OrthopadePub Date : 2022-07-01Epub Date: 2022-03-03DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04237-6
C K Spies, F Unglaub, T Bruckner, L P Müller, P Eysel, M Seker
{"title":"[Mid- to long-term functional results after Bowers' hemiresection interposition arthroplasty of the distal radio-ulnar joint].","authors":"C K Spies, F Unglaub, T Bruckner, L P Müller, P Eysel, M Seker","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04237-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04237-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Bowers' hemiresection interposition arthroplasty of the distal radio-ulnar joint has been performed for decades, mainly for the treatment of osteoarthritis of the distal radio-ulnar joint. However, long-term test results are sparse.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Evaluation of a homogeneous patient population following a mid- to long-term postoperative follow-up interval after hemiresection interposition arthroplasty.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>Twenty-five patients were evaluated 77.2 (±34.6) months after surgical therapy with regard to range of motion, grip strength and pain level. The subjective and objective scores DASH (Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand) and MMWS (modified Mayo Wrist Score) were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Wrist mobility is not worse than 10.4° in relation to all directions of wrist movement compared with the healthy opposite side. Coarse grip strength is reduced by an average of 5.8 kg compared with the opposite side. The pain level decreased on average from 8.2 preoperatively to 1.8 postoperatively. Postoperatively, 22 patients (88 %) had a stable distal radio-ulnar joint. At the time of follow-up DASH averaged 26.7 (±21.4) and the MMWS averaged 78 (±15.7).</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Hemiresection interposition arthroplasty is a reliable and safe surgical technique with good subjective and functional outcomes in the mid- to long-term.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"556-563"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708013","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-07-01Epub Date: 2022-03-29DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04238-5
Stefan Hertling, Georg Matziolis, Isabel Graul
{"title":"[The role of the Internet as a source of medical information for orthopedic patients].","authors":"Stefan Hertling, Georg Matziolis, Isabel Graul","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04238-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04238-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The advance of the digital revolution in medicine and health is called \"e-health\". The Internet serves as a digital health information platform and is indispensable as a source of medical information. The aim of this work was to examine the behavior of orthopedic patients with respect to finding information on their illnesses. The role and the importance of the Internet as an informative health application for these patients are highlighted.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The basis of this prospective cross-sectional study was a patient survey in Germany of orthopedic patients from July 2019 to July 2020. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and regression analyses were carried out to show coherent results.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We analyzed the responses of 1262 orthopedic patients. Most of them used the Internet as a digital health information platform. Patients rated their Internet skills as good to very good, regardless of age or educational level. Most respondents said that they currently use the Internet at least once a week to find out about their orthopedic illnesses. Patients reported a positive change in attitude towards the Internet as a digital source of medical information, and its use has increased in the past 12 months.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The Internet as an informative digital health application in orthopedics is used intensively and is widely accepted by patients. While mistrust of orthopedic health information from the Internet has decreased, patient confidence in meaningful digital health information platforms has increased. The Internet is seen as a useful health information platform alongside medical advice.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"521-530"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8963403/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51707629","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-06-01Epub Date: 2022-04-13DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04250-9
Markus Heinecke, Georg Matziolis
{"title":"[Osteotomy close to the knee joint in adults].","authors":"Markus Heinecke, Georg Matziolis","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04250-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04250-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Osteotomy close to the knee joint in cases of axial deformities or in the context of corrective interventions is still an elementary component of the spectrum of orthopedic surgery. The precise localization and analysis of the pathology are crucial in order to restore approximate physiological loading conditions by means of a suitable osteotomy procedure. Thus, above all, the medial open-wedge tibial osteotomy has become established as a standard procedure for the treatment of knee osteoarthritis caused by extra-articular tibial varus deformity. Furthermore, corrective osteotomy of the sagittal axis of the tibia and of the distal femur also show good long-term results when the indications are correctly interpreted. The osteotomies described in this article are corrections that should be performed after careful consideration of the biological and mechanical aspects. Correct planning, attention to risk factors and the surgical technique are the main factors that determine the long-term success of the procedure.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"511-520"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708737","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-06-01Epub Date: 2022-05-04DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04253-6
