Sandra Huguet, Martí Bernaus, Lucía Gómez, Eva Cuchí, Alex Soriano, Lluís Font-Vizcarra
{"title":"Role of bacterial colonisation of vancomycin-gentamicin spacers in two-stage arthroplasty revision surgery: the usefulness of spacer sonication.","authors":"Sandra Huguet, Martí Bernaus, Lucía Gómez, Eva Cuchí, Alex Soriano, Lluís Font-Vizcarra","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03151-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03151-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>In two-stage replacements for septic loosening, some studies have suggested an association between bacterial colonisation of spacers and a higher number of complications after implantation of the definitive prosthesis. Our study aimed to determine the reoperation rate of patients undergoing two-stage revision surgery according to the culture results of spacer sonication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective observational study was conducted in which hip or knee spacers implanted at our institution with a diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection from 2010 to 2018 were analysed. Patients were grouped into three categories: A. Patients with positive spacer sonication fluid culture, with or without positive cultures of the rest of the samples. B. Patients with negative spacer sonication culture and negative cultures of the rest of intraoperative samples. C. Patients with negative spacer sonication culture but positive cultures of the rest of intraoperative samples.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 45 spacers were analysed: 10 were included in group A, 24 in group B and 11 in group C. The reoperation rate during the first year after the 2-stage revision surgery was 20%, 29.2% and 54.5% for each group, respectively, due to an infection in 10%, 20.8% and 45.5%. Spacers were colonised in all cases by low virulent micro-organisms.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In our study, bacterial colonisation of the spacer is not associated with a higher rate of reoperation. The group of patients with positive intraoperative cultures during the second-stage had the highest reoperation rate.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1661-1669"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39540564","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pravesh Panchoo, Maritz Laubscher, Michael Held, Sithombo Maqungo, Nando Ferreira, Hamish Simpson, Simon Matthew Graham
{"title":"Radiographic union score for tibia (RUST) scoring system in adult diaphyseal femoral fractures treated with intramedullary nailing: an assessment of interobserver and intraobserver reliability.","authors":"Pravesh Panchoo, Maritz Laubscher, Michael Held, Sithombo Maqungo, Nando Ferreira, Hamish Simpson, Simon Matthew Graham","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03134-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03134-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The Radiographic Union Score for Tibia (RUST) scoring system has been validated in multiple studies assessing the healing of tibial fractures. Our objective was to assess the interobserver and intraobserver reliability for the RUST in diaphyseal femoral fractures treated with intramedullary (IM) nailing.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A total of 60 sets of anteroposterior (AP) and lateral radiographs of diaphyseal femoral fractures treated by reamed IM nailing were randomly selected from a prospectively collected database. The 60 sets of radiographs were then scored by three reviewers using the RUST system. Interobserver reliability was measured at initial scoring. The 60 sets of radiographs were scored again by the three reviewers to calculate the intraobserver reliability.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The RUST scores ranged from 4 to 12 with a mean score of 11.3 ± 1.3. The interobserver intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was 0.87 (95% CI, 0.81-0.92) and the intraobserver ICC was 0.91 (95% CI, 0.88-0.94), which indicated excellent agreement.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrated that the RUST system can be used reliably in the assessment of healing in diaphyseal femur fractures treated by reamed intramedullary nailing, with excellent interobserver and intraobserver reliability.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1555-1559"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39477305","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Mitchell Ng, Nihar S Shah, Ivan Golub, Matthew Ciminero, Kevin Zhai, Kevin K Kang, Ahmed K Emara, Nicolas S Piuzzi
{"title":"No difference between lag screw and helical blade for cephalomedullary nail cut-out a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Mitchell Ng, Nihar S Shah, Ivan Golub, Matthew Ciminero, Kevin Zhai, Kevin K Kang, Ahmed K Emara, Nicolas S Piuzzi","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03124-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03124-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Cephalomedullary nail (CMN) cut-out is a severe complication of treatment of intertrochanteric femur fractures. This study aimed to identify modifiable risk factors predictive of implant cut-out including: CMN proximal fixation type (lag screw vs. helical blade), tip-apex distance (TAD), reduction quality, nail length, screw location, and surgeon fellowship training.