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BACKGROUND: The Linburg-Comstock (LC) anomaly is a common tendinous connection between the flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum profundus (FDP), most frequently to the FDP of the index finger. The purpose of this study was to obtain epidemiologic data on the LC anomaly in a healthy, ethnically diverse population and to study the effect of the LC anomaly on grip strength, tip pinch strength, key pinch strength, and chuck pinch strength. METHODS: We examined 500 healthy subjects (292 females and 208 males) bilaterally for the presence of the LC anomaly. Each subject had their grip strength, tip pinch strength, key pinch strength, and chuck pinch strength measured bilaterally using a dynamometer for grip strength and a pinch meter for all pinch strength measurements. RESULTS: The LC anomaly was present in 213 of the 500 subjects (43%). One hundred one subjects (47%) had a unilateral presentation, and 112 (53%) subjects had a bilateral presentation. The LC anomaly was associated with a weaker tip pinch strength. When examining the LC anomaly among different ethnic groups, the highest prevalence was found in the Hispanic (57%) population followed by Caucasian (50%), Asian (41%), and African American (31%) populations. CONCLUSIONS: The LC anomaly has different prevalence according to ethnicity, with a higher prevalence in the Hispanic and Caucasian populations and a lower overall prevalence in the African American populations. The LC anomaly can also result in weaker tip pinch strength.
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BACKGROUND: Orthopaedic surgery has a diversity gap, as it is not representative of the racial or sex proportions of the U.S. population. This gap can lead to communication barriers stemming from health literacy, language proficiency, or cultural discordance that may contribute to current health inequities. This study assesses the influence of educational attainment, language, and cultural concordance on patient-physician communication. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, 394 patients from an urban orthopaedic clinic were administered a Likert-type survey regarding race or ethnicity, educational level, communication, patient satisfaction, language proficiency, and culture. One-way analysis of variance, chi-square tests, and Welch t tests were used to evaluate responses. RESULTS: The majority of subjects identified as African-American/Black (50%) or Hispanic/Latino (30%). Completing high school was associated with a better ability of the subjects to communicate with their orthopaedic surgeon (p < 0.001). Hispanic subjects reported lower English proficiency (p < 0.001) and decreased ability to communicate with their physician (p < 0.001) compared with other subjects, with educational attainment influencing their ability to understand their orthopaedic surgeon in English (p < 0.001). African-American and Hispanic patients placed greater importance on orthopaedic surgeons understanding their culture than White patients (p < 0.001). Hispanic patients who saw a language and culture-concordant surgeon valued having a Spanish-speaking surgeon more than Hispanic patients who did not see a concordant surgeon (p = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS: These results suggest that patient-physician language concordance, particularly in patients with lower education, may be essential to delivering high-quality patient care. Hispanic and African-American patients placed significantly greater importance on their orthopaedic surgeons understanding their culture. Hispanic patients frequently sought care with language-concordant surgeons and placed higher value on physicians understanding their culture. To better serve minority communities, efforts should be made to increase orthopaedic surgeons' cultural humility and to recruit a diverse multilingual surgeon workforce. CLINICAL RELEVANCE: This research demonstrates that cultural and language concordance, specifically between Hispanic patients and Hispanic, Spanish-speaking surgeons, can significantly enhance patient preference and potentially improve patient satisfaction and outcomes in orthopaedic care. Additionally, it underscores the importance of understanding and addressing the diversity within the field and the patient population to better meet the needs of a multicultural society.
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Empatía , Ortopedia , Humanos , Relaciones Médico-Paciente , Historia del Siglo XX , Procedimientos OrtopédicosRESUMEN
ABSTRACT: The mission of the American Association of Latino Orthopaedic Surgeons (AALOS) is to provide collegiality, advancement, education, and social justice for Latino orthopaedic surgeons and the minority populations they represent. We strive to enhance diversity within the field of orthopaedic surgery by increasing the visibility of AALOS, highlighting its core focus, and emphasizing its mission. The purposes of this article are to discuss the need for this organization and highlight its history and future goals. As AALOS recently celebrated its 15-year anniversary, we are excited to continue advancing the field of orthopaedic surgery and improving our patients' care.
