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Jordi Salvador Samer Amhaz-Escanlar Pablo Castillón Iban Clares Saioa Quintas Martí Bernaus Francesc Anglés Alberto Jorge-Mora 《Injury》2019,50(2):415-419
Purpose
Antegrade intramedullary nailing is an alternative for humeral shaft fracture treatment. This surgical technique can be especially demanding in some fracture patterns, leading to problems like malunion and non-union. The purpose of our study is to demonstrate that the use of a nail with cerclage wires could be a safe procedure that facilitate reduction, specially in fractures with abduction of the proximal fragment.Materials and methods
Fifty-six patients were included, from January 2007 to March 2016. In this cohort forty-two patients were females and eighteen males; mean age was sixty-seven (32–89). The fractures were reduced using a cerclage wire through a small lateral or anterior approach, then, antegrade intramedullary nailing was performed. Fracture healing was established by clinical and radiographic evaluation. Shoulder function was assessed using the Constant Score.Results
Fifty-three patients healed (94.6%) adequately. Two patients developed a non-union (3.5%). One patient developed an infection (1.8%). Transient radial nerve palsy was observed in two patients (3.5%). The mean Constant Score at the end of the study was 70 points (range from 34 to 98 points).Conclusions
Surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures with cerclage wire and intramedullary nailing is a safe technique to improve fracture reduction. The use of cerclage wires leads to better bone contact while minimizing malunions. The rate of non-union in our study is lower than the rate reported in the literature for humeral shaft fractures treated by intramedullary nailing alone. 相似文献2.
Oded Coifman Jason T. Bariteau Nachshon Shazar Shay A. Tenenbaum 《Foot and Ankle Surgery》2019,25(1):79-83
Background
Ankle fractures are extremely common and represent nearly one quarter of all lower-limb fractures. Techniques for fixation of displaced fractures of the lateral malleolus have remained essentially unchanged in recent decades. The current gold standard of treating unstable fractures is with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), using plates and screws construct. This study evaluates the use of fibula intramedullary nailing based on minimal invasive surgical approach.Methods
Thirty-nine cases treated with fibula intramedullary nailing between the years 2014–2016 were retrospectively studied. A fibular nail was utilized for the treatment of various ankle fractures either as the sole method of fixation or combined with another method. Patient charts were reviewed for fracture patterns, comorbidities, quality of reduction, complications and additional surgeries.Results
Out of 39 cases in the study cohort, 37 were closed fractures while 2 had an associated medial malleolus open injury. According to Weber classification of lateral malleolus fractures, 20 cases were type B, 18 cases type C, and one case of a pathologic fracture type B like fracture.Quality of reduction was based on previously published criteria. It was determined to be good in 32 cases, fair in 5 cases and poor in 2 cases that were revised intraoperatively to plate fixation.Overall no systemic complications occurred. Eight patients have undergone additional surgeries, namely hardware removals. In two cases, the nail was later revised to a different fixation method: one case to a plate, due to secondary displacement at 2 weeks, and one to an intramedullary tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis secondary to hardware failure and Charcot neuroarthropathy.Conclusion
Intramedullary fibular nail offers a satisfactory and safe procedure to establish good reduction and fixation of lateral malleoli fractures. It may be considered as treatment of choice for patients with soft tissue problems due to its minimal invasive approach. The current study shows that while good fracture reduction can be achieved, without major complications, more than fifth of patients, required secondary procedures, mainly hardware removals.Level of evidence: Level IV 相似文献3.
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4.
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5.
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6.
Background and purpose
The treatment of paediatric distal radius diaphyseal metaphyseal junction (DRDMJ) fractures is a challenge. The purpose of this study was to introduce a new operative approach at the proximal “safe zone” of the posterior interosseous nerve (PIN) to treat paediatric DRDMJ fractures and analyse the safety and efficacy of antegrade elastic stable intramedullary nail (ESIN) fixation.Methods
Thirty paediatric patients with unstable and displaced DRDMJ fractures were treated by antegrade ESIN fixation from November 2015 to September 2017. We created the entrance site at the posterolateral side of the proximal radius and 2?4?cm distal to the articular surface of the radius, using the ESIN to immobilise the fractures. In the study, we reviewed patient demographics, complications, time until removal, and intraoperative time for hardware removal.Results
Complete fracture healing was achieved between 6 and 12 weeks after surgery. Except for 3 patients presenting with irritation of the skin, we did not observe any complications. Radiologically, no secondary displacement, nail migration, loss of fixation, consolidation delay, non-union, or refracture was noted.Conclusions
The antegrade ESIN fixation is a minimally invasive, easy-to-learn, alternative operative method to treat paediatric DRDMJ fractures.Level of evidence
Therapeutic Level IV. 相似文献7.
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8.
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9.
