Functional Outcomes Following Arthroscopic Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction Using the Sironix Titanium Button and the Polyetheretherketone (PEEK) Button: A Retrospective Observational Study.

Background Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury is most common among athletes compared to the general population. ACL reconstruction is a clinical standard for restoring joint mechanical stability and enabling sports return. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the safety and functional outcomes after arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using the Sironix titanium button and the polyetheretherketone (PEEK) button. Methods A total of 31 subjects who have undergone arthroscopic ACL reconstruction using the Sironix titanium button and PEEK button between August 2022 and January 2023 were included in the study. Demographic data, surgery details, and other baseline characteristics of the subjects were collected from the hospital records. The primary objective of the study was to assess the functional outcome using the International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) questionnaire. The secondary objectives were to determine the pre- and post-surgery activity levels using the Tegner Activity Score (TAS) and Lysholm score. Quality of life evaluation was done by using the Quality of Life (QoL) subscale from the Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) and Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE). Device-related adverse effect information was recorded. Results The mean (SD) of the total IKDC score of 31 subjects at baseline and post-surgery was 51.4 (2.84) and 91.8 (2.59) out of 100, respectively. The mean (SD) of TAS pre-injury and post-surgery was 5.3 (1.47) and 5.4 (1.38) out of 10, respectively. The total mean (SD) value of the total Lysholm Score at baseline and post-surgery was 53.9 (3.72) and 91.4 (3.61) out of 100, respectively. The mean (SD) value of the quality of life subscale of the KOOS score was 91.2 (3.91) out of 100. The total mean (SD) value of the SANE score that had affected joint/region of interest today was 97.4 (1.78), while for the opposite side today, it was 99.5 (0.85) out of 100. There were no adverse device effects reported in this study. Conclusion Based on the score assessment, it was observed that the performance of Sironix knee implant devices, Proloop-Titanium adjustable loop button, T-Button A® Closed PEEK button, and Surestitch® All Inside Meniscal Repair Implant (Healthium Medtech Limited, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India) was effective and safe with no adverse effects. Therefore, Sironix knee implants are considered safe and effective in ACL reconstruction and meniscus repair surgery.

Posterior-only approach surgery for fixation and decompression of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis: a retrospective study.

STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective case study series. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of posterior decompression and transpedicular screw fixation in 18 cases of thoracolumbar spinal tuberculosis with neurological deficit. SUMMARY OF BACKGROUND DATA: Spinal tuberculosis has been managed with various modalities of treatment ranging from only antitubercular drugs to radical procedures such as anterior or combined approach surgeries. However, although the former method of treatment sometimes is met with unacceptable kyphosis, the later is considered to be too drastic. In the present study, authors have shown the results of posterior decompression and pedicle screw fixation in selected cases of Pott paraplegia. METHODS: The cases (12 males and 6 females) were operated with a posterior decompression and transpedicular screw fixation in a single stage along with antitubercular drug treatment. All of these patients had varying degrees of neurological deficit (4 with Frankel grade A, 8 Frankel B, 4 Frankel C, and 2 Frankel D) and single level involvement with <50% vertebral body destruction and mild kyphosis of 8-27 degrees. Short-segment pedicle screw fixation, posterior decompression, and correction of kyphosis were performed in single stage. RESULTS: Kyphosis improved from preoperative value of 17.7±5.8 degrees to 9.4±4.6 degrees postoperatively. At a follow-up period of 24-46 months, final kyphosis correction was maintained at 11.6±5.4 degrees. Bony fusion was achieved in 55.5% cases. Neurological recovery occurred in 17 patients (94.4%). All patients became pain free, with final visual analogue score 0-2. CONCLUSIONS: The procedure in safe and has satisfactory results in early active cases of Pott paraplegia with less destruction of vertebral bodies.

Effects of preoperative walking ability and patient's surgical education on quality of life and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty.

