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Vikas Satyananda Junko Ozao-Choy Christine Dauphine Kathryn T. Chen 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):764-766
Introduction
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandated the expansion of Medicaid in order to increase access to health care services. We examined the effect of the ACA on breast cancer screening and diagnosis at a Los Angeles safety net hospital.Methods
We performed a retrospective review of breast cancer patients treated at our institution. We compared two cohorts: patients diagnosed with breast cancer in the years 2011–2012 (pre-ACA) vs. 2015–2016 (post-ACA).Results
There were no differences in number of screening mammograms performed, age at diagnosis, mammography-detected cancers, or clinical stage at diagnosis. There was a significant decrease in the number of patients who reported as self-pay (34% vs. 6%, p?<?0.0001).Conclusion
In the 2-year period following ACA implementation, there was limited impact on breast cancer presentation at a safety-net hospital. Long-term follow-up across different healthcare systems is necessary to fully evaluate the global impact of the ACA on breast cancer care. 相似文献2.
Study Design
Case series.Introduction
Upper extremity (UE) trauma and subsequent immobilization affects functional performance.Purpose of the Study
Determine the usefulness and feasibility of unilateral hand training (UHT) on improving functional performance in patients with UE trauma.Methods
Nine participants received UHT within 10 days of immobilization. Functional performance, dexterity, grip, and pinch strength were measured at initial and 4-week visits. Qualitative interviews were coded to develop themes.Results
All Jebsen-Taylor hand function test subtests improved from pretest to post-test. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scores of all 9 participants improved. Functional performance was more impaired for participants with dominant UE injury. Four themes emerged: participants were forced to alter or avoid most daily activities, had an increased dependency on others, took longer to perform activities, and felt UHT decreased the impact of UE trauma on function.Discussion
Functional performance was impaired for all participants. Participants believed that UHT was useful and contributed to improved function.Conclusion
This case series tracked a comprehensive intervention based on a holistic activities of daily living framework that considered the nuances of individual complexities of immobilization following hand trauma. Knowledge from this study supports an early intervention like UHT to educate clients on effective strategies to improve immediate activities of daily living functioning and potentially prevent longer term impairments. 相似文献3.
Study Design
Case series.Introduction
A salvaged limb is one that has undergone a major traumatic injury, followed by repeated surgical attempts in order to avoid amputation. Psychological recovery for individuals with lower extremity limb salvage has been examined in a number of studies. However, psychosocial reactions for individuals with upper extremity (UE) limb salvage are understudied in the literature.Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study was to explore the process of psychosocial adaptation for 3 trauma cases after UE limb salvage.Methods
The Reactions to Impairment and Disability Inventory was used to assess psychosocial adaptation. Physical function outcomes (pain, range of motion, edema, sensation, and dexterity) are presented. The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand measure was used to assess perceived disability. Medical and rehabilitation history are discussed for each case, in order to provide in-depth understanding of the impact of these injuries.Results
Reactions to injury varied across the cases; however, outcomes suggest that psychosocial adaptation may be influenced by the experience of pain, the ability to participate in valued roles and activities, and having a supportive social network.Discussion
For this population, therapists may consider emphasizing pain management, focusing on client-centered goals and interventions, and facilitating peer support. Providers should closely monitor patients for signs of poor adaptation, such as hand-hiding behaviors.Conclusions
This study is among the first to examine psychological outcomes for the UE limb salvage population. Future research would be beneficial to provide deeper understanding of the psychosocial challenges for these individuals. 相似文献4.
