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INTRODUCTION: The increasing prevalence of primary hip arthroplasty has led to a parallel rise in revision cases. Femoral revision often entails compromised bone integrity, requiring consideration of various solutions for optimal reconstructive options. Despite technological advancements, there is limited evidence on the clinical outcomes of the latest modular revision stems. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical outcomes and survival rates of next generation uncemented modular revision stem in patients undergoing hip revision surgery. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This retrospective single-center study assessed the survival and failure causes of a specific uncemented modular stem in 48 patients undergoing hip revision surgery between 2012 and 2022. Data included preoperative parameters, surgical details, and postoperative outcomes measured through clinical and radiographic assessments. Forty-eight patients (25 males, 23 females; mean age 72 years) were included, with a mean Charlson Comorbidity Index of 5. Preoperative diagnoses varied, with periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) being the most common (45.8%), followed by periprosthetic fractures (27.1%). Partial revisions occurred in 60.4%, total revisions in 39.6%. According to Paprosky classification of femoral bone loss, type II and III were the most represented, respectively 35.4% and 50%. RESULTS: At a mean follow-up of 4.6 years, stem survival was 92.5%. Complications (20%) included dislocation, PJI, fracture, and loosening; the overall reoperation rate was 12.5%. The SF-12 physical score was 43.6, while the mental score was 51.1. The HOOS score was 71.8, and the HHS score was 71.4. Radiographic analysis identified nonprogressive osteolysis in 15.1% of patients. CONCLUSIONS: This study on this uncemented modular revision stem demonstrated favorable outcomes in an elder fragile population with moderate to severe femoral bone loss. The implant's modularity provides versatility in addressing various defects, without any implant breakage observed during the study period. Literature comparison highlighted similar outcomes despite sample size differences. The promising results warrant continued investigation into the long-term survivorship of this modular stem system.
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INTRODUCTION: Stemmed acetabular cups are suitable for reconstruction in case of important bone loss. Nevertheless, their use is not so common, because generally judged very invasive and technically difficult to implant. The aim of the present review is to verify the results of their use and to evaluate indications and complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Literature research was performed in the main healthcare databases; indications, surgical technique, related complications, functional results and implant survival were valued and analyzed for every selected paper. RESULTS: 13 studies were selected, for a population of 424 patients and 428 hips. The main indication was reconstruction after tumor removal; the primary non-oncologic indication was revision for aseptic loosening. The most frequent complications were aseptic loosening and implant failure (16.2%), followed by deep infection (11.3%) and dislocation (9.8%). The average MSTS score was 65.9%; while data regarding functional results for degenerative cases are quite fragmented. The 5-years implant survival was 73.6%. CONCLUSIONS: Data regarding SAC prostheses are quite rare in the literature; no prospective studies with comparisons with other reconstruction techniques are available so their use is mainly based on the experience of single centers. While data for tumors are more consistent and supported by studies, information on revisions of hip prosthesis implanted for degenerative problems is quite scarce. Preliminary results on the SAC prosthesis as a valid alternative both for tumoral and degenerative revision cases are encouraging. Prospective randomized studies are advocated to value results compared to alternative techniques.
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Artroplastia de Quadril , Prótese de Quadril , Humanos , Acetábulo/cirurgia , Artroplastia de Quadril/efeitos adversos , Artroplastia de Quadril/métodos , Seguimentos , Desenho de Prótese , Falha de Prótese , Reoperação , Estudos RetrospectivosRESUMO
PURPOSE: The anatomy of the articular surfaces has historically identified as major responsible for acromioclavicular joint osteoarthritis (ACJO). On the other side, the almost 100% prevalence of ACJO in subjects over 50 years old seems to suggest a multifactorial etiology. We compared ACJO between asymptomatic elderly monozygotic (MZ) and dizygotic (DZ) twins to investigate the influence of genetics and environmental factors. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty pairs of twins [15MZ-15DZ; mean age (SD): 63.70 (3.31); range: 53-72] were retrospectively enrolled. ACJO was evaluated on MRI through a 4-grade severity scale and ACJ configuration was assessed. Information regarding work activity were obtained. Heritability index was calculated. RESULTS: The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) value of 0.868 (95% CI; 0.798 to 0.917). An ICC values of 0.889 (95% CI; 0.798 to 0.944) and 0.843 (95% CI, 0.712 to 0.920) were found in the MZ and DZ groups, respectively. The polychoric correlation was 0.857 in the MZ twins and 0.757 in the DZ twins. The calculated heritability index was 0.20 (20%), and the contribution of the shared environment (c2) and unique environment (e2) was 0.66 (66%) and 0.14 (14%), respectively. No relationship between job types and ACJO in both the total cohort (r = 0.089; p = 0.499) and in the monozygotic (r = 0.247; p = 0.187) and the dizygotic twin groups (r = -0.084; p = 0.658) was found. CONCLUSIONS: The role of genetics on ACJO accounts for only 20%; a specific anatomical configuration of the articular surfaces only partially acts on the development of joint osteoarthritis. Environmental factors have the greatest impact. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.
