关节镜联合关节牵张成形术治疗踝关节创伤性关节炎

目的对比分析单纯关节镜手术与关节镜手术联合Ilizarov外固定架关节牵张术治疗踝关节创伤性关节炎的临床疗效。 方法纳入2016年10月至2018年4月聊城市中医医院收治的早中期踝关节创伤性关节炎患者30例，排除非创伤性关节炎和终末期踝关节炎。其中接受单纯踝关节镜手术者纳入对照组(n＝15)，接受关节镜手术联合Ilizarov外固定架关节牵张成形术者纳入研究组(n＝15)，术后随访6个月，对比分析两组患者的治疗效果：疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)、踝关节功能评分(Kofoed评分)以及生活质量的变化。计数资料比较采用卡方或Fisher精确检验，计量资料比较采用独立样本t检验。 结果研究组治疗有效率大于对照组(χ²＝7.214，P<0.05)，术后疼痛视觉模拟评分明显低于对照组(t ＝10.342，P<0.05)，Kofoed评分高于对照组(t ＝10.452，P<0.05)；研究组生活质量显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。 结论关节镜手术联合关节牵张成形术对早中期踝关节创伤性关节炎较单纯关节镜手术短期效果更好，可成为临床治疗中的一种选择，但远期效果尚需进一步研究。     

Emerging Racial Disparities in Outpatient Utilization of Total Joint Arthroplasty

BackgroundRacial and ethnic disparities within the field of total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have been extensively reported. To date, however, it remains unknown how these disparities have translated to the outpatient TJA (OP-TJA) setting. The purposes of this study were to compare relative OP-TJA utilization rates between White and Black patients from 2011-2019 and assess how these differences in utilization have evolved over time.MethodsWe conducted a retrospective review from 2011-2019 using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP). Differences in the relative utilization of OP (same-day discharge) versus inpatient TJA between White and Black patients were assessed and trended over time. Multivariable logistic regressions were run to adjust for baseline patient factors and comorbidities.ResultsDuring the study period, Black patients were significantly less likely to undergo OP-TJA when compared to White patients (P < .001 for both outpatient total knee arthroplasty and outpatient total hip arthroplasty [OP-THA]). From 2011 to 2019, an emerging disparity was found in outpatient total knee arthroplasty and OP-THA utilization between White and Black patients (eg, White versus Black OP-THA: 0.4% versus 0.6% in 2011 compared with 10.2% versus 5.9% in 2019, P_trend < .001). These results held in all adjusted analyses.ConclusionIn this study we found evidence of emerging and worsening racial disparities in the relative utilization of OP-TJA procedures between White and Black patients. These results highlight the need for early intervention by orthopaedic surgeons and policy makers alike to address these emerging inequalities in access to care before they become entrenched within our systems of orthopaedic care.     

Mildly decreased preoperative bilirubin levels are associated with infections after shoulder and knee arthroplasty

Increasing numbers of arthroplasties are also accompanied by postoperative infections. The main purpose was to evaluate preoperative serum bilirubin levels between patients with and without infections after shoulder and knee arthroplasties. For this retrospective case-control single-center study, a total of 108 patients were extracted from a prospectively collected database. Eighteen patients with infections after shoulder (n = 8) and knee (n = 10) arthroplasty were matched by age, gender, and implant type in a 1:5-scenario to 90 patients (40 shoulders and 50 knees) without postoperative infection. Demographic data, preoperative blood parameters, and postoperative infection-related outcomes were evaluated. Total bilirubin was the only preoperative parameter significantly different between the infection (8.21 ± 3.25 μmol/L or 0.48 ± 0.19 mg/dL) and noninfection (10.78 ± 4.62 μmol/L or 0.63 ± 0.27 mg/dL; P = .014) group, while C-reactive protein and other liver parameters were similar between the groups. Significantly more controls (92.1%) had preoperative bilirubin levels above 8.72 μmol/L or 0.51 mg/dL than cases (7.9%; P = .007). The 5-year infection survival-rate was 65.6% for patients with preoperative bilirubin levels < 8.72 μmol/L or < 0.51 mg/dL and 91.2% with ≥ 8.72 μmol/L or ≥ 0.51 mg/dL. Mildly decreased preoperative bilirubin levels with a cutoff at 8.72 μmol/L or 0.51 mg/dL were significantly associated to patients with infections after shoulder and knee arthroplasty. There were no differences in other blood parameters or comorbidities between patients with infections and their matched-controls.     

Irrigation Solutions and Antibiotic Powders: Should I Use Them in Primary and Revision Total Joint Arthroplasty?

BackgroundThe prevention and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection is of utmost importance to orthopedic surgeons. Irrigation solutions have become a popular additive to the prevention and treatment armamentarium.MethodsThis symposium summarizes the mechanism of action, basic science, and clinical research to date on the use of irrigation solutions. The four most commonly used irrigation solutions, povidone iodine, chlorhexidine, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid, are discussed. In addition, the role of antibiotic powers is reviewed.ResultsEach solution has its risks and benefits that must be weighed by the surgeon. There is no clear irrigation solution that is superior. The role of additive antibiotic powder (vancomycin) remains controversial.ConclusionMore rigorous prospective clinical trials are needed to determine the optimal irrigation solution for the prevention and treatment of periprosthetic joint infection.     

术前CT模拟指导俯卧位经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术的可行性分析

目的分析术前CT模拟指导俯卧位经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术的可行性。方法回顾性分析2017年1月-2019年1月河南省开封市中心医院收治的67例骨盆骨折损伤俯卧位行经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术患者的临床资料。男性38例,女性29例;年龄30~62岁,平均37.5岁;BMI 17.8~27.2kg/m^2,平均22.5kg/m^2。俯卧位行术前CT模拟指导经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术38例(CT模拟组),俯卧位行经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术29例(常规组)。比较两组患者置入螺钉数量、位置、长度与术前规划符合率,手术时间、术中透视时间、术中出血量、骨折愈合时间;比较两组患者术后6个月Majeed功能评分和并发症发生情况。结果CT模拟组患者置入螺钉数量和常规组相比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);CT模拟组位置、长度与术前规划符合率均为100%,均分别高于常规组的83%和87%,差异均有统计学意义(χ^2=7.179,P=0.007;χ^2=5.657,P=0.017);CT模拟组手术时间、术中透视时间以及骨折愈合时间较常规组缩短,术中出血量降低[(77.9±12.6)min vs.(90.4±13.3)min、(6.5±0.8)s vs.(7.2±0.9)s、(3.2±0.5)个月vs.(3.5±0.6)个月、(86.8±17.1)m L vs.(97.8±18.3)m L],差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05);术后6个月CT模拟组Majeed功能评分中疼痛、工作、坐、站立、性生活及总评分均高于常规组[(25.6±3.6)分vs.(23.6±3.3)分、(17.5±2.3)分vs.(16.3±2.2)分、(8.8±1.3)分vs.(8.1±1.2)分、(31.8±4.9)分vs.(29.4±4.5)分、(3.0±0.5)分vs.(2.8±0.5)分、(86.7±10.2)分vs.(80.2±9.8)分],差异有统计学意义(均P<0.05);CT模拟组并发症发生率为0,低于常规组17%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P=0.025)。结论术前CT模拟用于指导俯卧位经皮微创骶髂螺钉内固定术可提高置入螺钉位置、长度的精准率,还具有手术时间短、术中出血量和射线辐射少、骨折愈合快、螺钉植入准确率高、并发症发生率低等优点,是一种精确、安全、有效的影像学辅助手段。