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{"title":"Conceptualising the quality experience for independent medical examinations: A narrative review","authors":"Judy Currey,&nbsp;Stephanie K. Sprogis","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>An independent medical examination is a unique healthcare assessment conducted by an expert health professional with the aim of providing impartial advice to key stakeholders in workers’ compensation schemes regarding a worker's injury or illness. A range of dedicated guidelines provide for best practice at local and national levels, but concerns exist regarding the quality of these encounters for all involved.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A narrative review was conducted to explore quality principles underpinning practices and reporting of independent medical examinations. Quality was defined by dimensions outlined by the World Health Organization (effectiveness, safety, people-centredness, timeliness, equity, integration of care, efficiency). Academic (databases: Medline, CINAHL, Embase) and grey literature (advanced Google search) published in English was searched with no date limits. Results were synthesised according to the components of independent medical examinations (independent medical examiner approval and selection, independent medical examinations, reporting) and then mapped to quality dimensions.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The quality dimensions of effectiveness, safety, person-centredness, timeliness, equity, and efficiency were partly addressed in existing independent medical examination practices, most commonly within the examination itself. However, there were prominent gaps in person-centredness and integration of care across all stages of the examination and reporting process. Opportunities for strengthening quality practices included: inviting community members with lived experience of workplace injury to serve on boards responsible for appointing independent medical examiners; explicitly encouraging questions and perspectives from injured works during examinations; holistic reporting that accurately captures injured workers’ experiences; consultations with usual treating teams prior to report finalisation and submission; and providing verbal summaries and/or reports directly to injured workers.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Although some quality principles were evident in existing independent medical examination practices described in the literature, unlike the acute and community healthcare sectors, the notion of quality was not universally applied in this context. To promote evidence-based practice, foster positive cultural shifts, and enhance experiences of injured workers and independent medical examiners, formally embedding a comprehensive quality experience in independent medical examination programs is recommended.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111965"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142515331","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"High-energy blunt pelvic ring injuries and pre-hospital pelvic binder applications – A retrospective assessment based on a prospective registry","authors":"Ulysse Coneys ,&nbsp;Vanessa Morello ,&nbsp;Elisabeth Andereggen ,&nbsp;Silvia Valisena ,&nbsp;Alexandre Ansorge ,&nbsp;Axel Gamulin","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111958","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Introduction&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Application of a pelvic binder in the pre-hospital settings is a crucial step of high-energy blunt pelvic ring injury (PRI) management protocols. The aim of this retrospective cohort study was to evaluate the percentage of pre-hospital pelvic binder's applications in high-energy blunt type B or C PRI patients managed at a single level I trauma center, and to assess its impact on the medical resource requirements and patients' outcomes.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The institutional &lt;em&gt;Severely Injured Patients’ Registry&lt;/em&gt; was screened for patients meeting the following inclusion criteria: (1) high-energy blunt PRI; (2) admission between 2014.01.01 and 2022.12.31; (3) age ≥16 years; and (4) available computed tomography of the pelvis. Exclusion criteria were: (1) death before admission; (2) low-energy injury; (3) penetrating, blast and electrical injuries; and (4) secondary transfers. Study variables, including pre-hospital application of a pelvic binder and demographic, clinical, management and outcome data were extracted from the registry. Additionally, AO/OTA classifications were determined.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;A consecutive series of 262 patients was included into the final analysis. Of these, 58.8 % received a pre-hospital pelvic binder (PPB), increasing from type A (45.1 %) to type B (57.8 %) and type C (73.7 %). Pre-hospital hemodynamic instability was a major factor triggering the use of PPB in high-energy blunt type B PRI patients with PPB in 76.9 % of the cases with hemodynamic instability vs. 51.3 % of the cases without hemodynamic instability (&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; = 0.009). This difference was not statistically significant for high-energy blunt type C PRI patients (82.8 % vs. 64.3 %, &lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; = 0.200). The presence of a physician on the trauma site contributed to the increased percentage of PRI managed with PPB from 43.5 % to 67.3 % in type B PRI (&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; = 0.011), and from 50 % to 77.1 % in type C PRI (&lt;em&gt;p&lt;/em&gt; = 0.257).&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;This study showed an increased need for packed red blood cells (PRBC) transfusions in subgroups treated with PPB and no statistically significant differences in term of intensive care unit (ICU) and total hospital length of stay and complications between high-energy blunt type B or C PRI patients with or without PPB.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;Comparison of mortality rates in patients with and without PPB showed a trend towards lower mortality rates with PPB in patients with AIS extremity participating in at least 50 % of the total ISS.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;In the ideal pre-hospital scenario, every high-energy blunt type B or C PRI patient should be managed with a PPB. Continuous pre-hospital team training and information is crucial to achieve this goal. The preparation of Emergency Department and ICU who admit a patient with PPB should include a sufficient number of PRBC ready for transfusion. Mortality rates did not seem to be affected by PPB, exce","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111958"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142523963","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Modified medial approach for the treatment of fractures of the lower third of the humeral shaft: An anatomical study","authors":"Xiaowei Wu ,&nbsp;Youyou Ye ,&nbsp;Yunzhe Zhu ,&nbsp;Yanbin Lin ,&nbsp;Geng Zhang,&nbsp;Yan Zhuang,&nbsp;Yangkai Xu,&nbsp;Shaochen Tu","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111933","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111933","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The anatomical study of the modified medial approach for addressing fractures of the distal third of the humeral shaft aimed to elucidate the benefits of this method in providing optimal exposure for surgical intervention.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Sixteen upper limb specimens from eight cadavers, obtained from the Anatomy Teaching Department of Fujian Medical University, were dissected. Three-dimensional anatomical structures were mapped onto a two-dimensional coordinate system. Key anatomical structures relevant to the modified medial approach, including the medial cutaneous nerve, musculocutaneous nerve, ulnar nerve, basilic vein, brachial artery, superior ulnar collateral artery, and inferior ulnar collateral artery, were documented in detail.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The average humeral shaft length measured (29.22 ± 2.78) cm, with its medial surface being flat and well-suited for plate fixation. The basilic vein, located superficially in the upper arm's first quadrant, measured (1.35 ± 0.35) cm from the most prominent point of the medial epicondyle of the humerus, with the deep fascia being penetrated at (12.41 ± 1.71) cm. The basilic vein serves as a key landmark for the modified medial approach. The nervi cutanei antebrachii medialis, running along the medial biceps humerus, closely accompanies the basilic vein, perforating the deep fascia above the medial epicondyle and extending anterior external and posterior medial branches. These branches are positioned (0.80 ± 0.17) cm and (0.45 ± 0.29) cm, respectively, from the basilic vein. Additionally, all nervi cutanei antebrachii medialis pass anteriorly to the basilic vein before continuing distally to the forearm. The ulnar nerve initially accompanies the basilic vein in the upper arm but diverges posteriorly without branching at (14.75 ± 1.74) cm, with the maximum separation from the basilic vein measuring (2.28 ± 0.59) cm. The brachial artery bifurcates into the superior and inferior ulnar collateral arteries along the humeral shaft. The superior collateral ulnar artery primarily supplies the ulnar nerve, positioned (14.14 ± 1.27) cm from the medial epicondyle, which ensures a sufficient blood supply for operative procedures. The musculocutaneous nerve and radial nerve branch are located in the lateral region of the brachial muscle, with minimal postoperative impact on muscle strength when splitting the brachial muscle by one-third.