OBJECTIVE: Prospectively analyze the effect of preoperative walking status and the patient's surgical education on functional outcomes and the three dimensions of quality of life (QoL) (pain, physical function, and mental health) after elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS: A comparative analysis on the QoL and functional outcomes in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty between January 2014 and June 2015. To compare effects of the patient's walking status and knowledge of the surgical procedure on QoL and functional outcomes following TKA by means of SF-36 questionnaire, CES D10, VAS, KSS, KSFS, WOMAC, as well as Friedmann and Wyman scores, 10MWT, and 30-second timed chair test, assessed before the operation and one, three, and six months after the operation. RESULTS: There were 168 knees in 154 patients: 46.75% men and 53.24% women. 52.38% of knees had grade-III OA and 40.47% of knees had grade-IV OA. Preoperatively, SF-36 PCS was 33.2 and MCS was 35.4. Mean KSS and KSFS in females was 37.3 (16.2) and 31.5 (13.8); in males it was 49.2 (18.4) and 42.5 (15.7), respectively. Mean WOMAC scores were 64.2 in females and 56.5 in males. Mean VAS and CES D10 scores were 8.8 and 8.2 in females, and 6.9 and 6.4 in males, respectively. Post operatively at the first, third, and sixth month, significant improvements in QoL and mean SF-36, CES D10, VAS, KSS, KSFS, WOMAC, and Friedmann and Wyman scores were observed, as well as in the 10MWT and 30 s timed chair test scores. Patients with better preoperative functional activity and satisfactory understanding of TKA presented a better functional performance and achieved a good quality life (p < 0.01). DISCUSSION: Surgeons educate TKA candidates regarding the surgical procedure, the nature of implants, and how the procedure would affect their lifestyle and what their expectations from TKA should be. These crucial considerations should boost their confidence, enhancing their involvement and cooperation in post-surgical rehabilitation, thereby improving their QoL, functional results, and post TKA experience. CONCLUSION: TKA candidates with good preoperative walking ability and understanding of knee arthroplasty have better QoL in early and late post-surgery periods. Patient's lifestyle and understanding significantly enhances the postoperative functional ability.

OBJETIVO: Analisar prospectivamente o efeito do estado ambulatório pré-operatório e da educação cirúrgica do paciente sobre os resultados funcionais e das três dimensões da qualidade de vida (QV; dor, função física e saúde mental) após a artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ). MÉTODOS: Análise comparativa da QV e dos resultados funcionais em pacientes submetidos a artroplastia total de joelho entre janeiro de 2014 e junho de 2015. Para comparar os efeitos do estado ambulatório do paciente e o conhecimento sobre o procedimento cirúrgico na qualidade de vida e nos resultados funcionais após ATJ, os questionários SF-36, CES D10, EVA, KSS, KSFS e WOMAC foram usados, bem como os escores de Friedman e Wyman, 10MWT e o teste de cadeira de 30 segundos, no pré-operatório e um, três e seis meses após a cirurgia. RESULTADOS: O estudo incluiu 168 joelhos de 154 pacientes: 46.75% homens e 53.24% mulheres. 52,38% dos joelhos apresentaram OA de grau III e 40,47% dos joelhos, OA de grau IV. No período pré-operatório, o SF-36 PCS foi 33,2 e o MCS foi 35,4. A média do KSS e do KSFS em mulheres foi 37,3 (16,2) e 31,5 (13,8), respectivamente; nos homens, foi 49,2 (18,4) e 42,5 (15,7), respectivamente. Os escores médios do WOMAC foram 64,2 para as mulheres e 56,5 para os homens. Os escores médios da EVA e CES D10 foram 8,8 e 8,2 nas mulheres e 6,9 e 6,4 nos homens, respectivamente. No primeiro, terceiro e sexto meses pós-operatórios, foram observadas melhorias significativas na QV e na média dos escores SF-36, CES D10, EVA, KSS, KSFS, WOMAC e Friedmann e Wyman, bem como no 10MWT e no teste de cadeira de 30 segundos. Pacientes com melhor atividade funcional pré-operatória e com compreensão satisfatória sobre a ATJ obtiveram resultados funcionais melhores e alcançaram uma boa qualidade de vida (p < 0,01). DISCUSSÃO: Cirurgiões explicam aos pacientes candidatos a ATJ o procedimento cirúrgico, a natureza dos implantes, como o procedimento afetaria o estilo de vida e quais devem ser as expectativas em relação ao resultado da ATJ. Estas considerações cruciais devem aumentar a confiança do paciente, aumentando o seu envolvimento e cooperação no processo de reabilitação pós-cirúrgica, melhorando assim sua qualidade de vida, resultados funcionais e experiência após a ATJ. CONCLUSÃO: Candidatos à ATJ com boa capacidade ambulatória pré-operatória e compreensão da cirurgia apresentam melhor qualidade de vida no período pós-operatório inicial e de longo prazo. O estilo de vida e o grau de compreensão do paciente em relação à cirurgia aumentam significativamente a capacidade funcional pós-operatória.

Fragility Hip Fractures in Elderly Patients in Bhubaneswar, India (2012-2014): A Prospective Multicenter Study of 1031 Elderly Patients.

