Predictive Value of Charlson Comorbidity Index and Cofactors on 2-Year Mortality in Older Patients With Intertrochanteric Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis

Author(s):  
Jianda Xu ◽  
Homma Yasuhiro ◽  
Yuta Jinnai ◽  
Tomonori Baba ◽  
Zhuang Xu ◽  
...  

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of Charlson comorbidities index (CCI) and cofactors on 2-year mortality in older patients with intertrochanteric fractures. 60 cases with unilateral intertrochanteric fracture were retrospectively analyzed and divided into Low-CCI group (CCI: 1-4) or high-CCI groups (CCI: 5-6). All the patients’ electronic hospital records were reviewed. The preoperative situations (demographic data, comorbidities and fracture conditions), perioperative situations (wait time, operation time, implant choice, blood loss, transfusion or not) and postoperative situations (complications, first time out of bed, function about 1-/2- week and 2-year mortality) were recorded. 51.67% were in low-CCI group and 48.33% in high-CCI group. The survival rates in low- and high-CCI group were 93.5% and 86.2 % respectively. According to the functional results of 1- or 2- week after operation, no significant difference was found (P=0.955, 0.140). Log-rank analysis showed that the main prognostic factors were blood loss, first time out of bed and complication (P<0.05). Multivariate analysis confirmed that complication and first time out of bed were significant factor on survival rate (P=0.029, 0.010). Charlson comorbidities index maybe not the indicator of 2-year mortality in older patients with intertrochanteric fractures. In order to improve the prognosis, more attentions should be paid to reduce the complications and encourage postoperative earlier excise out of bed.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wen-Bo Wei ◽  
Sha-Jie Dang ◽  
Ling Wei ◽  
MengXi Xin

Abstract Background: Although proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) are selected by most of the orthopaedic surgeons for elderly intertrochanteric fractures (ITFs) patients, there is still no consensus on the superiority of PFNA and BPH for ITFs in the elderly. The study aims to compare the curative effects of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and cementless bipolar hemiarthroplasty (BHA) on ITFs in the elderly. Methods: From January 2012 to December 2016, a total of 62 patients participated in the study: BHA (Group B, n=30), PFNA (Group P, n=32). The fractures were classified according to Evans-Jensen. Hospitalization time, operation time, bleeding loss, Harris scores and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results: The operation time was (125.76 ± 33.49) min and (94.38 ± 20.94) min in PFNA group and BHA group (P < 0.05); bleeding loss was (153.33 ± 59.96) mL and (335.31 ± 90.87) mL(P < 0.05); hospitalization time was (17.13 ± 2.92) days and (16.63 ± 3.64) days (P > 0.05); and the Harris scores were (73.20 ± 6.56) points and (68.91 ± 8.15) points (P < 0.05). There was no significant difference in postoperative complications between the two groups (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Both PFNA and BHA are safe and effective treatments for femoral intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients. Nonetheless, BHA can be considered for those with the poor bone condition and short life expectancy.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kexiao Yu ◽  
Weizhong Lu ◽  
Qiuke Xiao ◽  
Ruijie Wan ◽  
Lujue Dong ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Surgical treatment is the first choice for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly as it allows early rehabilitation and functional recovery. Recently, more and more surgeons prefer arthroplasty instead of internal fixation in the treatment of senile intertrochanteric fractures. However, there is conflicting evidence as to which is the best surgical treatment for them. In this article, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the clinical effectiveness of internal fixation (IF) and arthroplasty (AR) for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly. Methods: The online databases of PubMed, Cochrane Database, and Web of Science were searched to include studies conducted from 01/01/2000 to 11/30/2018 in English using keywords to identify articles relevant to this study. All studies had to have evaluated the treatment of patients with intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly(≥60 years of age). The quality of the trials was assessed and meta-analyses were conducted using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 5.3 version. Results: A total of 14 studies involving a total of 1588 patients were suitable for inclusion in this meta-analysis. There was no significant difference between the IF and AR groups for postoperative complications-related general condition (OR=1.24; 95% CI= 0.90, 1.70; P=0.19), hospital stay (SMD=0.16; 95% CI= -0.5, 0.82; P =0.64), and Harris hip score (SMD= -0.12; 95% CI= -0.79, 0.54; P =0.71). AR group had a significantly lower rate of complications-related operation (OR= 2.21; 95% CI= 1.41, 3.45; P=0.0005) and reoperation (OR=2.74; 95% CI= 1.57, 4.76; P=0.0004). However, compared with AR group, IF group could reduce the blood loss (OR=-4.08; 95% CI=-4.58, -3.59; P<0.00001), transfusion requirement (SMD= -0.67; 95% CI= -1.08, -0.26; P=0.001), operation time (SMD= -0.80; 95% CI= -1.47, -0.12; P < 0.00001), and have a lower rate of mortality within 1-year (OR= 0.67; 95% CI= 0.52, 0.86; P=0.002).Conclusion: AR is associated with less rates of complications-related operation and reoperation but has an increased risk of blood loss, transfusion, operation time and mortality within 1-year. Our findings demonstrated that AR does not have significant advantages over IF for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.


