In this case report featured in World Journal of Orthopedics , Kelmer et al describe a rare finding of a 28-year-old female patient who presented with a recurrent fibroreactive nodule 7 months following the resection of a primary cyclops lesion, suggesting recurrent cyclops syndrome. The patient had undergone an initial anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for a non-contact right knee injury and reported successful recovery. Two years later, the patient sustained a repeat right knee injury followed by a positive McMurray test and acute pain with terminal extension. Arthroscopic synovectomy confirmed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) finding of a cyclops lesion, which was surgically removed. Seven months postoperatively, the patient reported stiffness and difficulty with terminal extension. Repeat MRI indicated a recurrent cyclops lesion, which was surgically resected. Following resection of the second lesion, the patient underwent physical therapy and achieved full range of motion, maintaining complete recovery 19 months postoperatively. Recurrent cyclops lesions have rarely been reported in the literature, and this article is novel in its report of recurrent cyclops syndrome following a bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft. The presentation of this unusual finding exposes a need for further investigation of cyclops lesion pathology, which will aid its prevention and treatment.
Kelmer 等人在《世界矫形外科杂志》(World Journal of Orthopedics)上发表的这篇病例报告中描述了一个罕见的病例:一名 28 岁的女性患者在原发性环状韧带病变切除术后 7 个月出现复发性纤维活性结节,这表明患者患有复发性环状韧带综合征。患者曾因非接触性右膝关节损伤接受过初次前交叉韧带重建术,并成功康复。两年后,患者右膝再次受伤,随后出现麦克默里试验阳性和末端伸展时的急性疼痛。关节镜滑膜切除术证实了磁共振成像(MRI)发现的剑突病变,并进行了手术切除。术后七个月,患者报告说关节僵硬,末端伸展困难。再次进行磁共振成像检查后发现环状韧带病变复发,于是进行了手术切除。切除第二个病灶后,患者接受了物理治疗,实现了完全活动范围,术后19个月完全康复。文献中很少有关于复发性腕骨病变的报道,本文报道的骨-髌腱-骨异体移植术后复发性腕骨综合征是一个新颖的发现。这一不寻常的发现表明,有必要对环状韧带病变的病理进行进一步研究,这将有助于预防和治疗环状韧带病变。
{"title":"Recurrent cyclops lesion after primary resection of fibroreactive nodue following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction","authors":"Cadence Lee, Farid Amirouche","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.495","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.495","url":null,"abstract":"In this case report featured in World Journal of Orthopedics , Kelmer et al describe a rare finding of a 28-year-old female patient who presented with a recurrent fibroreactive nodule 7 months following the resection of a primary cyclops lesion, suggesting recurrent cyclops syndrome. The patient had undergone an initial anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for a non-contact right knee injury and reported successful recovery. Two years later, the patient sustained a repeat right knee injury followed by a positive McMurray test and acute pain with terminal extension. Arthroscopic synovectomy confirmed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) finding of a cyclops lesion, which was surgically removed. Seven months postoperatively, the patient reported stiffness and difficulty with terminal extension. Repeat MRI indicated a recurrent cyclops lesion, which was surgically resected. Following resection of the second lesion, the patient underwent physical therapy and achieved full range of motion, maintaining complete recovery 19 months postoperatively. Recurrent cyclops lesions have rarely been reported in the literature, and this article is novel in its report of recurrent cyclops syndrome following a bone-patellar tendon-bone allograft. The presentation of this unusual finding exposes a need for further investigation of cyclops lesion pathology, which will aid its prevention and treatment.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":"35 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141334849","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Davide Quarta, Marco Grassi, Giulia Lattanzi, Antonio Gigante, Alessio D'Anca, Domenico Potena
BACKGROUND Delayed union, malunion, and nonunion are serious complications in the healing of fractures. Predicting the risk of nonunion before or after surgery is challenging. AIM To compare the most prevalent predictive scores of nonunion used in clinical practice to determine the most accurate score for predicting nonunion. METHODS We collected data from patients with tibial shaft fractures undergoing surgery from January 2016 to December 2020 in three different trauma hospitals. In this retrospective multicenter study, we considered only fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. We calculated the tibia FRACTure prediction healING days (FRACTING) score, Nonunion Risk Determination score, and Leeds-Genoa Nonunion Index (LEG-NUI) score at the time of definitive fixation. RESULTS Of the 130 patients enrolled, 89 (68.4%) healed within 9 months and were classified as union. The remaining patients (n = 41, 31.5%) healed after more than 9 months or underwent other surgical procedures and were classified as nonunion. After calculation of the three scores, LEG-NUI and FRACTING were the most accurate at predicting healing. CONCLUSION LEG-NUI and FRACTING showed the best performances by accurately predicting union and nonunion.