Elderly patients with hip fracture constitute Single Largest Group of Emergency Orthopaedics Admissions. In 2050, 6.26 million hip fractures worldwide, approximately 50%, will occur in Asia. Only small number of reports on incidence of hip fractures in the Asian population exist. India lacks data registry for fragility hip fractures, therefore, the magnitude and standard of patient care are not known. A prospective multicenter study was conducted from January 2012 to April 2014 to describe population-based longitudinal trends, namely, age-specific incidence, fracture type, timing of presentation, kilometers traveled, timing of surgery, hospital stay, man hours lost, pressure ulcers, weight bearing, 30-day return, 3-month mortality, and so on, of fragility hip fractures. A total of 1031 patients were included with 59.7% females and 40.3% of male patients, with a female-male ratio of 1.5:1. Commonest mode: Falls 45%. 56.4% IT fractures. 66.2%patients operated, Operative/Conservative Ratio of 2.8:1. Patients travel a mean distance of 86.4 kilometers for quality treatment. Of the patients, 85.9 % presented late due to ignorance and misguiding quack practice. Incidence of delayed surgery was 69.3%. Persistent electrolytes imbalance and hyperglycemia normalized in 81.2% by second or third postoperative day. The man hours lost was 157.85 hours/person. Medical complications was more (90%) in patients who had delays in surgeries and presentation. Mortality rate was 6.2 %. Patients travel long for quality treatment, most of them are misguided, present late with significant complications and sufferings, and their pockets half drained depriving them off best treatment. Early presentation and operation have better prognosis and rehabilitation, facilitates early return to work, and independence. Increased pressure sores, infections, hospital stay, treatment cost, depression, and mortality are directly related to delays in surgeries and presentation. Estimated losses according to lost man hours may go up to 10 million dollars.

Effects of Osteoarthritis on Quality of life in Elderly Population of Bhubaneswar, India: A Prospective Multicenter Screening and Therapeutic Study of 2854 Patients.

INTRODUCTION: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common age-related joint disease affecting >80% people beyond 55 years of age. It is a leading cause of elderly visit to outpatient departments and accounts for almost half of all nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug prescriptions. The burden and impact of knee OA in Indian population and extent of public health services usage by people with OA are not known. METHODS: We performed a prospective blinded multicenter screening and therapeutic study from June 2013 to June 2014 at 3 centers to screen patients >55 years with knee OA to assess quality of life, functional disability, and limitation of functions and to compare the effectiveness of hip and leg strengthening exercise programs in these patients. Functional disability was assessed by Western Ontario and McMaster's Universities OA index (WOMAC), Friedman, and Wyman Scores; locomotor function was assessed by walking status, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and 30-second timed chair stand tests; and quality of life was assessed by Short Form-36 (SF-36). RESULTS: Of 2854 patients screened, 2054 (72%) patients had OA (male:female-1.9:1) with mean age of 63 years and standard deviation of 8. Of 2054 patients, 226 patients were randomly selected for therapeutic study. In remaining 1828 patients, baseline 10-meter walk test (10MWT) was 0.3 m/s, mean SF-36 Physical Component Score (PCS) was 31.3, and Mental Component Score (MCS) was 34.2. At 3 months, 79% patients were comfortable with significant VAS, WOMAC, Friedman-Wyman Scores, 10MWT, and timed chair test improvements in patients who performed lifestyle modifications and exercises (P = .04). Short Form-36 improved, mean PCS was 43.6, and MCS was 54.2. At 3 months, 274 (15%) patients were unsatisfied among whom 26% and 74% were treated with arthroscopic procedures and arthroplasty, respectively. Isolated hip and leg strengthening exercise programs similarly improved knee pain, function, and quality of life. CONCLUSION: Motivation and counseling with hip and leg strengthening exercises should be incorporated with pharmacotherapy in each OA prescription. Physical fitness and weight reduction should be promoted as first-line management of OA.

Effects of preoperative walking ability and patient's surgical education on quality of life and functional outcomes after total knee arthroplasty / Efeitos da habilidade ambulatória pré-operatória e da educação cirúrgica do paciente sobre a qualidade de vida e os resultados funcionais após artroplastia total do joelho

