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Objective This study assessed the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of serological tests, synovial fluid markers, microbiological tissue culture, and histopathological examination of the periprosthetic membrane in diagnosing periprosthetic knee infection. Methods This study is prospective, and it includes patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty revision surgery from November 2019 to December 2021. The analysis consisted of serological tests (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR], C-reactive protein [CRP], and D-dimer), synovial fluid markers (leukocyte and polymorphonuclear cell counts), periprosthetic tissue culture, and histopathological examination of the periprosthetic membrane of all patients. Results Sixty-two patients had periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) according to the 2018 International Consensus Meeting criteria (infection group), while 22 subjects had no infection. ESR sensitivity and specificity were 83.6% and 45.4%, respectively. CRP sensitivity and specificity were 64.5% and 100%, whereas D-dimer sensitivity and specificity were 78.9% and 25%, respectively. Leukocyte count sensitivity and specificity were 75.6% and 100%, polymorphonuclear cell count sensitivity and specificity were 33% and 100%, respectively. Periprosthetic tissue culture sensitivity and specificity culture were, respectively, 77.4% and 100%. Histopathological examination sensitivity and specificity were 43.7% and 100%, respectively. Conclusions In our study, the total blood cell count in synovial fluid and microbiological cultures of periprosthetic tissues were the most accurate tests for PJI diagnosis. In contrast, polymorphonuclear cell percentage was the least accurate test for PJI diagnosis.
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Objective We studied the microbiological profile of periprosthetic knee infections treated in a Brazilian tertiary hospital. Methods The study included all patients undergoing revision surgery for total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) between November 2019 and December 2021, with a diagnosis of periprosthetic infection confirmed per the 2018 International Consensus Meeting (ICM) criteria. Results Sixty-two patients had a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) per the 2018 ICM criteria. Cultures were monomicrobial in 79% and polymicrobial in 21% of cases. The most frequent bacterium in microbiological tissue and synovial fluid cultures was Staphylococcus aureus , observed in 26% of PJI patients. Periprosthetic joint infection with negative cultures occurred in 23% of patients. Conclusion Our results show the following: i) a high prevalence of Staphylococcus as an etiological agent for knee PJI; ii) a high incidence of polymicrobial infections in early infections; iii) the occurrence of PJI with negative cultures in approximately one fourth of the subjects.
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Abstract Objective We studied the microbiological profile of periprosthetic knee infections treated in a Brazilian tertiary hospital. Methods The study included all patients undergoing revision surgery for total knee arthroplasty (RTKA) between November 2019 and December 2021, with a diagnosis of periprosthetic infection confirmed per the 2018 International Consensus Meeting (ICM) criteria. Results Sixty-two patients had a periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) per the 2018 ICM criteria. Cultures were monomicrobial in 79% and polymicrobial in 21% of cases. The most frequent bacterium in microbiological tissue and synovial fluid cultures was Staphylococcus aureus, observed in 26% of PJI patients. Periprosthetic joint infection with negative cultures occurred in 23% of patients. Conclusion Our results show the following: i) a high prevalence of Staphylococcus as an etiological agent for knee PJI; ii) a high incidence of polymicrobial infections in early infections; iii) the occurrence of PJI with negative cultures in approximately one fourth of the subjects.
Resumo Objetivo Identificar o perfil microbiológico das infecções periprotéticas do joelho tratadas em um hospital terciário brasileiro. Métodos Todos os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revisão de artroplastia total do joelho (RATJ), no período compreendido entre novembro de 2019 e dezembro de 2021, e que tiveram o diagnóstico de infecção periprotética confirmado de acordo com critérios do International Consensus Meeting (ICM) 2018, foram incluídos no estudo. Resultados Sessenta e dois pacientes foram diagnosticados com infecção periprotética (IAP) pelos critérios do International Consensus Meeting 2018. Culturas monomicrobianas foram identificadas em 79% e polimicrobianas em 21% dos casos. A bactéria mais frequentemente identificada nas culturas microbiológicas de tecidos e líquido sinovial foi o Staphylococcus aureus, presente em 26% dos pacientes com infecção periprotética. Infecções periprotéticas com culturas negativas ocorreram em 23% dos pacientes. Conclusão Nossos resultados evidenciam: i) alta prevalência de bactérias do gênero Staphylococcus como causadores da IAP do joelho; ii) a alta incidência de infecções polimicrobianas nas infecções precoces e iii) IAP com culturas negativas ocorre em, aproximadamente, um quarto dos pacientes.
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Humans , Male , Female , Postoperative Complications , Prosthesis-Related Infections , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee , Injections, Intra-ArticularABSTRACT
Abstract Objective This study assessed the sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy of serological tests, synovial fluid markers, microbiological tissue culture, and histopathological examination of the periprosthetic membrane in diagnosing periprosthetic knee infection. Methods This study is prospective, and it includes patients undergoing total knee arthroplasty revision surgery from November 2019 to December 2021. The analysis consisted of serological tests (erythrocyte sedimentation rate [ESR], C-reactive protein [CRP], and D-dimer), synovial fluid markers (leukocyte and polymorphonuclear cell counts), periprosthetic tissue culture, and histopathological examination of the periprosthetic membrane of all patients. Results Sixty-two patients had periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) according to the 2018 International Consensus Meeting criteria (infection group), while 22 subjects had no infection. ESR sensitivity and specificity were 83.6% and 45.4%, respectively. CRP sensitivity and specificity were 64.5% and 100%, whereas D-dimer sensitivity and specificity were 78.9% and 25%, respectively. Leukocyte count sensitivity and specificity were 75.6% and 100%, polymorphonuclear cell count sensitivity and specificity were 33% and 100%, respectively. Periprosthetic tissue culture sensitivity and specificity culture were, respectively, 77.4% and 100%. Histopathological examination sensitivity and specificity were 43.7% and 100%, respectively. Conclusions In our study, the total blood cell count in synovial fluid and microbiological cultures of periprosthetic tissues were the most accurate tests for PJI diagnosis. In contrast, polymorphonuclear cell percentage was the least accurate test for PJI diagnosis.
