股骨干骨折合并同侧股骨颈骨折的诊断与治疗

[目的]探讨股骨干骨折合并同侧股骨颈骨折的临床特点、漏诊原因和治疗方法。[方法]1999～2005年本院收治股骨干骨折伴同侧股骨颈骨折患者12例，回顾性分析这12例患者的临床资料。术前诊断股骨颈骨折7例，术中诊断2例，术后发现合并股骨颈骨折3例。其中3例采用股骨重建髓内针同时固定股骨干和股骨颈骨折，2例采用动力髋螺钉（DHS）固定，1例采用空心钉固定股骨颈骨折，再行闭合复位逆行带锁髓内钉固定股骨干骨折，2例采用顺行带锁髓内钉（UFN）结合空心钉固定，1例合并股骨髁上骨折，采用LISS—DF固定股骨干和股骨髁上髁间骨折，空心钉固定股骨颈，3例采用钢板固定2～3d后发现股骨颈骨折，再行空心钉固定。[结果]术后随访1～6年，平均3．4年，股骨干骨折均愈合，股骨颈骨折愈合11例，其中1例畸形愈合，不愈合1例，股骨头坏死1例。[结论]股骨干合并同侧股骨颈骨折相对较少，漏诊率较高，对于高能量损伤患者应提高警惕，常规摄骨盆前后位X线片，必要时行CT检查，治疗应根据股骨干骨折的部位和股骨颈骨折的移位程度来确定内固定方式。     

Ipsilateral fractures of femoral neck and shaft

Thirteen cases of ipsilateral intracapsular femoral neck and shaft fractures were seen. All cases occurred in young adults, with the mechanism of injury in all instances being high-energy trauma. The diagnosis of the femoral neck fracture was missed initially in four cases. The patients were divided into four groups according to treatment protocol: group 1 (two cases), both fractures treated nonoperatively; group 2 (four cases), femoral neck fracture treated nonoperatively, open reduction and internal fixation of femoral shaft fracture; group 3 (three cases), McMurray's osteotomy for femoral neck fracture and internal fixation for the femoral shaft fracture; and group 4 (four cases), open reduction and internal fixation of both fractures. The follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 10.1 years. There was a nonunion of one femoral neck fracture, while all shaft fractures united. The best results were seen in group 4 cases. It is also recommended that routine high-quality X-ray films of the hip should be done in all cases of femoral shaft fracture to decrease the high incidence of missed femoral neck fractures in ipsilateral injuries of the femur.     

Alternatives in the treatment of ipsilateral fractures of the hip and femur

Eight cases of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures were reviewed. The diagnosis of the femoral neck fracture was delayed in two cases. Seven of the femoral shaft fractures were comminuted. In six cases, both fractures were treated with rigid internal fixation. A combination of traction and internal fixation was used in two cases. Two cases of avascular necrosis of the femoral head were observed. The fracture reduction was insufficient in both cases and the diagnosis of femoral neck fracture was delayed in one case. A radiograph of the pelvis is mandatory in high-velocity trauma victims. Ipsilateral fractures of the femoral neck and shaft should be stabilized by internal fixation as early as possible. Intramedullary locked nailing seems to be an attractive alternative in the treatment of the comminuted femoral shaft fracture.     

Cephalomedullary interlocked nail for ipsilateral hip and femoral shaft fractures

A retrospective study of the management of 23 cases of ipsilateral hip and femoral shaft fractures, between January 1998 and December 2001, is presented. All except two cases were managed by a single implant, i.e. reconstruction nail. There was delayed diagnosis of femoral neck fracture in two cases where the "miss a nail" technique was used for fixation of the femoral neck fracture. All patients managed by reconstruction nail were simultaneously operated on for both fractures and operative treatment was executed as early as the general condition of the patient permitted. Delay in treatment was generally because of the associated injuries (head, chest or abdominal). There were 22 males and 1 female patient with an average age of 34.5 years. Average follow-up was 30.9 months. There was one case of non-union of the femoral neck fracture, one case of avascular necrosis and one femoral neck fracture united in varus. There were four cases of non-union and six cases of delayed union of femoral shaft fractures. Mean time for union of the femoral neck fracture was 15 weeks and for the shaft fracture was 22 weeks. In this series femoral shaft fracture determined the total union period. Complications involving the femoral shaft fracture were more common than those related to femoral neck fractures. Shaft complications were more manageable with or without secondary procedures as compared to femoral neck complications, which usually require more extensive procedures. This stresses the need to realise the significance and seriousness of both components of this complex injury, in evaluation, management and post-operative care. We conclude that, though technically demanding, reconstruction nail is an acceptable alternative for management of concomitant fractures of the femoral neck and shaft with acceptable rates of complications and good results.     

Treatment of displaced fractures of the proximal humerus: transcutaneous reduction and Hoffmann's external fixation

Experience with transcutaneous reduction and external fixation of displaced fractures of the proximal humerus is presented in a series of 28 cases followed for 1 year or more. In 18 cases near-anatomical fracture reduction was obtained, while no improvement of fracture position was seen in two cases. Loosening of the pins was a major complication in five cases, all in patients with severe osteoporosis or head splitting fractures, where fracture reduction was unsatisfactory. The functional results were satisfactory, and the method is considered a useful alternative in the treatment of these difficult fractures.     

Stability of femoral neck fracture: Roentgen stereophotogrammetry of 29 hook-pinned fractures

The stability of hook-pin fixation during weight bearing was studied in 29 femoral neck fractures using roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis. Twenty-three fractures became stable within 1 to 9 months, whereas redisplacement or continuing movement of the fracture occurred in 6 cases. Displaced fractures shortened about 7 mm more than undisplaced ones before healing. The rotations of the femoral heads were greatest in the forward/backward direction, followed by varusvalgus tilting in both fracture groups. Rotation about the longitudinal axis was recorded in the displaced fractures, mainly as a retroversion, whereas no rotation occurred about this axis in the undisplaced fractures. Healing after 6 months, intermediate fracture fragments, and a decreased Pauwels' angle seemed to imply increased fracture compression or rotatory instability. Fractures that subsequently developed healing complications displayed an increased distal displacement of the femoral head during the first postoperative month.     

Stability of femoral neck fracture. Roentgen stereophotogrammetry of 29 hook-pinned fractures

The stability of hook-pin fixation during weight bearing was studied in 29 femoral neck fractures using roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis. Twenty-three fractures became stable within 1 to 9 months, whereas redisplacement or continuing movement of the fracture occurred in 6 cases. Displaced fractures shortened about 7 mm more than undisplaced ones before healing. The rotations of the femoral heads were greatest in the forward/backward direction, followed by varus-valgus tilting in both fracture groups. Rotation about the longitudinal axis was recorded in the displaced fractures, mainly as a retroversion, whereas no rotation occurred about this axis in the undisplaced fractures. Healing after 6 months, intermediate fracture fragments, and a decreased Pauwels' angle seemed to imply increased fracture compression or rotatory instability. Fractures that subsequently developed healing complications displayed an increased distal displacement of the femoral head during the first postoperative month.     

Coronal fractures of the medial femoral condyle: a series of 6 cases and review of literature

Isolated coronal fracture of medial femoral condyle with intact lateral femoral condyle is extremely rare. We present our experience with such 6 cases of coronal fractures of medial femoral condyle. We reviewed all case records of cases of coronal fractures of femoral condyle which presented to our centre from Jan 2000 to Jun 2009. Of 72 such cases, 56 were of lateral condyle, 9 were bicondylar, and 7 were only medial femoral condyle fractures. However, one of the 7 cases was a skeletally immature child with a physeal injury and hence excluded. All the 6 patients with medial femoral condyle fractures were retrospectively evaluated both clinically and radiologically. Of the 6 patients with medial condyle fractures, three patients had an isolated medial femoral condyle fracture, while three of them had associated fractures. Four of these patients were identified at the initial presentation. However, the fracture was missed during initial evaluation in one of the patients, while another patient presented with neglected medial Hoffa fracture after 6 months of injury. Mechanism of injury was direct impact to the medial side of knee in flexion in 4 out of 6 cases. All cases were operated through medial or antero-medial approach, and fixation was achieved in all with antero-posterior screws. All cases united at a mean period of 4.6 months. Coronal fractures of the medial femoral condyle are very rare, and there is a highly likelihood of these fractures being missed by an average orthopaedic surgeon. A high index of suspicion is necessary for early diagnosis especially in cases of undisplaced fractures. Being intra-articular, the ideal management includes open reduction and internal fixation. Medial or antero-medial approach with antero-posterior screws is the preferred method for fixation.     

MRI在胫骨平台骨折诊治中的意义

目的:探讨MRI在胫骨平台骨折诊治中的价值.方法:胫骨平台骨折患者63例,所有患者都行MRI及X线检查,评价胫骨平台劈裂和塌陷的程度,骨折断端是否有软组织嵌入,以及合并的韧带和半月板损伤,以选择合适的治疗方案.结果:所有患者都合并不同程度的韧带或半月板损伤,单纯劈裂骨折11例,单纯胫骨髁间骨折3例,49例患者有明显的胫骨平台塌陷,骨折端有软组织嵌入17例,X线未发现的隐性骨折7例.13例患者MRI检查后改变了治疗方案和手术方式.结论:MRI能清晰的显示X线不能显示的隐性骨折,并能同时显示骨折的形态和塌陷的程度,以及是否有软组织的嵌入和合并的半月板、韧带损伤,为治疗方案、手术方式和入路的选择提供详细的资料.     

