Introduction: Scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, is rare. The goal of this study is to highlight the common risk factors and identify the orthopaedic presentation of scurvy in children. Methods: A retrospective chart and radiograph review was performed of all patients consulted to the pediatric orthopaedic service from 2010 to 2019 who ultimately had the diagnosis of scurvy confirmed by an abnormally low serum vitamin C level. Data extracted included: patient age, sex, neurological conditions, prematurity, psychiatric conditions, dietary abnormalities, bone pain, arthritis, limb swelling, inability to walk, skin changes, child abuse evaluations, radiographic findings, additional vitamin deficiencies, lab studies, additional tests, response to treatment. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results: Nine patients (7 males, 2 females) with scurvy were studied. The average age was 7 years (range 3 to 13 y). The average body mass index was 21.4 (range, 14 to 30). Five had autism, 2 had a neurological disorder. Two had been born premature. Two had a psychiatric disorder. Seven had an abnormal diet. One presented with bone pain. Four presented with limb swelling. Seven had unilateral and 2 had bilateral leg symptoms. Five presented with inability to walk. Six demonstrated skin changes with ecchymosis or petechiae. Three presented with gingival bleeding. Radiographic findings included subperiosteal hematoma in 2, ring epiphysis in 3, Pelkan spurs in 1, metaphyseal white lines (Frankel sign) in 6, and a metaphyseal zone of rarefaction (Trummerfeld zone) in 3. Seven had additional vitamin deficiencies including: A, B1, B6, B9, D, E, K, iron and zinc. Four had a bone marrow biopsy and 1 had lumbar puncture. All were anemic. The average erythrocyte sedimentation rate was 25.7 (range 6 to 35) and C-reactive protein was 1.5 (range 0.55 to 5.64). Six had a computed tomography, 3 had a magnetic resonance imaging. After treatment with vitamin C lasting 3.4 months (range, 2 wk to 7 mo), all symptoms gradually resolved, including leg pain and swelling. All children began to walk. Conclusion: The pediatric orthopaedic surgeon should have an increased awareness about the diagnosis of scurvy when consulted on a child with bone pain or inability to walk. The most common orthopaedic presentation was the refusal to bear weight, the most common radiographic finding was the metaphyseal line of increased density (Frankel sign) and treatment with vitamin c supplementation was excellent in all cases.
Cancer cell metabolism is required to support the biosynthetic demands of cell growth and cell division, and to maintain reduction oxidaton (redox) homeostasis. This study was designed to test the effects of glucose and glutamine on ovarian cancer cell growth and explore the inter-relationship between glycolysis and glutaminolysis. The SKOV3, IGROV-1 and Hey ovarian cancer cell lines were assayed for glucose, pyruvate and glutamine dependence by analyzing cytotoxicity, cell cycle progression, apoptosis and ATP production. As determined by MTT assay, glucose stimulated cell growth while the combination of glucose, glutamine and pyruvate resulted in the greatest stimulation of cell proliferation. Furthermore, 2-deoxy-glucose (2-DG) and 3-bromopyruvate (3-BP) induced apoptosis, caused G1 phase cell cycle arrest and reduced glycolytic activity. Moreover, 2-DG in combination with a low dose of aminooxyacetate (AOA) synergistically increased the sensitivity to 2-DG in the inhibition of cell growth in the ovarian cancer cell lines. These studies suggest that dual inhibition of glycolysis and glutaminolysis may be a promising therapeutic strategy for the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Introduction: Risks and outcomes of total hip arthroplasty (THA) are believed to vary relative to the surgical approach. This study compares the supine anterior-based muscle-sparing (ABMS) approach with its modern-day counterparts. Methods: A retrospective review was done on 550 patients undergoing primary or revision THA from 2016 to 2018. Surgical modalities included direct anterior (DAA), ABMS, posterolateral, and Mu ¨ller modified Hardinge approaches. Surgical data were collected, and clinical outcomes were measured by the Hip Disability and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score, Modified Harris Hip Score, UCLA, and VR-12 Mental/Physical scores preoperatively and compared clinical outcomes among approaches. Results: A total of 550 patients were included (447 primaries, 103 revisions). The average age was 64 years (231 men, 319 women). Approaches included 79 DAA (14%), 212 ABMS (39%), 180 modified Mu ¨ller-Hardinge (33%), and 79 posterolateral (14%). The incidence of lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury was more common with the DAA (P = 0.008), but no other clinically significant differences were noted among the groups. Conclusion:The results of this study showed no clinically notable differences between the supine ABMS and other approaches. The supine ABMS approach is an acceptable approach in modern day THA when used by an experienced surgeon well-versed in the approach.T otal hip arthroplasty (THA) is considered one of the most effective orthopaedic procedures for relieving pain, restoring function, and improving the quality of life in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Modern improvements in THA have yielded shorter hospital stays, better functional outcomes, and higher patient satisfaction scores. [1][2][3] Although some suggest that a surgical approach is an independent predictor of an early postoperative Tommy Pan, BA
In 2004, Reeder and in 2012, Schwend reported that inappropriate nonsurgical referrals to pediatric orthopedic clinics create a misuse of resources. Additional authors have called for re-emphasis and additional training in musculoskeletal medicine for primary care physicians (PCP) to improve the confidence, knowledge and performance when managing musculoskeletal conditions. The current study compares the diagnoses referred to a pediatric orthopedic clinic with diagnoses recommended for referral by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines to determine if any improvement in the quality of referrals has occurred since Reeder and Schwend’s article. A chart review of new referrals to a pediatric orthopedic clinic during a 3-month-period was performed. Data were collected on age, sex, referring diagnosis, referral source, final diagnosis and treatment. In total 230 new consults were evaluated. The referral source was a PCP in 169 (73.5%) cases, 30 (13%) self-referrals by a parent, 19 (8.3%) from another orthopedic surgeon, 9 (3.9%) from a neurologist and 3 (1.3%) from another specialist. Fifty percent of referrals met the criteria outlined in the AAP guidelines for referral to a pediatric orthopedic specialist and 48% were classified as primary care musculoskeletal conditions. During the 15 years since the publication of Reeder’s study and despite a limited re-emphasis on musculoskeletal education, the percent of inappropriate referrals to a pediatric orthopedic clinic remains unchanged at 50%. We support an expanded musculoskeletal educational effort aimed at the medical, resident and pediatrician level, online decision-making aids, and implementation of a standardized referral form with the specific criteria of the AAP included.
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