Tratamiento de la artrosis escafotrapeciotrapezoidea aislada con artroplastia de recubrimiento con anclaje escafoideo / Isolated scaphotrapeziotrapezoid osteoarthritis treatment using resurfacing arthroplasty with scaphoid anchorage

Objetivo. El propósito de este estudio es mostrar los resultados obtenidos con el empleo de la artroplastia de recubrimiento con anclaje escafoideo en el tratamiento de la artrosis escafotrapeciotrapezoidea (ETT) aislada. Material y método. Se realiza un estudio observacional, descriptivo y retrospectivo del tratamiento de 10 pacientes con artrosis ETT aislada sintomática durante los años 2013 a 2015. El seguimiento medio es de 26meses (12-50). Se han evaluado los resultados clínicos, los funcionales y la satisfacción del paciente. Resultados. Los pacientes se encuentran satisfechos, obteniendo una media de 2,1 (0-3) en la escala VAS y de 16 (2-28) en el cuestionario DASH, reincorporándose a las actividades laborales en los primeros 3meses posquirúrgicos. La recuperación del arco de movilidad en comparación con la muñeca contralateral es del 96% en extensión, del 95% en flexión, del 87% en inclinación cubital y del 91% en inclinación radial. La fuerza puño media es del 95% y la fuerza de pinza, del 95%, en comparación con el lado contralateral. No han surgido complicaciones intraoperatorias ni alteraciones en la alineación carpiana posquirúrgicas. Conclusiones. La artroplastia de recubrimiento con anclaje escafoideo supone una alternativa novedosa y satisfactoria en el tratamiento de la artrosis ETT aislada. Lograr un balance adecuado entre la fuerza y la movilidad de la muñeca, sin producir una desestabilización carpiana, es importante para obtener resultados clínicos y funcionales satisfactorios (AU)

Objective. The aim of this study is to show the results of scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint osteoarthritis treatment performing resurfacing arthroplasty with scaphoid anchorage. Material and method. An observational, descriptive and retrospective study was performed. Ten patients with isolated STT joint osteoarthritis were studied between 2013 and 2015. The mean follow-up time was 26months. Clinical results, functional and subjective scores were reviewed. Results. The patients were satisfied, achieving an average of 2.1 (0-3) on the VAS score and 16 (2 to 28) in the DASH questionnaire, and returning to work in the first three months post-surgery. Recovery of range of motion compared to the contralateral wrist was 96% in extension, 95% in flexion, 87% in ulnar deviation and 91% in radial deviation. The average handgrip strength of the wrist was 95% and pinch strength was 95% compared to the contralateral side. There were no intraoperative complications or alterations in postoperative carpal alignment. Conclusion. Resurfacing arthroplasty is proposed as a good and novel alternative in treating isolated SST joint arthritis. Achieving the correct balance between the strength and mobility of the wrist, without causing carpal destabilisation, is important to obtain satisfactory clinical and functional results (AU)

Isolated scaphotrapeziotrapezoid osteoarthritis treatment using resurfacing arthroplasty with scaphoid anchorage. / Tratamiento de la artrosis escafotrapeciotrapezoidea aislada con artroplastia de recubrimiento con anclaje escafoideo.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to show the results of scaphotrapeziotrapezoid (STT) joint osteoarthritis treatment performing resurfacing arthroplasty with scaphoid anchorage. MATERIAL AND METHOD: An observational, descriptive and retrospective study was performed. Ten patients with isolated STT joint osteoarthritis were studied between 2013 and 2015. The mean follow-up time was 26months. Clinical results, functional and subjective scores were reviewed. RESULTS: The patients were satisfied, achieving an average of 2.1 (0-3) on the VAS score and 16 (2 to 28) in the DASH questionnaire, and returning to work in the first three months post-surgery. Recovery of range of motion compared to the contralateral wrist was 96% in extension, 95% in flexion, 87% in ulnar deviation and 91% in radial deviation. The average handgrip strength of the wrist was 95% and pinch strength was 95% compared to the contralateral side. There were no intraoperative complications or alterations in postoperative carpal alignment. CONCLUSION: Resurfacing arthroplasty is proposed as a good and novel alternative in treating isolated SST joint arthritis. Achieving the correct balance between the strength and mobility of the wrist, without causing carpal destabilisation, is important to obtain satisfactory clinical and functional results.

Mejora de calidad en la asistencia hospitalaria del paciente anciano con fractura de cadera / Improved quality of hospital care of elderly patients with hip fracture

Objetivo: Mejorar la atención de pacientes de 75 o más años hospitalizados por fractura de cadera. Pacientes y método: Estudio comparativo entre dos cohortes de pacientes ingresados por fractura de cadera antes (año 2010) y después de una intervención de mejora de calidad (año 2013). La intervención consistió en la implantación de medidas de mejora multidisciplinares durante el ingreso por fractura de cadera según la evidencia científica actual. Se realizó una evaluación de las medidas implementadas, así como su repercusión clínica y asistencial. Resultados: Las características de los pacientes ingresados por fractura de cadera en 2010 (216 pacientes) y 2013 (196 pacientes) fueron similares en edad, sexo, índices de Barthel y de Charlson abreviado. En 2013, los pacientes tenían más comorbilidad, con diferencias significativas solo en el caso de insuficiencia renal. No se observaron diferencias entre los grupos en relación con el tipo de fractura registrado. Se logró una importante reducción de la estancia preoperatoria y de la estancia global en la cohorte de 2013. Se incrementó la detección de delirio, desnutrición, anemia y trastornos electrolíticos y menor incidencia de infección, alcanzándose mejor eficiencia funcional en el periodo de 2013. Conclusión: La introducción de medidas de mejora sobre el proceso de fractura de cadera reduce la estancia hospitalaria, con la consiguiente reducción de costes y complicaciones (AU)