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusions&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The modified medial approach, as revealed by anatomical studies, focuses on the fracture site with a straight skin incision aligned between the most prominent point of the medial epicondyle and the midpoint of the axilla, positioned one transverse finger from the radial side. Using the basilic vein as a reference, major vessels and nerves remain undisturbed, ensuring a safe operative zone. This technique allows for significant exposure of both the anterior and external","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111933"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142444745","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can bone SPECT/CT determine optimal sites for microbiological identification in post-traumatic or chronic osteomyelitis of extremities?","authors":"Seung Hoo Lee ,&nbsp;Min Bom Kim ,&nbsp;Yeong June Jeon","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111940","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111940","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Accurate microbiological identification is crucial when managing chronic osteomyelitis (COM) and post-traumatic osteomyelitis (PTO). Although bone single photon emission computed tomography/computed tomography (SPECT/CT) has helped in localizing osteomyelitis lesions, its effectiveness in guiding microbiological sampling remains unclear. This study aimed to determine whether bone SPECT/CT can improve microbiological identification rates in COM or PTO of the extremities.</div></div><div><h3>Patients and methods</h3><div>From February 2020 to August 2024, 53 patients with suspected COM or PTO in the extremities were retrospectively analyzed. All patients underwent bone SPECT/CT, followed by microbiological sampling during surgery. Tissue samples were taken from the areas of high SPECT/CT uptake or based on intraoperative findings where no uptake was observed. Microorganism identification rates were analyzed, including a sub-group analysis based on antibiotic discontinuation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the 53 patients, 42 had positive bone SPECT/CT scan findings, with pathogen identification in 30 patients (71.4 %). In contrast, pathogen identification occurred in one out of twelve patients (9.1 %) with negative findings (odds ratio 25, <em>p</em>&lt; 0.001). Bone SPECT/CT demonstrated a sensitivity of 96.8 % and an overall accuracy of 75.5 %. When antibiotics had been discontinued for ≥2 weeks, the pathogen identification rate increased to 90 %, compared with 50 % for &lt;2 weeks of discontinuation (odds ratio 10.0, <em>p</em>= 0.006). In a sub-group of 30 patients with adequate antibiotic discontinuation duration, a positive bone SPECT/CT scan yielded a pathogen identification rate of 90.1 % (odds ratio 60.0, <em>p</em>= 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Bone SPECT/CT effectively identifies optimal sites for microbiological sampling in COM and PTO of the extremities, particularly when antibiotics have been discontinued for ≥2 weeks, enhancing pathogen detection rates.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111940"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Do the results of the OXYGEN trial change if analyzed as “as-treated?”: A secondary analysis of the OXYGEN trial","authors":"Augustine M. Saiz ,&nbsp;Anthony R. Carlini ,&nbsp;Renan C. Castillo ,&nbsp;Manjari Joshi ,&nbsp;Yanjie Huang ,&nbsp;Clinton K. Murray ,&nbsp;Michael J. Bosse ,&nbsp;Arman Dagal ,&nbsp;Joshua L. Gary ,&nbsp;Madhav A. Karunakar ,&nbsp;Michael J. Weaver ,&nbsp;William Obremskey ,&nbsp;Todd O. McKinley ,&nbsp;Gregory T. Altman ,&nbsp;Jean-Claude G. D'Alleyrand ,&nbsp;Reza Firoozabadi ,&nbsp;Susan C. Collins ,&nbsp;Julie Agel ,&nbsp;Tara J. Taylor ,&nbsp;Alec C. Stall ,&nbsp;Stephen J. Warner","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111953","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111953","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Objective</h3><div>To determine if the results of the OXYGEN trial changed using an “as-treated” approach instead of the original “intention-to-treat” approach. The multi-center randomized controlled OXYGEN trial aimed to determine the effectiveness of high FiO2 in decreasing infection rates for high-risk tibial plateau, tibial pilon, and calcaneus fractures.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A secondary analysis of a multi-center randomized controlled trial conducted at 29 US trauma centers was performed. A total of 1231 patients aged 18–80 years with tibial plateau, tibial pilon, or calcaneus fractures thought to be at elevated risk of infection were enrolled. Patients were randomly assigned to receive inspired oxygen at a concentration of 80 % FiO2 (treatment) or 30 % FiO2 (control). Adherence was defined using two different criteria. Criterion 1 required at least 80 % of the surgery time ≤40 % FiO2 for the control group or ≥70 % FiO2 for the treatment group. Criterion 2 required at least 80 % of surgery time within 20–40 % (control) or 70–90 % FiO2 (treatment). The primary outcome was surgical site infection (SSI) within 182 days of definitive fracture fixation. Secondary outcomes were deep and superficial surgical site infections within 90, 182, and 365 days of definitive fixation.