{"title":"Outcomes of Simultaneous Correction of Adult Hallux Valgus and Flexible Pes Planus Deformities.","authors":"Wenqi Gu, Shaoling Fu, Changbao Wang, Guoxun Song, Zhongmin Shi, Hongtao Zhang","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241213-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241213-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a high correlation between hallux valgus and pes planus deformity. We sought to evaluate the outcomes of simultaneous Scarf osteotomy and extraosseous talotarsal stabilization (EOTTS) for correcting adult hallux valgus with flexible pes planus deformity.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This retrospective study enrolled patients who had hallux valgus deformity with flexible pes planus and underwent combined Scarf osteotomy and EOTTS from January 2018 to October 2021. The hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch, and lateral talocalcaneal angles were assessed preoperatively and at 1-year follow-up. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) forefoot score, and the Maryland foot score (MFS). Complications were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>This study included 25 patients, 19 women and 6 men, with a mean age of 44.3 years. The mean follow-up period was 14.6 months. The mean HVA, IMA, Meary's angle, calcaneal pitch, and lateral talocalcaneal angles improved significantly at 1-year follow-up (<i>P</i><.001). The mean VAS score decreased from 5.8 to 1.0, whereas the mean AOFAS forefoot score and MFS increased from 52.3 to 88.9 and 61.2 to 89.3, respectively, at 1-year follow-up (<i>P</i><.001). Two patients had arthroereisis implant removal as a consequence of sinus tarsi pain. No other complications were seen during the follow-up.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Management of hallux valgus with flexible pes planus deformity with combined Scarf osteotomy and EOTTS can achieve satisfactory clinical and radiologic results with low complication and recurrence rates. [<i>Orthopedics.</i> 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142854852","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-17DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241213-02
Matthew J Brown, Cathy L Vu, Christine J Wu, Jessica M Welch, Tyler S Pidgeon
{"title":"Low Complication Rates in Olecranon Fracture Fixation With Dual Plating.","authors":"Matthew J Brown, Cathy L Vu, Christine J Wu, Jessica M Welch, Tyler S Pidgeon","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241213-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241213-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Most olecranon fractures are intra-articular, affecting the extensor mechanism of the elbow, and are treated surgically with dorsal plate fixation or tension band. Due to shortcomings of dorsal plates related to prominence, insufficient fixation of sagittal fracture lines, and difficulty matching proximal ulna dorsal angulation (PUDA), dual medial and lateral plating (DP) has been developed. We hypothesized that olecranon fractures treated with DP would have low complication rates and low incidence of hardware removal compared with those treated with traditional methods of fixation.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The database of a single institution was reviewed for the period January 2017 to April 2023 for adults with olecranon fractures receiving DP fixation. Open fractures, fracture dislocations, previous elbow injuries, and pathologic fractures were excluded. Demographics, pre- and postoperative imaging, reoperations, and range of motion were collected. PUDA and varus angulation measurements, intra-articular step off, and fracture distraction were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 42 fractures in 41 patients were reviewed. Mean follow-up was 8.7 months (range, 3-36 months). One patient reported symptomatic hardware at 6 weeks that had resolved by 3 months, and 1 reported persistent symptomatic hardware not bothersome enough to warrant removal. Five patients (11.9%) had at least 1 postoperative complication. The hardware removal rate was 2.4%.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>DP for olecranon fractures represents a valuable strategy in fracture treatment. We report a low hardware removal rate of 2.4%, with removal being done for infection, not symptomatic hardware. DP provides a reliable method of fixation, helps re-create native anatomy, and has a low complication rate compared with standard dorsal plating. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142854851","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-17DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241213-04
Rahul H Jayaram, Oghenewoma P Oghenesume, Wesley Day, Alexander J Kammien, Jonathan N Grauer