Nils Wirries, Michael Dienst
{"title":"[Labral lesions in femoroacetabular impingement syndrome: evidence-based treatment].","authors":"Nils Wirries, Michael Dienst","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04253-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04253-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The acetabular labrum and the adjacent rim cartilage are the primary targets of primary or secondary degeneration processes in the hip joint. Currently, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome (FAIS) is considered the main mechanical pathology leading to chondrolabral damage. The treatment options for labrum tears range from a debridement/resection, repair to augmentation or transplantation.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>Description of surgical treatment options for pathologic changes of the acetabulare labrum and their results with a focus on FAIS.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A literature search was performed on https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov using the following key words: hip, labrum, therapy, resection, repair, augmentation, reconstruction.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The different surgical procedures as labrum therapy reduce pain and increase the joint function. Labral repair, augmentation, and reconstruction tend to have better results compared to resection but are associated with a higher rate of postoperative intraarticular adhesions.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>In addition to reducing pain and improving function, the goal of surgical treatment of labrum lesions should be to maintain the functions of the labrum. The labrum should be preserved, in cases of adequate tissue quality and width. In the setting of resective procedures, the resection should be limited to the unstable parts of the labrum. The results of labral augmentation and reconstruction are promising, allowing these procedures to be considered for patients with ongoing symptoms in the revision situation with labral defects or an insufficient residual labrum.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"17 1","pages":"450-457"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51709151","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-06-01Epub Date: 2022-04-27DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04251-8
Alexander T Mehlhorn, Ulrich Illgner, Stefan Lemperle, Verena Huber, Hubert Hoerterer, Oliver Gottschalk, Maria Anna Legrand, Veit Krenn, Markus Walther
{"title":"[Does inflammatory activity of Charcot foot affect successful corrective arthrodesis?]","authors":"Alexander T Mehlhorn, Ulrich Illgner, Stefan Lemperle, Verena Huber, Hubert Hoerterer, Oliver Gottschalk, Maria Anna Legrand, Veit Krenn, Markus Walther","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04251-8","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04251-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuro-osteoarthropathy of the foot (CN) is divided into an active and inactive stage, with impact on the further treatment. The histopathological Charcot score (HCS) can be used, to grade the inflammatory activity in tissue samples.</p><p><strong>Research question: </strong>This study aims to clarify whether successful bony healing after arthrodesis is related to inflammatory activity of the disease.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>N = 80 patients underwent corrective arthrodesis of the midfoot (group 1) or hindfoot/ankle (group 2). A distinction was made between patients with/without diabetes mellitus and with/without pain perception. Intraoperative samples were taken to determine HCS. The osseous healing of the arthrodesis was determined by computed tomography 12 weeks postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was an indirect correlation between bony consolidation and HCS. In group 2, there was a significantly worse bony healing in patients without pain sensation. There seems to be a tendency for HCS to be increased in patients without diabetes/no pain sensation.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The present study confirms the assumption that corrective arthrodesis should be performed in the inactive stage of CN only. High activity levels obviously impede bony healing. HCS represents a relevant prognostic tool for surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"499-506"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51709061","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-05-01Epub Date: 2022-04-12DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04248-3
Fabian Tetzner, Sabine Schlüter-Albrecht, Lars Rackwitz, Michael Clarius, Ulrich Nöth, Stephan-Matthias Reyle-Hahn
{"title":"[Pain therapy and anaesthesiological procedures in fast-track arthroplasty].","authors":"Fabian Tetzner, Sabine Schlüter-Albrecht, Lars Rackwitz, Michael Clarius, Ulrich Nöth, Stephan-Matthias Reyle-Hahn","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04248-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04248-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since the introduction of fast-track surgery in the field of arthroplasty, all disciplines involved have been challenged with the task of close and continuous joint communication in the context of daily routine care. Processes that have been agreed upon interdisciplinarily must be reviewed at regular intervals, and, if necessary, adapted and newly agreed upon with the aim of optimizing the perioperative risks both medically and along the therapeutic pathway. The responsibility of the anaesthesiologist is not only limited to the performance of anaesthesia, but also includes the care of patients with a view to optimal pain therapy, maintenance of homeostasis and ensuring a rapid return of the patient's self-determination.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"358-365"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708616","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-05-01Epub Date: 2022-04-12DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04245-6
