Prospective study of morbidity associated with open reduction and internal fixation of the fractured condyle by the transparotid approach

We present a summary of a prospective study of 50 consecutive cases into the morbidity associated with open reduction and internal fixation of the fractured mandibular condyle through the transparotid approach. It is acceptably safe, and the data can now be presented to patients to help them make an informed choice about options for treatment.     

Depressed skull fracture and epidural hematoma from head fixation with pins for craniotomy in children

OBJECTIVE: A head fixation device with pins is commonly used for immobilization of the patient's head during craniotomy. The safety of head fixation devices in children has been discussed rarely in the literature. The purpose of this report is to review our experience with complications of head fixation with pins in children undergoing craniotomies and to review the literature on this subject. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The database of the Division of Neurosurgery was reviewed to identify children who had cranial complications related to the use of a pin head fixation device. The charts of these patients were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: Five of 766 children (0.65%) undergoing craniotomies with pin fixation of the head had depressed skull fractures and/or epidural hematomas from the pin fixation. Age ranged from 2.6 to 7.5 years; all fractures were temporal and occurred during posterior fossa craniotomies. CONCLUSIONS: Depressed skull fractures and associated epidural hematomas need to be considered as possible complications of pin fixation of the head for craniotomy in young children.     

影响动力髋螺钉治疗A2型股骨转子骨折疗效的相关因素

目的探讨影响动力髋螺钉（DHS）内固定治疗A2型股骨转子骨折疗效的相关因素,总结治疗经验。方法采用DHS治疗单侧A2型股骨转子骨折患者61例。根据Merle D′Aubigne和Salvati-Wilson两种髋关节功能评分法评定患者术后髋关节功能恢复情况,记录患者下地负重行走的时间。结果61例均获得随访,时间3～18个月。骨折均愈合,愈合时间2～4（2.5±0.7）个月。下地负重行走时间1～4（2.7±0.8）个月。1例在随访4个月时因脑溢血死亡,3例出现髋内翻,未出现骨折处感染、继发骨折、螺钉穿出股骨头和钢板断裂病例。按Merle D′Aubigne髋关节功能评分：优8例,良47例,中6例,优良率90.9%;按Salvati-Wilson髋关节功能评分：优7例,良48例,中6例,优良率92.5%。结论内固定安置正确,注意对股骨小转子复位和内侧结构的重建,适当延迟下地时间,可以取得良好的效果。     

肱骨小头骨折的手术治疗

目的探讨肱骨小头骨折手术治疗方法及疗效。方法手术治疗肱骨小头骨折16例,获得连续随访者14例。按Bryan和Morrey分型:Ⅰ型9例,Ⅲ型4例,Ⅳ型骨折3例,13例行切开复位内固定,3例行骨折块切除,固定方法包括克氏针固定2例,空心钉固定8例,可吸收螺钉固定2例,钢板固定1例。结果术后随访时间为9个月～3年,平均为2.2年。根据Broberg和Morrey的疗效评价标准,切开复位内固定组:优8例,良1例,可2例,骨折块切除组:良1例,可2例。结论对于有移位的肱骨小头骨折应早期手术切开,解剖复位,选择合适的内固定,早期功能锻炼,方可达到满意的疗效。     

A REVIEW OF COMPLEX TRAUMA TO THE ELBOW

This paper presents a review of common complex elbow traumatic disorders. It presents an algorithm to aid in the management of these cases and discusses indications for radial head replacement and dynamic external fixateurs.     

侧后方入路椎体部分切除减压与重建术治疗胸腰椎骨折

目的探讨胸腰椎侧后方入路椎体部分切除减压与内固定手术治疗胸腰椎骨折的临床效果。方法2002年8月～2006年9月对32例胸腰椎骨折患者行胸腰椎侧后方入路椎体部分切除减压内固定手术。结果所有病例术后获得10～26个月的随访，26例椎体近解剖复位，6例复位良好。无感染、无胸膜粘连和断钉等并发症，全部椎体间骨性融合。神经功能恢复Frankel分级，除5例A级及4例E级无变化外，其余均有1—2级改善。结论侧后方入路椎体部分切除减压内固定具有减压直接彻底、重建脊柱序列及脊髓神经功能恢复满意等特点，可用于治疗椎管占位明显或陈旧性的胸腰椎骨折。     

The role of cancellous screw with tension band fixation in the treatment of displaced olecranon fractures,a comparative study

Introduction  Fractures of the olecranon are among the most common injuries involving the upper extremity and require operative intervention if displaced. The most commonly used method of fixation for this type of fracture is the AO tension band wiring, although the results of this technique have been generally good, still problems have occurred, including loss of fixation, nonunion, and high re-operation rate for hardware removal. Aim of the study  To compare the results of treatment of displaced fractures of the olecranon using AO tension band wiring versus intramedullary screw with tension band. Materials and methods  In a prospective study, 30 patients with transverse or oblique olecranon fractures, were randomly divided into two equal groups, one group treated using AO tension band wiring the other group using an intramedullary cancellous screw plus tension band. Results  In the screw plus tension band group, 11 (73.3%) patients had excellent results, four (26.7%) had good results and none had fair or poor results, only one(6.6%) patient required second operation for removal of prominent hardware. In the AO tension band group, six (40%) patients had excellent results, five (33.3%) had good, three (20%) had fair and one (6.7%) patient had poor result, and eight patients (53.3%) required second operation for removal of prominent hardware. Conclusion  Using an intramedullary screw combined with tension band in treatment of displaced transverse and oblique olecranon fractures gives better clinical results and has much less re-operation rate for removal of hardware when compared to AO tension band wire fixation, avoiding costs, work time loss and possible complications from hardware removal.     

可吸收缝线捆扎治疗尺骨冠状突粉碎性骨折

2003年4月～2007年3月，我们采用手术切开复位可吸收缝线捆扎治疗尺骨冠状突粉碎性骨折5例，疗效较满意。     

分次手法复位加自制小夹板外固定治疗胫骨干骨折

目的：探讨分次手法复位加小夹板外固定治疗胫骨干骨折的方法及疗效。方法：回顾分析收治的22例闭合性胫骨骨折患者,男14例,女6例;年龄6～54岁,平均33岁;单纯胫骨干骨折15例,胫腓骨双骨折7例;胫骨上段骨折3例,中段骨折4例,下段骨折15例。骨折类型：斜形8例,螺旋形5例,粉碎性4例,横形5例。全部采用分次手法复位小夹板外固定治疗。结果：全部患者经3～15个月,平均6个月随访,骨折畸形愈合1例,骨延迟愈合1例,骨不连1例。依据王旭东疗效评定标准,优18例,良3例,差1例。结论：在传统手法复位小夹板外固定的基础上,给予分次手法矫正以稳定骨折端,防止骨折再移位是治疗闭合性胫骨骨折最可靠的方法之一,具有操作简单、固定可靠、对关节功能影响小、骨折愈合快、并发症发生率低的优点。