Debattenbeitrag: Krankenhausfinanzierung aus Sicht der Patienten

Das DRG-System berücksichtigt nicht den nachhaltigen Erfolg einer Behandlung aus Sicht des Patienten. Die Integration von „Patient Related Outcome Measures“ (PROM) sollte die Basis für eine Weiterentwick lung der DRGs hin zu neuen PRGs, also „Patient Related Groups“, sein. Das wäre ein mutiger Schritt nach vorn, der die Rolle der Patienten stärkt.

Jumper’s fracture of the sacrum: a novel and reproducible way for successful reduction and fixation

Purpose Surgical treatment of jumper’s fractures is a highly demanding situation for the surgeon due to its rareness and frequent association with severe concomitant injuries. There is no current consensus regarding a standard treatment approach, thus reducing quality of care. Our objectives were to describe, apply and assess a novel surgical technic. Methods The presented research is an observational retrospective study of patients who underwent the described novel surgical intervention in a level 1 trauma center. We conducted analyses of the patient cohort using patient-related outcome measures at least 1 year after surgery, as well as investigating pain, quality of life and the clinical effectiveness of the procedure. Results A total of 24 patients (17 male and 7 female) with an average age 47 ± 16.3 years were included. ISS scores ranged from 9 to 66 with a mean ISS of 40 ± 15. Clinical scores exist of 15 out of 24 patients (62.5%). The mean VAS score was 53.7 ± 12.9. The mean EQ-5D index was 0.68 ± 0.22. Significant negative correlation existed between the ISS value and the EQ-5D index (r = − 0.704; p < 0.005) and EQ-5D VAS (r = − 0.809; p < 0.001). Anatomical reduction was achieved in all patients (n = 24). Radiological follow-up was performed in 58%. Conclusion We present one of the largest studies with operatively treated jumper’s fractures of the sacrum. The technique is capable of reproducibly restoring the physiological anatomy of the patient and allows pain-adapted mobilization.

How does former Salter innominate osteotomy in patients with Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease influence acetabular orientation? An MRI-based study

ABSTRACT Salter innominate osteotomy (SIO) has been successfully used in the treatment of Legg–Calvé–Perthes disease (LCPD). Recent studies that have raised concerns about acetabular retroversion after SIO have been based on plain radiographs. In order to assess the true acetabular orientation, the present study uses a specific magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique. In addition, the association between acetabular morphology and clinical function as well as health-related quality of life was assessed. Twenty-three patients with 24 operated hips who underwent SIO for LCPD between January 2004 and November 2014 were included. Mean age was 8.5 ± 2.2 years at surgery and 18.5 ± 2.9 years at follow-up. MRIs were conducted at 1.5 T using radial sequences. The analysis included the acetabular version, acetabular sector angles (ASAs) and alpha angles. Plain radiographs were used in order to obtain the Stulberg classification. Patient-related outcome measures included the international Hip Outcome Tool and Euroqol-5 dimensions scores. In comparison to the non-operated side, the MRI of previously operated hips showed no difference of version at the center of the femoral head but significantly decreased version just below the roof level. As a marker for posterior acetabular coverage, the ASAs between 9 and 11 o’clock were significantly decreased when compared with non-operated hips. In hips with a mild acetabular retroversion (&lt;15°), the function was significantly decreased when compared with non-retroverted hips. The SIO is an effective tool in order to restore acetabular containment in LCPD. When compared with the non-operated hips, our collective displays only moderate changes of acetabular orientation and coverage.

An updated approach to determine minimal clinically important differences in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis

IntroductionCurrent medications for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have not been shown to have impact on patient related outcome measures (PROMs) highlighting the need for accurate Minimal Clinically Important Differences (MCID) values. Recently published consensus standards for MCID studies support using anchor-based over distribution-based methods. The aim of this study was to estimate MCID values for worsening in IPF using only an anchor-based approach.MethodsWe conducted secondary analyses of three randomised controlled trials with different inclusion criteria and follow-up intervals. The Health Transition question in the Short Form Health Survey 36 (SF-36) questionnaire was used as the anchor. We used receiver operating curve to assess responsiveness between the anchor and ten variables (four physiologic measures and six PROMs). We used an anchor-based method to determine the MCID values of variables that met the responsiveness criteria (area under the curve≥0.70).ResultsSix minute walk distance (6 MWD), the St. George's Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ), physical component score of SF-36 (SF-36 PCS), and University of California, San Diego, Shortness of Breath Questionnaire (UCSD SOBQ) met the responsiveness criteria. The MCID value for 6 MWD was −75 meters. The MCID value for SF-36 PCS was −7 points. MCID value for SGRQ was 11points. MCID value for the UCSD SOBQ was 11 points.ConclusionsThe MCID estimates of 6 MWD, SGRQ, SF-36, UCSD SOBQ using only anchor-based methods were considerably higher compared to previously proposed values. A single MCID value may not be applicable across all classes of disease severity or durations of follow-up time.

