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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_19 | Pages 8 - 8
1 Apr 2013
Madhu T Gudipati S Scott B
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Introduction

To investigate if the gap index measured in the follow-up X-rays predicts the reduction of swelling in the plaster cast thereby increasing the risk of re-displacement of fracture treated by manipulation alone.

Materials/Methods

We selected for this study a cohort of children who presented with a traumatic displaced fracture of distal radius at the junction of metaphysis and diaphysis who were treated with manipulation alone. This cohort was chosen because of the high risk of re-displacement following closed manipulation of this unstable fracture and to maintain uniformity of the fracture type. Cast index and Gap index was measured in the intra-operative radiograph and at two-weeks to note the change in these indices. Gap index which is measured by summing radial and ulnar translation/inner diameter of cast in the AP X-ray and similar translation on the lateral x-ray/inner diameter of cast, with a measure of <0.15 considered to be a satisfactory cast.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_7 | Pages 3 - 3
1 Feb 2013
Sivasankaran K Chaturvedi A Madhu T Hadland Y Sharma H
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AIM

To study the incidence of thromboembolism among patients treated with ring fixators in lower limb injuries and their risk factor association.

METHODS & MATERIALS

Notes of 180 (130 men & 50 women) patients treated with circular frame were retrospectively studied. Risk factors for thromboembolism as advised by NICE were recorded and scored. The duration of pre-operative limb immobilisation, hospital stay and duration of frame, were also recorded.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_VI | Pages 7 - 7
1 Mar 2012
Madhu T Akula M Panteliades P Scott B Templeton P
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Purpose of the study

To report the difference in the rates of avascular necrosis (AVN) of the femoral head following change in the hip abduction angle in the hip spica.

Methods

Up until 2002, following closed and medial open reduction of the dislocated hip, the joint was immobilised in a 90° of flexion, 60° of abduction and 10-20° of internal rotation hip spica. The practice was changed after 2002 to 45° of hip abduction in the spica with other parameters remaining same.

We audited the rates of radiologic AVN in these two groups of children. Group A, before 2002, had 20 children and in group B, after 2002 till Aug 2007, had 53 children. AVN was quantified on 2 year radiograph by the classification described by Salter and noted its progression on serial radiographs.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_IV | Pages 80 - 80
1 Mar 2012
Raman R Eswaramoorthy V Dickson D Madhu T Angus P
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Introduction

We aim to report the clinical and radiological outcome of consecutive primary hip arthroplasties using the JRI-Furlong HAC coated femoral and acetabular components.

Methods

We reviewed 586 consecutive cementless primary THA in 542 patients, with a minimum 12-year follow-up to 18 years, performed at one institution between 1986 and 1994. Twenty eight (32 THA) were lost to follow-up. Clinical outcome was measured using Harris, Charnley and Oxford scores. Quality of life using EuroQol EQ-5D. Radiographs were systematically analysed.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_VI | Pages 12 - 12
1 Mar 2012
Akula M Madhu T Scott B Templeton P
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Purpose of the study

We describe a new technique of talar dome osteotomy in the treatment of fixed equinovalgus deformity of the foot in patients with Fibular Hemimelia and successfully applied it in two patients.

Background

Fibular Hemimelia is a congenital absence or hypoplasia of fibula with associated fixed equinovalgus deformity of the foot. Treatment for this deformity ranges from corrective osteotomy of the tibia, calcaneum to Syme's amputation.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 48 - 48
1 Feb 2012
Madhu T Raman R Giannoudis P
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To analyse and compare long-term functional outcome of combined spino-pelvic injuries to an isolated pelvis and spinal fractures, the outcome of matched 30 patients with combined pelvic and spinal fractures was compared with 32 patients with isolated pelvic fractures and 30 patients with isolated spinal fractures. Functional outcome was measured using the self-report questionnaire EuroQol EQ-5D, a generic outcome tool. The functional outcome was compared with the average UK population scores.

The mean age, median ISS and demographic profile were similar in all 3 groups. Neurological injuries were seen in 10 patients in the combined injury group, 5 patients in the pelvic injury group and 3 patients in the spinal fracture group. 1 patient had sexual dysfunction in the combined injury group. The EuroQol EQ-5D descriptive scores for the combined group were 0.67±0.11 (0.71±0.12 for spine fracture, 0.61±0.18 for pelvic fracture) and Valuation scores for the combined injury were 69.6±11.4 (65.1±19.4 for spine fracture, 61.5±21.9 for pelvic fracture), which are p=0.004 and p=0.003 for the combined injury compared to the average UK population. Duration of hospital stay was a mean of 13 days in spine injury group compared to 49 days in the combined injury group. 70% of patients with spinal injuries returned to the same level of employment in a mean duration of 5.3 months with only 10% retired due to injury; compared to 56.6% returned to work in the combined injury group after a mean duration of 12.8 months with 23.3% retired due to injury.

