scholarly journals Flexor Hallucis Longus Tendon Transfer for Reconstruction of Chronically Ruptured Achilles Tendons

2009 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 194-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ravindra H Mahajan ◽  
Rakesh B Dalal
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Tendon Transfer ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Related Complication ◽  
Hind Foot ◽  
The Mean ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
One Year

Purpose. To report the mid-term results of flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons. Methods. 24 men and 12 women aged 56 to 78 (mean, 70) years underwent FHL tendon transfer for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons by a single surgeon. Ruptures were secondary to trauma (n=20), long-term steroid intake (n=12), or chronic renal failure (n=6). Two patients had bilateral ruptures. The mean interval from rupture to surgery was 15 (range, 12–24) weeks. Pre- and post-operative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hind foot scores were compared. Wound healing, push-off, and patient satisfaction were evaluated. Results. The mean follow-up period was one year. The mean AOFAS scores were 69 (range, 58–76) preoperatively and 88 (range, 79–94) postoperatively; the mean improvement was 19 (p<0.001). 28 patients had excellent and 8 had fair results. 33 patients graded their outcome as ‘very satisfactory’ and 3 as ‘satisfactory’. Five patients developed wound healing complications but only one needed debridement. There was no fixation-related complication or sural nerve injury. Conclusions. Transfer of the FHL for reconstruction of chronically ruptured Achilles tendons is effective, safe and easily performed in patients with low-to-moderate demands.

Identifying Effectors of Outcomes in Patients with Large Umbilical Hernias

2016 ◽  
Vol 82 (7) ◽  
pp. 613-621 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steven A. Groene ◽  
Davis W. Heniford ◽  
Tanushree Prasad ◽  
Amy E. Lincourt ◽  
Vedra A. Augenstein
Keyword(s):  
Umbilical Hernia ◽  
Defect Size ◽  
Long Term Outcomes ◽  
Preoperative Pain ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
One Year

Quality of life (QOL) has become an important focus of hernia repair outcomes. This study aims to identify factors which lead to ideal outcomes (asymptomatic and without recurrence) in large umbilical hernias (defect size ≥9 cm2). Review of the prospective International Hernia Mesh Registry was performed. The Carolinas Comfort Scale was used to measure QOL at 1-, 6-, and 12-month follow-up. Demographics, operative details, complications, and QOL data were evaluated using standard statistical methods. Forty-four large umbilical hernia repairs were analyzed. Demographics included: average age 53.6 ± 12.0 and body mass index 34.9 ± 7.2 kg/m2. The mean defect size was 21.7 ± 16.9 cm2, and 72.7 per cent were performed laparoscopically. Complications included hematoma (2.3%), seroma (12.6%), and recurrence (9.1%). Follow-up and ideal outcomes were one month = 28.2 per cent, six months = 42.9 per cent, one year = 55.6 per cent. All patients who remained symptomatic at one and two years were significantly symptomatic before surgery. Symptomatic preoperative activity limitation was a significant predictor of nonideal outcomes at one year ( P = 0.02). Symptomatic preoperative pain was associated with nonideal outcomes at one year, though the difference was not statistically significant ( P = 0.06). Operative technique, mesh choice, and fixation technique did not impact recurrence or QOL. Repair of umbilical hernia with defects ≥9 cm2 had a surprising low rate of ideal outcomes (asymptomatic and no recurrence). All patients with nonideal long-term outcomes had preoperative pain and activity limitations. These data may suggest that umbilical hernia should be repaired when they are small and asymptomatic.

Stuttering Therapy: The Relation Between Attitude Change and Long-Term Outcome

1978 ◽  
Vol 43 (3) ◽  
pp. 392-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Barry Guitar ◽  
Colin Bass
Keyword(s):  
Behavior Change ◽  
Attitude Change ◽  
Therapy Outcome ◽  
Clinical Implications ◽  
Term Outcome ◽  
Long Term Outcome ◽  
The Mean ◽  
One Year

Previous research has indicated that attitude change generally follows behavior change in operant stuttering therapy programs. This study sought to examine the longterm therapy outcome of stutterers whose communication attitudes were not substantially normalized after fluency establishment and generalization. Posttransfer attitude scores of 20 stutterers were used to classify them into one of two groups: those whose communication attitudes had been modified to show less abnormality than the mean level for normal speakers, and those whose attitudes had not. Follow-up interviews with the 20 stutterers one year later indicated that those whose posttransfer attitudes were not substantially normalized stuttered significantly more. Theoretical and clinical implications are discussed.

scholarly journals Posterior Ankle and Hind Foot Arthroscopy

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (11_suppl3) ◽  
pp. 2325967114S0020
Author(s):  
Kemal Gökkuş ◽  
Ahmet Turan Aydın
Keyword(s):  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Fat Pad ◽  
Aofas Score ◽  
Os Trigonum ◽  
Haglund’S Deformity ◽  
Hind Foot ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Neurovascular Structures ◽  
Posterior Talofibular Ligament