Resumo Objetivo avaliar a sensibilidade, especificidade, valor preditivo positivo, valor preditivo negativo e acurácia dos testes sorológicos, dos marcadores do líquido sinovial, da cultura microbiológica de tecidos e do exame histopatológico da membrana periprotética para o diagnóstico de infecção periprotética do joelho. Métodos estudo prospectivo, com pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revisão de artroplastia total do joelho no período entre novembro de 2019 e dezembro de 2021. Foi realizado análise do marcadores sorológicos (VHS,PCR e D-dímero), do líquido sinovial (contagem de leucócitos e percentual de polimorfonucleares), cultura de tecidos periprotéticos e exame histopatológico da membrana periprotética de todos os pacientes. Resultados 62 pacientes foram diagnosticados com infecção periprotética do joelho, pelos critérios do International Consensus Meeting 2018 (grupo infecção) e 22 pacientes integraram o grupo não infecção. A sensibilidade e especificidade da VHS foram de 83,6% e 45,4%, respectivamente. Os valores de sensibilidade e especificidade da PCR foram de 64,5% e 100% e as do D-dímero foram de 78,9%% e 25%, respectivamente. A sensibilidade e especificidade da contagem de leucócitos foi de 75,6% e 100%, e a do percentual de polimorfonucleares foi de 33% e 100%, respectivamente. A sensibilidade e especificidade das culturas de tecidos periprotéticos foi de, respectivamente, 77,4% e 100% A sensibilidade do exame histopatológico foi de 43,7% e a especificidade de 100%. Conclusões A contagem total de leucócitos no líquido sinovial e as culturas microbiológicas dos tecidos periprotéticos foram os testes de maior acurácia para o diagnóstico de infecção periprotética em nossa série. O percentual de polimorfonucleares foi o teste de menor acurácia, em nosso estudo, para o diagnóstico de infecção periprotética.
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Humans , Postoperative Complications , Surgical Wound Infection , Biomarkers , Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeABSTRACT
Objective The management of bone loss represents a challenge in revisions of total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) and in complex primary total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the midterm outcomes (5-year minimum follow-up) of knee reconstructions with tantalum trabecular metal (TM) cones on bone defects Anderson Orthopaedics Research Institute (AORI) 2 and 3. Materials and Methods A retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients operated on between July 2008 and November 2014 was performed, collecting the following data: age, gender, laterality, body mass index, etiology of arthrosis, comorbidities, AORI classification of bone defects, causes for revision, readmissions, reoperations, perioperative and postoperative complications, radiographic signs of osteointegration, and maintenance of the TM support. Results A total of 11 patients with a mean follow-up of 7.28 years (standard deviation [SD] = 1.88; range = 5.12-10 years) was evaluated, with 1 patient operated upon for a primary arthroplasty, 6 for revision arthroplasties, and 4 for a second revision arthroplasty (re-revision). There were complications with the surgical wound, injury to the extensor mechanism and loosening of the femoral component in three of the patients that led to the necessity of four procedures due to complications with the surgical wound, injury to the extensor mechanism and loosening of the femoral component. Radiological signs of osteointegration of the trabecular cones were observed in all patients. We did not observe migration of the TM cones or the prosthetic components in the sample. Conclusion The tantalum metaphyseal cones were able to provide efficient structural support to prosthetic implants with radiographic signs of osteointegration in the medium term.
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Abstract Objective The management of bone loss represents a challenge in revisions of total knee arthroplasty (rTKA) and in complex primary total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the midterm outcomes (5-year minimum follow-up) of knee reconstructions with tantalum trabecular metal (TM) cones on bone defects Anderson Orthopaedics Research Institute (AORI) 2 and 3. Materials and MethodsA retrospective analysis of the medical records of patients operated on between July 2008 and November 2014 was performed, collecting the following data: age, gender, laterality, body mass index, etiology of arthrosis, comorbidities, AORI classification of bone defects, causes for revision, readmissions, reoperations, perioperative and postoperative complications, radiographic signs of osteointegration, and maintenance of the TM support. Results A total of 11 patients with a mean follow-up of 7.28 years (standard deviation [SD] = 1.88; range = 5.12-10 years) was evaluated, with 1 patient operated upon for a primary arthroplasty, 6 for revision arthroplasties, and 4 for a second revision arthroplasty (re-revision). There were complications with the surgical wound, injury to the extensor mechanism and loosening of the femoral component in three of the patients that led to the necessity of four procedures due to complications with the surgical wound, injury to the extensor mechanism and loosening of the femoral component. Radiological signs of osteointegration of the trabecular cones were observed in all patients. We did not observe migration of the TM cones or the prosthetic components in the sample. Conclusion The tantalum metaphyseal cones were able to provide efficient structural support to prosthetic implants with radiographic signs of osteointegration in the medium term.
