Open reduction and internal locked fixation of unstable distal ulna fractures with concomitant distal radius fracture

PURPOSE: To evaluate the results following locking plate fixation of unstable distal ulna fractures with concomitant distal radius fracture. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted to identify patients who had been treated with a locking plate for unstable displaced fractures of the distal ulna in which a concomitant ipsilateral distal radius fracture was also treated operatively. Medical records and radiographs were reviewed, and 5 patients were identified with an average age of 52 years (range, 47-61 years) and with follow-up averaging 11.6 months (range, 6-17 months). There were 2 open and 3 closed fractures. Included was 1 simple neck, 1 comminuted neck, 1 head, and 2 head and neck fractures of the distal ulna. All distal radius fracture implants were locked volar plates. RESULTS: All distal ulna and distal radius fractures united, and the average motion was: flexion 59 degrees ; extension 59 degrees ; pronation 67 degrees ; and supination 72 degrees . Average grip strength was 97% of the opposite extremity. Final ulnar variance averaged -0.4 mm (ulnar negative), radial inclination was 20 degrees , and volar tilt was 8 degrees . All distal radioulnar joints were stable. Two patients had mild, transient paresthesias of the dorsal sensory branch of the ulnar nerve, and both patients recovered completely within 3 months. There were no subsequent surgeries or hardware failures. There were no infections and no wound problems. Based upon the Sarmiento modification of the Gartland and Werley rating score, there were 4 excellent results and 1 good result. CONCLUSIONS: Locked plating of unstable distal ulna fractures, in the setting of an associated distal radius fracture, resulted in union, good to excellent alignment and motion, nearly symmetric grip strength, and minimal transient morbidity.     

Condylar blade plate fixation of unstable fractures of the distal ulna associated with fracture of the distal radius

PURPOSE: To review the results of condylar blade plate fixation of unstable fractures of the distal ulna associated with fracture of the distal radius. METHODS: Twenty-four patients in whom a minicondylar blade plate was used to repair an unstable fracture of the distal ulna associated with a fracture of the distal radius were reviewed retrospectively an average of 26 months (range, 12-50 months) after injury. According to the Q modifier of the Comprehensive Classification of Fractures, there were 1 simple fracture of the ulnar neck (Q2), 20 comminuted fractures of the ulnar neck (Q3), and 3 fractures of the head and neck (Q5). Subsequent surgeries included repeat fixation and autogenous cancellous bone grafting in 2 patients with nonunion of the distal radius and 1 with nonunion of the distal ulna. Seven patients had a second operation to remove the ulnar plate secondary to discomfort from plate prominence. RESULTS: The final average motion was as follows: degrees of flexion (range, 30 degrees-80 degrees), 52 degrees of extension (range, 40 degrees-90 degrees), 76 degrees of pronation (range, 45 degrees-90 degrees), and 70 degrees of supination (range, 45 degrees-90 degrees). Grip strength averaged 64% of the contralateral, uninjured extremity (range, 35%-100%). Final radiographic measurements included an average palmar tilt of the distal articular surface of the radius of 8 degrees (range, 0 degrees-20 degrees of palmar tilt), ulnar inclination of 21 degrees (range, 15 degrees-25 degrees), and ulnar positive variance of 1 mm (range, 0-4 mm). There were no problems related to the distal radioulnar joint. According to the system of Gartland and Werley as modified by Sarmiento, there were 6 excellent, 15 good, and 4 fair results at final evaluation. CONCLUSION: For unstable fractures of the distal ulna associated with fracture of the distal radius, condylar blade plate fixation can achieve healing with good alignment, satisfactory function, and an acceptable rate of secondary surgery.     

桡骨远端关节内骨折的手术治疗

目的 探讨桡骨远端关节内骨折的手术治疗及临床效果。方法手术治疗桡骨远端关节内骨折患者35例。按AO／ASIF分类,根据不同类型分别采用“T”钢板内固定、闭合复位外支架及闭合复位外支架克氏针联合固定术。结果35例经5～16个月随访,按照Dinest腕关节功能评估,总优良率84．2％,其中钢板内同定组15／17,单纯外支架组11／13,外支架联合克氏针组4／5。结论依据桡骨远端关节内不同类型骨折,分别采用相应手术固定方法,对恢复桡骨相对长度、掌倾度、尺偏角、关节面的平整以及腕关节的功能极为重要。     

Y形钢板治疗肱骨远端骨折疗效分析

目的 探讨Y形钢板内固定治疗肱骨远端骨折疗效.方法 对38例肱骨远端骨折患者应用Y形钢板内固定治疗,并对手术入路、内固定的应用、术后不良反应进行分析,对手术疗效进行评价.结果 38例均获随访,时间12～36个月,按照改良的Cassebaum评分系统评定术后肘关节功能:优22例,良11例,可5例,优良率为86.84%.出现桡神经挫伤1例,尺神经炎1例,肱肌异位骨化1例.结论 Y形钢板治疗肱骨远端骨折力求解剖复位,重建稳定;其具有固定牢固,术后可早期功能锻炼、并发症少等优点,疗效满意.     

