Publications by authors named "B W Riemer"
Background: Continuous compression implants (CCIs) can provide continuous compression across a fracture site. They are mainly used in foot/ankle surgery, with very limited descriptions in the literature of their potential for trauma. The aim of this study was to describe the use and associated outcomes of CCIs in modern day trauma practice.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Predicting the success of a Debridement, Antibiotics, and Implant Retention (DAIR) procedure for periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) for hip and knee joint arthroplasty remains a challenge. A failed DAIR might adversely affect the outcome of any future revision surgery for PJI. Hence, the ability to identify and optimize factors predictive of DAIR success would help target the procedure to the appropriate patient cohort and avoid unnecessary surgery for patients where a DAIR is unlikely to eradicate infection.
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- The study focuses on periprosthetic fractures (PPFs) around the knee, examining patient demographics, fracture types, and treatment methods to assess their effect on in-hospital mortality.
- A total of 420 patients from a larger database were analyzed, revealing a 6.4% mortality rate; key risk factors included higher ASA grades, peripheral vascular disease, rheumatic disease, and fractures associated with loose implants.
- Management type did not significantly affect mortality, but surgical interventions led to longer hospital stays and increased likelihood of further surgeries compared to non-operative treatments.
Background: Femoral reconstruction with long stems is widely accepted as the standard in revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA). However, long stems can be technically challenging to insert and can compromise bone stock for future revision. This study aimed to identify whether there was a difference in outcomes with using a long versus primary or short femoral stem in revision.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Periprosthetic fractures (PPFs) around the hip joint are increasing in prevalence. In this collaborative study, we aimed to investigate the impact of patient demographics, fracture characteristics, and modes of management on in-hospital mortality of PPFs involving the hip.
Methods: Using a multi-centre cohort study design, we retrospectively identified adults presenting with a PPF around the hip over a 10-year period.