scholarly journals Management of Ankle Fractures with Syndesmotic Disruption: A Survey of Orthopaedic Surgeons

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0040
Author(s):  
Ryan G. Rogero ◽  
Emmanuel M. Illical ◽  
Daniel Corr ◽  
Steven M. Raikin ◽  
James Krieg ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gold Standard ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Multinomial Regression ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Suture Button ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Usage Patterns

Category: Ankle; Trauma Introduction/Purpose: With an increasing frequency of syndesmotic fixation during ankle fracture ORIF and no current gold standard management protocol, it is important for surgeons to understand the frequency and usage patterns of the various techniques among other orthopaedic surgeons. The purposes of this study are to determine how orthopaedic surgeons currently manage ankle fractures with concomitant syndesmotic disruption and to identify surgeon demographics predictive of syndesmotic management. Methods: An 18-question survey, including 10 specific syndesmotic management questions was sent to the Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA) and Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA), as well as sent to email addresses of foot and ankle-fellowship trained surgeons. Surgeon demographic questions included years, country, and type of practice, fellowship(s) completed, setting of ankle fracture surgery, and number of ankle fractures operated on per year. Multinomial regression analysis was performed to determine if surgeon demographics were predictive of syndesmotic management. Results: One-hundred ten orthopaedic surgeons completed our survey. Selected predictors of syndesmotic management included: private practice with academic appointments (0.077 [0.007, 0.834]; p=0.035) being predictive of not using screws through an ORIF plate; foot & ankle fellowship (9.981 [1.787, 55.764]; p=0.009) and trauma fellowship (6.644 [1.302, 33.916]; p=0.023) predictive of utilizing screws through a plate; no fellowship (14.886 [1.226, 180.695]; p=0.034) predictive of only using 1 screw; and surgeons practicing in the U.S. were more likely to not use screws across just 3 cortices (0.031 [0.810, 3.660]; p=0.009). Additionally, among those utilizing suture-button devices, foot & ankle fellowship-trained surgeons were more likely to implement suture-button through plate (7.676 [1.286, 45.806]; p=0.025). Conclusion: Several surgeon factors influence decision making in the management of ankle fractures with syndesmotic disruption. This study raises awareness of differences in management strategies that should be used for further discussion when determining a potential gold standard for management of these complex injuries.

scholarly journals Initial Evaluation by a Nonoperative Provider Does Not Delay the Surgical Care of Operative Ankle Fractures in a Walk-in Orthopaedic Clinic

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011419S0017
Author(s):  
Matthew N Fournier ◽  
Joseph T Cline ◽  
Adam Seal ◽  
Richard A Smith ◽  
Clayton C Bettin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeon ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Definitive Treatment ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Orthopaedic Clinic ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Clinic Visits

Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Walk-in and “afterhours” clinics are a common setting in which patients may seek care for musculoskeletal complaints. These clinics may be staffed by orthopaedic surgeons, nonsurgical physicians, advanced practice nurses, or physician assistants. If orthopaedic surgeons are more efficient than nonoperative providers at facilitating the care of operative injuries in this setting is unknown. This study assesses whether evaluation by a nonoperative provider delays the care of patients with operative ankle fractures compared to those seen by an orthopaedic surgeon in an orthopaedic walk-in clinic. Methods: Following IRB approval, a cohort of patients who were seen in a walk-in setting and who subsequently underwent surgical treatment for an isolated ankle fracture were retrospectively identified. The cohort was divided based on whether the initial clinic visit had been conducted by an operative or nonoperative provider. A second cohort of patients who were evaluated and subsequently treated by a fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeon in their private practice was used as a control group. Outcome measures included total number of clinic visits before surgery, total number of providers seen, days until evaluation by treating surgeon, and days until definitive surgical management. Results: 138 patients were seen in a walk-in setting and subsequently underwent fixation of an ankle fracture. 61 were seen by an orthopaedic surgeon, and 77 were seen by a nonoperative provider. No significant differences were found between the operative and nonoperative groups when comparing days to evaluation by treating surgeon (4.1 vs 4.5, p=.31), or days until definitive surgical treatment (8.4 vs 8.8, p=.58). 62 patients who were seen and treated solely in a single surgeon’s practice had significantly fewer clinic visits (1.11 vs 2.03 and 2.09, p<.05), as well as days between evaluation and surgery compared to the walk-in groups (5.44 vs 8.44 and 8.78, p<.05). Conclusion: Initial evaluation in a walk-in orthopaedic clinic setting is associated with a longer duration between initial evaluation and treatment compared to a conventional foot and ankle surgeon’s clinic, but this difference may not be clinically significant. Evaluation by a nonoperative provider is not associated with an increased duration to definitive treatment compared to an operative provider.

