scholarly journals Complications following Treatment of Trochanteric Fractures with the Gamma3 Nail: Is the Latest Version of Gamma Nail Superior to Its Predecessor?

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dimitrios Georgiannos ◽  
Vasilios Lampridis ◽  
Ilias Bisbinas
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Reoperation Rate ◽  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Historical Cohort ◽  
Pertrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Gamma3 Nail ◽  
Trochanteric Gamma Nail

Gamma nail is a cephalomedullary implant that was developed for the treatment of pertrochanteric hip fractures and has been successfully used for over 20 years. During this period, modifications of design and instrumentation have occurred to combat the intra- and postoperative complications that were associated with the use of early designs. The purpose of this study was to compare the complications observed with the use of the Gamma3 nail (G3N) with those seen following use of the previous trochanteric gamma nail (TGN). This study prospectively recorded the intra- and postoperative complications of 175 patients treated with the Gamma3 nail and compared them with those of a historical cohort of 192 patients treated with the trochanteric gamma nail. We encountered less intra- and postoperative complications with the use of Gamma3 nail. Femoral fractures and lag screw cutout were significantly lower. The reoperation rate was significantly higher in the TGN group. Gamma3 nail has proved to be a safe and efficient implant for the treatment of pertrochanteric fractures. The improvement of the biomechanical characteristics has led to a significant decrease in complication rates, demonstrating superiority over its predecessor.

Hip Fracture Treatment in Oulu — One-Year Survey with Four-Month Follow-Up

2006 ◽  
Vol 95 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-67 ◽  
Author(s):  
I. Saarenpää ◽  
T. Heikkinen ◽  
J. Partanen ◽  
P. Jalovaara
Keyword(s):  
Hip Fracture ◽  
Hip Fractures ◽  
Reoperation Rate ◽  
Gamma Nail ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Fracture Treatment ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Cervical Fractures ◽  
Walking Aids ◽  
One Year

Backgrounds and Aims: The standardized forms of the Standardized Audit of Hip Fractures in Europe (SAHFE) are aimed for the evaluation of hip fracture treatment in different hospitals and countries. The purpose was to evaluate and characterize a cohort of hip fracture patients with these forms and to evaluate their value in quality control. Material and Methods: The non-pathological hip fractures in patients over 49 years of age treated in the Oulu University Hospital were prospectively recorded during a one-year period using SAHFE forms. Results: There were 238 (52 male and 186 female) patients with a mean age of 78 (50–102) years. Fifty-nine percent of the patients were admitted from their own homes. Fifty-seven percent were able to walk alone outdoors and 48% could walk without walking aids before the fracture. A hundred and fifty patients had cervical fractures and 88 trochanteric fractures. The most frequent treatment of cervical fractures was Austin-Moore hemiarthroplasty (68%) and that of trochanteric fractures Gamma nail fixation (86%). At four months after the fracture, 50% lived in their own homes, 33% could walk alone out-doors and 13% could walk without any aids. Thirty-two percent had no pain in the hip. The overall mortality at four months was 17.6% and that of the operated patients 16.2%. The reoperation rate was 8.5%. Conclusion: SAHFE forms were very useful in the evaluation of the quality of the hip fracture treatment.

OS2-11 Subtrochanteric femoral fractures treated with the Long Gamma3® nail: a historical control case study versus long trochanteric Gamma nail ®

Injury ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. S5
Author(s):  
D. Georgiannos ◽  
M. Savvidis ◽  
V. Lampridis ◽  
I. Bisbinas ◽  
D. Kapoutsis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Historical Control ◽  
Control Case ◽  
Trochanteric Gamma Nail

scholarly journals High risks of failure observed for A1 trochanteric femoral fractures treated with a DHS compared to the PFNA in a prospective observational cohort study

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Max P. L. van der Sijp ◽  
Marianne de Groot ◽  
Sven A. Meylaerts ◽  
Karel J. du Pré ◽  
Sander M. Verhage ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Reoperation Rate ◽  
Observational Cohort Study ◽  
Implant Failure ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Observational Cohort ◽  
Secondary Outcomes