Distal ulna hook plate fixation for unstable distal ulna fracture associated with distal radius fracture

The significance of distal ulna fractures is often undermined, which can result in inadequate treatment compared with fractures of the radius, the ulna's larger counterpart. However, little guidance exists in the current literature on how to manage distal ulna head or neck fractures and intra-articular ulna head fractures. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the outcomes of distal ulna hook plate fixation for the treatment of an unstable distal ulna fracture associated with a distal radius fracture.Twenty-five patients with unstable distal ulna fractures who underwent stable fixation for an associated distal radius fracture were included in the study. All patients achieved satisfactory reduction and bony union. Average final motion was as follows: wrist flexion, 72° (range, 60°-85°); extension, 69° (range, 65°-80°); pronation, 77° (range, 55°-95°); supination, 82° (range, 65°-90°); ulnar deviation, 35° (range, 15°-50°); and radial deviation, 24° (range, 10°-40°). Average postoperative grip strength was 28 kg (range, 22-30 kg) and was 91% (range, 71%-100%) in the cases in which the dominant hand was injured and 80% (range, 65%-100%) in the cases in which the nondominant hand was injured. Average postoperative modified Mayo wrist score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score was 87 points (range, 65-100 points) and 14 points (range, 0-54 points), respectively. Chronic instability of the distal radioulnar joint was not encountered in any patient. Thus, the study demonstrated that distal ulna hook plate fixation for the treatment of unstable distal ulna fractures can achieve healing with good alignment, satisfactory function, and minimal transient morbidity.     

Outcome Following Acute Primary Distal Ulna Resection for Comminuted Distal Ulna Fractures at the Time of Operative Fixation of Unstable Fractures of the Distal Radius

Optimal acute management of the highly comminuted distal ulna head/neck fracture sustained in conjunction with an unstable distal radius fracture requiring operative fixation is not well established. The purpose of the present study was to determine the clinical, radiographic, and functional outcomes following acute primary distal ulna resection for comminuted distal ulna fractures performed in conjunction with the operative fixation of unstable distal radius fractures. Between 2000 and 2007, 11 consecutive patients, mean age 62 years (range, 30–75) were treated for concomitant closed, comminuted, unstable fractures of the distal radius and ulna metaphysis. All 11 patients underwent distal ulna resection through a separate dorsal ulnar incision with ECU tenodesis following surgical fixation of the distal radius fracture. According to the Q modifier of the Comprehensive Classification of Fractures, there were six comminuted fractures of the ulnar neck (Q3) and five fractures of the head/neck (Q5). Operative fixation of the distal radius fracture included volar plate fixation in four patients and spanning external fixation with supplemental percutaneous Kirschner wires in seven patients. At a mean of 42 months (range, 18–61 months) postoperatively, clinical, radiographic, and wrist-specific functional outcome with the modified Gartland and Werley wrist score were evaluated. At latest follow-up, mean wrist range of motion measured 53° flexion (range, 35–60°), 52° extension (range, 30–60°), 81° pronation (range, 75–85°), and 77° supination (range, 70–85°). Mean grip strength measured 90% of the contralateral, uninjured extremity (range, 50–133%). No patient had distal ulna instability. Final radiographic assessment demonstrated restoration of distal radius articular alignment. According to the system of Gartland and Werley as modified by Sarmiento, there were seven excellent and four good results. No patient has required a secondary surgical procedure. Acute primary distal ulna resection yields satisfactory clinical, radiographic, and functional results in appropriately selected patients and represents a reliable alternative to open reduction and internal fixation when anatomic restoration of the distal ulna/sigmoid notch cannot be achieved. Primary distal ulna resection with distal radius fracture fixation may help avoid secondary procedures related to distal ulna fixation or symptomatic post-traumatic distal radioulnar joint arthrosis.     

两种内固定治疗桡骨远端骨折伴尺骨茎突基底部骨折的疗效比较

目的 比较采用桡骨远端掌侧锁定钢板+尺骨茎突单皮质骨螺钉固定和单纯桡骨远端掌侧锁定钢板治疗桡骨远端骨折伴尺骨茎突基底部骨折的疗效.方法 将73例桡骨远端骨折伴尺骨茎突基底部骨折患者按治疗方法的不同分为观察组(采用桡骨远端掌侧锁定钢板+尺骨茎突单皮质骨螺钉固定治疗,38例)和对照组(采用单纯桡骨远端掌侧锁定钢板治疗,35...     

Resection of comminuted ulna head fragments with soft tissue reconstruction when associated with distal radius fractures

Acute management of fractures involving the head and neck of the distal ulna associated with comminuted unstable fractures of the distal radius remains difficult and controversial. Fifteen consecutive such cases treated with combined external and internal fixation together with primary resection of comminuted distal ulna fracture fragments and reconstruction of the periosteal sleeve and triangular fibrocartilaginous complex are reviewed. At an average follow-up of 5.8 years, all patients were assessed for range of motion, strength, pain and function, and radiographic appearance. All had a range of motion postoperatively of at least 85% of the opposite wrist in all planes. Average grip strength was 88.6% of the contralateral wrist. Radiographic evaluation demonstrated no evidence of instability in any plane. There were no cases of subluxation of the distal ulna nor collapse of the ulnar side of the carpus. Those 7 patients studied arthrographically demonstrated an intact "water-tight" ulna-sided soft tissue sling, and all distal radius fractures healed primarily.     

Ulnar styloid fractures associated with distal radius fractures: incidence and implications for distal radioulnar joint instability

Ulnar-sided injuries of the wrist have received more attention recently for their potential negative impact on the outcome of distal radius fractures. Radiographs and medical records were retrospectively reviewed for 166 distal radius fractures treated during a 1-year interval. Distal radius fractures were classified according to the AO system, and accompanying ulnar styloid fractures were evaluated for both size and displacement. Each distal radius fracture was also evaluated for radiographic and clinical evidence of distal radioulnar joint instability. The distribution of ulnar styloid fractures was not random; greater than one third involved the base. All distal radius fractures complicated by distal radioulnar joint instability were accompanied by an ulnar styloid fracture. A fracture at the ulnar styloid's base and significant displacement of an ulnar styloid fracture were found to increase the risk of distal radioulnar joint instability.     

掌侧入路斜T形钢板内固定治疗桡骨远端不稳定骨折

目的探讨掌侧入路斜T形钢板治疗桡骨远端不稳定骨折的临床疗效。方法对25例桡骨远端不稳定骨折采用掌侧入路斜T形钢板内固定并植骨治疗。结果 25例均获得随访,时间6～18个月。X线片显示骨折全部愈合。根据Gartland-Wefley腕关节评分标准进行评估:优18例,良5例,可2例。结论对于桡骨远端不稳定骨折,采用掌侧入路斜T形钢板内固定辅以植骨,既能使骨折复位、固定满意,又有利于术后早期手和腕部的功能康复锻炼,是治疗不稳定性桡骨远端骨折的有效方法。     

Distal radius fractures: a comparison of tension band wiring versus ulnar outrigger external fixation for the management of distal radioulnar instability

PURPOSE: To retrospectively compare the results of immobilization of the forearm in supination with the results of tension band fixation of the ulnar styloid in 35 patients with distal radius fractures, fracture of the base of the ulnar styloid, and distal radioulnar joint instability treated with external fixation. METHODS: Thirty-five patients with fractures of the distal radius, fracture of the base of the ulnar styloid, and unstable distal radioulnar joint had external fixation with adjunctive percutaneous pins and allograft bone to reduce and stabilize the distal radius fracture anatomically. Only those patients with an associated ulnar styloid base fracture displaced over 2 mm with gross distal radioulnar joint instability relative to the contralateral wrist were included in this study. Group 1 consisted of patients in whom the ulnar styloid base fracture was treated with conventional tension band wiring techniques. Group 2 patients were treated with a supplemental outrigger from the external fixator to the ulna and locked in 60 degrees of forearm supination. Groups 1 and 2 had an average follow-up period of 40 and 36 months, respectively. RESULTS: Group 2 had significantly better supination than group 1. In terms of functional outcome it was found that there was no significant difference for the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand and the Gartland and Werley scores between the 2 treatment groups. There was a lower rate of complications and fewer secondary procedures were required in group 2. The incidence of distal ulna resection was 4 of the 35 patients (2 patients in each group). CONCLUSIONS: Our results indicate that patients in whom the ulnar styloid can be reduced and maintained in supination can be treated effectively with fixed supination outrigger external fixation. This method resulted in a statistically significant improvement in supination and a lower rate of distal radioulnar joint complications, and it required fewer secondary procedures.     