Objectives: While anterior ankle arthroscopy is a widely accepted technique, posterior ankle/hind foot arthroscopy is still a relatively new procedure. The arthroscopic visualisation was often initially limited and vulnerabilty of the posteromedial neurovascular structures to injury scared orthopaedic surgeons. The goal of this review is to highlight the indications, and to present the long term follow up results of posterior ankle/hind foot arthroscopy. Methods: The study included 21 ankles in 21 patients (12 male and 9 female ).The mean age was 37.7 , the mean duration of preoperative symptoms 12.8 months . Arthroscopy performed with the patient prone , under general and spinal anesthesia with tourniquet hemostasis . Preoperative intravenous antibiotic prophylaxis is performed (cefazolin 1g) , sand bag placed under ipsilateral anteresuperior iliac spine to correct natural external rotated posture of the ankle and ankle is left hanging of the table so that it can moved freely during surgery. We applied noninvasive distraction method with simple rope which tied and knotted waist of the surgeon . The posterolateral and posteromedial portals which described by Van Dijk was utilized . The arthroscopic visualisation was often initially limited and careful debritement of some adipose tissue of the kager fat pad (Kager's fat pad, also known as the pre-Achilles fat pad) was necessary to create more space to aid visualization .The most valuable point to stay clear from trouble is to understand , know and aware where the flexor hallucis longus tendon exist .So neurovascular structures located beyond this tendon. Principally the process must advance into lateral to medial manner. The mean follow up period was 55 months. The most common preoperative diagnoses were osteochondral lesions of talus (ten ),painful os trigonum syndrome with (five )or without (three) FHL tenosynovitis (total eight ), posterior talofibular ligament thickenning (two ), Haglund’s deformity (one ) Results: The mean pre operative AOFAS score was 50.75, the mean post operative AOFAS score was 93.75. Complications were noted. Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) and oedema was diagnosed during early post operative period in one patient (%4.7), resolved with physical therapy. Conclusion: The most common procedures were osteochondral lesion debritement and curettage with multidrilling /microfracture (10), isolated os trigonum excision (2), tenolysis of the flexor hallucis longus tendon with os trigonum excision (6 ), debritment of the thickened posterior talofibular ligament (2), endoscopic partial calcanectomy for Haglund’s deformity (1) . Our experience demostrated that posterior ankle and hind foot arthroscopy can be performed with low rate of major postoperative complication.

How healthy are children one year after discharge from nutritional rehabilitation centres?

2018 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pavan Pandey ◽  
Sneha Jain ◽  
Arushi Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Nutritional Status ◽  
Severe Malnutrition ◽  
Nutritional Rehabilitation ◽  
Malnourished Children ◽  
Nutritional Recovery ◽  
The Mean ◽  
One Year ◽  
Moderate Malnutrition

Nutritional rehabilitation centres (NRCs) have been established to ensure the nutritional recovery of severely malnourished children. The long-term nutritional outcomes in children discharged from NRCs have not been described. In this retrospective cohort study, the nutritional status of 514 children was assessed one year after discharge. Household and maternal data, as well as data regarding variables related to the children’s stay at the NRC, were collected. A total of 33.4% had moderate malnutrition and 11.7% had severe malnutrition. The mean weight for height Z-score at admission, discharge and one year after discharge were −3.61, −1.90 and −2.34, respectively. Thus, long-term monitoring and follow-up of children discharged from NRCs till they achieve normal nutritional status is mandatory.

scholarly journals Early Treatment of Ruptured Blood Blister-Like Aneurysms of the Internal Carotid Artery With Flow Diverters Using Single Antiplatelet Therapy: A Single-Center Experience With Long-Term Follow-Up

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anil Tanburoglu ◽  
Cagatay Andic
Keyword(s):  
Carotid Artery ◽  
Internal Carotid Artery ◽  
Early Treatment ◽  
Internal Carotid ◽  
Single Center ◽  
Related Complication ◽  
Single Center Experience ◽  
The Mean