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Articulação Acromioclavicular/diagnóstico por imagem , Osteoartrite/genética , Idoso , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoartrite/diagnóstico por imagem , Estudos Retrospectivos , Gêmeos Dizigóticos , Gêmeos MonozigóticosRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Post-traumatic proximal radioulnar synostosis is a very rare and disabling condition whose surgical treatment has traditionally been viewed with pessimism. The results of the few case series in the literature are conflicting. Our aims were (1) to describe the clinical results of a case series treated surgically by a single elbow surgeon and (2) to review the literature. METHODS: Twelve patients were evaluated. Preoperative radiographs and computed tomography scans were performed. According to the Viola and Hastings classification, there was 1 case of type IC synostosis; 3, type IIA; 2, type IIIA; and 8, type IIIB. Two patients had a double synostosis. The synostosis was excised in 10 cases; in addition, radial head excision, radial head arthroplasty, and proximal radial diaphyseal resection were performed in 1, 3, and 2 cases, respectively. The Mayo Elbow Performance Score, modified American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, and QuickDASH (short version of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire) score were used for the preoperative and postoperative evaluation. The nonparametric Wilcoxon signed rank test was used for the statistical analysis. RESULTS: The mean follow-up period was 20.5 months. The final mean extension-flexion and pronation-supination arcs were 116° and 123°, respectively. Significant improvements were found in the Mayo Elbow Performance Score (P = .005), modified American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score (P = .012), and QuickDASH score (P = .002), with mean values of 24, 28, and 17, respectively. One synostosis recurrence and one late disassembly of the radial head arthroplasty were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Post-traumatic proximal radioulnar synostosis surgery is effective, but careful preoperative planning based on the pathoanatomic characteristics of each type of synostosis and associated lesions is mandatory. Synostosis excision is performed in most cases, whereas additional surgical procedures should be considered in selected cases.
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Traumatismos do Antebraço/diagnóstico , Rádio (Anatomia)/anormalidades , Sinostose/diagnóstico , Ulna/anormalidades , Adulto , Idoso , Bases de Dados Factuais , Feminino , Traumatismos do Antebraço/diagnóstico por imagem , Traumatismos do Antebraço/cirurgia , Humanos , Escala de Gravidade do Ferimento , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Complicações Pós-Operatórias , Estudos Prospectivos , Rádio (Anatomia)/diagnóstico por imagem , Rádio (Anatomia)/cirurgia , Amplitude de Movimento Articular , Recidiva , Sinostose/diagnóstico por imagem , Sinostose/cirurgia , Resultado do Tratamento , Ulna/diagnóstico por imagem , Ulna/cirurgiaRESUMO
The incidence of a fracture-related infection (FRI) can reach 30% of open tibia fractures (OTF). The use of antibiotic-coated implants is one of the newest strategies to reduce the risk of infection in orthopedic surgery. The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy and safety of a gentamicin-coated tibia nail in primary fracture fixation (FF) and revision surgery (RS) of nonunion cases in terms of FRI incidence. We conducted a systematic review according to the PRISMA checklist on Pub-Med, Cochrane, and EMBASE. Of the 32 studies, 8 were included, for a total of 203 patients treated: 114 were FF cases (63% open fractures) and 89 were RS cases, of which 43% were infected nonunion. In the FF group, four FRI were found (3.8%): three OTF (Gustilo-Anderson III) and one closed fracture; bone healing was achieved in 94% of these cases. There were four relapses of infection and one new onset in the RS group; bone healing occurred in 88% of these cases. No side effects were found. There were no significant differences in terms of FRI, nonunion, and healing between the two groups. Gentamicin-coated tibia nail is an effective therapeutic option in the prophylaxis of high-risk fracture infections and in complex nonunion cases.