MRI-based assessment of acetabular version and coverage after previous Pemberton osteotomy in skeletally mature patients

Purpose In hip dysplasia the Pemberton osteotomy can modify the shape of the acetabulum and is indicated for children aged between two and 12 when the triradiate cartilage is still open. However, there have been concerns about acetabular retroversion following this type of osteotomy. The studies, however, have been based on plain radiographs. The aim of our investigation was to assess the 3D acetabular orientation in patients with previous Pemberton osteotomy after skeletal maturation. Methods Ten patients with 12 operated hips were included who received Pemberton osteotomy for hip dysplasia between January 3, 2005 and March 25, 2011. Mean age at surgery and at follow-up were 7.2 years (sd 3.7) and 19.2 years (sd 3.7), respectively. MRIs were conducted with 1.5 T. Besides the measurement of acetabular version, the analysis included alpha angles, acetabular sector angles (ASAs) as well as modified ASAs (cartilage covered area angles). Furthermore, the presence of osteoarthritis (OA) as well as acetabular retroversion was determined on plain radiographs. Patient-related outcome measures included the international Hip Outcome Tool (iHOT) and EuroQol-5-Dimensions (EQ5D) scores. Results In comparison with the contralateral native and healthy hips the operated hips showed similar version (19.5° (sd 4.6°) versus 18.6° (sd 7.0°); p = 0.974). Also, there were no differences in terms of femoral head sphericity (alpha angles) and acetabular coverage (ASA angles). Five of 12 Pemberton hips showed signs of beginning OA (Kellgren-Lawrence classification I or II) while none of the non-operated hips did. Patients who received surgery before the age of six years had similar functional and radiological results when compared with patients who were older than six years at surgery. Among all patients, iHOT was 91.9 (sd 10.0) and EQ5D was 90.3 (sd 7.3)). Conclusion The Pemberton osteotomy provides good long-term radiographic and functional results without compromising acetabular version or coverage. Level of Evidence Level III: retrospective comparative study

Surgical repair techniques, functional outcome, and return to sports after apophyseal avulsion fractures of the ischial tuberosity in adolescents

Purpose Among juvenile apophyseal avulsion injuries of the pelvis in adolescents, fractures of the ischial tuberosity are rare but sustainably debilitating. Also because informations on surgical repair options are very sparse and so far limited to general reviews, reports of individual cases or heterogeous small case series, practitioners, patients and their parental environment still feel a comprehensible hesitation regarding operative treatment. Therefore we intended to investigate patient related outcome measurements and return to sports rates after different types of surgical intervention in an own case series, so far unprecendented in its size. Methods Patient data of adolescents that underwent surgical intervention for a displaced apophyseal avulsion fracture of the ischial tuberosity between 01/2015 and 12/2019 in our institution were gathered. Patients were then evaluated using the hamstring injury specific Perth Hamstring Assessment Tool (PHAT). Furthermore the return to sports level in comparison to the particular pre-injury level was rated. Results Eleven adolescents with an acute or chronic mean fragment dislocation of 3.3 cm (SD ± 1.7) underwent surgical intervention in the assigned period. The mean post-operative PHAT score was 86.9 (0–100, SD ± 11.9) and thus good to excellent. The majority of adolescents (10/11) was able to return to their pre-injury sports, whereas 63.6% achieved full or nearly full level. Conclusions Surgical refixation or restoration of aphoyseal avulsion fractures of the ischial tuberosity result in good to excellent outcomes and return to sport rates, irrespective of the type of intervention. Here prompt diagnosis with a timely intervention seems more promising than delayed interventions in chronic cases. Beyond 1.5 cm of fragment displacement affected patients should be counselled for surgical intervention.