Peiyuan Tang, Masoud Rahmati, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Dong Keon Yon, Lee Smith, Jingyue Su, Shengwu Yang, Yusheng Li, Zhenhan Deng
{"title":"Differences in the effectiveness of leukocyte-rich platelet-rich plasma compared with leukocyte-poor platelet-rich plasma in the treatment of rotator cuff surgery: an umbrella review of meta-analyses.","authors":"Peiyuan Tang, Masoud Rahmati, Wenfeng Xiao, Ting Wen, Dong Keon Yon, Lee Smith, Jingyue Su, Shengwu Yang, Yusheng Li, Zhenhan Deng","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00791-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s10195-024-00791-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>An umbrella review of meta-analyses was conducted to evaluate the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in arthroscopic surgeries of rotator cuff injury. The effectiveness of leukocyte-poor PRP and leukocyte-rich PRP in the treatment of rotator cuff surgery was also compared.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Web of Science, Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Library were searched from inception to May 2024. Literature screening, quality evaluation, and data extraction were performed according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Jadad decision algorithm was used to ascertain which meta-analysis represented the best evidence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 11 meta-analyses with evidence level ranging from level 1 to 2 were included in this umbrella review. Leukocyte-poor PRP was effective in reducing rotator cuff retear rates, alleviating pain, and increasing Constant scores compared with non-PRP treatments. However, it did not show improvement on the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, and the Simple Shoulder Test (SST) compared with the non-PRP treatment group. Meanwhile, the leukocyte-rich PRP group improved the SST but showed no different results when compared with the non-PRP treatment group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Compared with no use of PRP, leukocyte-poor PRP was able to alleviate postoperative pain, reduce the retear rate, and improve the postoperative Constant score. Leukocyte-rich PRP could effectively enhance postoperative SST outcomes, leading to improvement of patient satisfaction and quality of life. Future researches should prioritize long-term follow-up studies and evaluate the durability of these results.</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"50"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11502652/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510841","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arno A Macken, Ante Prkic, Iris Koenraadt-van Oost, Geert A Buijze, Bertram The, Denise Eygendaal
{"title":"Can a single question replace patient-reported outcomes in the follow-up of elbow arthroplasty? A validation study.","authors":"Arno A Macken, Ante Prkic, Iris Koenraadt-van Oost, Geert A Buijze, Bertram The, Denise Eygendaal","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00790-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00790-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>To assess the results after elbow arthroplasty it is essential to gather patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs). However, the acquisition of PROMs poses a challenge because of potential low literacy, lengthiness and diversity of questionnaires, and questionnaire fatigue. Instead of a questionnaire, patient-reported outcomes can be collected using a single assessment numeric evaluation (SANE), the subjective elbow value (SEV). The aim of this pilot study is to assess the correlation between the SEV and conventionally used patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) after elbow arthroplasty.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The SEV was added to our follow-up system in 2021, consisting of a scale from 0 to 10 in which the patients are asked to rate the overall functionality of their elbow, 0 corresponds to very poor functionality and 10 to a perfectly functional or healthy elbow. All patients who underwent elbow arthroplasty (total or radial head) and responded to the SEV question were retrospectively identified and included. The correlation between the SEV at the final follow-up and the Oxford Elbow Score (OES), and between the SEV and the Quick Disbailities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (quickDASH) score was assessed using Pearson's r.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 82 patients responded to the SEV question and were included in the study, with a median follow-up of 5 years [interquartile range (IQR) 3-7]. Of these patients, 17 (21%) underwent radial head arthroplasty and 65 (79%) total elbow arthroplasty. The Pearson's r for the correlation between SEV and OES was 0.502 (p < 0.001) and between the SEV and the QuickDASH -0.537 (p < 0.001), which correspond to a moderate correlation.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The SEV shows a moderate correlation with conventional PROMs, demonstrating its potential in simplifying the follow-up of elbow arthroplasty, possibly decreasing time, costs, and patients' questionnaire fatigue compared with conventional PROM questionnaires.</p><p><strong>Evidence level: </strong>III.</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"49"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11496479/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142510840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Are the costs of 3D printing for surgical procedures yet to be definitively assessed?","authors":"Ranran Li, Sitian Niu, Jingzhi Wang","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00783-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00783-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"47"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470861/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrea Fidanza, Gianfilippo Caggiari, Alessio Giannetti, Manuel G Mazzoleni
{"title":"The extensive use of 3D printing in trauma does not yet fit the value-based healthcare era.","authors":"Andrea Fidanza, Gianfilippo Caggiari, Alessio Giannetti, Manuel G Mazzoleni","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00789-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00789-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"48"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11470872/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
David J Haslhofer, Stefan M Froschauer, Tobias Gotterbarm, Manfred Schmidt, Oskar Kwasny, Matthias Holzbauer