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Cirujanos Ortopédicos , Ortopedia , Cirujanos , Humanos , Estados Unidos , Objetivos , Hispánicos o Latinos , Grupos Minoritarios , Ortopedia/educaciónRESUMEN
The transition between medical school and residency is a complex, multifaceted process that is commonly a time of stress and uncertainty for medical students. Occupying most of a student's final year of medical school, the residency application includes a primary Electronic Residency Application Service application, a variable number of program-specific secondary applications, and interviews. The application process culminates with The Match. Orthopaedic surgery is among the more competitive specialties; thus, it is critical that all involved parties understand the complexity of the process and the numerous variables that play into such a critical decision point in the career trajectory of a future physician. It is important to provide a mentor with an overview of the residency application process, specifically with respect to orthopaedic surgery, so that they may be best prepared to guide their medical student mentee through the process and help them find success.
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Internado y Residencia , Procedimientos Ortopédicos , Ortopedia , Estudiantes de Medicina , Humanos , Selección de Profesión , Ortopedia/educaciónRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: Matching into orthopaedic residency has become difficult, and the US Medical Licensing Examination Step 1 transition to pass/fail scoring has complicated the process. Advisors' ability to mentor students has decreased, and program directors may rely on Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) scores in selecting which candidates to interview. This study aims to offer a method to predict Step 2 CK outcomes based on preadmission and preclinical performance. METHODS: The study investigated 486 students from a US medical school who enrolled in 2017 and 2018. Data on demographics, preadmission, and preclinical performance were collected. Before model creation, it was found that sex, Medical College Admission Test scores, Comprehensive Basic Science Examination performance, and preclinical curriculum performance produced optimal models. Multivariate ordinal logistic regression models were built to predict probabilities of four outcome levels of Step 2 CK: <235, 235 to 249, 250 to 265, and >265. Finally, nomograms were created to visualize probability calculations. RESULTS: Each model's odds ratios revealed that female sex, higher MCAT scores, and better Comprehensive Basic Science Examination and preclinical performance were associated with an increased likelihood of being in higher Step 2 CK scoring groups. Preclinical performance had a profound effect, especially for those in the top 1/3. Models were successful in assigning higher probabilities to students in higher Step 2 CK scoring groups in more than 80% of instances. Nomograms presented provide examples of how to apply these models to an individual student. DISCUSSION: This study presents a novel method for predicting probabilities of Step 2 CK outcomes that can be used to mentor students at a time point when Step 1 previously filled this role. It may assist in identifying orthopaedic hopefuls at risk of performing poorly on Step 2 CK and can foster the development of individualized guidance and mitigation strategies.
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Surgeon wellness, and the means by which it may be realized, has recently come to the forefront as awareness of burnout among orthopaedic surgeons has increased. Individual surgeons face unique challenges toward finding their own path to thrive. It is important to incorporate varying perspectives regarding potential solutions to surgeons' stresses in both work and extracurricular life. Specifically, the goal is to initiate a discussion regarding wellness by providing insight into the challenges facing surgical residents, supplemented with the perspectives of women and minorities within the field. Peer coaching plays an essential role in optimizing mental health.
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Agotamiento Profesional , Cirujanos Ortopédicos , Cirujanos , Humanos , Femenino , Cirujanos/psicología , Cirujanos Ortopédicos/psicología , Agotamiento Profesional/psicologíaRESUMEN
Nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity are among the most common pathologies encountered in orthopaedic surgery. Symptoms can be debilitating for patients-affecting their work, activity level, sleep patterns, and overall quality of life. The community orthopaedic specialist should be familiar with the anatomy, etiology, and presentation of upper extremity nerve entrapment. Furthermore, knowledge of current evidence surrounding the management of these common syndromes can prove valuable for treating clinicians. Treatment ranges from nonsurgical (including medication and splinting) to surgical (when symptoms are severe). Although the gold standard treatment for nerve compression syndromes of the upper extremity is typically surgical release, nonsurgical methods should also be reviewed and understood because these can play an important role for patients as well. Community orthopaedic specialists should be well aware of the risks and complications associated with surgical releases.