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Joseph A. Gil Kerry Ebert Keri Blanchard Avi D. Goodman Joseph J. Crisco Julia A. Katarincic 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):80-85
Study Design
Basic research (biomechanics).Introduction
The high degree of motion that occurs at the thumb metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint must be taken into account when immobilizing a partially torn or repaired thumb ulnar collateral ligament.Purpose of the Study
To determine the efficacy of a radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis in resisting abduction across the thumb ulnar collateral ligament.Methods
Ten fresh cadaveric hands were mounted to a custom board. An anteroposterior radiograph of the thumb was obtained with a 2 N preload valgus force applied to the thumb, and the angle between the Kirschner wires was measured as a baseline. Subsequently, 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 N valgus forces were applied 15 mm distal to the MCP joint. Anteroposterior radiographs of the thumb were obtained after each force was applied. The angle of displacement between the wires was measured and compared with the baseline angle. The angles were measured with an imaging processing tool. A custom radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis was fashioned for each cadaveric thumb by a certified hand therapist. The aforementioned loading protocol was then repeated.Results
The radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis significantly reduced mean abduction angles at each applied load.Discussion
We found that our orthosis, despite being hand-based and leaving the thumb IP and CMC joints free, significantly reduced mean abduction angles at each applied load.Conclusions
This investigation provides objective evidence that our radial-based thumb MCP-stabilizing orthosis effectively reduces the degree of abduction that occurs at the thumb MCP joint up to at least 100 N.Level of Evidence
n/a (cadaveric). 相似文献6.
Areg Grigorian Jeffrey Milliken Joshua K. Livingston Dean Spencer Viktor Gabriel Sebastian D. Schubl Allen Kong Cristobal Barrios Victor Joe Jeffry Nahmias 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):639-642
Background
Blunt cardiac injury (BCI) can occur after chest trauma and may be associated with sternal fracture (SF). We hypothesized that injuries demonstrating a higher transmission of force to the thorax, such as thoracic aortic injury (TAI), would have a higher association with BCI.Methods
We queried the National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) from 2007-2015 to identify adult blunt trauma patients.Results
BCI occurred in 15,976 patients (0.3%). SF had a higher association with BCI (OR?=?5.52, CI?=?5.32–5.73, p?<?0.001) compared to TAI (OR?=?4.82, CI?=?4.50–5.17, p?<?0.001). However, the strongest independent predictor was hemopneumothorax (OR?=?9.53, CI?=?7.80–11.65, p?<?0.001) followed by SF and esophageal injury (OR?=?5.47, CI?=?4.05–7.40, p?<?0.001).Conclusion
SF after blunt trauma is more strongly associated with BCI compared to TAI. However, hemopneumothorax is the strongest predictor of BCI. We propose all patients presenting after blunt chest trauma with high-risk features including hemopneumothorax, sternal fracture, esophagus injury, and TAI be screened for BCI.Summary
Using the National Trauma Data Bank, sternal fracture is more strongly associated with blunt cardiac injury than blunt thoracic aortic injury. However, hemopneumothorax was the strongest predictor. 相似文献7.
Tomoko Mizota Nicholas E. Anton Dimitrios Stefanidis 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(2):222-227
Background
This study aimed to identify differences in pattern recognition skill among individuals with varying surgical experience.Methods
Participants reviewed laparoscopic cholecystectomy videos of various difficulty, and paused them when the cystic duct or artery was identified to outline each structure on the monitor. Time taken to identify each structure, accuracy and work load, which was assessed using the NASA-Task Load Index (TLX), were compared among the three groups.Results
Ten students, ten residents and eight attendings participated in the study. Attendings identified the cystic duct and artery significantly faster and more accurately than students, and identified the cystic artery faster than residents. The NASA-TLX score of attendings was significantly lower than that of students and residents.Conclusions
Attendings identified anatomical structures faster, more accurately, and with less effort than students or residents. This platform may be valuable for the assessment and teaching of pattern recognition skill to novice surgeons.Short summary
Accurate anatomical recognition is paramount to proceeding safely in surgery. The assessment platform used in this study differentiated recognition skill among individuals with varing surgical experience. 相似文献8.
