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Yingze Su Department of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

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Kangming Chen Department of Orthopaedics, Huashan Hospital, Fudan University, Jing’an, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

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Jinyan Wu Department of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

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Junfeng Zhu Department of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

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Xiaodong Chen Department of Orthopaedics, Xinhua Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of medicine, Yangpu District, Shanghai, People’s Republic of China

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  • Femoral version (FV) is more widely adopted with the definition as the angle between the long axis of the femoral neck and the tangent line of the posterior femoral condyles on the axial plane, and the normal range between 5 and 20°.

  • FV can be measured by imaging and functional tests. Cross-sectional CT including both the hip and the knee is the typically used imaging technique, yet variation exists according to the different landmarks used. As MRI investigations are routinely performed preoperatively, and protocols can be easily adopted to include version measurement, they are frequently used as an alternative to CT and offers several advantages.

  • Abnormal FV has adverse effects on the biomechanics and musculoskeletal health of the whole lower limb. It affects the lever arm of muscles and the forces that the hip and patellofemoral joints suffer, and can lead to disorders such as osteoarthritis and impingement.

  • In adult hip preservation surgery for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), abnormal FV is sometimes accompanied by other morphological abnormities of the hip, a more severe DDH, and can help predict postoperative range of motion (ROM), and postoperative impingement.

  • Currently, the most frequently used surgical technique for abnormal FV is femoral derotational osteotomy.

  • Many controversies are left to be solved, including the specific origin of FV, the indication for femoral derotational osteotomy, especially in patients with combined DDH and abnormal FV, and the explicit compensation mechanism of abnormal FV by tibial torsion.

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Qiuyuan Wang Department of Evidence-based Medicine, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China
Department of Bone And Joint Diseases, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

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Feng Li Department of Bone And Joint Diseases, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

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Yidan Yang Department of Evidence-based Medicine, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

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Chen Yue Department of Evidence-based Medicine, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

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Jiayi Guo Department of Evidence-based Medicine, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China
Department of Bone And Joint Diseases, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province. Orthopedic Hospital of Henan Province, Luoyang, China

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Purpose

  • Although magnesium sulfate (MgSO4) is widely used as an analgesic adjuvant to peripheral analgesic cocktails, its efficacy in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is still controversial. Therefore, we systematically reviewed and meta-analyzed the literature to assess the analgesic efficacy of MgSO4 as an adjuvant to the analgesic cocktail in TKA.

Methods

  • The PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library databases were searched. The meta-analysis was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. Data were qualitatively synthesized or meta-analyzed using a random-effects model.

Results

  • Five randomized controlled trials involving 432 patients were included. Meta-analyses detected significant differences between the MgSO4 and control groups in the visual analog scale (VAS) pain scores (rest) at 6, 12, and 24 h postoperatively; VAS pain scores (motion) at 12, 24, and 48 h postoperatively; morphine consumption within 24 h, 24–48 h, and during the total hospitalization period; time to first rescue analgesia after TKA; and length of hospital stay. Regarding the functional recovery, the meta-analysis demonstrated significant differences between groups in terms of knee range of motion on postoperative day 1; daily mobilization distance on postoperative day 1; and daily mobilization distance. There was no significant intergroup difference in surgical complications.

Conclusion

  • The findings suggest that MgSO4 is a promising adjunct to the analgesic cocktail, achieving significant improvements in pain scores and total opioid consumption during the early postoperative period after TKA.

