scholarly journals Analysis of the Сauses of the Development of Osteoarthrosis of the Shoulder Joint in Patients After Fractures of the Proximal Epimetaphysis of the Humerus

Author(s):  
S.S. Strafun ◽  
S.V. Bohdan ◽  
L.M. Yuriichuk ◽  
R.O. Serhiienko

Summary. Posttraumatic (secondary) arthrosis of the shoulder joint, which develops as a result of fractures of the proximal epimetaphysis of the humerus, accounts for about 10% of all arthrosis cases of the shoulder joint, regardless of therapeutic tactics. Objective: to investigate the main causes of the development of post-traumatic arthrosis of the shoulder joint in patients with fractures of the proximal epimetaphysis of the humerus. Materials and Methods. The clinical group consisted of 295 patients with fractures of the proximal epitaphysis of the humerus, who from 2009 to 2020 were treated at the departments of the SI “Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of NAMS of Ukraine” (Kyiv). Of these, 55 (18.64%) were patients who had post-traumatic arthrosis of the shoulder joint. The age of the patients ranged from 27 to 68 years (mean age 42.7±9.5 years); men were 155 (52.5%), women 140 (47.5%). The presence of post-traumatic omarthrosis was determined in terms of 3 to 5 years after the fracture. All patients with post-traumatic osteoarthrosis of the shoulder joint, depending on the treatment, were divided into two groups: group A – patients after metal osteosynthesis of the proximal epimetaphysis of the humerus, group B – patients who underwent conservative treatment. Group A included 35 (63.6%) patients, group B – 20 (36.4%) patients. A general AS/ASIF classification was used to determine the type of a fracture. Conclusions. The highest number of cases of post-traumatic omarthrosis after conservative treatment was found in patients with type A1 fractures – 10.9% and A2 – 14.6%; after surgical treatment, post-traumatic omarthrosis was developed in patients with type C3 fractures – 12.6% and A3 – 14.6% (p≥0.05). The main reason for the development of post-traumatic omarthrosis is aseptic necrosis of the shoulder head – 61.8% (p≤0.05), which is more common in patients with type B and C fractures according to AO. The greatest impact on the development of omarthrosis in patients with fractures of the proximal epimetaphysis of the humerus is the load on the shoulder joint, both during rehabilitation and in daily life, and the presence of contracture in the shoulder joint.

Author(s):  
S.S. Strafun ◽  
I.S. Zanko

Relevance. Shoulder prosthetics is the method of choice in the treatment of patients with traumatic injuries that significantly impair joint function and are accompanied by prolonged pain. Objective: to investigate the main causes of injuries of the shoulder joint that led to its prosthetics. Materials and Methods. The clinical group consisted of 162 patients who underwent shoulder prosthetics in the Department of Microsurgery and Reconstructive Surgery of the Upper Limb of the SI “Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics of NAMS of Ukraine”. There were 44.4% male and 55.5% female patients. The average age of male patients was 62±11.4 years; the average age of female patients was 66±10.1 years. The average period of seeking specialized medical care after an acute injury was 24±10.9 days and 50.6±81.1 months in patients with post-traumatic consequences. In most cases, patients underwent unipolar prosthetics of the shoulder joint (126 patients, 78.7%); 27 patients (15.6%) underwent reversible prosthetics and 9 (5.6%) – total prosthetics, respectively. Results. In most cases, shoulder prosthetics were performed in patients with acute (up to 3 weeks from the date of injury) and old fractures and fractures of the proximal epimetaphysis of the humerus – 35 (21.6%) and 48 (29.6%) patients, respectively. The number of patients with posttraumatic aseptic necrosis of the humeral head was 49 (30.2%) (p<0.005), which indicates a high frequency of complications after osteosynthesis etc. The number of patients with massive traumatic injuries of the tendons of the rotator cuff who needed shoulder prosthetics was 18 (11.1%) and with false joints – 12 (7.4%). Unipolar prosthesis systems predominated in the general structure of the prosthesis type (126 patients, 78.7%), since reversible and total prosthesis in Ukraine were registered not so long ago. Conclusions. The analysis of our observations showed that the causes of shoulder prosthetics are severe injuries that occur with high-energy injuries (101 patients, 62.3%) and post-traumatic aseptic necrosis (49 patients, 30.2%). Acute and old fractures and fractures of the proximal metaepiphysis of the humerus are one of the most common injuries according to the analysis (35 patients, 21.6% and 48 patients, 29.6%), and their number and complexity continues to increase with age. Understanding the etiological factors that led to shoulder endoprosthetics makes it possible to predict long-term functional results and work to reduce the number of such patients.


