The Journal of arthroplasty
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Several techniques have been described for management of severe acetabular bone defects during revision hip surgery including reconstructive cages. The purpose of this study is to analyze the survival and the mid-term clinical and radiological outcome using the Graft Augmentation Prosthesis (GAP II cage) (Stryker Orthopaedics, Mahwah, NJ) in addition to impaction grafting for acetabular defects in revision hip surgery. ⋯ The use of GAP II cage with impaction bone grafting to reconstruct severe acetabular defects had encouraging mid-term results with low failure rate. Graft incorporation with restoration of bone stock may be beneficial should further revision surgery be needed.
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Little is known regarding the occurrence of pneumonia after hip fracture surgery. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence, risk factors, and clinical implications of pneumonia after surgery for geriatric hip fracture. ⋯ Pneumonia is a serious complication after geriatric hip fracture surgery, which increases the readmission and mortality risks. Evidence-based pneumonia prevention programs should be implemented among high-risk patients-males, patients ≥90 years, body mass index <18.5 kg/m2, and/or patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease-to decrease morbidity and mortality.
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The use of intravenous acetaminophen has seen recent enthusiasm as one component of a multimodal approach to pain management. However, there is a lack of literature examining the efficacy of intravenous acetaminophen for pain control in total joint arthroplasty. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of intravenous acetaminophen following primary total knee arthroplasty. ⋯ Intravenous acetaminophen is effective in significantly reducing opioid requirements in the first 24 hours following primary total knee arthroplasty. Additionally, there is a clinically significant decrease in VAS pain scores in patients receiving this intervention.
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Gait instability and muscle rigidity are known characteristics of Parkinson's disease (PD), putting PD patients at risk for complications following total joint arthroplasty (TJA). The outcomes of Parkinson's patients undergoing TJA are largely unknown. This study evaluated the outcomes of TJA in this population. ⋯ Patients with PD are at increased risk for complications, particularly periprosthetic infection following TKA and periprosthetic fracture and dislocation following THA. Despite this increased risk of complications, patients with PD can demonstrate improved functional outcomes but not as high as patients without PD. Patients with PD should be counseled appropriately prior to undergoing TJA.
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Adductor canal blocks (ACBs) provide effective analgesia following total knee arthroplasty. We hypothesized that ACB single injection plus intravenous (IV) dexamethasone (Dex) shows non-inferiority to catheter, while ACB single injection does not. ⋯ Single injection ACB, with and without IV Dex, is non-inferior to ACB catheters in 24-hour opioid consumption, and may be attractive options for early-discharge, fast-track total knee arthroplasty.