic bone. METHODS Artificial pelvises with ACFs were assigned to three groups (n = 8) and fixed with either a 7.3 mm partially threaded antegrade cannulated screw (group AASS), an anteriorly placed 3.5 mm plate (group AAPF), or a press-fit acetabular cup with screw augmentation (group AACF). All specimens underwent ramped loading from 20 N preload to 200 N at a rate of 18 N/s, followed by progressively increasing cyclic testing at 2 Hz until failure performed at a rate of 0.05 N/cycle. Relative displacements of the bone fragments were monitored by motion tracking. FINDINGS Initial stiffness (N/mm) was 118.5 ± 34.3 in group AASS, 100.4 ± 57.5 in group AAPF, and 92.9 ± 44.0 in group AACF, with no significant differences between the groups, p = 0.544. Cycles to failure were significantly higher in groups AACF (8364 ± 2243) and AAPF (7827 ± 2881) compared to group AASS (4440 ± 2063), p ≤ 0.041. INTERPRETATION From a biomechanical perspective, the minimally invasive cup fixation with screw augmentation demonstrated comparable stability to plate osteosynthesis of ACFs in osteoporotic bone. The results of the present study do not allow to conclusively answer whether immediate full weight bearing following cup fixation shall be allowed. Given its similar performance to plate osteosynthesis, this remains rather an utopic wish and a more conservative approach deems more reasonable.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland; Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland; Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Pastor T, Halvachizadeh S, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Is a Washer a Mandatory Component in Young Trauma Patients with S1-S2 Iliosacral Screw Fixation of Posterior Pelvis Ring Injuries? A Biomechanical Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1379. [PMID: 37629669 PMCID: PMC10456504 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59081379] [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: 05/01/2023] [Revised: 07/21/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/27/2023]
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Background and purpose: Cannulated screws are standard implants for percutaneous fixa-tion of posterior pelvis ring injuries. The choice of whether to use these screws in combination with a washer is still undecided. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical competence of S1-S2 sacroiliac (SI) screw fixation with and without using a washer across three different screw designs. Material and Methods: Twenty-four composite pelvises were used and an SI joint injury type APC III according to the Young and Burgess classification was simulated. Fixation of the posterior pelvis ring was performed using either partially threaded short screws, fully threaded short screws, or fully threaded long transsacral screws. Biomechanical testing was performed under progressively increasing cyclic loading until failure, with monitoring of the intersegmental and bone-implant movements via motion tracking. Results: The number of cycles to failure and the corresponding load at failure (N) were significantly higher for the fully threaded short screws with a washer (3972 ± 600/398.6 ± 30.0) versus its counterpart without a washer (2993 ± 527/349.7 ± 26.4), p = 0.026. In contrast, these two parameters did not reveal any significant differences when comparing fixations with and without a washer using either partially threaded short of fully threaded long transsacral screws, p ≥ 0.359. Conclusions: From a biomechanical perspective, a washer could be optional when using partially threaded short or fully threaded long transsacral S1-S2 screws for treatment of posterior pelvis ring injuries in young trauma patients. Yet, the omission of the washer in fully threaded short screws could lead to a significant diminished biomechanical stability.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (H.-C.P.)
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (H.-C.P.)
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland (H.-C.P.)
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Drenchev L, Skulev HK, Pfeifer R, Pastor T, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Antegrade Posterior Column Acetabulum Fracture Screw Fixation via Posterior Approach: A Biomechanical Comparative Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:1214. [PMID: 37512026 PMCID: PMC10386738 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59071214] [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: 04/28/2023] [Revised: 06/01/2023] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Minimally invasive surgeries for acetabulum fracture fixation are gaining popularity due to their known advantages versus open reduction and internal fixation. Antegrade or retrograde screw fixation along the long axis of the posterior column of the acetabulum is increasingly applied in surgical practice. While there is sufficient justification in the literature for the application of the anterior approach, there is a deficit of reports related to the posterior approach. The aim of this study was to evaluate the biomechanical competence of posterior column acetabulum fracture fixation through antegrade screw placement using either a standard cannulated screw or a cannulated compression headless screw (CCHS) via posterior approach. Materials and Methods: Eight composite pelvises were used, and a posterior column acetabulum fracture according to the Letournel Classification was simulated on both their left and right sides via an osteotomy. The sixteen hemi-pelvic specimens were assigned to two groups (n = 8) for either posterior column standard screw (group PCSS) or posterior column CCHS (group PCCH) fixation. Biomechanical testing was performed by applying steadily increased cyclic load until failure. Interfragmentary movements were investigated by means of motion tracking. Results: Initial stiffness demonstrated significantly higher values in PCCH (163.1 ± 14.9 N/mm) versus PCSS (133.1 ± 27.5 N/mm), p = 0.024. Similarly, cycles and load at failure were significantly higher in PCCH (7176.7 ± 2057.0 and 917.7 ± 205.7 N) versus PCSS (3661.8 ± 1664.5 and 566.2 ± 166.5 N), p = 0.002. Conclusion: From a biomechanical perspective, CCHS fixation demonstrates superior stability and could be a valuable alternative option to the standard cannulated screw fixation of posterior column acetabulum fractures, thus increasing the confidence in postoperative full weight bearing for both the patient and treating surgeon. Whether uneventful immediate postoperative full weight bearing can be achieved with CCHS fixation should primarily be investigated in further human cadaveric studies with a larger sample size.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Institute of Metal Science ''Acad. A. Balevski'', Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Institute of Metal Science ''Acad. A. Balevski'', Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Thalmann M, Jensen KO, Schwarzenberg P, Jukema GN, Pape HC, Halvachizadeh S. Implementation of a novel nursing assessment tool in geriatric trauma patients with proximal femur fractures. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0284320. [PMID: 37294793 PMCID: PMC10256203 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0284320] [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] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2022] [Accepted: 03/29/2023] [Indexed: 06/11/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Geriatric trauma patients represent a special challenge in postoperative care and are prone to specific complications. The goal of this study was to analyse the predictive potential of a novel nursing assessment tool, the outcome-oriented nursing assessment for acute care (ePA-AC), in geriatric trauma patients with proximal femur fractures (PFF). METHODS A retrospective cohort study of geriatric trauma patients aged ≥ 70 years with PFF was conducted at a level 1 trauma centre. The ePA-AC is a routinely used tool that evaluates pneumonia; confusion, delirium and dementia (CDD); decubitus (Braden Score); the risk of falls; the Fried Frailty index (FFI); and nutrition. Assessment of the novel tool included analysis of its ability to predict complications including delirium, pneumonia and decubitus. RESULTS The novel ePA-AC tool was investigated in 71 geriatric trauma patients. In total, 49 patients (67.7%) developed at least one complication. The most common complication was delirium (n = 22, 44.9%). The group with complications (Group C) had a significantly higher FFI compared with the group without complications (Group NC) (1.7 ± 0.5 vs 1.2 ± 0.4, p = 0.002). Group C had a significantly higher risk score for malnutrition compared with Group NC (6.3 ± 3.4 vs 3.9 ± 2.8, p = 0.004). A higher FFI score increased the risk of developing complications (odds ratio [OR] 9.8, 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.0 to 47.7, p = 0.005). A higher CDD score increased the risk of developing delirium (OR 9.3, 95% CI 2.9 to 29.4, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION The FFI, CDD, and nutritional assessment tools are associated with the development of complications in geriatric trauma patients with PFF. These tools can support the identification of geriatric patients at risk and might guide individualised treatment strategies and preventive measures.
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- Till Berk
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Pastor T, Pfeifer R, Halvachizadeh S, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Simulated full weight bearing following posterior column acetabular fracture fixation: a biomechanical comparability study. J Orthop Surg Res 2023; 18:401. [PMID: 37268974 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-03879-2] [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: 02/06/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE The incidence of acetabular fractures (AFs) is increasing in all industrial nations, with posterior column fractures (PCFs) accounting for 18.5-22% of these cases. Treating displaced AFs in elderly patients is a known challenge. The optimal surgical strategy implementing open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), total hip arthroplasty (THA), or percutaneous screw fixation (SF), remains debated. Additionally, with either of these treatment methods, the post-surgical weight bearing protocols are also ambiguous. The aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate construct stiffness and failure load following a PCF fixation with either standard plate osteosynthesis, SF, or using a screwable cup for THA under full weight bearing conditions. METHODS Twelve composite osteoporotic pelvises were used. A PCF according to the Letournel Classification was created in 24 hemi-pelvis constructs stratified into three groups (n = 8) as follows: (i) posterior column fracture with plate fixation (PCPF); (ii) posterior column fracture with SF (PCSF); (iii) posterior column fracture with screwable cup fixation (PCSC). All specimens were biomechanically tested under progressively increasing cyclic loading until failure, with monitoring of the interfragmentary movements via motion tracking. RESULTS Initial construct stiffness (N/mm) was 154.8 ± 68.3 for PCPF, 107.3 ± 41.0 for PCSF, and 133.3 ± 27.5 for PCSC, with no significant differences among the groups, p = 0.173. Cycles to failure and failure load were 7822 ± 2281 and 982.2 ± 428.1 N for PCPF, 3662 ± 1664 and 566.2 ± 366.4 N for PCSF, and 5989 ± 3440 and 798.9 ± 544.0 N for PCSC, being significantly higher for PCPF versus PCSF, p = 0.012. CONCLUSION Standard ORIF of PCF with either plate osteosynthesis or using a screwable cup for THA demonstrated encouraging results for application of a post-surgical treatment concept with a full weight bearing approach. Further biomechanical cadaveric studies with larger sample size should be initiated for a better understanding of AF treatment with full weight bearing and its potential as a concept for PCF fixation.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland.
