Aims. Monocyte-lymphocyte ratio (MLR) or neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) are useful for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), but their diagnostic values are unclear for screening fixation-related infection (FRI) in patients for whom
The primary aim was to assess survival of the opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (HTO) for medial compartment osteoarthritis. The secondary aim was to identify independent predictors of early (before 12 years)
In polytrauma patients invasive surgeries can potentiate the posttraumatic systemic inflammation thus increasing the risk of multi organ dysfunction. Therefore, fractures are initially treated by external fixators, which later are replaced by intramedullary nails. We showed that a severe trauma impaired the healing of fractures stabilized by external fixation. Here we studied, whether the
Aims. The aim of this study was to investigate the association between fracture displacement and survivorship of the native hip joint without
Aims. Acetabular fractures are associated with long-term morbidity. Our prospective cohort study sought to understand the recovery trajectory of this injury over five years. Methods. Eligible patients at a level I trauma centre were recruited into a longitudinal registry of surgical acetabular fractures between June 2004 and August 2019. Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs), including the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36) physical component summary (PCS), were recorded at baseline pre-injury recall and six months, one year, two years, and five years postoperatively. Comparative analyses were performed for elementary and associated fracture patterns. The proportion of patients achieving minimal clinically important difference (MCID) was determined. The rate of, and time to,
Aims. Acetabular fractures in older adults lead to a high risk of mortality and morbidity. However, only limited data have been published documenting functional outcomes in such patients. The aims of this study were to describe outcomes in patients aged 60 years and older with operatively managed acetabular fractures, and to establish predictors of
Cheilectomy is a recommended procedure for early stage osteoarthritis of the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint. Although improvement in symptoms has been reported in many studies, long term performance is not well understood. It is thought that significant numbers of patients require subsequent arthrodesis or arthroplasty. We report on a large cohort of patients receiving this procedure and on complications, and mid-term outcome. This is a retrospective study looking at all patients undergoing cheilectomy for hallux rigidus between November 2007 and August 2018. Departmental database was used to record outcome measures including: postoperative wound infection, patient reported improvement in pain and incidence of further surgical interventions like revision cheilectomy,
Multiligament knee injuries (MLKI) are associated with significant morbidity and healthcare requirements. The primary aim of this study is to report the patient reported outcomes measures (PROMs) after reconstructive surgery. Patients undergoing surgery for MLKI between 2014 and 2018 in the single large-volume trauma centre were included. Electronic patient records were reviewed for demographic data, details of surgery and complications. PROMs collected were EQ-5D-5L, Lysholm Knee Score (LKS), UCLA Activity and Sport and patient satisfaction. Thirty-five patients were included. Mean age was 31 years (range 16-66), and 71% were male. The most common mechanism of injury was sports-related (71%). Obesity was present in eight (23%) patients. No vascular injuries were recorded and four patients sustained nerve injuries. PROMs were available for 18 patients (51%) with a median follow up of 4.5 years. Median EQ-5D-5L was 0.78 (IQR 0.14). Median LKS was 84.5 (IQR 21) and there was no correlation with time to surgery (p=0.43). Grade of MLKI did not impact LKS (p=0.09). Fifteen patients (83%) saw a reduction in their activity level. All patients were satisfied with their surgical treatment. Recurrent instability was noted in four patients (11%). Three patients (8%) required further surgery (one revision reconstruction, one meniscectomy, one
The Poole Traction Splint (PTS) is a non-invasive technique that applies dynamic traction to the affected digit using materials readily available in the outpatient department. The primary aim of this study was to document the outcome of the PTS for hand phalangeal fractures. Over a four-year period (2017–2021), suitable patients were reviewed and referred for PTS to the hand physiotherapists. Functional outcome measures included range of motion (ROM), return to work, and a DASH score. In addition, a healthcare cost analysis was carried out. A total of 63 patients were treated with a PTS from 2017 to 2021. Data was analysed for 54 patients with 55 digits. The mean age was 43 years (17–72) and 53.7% (n=29) were female. There were 43 fractures involving the proximal phalanx and 12 involving the middle phalanx. The mean final composite range of movement averaged 209˚ (110–270°), classified as ‘good/excellent’ by ASSH criteria. The mean DASH score was 13.6 (0-43.2; n=45). All patients were able to return to work. Only two (3.7%) digits required
Though most humeral shaft fractures heal nonoperatively, up to one-third may lead to nonunion with inferior outcomes. The Radiographic Union Score for HUmeral Fractures (RUSHU) was created to identify high-risk patients for nonunion. Our study evaluated the RUSHU’s prognostic performance at six and 12 weeks in discriminating nonunion within a significantly larger cohort than before. Our study included 226 nonoperatively treated humeral shaft fractures. We evaluated the interobserver reliability and intraobserver reproducibility of RUSHU scoring using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs). Additionally, we determined the optimal cut-off thresholds for predicting nonunion using the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) method.Aims
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To assess the feasibility of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that compares three treatments for acetabular fractures in older patients: surgical fixation, surgical fixation and hip arthroplasty (fix-and-replace), and non-surgical treatment. Patients were recruited from seven UK NHS centres and randomized to a three-arm pilot trial if aged older than 60 years and had a displaced acetabular fracture. Feasibility outcomes included patients’ willingness to participate, clinicians’ capability to recruit, and dropout rates. The primary clinical outcome measure was the EuroQol five-dimension questionnaire (EQ-5D) at six months. Secondary outcomes were Oxford Hip Score, Disability Rating Index, blood loss, and radiological and mobility assessments.Aims
