Distal Humerus Traction Radiographs: Is the Interobserver and Intraobserver Reliability Comparable With Computed Tomography?
Journal of orthopaedic trauma(2022)
摘要
OBJECTIVES:To compare the interobserver and intraobserver reliability of traction radiographs with 2-dimensional computed tomography (2D CT) in distal humerus fracture classification and characterization.
DESIGN:Randomized controlled radiographic review of retrospectively collected data.
SETTING:Academic Level 1 trauma center.
PATIENTS/PARTICIPANTS:Skeletally mature patients with intra-articular distal humerus fractures with both traction radiographs and CT scans were reviewed by 11 orthopaedists from different subspecialties and training levels.
INTERVENTION:The intervention involved traction radiographs and 2D CT.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS:The main outcome measurements included interobserver and intraobserver reliability of fracture classification by the OTA/AO and Jupiter-Mehne and determination of key fracture characteristics.
RESULTS:For the OTA/AO and Jupiter-Mehne classifications, we found a moderate intraobserver agreement with both 2D CT and traction radiographs (κ = 0.70-0.75). When compared with traction radiographs, 2D CT improved the interobserver reliability of the OTA/AO classification from fair to moderate (κ = 0.3 to κ = 0.42) and the identification of a coronal fracture from slight to fair (κ = 0.2 to κ = 0.34), which was more pronounced in a subgroup analysis of less-experienced surgeons. When compared with 2D CT, traction radiographs improved the intraobserver reliability of detecting stable affected articular fragments from fair to substantial (κ = 0.4 to κ = 0.67).
CONCLUSIONS:Traction radiographs provide similar diagnostic characteristics as 2D CT in distal humerus fractures. For less-experienced surgeons, 2D CT may improve the identification of coronal fracture lines and articular comminution.
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