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Síndromes de Compresión Nerviosa , Ortopedia , Humanos , Calidad de Vida , Extremidad Superior/inervación , Extremidad Superior/cirugía , Síndromes de Compresión Nerviosa/cirugía , Descompresión Quirúrgica/efectos adversosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus (DM) increases the risk for carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and is associated with its own neuropathic complications. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is a common complication seen in diabetic patients. In this study, we examine the relationship between the severity of DPN and CTS. METHODS: Type 2 diabetic and control patients (n = 292) were recruited at a clinic visit. The Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) questionnaire was used to collect data related to peripheral neuropathy. The MNSI scores were compared for patients with CTS with and without DM in univariable and multivariable analyses. χ2 analyses were performed to quantitatively measure the associations between peripheral neuropathy and the presence of CTS. RESULTS: Of the 292 patients, 41 had CTS, and 19 of these had both CTS and DM. Of the 138 diabetic patients, 85 had peripheral neuropathy. There was no association between a diagnosis of CTS and an MNSI score indicative of peripheral neuropathy. In the diabetic population, CTS was inversely associated with DPN (P = .017). The MNSI scores between diabetic and control patients with CTS were comparable. CONCLUSION: The severity of peripheral neuropathy in diabetic patients with and without CTS is comparable. Diabetic patients without peripheral neuropathy have an association with higher incidence of CTS in this study, suggesting that there are disparate mechanisms causing DPN and CTS. Nevertheless, diabetes and CTS are risk factors for developing the other, and future studies should further explore how DPN and CTS differ to tailor patient interventions based on their comorbidities.
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Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano , Diabetes Mellitus , Neuropatías Diabéticas , Humanos , Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano/complicaciones , Síndrome del Túnel Carpiano/diagnóstico , Neuropatías Diabéticas/complicaciones , Neuropatías Diabéticas/epidemiología , Neuropatías Diabéticas/diagnóstico , Comorbilidad , Factores de Riesgo , Diabetes Mellitus/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
There is conflicting literature suggesting that intra-articular corticosteroid injections before total knee arthroplasty (TKA) may lead to an increase in the rate of postoperative complications, specifically periprosthetic joint infection (PJI). Thus, this retrospective review of all TKAs performed at a large, urban hospital will add valuable evidence to help guide future patient care. After exclusion criteria, we retrospectively reviewed 417 patients who received a TKA from a group of fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeons between 2009 and 2016 at a single academic medical center. Minimum follow-up time was 1 year. Patients were separated into two groups: those who received a preoperative intra-articular corticosteroid injection and those who did not receive an injection. Subgroups were created based on the timing of their most recent preoperative injection: 0 to 3 months, 3 to 6 months, 6 to 12 months, 12+ months, and an unknown time period. Postoperative outcomes for PJI, revision TKA, and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) were analyzed via a Chi-square test. No statistically significant postoperative differences were observed between groups: PJI (p = 0.904), revision TKA (p = 0.206), and MUA (p = 0.163). The temporal subgroups also failed to demonstrate a statistically significant result: PJI (p = 0.348), revision TKA (p = 0.701), and MUA (p = 0.512). This study revealed no absolute or temporal association between preoperative, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and complications after TKA. Because these injections are a commonly used treatment modality prior to TKA, further studies should be conducted on a nationwide basis to draw more concrete conclusions.
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Artritis Infecciosa , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis , Humanos , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Estudios Retrospectivos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Artritis Infecciosa/cirugía , Inyecciones Intraarticulares/efectos adversos , Corticoesteroides/efectos adversos , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis/epidemiología , Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis/etiología , Infecciones Relacionadas con Prótesis/cirugíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Understanding the anatomy of the deep neurovascular structures of the hand is essential in surgical planning. There is a lack of literature regarding hand size and its influence in branching variation and the distances between branches of various neurovascular structures. Our study quantifies the variation in branching distances of the deep ulnar nerve and deep palmar arch branches. METHODS: Twenty-five fresh-frozen cadaveric hands were dissected. Each branch of the deep ulnar nerve and deep palmar arch was identified. The distance from the most distal portion of the pisiform to the proximal aspect of the branch was measured. The relationship between the length of the third metacarpal and the distance of each branch from the pisiform was examined. RESULTS: There was no relationship between branching differences in the deep ulnar nerve and the length of the third metacarpal. There was a significant association between the length of the third metacarpal and the second, third, and fourth branches of the deep palmar arch (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our study found a significant association between the branching distances of the second, third, and fourth branches of the deep palmar arch and hand size as measured by the length of the third metacarpal.