Introduction
This is a retrospective study that evaluate the outcome of patients with extremity sarcoma between extramedullary plate and intramedullary nailing for the biological reconstruction after tumor resection.Methods
58 patients (40 treated with plate fixation and 18 with intramedullary nailing, IM group) with sarcomas of the lower and upper extremity who received biological reconstruction at our bone tumor center from November 2003 to November 2015 were reviewed for the study. There were 29 male and 29 female patients with a mean age of 20.8 years (range, 5–72 years). The mean follow-up duration was 90.8 months (range, 12.2–244.4 months). All data were obtained from the clinical, radiograph records and follow-up information. The analysis of outcome, survival, local recurrence, function and complications of patients in the plate group and IM group was performed.Results
28 cases in the plate group lived at the last follow-up, of which 26 had no evidence of disease, 2 lived with the pulmonary metastasis, whereas 15 in the IM group lived at the last follow-up, of which all had no evidence of disease and no lived with the pulmonary metastasis. There was no significant difference between the two groups for the prognosis. Meanwhile, there was no significant difference of incidence of nonunion, graft fracture and fixation breakage between the two groups, whereas the time to diaphysis union in the plate group (11.6?±?2.7 months) was shorter than that in IM group (14.7?±?4.8 months, P?=?0.015). It had the tendency that the time to mechanical complications in the intramedullary nailing group (38.1?±?39.6 months) was longer than that in the plate group (15.7?±?13.4 months, P?=?0.058,95% CI,-45.6–0.8). Furthermore, the infection occurred in 12 cases and five grafts of them developed the deep infection and the mean time to deep infection was 14.8?±?20.5 months. Furthermore, the incidence of local recurrence for the patients who had plate fixation was similar to the incidence of patients who had nailing fixation. At the last follow-up, the functional evaluation was performed for 39 patients. There was no significant difference in MSTS and VAS functional score for patients between in the plate group (n?=?32) and IM group (n?=?7).Conclusions
The findings of the present study showed that intramedullary nailing does not improve the union rate or decrease the incidence of mechanical complications for patients with extremity sarcoma after biological reconstruction. However, intramedullary nailing may have potential advantages on the service life for the biological reconstruction after extremity sarcoma resection. 相似文献10.
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11.
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12.
Objectives
The purpose of this study is to analyze posteromedial fragment morphology using two-dimensional computed tomography fracture mapping and to compare posteromedial fragment morphology in various Schatzker type tibial plateau fractures.Materials & methods
One hundred twenty-seven consecutive AO/OTA B- and C-type tibial plateau fractures were retrospectively analyzed using 2DCT fracture mapping. The posteromedial articular fracture angle and articular surface areas of all fractures with posteromedial fragments were calculated. Based on biomechanical studies, posteromedial fragments with coronal fracture angles >68° were considered amenable for anterolateral stabilization with standardized plating. Kruskall-Wallis non-parametric test was used for statistical comparison of morphological features of posteromedial fragments between the various Schatzker types.Results
Forty-seven out of 127 tibial plateau fractures included a posteromedial fragment. The mean posteromedial articular fracture angle was 44° (range: 2°-90o, standard deviation: 23°). Forty fragments (85%) had a fracture angle of <68°, increasing the risk for insufficient stabilization with standardized anterolateral plating. The mean articular surface area was 34% of the entire tibial plateau (range: 7%–53%, SD: 12%). There were no significant differences in posteromedial fragment morphology between Schatzker type IV, V, and VI fractures.Discussion and conclusion
Posteromedial fragments commonly occur not only in Schatzker type V and VI, but also in Schatzker type IV tibial plateau fractures. Eighty-five percent of tibial plateau fractures with a posteromedial fragment may benefit from non-standard customized lateral plating, or may require an additional medial or posterior surgical approach for fracture-specific fixation to optimize screw purchase and biomechanical stability. 相似文献13.
Introduction
Distal femoral fractures have many of the same challenges as hip fractures, but there has been limited research into outcomes following these. The aim of this study was to assess 30 day mortality following distal femoral fractures in comparison to hip fractures presenting to a single institution Secondary outcomes included risk factors for mortality, post-operative complications and union.Methods
A retrospective case series of all distal femoral fragility fractures in patients over 65, and hip fractures over a 5?year period at a single institution.Results
88 distal femoral fractures and 2837 hip fractures fulfilled the inclusion criteria. In the distal femoral fractures there were 80 females and 8 males with a mean age of 82.4 (range 65–103). The mean age of the hip fractures was 83.7 (range 65–106) and there were 2066 females and 771 males.The overall 30 day mortality for hip fractures was 7.7% and was 9.1% for distal femoral fractures. The risk ratio was 1.1777(95% CI 0.6009–2.3080) (p?=?0.6338). There was no significant difference in 30 day mortality between the two fracture types.Of the 88 distal femoral fractures 75 (85.2%) underwent open reduction internal fixation, 5 (5.7%) intramedullary nail and 8 (9.1%) conservative treatment. 11.4% suffered a medical complication. 9.1% patients required at least 1 further surgical procedure. The union rate was 94.3%. The 1?year mortality was 34.1%.Conclusions
There is no significant difference in 30 day mortality between distal femoral and hip fractures. Distal femoral fractures occur in a complex group of patients that is similar to hip fractures. They have high mortality and complication rates. 相似文献14.
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15.
