scholarly journals Rehabilitation Strategies for Patients with Femoral Neck Fractures in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 3115
Author(s):  
Marianna Avola ◽  
Giulia Rita Agata Mangano ◽  
Gianluca Testa ◽  
Sebastiano Mangano ◽  
Andrea Vescio ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Cognitive Rehabilitation ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Postoperative Rehabilitation ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
New Methods ◽  
Rehabilitation Protocols ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
The Impact

Sarcopenia is defined as a syndrome characterized by progressive and generalized loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength. It has been identified as one of the most common comorbidities associated with femoral neck fracture (FNF). The aim of this review was to evaluate the impact of physical therapy on FNF patients’ function and rehabilitation. The selected articles were randomized controlled trials (RCTs), published in the last 10 years. Seven full texts were eligible for this review: three examined the impact of conventional rehabilitation and nutritional supplementation, three evaluated the effects of rehabilitation protocols compared to new methods and a study explored the intervention with erythropoietin (EPO) in sarcopenic patients with FNF and its potential effects on postoperative rehabilitation. Physical activity and dietary supplementation are the basic tools of prevention and rehabilitation of sarcopenia in elderly patients after hip surgery. The most effective physical therapy seems to be exercise of progressive resistance. Occupational therapy should be included in sarcopenic patients for its importance in cognitive rehabilitation. Erythropoietin and bisphosphonates could represent medical therapy resources.

Impaired renal function is an independent risk factor for complications after surgery for femoral neck fracture

2021 ◽  
pp. 112070002110285
Author(s):  
Pradip Ramamurti ◽  
Safa C Fassihi ◽  
David Sacolick ◽  
Alex Gu ◽  
Chapman Wei ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Function ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Impaired Renal Function ◽  
Independent Risk Factor ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Stage 4 ◽  
Ckd Stage ◽  
Neck Fracture

Background: The metabolic abnormalities that occur secondary to chronic kidney disease (CKD) increase the risk of femoral neck fractures compared to the general population. The purpose of this study is to determine whether impaired renal function is an independent risk factor for complications after surgery for femoral neck fracture. Methods: The ACS-NSQIP database was reviewed for patients who underwent total hip arthroplasty, hemiarthroplasty and open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) for femoral neck fractures between 2007 and 2018. Patients were split into cohorts based on calculated estimated glomerular filtration rate. Demographic information, comorbidities, and 30-day complications were analysed with univariate and multivariate analyses using chi-square, Fischer’s exact and analysis of variance testing. Results: The total number of patients for the study was 163,717. Patients with CKD stage 4 and 5 had an increased rate of any complication (39.1 and 36.7% respectively) compared with higher eGFRs ( p  < 0.001). Similarly, 30-day mortality was increased at 6.0% and 6.7% for both stage 4 and 5 ( p  < 0.001). By multivariate regression, those with CKD Stage 4 and 5 were at increased risk for any complication compared to patients with a normal preoperative eGFR of 90–120 ( p  < 0.001). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that patients with CKD Stage 4 and 5 are at increased risks of all complications, including death, renal, pulmonary and thromboembolic disease. Therefore, these patients should be cared for from a multidisciplinary approach with close attention to postoperative medications and fall prevention to help mitigate the risk of complications in the immediate postoperative period.

Early Physical Therapy Effects on the High-Risk Infant: A Randomized Controlled Trial

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1986 ◽  
Vol 78 (2) ◽  
pp. 216-224
Author(s):  
Martha C. Piper ◽  
V. Ildiko Kunos ◽  
Diana M. Willis ◽  
Barbara L. Mazer ◽  
Maria Ramsay ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Randomized Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
High Risk ◽  
Motor Development ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Physical Growth ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Early Physical Therapy ◽  
The Impact

A prospective, randomized, controlled trial was conducted to assess the effects of early physical therapy on infants at risk for neurologic sequelae and to evaluate the impact of such early treatment on the prevention or minimization of future handicaps. A cohort of 134 infants who had received care in two Montreal inborn neonatal intensive care units was identified prospectively. Infants were stratified according to prognosis and birth weight and were randomly assigned to either an experimental or control group. Babies assigned to the experimental group received early physical therapy, whereas those allocated to the control group received conventional follow-up care. Outcome measures were administered by independent evaluators at 12 months and included measures of neurologic status, motor and overall development, and physical growth. No statistically significant differences on any of the measured outcomes at 12 months were found between the experimental and control groups. Infants weighing less than 750 g at birth, regardless of group assignment, consistently demonstrated significant delays in their growth and development when compared with their heavier peers. The early physical therapy program investigated in this study was not efficacious in altering the pattern of motor development in those high-risk infants participating in the trial.

