Successful outcome and 1‐year follow‐up after partial iliectomy with limb preservation in a cat with pelvic osteosarcoma

Background: Plantar fasciitis is the most common cause of heel pain in adults. Multiple conservative treatment plans exist; however, some cases do not obtain significant clinical improvement with conservative treatment and require further intervention. This retrospective case study evaluated the success rate of percutaneous plantar fasciotomy and confounding comorbidities that negatively affect outcomes. Methods: A series of 41 patients treated with percutaneous plantar fasciotomy using the Topaz EZ microdebrider coblation wand were invited to participate in this retrospective follow-up study, and 88% ( N = 36) participated. A limited chart review was completed and the patients answered a survey with the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) questionnaire. Average outcomes were calculated and 45 variables were analyzed to determine if they were statistically significant confounders. Patients had symptoms for an average of 3 years before the procedure and were contacted for follow-up at an average of 14 months after the procedure. Results: The average VAS for pain score was 1.3 ± 1.8 and the average FAAM score was 92 ± 15. Eighty-nine percent of patients had a successful outcome, defined as FAAM greater than 75. In addition, patients at 18 months postprocedure reported complete or near-complete resolution of symptoms with an FAAM score greater than 97. Concurrent foot pathologies (eg, tarsal tunnel syndrome), oral steroid treatment prior to the procedure, and immobilization with a boot prior to the procedure were statistically significant negative confounders ( P < .05). Being an athlete was a positive confounder ( P = .02). Conclusion: Percutaneous plantar fasciotomy using a microdebrider coblation was an effective treatment for plantar fasciitis, particularly without concurrent foot pathology, with a low risk of complications. Level of Evidence: Level IV, retrospective case series.

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Operative Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures in Patients With Parkinson Disease

Hand ◽

10.1177/15589447211028931 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 155894472110289

Author(s):

Anthony L. Logli ◽

Marco Rizzo

Keyword(s):

Parkinson Disease ◽

Operative Treatment ◽

Distal Radius ◽

Distal Radius Fractures ◽

High Rate ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Time To Failure ◽

Radius Fractures ◽

Locked Plating

Background: Owing to the many unique disease characteristics of Parkinson disease (PD)—namely resting tremors, muscular rigidity, and poor bone quality—we hypothesized that this patient population would have inferior outcomes with surgical management of acute distal radius fractures (DRFs) compared with the literature available on the general population. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study performed at a single, level 1, academic center from 2001 to 2020 capturing all adult patients with an isolated, acute, and closed DRF that ultimately underwent operative treatment. International Classification of Diseases 10 codes were used to identify 30 patients for manual chart review. Several patient and fracture characteristics were accounted for and complications, reoperations, and failures of surgical intervention were recorded. Results: There was a total of 7/30 failures (23%), 6/30 reoperations (20%), and 12 complications in 9/30 wrists (complication rate, 30%) at a mean latest follow-up of 11 months (1.2-158 months). Of the 7 failures, 5 were due to loss of reduction, and 2 of them were deep infections with mean time to failure of 8.3 weeks (range, 11 days-5.2 months). Conclusions: This study found a high rate of complications, reoperations, and early failure despite a short follow-up period and a small cohort of patients with PD treated surgically for a DRF. We recommend locked plating if suitable for the fracture type and early involvement of a multidisciplinary team to assist with medical optimization of PD to increase chances of a successful outcome.

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Surgical and medical morbidity following failed non-traumatic partial foot amputation in diabetic patients

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics ◽

10.1177/2473011417s000132 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 2 (3) ◽

pp. 2473011417S0001

Author(s):

Cole Cheney ◽

John Femino

Keyword(s):