Joscelyn M. Tatro Lisa K. Schroder Beth A. Molitor Emily D. Parker Peter A. Cole 《Injury》2019,50(2):376-381
Background
This 10?year retrospective study of the NTDB is the first to describe trends in scapula fracture diagnosis frequency, epidemiology, injury mechanisms and the type of hospital where the condition is treated.Methods
Demographics, ISS scores, hospital data, mechanism of injury, complications, and hospital length of stay were recorded for patients with diagnosed scapula fractures (ICD-9, 811.0) recorded in the NTDB, v7.2 (2002–2012). Mean and standard deviation for continuous variables and proportions for binary variables are calculated.Results
The prevalence of scapula fractures in all patients submitted to the NTDB (2002–2012) was 1.74%. Between 2006–2007, the reported incidence doubled from 1% to 2.2%. There was a predominance of injury to white males (75% and 78% respectively). Forty-one percent were treated at a Level 1 trauma center and had a mean ISS of 20.1 (SD-11.8). Scapula fracture rates declined in patients 0–19 years and increased in the 60–79 and 80+ age groups. The increasing incidence of the aged population is also reflected in the increase of falls as the mechanism of injury in the elderly population.Conclusion
This study is the first to describe a full decade of scapula fracture epidemiology on a national scale. The number of diagnosed scapula fractures increased substantially in the NTDB between 2002-2012. Scapula fractures diagnosed in the geriatric demographic and fractures resulting from falls are both on the rise, whereas the reported incidence is decreasing in the younger demographic. Additionally, fractures as a result of motor vehicle accidents also decreased precipitously during the reported decade. 相似文献16.
Akira Hara Toshiya Kudo Satoshi Ichihara Hideaki Iwase Masashi Nagao Yuichiro Maruyama Kazuo Kaneko 《Injury》2019,50(2):256-262
Introduction
Intra-articular distal humeral fractures involving both columns require double-plate fixation. In orthogonal plate fixation, screws from the medial plate reach the radial column, while screws from the dorsolateral plate run posterior–anterior, not creating interdigitation. The Synthes LCP-DHP system has an orthogonal plate configuration that enables dorsolateral plating with support, as the radial and ulnar columns are linked via interdigitation of the distal screws. We hypothesized that the transcondylar screw from the posterolateral plate, which interdigitates with screws from the medial plate, enables more rigid stabilization of orthogonal plating in distal humeral AO type C fractures.Methods
A previous study reported the biomechanical properties of orthogonal plate fixation using an AO type 13-C2.3 intra-articular fracture model with a 1-cm supracondylar gap using artificial bones (Kudo et al., Injury, 2016). We performed a biomechanical study of the dorsolateral plate with support, and inserted one 2.7-mm locking screw through the support in the lateral-to-medial direction, creating interdigitation of the distal screws. A 0–200?N axial load was applied separately to the radial and ulnar columns. We calculated the stiffness of both columns, and the anterior displacement of the condylar fragment. We compared the biomechanical properties of orthogonal plating with versus without interdigitation.Results
There were no significant differences between the two groups in radial or ulnar axial compression. The ulnar column was stiffer than the radial column in both groups. There were no significant differences between groups in the angular displacements of the capitellum or trochlea. The capitellum moved more anteriorly than the trochlea during axial compression in both groups.Discussion
The radial and ulnar columns were linked via interdigitation of the distal screws by adding one transcondylar screw from the dorsolateral plate, which did not affect radial column stiffness or capitellar anterior movement under axial compression. In the orthogonal configuration, axial compression induced more anterior displacement of the capitellum than the trochlea, which may induce secondary fragment or screw dislocation on the dorsolateral plate or nonunion at the supracondylar level.Conclusions
The transcondylar screw from the dorsolateral plate did not affect axial compression of the radial column or capitellar anterior displacement. 相似文献17.
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18.
Simon Matthew Graham Maheshi P. Wijesekera Maritz Laubscher Sithombo Maqungo Michael Held Nando Ferreira William J. Harrison 《Injury》2019,50(2):235-243
Introduction
The management of long bone lower limb fractures secondary to gunshot wounds (GSWs) in the civilian setting are complex and there is currently no consensus regarding the optimal approach to managing such fractures. This study aims to address the relationship of implant related sepsis in fractures secondary to GSWs.Methods
A systematic review of the literature was performed on both Pubmed and Scopus databases that look at fractures caused by GSWs in the lower limb. A total of 14 studies met the inclusion criteria set in this study.Results
Current literature suggests that low and high velocity injuries managed with internal fixation, such as intramedullary nails, may carry a low risk of superficial and deep infection, with no obvious risk of osteomyelitis. However, infection was poorly defined across all studies and no study used a validated scoring system for infection making it difficult to draw any valid conclusion on the rate of infection following internal fixation of lower limb fractures following both high and low velocity GSWs.Conclusion
There is no clear evidence to confirm or refute that internal fixation is the ideal method of management in these complex injuries and guidance is needed due to the high and increasing proportion of patients presenting with these complex injuries worldwide. 相似文献19.
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20.
Nam Hoon Moon Won Chul Shin Jung Shin Kim Seung Hun Woo Seung Min Son Kuen Tak Suh 《Injury》2019,50(3):713-719