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Gyula Domos Department of Orthopaedics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Szilárd Váncsa Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Csenge Szeverényi Department of Orthopaedics, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary

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Gergely Agócs Department of Biophysics and Radiation Biology, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Péter Hegyi Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Institute for Translational Medicine, Medical School, University of Pécs, Pécs, Hungary
Institute of Pancreatic Diseases, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Anna Perge Department of Orthopaedics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Krisztina Békési Klinik Chirurgie, Spital Bülach, Bülach, Switzerland

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Csaba Varga Department of Orthopaedics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary
Centre for Translational Medicine, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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György Szőke Department of Orthopaedics, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary

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Objective

  • In developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), concentric reduction of dislocated hips cannot be achieved by closed reduction in many cases, and open reduction is required (‘failure of reduction’). The incidence of cases requiring open reduction and the significance of risk factors for unsuccessful reduction remain unclear. We investigated the overall rate and the risk factors for failed closed reduction in DDH.

Methods

  • We followed the Cochrane recommendations in our systematic review and meta-analysis. We performed a systematic search in three medical databases to identify all studies reporting on pediatric patients with hip dislocation in DDH on 2 July 2022. Eligible studies reported on the rate of failure in children younger than 36 months. We calculated odds ratios (ORs) with 95% CIs from two-by-two tables (event rate in risk group, event rate in non-risk group).

Results

  • We identified 13 316 studies and included 62 studies (5281 hips) for failure rate and 34 studies (3810 hips) for risk factor analysis. The overall rate of failure in closed reduction was 20%. The risk of failure of reduction increased with the grade of dislocation and was significantly higher for high dislocations (group 0–24: IHDI 4 vs IHDI 2 OR: 17.45, CI: 9.26–32.92; Tönnis 4 vs Tönnis 2 OR: 14.67, CI: 1.21–177.37; Graf IV vs Graf III OR: 3.4, CI: 2.27–5.09). Male gender was also a significant risk factor (OR: 2.27, CI: 1.13–4.56) in group 0–36.

Conclusion

  • Higher grade dislocations and male gender are significant risk factors for failure of reduction in closed reduction in hip dislocation in DDH.

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Djandan Tadum Arthur Vithran Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China

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Anko Elijah Essien Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China

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Masoud Rahmati Research Centre on Health Services and Quality of Life, Aix Marseille University, Marseille, France
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Human Sciences, Lorestan University, Khoramabad, Iran
Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Faculty of Literature and Humanities, Vali-E-Asr University of Rafsanjan, Rafsanjan, Iran

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Michael Opoku Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China

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Dong Keon Yon Center for Digital Health, Medical Science Research Institute, Kyung Hee University Medical Center, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea
Department of Pediatrics, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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Guillermo F López Sánchez Division of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Department of Public Health Sciences, School of Medicine, University of Murcia, Murcia, Spain

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Ai Koyanagi Research and Development Unit, Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Deu, Barcelona, Spain

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Lee Smith Centre for Health, Performance, and Wellbeing, Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge, UK

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Jae Il Shin Department of Pediatrics, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea

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Wenfeng Xiao Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China

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Shuguang Liu Department of Joint Surgery, Honghui Hospital, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi, China

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Yusheng Li Department of Orthopedics, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, Hunan, China
National Clinical Research Center for Geriatric Disorders, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha, China

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Objective

  • The aim of the study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of teriparatide compared to other treatments for postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Methods

  • A review of studies from 2000 to January 2023 analyzed randomized controlled trials on postmenopausal women treated with teriparatide (PTH 1–34), comparing it to placebo or other osteoporosis treatments. The analysis focused on bone mineral density (BMD), bone turnover markers, and clinical outcomes, employing Review Manager 5.4.1 and the RoB 2 tool for bias assessment.

Results

  • Our analysis of 23 randomized controlled trials (RCTs) found that PTH (134) treatment significantly increased lumbar spine BMD (mean difference (MD) = 0.02, 95% CI: 0.01–0.03) and femoral neck BMD (MD = 0.01, 95% CI: 0.00–0.01). However, there were no significant changes in total hip and radial bone BMD among the 3536 and 2046 participants, respectively. We also found that PTH (1–34) increased P1NP in a larger cohort (n = 1415) when compared to osteocalcin (n = 206). Although the risk of adverse events increased (relative risk (RR) = 1.65, 95% CI: 1.32–2.07), the incidence of fractures decreased significantly (RR = 0.57, 95% CI: 0.45–0.072), with no significant difference observed in mortality rates between treatment and control groups.