Long-term functional outcome is significantly better with isolated spinal injuries compared to pelvic injury or combined injury. There is no significant long-term difference between the combined spino-pelvic group and the isolated pelvic injury group. We feel that the spinal injuries in a patient with coexisting pelvic fracture do not contribute towards the overall functional outcome in those patients.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 93-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 16 - 16
1 Jan 2011
Raman R Eswaramoorthy V Angus P Sharma H Madhu T Shaw C Johnson G
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We aim to report the clinical, radiological outcome of consecutive primary hip arthroplasties using the JRI-Furlong Hydroxyapatite ceramic coated acetabular components. We reviewed 412 consecutive primary THA using fully coated acetabular shell in 392 patients, with minimum 12-year follow-up to 18 years, performed at two institutions. Twenty (22 THA) were lost prior to 12-year follow-up, leaving 372 patients (390 THA) available for study.

Fully HAC coated stems were used in all patients. Clinical outcome was measured using Harris, Charnley Oxford, EuroQol EQ-5D scores. Radiographs were systematically analysed for implant position, loosening, migration, osteolysis. Polythene wear was digitally measured.

Mean age was 74.4 yrs. Dislocation occurred in 10 patients (3 recurrent). Revision operations were performed in nine patients (1.9%). Four acetabular revisions were performed for aseptic loosening. Other re-operations were for infection (3), periprosthetic fractures (1), cup malposition (1), revision of worn liner (3). The mean Harris and Oxford scores were 87 (78–97) and 19.1 (12–33) respectively. The Charnley score was 5.6 (5–6) for pain, 5.2 (4–6) for movement and 5.3 (4–6) for mobility. Migration of acetabular component was seen in 4 hips. Acetabular radiolucencies were present in 54 hips (9.7%). The mean linear polythene wear was 0.06mm/year. Mean inclination was 48.4 deg(38–65). Mean EQ-5D description scores and health thermometer scores were 0.81 (0.71–0.89) and 86 (64–95). With an end point of definite or probable loosening, the probability of survival at 12 years was 96.1%. Overall survival at 12 years with removal or repeat revision of either component for any reason as the end point was 94.2%.

The results of this study support the continued use of a fully coated prosthesis and documents the durability of the HAC coated components. In our clinical experience, the Furlong prosthesis revealed encouraging radiographic stability over a long term period


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 93-B, Issue SUPP_I | Pages 39 - 39
1 Jan 2011
Raman R Madhu T Hamilton R Shaw C Johnson G
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The aim of this study was to compare the clinical outcome, radiological outcome, activity level and functional outcome of hip resurfacing against metal on metal (MOM) hip arthroplasty.

Matched pairs of patients were selected from consecutive patients who had either MOM arthroplasty (n=236) or hip resurfacing (n=264). We matched 346 patients (173 pairs) in terms of age, sex, diagnosis, and a minimum follow up of 60 months. The functional outcome was assessed using Harris, Charnley-MDP, SF-36, UCLA and Tegner scores. Mean follow up was 67 months (61–80).

Mean age was 54.5 years. Femoral neck fractures were seen in 4 patients in the resurfacing group. The mean acetabular inclination was 42.8 deg and 44.3 deg in the resurfacing and MOM groups. Mean stem subsidence was 1.2mm. Bony ingrowth was seen in ninety six stems and all stems were stable by Engh s criterion. Radiolucent halo was observed around the stem of two resurfacing heads. The mean Harris hip score was 87.9 and 88.2 in the MOM and resurfacing groups respectively (p=0.76). The SF 36 score was 77.8 and 80.1 (p=0.4). The UCLA and Tegner scores were 6.1 and 3.6 for the resurfacing group and 5.9 and 3.9 for the MOM group. Nine patients in the resurfacing group had a postoperative painful limp which settled by 3 months. There was no radiological evidence of implant failure at last follow up. Survival at 5 years was 100% for the MOM group and 94.1% for the resurfacing group.

Functional outcome and activity levels increased in both groups with no difference between the groups. Post operative complications were fewer in MOM group and return to activity was quicker. It appears that resurfacing arthroplasty offers no medium term advantages over MOM arthroplasty. However longer follow up is required to establish the longevity and durability of this implant.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 92-B, Issue SUPP_III | Pages 389 - 389
1 Jul 2010
Madhu T Akula M Raman R Sharma H Johnson G
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The aim of the paper is to provide an independent single surgeon experience with BHR after a seven-year follow-up.

A cohort of 117 hips in 101 consecutive patients operated by the senior author between Jan 1998 and Dec 2002 were assessed to note their clinical, radiological and functional outcome after a mean follow-up of 7 years (5–9.4 years). Primary osteoarthritis was seen in 73 hips and secondary in 44 hips. Their mean age at surgery was 54 years (range 20–74years). At latest follow-up their mean flexion was 100°and their mean functional outcome scores were respectively: Oxford hip score of 21.5 (12–52, mode 12); Harris hip score of 84.8 (25–100, mode 97), Charnley modification of Merle d’ Aubigné and Postel scores were 4.8 for pain, 4.3 for walking and 5.4 for movement; and SF-36 (physical component 43.9 and mental component 51.45). Failure in the study was defined as revision for any reason. Revision was undertaken in 8 hips (6.8%), five within the first year for periprosthetic fracture neck of femur and 3 hips after the end of 5-year follow-up (2 for advance collapse of the femoral component in patients’ with avascular necrosis of the femoral head and 1 hip for sepsis).