Hospital Admissions ◽

Demographic Data ◽

Time Frame ◽

Diabetic Patients ◽

Index Procedure ◽

Limb Preservation ◽

Initial Surgery ◽

Number Of Patients ◽

Partial Foot Amputation

Category: Ankle, Diabetes, Lesser Toes, Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Maximal limb preservation is often the goal in choosing partial foot amputation (PFA) as a treat-ment for diabetic foot infections. Some of these patients will go on to experience multiple hospital admissions, IV antibiotic courses, surgical debridements, re-amputations and other medical compli-cations. This study describes the treatment course of these patients starting at second partial foot amputation and ending at 5 year follow-up. Methods: A retrospective cohort was built from a database of all amputation procedures performed on diabet-ic patients at the University of Iowa Department of Orthopedics from 2000 – 2015. The cohort was evaluated over time frame starting at second PFA (index procedure) and ending at 5 years after in-dex procedure. Of 264 patients who underwent partial foot amputation, 49 experienced two lower extremities PFA between January 2000 and December 2011 (cut-off used to allow minimum of 5 years post-PFA). Demographic data was recorded at index PFA and included surgical dates, laterali-ty, surgery type, diagnoses at time of initial surgery, and death date. A chart review collected in-formation on 5 year post-index PFA incidence of: non-surgical hospitalizations, antibiotic admin-istrations, total contact cast applications, and complications (such as osteomyelitis and acute renal failure). Results: Thirty-two (65%) of the second partial foot amputations (index) were ipsilateral and 17 were con-tralateral to first partial foot amputation (pre-index procedure). Eighteen (37%) of the partial foot amputation patients eventually experienced transtibial / transfemoral amputations in the 5 years fol-lowing index PFA. Eleven (22%) had at least a third partial foot amputation (and as many as 7) dur-ing study period. Sixteen (32%) patients had 17 transtibial / transfemoral amputations within 5 year time frame. 11 of the 17 (65%) TT / TF procedures were ipsilateral to index (second) PFA. Seven (17%) of the patients died. Conclusion: Maximal limb preservation may not be beneficial in all cases, particularly in the case of repeat PFAs. This cohort of repeat PFA patients demonstrated a complicated medical course with long pe-riods of hospitalization, leg immobilization in cast, and home-going antibiotics (requiring PICC). This study suggested that over a 5 year period following second PFA, patients on average experi-enced at least 31 days in TCC, 17 days hospitalized and underwent one additional amputation pro-cedure. These are likely underestimates due to follow-up or outside hospital cares. A large number of patients (18 or 37%) ultimately required higher-level amputation. There is a potential morbidity with PFA that may not be communicated to patients when making these decisions. In this cohort, the average days to second PFA was 360 days. 18 of 49 repeat PFA patients underwent tran-stibial or transfemoral amputation within 5 years of their initial PFA. The morbidity of the interim medical course over 5 years added to the poor quality of life after PFA.

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SR and LR Union Suture for the Treatment of Myopic Strabismus Fixus: Is Scleral Fixation Necessary?

BioMed Research International ◽

10.1155/2015/470473 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 2015 ◽

pp. 1-5 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Carol P. S. Lam ◽

Jason C. S. Yam ◽

Flora H. S. Lau ◽

Dorothy S. P. Fan ◽

C. Y. Wong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Hong Kong ◽

Retrospective Review ◽

Surgical Outcome ◽

Surgical Techniques ◽

Effective Procedure ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Range Of Movement ◽

Scleral Fixation ◽

Fixation Group

Purpose. To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of scleral fixation SR and LR union suture and nonscleral fixation union suture for the treatment of myopic strabismus fixus.Methods. Retrospective review of 32 eyes of 22 patients with myopic strabismus fixus who had undergone union suture of superior rectus (SR) and lateral rectus (LR) with or without scleral fixation, and follow-up longer than 6 months at Hong Kong Eye Hospital from 2006 to 2013. Surgical techniques and outcomes in terms of ocular alignment are analyzed.Results. There is significant overall improvement both in postoperative angle of esodeviation (P<0.01) and postoperative range of movement (P=0.042). Comparing between the sclera fixation group (11 eyes) versus nonscleral fixation group (21 eyes), the postoperative horizontal deviation, the postoperative vertical deviation, successful outcome, and the change in horizontal deviation were not significantly different (P>0.05).Conclusions. Union suture of SR and LR is an effective procedure in correcting myopic strabismus fixus. Fixation of the union suture to the sclera does not improve surgical outcome.

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Spatz3 Adjustable Balloon: Weight Loss and Response Rates in Brazil

Integrative Gastroenterology and Hepatology ◽

10.18314/igh.v1i1.1193 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 38-41

Author(s):

Leonard Salles De Almeida

Keyword(s):

Intragastric Balloon ◽

Response Rate ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Implantation Time ◽

Duration Of Effect ◽

The Mean ◽

Total Body ◽

Lost To Follow Up ◽

Adjustable Balloon

Background: The degree of efficacy and duration of effect of Intragastric Balloons (IGBs) can be variable and unpredictable. The Spatz Adjustable Intragastric Balloon (AIGB) was developed to address these issues by extending implantation to 1 year, decreasing balloon volume for intolerance and increasing volume for decreased balloon effect.Aims: To determine the efficacy and response rate of the Spatz3 AIGB.Methods: Results of 379 consecutive patients (pts) implanted with the Spatz3 AIGB were retrospectively reviewed (3 lost to follow up). Mean BMI 35.5; mean weight (wt) 97.5 kg; mean excess wt 29.1 kg; mean balloon volume 600ml. Balloon volume adjustments were offered: Down adjustments for intolerance and up adjustments for decreased balloon effect.Results: The mean implantation time of 376 pts was 10.6 months yielding mean wt loss 14.9 kg; mean 15.1% Total Body Wt Loss (%TBL) and 58% Excess Wt Loss(%EWL). Response rate (> 25%EWL) was achieved in 79% (297/376) of pts. Down adjustments in 95 pts (mean 2.4 months; mean -152.4 ml) allowed 76/95 (80%) to continue IGB therapy for at least 6 months (mean 9.1 months). Up adjustments in 205/376 (54.5%) pts (mean 5.8 months; mean + 179.2 ml) yielded additional mean wt loss of 6.5 kg. There was 1 gastric ulcer (0.27%). One balloon deflated at 7.4 months and 4 others deflated after 1 year (13-23 months).Conclusions: In this retrospective review of 376 Spatz3 AIGB patients, up adjustments yielded a mean 6.5kg extra wt loss for those with wt loss plateau, and down adjustments alleviated early intolerance. These two adjustment functions may be instrumental in yielding a successful outcome (> 25% EWL) in 79% of pts.

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Rheolytic Thrombectomy Using AngioJet ZelanteDVT Catheter or Solent Omni Catheter for Treatment of Patients with Proximal Vein Thrombosis

10.21203/rs.3.rs-1073588/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Maofeng Gong ◽

Guanqi Fu ◽

Zhengli Liu ◽

Yangyi Zhou ◽

Jie Kong ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Clinical Success ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Success Rates ◽

Technical Success ◽

Bleeding Events ◽

Vein Thrombosis ◽

Rheolytic Thrombectomy ◽

Deep Vein ◽

Clinical Characteristic

Abstract Purpose The present study aimed to investigate the preliminary safety and efficacy of rheolytic thrombectomy (RT) using AngioJet ZelanteDVT catheter or Solent Omni catheter for acute proximal deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Material and Methods We conducted a retrospective review of 40 patients who treated by AngioJet RT divided into ZelanteDVT group (n=17) and Solent group (n=23) from January 2019 to January 2021. Data of demographics, clinical characteristic, technical success, clinical success, complications, and early follow-up were analysed.Results No significant differences regarding demographics were detected (all p >.05). The technical success rates were both 100%. ZelanteDVT group had a shorter duration time of RT and a higher primary RT success than those of Solent group (all p <.05), and percentage of adjunctive CDT was 29.4% in ZelanteDVT group, significantly lower than that was 79.3% in Solent group (p =.010). The successful outcome for ZelanteDVT group and Solent group were 100% (17/17) and 95.7% (22/23), both high in the two groups (p >.05). Except for transient macroscopic hemoglobinuria occurred in all patients at the first 24 hours post-RT, none suffered other procedure-related adverse events or major complications in both groups. Minor complications presented as bleeding events occurred in 21.7% (5/23) patients of Solent group, and one (5.9%) patient in Zelante DVT group (p >.05). At 6-month, the frequency of PTS was 5.9% (1/17) in ZelanteDVT group compared with 17.4% (4/ 23) in Solent group (p >.05).Conclusion Both catheters are safe and effective for the management of patients with proximal DVT, leading to improved clinical outcomes with low complication. Zelante-DVT catheter offered more powerful thrombectomy over Solent catheter, allowing for faster extraction of the DVT with shorter run time and lower adjunctive CDT.

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The Therapeutic Effect of Corneal Transplantation for Refractory Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Corneal Ulcer

10.21203/rs.2.17414/v1 ◽

2019 ◽

Author(s):

Yan Li ◽

Ting Wang ◽

Qiang Wang ◽

Shanhao Jiang ◽

Xin Wang

Keyword(s):

Pseudomonas Aeruginosa ◽

Visual Acuity ◽

Corneal Ulcer ◽

Corneal Transplantation ◽

Corneal Graft ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Lamellar Keratoplasty ◽

Corneal Transplant ◽

Surgical Method

Abstract Purpose To observe the treatment outcome of corneal transplantation for advanced medically uncontrolled culture-proven pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal ulcer.Design Retrospective analysisSubjects and methods 26 patients (eyes) with refractory culture-positive pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal ulcer who failed to respond to drug therapy and underwent consecutive corneal transplant procedures in a hospital (2008.1-2018.8). Etiology, medical history, clinical features, surgical type, vision, recurrence, complications and treatment were recorded, and the relationship between postoperative recovery and selection of surgical method was analyzed.Results Of the 26 patients with pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal ulcer, 9 (34.6%) received penetrating keratoplasty (PKP) and 17 (65.4%) received lamellar keratoplasty (LKP). 22 patients (84.6%) obtained a successful outcome through one corneal transplantation. Of the 9 patients who received PKP, 1 patient having graft rejection 6 months after surgery (endothelial type) obtained successful outcome through adequate drug treatment., while 1 case received success by graft repair combined with amniotic membrane transplantation on the 5 months postoperatively for fungal corneal graft ulcer. In the 17 patients underwent LKP, 2 received a second successful lamellar corneal transplantation for corneal graft melting 2 months after the first surgery. In all the 26 patients, the corneal infection was effectively brought under control by corneal transplantation, and none of them had recurrent ulcers during at least 6months' follow-up. The visual acuity was significantly improved at the last follow-up compared with that before surgery. The postoperative visual acuity of patients underwent LKP was better than that of those who underwent PKP ( p =0.018).Conclusions Corneal transplantation can effectively treat refractory pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal ulcer worsening despite adequate medical treatment and improve eyesight. Compared with PKP, LKP can be the main surgical method to treat refractory pseudomonas aeruginosa corneal ulcer.

