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Christina Liu Arvind Von Keudell Michael McTague Edward K. Rodriguez Michael J. Weaver 《Injury》2019,50(3):727-732
Background
It is common practice when placing cannulated screws within the femoral head when treating femoral neck fractures to avoid the thread-forms from crossing the fracture line. Despite the widespread use of cannulated screws in internal fixation of femoral neck fractures, there is no study to our knowledge that describes the ideal length of thread-forms.Purpose
The purpose of this study is to determine the thread length that will maximize purchase within the femoral head while minimizing risk of crossing the fracture line. Additional analysis was conducted to identify factors associated with the maximal possible length of treads in minimally and non-displaced femoral neck fractures.Methods
We performed a retrospective study of all patients treated for a minimally or non-displaced femoral neck fracture from April 1, 2004 through December 31, 2017. Only patients who had received a pre-operative CT or MRI scan were included. Fixation was then templated using radiographs and the distance from the subchondral bone to the fracture line was then measured.Results
The study included 127 patients. The average estimated length of lag screw threads was 33.2?±?6.67?mm, with lower quartile of 29.1?mm and higher quartile of 37.2?mm. The median was 32.0?mm and most frequently encountered estimate was 29?mm. Estimated lag screw size did not differ significantly based on age or BMI, but both height (p?<?0.001) and race (0.04) were positively correlated with estimated lag screw size and males had longer measurements compared to females, 37.2?±?7.0?mm vs 31.4?±?5.7?mm (p?<?0.001), respectively.Conclusion
In conclusion, we propose an additional lag screw thread form with length 26.0?mm to capture 90% of femoral neck fractures. 相似文献2.
Michael M. Hadeed Cody L. Evans Brian C. Werner Wendy M. Novicoff David B. Weiss 《Injury》2019,50(2):503-507
Introduction
Tibial pilon fractures are often treated with initial external fixation followed by delayed definitive fixation. It has been postulated that the external fixator pin site may correlate with infection risk. The purpose of this study was to determine whether external fixator pin-site distance from definitive implants impacts the risk of deep infection in pilon fractures.Materials and methods
A retrospective cohort study was completed at a single level 1 trauma center. All patients ages 15–65 who underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a distal tibial fracture (AO/OTA Classification 43) from 2007 to 2013 were included. The final study population was 133 patients. The impact of external fixation pin location (relative to the definitive implant location) on postoperative infection was measured.Results
As a continuous variable, the distance between the closest pin site and plate was 62.1 ± 44.1?mm in the infected cohort and 62.2 ± 49.7?mm in the non-infected cohort (p?=?0.991). Further analysis was performed by grouping the distances into less than 0?mm (i.e. overlapping), >0.0 – 25.0?mm, >25.0 – 50.0?mm, >50.0 – 75.0?mm, >75.0 – 100.0?mm, and >100.0?mm of separation. No significant differences were noted with regards to the risk for infection.Conclusions
Staged care has been shown to be an effective treatment strategy for AO/OTA type 43 fractures. There are many variables to consider when placing an external fixator construct. In this cohort, pin site distance from definitive implant location was not associated with an increase in deep infections.Level of evidence
Level III. 相似文献3.
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Purpose
To explore the hidden blood loss (HBL) in treatment of extra-articular tibial fractures with plate and intramedullary nail fixation.Methods
We conducted a retrospective study including 209 consecutive patients treated by plate (Group LCP) or intramedullary nail fixation (Group IMN) for extra-articular tibial fractures between January 2015 to December 2017. Demographics, intraoperative data, perioperative laboratory values, transfusion rate, and early complications were collected and analyzed.Results
Of 209 patients, 96 patients fixed with IMN and 113 fixed with LCP. The average HBL was 272.71?±?57.88?ml in Group LCP and 507.66?±?109.81?ml in Group IMN, and there was statistical difference in the HBL between two groups (p?<?0.001). The Hb and Hct loss, surgical duration, and postoperative number of anemic patients in Group IMN were significantly higher than in Group LCP (p?<?0.001), and IMN fixation has a significantly higher rate of transfusion (p?=?0.027), whereas patients in group IMN has significantly less VBL (p?<?0.001), shorter postoperative hospital stay (p?<?0.001), and less superficial infection (p?=?0.014).Conclusions
There was a significant amount of hidden blood loss after reamed intramedullary nail fixation for extra-articular tibial fractures, which was much higher than expected. In view of the morbidity of acute anaemia and transfusion, we suggest that for patients who suffer from extra-articular tibial fractures with multiple injuries, or those with low haemoglobin preoperatively, plates might be more suitable than nail fixation. 相似文献5.