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Pinos Ortopédicos , Materiais Revestidos Biocompatíveis/química , Gentamicinas/química , Infecção da Ferida Cirúrgica/prevenção & controle , Fraturas da Tíbia/cirurgia , Animais , Gentamicinas/administração & dosagem , Humanos , Osteomielite/etiologia , Osteomielite/prevenção & controle , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/etiologia , Complicações Pós-Operatórias/prevenção & controle , Fraturas da Tíbia/complicaçõesRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Locking plates are the gold standard for treatment of 3-part humeral head fractures, although major complications range from 9% to 36%. Percutaneous techniques may allow vascular supply preservation, maintenance of fracture hematoma, scarce blood loss. Many configurations with Kirschner wires can be performed, generating confusion on result interpretation. We studied the correlation between system configuration, stability, and clinical results in patients with 3-part humeral head fractures treated with the same fixation system but with 2 different biomechanical constructs. MATERIALS AND METHODS: There were 52 consecutive patients (19 men, 33 women; mean age, 63.1 [standard deviation, 5.6] years; range, 48-82 years) with Hertel 7 humeral head fractures. Two fixation constructs composed of 3 couples (construct A) or 4 couples (construct B) of blocked threaded wires were used in 17 and 35 patients, respectively. At the final follow-up, the individual relative Constant Score (irCS) and visual analog scale were measured. Radiographic evaluation according to the Bahr criteria was performed. Statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS: The mean follow-up was 22 months. The mean irCS at the final follow-up was 89.7%. The mean irCS in patients treated with construct A and construct B was 86% and 93%, respectively (P = .043). One nonunion and 2 superficial infections occurred (6%). The postoperative reduction was excellent in 97% of patients and remained excellent in 89%. The mean postoperative neck shaft angle was 135.0° (construct A: 134.7°; construct B: 135.1°), and the final neck shaft angle was 132.9° (construct A: 131.3°; construct B: 133.8°; P = .047). CONCLUSIONS: The functional and radiologic outcomes obtained with percutaneous fixation or locking plates are similar; however, the percentage of major complications after percutaneous treatment is lower. Results of percutaneous fixation depend on the biomechanical construct.
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Placas Ósseas , Fios Ortopédicos , Fixação Interna de Fraturas/métodos , Fraturas do Úmero/cirurgia , Cabeça do Úmero/cirurgia , Procedimentos de Cirurgia Plástica/métodos , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Feminino , Humanos , Fraturas do Úmero/diagnóstico , Cabeça do Úmero/diagnóstico por imagem , Cabeça do Úmero/lesões , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , RadiografiaRESUMO
A Lisfranc injury is when one or more of the metatarsals are displaced from the tarsus. The term is more commonly used to describe an injury to the midfoot, centred on the 2nd tarso-metatarsal joint. These fractures are sometimes easily overlooked, especially if they are part of a polytrauma. They are often difficult to diagnose and treat, but if they go undetected and are not properly treated, they can cause long-term or chronic disability. Our team reviewed a group of 71 patients with a Lisfranc fracture dislocation. The lesions were classified according to Meyerson classification. All the patients were re-evaluated 3 years after their surgeries by clinical examination, Ankle-Hindfoot Scale AOFAS questionnaire, X-rays and baropodometric analysis. This review outlines the treatment outcome of this injury, taking into consideration the timing of diagnosis.
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Traumatismos do Pé/cirurgia , Fraturas Ósseas/cirurgia , Luxações Articulares/cirurgia , Ossos do Metatarso/lesões , Ossos do Tarso/lesões , Articulações Tarsianas/cirurgia , Adulto , Idoso , Feminino , Traumatismos do Pé/diagnóstico por imagem , Fixação de Fratura , Fraturas Ósseas/diagnóstico por imagem , Humanos , Luxações Articulares/diagnóstico por imagem , Masculino , Ossos do Metatarso/diagnóstico por imagem , Ossos do Metatarso/cirurgia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiografia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Ossos do Tarso/diagnóstico por imagem , Ossos do Tarso/cirurgia , Articulações Tarsianas/diagnóstico por imagem , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The aim of this study was to determine the function of visual afference in postural control in Parkinson patients. We enrolled 29 patients and 30 healthy controls. The stabilometry test was performed for posture and balance and Romberg ratio coefficients were calculated. In addition, the Berg Balance Scale and the 6-Minute Walking Test were administered to assess balance and functional exercise capacity; the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale was used to determine the stage of the disease; and the Short Form (SF)-36 Health Survey was given to collect information on quality of life. RESULTS: significantly longer Center of Pressure (CoP) sway lengths were observed in the parkinson group. The Romberg index for CoP length of sway in parkinson patients was 94.3 ± 19.3%, versus 147.4 ± 120.6% for the control group. (p = 0.025). CONCLUSION: Parkinson patients use the increase in CoP sway length and ellipse area to stabilize their balance and sight does not facilitate static postural control as in healthy subjects.
