Selection of internal fixation method for femoral intertrochanteric fractures using a finite element method

BACKGROUND Failure to fix unstable intertrochanteric fractures impairs return to daily activities.AIM To simulate five different internal fixation methods for unstable proximal femoral fractures.METHODS A three-dimensional model of the femur was established from sectional computed tomography images,and an internal fixation model was established.Finite element analysis of the femur model was established,and three intertrochanteric fracture models,medial defect,lateral defect,and medial-lateral defects,were simulated.Displacement and stress distribution after fixation with a proximal femoral anti-rotation intramedullary nail(PFNA),integrated dual-screw fixation(ITN),PFNA+wire,PFNA+plate,and PFNA+wire+plate were compared during daily activities.RESULTS The maximum displacement and stress of PFNA and ITN were 3.51 mm/473 MPa and 2.80 mm/588 MPa for medial defects;2.55 mm/288 MPa and 2.10 mm/307 MPa for lateral defects;and 3.84 mm/653 MPa and 3.44 mm/641 MPa for mediallateral defects,respectively.For medial-lateral defects,reconstructing the medial side alone changed the maximum displacement and stress to 2.79 mm/515 MPa;reconstructing the lateral side changed them to 3.72 mm/608 MPa,when both sides were reconstructed,they changed to 2.42 mm/309 MPa.CONCLUSION For medial defects,intramedullary fixation would allow early low-intensity rehabilitation exercise,and ITN rather than PFNA reduces the risk of varus and cut-out;for lateral wall defects or weakness,intram-edullary fixation allows higher-intensity rehabilitation exercise,and ITN reduces the risk of varus.For both medial and lateral defects,intramedullary fixation alone will not allow early functional exercise,but locating lateral or medial reconstruction will.For defects in both the inner and outer sides,if reconstruction cannot be completed,ITN is more stable.

Bone metabolism and trauma degree of magnetic-guided intramedullary nail fixation for femoral shaft fracture

Objective:To explore the effect of magnetic-guided intramedullary nail fixation on bone metabolism and trauma degree in patients with femoral shaft fracture.Methods: A total of 128 patients with femoral shaft fractures who received surgical treatment in the hospital between April 2016 and November 2017 were divided into control group (n=64) and study group (n=64) according to the random number table method. Control group received the traditional intramedullary nail treatment, and study group received magnetic-guided intramedullary nail treatment. The differences in serum levels of bone metabolism indexes and inflammatory factors were compared between the two groups 48 h after surgery.Results: 48 h after surgery, serum bone formation indexes BGP, PⅠNP, PⅠCP and BAP levels of study group were higher than those of control group whereas bone resorption indexesβ-CTX, TRACP5b and NTX levels were lower than those of control group;serum inflammatory factors TGF-β, hs-CRP, IL-1β, IL-6 and IL-17 levels were lower than those of control group.Conclusion:Compared with traditional intramedullary nail therapy, magnetic-guided intramedullary nail fixation can more effectively balance the bone metabolism status and reduce the fracture end trauma in patients with femoral shaft fracture.

Trauma and bone metabolism of magnetic navigation intramedullary nail and traditional intramedullary nail fixation treatment of femoral shaft fracture

Objective:To analyze the trauma and bone metabolism of magnetic navigation intramedullary nail and traditional intramedullary nail fixation treatment of femoral shaft fracture. Methods:58 patients with femoral shaft fracture treated in our hospital between December 2011 and December 2015 were divided into observation group and control group by random number table (n=29). Control group received conventional intramedullary nail fixation treatment, and observation group received magnetic navigation intramedullary nail fixation treatment. 24 h after surgery, blood coagulation indexes, enzymology indexes, bone metabolism indexes and angiogenesis indexes were determined;6 months after surgery, bone mineral density levels were determined. Results:24 h after surgery, peripheral blood thrombin time (TT), prothrombin time (PT), and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) levels of observation group were significantly higher than those of control group, and serum fibrinogen (FIB), D-Dimer (D-D), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), creatine kinase (CK), creatine kinase isoenzyme (CKMB), glutamic oxalacetic transaminase (GOT), sex hormone-binding globulin type I (SHBG), collagen cross-linked carboxyl-terminal telopeptide (CTX) and deoxypyridinoline (DPD) content were lower than those of control group while bone gla protein (BGP), insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1), hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-α), angiogenin 1 (Ang-1), recombinant basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) content were higher than those of control group;6 months after surgery, fracture end bone mineral density (BMD) value of observation group was higher than that of control group. Conclusions:Magnetic navigation intramedullary nail treatment of femoral shaft fracture can more effectively reduce the surgical trauma, improve bone metabolism and increase bone mineral density.

