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The pro-inflammatory phase of bone healing, initiated by platelet activation and eventually hematoma formation, impacts bone marrow mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) in unknown ways. Here, we created platelet-rich plasma (PRP) hydrogels to study how platelet-derived factors modulate functional properties of encapsulated MSCs in comparison to a non-inflammatory fibrin (FBR) hydrogel environment. MSCs were isolated from human bone marrow, while PRP was collected from pooled apheresis thrombocyte concentrates and used for hydrogel preparation. After their encapsulation in hydrogels for 72 h, retrieved MSCs were analyzed for immunomodulatory activities, apoptosis, stem cell properties, senescence, CD9\(^+\), CD63\(^+\) and CD81\(^+\) extracellular vesicle (EV) release, and metabolism-related changes. PRP-hydrogels stimulated immunosuppressive functions of MSCs, along with their upregulated susceptibility to cell death in communication with PBMCs and augmented caspase 3/7 activity. We found impaired clonal growth and cell cycle progression, and more pronounced β-galactosidase activity as well as accumulation of LC3-II-positive vacuoles in PRP-MSCs. Stimuli derived from PRP-hydrogels upregulated AKT and reduced mTOR phosphorylation in MSCs, which suggests an initiation of survival-related processes. Our results showed that PRP-hydrogels might represent a metabolically stressful environment, inducing acidification of MSCs, reducing polarization of the mitochondrial membrane and increasing lipid accumulation. These features were not detected in FBR-MSCs, which showed reduced CD63\(^+\) and CD81\(^+\) EV production and maintained clonogenicity. Our data revealed that PRP-derived hematoma components cause metabolic adaptation of MSCs followed by increased immune regulatory functions. For the first time, we showed that PRP stimuli represent a survival challenge and “apoptotic priming” that are detrimental for stem cell-like growth of MSCs and important for their therapeutic consideration.
Lower limb bone geometry in adult individuals with X-linked hypophosphatemia: an observational study
(2022)
Summary
We assessed lower-limb geometry in adults with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) and controls. We found large differences in multiple measures including femoral and tibial torsion, bowing and cross-sectional area and acetabular version and coverage which may contribute to clinical problems such as osteoarthritis, fractures and altered gait common in XLH.
Purpose
Individuals with X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH) are at risk of lower-limb deformities and early onset of osteoarthritis. These two factors may be linked, as altered biomechanics is a risk factor for osteoarthritis. This exploratory evaluation aims at providing clues and concepts for this association to facilitate future larger-scale and longitudinal studies on that aspect.
Methods
For this observational study, 13 patients with XLH, aged 18–65 years (6 female), were compared with sex-, age- and weight-matched healthy individuals at a single German research centre. Femoral and hip joint geometry, including femoral and tibial torsion and femoral and tibial shaft bowing, bone cross-sectional area (CSA) and acetabular version and coverage were measured from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans.
Results
Total femoral torsion was 29° lower in individuals with XLH than in controls (p < 0.001), mainly resulting from lower intertrochanteric torsion (ITT) (p < 0.001). Femoral lateral and frontal bowing, tibial frontal bowing, mechanical axis, femoral mechanical–anatomical angle, acetabular version and acetabular coverage were all greater and tibial torsion lower in individuals with XLH as compared to controls (all p < 0.05). Greater femoral total and marrow cavity CSA, greater tibial marrow cavity CSA and lower cortical CSA were observed in XLH (all p < 0.05).
Discussion
We observed large differences in clinically relevant measures of tibia and particularly femur bone geometry in individuals with XLH compared to controls. These differences may plausibly contribute to clinical manifestations of XLH such as early-onset osteoarthritis, pseudofractures and altered gait and therefore should be considered when planning corrective surgeries.
Objectives
Mechanisms of wound healing are often impaired in patients with osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ). According to the guidelines for the treatment of this disease, early surgical intervention is indicated. However, surgery often faces complications such as wound healing disorders. The application of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) after necrosectomy between bone and mucosa may constitute a promising approach to improve surgical results. An aspect that was not investigated until now is that PRF acts as a “bio-carrier” for antibiotics previously applied intravenously.