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Doença de Parkinson/complicações , Equilíbrio Postural/fisiologia , Postura/fisiologia , Transtornos de Sensação/diagnóstico , Transtornos de Sensação/etiologia , Idoso , Análise de Variância , Estudos de Casos e Controles , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Índice de Gravidade de Doença , Escala Visual AnalógicaAssuntos
Ortopedia , Picnodisostose , Humanos , Picnodisostose/complicações , Picnodisostose/cirurgiaRESUMO
PURPOSE: To evaluate if herpes zoster virus (HZV) reactivation may be considered in the aetiology of cervical radiculopathy. METHODS: The study group was composed of 110 patients (52 M-58F;mean age ± SD:46.5 ± 6.12; range:40-73) with a clinical diagnosis of cervical radiculopathy. Patients with signs of chronic damage on neurophysiological studies were submitted to an X-ray and to an MRI of the cervical spine in order to clarify the cause of the cervical radiculopathy and were investigated for a possible reactivation of HZV; HZV reactivation was considered as "recent" or "antique" if it occurs within or after 24 months from the onset of symptoms, respectively. Data were submitted to statistics. RESULTS: Thirty-eight patients (34,5%,16 M-22F) had a history of HZV reactivation: four (2 M-2F) were "recent" and 34 (14 M-20F) were "antique". In 68 of 110 participants (61,8%,30 M-38F), pathological signs on X-ray and/or MRI of the cervical spine appeared; in the remaining 42 (38,2%,22 M-20F) X-ray and MRI resulted as negative. Among patients with HZV reactivation, seven (18,4%) had a "positive" X-ray-MRI while in 31 (81,6%) the instrumental exams were considered as negative. The prevalence of "antique" HZV reactivations was statistically greater in the group of patients with no pathological signs on X-ray/MRI of the cervical spine with respect to the group with a pathological instrumental exam (p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS: It may be useful to investigate the presence of a positive history of HZV reactivation and to consider it as a long-term complication of a cervical root inflammation especially in patients in which X-ray and MRI of the cervical spine did not show pathological findings.
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Herpes Zoster/complicações , Radiculopatia/virologia , Dor de Ombro/etiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Vértebras Cervicais/diagnóstico por imagem , Feminino , Herpes Zoster/epidemiologia , Herpesvirus Humano 3 , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , PrevalênciaRESUMO
PURPOSE: Although many hypotheses have been formulated, aetiopathogenesis of cuff-tear arthropathy (CTA) is still motive for discussion. Since prevalence of CTA is notoriously higher in women, as is joint hypermobility, we hypothesised a possible correlation between the two conditions. METHODS: One hundred thirty-three (n = 133) consecutive patients with glenohumeral osteoarthritis [48 men, 85 women; mean age (SD) 72.32 (7.05)] were divided into two groups: Groups 1 (CTA) and 2 (concentric shoulder arthropathy) comprised 71 (22 men, 49 women) and 62 (26 men, 36 women), respectively. The presence of current or previous joint hypermobility was assessed using two standardised methodologies: the Beighton criteria score, and a five-item self-report questionnaire. Data were submitted to statistical analysis. RESULTS: A moderate association between Beighton criteria and the five-item self-report (φ = 0.481, p < 0.001) was detected. Beighton criteria led to a diagnosis of joint hypermobility in 16 patients (22.5%) in Group 1 and 15 (24.2%) in Group 2. According to five-item self-report questionnaire, juvenile joint laxity was diagnosed in 11 (15.5%) and 12 (19.4%) patients in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. No significant association between groups and the Beighton criteria [χ2(1) = 0.051, p = 0.82] and five-item self-report questionnaire [χ2(1) = 0.67, p = 0.41] was found. CONCLUSION: Juvenile joint hyperlaxity is not a predisposing factor for cuff arthropathy. Further studies will be needed to explain CTA aetiopathogenesis. LEVELS OF EVIDENCE: III.