785 Ankle Fractures Management in Stoke Mandeville Hospital

2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Gkorila ◽  
J Wehbe ◽  
G Neal-Smith ◽  
R Augustine ◽  
J Duncan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Care ◽  
Gold Standard ◽  
Closed Loop ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Ankle Injuries ◽  
Management Approach ◽  
Joint Stability ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Audit Cycle

Abstract Introduction Ankle fractures treatment aims to restore joint stability and alignment to achieve full functional recovery. Current quality of care in Stoke Mandeville Hospital was compared to the gold-standard management approach as described in BOAST-12 guidelines. Method This closed loop audit looked at closed malleolar and syndesmotic ankle injuries in skeletally mature patients under Trauma and Orthopaedics. In the first audit cycle, 16 patients were included over a one-month period and 53 cases, with similar management, were identified over a three-month period for the second audit cycle. Results The initial audit cycle revealed that the main aspects of management that required improvement were the timing of reduction and splinting, as well as the documentation of neurovascular status post-reduction. We discussed our findings at the clinical governance meeting and interventional posters were distributed around the hospital. Documentation of the timing of reduction and splinting significantly increased from 6% to 85% post-interventions, and neurovascular examination post-reduction improved from 17% to 43%. All other quality assessment criteria recorded more than 90% documentation rates after implementation of changes. Conclusions Quality of care significantly improved post-interventions, which indicates that BOAST-12 gold-standard is achievable. The introduction of a proforma was suggested to further facilitate appropriate documentation.

scholarly journals Lower Complication Rate Following Ankle Fracture Fixation by Orthopaedic Surgeons Versus Podiatrists

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0000
Author(s):  
Jeremy Chan ◽  
Jeremy Truntzer ◽  
Michael Gardner ◽  
Julius Bishop
Keyword(s):  
Postoperative Complications ◽  
Operative Treatment ◽  
Fracture Fixation ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Scope Of Practice ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Irrigation And Debridement ◽  
Lower Complication