Resumo Objetivo O manejo da perda óssea representa um grande desafio em cirurgias de revisão de artroplastia do joelho (rATJ) e em artroplastias totais do joelho (ATJ) primárias complexas. O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os resultados em médio prazo (seguimento mínimo de 5 anos) das reconstruções de joelho nas quais cones de metal trabecular (MT) de tântalo foram utilizados para tratamento de defeitos ósseos tipos 2 e 3, de acordo com a classificação proposta pela Anderson Orthopaedic Research Institute (AORI). Métodos Feita análise retrospectiva dos prontuários dos pacientes operados entre julho de 2008 e novembro de 2014, coletando-se os seguintes dados: idade, gênero, lateralidade, índice de massa corporal, etiologia da artrose, comorbidade, classificação AORI da falha óssea, causa da revisão da artroplastia total do joelho, reinternações, reoperações, complicações peri- e pós-operatórias, ocorrência de osteointegração radiográfica e manutenção da função de suporte do MT. Resultados Foram avaliados 11 pacientes com tempo médio de seguimento de 7,28 anos (desvio padrão [DP] = 1,88; variação = 5,12-10 anos), sendo que 1 paciente foi submetido a artroplastia primária, 6 a artroplastia de revisão e 4 a segunda revisão de artroplastia (re-revisão). Três pacientes necessitaram de quatro reoperações devido a complicações com a ferida operatória, a lesão do mecanismo extensor e a soltura do componente femoral. Sinais de osteointegração dos cones trabeculados foram observados em todos os pacientes. Não observamos migração do cone de MT ou dos componentes protéticos. Conclusão Os cones metafisários de tântalo foram capazes de prover suporte estrutural eficiente aos implantes protéticos com sinais radiográficos de osteointegração em médio prazo.
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Humans , Postoperative Complications , Tantalum , Retrospective Studies , Osseointegration , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee , Knee ProsthesisABSTRACT
Objective: This article reports the range of motion, failure rate, and complications of patients with extensor mechanism injury after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) treated with extensor mechanism allograft with mid-term follow-up. Methods: Patients undergoing post-ATJ extensor mechanism transplantation from 2009 to 2018 were retrospectively evaluated. Demographics, the reason for transplantation, elapsed time from arthroplasty to transplantation, related surgical factors, immobilization time, range of motion, transplant failure, and complications were collected. The minimum follow-up was 24 months. Results: Twenty patients were evaluated. The mean follow-up was 70.8 +/- 33.6 months. The most common cause of extensor mechanism rupture was traumatic in 10 (50%) cases. Six patients underwent associated surgeries, one case of medial ligament complex reconstruction, and 5 cases of TKA revision. Eleven patients (55%) had transplant-related complications. The most common complication was an infection. Five cases presented transplant failure. Conclusion: Patients who underwent extensor mechanism allograft transplantation after total knee arthroplasty had a 25% failure rate with a mean follow-up of 6 years. Although there was no loss of flexion with the procedure and prolonged immobilization, the complication rate was not low. Level of evidence IV; case series .
Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi relatar amplitude de movimento, taxa de falha e complicações de pacientes com lesão do mecanismo extensor após artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ) tratados com aloenxerto do mecanismo extensor com acompanhamento no médio prazo. Métodos: Pacientes submetidos a transplante de mecanismo extensor pós-ATJ de 2009 a 2018 foram avaliados retrospectivamente. Foram avaliados dados demográficos, motivo do transplante, tempo decorrido da artroplastia ao transplante, fatores cirúrgicos relacionados, tempo de imobilização, arco de movimento, falha do transplante e complicações. O acompanhamento mínimo foi de 24 meses. Resultados: Vinte pacientes foram avaliados. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 70,8 +/- 33,6 meses. A causa mais comum de ruptura do mecanismo extensor foi traumática em 10 (50%) casos. Seis pacientes foram submetidos a cirurgias associadas, um caso de reconstrução do complexo ligamentar medial e 5 casos de revisão de ATJ. Onze pacientes (55%) tiveram complicações relacionadas ao transplante. A complicação mais comum foi a infecção. Cinco casos apresentaram falha do transplante. Conclusão: Pacientes submetidos a transplante de aloenxerto de mecanismo extensor após artroplastia total de joelho apresentam taxa de falha de 25% com seguimento médio de 6 anos. Embora não tenha havido perda de flexão com o procedimento e com a imobilização prolongada, o índice de complicações não foi baixo. Nível de evidênvia IV; série de casos .
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ABSTRACT Objective: This article reports the range of motion, failure rate, and complications of patients with extensor mechanism injury after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) treated with extensor mechanism allograft with mid-term follow-up. Methods: Patients undergoing post-ATJ extensor mechanism transplantation from 2009 to 2018 were retrospectively evaluated. Demographics, the reason for transplantation, elapsed time from arthroplasty to transplantation, related surgical factors, immobilization time, range of motion, transplant failure, and complications were collected. The minimum follow-up was 24 months. Results: Twenty patients were evaluated. The mean follow-up was 70.8 +/- 33.6 months. The most common cause of extensor mechanism rupture was traumatic in 10 (50%) cases. Six patients underwent associated surgeries, one case of medial ligament complex reconstruction, and 5 cases of TKA revision. Eleven patients (55%) had transplant-related complications. The most common complication was an infection. Five cases presented transplant failure. Conclusion: Patients who underwent extensor mechanism allograft transplantation after total knee arthroplasty had a 25% failure rate with a mean follow-up of 6 years. Although there was no loss of flexion with the procedure and prolonged immobilization, the complication rate was not low. Level of evidence IV; case series .