Modified Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Kirschner Wires Internal Fixation for Treatment of Supracondylar Humerus Fractures in Children

Objective Supracondylar humerus fractures are the most frequent fractures of the paediatric elbow.The present study introduced a modified surgical procedure for treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures in children.Methods From February 2015 to August 2019,73 patients with Gartland’s type II and III supracondylar fractures were treated with this modified method.Totally,68 of all patients were followed up for 3–12 months(mean 8.25 months).The evaluation results included fracture nonunion,ulnar nerve injury,pin track infection,carrying angle and elbow joint Flynn score.Results The results showed that bone union was observed in all children,one case had an iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury,and the symptoms were completely relieved in 4 months after removing of the medial-side pin.All children had no cubitus varus deformity and no pin track infection,and the rate of satisfactory results according to Flynn’s criteria score was 100%.Conclusion The modified closed reduction and Kirschner wires internal fixation could effectively reduce the rate of open reduction,the risk of iatrogenic ulnar nerve injury,and the incidence of cubitus varus deformity in treatment of supracondylar humerus fractures in children.

Finite Element Analysis Study of Prototype of a Novel Intramedullary Injectable Bioresorbable Polymer Fixator versus a Volar Plate for Surgical Treatment of Distal Radius Fractures

Complications and shortcomings of volar plating, which is very widely used for surgical treatment of distal radius fractures, are well known. Thus, there is scope for alternative innovative surgical methods. In the present work, we used the finite element analysis method to compare the biomechanical performance of a model of a construct comprising a simulated distal radius fracture considered fixated using a notional intramedullary injectable bioresorbable polymer-bioresorbable balloon osteosynthesis system (“fixator”) versus using a commercially-available volar locking plate (VP). The biomechanical parameters determined were longitudinal stiffness and factor of safety under each of the applied loads.?For the fixator model, 1) each of the biomechanical parameters was markedly influenced by fracture gap fill ratio (FGFR) (defined as the proportion of the volume of the fracture gap that is considered occupied by the expanded polymer-filled balloon)?but not by modulus of elasticity assigned to the polymer;2) with FGFR = 100%, stiffness was comparable to that of the Ti-6Al-4V alloy VP construct model;and 3) stiffness was within the range of literature values for stiffness of constructs comprising simulated fractures in fresh cadaveric distal radii fixated using metal volar locking plate. These results suggest that the fixator may be an alternative modality to metal volar plating and, as such, deserves further evaluation.

Risk Assessment of Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing for Proximal Humeral Fracture

In proximal humeral fracture except AO classification 11A1, fixations with a locking plate and nails are recommended. We performed mechanical tests to investigate whether retrograde intramedullary nailing has fixation stability comparable to those of anterograde intramedullary nailing and locking plate which achieve clinically favorable outcomes. In retrograde intramedullary nailing, a nail entry point is made in the diaphysis, for which reduction of stiffness of the humerus is of concern. Thus, we investigated the influence of a nail entry point made in the diaphysis on humeral strength. Retrograde intramedullary nailing had fixation stability against bending and a force loaded in the rotation direction comparable to those of anterograde intramedullary nail and locking plate. Displacement by the main external force loaded on the humerus, compressive load, was less than half in the bone fixed by retrograde intramedullary nailing compared with that in the bone fixed with a locking plate, showing favorable fixation stability. It was clarified that stiffness of the humerus against rotation and a load in the compression direction is not reduced by a nail entry point made by retrograde intramedullary nailing.