{"title":"Three predictive scores compared in a retrospective multicenter study of nonunion tibial shaft fracture","authors":"Davide Quarta, Marco Grassi, Giulia Lattanzi, Antonio Gigante, Alessio D'Anca, Domenico Potena","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.560","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.560","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 Delayed union, malunion, and nonunion are serious complications in the healing of fractures. Predicting the risk of nonunion before or after surgery is challenging.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To compare the most prevalent predictive scores of nonunion used in clinical practice to determine the most accurate score for predicting nonunion.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 We collected data from patients with tibial shaft fractures undergoing surgery from January 2016 to December 2020 in three different trauma hospitals. In this retrospective multicenter study, we considered only fractures treated with intramedullary nailing. We calculated the tibia FRACTure prediction healING days (FRACTING) score, Nonunion Risk Determination score, and Leeds-Genoa Nonunion Index (LEG-NUI) score at the time of definitive fixation.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 Of the 130 patients enrolled, 89 (68.4%) healed within 9 months and were classified as union. The remaining patients (n = 41, 31.5%) healed after more than 9 months or underwent other surgical procedures and were classified as nonunion. After calculation of the three scores, LEG-NUI and FRACTING were the most accurate at predicting healing.\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 LEG-NUI and FRACTING showed the best performances by accurately predicting union and nonunion.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":"18 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141334891","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ayman Gabr, Samson Williams, Sophie Dodd, N. Barton-Hanson
BACKGROUND Meniscal sparing surgery is a widely utilised treatment option for unstable meniscal tears with the aim of minimising the risk of progression towards osteoarthritis. However, there is limited data in the literature on meniscal repair outcomes in skeletally immature patients. AIM To evaluate the re-operation rate and functional outcomes of meniscal repairs in children and adolescents. METHODS We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscal repair surgery between January 2007 and January 2018. All patients were under the age of 18 at the time of surgery. Procedures were all performed by a single surgeon. Information was gathered from our hospital Electronic Patient Records system. The primary outcome measure was re-operation rate (need for further surgery on the same meniscus). Secondary outcome measures were surgical complications and patient reported outcome measures that were International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Tegner and Lysholm scores. RESULTS We identified 59 patients who underwent 66 All-inside meniscal repairs (32 medial meniscus and 34 Lateral meniscus). Meniscal repairs were performed utilizing FasT-Fix (Smith and Nephew) implants. There were 37 males and 22 females with an average age of 14 years (range 6-16). The average follow-up time was 53 months (range 26-140). Six patients had concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery along with the meniscal repair. There were no intra-operative complications. The re-operation rate for meniscal repairs was 16.6% (11 cases) with 2 patients requiring further meniscal repairs and 9 patients underwent partial meniscectomies. The mean postoperative IKDC score was 88 (44-100), Tegner score was 7(2-10) and Lysholm score was 94 (57-100). CONCLUSION Our results showed that arthroscopic repair of meniscal tears in the paediatric population is an effective treatment option that has a low failure rate and good postoperative clinical with the advantage of preserving meniscal tissues.