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The aim of this study was to explore current use of the Global Fragility Fracture Network (FFN) Minimum Common Dataset (MCD) within established national hip fracture registries, and to propose a revised MCD to enable international benchmarking for hip fracture care. We compared all ten established national hip fracture registries: England, Wales, and Northern Ireland; Scotland; Australia and New Zealand; Republic of Ireland; Germany; the Netherlands; Sweden; Norway; Denmark; and Spain. We tabulated all questions included in each registry, and cross-referenced them against the 32 questions of the MCD dataset. Having identified those questions consistently used in the majority of national audits, and which additional fields were used less commonly, we then used consensus methods to establish a revised MCD.Aims
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Hip resurfacing has grown rapidly since its introduction in the United States, as an alternative to total hip replacement in the younger, active patient. Some studies have suggested a steep learning curve and a higher complication rate when compared to THR. Existing studies have originated from the pioneering surgeons, using a specific type of resurfacing implant. The purpose of this study was to look at the experience of a single, non-inventor surgeon with the adoption of hip resurfacing, using 3 different implants. M&M. All consecutive hip resurfacings performed by the senior surgeon between 2004 and 2008 were included, providing a minimum 2 year followup period. 3 different implant types were used; 2 of these were used as part of the clinical trials, and 1 was used after US FDA approval. A total of 560 hip resurfacings were eligible for the study based upon a minimum of 2 year followup. Results. Nine revisions were performed in this cohort (1.6%). 2 were femoral
The primary aim of this study was to determine the rates of return to work (RTW) and sport (RTS) following a humeral shaft fracture. The secondary aim was to identify factors independently associated with failure to RTW or RTS. From 2008 to 2017, all patients with a humeral diaphyseal fracture were retrospectively identified. Patient demographics and injury characteristics were recorded. Details of pre-injury employment, sporting participation, and levels of return post-injury were obtained via postal questionnaire. The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Activity Scale was used to quantify physical activity among active patients. Regression was used to determine factors independently associated with failure to RTW or RTS.Aims
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The aim of this study was to determine medium term functional outcomes in military casualties undergoing limb salvage for severe open tibia fractures, and compare them to trans-tibial amputees. Cases of severe open diaphyseal tibia fractures sustained in combat between 2006 – 2010 were contacted and interviewed. These results were compared to a similar cohort of 18 military patients who sustained a unilateral trans-tibial amputation in the same period. Forty-nine patients with 57 severe open tibia fractures met the inclusion criteria, of which 30 patients (61%) were followed-up. Ten of the 30 patients required revision surgery, 3 of which involved
The aim of this study was to establish medium term outcomes in military casualties following severe open tibia fractures. Cases from a previously published series were contacted and assessed with the SF-36 outcome tool. Their results were then compared to a similar study of military trans-tibial amputees. Of the original data set of 49 patients, 30 patients were followed up and completed an SF-36 (61%) with a median follow-up of 4 years (49 months, IQR 397–63). Ten of the 30 required revision surgery, 3 of which involved
Background. Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty provides a good alternative to total knee arthroplasty in patients with isolated medial compartment osteoarthritis. There has been variable reporting in the literature as to whether age and sex affect the survival of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. The aim of this study was to determine whether age and sex were predictors of failure for the Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty. Methods. Details of consecutive patients undergoing Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty at our centre between January 2000 and December 2009 were collected prospectively. Failure of the implant was defined as
Introduction. Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) in patients after proximal femoral osteotomy remains a major challenge. Inferior survival for both cementless and cemented THA has been reported in this subgroup of patients. Methods. We retrospectively evaluated the clinical and radiographic results of a consecutive series of 48 THAs (45 Patients) who had undergone
Background. Using one-stage bilateral free vascularized fibular grafting (FVFG) to treat avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) remains controversy due to potential high-risk and technical complexity. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of one-stage bilateral FVFG procedure versus unilateral FVFG in the treatment of ANFH. Methods. One-stage bilateral FVFG was performed for 26 patients with bilateral ANFH between March 2001 and September 2006. The clinical and radiographic outcomes, hospital stays, and postoperative complications in this group were compared with those from another 33 patients (40 hips) receiving unilateral FVFG. Results. The two groups had similar hospital stays, clinical outcome, and few complications. In an average follow-up of 36 months, one major and five minor complications were encountered in the onestage bilateral group, and one major and three minor complications in the unilateral group. The mean Harris hip scores increased from 63.8±16.795%CI: 61.266.4 to 84.2±1795% CI: 81.586.9 points in the unilateral group and from 61.7±22.295%CI: 58.664.8 to 82.0±16.6 95%CI:79.784.3 points in the one-stage bilateral group. In radiographic, there was no obvious difference in progression of collapse between the two groups.
Introduction. It is documented in the literature the very good results of lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) when the standard accepted indications are followed. In our experience these indications can be extended to include post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA) with malunion secondary to tibial plateau fracture. We report our results concerning 15 UKAs in these particular situations. Material and methods. From 1985 to 2009, we performed 15 lateral UKAs in 15 patients for post traumatic OA secondary to malunion following a tibial plateau fracture. 7 were female and 8 male. The mean age of the patients at the time of the index procedure was 45±17 years and the mean delay from initial trauma was 5.4 years. The average follow-up was 108 months (range 12–265 months). Results. Twelve patients (12 over 15) were satisfied or very satisfied (80%). At follow up 2 had undergone a second operation: 1 osteosynthesis for patellar fracture and 1