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Halvachizadeh S, Martin DP, Pfeifer R, Jukema GN, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC, Berk T. Which non-infection related risk factors are associated with impaired proximal femur fracture healing in patients under the age of 70 years? BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:405. [PMID: 37210475 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06539-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [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: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2023] [Indexed: 05/22/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Impaired healing is a feared complication with devastating outcomes for each patient. Most studies focus on geriatric fracture fixation and assess well known risk factors such as infections. However, risk factors, others than infections, and impaired healing of proximal femur fractures in non-geriatric adults are marginally assessed. Therefore, this study aimed to identify non-infection related risk factors for impaired fracture healing of proximal femur fractures in non-geriatric trauma patients. METHODS This study included non-geriatric patients (aged 69 years and younger) who were treated between 2013 and 2020 at one academic Level 1 trauma center due to a proximal femur fracture (PFF). Patients were stratified according to AO/OTA classification. Delayed union was defined as failed callus formation on 3 out of 4 cortices after 3 to 6 months. Nonunion was defined as lack of callus-formation after 6 months, material breakage, or requirement of revision surgery. Patient follow up was 12 months. RESULTS This study included 150 patients. Delayed union was observed in 32 (21.3%) patients and nonunion with subsequent revision surgery occurred in 14 (9.3%). With an increasing fracture classification (31 A1 up to 31 A3 type fractures), there was a significantly higher rate of delayed union. Additionally, open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) (OR 6.17, (95% CI 1.54 to 24.70, p ≤ 0.01)) and diabetes mellitus type II (DM) (OR 5.74, (95% CI 1.39 to 23.72, p = 0.016)), were independent risk factors for delayed union. The rate of nonunion was independent of fracture morphology, patient's characteristics or comorbidities. CONCLUSION Increasing fracture complexity, ORIF and diabetes were found to be associated with delayed union of intertrochanteric femur fractures in non-geriatric patients. However, these factors were not associated with the development of nonunion.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI, 53705, USA
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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Berk T, Zderic I, Caspar J, Schwarzenberg P, Pastor T, Halvachizadeh S, Makelov B, Richards G, Pape HC, Gueorguiev B. A Novel Implant for Superior Pubic Ramus Fracture Fixation-Development and a Biomechanical Feasibility Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59040740. [PMID: 37109698 PMCID: PMC10142566 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59040740] [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: 02/03/2023] [Revised: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Pubic ramus fractures are common in compound pelvic injuries known to have an increased rate of morbidity and mortality along with recurrent and chronic pain, impeding a patient's quality of life. The current standard treatment of these fractures is percutaneous screw fixation due to its reduced risk of blood loss and shorter surgery times. However, this is an intricate surgical technique associated with high failure rates of up to 15%, related to implant failure and loss of reduction. Therefore, the aim of this biomechanical feasibility study was to develop and test a novel intramedullary splinting implant for fixation of superior pubic ramus fractures (SPRF), and to evaluate its biomechanical viability in comparison with established fixation methods using conventional partially or fully threaded cannulated screws. Materials and Methods: A type II superior pubic ramus fracture according to the Nakatani classification was created in 18 composite hemi-pelvises via a vertical osteotomy with an additional osteotomy in the inferior pubic ramus to isolate the testing of three SPRF fixation techniques performed in 6 semi-pelvises each using either (1) a novel ramus intramedullary splint, (2) a partially threaded ramus screw, or (3) a fully threaded ramus screw. Results: No significant differences were detected among the fixation techniques in terms of initial construct stiffness and number of cycles to failure, p ≥ 0.213. Conclusion: The novel ramus intramedullary splint can be used as an alternative option for treatment of pubic ramus fractures and has the potential to decrease the rate of implant failures due to its minimally invasive implantation procedure.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment 'Prof. Stoyan Kirkovitch', Trakia University, 6003 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6000 Lucerne, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Schwarzenberg P, Pastor T, Lesche F, Halvachizadeh S, Richards RG, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Evaluation of cannulated compression headless screws as an alternative implant for superior pubic ramus fracture fixation: a biomechanical study. Int Orthop 2023; 47:1079-1087. [PMID: 36749374 PMCID: PMC10014654 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05710-3] [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] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/17/2023] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Pubic ramus fractures account for the most common types of pelvic fractures. The standard surgical approach for superior pubic ramus fractures (SPRF) is a minimally invasive percutaneous screw fixation. However, percutaneous closed reduction and internal fixation of anterior pelvic ring injuries have high failure rates of up to 15%. The aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the stability of SPRF following stabilization with retrograde placed cannulated compression headless screw (CCHS) versus conventional fully and partially threaded screws in an artificial pelvic bone model. METHODS SPRF type II as described by Nakatani et al. was created by means of osteotomies in eighteen anatomical composite hemi-pelvises. Specimens were stratified into three groups of six specimens each (n = 6) for fixation with either a 7.3 mm partially threaded cannulated screw (group RST), a 7.3 mm fully threaded cannulated screw (group RSV), or a 7.5 mm partially threaded cannulated CCHS (group CCS). Each hemi-pelvic specimen was tested in an inverted upright standing position under progressively increasing cyclic axial loading. The peak load, starting at 200 N, was monotonically increased at a rate of 0.1 N/cycle until 10 mm actuator displacement. RESULTS Total and torsional displacement were associated with higher values for RST versus CCS and RSV, with significant differences between RST and CCS for both these parameters (p ≤ 0.033). The differences between RST and RSV were significant for total displacement (p = 0.020), and a trend toward significance for torsional displacement (p = 0.061) was observed. For both failure criteria 2 mm total displacement and 5° torsional displacement, CCS was associated with significantly higher number of cycles compared to RST (p ≤ 0.040). CONCLUSION CCHS fixation presented predominantly superior stability to the standard surgical treatment and could therefore be a possible alternative implant for retrograde SPRF screw fixation, whereas partially threaded screws in group RST were associated with inferior biomechanical stability.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Asklepios Clinic Wandsbek, Alphonsstraße 14, 22043 Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Zderic I, Varga P, Schwarzenberg P, Lesche F, Halvachizadeh S, Richards G, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Evaluation of Cannulated Compression Headless Screw (CCHS) as an alternative implant in comparison to standard S1-S2 screw fixation of the posterior pelvis ring: a biomechanical study. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:215. [PMID: 36949409 PMCID: PMC10035201 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06312-1] [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] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/30/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2023] [Indexed: 03/24/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE Posterior pelvis ring injuries represent typical high-energy trauma injuries in young adults. Joint stabilization with two cannulated sacroiliac (SI) screws at the level of sacral vertebrae S1 and S2 is a well-established procedure. However, high failure- and implant removal (IR) rates have been reported. Especially, the washer recovery can pose the most difficult part of the IR surgery, which is often associated with complications. The aim of this biomechanical study was to evaluate the stability of S1-S2 fixation of the SI joint using three different screw designs. METHODS Eighteen artificial hemi-pelvises were assigned to three groups (n = 6) for SI joint stabilization through S1 and S2 corridors using either two 7.5 mm cannulated compression headless screws (group CCH), two 7.3 mm partially threaded SI screws (group PT), or two 7.3 mm fully threaded SI screws (group FT). An SI joint dislocation injury type III APC according to the Young and Burgess classification was simulated before implantation. All specimens were biomechanically tested to failure in upright standing position under progressively increasing cyclic loading. Interfragmentary and bone-implant movements were captured via motion tracking and evaluated at four time points between 4000 and 7000 cycles. RESULTS Combined interfragmentary angular displacement movements in coronal and transverse plane between ilium and sacrum, evaluated over the measured four time points, were significantly bigger in group FT versus both groups CCH and PT, p ≤ 0.047. In addition, angular displacement of the screw axis within the ilium under consideration of both these planes was significantly bigger in group FT versus group PT, p = 0.038. However, no significant differences were observed among the groups for screw tip cutout movements in the sacrum, p = 0.321. Cycles to failure were highest in group PT (9885 ± 1712), followed by group CCH (9820 ± 597), and group FT (7202 ± 1087), being significantly lower in group FT compared to both groups CCH and PT, p ≤ 0.027. CONCLUSION From a biomechanical perspective, S1-S2 SI joint fixation using two cannulated compression headless screws or two partially threaded SI screws exhibited better interfragmentary stability compared to two fully threaded SI screws. The former can therefore be considered as a valid alternative to standard SI screw fixation in posterior pelvis ring injuries. In addition, partially threaded screw fixation was associated with less bone-implant movements versus fully threaded screw fixation. Further human cadaveric biomechanical studies with larger sample size should be initiated to understand better the potential of cannulated compression headless screw fixation for the therapy of the injured posterior pelvis ring in young trauma patients.
