The document discusses guidelines for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for orthopedic trauma patients. It notes that many existing guidelines do not adequately address trauma patients, who have higher DVT risks due to immobility from injury. A review found that 77% of patients transferred to the authors' hospitals did not receive pre-transfer DVT prophylaxis, including 67% of hip fracture patients despite being at high risk. The authors developed new DVT prophylaxis guidelines for orthopedic trauma patients to help standardize care and lower DVT risks.
Periprosthetic fractures are the third most common reason for revision total hip arthroplasty. Surgical treatment of periprosthetic fractures belongs to the most difficult procedures due to the extensive surgery, elderly polymorbid patients and the high frequency of other complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of operatively treated periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty.
We evaluated 47 periprosthetic fractures in 40 patients (18 men and 22 women) operated on between January 2004 and December 2010. The mean follow-up period was 27 months (within a range of 12-45 months). For the clinical evaluation, we used modified Merle d'Aubigné scoring system.
In group of Vancouver A fractures, 3 patients were treated with a mean score of 15,7 points (good result). We recorded a mean score of 14,2 points (fair result) in 6 patients with Vancouver B1 fractures, 12,4 points (fair result) in 24 patients with Vancouver B2 fractures and 12,8 points (fair result) in 7 patients with Vancouver B3 fractures. In group of Vancouver C fractures, we found a mean score of 16,2 points (good result) in 7 patients.
Therapeutic algorithm based on the Vancouver classification system is, in our opinion, satisfactory. Accurate differentiation of B1 and B2 type of fractures is essential. Preoperative radiographic images may not be reliable and checking the stability of the prosthesis fixation during surgery should be performed.
Background: Distal femur fractures make up 6 to 7% of all femur fractures. Various plating options for distal femur fracture are conventional buttress plates, fixed-angle devices, and locking plates. This study was planned to evaluate and explore locking compression plate fixation in distal end femur fractures which is expected to provide a stable fixation with minimum exposure, early mobilization, less complications and a better quality of life.
Methods: The study was conducted as prospective clinical study in 20 skeletally mature patients with x-ray evidence of distal femur fracture fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, operated with distal femur LCP plating. Patients were assessed radiologically and classified according to distal femur fracture classification and outcome graded as excellent, good, fair and poor based on Lysholm Knee Score.
Results: Out of 15 excellent outcome cases, 3 cases were type A1 fracture, 1 case had type A3, 2 cases had type B1 and B2 each, 5 cases had type C2 and 2 cases had type C3 fracture. 1 case with good outcome was type C3. 1 case with fair outcome was type B2. While 3 cases with poor outcome were type A1, A2 and C3.
Conclusions: The DF-LCP is an ideal implant to use for fractures of the distal femur. However, accurate positioning and fixation are required to produce satisfactory results. We recommend use of this implant in Type A and C, osteoporotic and periprosthetic fractures.
Keywords: Distal femur, DF-LCP, Lysholm score, Periprosthetic fracture
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated ...CrimsonPublishersOPROJ
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated with Either Salter or Pemberton Osteotomy by Dello Russo Bibiana* in Orthopedic Research Online Journal
Periprosthetic fractures are the third most common reason for revision total hip arthroplasty. Surgical treatment of periprosthetic fractures belongs to the most difficult procedures due to the extensive surgery, elderly polymorbid patients and the high frequency of other complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of operatively treated periprosthetic femoral fractures after total hip arthroplasty.
We evaluated 47 periprosthetic fractures in 40 patients (18 men and 22 women) operated on between January 2004 and December 2010. The mean follow-up period was 27 months (within a range of 12-45 months). For the clinical evaluation, we used modified Merle d'Aubigné scoring system.
In group of Vancouver A fractures, 3 patients were treated with a mean score of 15,7 points (good result). We recorded a mean score of 14,2 points (fair result) in 6 patients with Vancouver B1 fractures, 12,4 points (fair result) in 24 patients with Vancouver B2 fractures and 12,8 points (fair result) in 7 patients with Vancouver B3 fractures. In group of Vancouver C fractures, we found a mean score of 16,2 points (good result) in 7 patients.