2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Xu Jianda ◽  
Yasuhiro Homma ◽  
Yuta Jinnai ◽  
Tomonori Baba ◽  
Xu Zhuang ◽  
...  

AbstractThe aim of this study was to evaluate how the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) scores contribute to early recovery and 2-year mortality in elderly patients undergoing surgical treatment of inter-trochanteric fractures. 60 cases with unilateral intertrochanteric fracture were retrospectively analyzed and divided into Low-CCI group (CCI: 1–4) or high-CCI groups (CCI: 5–6). All the patients’ electronic hospital records were reviewed. The preoperative situations (demographic data, comorbidities and fracture conditions), perioperative situations (wait time, operation time, implant choice, blood loss, transfusion or not) and postoperative situations (complications, first time out of bed, function about 1-/2- week and 2-year mortality) were recorded. 51.67% were in low-CCI group and 48.33% in high-CCI group. The survival rates in low- and high-CCI group were 93.5% and 86.2% respectively. According to the functional results of 1- or 2- week after operation, no significant difference was found (P = 0.955, 0.140). Log-rank analysis showed that the main prognostic factors were blood loss, first time out of bed and complication (P < 0.05). Multivariate analysis confirmed that complication and first time out of bed were significant factor on survival rate (P = 0.029, 0.010). Charlson comorbidity index maybe not the indicator of 2-year mortality in older patients with intertrochanteric fractures. In order to improve the prognosis, more attentions should be paid to reduce the complications and encourage postoperative earlier excise out of bed.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kexiao Yu ◽  
Weizhong Lu ◽  
Qiuke Xiao ◽  
Ruijie Wan ◽  
Lujue Dong ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Surgical treatment is the first choice for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly as it allows early rehabilitation and functional recovery. Recently, more and more surgeons prefer arthroplasty instead of internal fixation in the treatment of senile intertrochanteric fractures. However, there is conflicting evidence as to which is the best surgical treatment for them. In this article, we performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to compare the clinical effectiveness of internal fixation (IF) and arthroplasty (AR) for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly. Methods The online databases of PubMed, Cochrane Database, and Web of Science were searched to include studies conducted from 01/01/2000 to 11/30/2018 in English using keywords to identify articles relevant to this study. All studies had to have evaluated the treatment of patients with intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly(≥ 60 years of age). The quality of the trials was assessed and meta-analyses were conducted using the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 5.3 version. Results A total of 14 studies involving a total of 1588 patients were suitable for inclusion in this meta-analysis. There was no significant difference between the IF and AR groups for postoperative complications-related general condition (OR = 1.24; 95% CI = 0.90, 1.70; P = 0.19), hospital stay (SMD = 0.16; 95% CI= -0.5, 0.82; P = 0.64), and Harris hip score (SMD= -0.12; 95% CI= -0.79, 0.54; P = 0.71). AR group had a significantly lower rate of complications-related operation (OR = 2.21; 95% CI = 1.41, 3.45; P = 0.0005) and reoperation (OR = 2.74; 95% CI = 1.57, 4.76; P = 0.0004). However, compared with AR group, IF group could reduce the blood loss (OR=-4.08; 95% CI=-4.58, -3.59; P < 0.00001), transfusion requirement (SMD= -0.67; 95% CI= -1.08, -0.26; P = 0.001), operation time (SMD= -0.80; 95% CI= -1.47, -0.12; P < 0.00001), and have a lower rate of mortality within 1-year (OR = 0.67; 95% CI = 0.52, 0.86; P = 0.002). Conclusion AR is associated with less rates of complications-related operation and reoperation but has an increased risk of blood loss, transfusion, operation time and mortality within 1-year. Our findings demonstrated that AR does not have significant advantages over IF for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.


Author(s):  
Yuan-Wei Zhang ◽  
Xin Xiao ◽  
Wen-Cheng Gao ◽  
Yan Xiao ◽  
Su-Li Zhang ◽  
...  