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- Till Berk
- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland.
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Asklepios Clinic Wandsbek, Alphonsstraße 14, 22043, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270, Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
- University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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Makelov B, Mischler D, Varga P, Apivatthakakul T, Fletcher JWA, Veselinov D, Berk T, Raykov D, Gueorguiev B. Single-Stage Externalized Locked Plating for Treatment of Unstable Meta-Diaphyseal Tibial Fractures. J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12041600. [PMID: 36836132 PMCID: PMC9961641 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12041600] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2023] [Revised: 02/05/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2023] [Indexed: 02/19/2023] Open
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(1) Background: Unstable meta-diaphyseal tibial fractures represent a heterogeneous group of injuries. Recently, good clinical results have been reported when applying a technique of externalized locked plating in appropriate cases, highlighting its advantage in terms of less additional tissue injury compared with conventional methods of fracture fixation. The aims of this prospective clinical cohort study were, firstly, to investigate the biomechanical and clinical feasibility and, secondly, to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes of single-stage externalized locked plating for treatment of unstable, proximal (intra- and extra-articular) and distal (extra-articular), meta-diaphyseal tibial fractures. (2) Methods: Patients, who matched the inclusion criteria of sustaining a high-energy unstable meta-diaphyseal tibial fracture, were identified prospectively for single-stage externalized locked plating at a single trauma hospital in the period from April 2013 to December 2022. (3) Results: Eighteen patients were included in the study. Average follow-up was 21.4 ± 12.3 months, with 94% of the fractures healing without complications. The healing time was 21.1 ± 4.6 weeks, being significantly shorter for patients with proximal extra- versus intra-articular meta-diaphyseal tibial fractures, p = 0.04. Good and excellent functional outcomes in terms of HSS and AOFAS scores, and knee and ankle joints range of motion were observed among all patients, with no registered implant breakage, deep infection, and non-union. (4) Conclusions: Single-stage externalized locked plating of unstable meta-diaphyseal tibial fractures provides adequate stability of fixation with promising clinical results and represents an attractive alternative to the conventional methods of external fixation when inclusion criteria and rehabilitation protocol are strictly followed. Further experimental studies and randomized multicentric clinical trials with larger series of patients are necessary to pave the way of its use in clinical practice.
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- Biser Makelov
- University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment, Trakia University, 6003 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department for Health, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science ‘Acad. A. Balevski’, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Medical University Varna, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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Safali S, Berk T, Makelov B, Acar MA, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. The Possibilities of Personalized 3D Printed Implants-A Case Series Study. Medicina (Kaunas) 2023; 59:medicina59020249. [PMID: 36837451 PMCID: PMC9959288 DOI: 10.3390/medicina59020249] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/18/2022] [Revised: 01/23/2023] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Background and Objectives: Following the most recent software and 3D printing developments, the use of personalized 3D printed orthopedic implants for treatment of complicated surgical cases has gained more popularity. Today, orthopedic problems that cannot be solved with standard implants may be effectively addressed using personalized prostheses. The aim of this study is to present the designing, modeling and production stages of four different personalized 3D printed prostheses and their application in clinical cases of patients who underwent treatment in various anatomical locations with a precisely specified indication for implantation. Materials and Methods: Based on computed tomography scanning, personalized 3D printed prostheses were designed, produced and used in four patients within a period of three to five days after injury or admission. Results: Early term follow-ups demonstrated good to excellent results. Conclusions: Personalized 3D printed prostheses offer an opportunity for a treatment of choice and provide good anatomical and functional results, shortened surgical time, less complications, and high satisfaction in patients with appropriate indications. The method should be considered primarily for patients with large bone defects, or such indicated for resection. Personalized 3D printed prostheses have the potential to become more common and beneficial in the future.
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- Selim Safali
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Medical Faculty, Selçuk University, Konya 42250, Turkey
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment ‘Prof. Stoyan Kirkovitch’, Trakia University, 6003 Stara Zagora, Bulgaria
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, Medical Faculty, Selçuk University, Konya 42250, Turkey
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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Berk T, Halvachizadeh S, Martin DP, Hierholzer C, Müller D, Pfeifer R, Jukema GN, Gueorguiev B, Pape HC. Trochanteric fracture pattern is associated with increased risk for nonunion independent of open or closed reduction technique. BMC Geriatr 2022; 22:990. [PMID: 36544094 PMCID: PMC9773584 DOI: 10.1186/s12877-022-03694-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Accepted: 12/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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PURPOSE Soft tissue injury and soft tissue injury as risk factors for nonunion following trochanteric femur fractures (TFF) are marginally investigated. The aim of this study was to identify risk factors for impaired fracture healing in geriatric trauma patients with TFF following surgical treatment with a femoral nail. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included geriatric trauma patients (aged > 70 years) with TFF who were treated with femoral nailing. Fractures were classified according to AO/OTA. Nonunion was defined as lack of callus-formation after 6 months, material breakage, and requirement of revision surgery. Risk factors for nonunion included variables of clinical interest (injury pattern, demographics, comorbidities), as well as type of approach (open versus closed) and were assessed with uni- and multivariate regression analyses. RESULTS This study included 225 geriatric trauma patients. Nonunion was significantly more frequently following AO/OTA 31A3 fractures (N = 10, 23.3%) compared with AO/OTA type 31A2 (N = 6, 6.9%) or AO/OTA 31A1 (N = 3, 3.2%, p < 0.001). Type 31A3 fractures had an increased risk for nonunion compared with type 31A1 (OR 10.3 95%CI 2.2 to 48.9, p = 0.003). Open reduction was not associated with increased risk for nonunion (OR 0.9, 95%CI 0.1 to 6.1. p = 0.942) as was not the use of cerclage (OR 1.0, 95%CI 0.2 to 6.5, p = 0.995). Factors such as osteoporosis, polytrauma or diabetes were not associated with delayed union or nonunion. CONCLUSION The fracture morphology of TFF is an independent risk factor for nonunion in geriatric patients. The reduction technique is not associated with increased risk for nonunion, despite increased soft tissue damage following open reduction.
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- Till Berk
- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.28803.310000 0001 0701 8607Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, University of Wisconsin, 1685 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53705 USA
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.413349.80000 0001 2294 4705Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501 Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- grid.418048.10000 0004 0618 0495AO Research Institute Davos, Clavadelerstrasse 8, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- grid.412004.30000 0004 0478 9977Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland ,grid.7400.30000 0004 1937 0650University of Zurich, Harald-Tscherne Laboratory for Orthopedic and Trauma Research, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Pastor T, Schweizer A, Andronic O, Dietrich LG, Berk T, Gueorguiev B, Pastor T. A Life Dedicated to Climbing and Its Sequelae in the Fingers-A Review of the Literature. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2022; 19:17050. [PMID: 36554928 PMCID: PMC9778768 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph192417050] [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] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/25/2022] [Revised: 12/07/2022] [Accepted: 12/16/2022] [Indexed: 06/17/2023]
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Fingers of sport climbers are exposed to high mechanical loads. This work focuses on the fingers of a 52-year-old active elite climber who was the first in mankind to master 8B (V13), 8B+ (V14) and 8C (V15) graded boulders, bringing lifelong high-intensity loads to his hands. It is therefore hypothesized that he belongs to a small group of people with the highest accumulative loads to their fingers in the climbing scene. Fingers were analyzed by means of ultrasonography, X-rays and physical examination. Soft tissue and bone adaptations, as well as the onset of osteoarthritis and finger stiffness, were found, especially in digit III, the longest and therefore most loaded digit. Finally, this article aims to provide an overview of the current literature in this field. In conclusion, elite sport climbing results in soft tissue and bone adaptations in the fingers, and the literature provides evidence that these adaptations increase over one's career. However, at later stages, radiographic and clinical signs of osteoarthritis, especially in the middle finger, seem to occur, although they may not be symptomatic.
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- Tatjana Pastor
- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Plastic and Hand Surgery, Inselspital University Hospital Bern, University of Bern, 3012 Bern, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Division of Hand Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Cantonal Hospital Lucerne, 6002 Lucerne, Switzerland
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Scheurer F, Halvachizadeh S, Berk T, Pape HC, Pfeifer R. Chest CT Findings and SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Trauma Patients-Is There a Prediction towards Higher Complication Rates? J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11216401. [PMID: 36362629 PMCID: PMC9656498 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11216401] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2022] [Revised: 10/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/27/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Polytrauma patients with SARS-CoV-2 infections may be associated with an increased complication rate. The main goal of this study was to analyze the clinical course of trauma patients with COVID infection and a positive CT finding. Methods: This was a retrospective in-hospital study. Polytrauma patients diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 infections were included in our analysis. The outcome parameters were pulmonary complication during admission, pulmonary embolism, pleural effusion, pneumonia, mortality, length of stay and readmission < 30 days. Results: 48 patients were included in the study. Trauma patients in the age-adjusted matched-pair analysis with typical changes in SARS-CoV-2 infection in CT findings showed significantly more pulmonary complications in general and significantly more cases of pneumonia (complications: 56% vs. 11%, p = 0.046; pneumonia 44% vs. 0%, p = 0.023). In addition, the clinical course of polytrauma patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection showed a high rate of pulmonary complications in the inpatient course (53%). Conclusion: The results of our study show that the changes in the CT findings of trauma patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection are a good indicator of further inpatient outcomes. Similarly, polytrauma patients with a SARS-CoV-2 infection and positive CT findings are shown to have increased risk for pulmonary complications.