Conclusion

  • Teriparatide improves lumbar spine and femoral neck BMD in postmenopausal women. Particularly notable is the novel finding regarding its effect on radius BMD, an area less explored in previous research. Despite an uptick in adverse events, the marked decrease in fracture incidence confirms its clinical utility for high-risk osteoporosis patients, highlighting the necessity for ongoing investigations into its full skeletal effects.

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Abdelkader Shekhbihi Department of Trauma Surgery, Lörrach District Hospital, Baden-Württemberg, Lörrach, Germany

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Stefan Bauer Ensemble Hospitalier de la Côte, Morges, Switzerland.
School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, Australia

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Arnaud Walch Chirurgie Orthopédique et Traumatologique du Membre Superieur, Hopital Edouard Herriot, Lyon, France

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Winfried Reichert Department of Trauma Surgery, Lörrach District Hospital, Baden-Württemberg, Lörrach, Germany

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Gilles Walch Ramsay Générale de Santé, Hôpital privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France

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Pascal Boileau Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Surgery, University Institute of Locomotion and Sports, Nice, France

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  • The Trillat procedure, initially described by Albert Trillat, is historically one of the first techniques for addressing recurrent anterior shoulder instability, incorporating fascinating biomechanical mechanisms.

  • After lowering, medializing, and fixing the coracoid process to the glenoid neck, the subcoracoid space is reduced, the subscapularis lowered, and its line of pull changed, accentuating the function of the subscapularis as a humeral head depressor centering the glenohumeral joint. Furthermore, the conjoint tendon creates a ‘seatbelt’ effect, preventing anteroinferior humeral head dislocation.

  • Even though contemporary preferences lean towards arthroscopic Bankart repair with optional remplissage, bone augmentation, and the Latarjet procedure, enduring surgical indications remain valid for the Trillat procedure, which offers joint preservation and superior outcomes in two distinct scenarios: (i) older patients with massive irreparable cuff tears and anterior recurrent instability with an intact subscapularis tendon regardless of the extent of glenoid bone loss; (ii) younger patients with instability associated shoulder joint capsule hyperlaxity without concomitant injuries (glenoid bone loss, large Hill–Sachs lesion).

  • Complications associated with the Trillat procedure include recurrent anterior instability, potential overtightening of the coracoid, leading to pain and a significant reduction in range of motion, risk of subcoracoid impingement, and restriction of external rotation by up to 10°, a limitation that is generally well-tolerated.

  • The Trillat procedure may be an effective alternative technique for specific indications and should remain part of the surgical armamentarium for addressing anterior shoulder instability.

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Duy Nguyen Anh Tran The International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam

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Bao Tu Thai Nguyen The International Ph.D. Program in Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam

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Tan Thanh Nguyen Department of Orthopedics, Faculty of Medicine, Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Can Tho, Vietnam

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Yu-Pin Chen Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Municipal Wan-Fang Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

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Yi-Jie Kuo Department of Orthopedics, Taipei Municipal Wan-Fang Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
Department of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan

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Purpose

  • Studies have reported conflicting findings on the relationship between smoking and surgical site infection (SSI) post fixation for ankle and calcaneal fractures. This meta-analysis explored the effect of smoking on SSI incidence following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of these fractures.

Methods

  • Full-text studies on smoking’s influence on post-ORIF SSI rates for closed ankle and calcaneal fractures were sourced from the PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases, with no consideration given to language or publication date. Study quality was appraised using the Newcastle–Ottawa Scale. Odds ratios (OR) and the corresponding 95% CIs were determined using random-effects models. This meta-analysis adhered to the PRISMA guidelines and was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023429372).

