Existing fixation modalities for Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture fixation pose high rates of complications and nonunion

Jones type fifth metatarsal fractures pose a challenge to the foot and ankle surgeon, given documented high nonunion rates as well as high complication rates including hardware prominence, nerve injury, and screw breakage for existing treatment modalities including screw and plantar plate fixation. We call for the design of innovative Jones-fracture specific implants which contour to the natural curve of the fifth metatarsal. Future research should aim to expand upon existing literature for Jones fracture fixation and evaluate efficacy of novel implants which are designed to address unacceptably high complication rates for existing treatment modalities.     

牛骨形成蛋白在骨不连中的临床应用

应用牛骨形成蛋白（ｂｏｖｉｎｅＢｏｎｅＭｏｒｐｈｏｇｅｎｅｔｉｃＰｒｏｔｅｉｎ简称ｂ－ＢＭＰ）成功的治愈１３例骨不连病人。经过１３个月～２９个月随访观察，效果较好。本组病人术前平均已做过１．５次手术。１３例病人中，有１２例被１次治愈。１例病人再次行内固定加用牛骨形成蛋白的植入也被治愈。骨形成蛋白的应用方式，采用同锻石膏复合后植入骨不连处。平均每个病人植入１００ｍｇＢＭＰ，１３例病人平均治愈时间为４．７个月。术后没有任何并发症。     

69例骨不连原因分析及手术治疗

本文报道手术治疗骨折不愈69例,根据骨折部位、关节功能、身体状况,采用了8种不同手术方法治疗,术后随访2～8年,治愈率96％。作者对骨折不愈合原因、手术方式的选择和并发症的处理进行讨论,提出了相应的预防措施。     

扩髓交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨萎缩性骨不连

[目的] 探讨胫骨萎缩性骨不连的原因及扩髓交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨萎缩性骨不连的效果。[方法] 对26例胫骨萎缩性骨不连的病例采用扩大髓腔的交锁髓内钉内固定。[结果] 经6个月～2年的随访，骨折全部愈合，关节功能明显改善。[结论] 扩大 髓腔的交锁髓内钉内固定是治疗胫骨萎缩性骨不连的理想方法。     

经皮注射自体骨髓治疗骨折延迟愈合与不愈合

目的 探讨经皮注射注入自体骨髓移植治疗骨折延迟愈合与不愈合的治疗效果。方法 21例患者抽取自体红骨髓离心后在C臂X线机透视下经皮注射至骨折延迟愈合与不愈合部位，定期随访观察骨折愈合进展情况。结果 20例获随访，骨折愈合18例，2例未愈合，愈合率90％，愈合时间4-11个月，平均8个月。21例患者经注射后无局部及全身感染并发症，未见异位骨化。结论 经皮注射自体骨髓移植治疗骨折延迟愈合与不愈合具有安全、有效、创伤小等优点，是临床上可供选择的治疗方法，值得深入研究及推广。     

Characteristics,Treatments, and Outcomes of Tibial Plateau Nonunions: A Systematic Review

BackgroundDue to the rare incidence of tibial plateau nonunions, current studies are limited to small sample sizes and patient demographics. The aim of this systematic review is to quantify and report patient and fracture traits, possible risk factors, and treatment outcomes of tibial plateau nonunions.MethodsPubMed, Clinical Key, and MEDLINE were searched for articles published prior to August 2020 in accordance to the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA). The authors used varying combinations of the following terms to identify relevant articles: “tibial,” “plateau,” “nonunion,” “non-union.” Studies were assessed for patient demographics, pre-revision nonunion characteristics, treatment, and post-revision outcomes.ResultsEight studies were included, yielding 31 tibial plateau nonunions (21 males, 10 females). The majority of nonunions were associated with high energy trauma (52.2%) and were Schatzker class VI (54.8%). Schatzker class I and II nonunions were not attributed to neglect, contradicting previous suggestions. Time to union was 4.0 months, the most common treatments being autologous bone grafting (76.7%) and revision plating (63.3%).ConclusionThis study demonstrates the effectiveness of autologous bone grafts and revision plating for tibial plateau nonunions. Physicians may use these findings to guide decision making in the event of high energy plateau nonunions. Lastly, various limitations exist within the current literature, emphasizing the need for standardized reporting measures.     

交锁髓内钉治疗股骨胫骨骨折骨不连原因探讨

目的探讨股骨、胫骨骨折交锁髓内钉内固定后发生骨不连的原因及防治方法。方法对235例使用交锁髓内钉的股骨胫骨骨折病例进行回顾性分析,手术采用闭合、小切口或有限切开复位,用三维瞄准器锁定骨折远近端。结果235例随访189例196肢,平均随访15.2个月,股骨87例发生骨不连5例;胫骨109例发生骨不连8例。骨不连与骨折部位、手术方式、解锁时间有明显关系。结论应力遮挡和局部血供障碍是静力型交锁髓内钉所致骨不连的主要原因,术中尽量闭合复位和有限切开复位内固定及适时解锁可降低骨不连的发生。     

应用可吸收螺钉内固定治疗陈旧性腕舟状骨骨折骨不连

腕舟状骨骨折是常见的腕部骨折之一，不稳定腕舟骨骨折治疗后发生骨不连者高达46％～55％。应用可吸收螺钉内固定治疗腕舟骨骨折骨不连报道不多。1998年1月～2003年7月，我们应用可吸收螺钉治疗陈旧性腕舟状骨骨折骨不连13例，疗效满意。     

Prediction of tibial nonunion at the 6-week time point

IntroductionIntramedullary (IM) nail fixation is a common operative treatment, yet concerns regarding the frequency of complications, such as nonunion, remain. Treatment of tibial shaft fractures remains a challenge, and little evidence of prognostic factors that increase risk of nonunion is available. The aim of this study was to develop a predictive model of tibial shaft fracture nonunion 6 weeks after reamed intramedullary (IM) nail fixation based on commonly collected clinical variables and the radiographic union score for tibial fractures (RUST).MethodsA retrospective case-control study was conducted. All tibial shaft fractures treated at our level I trauma center from 2007 to 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Only patients with follow-up until fracture healing or secondary operation for nonunion were included. Fracture gaps ≥3 mm were excluded. A total of 323 patients were included for study.ResultsInfection within 6 weeks of operation, standard RUST, and the Nonunion Risk Determination (NURD) score had statistically significant associations with nonunion (odds ratio > or < 1.0; p < 0.01). The NURD score was increasingly predictive of nonunion with decreasing RUST. All patients in the high RUST group (RUST ≥ 10), achieved union regardless of NURD score. In the medium RUST group (RUST 6–9), 25% of patients with a NURD score ≥7 experienced nonunion. In the low RUST group (RUST <6 or infection within 6 weeks), 69% of patients with a NURD score ≥7 experienced nonunion.ConclusionThree variables predicted nonunion. Based on these variables, we created a clinical prediction tool of nonunion that could aid in clinical decision making and discussing prognosis with patients.