Publications by authors named "F C Aregger"
Article Synopsis
- 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.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- There is uncertainty around the use of apixaban in patients undergoing hemodialysis due to inconsistent study results and conflicting recommendations from health authorities, highlighting the need for further investigation into appropriate dosing.
- A study was conducted analyzing pre-dialysis apixaban levels in 24 patients with different dosing regimens, finding that higher drug levels were associated with twice daily dosing compared to once daily, and demonstrating that some patients had undetectable levels.
- The analysis also revealed that patients who experienced bleeding events had significantly higher drug levels and a majority of these patients were on concomitant antiplatelet therapy, suggesting that drug monitoring could enhance patient safety in this population.
Objectives: To evaluate the clinical 10 year outcome of patients treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures and to determine the incidence of new fractures in this time interval, as well as the mortality of the patients who underwent this procedure.
Methods: All patients undergoing vertebroplasty for vertebral compression fractures between May 2007 until July 2008 were prospectively followed up at 10 years postoperatively. Patients were assessed for radiologic outcome and self-reported outcome parameters (PROs).
Introduction: Traumatic thoracolumbar burst fractures are the most common spinal injuries and the proper treatment is controversial. In central Europe in particular, these fractures are often treated with minimally invasive anterior-posterior reduction and fusion, whereas a conservative approach is preferred in the USA. Independent of the treatment strategy, no data exists regarding the outcome related to return to activity level/sport.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF