Use of the SARC-F Score as an Aid in Fragility Fractures Prevention.

Objective The present study aimed to relate the strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls (SARC-F) score with the presence or absence of fragility fracture in the population over 60 years of age. Methods The risk of sarcopenia was determined through the application of the SARC-F questionnaire, and the patients were divided into 2 groups, according to the occurrence or not of fragility fracture (n = 100). Results Thirty-two cases of distal radius fractures and eighteen cases of proximal femur fractures were identified. A higher score on the SARC-F is determinant between having or not a fragility fracture, estimating that for each point in the score there is a 70% increase in the chance of a patient having a fracture, regardless of age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). Conclusion There was a direct correlation between a higher score on the SARC-F and an increase in the chance of fragility fracture.

Use of the SARC-F Score as an Aid in Fragility Fractures Prevention / O uso do escore SARC-F como auxiliar na prevenção de fraturas por fragilidade

Abstract Objective The present study aimed to relate the strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls (SARC-F) score with the presence or absence of fragility fracture in the population over 60 years of age. Methods The risk of sarcopenia was determined through the application of the SARC-F questionnaire, and the patients were divided into 2 groups, according to the occurrence or not of fragility fracture (n = 100). Results Thirty-two cases of distal radius fractures and eighteen cases of proximal femur fractures were identified. A higher score on the SARC-F is determinant between having or not a fragility fracture, estimating that for each point in the score there is a 70% increase in the chance of a patient having a fracture, regardless of age, gender, and body mass index (BMI). Conclusion There was a direct correlation between a higher score on the SARC-F and an increase in the chance of fragility fracture.

Resumo Objetivo O presente estudo teve como objetivo relacionar o escore strength, assistance with walking, rising from a chair, climbing stairs, and falls (SARC-F) com a presença ou não de fratura por fragilidade na população acima de 60 anos. Métodos O risco de sarcopenia foi determinado por meio da aplicação do questionário SARC-F, sendo os pacientes divididos em 2 grupos, de acordo com a ocorrência ou não de fratura por fragilidade (n = 100). Resultados Foram levantados 32 casos de fratura de rádio distal e 18 casos de fratura de fêmur proximal. Uma maior pontuação no SARC-F determina bem entre ter ou não ter fratura por fragilidade, estimando que a cada ponto a mais no escore há um acréscimo de 70% na chance de o paciente ter fratura, independentemente da idade, sexo e índice de massa corporal (IMC). Conclusão Houve correlação direta entre uma maior pontuação no SARC-F e aumento na chance de fratura por fragilidade.

Intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of the old and new classifications of toracolombar fractures / Análise da reprodutibilidade intra e interobservadores das classificações antiga e atual da AO para fraturas toracolombares

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the inter and intraobserver agreement of the Magerl AO and AOSpine thoracolumbar fracture classification systems. Methods: The participants were divided into two groups, the first composed of six spinal surgeons and the other composed of 18 medical orthopedic residents. On two different occasions, separated by an interval of one month, the participants analyzed and classified 25 radiographs with thoracolumbar fractures using both thoracolumbar fracture classification systems, Magerl AO and AOSpine. The results were analyzed for classification reliability using the Kappa coefficient (k). Results: The Magerl AO classification system showed a fair interobserver agreement (k = 0.32), considering the fractures type and subtype, whereas the AOSpine classification system showed a moderate interobserver agreement (k = 0.59). The Magerl AO classification showed a fair intraobserver agreement for both residents and specialists (k = 0.21 and 0.38, respectively), while the AOSpine showed a substantial agreement between residents (k = 0.62) and moderate between specialists (k = 0.53). Conclusions: When evaluating fracture morphology, the AOSpine thoracolumbar fracture classification system presented a better reliability and reproducibility compared to the Magerl AO classification system.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a concordância inter e intraobservadores dos sistemas de classificação Magerl AO e AOSpine para fraturas toracolombares. Métodos: Os participantes foram divididos em dois grupos, um com seis médicos ortopedistas especialistas em coluna e o outro com 18 médicos residentes em ortopedia. Os participantes analisaram 25 radiografias com fraturas toracolombares em duas oportunidades, com um mês de intervalo entre elas, e classificaram com o uso dos dois sistemas de classificação de fratura toracolombar, Magerl AO e AOSpine. Os dados de concordância foram analisados pelo método do coeficiente kappa. Resultados: A classificação de Magerl AO apresentou uma concordância interobservadores leve (k = 0,32), considerando o tipo e o subtipo das fraturas, enquanto a classificação AOSpine obteve uma concordância interobservadores moderada (k = 0,59). A classificação de Magerl AO apresentou uma concordância intraobservadores leve entre médicos residentes e médicos especialistas (k = 0,21 e 0,38, respectivamente), enquanto a classificação AOSpine apresentou uma boa concordância intraobservadores entre médicos residentes (k = 0,62) e moderada entre médicos especialistas (k = 0,53). Conclusão: O sistema de classificação da AOSpine para fraturas toracolombares apresentou uma melhor confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade comparado com o sistema de classificação Magerl AO, em relação à morfologia da fratura.

Intraobserver and interobserver reproducibility of the old and new classifications of toracolombar fractures.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the inter and intraobserver agreement of the Magerl AO and AOSpine thoracolumbar fracture classification systems. METHODS: The participants were divided into two groups, the first composed of six spinal surgeons and the other composed of 18 medical orthopedic residents. On two different occasions, separated by an interval of one month, the participants analyzed and classified 25 radiographs with thoracolumbar fractures using both thoracolumbar fracture classification systems, Magerl AO and AOSpine. The results were analyzed for classification reliability using the Kappa coefficient (k). RESULTS: The Magerl AO classification system showed a fair interobserver agreement (k = 0.32), considering the fractures type and subtype, whereas the AOSpine classification system showed a moderate interobserver agreement (k = 0.59). The Magerl AO classification showed a fair intraobserver agreement for both residents and specialists (k = 0.21 and 0.38, respectively), while the AOSpine showed a substantial agreement between residents (k = 0.62) and moderate between specialists (k = 0.53). CONCLUSIONS: When evaluating fracture morphology, the AOSpine thoracolumbar fracture classification system presented a better reliability and reproducibility compared to the Magerl AO classification system.

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a concordância inter e intraobservadores dos sistemas de classificação Magerl AO e AOSpine para fraturas toracolombares. MÉTODOS: Os participantes foram divididos em dois grupos, um com seis médicos ortopedistas especialistas em coluna e o outro com 18 médicos residentes em ortopedia. Os participantes analisaram 25 radiografias com fraturas toracolombares em duas oportunidades, com um mês de intervalo entre elas, e classificaram com o uso dos dois sistemas de classificação de fratura toracolombar, Magerl AO e AOSpine. Os dados de concordância foram analisados pelo método do coeficiente kappa. RESULTADOS: A classificação de Magerl AO apresentou uma concordância interobservadores leve (k = 0,32), considerando o tipo e o subtipo das fraturas, enquanto a classificação AOSpine obteve uma concordância interobservadores moderada (k = 0,59). A classificação de Magerl AO apresentou uma concordância intraobservadores leve entre médicos residentes e médicos especialistas (k = 0,21 e 0,38, respectivamente), enquanto a classificação AOSpine apresentou uma boa concordância intraobservadores entre médicos residentes (k = 0,62) e moderada entre médicos especialistas (k = 0,53). CONCLUSÃO: O sistema de classificação da AOSpine para fraturas toracolombares apresentou uma melhor confiabilidade e reprodutibilidade comparado com o sistema de classificação Magerl AO, em relação à morfologia da fratura.

Cost and outcomes after cold and mixed adenotonsillectomy in children.

OBJECTIVE/HYPOTHESIS: To compare cold and mixed (electrocautery tonsillectomy with curettage adenoidectomy) adenotonsillectomies in children in terms of hospital medications' and materials' costs, surgical time, aspirated blood volume, and postoperative pain. STUDY DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial in community hospitals. METHODS: Seventy-two patients aged 3 to 12 years, undergoing adenotonsillectomy, were randomized in two groups through sealed envelopes that were opened just prior to the procedure. Surgical time and aspirated blood volume were measured by a staff nurse. Hospital medication and material costs were supplied by the hospital's accounting department. A validated facial pain scale was used from the day of surgery to the 10th postoperative day to quantify pain. RESULTS: Bicaudal t test showed that materials' cost was lower in the mixed technique. Surgical time and aspirated blood volume were also lower with the mixed technique. The postoperative pain was more intense in the cold technique on the day of surgery, but was more intense in the mixed technique from the 4th day to the 6th day. Linear regression showed a weak association between materials' cost and aspirated blood volume. CONCLUSIONS: Mixed technique reduces the costs of materials while offering the patient and the surgeon a safer and faster method to perform adenotonsillectomy, although it is slightly more painful than the cold technique in the latter part of the postoperative period.