Background and Purpose: Blood Blister-like aneurysms (BBAs) of the internal carotid artery (ICA) are rare entities of cerebral aneurysms. FD use in acutely ruptured aneurysms, timing of treatment and antiplatelet regimen are main debate topics in clinical practice when the treatment decision is flow diversion. The aim of this study is to report the safety and efficacy of a single-center FD treatment for ruptured BBAs in the early phase of SAH using the SAPT regimen.Material and Method: This study involved a retrospective analysis of a prospectively collected database. Records of patients admitted to our clinic and treated by endovascular route on ruptured BBA between January 2013 and December 2020 were reviewed. Ruptured supraclinoid ICA BBAs treated with FD devices with SAPT within 48 h from ictus of SAH are included. BBA of atypical anatomic locations, other endovascular techniques performed, and delayed admissions (&gt;48 h) were excluded from the study. Demographic, clinical and angiographic features of patients and aneurysms, FD types and numbers, periprocedural complications, immediate and follow-up angiographic and clinical outcomes were recorded.Results: A total of six patients with ruptured BBAs treated via FDs within 48 h and used SAPT were included in the study. The mean age was 41.6 years (range from 34 to 45 years), and four of six patients were female. All patients were treated within 48 h after ictus, and the mean treatment day was 1.33 days. One patient received ticagrelor, and five patients received prasugrel as SAPT for one year after treatment. No procedure-related death and rebleeding were recorded. One (16.7 %) treatment responsive procedure-related complication occurred (transient ischemia). Overall good outcome rate was 83.3%. One patient died due to pneumonia. The immediate control angiograms showed complete occlusions of BBAs in one patient (16.6%). The complete occlusion rate was 100 % for five survivors at the control angiogram. The median follow-up was 49.5 months.Conclusion: This single-center experience suggests that early treatment (&lt;2 days) within SAH of ruptured BBAs with FDs using SAPT is safe and effective in terms of clinical and radiological long-term outcomes.

The functional and dynamometer-tested results of transtendinous flexor hallucis longus transfer for neglected ruptures of the Achilles tendon at six years’ follow-up

2018 ◽  
Vol 100-B (5) ◽  
pp. 584-589 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. J. Lever ◽  
H. A. Bosman ◽  
A. H. N. Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Achilles Tendon ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Triceps Surae ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus Transfer ◽  
The Mean ◽  
American Orthopaedic

Aims Flexor hallucis longus (FHL) tendon transfer is a well-recognized technique in the treatment of the neglected tendo Achillis (TA) rupture. Patients and Methods We report a retrospective review of 20/32 patients who had undergone transtendinous FHL transfer between 2003 and 2011 for chronic TA rupture. Their mean age at the time of surgery was 53 years (22 to 83). The mean time from rupture to surgery was seven months (1 to 36). The mean postoperative follow-up was 73 months (29 to 120). Six patients experienced postoperative wound complications. Results The mean postoperative Achilles tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS) was 83 (40 to 100) and the mean American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 94.3 (82 to 100). Tegner scoring showed a mean reduction of one level from the pre-injury level of activity. There was a mean reduction of 24% (4 to 54) in dynamometer-measured strength of ankle plantarflexion, in comparison with the non-operated side. The hallux had a mean of only 40% (2 to 90) strength of plantarflexion in comparison with the contralateral side. Conclusion We conclude that transtendinous FHL transfer for neglected TA ruptures, with a long harvest to allow reattachment of the triceps surae, provides reliable long-term function and good ankle plantarflexion strength. Despite the loss of strength in hallux plantar flexion, there is little comorbidity from the FHL harvest. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:584–9.

scholarly journals Chronic Syndesmotic Injury: Revision and Fixation With a Suture Button and a Quadricortical Screw

2020 ◽  
pp. 193864002091612
Author(s):  
Ingrid Kvello Stake ◽  
Mette Renate Andersen ◽  
Elisabeth Ellingsen Husebye
Keyword(s):  
Case Series ◽  
Technical Note ◽  
Syndesmotic Injury ◽  
Suture Button ◽  
Computed Tomography Scans ◽  
The Mean ◽  
American Orthopaedic ◽  
Ankle Function

Background. Chronic syndesmotic injury may cause long-term pain and reduced ankle function. Today, there is no consensus about the best surgical treatment of these injuries. We present the technique and results of revision and fixation with a suture button and a quadricortical screw. Methods. Eleven patients treated for chronic syndesmotic injury were included. The patients completed questionnaires regarding ankle function, and computed tomography scans were obtained to evaluate tibiofibular distance and osteoarthritis. Complications were registered. Results. At mean 45 months follow-up, the mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot score was 87 points. There were 5 complications, including 3 hardware-related pain. The tibiofibular distance was significantly reduced with surgery. Seven patients had progression of osteoarthritis. Conclusions. Even though the majority of the patients had progression of radiological signs of osteoarthritis, the functional outcome after revision and fixation with a suture button and a quadricortical screw in chronic syndesmotic ruptures is good and comparable to the results presented in other studies. Levels of Evidence: Level IV: Case series without control, technical note

scholarly journals Persistently Worsened Tear Break-up Time and Keratitis in Unilateral Pseudophakic Eyes after a Long Postoperative Period

Biomedicines ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 77
Author(s):  
Akiko Hanyuda ◽  
Kazuno Negishi ◽  
Kazuo Tsubota ◽  
Masahiko Ayaki
Keyword(s):  
Cataract Surgery ◽  
Postoperative Period ◽  
Ocular Surface ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ocular Surface Diseases ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Break Up ◽  
One Year