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Hristov S, Visscher L, Winkler J, Zhelev D, Ivanov S, Veselinov D, Baltov A, Varga P, Berk T, Stoffel K, Kralinger F, Gueorguiev B. A Novel Technique for Treatment of Metaphyseal Voids in Proximal Humerus Fractures in Elderly Patients. Medicina (B Aires) 2022; 58:medicina58101424. [PMID: 36295586 PMCID: PMC9611038 DOI: 10.3390/medicina58101424] [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] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2022] [Revised: 09/24/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 12/02/2022] Open
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Background and Objectives: The treatment of proximal humerus fractures in elderly patients is challenging, with reported high complication rates mostly related to implant failure involving screw cut-out and penetration. Metaphyseal defects are common in osteoporotic bone and weaken the osteosynthesis construct. A novel technique for augmentation with polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement was developed for the treatment of patients in advanced age with complex proximal humerus fractures and metaphyseal voids, whereby the cement was allowed to partially cure for 5–7 min after mixing to achieve medium viscosity, and then it was manually placed into the defect through the traumatic lateral window with a volume of 4–6 mL per patient. The aim of this retrospective clinical study was to assess this technique versus autologous bone graft augmentation and no augmentation. Materials and Methods: The outcomes of 120 patients with plated Neer three- and four-part fractures, assigned to groups of 63 cases with no augmentation, 28 with bone graft augmentation and 29 with cement augmentation, were assessed in this study. DASH, CS, pain scores and range of motion were analyzed at 3, 6 and 12 months. Statistical analysis was performed with factors for treatment and age groups, Neer fracture types and follow-up periods, and with the consideration of age as a covariate. Results: DASH and CS improved following cement augmentation at three and six months compared to bone grafting, being significant when correcting for age as a covariate (p ≤ 0.007). While the age group had a significant effect on both these scores with worsened values at a higher age for non-augmented and grafted patients (p ≤ 0.044), this was not the case for cement augmented patients (p ≥ 0.128). Cement augmentation demonstrated good clinical results at 12 months with a mean DASH of 10.21 and mean CS percentage of 84.83% versus the contralateral side, not being significantly different among the techniques (p ≥ 0.372), despite the cement augmented group representing the older population with more four-part fractures. There were no concerning adverse events specifically related to the novel technique. Conclusions: This study has detailed a novel technique for the treatment of metaphyseal defects with PMMA cement augmentation in elderly patients with complex proximal humerus fractures and follow-up to one year, whereby the cement was allowed to partially cure to achieve medium viscosity, and then it was manually placed into the defect through the traumatic lateral window. The results demonstrate clinically equivalent short-term results to 6 months compared to augmentation with bone graft or no augmentation—despite the patient group being older and with a higher rate of more severe fracture patterns. The technique appears to be safe with no specifically related adverse events and can be added in the surgeon’s armamentarium for the treatment of these difficult to manage fractures.
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- Stoyan Hristov
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital for Active Treatment, 8018 Burgas, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- School of Medicine, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane 4000, Australia
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- Cantonal Hospital Graubuenden, 7000 Chur, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital for Active Treatment, 8018 Burgas, Bulgaria
- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Medical University of Varna, 9002 Varna, Bulgaria
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- Bulgarian Academy of Sciences, Institute of Metal Science ‘Acad. A. Balevski’, 1574 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment and Emergency Medicine ‘N. I. Pirogov’, 1606 Sofia, Bulgaria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
- Department of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Basel, 4031 Basel, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, 1090 Vienna, Austria
- Trauma and Sports Department, Teaching Hospital Medical University of Vienna, Ottakring Clinic, 1160 Vienna, Austria
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- AO Research Institute Davos, 7270 Davos, Switzerland
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Halvachizadeh S, Störmann PJ, Özkurtul O, Berk T, Teuben M, Sprengel K, Pape HC, Lefering R, Jensen KO. Discrimination and calibration of a prediction model for mortality is decreased in secondary transferred patients: a validation in the TraumaRegister DGU. BMJ Open 2022; 12:e056381. [PMID: 35418430 PMCID: PMC9014053 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056381] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION The Revised Injury Severity Classification II (RISC II) score represents a data-derived score that aims to predict mortality in severely injured patients. The aim of this study was to assess the discrimination and calibration of RISC II in secondary transferred polytrauma patients. METHODS This study was performed on the multicentre database of the TraumaRegister DGU. Inclusion criteria included Injury Severity Score (ISS)≥9 points and complete demographic data. Exclusion criteria included patients with 'do not resuscitate' orders or late transfers (>24 hours after initial trauma). Patients were stratified based on way of admission into patients transferred to a European trauma centre after initial treatment in another hospital (group Tr) and primary admitted patients who were not transferred out (group P). The RISC II score was calculated within each group at admission after secondary transfer (group Tr) and at primary admission (group P) and compared with the observed mortality rate. The calibration and discrimination of prediction were analysed. RESULTS Group P included 116 112 (91%) patients and group Tr included 11 604 (9%) patients. The study population was predominantly male (n=86 280, 70.1%), had a mean age of 53.2 years and a mean ISS of 20.7 points. Patients in group Tr were marginally older (54 years vs 52 years) and a had slightly higher ISS (21.5 points vs 20.1 points). Median time from accident site to hospital admission was 60 min in group P and 241 min (4 hours) in group Tr. Observed and predicted mortality based on RISC II were nearly identical in group P (10.9% and 11.0%, respectively) but predicted mortality was worse (13.4%) than observed mortality (11.1%) in group Tr. CONCLUSION The way of admission alters the calibration of prediction models for mortality in polytrauma patients. Mortality prediction in secondary transferred polytrauma patients should be calculated separately from primary admitted polytrauma patients.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory for Orthopaedic Trauma, University of Zurich, Faculty of Medicine, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Frankfurt/Main, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedic, University Hospital Leipzig, Leipzig, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, Witten, Germany
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Halvachizadeh S, Backup J, Kalbas Y, Rauer T, Zettl R, Pape HC, Hess F, Welter JE. Increased injury severity and hospitalization rates following crashes with e-bikes versus conventional bicycles: an observational cohort study from a regional level II trauma center in Switzerland. Patient Saf Surg 2022; 16:11. [PMID: 35248128 PMCID: PMC8897912 DOI: 10.1186/s13037-022-00318-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/26/2021] [Accepted: 01/17/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background As electric bicycles (e-bikes) become increasingly popular, reports of injuries associated with e-bike usage are also rising. Patterns, characteristics, and severity of injuries following e-bike crashes need further investigation, particularly in contrast to injuries from conventional bicycle crashes. Methods This prospective observational study included 82 patients treated at a Level II trauma center for injuries resulting from an electric or conventional bicycle crash. Data were collected over one year (05.09.2017–19.09.2018) during in- and outpatient visits. A study-specific case report form was used to identify the bicycle type, cycling behavior (e.g., use of a helmet, safety gear, alcohol), and circumstances of the crash (e.g., road conditions, speed, cause of the incident, time of day, season). Additional information about patient demographics, treatment, and injury characteristics, such as the Injury Severity Score (ISS) and body region injured, were documented. Results were analyzed using chi-square, Fisher’s exact, or Wilcoxon tests. Simple logistic or linear regression models were used to estimate associations. Results Of the 82 patients, 56 (67%) were riding a conventional bike and 27 (33%) were using an e-bike. Most incidents were either single-bicycle crashes (66%) or automobile collisions (26%), with no notable difference in prevalence rates between groups. Although a higher proportion of conventional bikers were male (67% vs. 48%), the difference was not significant. E-bikers were older (median 60 years (IQR 44–70) vs. 45 years (IQR 32–62); p = 0.008), were hospitalized more often (48% vs. 24%, p = 0.025), and had worse ISS (median 3 (IQR 2–4) vs. 1 (IQR 1–3), p < 0.001), respectively. Body regions most affected were the extremities (78%) and external/skin (46%), and these were distributed similarly in both groups. Concomitant injury patterns of the thorax/chest with external/skin were higher among e-bikers (p < 0.001). When we controlled for the difference in the median age of the two groups, only the injury severity score of e-bikers remained significantly worse. Conclusions Hospitalization and chest trauma rates were higher among e-bikers. After controlling for the older age of this group, the severity of their injuries remained worse than in conventional cyclists. Initial clinical assessments at trauma units should include an evaluation of the thorax/chest, particularly among elderly e-bikers. Level of evidence Level III.