切开复位双钢板内固定治疗老年肱骨远端骨折

目的评价切开复位内固定治疗老年肱骨远端骨折的效果。方法1998年4月～2002年10月,采用切开复位双钢板螺钉内固定治疗老年肱骨远端骨折24例。根据AO分型,其中A型2例,B型8例,C型14例。结果术后随访13～32个月,平均28个月。根据Cassebaum评分,结果优7例,良12例,中4例,差1例。根据Morrey-Chao评分,结果优10例(41.67%),良14例(58.33%)。骨折愈合时间平均为10周。结论切开复位内固定治疗老年肱骨远端骨折能达到良好的临床效果。     

经尺骨鹰嘴截骨复位双钢板内固定治疗肱骨远端关节内粉碎骨折

目的　探讨肱骨远端关节内粉碎性骨折的手术疗效。方法　10例肱骨远端关节内粉碎骨折,采用肘关节后侧正中入路,尺骨鹰嘴截骨;骨折复位后,用重建钢板和 1 /3管型钢板分别放置于肱骨远端的后外侧和内侧固定;尺神经常规前置皮下,术后早期功能锻炼。结果　随访 20 ~61个月,骨折全部愈合,骨折愈合时间10~16周。肘关节平均活动度 110. 0°(95°~140°)。Mayo评分良好 9例,可 1例。一过性尺神经麻痹 1例,术后 1个月恢复,无桡神经损伤病例。结论　采用尺骨鹰嘴截骨、关节面解剖复位、双钢板固定和术后早期功能锻炼的方法治疗肱骨远端粉碎性骨折临床疗效良好。     

成人肱骨髁间骨折的治疗

目的:研究成人肱骨髁间骨折治疗及预后情况,以便能够及时有效对其进行合理的治疗。方法:肱骨髁间骨折患者28例,男22例,女6例;年龄21~57岁,平均41.4岁。按Muller分型,C1型8例,C2型12例,C3型8例。所有病例采用侧卧位,肘关节后正中略向内侧弧形切口。应用塑形的Y形钢板与螺钉在肱骨髁部后方对骨折进行固定,术后早期功能锻炼。结果:28例均获得随访,随访时间18~62个月,平均35个月。按Aitken与Rorabeck的评分标准:优15例,良10例,一般2例,差1例,优良率89.3%(25/28)。术后早期尺神经麻痹3例,肘关节异位骨化2例,所有患者仅有1例进行了尺神经前移手术。结论:将钢板置于肱骨背侧可以保证成人肱骨髁间骨折牢固的固定而无须对尺神经与肌肉进行广泛的剥离与牵拉,从而可降低骨折并发症发生率。     

Surgical treatment of acute displaced fractures of adult distal humerus with reconstruction plate

We evaluated the results of the use of AO reconstruction plates in the open reduction and internal fixation of acute displaced fractures of the adult distal humerus. This was a retrospective study of such patients where the main surgical strategy was open reduction and internal fixation with AO reconstruction plates. From 1992 to 1998, 40 patients were included. Average follow-up was 98 (60-127) months. All the fractures united with the union time of 11.7 (9-16) weeks. Early post-operative complications developed in four patients (10%), including wound infection in two (5%) and iatrogenic ulnar neuropathy in another two (5%). At follow-up, 24 (60%) patients developed grade 1 osteoarthritis and eight (20%) developed grade 2 osteoarthritis. Thirty-five patients (87.5%) got good to excellent functional results and 35 cases (87.5%) were satisfied with their surgical results. In conclusion, open reduction and internal fixation with AO reconstruction plate is very useful and effective in the treatment of displaced fractures of the adult distal humerus.     

桡骨远端骨折对下尺桡关节稳定性的影响

目的:分析桡骨远端骨折后腕部功能与下尺桡关节稳定性之间的关系,探讨桡骨远端骨折影响下尺桡关节稳定性的原因。方法:85例桡骨远端骨折患者,男27例,女58例;年龄17~74岁,平均42.3岁。采用手法复位石膏外固定治疗,伤后6~9个月(平均6.7个月)摄腕关节正侧位X线CR片,检查下尺桡关节稳定性,采用Sarmiento改良的Gartland-Werley评分系统(GW评分)对腕部进行功能评估。结果:85例获得6~9个月随访,平均6.7个月。19例有下尺桡关节不稳定。下尺桡关节不稳与放射学检查下尺桡关节情况之间无明显的联系。下尺桡关节不稳的患者GW评分平均为12.37±5.899,稳定的患者GW评分平均为6.85±4.222,差异有统计学意义。尺骨茎突是否骨折其GW评分差异无统计学意义。是否有尺骨茎突骨折其下尺桡关节不稳发生率比较差异无统计学意义。结论:明显成角或短缩畸形的桡骨远端骨折损伤三角纤维软骨复合体可能是造成下尺桡关节不稳、影响腕部功能的主要原因。伴随桡骨远端骨折的尺骨茎突骨折对下尺桡关节稳定性无明显影响。     