RESUMO Objetivo: O objetivo do estudo foi relatar amplitude de movimento, taxa de falha e complicações de pacientes com lesão do mecanismo extensor após artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ) tratados com aloenxerto do mecanismo extensor com acompanhamento no médio prazo. Métodos: Pacientes submetidos a transplante de mecanismo extensor pós-ATJ de 2009 a 2018 foram avaliados retrospectivamente. Foram avaliados dados demográficos, motivo do transplante, tempo decorrido da artroplastia ao transplante, fatores cirúrgicos relacionados, tempo de imobilização, arco de movimento, falha do transplante e complicações. O acompanhamento mínimo foi de 24 meses. Resultados: Vinte pacientes foram avaliados. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 70,8 +/- 33,6 meses. A causa mais comum de ruptura do mecanismo extensor foi traumática em 10 (50%) casos. Seis pacientes foram submetidos a cirurgias associadas, um caso de reconstrução do complexo ligamentar medial e 5 casos de revisão de ATJ. Onze pacientes (55%) tiveram complicações relacionadas ao transplante. A complicação mais comum foi a infecção. Cinco casos apresentaram falha do transplante. Conclusão: Pacientes submetidos a transplante de aloenxerto de mecanismo extensor após artroplastia total de joelho apresentam taxa de falha de 25% com seguimento médio de 6 anos. Embora não tenha havido perda de flexão com o procedimento e com a imobilização prolongada, o índice de complicações não foi baixo. Nível de evidênvia IV; série de casos .
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Objective The present prospective, randomized and controlled study was conducted with 286 patients submitted to primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with the objective of evaluating the efficacy of the addition of antibiotics to bone cement as a way to prevent post arthroplasty infection (PAI). Methods The patients were randomized into two groups: bone cement without antibiotic (No ATB, n = 158) or cement with antibiotic (ATB, n = 128), in which 2 g of vancomycin was added to 40 g of cement. The patients were followed up for 24 months after surgery. Results Regarding preoperative demographic data, the distribution of patients between groups was homogeneous ( p < 0.05). In the 24-month period, the overall infection rate was of 2.09% (6/286), with no difference (odds ratio [OR] = 1.636; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.294-9.080; p = 0.694) between the ATB group (1.56%; 2/128) and the No ATB group (2.53%; 4/158). In the No ATB group, the infection was caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) ( n = 2), methicillin-sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) ( n = 1) and Eschirichia coli ( n = 1). Proteus mirabilis and MSSA were isolated from patients in the ATB group. Among the comorbidities, all patients with PAI were hypertensive and nondiabetic. Two rheumatoid arthritis patients who developed PAI were from the ATB group. Conclusion The use of cement with ATB reduced the absolute number of infections, but without statistical difference between the groups; thus, routine use should not be encouraged.
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Objectives The present paper aims to (1) verify the incidence and volume of blood transfusion among patients undergoing unilateral cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a single Brazilian reference center; (2) identify pre and perioperative variables to determine subjects with higher risk (i.e., predictive factors) for blood transfusion within 48 hours following surgery; (3) estimate the risk of blood transfusion during the first 48 hours after the procedure. Methods The initial sample consisted of all patients undergoing TKA from August 2010 to August 2013. After applying the exclusion criteria, 234 patients aged 30 to 83 years old and diagnosed with primary or secondary osteoarthritis due to rheumatoid arthritis remained in the study. Results Preoperative hemoglobin levels ≤ 12.3 g/dL and ischemia time ≥ 87 minutes were independent predictors for post-TKA blood transfusion, with a relative risk of 2.48 and 1.78, respectively. Approximately half of the TKA patients (51.3%) presenting these two variables required a blood transfusion. Conclusion The incidence of post-TKA blood transfusion was 33.7%. On average, each transfused patient received 480 mL of packed red blood cells. Preoperative hemoglobin levels ≤ 12.3 g/dL ( p < 0.001) and ischemia time ≥ 87 minutes ( p < 0.047) were independent predictors for blood transfusion in TKA using a pneumatic cuff, with a relative risk of 2.48 and 1.78, respectively. Age, gender, diagnosis, or body mass index were not considered independent predictors for the need for blood transfusion up to 48 hours after the procedure.
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Abstract Objectives The present paper aims to (1) verify the incidence and volume of blood transfusion among patients undergoing unilateral cemented total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in a single Brazilian reference center; (2) identify pre and perioperative variables to determine subjects with higher risk (i.e., predictive factors) for blood transfusion within 48 hours following surgery; (3) estimate the risk of blood transfusion during the first 48 hours after the procedure. Methods The initial sample consisted of all patients undergoing TKA from August 2010 to August 2013. After applying the exclusion criteria, 234 patients aged 30 to 83 years old and diagnosed with primary or secondary osteoarthritis due to rheumatoid arthritis remained in the study. Results Preoperative hemoglobin levels ≤12.3 g/dL and ischemia time ≥87 minutes were independent predictors for post-TKA blood transfusion, with a relative risk of 2.48 and 1.78, respectively. Approximately half of the TKA patients (51.3%) presenting these two variables required a blood transfusion. Conclusion The incidence of post-TKA blood transfusion was 33.7%. On average, each transfused patient received 480 mL of packed red blood cells. Preoperative hemoglobin levels ≤12.3 g/dL (p < 0.001) and ischemia time ≥87 minutes (p < 0.047) were independent predictors for blood transfusion in TKA using a pneumatic cuff, with a relative risk of 2.48 and 1.78, respectively. Age, gender, diagnosis, or body mass index were not considered independent predictors for the need for blood transfusion upto 48 hours after the procedure.
