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{"title":"Higher Modified Frailty Index Score is Associated with Increased 30-Day Postoperative Complications Following Surgical Treatment of Tibial Shaft Fractures.","authors":"Mitchell S Mologne, Theodore Quan, Jacob D Mikula, Alexander R Garcia, Matthew J Best, Savyasachi C Thakkar","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.75059.3470","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.75059.3470","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This study was conducted to determine if factors comprising the mFI were correlated with adverse outcomes following surgical intervention of tibial shaft fractures.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We identified patients 50 years or older with tibial shaft fractures that were managed surgically from a national database from 2007-2019. The 5-item mFI score, which comprised of diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, dependent functional status, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, was calculated for each patient. Regression analysis was used to evaluate the association of different mFI scores with thirty-day postoperative outcomes.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>1,159 total patients (mean age of 65 years) were included in this study. After controlling for confounding variables on multivariate analysis, compared to patients with a mFI of 0, those with a score of 1 had an increased risk of major complications (OR 5.11; p=0.038), minor complications (OR 3.11; p=0.004), readmission (OR 2.75; p=0.020), postoperative transfusion (OR 2.22; p=0.037), prolonged hospital stay (OR 1.88; p<0.001), and non-home discharge (OR 1.52; p=0.014). Similar increased risk of complications was seen for patients with a mFI of 2 compared to those with a score of 0: major complications (OR 9.49; p=0.004), readmission (OR 3.73; p=0.003), postoperative transfusion (OR 4.07; p<0.001), prolonged hospital stay (OR 2.50; p<0.001), and non-home discharge (OR 2.32; p<0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Higher scores on the mFI were associated with higher complication rates in patients following surgical treatment of tibial shaft fractures. The modified frailty index is a useful tool for surgeons to assess risk before operation.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11531766/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142577045","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Trend of Publications from Iran in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.","authors":"Raju Vaishya, Abhishek Vaish","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.75793.3508","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.75793.3508","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10838581/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139693227","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Avulsion Fracture of the Tibialis Anterior Tendon Associated with First Metatarsal Base Fracture: A Case Report and Literature Review.","authors":"Wei Mao, Shi-Min Chang, Choon Chiet Hong","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.74692.3457","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.74692.3457","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>We present a unique case of a 59-year-old shipyard worker who sustained an avulsion fracture of the tibialis anterior tendon, concurrently with a comminuted fracture at the base of the first metatarsal. This is the first reported case highlighting this concomitant presentation, which underlines the possibility of avulsion fractures accompanying comminuted fractures. Importantly, such avulsion fractures could lead to skin tenting and potential necrosis, necessitating early identification and prompt intervention. The patient underwent successful surgical intervention and displayed good functional restoration 15 months postoperatively.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10898799/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Functional Outcomes of Anatomic Single Bundle Primary ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus Tendon (Without a Peroneal Tenodesis) Versus Hamstring Autografts.","authors":"Kiran Acharya, Aashay Mody, Sandesh Madi","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.73473.3404","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.73473.3404","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>There is a paucity of comparative studies on the Peroneus longus tendon versus conventional hamstring autograft use in primary single-bundle ACL reconstruction. To date, there are no studies that reported donor ankle functional outcomes when a peroneus longus graft is harvested without performing a tenodesis to peroneus brevis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A single-center retrospective comparative study was undertaken to evaluate the functional outcomes (IKDC & Tegner-Lysholm scores) of primary isolated single bundle anatomic ACL Reconstruction with Peroneus Longus tendon (PL group) versus Hamstring (HT group) autografts. Further, an evaluation of donor ankle morbidity using the AOFAS score for the PL group and persistent anteromedial thigh pain and paraesthesia around the knee for the HT group was also performed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>30 patients were evaluated in each group. The mean graft diameter was 8.61 +/- 0.66mm (HT) & 9.6 +/- 0.84mm (PL) and the mean graft length was 7.39cm (HT) & 7.86cm (PL) respectively. The mean IKDC scores were 58.2 (Pre-op) & 89.52 (1 year) for the HT group and 61.8 (Pre-op) & 90.9 (1 year) for the PL group respectively. The mean Tegner-Lysholm scores were 69.83 (Pre-op) & 91.96 (1 year) for the HT group and 70.66 (Pre-op) & 92.36 (1 year) for the PL group respectively.10% of the HT group had residual anteromedial thigh pain & 6.7% had paraesthesia at one-year follow-up. In the PL group, the mean AOFAS score was 96.37 +/- 2.49 at the end of one year. Two cases (6.66%) reported paraesthesia around the harvested site.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Peroneus longus tendon appears to be a better autograft choice than hamstrings for primary ACL reconstruction. Further, without a peroneal tenodesis, the functional outcomes of the donor ankle remained excellent.