BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a global disease affecting 6.6%of the total population.Osteoporosis complications include fractures,increased bone fragility,and reduced bone strength.The most commonly affected parts are th...BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a global disease affecting 6.6%of the total population.Osteoporosis complications include fractures,increased bone fragility,and reduced bone strength.The most commonly affected parts are the vertebral body,hip,and wrist.AIM To examine the effect of alendronate sodium combined with InterTan for osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures on bone and fracture recurrence METHODS In total,126 cases of osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures were selected and divided into two groups according to the 1:1 principle by the simple random method.They were admitted to the Department of Orthopedics,First Affiliated Hospital of Xingtai Medical College,from January 2018 to September 2020.The control group was treated with InterTan fixation combined with placebo,and the observation group with alendronate sodium based on InterTan fixation.Operation-related indicators,complications,and recurrent fractures were compared between the groups.Changes in bone metabolism markers,t value for hip bone mineral density,and Harris Hip Score were observed.RESULTS Operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative ambulation time,and complications were compared between the groups,and no significant difference was found.The fracture healing time was significantly shorter in the observation group than in the control group.β-Collagen-specific sequence(β-CTX)and total aminoterminal propeptide of type I procollagen(T-PINP)in the control group at 3 mo after operation were compared with those before operation,and the difference was not significant.Six months after the operation,theβ-CTX level decreased and T-PINP level increased.β-CTX level at 3 and 6 mo in the observation group after operation was lower,and TPINP level was higher,than that before operation.Compared with the control group,T-PINP level of the observation group was significantly higher andβ-CTX level was significantly lower at 3 and 6 mo after operation.The t value of hip bone mineral density was compared in the control group before and 1 mo after operation,and significant difference was not found.Compared with the control group,the t value of hip bone mineral density in the observation group was significantly higher at 1,3,6,and 12 mo after operation.Compared with the control group,the Harris score of the observation group was significantly higher at 1,3,6,and 12 mo after operation.The recurrence rate of fractures in the observation group within 12 mo was 0.00%,which was significantly lower than 6.35%in the control group.CONCLUSION Alendronate sodium combined with InterTan in the treatment of osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures can increase bone mineral density,improve hip joint function,promote fracture healing,and reduce fracture recurrence.展开更多
BACKGROUND The traditional Gamma3 nail is a mainstream treatment for femoral intertrochanteric fractures.Literature reports that the Gamma3U-blade system can increase the stability of the Gamma3 nail and reduce compli...BACKGROUND The traditional Gamma3 nail is a mainstream treatment for femoral intertrochanteric fractures.Literature reports that the Gamma3U-blade system can increase the stability of the Gamma3 nail and reduce complication incidence.However,comparative studies between the Gamma3U-blade and Gamma3 systems are limited;hence,this meta-analysis was performed to explore the clinical efficacy of these two surgical methods.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of Gamma3 and Gamma3 U-blade for intertrochanteric fractures.METHODS A computerized search for Chinese and English literature published from 2010 to 2022 was conducted in PubMed,Cochrane,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP databases.The search keywords were gamma 3,gamma 3 U blade,and intertrochanteric fracture.Additionally,literature tracking was performed on the references of published literature.The data were analyzed using Revman 5.3 software.Two individuals checked the inputs for accuracy.Continuous variables were described using mean difference and standard deviation,and outcome effect sizes were expressed using ratio OR and 95%confidence interval(CI).High heterogeneity was considered at(P<0.05,I2>50%),moderate heterogeneity at I2 from 25%to 50%,and low heterogeneity at(P≥0.05,I2<50%).RESULTS Following a comprehensive literature search,review,and analysis,six articles were selected for inclusion in this study.This selection comprised five articles in English and one in Chinese,with publication years spanning from 2016 to 2022.The study with the largest sample size,conducted by Seungbae in 2021,included a total of 304 cases.Statistical analysis:A total of 1063 patients were included in this meta-analysis.The main outcome indicators were:Surgical time:The Gamma3U blade system had a longer surgical time compared to Gamma3 nails(P=0.006,I2=76%).Tip-apex distance:No statistical significance or heterogeneity was observed(P=0.65,I2=0%).Harris Hip score:No statistical significance was found,and low heterogeneity was detected(P=0.26,I2=22%).Union time:No statistical significance was found,and high heterogeneity was detected(P=0.05,I2=75%).CONCLUSION Our study indicated that the Gamma3 system reduces operative time compared to the Gamma3 U-blade system in treating intertrochanteric fractures.Both surgical methods proved to be safe and effective for this patient group.These findings may offer valuable insights and guidance for future surgical protocols in hip fracture patients.展开更多
