Menor mortalidad y reingreso en pacientes con pocas comorbilidades intervenidos de fractura de cadera y con alta precoz / Lower mortality and readmission in patients with few comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery and were discharged early

Introducción: El retraso preoperatorio en pacientes intervenidos de fractura de cadera (FC) se ha asociado a peores resultados; sin embargo, el momento óptimo del alta hospitalaria tras cirugía ha sido poco estudiado. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar resultados de mortalidad y de reingreso en pacientes con FC con y sin alta hospitalaria precoz. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo seleccionando a 607 pacientes mayores de 65años con FC intervenidos entre enero de 2015 y diciembre de 2019, de los que se incluyeron para el análisis 164 pacientes con menos comorbilidades y ASA ≤II y se dividieron según su estancia hospitalaria postoperatoria en alta precoz o estancia ≤4días (n=115) y alta no precoz o estancia postoperatoria >4días (n=49). Se registraron características demográficas; características relacionadas con la fractura y el tratamiento quirúrgico; tasas de mortalidad a los 30días y al año postoperatorio; tasa de reingreso hospitalario a los 30días postoperatorios, y causa médica o quirúrgica. Resultados: En el grupo alta precoz todos los resultados fueron mejores frente al grupo no alta precoz: menor tasa de mortalidad a los 30días postoperatorios (0,9% frente al 4,1%, p=0,16) y al año postoperatorio (4,3% frente al 16,3%, p=0,009), así como una menor tasa de reingreso hospitalario por razones médicas (7,8% frente al 16,3%, p=0,037). Conclusiones: En el presente estudio el grupo de alta precoz obtiene mejores resultados en indicadores de mortalidad a los 30días y al año postoperatorio, así como de reingreso por causas médicas.(AU)

Introduction: Preoperative delay in patients with hip fracture surgery (HF) has been associated with poorer outcomes; however, the optimal timing of discharge from hospital after surgery has been little studied. The aim of this study was to determine mortality and readmission outcomes in HF patients with and without early hospital discharge. Material and methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted selecting 607 patients over 65years of age with HF intervened between January 2015 and December 2019, from which 164 patients with fewer comorbidities and ASA ≤II were included for analysis and divided according to their postoperative hospital stay into early discharge or stay ≤4 days (n=115), and non-early or post-operative stay >4days (n=49). Demographic characteristics; fracture and surgical-related characteristics; 30-day and one-year postoperative mortality rates; 30-day postoperative hospital readmission rate; and medical or surgical cause were recorded. Results: In the early discharge group all outcomes were better compared to the non-early discharge group: lower 30-day (0.9% vs 4.1%, P=.16) and 1-year postoperative (4.3% vs 16.3%, P=.009) mortality rates, as well as a lower rate of hospital readmission for medical reasons (7.8% vs 16.3%, P=.037). Conclusions: In the present study, the early discharge group obtained better results 30-day and 1-year postoperative mortality indicators, as well as readmission for medical reasons.(AU)

[Translated article] Lower mortality and readmission in patients with few comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery and were discharged early / Menor mortalidad y reingreso en pacientes con pocas comorbilidades intervenidos de fractura de cadera y con alta precoz