Alvin K. Shieh Motasem Refaat Nasser Heyrani Tanya C. Garcia-Nolen Mark A. Lee Jonathan G. Eastman 《Injury》2019,50(3):703-707
Objectives
Prophylactic femoral neck fixation may be performed in the setting of geriatric diaphyseal femur fracture, pathologic or impending atypical femur fractures. Fixation constructs often utilize cephalomedullary implants with one or two proximal interlocking screws into the femoral head/neck. Variations in proximal femoral anatomy and implant design can interfere with the placement of two screws in the femoral head and neck. Our objective was to assess the strength of piriformis entry reconstruction implants with one versus two proximal interlock screws for prophylactic femoral neck fixation.Methods
Thirty fourth generation synthetic femur models were separated into 5 groups. The control group was an intact femur, and the second group was an intact femur with an entry hole in the piriformis fossa. The remaining groups had an intramedullary nail placed with either 0, 1, or 2 screws placed into the femoral head and neck. Each femur was mechanically loaded along the mechanical axis through the femoral head. Load to failure and failure displacement were recorded.Results
Mean load to failure was 5583?±?543?N in the intact femur. Constructs with 2 screws had a significantly higher mean load to failure (3223?±?474?N) compared to one screw constructs (2368?±?280?N). All of the experimental groups remained significantly lower than the intact femur model (p?<?0.05).Conclusion
Our results demonstrate that piriformis entry reconstruction implants have a significantly lower load to failure compared to an intact femur irrespective of screw construct. Further studies are needed to investigate this potential iatrogenic weakening. 相似文献6.
Background
The main purpose of this study is to introduce our surgical technique and report surgical outcomes for percutaneous cable fixation in the treatment of subtrochanteric femoral fractures.Methods
Between May 2013 and April 2017, 51 patients with subtrochanteric femoral fractures treated with closed intramedullary nailing and percutaneous cable fixation were enrolled in this study. Postoperative angulation, union rate, time from injury to union, and femoral shortening were also evaluated to assess radiologic outcomes. Clinical outcomes, including range of hip flexion, walking ability, and Harris hip score at the last follow-up were evaluated.Results
Average coronal and sagittal angulation after surgery were 0.9 (range 0–5) and 0.3 (range 0–5), respectively. There was no postoperative angulation of more than 5°. Average shortening of the femur at 1-year follow-up was 2.7?mm (range 0–15). Bone union was achieved in 50 patients (98.0%) and average time to union was 18.6 weeks (range 12–48). Hip flexion, walking ability and Harris hip score at the last follow up were 115.6° (90–120), 7.9 (5–9), and 88.3 (65–100), respectively.Conclusion
Percutaneous cerclage cable fixation can provide a greater likelihood of achieving anatomical reduction and increased stability of fracture, while preserving biology around the fracture site. Thus, percutaneous cerclage cable fixation can be an effective surgical technique for the treatment of complex subtrochanteric fractures. 相似文献7.
Nam Hoon Moon Won Chul Shin Jung Shin Kim Seung Hun Woo Seung Min Son Kuen Tak Suh 《Injury》2019,50(3):713-719
Background
The aim of this study was to investigate the postoperative outcomes of cementless Total hip arthroplasty (THA) following failed internal fixation for femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures.Method
Ninety-six cementless THAs for failed internal fixation after femoral neck fracture (59, group I) and intertrochanteric fracture (37, group II) with a minimum follow-up of 3 years were analyzed. Clinical and radiologic evaluations were performed on all patients.Results
The intraoperative blood loss and operating time were significantly increased in group II (p?=?0.001, p?=?0.001, respectively). Harris hip score at last follow-up was significantly improved in group I (p?=?0.007) but, there were no differences in hospital stay, Koval score at last follow-up, and perioperative complications between both groups. Long femoral stems for diaphyseal fitting were frequently used in group II (32/37, 86%) (p?=?0.001). Radiographically, none of the acetabular cups showed evidence of migration, loosening. All cases showed stable fixation of the femoral stem at last follow-up.Conclusions
Outcomes of cementless THA following failed internal fixation for femoral neck and intertrochanteric fractures were satisfactory; increased intraoperative blood loss, operating time, and requirement of long femoral stem should be considered in the latter type of fracture. 相似文献8.