Abstract Background This present study is aimed to retrospectively assess the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) printing assisted osteotomy guide plate in accurate osteotomy of adolescent cubitus varus deformity. Material and methods Twenty-five patients (15 males and 10 females) with the cubitus varus deformity from June 2014 to December 2017 were included in this study and were enrolled into the conventional group (n = 11) and 3D printing group (n = 14) according to the different surgical approaches. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, osteotomy degrees, osteotomy end union time, and postoperative complications between the two groups were observed and recorded. Results Compared with the conventional group, the 3D printing group has the advantages of shorter operation time, less intraoperative blood loss, higher rate of excellent correction, and higher rate of the parents’ excellent satisfaction with appearance after deformity correction (P < 0.001, P < 0.001, P = 0.019, P = 0.023). Nevertheless, no significant difference was presented in postoperative carrying angle of the deformed side and total complication rate between the two groups (P = 0.626, P = 0.371). Conclusions The operation assisted by 3D printing osteotomy guide plate to correct the adolescent cubitus varus deformity is feasible and effective, which might be an optional approach to promote the accurate osteotomy and optimize the efficacy.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fangning Hu ◽  
Xi Liu ◽  
Fanxiao Liu ◽  
Honglei Jia ◽  
Xiaolong Lv ◽  
...  

Abstract Purpose The Nice knots have been widely used in orthopedic surgeries to fix torn soft tissue and fracture in recent years. The study aims to investigate the clinical efficacy and prognosis of intraoperative and postoperative Nice Knots-assisted reduction in the treatment of displaced comminuted clavicle fracture. Methods From Jan 2014 to Dec 2019, 75 patients diagnosed with unilateral closed displaced comminuted clavicle fracture were treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in this study. Nice knot group (the NK group) included 38 patients and the other 37 patients were in the traditional group (the TK group). The time of operation and the amount of bleeding during operation were recorded. Post-operative clinical outcomes and radiographic results were recorded and compared between these two groups. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Neer score, Rating Scale of the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, Constant-Murley score and complications such as infection, nonunion, implant loosening, fragment displacement and hardware pain were observed in the two groups. Results In the comparison between the two groups, there was no significant difference in age, sex, the cause of displaced clavicle fracture, and other basic information between the two groups. The operation time, intraoperative fluoroscopy time, and intraoperative blood loss were significantly reduced in the NK group (P < 0.01). There were 2 cases of plate fracture in the TK group. The follow-up results showed that there was no significant difference in VAS, Neer score, ASES, and Constant-Murley scores between the two groups. Conclusion The use of Nice knot, in comminuted and displaced clavicle fractures can reduce intraoperative blood loss, shorten operation time, facilitate intraoperative reduction, and achieve satisfactory postoperative clinical results. This study demonstrates that Nice knot is a simple, safe, practical and effective auxiliary reduction method.


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (41) ◽  
pp. 3559-3566
Author(s):  
Abdul Salam R. T. ◽  
Shahul Hameed A. ◽  
Meera Rajan

BACKGROUND An ideal surgery to remove hypertrophied adenoid mass should be safe, with less bleeding and operation time along with post-operative improvement in the eustachian tubal ventilation and normal respiration. It should also have low morbidity and mortality. Among the various methods described for its removal, the two commonly used methods are conventional cold curettage method and coblation technique. The purpose of this study was to collate the safety and efficacy of endoscopic coblation adenoidectomy with the conventional curettage adenoidectomy. METHODS A prospective comparative study with fifty patients was studied who underwent adenoidectomy. Twenty five patients underwent endoscopy assisted coblation adenoidectomy and twenty five patients underwent regular adenoidectomy by curettage. RESULTS Patients who underwent coblation adenoidectomy showed better results during follow up in terms of completeness of removal. 80 % of children undergoing regular adenoidectomy by curettage method showed remnant adenoid tissue in the nasopharynx at the end of the procedure. But it was 6 % among the children undergoing endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy. The mean duration of operation was higher for endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy which was significant statistically. The mean blood loss was 30.36 ml in regular curettage adenoidectomy; 10.6 ml with endoscopic coblation adenoidectomy. The grading of pain was significantly lower in endoscopic assisted coblation adenoidectomy. There was no significant difference between two groups in terms of eustachian tube function after surgery. CONCLUSIONS Coblation adenoidectomy has significant advantages over conventional adenoidectomy in terms of completeness of removal, reduced blood loss, and lower post-operative pain grade. KEYWORDS Coblation, Adenoidectomy, Curettage, Haemorrhage and Complications


2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. G. Ker ◽  
J. S. Chen ◽  
K. K. Kuo ◽  
S. C. Chuang ◽  
S. J. Wang ◽  
...  