Nikolaus Johannes Wachter Martin Mentzel Gert D. Krischak Joachim Gülke 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):64-70
Study Design
A within-subject research design was used in this study. The difference of the range of motion (ROM) with and without ulnar nerve block was analyzed.Introduction
For the clinical evaluation of the functional effects of ulnar nerve palsy at the hand the relevance of clinical tests is in discussion.Purpose of the Study
The aim of the study was to evaluate the predictive value of 2 clinical tests for a simulated ulnar nerve lesion by motion analysis with a sensor glove.Methods
In 28 healthy subjects, dynamic measurements of the finger joints were performed by a sensor glove with and without ulnar nerve block at the wrist. In the 0° metacarpophalangeal (MCP) stabilization test, the subjects were asked to stabilize the MCP joints actively in 0° while moving the interphalangeal joints, whereas at the 90° MCP stabilization test, the subjects stabilized the MCP joints actively in the 90° position.Results
In the 0° MCP stabilization test, no remarkable changes of the ROM were found at the MCP joints; at the proximal interphalangeal joints 2-5, the ROM decreased with ulnar nerve block, significantly at the index, middle, and ring fingers (P < .05). In the 90° MCP stabilization test, the average ROM of the MCP joints 2-5 significantly increased with ulnar nerve block (P < .05), whereas at the PIP joints, the average ROM decreased (P < .05).Discussion
The 90° MCP stabilization test had a high predictive value for the discrimination between healthy subjects and subjects with a simulated peripheral ulnar nerve lesion.Conclusions
The results could be relevant for the determination of the functional effect of ulnar nerve palsy and the quantification of clawing in hand rehabilitation.Level of Evidence
II. 相似文献9.
Michihiro Osumi Masahiko Sumitani Hiroaki Abe Yuko Otake Shin-ichiro Kumagaya Shu Morioka 《Journal of hand therapy》2019,32(1):41-47
Introduction
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) usually affects both sensory and motor function of hands and feet, resulting in impaired skilled hand function (e.g., typing a keyboard). However, quantitative and objective evaluations for this condition have not been established.Purpose of the Study
We evaluated skilled hand function using a kinematic analysis and investigated relationships among hand kinematic function and the clinical sensory and motor features of CIPN.Study Designs
Clinical measurement.Methods
Twelve CIPN patients and 12 age-matched control participants were enrolled. We recorded their reach and grasp movements using a three-dimensional measurement system, and calculated the normalized jerk of these movements as quantitative indexes of skilled hand function. Additionally, we used the number of sequential hand grip–release cycles in 10 seconds as an evaluation of clinical motor function.Results
Our kinematic analyses revealed significant difference in normalized jerk of grasp movement (CIPN: 3.7 ± 0.2, control: 3.4 ± 0.1; P = .005), but this was not the case for reach movement (CIPN: 2.5 ± 0.1, control: 2.5 ± 0.2; P = .43), indicating that the distal part of the forearm is particularly affected in CIPN. Such disturbed grasp movement was directly correlated with poor scores on the hand grip–release test and the sensory tests.Discussion
We revealed deficit impaired hand function objectively and quantitatively in CIPN patients using a kinematic analysis. Further, the hand grip test could represent such kinematic abnormality and could be useful for evaluating skilled hand function of CIPN patients.Conclusions
Our kinematic and clinical measurements objectively and quantitatively evaluate skilled hand function in individuals with CIPN in clinical settings.Level of Evidence
Cross-sectional observational study. 相似文献10.
Vernissia Tam Jeffrey Borrebach Stefanie Altieri Dunn Johanna Bellon Herbert J. Zeh Melissa E. Hogg 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):591-596
Background
While proficiency-based robotic training has been shown to enhance skill acquisition, no studies have shown that training leads to improved outcomes or quality measures.Methods
Board-certified general surgeons participated in an optional proficiency-based robotic training curriculum and outcomes from robotic hernia cases were analyzed. Multivariable analysis was performed for operative times to adjust for patient and surgical variables.Results
Six out of 16 (38%) surgeons completed training and 210 robotic hernia cases were analyzed. Longer operative times were associated with bilateral repairs (observed-to-expected operative time ratio [OTR]?=?1.41, p?<?0.001) and incarceration (OTR?=?1.24, p?=?0.006), while female patients (OTR?=?0.87, p?=?0.001) and increasing chronologic case order (OTR?=?0.94, p?<?0.001) were associated with shorter operative times. Surgeons who completed robotic training achieved shorter OTRs than those who did not (p?=?0.03). Comparing non-risk adjusted hospital costs, trainees had an average of $1207 in savings (20% reduction) per robotic hernia case.Conclusions
A structured proficiency-based robotics training curriculum is an effective way to reduce operative times and costs. 相似文献11.