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- Till Berk
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland. .,Division of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Berufsgenossenschaftliche Unfallklinik Frankfurt am Main, Friedberger Landstraße 430, 60389, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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- Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501, Frauenfeld, Switzerland
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Spörri E, Halvachizadeh S, Gamble JG, Berk T, Allemann F, Pape HC, Rauer T. Comparison of Injury Patterns between Electric Bicycle, Bicycle and Motorcycle Accidents. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10153359. [PMID: 34362145 PMCID: PMC8347860 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10153359] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background: Electric bicycles (E-bikes) are an increasingly popular means of transport, and have been designed for a higher speed comparable to that of small motorcycles. Accident statistics show that E-bikes are increasingly involved in traffic accidents. To test the hypothesis of whether accidents involving E-bikes bear more resemblance to motorcycle accidents than conventional bicyclists, this study evaluates the injury pattern and severity of E-bike injuries in direct comparison to injuries involving motorcycle and bicycle accidents. Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, the data of 1796 patients who were treated at a Level I Trauma Center between 2009 and 2018 due to traffic accident, involving bicycles, E-bikes or motorcycles, were evaluated and compared with regard to injury patterns and injury severity. Accident victims treated as inpatients at least 16 years of age or older were included in this study. Pillion passengers and outpatients were excluded. Results: The following distribution was found in the individual groups: 67 E-bike, 1141 bicycle and 588 motorcycle accidents. The injury pattern of E-bikers resembled that of bicyclists much more than that of motorcyclists. The patients with E-bike accidents were almost 14 years older and had a higher incidence of moderate traumatic brain injuries than patients with bicycle accidents, in spite of the fact that E-bike riders were nearly twice as likely to wear a helmet as compared to bicycle riders. The rate of pelvic injuries in E-bike accidents was twice as high compared with bicycle accidents, whereas the rate of upper extremity injuries was higher following bicycle accidents. Conclusion: The overall E-bike injury pattern is similar to that of cyclists. The differences in the injury pattern to motorcycle accidents could be due to the higher speeds at the time of the accident, the different protection and vehicle architecture. What is striking, however, is the higher age and the increased craniocerebral trauma of the E-bikers involved in accidents compared to the cyclists. We speculate that older and untrained people who have a slower reaction time and less control over the E-bike could benefit from head protection or practical courses similar to motorcyclists.
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- Emilian Spörri
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (E.S.); (S.H.); (T.B.); (F.A.); (H.-C.P.)
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Hax J, Halvachizadeh S, Jensen KO, Berk T, Teuber H, Di Primio T, Lefering R, Pape HC, Sprengel K. Curiosity or Underdiagnosed? Injuries to Thoracolumbar Spine with Concomitant Trauma to Pancreas. J Clin Med 2021; 10:jcm10040700. [PMID: 33670128 PMCID: PMC7916827 DOI: 10.3390/jcm10040700] [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] [Received: 01/17/2021] [Revised: 02/05/2021] [Accepted: 02/08/2021] [Indexed: 12/26/2022] Open
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The pancreas is at risk of damage as a consequence of thoracolumbar spine injury. However, there are no studies providing prevalence data to support this assumption. Data from European hospitals documented in the TraumaRegister DGU® (TR-DGU) between 2008–2017 were analyzed to estimate the prevalence of this correlation and to determine the impact on clinical outcome. A total of 44,279 patients with significant thoracolumbar trauma, defined on Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) as ≥2, were included. Patients transferred to another hospital within 48 h were excluded to prevent double counting. A total of 135,567 patients without thoracolumbar injuries (AIS ≤ 1) were used as control group. Four-hundred patients with thoracolumbar trauma had a pancreatic injury. Pancreatic injuries were more common after thoracolumbar trauma (0.90% versus (vs.) 0.51%, odds ratio (OR) 1.78; 95% confidence intervals (CI), 1.57–2.01). Patients with pancreatic injuries were more likely to be male (68%) and had a higher mean Injury Severity Score (ISS) than those without (35.7 ± 16.0 vs. 23.8 ± 12.4). Mean length of stay (LOS) in intensive care unit (ICU) and hospital was longer with pancreatic injury. In-hospital mortality was 17.5% with and 9.7% without pancreatic injury, respectively. Although uncommon, concurrent pancreatic injury in the setting of thoracolumbar trauma can portend a much more serious injury.
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- Jakob Hax
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-76-722-4180
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), Witten/Herdecke University, 51109 Cologne, Germany;
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (K.O.J.); (T.B.); (H.T.); (T.D.P.); (H.-C.P.); (K.S.)
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Halvachizadeh S, Gröbli L, Berk T, Jensen KO, Hierholzer C, Bischoff-Ferrari HA, Pfeifer R, Pape HC. The effect of geriatric comanagement (GC) in geriatric trauma patients treated in a level 1 trauma setting: A comparison of data before and after the implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0244554. [PMID: 33428650 PMCID: PMC7799827 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0244554] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Improvements in life expectancy imply that an increase of geriatric trauma patients occurs. These patients require special attention due to their multiple comorbidity issues. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of the implementation of geriatric comanagement (GC) on the allocation and clinical outcome of geriatric trauma patients. METHODS This observational cohort study aims to compare the demographic development and the clinical outcome in geriatric trauma patients (aged 70 years and older) before and after implementation of a certified geriatric trauma center (GC). Geriatric trauma patients admitted between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 were stratified to group pre-GC and admissions between January 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018 to Group post-GC. We excluded patients requiring end-of-life treatment and those who died within 24 h or due to severe traumatic brain injury. Outcome parameters included demographic changes, medical complexity (measured by American Society of Anaesthesiology Score (ASA) and Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI)), in-hospital mortality and length of hospitalization. RESULTS This study includes 626 patients in Group pre-GC (mean age 80.3 ± 6.7 years) and 841 patients in Group post-GC (mean age 81.1 ± 7.3 years). Group pre-GC included 244 (39.0%) males, group post-GC included 361 (42.9%) males. The mean CCI was 4.7 (± 1.8) points in pre-GC and 5.1 (± 2.0) points in post-GC (p <0.001). In Group pre-GC, 100 patients (16.0%) were stratified as ASA 1 compared with 47 patients (5.6%) in Group post-GC (p <0.001). Group pre-GC had significantly less patients stratified as ASA 3 or higher (n = 235, 37.5%) compared with Group post-GC (n = 389, 46.3%, p <0.001). Length of stay (LOS) decreased significantly from 10.4 (± 20.3) days in Group pre-GC to 7.9 (±22.9) days in Group post-GC (p = 0.011). The 30-day mortality rate was comparable amongst these groups (pre-GC 8.8% vs. post-GC 8.9%). CONCLUSION This study appears to support the implementation of a geriatric trauma center, as certain improvements in the patient care were found: Despite a higher CCI and a higher number of patients with higher ASA classifications, Hospital LOS, complication rates and mortality did were not increased after implementation of the CG. The increase in the case numbers supports the fact that a higher degree of specialization leads to a response by admitting physicians, as it exceeded the expectable trend of demographic ageing. We feel that a larger data base, hopefully in a multi center set up should be undertaken to verify these results.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- * E-mail:
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Geriatric Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Centre on Aging and Mobility, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Waid City Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- University Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Berk T, Pape HC, Jukema GN. Perforating foreign body causing incomplete facial paralysis. Trauma Case Rep 2020; 30:100370. [PMID: 33294580 PMCID: PMC7689329 DOI: 10.1016/j.tcr.2020.100370] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 11/01/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Facial nerve trauma is a common cause of facial paralysis; both blunt and penetrating forces may compromise the facial nerve. A comprehensive primary and secondary survey is essential for diagnosis and treatment of the injury. Here we report on a young patient who sustained a quad bike accident, leading to an perforating injuries of the face from a bough, causing facial paralysis.
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- Till Berk
- Corresponding author at: Division of Traumatology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Rämistrasse 100 - CH, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland.
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Eibinger N, Halvachizadeh S, Hallmann B, Seibert FJ, Puchwein P, Berk T, Lefering R, Sprengel K, Pape HC, Jensen KO. Is the Regular Intake of Anticoagulative Agents an Independent Risk Factor for the Severity of Traumatic Brain Injuries in Geriatric Patients? A Retrospective Analysis of 10,559 Patients from the TraumaRegister DGU ®. Brain Sci 2020; 10:brainsci10110842. [PMID: 33198115 PMCID: PMC7698031 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci10110842] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 11/09/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
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The purpose of this study was to assess anticoagulant medication as an independent factor influencing the occurrence of a severe traumatic brain injury in geriatric patients. Data were collected from the TraumaRegister DGU® between January 2015 and December 2018. We included patients with an age of ≥65 years with a blunt TBI; an AISHead ≥2 but no other relevant injuries. Patients were divided into five subgroups: no anticoagulant medication, anti-platelet drugs, vitamin K antagonists, direct-oral-anticoagulants, and heparinoids. Separation between moderate TBI (AISHead 2–3) and severe TBI (AISHead ≥ 4) and multivariable regression analysis were performed. The average age of 10,559 included patients was 78.8 years with a mean ISS of 16.8 points and a mortality of 22.9%. The most common cause of injury was a low fall of <3 m with 72.8%. With increasing age, the number of patients without any anticoagulant therapy decreased from 65.9% to 29.9%. The intake of coagulation medication increased mortality significantly. Severe TBI was observed in 51% of patients without medication and ranged from 61 to 67% with anticoagulant drugs. After adjusting for confounding variables, the intake of VKA or DOACs was significantly associated with an increased risk of severe TBI. The use of anticoagulant medication is an independent factor and is associated with an increased severity of TBI depending on the type of medication used.