2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 458-464 ◽  
Author(s):  
Migdat Mustafi ◽  
Mateja Andic ◽  
Oana Bartos ◽  
Gerd Grözinger ◽  
Christian Schlensak ◽  
...  

Abstract OBJECTIVES Our aim was to compare aortic remodelling in type B dissections after thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR) or conservative treatment. METHODS We conducted a retrospective analysis of computed tomography (CT) data sets at dissection onset and at the last follow-up in a group with conservative (group A) and TEVAR treatment (group B). An additional analysis of the preoperative CT images was performed in patients from group A, who were converted to TEVAR during follow-up. Diameters and lengths of all aortic segments were measured and growth rates were calculated. RESULTS We included 74 patients: 50 patients in group A (follow-up time: 1625 ± 209 days) and 24 patients in group B (follow-up time: 554 ± 129 days). The mean aortic diameter growth rate was significantly higher in group A than in group B in the mid-descending aorta (A: +7 mm/year; B: −4 mm/year; P = 0.003). Length growth difference was only present in the abdominal aortic segment and was more pronounced in group A (+2 vs ±0 mm/year; P = 0.009). The conversion rate from conservative treatment to TEVAR was 36% (n = 18). A false lumen diameter of &gt;22 mm at baseline was associated with a higher rate of conversion (P = 0.036). After conversion, the mean growth rate in the proximal descending and mid-descending aorta decreased from preoperative +11 and +18 mm/year to postoperative −9 and −14 mm/year, respectively (P &lt; 0.001). CONCLUSIONS In acute type B dissections, TEVAR stops aortic enlargement in the thoracic aorta, but promotes distal dilatation compared to the conservative treatment group. After conversion to TEVAR in conservatively pretreated chronic type B dissections, a more pronounced diameter decrease in the descending aorta was observed than in patients treated in the acute phase.


2018 ◽  
Vol 31 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 5-5
Author(s):  
Sergio Szachnowicz ◽  
Andre Duarte ◽  
Edno Bianchi ◽  
Ary Nasi ◽  
Julio Mariano Rocha ◽  
...  

Abstract Background Background: Barrett’ s esophagus is a complication of severe gastroesophageal reflux disease. The major concern aspect is its association to dysplasia and esophageal adenocarcinoma. Endoscopic surveillance of patients treated surgically or clinically allows early detection of cancer. Aim: Compare clinical and surgical treatment of Barrett's esophagus. Methods Methods: from January 1980 to December 2017, 565 patients with Barrett's esophagus were followed up at our service. 214 were submitted to Nissen fundoplication and 221 to clinical treatment with PPI. These 434 patients were submitted to a long follow up with routine endoscopic examination each 2 years with multiple biopsies. The statistical analysis was performed through Fisher's exact test and Propensity score regarding epidemiologic and epithelium data. Results Comparing the surgical group (Group A) and the clinical group (Group B), we could observe the development of 11 Adenocarcinoma, 3 in the group A e 8 in group B. Any grade of dysplasia was observed in 9 patients of the group B, and six of them developed adenocarcinoma. The clinical group showed a tendency to develop more adenocarcioma and dysplasia than the surgical group (P = 0.38) and statistically significant increase in the development of dysplasia (P = 0032). 16% of patients in Group A showed progression in Columnar epithelium length against 20% in Group B (ns). 23,4% of the patients in group A keep symptoms and use of PPI, and 28.7 in group B (ns). Conclusion In our series as in many recent data in international literature, the surgical treatment for GERd in patients with Barrett's esophagus seems to be a good option to keep the columnar epithelium without progression to dysplasia or adenocarcinoma, with good control of the symptoms and the length of the Barrett's esophagus. Disclosure All authors have declared no conflicts of interest.


Author(s):  
Vinay N. ◽  
Manjunatha A. ◽  
Anand Kumar B. S.

