Total hip replacement for hip fracture: Surgical techniques and concepts

When treating a hip fracture with a total hip replacement (THR) the surgical technique may differ in a number of aspects in comparison to elective arthroplasty. The hip fracture patient is more likely to have poor bone stock secondary to osteoporosis, be older, have a greater number of co-morbidities, and have had limited peri-operative work-up. These factors lead to a higher risk of complications, morbidity and perioperative mortality.Consideration should be made to performing the THR in a laminar flow theatre, by a surgeon experienced in total hip arthroplasty, using an anterolateral approach, cementing the implant in place, using a large head size and with repair of the joint capsule. Combined Ortho-geriatric care is recommended with similar post-operative rehabilitation to elective THR patients but with less expectation of short length of stay and consideration for fracture prevention measures.     

关节镜辅助手术治疗发育性髋关节脱位患儿效果观察

目的探讨分析关节镜辅助手术治疗发育性髋关节脱位患儿效果。方法以柘城县中医院2010年7月—2013年8月收治的发育性髋关节脱位患儿中选取48例作为研究对象,采用随机数字表法将所有研究对象分为观察组和对照组,每组各24例。对照组采用Ferguson手术法,观察组采用关节镜辅助手术治疗,观察两组两种治疗方法的治疗效果以及手术切开后妨碍骨头复位的因素。结果观察组的总有效为95.83%,明显高于对照组的87.50%,组间比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05);妨碍骨头复位因素有盂唇内翻、圆韧带拉长和髋臼横韧带肥厚盂唇增厚等,采用关节镜辅助的观察组妨碍骨头复位因素显著优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论采用关节镜辅助手术治疗发育性髋关节脱位可以清楚看见妨碍骨头复位因素并给予及时清除,达到有效复位成形关节,治疗效果较为理想,值得临床上推广应用。     

Increased infection risk after hip hemiarthroplasty in institutionalized patients with proximal femur fracture

In patients undergoing hip hemiarthroplasty (HHA) secondary to proximal femur fracture, acute periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is one of the most important complications. We have detected an increased risk of PJI in chronic institutionalized patients (CIPs), and a higher number of early postoperative infections are caused by Gram-negative bacteria (GNB), not covered by the current prophylaxis (cefazolin in noninstitutionalized patients (NIPs) and cotrimoxazole in CIPs). We sought to compare infection characteristics between NIPs and CIPs, analyzing predisposing factors, causative pathogens, and antibiotic prophylaxis-related microbiological characteristics. We performed a retrospective review of our prospective institutional database to identify all patients consecutively admitted for HHA to treat proximal femur fracture at our centre between 2011 and 2013. PJI was diagnosed in 21 of 381 (5.51%) patients, with 10 of 105 (9.52%) in the CIP group and 11 of 276 (3.99%) in the NIP group, and statistical significance was achieved. GNB accounted for PJI in 14 (66.67%) patients. We detected a single case of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) infection in the NIP group.We confirm a higher risk of acute PJI among institutionalized patients, commonly caused by Gram-negative microorganisms, which are not covered by the current prophylaxis. New prophylactic strategies should be investigated in order to reduce this problem.     

Usefulness of a Three‐Dimensional‐Printed Model in the Treatment of Irreducible Atlantoaxial Dislocation with Transoral Atlantoaxial Reduction Plate

ObjectiveTo evaluate the usefulness of a 3D‐printed model for transoral atlantoaxial reduction plate (TARP) surgery in the treatment of irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IAAD).MethodsA retrospective review was conducted of 23 patients (13 men, 10 women; mean age 58.17 ± 5.27 years) with IAAD who underwent TARP from January 2015 to July 2017. Patients were divided into a 3D group (12 patients) and a non‐3D group (11 patients). A preoperative simulation process was undertaken for the patients in the 3D group, with preselection of the TARP system using a 3D‐printed 1:1 scale model, while only imaging data was used for the non‐3D group. Complications, clinical outcomes (Japanese Orthopaedic Association [JOA] and visual analogue score [VAS]), and image measurements (atlas–dens interval [ADI], cervicomedullary angle [CMA], and clivus‐canal angle [CCA]) were noted preoperatively and at the last follow up.ResultsA total of 23 patients with a follow‐up time of 16.26 ± 4.27 months were included in the present study. The surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss, and fluoroscopy times in the 3D group were found to be shorter than those in non‐3D group, with statistical significance. The surgery duration was 3.29 ± 0.45 h in the 3D group and 4.68 ± 0.90 h in the non‐3D group, and the estimated intraoperative blood loss was 131.67 ± 43.03 mL in the 3D group and 185.45 ± 42.28 mL in the non‐3D group. No patients received blood transfusions. The intraoperative fluoroscopy times were 5.67 ± 0.89 in the 3D group and 7.91 ± 1.45 in the non‐3D group. Preoperatively and at last follow up, JOA and VAS scores and ADI, CCA, and CMA were improved significantly within the two groups. However, no statistical difference was observed between the two groups. However, surgical site infection occurred in 1 patient in the 3D group, who underwent an emergency revision operation of the removal of TARP device and posterior occipitocervical fixation; the patient recovered 2 weeks after the surgery. In 2 patients in the traditional group, a mistake occurred in the placement of screws, with no neurological symptoms related to the misplacement.ConclusionPreoperative surgical simulation using a 3D‐printed real‐size model is an intuitive and effective aid for TARP surgery for treating IAAD. The 3D‐printed biomodel precisely replicated patient‐specific anatomy for use in complicated craniovertebral junction surgery. The information was more useful than that available with 3D reconstructed images.     

