Publications by authors named "R Lotan"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the in-hospital outcomes of elderly patients (over 65) with proximal femoral fractures (PFFs) undergoing surgery with either general anesthesia (GA) or regional anesthesia (RA), revealing a rising incidence of these fractures and notable morbidity and mortality rates.
- A total of 319 patients were analyzed, with 73.7% undergoing GA; complications occurred in 11.4% of cases, with pneumonia being the most common issue reported and an overall in-hospital mortality rate of 2.3%, showing no significant difference between the two anesthesia methods.
- The findings suggest that while GA is preferred for patients on anticoagulants or needing semi-urgent surgery, no major differences were found in complication
Introduction: The femur is a common site for Multiple Myeloma (MM) involvement. This study explores the impact of preventive surgery for anticipated femoral pathological fractures (IFF), based on Mirels classification, versus treatment of pathological femur fracture (PFF) on MM patient mortality and morbidity.
Methods: Retrospective cohort of 33 patients undergoing surgery due to femoral MM involvement (2004-2015), 18 patients with PFF, 15 patients with IFF, followed up until deceased or to July 2016.
Lumbar Range of Motion Using the Wolfson Modified Schober Test.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
July 2024
Introduction: Lumbar range of motion (ROM) is a critical component of spinal function and often affected by age and sex. This study aimed to evaluate the variations in lumbar ROM across different age groups in a healthy adult population and determine the influence of sex, height, weight, and body mass index.
Methods: A total of 208 subjects (106 men, 102 women) were recruited and stratified into age groups from the 20s to 60s and older.
Hypermobility Among Adolescents and the Association With Spinal Deformities: A Large Cross-Sectional Study.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the connection between hypermobility and spinal deformities (SD) in adolescents, particularly focusing on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis and Scheuermann kyphosis.
- Using a large sample of over 1.2 million 17-year-olds recruited for military service, it found that 0.0111% exhibited hypermobility, while 10.5% had some form of spinal deformity.
- The research shows a significant association between hypermobility and more severe spinal deformities, suggesting the need for further investigation into how these conditions are related.
Study Design: Retrospective cohort study.
Objective: Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) are prevalent among the elderly population, and Balloon kyphoplasty (BKP) is a minimally invasive solution for these. However, Polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) leakage is a significant complication with potentially severe consequences.