The Bankart repair versus the Putti-Platt procedure: A randomized study with WOSI score at 10-year follow-up in 62 patients

Background and purpose This randomized study compared clinical results after surgery for posttraumatic shoulder instability with either an anatomical repair or an older, less anatomical but commonly used method. The less anatomical procedure has been considered quicker and less demanding, but it has been questioned regarding the clinical result. We therefore wanted to compare the clinical outcome of the two different procedures. Our hypothesis was that the anatomical repair would give less residual impairment postoperatively

Loss of external rotation after open Bankart repair : an important prognostic factor for patient satisfaction

The repair of the capsuloligamentous complex during shoulder stabilisation procedures can be followed by a persistent restricted capacity of external rotation. The prognostic importance of this loss in external rotation for patient satisfaction has not previously been evaluated. We therefore followed 68 consecutive patients operated for recurrent traumatic unidirectional anterior instability of the glenohumeral joint to assess the association between loss of external rotation and patient satisfaction. All patients underwent open Bankart repair. Two independent observers carried out a follow-up (5 years on average) after surgery. At follow-up, recurrent dislocation had developed in four of the 68 patients (6%). The median pre-operative Rowe score was 65 (range 42-87), which can be compared with 92 (range 46-100) at the follow-up. Three patients rated their outcome as poor, 13 as fair, 23 as good and 29 as excellent. There was a five-fold increased risk for a poor or fair outcome among patients with loss of external rotation in 0 degrees of abduction (age- and gender-adjusted odds ratio [OR] 5.3; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.3-22.0, P = 0.0007). A linear association between the degree of loss in external rotation and patient dissatisfaction was found. The risk of being dissatisfied, independent of recurrent dislocation, occasional pain, positive apprehension test, age and gender, more than doubled (OR 2.6; 95% CI 1.4-4.8, P = 0.002) for every 10 degrees of post-operative loss of external rotation. Loss of external rotation almost explained all of the variation in patient satisfaction with a population attributable risk of 0.85 (95% CI 0.20-0.94). We conclude that open Bankart repair with a modified Rowe procedure is an excellent surgical option regarding stability, but restriction in external rotation reduces the likelihood of a satisfied patient

Beyond signal functions in global obstetric care: Using a clinical cascade to measure emergency obstetric readiness

BackgroundGlobally, the rate of reduction in delivery-associated maternal and perinatal mortality has been slow compared to improvements in post-delivery mortality in children under five. Improving clinical readiness for basic obstetric emergencies is crucial for reducing facility-based maternal deaths. Emergency readiness is commonly assessed using tracers derived from the maternal signal functions model.Objective-methodWe compare emergency readiness using the signal functions model and a novel clinical cascade. The cascades model readiness as the proportion of facilities with resources to identify the emergency (stage 1), treat it (stage 2) and monitor-modify therapy (stage 3). Data were collected from 44 Kenyan clinics as part of an implementation trial.FindingsAlthough most facilities (77.0%) stock maternal signal function tracer drugs, far fewer have resources to practically identify and treat emergencies. In hypertensive emergencies for example, 38.6% of facilities have resources to identify the emergency (Stage 1 readiness, including sphygmomanometer, stethoscope, urine collection device, protein test). 6.8% have the resources to treat the emergency (Stage 2, consumables (IV Kit, fluids), durable goods (IV pole) and drugs (magnesium sulfate and hydralazine). No facilities could monitor or modify therapy (Stage 3). Across five maternal emergencies, the signal functions overestimate readiness by 54.5%. A consistent, step-wise pattern of readiness loss across signal functions and care stage emerged and was profoundly consistent at 33.0%.SignificanceComparing estimates from the maternal signal functions and cascades illustrates four themes. First, signal functions overestimate practical readiness by 55%. Second, the cascade's intuitive indicators can support cross-sector health system or program planners to more precisely measure and improve emergency care. Third, adding few variables to existing readiness inventories permits step-wise modeling of readiness loss and can inform more precise interventions. Fourth, the novel aggregate readiness loss indicator provides an innovative and intuitive approach for modeling health system emergency readiness. Additional testing in diverse contexts is warranted