Therapeutic algorithm based on the Vancouver classification system is, in our opinion, satisfactory. Accurate differentiation of B1 and B2 type of fractures is essential. Preoperative radiographic images may not be reliable and checking the stability of the prosthesis fixation during surgery should be performed.
Background: Distal femur fractures make up 6 to 7% of all femur fractures. Various plating options for distal femur fracture are conventional buttress plates, fixed-angle devices, and locking plates. This study was planned to evaluate and explore locking compression plate fixation in distal end femur fractures which is expected to provide a stable fixation with minimum exposure, early mobilization, less complications and a better quality of life.
Methods: The study was conducted as prospective clinical study in 20 skeletally mature patients with x-ray evidence of distal femur fracture fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria, operated with distal femur LCP plating. Patients were assessed radiologically and classified according to distal femur fracture classification and outcome graded as excellent, good, fair and poor based on Lysholm Knee Score.
Results: Out of 15 excellent outcome cases, 3 cases were type A1 fracture, 1 case had type A3, 2 cases had type B1 and B2 each, 5 cases had type C2 and 2 cases had type C3 fracture. 1 case with good outcome was type C3. 1 case with fair outcome was type B2. While 3 cases with poor outcome were type A1, A2 and C3.
Conclusions: The DF-LCP is an ideal implant to use for fractures of the distal femur. However, accurate positioning and fixation are required to produce satisfactory results. We recommend use of this implant in Type A and C, osteoporotic and periprosthetic fractures.
Keywords: Distal femur, DF-LCP, Lysholm score, Periprosthetic fracture
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated ...CrimsonPublishersOPROJ
Comparison Results between Patients with Developmental Hip Dysplasia Treated with Either Salter or Pemberton Osteotomy by Dello Russo Bibiana* in Orthopedic Research Online Journal
This was powerpoint was requested by an attending physician to be shared with the Psychiatric providers regarding DVT prophylaxis in patients who may have been on the unit. They include recommendations as outlined by the ACCP 2012 Guidelines for prevention of venous thromboembolism
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
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Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
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In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
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4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
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1. Trauma RoundsReports from the Harvard Medical School Orthopedic Trauma Initiative
A Quarterly Case Study Volume 6, Summer 2015
Marilyn Heng, MD, FRCSC
Michael Weaver, MD
One of the goals of the Harvard
Medical School Orthopedic
Trauma Initiative (HMSOTI) is
to develop clinical practice
guidelines to decrease variation
in orthopedic trauma care within our clinical practices. Our
Partners Orthopaedic Trauma Service (Massachusetts General
Hospital and Brigham & Women’s Hospital) has had a protocol
for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis for more than ten
years. We have recently updated this protocol with the best-
available evidence and HMSOTI surgeon buy-in, to develop a
common protocol for our entire community (included & online).
DVT is a common cause of morbidity and mortality in hos-
pitalized patients and is a well-known complication after frac-
tures of the pelvis and lower extremity. Among patients with a
hip fracture, venous thromboembolism (VTE) represents one of
the more common causes of death after surgery.1,2
The detection of this life-threatening condition is often
complicated in the trauma setting as frequently patients already
have lower extremity swelling caused by their injuries. Major
lower extremity trauma and prolonged immobility are well-
recognized risk factors for DVT. This is in addition to the fact
that up to half of DVTs present asymptomatically.