Günther Maderbacher, Matthias Meyer, Joachim Grifka, Dominik Holzapfel, Felix Greimel
{"title":"[Results and lessons learned in fast-track arthroplasty].","authors":"Günther Maderbacher, Matthias Meyer, Joachim Grifka, Dominik Holzapfel, Felix Greimel","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04245-6","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04245-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fast-track concepts in arthroplasty are understood as programs to optimize and homogenize perioperative procedures. With few exceptions, the literature reports a reduction in hospitalization time, a decrease in mortality and complications, earlier mobilization, and increased patient satisfaction through fast-track programs.</p><p><strong>Implementation: </strong>The implementation of a fast-track concept requires the involvement and motivation of the entire treatment team, as the implementation of only individual components of a fast-track program does not lead to the desired goal. Country-specific regulations must be taken into account when evaluating fast-track programs. In particular, long-term results are also lacking.</p><p><strong>Outlook: </strong>For Germany, a scientific review is still pending. Modified perioperative measures but also a shortening of an inpatient stay must not reduce the currently existing high quality of care in arthroplasty. A possible reduction in the length of inpatient stay implies a compression, but not necessarily a reduction in the perioperative care required for a patient. For this reason, the surrounding conditions must also be created at a political level in the future to enable the achievement of the desired high quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"374-379"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708397","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-05-01Epub Date: 2022-04-12DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04242-9
Joachim Grifka, Felix Greimel, Günther Maderbacher
{"title":"[Day-case outpatient endoprosthetics-\"Ultra-Fast-Track\"].","authors":"Joachim Grifka, Felix Greimel, Günther Maderbacher","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04242-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04242-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fast-track procedures are common in general surgery today. In our European neighbour countries and in the USA, one-day-surgery for knee and hip replacement is gaining popularity. However, it is of great importance that a detailed concept for prehabilitation with a sufficient training program and targeted instructions regarding behavioral measures are established to allow a safe outpatient procedure. Where fast-track programs are established, one-day surgery with minimally invasive operative procedures for hip and knee arthroplasty is the consequent next step.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"380-384"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708160","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-05-01Epub Date: 2022-04-14DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04246-5
M Clarius, L Rackwitz, U Nöth, J Clarius, L M Clarius
{"title":"[Preoperative management in fast-track arthroplasty].","authors":"M Clarius, L Rackwitz, U Nöth, J Clarius, L M Clarius","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04246-5","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04246-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Preoperative management of patients following fast-track arthroplasty protocols includes comprehensive patient information and risk stratification.</p><p><strong>Implementation: </strong>Fast-track protocols have implemented interdisciplinary patient seminars to explain the disease, operation, pain management, early mobilisation and each step of the patient pathway, as well as the role of a friend or relative as a \"coach\" during the whole process of treatment and rehabilitation to support and encourage the patient. There is strong evidence that preoperative anxiety is reduced. Digital apps can provide further information, practical tips and instructional videos to improve functional outcomes and to reduce pain levels.</p><p><strong>Risk factors: </strong>Risk factors such as malnutrition, obesity, smoking, alcohol abuse, uncontrolled diabetes, and poor dental health are associated with a higher morbidity, mortality, complication rate and a longer length of stay and have to be assessed preoperatively and optimized if possible.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"352-357"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708447","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}
OrthopadePub Date : 2022-05-01Epub Date: 2022-04-12DOI: 10.1007/s00132-022-04244-7
Felix Greimel, Günther Maderbacher
{"title":"[Perioperative management in fast-track arthroplasty].","authors":"Felix Greimel, Günther Maderbacher","doi":"10.1007/s00132-022-04244-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00132-022-04244-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The optimization of organizational processes, as well as surgical procedures intra- and perioperatively, are essential components with respect to fast-track programs in clinical routine. Treatment concepts focus on early postoperative mobilization of patients after joint replacement surgery in an interdisciplinary setting to avoid pain and complications on a scientific basis. This article gives a comprehensive and detailed overview regarding evidence-based peri- and intraoperative fast-track treatment methods: from pain treatment with intraoperative local infiltration analgesia and tranexamic acid application under minimally invasive surgical approach in short-lasting spinal anesthesia to renunciation of drains, regional pain- and urinary catheters, tourniquets, and restrictions.</p>","PeriodicalId":54669,"journal":{"name":"Orthopade","volume":"51 1","pages":"366-373"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"51708311","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}