Risk Factors for Revision of External Fixation of Unstable Ankle Injuries.

Introduction: External fixation of unstable ankle injuries is commonly done by orthopaedic surgeons. An improper technique can negate the benefits of the procedure and necessitate revision. This study sought to determine the risk factors for revision of external fixation of unstable ankle injuries.

Posttraumatic Cubitus Varus: Respect the Columns.

Posttraumatic cubitus varus is a multiplanar deformity that results from an improperly reduced supracondylar humerus fracture. The prevention of posttraumatic cubitus varus hinges on the stable restoration of all 3 columns of the distal humerus while avoiding malrotation. The collapse of any column leads to varying degrees of deformity in the coronal, sagittal, and/or axial plane.

The effect of body weight on interfragmentary fracture strain in plate fixation of distal femur fractures: A finite element analysis.

Introduction: Distal femur fractures are difficult to successfully treat due to high rates of nonunion. Obesity is an independent prognostic risk factor for nonunion. Advances in finite element analyses (FEAs) have allowed researchers to better understand the performance and behavior of constructs at the bone-implant interface under a variety of conditions.

A novel surgical technique for distal radius fractures using the "mini distractor".

Open reduction and internal fixation of distal radius fractures is one of the most common operations for orthopaedic surgeons. A vital step of the operation is restoring radial height, which can be challenging if the surgeon is operating alone. To address this, we present a novel surgical technique called the distal radius mini distractor.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Russian version of the Spine Oncology Study Group Outcomes Questionnaire (SOSGOQ2.0).

Objective: The most validated health-related quality-of-life (HRQOL) questionnaire specific to the metastatic spine cancer population is the Spine Oncology Study Group Outcomes Questionnaire version 2 (SOSGOQ2.0). The purpose of this study was to translate and validate a Russian version of the SOSGOQ2.

Direct Anterior Versus Posterior Approach for Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed for Displaced Femoral Neck Fractures.

Objectives: To compare perioperative, 90-day, and 1-year postoperative complications and outcomes between the direct anterior approach (DAA) and the posterior approach for total hip arthroplasty in geriatric patients with displaced femoral neck fractures (FNFs).

Design: Retrospective cohort study.

Setting: Multicenter Health care Consortium.

Spinolaminar locking plates improve fixation strength compared to pedicle screws: a biomechanical analysis.

Introduction: Pedicle screw loosening is a significant complication of posterior spinal fixation, particularly among osteoporotic patients and in deformity constructs. In orthopedic trauma surgery, locking plates and screws have revolutionized the fixation of osteoporotic fractures. We have combined the traumatology principle of fixed-angle locking plate fixation with the spine principles of segmental instrumentation.

Are all Cages Created Equal? Analysis of Cervical Cage Malfunctions Using FDA MAUDE Database.

Study Design: Retrospective case series.

Objective: To characterize failure rates of cervical cages based on manufacturer and design characteristics using the nationwide database of reported malfunctions.

Background: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) aims to ensure the safety and efficacy of cervical interbody implants postimplantation; however, intraoperative malfunctions may be overlooked.

An Analysis of a Decade of Lumbar Interbody Cage Failures in the United States: A MAUDE Database Study.

Study Design: A retrospective case series.

Objective: This study aims to assess the rates of lumbar interbody cage failures based on their material and manufacturer.

Summary Of Background Data: Perioperative lumbar interbody cage malfunctions are underreported events in the spine literature and may result in complications.

Conditional survival after surgery for metastatic tumors of the spine: does prognosis change over time?

Purpose: Conditional survival (CS) provides a dynamic prediction of patient survival by incorporating the time an individual has already survived given their disease specific characteristics. The objective of the current study was to estimate CS among patients after surgery for spinal cord compression or spinal instability, as well as stratify CS according to relevant patient- and disease-related characteristics.

Methods: The clinical outcomes of 361 patients undergoing surgical management of metastatic spinal tumors were retrospectively analyzed.

Pyogenic spinal infections warrant a total spine MRI.

: retrospective case series. : the presenting clinical symptoms of spinal infections are often nonspecific and a delay in diagnosis can lead to adverse patient outcomes. The morbidity and mortality of patients with multifocal spinal infections is significantly higher compared to unifocal infections.

Missing the first post-operative visit is an independent risk factor for 90-day complication and re-admission following hip fracture surgery.

Introduction: Knowing the risk factors for poor outcomes following hip fracture surgery is necessary for appropriate patient care. The objective of this study was to determine if the first post-operative visit (POV) following hip fracture surgery is a risk factor for increased mortality, complications, and re-admissions.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of 285 patients who underwent operative fixation of a hip fracture at an academic acute care hospital.

The high-risk hip fracture patient and the palliative care consult : A retrospective study to investigate risks of complications and the utility of a palliative care consult in hip fracture patients undergoing surgical fixation.

Unlabelled: We evaluated the utility of a palliative care consult (PCC) in high-risk hip fracture patients. The main result was that a PCC reflects certain risk factors for post-surgical complications and is associated with a delay to surgery in the high-risk patient population that it served.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to identify risks of complications in surgically managed hip fractures and determine the utility of a PCC in this population, particularly regarding time to the operating room (OR).

Hardware Failure in Spinal Tumor Surgery: A Hallmark of Longer Survival?

Objective: Instrumentation failure in spine tumor surgery is a common reason for revision operation. Increases in patient survival demand a better understanding of the hardware longevity. The study objective was to investigate risk factors for instrumentation failure requiring revision surgery in patients with spinal tumors.