扩展型髂股切口手术治疗复合型髋臼骨折

目的探讨扩展型的髂股切口的优缺点和手术方法治疗复杂髋臼骨折的疗效。方法回顾性总结了2002年至2005年收治的资料完整的手术治疗髋臼骨折26例．按照Letournel—Judet分型：横行伴后壁骨折2例．T型骨折8例，前方伴后方半横行骨折3例和完全双柱骨折13例，均采用扩展型的髂股切口手术治疗，根据不同骨折类型采用重建钢板和拉力螺钉固定。结果全部患者均得以随访，平均随访14个月．复位情况按Matta评分标准，解剖复位20例，满意复位4例，不满意复位2例。髋关节功能参照Matta评分系统进行评估，优21例，良2例，一般2例，差1例。结论手术治疗是复杂髋臼骨折的有效治疗方法，扩展型髂股人路对复杂髋臼骨折手术治疗是一个良好的选择。     

A unique fracture pattern of the proximal phalanx in children: fractures through the phalangeal neck with an attached dorsal bony flange

This paper describes a unique fracture pattern of the proximal phalanx in children that has not been specifically studied in the literature. Volarly, the fracture line passes through the phalangeal neck and then the fracture line passes dorsally to include a dorsal flange of the metaphysis. Fractures were classified into three types: type I fractures were undisplaced with no finger deformity; type II fractures were mildly displaced in the antero-posterior plane without lateral angulation or scissoring; while type III fractures were severely displaced or had associated lateral angulation or scissoring deformity. Over a 6-year-period, nine cases were seen by the authors. The mechanism of injury was by entrapping the digit in a closing door in all cases. The mean age of patients was 5 years. Types I and II fractures were seen in five children and all were treated by splinting with an excellent outcome. Two children with type III fractures were treated with closed reduction and either splinting (one case) or k-wire (one case), and both had a poor initial outcome. The remaining two children with type III fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation with an excellent outcome. Differences between these fractures and the classic phalangeal neck fractures are discussed.     

Femoral fractures in conjunction with total hip replacement.

We reviewed thirty-eight cases, in thirty-six patients, of fracture of the femur distal to the base of the neck incurred in conjunction with total hip replacement. There were thirteen preoperative, eighteen intraoperative, and seven postoperative fractures. The cases were contributed by thirteen surgeons. We found that the preoperative fractures with pre-existing disease in the hip joint were effectively treated by primary total hip replacement using custom-made femoral components with long necks or long stems, or both. The intraoperative femoral fractures usually occurred while the surgeon was reaming the canal, seating the femoral component, or manipulating the femur in patients who were predisposed to fracture. Theoretically these lesions can be treated like preoperative fractures, but this demands immediate access to custom-made femoral components with long necks or long stems, or both, along with an appreciation of the extent and significance of the fracture. Inadequate fixation was found to lead to painful non-union or late loosening of the femoral component in four of eighteen patients. Postoperative fractures occurred too rarely for us to draw any definite conclusions about management, except to say that surgical treatment can be hazardous and traction has been successful in this series and in other reports. Prophylactic measures, however, may help to prevent postoperative femoral fractures. Most of these fractures occur through a cortical defect near the tip of the femoral component. A long-stem femoral component may help to prevent postoperative fractures whenever a proximal cortical defect of the femur is present preoperatively or is created at surgery.     

The two-level ulnar collateral ligament injury of the metacarpophalangeal joint of the thumb

Ulnar collateral ligament injuries of the thumb may present as avulsion fractures of the bone or as ligamentous tears. Displaced fracture fragments or Stener lesions demand operative management. Occasionally, both fracture and ligamentous tears may occur simultaneously, and the management of the ligamentous aspect may be overlooked in cases with undisplaced fractures leading to failure of non-operative treatment. It is important in cases with a relatively undisplaced fracture fragment to exclude a simultaneous ligamentous tear and Stener lesion by careful clinical examination and by examining the radiographs for telltale displaced flecks of bone.     

Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture: clinical feature and treatment

Hoffa fracture associated with ipsilateral femoral shaft fracture is very rare.Three cases of this rare type of injury were retrospectively reviewed.The sites of femoral shaft fractures and Hoffa fractures were documented.All femoral shaft fractures were managed with internal fixation.The rate of misdiagnosis for the Hoffa fractures was documented.Functions of the affected knees were evaluated according to the modified Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) scores at two years follow-up.Femoral fractures were either transverse or composite in all three cases.Ipsilateral Hoffa fractures occurred at medial condyle in two cases,and lateral condyle in one case.Only one Hoffa fracture was identified preoperatively.All the femoral shaft fractures healed uneventfully.In the patient whose Hoffa fracture was correctly diagnosed,the modified HSS score was 94.In another patient,whose Hoffa fracture was treated by a second operation,the modified HSS score was 93.And in the third case,who refused additional operation for the Hoffa fracture,the modified HSS score was only 70.Conclusively femoral shaft fracture can be associated with ipsilateral Hoffa fracture,especially in motorcycle accident.This type of injury is very rare and misdiagnosis is common.     

Fractal analysis of radiographic trabecular bone texture and bone mineral density: two complementary parameters related to osteoporotic fractures.

Trabecular bone microarchitecture and bone mineral density (BMD) are two main factors related to osteoporotic fractures. Currently, however, microarchitecture is not evaluated. We have developed and validated a trabecular bone texture analysis from radiographic images. The objective was to determine if the fractal analysis of texture was able to distinguish osteoporotic fracture groups from control groups, either in vertebrae, hip, or wrist fractures, and to determine if this indicator and BMD were independent and complementary. In this cross-sectional unicenter case-control population study in postmenopausal women, 107 fracture cases were enrolled and age-matched with 197 control cases. This population comprised 40 vertebral fractures (with 70 controls), 30 hip fractures (55 controls), and 37 wrist fractures (62 controls). Hip and lumbar spine BMD were measured by double-energy X-ray absorptiometry. Fractal analysis of texture was performed on calcaneus radiographs and the result was expressed as the H parameter (H = 2-fractal dimension). The H parameter showed a lower value (0.679 +/- 0.053 SD) in fracture cases versus control cases (0.696 +/- 0.030; p = 0.007), the statistical significance persisting after adjustment for age and for lumbar spine (LS) or hip BMD. This result was confirmed in vertebral fractures (p = 0.0001) and hip fractures (p = 0.003) but not wrist fractures (p = 0.07). We determined the threshold between high and low H values and then the odds ratios (OR) of fracture for low H for BMD < or = -2.5 SD in T score and for the combinations of both parameters. The OR of fracture for low H was 1.6 (95% CI, 1.1-2.6). For LS BMD < or = -2.5 SD the OR of 6.1 (3.4-10.8) shifted to 9.0 (4.0-20.4) when we added low H and for hip BMD it shifted from 5.6 (3.3-9.4) to 8.1 (4.0-16.8). In vertebral, hip, and wrist fracture cases the results were also significant. These data have shown that the fractal analysis of texture on calcaneus radiographs can distinguish osteoporotic fracture groups from control groups. This analysis and BMD provide independent and complementary information. These data suggest that we can improve the fracture risk evaluation by adding information related to microarchitecture, derived from analysis of conventional radiographic images.     

手术治疗严重复杂髋臼骨折78例

目的探讨手术治疗严重复杂髋臼骨折的临床疗效。方法严重复杂髋臼骨折78例按照Letournel分型,复合型骨折78例,其中“T”形骨折16例,横形伴后壁骨折22例,后柱伴后壁骨折9例,前柱伴后半横形骨折2例,双柱骨折29例。手术入路:采用Kocher-Langenbeck(K-L)入路22例,髂腹股沟入路25例,扩展髂股入路7例,联合入路(髂腹股沟加K-L入路)24例。结果按Matta评定法,本组优26例,良35例,尚可15例,失败2例,优良率78.2%。结论正确分析骨折移位和类型、选择适当的手术路径是提高髋臼骨折治疗效果的重要保证,手术疗效与骨折复位质量密切相关。     

Floating knee fracture (ipsilateral fracture of the femur and tibia)--treatment by closed Ender nailing

Fourteen cases of ipsilateral fractures of the femur and tibia (floating knee fracture) were reviewed and patients were graded according to the type of fracture and the method of treatment. Using the criteria for assessment described by Karlstr?m and Olerud, patients were graded as excellent, good, fair and poor. Excellent results were achieved in five patients, good in three and fair in six. When the fracture extended into the knee, it caused knee problem in three out of five. In ten cases the femoral shaft fractures were nailed and in five both bones were nailed. Nailing of both femur and tibia gave good or excellent result in all five cases. As the comminution is often severe in the cases of floating knee fracture, intramedullary nailing by Küntscher may be difficult. We have introduced a closed Ender nailing for femoral and tibial shaft fractures and we have found that this method is also useful for the floating knee fracture. It is advantageous for this type of fracture, because it is technically simple, it has wide indications and it results in rapid bone union without knee disturbance.     