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Under Criterion 1, the primary outcome occurred in 7 % (38/523) and 10 % (49/471) of patients in the treatment and control groups, respectively (<em>p</em> = 0.10). Deep infection occurred in 30 (6 %) treatment and 30 (6 %) control patients (<em>p</em> = 0.75). Superficial infection occurred in 9 (2 %) treatment and 20 (4 %) control patients (RR, 0.41; <em>p</em> = 0.03). Using Criterion 2, the primary outcome occurred in 7 % (36/498) of treatment and 10 % (48/468) of control patients (<em>p</em> = 0.12). Deep infection occurred in 28 (6 %) treatment and 29 (6 %) control patients (<em>p</em> = 0.81). Superficial infection occurred in 9 (2 %) treatment and 20 (4.3 %) control patients (RR = 0.43; <em>p</em> = 0.03).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>When re-analyzing based on which patients actually received high or control levels of perioperative oxygen fraction, the results are somewhat consistent with the original “intent-to-treat” analysis. Specifically, high perioperative oxygen lowered the risk of superficial SSI but did not affect deep infections.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111953"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142515332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of clinical efficacy between reconstruction of the superior acromioclavicular ligament with acellular dermal allografts and clavicular hook plate in acromioclavicular dislocations","authors":"Hyojune Kim ,&nbsp;Jaeyoung Park ,&nbsp;In-Ho Jeon ,&nbsp;Kyoung Hwan Koh","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111951","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111951","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Purposes</h3><div>: We aimed to compare the clinical efficacy of superior acromioclavicular ligament reconstruction (SALR) using acellular dermal allograft with that of clavicular hook plate fixation (HP) in patients with acromioclavicular (AC) dislocations. We hypothesized that the SALR could provide more stability than hook plate.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>: Twenty-two cases of acute AC joint dislocation between November 2021 to December 2023 were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were divided into 2 groups based on the treatment with SALR (12 cases) or HP (10 cases). Patients were evaluated radiologically and clinically using coracoclavicular distance and ratio, pain visual analogue scale (PVAS), Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE), and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) at postoperative 3 months and 1 year. We evaluated whether patient achieve MCID of PVAS at the last visit, based on the minimal clinically important differences (MCIDs) of PVAS.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>: The SALR group showed a lower rate of reduction loss (8.3 % vs. 40.0 %) and similar clinical outcomes compared to the hook plate group. Initial SANE score was statistically significantly lower in SALR group (SANE: SALR, 45.8 ± 20.7; HP, 68.0 ± 15.5, <em>p</em> = 0.009), but there were no significant differences in final clinical outcomes, including PVAS, ASES, and SANE scores.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>: SALR with acellular dermal allograft demonstrates comparable clinical outcomes to hook plate fixation and may offer a viable alternative, especially in complicated cases.</div></div><div><h3>Study Design</h3><div>: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111951"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142484162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block versus peri-capsular nerve group (PNEG) block for pain management in patients with hip fracture: A double-blind randomised comparative trial","authors":"Kou-Ting Huang ,&nbsp;Hsin-I Tsai ,&nbsp;Sheng-Chin Kao","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111936","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111936","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Regional analgesia has been recommended to alleviate pain caused by hip fractures. Both the supra-inguinal fascia iliaca block (S-FIB) and the peri‑capsular nerve group (PENG) block provide better analgesia than conventional fascia iliaca block for patients with hip fractures, but which one is superior remains equivocal. This study aimed to determine the superiority of S-FIB or PENG block for patients awaiting hip surgery.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In this prospective, double-blind, randomised comparative trial, patients with hip fractures awaiting operation were randomly allocated to receive either S-FIB with 30 ml 0.35 % ropivacaine or PENG block with 20 ml 0.35 % ropivacaine. Primary outcomes were pain scores (numeric rating scale, NRS, 0–10) at rest and during passive movement 30 min after nerve block. Secondary outcomes included pain scores at rest and during movement 10 and 20 min after nerve block and during positioning for spinal anaesthesia, time spent for performing nerve block and spinal anaesthesia, and the quality of positioning for spinal anaesthesia.