Finite element analysis of the impact of screw insertion distal to the trochanter minor on the risk of iatrogenic subtrochanteric fracture

2018 ◽  
Vol 232 (8) ◽  
pp. 807-818 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ersin Sensoz ◽  
Fatih Mehmet Özkal ◽  
Volkan Acar ◽  
Ferit Cakir
Keyword(s):  
Finite Element ◽  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Subtrochanteric Fracture ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Cannulated Screws ◽  
Screw Insertion ◽  
Subtrochanteric Fractures ◽  
Trochanter Minor ◽  
The Impact

Iatrogenic subtrochanteric fractures are rarely encountered after cannulated screw fixation of femoral neck fractures; however, when they do occur, there can be several complications. Many orthopedic surgeons have concerns about the potential for iatrogenic subtrochanteric fractures after screw fixation distal to the trochanter minor; therefore, some surgeons are typically reluctant to perform this procedure. This study focused on the risk of an iatrogenic subtrochanteric fracture after treating femoral neck fractures with cannulated screws. The main purpose of the study was to understand iatrogenic subtrochanteric fractures and evaluate the effects on these fractures of an inverted triangular–shaped configuration for placement of the cannulated screws. A femur bone with an femoral neck fracture at a 40° incline to the horizontal plane was generated along with a representation of a three-dimensional finite element model, and three inverted triangular–shaped configurations for placement of the cannulated screws were investigated using finite element analyses. Statistical results indicated that the occurrence risk of ISF increases when the screw is located distal to the trochanter minor. Moreover, the risk of occurrence of intertrochanteric fracture increases when the screw is located medial to the trochanter minor because of local concentrated stress on the surface of the screw canals. To avoid the vulnerability of the subtrochanteric region, it was found that proximal placement of the screws using the inverted triangular–shaped configuration could yield better results. In addition, the results of this study provide suggestions on improved screw configurations.

scholarly journals Calcar buttressed screw fixation for femoral neck fracture

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 145
Author(s):  
K. K. Arvind Manoj ◽  
R. Karthik ◽  
A. Vishnu Sankar
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Screw Fixation ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Fixation Strength ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Average Period ◽  
Excellent Outcome ◽  
Neck Fracture

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> The incidence of neck of femur fracture among elderly population is increasing day by day. Femoral neck fracture has always been an unsolved fracture<strong> </strong>as far as treatment and results are concerned. There are different views regarding the optimal method of internal fixation in femoral neck fractures. Biomechanical data from literature suggest that calcar fixation is superior to central screws placement. This study aims to analyse the functional and radiological outcome of femoral neck fractures treated by calcar buttressed screw fixation described by Filipov as biplane double supported screw fixation.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This is a prospective study conducted in our institution from May 2015 to May 2018.The study included 43 patients (31 male, 12 female) with femoral neck fracture. Three 6.5-mm cannulated screws were laid in two medially diverging oblique planes. The distal and the middle screws were supported on the calcar. The distal screw had additional support on the posterior neck cortex. Patients were followed up for average period of 2 years. Functional outcome was evaluated using Harris Hip score.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Bone union occurred in 40 patients (93%) with average period of 3-4 months.<strong> </strong>51.2% of cases had<strong> </strong>excellent outcome. 23.2% of cases had good and 16.3% of cases had fair outcome. 9.3% of cases ended with poor outcome. Non union was reported in 3 patients (7%) and AVN in one patient. Various factors like age, Garden and Pauwel fracture types, time of presentation and time of surgery were statistically significant to the final functional outcome in our study.</p><p><strong>Conclusions:</strong> By providing additional calcar buttress compared to conventional method, this technique of screw fixation enhances femoral neck fracture fixation strength and reduces the fixation failure. </p>

scholarly journals Impact of Cigarette Smoking on Re-operation and Revision Surgery after Femoral Neck Fracture Treatment

