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Acute Lower Extremity Fracture Management in Chronic Spinal Cord Injury: 2022 Delphi Consensus Recommendations.

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This clinical practice guideline (CPG) offers recommendations for treating acute lower extremity fractures in individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI). It emphasizes shared decision-making and considers increased surgical options for better functional recovery.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Spinal Cord Injury Research

Background:

  • Acute lower extremity fractures present unique challenges for individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI).
  • Traditional management often defaulted to nonoperative approaches, but evolving patient independence and surgical techniques necessitate re-evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a clinical practice guideline (CPG) for the management of acute lower extremity fractures in persons with chronic SCI.
  • To provide evidence-based recommendations for optimizing patient outcomes and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic review of existing literature on SCI and lower extremity fractures.
  • Interviews with physical and occupational therapists.
  • Expert opinion synthesis.
  • Application of the Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluations (GRADE) system for evidence quality and recommendation strength.

Main Results:

  • Shared decision-making between patients and clinicians is crucial for acute fracture management.
  • Increased consideration of surgical management, alongside nonoperative options, is recommended.
  • Early involvement of physical and occupational therapists is vital for addressing mobility and equipment needs.

Conclusions:

  • Clinicians must educate patients on operative and nonoperative risks/benefits for informed decision-making.
  • Management strategies should aim to restore patients to their pre-fracture functional level.
  • Awareness and management of potential complications (e.g., pressure injuries, autonomic dysreflexia) are critical.