Materials and methods
We investigated the antimicrobial properties of PRF in 24 patients presenting ONJ undergoing systemic antibiosis with ampicillin/sulbactam. We measured the concentration of ampicillin/sulbactam in plasma and PRF and performed agar diffusion tests. Ampicillin/sulbactam was applied intravenously to the patient 10 minutes for blood sampling for PRF. No further incorporation of patients’ blood or PRF product with antibiotic drugs was obtained. Four healthy patients served as controls.
Results
Our results revealed that PRF is highly enriched with ampicillin/sulbactam that is released to the environment. The antibiotic concentration in PRF was comparable to the plasma concentration of ampicillin/sulbactam. The inhibition zone (IZ) of PRF was comparable to the standard ampicillin/sulbactam discs used in sensitivity testing.
Conclusions
The results of our study demonstrated that PRF is a reliable bio-carrier for systemic applied antibiotics and exhibits a large antimicrobial effect.
Clinical relevance
We describe a clinically useful feature of PRF as a bio-carrier for antibiotics. Especially when applied to poorly perfused tissues and bone such as in ONJ, the local release of antibiotics can reduce wound healing disorders like infections.
CQ und HCQ werden häufig zur Behandlung von Erkrankungen aus dem rheumatischen Formenkreis wie z.B. SLE oder RA eingesetzt. Die lange Anwendung birgt das Risiko der Entwicklung einer CQ/HCQ-assoziierten Makulopathie. Diese ist charakterisiert durch den irreversiblen Verlust von Photorezeptoren und RPE und im Verlauf progredienten Visusverlust.
Die QAF-Bildgebung ist eine nicht-invasive, innovative Methode zur Diagnostik krankhafter Netzhautveränderungen. Durch entsprechende technische Modifikationen eines cSLO sind inzwischen quantitative Aussagen bei Verlaufskontrollen der FAF derselben Patienten und Patientinnen sowie interpersonelle Vergleiche möglich.
In der vorliegenden Studie wurden 32 CQ/HCQ Patienten und Patientinnen über den Zeitraum von einem Jahr mittels multimodaler Bildgebung (IR-, FAF bei 488 nm und 787 nm, QAF bei 488 nm, rotfreie Aufnahmen sowie SD-OCT Bilder) auf BEM-typische Veränderungen am Augenhintergrund gescreent bzw. Verlaufskontrollen bei bekannter BEM durchgeführt.
Die QAF Entwicklung innerhalb eines Jahres wurde quantitativ und räumlich analysiert. Hierbei zeigte sich eine den erwarteten Alterseffekt übersteigende Erhöhung der QAF. Dies könnte durch eine erhöhte Lipofuzingenese oder metabolische Aktivität der Netzhaut erklärt werden.
Die vorgestellten Methoden könnten zukünftig eine nützliche Erweiterung zu den bereits bestehenden Diagnostik-Tools für Screening auf BEM sein. Bei CQ/HCQ Patienten und Patientinnen zeigt sich eine grundsätzlich erhöhte QAF gegenüber der Kontrollgruppe ohne das Medikament. Im Ein-Jahres-Verlauf gab es einige Patienten und Patientinnen, die einen überdurchschnittlich starken Anstieg der QAF zeigen. Es bleibt zu klären, ob diese Ausreißer Hinweise auf die spätere Entwicklung einer BEM liefern. So könnte die QAF im klinischen Alltag Anwendung finden und vor allem bei Verlaufskontrollen zusätzliche Informationen bieten.