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Instabilidade Articular/complicações , Osteoartrite/etiologia , Lesões do Manguito Rotador/complicações , Articulação do Ombro/patologia , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Estudos Transversais , Feminino , Humanos , Instabilidade Articular/diagnóstico , Instabilidade Articular/epidemiologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Inquéritos e QuestionáriosRESUMO
[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical effects of a nutraceutical composed (Xinepa®) combined with extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields in the carpal tunnel syndrome. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty-one patients with carpal tunnel syndrome were randomized into group 1-A (N=16) (nutraceutical + extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields) and group 2-C (n=15) (placebo + extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields). The dietary supplement with nutraceutical was twice daily for one month in the 1-A group and both groups received extremely-low-frequency electromagnetic fields at the level of the carpal tunnel 3 times per week for 12 sessions. The Visual Analogue Scale for pain, the Symptoms Severity Scale and Functional Severity Scale of the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire were used at pre-treatment (T0), after the end of treatment (T1) and at 3 months post-treatment (T2). [Results] At T1 and T2 were not significant differences in outcome measures between the two groups. In group 1-A a significant improvement in the scales were observed at T1 and T2. In group 2-C it was observed only at T1. [Conclusion] Significant clinical effects from pre-treatment to the end of treatment were shown in both groups. Only in group 1-A they were maintained at 3 months post-treatment.
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PURPOSE: To investigate if an association between spondylolisthesis and L5 fracture occurs in patients affected by Osteogenesis Imperfecta (O.I.). METHODS: Anteroposterior and lateral radiograms were performed on the sample (38 O.I. patients, of whom 19 presenting listhesis); on imaging studies spondylolisthesis was quantified according to the Meyerding classification. Genant's semiquantitative classification was applied on lateral view to evaluate the L5 fractures; skeleton spinal morphometry (MXA) was carried out on the same images to collect quantitative data comparable and superimposable to Genant's classification. The gathered information were analyzed through statistical tests (O.R., χ 2 test, Fisher's test, Pearson's correlation coefficient). RESULTS: The prevalence of L5 fractures is 73.7 % in O.I. patients with spondylolisthesis and their risk of experiencing such a fracture is twice than O.I. patients without listhesis (OR 2.04). Pearson's χ 2 test demonstrates an association between L5 spondylolisthesis and L5 fracture, especially with moderate, posterior fractures (p = 0.017) and primarily in patients affected by type IV O.I. CONCLUSIONS: Spondylolisthesis represents a risk factor for the development of more severe and biconcave/posterior type fractures of L5 in patients suffering from O.I., especially in type IV. This fits the hypothesis that the anterior sliding of the soma of L5 alters the dynamics of action of the load forces, localizing them on the central and posterior heights that become the focus of the stress due to movement of flexion-extension and twisting of the spine. As a result, there is greater probability of developing an important subsidence of the central and posterior walls of the soma.
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Vértebras Lombares , Osteogênese Imperfeita , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral , Espondilolistese , Estudos de Coortes , Humanos , Vértebras Lombares/diagnóstico por imagem , Vértebras Lombares/lesões , Osteogênese Imperfeita/complicações , Osteogênese Imperfeita/epidemiologia , Fatores de Risco , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/complicações , Fraturas da Coluna Vertebral/epidemiologia , Espondilolistese/complicações , Espondilolistese/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Our aim is to analyse the clinical outcome of a series of patients affected by avascular necrosis of the femoral head and treated with core-decompression technique and autologous stromal cells of the bone marrow.We enrolled in our study 29 patients with 31 hips in total affected by avascular necrosis of the femoral head. The clinical and radiological outcome has been assessed through self-administered questionnaires (HHS, VAS and SF12) X-ray and Magnetic Resonance.Of all the examined hips, 25 showed a relief of the symptoms and a resolution of the osteonecrosis, 11 of these were at Stage I and 14 at Stage II. The progression of the disease occurred in 6 hips (2 Stage II, 2 Stage III and 2 Stage IV). Our results show a significant decrease in joint pain level and a success in avoiding or delaying the need of hip replacement in early stages of osteonecrosis.