Objective: To improve the care of patients of 75 or older hospitalized for hip fracture. Patients and method: A comparative study of two cohorts of patients admitted for hip fracture before (2010) and after a quality improvement intervention (2013). The intervention consisted of the implementation of multidisciplinary improvement measures during hospitalization for hip fracture according to current scientific evidence. An evaluation of the implemented measures was performed, and their clinical and health care impact. Results: The characteristics of patients admitted for hip fracture in 2010 (216 patients) and 2013 (196 patients) were similar in age, sex, Barthel index and the Charlson abbreviated index. In 2013 patients had more comorbidity, with significant differences only in the case of renal insufficience. No differences between groups in relation to the registered type of fracture were observed. A significant reduction of preoperative stay and overall stay in the cohort of 2013 was achieved. Detection of delirium, malnutrition, anemia and electrolyte disturbances was higher in 2013, and a reduced incidence of infection and a better functional efficiency was achieved in this last period. Conclusion: The introduction of measures to improve on the process of hip fracture reduces hospitalization with consequent cost reduction. It has managed to unify criteria among professionals and identify opportunities for improvement and complications (AU)

Ambulatory surgery in orthopedics: experience of over 10,000 patients.

PURPOSE: The concept of day surgery is becoming an increasingly important part of elective surgery worldwide. Relentless pressure to cut costs may constrain clinical judgment regarding the most appropriate location for a patient's surgical care. The aim of this study was to determine clinical and quality indicators relating to our experience in orthopedic day durgery, mainly in relation to unplanned overnight admission and readmission rates. Additionally, we focused on describing the main characteristics of the patients that experienced complications, and compared the patient satisfaction rates following ambulatory and non-ambulatory procedures. METHODS: We evaluated 10,032 patients who underwent surgical orthopedic procedures according to the protocols of our Ambulatory Surgery Unit. All complications that occurred were noted. A quality-of-life assessment (SF-36 test) was carried out both pre- and postoperatively. Ambulatory substitution rates and quality indicators for orthopedic procedures were also determined. RESULTS: The major complication rate was minimal, with no mortal cases, and there was a high rate of ambulatory substitution for the procedures studied. Outcomes of the SF-36 questionnaire showed significant improvement postoperatively. An unplanned overnight admission rate of 0.14 % was achieved. CONCLUSIONS: Our institution has shown that it is possible to provide good-quality ambulatory orthopedic surgery. There still appears to be the potential to increase the proportion of these procedures. Surgeons and anesthesiologists must strongly adhere to strict patient selection criteria for ambulatory orthopedic surgery in order to reduce complications in the immediate postoperative term.

La cirugía del síndrome del túnel carpiano en pacientes de edad avanzada / The surgery of carpal tunnel syndrome in elderly patients

Objetivo: Presentamos los resultados a largo plazo de la cirugía de descompresión del nervio mediano en la muñeca en pacientes de edad avanzada. Métodos: Estudio prospectivo histórico, de larga evolución, en 98 pacientes intervenidos de síndrome del túnel carpiano, considerados por grupos de edad, con un tiempo postoperatorio medio de diez años. Se realizó la valoración con el cuestionario clínico-funcional de Levine, electromiografía y dinamometría de los pacientes estudiados. Resultados: Para la mayor parte de las preguntas del cuestionario de Levine, así como para los valores de velocidad sensitiva y latencia motora del nervio mediano, encontramos diferencias favorables con respecto a la valoración preoperatoria. Sin embargo, los datos de fuerza de presión manual fueron desfavorables. Conclusiones: En pacientes de edad avanzada, la sección completa del ligamento transverso del carpo permite mantener diferencias favorables en la mayoría de los parámetros estudiados tras diez años desde la cirugía, siendo el tratamiento quirúrgico una opción recomendable(AU)

Purpose: We present in this article the long term outcomes of median nerve release at the wrist in elderly patients. Methods: Historical prospective long term study over 98 patients that received surgical treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome considered by aging and with a mean follow-up of ten years. A clinical-functional (with the Levine Questionnaire), electromyographic and dynamometric evaluation of the patients studied have been carried out. Results: For most of the items of the Questionnaire of Levine, as well as for the values of sensitive velocity and motor latency of the median nerve, we have found favourable differences with respect to the preoperative evaluation. The data of grip strength are unfavourable. Conclusions: In elderly patients, complete section of the carpal transverse ligament, allows maintaining favourable differences in most of the parameters studied, after ten years from the surgery, being the surgical treatment a recommendable option(AU)

The long-term post-operative electromyographic evaluation of patients who have undergone carpal tunnel decompression.

We present the electromyographic (EMG) results ten years after open decompression of the median nerve at the wrist and compare them with the clinical and functional outcomes as judged by Levine's Questionnaire. This retrospective study evaluated 115 patients who had undergone carpal tunnel decompression at a mean of 10.47 years (9.24 to 11.36) previously. A positive EMG diagnosis was found in 77 patients (67%), including those who were asymptomatic at ten years. It is necessary to include both clinical and functional results as well as electromyographic testing in the long-term evaluation of patients who have undergone carpal tunnel decompression particularly in those in whom revision surgery is being considered. In doubtful cases or when there are differing outcomes, self-administered scales such as Levine's Questionnaire should prevail over EMG results when deciding on the need for revision surgery.