Avulsionsfrakturen des Kalkaneus sind seltene Verletzungen und machen mit 0,03 % bis 0,1 % einen sehr kleinen Anteil aller Frakturen aus. (13, 20-23, 25) Allerdings sind sie mit einer hohen Rate an Komplikationen verbunden. (27, 30, 73) Neben der prekären Weichteilsituation (17, 24, 30, 43, 44, 49) stellt vor allem eine ausreichende Stabilität der osteosynthetischen Versorgung eine Herausforderung dar. (30, 73) In dieser biomechanischen Studie wurden drei verschiedene kanülierte Schraubentypen, sowie zwei winkelstabile Plattenosteosynthesen zur Versorgung von Kalkaneusfrakturen bezüglich ihrer biomechanischen Stabilität in einer Materialprüfmaschine unter optischem Tracking mithilfe einer 3D-Kamera getestet und verglichen. Dazu wurden für jede der fünf Gruppen Avulsionsfrakturen vom Typ II nach Beavis an je zehn Kalkaneusmodellen aus Kunststoff erzeugt und diese anschließend unter Verwendung der jeweiligen Osteosynthese versorgt. Unter den drei Schraubentypen gab es zwei kanülierte Schrauben unterschiedlicher Größe mit Unterlegscheiben, die auch in der klinischen Praxis bereits Verwendung finden. Außerdem wurden versenkbare, kanülierte Doppelgewinde Schrauben verwendet, deren Einsatz bei dieser Verletzung nach unserem Wissen bisher nicht in der Literatur beschrieben ist. Das winkelstabile Plattensystem wurde bis jetzt nach eigener Literaturrecherche ebenfalls nicht in der hier angewandten Art und Weise zur Versorgung derartiger Frakturen verwendet. Alle Versuchsmodelle wurden, sofern es nicht während der Testung zum Versagen kam, auf drei verschiedenen Kraftniveaus (100 N, 200 N, 300 N) zyklisch und anschließend mit einer Maximalkrafttestung getestet. Dabei wurden das Peak to Peak Displacement bei 100 N, 200 N und 300 N, das maximale Displacement, die plastische Deformation bei 100 N, 200 N und 300 N, die Maximalkraft, die Steifigkeit bei 100 N, 200 N und 300 N und die Art des Fixationsversagens erfasst. Ziel der Studie war es, Unterschiede zwischen den Versorgungsformen aufzudecken. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die winkelstabile Plattenosteosynthese Stabilitätsdefizite bei der Versorgung von „beak“ Frakturen aufweist. Außerdem konnte gezeigt werden, dass beim Vergleich der versenkbaren, kanülierten Doppelgewinde Schrauben mit 5,0 mm Durchmesser mit den kanülierten Schrauben mit 6,5 mm Durchmesser und Unterlegscheiben keine statistisch signifikanten Unterschiede bestehen, außer bezüglich der Steifigkeit bei 300 N. Somit ist eine vergleichbare biomechanische Stabilität wahrscheinlich. Die versenkbaren, kanülierten Doppelgewinde Schrauben besitzen eine hohe biomechanische Stabilität und bieten die Möglichkeit, den Schraubenkopf im Knochenniveau zu versenken, wodurch weniger Weichteilirritationen und Wundheilungsstörungen zu vermuten sind. Sie scheinen deshalb eine attraktive Alternative zu kanülierten Schrauben mit Unterlegscheiben zu sein. Ob versenkbare, kanülierte Doppelgewinde Schrauben z.B. auch im Kadaverversuch eine ausreichende biomechanische Stabilität zeigen, bleibt allerdings nachfolgenden biomechanischen Studien vorbehalten. Ebenso muss der mögliche postoperative Vorteil hinsichtlich der Schonung der Weichteile in klinischen Studien untersucht werden.
Endoscopic management of umbilical and incisional hernias has adapted to the limitations of conventional laparoscopic instruments over the past 30 years. This includes the development of meshes for intraperitoneal placement (intraperitoneal onlay mesh, IPOM), with antiadhesive coatings; however, adhesions do occur in a significant proportion of these patients. Minimally invasive procedures result in fewer perioperative complications, but with a slightly higher recurrence rate. With the ergonomic resources of robotics, which offers angled instruments, it is now possible to implant meshes in a minimally invasively manner in different abdominal wall layers while achieving morphologic and functional reconstruction of the abdominal wall. This video article presents the treatment of ventral and incisional hernias with mesh implantation into the preperitoneal space (robot-assisted transabdominal preperitoneal ventral hernia repair, r‑ventral TAPP) as well as into the retrorectus space (r-Rives and robotic transabdominal retromuscular umbilical prosthetic repair, r‑TARUP, respectively). The results of a cohort study of 118 consecutive patients are presented and discussed with regard to the added value of the robotic technique in extraperitoneal mesh implantation and in the training of residents.