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>One-hundred patients were enrolled and 91 patients completed the trial (S-FIB group <em>n</em> = 46, PENG group <em>n</em> = 45). No significant difference was noted between these two groups in the pain scores (median [interquartile range]) either at rest (0 [0–0] vs 0 [0–0], <em>P</em> = 0.151) or during passive movement (3 [<span><span>[1]</span></span>, <span><span>[2]</span></span>, <span><span>[3]</span></span>, <span><span>[4]</span></span>, <span><span>[5]</span></span>, <span><span>[6]</span></span>] vs 3 [<span><span>[2]</span></span>, <span><span>[3]</span></span>, <span><span>[4]</span></span>, <span><span>[5]</span></span>], <em>P</em> = 0.99) at 30 min after nerve block. However, within-group analysis revealed that a significant reduction in pain score at rest was noted as early as 20 min after PENG block while that was noted only at 30 min after S-FIB. In addition, less time was required to perform PENG than S-FIB the block (3.1 [2.3–3.9] vs. 4.6 [3.1–5.6] minutes, <em>P</em> &lt; 0.001).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusions</h3><div>Our result suggests that with a lower dose of local anaesthetic, a shorter procedure time and earlier analgesic effect, PENG block may be preferred to S-FIB for patients with hip fracture awaiting surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111936"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142432591","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Rising rates of traumatic fractures among mountain bikers: A national review of emergency department visits","authors":"Niklas H. Koehne ,&nbsp;Auston R. Locke ,&nbsp;Avanish Yendluri ,&nbsp;Katrina S. Nietsch ,&nbsp;Dennis M. Bienstock ,&nbsp;Michael S. Kain ,&nbsp;Scott P. Ryan ,&nbsp;Jeremy Podolnick ,&nbsp;David A. Forsh ,&nbsp;Robert L. Parisien","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111907","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111907","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Hypothesis/Purpose</h3><div>Mountain biking (MTB) is a quickly growing sport, with fractures being the most common injury among MTB athletes. Currently, there is a lack of analysis of MTB fractures based on emergency department (ED) data obtained on a national scale. It was hypothesized that the total number of fractures presenting to United States (US) EDs increased significantly over the last decade, and adult male riders experienced higher rates of fracture and fracture-related hospitalization than other demographics.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>All data was extracted from the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System (NEISS), a public database representing approximately 100 US EDs. NEISS was queried for all MTB-related fractures from January 1st, 2013-December 31, 2022.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>NEISS returned a national estimate (NE) of 35,260 MTB fractures visiting EDs between 2013 and 2022. Fracture injuries increased significantly over the study period, including a 247 % increase from 2019 to 2020. The mechanism of injury most likely resulting in fracture was being thrown from the bike (39.6 %, NE:5,436). The upper extremity was the most commonly fractured body region (32.8 %, NE:11,574), and trunk fractures had the highest rate of hospitalization (44.2 %, NE:3705). Males accounted for the majority of fractures (87.9 %, NE:30,996), and were more likely to be hospitalized than females (22.2 %&gt;17.4 %). Adults (age≥40) were more likely to sustain a fracture (48.8 %) and be hospitalized because of it (25.8 %) than other age groups. Adults were also most likely to fracture their trunk (33.9 %).</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>MTB fractures increased significantly from 2013 to 2022, possibly due to the gaining popularity of MTB since COVID-19. The upper extremity was the most frequently fractured body region, and being thrown from the bike was the mechanism most likely to result in a fracture. Adult male riders are at a high risk for trunk fractures, demonstrating the importance of protective equipment such as chest and torso protectors for these athletes.</div></div><div><h3>Level of Evidence</h3><div>III</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111907"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142407395","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comprehensive management of degloving soft tissue injuries of the extremity: A 12-year retrospective study","authors":"Feiya Zhou,&nbsp;Xian Zhang,&nbsp;Yingying Zhang,&nbsp;Guangheng Xiang,&nbsp;Peng Luo,&nbsp;Wei Hu,&nbsp;Leyi Cai","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111939","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111939","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Degloving soft tissue injuries (DSTIs) of the extremities, which are often underestimated in terms of their severity, present significant challenges to reconstructive surgeons. We propose a comprehensive management protocol to standardize the reconstructive approach, aiming for successful treatment of these devastating injuries.