{"title":"Emergency Department Use Within 90 Days After Single-Level Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy.","authors":"Rahul H Jayaram, Oghenewoma P Oghenesume, Wesley Day, Alexander J Kammien, Jonathan N Grauer","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241213-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241213-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study sought to characterize the incidence of, timing of, predictive factors for, and reasons for emergency department (ED) visits within 90 days of single-level posterior cervical foraminotomy (PCF). These visits, after PCF, have received limited attention.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The 2010-2022 M161 PearlDiver database was queried for elective single-level PCFs, excluding multilevel procedures, midline laminectomies, fusions, or other posterior/anterior procedures, as well as indications of trauma, infection, or neoplasm. Patient age, sex, Elixhauser Comorbidity Index (ECI), insurance, and region were extracted. Weekly ED use after PCF was calculated. Multivariate analyses were used to identify predictive factors for ED use, and primary ED diagnoses were categorized.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 10,588 PCF patients, 9.09% (n=962) visited the ED within 90 days after surgery, mostly in the first 4 weeks. Multivariate analysis identified that predictors included younger age (odds ratio [OR], 1.02 per decade decrease), female sex (OR, 1.19), higher ECI (OR, 1.28 for ECI 1-2; OR, 1.41 for ECI 3-4; OR, 1.51 for ECI ≥5), Midwest (OR, 1.16) or Northeast (OR, 1.19) region, and Medicare (OR, 1.09) or Medicaid (OR, 1.57) coverage. In the first 4 weeks, 69.9% of ED visits were related to the surgical site; this decreased to 27.1% thereafter.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Almost one-tenth of PCF patients visited the ED within 90 days after surgery. Specific patient characteristics were associated with ED visits, with surgical site-related diagnoses predominating in the acute postoperative period. Tailoring health care interventions based on timing of, risk factors for, and causes of ED visits may enhance outcomes and reduce costs. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142854869","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-17DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241213-01
Lauren E Tagliero, Taylor L Jones, Courtney E Sherman, Keith T Aziz
{"title":"Upper Extremity Mass as First Presentation of Metastatic Urothelial Carcinoma.","authors":"Lauren E Tagliero, Taylor L Jones, Courtney E Sherman, Keith T Aziz","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241213-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241213-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 77-year-old woman presented with metastatic urothelial carcinoma as an elbow mass. To our knowledge, this is only the third reported case of urothelial carcinoma metastasizing to the upper extremity. The presence of metastatic disease at the time of diagnosis of urothelial carcinoma is rare, with metastases to the upper extremities even less common. This case is interesting given that the mass occurred after a direct trauma, causing a delay in diagnosis. It highlights the importance of a multidisciplinary oncology approach, and the need for more research to understand the biology of metastases. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-4"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142854862","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-17DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241213-05
Yucheng Song, Jun Zhou, Guanghua Tang
{"title":"The Associations Between Individual Anthropometric Measurements and Fracture Risk: A Mendelian Randomization Study.","authors":"Yucheng Song, Jun Zhou, Guanghua Tang","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241213-05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241213-05","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The primary objective of this study was to investigate and substantiate the possible causal connections between measurements of body dimensions and the likelihood of experiencing fractures.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>We employed a two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) analysis to examine the associations between anthropometric measurements and two specific traits-bone mineral density and fracture risk. To ensure the credibility of our causal conclusions, we used the inverse variance weighted (IVW) method along with various sensitivity analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our findings suggest a notable link between increased height and the likelihood of fractures. Specifically, employing the IVW method revealed that for every 10-cm increase in height, there was a 6.0% rise in fracture risk (odds ratio [OR], 1.06; 95% CI, 1.06-1.13; <i>P</i>=.0001). This outcome was further supported by both the weighted-median method and the MR-Egger method, with an OR of 1.10 (95% CI, 1.03-1.16; <i>P</i>=.0003) and an OR of 1.11 (95% CI, 1.08-1.17; <i>P</i>=.0020), respectively. No statistically significant associations were observed between other measurements, such as body mass index (BMI), waist-to-hip ratio adjusted for BMI, hip circumference adjusted for BMI, and waist circumference adjusted for BMI, and fracture risk. Sensitivity analyses, including MR-Egger regression's intercept test and multivariate testing, indicated no substantial presence of directional pleiotropy in instrumental variables, ensuring the stability and reliability of our analysis results.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our study used MR to present genetic evidence supporting height as a distinct causal factor in fracture susceptibility. Our findings underscore the importance of incorporating anthropometric measurements into the development of strategies for preventing and treating osteoporosis. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142854856","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241127-04