Jiantao Li Lin Han Hao Zhang Zhe Zhao Xiuyun Su Jianfeng Zhou Chen Li Peng Yin Ming Hao Kun Wang Gaoxiang Xu Lihai Zhang Licheng Zhang Peifu Tang 《Injury》2019,50(3):648-656
Objectives
Using finite element analysis and biomechanical tests, the biomechanical behaviors of Medial Sustainable Nail (MSN) and Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation (PFNA) were compared for the fixation of fracture type of AO/OTA 31-A2.3.Methods
Finite element software Abaqus 6.14 was used to conduct axial loading of 2100?N and we analyzed the von Mises stress distribution and the model displacement of two implant models. Biomechanical tests were separately conducted in the axial stiffness test and axial cyclical loading test on a mechanical testing machine.Results
The results indicate that von Mises stress of MSN was lower than that of PFNA, and the model displacement in the MSN group was lower than that in the PFNA group. In the axial stiffness tests, MSN group was stiffer than PFNA construct. With respect to the axial load to ultimate failure, the PFNA construct exhibited higher loads exceeding 4000?N while the MSN construct withstood 3313.8?±?92.8?N. Specifically, F10mm was 2178.6?±?133.2?N of the MSN group and 1822.6?±?93.1?N of the PFNA group (P?=?0.001). Additionally, X2100N was 9.8?±?0.5?mm of the MSN group and 11.7?±?0.7?mm of the PFNA group (P?=?0.002). The MSN group exhibited superior performances in terms of the mean value of the vertical displacement, frontal rotation angle, and lateral rotation angle.Conclusions
The results indicated that the MSN construct might exhibit a better biomechanical performance when compared with that of the PFNA in reducing displacement and anti-varus in fracture type of AO/OTA 31-A2.3. 相似文献9.
Jan Herzog Robert Wendlandt Sebastian Hillbricht Rainer Burgkart Arndt-Peter Schulz 《Injury》2019,50(3):744-751
Introduction
The annual incidence of proximal femoral fractures is 100–150/100,000 and continues to increase with an aging population. Cut-out of hip screws after fracture fixation has been quoted as 8% in the literature. The tip-apex distance (TAD) is the strongest predictor for cut-out after operative fracture stabilisation.The aim of this study was to evaluate the novel ADAPT system (Adaptive Positioning Technology, Stryker, USA), a navigation device for intramedullary nailing of trochanteric fractures and its effect on optimising the TAD. This is the first clinical study to evaluate this new technology.Methods
The study group of 36 consecutive patients with a pertrochanteric fracture underwent intramedullary nailing for fracture fixation using ADAPT technology, while the matched control group underwent conventional Gamma-3-nailing. Matching criteria included fracture classification, gender and age. We measured the operative time and the postoperative TAD in anteroposterior (AP) and lateral radiographs of the 72 patients.Results
The mean TAD using ADAPT was 16.9?mm (range 8.4–33.7?mm) compared with 24.9?mm (range 14.6–40.2?mm) in the reference group treated without ADAPT. Using the ADAPT system significantly improved (p?<?0.0005) the accuracy of lag screw placement but had no effect on operating time in fixation of femoral pertrochanteric fractures.Conclusion
Working with the novel ADAPT system for positioning the lag screw using the Gamma-3-nail led to a statistically highly significant reduction of the TAD compared to the reference group (p?<?0.001). The ADAPT system proved to be a very useful device in achieving higher surgical standards for the treatment of trochanteric fractures with intramedullary nailing. It enables higher accuracy in screw positioning and therefore better placement of the implant. 相似文献10.