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Mano , Nervio Cubital , Humanos , Nervio Cubital/anatomía & histología , Cadáver , Mano/irrigación sanguíneaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: COVID-19 disrupted public transit and led to increased reliance on alternative modes of transportation (AMTs) internationally. This study hypothesizes that public interest and fracture injuries associated with AMTs increased during COVID-19 in the United States. METHODS: Monthly Google search probabilities and the number of fracture injuries associated with bicycles, scooters, skateboards/longboards, rollerblades, electric bicycles, and electric micromobility vehicles were collected from January 2017 to December 2021. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to assess differences in search probabilities and fracture injuries between 2021, 2020, and 2019. Linear regression was used to study the relationship between search probabilities and number of fracture injuries. RESULTS: For bicycles, skateboards/longboards, electric bicycles, and electric micromobility vehicles, search probabilities and fracture injuries were higher in 2021 and 2020 compared with 2019, except for bicycle fractures in 2021 (P < 0.05). For every AMT, except roller skates, search probability had an explanatory effect on fracture injuries (P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: Online interest in AMTs and associated fracture injuries increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. Excess fractures seem to be stabilizing as of December 2021, but online search volumes may be used to inform the allocation of orthopaedic trauma resources during future surges in COVID-19 and other epidemics.
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COVID-19 , Fracturas Óseas , COVID-19/epidemiología , Electricidad , Fracturas Óseas/epidemiología , Fracturas Óseas/etiología , Humanos , Pandemias , Transportes , Estados Unidos/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
PURPOSE: Potential sources of inaccuracy in leg length discrepancy (LLD) measurements commonly arise due to postural malalignment during radiograph acquisition. Preoperative planning techniques for total hip arthroplasty (THA) are particularly susceptible to this inaccuracy, as they often rely solely on radiographic assessments. Owing to the extensive variety of pathologies that are associated with LLD, an understanding of the influence of malpositioning on LLD measurement is crucial. In the present study, we sought to characterize the effects of varying degrees of lateral pelvic obliquity (PO) and mediolateral limb movement in the coronal plane on LLD measurement error (ME). METHODS: A 3-D sawbones model of the pelvis with bilateral femurs of equal-length was assembled. Anteroposterior pelvic radiographs were captured at various levels of PO: 0°, 5°, 10°, and 15°. At each level of PO, femurs were individually rotated medio-laterally to produce 0°, 5°, 10°, and 15° of abduction/adduction. LLD was measured radiographically at each position combination. For all cases of PO, the right-side of the pelvis was designated as the higher-side, and the left as the lower-side. RESULTS: At 0° PO, 71% of tested variations in femoral abduction/adduction resulted in LLD ME < 0.5-cm, while 29% were ≥ 0.5-cm, but < 1-cm. ME increased progressively as one limb was further abducted while the contralateral limb was simultaneously further adducted. The highest ME occurred with one femur abducted 15° and the other adducted 15°. Similar magnitudes of ME were seen in 98% of tested femoral positions at 5° of PO. The greatest ME (~ 1 cm) occurred at the extremes of right-femur abduction and left-femur adduction. At 10° of PO, a higher prevalence of cases exhibited LLD ME > 0.5-cm (39%) and ≥ 1-cm (8%). The greatest errors occurred at femoral positions similar to those seen at 5° of PO. At 15° of PO, half of tested variations in femoral position resulted in LLD ME > 1-cm, while 22% of cases produced errors > 1.5-cm. These clinically significant errors occurred at all tested variations of right-femur abduction, with the left-femur in either neutral position, abduction, or adduction. CONCLUSION: This study aids surgeons in understanding the magnitude of radiographic LLD ME produced by varying degrees of PO and femoral abduction/adduction. At a PO of ≤5°, variations in femoral abduction/adduction of up to 15° produce errors of marginal clinical significance. At PO of 10° or 15°, even small changes in mediolateral limb position led to clinically significant ME (> 1-cm). This study also highlights the importance of proper patient positioning during radiograph acquisition, demonstrating the need for surgeons to assess the quality of their radiographs before performing preoperative templating for THA, and accounting for PO (> 5°) when considering the validity of LLD measurements.
