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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 103-B, Issue SUPP_6 | Pages 43 - 43
1 May 2021
Hutchinson R Ferguson D
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Introduction

Retention and removal of children's orthopaedic metalwork is a contentious issue that has implications for current resource allocation, health economics, complication risks and can impact on future treatments. Understanding how to guide families make informed choices requires an overview of all the relevant evidence to date, and knowledge of where the evidence is lacking. Our aim was to systematically review the literature and provide a meta-analysis where possible, recommending either retention or removal.

Materials and Methods

A search of the literature yielded 2420 articles, of which 22 papers were selected for the study analysis. Inclusion criteria: Any paper (evidence level I-IV) assessing the risks or benefits of retaining or removing orthopaedic metalwork in children. Exclusion criteria: Spinal implants; implant number < 40; < 75% recorded follow up; papers including implants in their analysis that always require removal; patients aged >18 years.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 99-B, Issue 12 | Pages 1677 - 1680
1 Dec 2017
Herron J Hutchinson R Lecky F Bouamra O Edwards A Woodford M Eardley WGP

Aims

To compare the early management and mortality of older patients sustaining major orthopaedic trauma with that of a younger population with similar injuries.

Patients and Methods

The Trauma Audit Research Network database was reviewed to identify eligible patients admitted between April 2012 and June 2015. Distribution and severity of injury, interventions, comorbidity, critical care episodes and mortality were recorded. The population was divided into young (64 years or younger) and older (65 years and older) patients.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 98-B, Issue SUPP_15 | Pages 16 - 16
1 Sep 2016
Chrastek D Chase H Carlile G Sanghrajka A Hutchinson R
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We present the long term outcome from children with Legg-Calves-Perthes (LCPD) treated at our unit.

Patients treated for LCPD were identified retrospectively from an orthopaedic database between 1990 and 2005. Patient demographics, clinical examination, treatment and Herring classification were recorded at initial presentation and treatment. Long-term clinical and radiological follow-up was also recorded.

85 patients were identified and 4 excluded due to insufficient data giving a total of 81 patients. Of these, 58 were male and 23 female. Average age range at presentation was 6.5 years (range 1.5–14 yrs). The side affected was 34 right, 35 left, 24 bilateral giving 93 hips in total. Time between presentation and diagnosis averaged 4.7 months (range 0–48 months). In patients with recorded clinical examination 87% had reduced abduction and 88% reduced internal rotation. Treatment was largely conservative with 12 hips (13%) undergoing surgery within the first 4 years of diagnosis. Radiographs were available for 71 hips. Herring classification was A-12, B-22, C-37. Long term follow up averaged 16 years (range 10–25 yrs). Stulberg grading was available in 67 hips; Grade I 13, Grade II 21, Grade III 19, Grade IV 18 and Grade V 6. There were ongoing issues (mostly pain) in 18 hips, 5 of which required a subsequent operation.

No correlation was found between abduction and Stulberg grade (p-value = 0.7). A correlation was found between delay in diagnosis of ≥6 months and the need for a subsequent operation (p-value = 0.0408).

The overall trend as expected showed that a better Herring classification generally led to a more favourable Stulberg classification. Range of motion was not predictive for Stulberg grade.

The need for further surgical intervention for symptoms at long term follow up was 0.05%.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 97-B, Issue SUPP_9 | Pages 3 - 3
1 Aug 2015
Thomas J Girach J Armon K Hutchinson R Sanghrajka A
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The purpose of this study was to investigate whether patient age of 16 years and under is a valid “red flag” for back pain, by determining how often magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) investigations in these patients demonstrated significant pathology.

This was a retrospective review of cases over a five-year period (2008–12). The radiology database was interrogated to identify all patients aged 16 and under who had undergone an MRI scan of their lumbar spine for a primary complaint of low back pain. All emergency and inpatient admissions were excluded from the study. Casenotes of each of these patients were analysed for demographics, clinical features, diagnosis and outcome.