Resumo Objetivos O presente estudo tem como objetivos (1) verificar a incidência e o volume de transfusão sanguínea entre os pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ) unilateral cimentada em um único centro de referência nacional; (2) identificar variáveis pré e perioperatórias que nos permitam identificar os indivíduos sob maior risco (fatores preditores) quanto à necessidade de transfusão sanguínea nas 48 horas subsequentes à realização da cirurgia; (3) estimar o risco de transfusão sanguínea durante as primeiras 48 horas após o procedimento. Métodos A amostra inicial foi constituída por todos os pacientes submetidos à ATJ entre agosto de 2010 e agosto de 2013. Após aplicação dos critérios de exclusão, permaneceram no estudo 234 pacientes com idade entre 30 e 83 anos, portadores de osteaoartrose primária ou secundária a artrite reumatoide. Resultados A análise dos resultados mostrou que valores de hemoglobina préoperatória ≤12,3 g/dL e tempo de isquemia ≥87 minutos são preditores independentes para hemotransfusão após ATJ, com risco relativo de 2,48 e 1,78, respectivamente. Aproximadamente metade dos pacientes (51,3%) submetidos a ATJ com essas duas variáveis necessitaram de hemotransfusão. Conclusão A incidência de transfusão sanguínea após ATJ foi de 33,7%. Em média, cada paciente foi transfundido com 480 mL de concentrado de hemácias. Concentração de hemoglobina pré-operatória ≤12,3 g/dL (p < 0,001) e tempo de isquemia ≥87 minutos (p < 0,047) foram preditores independentes para hemotransfusão em ATJ sob uso de manguito pneumático, com risco relativo de 2,48 e 1,78, respectivamente. A idade, o gênero, diagnóstico ou índice de massa corporal não foram considerados preditores independentes para a necessidade de hemotransfusão até 48 horas após o procedimento de artroplastia.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Blood Transfusion , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee , Osteoarthritis, KneeABSTRACT
The increase in the number of revision total knee arthroplasty surgeries has been observed in recent years, worldwide, for several causes. In the United States, a 601% increase in the number of total knee arthroplasties, between 2005 and 2030, is estimated. Among the enormous challenges of this complex surgery, the adequate treatment of bone defects is essential to obtain satisfactory and lasting results. The adequate treatment of bone defects aims to build a stable and lasting support platform for the implantation of the definitive prosthetic components and, if possible, with the reconstruction of bone stock. Concomitantly, it allows the correct alignment of the prosthetic and limb components, as well as restoring the height of the joint interline and, thus, restoring the tension of soft parts and load distribution to the host bone, generating a joint reconstruction with good function, stable, and painless. There are several options for the management of these bone defects, among them: bone cement with or without reinforcement with screws, modular metallic augmentations, impacted bone graft, structural homologous graft and, more recently, metal metaphyseal cones, and metaphyseal sleeves. The objective of the present article was to gather classic information and innovations about the main aspects related to the treatment of bone defects during revision surgeries for total knee arthroplasty.
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Abstract The increase in the number of revision total knee arthroplasty surgeries has been observed in recent years, worldwide, for several causes. In the United States, a 601% increase in the number of total knee arthroplasties, between 2005 and 2030, is estimated. Among the enormous challenges of this complex surgery, the adequate treatment of bone defects is essential to obtain satisfactory and lasting results. The adequate treatment of bone defects aims to build a stable and lasting support platform for the implantation of the definitive prosthetic components and, if possible, with the reconstruction of bone stock. Concomitantly, it allows the correct alignment of the prosthetic and limb components, as well as restoring the height of the joint interline and, thus, restoring the tension of soft parts and load distribution to the host bone, generating a joint reconstruction with good function, stable, and painless. There are several options for the management of these bone defects, among them: bone cement with or without reinforcement with screws, modular metallic augmentations, impacted bone graft, structural homologous graft and, more recently, metal metaphyseal cones, and metaphyseal sleeves. The objective of the present article was to gather classic information and innovations about the main aspects related to the treatment of bone defects during revision surgeries for total knee arthroplasty.
Resumo O aumento do número de cirurgias de revisão de artroplastia total do joelho tem sido observado nos últimos anos, em todo o mundo, por diversas causas. Nos Estados Unidos, é estimado um aumento de 601% no número de artroplastias totais do joelho entre 2005 e 2030. Dentre os enormes desafios dessa cirurgia complexa, o adequado tratamento dos defeitos ósseos é essencial para a obtenção de resultados satisfatórios e duradouros. O adequado tratamento dos defeitos ósseos objetiva construir uma plataforma de suporte estável e duradoura para a implantação dos componentes protéticos definitivos e, se possível, com recomposição do estoque ósseo. Concomitantemente, possibilita o correto alinhamento dos componentes protéticos e do membro, assim como permite restabelecer a altura da interlinha articular e, dessa forma, restaurar a tensão de partes moles e distribuição de carga ao osso hospedeiro, gerando uma reconstrução articular com boa função, estável e indolor. Diversas são as opções para manejo dessas falhas ósseas, entre elas: cimento ósseo com ou sem reforço com parafusos, aumentos metálicos modulares, enxerto ósseo impactado, enxerto estrutural homólogo e, mais recentemente, cones metafisários de metal trabecular e sleeve metafisário. O objetivo do presente artigo foi reunir informações clássicas e inovações dos principais aspectos relativos ao tratamento das falhas ósseas durante as cirurgias de revisão de artroplastia total do joelho.
