Der Unfallchirurg
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In unstable trochanteric fractures, the extramedullary rotationally stable screw-anchor (RoSA) combines the benefits of the load and rotational stability of the blade with the advantages of the screw (pull-out resistance, compression capability) in a single load carrier, and was designed to prevent femoral neck shortening by using an additional locked trochanteric stabilizing plate (TSP). ⋯ The fixation of unstable trochanteric femur fractures using the RoSA/TSP in a first clinical setting led to a great primary stability, with significant advantages with regard to limited femoral neck shortening. However, the rigidity of the construct with its consequences regarding bone healing can be challenging for the surgeon. Nevertheless, in some cases of revision it could be beneficial for stability.
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Estimated treatment costs of severely injured patients were often added to registry-based analyses. In the past, the TraumaRegister DGU® used a modular cost estimator for this purpose. A recent research project initiated by the German Trauma Society (DGU) evaluated the reimbursement of severely injured patients in the German DRG system. This project also allowed the generation of an improved update of the registry's cost estimator. ⋯ Using only key data available for all patients in the registry, a valid cost estimator for acute care costs is now available in the TraumaRegister DGU®.