In this study, we try to compare the benefit of laparoscopic versus open operative procedures.Patients and Methods. One hundred and sixteen patients underwent laparoscopic liver resection (LR) and another 208 patients went for open liver resection (OR) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients' selection for open or laparoscopic approach was not randomized.Results. The CLIP score for LR and OR was 0.59 ± 0.75 and 0.86 ± 1.04, respectively, (). The operation time was 156.3 ± 308.2 and 190.9 ± 79.2 min for LR and OR groups, respectively. The necessity for blood transfusion was found in 8 patients (6.9%) and 106 patients (50.9%) for LR and OR groups. Patients resumed full diet on the 2nd and 3rd postoperative day, and the average length of hospital stay was 6 days and 12 days for LR and OR groups. The complication rate and mortality rate were 0% and 6.0%, 2.9% and 30.2% for LR and OR groups, respectively. The 1-yr, 3-yr, and 5-yr survival rate was 87.0%, 70.4%, 62.2% and 83.2%, 76.0%, 71.8% for LR and OR group, respectively, of non-significant difference. From these results, HCC patients accepted laparoscopic or open approach were of no significant differences between their survival rates.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZeJun Xing ◽  
Shuai Hao ◽  
XiaoFei Wu

Abstract PurposeTo compare the efficacy and safety of percutaneous short-segment pedicle screws fixation (PPSF) with or without intermediate screws (IS) for the treatment of thoracolumbar compression fractures.MethodsFrom January 2016 to March 2019, a retrospective study of 38 patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures conducted. The patients were divided into a 4-screw group (without IS) and a 6-screw group (with IS) according to whether pedicle screws were placed in the fractured vertebrae. Combined positional reduction effects with the technique of pre-contoured lordotic rods were used to reduce the fracture by lengthening the anterior column of the fractured vertebrae. The posterior structure of the fractured vertebrae was undertaken as the fulcrum point for both groups. The operation time, intra-operative blood loss, visual analogue scale (VAS), anterior vertebral body height (AVBH), segment kyphosis(SK)before and after operation and complications were recorded.ResultsAlthough the operation time and blood loss in the 6-screw group were higher than in the 4-screw group, difference was not significant (P>0.05). There was no significant difference in VAS, AVBH and SK between the two groups (P>0.05). Nevertheless, these results were significant differences between the preoperative and the immediate postoperative, between preoperative and follow-up groups (P < 0.001). No neurologic injury was observed in either groups. ConclusionsIn the treatment of thoracolumbar compression fractures, percutaneous short-segment pedicle screws fixation without intermediate screws in the 4-screw construct may obtain the same clinical effect as that in the 6-screw construct.


2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yiliang Cui ◽  
Xingyi Hua ◽  
Florian Schmidutz ◽  
Jian Zhou ◽  
Zongsheng Yin ◽  
...  

Abstract Background: Tibial shaft fractures are routinely managed with intramedullary nailing (IMN). An increasingly accepted technique is the suprapatellar (SP) approach. The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical and functional outcomes of knee joint after tibia IMN through an suprapatellar (SP) or traditional infrapatellar (IP) approach. Methods: Retrospective analysis was performed in patients with tibial shaft fractures that were treated with IMN through a SP or IP approach between 01/01/2014 and 31/12/2016. The clinical and functional outcomes of the knee were assessed with the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) Knee Score. Secondary outcomes included the operation time and intraoperative blood loss. Results: A total of 50 patients/fractures (26 IP and 24 SP) with a minimum follow-up of 15 months were evaluated. All fractures were OTA 42. No significant differences were found between the two groups in age, gender, side of fractures, operation time, intra-operative blood loss, and follow-up time. No significant difference was seen in HSS score ( P = 0.62) between them. Sub analysis of all the HSS components scores revealed no significant differences between pain ( P = 0.57), the stand and walk ( P = 0.54), the need for walking stick ( P = 0.60) and extension lag ( P = 0.60). The other HSS components showed full scores (IP 10 vs. SP 10) in both approaches, including muscle force, flexion deformity and stability components. The range of motion (ROM) component score was superior in the IP group ( P = 0.04) suggesting a higher ROM. Conclusions: Both SP and IP approach results in equivalent overall HSS knee scores. However, for the HSS component, the IP approach was superior to SP approach regarding the ROM.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document