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{"title":"Preparing individuals with extremity loss due to earthquake through early rehabilitation program for the future","authors":"Sibel Altıntaş, Sevim Çelik, Elif Karahan, Özge Uçar","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02664-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02664-y","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>To mitigate future health risks and improve body image coping strategies among individuals who experienced amputation due to the 2023 Kahramanmaraş earthquake, through an early rehabilitation program.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>A semi-experimental prospective study was conducted with 18 individuals who experienced amputation due to the earthquake. Data were collected using the “Individual Identification Form” “Amputee Body Image Scale” and “Body Image Coping Strategies Scale”. The earthquake survivors included in the study were provided with a 5-day online interactive rehabilitation training program developed based on expert opinions. Prior to the training, participants were sent healthcare materials to be used during the sessions, interactive practices were conducted throughout the training to enhance individual self-care through interaction with peers and the trainer.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The average age of individuals who experienced amputation earthquake survivors was 38.72 ± 14.53 years, with 72.2% being male and 55.6% being married. Among them, 44.4% had leg amputations, and one survivor had lost three extremities. The average scores on the Body Image Coping Strategies Scale showed a statistically significantly increase after the training and at one month post-training compared to before the training (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05). Conversely, the average scores on the Amputee Body Image Scale showed a statistically significant decrease after the training at one month post-training compared to before the training (<i>p</i> &lt; 0.05).</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>The development of early rehabilitation models is essential for improving psychological well-being among individuals who experience amputation following an earthquake.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142201274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The negative effect of preexisting cirrhosis on blunt liver trauma patients: a multifaceted approach from the trauma quality improvement program database","authors":"Ting-An Hsu, Shih-Ching Kang, Yu-San Tee, Faran Bokhari, Chih-Yuan Fu","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02655-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02655-z","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>To assess the impact of pre-existing cirrhosis on the outcomes of non-operatively managed blunt liver trauma within the Trauma Quality Improvement Program (TQIP) database.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>A study of non-operatively managed blunt liver injury patients from 2016 to 2019 was conducted. Propensity score matching analyzed mortality, complications, and hospital length of stay (LOS) for patients with and without cirrhosis. The effect of transcatheter arterial embolization (TAE) was determined using multivariate logistic regression.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>Out of 63,946 patients, 767 (1.2%) had pre-existing cirrhosis. Following 1:1 matching, those with cirrhosis experienced more hemorrhage (TAE need: 5.7% vs. 2.7%; transfusion volume: 639.1 vs. 259.3 ml), complications (acute kidney injury: 5.1% vs. 2.8%; sepsis: 2.4% vs. 1.0%), and poorer outcomes (mortality: 19.5% vs. 10.2%; hospital LOS: 11.6 vs. 8.4 days; ICU LOS: 12.1 vs. 7.4 days; ventilator days: 7.6 vs. 1.6). Notably, TAE was associated with increased mortality in cirrhotic patients (odds ratio: 4.093) but did not significantly affect mortality in patients without cirrhosis.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusions</h3><p>Within TQIP, pre-existing cirrhosis is a significant negative determinant for outcomes in blunt liver trauma. Cirrhotic patients undergoing TAE for hemostasis face greater mortality risk than non-cirrhotic counterparts.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142201270","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Intraoperative Acetabular Fractures in Primary Total Hip Arthroplasty Management and Functional Outcomes","authors":"Albert Fontanellas-Fes, Xavier Lizano-Díez, Alfonso León-García, Albert Pardo i Pol, Santos Martínez-Diaz, Vito Andriola, Fernando Marqués-López","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02636-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02636-2","url":null,"abstract":"<h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Purpose</h3><p>Intraoperative acetabular fracture (IAF) is a non-common complication of primary total hip arthroplasty (THA). Despite the prevalence of intraoperative periprosthetic fractures are increasing, little has been written about this type of fracture. The main objective is to analyze possible risk factors, treatment options and functional outcomes associated with IAF.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Methods</h3><p>Between 2006 and 2020, 4 senior arthroplasty surgeons performed 5540 uncemented primary THA. We reviewed our Total Joint Registry and found 18 cases with an IAF. We analyzed demographic factors, medical history, preoperative diagnose, acetabular cups designs, anatomic location of the fracture, treatment, associated complications and functional outcomes. The minimum duration of follow-up was 12 months.