Seng Juong Wong, Hannah M Lie, Muhammad Danish Bin Massuryono, Nicholas H P Wong, Denny T T Lie
{"title":"Primary Cuff Repair Augmented With a Balloon Spacer in a Large and Massive Rotator Cuff Tear Series: A Technique and Short-term Outcome and Imaging Study.","authors":"Seng Juong Wong, Hannah M Lie, Muhammad Danish Bin Massuryono, Nicholas H P Wong, Denny T T Lie","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241127-04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241127-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Massive rotator cuff tears are a challenge for patients and surgeons. We explored the outcomes of patients with massive rotator cuff tears primarily treated with primary cuff repair augmented with a subacromial balloon spacer. The mean age of the patients was 64.3 years, with 24 (71%) having massive cuff tears and the remaining 29% having large cuff tears. Most patients (61%) exhibited significant fatty atrophy (at least grade 3 Goutallier). At 6 months, patients showed improved Constant score, UCLA score, and Oxford Shoulder Score. Pain scores also significantly decreased. A phase 1 study of postoperative imaging indicated balloon disintegration in 50% of cases at 6 weeks. Augmenting primary cuff repair with a subacromial balloon spacer demonstrates promising short-term outcomes. Our postoperative images suggest that balloon disintegration may occur as early as 6 weeks. We recommend caution in using a balloon spacer as a standalone therapy. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-6"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771149","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241127-01
Chatchapol Ongkosit, Weerachai Kosuwon
{"title":"Direct Anterior Approach \"No Trial Reduction Technique\" in Bipolar Hemiarthroplasty for Treatment of Osteoporotic Femoral Neck Fracture: Surgical Techniques and Case Series.","authors":"Chatchapol Ongkosit, Weerachai Kosuwon","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241127-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241127-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) for osteoporotic femoral neck fractures has a risk of proximal femoral fracture during trials, especially with larger trial bipolar shells. This study introduces a novel technique for BHA via the direct anterior approach, aiming to reduce trial use and lower the risk of iatrogenic femoral fractures. The \"no trial reduction technique\" involves positioning only the trial neck segment against the acetabulum's medial wall, without the bipolar shell and trial head. Fluoroscopy measures limb length differences to determine optimal femoral head and bipolar shell thickness, resulting in comparable limb lengths without early complications. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-5"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771148","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241127-02
Vikram S Gill, Alejandro M Holle, Eugenia Lin, Sailesh V Tummala, Jack M Haglin, Kevin J Renfree
{"title":"Regional Variation in Carpal Tunnel Release Utilization, Reimbursement, Practice Styles, and Patient Populations: A Temporal Analysis.","authors":"Vikram S Gill, Alejandro M Holle, Eugenia Lin, Sailesh V Tummala, Jack M Haglin, Kevin J Renfree","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241127-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241127-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The purpose of this study was to evaluate changes in open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) and endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) utilization, reimbursement, and patient demographics in the Medicare population from 2013 to 2021 at national and regional levels.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners database from 2013 to 2021 was queried to extract all instances of OCTR and ECTR. Utilization per 10,000 beneficiaries, inflation-adjusted reimbursement, and patient characteristics were extracted for OCTR and ECTR each year. Data were stratified by region based on US Census guidelines. Kruskal-Wallis tests and multivariable linear regressions were performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 2013 to 2021, national utilization per 10,000 beneficiaries increased by 6% for OCTR and by 50% for ECTR. In 2021, the Midwest had the greatest utilization of OCTR (29 of 10,000) and the lowest utilization of ECTR (7 of 10,000). Inflation-adjusted reimbursement declined for both OCTR and ECTR during the study period (10.3% and 11.8%, respectively), with the South having the lowest reimbursement for both procedures. The severity of patient comorbidity profiles and dual Medicare-Medicaid enrollees decreased for both procedures as well.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Both OCTR and ECTR utilization have increased, while inflation-adjusted reimbursement has decreased. Patient populations encompassed fewer dual Medicare-Medicaid enrollees, indicating surgeons may be more selective in operative indications. These findings should be addressed to ensure the economic sustainability of carpal tunnel release procedures and equitable access to quality hand care for all patients with Medicare. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771150","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-12-03DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241127-03