Results

  • The analysis incorporated data from 16 cohort and case–control studies, totaling 41 944 subjects, 9984 of whom were smokers, with 956 SSI cases. Results indicated smokers faced a higher SSI risk (OR: 1.62; 95% CI: 1.32–1.97, P < 0.0001) post ORIF, with low heterogeneity (I 2 = 26%). Smoking was identified as a significant deep SSI risk factor (OR: 2.09; 95% CI: 1.42–3.09; P = 0.0002; I 2 = 31%). However, the subgroup analysis revealed no association between smoking and superficial SSI (OR: 1.05; 95% CI: 0.82–1.33; P = 0.70; I 2 = 0%).

Conclusion

  • Smoking is associated with increased SSI risk after ORIF for closed ankle and calcaneus fractures. Although no clear link was found between superficial SSI and smoking, the data underscore the negative influence of smoking on deep SSI incidence.

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Martin C Jordan Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University Hospital Würzburg, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
TraumaEvidence @ German Society for Trauma Surgery, Berlin, Germany

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Konrad F Fuchs Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University Hospital Würzburg, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

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Steven C Herath Department for Traumatology and Reconstructive Surgery, BG Trauma Center, University of Tübingen, Tübingen, Germany

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Joachim Windolf TraumaEvidence @ German Society for Trauma Surgery, Berlin, Germany
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Rainer H Meffert Department of Orthopaedic Traumatology, University Hospital Würzburg, Julius-Maximilians-University Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany

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Anne Neubert TraumaEvidence @ German Society for Trauma Surgery, Berlin, Germany
Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Medical Faculty and University Hospital Düsseldorf, Heinrich-Heine-University Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany

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Purpose

  • To compare anterior plate fixation (SP fixation) both alone and in combination with an additional posterior sacroiliac screw (SP+SIS fixation) as a treatment for pelvic ring injuries with widening of the pubic symphysis and disruption to the anterior sacroiliac ligaments.

Methods

  • To find studies with pelvic ring injuries (APC II; B2.3d) and SP or SP+SIS fixation, a systematic literature review was conducted by searching four databases. A protocol was published a priori at Open Science Framework (https://doi.org/10.17605/OSF.IO/3YHAV). Exclusion criteria included perineal injuries, chronic instability of the symphysis, complete sacroiliac separation, and pediatric patients (age <18 years). Primary outcomes of interest were defined as implant failure, health-related quality of life, and revision rate.

Results

  • Altogether, 1861 studies were screened, and 40 studies qualified for full-text analysis. In total, 14 studies (two surveys, six biomechanical studies, and six retrospective clinical studies) were included. The surveys revealed that surgeons who had more recently begun practicing were more likely to use posterior fixation (SP+ISS). The biomechanical studies were heterogenous and did not yield a uniform pattern. In clinical studies, 117 patients (45%) received SP fixation, and 142 patients (55%) received SP+SIS fixation. Complications occurred in 31 SP patients (30%) and in five SP+SIS patients (3.5%).

Conclusion

  • A high risk of bias was uncovered, and reporting was found to be incomplete. SP+SIS may have the potential to improve outcomes, but the evidence remains too inconclusive to draw reliable recommendations.

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Hua Luo Department of Orthopedic, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Xuelei Zhang Department of Ultrasound, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Chengxin Xie Key Laboratory of Endocrine Glucose & Lipids Metabolism and Brain Aging, Department of Endocrinology, Ministry of Education, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China
Department of Orthopedic, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Luxia Wu Department of Orthopedic, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Guoping Cai Department of Orthopedic, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Yu Ren Department of Pharmacy, Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang Province affiliated to Wenzhou Medical University, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China

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Purpose

  • This study aimed to assess the effects of topical tranexamic acid (tTXA) in spinal surgery to provide reliable clinical evidence for its usefulness.

Methods

  • The PubMed, EMBASE, Medline, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials databases were comprehensively searched to identify randomized controlled trials and non-randomized controlled trials evaluating the effect of tTXA on blood loss during spine surgery. The observation indexes were intraoperative blood loss, total blood loss, output and duration of postoperative drainage, postoperative hematological variables, length of postoperative hospital stay, blood transfusion rate, and complication rate.