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We retrospectively analyzed data from consecutive patients with extremity DSTIs over a 12-year period. Patients were categorized into three age groups (0–17, 18–65, and &gt;65 years) to highlight the different treatment options based on age. Various surgical techniques were employed depending on the injury pattern. Treatment strategies for each patient were individualized based on age, underlying conditions, and injury type. Wound healing, complications, and functional outcomes were recorded.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Of the hospitalized patients, 20 were lost to follow-up, and 105 were included in the analysis. The mean age at the time of injury was 40 ± 44.9 years, with a mean follow-up of 30.1 ± 12.7 months. Furthermore, 19 % of patients were aged 0–17 years, 61 % were aged 18–65 years, and 20 % were aged &gt;65 years. Treatment plans were personalized based on injury characteristics, with numerous patients being treated with a combination of multiple surgical techniques. Older patients had significantly longer wound healing times and delayed return to activities of daily living compared to the other age groups. Overall, patients were generally satisfied with their outcomes. The total complication rate was 46.7 %, with 79.5 % being categorized as major complications. Each complication was addressed with a tailored treatment plan.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The management of DSTIs should be individualized, taking into account the specific characteristics of each injury. Age and medical fitness play crucial roles in determining both the surgical approach and prognosis. An accurate initial evaluation and thorough debridement are essential for optimal outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111939"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Comparison of patients who meet criteria for surgical stabilization of rib fractures versus those who actually get rib fixation: A single center review","authors":"Zachary M. Bauman ,&nbsp;Hason Khan ,&nbsp;Jakob Phillips ,&nbsp;Alyssa Wells ,&nbsp;Charity H. Evans ,&nbsp;John L. Liu ,&nbsp;Andrew Kamien ,&nbsp;Samuel Cemaj ,&nbsp;Olabisi Sheppard ,&nbsp;Gina Lamb ,&nbsp;Jessica Veatch ,&nbsp;Jonathan Nguyen ,&nbsp;Mike Matos ,&nbsp;Emily Cantrell","doi":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111930","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.injury.2024.111930","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Surgical stabilization of rib fractures (SSRF) has shown benefits for rib fracture patients. However, the incidence of SSRF performed remains low. We compare our institution's rib fracture patients meeting criteria for SSRF versus those actually receiving the operation, hypothesizing a significant portion are not undergoing SSRF.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A retrospective review of rib fracture patients presenting to our Level 1 trauma center from 1/2016 to 4/2023. Patients were categorized as those who met SSRF inclusion criteria versus those who didn't based on the 2023 Chest Wall Injury Society (CWIS) SSRF Guidelines. Basic demographics were obtained. Patients meeting SSRF criteria were divided into those who received SSRF versus those who didn't. Outcomes of interest included type and frequency of SSRF indications and frequency of absolute/relative contraindications. Descriptive statistics were used. Median test and t-test were used for statistical analysis. Statistical significance was set at <em>p</em> &lt; 0.05.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>A total of 3,432 patients presented with ≥1 rib fracture(s). Of those, 1,573(45.8 %) met SSRF inclusion criteria. These patients were predominantly male, with mean age of 57.4(±18.5) and a similar Injury Severity Score but significantly higher chest-Abbreviated Injury Score of 3 (Interquartile range 3,4)(<em>p</em> = 0.048). Only 458(29.1 %) patients underwent SSRF, leaving 1,115(70.9 %) managed non-operatively, of which 215(19.3 %) were ventilated and “failure to wean from the ventilator” was the most common (81.4 %) indication for SSRF. Of the 900(80.7 %) non-ventilated patients managed non-operatively, 659 (69.9 %) had ≥two indications for SSRF, 382(34.3 %) had zero relative contraindications and 394(35.3 %) had one relative contraindication for SSRF. Lastly, 52.6 % of patients in this cohort had reported “clicking/popping” of their fractures.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Only 29.1 % of patients meeting criteria for SSRF had the operation based on data from our institution. There may be additional opportunity to benefit this cohort of patients meeting SSRF criteria but not undergoing surgery.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":54978,"journal":{"name":"Injury-International Journal of the Care of the Injured","volume":"55 12","pages":"Article 111930"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-10-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142396291","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}