BACKGROUND Proximal femoral nails(PFNs)are the most common method for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures(IFFs),but postoperative bed rest is required.There is a large amount of blood loss du...BACKGROUND Proximal femoral nails(PFNs)are the most common method for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures(IFFs),but postoperative bed rest is required.There is a large amount of blood loss during the operation.Osteoporosis in elderly patients may cause nonunion of fractures and other complications.Arthroplasty can give patients early weight bearing and reduce financial burden,but whether it can replace PFNs remains controversial.AIM To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroplasty and PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly patients.METHODS A search was conducted in the PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases and included relevant articles comparing arthroplasty and PFN.The search time was limited from January 1,2005 to November 1,2020.Two investigators independently screened studies,extracted data and evaluated the quality according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.According to the research results,the fixed effect model or random effect model were selected for analysis.The following outcomes were analyzed:Harris Hip score,mortality,complications,operation time,blood loos,hospital stay,weight-bearing time,fracture classification and type of anesthesia.RESULTS We analyzed four randomized controlled trials that met the requirements.A total of 298 patients were included in these studies.According to the AO/OTA classification,there are 20 A1 types,136 A2 types,42 A3 types and 100 unrecorded types.Primary outcome:The Harris Hip Score at the final follow-up of the PFN group was higher[mean difference(MD):9.01,95%confidence interval(CI):16.57 to 1.45),P=0.02].There was no significant difference between the two groups in the rate of overall mortality[risk ratio(RR):1.44,P=0.44]or the number of complications(RR:0.77,P=0.05).Secondary outcomes:blood loss of the arthroplasty group was higher(MD:241.01,95%CI:43.06–438.96,P=0.02);the operation time of the PFN group was shorter(MD:23.12,95%CI:10.46–35.77,P=0.0003);and the length of hospital stay of the arthroplasty group was shorter[MD:0.97,95%CI:1.29 to 0.66),P<0.00001].There was no difference between the two groups in the type of anesthesia(RR:0.99).There were only two studies recording the weight-bearing time,and the time of full weight bearing in the arthroplasty group was significantly earlier.CONCLUSION Compared with PFN,arthroplasty can achieve weight bearing earlier and shorten hospital stay,but it cannot achieve a better clinical outcome.Arthroplasty cannot replace PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly individuals.展开更多
Objective To compare the efficacy of 3 internal fixations,locking proximal femoral plate (LPFP),ASI-AN IMHS and InterTAN,for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients.Methods A retrospective study was do...Objective To compare the efficacy of 3 internal fixations,locking proximal femoral plate (LPFP),ASI-AN IMHS and InterTAN,for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients.Methods A retrospective study was done to analyse展开更多
With the advent of global aging,the incidence,mortality,and medical costs of hip fracture among aged patients are increasing annually.The number of controlled clinical studies and health economics analyses that confor...With the advent of global aging,the incidence,mortality,and medical costs of hip fracture among aged patients are increasing annually.The number of controlled clinical studies and health economics analyses that conform to evidence-based medicine principles is growing day by day.However,unfortunately,no specific recommendations regarding the procedures for the treatment of hip fracture are available.Meanwhile,the existence of both traditional treatment systems and new treatment theories means that most doctors confront difficult choices in their daily practice.These factors make the therapeutic approach for aged patients,especially among superaged patients with hip fracture,extremely challenging.This study focuses on superaged patients(>80 years as defined by the World Health Organization)with hip fracture and includes their preoperative pathological condition;therapeutic decision-making in terms of the benefit and risk ratio,damage control theory,and enhanced recovery after surgery were also investigated.These patients were discussed specifically by combining the current treatment strategies from several experts and the results of a meta-analysis published recently.The study presents some new ideas and approaches currently recognized in the field,such as preoperative assessment,surgical planning,safety consideration,complication intervention,and enhanced recovery implementation,and further presents some clear interpretations regarding misunderstandings in clinical practice.Finally,optimized treatment according to damage control principles and enhanced recovery after surgery during the perioperative period among superaged hip fracture patients is defined.展开更多
基金Supported by Special Projects for Social Development Areas.