The surgical treatment of parastomal hernias is considered complex and is known to be prone to complications. Traditionally, this condition was treated using relocation techniques or local suture repairs. Since then, several mesh-based techniques have been proposed and are nowadays used in minimally invasive surgery. Since the introduction of robot-assisted surgery to the field of abdominal wall surgery, several adaptations to these techniques have been made, which may significantly improve patient outcomes. In this contribution, we provide an overview of available techniques in robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair. Technical considerations and preliminary results of robot-assisted modified Sugarbaker repair, robot-assisted Pauli technique, and minimally invasive use of a funnel-shaped mesh in the treatment of parastomal hernias are presented. Furthermore, challenges in robot-assisted ileal conduit parastomal hernia repair are discussed. These techniques are illustrated by photographic and video material. Besides providing a comprehensive overview of robot-assisted parastomal hernia repair, this article focuses on the specific advantages of robot-assisted techniques in the treatment of this condition.
Background
Dislocations of the elbow are the second most common dislocations of humeral joints following the shoulder. Besides numerous possible concomitant injuries of the collateral ligaments or the extensor or flexor apparatus, an accompanying disruption of the brachial artery is a rare occurrence. In the following, such a case is presented and discussed.
Method
A 70-year-old woman sustained a closed posterior elbow dislocation with accompanying disruption of the brachial artery due to a fall in a domestic environment. Pulselessness of the radial artery led to a computed tomography angiography being performed, which confirmed the diagnosis. Direct operative vascular reconstruction with a vein insert was carried out. Due to strong swelling of the soft tissue, other examinations of the elbow could not be performed initially. A redislocation a few days later led to an operative stabilization of the elbow joint.
Results
The final consultation 4 months postoperatively showed a stable, centered elbow joint and a normal perfusion of the affected arm. The elbow function was good with a range of motion of 0/0/110° of extension/flexion.
Conclusion
An elbow dislocation is a complex injury. An accurate clinical examination of possible concomitant injuries is important and should be repeated in the first few days after the occurrence. Vascular reconstruction should be performed immediately. In the case of persistent joint instability, an operative stabilization is indicated and may be supported by a hinged external fixator.
Background
Simulator training is an effective way of acquiring laparoscopic skills but there remains a need to optimize teaching methods to accelerate learning. We evaluated the effect of the mental exercise ‘deconstruction into key steps’ (DIKS) on the time required to acquire laparoscopic skills.
Methods
A randomized controlled trial with undergraduate medical students was implemented into a structured curricular laparoscopic training course. The intervention group (IG) was trained using the DIKS approach, while the control group (CG) underwent the standard course. Laparoscopic performance of all participants was video-recorded at baseline (t0), after the first session (t1) and after the second session (t2) nine days later. Two double-blinded raters assessed the videos. The Impact of potential covariates on performance (gender, age, prior laparoscopic experience, self-assessed motivation and self-assessed dexterity) was evaluated with a self-report questionnaire.
Results
Both the IG (n = 58) and the CG (n = 68) improved their performance after each training session (p < 0.001) but with notable differences between sessions. Whereas the CG significantly improved their performance from t0 –t1 (p < 0.05), DIKS shortened practical exercise time by 58% so that the IG outperformed the CG from t1 -t2, (p < 0.05). High self-assessed motivation and dexterity associated with significantly better performance (p < 0.05). Male participants demonstrated significantly higher overall performance (p < 0.05).
Conclusion
Mental exercises like DIKS can improve laparoscopic performance and shorten practice times. Given the limited exposure of surgical residents to simulator training, implementation of mental exercises like DIKS is highly recommended. Gender, self-assessed dexterity, and motivation all appreciably influence performance in laparoscopic training.
The treatment of inguinal hernias with open and minimally invasive procedures has reached a high standard in terms of outcome over the past 30 years. However, there is still need for further improvement, mainly in terms of reduction of postoperative seroma, chronic pain, and recurrence. This video article presents the endoscopic anatomy of the groin with regard to robotic transabdominal preperitoneal patch plasty (r‑TAPP) and illustrates the surgical steps of r‑TAPP with respective video sequences. The results of a cohort study of 302 consecutive hernias operated by r‑TAPP are presented and discussed in light of the added value of the robotic technique, including advantages for surgical training. r‑TAPP is the natural evolution of conventional TAPP and has the potential to become a new standard as equipment availability increases and material costs decrease. Future studies will also have to refine the multifaceted added value of r‑TAPP with new parameters.