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Nerve crush injury results in axonotmesis, characterized by disruption of axons and their myelin sheaths with relative sparing of the nerve's connective tissue. Despite the widespread use of crush injury models, no standardized method for producing these lesions has been established. We characterize a crush model in which a narrow forceps is used to induce a modest and controlled compressive injury. The instantaneous compound motor action potential (CMAP) is monitored in situ and in real-time, allowing the characterization of neuromuscular response during and after injury. The tibial nerves of 11 anesthetized rats were surgically isolated. After the placement of electrodes, CMAPs were elicited and registered using a modular-data-acquisition system. Dumont-#5 micro-forceps were instrumented with a force transducer allowing force measurement via a digital sensor. Baseline CMAPs were recorded prior to crush and continued for the duration of the experiment. Nerve crushing commenced by gradually increasing the force applied to the forceps. At a target decrease in CMAP amplitude of 70%-90%, crushing was halted. CMAPs were continually recorded for 5-20 min after the termination of the crushing event. Nerves were then fixed for histological assessment. The following post-crush mean values from 19 trials were reported: peak CMAP amplitude decreased by 81.6% from baseline, duration of crush was 17 sec, rate of applied force was 0.03 N/sec, and maximal applied force was 0.5 N. A variety of agonal phenomena were evident post-lesion. Following the initial decrease in CMAP, 8 of 19 trials demonstrated a partial and transient recovery, followed by a further decline. Thirteen trials exhibited a CMAP amplitude near zero at the end of the recording. Twelve trials demonstrated a superimposed EMG background response during and after the crush event, with disappearance occurring within 4-8 min. Qualitative histology assessment at the lesion site demonstrated a correspondence between CMAP response and partial sparing of nerve fibers. By using a targeted decline in CMAP amplitude as the endpoint, researchers may be able to produce controlled, brief, and reproducible crush injuries. This model can also be used to test interventions aimed at enhancing subsequent regeneration and behavioral recovery.
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OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to assess preoperative patient attributes as risk factors for unplanned intubation after primary total knee and total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: This was a retrospective analysis of data collected from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) database. Patients undergoing Total Hip Arthroplasty (THA) or Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) who experienced postoperative intubation were included in the study. A multivariate regression was used to assess preoperative characteristics as risk factors for postoperative intubation. RESULTS: Multivariate regression determined that perioperative transfusion of packed RBC's, cardiac comorbidities, patients older than 73, dyspnea with moderate exertion, dyspnea while at rest, diabetes mellitus requiring medical therapy, pulmonary comorbidities, current dialysis usage, body mass index greater than 29.9, and current smoker within the last year were variables associated with an increased risk of unplanned intubation after THA. Additionally, multivariate regression determined that anemia, perioperative transfusion of packed RBC's, cardiac comorbidities, patients older than 73, dyspnea with moderate exertion, diabetes mellitus requiring medical therapy, pulmonary comorbidities, and current dialysis usage were associated with unplanned intubation after TKA. CONCLUSION: This study identifies numerous risk factors for intubation after THA or TKA.
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Knee range of motion (ROM) is an important postoperative measure of total knee arthroplasty (TKA). There is conflicting literature whether patients who are obese have worse absolute ROM outcomes than patients who are not obese. This study analyzed whether preoperative body mass index (BMI) influences knee ROM after patients' primary TKA. A retrospective investigation was performed on patients, who underwent primary TKA at an academic institution, by one of three fellowship-trained adult reconstruction surgeons. Patients were stratified according to their preoperative BMI into nonobese (BMI < 30.0 kg/m2) and obese (BMI ≥ 30.0 kg/m2) classifications. Passive ROM was assessed preoperatively as well as postoperatively at patients' most recent follow-up visit that was greater than 2 years. Mann-Whitney U tests were performed to determine statistical significance at p-value <0.05 for ROM outcomes. No statistically significant differences were observed when ROM in the nonobese group was compared with ROM in the obese group both preoperatively (105.73 ± 11.58 vs. 104.14 ± 13.58 degrees, p-value = 0.417) and postoperatively (105.83 ± 14.19 vs. 104.49 ± 13.52 degrees, p-value = 0.777). Mean follow-up time for all patients was 4.49 ± 1.92 years. In conclusion, long-term postoperative ROM outcomes were similar between patients who were nonobese and patients who were obese.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Adulto , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Índice de Masa Corporal , Humanos , Articulación de la Rodilla/cirugía , Obesidad/complicaciones , Obesidad/cirugía , Rango del Movimiento Articular , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del TratamientoRESUMEN
CASE: Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, prone positioning has decreased mortality in patients with severe acute respiratory distress syndrome. We present the unique case of a patient who developed left median nerve mononeuropathy and bilateral meralgia paresthetica after prone positioning while afflicted with COVID-19. These nerve injuries have been rarely reported in the literature and never before in the same patient. CONCLUSION: Our case highlights the importance of increased care when positioning patients prone by padding bony prominences, evenly distributing pressure across known sites of peripheral nerve entrapment, and giving consideration to prone-positioning time intervals when caring for intubated patients.