Dry eye disease may develop and persist after cataract surgery; however, unilateral cases have not been fully documented. This cross-sectional, observational study was conducted in five eye clinics in Japan. A total of 1023 outpatients were initially enrolled, and 89 unilateral pseudophakic subjects with 1+ year of follow-up after uncomplicated cataract surgery were included. The tear break-up times (TBUTs) and keratoconjunctival staining results were compared between phakic and pseudophakic eyes. The mean age of the patients was 69.3 ± 10.4 years (32 men, 36.0%), and the mean postoperative period was 4.6 ± 4.4 (1–20) years. For the ophthalmic parameters, the TBUTs were 4.4 ± 1.9 and 3.8 ± 1.9 s (p < 0.001), the keratoconjunctival staining scores were 0.11 ± 0.38 and 0.22 ± 0.56 (p = 0.02), the spherical equivalents were −1.27 ± 2.51 and −0.99 ± 1.45 D (p = 0.21), the astigmatic errors were 0.79 ± 0.66 and 0.78 ± 0.58 D (p = 0.80), and the intraocular pressures were 13.6 ± 2.9 and 13.5 ± 2.6 mmHg (p = 0.62) for the phakic and pseudophakic eyes, respectively. The corneal status was significantly worse in the pseudophakic eyes than in the contralateral phakic eyes, even after more than one year after implant surgery. The present results suggested that long-term ocular surface problems should be examined further since they may not originate only from surgery or postoperative ocular surface diseases.

scholarly journals Switch to Aflibercept in the Treatment of Neovascular AMD: Long-Term Results

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pedro Neves Cardoso ◽  
Ana Fernanda Pinheiro ◽  
Jorge Meira ◽  
Ana Catarina Pedrosa ◽  
Manuel S. Falcão ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intravitreal Bevacizumab ◽  
Long Term Results ◽  
Neovascular Amd ◽  
Morphological Response ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
One Year ◽  
Sd Oct

Purpose. To report the long-term clinical outcomes after switching from intravitreal bevacizumab or ranibizumab to aflibercept therapy in eyes with AMD. Methods. Retrospective analysis of changes in BCVA, SD-OCT image, and frequency of injections after 1, 2, and 3 years of follow-up. Results. 164 eyes were analyzed, 101 eyes switched from bevacizumab (group 1) and 63 from ranibizumab (group 2). One year after the switch, there was an overall nonsignificant mean decrease of 2 ETDRS letters in BCVA. Three years after, there was an overall mean decrease of 7 ETDRS letters, which was statistically significant. A significant improvement in the mean CRT was found at 1, 2, and 3 years. There was a significant decrease in the mean number of injections per year (7.8 to 6.5, p<0.005) between the first and third year. Conclusion. Aflibercept can be useful in the management of refractory neovascular AMD, with a good morphological response. However, in the long-term, BCVA stabilization was not achieved.

scholarly journals Endoscopic Pilonidal Sinus Treatment: A Tertiary Care Academic Center Experience

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaetano Gallo ◽  
Antonio Carpino ◽  
Gilda De Paola ◽  
Serena Fulginiti ◽  
Eugenio Novelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Pilonidal Sinus ◽  
Pilonidal Disease ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Time To Recurrence ◽  
Academic Center ◽  
Post Operative Pain ◽  
The Mean

Background: Pilonidal disease (PD) represents one of the most common proctological diseases in young adults. Although several approaches to treating PD have been described, there is still a lack of agreement on which is the best. The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term efficacy of endoscopic pilonidal sinus treatment (EPSiT) at a tertiary care academic center.Methods: Between June 2017 and January 2021, a total of 32 patients [12 women (37.5%) and 20 men (62.5%)] with a mean age of 29.22 ± 12.98 years were treated with EPSiT. Pre- and post-operative symptoms were assessed with a score of 0–5. Success was defined as the absence of any subjective symptoms, as well as by complete post-operative wound healing.Results: Most of the patients had a midline external opening (17/32; 53.1%), with a mean number of external openings of 2.41 (1–4) ± 1.04. The median post-operative pain score was 0, and the mean follow-up period was 22 (4–42) ± 11.49 months. The time to wound healing was reduced in patients with one opening (28.14 ± 4.06 days) compared to patients with two or more openings (33.64 ± 7.3 days) (p = 0.067). The mean operative time was longer in patients who subsequently had a recurrence (41.75 ± 6.24 vs. 34.18 ± 6.24 min; p = 0.031). The overall success rate was 87.5% (28/32), and the mean time to recurrence was 3.25 (2–5) ± 1.26 months.Conclusions: EPSiT represents a viable option for the treatment of PD. More evidence and a longer follow-up period are needed to validate the results.

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