{"title":"Outcome of meniscal repairs in paediatric population: A tertiary centre experience","authors":"Ayman Gabr, Samson Williams, Sophie Dodd, N. Barton-Hanson","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.547","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.547","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 Meniscal sparing surgery is a widely utilised treatment option for unstable meniscal tears with the aim of minimising the risk of progression towards osteoarthritis. However, there is limited data in the literature on meniscal repair outcomes in skeletally immature patients.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To evaluate the re-operation rate and functional outcomes of meniscal repairs in children and adolescents.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 We performed a retrospective review of all patients who underwent arthroscopic meniscal repair surgery between January 2007 and January 2018. All patients were under the age of 18 at the time of surgery. Procedures were all performed by a single surgeon. Information was gathered from our hospital Electronic Patient Records system. The primary outcome measure was re-operation rate (need for further surgery on the same meniscus). Secondary outcome measures were surgical complications and patient reported outcome measures that were International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC), Tegner and Lysholm scores.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 We identified 59 patients who underwent 66 All-inside meniscal repairs (32 medial meniscus and 34 Lateral meniscus). Meniscal repairs were performed utilizing FasT-Fix (Smith and Nephew) implants. There were 37 males and 22 females with an average age of 14 years (range 6-16). The average follow-up time was 53 months (range 26-140). Six patients had concomitant anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery along with the meniscal repair. There were no intra-operative complications. The re-operation rate for meniscal repairs was 16.6% (11 cases) with 2 patients requiring further meniscal repairs and 9 patients underwent partial meniscectomies. The mean postoperative IKDC score was 88 (44-100), Tegner score was 7(2-10) and Lysholm score was 94 (57-100).\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 Our results showed that arthroscopic repair of meniscal tears in the paediatric population is an effective treatment option that has a low failure rate and good postoperative clinical with the advantage of preserving meniscal tissues.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":"33 6","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141334775","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Osteoarthritis (OA) presents a growing health concern, with substantial societal and healthcare burdens. Current management focuses on symptom relief, lacking disease-modifying options. Emerging research suggests the sodium channel Nav1.7 as a pivotal target in OA treatment. Preclinical studies demonstrate carbamazepine's efficacy in Nav1.7 blockade, offering significant joint protection in animal models. However, human trials are needed to validate these findings. Carbamazepine's repurposing holds promise for OA management, potentially revolutionizing treatment paradigms. Further research is essential to bridge the gap between preclinical evidence and clinical application, offering hope for improved OA management and enhanced patient quality of life.
骨关节炎(OA)是一个日益严重的健康问题,给社会和医疗带来了巨大负担。目前的治疗方法侧重于缓解症状,缺乏改变疾病的选择。新的研究表明,钠通道 Nav1.7 是治疗 OA 的关键靶点。临床前研究表明,卡马西平具有阻断 Nav1.7 的功效,在动物模型中能显著保护关节。然而,要验证这些研究结果,还需要进行人体试验。卡马西平的再利用为治疗 OA 带来了希望,有可能彻底改变治疗模式。进一步的研究对于弥合临床前证据与临床应用之间的差距至关重要,这为改善 OA 管理和提高患者生活质量带来了希望。
{"title":"Carbamazepine in osteoarthritis treatment: A novel approach targeting Nav1.7 channels","authors":"Rayyan Vaid, Afra Sohail, Nabiha Amir","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.602","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.602","url":null,"abstract":"Osteoarthritis (OA) presents a growing health concern, with substantial societal and healthcare burdens. Current management focuses on symptom relief, lacking disease-modifying options. Emerging research suggests the sodium channel Nav1.7 as a pivotal target in OA treatment. Preclinical studies demonstrate carbamazepine's efficacy in Nav1.7 blockade, offering significant joint protection in animal models. However, human trials are needed to validate these findings. Carbamazepine's repurposing holds promise for OA management, potentially revolutionizing treatment paradigms. Further research is essential to bridge the gap between preclinical evidence and clinical application, offering hope for improved OA management and enhanced patient quality of life.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":"41 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141334725","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful elective operations in orthopedic surgery for improving pain and functional disability in patients with end-stage joint disease. However, dislocation continues to be a troublesome complication after THA, as it is a leading cause of revision and is associated with substantial social, health, and economic costs. It is a relatively rare, usually early occurrence that depends on both the patients’ characteristics and the surgical aspects. The most recent and important finding is the special attention to be given preoperatively to spinopelvic mobility, which is closely related to the incidence of dislocation. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessment of the lumbar spine is mandatory to identify an altered pelvic tilt that could suggest a different positioning of the cup. Lumbar spinal fusion is currently considered a risk factor for dislocation and revision regardless of whether it is performed prior to or after THA. Surgical options for its treatment and prevention include the use of prostheses with large diameter of femoral head size, dual mobility constructs, constrained liners, and modular neck stems.