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Supracondylar fracture of humerus is most common of all the fractures around the elbow in children. They occur most commonly in children more so in male child with the peak around 5-8 years. Objective of this study was to compare the outcome of 3 different modalities of treatment for supracondylar fracture of humerus.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> Children with type III supracondylar fracture of humerus were categorized into group A, group B, group C based on conservative, closed reduction and percutaneous K wire fixation and open reduction and K wire fixation modalities of treatment given. All the children were followed for 6 months and the outcome of treatment was evaluated using Flynn’s criteria.<strong></strong></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> 40 children were treated with 3 different modalities of treatment. The rate of complications was less in children who were operated on first day of admission (p=0.02). Group B and group C had 80% and 61.11% excellent results and group A had 47.05% poor results. The outcome was better with cross K wire pinning than lateral pinning (p=0.015).</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Supracondylar fracture of humerus should be operated as early as possible to reduce the rate of complications. The outcome of surgical treatment was better than conservative treatment evaluated in terms of Flynn’s criteria. Cross wire pinning was better than lateral pinning in terms of outcome, but the rate of neuropraxias was more with cross wire pinning.</p>


2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amany Elshabrawy Mohamed ◽  
Amira Mohamed Yousef

Abstract Background Coronavirus has affected more than 100 million people. Most of these patients are hospitalized in isolation wards or self-quarantined at home. A significant percentage of COVID-19 patients may experience psychiatric symptoms. This study attempts to assess depressive, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms in home-isolated and hospitalized COVID-19 patients, besides whether the isolation setting affected these symptoms’ presentation. Results The study involved 89 patients with confirmed COVID-19 virus, and the patients were divided into 2 groups: 43 patients in the home-isolated group (group A) and 46 patients in the hospital-isolated group (group B). The majority of subjects were male and married; also, they were highly educated. 30.2% from group A and 47.8% from group B had a medical occupation. There was a statistically significant difference (p= 0.03) between both groups in the presence of chronic disease. There was a statistically significant increase in suicidal thoughts in the home-isolated group (37.2%) (p = 0.008**). We found a statistically significant increase in the abnormal scores of Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale–Depression (HADS–Depression) in the home-isolated group (69.7%) compared to the hospital-isolated group (32.6%) (p <0.001**) which denotes considerable symptoms of depression. Moreover, we found that (32.6%) from the home-isolated group and (39.1%) from the hospital-isolated group had abnormal scores of Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale–Anxiety (HADS–Anxiety) which denotes considerable symptoms of anxiety. Also, we found 66.7% and 87.2% scored positive by the Davidson Trauma Scale (DTS) in the home-isolated group and hospital-isolated group, respectively. Which was statistically significant (p = 0.02**). On doing a binary logistic regression analysis of HADS and DTS with significantly related independent factors, we revealed that lower education levels and family history of psychiatric disorder were risk factors for abnormal HADS–Anxiety scores in COVID-19 patients. The medical occupation was a protective factor against having abnormal HADS–Depression scores in COVID-19 patients, while home isolation was a risk factor. On the contrary, the medical occupation was a risk factor for scoring positive in DTS in COVID-19 patients. Simultaneously, low levels of education and home isolation were protective factors. Conclusion A significant number of patients diagnosed with the COVID-19 virus develop depressive, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress symptoms, whether they were isolated in the hospital or at home; besides, the isolation setting may affect the presenting symptoms.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Körner ◽  
Christoph E. Gonser ◽  
Stefan Döbele ◽  
Christian Konrads ◽  
Fabian Springer ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to analyse the re-operation rate after surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OCLTs) in children and adolescents. Methods Between 2009 and 2019, 27 consecutive patients with a solitary OCLT (10 male, 17 female; mean age 16.9 ± 2.2 years; 8 idiopathic vs. 19 traumatic) received primary operative treatment (arthroscopy + bone marrow stimulation [BMS], n = 8; arthroscopy + retrograde drilling, n = 8; autologous chondrocyte implantation [ACI]/autologous bone grafting, n = 9; arthroscopy + BMS + retrograde drilling; n = 1; flake fixation, n = 1). Seventeen OCLTs were located at the medial and ten at the lateral talus. ‘Re-operation’ as the outcome measure was evaluated after a median follow-up of 42 months (range 6–117 months). Patients were further subdivided into groups A (re-operation, n = 7) and B (no re-operation, n = 20). Groups A and B were compared with respect to epidemiological, lesion- and therapy-related variables. Results Seven of 27 patients needed a re-operation (re-operation rate 25.9% after a median interval of 31 months [range 13–61 months]). The following operative techniques were initially used in these seven patients: arthroscopy + BMS n = 2, arthroscopy + retrograde drilling n = 4, ACI + autologous bone grafting n = 1. A comparison of group A with group B revealed different OCLT characteristics between both groups. The intraoperative findings according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) classification revealed significantly more advanced cartilage damage in group B than in group A (p = 0.001). Conclusions We detected a re-operation rate of 25.9% after primary surgical OCLT treatment. Patients with re-operation had significantly lower ICRS classification stages compared to patients without re-operation.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijie Liao ◽  
Tiantian Wang ◽  
Qian Huang ◽  
Yun Liu ◽  
Rongbin Lu ◽  
...  