Intramedullary bone pedestal formation contributing to femoral shaft fracture nonunion:A case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND Femoral shaft fracture is a commonly encountered orthopedic injury that can be treated operatively with a low overall delayed/nonunion rate.In the case of delayed union after antegrade or retrograde intramedullary nail fixation,fracture dynamization is often attempted first.Nonunion after dynamization has been shown to occur due to infection and other aseptic etiologies.We present a unique case of diaphyseal femoral shaft fracture nonunion after dynamization due to intramedullary cortical bone pedestal formation at the distal tip of the nail.CASE SUMMARY A 37-year-old male experienced a high-energy trauma to his left thigh after coming down hard during a motocross jump.Evaluation was consistent with an isolated,closed,left mid-shaft femur fracture.He was initially managed with reamed antegrade intramedullary nail fixation but had continued thigh pain.Radiographs at four months demonstrated no evidence of fracture union and failure of the distal locking screw,and dynamization by distal locking screw removal was performed.The patient continued to have pain eight months after the initial procedure and 4 mo after dynamization with serial radiographs continuing to demonstrate no evidence of fracture healing.The decision was made to proceed with exchange nailing for aseptic fracture nonunion.During the exchange procedure,an obstruction was encountered at the distal tip of the failed nail and was confirmed on magnified fluoroscopy to be a pedestal of cortical bone in the canal.The obstruction required further distal reaming.A longer and larger diameter exchange nail was placed without difficulty and without a distal locking screw to allow for dynamization at the fracture site.Post-operative radiographs showed proper fracture and hardware alignment.There was subsequently radiographic evidence of callus formation at one year with subsequent fracture consolidation and resolution of thigh pain at eighteen months.CONCLUSION The risk of fracture nonunion caused by intramedullary bone pedestal formation can be mitigated with the use of maximum length and diameter nails and close follow up.

Treatment of femur supracondylar fracture with retrograde interlocking intramedullary nails in elderly patients

Objective： To report 32 cases of femur supracondylar fracture treated with retrograde interlocking intramedullary nails in elderly patients. Methods： According to the AO classification, all of 32 cases were classified as extra-articular type A. 32 cases were treated with interlocking intramedullary nail by closed insertion from intercondylar fossa of the knee. All cases accepted CPM exercise as early as possible after operation. Results： Following up 5 to 15 months, all fractures united within an average duration of 5.3 months （4-7 months）. According to the Shelbourne scale, the excellent rate of the knee function was 86.3%. Conclusion： Retrograde interlocking intramedullary nail is useful alternative implant for the treatment of osteoporotic supracondylar fracture of femur, particularly of the type A fracture in the elderly population. Its merits include stable fixation, high rate of fracture union and few complications.

Titanium Elastic Nails for Pediatric Femur Fractures: Clinical and Radiological Study

Background: Management of femoral diaphyseal fractures in the age group 616 years is controversial. There has been a resurgence worldwide for operative fixation. Material and methods: Twenty children (15 boys, 5 girls) aged 616 years with femoral diaphyseal fractures (20 fractures, one in each) were stabilized with Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN). Patients underwent surgery within ten days of their injury. The results were evaluated using Flynn’s Scoring Criteria.Two nails were used in each fracture. Results: All 20 patients were available for evaluation and follow up for a mean duration of 24 months (1532 months). Radiological union in all cases was achieved in a mean time of 8 weeks. Full weight bearing was possible in a mean time of 10 weeks (812 weeks). The results were excellent in 14 patients (70%) and successful in 6 patients (30%). Few complications that occurred were infection (in 2 cases), knee joint stiffness(in 4 cases), angulation less than 10 degrees( in 4 cases), shortening less than 10 mm(in 4 cases). Conclusion: Intramedullary fixation by TEN is an effective treatment of fracture of femur in properly selected patients of the 616 years age group.