{"title":"Dislocation of primary total hip arthroplasty: Analysis of risk factors and preventive options","authors":"D. Regis, Mattia Cason, Bruno Magnan","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i6.501","url":null,"abstract":"Total hip arthroplasty (THA) is one of the most successful elective operations in orthopedic surgery for improving pain and functional disability in patients with end-stage joint disease. However, dislocation continues to be a troublesome complication after THA, as it is a leading cause of revision and is associated with substantial social, health, and economic costs. It is a relatively rare, usually early occurrence that depends on both the patients’ characteristics and the surgical aspects. The most recent and important finding is the special attention to be given preoperatively to spinopelvic mobility, which is closely related to the incidence of dislocation. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessment of the lumbar spine is mandatory to identify an altered pelvic tilt that could suggest a different positioning of the cup. Lumbar spinal fusion is currently considered a risk factor for dislocation and revision regardless of whether it is performed prior to or after THA. Surgical options for its treatment and prevention include the use of prostheses with large diameter of femoral head size, dual mobility constructs, constrained liners, and modular neck stems.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":"34 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141334857","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Passiatore, V. Cilli, Adriano Cannella, Ludovico Caruso, Giulia Maria Sassara, G. Taccardo, R. De Vitis
BACKGROUND Enzymatic fasciotomy with collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) has revolutionized the treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture (DC). Despite its benefits, the long-term outcomes remain unclear. This study presented a comprehensive 10-year follow-up assessment of the enduring effects of CCH on patients with DC. AIM To compare the short-term (12 wk) and long-term (10 years) outcomes on CCH treatment in patients with DC. METHODS A cohort of 45 patients was treated with CCH at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint and the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and underwent systematic re-evaluation. The study adhered to multicenter trial protocols, and assessments were conducted at 12 wk, 7 years, and 10 years post-surgery. RESULTS Thirty-seven patients completed the 10-year follow-up. At 10 years, patients treated at the PIP joint exhibited a 100% recurrence. However, patients treated at the MCP joint only showed a 50% recurrence. Patient satisfaction varied, with a lower satisfaction reported in PIP joint cases. Recurrence exceeding 20 degrees on the total passive extension deficit was observed, indicating a challenge for sustained efficacy. Significant differences were noted between outcomes at the 7-year and 10-year intervals. CONCLUSION CCH demonstrated sustained efficacy when applied to the MCP joint. However, caution is warranted for CCH treatment at the PIP joint due to a high level of recurrence and low patient satisfaction. Re-intervention is needed within a decade of treatment.