Abstract Introduction Both the DHS and the PFNA are common and well-studied treatment options for stable trochanteric fractures. The aim of the current study was to compare the implant failure rates of these two implants in 31A1 type trochanteric femoral fractures. Materials and methods A single-centre observational cohort study was conducted in the Hip Fracture Unit of a multicentre level 1 trauma teaching hospital between December 2016 and October 2018. Patients with an AO/OTA type 31A1 fracture were included. Pathological fractures, bilateral fractures, high-energy traumas and patients younger than 18 years of age were excluded. Surgery was performed using either a DHS or PFNA. Both were used routinely for stable trochanteric fractures, and allocation was decided by the surgeon performing the operation. The primary outcome of this study was the implant failure rate in the first postoperative year. Secondary outcomes included the reoperation rate, functional recovery, pain and morphine use. Results Data were available from 126 patients treated with a DHS (n = 32, 25.4%) or PFNA (n = 95, 74.6%). Minor differences were observed in the patient characteristics including the prevalence of cognitive impairment (18.8% vs 40.2%; P = 0.028), prefracture independence in activities of daily living (87.1% vs 67.4%; P = 0.034) and prefracture mobility (independently without aides: 61.3% vs 40.4%; P = 0.033). Fractures treated with a DHS showed 25% implant failures, compared to 1.1% for fractures treated with a PFNA (P = 0.004). No differences were observed in any of the secondary outcomes. Conclusions Significantly more implant failures were observed for the DHS compared the PFNA within 1 year after surgery. Despite the fact that this did not result in differences in revision surgery, we conclude that the PFNA, considering the minimal number of implant-related fractures is a viable implant for A1 type trochanteric fractures.

Trochanteric Gamma Nail and Compression Hip Screw for Trochanteric Fractures

2005 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 229-233 ◽  
Author(s):  
A Lizaur Utrilla ◽  
J Sanz Reig ◽  
F Miralles Mu??oz ◽  
C Bendala Tufanisco
Keyword(s):  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Hip Screw ◽  
Trochanteric Gamma Nail

scholarly journals Clinical outcomes of intramedullary femoral nailing system to treat femoral fracture

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 618
Author(s):  
Pooja Rawat ◽  
Mohit Kumar ◽  
Gaurav Luthra
Keyword(s):  
Bone Fracture ◽  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Femoral Nailing ◽  
Operative Outcomes ◽  
Femoral Nail ◽  
American Society

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Femoral fractures are bone fracture involve femur, common injuries in adults. Intramedullary femoral nailing system is the recommended solution or treatment for fractures due to its high union rates.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> In this clinical inspection 30 patients were selected with bone fracture of femur, and treated by using intramedullary femoral nailing system (universal intramedullary cannulated femoral nail, expert femoral nail, gamma nail and retrograde femoral nail) manufactured by Auxein Medical Private Limited, Sonepat, Haryana, India. There are two types of patients used in this study, one is male (n=18) and another female (n=12). Patients physical fitness was also observed through American Society of Anesthesiologist.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Outcomes record from the patients using visual analog scale. Follow up of the patients were taken on 1<sup>st</sup> month, 6<sup>th</sup> month, and 12 months. Post-operative outcomes were good with none of the patients showing non-union of fracture site. There were no complications noticed related to intramedullary femoral nailing system in this study and hardware related complications were not encountered in this study also.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Intramedullary nailing system provide excellent outcomes with high union and low complication rates in the management of bone fracture involve femoral in patients.</p>

More postoperative femoral fractures with the Gamma nail than the sliding screw plate in the treatment of trochanteric fractures

2001 ◽  
Vol 72 (3) ◽  
pp. 252-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eivind Kaare Osnes ◽  
Cathrine M Lofthus ◽  
Jan A Falch ◽  
Haakon E Meyer ◽  
Inger Stensvold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Fractures ◽  
Gamma Nail ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures

scholarly journals Exploring the Relationship between Biologics and Postoperative Surgical Morbidity in Ulcerative Colitis: A Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 710
Author(s):  
Abel Botelho Quaresma ◽  
Fernanda da Silva Barbosa Baraúna ◽  
Fábio Vieira Teixeira ◽  
Rogério Saad-Hossne ◽  
Paulo Gustavo Kotze
Keyword(s):  
Ulcerative Colitis ◽  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Evaluation ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Surgical Morbidity ◽  
Randomized Studies ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Impact