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- Nicolas Eibinger
- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (N.E.); (F.J.S.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (T.B.); (K.S.); (H.C.P.)
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria;
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (N.E.); (F.J.S.); (P.P.)
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- Division of Trauma Surgery, Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Medical University of Graz, 8036 Graz, Austria; (N.E.); (F.J.S.); (P.P.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (T.B.); (K.S.); (H.C.P.)
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- Institute for Research in Operative Medicine (IFOM), University of Witten/Herdecke, 58455 Witten, Germany;
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (T.B.); (K.S.); (H.C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (T.B.); (K.S.); (H.C.P.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, 8091 Zürich, Switzerland; (S.H.); (T.B.); (K.S.); (H.C.P.)
- Correspondence:
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- Committee on Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care and Trauma Management (Sektion NIS) of the German Trauma Society (DGU), 80639 Munich, Germany;
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Halvachizadeh S, Teuben M, Berk T, Neuhaus V, Pape HC, Pfeifer R. The impact of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic on trauma bay management and guideline adherence in a European level-one-trauma centre. Int Orthop 2020; 44:1621-1627. [PMID: 32719932 PMCID: PMC7384871 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04740-5] [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] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2020] [Accepted: 07/16/2020] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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PURPOSE SARS CoV-2 (COVID-19) represents a pandemic that has led to adjustments of routine clinical practices. The initial management in the trauma bay follows detailed international valid algorithms. This study aims to work out potential adjustments of trauma bay algorithms during a global pandemic in order to reduce contamination and to increase safety for patients and medical personnel. METHODS This retrospective cohort study compared patients admitted to the trauma bay of one academic level-one trauma centre in March and April 2019 with patients admitted in March and April 2020. Based on these datasets, possible adjustments of the current international guidelines of trauma bay management were discussed. RESULTS Group Pan (2020, n = 30) included two-thirds the number of patients compared with Group Ref (2019, n = 44). The number of severely injured patients comparable amongst these groups: mean injury severity score (ISS) was significantly lower in Group Pan (10.5 ± 4.4 points) compared with Group Ref (15.3 ± 9.2 points, p = 0.035). Duration from admission to whole-body CT was significantly higher in Group Pan (23.8 ± 9.4 min) compared with Group Ref (17.3 ± 10.7 min, p = 0.046). Number of trauma bay admissions decreased, as did the injury severity for patients admitted in March and April 2020. In order to contain spreading of SARS Cov-2, the suggested recommendations of adjusting trauma bay protocols for severely injured patients include (1) minimizing trauma bay team members with direct contact to the patient; (2) reducing repeated examination as much as possible, with rationalized use of protective equipment; and (3) preventing potential secondary inflammatory insults. CONCLUSION Appropriate adjustments of trauma bay protocols during pandemics should improve safety for both patients and medical personnel while guaranteeing the optimal treatment quality. The above-mentioned proposals have the potential to improve safety during trauma bay management in a time of a global pandemic.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne laboratory for orthopedic and trauma research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne laboratory for orthopedic and trauma research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne laboratory for orthopedic and trauma research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Rämistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Harald-Tscherne laboratory for orthopedic and trauma research, University of Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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Halvachizadeh S, Berk T, Pieringer A, Ried E, Hess F, Pfeifer R, Pape HC, Allemann F. Is the Additional Effort for an Intraoperative CT Scan Justified for Distal Radius Fracture Fixations? A Comparative Clinical Feasibility Study. J Clin Med 2020; 9:jcm9072254. [PMID: 32708535 PMCID: PMC7408788 DOI: 10.3390/jcm9072254] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/05/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION It is currently unclear whether the additional effort to perform an intraoperative computed tomography (CT) scan is justified for articular distal radius fractures (DRFs). The purpose of this study was to assess radiological, functional, and clinical outcomes after surgical treatment of distal radius fractures when using conventional fluoroscopy vs. intraoperative CT scans. METHODS Inclusion criteria: Surgical treatment of DRF between 1 January 2011 and 31 December 2011, age 18 and above. Group distribution: intraoperative conventional fluoroscopy (Group Conv) or intraoperative CT scans (Group CT). EXCLUSION CRITERIA Use of different image intensifier devices or incomplete data. DRF classification according to the Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen (AO) classification. Outcome variables included requirement of revision surgeries, duration of surgery, absorbed radiation dose, and requirement of additional CT scans during hospitalization. RESULTS A total of 187 patients were included (Group Conv n = 96 (51.3%), Group CT n = 91 (48.7%)). AO Classification: Type A fractures n = 40 (50%) in Group Conv vs. n = 16 (17.6%) in Group CT, p < 0.001; Type B: 10 (10.4%) vs. 11 (12.1%), not significant (n.s.); Type C: 38 (39.6%) vs. 64 (70.3%), p < 0.001. In Group Conv, four (4.2%) patients required revision surgeries within 6 months, but in Group CT no revision surgery was required. The CT scan led to an intraoperative screw exchange/reposition in 23 (25.3%) cases. The duration of the initial surgery (81.7 ± 46.4 min vs. 90.1 ± 43.6 min, n.s.) was comparable. The radiation dose was significantly higher in Group CT (6.9 ± 1.3 vs. 2.8 ± 7.8 mGy, p < 0.001). In Group Conv, 11 (11.5%) patients required additional CT scans during hospitalization. CONCLUSION The usage of intraoperative CT was associated with improved reduction and more adequate positioning of screws postoperatively with comparable durations of surgery. Despite increased efforts by utilizing the intraoperative CT scan, the decrease in reoperations may justify its use.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
- Harald-Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +41-794-648-233
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Cantonal Hospital Frauenfeld, Pfaffenholzstrasse 4, 8501 Frauenfeld, Switzerland;
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
- Harald-Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
- Harald-Tscherne Research Laboratory, University Hospital Zurich, Sternwartstrasse 14, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Hospital Zurich, Raemistrasse 100, 8091 Zurich, Switzerland; (T.B.); (A.P.); (E.R.); (R.P.); (H.-C.P.); (F.A.)
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Halvachizadeh S, Teuber H, Berk T, Allemann F, von Känel R, Zelle B, Cinelli P, Pape HC, Pfeifer R. Prevalence, injury-, and non-injury-related factors associated with anxiety and depression in polytrauma patients - A retrospective 20 year follow-up study. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0232678. [PMID: 32365087 PMCID: PMC7197792 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0232678] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/20/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Introduction Survival rate after polytrauma increased over the past decades resulting in an increase of long-term complaints. These include physical and psychological impairments. The aim of this study was to describe the prevalence and risk factors for developing depression and anxiety more than twenty years after polytrauma. Methods We contacted patients who were treated due to a polytrauma between 1973 and 1990 at one level 1 trauma center after more than 20 years. These patients received a self-administered questionnaire, to assess symptoms of depression and anxiety. Analysis based on multivariable logistic regression models include injury severity and non-injury related factors to determine risk factors associated with the development of depression and anxiety. Results Patients included in this study (n = 337) had a mean ISS of 20.3 (4 to 50) points. In total, 173 (51.3%) showed psychiatric sequelae (depression n = 163, 48.2%; anxiety n = 14, 4.1%). Injury severity was not associated with the development of depression or anxiety. However, the patients, who required psychiatric therapy prior to the injury had higher risk of developing psychiatric symptoms (OR 1.3, 95%CI 1.1 to 1.8, p = 0.018) as did patients who suffered from additional psychiatric insults after the injury (OR 1.4, 95%CI 1.2 to 2.0, p = 0.049). Conclusion More than half of polytrauma patients developed psychiatric sequelae. Risk factors include mainly non-injury related factors such as psychiatric comorbidities and additional psychiatric insults after the injury.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Laboratory, Department of Trauma, University Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
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- Department of Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry and Psychosomatic Medicine, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- University of Texas Health Science Centre at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX, United States of America
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Laboratory, Department of Trauma, University Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Laboratory, Department of Trauma, University Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zürich, Switzerland
- Harald Tscherne Laboratory, Department of Trauma, University Zurich, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Halvachizadeh S, Berk T, Rauer T, Hierholzer C, Pfeifer R, Pape HC, Allemann F. Treatment of proximal humerus fractures in geriatric patients - Can pathological DEXA results help to guide the indication for allograft augmentation? PLoS One 2020; 15:e0230789. [PMID: 32271792 PMCID: PMC7145012 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0230789] [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] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2019] [Accepted: 03/08/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Reconstruction of proximal humerus fracture continues to represent a challenge, especially in severe osteopenia. However, there still is a lack of consensus and clear indication on use of allograft augmentation. Therefore, this study aims to investigate outcome after osteosynthesis with and without allograft augmentation. It focuses on bone density results obtained by DEXA as potential examination that might help decision-making. METHODS This study included patients aged 65 years and older that were treated at one Level 1 trauma center between 2007 and 2018. Inclusion criteria: Proximal humerus fracture treated with or without allograft, conclusive data-sets. Exclusion criteria: prior surgical treatment of the proximal humerus, open fracture with bone loss, neurological damage. Patients were stratified according to the use of allograft augmentation in two groups: Group NA (no allograft augmented PHILOS) and Group A (PHILOS with allograft augmentation). Comorbidity was assessed using the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI). Fractures were graded according to the classification by Neer. Radiographic union was analyzed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and at year follow up. Complications include surgical site infection, implant failure, humeral head necrosis, or delayed union. Allograft was used in cases of 1inch/3cm3 bone-loss or an egg-shell situation, where the patient refused arthroplasty. RESULTS This study included 167 patients, with 143 (85%) in the Group NA, and 24 (15%) in the Group A. There were no significant differences in age, gender, injury distribution, and distribution of Neer classification or CCI. Patients in Group A had significantly lower T-scores preoperatively (-2.87 ± 1.08 versus -0.9 ± 2.12, p = 0.003). No difference occurred in any of the complications. At one-year follow-up, the range of motion was comparable in both groups. CONCLUSION In patients with allograft augmentation and severe osteopenia, similar clinical and radiological results were obtained when compared with patients with better preoperative bone density scores (T-scores, DEXA). In view of a lack of guidelines indicating the indication for the use of allograft, this difference may be worth further study.