After exclusions, 98 eligible cases were identified. The age range of these patients was 2–16 years (mean age 12.63 years). The MRI scan found no abnormalities in 71.4% of cases. In the scans with positive findings, there were 8 cases of spondylolysis, 3 spondylolistheses, 9 cases of disc degeneration and 5 cases of Scheuermann's. Tumour or infection were found in only 3% of cases, (2 cases sacroilitis, 1 sacral chondroblastoma); there had been sacral or sacroiliac tenderness in each of these cases.

In keeping with other recent studies, this study shows that the diagnostic yield of MRI in patients under the age of 16 with low back pain is relatively high (28.6%). However, scan findings did not significantly alter management in the vast majority of cases (97%). Serious pathology (infection or tumour) was found in only 3% of cases. We therefore suggest that an age of 16 years or less, in isolation, should not be a “red flag” indicator for low back pain. We do however advise a lower threshold for imaging in patients presenting with sacral region pain and tenderness.


The aim was to compare the efficacy of selective ultrasound-screening (SUSS) for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) to clinical screening alone, by comparing outcomes in a contemporary group with those from a 40 year old cohort.

This was a retrospective cohort study. The department's DDH and surgical databases were used to identify all cases of DDH, and all cases of surgery for DDH during the study period (2009–13). Patients born outside our region, and teratologic cases were excluded from analysis. The Obstetric database provided the total number of live births over the five-year period. This data was used to calculate the incidence of late-diagnosis (age over 3 months) DDH and the rate of surgery for DDH in our region. These results were compared to those of a similar study from our institution published in 1977, after the introduction of universal clinical screening. Relative risk (RR) was calculated for the two groups, and analysed for statistical significance.

The incidence of late-diagnosis DDH over the recent 5-year study period was 0.66/1000 live births, compared to 0.6/1000 in the control group. The RR for late-diagnosis DDH was not significantly different between the two groups (RR 1.14, 95% CI 0.6 to 2.2). The rate of surgery for DDH was 0.86/1000, compared to 0.9/1000 live births in the control group. The RR for surgery for DDH in the current study population compared to the historic control was 0.97, but this difference was not statistically significant (95% C.I. 0.57 to 1.68; p=0.92).

Despite advances in screening for DDH over the last 40 years, neither the incidence of late diagnosis DDH, nor rates of surgery for DDH in our region have changed. Whilst previous studies have demonstrated that SUSS does not eliminate late-presenting DDH, this study suggests it confers no advantage over clinical screening alone.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 96-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 155 - 155
1 Jul 2014
Hutchinson R Choudry Q McLauchlan G
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Summary

The 80% porous structure of trabecular metal allows for bone ingrowth in more than 90% of the available surface. The Nexgen LPS Uncemented Knee using a trabecular metal tibial component has performed well at minimum of 5 years’ follow-up.

Introduction

Total Knee Arthroplasty prostheses most frequently used in today's practice have cemented components. These have shown excellent clinical results. The fixation can however weaken with time, and cement debris within the articulation can lead to accelerated wear. Cementless implants are less commonly used, but some have also shown good long-term clinical results. The potential advantages of cementless implants are retention of bone stock, less chance of third-body wear due to the absence of cement, shorter operative time, and easier treatment of periprosthetic fractures. The posterior stabilised knee replacement has been said to increase tangential shear stresses on the tibial component and increases contact stresses on the cam and post mechanism hence the great debate of cruciate retaining or cruciate sacrificing implants.


The Bone & Joint Journal
Vol. 96-B, Issue 7 | Pages 984 - 988
1 Jul 2014
Pullinger M Southorn T Easton V Hutchinson R Smith RP Sanghrajka AP

Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) is one of the most common congenital limb deformities. We reviewed the records of infants who had received treatment for structural CTEV between 1 January 2007 and 30 November 2012. This was cross-referenced with the prenatal scans of mothers over a corresponding period of time. We investigated the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of the fetal anomaly scan for the detection of CTEV and explored whether the publication of Fetal Anomaly Screening Programme guidelines in 2010 affected the rate of detection.

During the study period there were 95 532 prenatal scans and 34 373 live births at our hospital. A total of 37 fetuses with findings suggestive of CTEV were included in the study, of whom 30 were found to have structural CTEV at birth. The sensitivity of screening for CTEV was 71.4% and the positive predictive value was 81.1%. The negative predictive value and specificity were more than 99.5%. There was no significant difference between the rates of detection before and after publication of the guidelines (p = 0.5).

We conclude that a prenatal fetal anomaly ultrasound screening diagnosis of CTEV has a good positive predictive value enabling prenatal counselling. The change in screening guidance has not affected the proportion of missed cases. This information will aid counselling parents about the effectiveness and accuracy of prenatal ultrasound in diagnosing CTEV.

Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2014;96-B:984–8.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_11 | Pages 3 - 3
1 Feb 2013
Baker M Davis B Hutchinson R Sanghrajka A
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Aim

Our aim was to compare the Wilkins'-modified Gartland classification and AO classifications of supracondylar humeral fracture with respect to: -Inter-observer reliability; Association of fracture-grade with radiological quality of reduction; Association of fracture-grade with complications.

Methods

The unit database was interrogated to identify all operated supracondylar fractures between 2007–2011. Radiographs from each case were evaluated by four observers (three consultants, one trainee) and classified according to Gartland and the AO system. Inter-observer reliability was calculated using Cohen's Kappa coefficient. Radiological quality of reduction was evaluated using a new scoring system, combining the anterior humeral line, the lateral capitello-humeral angle (LCHA) and Baumann's angle, (compared to reference values). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) was performed to determine whether there was a statistically significant difference in scores between the fracture grades. Case notes were reviewed for pre- and post-operative complication, and chi-squared test performed to compare the incidence between different fracture grades.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_1 | Pages 105 - 105
1 Jan 2013
Barksfield R Wong J Hutchinson R
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Background

Gram stain microscopy is a routinely requested investigation in the evaluation of septic arthritis in both paediatric and adult patients. Recent evidence suggests that gram stain microscopy has poor diagnostic accuracy in adults with a sensitivity of only 45%, however the diagnostic accuracy remains unknown in children. We sought to establish the diagnostic utility of gram stain microscopy in the diagnosis of septic arthritis in children.

Methods

We conducted a retrospective review of all patients of 16 years and under that underwent aspiration and washout of suspected septic joints in theatre from March 2005 to February 2011. Theatre data were cross referenced with microbiology results and analysed by simple descriptive methods in Excel.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 92-B, Issue 7 | Pages 1025 - 1027
1 Jul 2010
Budd H Wimhurst J Davis B Hutchinson R

Subtalar dislocation is a significant injury characterised by late complications, including subtalar arthritis. We describe a rare case of irreducible posterior subtalar dislocation due to incarceration of a fracture of the anterior process of the calcaneum in the subtalar joint, and discuss appropriate management.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 85-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 168 - 168
1 Feb 2003
Hutchinson R Fernandes J Saleh [Sheffield] M
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We reviewed the outcome of 30 patients treated with an Ilizarov frame for resistant clubfoot deformity. Each patient was assessed using objective and subjective outcome measures. We used clinical examination, X-ray analysis, pedobarography and gait analysis and the Activities Scale for Kids questionnaire, developed and validated by The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada.

The average questionnaire score was 83. This suggested a good subjective outcome when compared to the average score of 38 achieved by children with untreated clubfoot. Patients were into 2 groups using this score. Patients scoring over 75 were considered to have a good outcome and those scoring less than 75 were considered to have a bad outcome. The objective results were then compared.

We found no difference between the 2 groups using clinical examination and X-ray. Pedobarography showed lower pressures in the bad subjective group, in particular virtually no pressure was generated under the heel when walking.

The pressure distribution also showed the bad group to have the pressure balance towards the front of the foot over the 5th metatarsal head.

Gait analysis showed differences. The bad group had increased pelvic obliquity and increased pelvic movement suggesting an inefficient gait, increased hip abduction in swing, hyperextension of the knee on loading and decreased dorsiflexion of the ankle in swing when compared to the good group.

Our conclusions were that subjectively this group of patients did well after surgical treatment using an Ilizarov frame.

Clinical examination can show significant intra- and inter-observer error and X-ray is unreliable in children whose feet are congenitally deformed. Pedobarography and gait analysis seem to correlate better with subjective outcome. We know that a good foot is a functional foot and it may be that functional assessment is a more appropriate means of assessing results of treatment in these patients.