Category: Ankle, Trauma Introduction/Purpose: Although the scope of practice for orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists have considerable overlap in many foot and ankle pathologies, there are significant differences between the training for each surgical specialty that may affect patient outcomes. The purpose of this study was to evaluate complication rates following fixation of ankle fractures based on provider type. Our hypothesis was that patients with ankle fractures treated by orthopaedic surgeons would have lower complication rates compared to patients treated by podiatrists. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of data extracted from the Humana Claims database for 15,067 patients who underwent ankle fracture fixation between 2007 and 2015. Procedure type was identified by Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes. Patient data was subcategorized by surgeon type (orthopaedic surgeon versus podiatrist) and whether the patient underwent operative treatment for a single malleolus fracture (CPT 27766, 27792) versus a bimalleolar or a trimalleolar fracture (CPT 27814, 27822, 27823). The primary outcome was postoperative complications within 3 months including malunion, infection, or deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Secondary outcomes included reoperation rates for implant removal or irrigation and debridement. Complications were identified by International Classification of Disease-9 (ICD-9) codes and reoperations were identified by CPT codes. Chi-squared tests were used to determine differences in complication rates between surgeon types. The Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was used to compare populations based on medical risk factors for complications. Results: 14,222 patients with ankle fractures were treated by orthopaedic surgeons and 845 patients were treated by podiatrists. Operative treatment by orthopaedists was associated with lower DVT (p<0.02) and malunion (p<0.02) rates among all types of ankle fractures. There were no differences in complications for patients with single malleolar fractures, although higher rates of implant removal (p<0.01) were noted in patients treated by orthopaedic surgeons. For bimalleolar or trimalleolar fractures, treatment by an orthopaedic surgeon was associated with lower DVT (p<0.03) and malunion (p<0.04) rates. No differences were observed in rates of infection or need for irrigation and debridement based on surgeon type (Table 1). Patients treated by orthopaedic surgeons versus podiatrists were also noted to have a similar median CCI at 2.0 and 2.5, respectively. Conclusion: Operative treatment of ankle fractures by orthopaedic surgeons is associated with lower rates of certain postoperative complications compared with podiatrists. Malunion, in particular, is a surgeon related variable that has a significant impact on functional outcome in unstable ankle fracture patients. The specific reasons for the difference in malunion rates is likely multifactorial, and unable to be answered using this dataset, but warrants further investigation. Our findings have important implications for patients who must choose a surgeon to manage their operative ankle fracture, as well as policy makers who determine scope of practice in orthopaedic surgeons and podiatrists alike.

scholarly journals Principles and guidelines in the management of ankle fractures in adults

2021 ◽  
pp. 175045892096902
Author(s):  
Harry Kyriacou ◽  
Ahmed MHAM Mostafa ◽  
Benjamin M Davies ◽  
Wasim S Khan
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Guidelines ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Recent Developments ◽  
Psychosocial Complications ◽  
British Orthopaedic Association

Ankle fractures are common injuries that have many physical and psychosocial complications. As a result, it is important to be aware of how these patients present and are managed perioperatively. Detailed guidelines from NICE and the British Orthopaedic Association have been produced on this topic, including recent developments such as the decision to weight-bear early after surgery and the use of virtual fracture clinics. This article provides an overview of the key perioperative factors that need to be considered in cases of ankle fracture and the relevant clinical guidelines.

scholarly journals Is postoperative non-weight-bearing necessary? INWN Study protocol for a pragmatic randomised multicentre trial of operatively treated ankle fracture

Trials ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ramy Khojaly ◽  
Ruairí Mac Niocaill ◽  
Muhammad Shahab ◽  
Matthew Nagle ◽  
Colm Taylor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Multicentre Trial ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Plantar Flexion ◽  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Hospital Length Of Stay ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Fracture Patterns ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Abstract Background Postoperative management regimes vary following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of unstable ankle fractures. There is an evolving understanding that extended periods of immobilisation and weight-bearing limitation may lead to poorer clinical outcomes. Traditional non-weight-bearing cast immobilisation may prevent loss of fixation, and this practice continues in many centres. The purpose of this trial is to investigate the safety and efficacy of immediate weight-bearing (IWB) and range of motion (ROM) exercise regimes following ORIF of unstable ankle fractures with a particular focus on functional outcomes and complication rates. Methods A pragmatic randomised controlled multicentre trial, comparing IWB in a walking boot and ROM within 24 h versus non-weight-bearing (NWB) and immobilisation in a cast for 6 weeks, following ORIF of all types of unstable adult ankle fractures (lateral malleolar, bimalleolar, trimalleolar with or without syndesmotic injury) is proposed. All patients presenting to three trauma units will be included. The exclusion criteria will be skeletal immaturity and tibial plafond fractures. The three institutional review boards have granted ethical approval. The primary outcome measure will be the functional Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS). Secondary outcomes include wound infection (deep and superficial), displacement of osteosynthesis, the full arc of ankle motion (plantar flexion and dorsal flection), RAND-36 Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) scoring, time to return to work and postoperative hospital length of stay. The trial will be reported in accordance with the CONSORT statement for reporting a pragmatic trial, and this protocol will follow the SPIRIT guidance. Discussion Traditional management of operatively treated ankle fractures includes an extended period of non-weight-bearing. There is emerging evidence that earlier weight-bearing may have equivocal outcomes and favourable patient satisfaction but higher wound-related complications. These studies often preclude more complicated fracture patterns or patient-related factors. To our knowledge, immediate weight-bearing (IWB) following ORIF of all types of unstable ankle fractures has not been investigated in a controlled prospective manner in recent decades. This pragmatic randomised-controlled multicentre trial will investigate immediate weight-bearing following ORIF of all ankle fracture patterns in the usual care condition. It is hoped that these results will contribute to the modern management of ankle fractures. Trial registration ISRCTN Registry ISRCTN76410775. Retrospectively registered on 30 June 2019.

The Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) During Early Recovery After Ankle Fracture

2021 ◽  
pp. 107110072110028
Author(s):  
Peter Larsen ◽  
Mohammed Al-Bayati ◽  
Rasmus Elsøe
Keyword(s):  
Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort Study ◽  
Prospective Cohort ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Minimal Clinically Important Difference ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Early Recovery ◽  
Clinically Important Difference ◽  
Test Retest Reliability

Background: Several patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are available for assessing the outcomes following ankle fractures. This study aimed to evaluate validity, reliability, and responsiveness and detect the minimal clinically important difference of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) in patients with ankle fractures. Methods: The study design is a prospective cohort study, including all patients treated both conservatively and surgically following an ankle fracture (AO-43A/B/C). Content validity, test-retest reliability, responsiveness, and minimal clinically important difference were evaluated from 14 days to 3 months following the fracture. Results: The study population consisted of 52 females and 24 males. The mean age was 52.0 years (range, 15-75 years). The percentage of patients at 12 weeks reporting the 5 subscales at least somewhat relevant were pain, 77%; symptoms, 75%; activities of daily living (ADL), 64%; sport, 81%; and quality of life (QOL), 88%. High test-retest reliability of the FAOS questionnaire was observed. The interclass coefficients were 0.78, 0.77, 0.71, 0.73, and 0.74 for the pain, symptoms, ADL, sport, and QOL subscales, respectively. Responsiveness was evaluated with high effect size for the symptoms (0.83), ADL (1.19), sport (4.36), and QOL (2.12) subscales. The minimal clinically important difference of the FAOS was 14 (95% CI, 12-17). Conclusion: The FAOS during early recovery after ankle fracture has high reliability and validity. Level of Evidence: Level II, prospective cohort study

scholarly journals Are Routine Postoperative X-rays Needed Following Surgery for Hallux Valgus? An Evaluation of their Use After Scarf Osteotomy

2007 ◽  
Vol 89 (3) ◽  
pp. 281-284 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard J Murphy ◽  
Christopher M Blundell
Keyword(s):  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Teaching Hospital ◽  
Retrospective Data ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Orthopaedic Surgeons ◽  
Scarf Osteotomy ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Large Teaching Hospital

INTRODUCTION Postoperative X-rays, following a scarf osteotomy, are generally carried out as routine. The aim of this study was to assess the value of performing such investigations. PATIENTS AND METHODS Retrospective data were collected regarding all scarf osteotomies performed by three consultant orthopaedic surgeons at a large teaching hospital. A review of routine postoperative X-rays was carried out. RESULTS A total of 274 scarf osteotomies were included in the study. Of these, 95% were followed by at least one routine postoperative X-ray. In total, 412 X-rays were performed of which 11% were not commented upon by a radiologist or a surgeon. Of the X-rays with comments from both specialists, only one case was reported as abnormal by both radiologist and surgeon, with no change in management made as a result of these reports. In two cases, changes to standard management were made on the basis of the routine postoperative X-rays and only one of these was implemented solely on the basis of the routine postoperative images. CONCLUSIONS The value of postoperative X-rays following a scarf osteotomy is questionable. We propose, on the basis of this study, that, unless clinically indicated, the routine use of postoperative X-rays following a scarf osteotomy should be abandoned.