Abstract PurposeThe present study aimed to explore the influence of ulnar bow on the surgical treatment of Bado type I missed Monteggia fracture in children.MethodsThis study is a retrospective review of 24 patients between November 2010 and March 2019. All patients were treated with open reduction of the radial head and ulnar opening wedge osteotomy without annular ligament reconstruction. The mean interval between injury onset and surgery was five months (range: 2–12 months). The average age of participants at the time of surgery was 6.4 years (range: 3–10 years). We evaluated the maximum ulnar bow (MUB) and MUB position (P-MUB) via radiography. The patients were divided into middle group (group A: 14 cases, MUB located at 40% to 60% of the distal ulna) and distal group (group B: 10 cases, MUB located at 20% to 40% from the distal end of the ulna) based on P-MUB. The mean period of follow-up was 37 months (range: 6–102 months).ResultsAt the last follow-up, all the children showed stable reduction of the radial head, and the flexion function of elbow joint improved after operation (P<0.05). Group A presented a larger the ratio of maximum ulnar bow(R-MUB) and angle of ulnar osteotomy(OA) than group B (P<0.05). There was statistically significant difference between group A and Group B in the P-MUB (P < 0.05). The osteotomy angle was positively correlated with the R-MUB (R2 =0.497,P=0.013), The osteotomy angle was positively correlated with the P-MUB (R2=0.731,P=0.000), The R-MUB is proportional to the P-MUB (R2 =0.597,P=0.002). The regression equation of P-MUB and osteotomy angle: Angle=7.064+33.227* P-MUB (R2=0.459, P =0.000).ConclusionWhen the ulnar bow is positioned at the middle ulna, a stable reduction of radial head need to be achieved through a larger angle in the ulnar osteotomy. If the position of maximum ulnar bow (P-MUB) is closer to the middle of the ulna or the ratio of maximum ulnar bow (R-MUB) is larger, the osteotomy angle is larger.


2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-68
Author(s):  
Ali Imam Ahsan ◽  
Nasimul Jamal ◽  
Ashfaq Ahmad ◽  
Syed Farhan Ali ◽  
Momenul Haque

Background: Treatment of granular myringitis (GM) is diverse with no definitive management. Objective: The aim of the present study was to see the effectiveness of different interventions for treating granular myringitis. Methodology: This was a single centred, parallel, randomized control trial. This study was done at the Specialized ENT Hospital of SAHIC, Dhaka from July 2010 to June 2012. Patients presenting with granular myringitis of 18 years of age or more with both sexes were included. All patients were divided into two groups by simple random sampling method of which patients of group A were treated by surgical treatment and that of group B were treated by medical treatment. Medical treatment was given in the form of topical ear drops and surgical treatment was performed by surgical debridement of granulation tissue followed by chemical cauterization. Repeated follow up was performed up to 6 months in both groups of treated patients. The primary outcome was the resolution of granulation tissue. During follow-up the secondary outcome variables were recurrence, perforation of the TM and any other complications or complain from the patients. Results: A total number of 60 patients were studied of which 30 patients were treated medically and 30 patients were treated surgically. The cure rate was higher in surgical treatment (80%) than conservative (16.7%) (p=0.011). The recurrence rate (17.24%) is also less in surgical group compared to medical treatment group (77.27%) (p=0.001). Conclusion: Surgical treatment is a more successful treatment modality for granular myringitis. Journal of National Institute of Neurosciences Bangladesh, 2019;5(1): 64-68


2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-77
Author(s):  
Beatrice Trabalza Marinucci ◽  
Giulio Maurizi ◽  
Camilla Vanni ◽  
Giuseppe Cardillo ◽  
Camilla Poggi ◽  
...  