{"title":"Long-term assessment of collagenase treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture: A 10-year follow-up study","authors":"M. Passiatore, V. Cilli, Adriano Cannella, Ludovico Caruso, Giulia Maria Sassara, G. Taccardo, R. De Vitis","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.355","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.355","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 Enzymatic fasciotomy with collagenase clostridium histolyticum (CCH) has revolutionized the treatment for Dupuytren’s contracture (DC). Despite its benefits, the long-term outcomes remain unclear. This study presented a comprehensive 10-year follow-up assessment of the enduring effects of CCH on patients with DC.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To compare the short-term (12 wk) and long-term (10 years) outcomes on CCH treatment in patients with DC.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 A cohort of 45 patients was treated with CCH at the metacarpophalangeal (MCP) joint and the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint and underwent systematic re-evaluation. The study adhered to multicenter trial protocols, and assessments were conducted at 12 wk, 7 years, and 10 years post-surgery.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 Thirty-seven patients completed the 10-year follow-up. At 10 years, patients treated at the PIP joint exhibited a 100% recurrence. However, patients treated at the MCP joint only showed a 50% recurrence. Patient satisfaction varied, with a lower satisfaction reported in PIP joint cases. Recurrence exceeding 20 degrees on the total passive extension deficit was observed, indicating a challenge for sustained efficacy. Significant differences were noted between outcomes at the 7-year and 10-year intervals.\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 CCH demonstrated sustained efficacy when applied to the MCP joint. However, caution is warranted for CCH treatment at the PIP joint due to a high level of recurrence and low patient satisfaction. Re-intervention is needed within a decade of treatment.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":" 39","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140687552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
W. Zahra, S. Nayar, A. Bhadresha, V. Jasani, S. Aftab
BACKGROUND Tranexamic acid (TXA), a synthetic antifibrinolytic drug, effectively reduces blood loss by inhibiting plasmin-induced fibrin breakdown. This is the first study in the United Kingdom to investigate the effectiveness of TXA in the surgical management of isolated spine trauma. AIM To assess the safety of TXA in isolated spine trauma. The primary and secondary outcomes are to assess the rate of thromboembolic events and to evaluate blood loss and the incidence of blood transfusion, respectively. METHODS This prospective observational study included patients aged ≥ 17 years with isolated spine trauma requiring surgical intervention over a 6-month period at two major trauma centers in the United Kingdom. RESULTS We identified 67 patients: 26 (39%) and 41 (61%) received and did not receive TXA, respectively. Both groups were matched in terms of age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, and mechanism of injury. A higher proportion of patients who received TXA had a subaxial cervical spine injury classification or thoracolumbar injury classification score > 4 (74% vs 56%). All patients in the TXA group underwent an open approach with a mean of 5 spinal levels involved and an average operative time of 203 min, compared with 24 patients (58%) in the non-TXA group who underwent an open approach with an average of 3 spinal levels involved and a mean operative time of 159 min. Among patients who received TXA, blood loss was < 150 and 150–300 mL in 8 (31%) and 15 (58%) patients, respectively. There were no cases of thromboembolic events in any patient who received TXA. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrated that TXA is safe for isolated spine trauma. It is challenging to determine whether TXA effectively reduces blood loss because most surgeons prefer TXA for open or multilevel cases. Further, larger studies are necessary to explore the rate, dosage, and mode of administration of TXA.