Introducción: El retraso preoperatorio en pacientes intervenidos de fractura de cadera (FC) se ha asociado a peores resultados; sin embargo, el momento óptimo del alta hospitalaria tras cirugía ha sido poco estudiado. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar resultados de mortalidad y de reingreso en pacientes con FC con y sin alta hospitalaria precoz. Material y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo seleccionando a 607 pacientes mayores de 65años con FC intervenidos entre enero de 2015 y diciembre de 2019, de los que se incluyeron para el análisis 164 pacientes con menos comorbilidades y ASA ≤II y se dividieron según su estancia hospitalaria postoperatoria en alta precoz o estancia ≤4días (n=115) y alta no precoz o estancia postoperatoria >4días (n=49). Se registraron características demográficas; características relacionadas con la fractura y el tratamiento quirúrgico; tasas de mortalidad a los 30días y al año postoperatorio; tasa de reingreso hospitalario a los 30días postoperatorios, y causa médica o quirúrgica. Resultados: En el grupo alta precoz todos los resultados fueron mejores frente al grupo no alta precoz: menor tasa de mortalidad a los 30días postoperatorios (0,9% frente al 4,1%, p=0,16) y al año postoperatorio (4,3% frente al 16,3%, p=0,009), así como una menor tasa de reingreso hospitalario por razones médicas (7,8% frente al 16,3%, p=0,037). Conclusiones: En el presente estudio el grupo de alta precoz obtiene mejores resultados en indicadores de mortalidad a los 30días y al año postoperatorio, así como de reingreso por causas médicas.(AU)

Introduction: Preoperative delay in patients with hip fracture surgery (HF) has been associated with poorer outcomes; however, the optimal timing of discharge from hospital after surgery has been little studied. The aim of this study was to determine mortality and readmission outcomes in HF patients with and without early hospital discharge. Material and methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted selecting 607 patients over 65years of age with HF intervened between January 2015 and December 2019, from which 164 patients with fewer comorbidities and ASA ≤II were included for analysis and divided according to their postoperative hospital stay into early discharge or stay ≤4 days (n=115), and non-early or post-operative stay >4days (n=49). Demographic characteristics; fracture and surgical-related characteristics; 30-day and one-year postoperative mortality rates; 30-day postoperative hospital readmission rate; and medical or surgical cause were recorded. Results: In the early discharge group all outcomes were better compared to the non-early discharge group: lower 30-day (0.9% vs 4.1%, P=.16) and 1-year postoperative (4.3% vs 16.3%, P=.009) mortality rates, as well as a lower rate of hospital readmission for medical reasons (7.8% vs 16.3%, P=.037). Conclusions: In the present study, the early discharge group obtained better results 30-day and 1-year postoperative mortality indicators, as well as readmission for medical reasons.(AU)

[Translated article] Lower mortality and readmission in patients with few comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery and were discharged early.

INTRODUCTION: Pre-operative delay in patients with hip fracture surgery (HF) has been associated with poorer outcomes; however, the optimal timing of discharge from hospital after surgery has been little studied. The aim of this study was to determine mortality and readmission outcomes in HF patients with and without early hospital discharge. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted selecting 607 patients over 65years of age with HF intervened between January 2015 and December 2019, from which 164 patients with fewer comorbidities and ASA≤II were included for analysis and divided according to their post-operative hospital stay into early discharge or stay ≤4 days (n=115), and non-early or post-operative stay >4days (n=49). Demographic characteristics; fracture and surgical-related characteristics; 30-day and one-year post-operative mortality rates; 30-day post-operative hospital readmission rate; and medical or surgical cause were recorded. RESULTS: In the early discharge group all outcomes were better compared to the non-early discharge group: lower 30-day (0.9% versus 4.1%, p=.16) and 1-year post-operative (4.3% versus 16.3%, p=.009) mortality rates, as well as a lower rate of hospital readmission for medical reasons (7.8% versus 16.3%, p=.037). CONCLUSIONS: In the present study, the early discharge group obtained better results 30-day and 1-year post-operative mortality indicators, as well as readmission for medical reasons.

Lower mortality and readmission in patients with few comorbidities who underwent hip fracture surgery and were discharged early. / Menor mortalidad y reingreso en pacientes con pocas comorbilidades intervenidos de fractura de cadera y con alta precoz.