A study of two hospitals in Queensland, Australia found a
78% adherence to appropriate prophylaxis in orthopedic pa-
tients3 while a large review of an international, longitudinal
registry reported an 86% compliance with the 2008 American
College of Chest Physicians (CHEST) guidelines for VTE pro-
phylaxis in patients who underwent total joint arthroplasty
(TJA) or hip fracture surgery.4 These are rates of appropriate
prophylaxis use in the context of published guidelines.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
has guidelines for VTE prophylaxis in patients undergoing elec-
tive hip and knee arthroplasty, but they do not have guidelines
for patients who have been injured. The CHEST guidelines in-
clude hip fracture surgery as a major orthopedic procedure that
confers an increased risk of VTE to patients and recommends
the use of thromboprophylaxis. However, these guidelines fo-
cus on the event of surgery in patients with a hip fracture and
thus are mainly concerned with the recommendation of post-
operative prophylaxis. Similar to their recommendations for
TJA patients, they recommend the start of thromboprophylaxis
as “either 12h or more preoperatively, or 12h or more
postoperatively.”5 They do not take into account a key differ-
ence between orthopedic trauma patients and TJA patients:
from the time of injury, patients with major lower extremity
fractures are generally immobile until after their surgery. The
National Institute for Health and Clinical Evidence (NICE)
guidelines in the United Kingdom are the only major guidelines
that offer explicit direction for hip fracture patients without
contraindication to anticoagulation to start pharmacological
VTE prophylaxis at admission (using low-molecular weight
heparin or unfractionated heparin), stopping 12 hours before
surgery and then re-starting 6-12 hours after surgery.6
In a review of our own data, we have focused on a subset of
patients who are not explicitly addressed in many of the guide-
lines: orthopedic trauma patients who have transferred from a
community hospital to a tertiary care center. Our most recent
audit has shown a surprising result: approximately 77% of these
patients have not had VTE prophylaxis prior to transfer. Even
among patients with a hip fracture – patients whom the CHEST
clearly places in a high-risk group - pre-transfer thrombopro-
phylaxis was administered only 33% of the time. We are thus
unclear as to why this is so, and wonder whether the anticipa-
tion of transfer and uncertainty of the transferring physician
contributes to a lack of VTE prophylaxis in these patients.
The incidence of DVT among patients transferred to our
hospitals was 18%. Our data show that patients who develop a
DVT upon transfer from an outside hospital were more likely to
be older and have a hip fracture. The impact of age as a risk
factor for VTE has been variable in previous studies – in various
patient populations, several studies have shown it to be an in-
dependent risk factor for VTE,7,8,9,10 while others have gotten a
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2. different result.11,12,13 This corroborates studies that identify age
as an independent risk factor for DVT.
Rates of asymptomatic DVT occurrence in patients with
lower extremity fractures have been reported as high as 69% in
those who do not receive prophylaxis. A 1995 study of asymp-
tomatic DVT’s in trauma (not exclusively orthopedic) patients
receiving DVT prophylaxis reported an incidence of 10%.14 It
should be noted that our 18% incidence is in a largely unpro-
phylaxed population and it is a rate of both symptomatic and
asymptomatic DVT. Additionally, it is the rate of DVT upon
transfer, meaning that the majority of patients developed their
DVT within the first 3 days from their injury (the median length
of stay at the outside hospital was 2.0 days). This highlights
previous reports that early DVT/PE (pulmonary embolism)
within 48 hours of an inciting circumstance can and does occur.
Menaker et al. reported data that suggest up to 37% of PE after
injury occurs within the first two days of hospitalization. Thus,
early detection and treatment of DVT’s may lower the risks of
development of PE.15
Our DVT prophylaxis guidelines have been developed in
consideration of the CHEST and NICE guidelines. We simpli-
fied the algorithm to ensure ease-of-use for surgeons, residents,
and mid-level providers. Certain institutional specific resources
such as the Coumadin Management Clinic at Brigham &
Women’s and department-wide practices (i.e. Coumadin use
postoperatively for all TJA patients at Brigham & Women’s) are
the rationale for some variation in the guidelines between our
hospitals. We will continue to update these guidelines as
needed based on emerging evidence in the literature and our
own population-specific DVT/VTE rates.
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Marilyn Heng, MD, FRCSC is an Orthopedic Trauma surgeon in the De-
partment of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston,
MA and Instructor in Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School.
Michael Weaver, MD is an Orthopedic Trauma surgeon in the Department of
Orthopaedic Surgery, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA, and In-
structor in Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School. He is also Direc-
tor of the Harvard Orthopedic Trauma Fellowship Program.
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