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Bone and Bones/abnormalities , Bone Transplantation , Arthroplasty, Replacement, KneeABSTRACT
ABSTRACT Objective: We compared gains in range of motion in patients who underwent manipulation within 12 weeks of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and after this period. We also evaluated maintenance of the arc obtained from knee manipulation in late follow-up, along with factors associated with poorer outcomes. Method: The study was divided into two groups according to the time after TKA; the surgeries took place between January 2008 and December 2014. Results: When comparing the range of motion between early and late manipulations, the group that underwent manipulation within 12 weeks of the TKA exhibited better outcomes, but these were not statistically significant. We observed that 14.3% of cases retained the same range attained at the time of manipulation. In late evaluation after manipulation, 47.7% of the sample had a range of less than 90 degrees. The significant risk factors for recurrence of knee stiffness in the long term are poor range of motion before TKA and before manipulation, female sex, and secondary arthritis. Conclusion: Women previously diagnosed with secondary osteoarthritis and poor range of motion before TKA or manipulation are at higher risk for late stiffness. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Comparative Study.
RESUMO Objetivo: Comparar o ganho de arco de movimento entre os pacientes submetidos à manipulação antes de 12 semanas pós-artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ), e depois desse período. Além disso, avaliar tardiamente a manutenção do arco obtido com a manipulação do joelho e fatores relacionados com os piores resultados. Método: O estudo foi dividido em dois grupos, de acordo com o tempo pós-ATJ. Os procedimentos ocorreram entre janeiro de 2008 e dezembro de 2014. Resultados: Quando comparamos os arcos de movimento entre as manipulações precoces e tardias, o grupo submetido à manipulação em 12 semanas da ATJ apresentou melhores resultados, porém, sem significância estatística. Foi observado que 14,3% dos casos mantiveram a mesma amplitude alcançada no momento da manipulação. Na avaliação tardia, 47,7% da amostra obtiveram amplitude menor que 90 graus. Os fatores de risco significantes para recidiva tardia de rigidez são arco de movimento ruim antes da ATJ e antes da manipulação, sexo feminino e artrites secundárias. Conclusão: Mulheres com diagnóstico prévio de osteoartrite secundária e com arco ruim antes da ATJ ou da manipulação têm maior risco de rigidez tardia. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Retrospectivo Comparativo.
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OBJECTIVE: We compared gains in range of motion in patients who underwent manipulation within 12 weeks of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) and after this period. We also evaluated maintenance of the arc obtained from knee manipulation in late follow-up, along with factors associated with poorer outcomes. METHOD: The study was divided into two groups according to the time after TKA; the surgeries took place between January 2008 and December 2014. RESULTS: When comparing the range of motion between early and late manipulations, the group that underwent manipulation within 12 weeks of the TKA exhibited better outcomes, but these were not statistically significant. We observed that 14.3% of cases retained the same range attained at the time of manipulation. In late evaluation after manipulation, 47.7% of the sample had a range of less than 90 degrees. The significant risk factors for recurrence of knee stiffness in the long term are poor range of motion before TKA and before manipulation, female sex, and secondary arthritis. CONCLUSION: Women previously diagnosed with secondary osteoarthritis and poor range of motion before TKA or manipulation are at higher risk for late stiffness. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Comparative Study.
OBJETIVO: Comparar o ganho de arco de movimento entre os pacientes submetidos à manipulação antes de 12 semanas pós-artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ), e depois desse período. Além disso, avaliar tardiamente a manutenção do arco obtido com a manipulação do joelho e fatores relacionados com os piores resultados. MÉTODO: O estudo foi dividido em dois grupos, de acordo com o tempo pós-ATJ. Os procedimentos ocorreram entre janeiro de 2008 e dezembro de 2014. RESULTADOS: Quando comparamos os arcos de movimento entre as manipulações precoces e tardias, o grupo submetido à manipulação em 12 semanas da ATJ apresentou melhores resultados, porém, sem significância estatística. Foi observado que 14,3% dos casos mantiveram a mesma amplitude alcançada no momento da manipulação. Na avaliação tardia, 47,7% da amostra obtiveram amplitude menor que 90 graus. Os fatores de risco significantes para recidiva tardia de rigidez são arco de movimento ruim antes da ATJ e antes da manipulação, sexo feminino e artrites secundárias. CONCLUSÃO: Mulheres com diagnóstico prévio de osteoartrite secundária e com arco ruim antes da ATJ ou da manipulação têm maior risco de rigidez tardia. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Retrospectivo Comparativo.