Results

  • A total of 21 studies involving 1774 patients were included. Our results showed that the use of tTXA during spinal surgery significantly reduced the total blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, postoperative transfusion rate, duration of postoperative drainage, and postoperative hospital stay, and increased the serum hemoglobin concentration, thereby providing better clinical outcomes for surgical patients. However, tTXA had no effect on intraoperative blood loss and associated complications.

Conclusion

  • On the basis of the available evidence, the present results provide strong clinical evidence of the clinical value of tTXA in spinal surgery and provide an important reference for future research and clinical decision-making.

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Leonardo Tassinari I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Alberto Di Martino I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Matteo Brunello I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Valentino Rossomando I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Francesco Traina Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Orthopedics-Traumatology and Prosthetic Surgery and Hip and Knee Revision, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy

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Cesare Faldini I Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Science-DIBINEM, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy

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Purpose

  • Leg length discrepancy (LLD) is a common complication following total hip arthroplasty (THA). The direct anterior approach (DAA) for THA is gaining popularity due to its advantages, but there is limited research on the incidence and size of LLD. This systematic review aims to explore the differences in LLD between DAA and other approaches, as well as the techniques to control LLD in DAA.

Methods

  • A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify relevant studies comparing THA by DAA with other surgical approaches and investigating methods to control LLD in DAA, following PRISMA guidelines and a priori registration on PROSPERO (CRD42023412644). The quality of the included studies was assessed. Data on preoperative and postoperative LLD and other relevant outcomes were extracted and analyzed descriptively.

Results

  • In total, 29 studies were included in this systematic review. The majority (86%) were classified as level IV evidence. Comparisons between DAA and posterior approach (PA) or anterolateral approach (ALA) showed DAA had lower rates of LLD >10 mm compared to PA and ALA. Different pre- and intra-operative techniques were evaluated, but no consensus on the best method for preventing LLD in DAA was reached.

Conclusion

  • DAA shows comparable or superior results in the prevention of LLD compared to other surgical approaches. Supine patient placement, direct leg measurement, and the use of IF contribute to these outcomes. Intraoperative fluoroscopy with a grid and preoperative planning offers a good option, especially for training purposes, but its role in preventing LLD by experienced DAA surgeons needs further investigation.

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Feng Xie The Third Affiliated Hospital of Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, China

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Shuya Sheng Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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Jeya Palan Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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Hemant G Pandit Leeds Institute of Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Medicine (LIRMM), University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

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  • This paper discusses the existing literature in the field of metal-on-metal (MoM) hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA), the background (why was it developed), the past (what was the evidence leading to its rise and fall in clinical use), the present situation (why a potential resurgence), and the future directions for potential improvements.

  • All literature relevant to MoM HRA was reviewed and summarized to provide a comprehensive summary. Furthermore, a detailed literature search was performed on PubMeD, MEDLINE, and Google Scholar to identify all clinical studies reporting a minimum 10 years of outcomes for modern MoM HRA devices from February 2018 to February 2023.

  • In addition, joint registry data over the same time period, available in the public domain, was examined to extract related information on MoM HRA.

  • Metal ions are present in almost all types of hip replacement; on the whole, however, the risk of revision for resurfacing due to metal-related pathologies is very low, but higher than in other types of bearings.

  • There are studies that show that some brands of MoM resurfacing prostheses have achieved excellent clinical outcomes in long-term follow-up studies and are still in use although less commonly than in early 2000s.

  • Use of alternative bearing surfaces has demonstrated excellent results in the short-term and a very critical long-term follow-up of these cases still will help establish their place in the hip arthroplasty world.

  • HRA deserves a permanent place in the armamentarium of orthopedic surgeons and in the hand of experienced surgeons.

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