The Kaplan-Meier survival with revision as end point at minimum 5-years of follow-up was 95.7% (95% CI 92–99%) and overall survival at an average 7-years was 91.7% (95% CI 86–97.6%). All the failures were due to the femoral component. However, the reported survival with the use of traditional uncemented and cemented femoral stems is beyond 99% at similar period of follow-up. Patient selection particularly in patients with secondary osteoarthritis is therefore a critical factor when choosing BHR components.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 92-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 305 - 305
1 May 2010
Madhu T Akula M Raman R Sharma H Johnson V
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Aim: We present the outcome of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty performed by a single surgeon after at least five years follow up.

Patients and Methods: One hundred hips in 84 patients were studied with a mean follow-up of 6.4 years (5–8.3 years), performed by a single surgeon. Three patients died of unrelated causes and 2 patients were lost to follow-up, hence the study group comprised of 79 patients with 95 hips. Birmingham resurfacing femoral and acetabular components were used in all patients.

The clinical outcome was measured using Harris, Charnley, Oxford hip scores and quality of life using SF-36. Radiographs were systematically analysed for implant position, fixation, and loosening.

Results: The mean age was 54 years (20–74years) and BMI of 28 (19–35). Primary osteoarthritis was seen in 69 hips. Six patients (6.1%) underwent revision of the femoral component (3 for peri-prosthetic fractures of the neck of femur, 2 for deep infection and 1 for collapse due to AVN). None of the patients had evidence of loosening around the acetabular component and femoral components in 28 patients. Type 1 pedestal sign was seen in 61 hips and Type 2 in 2 hips.

The clinical scores were respectively, Harris 85 (25–100), Oxford 21.5 (12–52), mean Charnley score 4.8 for pain, 5.3 for movement and 4.3 for mobility; the mean SF-36 score were 44 (12–58) for the physical and 51.4 (19–71) for the mental component. With an end point of definite or probable aseptic loosening, the probability of survival at 5 years was 100% and 97.3% (95% CI = 2.9) for acetabular and femoral components respectively. Overall survival at 5years with removal or repeat revision of either component for any reason as the end point was 91% (95% CI: 82 to 97%).

Conclusion: The results of this study support the continued use of Birmingham Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty in young active individuals. As loosening can occur as a late phenomenon, a longer follow up is needed to determine longevity, durability of this prosthesis.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 92-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 309 - 309
1 May 2010
Raman R Eeswaramoorthy V Sharma H Anugs P Madhu T Johnson G Shaw C
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Introduction: We aim to report the clinical and radiological outcome of consecutive primary hip arthroplasties using the JRI-Furlong Hydroxyapatite ceramic (HAC) coated acetabular components.

Methods: We reviewed 412 consecutive cementless primary THA using fully coated acetabular shell in 392 patients, with a minimum 12-year follow-up to 18 years, performed at two institutions between 1986 and 1994. Twenty (22 THA) were lost prior to 12-year follow-up, leaving 372 patients (390 THA) available for study. Fully HAC coated stems were used in all patients. The clinical outcome was measured using Harris, Charnley and Oxford hip scores. Quality of life using EuroQol EQ-5D. Radiographs were systematically analysed for implant position, loosening, migration, osteolysis. Polythene wear was digitally measured. The radiographic stability of the acetabular component was determined by Enghs criteria

Results: The mean age was 74.4 yrs. Dislocation occurred in 10 patients (3 recurrent). Re operations were performed in 9 patients (1.9%). Four acetabular revisions were performed for aseptic loosening. Other re-operations were for infection (3), periprosthetic fractures (1), cup malposition (1), revision of worn liner (3). The mean Harris and Oxford scores were 87 (78–97) and 19.1 (12–33) respectively. The Charnley score was 5.6 (5–6) for pain, 5.2 (4–6) for movement and 5.3 (4–6) for mobility. Migration of acetabular component was seen in 4 hips. Acetabular radiolucencies were present in 54 hips (9.7%). The mean linear polythene wear was 0.06mm/year. Mean inclination was 48.4deg(38–65). Radiolucencies were present around 37 (6.6%) stems. Mean EQ–5D description scores and health thermometer scores were 0.81 (0.71–0.89) and 86 (64–95). With an end point of definite or probable loosening, the probability of survival at 12 years was 96.1% for acetabular Overall survival at 12 years with removal or repeat revision of either component for any reason as the end point was 94.2%.

Discusssion and conclusion: The results of this study support the continued use of a fully coated prosthesis and documents the durability of the HAC coated components. In our clinical experience, the Furlong prosthesis revealed encouraging radiographic stability over a long term period.