Background: With the paradigm shift related to the overspread use of biological agents in the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), several questions emerged from the surgical perspective. Whether the use of biologicals would be associated with higher rates of postoperative complications in ulcerative colitis (UC) patients still remains controversial. Aims: We aimed to analyze the literature, searching for studies that correlated postoperative complications and preoperative exposure to biologics in UC patients, and synthesize these data qualitatively in order to check the possible impact of biologics on postoperative surgical morbidity in this population. Methods: Included studies were identified by electronic search in the PUBMED database according to the PRISMA (Preferred Items of Reports for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) guidelines. The quality and bias assessments were performed by MINORS (methodological index for non-randomized studies) criteria for non-randomized studies. Results: 608 studies were initially identified, 22 of which were selected for qualitative evaluation. From those, 19 studies (17 retrospective and two prospective) included preoperative anti-TNF. Seven described an increased risk of postoperative complications, and 12 showed no significant increase postoperative morbidity. Only three studies included surgical UC patients with previous use of vedolizumab, two retrospective and one prospective, all with no significant correlation between the drug and an increase in postoperative complication rates. Conclusions: Despite conflicting results, most studies have not shown increased complication rates after abdominal surgical procedures in patients with UC with preoperative exposure to biologics. Further prospective studies are needed to better establish the impact of preoperative biologics and surgical complications in UC.

Activity Tracking After Surgery: Does It Correlate With Postoperative Complications?

2021 ◽  
pp. 000313482098881
Author(s):  
Yehonatan Nevo ◽  
Tali Shaltiel ◽  
Naama Constantini ◽  
Danny Rosin ◽  
Mordechai Gutman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Enhanced Recovery ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Activity Tracking ◽  
Primary Endpoints ◽  
Specific Complication ◽  
Secondary Endpoints ◽  
Enhanced Recovery Programs

Background Postoperative ambulation is an important tenet in enhanced recovery programs. We quantitatively assessed the correlation of decreased postoperative ambulation with postoperative complications and delays in gastrointestinal function. Methods Patients undergoing major abdominal surgery were fitted with digital ankle pedometers yielding continuous measurements of their ambulation. Primary endpoints were the overall and system-specific complication rates, with secondary endpoints being the time to first passage of flatus and stool, the length of hospital stay, and the rate of readmission. Results 100 patients were enrolled. We found a significant, independent inverse correlation between the number of steps on the first and second postoperative days (POD1/2) and the incidence of complications as well as the recovery of GI function and the likelihood of readmission ( P < .05). POD2 step count was an independent risk factor for severe complications ( P = .026). Discussion Digitally quantified ambulation data may be a prognostic biomarker for the likelihood of severe postoperative complications.

scholarly journals Benefit of lag screw placement by a single- or two-screw nailing system in elderly patients with AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 030006052110037
Author(s):  
Fulong Zhao ◽  
Lijuan Guo ◽  
Xuefei Wang ◽  
Yakui Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Blood Loss ◽  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Healing Time ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Intraoperative Blood Loss ◽  
Trochanteric Fractures ◽  
Surgical Time ◽  
Gamma3 Nail ◽  
Intertan Nail

Objective To retrospectively analyze the clinical outcomes of two intramedullary fixation devices, the INTERTAN nail and Gamma3 nail, for treatment of AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in elderly patients. Methods In total, 165 elderly patients underwent treatment for AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in our hospital from June 2017 to June 2018 (INTERTAN group, n = 79; Gamma3 group, n = 86). All patients underwent radiological and clinical investigations and were followed up for an average of 12 months. Age, sex, fracture type, surgical time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time, and complications were compared between the two groups. Results The surgical time was significantly shorter and the intraoperative blood loss volume was significantly lower in the Gamma3 than INTERTAN group (58.2 ± 2.5 vs. 81.7 ± 14.2 minutes and 170 ± 29 vs. 220 ± 16 mL, respectively). However, there were no significant differences in the reduction quality, hospital stay, fracture healing time, Harris hip score, postoperative complications, or 1-year postoperative mortality. Conclusion Both INTERTAN and Gamma3 nails may be effective for surgical treatment of AO/OTA 31-A2 trochanteric fractures in elderly patients. However, the Gamma3 nail was superior to the INTERTAN nail in terms of surgical time and intraoperative blood loss.

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