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- Sascha Halvachizadeh
- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Department of Trauma, University Zurich, UniversitätsSpital Zürich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Grünherz L, Jensen KO, Neuhaus V, Mica L, Berk T, Michelitsch C, Ciritsis B, Werner CML, Simmen HP, Sprengel K. Versorgungsrealität des Abdominaltraumas aus der Sicht des Unfallchirurgen. Notf Rett Med 2017. [DOI: 10.1007/s10049-017-0324-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Lemberg ML, Berk T, Shah-Hosseini K, Kasche EM, Mösges R. Sublingual versus subcutaneous immunotherapy: patient adherence at a large German allergy center. Patient Prefer Adherence 2017; 11:63-70. [PMID: 28115832 PMCID: PMC5221545 DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s122948] [Citation(s) in RCA: 25] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Many placebo-controlled studies have demonstrated that allergen immunotherapy (AIT) is an effective therapy for treating allergies. Both commonly used routes, subcutaneous (SCIT) and sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT), require high patient adherence to be successful. In the literature, numbers describing adherence vary widely; this investigation compares these two routes of therapy directly. METHODS All data were retrieved from the patient data management system of a center for dermatology, specific allergology, and environmental medicine in Germany. All 330 patients (aged 13-89 years) included in this study had commenced AIT between 2003 and 2011, thus allowing a full 3-year AIT cycle to be considered for each investigated patient. RESULTS In this specific center, SCIT was prescribed to 62.7% and SLIT to 37.3% of all included patients. The total dropout rate of the whole patient cohort was 34.8%. Overall, SLIT patients showed a higher dropout rate (39.0%) than did SCIT patients (32.4%); however, the difference between these groups was not significant. Also, no significant difference between the overall dropout rates for men and for women was observed. A Kaplan-Meier curve of the patient collective showed a remarkably high dropout rate for the first year of therapy. CONCLUSION The analysis presented in this single-center study shows that most patients who discontinue AIT do so during the first year of therapy. Patients seem likely to finish the 3-year therapy cycle if they manage to adhere to treatment throughout the first year. Strategies for preventing nonadherence in AIT, therefore, need to be developed and standardized in future investigations.
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- Marie-Luise Lemberg
- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Center for Dermatology, Specific Allergology and Environmental Medicine, Hamburg, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
- Correspondence: Ralph Mösges, Faculty of Medicine, Institute of Medical Statistics, Informatics and Epidemiology, University of Cologne, Lindenburger Allee 42, Cologne 50931, Germany, Tel +49 221 478 82929, Fax +49 221 478 82940, Email
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O'Shea AM, Cleary SP, Croitoru MA, Kim H, Berk T, Monga N, Riddell RH, Pollett A, Gallinger S. Pathological features of colorectal carcinomas in MYH-associated polyposis. Histopathology 2008; 53:184-94. [PMID: 18564191 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2559.2008.03071.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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AIMS MYH is a DNA glycosylase in the base excision repair pathway. Germ-line biallelic mutations in the MYH gene are associated with the development of multiple colorectal adenomas and colorectal carcinoma (CRC). A slightly increased risk of CRC is suggested in monoallelic MYH mutation carriers. The aim was to characterize the histopathological features of carcinomas from biallelics and monoallelics. METHODS AND RESULTS Clinicopathological features of 57 colorectal carcinomas from 50 patients identified in familial CRC registries were recorded. These included 16 cancers from 14 MYH biallelics; 25 cancers from 22 MYH monoallelics; and 16 cancers from 14 controls. Carcinomas in biallelics demonstrated tubular, papillary or cribriform patterns as the predominant histological subtype, and main histological groups differed according to mutation status (P = 0.0053). All biallelic cancers were low grade, with high-grade tumours more common in monoallelics and controls (P = 0.002). Synchronous polyps were observed in 75% of biallelics, 33% of monoallelics and 43% of controls (P = 0.035). Serrated carcinoma was the predominant type in 12% (3/25) of the monoallelics but in none of the biallelics or controls. MYH immunohistochemistry failed to distinguish between groups. CONCLUSIONS Neither pathological features nor immunohistochemistry could predict the MYH mutation status of CRCs in this study.
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- A M O'Shea
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Ozkan H, Duman N, Kumral A, Kasap B, Ozer EA, Lebe B, Yaman A, Berk T, Yilmaz O, Ozer E. Inhibition of vascular endothelial growth factor-induced retinal neovascularization by retinoic acid in experimental retinopathy of prematurity. Physiol Res 2006; 55:267-275. [PMID: 16083310 DOI: 10.33549/physiolres.930754] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) has an important role in the pathogenesis of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and inhibition of VEGF expression in the neovascular phase might prevent destructive neovascularization in ROP. It is suggested that retinoids exert a highly potent antiangiogenic activity by inhibiting VEGF expression. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the preventive effect of retinoic acid (RA) on the VEGF-induced retinal neovascularization in a rat model of ROP. Wistar albino rats were placed into incubators at birth and exposed to an atmosphere alternating between 50 % and 10 % O(2) every 24 hours. After 14 days, the animals were removed to room air and received either an intraperitoneal injection of RA (5 mg/kg/day) (n=9) or saline (n=4) daily for six days, and sacrificed at 21 days. Other rats (n=4) were raised in room air and served as age-matched controls. The globe of each eye was cut through the cornea and embedded in paraffin. Serial sections were stained with hematoxylin-eosin for quantification of neovascular nuclei. The avidin-biotin peroxidase method was performed for evaluation of VEGF expression. The average number of neovascular nuclei was significantly lower in the control group compared to that in the ROP groups. In addition, it significantly decreased in the RA-treated ROP group compared to that of the saline-administrated ROP group. VEGF immunostaining was overall negative in room air-exposed rats. The VEGF immunostaining score significantly decreased in the RA-treated ROP group compared to that in the saline-administered ROP group. RA treatment might be beneficial in preventing neovascularization resulting from oxygen-induced retinopathy by downregulation of VEGF expression.
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- H Ozkan
- Department of Pediatrics, Dokuz Eylul University, School of Medicine, 35340 Izmir, Turkey.
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Chetty R, Salahshor S, Bapat B, Berk T, Croitoru M, Gallinger S. Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm of the pancreas in a patient with attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis. J Clin Pathol 2005; 58:97-101. [PMID: 15623495 PMCID: PMC1770535 DOI: 10.1136/jcp.2004.020925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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A 67 year old man with a clinical diagnosis of attenuated familial adenomatous polyposis (AFAP) and a past history of synchronous colon cancers in the transverse colon was also found to have an intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasm (IPMN) of the pancreas. In addition, several foci of heterotopic gastric oxyntic mucosa were noted in the duodenum, interspersed with flat and polypoid adenomas. The duodenal adenomas showed low grade dysplasia, loss of adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) protein expression, but retention of beta catenin staining, localised to the nucleus and cytoplasm. The IPMN in the pancreas showed an identical immunohistochemical profile to the duodenal adenomas. The heterotopic gastric foci in the duodenum were negative for the APC protein, and beta catenin staining was membranous in location. Although the patient did not show germline truncating APC mutations or mutations in the MYH gene, the past history, clinical features, and immunohistochemical profile of the various lesions suggest strongly that the IPMN is part of the spectrum of lesions encountered in AFAP. Whether the heterotopic oxyntic gastric mucosa in the duodenum is also related is unclear, but it may represent a forme fruste of fundic gland polyps.
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- R Chetty
- Department of Pathology, University of Toronto and University Health Network, Toronto, ON M5G 2M9, Canada.