Chien-Hua Wu Shih-Wei Huang Yen-Nung Lin Chyan-Yeong Wang Tsan-Hon Liou Kwang-Hwa Chang 《Injury》2019,50(3):738-743
Background
Having motor impairment since childhood and being at risk of osteoporosis and falls, adults with polio would be more likely to suffer a hip fracture (HF) and may experience different epidemiological characteristics from the general population.Objective
To estimate the risk and incidence of HF in adults with polio.Design
Using a national database, we conducted a population-based cohort study. We identified patients with polio using the International Classification of Diseases, Ninth Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) code of 138. For each patient with polio, we randomly selected five age- and sex-matched control subjects. Those subjects aged <40 years were excluded. We analyzed participants aged 40?64 years (middle-aged) and subjects aged ≥65 years (elderly) separately and recognized subjects who had an HF (ICD-9-CM code, 820) only when they received hospitalization to care for the illness from January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2008.Results
We identified 403 adults with polio (mean age?±?standard deviation, 47.2?±?8.6 years). Compared to the controls, patients with polio had a higher incidence of HF (all, 4.1 vs. 1.1/1000 person-years, p?=?0.002; middle-aged, 2.3 vs. 0.3/1000 person-years, p?<?0.001; male, 6.2 vs. 0.9/1000 person-years, p?<?0.001); had a younger mean age (±standard deviation) of fracturing a hip (61.0±14.9 vs. 74.4±9.3 years, p?=?0.015); had a lower cumulative HF-free probability (±standard error) before the age of 65 years (0.970±0.017 vs. 0.988±0.007, p<0.001) and throughout the study duration (0.415?±?0.296 vs. 0.682?±?0.158, p<0.001); and had a higher risk of HF, yielding an adjusted hazard ratio (95% confidence interval) of 3.58 (1.45?8.79, p?=?0.006). Patients with polio aged >48.2 years were likely to experience an HF.Conclusions
Adults with polio are at risk of HF. A customized HF prevention program is important for people with polio. The program should be started early in middle-age and should include men. 相似文献11.
F. Greve M. Beirer M. Zyskowski M. Crönlein M. Müller S. Pesch S. Felix P. Biberthaler A. Buchholz C. Kirchhoff 《Injury》2019,50(3):681-685
Background
Fractures of the proximal humerus are often associated with lesions of the long head of the biceps (LHB) tendon. This often leads to prolonged shoulder pain. Hence, many surgeons decide to perform a tenodesis of the LHB tendon simultaneous to ORIF. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the postoperative outcome after interlocking plate fixation and biceps tenodesis for treating proximal humerus fractures.Methods
56 patients (38 females, 18 male) suffering from proximal humerus fractures who underwent surgery were retrospectively included. 26 of these 56 patients (19% Neer II, 38% Neer III, 43% Neer IV) were treated with simultaneous tenodesis of the LHB tendon when ORIF using interlocking plate fixation was performed. 30 patients (17% Neer II, 40% Neer III, 43% Neer IV) served as control group receiving only interlocking plate fixation. The patients were asked to complete the Munich Shoulder Questionnaire (MSQ) for evaluation of postoperative shoulder function. Results of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Score and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) were calculated from the MSQ. Patients were clinically evaluated for a positive O’Brien test and Popeye sign.Results
The tenodesis group demonstrated significant superior outcome regarding the MSQ (mean 90.47 points vs. 79.41 points, p?=?0.006), DASH Score (mean 4.2 points vs. 16.81 points, p?=?0.017) and SPADI (mean 94.59 points vs. 83.56, p?=?0.045). Flexion, external rotation and the capability of throwing a soft ball were significantly improved in the tenodesis group compared to the control group. The O’Brien test as indicator for lesions of the LHB was positive in fewer patients of the tenodesis group (2/26, vs. 21/30, p?=?0.001). There was no significant difference of a positive Popeye Sign.Conclusion
Our results show evidence of an improved shoulder function when a simultaneous tenodesis of the LHB tendon is performed during treatment of proximal humerus fractures using interlocking plate fixation. 相似文献12.
Christina Marie Joseph Chandrasekaran Gunasekaran Abel Livingston Hepsy Chelliah Thilak Samuel Jepegnanam P.R.J.V.C. Boopalan 《Injury》2019,50(3):784-789
Background
Contrary to acute posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) bony tibial avulsions, surgical management of chronic injuries is technically challenging and appears to be controversial. We sought to assess the outcome of a novel screw post augmentation technique in neglected cases.Methods
16 patients were followed up in a tertiary single-center retrospective study. The bony fragment was fixed using a lag screw with a spiked washer and an additional screw post through an open posterior approach. The pre- and postoperative knee range of movement (ROM), laxity, and modified Tegner–Lysholm (TL) scores were compared.Results
The median time from injury to surgery was 10 weeks (range, 3–260). The mean clinical follow-up time was 24.25?±?9.21 months. At the final follow-up, the mean knee ROM flexion was 130°?±?11.55° with no extension lag. 3 patients had grade 1 laxity. The TL grade was predominantly excellent, and the overall median score improved from 76 preoperatively to 95 postoperatively (p?<?0.0004). Bony union was achieved in all cases.Conclusion
The described screw post fixation technique results in an excellent outcome for these rare injuries.Level of evidence
Level IV, case series. 相似文献13.