scholarly journals Clinical Pattern and Management of Acute Pancreatitis – Our Experience

2014 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 122-127
Author(s):  
MM Hasan ◽  
SZ Laila ◽  
MH Mamun
Keyword(s):  
Acute Pancreatitis ◽  
Gall Stone ◽  
Multiple Organ ◽  
High Serum ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Average Hospital ◽  
Systemic Involvement ◽  
Standard Management ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Upper Abdomen

Background: Acute pancreatitis (AP) is an acute inflammatory condition of the pancreas that may extend to local and distant extrapancreatic tissues. It is a life threatening disease that has many causes, few effective treatments, numerous serious complications, and an often unpredictable course. The objectives of this study are to develop our knowledge about presentation and diagnosis of acute pancreatitis, to assess the patient with acute pancreatitis accurately and to develop a standard management protocol. Methods: This observational study was carried out in Combined Military Hospital (CMH) Dhaka, CMH Momenshahi and CMH Ghatail during the period of June 2007 to December 2010. A total 25 patients of Acute Pancreatitis were studied retrospectively, evaluated and managed.Results: In this study 25 patients 19 (76%) were male (male : female = 3.17:1), age range 08 to 55 years, Mean age – 38.92 years. Maximum number of the patients fall into fourth and fifth decades. All patients presented with abdominal pain, specially in upper abdomen. Laboratory test revealed leucocytosis and high serum and urinary amylase, positive findings in Ultrasonogram and CT scan found in all patients. Gall stone was the leading cause 14 (56%). 20 (80%) patient developed some form of complications. 24 patients were treated conservatively. Average hospital stay was 15.52 days. Serious regional and systemic involvement in Acute Pancreatitis causes multiple organ or system failure. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and effective treatment can significantly reduce the morality and morbidity. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/jbcps.v31i3.20977 J Bangladesh Coll Phys Surg 2013; 31: 122-127

Functional Outcomes After Fracture-Dislocation of the Ankle

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
pp. 18-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Direk Tantigate ◽  
Gavin Ho ◽  
Joshua Kirschenbaum ◽  
Henrik C. Bäcker ◽  
Benjamin Asherman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Functional Outcomes ◽  
Ankle Fracture ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Ankle Fractures ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Wound Complications ◽  
Pain Subscale ◽  
Fracture Dislocations

Background. Fracture dislocation of the ankle represents a substantial injury to the bony and soft tissue structures of the ankle. There has been only limited reporting of functional outcome of ankle fracture-dislocations. This study aimed to compare functional outcome after open reduction internal fixation in ankle fractures with and without dislocation. Methods. A retrospective chart review of surgically treated ankle fractures over a 3- year period was performed. Demographic data, type of fracture, operative time and complications were recorded. Of 118 patients eligible for analysis, 33 (28%) sustained a fracture-dislocation. Mean patient age was 46.6 years; 62 patients, who had follow-up of at least 12 months, were analyzed for functional outcome assessed by the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS). The median follow-up time was 37 months. Demographic variables and FAOS were compared between ankle fractures with and without dislocation. Results. The average age of patients sustaining fracture-dislocation was greater (53 vs 44 years, P = .017); a greater percentage were female (72.7% vs 51.8%, P = .039) and diabetic (24.2% vs 7.1%, P = .010). Wound complications were similar between both groups. FAOS was generally poorer in the fracture-dislocation group, although only the pain subscale demonstrated statistical significance (76 vs 92, P = .012). Conclusion. Ankle fracture-dislocation occurred more frequently in patients who were older, female, and diabetic. At a median of just > 3-year follow-up, functional outcomes in fracture-dislocations were generally poorer; the pain subscale of FAOS was worse in a statistically significant fashion. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level III

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