INTRODUCTION: Preoperative delay in patients with hip fracture surgery (HF) has been associated with poorer outcomes; however, the optimal timing of discharge from hospital after surgery has been little studied. The aim of this study was to determine mortality and readmission outcomes in HF patients with and without early hospital discharge. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted selecting 607 patients over 65years of age with HF intervened between January 2015 and December 2019, from which 164 patients with fewer comorbidities and ASA ≤II were included for analysis and divided according to their postoperative hospital stay into early discharge or stay ≤4 days (n=115), and non-early or post-operative stay >4days (n=49). Demographic characteristics; fracture and surgical-related characteristics; 30-day and one-year postoperative mortality rates; 30-day postoperative hospital readmission rate; and medical or surgical cause were recorded. RESULTS: In the early discharge group all outcomes were better compared to the non-early discharge group: lower 30-day (0.9% vs 4.1%, P=.16) and 1-year postoperative (4.3% vs 16.3%, P=.009) mortality rates, as well as a lower rate of hospital readmission for medical reasons (7.8% vs 16.3%, P=.037). CONCLUSIONS: In the present study, the early discharge group obtained better results 30-day and 1-year postoperative mortality indicators, as well as readmission for medical reasons.

Fracturas intraarticulares de calcáneo. ¿Las placas bloqueadas mantienen la reducción mejor que las convencionales? / Intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Do locking plates keep the reduction better than conventional plates?

Introducción: Desde el desarrollo de las placas bloqueadas, las fracturas de calcáneo han sido consideradas como ideales para este tipo de fijación, debido a la necesidad de mantener la altura de la articulación subastragalina tras las fracturas con hundimiento, en una localización donde la calidad ósea suele ser pobre. Sin embargo, no contamos con estudios comparativos que apoyen la superioridad teórica de estas placas frente a las convencionales. El objetivo de este estudio es comparar los resultados de las fracturas intraarticulares de calcáneo tratadas mediante placas bloqueadas versus convencionales, en cuanto a pérdida de reducción radiológica, complicaciones y número de reintervenciones. Material y métodos: Diseñamos un estudio comparativo de fracturas de calcáneo intervenidas en nuestro centro mediante abordaje en «L». Se establecieron 2 grupos: grupo B, formado por 15 pacientes intervenidos entre los años 2010 y 2015 con placas bloqueadas de calcáneo, y grupo A, formado por una muestra aleatoria estratificada de 23 pacientes extraídos de una cohorte histórica de 90 pacientes intervenidos en nuestro centro entre 1997 y 2007 con placas convencionales de calcáneo. Se registraron datos demográficos (edad, sexo, diabetes mellitus, tabaquismo) y datos relacionados con la fractura (tipo de fractura según la clasificación de Sanders, complicaciones, demora prequirúrgica). Para evaluar la pérdida de reducción se evaluaron radiográficamente la angulación en varo del calcáneo (medida en la proyección axial), el ángulo de Böhler y el ángulo de Gissane. Dichos ángulos se midieron preoperatoriamente, en el postoperatorio inmediato y al final del seguimiento. Finalmente, se registraron las complicaciones y el número de reintervenciones. Resultados: No hubo diferencias en cuanto a la edad, el sexo y el tipo de fractura entre ambos grupos. Hubo mayor pérdida de la angulación en varo en el grupo A, 0,6 vs. 0,41°, también hubo mayor disminución del ángulo de Böhler en el grupo A, 3,79 vs. 2,6°, mientras que el ángulo de Gissane disminuyó más en el grupo B, 4,13 vs. 2,52°. No hubo diferencias significativas en la proporción de complicaciones y reintervenciones entre ambos grupos. Conclusión: En nuestro estudio no se observan diferencias significativas entre ambos grupos en cuanto a la pérdida de reducción radiológica, las complicaciones y el número de reintervenciones. Sin embargo, observamos una mayor pérdida de reducción en el ángulo de Böhler en los pacientes intervenidos con placas convencionales