Anton A. Semenistyy Elena A. Litvina EA Anna G. Fedotova Chukwuweike Gwam Andrey N. Mironov 《Injury》2019,50(2):515-520
Background
Intramedullary nailing is considered a “gold standard” for treatment of tibial shaft fractures. However, some types of fractures are typically considered as “difficult for nailing”. This group includes the periarticular fractures, fractures of both bones at the same level, comminuted and segmental fractures of the tibia. Fixator-assisted nailing (FAN) is an effective method treatment of these types of fractures. The main requirements for the ideal reduction device are an ease of its installation and an ability of multiplanar fracture reduction. Fixator-assisted nailing (FAN) with the use of two perpendicular to each other monolateral tubular frames perfectly meets these requirements. In this study we present this new surgical technique and the analysis of first 30 cases.Methods
A prospective analysis was conducted for 30 patients with “difficult for nailing” tibial fractures treated with fixator-assisted nailing in our institution between September 1st, 2017, and March 1st, 2018. The duration of surgery and its different stages, the time of fluoroscopy, difficulties encountered during surgery, were analyzed. Clinical and radiological methods were used to evaluated reduction quality.Results
In all 30 cases the acceptable reduction was achieved. The mean duration of the surgical procedure was 73.7?±?3?min. The mean duration of fluoroscopy 85.9?±?4.8?s. In 7 cases we faced with technical difficulties, which were successfully addressed.Conclusion
The described technique of FAN is an effective method for the treatment of “difficult for nailing” tibial fractures. Future multi-centered studies with a larger number of patients are needed to validate our results. 相似文献14.
Objective
Surgical management of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures, which is frequently associate with high wound complication rates and functional impairment, remains a challenge for orthopedic surgeons. Recently, the emergence of three-dimension(3D) printing provided orthopedic surgeons with a new technology which has revolutionary impacts on surgical planning, operative guidance and custom-made implants manufacture. The aim of this study is to explore the clinical feasibility and application value of 3D printing in the surgical management of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures.Method
Data of this retrospective study was collected from 11 patients suffering bicondylar tibial plateau fracture from October 2015 to August 2016. All of them underwent surgical treatment with the assistance of 3D printing technology. Real-size solid models and screw guide templates were printed for preoperative planning, surgical simulation and intraoperative guidance. Patients’ Demographics, surgery duration, intraoperative blood loss, the accuracy of preoperative planning were recorded and evaluated.Result
The 3D printed models successfully provided the omni-directional exhibition of the fracture morphology. Model-based surgical simulation procedures and pre-selection of implants were generally consistent with the results of actual surgeries. There were no significant differences between the length of the osteosynthesis screws and that of actual surgeries (59.43?±?11.13?mm vs 60.14?±?12.05?mm). Beyond that, other parameters, such as surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss and HSS scores was satisfactory according to the surgical records and follow-up.Conclusions
According to our experience, the assistance of 3D printing technology in the surgical management of bicondylar tibial plateau fractures provides a comprehensive understanding of fracture features, an accurate patient-specific preoperative planning and an intraoperative guidance for real surgeries, thus leading to the optimization of clinical outcomes. 相似文献15.