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Descompressão Cirúrgica/métodos , Necrose da Cabeça do Fêmur/cirurgia , Transplante de Células-Tronco Mesenquimais/métodos , Adulto , Progressão da Doença , Feminino , Necrose da Cabeça do Fêmur/diagnóstico , Seguimentos , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Transplante Autólogo , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Creatine kinase (Ck) catalyzes the reversible transfer of high-energy phosphate groups between adenosine triphosphate and phosphocreatine. The brain isoform (Ckbb) is greatly induced in mature osteoclasts, playing an important role in bone-resorbing function during osteoclastogenesis. High Ckbb serum level has been found in patients with osteopetrosis and in patients with bisphosphonate (BP)-induced osteopetrosis. BPs are considered the treatment of choice for children with osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), acting as potent inhibitors of bone resorption by suppressing the activity of osteoclasts. METHODS: We determined total serum Ck and isoform activity in 18 prepubertal children with type I OI, before and during treatment with the BP neridronate infusions. RESULTS: Basal serum Ckbb levels were slightly elevated with respect to controls (mean ± SD = 3.0 ± 2.7 vs. 2.0 ± 2.2) and progressively increased after neridronate treatment (t0 vs. t4: mean ± SD = 3.0 ± 2.7 to 10.8 ± 8.1), with significant increment after first, second, and fourth infusions (P < 0.01). An inverse correlation was found between serum Ckbb and serum CTx at basal level. CONCLUSION: Our results support previous observations that increased serum Ckbb reflects failure of osteoclasts or, at least, suppression of osteoclasts. Upon considering that BPs are long acting, this information could be useful to prevent the risk of overtreatment after long-term BP exposure in pediatric patients with OI.
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Creatina Quinase Forma BB/sangue , Difosfonatos/uso terapêutico , Regulação Enzimológica da Expressão Gênica/efeitos dos fármacos , Osteogênese Imperfeita/sangue , Osteogênese Imperfeita/tratamento farmacológico , Reabsorção Óssea , Criança , Pré-Escolar , Densitometria , Feminino , Humanos , Infusões Intravenosas , Masculino , Osteoclastos/metabolismo , RiscoRESUMO
Microbiological diagnosis is crucial for the appropriate management of implant-associated orthopedic infections (IAOIs). Sonication of biomaterials for microbiological diagnosis has not yet been introduced in routine clinical practice. Aim of this study was to describe the advantages and feasibility of this procedure in the clinical setting. We prospectively studied 56 consecutive patients undergoing revision because of IAOI and compared the sensitivity of sonication of explanted orthopedic implants with standard cultures. Patients were divided into two groups: those with foreign body infection (FBI, 15 patients) and those with prosthetic joint infection (PJI, 41 patients). Clinical, radiological and microbiological features were recorded. In the PJI group the sensitivity of sonication in detecting bacterial growth was higher than conventional culture (77% vs 34.1% respectively, p<0.002), while no difference was observed in the FBI group (85.7% vs 86% respectively, p>0.05). Coagulase-negative Staphylococci accounted for 90% of the bacteria detected by sonication. Moreover, we found that in the PJI group the sensitivity of sonication was not affected by the timing of antibiotic interruption before surgery. Sonication remains an important tool to improve microbiological diagnosis in PJIs, especially in patients who received previous antimicrobial treatment.
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Antibacterianos/administração & dosagem , Bactérias/isolamento & purificação , Prótese Articular/microbiologia , Infecções Relacionadas à Prótese/prevenção & controle , Sonicação/métodos , Adulto , Idoso , Bactérias/efeitos dos fármacos , Bactérias/genética , Bactérias/crescimento & desenvolvimento , Estudos de Coortes , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Infecções Relacionadas à Prótese/microbiologiaRESUMO
Over the last 10 years, patient-oriented evaluations using questionnaires have become an important aspect of clinical outcome studies. Any questionnaire must be translated and culturally adapted in order to be used with different language groups, and the translated version must then be evaluated for reliability, validity and responsiveness which are fundamental attributes of any measurement tool. The aim of this study is the validation, translation and cross-cultural adaptation of the Italian version of UCLA activity Score, following the Guillemin criteria. The results show that our Italian version of the UCLA score has the following: reproducibility expressed as ICC=0.994, an internal consistency calculated as Spearman-Brown coefficient=0.754 and finally the construct validity has demonstrated a significant Pearson's correlation coefficient with other validated hip questionnaires.