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de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel WH, Järvinen HJ, Björk J, Berk T, Griffioen G, Vasen HFA. Worldwide survey among polyposis registries of surgical management of severe duodenal adenomatosis in familial adenomatous polyposis. Br J Surg 2003; 90:705-10. [PMID: 12808618 DOI: 10.1002/bjs.4094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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BACKGROUND The lifetime risk of developing duodenal cancer in familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is about 5 per cent. When and to what extent surgical intervention should be undertaken to prevent death from invasive carcinoma is controversial. The aim of this study was to determine the effectiveness of various surgical treatments for cancer and severe duodenal adenomatosis. METHODS A questionnaire was mailed to the members of the Leeds Castle Polyposis Group to obtain data on patients with FAP, treated for duodenal cancer or severe duodenal adenomatosis after 1990. RESULTS Sixty-nine patients were included. The indication for surgery was invasive cancer in 13 patients, of whom six died from metastatic disease. Fifty-six patients were initially treated for severe duodenal adenomatosis, five (9 per cent) of whom died from metastatic disease (P = 0.002). In surviving patients, adenomas recurred after ampullectomy (six of eight, at mean follow-up of 11 months), after duodenotomy with polypectomy (17 of 21, at mean 29 months) and after pancreatoduodenectomy (six of 25, at mean 47 months). None of six patients who underwent a pancreas-sparing duodenectomy had recurrence of adenoma (mean follow-up 11 months). CONCLUSION Surgery for duodenal adenomatosis should take place before endoscopic biopsy reveals invasive cancer. Even after extensive surgical procedures, small bowel adenomas may occur, emphasizing the need for chemoprevention.
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- W H de Vos tot Nederveen Cappel
- The Netherlands Foundation for the Detection of Hereditary Tumours and Department of Gastroenterology, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden, The Netherlands
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Amelogenesis imperfecta (AI) is a diverse group of hereditary disorders that are characterized by a defect in the formation of the tooth enamel and a high degree of clinical diversity. X-linked, autosomal dominant and recessive inheritance have been demonstrated. Growth hormone (GH) has an effect on bone and soft tissue development. Dental and facial abnormalities associated with pituitary dwarfism have been reported, but GH deficiency with AI is very rare. We describe a 12 year-old pre-pubertal boy who was referred to our hospital with teeth deformities and growth retardation. His teeth had brown-yellow pigmented surfaces, and dental examination showed extensive enamel deficiency in his permanent teeth. He also had severe growth retardation; height SDS was -3.6. Laboratory examinations showed reduced GH levels, and he was diagnosed as having idiopathic isolated GH deficiency and AI.
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- B Dündar
- Department of Pediatric Endocrinology and Genetics, Dokuz Eylül University School of Medicine, Izmir, Turkey
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Poritz LS, Blackstein M, Berk T, Gallinger S, McLeod RS, Cohen Z. Extended follow-up of patients treated with cytotoxic chemotherapy for intra-abdominal desmoid tumors. Dis Colon Rectum 2001; 44:1268-73. [PMID: 11584198 DOI: 10.1007/bf02234783] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [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: 02/08/2023]
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BACKGROUND Cytotoxic chemotherapy can achieve a good initial response in inoperable desmoid tumors that have caused progressive obstruction of the gastrointestinal and urinary tracts and have caused unrelenting pain. METHODS We have reviewed 8 patients (3 male) with desmoid tumors and familial adenomatous polyposis who underwent cytotoxic chemotherapy for inoperable gastrointestinal obstruction and/or uncontrolled pain. They were treated with doxorubicin and dacarbazine followed by carboplatin and dacarbazine. RESULTS Follow-up after cytotoxic chemotherapy in the 7 patients for whom it was available was a mean of 42 (range 24-54) months. Two patients achieved complete remission after therapy. Four patients achieved a partial remission after completing all or some of the chemotherapy regimen; of these, three remained in stable remission, whereas the other was lost to follow-up. There were two recurrences that required further therapy; one of these patients was treated with further chemotherapy, which induced a second remission, and the other was treated with pelvic exenteration and has subsequently died. CONCLUSIONS Most patients had a substantial response to cytotoxic chemotherapy; however, two patients required additional therapy 24 and 30 months after cytotoxic chemotherapy, respectively. Cytotoxic chemotherapy is effective in producing short-term and long-term remission in these difficult patients.
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- L S Poritz
- Steve Atanas Starvo Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry, Mount Sinai Hospital and the University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Kovacs DJ, Berk T. Recurrent Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea and colitis treated with Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Baker's yeast) in combination with antibiotic therapy: a case report. J Am Board Fam Pract 2000; 13:138-40. [PMID: 10764197 DOI: 10.3122/15572625-13-2-138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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PURPOSE The aim of this retrospective study was to review the clinical features, and surgical and medical management of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis-associated desmoid tumors. METHODS From 1980 to 1997, 97 of 780 patients with familial adenomatous polyposis developed desmoid disease. Clinical and demographic data; operative notes; and histologic, radiologic, and follow-up reports were retrieved from patients' medical records. Risk factors for desmoid disease, such as prior surgery, age at desmoid tumor diagnosis, pregnancy, and family history were sought. The outcome after noncytotoxic and cytotoxic therapy was evaluated with respect to improvement of symptoms. RESULTS There were 38 males with a mean age of 32.1 years and 59 females with a mean age of 29.1 years. A family history of desmoid tumors was found in 41 patients (42 percent), and a history of pregnancy was documented in 33 females (56 percent). The most common clinical presentation was small-bowel obstruction (58 percent). One-half of the desmoids were located in the mesentery, and 32 percent were located in the mesentery and the abdominal wall. Desmoids developed after colectomy in 77 cases (80 percent), after a mean time of 4.6 years. Partial resection of desmoid tumor was performed in 46 patients (47 percent), resection of extra-abdominal desmoid tumors was performed in 17 cases (17 percent), and biopsy only was performed in 34 patients (35 percent). Postoperative morbidity was 23 percent after desmoid tumor resection. Eight patients (8 percent) died of their intra-abdominal desmoid. Mean follow-up time was 5.3 years. Sulindac, tamoxifen, or toremifene therapy was able to alleviate symptoms in only 4 of 31 patients. Symptomatic improvement was noted after chemotherapy in six of ten patients with extremely complex desmoids. CONCLUSION Desmoid disease was found in 12.4 percent of our patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. In view of the high rate of morbidity, indication for surgery should be limited mainly to acute or chronic small-bowel obstruction, because resection triggers a high recurrence rate. Noncytotoxic therapy was not effective for progressive desmoid tumors, whereas chemotherapy was effective in aggressive cases of intra-abdominal desmoid tumors.
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- C Soravia
- Department of Surgery and the Familial Gastrointestinal Cancer Registry, Mount Sinai Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada
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Couture J, Mitri A, Lagace R, Smits R, Berk T, Bouchard HL, Fodde R, Alman B, Bapat B. A germline mutation at the extreme 3' end of the APC gene results in a severe desmoid phenotype and is associated with overexpression of beta-catenin in the desmoid tumor. Clin Genet 2000; 57:205-12. [PMID: 10782927 DOI: 10.1034/j.1399-0004.2000.570306.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Desmoid tumors arise sporadically or as part of the extraintestinal manifestations of familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). In FAP, two distinct clinical presentations of the desmoid phenotype are seen: 1) one or a few desmoid tumors present predominantly in the abdominal wall or the abdomen; 2) a florid proliferation of tumors early in life, mostly near the axial skeleton or extremities. These different phenotypes have been associated with different sites of germline mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli gene (APC gene). We present a large, French-Canadian kindred with a florid desmoid tumor phenotype caused by a germline mutation at codon 2643-2644 of the APC gene. The phenotype was characterized by the early onset of multiple tumors, arising near the axial skeleton and in proximal extremities. The penetrance of desmoid tumors was near 100% in this kindred. However, the expression of the disease was variable amongst the different affected relatives. Many gene carriers had cutaneous cysts. Polyposis of the colon was rarely observed in the affected individuals and we did not document upper gastro-intestinal polyps. The mutant APC allele did not express a stable truncated protein in vivo. Molecular analysis of the proband's tumor DNA revealed a somatic inactivating mutation of the wild-type allele. Immunohistochemistry on the tumor also demonstrated elevated levels of beta-catenin. The present study demonstrates that this extreme 3' APC mutation is associated with a severely penetrant desmoid phenotype and attenuated polyposis coli. It also suggests the involvement of the beta-catenin pathway in the development of desmoid tumors in FAP. The natural history of the disease is variable between individuals, and surgical interventions have to be timed appropriately due to the frequent recurrences.
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- J Couture
- Department of Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Hereditary colorectal cancer results from specific genetic alterations. The causative genes for familial adenomatous polyposis, juvenile polyposis, Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, and hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer have been cloned and characterized within the past decade. Genetic testing has therefore become more widely used to confirm the clinical diagnosis of each of those syndromes, to provide adequate surveillance, to allow screening of at-risk family members, and to help the surgeon in surgical decision making. The aim of this review is to analyze the importance of genetic testing in view of the clinical and surgical management of those gene-carriers individuals, and to discuss how should the surgeon integrate genetic testing in the evaluation of such patients.
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- C Soravia
- Clinique de Chirurgie Digestive, Geneva University Hospital, Switzerland.
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