The primary Sauve-Kapandji procedure--for treatment of comminuted distal radius and ulnar fractures

We have performed primary Sauve-Kapandji procedures on four patients with severe open comminuted fractures of both the distal radius and ulna. The fragmented distal ulna was fixed to the sigmoid notch in order to stabilize the ulnar side of the carpus, and a proximal pseudoarthrosis was maintained for forearm rotation. All the distal radial fractures united without major complications. The mean wrist flexion/extension arc was 76 degrees , the mean pronation/supination arc was 135 degrees, and grip strength was 64% of the contralateral side. All patients returned to their work or daily activities within short time period without any additional surgical treatment, except for removal of implants in three patients. The primary Sauve-Kapandji procedure is effective for the reconstruction of severely combined distal radius and ulnar fractures.     

Functional outcome of AO type C distal humeral fractures

PURPOSE: To review the functional outcome of AO type C distal humeral fractures (bicondylar fractures) managed with dual orthogonal plate fixation. METHOD: Twenty-three patients were reviewed retrospectively at a mean of 45.1 months. Patient-rated outcomes (Disabilities of the Arm Shoulder and Hand [DASH], Patient Rated Ulnar Nerve Evaluation [PRUNE], American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Elbow form [ASES-e], and Short Form-36 [SF-36]), clinical, radiographic, and objective evaluations were used to assess outcomes. RESULTS: Almost 40% of patients required a third plate for adequate fixation. Patients identified minimal subjective deficits (10%) with a mean satisfaction of 93%. The arc of motion was decreased in the flexion-extension plane (122 degrees relative to 138 degrees, p <.01), whereas strength was lower for both elbow flexion-extension and forearm rotation (p <.05). The overall complication rate was 48%, however, most were minor and resolved without further surgery. No ulnar neuropathies were identified at follow-up after routine ulnar nerve transposition. CONCLUSIONS: Outcomes of AO type C distal humeral fractures were good with dual orthogonal plating, ulnar nerve transposition, and early motion. Additional plating may be required with distal fracture patterns or osteopenic bone.     

钢板预置关节镜复位技术(PART)治疗桡骨远端骨折

目的 研究使用钢板预置关节镜复位技术(PART)治疗桡骨远端骨折,将腕掌侧锁定钢板技术与腕关节镜有效结合,提高C型桡骨远端骨折(AO分型)的治疗效果.方法 自2009年2月～2011年7月使用PART技术对13例桡骨远端C型骨折进行手术治疗,行桡骨远端骨折切开复位后予克氏针及预置掌侧锁定钢板临时固定骨折,在腕关节镜下对关节面处骨折行进一步复位,满意后用钢板螺钉将骨折完全固定.结果 桡骨远端关节面台阶移位及水平移位均在2 mm内.掌倾角0～15°,平均13.4°,尺偏角17～26°,平均22.3°.桡骨远端高度无短缩.采用Gartland和Werley评分标准对腕关节功能进行评价:优8例,良4例,中1例.结论 PART技术治疗桡骨远端C型骨折,将腕掌侧锁定钢板技术与腕关节镜有效简便结合,提高了关节面骨折复位水平,骨折固定坚强,可早期进行腕关节功能锻炼,临床效果优异.     

掌侧锁定加压接骨板治疗桡骨远端不稳定性骨折

目的评价切开复位锁定加压接骨板（LCP）内固定治疗桡骨远端不稳定性骨折的效果。方法对21例桡骨远端不稳定性骨折采用掌侧入路切开复位LCP内固定治疗。其中5例做了植骨。结果21例均获随访,时间6～19（13．0±3．9）个月,患者骨折均愈合。桡骨远端的掌倾角平均9．6°±3．7°;尺偏角平均21．4°±2,3°;桡骨短缩≥2mm2例,其余皆〈2mm;关节面移位均〈1mm。用改良的Gartland和Werley评分系统评估腕关节功能：优14例,良5例,中1例,差1例。结论切开复位掌侧LCP内固定是治疗桡骨远端不稳定性骨折的有效方法,辅以植骨能有效防止关节面塌陷和促讲骨折愈合。