Alejandro M Holle, Vikram S Gill, Eugenia Lin, Alexandra M Cancio-Bello, Jose M Iturregui, Jack M Haglin, Kevin J Renfree
{"title":"Differences in Volume, Reimbursement, Practice Styles, and Patient Characteristics Between Male and Female Surgeons for Open and Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Release.","authors":"Alejandro M Holle, Vikram S Gill, Eugenia Lin, Alexandra M Cancio-Bello, Jose M Iturregui, Jack M Haglin, Kevin J Renfree","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241127-03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241127-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The goal of this study was to evaluate differences in carpal tunnel release volume, reimbursement, practice styles, and patient populations between male and female surgeons from 2013 to 2021.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners database was queried from 2013 to 2021. Procedure volume, reimbursement, surgeon information, and patient demographic characteristics were collected for any surgeon who performed at least 10 open carpal tunnel release (OCTR) or endoscopic carpal tunnel release (ECTR) procedures that year. The Welch <i>t</i> test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, and multivariable linear regressions were conducted to compare male and female surgeons and analyze geographic and annual differences.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 2013 to 2021, the proportion of carpal tunnel releases performed by female surgeons increased for OCTR by 4.5% (7.1% to 11.6%) and for ECTR by 3.3% (4.8% to 8.1%). Female OCTR surgeons on average had fewer beneficiaries per surgeon (443.37 vs 354.20, <i>P</i><.001), performed fewer billable services per beneficiary (6.37 vs 5.35, <i>P</i>=.03), and performed fewer unique billable services (91.13 vs 77.79, <i>P</i><.001) compared with male surgeons. Female OCTR surgeons also saw a lower percentage of White patients (88.14 vs 86.48, <i>P</i>=.003) and a higher percentage of female patients (60.06 vs 61.70, <i>P</i><.001) and dual-enrolled Medicare-Medicaid patients (10.54 vs 11.22, <i>P</i>=.046).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Female representation among OCTR and ECTR surgeons increased across the country. Male OCTR surgeons billed for more services and performed more services per beneficiary and also treated a higher proportion of White patients and dual Medicare-Medicaid enrollees compared with female surgeons. Future studies are required to identify reasons for and ways to address these disparities. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-7"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-12-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142771147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopedicsPub Date : 2024-11-08DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20241104-02
William ElNemer, Andrew Kim, Juan Silva-Aponte, Micheal Raad, Tej Azad, Wesley M Durand, Hamid Hassanzadeh, Khaled Kebaish, Amit Jain
{"title":"An Analysis of the Complication Reports of Expandable Lumbar Interbody Cages in the Food and Drug Administration Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database.","authors":"William ElNemer, Andrew Kim, Juan Silva-Aponte, Micheal Raad, Tej Azad, Wesley M Durand, Hamid Hassanzadeh, Khaled Kebaish, Amit Jain","doi":"10.3928/01477447-20241104-02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/01477447-20241104-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Expandable lumbar interbody cages (ELICs) are commonly used for interbody fusion and provide lordotic correction by lengthening the anterior column of the vertebral spine. We sought to identify unique failure mechanisms and significant differences in the types of complications associated with ELICs as reported to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) Database.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The MAUDE Database was analyzed for complication reports submitted for ELIC systems between January 2013 and July 2023. Reports were categorized by manufacturer, brand name, type of expandable cage, type of complication, year of complication, and reporter identity. Reports that were duplicated or had insufficient information were excluded from analysis. The top 5 manufacturers with the most implant-related complications were independently analyzed and compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 821 reports were analyzed. The top 5 complications reported across all manufacturers were cage breakage during insertion (25.7%), postoperative migration without collapse (16.0%), postoperative collapse (15.6%), inserter breakage (11.1%), and tubing problems (3.0%). A significant difference was detected in complication type between manufacturers (χ<sup>2</sup>=557, <i>P</i><.001). The largest number of reports (120, 14.6%) was in 2016.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>With FDA approval of novel ELIC systems and the adoption of newer surgical techniques, understanding the range of potential complications is paramount in ensuring patient safety. This study of the MAUDE Database provides a comprehensive summary of adverse reported events associated with ELICs during the past decade. [<i>Orthopedics</i>. 202x;4x(x):xx-xx.].</p>","PeriodicalId":19631,"journal":{"name":"Orthopedics","volume":" ","pages":"1-8"},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142603528","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}