Abstract OBJECTIVES Few experiences comparing paediatric and adult patients treated for pulmonary sequestration (PS) have been reported. Surgical treatment is considered the best choice, but the time of surgery is still controversial. We present our experience in this setting, comparing characteristics, histological results and outcome of paediatric and adult patients undergoing PS resection. METHODS Between 1998 and 2017, a total of 74 patients underwent lobectomy or sublobar resection for PS. Sixty patients were children (group A: ≤16 years old) and 14 were adults (group B: &gt;16 years old). Preoperative diagnosis was radiological. PS was intralobar (42 cases) and extralobar (32 cases). The operation was a muscle-sparing lateral thoracotomy or video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. Preoperative characteristics, histological results and short-/long-term results of the 2 groups were retrospectively analysed and compared. RESULTS Thirty-seven percent of the patients in group A presented with respiratory symptoms and 79% in group B (P = 0.44). Most symptomatic patients were treated with a lobectomy. In group A, 2 patients (3%) had a malignant transformation of the lesion. Patients with a prenatal diagnosis treated after the age of 1 year became more symptomatic than those operated on before the age of 1 year (57% vs 23%; P = 0.08). No differences were found in postoperative complications. Long-term stable remission of respiratory symptoms was obtained in 91% of patients in group A and 100% in group B. Adulthood (P = 0.03) and the association with congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation (P = 0.03) were negative prognostic factors for the development of respiratory symptoms. CONCLUSIONS Surgical treatment of PS is safe and feasible. Despite the small number of patients included, study results indicated that an early operation during childhood may prevent the subsequent development of respiratory symptoms. Surgical treatment is also recommended to prevent the rare transformation into malignancy.


2014 ◽  
Vol 32 (3_suppl) ◽  
pp. 616-616
Author(s):  
Igor Shchepotin ◽  
Andrii Lukashenko ◽  
Olena Kolesnik ◽  
Anton Burlaka

616 Background: Surgical treatment of metastatic colorectal cancer remains the only method that improves overall 5-year survival. This study aimed to compare the surgical outcome and survival benefit between synchronous and staged resection of liver metastases from colorectal cancer. Methods: Clinicopathologic data, treatments, and postoperative outcomes from 110 patients who underwent simultaneous (48 patients, group A) or staged (62 patients, group B) colorectal and hepatic resections at clinic of National cancer institute in period of 2008-2013 were reviewed. Results: Postoperative complications in patients with simultaneous resections (group A) were observed in 13 cases (27.1%), including 5, 1, 4, 2, 0, and 1 of grades I, II, IIIa, IIIb, IV, and V, respectively. Similar results have been reported in group B after staged resections, where overall postoperative complications registered in 16 patients (25.8 %), including 4, 3, 6, 3, 0 of grades I, II, IIIa, IIIb, and IV respectively. Overall level of post-operative complications in the groups A and B after surgical stages finishing did not differ statistically (p=0.96). Shorter operative intervention duration was registered in the group A – (311±10.1) min, whereas in the group B it was (496.6±16.2) min (р<0.001). Patients after staged resection stayed in clinic for a longer time – 23.9±0.8 bed-days, when simultaneous resections provided with shorter recovery terms in post-operative period – 9.8±0.5 bed-days (p<0.001). Overall 3-year survival in the group of patients with simultaneous resections (group А) was 42 % and in the group B 55 % (р=0.22). Conclusions: Analysis of our research indicated necessity of the development of differentiated approach in management of synchronous colorectal liver metastatic cancer. Simultaneous resections of colorectal cancer primary lesions and hepatic metastases were safe and could serve as a primary option for selected patients. Subsequent research should be directed towards study of prognosis factors and criteria for patients’ selection for surgical treatment groups, assessment of economic effect, and patients life quality.


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