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Artroplastia de Quadril , Osteoartrite do Quadril/etnologia , Osteoartrite do Quadril/cirurgia , Inquéritos e Questionários/normas , Adulto , Idoso , Comparação Transcultural , Avaliação da Deficiência , Humanos , Idioma , Los Angeles , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Curva ROC , Recuperação de Função Fisiológica , Reprodutibilidade dos Testes , Traduções , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
Background: The neck-preserving cementless short stem represents a valid therapeutic option for total hip replacement in high-functional-demand patients, but few studies are available about the use of modularity in the last-generation short stem. The aim of the study was to evaluate the mid-term survival of a specific implant design that combines partial collum short hip stem with neck modularity; assessing the functional status was the second endpoint. Methods: A retrospective single-center cohort study was conducted on 75 patients aged 35 to 80 years, with a minimum 6-year follow-up. Patients with neurological/rheumatic pathologies and previous hip surgeries were excluded. All the patients underwent total hip replacement with a short modular neck-preserving cementless hip stem. Clinical outcomes, complications, revisions, and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index, Harris hip score, and Short Form 12-Item Health Survey (SF-12) questionnaires were evaluated. The results were compared with healthy population's data extracted from the literature, stratified by age. Results: The Kaplan-Meier analysis revealed a 10-year implant survival rate of 96.7%, coupled with a revision rate of 1.3%. Results showed a Harris hip score and physical SF-12 significantly lower and a mental SF-12 higher when compared to healthy population. No statistically significant differences emerged when comparing groups based on neck modularity. Conclusions: The short modular neck-preserving cementless hip stem emerged as a reasonable choice for patients with elevated functional demands, ensuring good clinical outcomes while preserving bone integrity. The use of a modular neck in short stems didn't show any mechanical problems in the mid-term.
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Periprosthetic joint infections (PJI) are among the most difficult complications to treat in orthopaedic surgery. Debridement, antibiotics, and implant retention (DAIR) represent an efficient strategy for acute PJI, especially when resorbable local antibiotic carriers and coatings are used. The aim of this pilot study was to evaluate the difference between using antibiotic-loaded hydrogel (ALH) and calcium sulphate (CS) beads in the DAIR procedure. We analysed 16 patients who had been treated since 2018 for acute PJI, namely eight patients with knee PJI (50%), seven with hip PJI (43.7%), and one with shoulder PJI (6.2%). Nine patients were treated with the Debridement, Antibiotic Coating and Retention of the Implant (DACRI) method, while seven were treated with the Debridement, Antibiotic Pearls, Retention of the Implant (DAPRI) method. We found no significant differences between the two groups in terms of age, sex, the American Society of Anesthesiologists risk score, Charlson Comorbidity Index, localisation, days from onset to diagnosis and pathogenesis. Furthermore, no differences were found between the DACRI and DAPRI groups in terms of infection control (15 patients, 93.75% with p = 0.36) and last C-Reactive Protein values (p = 0.26), with a mean follow-up of 26.1 ± 7.7 months. Treatment for one patient affected by knee Candida albicans PJI in the DACRI group was not successful. In conclusion, DAPRI and DACRI appear to be safe and effective treatments for PJIs. This evidence will encourage the development of new clinical research into local carriers and coatings for use in acute implant-associated infections.
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Local antibiotic delivery strategies have been increasingly employed for the prevention of fracture-related infections (FRIs). The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of antibiotic-coated implants in the prevention of FRIs after surgical treatment in patients with increased infectious risk. A retrospective observational study has been conducted on patients with upper and lower limb fractures treated with internal fixation or prosthetic replacements, using a gentamicin coated nail (CN) and/or antibiotic-loaded hydrogel applied to the implant of choice (ALH). The study included 37 patients (20 M, 17 F), with a mean age of 63 years. The mean estimated preoperative infectious risk score was 6.4%. ALH was used in 27 cases, tibial CNs were implanted in 4 cases, and both were employed in 6 cases. The antibiotics used locally were gentamicin in 72.97% of cases (27 patients) and a combination of gentamicin + vancomycin in 27.03% of cases (10 patients). Mean follow-up was 32 months. Only one case (2.94%) showed onset of FRI at 5 months after surgery. Local antibiotic prophylaxis by coating resulted in a reduction in the incidence FRI, as compared to the estimated preoperative risk. The use of ALH allows for the choice of antibiotic; however, the application of antibiotics seems more nonuniform when applied to a nail.