Publications by authors named "C N Albers"
The objective of this study was to analyze treatment approaches and outcomes according to patients' perspectives for patients with indeterminate spinal instability caused by neoplastic lesions. Data were collected from 31 patients with a total of 147 spinal neoplastic lesions, 29 of whom had lesions classified as indeterminate. These lesions were divided into two groups: the low indeterminate group (SINS 7-9) and the high indeterminate group (SINS 10-12).
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- Fragility and insufficiency fractures of the pelvis and sacrum are on the rise among the elderly due to weakened bones, leading to persistent pain, reduced mobility, and a risk of loss of independence.
- While conservative treatments are an option, surgery is often preferred for unstable fractures, especially since many patients do not receive adequate preventative care for osteoporosis-related fractures.
- Diagnostic imaging is crucial for identifying these fractures, with CT scans being the gold standard, but MRI offers the highest sensitivity for detecting complex fractures, guiding treatment based on fracture type and stability.
Background: Elderly care physicians (ECPs) in nursing homes document patients' health, medical conditions, and the care provided in electronic health records (EHRs). However, much of these health data currently lack structure and standardization, limiting their potential for health information exchange across care providers and reuse for quality improvement, policy development, and scientific research. Enhancing this potential requires insight into the attitudes and behaviors of ECPs toward standardized and structured recording in EHRs.
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- Percutaneous screw fixation is a common treatment for posterior pelvic ring injuries, with transiliac-transsacral screws showing better biomechanical strength than bilateral sacroiliac screws, especially for less displaced bilateral sacral fractures.
- An anatomical study on human cadaveric pelves identified a safe zone for screw placement in relation to the S1 region, categorizing most pelves as suitable for this technique while highlighting some as high-risk.
- The research suggests using lateral fluoroscopic images to accurately identify safe entry points for screw placement at the S1 level, emphasizing the need for more studies with CT imaging to further validate these results.
Outcomes of odontoid fractures with associated cardiac arrest: retrospective bi-center case series and systematic literature review.
Scand J Trauma Resusc Emerg Med
October 2024
Background: Odontoid fractures from high-energy trauma are associated with significant morbidity and mortality, including spinal cord injury, neurological damage, and cardiac arrest. The literature on odontoid fractures leading to cardiac arrest is limited to isolated case reports. This study aims to conduct a retrospective bi-center case series and a systematic review of existing literature.
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