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A artroplastia total do joelho (ATJ) é considerada o padrão ouro para o tratamento da osteosartrose (OA) em fase avançada com grave comprometimento articular e apresenta excelentes resultados clínicos com índices de sobrevida superiores a 15 anos. O número de ATJ realizadas anualmente nos Estados Unidos é de aproximadamente 1.000.000. A infecção periprotética (IPA) é a segunda causa mais comum de falha nas artroplastias, variando de 1% a 23%. É uma das complicações mais devastadoras, com grande frustação tanto para o paciente como para o cirurgião. O tratamento das IPA também tem grande impacto econômico podendo variar de 30.000 a 50.000 dólares americanos. Várias estratégias preventivas são utilizadas visando a redução das taxas de infecção em ATJ e o uso de cimento ósseo com antibiótico de forma rotineira persiste até os dias atuais como tema controverso na prática clínica. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a eficácia da adição do antibiótico ao cimento ósseo na ATJ primária como forma de prevenção de infecção profunda. Realizamos um estudo prospectivo, randomizado e controlado com os pacientes submetidos a ATJ no Centro de Atenção Especializada (CAE) do Joelho do Instituto Nacional de Traumatologia e Ortopedia Jamil Haddad entre 2010 e 2013. Foram incluídos 286 voluntários, que foram distribuídos em dois grupos: Sem ATBâ (n=158) que incluiu àqueles submetidos a ATJ com técnica padrão, utilizando prótese Press Fit Condylar (PFC Sigma/ DePuy-Synthes®) com cimento convencional (DePuy-Synthes®) e o grupo Com ATB (n=128) que incluiu pacientes submetidos a mesma técnica, com o mesmo implante, porém utilizando cimento com adição do antibiótico vancomicina na proporção de 2g por 40g de cimento. A mistura do antibiótico com o cimento foi realizada pelo cirurgião manualmente. Os pacientes foram acompanhados por 24 meses após a cirurgia. A análise dos dados préoperatórios demonstrou que a distribuição dos pacientes entre os grupos foi homogênea considerando-se a idade, o gênero o risco cirúrgico (ASA), o diagnóstico, o IMC e os níveis de globulina e albumina. O tempo de cirurgia também não diferiu entre os grupos. O percentual geral de infecção foi 2,09% (n=6), não havendo diferença (p=0,466) entre o grupo com ATBâ (n=2 ou 1,56%) e sem ATBâ (n=4 ou 2,53%). No grupo Sem ATBâ, a infecção estava relacionada com S. aureus meticulina resistente (n=2), um S. aureus meticulina sensível (n=1) e por E. Coli (n=1). No grupo Com ATBâ foi isolado, em um dos pacientes, S. aureus meticulina sensível e P. mirabilis resistente a Polimixina B e Tigeciclina. O uso do cimento ósseo impregnado com vancomicina em pacientes submetidos à artroplastia total do joelho primária, inclusive aqueles com alto risco para infecção, não reduz as taxas de infeção profunda, desta forma, não deve ser encorajado nas ATJ. Acreditamos que nossos resultados poderão servir para direcionar a conduta dos cirurgiões ortopédicos do INTO e de outros hospitais com condições semelhantes e contribuir com a diminuição do uso inapropriado de antibióticos
Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is considered the gold standard treatment for osteoarthritis (OA) in advanced stage with severe joint involvement and has excellent clinical results with survival rates of more than 15 years. The number of TKA performed annually in the United States is approximately 1,000,000. The periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) is the second most common cause of failure in arthroplasty, ranging from 1% to 23% and it is one of the most devastating complications with great frustration for both the patient and the surgeon. Treatment of PJIs also has great economic impact ranging from 30 thousand to 50 thousand dollars. Several preventive strategies are used in order to reduce the rates of infection in TKA and the use of bone cement with antibiotic routinely persists to the present day as a controversial issue in clinical practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of adding antibiotics to bone cement in primary TKA as a form of deep infection prevention. We conducted a prospective, randomized controlled trial with patients undergoing TKA in the Knee Specialized Care Center (CAE) of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics Jamil Haddad between 2010 and 2013. We included 286 volunteers, who were divided into two groups: "No ATB" (n = 158) that included those undergoing TKA with standard technique using prosthetic Press Fit condylar (PFC Sigma / DePuy-Synthes®) with conventional cement (DePuy-Synthes®) and the group "with ATBâ (n = 128) which included patients underwent the same procedure, with the same implant, but using cement with the addition of the vancomycin at a ratio of 2g per 40g of cement. A mixture of the antibiotic cement was performed manually by the surgeon. Patients were followed for 24 months after surgery. The analysis of preoperative data showed that the random distribution of patients between the groups were homogeneous considering the age, gender surgical risk (ASA), diagnosis, BMI and levels of globulin and albumin. The time of surgery did not differ between groups. The overall percentage of infection was 2.09% (n = 6), with no difference (p = 0.466) between the group "with ATB" (n = 2 or 1.56%) and "without ATB" (n = 4 or 2.53%). In the "No ATB" group, the infection was related to Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (n = 2), Methicillin Sensitive S. aureus (MSSA) (n = 1) and E. coli (n = 1). In group "With ATB" was related to Methicillin Sensitive S. aureus (n=1) and to P.mirabilis resistant to polymyxin B and tigecycline (n=1). The use of vancomycin impregnated bone cement in patients undergoing total knee primary arthroplasty, including those at high risk for infection, does not reduce the rates of deep infection, thus, should not be encouraged in TKA. We believe that our results may serve to direct the conduct of orthopedic surgeons at INTO and other hospitals with similar conditions and also contribute to the reduction of inappropriate antibiotic use
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Bone Cements , Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee , Anti-Bacterial AgentsABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To determine the ideal angle for making the distal femoral cut in total knee arthroplasty in a Brazilian population. METHODS: Panoramic radiographs of the lower limbs bearing weight from 79 patients (57 women and 22 men) were studied, totaling 107 knees with an indication for total knee arthroplasty. The femoral anatomical axis, femoral mechanical axis and cervical-diaphyseal angle were traced out. The angle of the femoral cut was determined from the meeting point between the femoral anatomical and mechanical axes. The ideal degree of femoral valgus was compared between men and women and between knees presenting varus and valgus alignment of the lower limb. The ideal distal femoral cut was also correlated with the cervical-diaphyseal angle. RESULTS: The ideal femoral valgus angle ranged from 4.2 to 8.6 degrees, with a mean of 6.3 degrees. There was no statistically significant difference in the distal femoral cut between patients with coronal varus and valgus alignment (p = 0.180). Comparing men and women, there was no statistically significant difference regarding the ideal femoral valgus between the groups (p = 0.057). The cervical-diaphyseal angle presented an inverse relationship with the distal femoral cut. CONCLUSIONS: The mean angle between the femoral mechanical and anatomical axes was 6.3 degree. Neither preoperative coronal alignment nor sex had any influence on the distal femoral cut. The cervical-diaphyseal angle presented an inverse relationship with the distal femoral cut.