Stoppa入路在骨盆髋臼骨折中的初步应用

目的 探讨在骨盆髋臼骨折中采用耻骨联合上缘横形或下腹正中切口,真骨盆内操作(Stoppa人路)的初步临床经验. 方法对2008年3月至11月问应用Stoppa入路治疗的10例骨盆髋臼骨折患者进行总结.5例骨盆患者均为Tile C型,Stoppa入路复位同定前环的高位耻骨支骨折.髋臼骨折为横行2例,双柱、T型及后柱(四边体粉碎骨折伴中心脱位)骨折各1例,单纯Stoppa入路2例,联合Kocher-Langenbeck及髂腹股沟入路3例. 结果所有骨盆骨折均复位优,所有髋臼骨折均解剖复位.Stoppa入路平均切口长度10 cm(9～12 cm),平均手术时间88 min(75～105 min),半均出血560 mL(250～800 mL),无手术并发症.7例获得4～8个月随访,功能结果均满意. 结论 Stoppa入路可以替代髂腹股沟入路治疗高位耻骨支骨折,也可单独或联合其他入路治疗髋臼骨折,具有操作简单、并发症少的优点.     

Stoppa入路在骨盆髋臼骨折中的初步应用

目的 探讨在骨盆髋臼骨折中采用耻骨联合上缘横形或下腹正中切口,真骨盆内操作(Stoppa人路)的初步临床经验. 方法对2008年3月至11月问应用Stoppa入路治疗的10例骨盆髋臼骨折患者进行总结.5例骨盆患者均为Tile C型,Stoppa入路复位同定前环的高位耻骨支骨折.髋臼骨折为横行2例,双柱、T型及后柱(四边体粉碎骨折伴中心脱位)骨折各1例,单纯Stoppa入路2例,联合Kocher-Langenbeck及髂腹股沟入路3例. 结果所有骨盆骨折均复位优,所有髋臼骨折均解剖复位.Stoppa入路平均切口长度10 cm(9～12 cm),平均手术时间88 min(75～105 min),半均出血560 mL(250～800 mL),无手术并发症.7例获得4～8个月随访,功能结果均满意. 结论 Stoppa入路可以替代髂腹股沟入路治疗高位耻骨支骨折,也可单独或联合其他入路治疗髋臼骨折,具有操作简单、并发症少的优点.     

Fracture and dislocation of snowboarder's elbow.

BACKGROUND: This study focuses on the analysis of snowboarding versus skiing injuries, especially fracture, dislocation, or both, of the elbow, based on 7 years of medical records and roentgenograms of patients injured at a ski-snowboard area, Mt. Zao National Park, and demonstrates the precise characteristics of snowboard injury in the elbow region. METHODS: A retrospective study of 1,445 injured snowboarders and 10,152 injured skiers was undertaken to assess both snowboarding and skiing injuries. Sixty-four cases of snowboarding injuries and 152 cases of skiing injuries were available for precise analysis of fracture, dislocation, or both, in the elbow region. RESULTS: Fractures, dislocations, or both, in the elbow were more frequently observed for snowboarders (30 of 64 cases, 46.9%) when compared with that for skiers (26 of 152 cases, 17.1%) (p < 0.001). The rate of dislocation with or without fracture of the elbow was also significantly higher for snowboarders (17 of 64 cases, 26.6%) than for skiers (8 of 152 cases, 5.3%, p < 0.001). Seventeen cases of elbow dislocation in snowboarding were all of the posterior type, which accompanied two coronoid process fractures and two radial neck fractures. Fractures of the coronoid process (five cases), radial head (one case), radial neck (five cases), olecranon (one case), proximal ulnar shaft (one case), and extension-type fracture of distal humerus (four cases) were the fracture types observed in the analysis. CONCLUSION: Posterior dislocation; fractures of coronoid process, radial neck, and radial head; and extension-type fracture of the distal humerus characterize the particular and frequent injury mechanism responsible for snowboarding trauma in the elbow region. Thus, snowboarding injury of the elbow is recognized as a severe injury and is characterized by a frequent risk of posterior dislocation, fracture, or both. The severity of elbow injuries in snowboarding mainly seems to be due to direct mechanical force on the elbow, receiving the full impact of falling down, combined with an outstretched hand and elbow extension, or with an outstretched hand and longitudinal thrust force, to the proximal radius and ulna and distal humerus.