Byron D. Hughes Eric Sieloff Hemalkumar B. Mehta Anthony J. Senagore 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):534-538
Background
In 2008, 2005–2006 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) data were used to identify surgical operations contributing disproportionately to morbidity and mortality. Since then, numerous enhanced recovery programs have been utilized to augment quality improvement efforts. This study reassesses procedural complication incidence after a decade of quality improvement efforts.Methods
Data from the 2015 NSQIP were used. The same original 36 general surgery procedure groups were created using Current Procedural Terminology codes. Ninety percent of our 409,230 patients matched into a procedure group and adverse event rates were analyzed for each.Results
Ten procedure groups accounted for 80% of adverse events. Colectomy ranked the highest for adverse events (34%), readmissions (27%) and mortality rates (45.8%). For outpatient cholecystectomy, the relative percent point difference for adverse events has increased by 224% since 2005.Conclusion
Refocusing on colectomy and outpatient cholecystectomy represent current priorities in general surgery. 相似文献12.
Joshua Lyons Lauren McCaulley Nicole Maronian Jeffrey M. Hardacre 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):419-422
Background
The timing of inpatient discharges can impact hospital throughput with later discharges leading to decreased patient satisfaction, increased length of stay (LOS), and longer boarding times.Methods
A 12-month targeted intervention that included both pre-operative and inpatient components was implemented across all surgical inpatient services to increase the proportion of patients discharged by noon.Results
Discharge by noon rates increased from 14.3% to 21.5% during the 12-month initiative (p?<?0.01). The case mix index adjusted LOS (aLOS) decreased from 2.17 to 2.02 days (p?<?0.01). ED, PACU, and ICU boarding times were all significantly lower during the initiative (p?<?0.01, p?<?0.01, p?=?0.03 respectively).Conclusions
A targeted initiative to discharge surgical patients earlier resulted in a 50% increase in the proportion of patients discharged by noon. Associated with this finding were improvements in hospital throughput as measured by aLOS and boarding times in the ED, ICUs, and PACU. 相似文献13.
M. Kavousanaki Μ. Tzagournissakis I. Zaganas K.G. Stylianou A.P. Patrianakos M.K. Tsilimbaris A. Mantaka D.N. Samonakis 《Transplantation proceedings》2019,51(2):429-432
Background
Familial amyloidosis polyneuropathy (FAP) is a rare, progressive, and life-threatening disease inherited in the autosomal dominant pattern. Liver transplantation is the only proven disease-modifying treatment to date.Aim
To study the long-term outcomes of patients transplanted for FAP under a multidisciplinary team care.Methods
We included adult patients who were transplanted for FAP indication and were followed up in a relevant clinic or admitted in our department.Results
Twelve patients (6 male) with a mean age of 43 years and mean follow-up post-transplant of 100 months were included. Three patients died in this period, 1 due to a disease-related cause. All patients had peripheral neuropathy (25% severe). Eighty-three percent had autonomic nervous system dysfunction; all men, except one, erectile dysfunction; and half of the patients several genitourinary manifestations. Gastrointestinal involvement was present in 75% of the patients. The severity of several complications related to FAP was found to be associated with waiting on the transplant list for more than 12 months.Conclusions
Patients transplanted for FAP have a long survival. Prolonged stay on the transplant waiting list is associated with frequency and severity of disease complications. These patients are best managed in the context of multidisciplinary team care. 相似文献14.
