Total Hip Arthroplasty in Patients With Osteoarthritis Associated With Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease: Perioperative Complications and Patient-Reported Outcomes

BackgroundComplications and patient-reported outcomes (PROs) of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) have demonstrated variable results. The purpose of this study was to use a validated grading scheme to analyze complications associated with THA in patients with residual LCPD deformities. Second, we report PROs and intermediate-term survivorship in this patient population.MethodsA retrospective, single-center review was performed on 61 hips in 61 patients who underwent THA for residual Perthes disease. Average patient age was 42 years and 26% of hips had previous surgery. Complications were determined and categorized using a validated grading scheme that included five grades based on the treatment required to manage the complication and on persistent disability. PROs were compared from preoperative to most recent follow-up time points.ResultsMajor complications (grade III) occurred in three patients (5%) which each required a second surgical intervention. The most common minor grade I or II complications (11.5%) were asymptomatic heterotopic ossification (3.3%). Patients were lengthened on the surgical side an average of 1.4 cm with no nerve palsies. All patient PROs improved from preoperative to postoperative time points with the modified Harris Hip Score improving from 46.9 preoperatively to 85.4 postoperatively (P < .01). Patients free from revision for any reason at final follow-up (5.6 years; range 2-13 years) was 98.4% with one patient needing a revision of their femoral component.ConclusionsTHA for the sequelae of the LCPD has an acceptable complication rate and provides excellent patient reported outcomes at mid-term follow-up.     

Understanding the financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia on individuals and families in the United Kingdom: Results of an online survey

Although literature on postdiagnostic support for people affected by young onset dementia acknowledges financial concerns, this topic has remained underresearched. The aim of this study was to explore the financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia on individuals and families. An online survey, comprising binary yes/no, multiple-response and open-ended questions, was codesigned with people living with young onset dementia. The survey was promoted via networks and online platforms. Data were collected from August to October 2019. Survey respondents across the United Kingdom (n = 55) who had received a diagnosis of young onset dementia were aged between 45 and 64, were at different stages of dementia and had been diagnosed with thirteen different types of dementia. Of the 55 respondents, 71% (n = 39) had received assistance from family members when completing the survey. The main financial impact of a diagnosis of young onset dementia resulted from premature loss of income and reduced and often deferred pension entitlements. In some cases, care-costs became unaffordable. Lack of clarity of processes and procedures around needs assessments, carers' assessments and financial assessments by different organisations resulted in some families having to ask for legal advice and, in some cases, involved lengthy appeal processes. Future research needs to involve Adult Social Care and Third Sector organisations to help codesign and test financial management interventions to support people affected by this progressive health condition.     

Collaborative working in health and social care: Lessons learned from post-hoc preliminary findings of a young families’ pregnancy to age 2 project in South Wales,United Kingdom

Children of young and socially disadvantaged parents are more likely to experience adverse outcomes. In response to this, a unique young families’ project in Swansea, UK, was created, which drew together a team of multi-agency professionals, to support people aged 16–24 from 17 weeks of pregnancy throughout 1,001 days of the child's life. The aim of the JIGSO (the Welsh word for Jigsaw) project is for young people to reach their potential as parents and to break the cycle of health and social inequality. This evaluation analysed routinely collected data held by the project from January 2017 to December 2018 exploring health and social outcomes, including smoking and alcohol use in pregnancy, breastfeeding, maternal diet and social services outcomes. Outcomes were compared to local and national averages, where available. Data relating to parenting knowledge and skills were available via records of 10-point Likert scales, one collected at the start of the JIGSO involvement and one around 4–6 months later. Findings showed higher than average levels of breastfeeding initiation and lower smoking and alcohol use in pregnancy. Parents also reported enhanced knowledge and confidence in their child care skills, as well as improved family relationships. Parents with high levels of engagement with JIGSO also appeared to have positive outcomes with Social Services (their child's name was removed from child protection register or their case was closed to social services). This was a post-hoc evaluation, not an intervention study or trial, and thus findings must be interpreted with caution. Despite this, the findings are promising and more prospective research exploring similar services is required.     

青年人胃癌临床病理34例分析

目的　探讨青年人胃癌的临床病理特点。方法　回顾性分析 34例青年胃癌病人的临床表现、病理特点、治疗及预后 ,并与 4 0例中老年胃癌病人进行对比。结果　青年人胃癌与中老年人胃癌的临床表现相似 (P >0 .1) ,诊断常被延误 (P <0 .0 5)。其病理类型以未分化癌及低分化腺癌多见 ( 79.4 % ) ,手术切除率低( 4 1.2 % ) ,预后差 ( 5年生存率 8.8% ) ,与中老年组比较P均 <0 .0 1。结论　青年人胃癌病情进展快 ,转移早 ,改善预后的关键是早诊断 ,早治疗。     

缝匠肌骨瓣移植空心拉力钉固定治疗青壮年股骨颈骨折

目的：通过采用缝匠骼骨瓣移植、空心拉力钉固定治疗青壮年股骨颈骨折,获得更好的疗效。方法：自１９９２年１月～１９９９年１２月,采用缝匠肌骨瓣移植桥接与空心拉力钉固定治疗青壮年股骨颈骨折,随访时间１～５年,平均４年。结果：７３例新鲜骨折中１例骨折不愈合,股骨头坏死,１例骨折愈合股骨头坏死;２７例移位型陈旧骨折中３例骨折不愈合,股骨头坏死,２例骨折愈合后股骨头坏死。骨折愈合率９６％,股骨头坏死率７％。结论：缝匠肌骨瓣移植可改善股骨头血供并使植骨以“活骨骨折愈合”的方式完成,陈旧性骨折股骨颈吸收的可重建股骨颈,井有一定的强度支撑防止股骨头坏死应力塌陷,与空心拉力钉有协同支撑固定作用。三根空心拉力钉固定创伤小而连接控制面积大是理想的内固定物。     

Nutritional status and diarrhoeal pathogen in hospitalized children in Bangladesh

We studied the relationship between nutritional status and infection due to specific enteropathogens in young children with diarrhoea. Overall, 26% of the children were severely underweight, 27% were severely wasted and 19% were severely stunted. Children with Shigellae and V. cholerae O1 were significantly more severely underweight, wasted and stunted than those with rotavirus diarrhoea ( p < 0:0001). Our results indicate that an effective nutrition programme for young children might have greater impact on diarrhoeal illness caused by Shigella and V. cholerae than by rotavirus diarrhoea.