{"title":"Safety of tranexamic acid in surgically treated isolated spine trauma","authors":"W. Zahra, S. Nayar, A. Bhadresha, V. Jasani, S. Aftab","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.346","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.346","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 Tranexamic acid (TXA), a synthetic antifibrinolytic drug, effectively reduces blood loss by inhibiting plasmin-induced fibrin breakdown. This is the first study in the United Kingdom to investigate the effectiveness of TXA in the surgical management of isolated spine trauma.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To assess the safety of TXA in isolated spine trauma. The primary and secondary outcomes are to assess the rate of thromboembolic events and to evaluate blood loss and the incidence of blood transfusion, respectively.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 This prospective observational study included patients aged ≥ 17 years with isolated spine trauma requiring surgical intervention over a 6-month period at two major trauma centers in the United Kingdom.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 We identified 67 patients: 26 (39%) and 41 (61%) received and did not receive TXA, respectively. Both groups were matched in terms of age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists grade, and mechanism of injury. A higher proportion of patients who received TXA had a subaxial cervical spine injury classification or thoracolumbar injury classification score > 4 (74% vs 56%). All patients in the TXA group underwent an open approach with a mean of 5 spinal levels involved and an average operative time of 203 min, compared with 24 patients (58%) in the non-TXA group who underwent an open approach with an average of 3 spinal levels involved and a mean operative time of 159 min. Among patients who received TXA, blood loss was < 150 and 150–300 mL in 8 (31%) and 15 (58%) patients, respectively. There were no cases of thromboembolic events in any patient who received TXA.\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 Our study demonstrated that TXA is safe for isolated spine trauma. It is challenging to determine whether TXA effectively reduces blood loss because most surgeons prefer TXA for open or multilevel cases. Further, larger studies are necessary to explore the rate, dosage, and mode of administration of TXA.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":" 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140689502","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
BACKGROUND Regular physical activity during childhood and adolescence is beneficial to bone development, as evidenced by the ability to increase bone density and peak bone mass by promoting bone formation. AIM To investigate the effects of exercise on bone formation in growing mice and to investigate the underlying mechanisms. METHODS 20 growing mice were randomly divided into two groups: Con group (control group, n = 10) and Ex group (treadmill exercise group, n = 10). Hematoxylin-eosin staining, immunohistochemistry, and micro-CT scanning were used to assess the bone formation-related indexes of the mouse femur. Bioinformatics analysis was used to find potential miRNAs targets of long non-coding RNA H19 (lncRNA H19). RT-qPCR and Western Blot were used to confirm potential miRNA target genes of lncRNA H19 and the role of lncRNA H19 in promoting osteogenic differentiation. RESULTS Compared with the Con group, the expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2 was also significantly increased. The micro-CT results showed that 8 wk moderate-intensity treadmill exercise significantly increased bone mineral density, bone volume fraction, and the number of trabeculae, and decreased trabecular segregation in the femur of mice. Inhibition of lncRNA H19 significantly upregulated the expression of miR-149 and suppressed the expression of markers of osteogenic differentiation. In addition, knockdown of lncRNA H19 significantly downregulated the expression of autophagy markers, which is consistent with the results of autophagy-related protein changes detected in mouse femurs by immunofluorescence. CONCLUSION Appropriate treadmill exercise can effectively stimulate bone formation and promote the increase of bone density and bone volume in growing mice, thus enhancing the peak bone mass of mice. The lncRNA H19/miR-149 axis plays an important regulatory role in osteogenic differentiation.
{"title":"Exercise promotes osteogenic differentiation by activating the long non-coding RNA H19/microRNA-149 axis","authors":"Xu-Chang Zhou, Dong-Xue Wang, Chun-Yu Zhang, Ya-Jing Yang, Ruo-Bing Zhao, Shengyao Liu, Guo-Xin Ni","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.363","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.363","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 Regular physical activity during childhood and adolescence is beneficial to bone development, as evidenced by the ability to increase bone density and peak bone mass by promoting bone formation.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To investigate the effects of exercise on bone formation in growing mice and to investigate the underlying mechanisms.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 20 growing mice were randomly divided into two groups: Con group (control group, n = 10) and Ex group (treadmill exercise group, n = 10). Hematoxylin-eosin staining, immunohistochemistry, and micro-CT scanning were used to assess the bone formation-related indexes of the mouse femur. Bioinformatics analysis was used to find potential miRNAs targets of long non-coding RNA H19 (lncRNA H19). RT-qPCR and Western Blot were used to confirm potential miRNA target genes of lncRNA H19 and the role of lncRNA H19 in promoting osteogenic differentiation.