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic review of the published literature was conducted on Pubmed/MEDLINE and Cochrane Library databases for English language papers (January 1st, 1985-May 10th, 2020), with 21 studies meeting inclusion/exclusion criteria. Studies providing quantitative data comparing factors affecting CMN nail cut-out were included, including fixation type (lag screw vs. helical blade), tip-apex distance (TAD), reduction quality, nail length, and screw location. Twelve studies were included and graded by MINOR and Newcastle-Ottawa Scale to identify potential biases. Meta-analysis and pooled analysis were conducted when possible with forest plots to summarize odds ratios (OR) and associated 95% confidence interval (CI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no difference in implant cut-out rate between lag screws (n = 745) versus helical blade (n = 371) (OR: 1.03; 95% CI: 0.25-4.23). Pooled data analysis revealed TAD > 25 mm (n = 310) was associated with higher odds of increased cut-out rate relative to TAD < 25 mm (n = 730) (OR: 3.72; 95% CI: 2.06-6.72).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Our review suggests that cephalomedullary implant type (lag screw vs. helical blade) is not a risk factor for implant cut-out. Consistent with the previous literature, increased tip-apex distance > 25 mm is a reliable predictor of implant cut-out risk. Suboptimal screw location and poor reduction quality are associated with increased risk of screw cut-out.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1617-1625"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39533269","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Riccardo Zucchini, Eric Lodewijk Staals, Michele Fiore, Laura Campanacci, Claudio Giannini, Marco Manfrini, Davide Maria Donati
{"title":"Intercalary reconstruction of the distal femur with or without physeal preservation: results and impact on limb growth.","authors":"Riccardo Zucchini, Eric Lodewijk Staals, Michele Fiore, Laura Campanacci, Claudio Giannini, Marco Manfrini, Davide Maria Donati","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03149-z","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03149-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Allograft reconstruction with or without vascularized fibula can be a valuable solution to treat childhood intercalary tumours of the distal femur. We aimed to assess the oncological status, complication rate and survival of distal femur intercalary reconstruction after trans-metaphyseal (TMR) and trans-epiphyseal resection (TER). We also evaluated the impact of distal temporary graft fixation on skeletal growth after TMR.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We retrospectively reviewed 23 skeletally immature patients affected by distal femur osteosarcoma (18) and Ewing sarcoma (5). Mean patients age was 10.3 years. In 11 cases, TMR was performed with physis preservation and temporary distal graft fixation. In 9 patients, TER was performed with growth plate sacrifice. The last 3 cases were treated with TMR and sliding plate fixation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Mean follow-up was 8.4 years. No deaths occurred, but 3 patients presented lung metastasis and 2 cases presented local recurrence in soft tissues. 10 implant-related complications occurred, all surgically treated. At skeletal maturity, mean femoral dysmetria was 2.3 cm after TMR and temporary epiphysiodesis, and 3.1 cm after TER. In TMR group, a strong trend towards physeal recovery was observed after epiphyseal screws removal (p = 0.061), but valgus deformity in distal femur was more frequent (p = 0.049). MSTS score was good or excellent in all patients, with no statistically significant difference between TMR and TER.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Intercalary graft reconstruction after TMR and TER allows good local disease control and excellent functional results with long-term follow-up. Temporary distal fixation might reduce the final limb discrepancy after TMR, but valgus deformity could develop.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1651-1659"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39537461","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erel Ben-Ari, Yaniv Pines, Dan Gordon, Joseph D Zuckerman, Catherine Petchprapa, Mandeep S Virk
{"title":"Radiographic and clinical characterization of coracoid fractures: a retrospective cohort analysis.","authors":"Erel Ben-Ari, Yaniv Pines, Dan Gordon, Joseph D Zuckerman, Catherine Petchprapa, Mandeep S Virk","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03144-4","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03144-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Coracoid fracture is a rare injury. The aim of this study is to present the demographics, clinical and radiologic characteristics, and outcomes of coracoid fracture in a cohort of 32 patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We queried our institutional electronic medical record database (years 2012-2020) to identify patients with coracoid fractures using specific International Classification of Disease-10 codes. Demographic data, injury details including mechanism of injury and associated injuries, imaging performed, and treatment outcomes were obtained from retrospective chart review. A radiologist reviewed all available imaging studies (radiographs/CT/MRI) and classified the fractures according to Ogawa and Eyres classifications. Missed diagnoses were determined by comparing initial imaging reports with the follow-up imaging obtained in the office.