Objective
Symptomatic distal interlocking screws in retrograde femoral nailing are common due the difficulties of imaging the trapezoidal femur. Screws appearing to have appropriate length on imaging may possibly be prominent, creating symptoms. Screw trajectory may influence the degree of this radiographic error. We hypothesize that external rotation of screw trajectory will increase measurement error of screw length.Design
Retrospective.Setting
Urban Level I Tertiary Trauma Center.Participants
283 patients with Computer Tomography (CT) scans of the native knee were retrospectively identified. Simulation was done of the trajectory of an interlock at 20?mm and 40?mm proximal to the nail entry point, which represent common screw positions associated/not associated respectively, with removal. The distance between the radiographic medial cortex and the tip of the transverse screw was calculated (D). The angle (Ψ) between the transverse trajectory and a modified trajectory aimed at the most medial cortex to avoid radiographic measurement error was calculated. Geometric modeling was utilized to calculate the measurement error (D) in the event of accidental external rotation. The angle of the medial slope was also measured (Θ).Intervention
Review of CT imaging of normal distal femora.Main Outcome Measurements
CT measurements of distal femora.Results
The mean distance (D) at 20/40?mm was 4.21 [95%CI 4.02–4.402] and 2.03?mm [95%CI 1.78–2.83], respectively (p?<?0.0001). The mean angle (Ψ) between the transverse and modified trajectory at 20/40?mm was 12° [95%CI 11.5–12.5] and 9.60° [95%CI 9–10.2], respectively (p?<?0.0001). External rotation by a similar amount nearly triples the measured difference (D). The measured medial slope was significantly increased as screws were placed more proximal (Θ20 mm 46.5 vs Θ40 mm: 48.7?°, p?<?0.00001).Conclusion
The distance between the perceived medial cortex and the tip of the most transverse screw is 4.21?mm and could account for painfully prominent screws. In more proximal screws this distance is decreased. Internal rotation of the screw trajectory 12° can reduce this distance (D), which has implications in nail design. External rotation, amplifies this difference nearly three-fold. Surgeons should avoid external rotation of the aiming arm to prevent prominent screws. 相似文献16.
Matthew R. Walker Ashraf N. El Naga Omar H. Atassi Christopher H. Perkins Scott A. Mitchell 《Injury》2019,50(3):686-689
Objectives
Hip dislocations are highly morbid injuries necessitating prompt reduction and post-reduction assessment for fracture and incarcerated fragments. Recent literature has questioned the need for initial pelvic radiographs for acute trauma patients, resulting in computed tomography (CT) scans as the initial evaluation. This study investigates the relationship between choice of pre-reduction imaging and treatment of acute hip dislocations.Design
Retrospective Case-Control.Setting
Single Academic Level I Trauma Center.Methods
All acute hip dislocations from 2011 to 2016 were reviewed. Exclusion criteria were diagnosis of dislocation at another facility, death prior to reduction, emergent surgical or ICU intervention, and periprosthetic dislocation. Patients were grouped by those with only a radiograph prior to reduction, Group I, versus those with a pre-reduction CT scan, Group II. The primary outcomes were time to reduction and the acquisition of a second CT scan.Results
Of the 123 hip dislocations identified, 35 patients were excluded, mostly for transfer with a known dislocation. Group I included 29 patients and Group II included 59 patients. The mean time to reduction was 74?min in Group I and 129?min in Group II for a difference of 55?min (p?<?0.001). The rate of repeat CT scan was 0 in Group I versus 48 (81%) in Group II (p?<?0.001).Conclusion
Initial trauma pelvic radiography prior to CT is still important in the setting of suspected hip pathology to decrease time to hip reduction and unnecessary radiation exposure.Level of evidence
Prognostic Level III. 相似文献17.
Koushik Narayan Subramanyam Abhishek Vasant Mundargi Revanth Potarlanka Prakash Khanchandani 《Injury》2019,50(3):770-776
Introduction
Pin site infection is the commonest complication of Ilizarov external fixation. The aim of the study was to examine if use of antiseptics was superior over control and further if daily dressing was superior to weekly dressing in regular pin site care in reducing the burden of pin site infection in Ilizarov fixators.Patients and methods
A total of 114 patients (2363 pin sites) were randomised to receive regular pin site care alone (30 patients, 638 pin sites) or with additional application of povidone iodine (27 patients, 561 pin sites), silver sulfadiazine (27 patients, 570 pin sites) and chlorhexidine (30 patients, 594 pin sites). The pin tracts were sub-randomised to receive daily (1212 pin sites) or weekly (1151 pin sites) dressings. The primary outcome was pin site infection days rate across all four groups. The secondary outcomes were - mean duration to first episode of infection, differences between daily and weekly dressing groups, mean duration of antibiotic therapy and incidence of re-interventions and sequelae. We also recorded frequency of bacterial pathogens in all microbiological samples submitted. Block randomization using computer-generated random numbers was used. The assessor of outcome was blinded.Results
All patients completed the study. Pin site infection rate days per 1000 pin site days observed was marginally less in chlorhexidine group, but was not statistically significant compared to other antiseptics and control group (Absolute value in control, povidone iodine, silver sulphadiazine and chlorhexidine groups were respectively 2.04?±?4.27, 2.04?±?3.65, 1.85?±?3.37, 1.37?±?2.35, p value 0.92). Daily dressing category showed slightly less pin site infection days rate within each group and overall, but this was also not statistically significant (1.56?±?3.99 versus 2.10?±?5.1, p value 0.35). There was no statistically significant difference among the groups with regard to other secondary outcomes. Methicillin Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus was the most common bacterial pathogen isolated.Conclusion
Use of antiseptics does not offer any advantage in regular pin site care in Ilizarov external fixation and daily pin site care is not superior to weekly pin site care. Empirical therapy in early and low grade pin site infections must be targeted against Staphylococcus. 相似文献18.