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: Prospectively analyze the effect of preoperative walking status and the patient's surgical education on functional outcomes and the three dimensions of quality of life (QoL) (pain, physical function, and mental health) after elective total knee arthroplasty (TKA). METHODS: A comparative analysis on the QoL and functional outcomes in patients who underwent total knee arthroplasty between January 2014 and June 2015. To compare effects of the patient's walking status and knowledge of the surgical procedure on QoL and functional outcomes following TKA by means of SF-36 questionnaire, CES D10, VAS, KSS, KSFS, WOMAC, as well as Friedmann and Wyman scores, 10MWT, and 30-second timed chair test, assessed before the operation and one, three, and six months after the operation. RESULTS: There were 168 knees in 154 patients: 46.75% men and 53.24% women. 52.38% of knees had grade-III OA and 40.47% of knees had grade-IV OA. Preoperatively, SF-36 PCS was 33.2 and MCS was 35.4. Mean KSS and KSFS in females was 37.3 (16.2) and 31.5 (13.8); in males it was 49.2 (18.4) and 42.5 (15.7), respectively. Mean WOMAC scores were 64.2 in females and 56.5 in males. Mean VAS and CES D10 scores were 8.8 and 8.2 in females, and 6.9 and 6.4 in males, respectively. Post operatively at the first, third, and sixth month, significant improvements in QoL and mean SF-36, CES D10, VAS, KSS, KSFS, WOMAC, and Friedmann and Wyman scores were observed, as well as in the 10MWT and 30 s timed chair test scores. Patients with better preoperative functional activity and satisfactory understanding of TKA presented a better functional performance and achieved a good quality life (p< 0.01). DISCUSSION: Surgeons educate TKA candidates regarding the surgical procedure, the nature of implants, and how the procedure would affect their lifestyle and what their expectations from TKA should be. These crucial considerations should boost their confidence, enhancing their involvement and cooperation in post-surgical rehabilitation, thereby improving their QoL, functional results, and post TKA experience. CONCLUSION: TKA candidates with good preoperative walking ability and understanding of knee arthroplasty have better QoL in early and late post-surgery periods. Patient's lifestyle and understanding significantly enhances the postoperative functional ability.

RESUMO OBJETIVO: Analisar prospectivamente o efeito do estado ambulatório pré-operatório e da educação cirúrgica do paciente sobre os resultados funcionais e das três dimensões da qualidade de vida (QV; dor, função física e saúde mental) após a artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ). MÉTODOS: Análise comparativa da QV e dos resultados funcionais em pacientes submetidos a artroplastia total de joelho entre janeiro de 2014 e junho de 2015. Para comparar os efeitos do estado ambulatório do paciente e o conhecimento sobre o procedimento cirúrgico na qualidade de vida e nos resultados funcionais após ATJ, os questionários SF-36, CES D10, EVA, KSS, KSFS e Womac foram usados, bem como os escores de Friedman e Wyman, 10MWT e o teste de cadeira de 30 segundos, no pré-operatório e um, três e seis meses após a cirurgia. RESULTADOS: O estudo incluiu 168 joelhos de 154 pacientes: 46,75% homens e 53,24% mulheres. 52,38% dos joelhos apresentaram OA de grau III e 40,47% dos joelhos, OA de grau IV. No período pré-operatório, o SF-36 PCS foi 33,2 e o MCS foi 35,4. A média do KSS e do KSFS em mulheres foi de 37,3 (16,2) e 31,5 (13,8), respectivamente; nos homens, foi de 49,2 (18,4) e 42,5 (15,7), respectivamente. Os escores médios do Womac foram 64,2 para as mulheres e 56,5 para os homens. Os escores médios da EVA e CES D10 foram 8,8 e 8,2 nas mulheres e 6,9 e 6,4 nos homens, respectivamente. No primeiro, terceiro e sexto meses pós-operatórios, foram observadas melhorias significativas na QV e na média dos escores SF-36, CES D10, EVA, KSS, KSFS, Womac e Friedmann e Wyman, bem como no 10MWT e no teste de cadeira de 30 segundos. Pacientes com melhor atividade funcional pré-operatória e com compreensão satisfatória sobre a ATJ obtiveram resultados funcionais melhores e alcançaram uma boa qualidade de vida (p < 0,01). DISCUSSÃO: Cirurgiões explicam aos pacientes candidatos a ATJ o procedimento cirúrgico, a natureza dos implantes, como o procedimento afetaria o estilo de vida e quais devem ser as expectativas em relação ao resultado da ATJ. Essas considerações cruciais devem aumentar a confiança do paciente, aumentar o seu envolvimento e a sua cooperação no processo de reabilitação pós-cirúrgica, melhorar assim sua qualidade de vida, seus resultados funcionais e sua experiência após a ATJ. CONCLUSÃO: Candidatos à ATJ com boa capacidade ambulatória pré-operatória e compreensão da cirurgia apresentam melhor qualidade de vida no período pós-operatório inicial e de longo prazo. O estilo de vida e o grau de compreensão do paciente em relação à cirurgia aumentam significativamente a capacidade funcional pós-operatória.