دورية أكاديمية
Burden of routine orthopedic implant removal a single center retrospective study.
| العنوان: | Burden of routine orthopedic implant removal a single center retrospective study. |
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| المؤلفون: | AlOmran AK; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Alosaimi N; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Alshaikhi AA; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Bakhurji OM; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Alzahrani KJ; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Salloot BZ; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., Alabduladhem TO; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia., AlMulhim AI; Department of Orthopedic, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia. ahlmulhim@iau.edu.sa., Alumran A; Health Information Management and Technology Department, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam 31441, Saudi Arabia. |
| المصدر: | World journal of orthopedics [World J Orthop] 2024 Feb 18; Vol. 15 (2), pp. 139-146. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 18 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| نوع المنشور: | Journal Article |
| اللغة: | English |
| بيانات الدورية: | Publisher: Baishideng Publishing Group Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101576349 Publication Model: eCollection Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 2218-5836 (Print) Linking ISSN: 22185836 NLM ISO Abbreviation: World J Orthop Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE |
| أسماء مطبوعة: | Publication: 2014-: Pleasanton, CA : Baishideng Publishing Group Original Publication: Hong Kong : Baishideng Publishing Group |
| مستخلص: | Background: Open reduction and internal fixation represent prevalent orthopedic procedures, sparking ongoing discourse over whether to retain or remove asymptomatic implants. Achieving consensus on this matter is paramount for orthopedic surgeons. This study aims to quantify the impact of routine implant removal on patients and healthcare facilities. A retrospective analysis of implant removal cases from 2016 to 2022 at King Fahad Hospital of the University (KFHU) was conducted and subjected to statistical scrutiny. Among these cases, 44% necessitated hospitalization exceeding one day, while 56% required only a single day. Adults exhibited a 55% need for extended hospital stays, contrasting with 22.8% among the pediatric cohort. The complication rate was 6%, with all patients experiencing at least one complication. Notably, 34.1% required sick leave and 4.8% exceeded 14 d. General anesthesia was predominant (88%). Routine implant removal introduces unwarranted complications, particularly in adults, potentially prolonging hospitalization. This procedure strains hospital resources, tying up the operating room that could otherwise accommodate critical surgeries. Clearly defined institutional guidelines are imperative to regulate this practice. Aim: To measure the burden of routine implant removal on the patients and hospital. Methods: This is a retrospective analysis study of 167 routine implant removal cases treated at KFHU, a tertiary hospital in Saudi Arabia. Data were collected in the orthopedic department at KFHU from February 2016 to August 2022, which includes routine asymptomatic implant removal cases across all age categories. Nonroutine indications such as infection, pain, implant failure, malunion, nonunion, restricted range of motion, and prominent hardware were excluded. Patients who had external fixators removed or joints replaced were also excluded. Results: Between February 2016 and August 2022, 360 implants were retrieved; however, only 167 of those who met the inclusion criteria were included in this study. The remaining implants were rejected due to exclusion criteria. Among the cases, 44% required more than one day in the hospital, whereas 56% required only one day. 55% of adults required more than one day of hospitalization, while 22.8% of pediatric patients required more than one day of inpatient care. The complication rate was 6%, with each patient experiencing at least one complication. Sick leave was required in 34.1% of cases, with 4.8% requiring more than 14 d. The most common type of anesthesia used in the surgeries was general anesthesia (88%), and the mean (SD) surgery duration was 77.1 (54.7) min. Conclusion: Routine implant removal causes unnecessary complications, prolongs hospital stays, depletes resources and monopolizing operating rooms that could serve more critical procedures. Competing Interests: Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors have no conflict of interests. (©The Author(s) 2024. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.) |
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| فهرسة مساهمة: | Keywords: Complications; Healed fracture; Healthcare system; Implant removal; Orthopedic implant |
| تواريخ الأحداث: | Date Created: 20240311 Latest Revision: 20240312 |
| رمز التحديث: | 20240312 |
| مُعرف محوري في PubMed: | PMC10921180 |
| DOI: | 10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.139 |
| PMID: | 38464354 |
| قاعدة البيانات: | MEDLINE |
| تدمد: | 2218-5836 |
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| DOI: | 10.5312/wjo.v15.i2.139 |