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COVID-19/complicaciones , Neuropatía Femoral/virología , Neuropatía Mediana/virología , Síndrome de Dificultad Respiratoria/virología , SARS-CoV-2 , Anciano , COVID-19/virología , Humanos , Masculino , Nervio Mediano/virología , Posición PronaRESUMEN
There are 16 million Hispanic people in the United States who rely on Spanish as their only effective method of communication. However, there is a scarcity of literature evaluating if patient education resources in Spanish meet the average American reading level or National Institute of Health (NIH) and American Medical Association (AMA) grade-level recommendations, especially in the field of orthopaedics. Representative orthopaedic search terms were input into Google and ten articles pertaining to patient education were selected. Videos, scientific journals, and surgical technique guides were excluded. Articles were then digitally analyzed and compared. Mean United States grade level equivalent was 11.26 ± 2.23 for English articles and 10.55 ± 1.45 for Spanish articles. English orthopaedic materials featured a significantly more difficult grade level (p < 0.01) than equivalent Spanish works. Spanish orthopaedic materials generated in the United States featured significantly lower (p < 0.01) readability scores than those written outside the United States. Our study demonstrated both English and Spanish materials were written at a high school level. Spanish materials were written at more appropriate grade-levels than their English counterparts. (Journal of Surgical Orthopaedic Advances 30(2):096-100, 2021).
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Alfabetización en Salud , Ortopedia , Comunicación , Comprensión , Humanos , Internet , Educación del Paciente como Asunto , Estados UnidosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Patients undergoing total joint arthroplasty (TJA) have an increased likelihood of having an abnormal coagulation profile compared with the general population. Coagulation abnormalities are often screened for before surgery and considered during perioperative planning. This study assesses a preoperative abnormal coagulation profile as a risk factor for postoperative complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA), revision THA (rTHA), total knee arthroplasty (TKA), and revision TKA (rTKA) and then examines specific coagulopathies to determine their influence on complication rates. METHODS: Patients who underwent THA, rTHA, TKA, or rTKA from 2011 to 2017 were identified in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database and then assessed for preoperative abnormal coagulation profiles. Various postoperative complications were analyzed for each cohort, and two separate multivariate regression analyses were used to assess the relationship between abnormal coagulation and postoperative complications. RESULTS: 403,566 THA, rTHA, TKA, or rTKA cases were identified, and 40,466 (10.0%) of patients were found to have an abnormal coagulation profile. Patients with preoperative coagulation abnormalities had higher likelihoods of postoperative complications after primary TJA than in revision TJA. An international normalized ratio>1.2 was associated with the most types of postoperative complications, followed by a bleeding disorder diagnosis. A partial thromboplastin time>35 seconds was associated with only one type of postoperative complication, while a platelet count <150,000 per µL was associated with postoperative complications only after TKA. CONCLUSION: TJA in patients with abnormal coagulation profiles may result in adverse outcomes. These patients may benefit from preoperative intervention. Prophylactic care needs to be personalized to the specific coagulation abnormalities present.
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Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Cadera/efectos adversos , Artroplastia de Reemplazo de Rodilla/efectos adversos , Humanos , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Reoperación , Estudios Retrospectivos , Factores de RiesgoRESUMEN
INTRODUCTION: The custom triflange acetabular implant (CTAI) has been described to address catastrophic pelvic osteolysis, but long-term outcome data is scarce. METHODS: Revision-free survivorship after revision THA with a CTAI was retrospectively reviewed in seven patients. RESULTS: Mean and median follow-up time were 7.39 (1.61-16.8) years and 7.50 years, respectively. Revision-free survivorship was 85.7% (6/7). One patient underwent revision for recurrent dislocations. All patients were able to ambulate at recent follow-up- 2/7 without assistance. CONCLUSIONS: The CTAI is a viable option for patients with catastrophic pelvic osteolysis. There is a high complication rate, but the incidence of revision is low.