{"title":"Comparison of surgical and conservative therapy in older patients with distal radius fracture: a prospective randomized clinic al trial.","authors":"David J Haslhofer, Stefan M Froschauer, Tobias Gotterbarm, Manfred Schmidt, Oskar Kwasny, Matthias Holzbauer","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00788-w","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s10195-024-00788-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The distal radius fracture is considered the most common fracture in humans. For fractures classified as Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthese (AO) 23-C1 + C2, there is no consensus on treatment in older patients due to inconsistent study results. The aim of this study was to compare conservative and surgical treatment in relation to wrist function and satisfaction in patients older than 65 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this prospective randomized clinical trial, patients aged older than 65 years who suffered an isolated AO-classified C1 or C2 distal radius fracture were randomized to surgical treatment using palmar plate osteosynthesis or conservative treatment. Patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score and disabilities of arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) was assessed 3, 6 and 12 months post-interventionally. Satisfaction, range of motion (ROM) and pain scores were evaluated at 6 weeks and 3, 6 and 12 months post-interventionally.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 80 patients with a mean age of 77.3 years (± 6.1 years) in the conservative group and 72.5 years (± 5.3 years) in the surgery group were included. Both the PRWE score, and the DASH score showed a statistically significant difference between the two groups after 3 months, 6 months and 12 months (p < 0.001). Patients in the surgical cohort showed a statistically significant higher satisfaction at the 6-week, 6-month and 12-month follow-up (p < 0.001 6 weeks + 12 months; p = 0.004 6 months).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this prospective randomized study, surgical treatment proved to be superior to conservative treatment in terms of the primary outcome variable PRWE score. Satisfaction was significantly better in the surgical group.</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"46"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11445208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142362353","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alberto Di Martino, Christopher Keating, Michael J Butsick, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Louis N Hunter, Cesare Faldini
{"title":"Enhancing recovery: surgical techniques and rehabilitation strategies after direct anterior hip arthroplasty.","authors":"Alberto Di Martino, Christopher Keating, Michael J Butsick, Daniela Platano, Lisa Berti, Louis N Hunter, Cesare Faldini","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00786-y","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s10195-024-00786-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a common surgical procedure for hip joint pathologies, with the direct anterior approach (DAA) gaining popularity due to potential benefits in postoperative recovery. This review aims to provide a comprehensive analysis of rehabilitation strategies following DAA THA, focusing on surgical techniques, postoperative care, and outcomes. The evolution of the DAA to THA is discussed, highlighting historical advancements and comparisons with other surgical approaches. Surgical techniques and considerations specific to the DAA are detailed, including outcomes and complications compared to alternative approaches. The role of the surgical technique in influencing postoperative rehabilitation is explored, emphasizing the importance of optimizing surgical procedures for enhanced recovery. Postoperative care and rehabilitation models following DAA THA are examined, with a focus on the impacts of different rehabilitation protocols on patient outcomes. The review underscores the significance of tailored rehabilitation programs in promoting optimal recovery and patient satisfaction. Current evidence from recent studies, meta-analyses, and clinical trials is critically analyzed to provide insights into the effectiveness of postoperative rehabilitation strategies. The review identifies gaps in the existing literature and proposes recommendations for future research to improve rehabilitation protocols and enhance outcomes. In conclusion, this review highlights the importance of postoperative rehabilitation in the context of DAA THA. By synthesizing historical perspectives, current evidence, and future directions, the review offers a comprehensive understanding of rehabilitation strategies following DAA THA. The findings underscore the need for personalized rehabilitation programs and ongoing research to optimize postoperative recovery and improve outcomes in the field of THA.</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"45"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11442739/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356360","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of free vascularized fibular grafts and the Masquelet technique for the treatment of segmental bone defects with open forearm fractures: a retrospective cohort study.","authors":"Ming Zhou, Yunhong Ma, Xueyuan Jia, Yongwei Wu, Jun Liu, Yapeng Wang, Peng Wang, Junhao Luo, Fang Lin, Jianbing Wang, Yongjun Rui","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00787-x","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00787-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Severe open forearm fractures commonly involve segmental bone defects. Although several methods have been proposed to treat segmental bone defects with such fractures, research comparing the radiological and clinical outcomes of free vascularized fibular grafts (FVFG) and the Masquelet technique (MT) is rare.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Data on 43 patients with open forearm fractures and segmental bone defects treated surgically in our hospital from January 2005 to January 2021 were retrospectively analyzed, and these patients were divided into an FVFG group (18 cases) and an MT group (25 cases). Clinical and radiological evaluations were performed regularly, and the minimum follow-up was 18 months.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>All 43 patients were followed up for 18 to 190 months, with a mean of 46.93 months. The mean follow-up time was significantly longer in the FVFG group than in the MT group (p = 0.000). Bone healing time was 3-16 months, with a mean of 4.67 months. The QuickDASH score at the last follow-up was 0-38.6, with a mean of 17.71, and there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Operative time, hospital stay, and intraoperative bleeding for bone defect reconstruction were higher in the FVFG group compared to the MT group (p = 0.000), whereas the number of procedures was lower in the FVFG group than in the MT group (p = 0.035).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>FVFG and the MT showed satisfactory clinical results for segmental bone defects of the forearm. Compared with FVFG, the MT exhibited a lower operative time, hospital stay, and intraoperative bleeding.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV. Trial registration This study was registered in the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (registration no. ChiCTR2300067675; registered 17 January 2023), https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=189458 .</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"44"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11438757/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142356359","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Manuela Samaila, Ludovica Auregli, Lorenzo Pezzè, Gabriele Colò, Bruno Magnan