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10898795/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991421","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Posterior Interosseous Neuropathy Related to a Loose Distal Biceps Cortical Button: A Case Series.","authors":"Kamil M Amer, Tiffany N Bridges, Arsalaan Choudhry, Christopher M Jones","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.75292.3483","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.75292.3483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) injury is an uncommon yet debilitating complication following distal bicep tendon repair. There are case reports of acute intraoperative PIN injury related to retractor placement, drill trajectory, and nerve incarceration. We report three cases of delayed PIN neuropathy in the setting of a loose cortical button. All patients had resolution of their pain with removal of the cortical button and decompression of the radial tunnel. The purpose of this case series is to: 1) highlight the possibility of a loose cortical bicep button as the cause of proximal forearm pain and PIN neuropathy in the early or late postoperative timeframe; and 2) emphasize the importance of proper surgical technique and use of intraoperative fluoroscopy to assure the cortical button is well-fixed and flush with the radial shaft. .</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10898800/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139991482","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can Isolated Tibial Component Revision Be an Alternative to Isolated Aseptic Loosening of the Tibial Component in Total Knee Arthroplasty?","authors":"E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.71428.3338","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.71428.3338","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This article reviews the information on isolated tibial component revision for isolated aseptic loosening of the tibial component in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). It summarizes the results of recent major studies published in PubMed since the beginning of the search engine until 28 March 2023. Sixty-five articles were found, of which only five were analyzed because they were directly related to the title of this article. At 5-year follow-up isolated tibial revision and both-component (femoral and tibial) revision for aseptic loosening did not differ with regard to failures of the implant, adverse events, and clinical outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10898804/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139992286","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Hip Strengthening After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.","authors":"Mohammad Daher, Michel Estephan, Ali Ghoul, Jean Tarchichi, Jad Mansour","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.76202.3520","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.76202.3520","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>As the population is growing older, incidence of knee osteoarthritis is largely increasing and the rate total knee arthroplasty surgery is following that same trend. However, patients post-operatively are retaining weakness in the quadriceps and hip abductors for a period reaching up to 3 years following surgery. The current literature results on the effectiveness of rehabilitation programs that also includes hip strengthening exercises are still highly contradicting. This meta-analysis studies and assesses the efficacy of hip strengthening exercises following total knee arthroplasty surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>PubMed, Embase, Cochrane and Google Scholar (page 1-20) were searched till January 2024. The clinical outcomes consisted of the post-operative tests (6MWT, TUG, SLS), pain, and range of motion (flexion and extension).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Three randomized clinical studies were included in the meta-analysis. When compared to the standard rehabilitation, hip strengthening exercises proved a better improvement of single leg stance with no difference observed in the remaining outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hip strengthening exercise protocols ensured a better improvement of single leg stance scores. However, no difference was observed in the remaining analyzed outcomes. This contradictions between studies can be explained by the different physical therapy protocols used. Nevertheless, more randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm such results.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11195033/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141451920","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"Lost in Translation: The Readability Discrepancy of Online Patient Educational Materials for PCL Surgery\".","authors":"Kuan-Yu Lin, Rena G Wang, Saleh Hassan, Andi Zhang, Scott G Kaar","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.75361.3492","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2024.75361.3492","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>While the internet provides accessible medical information, often times it does not cater to the average patient's ability to understand medical text at a 6th and 8th grade reading level, per American Medical Association (AMA)/National Institute of Health (NIH) recommendations. This study looks to analyze current online materials relating to posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) surgery and their readability, understandability, and actionability.