Objectives
To improve surgical planning and reduce fasting times with a tool designed to predict average surgical times for the commonest orthopaedic trauma operations.Methods
A prospective cohort study comprising two 2-week periods before and after introduction of a surgical planning tool. The tool was used in the post-intervention group to predict surgical times for each patient and the predicted end-time for each list. The study was conducted in a UK trauma unit with consecutive orthopaedic trauma patients listed for surgery with no exclusions.Intervention
A surgical planning tool was generated by analysing 5146 electronic records for trauma procedure times. Average surgical times for the commonest 20 procedures were generated with 95% confidence intervals. The primary outcome measure was number of patients fasted for a single day. The secondary outcome measures were the day of surgery and total fast times for food and fluids.Results
After introduction of the planning tool, patients were more likely to fast for only one day (65% 46/71 vs 53% 40/75, p < 0.05). Day of surgery food fast was significantly lower with use of the surgical planning tool (13:11 h to 11:44 h, p < 0.05). Fast times were lower for patients with hip fractures after the intervention, with a reduction in day of surgery fast from 8:25 h to 4:28 h (p < 0.05) and a total fluid fast of 13:00 h to 4:31 h (p < 0.001).Conclusions
Introduction of a surgical planning tool was associated with a decrease in fasting times for orthopaedic trauma patients with no patient cancelled for not being adequately fasted. 相似文献15.
Kensuke Kudou Hiroshi Saeki Yuichiro Nakashima Shun Sasaki Tomoko Jogo Kosuke Hirose Qingjiang Hu Yasuo Tsuda Koichi Kimura Ryota Nakanishi Nobuhide Kubo Koji Ando Eiji Oki Tetsuo Ikeda Yoshihiko Maehara 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(4):757-763
Background
There were few studies assessed the postoperative sarcopenia in patients with cancers. The objective of present study was to assess whether postoperative development of sarcopenia could predict a poor prognosis in patients with adenocarcinoma of esophagogastric junction, (AEG) and upper gastric cancer (UGC).Methods
Patients with AEG and UGC who were judged as non-sarcopenic before surgery were reassessed the presence of postoperative development of sarcopenia 6 months after surgery. Patients were divided into the development group or non-development group, and clinicopathological factors and prognosis between these two groups were analyzed.Results
The 5-year overall survival rates were significantly poorer in the development group than non-development group (68.0% vs. 92.6%, P?=?0.0118). Multivariate analyses showed that postoperative development of sarcopenia was an independent prognostic factor for poor overall survival (P?=?0.0237).Conclusions
Postoperative development of sarcopenia was associated with a poor prognosis in patients with AEG and UGC. 相似文献16.
Study Design
Case report.Introduction
Development of extensor tendon adhesions is a common complication after intra-articular metacarpal head fracture. Whenever these adhesions cannot be mobilized by rehabilitation, tenolysis should be considered. However, the decision for tenolysis is often delayed. When the rehabilitation program comes to a plateau and clinical examination may not be sufficient to find out the cause, dynamic ultrasound (US) can show where the gliding mechanism is disrupted and help clinicians to give an accurate decision for determining the next steps.Purpose of the Study
To determine the role of dynamic US during hand rehabilitation.Methods
A 22-year-old woman presented with a fifth metacarpal intra-articular head fracture. Ten days after the surgery (open reduction and internal fixation) the hand rehabilitation program was commenced. After the third week, the metacarpophalangeal (MP) joint range of motion (ROM) gradually diminished. Dynamic US near the level of fifth MP joint revealed diminished extensor tendon excursion and capsular thickening.Results
Considering physical and sonographic findings, surgical tenolysis and capsular release was planned. After surgery, the DIP, PIP and MP joints reached full passive ROM.Conclusion(s)
Ultrasound is a quick and practical way to diagnose tendon adhesions. With this report, the authors suggest that clinicians may use dynamic US, especially in times when the patient comes to plateau during hand rehabilitation.Level of Evidence