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Results</h3><p>The prevalence of an IAF was 0,3%. All the acetabular cups were hemispherical modular. The most frequent acetabular cup associated with an IAF was the CSF Plus (JRI). In two cases the acetabular components were judged to be stable and no additional treatment was done. In the other sixteen patients, various surgical procedures were carried out. Almost 30% of patients that sustained an IAF had some complication during their follow up. Moreover, poor functionality outcomes were obtained (12.1 ± 4.1). in the final follow up accordance to Postel Merle d’Aubingé score.</p><h3 data-test=\"abstract-sub-heading\">Conclusion</h3><p>Although IAF is a rare complication of THA, maintaining a high index of suspicion is important as they can be difficult to identify. Still with an adequate early treatment they have poor functionality and high risk of associated complications.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142201275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Renal angioembolization vs. surgery for high-grade renal trauma: a nationwide comparative analysis.","authors":"Matthew K Simpson, Emanuele Lagazzi, Vahe S Panossian, Ikemsinachi C Nzenwa, Helen S Wei, Wardah Rafaqat, Anne H Hoekman, Michael P DeWane, George C Velmahos, John O Hwabejire","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02641-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02641-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Renal angioembolization (RAE) is widely employed in low-grade renal injuries and associated with improved patient outcomes, while surgery remains the mainstay for managing high-grade injuries. We compared the outcomes following surgery and RAE in high-grade renal trauma (HGRT).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used the ACS TQIP 2016-2020 to identify patients ≥ 16 years with HGRT who underwent RAE or surgery. Morbidity was the primary outcome, while mortality and lengths of stay were secondary outcomes. We accounted for clinically relevant characteristics using multilevel logistic regression analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We included 591 patients, of whom 279 (47.2%) underwent RAE. After adjusting, there was no difference in morbidity, hospital LOS, or ICU LOS. The surgery cohort had increased odds of mortality (aOR 4.93; [95% CI] 1.53-15.82; p = 0.007) compared to RAE. In the penetrating injury subgroup, no associations between management and outcomes were observed. In the grade V injury subgroup, morbidity was significantly higher after surgery (aOR 4.64; [95% CI] 1.49-14.47; p = 0.008).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Overall, RAE did not significantly impact morbidity but was associated with improved mortality. RAE could safeguard renal function by augmenting the efficacy of concurrent non-operative interventions. Randomized studies are needed to further validate the utility of RAE in HGRT.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142105750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Satisfactory 2-year outcome of minimal invasive hybrid stabilization with double treated screws for unstable osteoporotic spinal fractures.","authors":"Mohamad Agha Mahmoud, Anas Afifi, Maher Ghandour, Ümit Mert, Christian Herren, Christian Blume, Miguel Pishnamaz, Frank Hildebrand, Stavros Oikonomidis, Rolf Sobottke, Michel Teuben","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02645-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02645-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study evaluates whether the fracture level alters the outcomes of minimally invasive hybrid stabilization (MIHS) with double-threaded, uncemented polyaxial screws for unstable osteoporotic vertebral fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This prospective cohort study included 73 patients (71.23% females, mean age: 79.9 ± 8.8 years) with unstable OF 3-4 fractures treated by MIHS between Nov 2015-Jan 2018. Patient characteristics, operative data, clinical outcomes, complications, radiological outcomes, and midterm (24-month) follow-up regarding functionality, pain, and quality of life were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Patients had thoracolumbar (71.23%), thoracic (10.97%), and lumbar (17.8%) fractures. Operative time was < 120 min in 73.97% of patients, with blood loss < 500 ml in 97.25% of cases. No in-hospital mortality was recorded. Spine-associated complications occurred in 15.07% of patients, while 36.98% of patients had urinary tract infections (n = 12), pneumonia (n = 5), and electrolyte disturbances (n = 9). The mean length of hospital stay was 13.38 ± 7.20 days. Clinically-relevant screw loosening occurred in 1.7% of screws, and secondary adjacent fractures were diagnosed in 5.48% of patients. The alpha-angle improved significantly postoperatively (mean change: 5.4°) and remained stable for 24 months. The beta-angle improved significantly from 16.3° ± 7.5 to 10.8° ± 5.6 postoperatively but increased slightly to 14.1° ± 6.2 at midterm follow-up. Although no differences were seen regarding baseline data, clinical outcomes, and complications, fracture level significantly altered the COMI score at 24 months with no effect on pain score or quality-of-life.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MIHS using polyaxial screws is a safe treatment for single-level osteoporotic spinal fractures. Fracture level did not alter radiological reduction loss; however, it significantly altered patients' function at 24 months.