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirty-two patients with coracoid fractures were identified during the study period. Sixteen fractures (50%) occurred in the setting of low-energy trauma. Twelve fractures were missed on initial radiographs, and diagnosis with three-view radiographs (AP, scapular-Y and axillary) was 88% compared to 33% (p < 0.03) with two views (AP, scapular-Y). The majority of fractures were non-displaced (94%), and 56% were Ogawa Type-II fractures. Associated injuries were seen in 81% of patients. Most fractures (94%) were treated without surgery with excellent outcomes.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Coracoid fractures continue to be a rare injury. In contrast to previous studies, in this case series of 32 patients, half of the fractures were associated with low-energy trauma, which correlated with higher percentage of non-displaced fractures and Ogawa Type-II fractures. Addition of the axillary view in the trauma radiographic series significantly improved the initial fracture detection rate.</p><p><strong>Level iv: </strong>Retrospective study.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1601-1607"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39503640","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Moving forward with the management of minimally displaced lateral compression pelvic ring injuries.","authors":"Joshua A Parry, Nicholas J Tucker","doi":"10.1007/s00590-022-03303-1","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-022-03303-1","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"1223-1224"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-10-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39986750","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rown Parola, Sanjit R Konda, Cody R Perskin, Abhishek Ganta, Kenneth A Egol
{"title":"Transfusion timing relative to surgery does not impact outcomes in hip fracture patients.","authors":"Rown Parola, Sanjit R Konda, Cody R Perskin, Abhishek Ganta, Kenneth A Egol","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03033-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03033-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of blood transfusion timing in hip fracture patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A consecutive series of hip fracture patients 55 years and older who required a blood transfusion during hospitalization were reviewed for demographic, injury, clinical outcome, and cost information. A validated risk predictive score (STTGMA) was calculated for each patient. Patients were stratified to preoperative, intraoperative, or postoperative first transfusion cohorts. The intraoperative and postoperative cohorts were matched by STTGMA, sex, and procedure to the preoperative cohort. Baseline patient characteristics and outcomes were compared before and after matching.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Prior to matching, the preoperative cohort was more often male (p < 0.001) with increased Charlson comorbidity index (p = 0.012), ASA class (p < 0.002), STTGMA (p < 0.001), total transfused volume (p = 0.002), incidence of inpatient mortality (p = 0.045), myocardial infarction (p = 0.005) and cardiac arrest (p = 0.014). After matching, the preoperative cohort had increased total transfused volume (p = 0.015) and decreased pneumonia incidence (p = 0.040).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Matching STTGMA score, sex, and procedure results in non-inferior outcomes among hip fracture patients receiving preoperative first blood transfusions compared to intraoperative and postoperative transfusions.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"725-732"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39009179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Salvage procedure for cut-through after surgical fixation of trochanteric fractures with TFN.","authors":"Llano Lionel, Carabelli Guido, Brandariz Rodrigo, Taype Danilo, Barla Jorge, Sancineto Carlos","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03021-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03021-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Closed reduction and fixation using a cephalomedullary nail represents the accepted management of unstable intertrochanteric fractures. Cut-through has been described as a complication associated with the treatment. Although a hip arthroplasty may be the most predictable revision method, a non-prosthetic option can lead to similar results. The objective is to describe a non-prosthetic revision procedure in cases of cut-through.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>We performed a retrospective analysis of our Institutional Registry for Hip Fractures in elderly patients (RIAFC) from January 2010 to June 2018 searching for cut-through as a failure after unstable intertrochanteric fracture treatment. REVISION PROCEDURE: (A) Helical blade removal, introduction of structural bone graft (autologous or allograft) as a plug to obliterate the communication to the joint and a new blade insertion. (B) Same as in A but augmenting the blade/head purchase with poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA). Before the cement insertion, a radio-opaque solution was instilled to assure lack of joint leakage.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We evaluated 1616 patients. Sixteen of them presented a cut-through complication (1%). Ten of them were females with an average age for all of 84 years. One patient denied an implant revision and opted for a total joint replacement. In four of the patients, the procedure A was done, 2 of them had a new failure, and an joint arthroplasty was performed. In the B group, only one patient needed a revision to a total hip. The other 10 patients healed uneventfully and did not need any further intervention.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Cut-through revision after fixation of unstable intertrochanteric fractures treated with cephalomedullary nail by blocking of the joint communication and augmenting the head blade purchase with PMMA is a safe and minimal invasive procedure, generates low blood loss and rate of complications and allows bone healing preserving the native joint.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence iv: </strong>Nil.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"611-618"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39047396","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Arnaldo Sousa, João Vale, Sara Diniz, Pedro Neves, Joaquim Ramos, Rafaela Coelho