Introduction: Since the development of locking plates, calcaneal fractures have been considered ideal for this type of fixation, due to the need to maintain the height of the subastragaline joint after depression fractures in a location where bone quality tends to be poor. However, there are no comparative studies that support the theoretical superiority of these plates over conventional plates. The aim of this study was to compare the results of intraarticular calcaneal fractures treated using locking plates vs. conventional plates in terms of radiological reduction, complications and number of reinterventions. Material and methods: We designed a comparative study of calcaneal fractures operated in our centre using the "L" approach. Two groups were established: group B, comprising 15 patients operated between 2010 and 2015 with calcaneal locking plates, and group A, comprising a stratified random sample of 23 patients taken from a historical cohort of 90 patients operated in our centre between 1997 and 2007 using conventional calcaneal plates. Demographic data were recorded (age, sex, diabetes mellitus, smoking) and data relating to the fracture (type of fracture according to Sander's classification system, complications, presurgical delay). To evaluate loss of reduction, varus angulation of the calcaneus (measured from the axial view), Böhler's angle and Gissane's angle were assessed radiographically. These angles were measured preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at the end of follow-up. Finally, we recorded complications and the number of reinterventions. Results: There were no differences in terms of age, sex or fracture type between the 2 groups. There was greater loss of varus angulation in group A, 0.6 vs. 0.41°, and there was greater reduction in Böhler's angle in group A, 3.79 vs. 2.6°, while Gissane's angle decreased more in group B, 4.13 vs. 2.52°. There were no significant differences in the proportion of complications and reinterventions between the 2 groups. Conclusion: In our study we observed no significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of radiological reduction, complications or number of reinterventions. However, we did observe a greater loss of reduction of Böhler's angle in the patients who were operated using conventional plates

Intra-articular calcaneal fractures. Do locking plates keep the reduction better than conventional plates? / Fracturas intraarticulares de calcáneo. ¿Las placas bloqueadas mantienen la reducción mejor que las convencionales?

INTRODUCTION: Since the development of locking plates, calcaneal fractures have been considered ideal for this type of fixation, due to the need to maintain the height of the subastragaline joint after depression fractures in a location where bone quality tends to be poor. However, there are no comparative studies that support the theoretical superiority of these plates over conventional plates. The aim of this study was to compare the results of intraarticular calcaneal fractures treated using locking plates vs. conventional plates in terms of radiological reduction, complications and number of reinterventions. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We designed a comparative study of calcaneal fractures operated in our centre using the "L" approach. Two groups were established: group B, comprising 15 patients operated between 2010 and 2015 with calcaneal locking plates, and group A, comprising a stratified random sample of 23 patients taken from a historical cohort of 90 patients operated in our centre between 1997 and 2007 using conventional calcaneal plates. Demographic data were recorded (age, sex, diabetes mellitus, smoking) and data relating to the fracture (type of fracture according to Sander's classification system, complications, presurgical delay). To evaluate loss of reduction, varus angulation of the calcaneus (measured from the axial view), Böhler's angle and Gissane's angle were assessed radiographically. These angles were measured preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, and at the end of follow-up. Finally, we recorded complications and the number of reinterventions. RESULTS: There were no differences in terms of age, sex or fracture type between the 2 groups. There was greater loss of varus angulation in group A, 0.6 vs. 0.41°, and there was greater reduction in Böhler's angle in group A, 3.79 vs. 2.6°, while Gissane's angle decreased more in group B, 4.13 vs. 2.52°. There were no significant differences in the proportion of complications and reinterventions between the 2 groups. CONCLUSION: In our study we observed no significant differences between the 2 groups in terms of radiological reduction, complications or number of reinterventions. However, we did observe a greater loss of reduction of Böhler's angle in the patients who were operated using conventional plates.