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 Compared with the Con group, the expression of bone morphogenetic protein 2 was also significantly increased. The micro-CT results showed that 8 wk moderate-intensity treadmill exercise significantly increased bone mineral density, bone volume fraction, and the number of trabeculae, and decreased trabecular segregation in the femur of mice. Inhibition of lncRNA H19 significantly upregulated the expression of miR-149 and suppressed the expression of markers of osteogenic differentiation. In addition, knockdown of lncRNA H19 significantly downregulated the expression of autophagy markers, which is consistent with the results of autophagy-related protein changes detected in mouse femurs by immunofluorescence.\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 Appropriate treadmill exercise can effectively stimulate bone formation and promote the increase of bone density and bone volume in growing mice, thus enhancing the peak bone mass of mice. The lncRNA H19/miR-149 axis plays an important regulatory role in osteogenic differentiation.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":" 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140688717","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Surgical site infections (SSI) following total joint arthroplasty pose a significant concern for both providers and patients across the globe. Currently, administration of antimicrobial antibiotic prophylaxis is used throughout the world to reduce the incidence of SSI. However, the correct dosage and frequency of administration remains debatable. In this editorial, we emphasized the determination of the effect of administration of weight-adjusted antimicrobial antibiotic prophylaxis regime on the incidence of SSI and postoperative dosage reduction compared to the conventionally used regime during total joint arthroplasty. The results demonstrated similar efficacy between both regimes with respect to the incidence of SSI. In addition, weight-adjustment led to reduced postoperative dosage and has the potential to reduce chances of achieving lower therapeutic concentration, drug resistance, drug toxicity, and costs.
{"title":"Effect of weight-adjusted antimicrobial antibiotic prophylaxis on postoperative dosage and surgical site infection incidence in total joint arthroplasty","authors":"Ashim Gupta, V. Jain","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.318","url":null,"abstract":"Surgical site infections (SSI) following total joint arthroplasty pose a significant concern for both providers and patients across the globe. Currently, administration of antimicrobial antibiotic prophylaxis is used throughout the world to reduce the incidence of SSI. However, the correct dosage and frequency of administration remains debatable. In this editorial, we emphasized the determination of the effect of administration of weight-adjusted antimicrobial antibiotic prophylaxis regime on the incidence of SSI and postoperative dosage reduction compared to the conventionally used regime during total joint arthroplasty. The results demonstrated similar efficacy between both regimes with respect to the incidence of SSI. In addition, weight-adjustment led to reduced postoperative dosage and has the potential to reduce chances of achieving lower therapeutic concentration, drug resistance, drug toxicity, and costs.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":" 10","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140686693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Taufiq Hidayat, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah, Rifky Ismail, Eko Saputra, M. D. P. Lamura, C. K N, A. P. Bayuseno, J. Jamari
BACKGROUND The four components that make up the current dual-mobility artificial hip joint design are the femoral head, the inner liner, the outer liner as a metal cover to prevent wear, and the acetabular cup. The acetabular cup and the outer liner were constructed of 316L stainless steel. At the same time, the inner liner was made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). As this new dual-mobility artificial hip joint has not been researched extensively, more tribological research is needed to predict wear. The thickness of the inner liner is a significant component to consider when calculating the contact pressure. AIM To make use of finite element analysis to gain a better understanding of the contact behavior in various inner liner thicknesses on a new model of a dual-mobility artificial hip joint, with the ultimate objective of determining the inner liner thickness that was most suitable for this particular type of dual-mobility artificial hip joint. METHODS In this study, the size of the femoral head was compared between two diameters (28 mm and 36 mm) and eight inner liner thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm. Using the finite element method, the contact parameters, including the maximum contact pressure and contact area, have been evaluated in light of the Hertzian contact theory. The simulation was performed statically with dissipated energy and asymmetric behavior. The types of interaction were surface-to-surface contact and normal contact behavior. RESULTS The maximum contact pressures in the inner liner (UHMWPE) at a head diameter of 28 mm and 36 mm are between 3.7-13.5 MPa and 2.7-10.4 MPa, respectively. The maximum von Mises of the inner liner, outer liner, and acetabular cup are 2.4–11.4 MPa, 15.7–44.3 MPa, and 3.7–12.6 MPa, respectively, for 28 mm head. Then the maximum von Mises stresses of the 36 mm head are 1.9-8.9 MPa for the inner liner, 9.9-32.8 MPa for the outer liner, and 2.6-9.9 MPa for the acetabular cup. A head with a diameter of 28 mm should have an inner liner with a thickness of 12 mm. Whereas the head diameter was 36 mm, an inner liner thickness of 8 mm was suitable. CONCLUSION The contact pressures and von Mises stresses generated during this research can potentially be exploited in estimating the wear of dual-mobility artificial hip joints in general. Contact pressure and von Mises stress reduce with an increasing head diameter and inner liner’s thickness. Present findings would become one of the references for orthopedic surgery for choosing suitable bearing geometric parameter of hip implant.
