Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2024
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudyBetter outcomes using suture button compared to screw fixation in talofibular syndesmotic injuries of the ankle: a level I evidence-based meta-analysis.
The present meta-analysis evaluated current level I clinical trials which compared the use of a suture button (SB) versus syndesmotic screw (SS) fixation techniques for syndesmosis injuries of the ankle. The outcomes of interest were to compare patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) and complications. It was hypothesised that SB might achieve better PROMs along with a lower rate of complications. ⋯ Suture button fixation might perform better than the syndesmotic screw fixation in syndesmotic injuries of the ankle.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2024
Review Case ReportsImplantation of C2 prosthesis with dorsal fusion C0-C4 due to pathologic C2 fracture. Case report and literature review.
Pathological destruction of the axis vertebra leads to a highly unstable condition in an upper cervical spine. As surgical resection and anatomical reconstruction of the second cervical vertebrae represents a life threatening procedure, less radical approaches are preferred and only few cases of C2 prosthesis are described in literature. ⋯ The focus of this case report is a 21-year-old man with a pathological fracture of C2 managed primarily surgically with the C1-C3 dorsal fusion. Due to the progression of giant cell tumor and destruction of the axis vertebra, C2 prosthesis through anterior approach and dorsal occipito-cervical fusion C0-C4 were performed. Postoperative infection was managed surgically with a 2-staged dorsal debridement, ostheosynthesis material change and autologous bone graft. After a 4 week-intravenous therapy with the ceftriaxone in combination with the amoxicillin/clavulanate, followed by 12 week per oral therapy with amoxicillin/clavulanate in combination with ciprofloxacin, the complete recovery of the infection was achieved. Radiotherapy was initiated 2 months after the last revision surgery and the patient showed a good clinical outcome with stable construct at a 1 year follow-up. A review of literature of all reported C2 prosthesis cases was performed CONCLUSION: C2 prosthesis allows a more radical resection in pathological processes involving the axis vertebra. Combined with the posterior fusion, immediate stability is achieved. Anterior surgical approach is through a highly unsterile oral environment which presents a high-risk of postoperative infection.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2024
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative StudyComparative effectiveness of combined peri-articular and intra-articular injection versus intravenous and intra-articular injection of tranexamic acid in total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled trial study.
Tranexamic acid (TXA) administration is supported by numerous evidence in reducing blood loss after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). The combination of intravenous (IV) and intra-articular (IA) TXA administration revealed good result in blood loss reduction with less evidence of venous thromboembolism event (VTE). Several literature reviews portray that peri-articular (PA) administration yields similar hemostasis in comparison to IV route. However, there is no report on the clinical effect of combining PA + IA TXA in blood loss reduction and its complications, compared to combining IV + IA TXA after TKA. ⋯ Combined PA + IA TXA administration had similar efficacy in blood loss reduction and blood transfusion when compared to combined IV + IA TXA. The first group displayed less soft tissue swelling. The combination of PA + IA TXA administration can be used as an alternative regimen to avoid IV TXA administration.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialArthroscopic and open reconstruction of the posterolateral corner of the knee have equally good clinical results: first results of a prospective 12-month follow-up study.
Arthroscopic reconstruction techniques for higher-grade posterolateral corner (PLC) injuries (Fanelli Type B, PoLIS LI-B) have not yet been validated in clinical studies. The open reconstruction technique described by Arciero is well-established and showed good restoration of joint stability in previous studies. This study aimed to compare clinical outcomes of this established open surgery technique to a newly developed arthroscopic technique in a prospective randomized clinical trial. ⋯ Prospective cohort study, II.
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Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · Jun 2024
ReviewCurrent research trends on the effect of diabetes mellitus on rotator cuff tendon healing/tendinopathy.
Rotator cuff tendon tears are a leading cause of shoulder pain. They are challenging to treat, and tendon-bone healing has a high failure rate despite successful surgery. Tendons connect the muscles and bones, which make them important for the body's overall mobility and stability. ⋯ This review summarizes the current literature on the pathophysiological changes of the tendon in diabetes and hyperlipidemia. Preclinical and clinical evidence regarding the association between diabetes and tendon healing is presented. Moreover, current approaches to improve tendon healing in patients with diabetes are reviewed.