IV. 相似文献17.
Stephanie A. Valente Yitian Liu Siddhi Upadhyaya Chao Tu Debra A. Pratt 《American journal of surgery》2019,217(3):514-518
Introduction
The aim of this study was to determine whether complications following mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (IBR) were associated with breast cancer recurrence.Methods
A retrospective review was performed of women diagnosed with stage I-III breast cancer who underwent mastectomy with IBR between 2005 and 2010. Patient demographics, tumor data, surgical wound complications, treatment details and timing were recorded and analyzed.Results
We identified 458 women with a median follow up time of 7.6 years. A total of 22% of patients experienced IBR complications. There was a delay in initiation of adjuvant therapy in patients who had a complication (52 vs 41 days, p?<?0.001). There was no significant difference in recurrences between groups with and without complications (p?=?0.65).Conclusions
In breast cancer patients who undergo mastectomy with IBR, wound complications delayed initiation of adjuvant systemic therapy, but were not associated with an increased risk of cancer recurrence. 相似文献18.
Study Design
Clinical measurement (reliability and validity) study.Introduction
Forearm supination is important in many daily activities and is thus measured by therapists and researchers usually with a universal goniometer. DrGoniometer, a SmartPhone application, has been validated for other joint angles in the body.Purpose of the Study
To establish the reliability and validity of DrGoniometer (CDM S.r.L, Cagliari, Italy) for measuring forearm supination in healthy populations and those with forearm fractures.Methods
Participants had sustained a distal radius fracture that was treated non-surgically. Forearm supination of the participant’s fractured (n = 30) and healthy forearm (n = 30) was measured using DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer by two assessors. The assessors were blinded to each other’s measurements and their own previous measurements. Reliability was established by calculating Intra-class Correlation Coefficients, standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change. The validity of DrGoniometer was established against the universal goniometer using Pearson’s correlation co-efficient.Results
Intra-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was high for both fractured and healthy forearms (ICCs ranged from 0.74-0.88). Inter-rater reliability of both DrGoniometer and the universal goniometer was also high in the fractured forearm group (0.76 and 0.72 respectively), but low in the healthy forearm group (0.34 and 0.42 respectively). Correlation between the tools was excellent across the fractured and healthy forearm groups (0.94 and 0.93 respectively).Discussion
Both goniometers demonstrated good-to-excellent intrarater and iner-rater reliability except in the healthy forearm group where both goniometers demonstrated poor inter-rater reliability which could be due to assessor instructions. The speed the photo can be taken and the digital record obtained are valuable aspects of DrGoniometer.Conclusion
DrGoniometer is a valid, alternate tool for measuring forearm supination. 相似文献19.
Study Design
Two-group randomized controlled trial.Introduction
Upper limb orthoses worn during functional tasks are commonly used in pediatric neurologic rehabilitation, despite a paucity of high-level evidence.Purpose of the Study
The purpose of this study was to investigate if a customized functional wrist orthosis, when placed on the limb, leads to an immediate improvement in hand function for children with cerebral palsy or brain injury.Methods
A 2-group randomized controlled trial involving 30 children was conducted. Participants were randomized to either receive a customized functional wrist orthosis (experimental, n = 15) or not receive an orthosis (control, n = 15). The box and blocks test was administered at baseline and repeated 1 hour after experimental intervention, with the orthosis on if randomized to the orthotic group.Results
After intervention, there were no significant differences on the box and blocks test between the orthotic group (mean, 10.13; standard deviation, 11.476) and the no orthotic group (mean, 14.07; standard deviation, 11.106; t[28], ?0.954; P = .348; and 95% confidence interval, ?12.380 to 4.513).Discussion
In contrast to the findings of previous studies, our results suggest that a functional wrist orthosis, when supporting the joint in a ‘typical’ position, may not lead to an immediate improvement in hand function.Conclusions
Wearing a functional wrist orthosis did not lead to an immediate improvement in the ability of children with cerebral palsy or brain injury to grasp and release. Further research is needed combining upper limb orthoses with task-specific training and measuring outcomes over the medium to long term. 相似文献20.