{"title":"Investigation of contact behavior on a model of the dual-mobility artificial hip joint for Asians in different inner liner thicknesses","authors":"Taufiq Hidayat, Muhammad Imam Ammarullah, Rifky Ismail, Eko Saputra, M. D. P. Lamura, C. K N, A. P. Bayuseno, J. Jamari","doi":"10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.321","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.5312/wjo.v15.i4.321","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND\u0000 The four components that make up the current dual-mobility artificial hip joint design are the femoral head, the inner liner, the outer liner as a metal cover to prevent wear, and the acetabular cup. The acetabular cup and the outer liner were constructed of 316L stainless steel. At the same time, the inner liner was made of ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMWPE). As this new dual-mobility artificial hip joint has not been researched extensively, more tribological research is needed to predict wear. The thickness of the inner liner is a significant component to consider when calculating the contact pressure.\u0000 AIM\u0000 To make use of finite element analysis to gain a better understanding of the contact behavior in various inner liner thicknesses on a new model of a dual-mobility artificial hip joint, with the ultimate objective of determining the inner liner thickness that was most suitable for this particular type of dual-mobility artificial hip joint.\u0000 METHODS\u0000 In this study, the size of the femoral head was compared between two diameters (28 mm and 36 mm) and eight inner liner thicknesses ranging from 5 mm to 12 mm. Using the finite element method, the contact parameters, including the maximum contact pressure and contact area, have been evaluated in light of the Hertzian contact theory. The simulation was performed statically with dissipated energy and asymmetric behavior. The types of interaction were surface-to-surface contact and normal contact behavior.\u0000 RESULTS\u0000 The maximum contact pressures in the inner liner (UHMWPE) at a head diameter of 28 mm and 36 mm are between 3.7-13.5 MPa and 2.7-10.4 MPa, respectively. The maximum von Mises of the inner liner, outer liner, and acetabular cup are 2.4–11.4 MPa, 15.7–44.3 MPa, and 3.7–12.6 MPa, respectively, for 28 mm head. Then the maximum von Mises stresses of the 36 mm head are 1.9-8.9 MPa for the inner liner, 9.9-32.8 MPa for the outer liner, and 2.6-9.9 MPa for the acetabular cup. A head with a diameter of 28 mm should have an inner liner with a thickness of 12 mm. Whereas the head diameter was 36 mm, an inner liner thickness of 8 mm was suitable.\u0000 CONCLUSION\u0000 The contact pressures and von Mises stresses generated during this research can potentially be exploited in estimating the wear of dual-mobility artificial hip joints in general. Contact pressure and von Mises stress reduce with an increasing head diameter and inner liner’s thickness. Present findings would become one of the references for orthopedic surgery for choosing suitable bearing geometric parameter of hip implant.","PeriodicalId":506838,"journal":{"name":"World Journal of Orthopedics","volume":" 42","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140687160","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}