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142105751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sedation and analgesia in the trauma intensive care unit of Inkosi Albert Luthuli Central Hospital - the effect of anti-retroviral therapy: A retrospective chart analysis.","authors":"O G Mngoma, T C Hardcastle, K De Vasconcellos","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02639-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02639-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Adequate access to antiretrovirals (ARV) has improved the longevity and quality of life of people living with the human immunodeficiency virus(HIV). Antiretrovirals are known to cause multiple drug-drug interactions. It was noted clinically that patients on ARVs appeared to be more difficult to sedate. This begs the question of the clinical impact of these drug interactions, should clinicians adjust sedative dosages when managing patients on ARVs? This study aimed to investigate the presence of and measure the differences in sedation and analgesic utilisation between polytrauma patients on ARVs and those not on ARVs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This retrospective observational chart review included consecutive adult polytrauma patients admitted to the Trauma ICU IALCH between January 2016 and December 2019. HIV status and ARV use was documented. The total sedation per drug utilised at 24, 48 and 72-hour interval was calculated and tabulated accordingly. Drug utilisation was compared to ARV status.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 216 adult polytrauma patients were included in the study. A total of 44 patients were HIV positive and 172 were HIV negative. Of the HIV positive patients 41 (93.2%) were on ARVs. Multiple comparisons were confirmed, however the primary analysis compared HIV negative patients with HIV positive patients on ARV. Total morphine, ketamine, midazolam and propofol doses were all numerically greater in patients on ARVs, although none of these reached statistical significance. The use of morphine rescue boluses during the first 72 h of ICU admission and the doses of ketamine and propofol on ICU day 3 were significantly greater in those on ARVs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The data analysis showed that patients on ARVs required higher doses of some analgesia and sedation in ICU and lower doses of midazolam. This needs to be considered when sedating patients in a setting with a high HIV prevalence.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079821","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effectiveness of a two-tiered trauma team activation system at a level I trauma center.","authors":"Jamela Abu-Aiada, Elchanan Quint, Daniel Dykman, David Czeiger, Gad Shaked","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02644-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02644-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Many trauma patients who are transported to our level I trauma center have minor injuries that do not require full trauma team activation (FTTA). Thus, we implemented a two-tiered TTA system categorizing patients into red and yellow code alerts, indicating FTTA and Limited TTA (LTTA) requirements, respectively. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of this triage tool by evaluating its diagnostic parameters (sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), undertriage and overtriage) and comparing injury severity between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study of patients admitted to a Level I trauma center. Characteristics compared between the red and yellow code groups included demographics, injury severity, treatments, and hospital length of stay (LOS). Calculating the diagnostic parameters was based on Injury Severity Score (ISS) and the need for life-saving surgery or procedures.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Significant differences in injury severity indicators were observed between the two groups. Patients in the red code group had a higher ISS and New Injury Severity Score (NISS), a lower Glasgow Coma Score (GCS), Revised Trauma Score (RTS), and probability of survival. They had a longer hospital LOS, a higher Intensive Care Unit (ICU) admission rate and required more emergency operations. The Sensitivity of the triage tool was 85.2%, specificity was 55.6%, PPV was 74.2%, NPV was 71.5%, undertriage was 14.7%, and overtriage was 25.7%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The two-tiered TTA system effectively distinguish between patients with major trauma who need FTTA and patients with minor trauma who can be managed by LTTA.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142079820","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Efficacy and outcomes of rescue screws in unstable pelvic ring injuries - A retrospective matched cohort study.","authors":"Felix Karl-Ludwig Klingebiel, Yannik Kalbas, Octavia Klee, Anhua Long, Michel Teuben, Henrik Teuber, Sascha Halvachizadeh, Till Berk, Valentin Neuhaus, Hans-Christoph Pape, Roman Pfeifer","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02649-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02649-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The emergency treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries is still a challenge and requires surgical and anesthesiological resuscitation. Emergency fixation of the unstable pelvic ring with percutaneous sacroiliac (SI) screws, also known as \"Rescue Screws\", is an established treatment method. The aim of our study was to compare the outcome and complication rates of \"Rescue Screws\" with elective SI-screw fixations.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 1:1 ratio nearest-neighbor matched, retrospective cohort study of trauma patients with acute pelvic ring injuries at a level one trauma center was performed. Patients ≥ 15 years, treated with SI-screw fixation were included.</p><p><strong>Exclusion criteria: </strong>pathologic fractures, missing consent and navigated procedures. The primary outcome parameters was defined as SI-screw revision operations. Patients were stratified according to treatment strategy (RS: Rescue Screws; EL: elective SI-screws).