文摘BACKGROUND Osteoporosis is a global disease affecting 6.6%of the total population.Osteoporosis complications include fractures,increased bone fragility,and reduced bone strength.The most commonly affected parts are the vertebral body,hip,and wrist.AIM To examine the effect of alendronate sodium combined with InterTan for osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures on bone and fracture recurrence METHODS In total,126 cases of osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures were selected and divided into two groups according to the 1:1 principle by the simple random method.They were admitted to the Department of Orthopedics,First Affiliated Hospital of Xingtai Medical College,from January 2018 to September 2020.The control group was treated with InterTan fixation combined with placebo,and the observation group with alendronate sodium based on InterTan fixation.Operation-related indicators,complications,and recurrent fractures were compared between the groups.Changes in bone metabolism markers,t value for hip bone mineral density,and Harris Hip Score were observed.RESULTS Operation time,intraoperative blood loss,postoperative ambulation time,and complications were compared between the groups,and no significant difference was found.The fracture healing time was significantly shorter in the observation group than in the control group.β-Collagen-specific sequence(β-CTX)and total aminoterminal propeptide of type I procollagen(T-PINP)in the control group at 3 mo after operation were compared with those before operation,and the difference was not significant.Six months after the operation,theβ-CTX level decreased and T-PINP level increased.β-CTX level at 3 and 6 mo in the observation group after operation was lower,and TPINP level was higher,than that before operation.Compared with the control group,T-PINP level of the observation group was significantly higher andβ-CTX level was significantly lower at 3 and 6 mo after operation.The t value of hip bone mineral density was compared in the control group before and 1 mo after operation,and significant difference was not found.Compared with the control group,the t value of hip bone mineral density in the observation group was significantly higher at 1,3,6,and 12 mo after operation.Compared with the control group,the Harris score of the observation group was significantly higher at 1,3,6,and 12 mo after operation.The recurrence rate of fractures in the observation group within 12 mo was 0.00%,which was significantly lower than 6.35%in the control group.CONCLUSION Alendronate sodium combined with InterTan in the treatment of osteoporotic femoral intertrochanteric fractures can increase bone mineral density,improve hip joint function,promote fracture healing,and reduce fracture recurrence.
基金Supported by The Clinical Medical Science and Technology Development Fund Project of Jiangsu University,No.JLY2021185.
文摘BACKGROUND The traditional Gamma3 nail is a mainstream treatment for femoral intertrochanteric fractures.Literature reports that the Gamma3U-blade system can increase the stability of the Gamma3 nail and reduce complication incidence.However,comparative studies between the Gamma3U-blade and Gamma3 systems are limited;hence,this meta-analysis was performed to explore the clinical efficacy of these two surgical methods.AIM To investigate the clinical efficacy of Gamma3 and Gamma3 U-blade for intertrochanteric fractures.METHODS A computerized search for Chinese and English literature published from 2010 to 2022 was conducted in PubMed,Cochrane,CNKI,Wanfang,and VIP databases.The search keywords were gamma 3,gamma 3 U blade,and intertrochanteric fracture.Additionally,literature tracking was performed on the references of published literature.The data were analyzed using Revman 5.3 software.Two individuals checked the inputs for accuracy.Continuous variables were described using mean difference and standard deviation,and outcome effect sizes were expressed using ratio OR and 95%confidence interval(CI).High heterogeneity was considered at(P<0.05,I2>50%),moderate heterogeneity at I2 from 25%to 50%,and low heterogeneity at(P≥0.05,I2<50%).RESULTS Following a comprehensive literature search,review,and analysis,six articles were selected for inclusion in this study.This selection comprised five articles in English and one in Chinese,with publication years spanning from 2016 to 2022.The study with the largest sample size,conducted by Seungbae in 2021,included a total of 304 cases.Statistical analysis:A total of 1063 patients were included in this meta-analysis.The main outcome indicators were:Surgical time:The Gamma3U blade system had a longer surgical time compared to Gamma3 nails(P=0.006,I2=76%).Tip-apex distance:No statistical significance or heterogeneity was observed(P=0.65,I2=0%).Harris Hip score:No statistical significance was found,and low heterogeneity was detected(P=0.26,I2=22%).Union time:No statistical significance was found,and high heterogeneity was detected(P=0.05,I2=75%).CONCLUSION Our study indicated that the Gamma3 system reduces operative time compared to the Gamma3 U-blade system in treating intertrochanteric fractures.Both surgical methods proved to be safe and effective for this patient group.These findings may offer valuable insights and guidance for future surgical protocols in hip fracture patients.