Arthrodesis for chronic lateral subtalar joint dislocation caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction: A case report

IntroductionAdult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) caused by posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) can lead to the development of peritalar subluxation (PTS) and much more rarely to lateral subtalar dislocation.Presentation of caseA 75-year-old woman was referred to our hospital with an approximately 15-year history of pain in her right foot without obvious trauma. The lateral shifting foot deformity had worsened in the previous 5 years. On presentation, she had tenderness over the talonavicular joint, and the skin overlying the talar head on the medial foot was taut. Imaging revealed lateral displacement of the calcaneus with simultaneous dislocation of the talonavicular and talocalcaneal joints. We diagnosed lateral subtalar dislocation including the talonavicular and talocalcaneal joints caused by PTTD, which we treated by reduction and fusion of the subtalar joint complex. The foot and ankle were immobilized with a cast for 6 weeks.DiscussionAt the 1-year follow-up visit, the patient reported no pain during daily activities, although flatfoot persisted.ConclusionWe report a rare case of chronic lateral subtalar dislocation caused by PTTD that was treated by fusion of the talonavicular and talocalcaneal joints.     

Insufficiency fracture of the acetabulum without apparent trauma

Abstract

A 76-year-old woman presented history of left hip joint pain on walking, which occurred after she bent to move a planter. Plain radiographs showed no fracture. Bone scintigraphy revealed accumulation, and magnetic resonance imaging showed a low signal area on T1-weighted images. We diagnosed an insufficiency fracture and pain decreased naturally on conservative treatment. Insufficiency fracture of the acetabulum should be considered when elderly patients have hip joint pain. Magnetic resonance imaging and bone scintigraphy is most useful for the diagnosis.     

高频超声与磁共振对急性外伤性髌骨外侧脱位的对比研究

目的比较分析高频超声与磁共振(MRI)对急性外伤性髌骨外侧脱位的诊断价值。方法对33例临床证实急性外伤性髌骨外侧脱位的高频超声和MRI资料,以手术结果为金标准,计算高频超声、MRI诊断各种伴随伤的敏感性、特异性和准确性,比较两种检查方法的有效性。结果与手术结果比较,高频超声、MRI诊断MPFL部分撕裂的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为85.7%、85.7%,94.7%、89.5%,90.9%、87.9%;诊断MPFL完全撕裂的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为94.7%、89.5%,85.7%、85.7%,90.9%、87.9%。高频超声、MRI诊断关节软骨Ⅱ级损伤的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为36.4%、81.8%,85%、100%,67.7%、93.5%。高频超声、MRI诊断关节软骨Ⅲ级损伤的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为81.8%、90.9%,85%、90%,83.9%、90.3%;高频超声、MRI诊断关节软骨Ⅳ级损伤的敏感性、特异性、准确性分别为100%、100%,90.9%、95.5%,93.5%、96.8%。高频超声对MPFL撕裂、关节软骨损伤的诊断与MRI比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论高频超声检查与MRI检查同样能对急性外伤性髌骨外侧脱位的各种伴随损伤明确诊断和准确分级,是一种简单可靠、快捷并可重复的诊断方法,可作为急性外伤性髌骨外侧脱位的常规检查方法。     

髋部骨折术后物理措施预防血栓形成的有效性分析

目的探讨髋部骨折围手术期物理措施预防血栓形成的有效性和安全性。方法把96例符合条件的患者分为A和B两组,A组术后应用物理措施预防血栓形成,B组术后应用低分子肝素钙预防血栓形成,通过对比两组深静脉和肺栓塞的发生率及出血性并发症的发生率,比较两组治疗措施的效果。结果 A组48例物理措施预防血栓形成的患者血栓形成的发生率为8.33%,出血性并发症的发生率为2.08%;B组48例应用低分子肝素钙血栓形成的发生率为6.25%,出血性并发症的发生率为4.17%。结论在髋关节骨折术后中单独应用物理措施预防血栓形成的效果并不比单独应用低分子肝素差。     

Management of hip fractures in the elderly

A fracture of the proximal femur (or hip fracture) is a devastating injury to an elderly patient. Nearly all patients require surgery as part of their treatment but their care necessitates complex multidisciplinary involvement. In the last ten years there have been a number of initiatives to help improve care for this challenging patient group, as well as establishment of The National Hip Fracture Database, to allow us to audit the care provided. With this focus, we have seen both mortality and length of stay decrease. The aim of this article is to summarize the current recommendations for patients who suffer a hip fracture.