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Case Report: Dilemma To Save Or Not To Save A Tooth

IIUM Medical Journal Malaysia ◽

10.31436/imjm.v16i2.1054 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 16 (2) ◽

Author(s):

Yee Woo Yap ◽

Azillah Mohd Ali

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Root Formation ◽

Dentigerous Cyst ◽

Permanent Teeth ◽

Treatment Modalities ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Odontogenic Cysts ◽

Standard Assessment ◽

Good Healing

Introduction: Dentigerous cyst is the most common odontogenic cysts that are associated with the crowns of permanent teeth. Treatment modalities normally include enucleation or marsupialization of the cyst. However, currently there are no standard assessment criteria to dictate which kind of treatment for certain cases. The purpose of this report is to describe the successful outcome of conservative surgical management of a large dentigerous cyst associated with an unerupted right maxillary permanent canine in an 8-year-old boy. The cyst was enucleated partially but leaving the cystic lining surrounding the unerupted canine in order to preserve the tooth. 3-year follow up revealed good healing with significant root formation and tooth eruption.

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Arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release in the treatment of overhead athlete with GHIRD: a case report

International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences ◽

10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20185397 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 301

Author(s):

Stedy Adnyana Christian ◽

I. G. N. Wien Aryana ◽

I. B. Aditya Wirakarna ◽

I. G. B. Indra Angganugraha P. J. ◽

Komang Arie Trysna Andika ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Internal Rotation ◽

Nonoperative Treatment ◽

Shoulder Function ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

Overhead Athletes ◽

Capsular Release ◽

Management Evaluation ◽

Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit ◽

Pathologic Findings

Glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GHIRD) is one of most controversial joint diseases in terms of diagnosis and treatment. The use of arthroscopy has improved the recognition of pathologic findings in glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GHIRD) and allowed a better understanding of the etiology of it and the correlation between symptoms and lesion patterns. We present our technique for arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release in athlete with symptomatic glenohumeral internal rotation deficit (GIRD) that was unresponsive to nonoperative treatment and was preventing him from returning to sport. By this technique resulted in a successful outcome. We evaluate a 28 years old male with right shoulder pain and limitation in abduction internanal rotation after 3 months conservative treatment. We performed Arthrospcopic posterior-inferior capsular release. After 2 months correspondingly, we performed follow-up assessments on shoulder function (using the ases and rowe score) and pain (using a visual analogue scale) were made. Arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release can be recommended as a reasonable operative solution for overhead athletes with symptomatic GIRD that has not responden to conservative management. Evaluation of patient in whom we performed arthroscopic repair base on ases and rowe score. Arthroscopic posterior-inferior capsular release showed satisfactory shoulder function after 2 months follow up correspondingly.

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Acupuncture for Chronic Neck Pain - a Cohort Study in An Nhs Pain Clinic

Acupuncture in Medicine ◽

10.1136/aim.22.3.146 ◽

2004 ◽

Vol 22 (3) ◽

pp. 146-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 15

Author(s):

Patrick Blossfeldt

Keyword(s):

Neck Pain ◽

Rating Scale ◽

Chronic Neck Pain ◽

Pain Clinic ◽

Patient Treatment ◽

Successful Outcome ◽

End Of Treatment ◽

Long Term Follow Up ◽

One Year

The study investigates the outcome of acupuncture for chronic neck pain in a cohort of patients referred to an NHS chronic pain clinic. One hundred and seventy two patients were selected for acupuncture over a period of 6.5 years. Treatment was given by a single acupuncturist and consisted of a course of needle acupuncture for an average of seven sessions per patient. Treatment outcome was measured by an oral rating scale of improvement at the end of treatment and at follow up six months and one year after treatment. Nineteen patients were withdrawn from treatment for various reasons, two for adverse events. One hundred and fifty three patients were evaluated, of whom 68% had a successful outcome from acupuncture, reporting an improvement in pain of at least 50%. The success rate was higher in patients with a short duration of pain: 85% in patients with pain for up to three months and 78% with pain for up to six months. Long-term follow up showed that 49% of the patients who completed treatment had maintained the benefit after six months, and 40% at one year. The results indicate that acupuncture can be an effective treatment for selected patients with chronic neck pain.

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