{"title":"Comparison of short-stem versus conventional stem for hip arthroplasty in patients younger than 60 years: 7-14 years follow-up.","authors":"Arnaldo Sousa, João Vale, Sara Diniz, Pedro Neves, Joaquim Ramos, Rafaela Coelho","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03017-w","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03017-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Short-stem prostheses in hip arthroplasty have emerged as an alternative to conventional stems, especially in younger patients. The purpose of this study was to compare functional and radiological results of a short metaphyseal fitting cementless stem versus a conventional stem implant, in patients younger than 60 years.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>All patients operated from January 2006 to April 2013 were included, obtaining a minimum follow-up of 7 years. Harris Hip Score (HHS) and SF-36 (quality of life) questionnaires were applied and the presence of \"thigh pain\" was specifically assessed. We also compared complication rate, revision rate and average prosthesis survival. Femoral stress shielding (Gruen scale), stem subsidence, varus-valgus tilt and implant stability (Engh scale) were also compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 101 short-stem and 74 conventional arthroplasties were included, with an average follow-up of 9.82 (7-14) years. HHS functional score and SF-36 were excellent in both implants and no significant difference between them (p > 0.05) was found. However, \"thigh pain\" was present in 7 patients with conventional stems and none with short-stems (p < 0.001). The survival rate at 13 years was 99%, for both implants, and no significant differences were found between them (χ<sup>2</sup>(2) = 0.178; p = 0.673). Conventional stems had stress shielding at the greater trochanter in 72% of the cases and 43% at the calcar, being statistically superior (p < 0.001) to the stress shielding observed in the short stems.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to our results, this short-stem seems to allow preservation of bone stock, with decreased stress shielding and also a lower incidence of thigh pain compared to conventional stems.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III retrospective comparative study.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"693-700"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39001730","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Insulin dependence increases the risk of postoperative complications and inferior outcome but not the survivorship of total joint arthroplasty among diabetic population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Byron Chalidis, Dimitrios Kitridis, Panagiotis Givissis","doi":"10.1007/s00590-021-03027-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00590-021-03027-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Diabetes mellitus (DM) has been associated with poorer outcomes in total hip arthroplasty (THA) and total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, it is not clear if insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) patients display more perioperative complications and a worse clinical outcome compared to patients with non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (NIDDM).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Medline, Scopus, and the Cochrane library were systematically searched from inception to December 2020 to identify studies evaluating the results of THA and TKA in IDDM and NIDDM patients. The primary outcomes of the review were the surgical and systemic complications, 30-day mortality and readmission, and revision arthroplasty. Secondary outcomes were the survival of the prosthetic joints and the Knee Society Score (KSS).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Thirteen studies with 54,215 patients were included in the review. IDDM patients showed a greater risk for developing periprosthetic joint infection (p = 0.02), wound complications (p = 0.01), 30-day readmission (p < 0.01) and mortality (p < 0.01), reoperation (p < 0.01), revision joint surgery (p = 0.02), and systemic complications (p < 0.01) than NIDDM patients. The KSS-knee score was similar in IDDM and NIDDM patients, but the KSS-function score was lower in IDDM patients (p = 0.002). The overall survival rates of the prosthetic joints were similar between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Among diabetic population who undergo THA and TKA, insulin dependence is a risk factor for postoperative complications, and inferior functional outcome but not for shorter survivorship of the prosthetic joints.</p>","PeriodicalId":520619,"journal":{"name":"European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie","volume":" ","pages":"701-709"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"39001732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}