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 195-201
Author(s):  
Mitchell Messner ◽  
Alexander Chong ◽  
Bruce Piatt
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Initial Fixation ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
Group 3 ◽  
Former Smokers ◽  
Group 2 ◽  
Group 1

Introduction. Smokers and nicotine users have a higher risk of femoral neck fracture non-union and prolonged time to fracture union. The impact of smoking resulting in revision surgery after fixation of femoral neck fractures, however, rarely has been studied. The aim of this retrospective study was to review if cigarette smoking had an influence on re-operation and revision after femoral neck fracture treatment. Methods. Three groups of patients (Group 1: active smokers; Group 2: former smokers; and Group 3: non-smokers) who sustained a femoral neck fracture from January 2012 through August 2018 were included. Outcomes investigated included femoral neck fracture type, operative fixation type, fixation failure, and time interval between initial fixation and revision. Results. A total of 1,452 subjects were identified (Group 1: 165 subjects; Group 2: 507 subjects; and Group 3: 780 subjects). In the male population, Groups 1 and 2 had higher rates of femoral neck fracture than Group 3. Twelve cases required revisions (Group 1: three cases (6%); Group 2: two cases (2%); Group 3: seven cases (4%)), with all but one revision within the first year following initial fixation. Group 1 patients tended to be younger than the other two groups. Conclusion. Smoking has a positive association with the risk of femoral neck fracture amongst active and former male smokers. This study concluded that active smokers have a higher risk of non-union compared with non-smokers or former smokers. Smoking history, especially heavy or long-term, should play a role in deciding which fixation construct type to use for femoral neck fractures.

scholarly journals Current Management of Femoral Neck Fractures (Literature Review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 68-75
Author(s):  
I.M. Zazirnyi ◽  
O.O. Kostrub
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Patient Characteristics ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Classification Systems ◽  
Fracture Characterization ◽  
Orthopedic Surgeons ◽  
Appropriate Treatment ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
In Situ Fixation

Summary. Femoral neck fractures are a commonly encountered injury in orthopedic practice and result in significant morbidity and mortality. It is essential that surgeons are able to recognize specific fracture patterns and patient characteristics that indicate the use of particular implants and methods to effectively manage these injuries. The use of the Garden and Pauwels classification systems has remained the practical mainstay of femoral neck fracture characterization that help choosing appropriate treatment. Operative options include in situ fixation, closed or open reduction and internal fixation, hemiarthroplasty, and total hip arthroplasty. Recent reports demonstrate diversity among orthopedic surgeons in regard to the optimal treatment of femoral neck fractures and changing trends in their management.

scholarly journals Serum albumin and fixation failure with cannulated hip screws in undisplaced intracapsular femoral neck fracture

2016 ◽  
Vol 98 (6) ◽  
pp. 376-379 ◽  
Author(s):  
O Riaz ◽  
R Arshad ◽  
S Nisar ◽  
R Vanker
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Serum Albumin ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
Fixation Failure ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Preoperative Serum ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
Posterior Tilt ◽  
Intracapsular Femoral Neck Fracture

Introduction Internal fixation of undisplaced intracapsular femoral neck fractures with cannulated hip screws is a widely accepted surgical technique, despite reported failure rates of 12%–19%. This study determined whether preoperative serum albumin levels are linked to fixation failure. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 251 consecutive undisplaced intracapsular femoral neck fracture patients treated with cannulated hip screws in a district general hospital. Preoperative albumin levels were measured, and the fixation technique, classification and posterior tilt on radiography assessed. Fixation failure was defined as a screw cut, avascular necrosis (AVN) or non-union. Results Of the patients, 185 were female and 66 male. The mean age was 77 years (range 60–101 years). Thirty seven (15%) patients had fixation failure: 10 (4%) due to AVN; 12 (5%) due to non-union; and 15 (6%) due to fixation collapse. Low serum albumin levels were significantly associated with failure (p=0.01), whereas gender (p=0.56), operated side (p=0.62), age (p=0.34) and screw configuration (p=0.42) were not. A posterior tilt angle greater than 20° on lateral radiography significantly predicted failure (p=0.002). Conclusions Preoperative serum albumin is an independent predictor of cannulated hip screw fixation failure in undisplaced femoral neck fractures. Nutritional status should therefore be considered when deciding between surgical fixation and arthroplasty to avoid the possibility of revision surgery, along with an increased risk of morbidity and mortality.

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