文摘BACKGROUND Proximal femoral nails(PFNs)are the most common method for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures(IFFs),but postoperative bed rest is required.There is a large amount of blood loss during the operation.Osteoporosis in elderly patients may cause nonunion of fractures and other complications.Arthroplasty can give patients early weight bearing and reduce financial burden,but whether it can replace PFNs remains controversial.AIM To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroplasty and PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly patients.METHODS A search was conducted in the PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases and included relevant articles comparing arthroplasty and PFN.The search time was limited from January 1,2005 to November 1,2020.Two investigators independently screened studies,extracted data and evaluated the quality according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.According to the research results,the fixed effect model or random effect model were selected for analysis.The following outcomes were analyzed:Harris Hip score,mortality,complications,operation time,blood loos,hospital stay,weight-bearing time,fracture classification and type of anesthesia.RESULTS We analyzed four randomized controlled trials that met the requirements.A total of 298 patients were included in these studies.According to the AO/OTA classification,there are 20 A1 types,136 A2 types,42 A3 types and 100 unrecorded types.Primary outcome:The Harris Hip Score at the final follow-up of the PFN group was higher[mean difference(MD):9.01,95%confidence interval(CI):16.57 to 1.45),P=0.02].There was no significant difference between the two groups in the rate of overall mortality[risk ratio(RR):1.44,P=0.44]or the number of complications(RR:0.77,P=0.05).Secondary outcomes:blood loss of the arthroplasty group was higher(MD:241.01,95%CI:43.06–438.96,P=0.02);the operation time of the PFN group was shorter(MD:23.12,95%CI:10.46–35.77,P=0.0003);and the length of hospital stay of the arthroplasty group was shorter[MD:0.97,95%CI:1.29 to 0.66),P<0.00001].There was no difference between the two groups in the type of anesthesia(RR:0.99).There were only two studies recording the weight-bearing time,and the time of full weight bearing in the arthroplasty group was significantly earlier.CONCLUSION Compared with PFN,arthroplasty can achieve weight bearing earlier and shorten hospital stay,but it cannot achieve a better clinical outcome.Arthroplasty cannot replace PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly individuals.
文摘Objective To compare the efficacy of 3 internal fixations,locking proximal femoral plate (LPFP),ASI-AN IMHS and InterTAN,for intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients.Methods A retrospective study was done to analyse
基金Clinical research program of Xinqiao Hospital,Amy Medical University(grant no.2015YLC23)Technological Innovation and Application Demonstration Project of Chongqing(cstc2018jscx-msybX0051)。
文摘With the advent of global aging,the incidence,mortality,and medical costs of hip fracture among aged patients are increasing annually.The number of controlled clinical studies and health economics analyses that conform to evidence-based medicine principles is growing day by day.However,unfortunately,no specific recommendations regarding the procedures for the treatment of hip fracture are available.Meanwhile,the existence of both traditional treatment systems and new treatment theories means that most doctors confront difficult choices in their daily practice.These factors make the therapeutic approach for aged patients,especially among superaged patients with hip fracture,extremely challenging.This study focuses on superaged patients(>80 years as defined by the World Health Organization)with hip fracture and includes their preoperative pathological condition;therapeutic decision-making in terms of the benefit and risk ratio,damage control theory,and enhanced recovery after surgery were also investigated.These patients were discussed specifically by combining the current treatment strategies from several experts and the results of a meta-analysis published recently.The study presents some new ideas and approaches currently recognized in the field,such as preoperative assessment,surgical planning,safety consideration,complication intervention,and enhanced recovery implementation,and further presents some clear interpretations regarding misunderstandings in clinical practice.Finally,optimized treatment according to damage control principles and enhanced recovery after surgery during the perioperative period among superaged hip fracture patients is defined.