{"title":"Medium-term clinical results in the treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in children: does the surgical approach impact outcomes?","authors":"Elena Manuela Samaila, Ludovica Auregli, Lorenzo Pezzè, Gabriele Colò, Bruno Magnan","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00781-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s10195-024-00781-3","url":null,"abstract":"Recent literature has found a consensus in favor of conservative treatment for type II supracondylar humeral fractures (SCHF). This retrospective observational study compares the short- to medium-term functional outcomes of conservative versus surgical treatment in 31 patients with SCHF (Gartland II and III) to assess the potential superiority of one approach over the other. Thirty-one pediatric patients treated for SCHF—19 classified as Gartland II and 12 as Gartland III—were assessed in our department. Eight patients underwent closed reduction and cast immobilization, 22 were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning, and one underwent open reduction and internal fixation with plates. Clinical and functional data were collected during follow-up, including elbow and forearm range of motion (ROM), grip strength, carrying angle, Flynn’s criteria, and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) score. The average follow-up was 3.3 years (± 1.4 years). All patients demonstrated good functional recovery. According to Flynn’s criteria, 85% and 81% of the patients achieved a satisfactory outcome in elbow flexion and carrying angle, respectively. No cases of nerve injuries were reported. Four patients developed cubitus varus in the Gartland II group, which was treated with closed reduction and casting with the initial alignment maintained (without a loss of reduction during the first week). However, compared to this group that was conservatively treated, functional and clinical outcomes were significantly better in the group with SCHF Gartland II treated with reduction and pinning (p < 0.05). Although some recent studies have demonstrated positive outcomes with conservative treatment for both Gartland IIA and IIB fractures, the short- to medium-term functional results in our study emphasize that superior outcomes were obtained with surgical treatment for Gartland II fractures when compared to those treated conservatively. Trial registration: This study was performed in line with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Ethics approval was obtained from our institute’s ethics committee (registry no. 3511). Level of evidence: Therapeutic level III","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"159 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-09-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142216319","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Abandoning the use of tension in tibial fracture nailing is associated with lower rate for acute compartment syndrome?","authors":"Ville Ponkilainen, Heikki Nurmi","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00780-4","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s10195-024-00780-4","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"42"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11384669/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142156425","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Martin Direder, Cornelia Naß, Julian Ramin Andresen, Theresa Dannenmann, Florian Bur, Stefan Hajdu, Thomas Haider
{"title":"Distal femoral fractures: periprosthetic fractures have four times more complications than non-periprosthetic fractures and cerclage should be avoided: retrospective analysis of 206 patients.","authors":"Martin Direder, Cornelia Naß, Julian Ramin Andresen, Theresa Dannenmann, Florian Bur, Stefan Hajdu, Thomas Haider","doi":"10.1186/s10195-024-00782-2","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s10195-024-00782-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Distal femoral fractures account for less than 1% of all fractures. The therapy of choice is usually surgical stabilization. Despite advances in implant development over the past few years, complication rate remains comparatively high. The aim of this study is to analyze our results with plate fixation of distal femoral fractures with a focus on complication and fracture healing rates.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this retrospective cohort study, patients (> 18 years) with distal femoral fractures treated at an urban level I trauma center between 2015 and 2022 were analyzed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In total, 206 patients (167 female, 39 male) with an average age of 75 (SD 16) years were diagnosed with a fracture of the distal femur. One hundred fourteen of these patients were treated surgically by means of plate osteosynthesis. In 13 cases (11.41%), a revision procedure had to be performed. The indication for surgical revision was mechanical failure in eight cases (7.02%) and septic complication in five cases (4.39%). Periprosthetic fractures were more likely to cause complications overall (19.6% versus 4.76%) and further included all documented septic complications. The analysis of modifiable surgical factors in the context of plate osteosynthesis showed higher complication rates for cerclage in the fracture area compared with plate-only stabilizations (44.44% versus 22.22%).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The data show an increased amount of revisions and a significantly higher number of septic complications in the treatment of periprosthetic fractures of the distal femur compared with non-periprosthetic fractures. The detected combination of plates together with cerclage was associated with higher complication rates. Level of evidence Level III retrospective comparative study.</p>","PeriodicalId":48603,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology","volume":"25 1","pages":"41"},"PeriodicalIF":3.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11371989/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142120947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}