OBJETIVO: Determinar o ângulo ideal para feitura do corte femoral distal na artroplastia total do joelho em população brasileira. MÉTODOS: Foram estudadas radiografias panorâmicas com carga dos membros inferiores em 79 pacientes (57 mulheres e 22 homens), num total de 107 joelhos com indicação de artroplastia total. Foram traçados o eixo anatômico femoral (EAF), o eixo mecânico femoral (EMF) e o ângulo cervicodiafisário (âCD). O ângulo do corte femoral distal foi determinado pelo encontro entre o EMF e o EAF. O valor do valgo femoral ideal foi comparado entre homens e mulheres e entre joelhos com alinhamento em varo e valgo do membro inferior. O corte femoral distal ideal foi correlacionado ainda com o ângulo cervicodiafisário. RESULTADOS: O ângulo do valgo femoral ideal variou de 4,2 até 8,6 graus, com média de 6,3. O corte femoral distal não mostrou diferença quando comparados pacientes com alinhamento coronal em varo e valgo, sem significância estatística (p = 0,180). Quando comparados homens e mulheres, o valgo femoral ideal não mostrou diferença entre os grupos estatisticamente significante (p = 0,057). O ângulo cervicodiafisário mostrou relação inversa com o corte femoral distal. CONCLUSÕES: A média do ângulo entre os eixos mecânico femoral e anatômico femoral foi de 6,3 graus. Alinhamento coronal pré-operatório, assim como o sexo, não exerceu influência no corte femoral distal. O ângulo cervicodiafisário mostrou relação inversa com o corte femoral distal.
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OBJETIVO:Determinar o ângulo ideal para feitura do corte femoral distal na artroplastia total do joelho em população brasileira.MÉTODOS:Foram estudadas radiografias panorâmicas com carga dos membros inferiores em 79 pacientes (57 mulheres e 22 homens), num total de 107 joelhos com indicação de artroplastia total. Foram traçados o eixo anatômico femoral (EAF), o eixo mecânico femoral (EMF) e o ângulo cervicodiafisário (âCD). O ângulo do corte femoral distal foi determinado pelo encontro entre o EMF e o EAF. O valor do valgo femoral ideal foi comparado entre homens e mulheres e entre joelhos com alinhamento em varo e valgo do membro inferior. O corte femoral distal ideal foi correlacionado ainda com o ângulo cervicodiafisário.RESULTADOS:O ângulo do valgo femoral ideal variou de 4,2 até 8,6 graus, com média de 6,3. O corte femoral distal não mostrou diferença quando comparados pacientes com alinhamento coronal em varo e valgo, sem significância estatística (p = 0,180). Quando comparados homens e mulheres, o valgo femoral ideal não mostrou diferença entre os grupos estatisticamente significante (p = 0,057). O ângulo cervicodiafisário mostrou relação inversa com o corte femoral distal.CONCLUSÕES:A média do ângulo entre os eixos mecânico femoral e anatômico femoral foi de 6,3 graus. Alinhamento coronal pré-operatório, assim como o sexo, não exerceu influência no corte femoral distal. O ângulo cervicodiafisário mostrou relação inversa com o corte femoral distal.
OBJECTIVE: To determine the ideal angle for making the distal femoral cut in total knee arthroplasty in a Brazilian population. METHODS: Panoramic radiographs of the lower limbs bearing weight from 79 patients (57 women and 22 men) were studied, totaling 107 knees with an indication for total knee arthroplasty. The femoral anatomical axis, femoral mechanical axis and cervical-diaphyseal angle were traced out. The angle of the femoral cut was determined from the meeting point between the femoral anatomical and mechanical axes. The ideal degree of femoral valgus was compared between men and women and between knees presenting varus and valgus alignment of the lower limb. The ideal distal femoral cut was also correlated with the cervical-diaphyseal angle. RESULTS: The ideal femoral valgus angle ranged from 4.2 to 8.6 degrees, with a mean of 6.3 degrees. There was no statistically significant difference in the distal femoral cut between patients with coronal varus and valgus alignment (p = 0.180). Comparing men and women, there was no statistically significant difference regarding the ideal femoral valgus between the groups (p = 0.057). The cervical-diaphyseal angle presented an inverse relationship with the distal femoral cut. CONCLUSIONS: The mean angle between the femoral mechanical and anatomical axes was 6.3 degree. Neither preoperative coronal alignment nor sex had any influence on the distal femoral cut. The cervical-diaphyseal angle presented an inverse relationship with the distal femoral cut.