Análisis de las causas de demora quirúrgica y su influencia en la morbimortalidad de los pacientes con fractura de cadera / Analysis of surgical delay and its influence on morbimortality in patients with hip fracture

Introducción: El tratamiento quirúrgico demorado en fracturas de cadera (>48h) se ha asociado con una mayor frecuencia de eventos clínicos adversos. Sin embargo, no está clara la influencia de los motivos de demora en estos resultados. El objetivo de este estudio es el análisis de las causas de demora quirúrgica y su influencia en la morbimortalidad en pacientes con fractura de cadera con indicación de tratamiento quirúrgico. Material y método: Se revisó retrospectivamente una cohorte de 376 fracturas de cadera intervenidas en nuestro centro entre enero de 2012 y diciembre de 2016. Se excluyó a pacientes menores de 65 años y fracturas patológicas. De ellos, 280 pacientes fueron intervenidos con una demora quirúrgica de>48h. Las causas de la demora fueron: antiagregación (AG), anticoagulación (AC), motivos médicos (MM), test cardíacos preoperatorios o motivos administrativos/organizativos. Se compararon las complicaciones de la herida quirúrgica, las complicaciones generales y la mortalidad. Resultados: Hubo una mayor proporción de complicaciones de la herida quirúrgica en los AC (p=0,063). Los pacientes de los grupos AG, AC y MM se asociaron a mayores tasas de complicaciones generales (p=0,3). El 7,51% de los pacientes incluidos falleció al año de la cirugía. La tasa de mortalidad al año fue mayor en el grupo MM (p=0,005). Conclusión: La tasa de mortalidad fue mayor de forma estadísticamente significativa en el grupo MM. Al comparar resultados, los pacientes de los grupos AG, AC y MM presentaron mayores tasas de complicaciones generales

Introduction: Surgical delay for hip fractures (>48h) has been associated with greater adverse clinical events. However, the influence of the reasons for delay is unclear. The objective of this study was to analyse the causes of surgical delay and its influence on morbidity and mortality, in patients with hip fracture with indication for surgical treatment. Material and method: A cohort of 376 hip fractures operated at our centre between January 2012 and December 2016 was retrospectively reviewed. Patients younger than 65 years and pathological fractures were excluded. Of these, 280 patients were operated with a surgical delay>48h. The causes of the delay were: antiaggregation (AG), anticoagulation (AC), medical reasons (MM), preoperative cardiac tests or administrative/organizational reasons. Surgical wound complications, general complications and mortality were compared. Results: There was a greater proportion of surgical wound complications in the AC group (P=.063). Patients in the AG, AC, and MM groups had higher rates of general associated complications (P=.3). Seven point fifty-one percent of the patients included died one year after surgery. The mortality rate at one year was highest in the MM group (P=.005). Conclusion: The mortality rate was statistically significantly higher in the MM group. When comparing results, patients in the AG, AC, and MM groups presented higher rates of general complications

Analysis of surgical delay and its influence on morbimortality in patients with hip fracture. / Análisis de las causas de demora quirúrgica y su influencia en la morbimortalidad de los pacientes con fractura de cadera.

INTRODUCTION: Surgical delay for hip fractures (>48h) has been associated with greater adverse clinical events. However, the influence of the reasons for delay is unclear. The objective of this study was to analyse the causes of surgical delay and its influence on morbidity and mortality, in patients with hip fracture with indication for surgical treatment. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A cohort of 376 hip fractures operated at our centre between January 2012 and December 2016 was retrospectively reviewed. Patients younger than 65 years and pathological fractures were excluded. Of these, 280 patients were operated with a surgical delay>48h. The causes of the delay were: antiaggregation (AG), anticoagulation (AC), medical reasons (MM), preoperative cardiac tests or administrative/organizational reasons. Surgical wound complications, general complications and mortality were compared. RESULTS: There was a greater proportion of surgical wound complications in the AC group (P=.063). Patients in the AG, AC, and MM groups had higher rates of general associated complications (P=.3). Seven point fifty-one percent of the patients included died one year after surgery. The mortality rate at one year was highest in the MM group (P=.005). CONCLUSION: The mortality rate was statistically significantly higher in the MM group. When comparing results, patients in the AG, AC, and MM groups presented higher rates of general complications.