Purpose
To compare the outcomes of the arched shape-memory connector (ASC) only fixation and the lateral one-third tubular plate fixation in managing unstable Type A or B lateral malleolus fractures according to the Weber (AO) classification, and to evaluate the feasibility and reliability of ASC only fixation in treating these fractures.Methods
From January 2010 to January 2015, 148 patients with Type A or B (Weber (AO) classification) lateral malleolus fractures treated with the arched shape-memory connector (ASC) only fixation or lateral plate fixation were included. There were 66 patients in the ASC only fixation group and 82 patients in the lateral plate group. Intergroup differences were absent regarding patient and fracture characteristics. The incision length, complete-union time, major complications and complaints, incidence of hardware removal, and final radiographic and functional evaluations were compared.Results
The follow-up time averaged 18.2 months in the ASC fixation group and 17.2 months in the lateral plate group. The ASC only fixation group had significantly decreased wound infection (4.55% versus 14.63%) and skin necrosis (none versus 7.32%). Of patients who underwent ASC only fixation 3.03% reported lateral ankle pain, 7.58% received palpable hardware, and 3.03% reported hardware irritation, while the corresponding observations in the lateral plate group were 19.51%, 54.88%, and 14.63%, respectively, representing a statistical difference. Furthermore, compared with the lateral plate group, the incidence of hardware removal was markedly lower in the ASC fixation group (12.12% versus 30.49%). In terms of reduction accuracy, complete-union time, and AOFAS scores, no appreciable differences were observed.Conclusions
ASC only fixation is a reliable alternative for managing Type A or B lateral malleolus fractures, leading to fewer soft tissue complications, fewer hardware complaints, and a reduced need for hardware removal, and a reduced need for hardware removal. In addition, ASC can be used for augmented plate fixation in certain comminuted fracture patterns. 相似文献19.
Objective
To analyse whether early post-operative full weight bearing following syndesmotic ankle fixation affected radiographic outcomes suggestive of diastasis.Design
Retrospective comparative cohort study over a two year period.Setting
Level 1 trauma centrePatients/Participants
152 consecutive patients sustaining an unstable ankle fracture requiring syndesmotic stabilisation were included. Exclusions were 49 patients who had trimalleolar fixation without syndesmosis screws, one patient who had concomitant ankle and talar fracture. Five patients were lost to follow up and eleven patients were followed up in other centres. A total of 86 patients were analysedIntervention
Protected or full weight bearing.Main Outcome Measurement
The primary outcome measure was early diastasis. The secondary outcomes were late diastasis, wound complications and re-operation. Analysis of variance was used for the predictor variable of weight bearing status. We assumed a priori that p values of less than 0.05 were significant.Results
Median age was 36 (IQR 30), with 54 males and 32 females. Median follow up was 12 weeks (IQR 6). There was no significant difference when comparing weight bearing status and change in radiographic measurements intra-operatively compared to 6 and 12 week follow up radiographs (tibiofibular clear space p?=?0.799, tibiofibular overlap p?=?0.733 and medial clear space p?=?0.261).Conclusion
After surgical stabilization of an unstable syndesmotic injury, full weight bearing did not lead to syndesmotic diastasis in the early post-operative period. Full weight bearing is recommended following ankle fixation which includes syndesmotic fixation. 相似文献20.