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The top 100 Google searchs for \"PCL surgery\" were compiled. Research papers, procedural protocols, advertisements, and videos were excluded from the data collection. The readability was examined using 7 algorithms: the Flesch Reading Ease Score, Gunning Fog, Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Coleman-Liau Index, SMOG index, Automated Readability Index and the Linsear Write Formula. Two evaluators assessed Understandability and Actionability of the results with the Patient Educational Materials Assessment Tool (PEMAT). Outcome measures included Reading Grade Level, Reader's age minimum and maximum, Understandability, and Actionability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 100 results, 16 were excluded based on the exclusion criteria. There was a statistically significant difference between the readability of the results from all algorithms and the current recommendation by AMA and NIH. Subgroup analysis demonstrated that there was no difference in readability as it pertained to which page they appeared on Google search. There was also no difference in readability between individual websites versus organizational websites (hospital and non-hospital educational websites). Three articles were at the 8th grade recommended reading level, and all three were from healthcare institutes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There is a discrepancy in readability between the recommendation of AMA/NIH and online educational materials regarding PCL surgeries, regardless of where they appear on Google and across different forums. The understandability and actionability were equally poor. Future research can focus on the readability and validity of video and social media as they are becoming increasingly popular sources of medical information.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11070682/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877578","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Immobilization Period for the Non-Operative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Mehdi Ataei, Ali Moradi, Mohammad H Ebrahimzadeh, Sedigheh Rastaghi, Mahla Daliri","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.76126.3519","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.76126.3519","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) are common fractures in the elderly and are typically treated conservatively with immobilization. However, there is no consensus on whether to choose early or late conventional mobilization, taking their outcomes into account. This paper reviews comparative studies on the clinical outcomes of one- and three-week immobilization periods in terms of limb function, pain intensity, and complications following the adoption of the non-surgical treatment of PHF.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The current systematic review started with searching PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for randomized clinical trials (RCTs) on PHF patients to compare the clinical outcomes between patients receiving the one-week mobilization (early mobilization) and those receiving the three-week mobilization (late mobilization). We also performed a meta-analysis to compare the two groups' limb function and pain levels at three and six months of follow-up.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Five of the seven RCTs had adequate data to be included in the meta-analysis. The quantitative results showed that the early mobilized patients had improved limb function at three [weighted mean difference (WMD): 5.15 (CI 95%: 0.68-9.62)] and six [WMD: 3.51 (CI 95%: 0.43-6.60)] months, but not at 12 months of follow-up. At either three, six, or 12 months, there was no difference in pain intensity between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This review supports the adoption of early mobilization at one week for the non-operative management of PHFs. However, to compare the long-term effects, more clinical trials with longer follow-ups are needed.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11070675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Locking Attachment Plate for the Surgical Treatment of Periprosthetic and Periimplant Fractures: Long-Term Follow-Up.","authors":"Riccardo Raganato, Sarah Mills, Patricia Crespo-Lastras, Natalia Gonzalez-Ruíz, Israel Rubio-Saez, Javier Pallares-Sanmartin, José Manuel Martinez-Díez, Aitor Ibarzabal-Gil, Juan Carlos Rubio-Suarez, E Carlos Rodriguez-Merchan","doi":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.72299.3367","DOIUrl":"10.22038/ABJS.2023.72299.3367","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The surgical management of periprosthetic fractures (PPF) and periimplant fractures (PIF) can be challenging. The locking attachment plate (LAP) was proposed in recent years for the osteosynthesis of such fractures. The aim of this study was to assess the experience of a third-level hospital with LAP for the treatment of PPF and PIF, and analyse the clinical outcomes.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data were prospectively collected and analysed from all patients whose PPF/PIF was treated surgically with LAP in a third-level hospital from June 2018 to June 2022. All fractures were postoperative low-energy femur fractures. The minimum follow-up period was six months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-eight patients (31 women) met the eligibility criteria. The mean age was 86.3 years. The median time until surgery was 4 days. A mean of 3.61 screws were used for each LAP. The mean femur plate length was 14 holes, and the mean working length 7.1 holes. The median hospital stay was nine days. The mean follow-up was 19.56 months. At one month, 12 patients tolerated partial weight-bearing. Five patients walked independently indoors. One patient had died and seven patients were readmitted. At six months, six more patients had died. Fifteen patients tolerated full weight-bearing (FWB). Nine patients walked independently indoors, six outdoors. Twenty-five patients reached fracture consolidation without malalignment. Nine patients were readmitted. At 12 months, another patient had died. Seventeen patients tolerated FWB. Eleven patients walked independently indoors, six outdoors. Twenty-five patients achieved fracture consolidation without malalignment. Five patients were readmitted. Fourteen patients crossed the two-year postoperative threshold. All achieved fracture consolidation. Two patients passed the 4-year postoperative milestone.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The clinical results of patients whose PPF or PIF was treated with the LAP are promising. This fixation method is a viable option to be considered when planning surgery for such fractures.</p>","PeriodicalId":46704,"journal":{"name":"Archives of Bone and Joint Surgery-ABJS","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.3,"publicationDate":"2024-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11070683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877636","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}