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 392 patients identified between 11/2014 and 08/2021, 186 met the inclusion criteria with 41 in the RS Group and 145 in the EL group. After matching, 41 patients were included in each group with similar baseline characteristics except persistent hemodynamic shock (RS: n = 22 (53.37%) vs. EL: n = 1 (4.3%), p < 0.001). Surgical characteristics were comparable in terms of instrumentation levels and insertion-sites. No significant differences were observed in the outcome parameters (revisions, reoperations, implant-associated complications, LOS and mortality) between both groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Treatment of unstable pelvic ring fractures with Rescue Screws appears as a feasible treatment option for emergency stabilization. Rescue Screws are not associated with elevated revision rates and increased complications rates. This minimally invasive technique enables safe emergency stabilization of the posterior pelvic ring. Prospective or randomized clinical trials are required to directly compare Rescue Screws with other competing emergency stabilization techniques.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Is patient-reported outcome after treatment of unstable pelvic ring injuries related to pelvic symmetry? A prospective study.","authors":"Camryn C Therrien, Kaj Ten Duis, Hester Banierink, Jean-Paul P M de Vries, Inge H F Reininga, Frank F A IJpma","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02652-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02652-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To determine the relation between pelvic symmetry, as measured by the cross-measurement technique, and patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) in terms of functional status and health-related quality of life.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective cohort study, X and Y measurements were taken according to the cross-measurement technique on AP radiographs of patients who were treated for an unstable pelvic ring injury in a level-1 trauma center. Patients completed PROMs at the time of admission (recalled pre-injury score) and one year following their injury, reporting their functional status with the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA-NL), specifically the lower extremity dysfunction (LED), problems with daily activities (PDA) and mental and emotional problems (MEP) subscales, and quality of life with EuroQol-5D (EQ-5D). Subgroup analyses were also performed. PROMs were used to analyze the relation between pelvic symmetry and patient-reported outcome, using Spearman's Rank correlation coefficients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 130 patients (mean age 58 (SD18) years) with an unstable pelvic ring injury were included, of which 95 (73%) sustained type-B injuries and 35 (27%) type-C injuries. Sixty-three (49%) patients were treated operatively. The median pelvic symmetry ratio was 1.01 (IQR: 0.05). Weak or no correlations were found between the pelvic symmetry scores and the outcome measurements (Spearman's correlation coefficients: LED r = 0.09; PDA r = 0.11; MEP r=-0.02; and EQ-5D r=-0.08). Subgroup analyses revealed no correlations.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>No significant relation was found between pelvic symmetry, measured radiologically, and functional status and health-related quality of life, one year following an unstable pelvic ring injury.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072346","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Compressive effect and collapse behavior of three different transsacral implants in sacral fragility fractures - a retrospective analysis of 106 cases.","authors":"C Fischer, F Klauke, P Schenk, H Bauerfeld, P Kobbe, T Mendel","doi":"10.1007/s00068-024-02629-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00068-024-02629-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The aim of this study were the retrospective evaluation of the compressive effect and complication rates of transsacral stabilization of osteoporosis-associated sacral fragility fractures in 106 patients using three different implants (6.0 mm sacral bar, n = 32; 7.3 mm screw, n = 26; 7.5 mm ISG-Rod System, n = 48) with regard to the image morphological and clinical-perioperative outcome.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>For this purpose, the sacral width was determined preoperatively and postoperatively using multiplanar CT reconstructions and correlated with the measured bone density (HU). The results were compared with each other on an implant-specific basis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A significant compressive effect was found for all implants (6.0 mm sacral bar 7.1 ± 3.4 mm, 7.3 mm screw 6.9 ± 1.8 mm, 7.5 mm ISG-Rod System 8 ± 2.4 mm). No implant-specific difference in compression could be detected. Overall, the washers broke into the iliac cortex in 9% of cases. The subgroups did not differ significantly in this respect (6.0 mm sacral bar: 4 [13%], 7.3 mm screw 1 [1%], 7.5 mm ISG-Rod System (5 [10%], p = 0.581). A correlation between the degree of osteoporosis and the compressive effect could not be demonstrated. Significant implant-specific differences were found in the incision-suture time, with only ø0:39 ± 0:13 h required for implantation of the 7.5 mm ISG Rod System (6.0 mm sacral bar: ø1:09 ± 0:22 h, 7.3 mm screw: ø0:55 ± 0:20 h). The fluoroscopy time was significantly lower with the 7.3 mm screw (ø0:57 ± 0:23 min) and the 7.5 mm ISG Rod System (ø0:42 ± 00:17 min) than with the 6.0 mm sacral bar (ø1:36 ± 0:46 min).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A significant compressive effect was demonstrated with all three implants. No implant-specific complications or surgical site complications were identified in either the overall cohort or the subgroups. The 7.5 mm ISG Rod System shows advantages with regard to the duration of surgery and fluoroscopy.</p>","PeriodicalId":12064,"journal":{"name":"European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142072438","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}