Fragility of statistically significant findings from randomized clinical trials of surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures:A systematic review

BACKGROUND Despite recent meta-analyses of randomized controlled trials(RCTs),there remains no consensus regarding the preferred surgical treatment for humeral shaft fractures.The fragility index(FI)is an emerging tool used to evaluate the robustness of RCTs by quantifying the number of participants in a study group that would need to switch outcomes in order to reverse the study conclusions.AIM To investigate the fragility index of randomized control trials assessing outcomes of operative fixation in proximal humerus fractures.METHODS We completed a systematic review of RCTs evaluating the surgical treatment of humeral shaft fractures.Inclusion criteria included:articles published in English;patients randomized and allotted in 1:1 ratio to 2 parallel arms;and dichotomous outcome variables.The FI was calculated for total complications,each complication individually,and secondary surgeries using the Fisher exact test,as previously published.RESULTS Fifteen RCTs were included in the analysis comparing open reduction plate osteosynthesis with dynamic compression plate or locking compression plate,intramedullary nail,and minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis.The median FI was 0 for all parameters analyzed.Regarding individual outcomes,the FI was 0 for 81/91(89%)of outcomes.The FI exceeded the number lost to follow up in only 2/91(2%)outcomes.CONCLUSION The FI shows that data from RCTs regarding operative treatment of humeral shaft fractures are fragile and does not demonstrate superiority of any particular surgical technique.

A segmental defect adaptation of the mouse closed femur fracture model for the analysis of severely impaired bone healing

Objective: To better characterize nonunion endochondral bone healing and evaluate novel therapeutic approaches for critical size defect healing in clinically challenging bone repair, a segmental defect model of bone injury was adapted from the threepoint bending closed fracture technique in the murine femur.Methods: The mouse femur was surgically stabilized with an intramedullary threaded rod with plastic spacers and the defect adjusted to different sizes. Healing of the different defects was analyzed by radiology and histology to 8 weeks postsurgery. To determine whether this model was effective for evaluating the benefits of molecular therapy, BMP-2 was applied to the defect and healing then examined.Results: Intramedullary spacers were effective in maintaining the defect. Callus bone formation was initiated but was arrested at defect sizes of 2.5 mm and above, with no more progress in callus bone development evident to 8 weeks healing. Cartilage development in a critical size defect attenuated very early in healing without bone development, in contrast to the closed femur fracture healing, where callus cartilage was replaced by bone. BMP-2 therapy promoted osteogenesis of the resident cells of the defect, but there was no further callus development to indicate that healing to pre-surgery bone structure was successful.Conclusions: This segmental defect adaptation of the closed femur fracture model of murine bone repair severely impairs callus development and bone healing, reflecting a challenging bone injury. It is adjustable and can be compared to the closed fracture model to ascertain healing deficiencies and the efficacy of therapeutic approaches.

Postoperative Fracture Healing Effects of Locking Compression Plate for the Treatment of Limb Fractures

Objectives To study the effects of applying locking compression plates in the treatment of patients with limb fractures on postoperative fracture healing.Methods:115 patients with limb fractures who were treated in our hospital from November 2019 to November 2020 were selected.In order to study the effective treatment method,the random-number table method was used in this study to divide the patients into two groups,namely the experimental group and the control group,and the locking compression plate treatment method and the pure plate and screw internal fixation treatment method were administered respectively to study their clinical application effects.Results:Compared with the control group,patients in the experimental group had a lower incidence of complications,shorter hospitalizations and shorter recovery time.Meanwhile,the experimental group had a better quality of recovery,and all data were significantly different from those of the control group,P<0.05,the intervention effect of the experimental group was better.Conclusion:The application of the locking compression plate in the treatment of patients with limb fractures is more conducive to promoting the postoperative healing of the patients'fractures,reducing the incidence of postoperative complications,and promoting the rapid recovery of patients,which has positive significance for clinical development.

不同髓内钉内固定术在胫骨远端关节外骨折治疗中的效果比较

目的 比较不同髓内钉内固定术治疗胫骨远端关节外骨折的效果。方法 前瞻性选择2021年1月至2022年6月濮阳市人民医院骨科收治的80例胫骨远端关节外骨折患者,以随机数字表法分为A组与B组,各40例。A组接受逆行髓内钉内固定术,B组接受交锁髓内钉内固定术。比较两组术后3个月的临床疗效。比较两组围手术期指标、踝关节功能、术后并发症发生情况。结果 两组术后3个月的临床效果差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。A组手术时间短于B组(P<0.05);两组术中出血量、骨折愈合时间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后3个月,两组踝后足功能评分(AOFAS)评分均升高,但B组低于A组(P<0.05)。B组术后并发症发生率高于A组(P<0.05)。结论 逆行髓内钉与交锁髓内钉固定术治疗胫骨远端关节外骨折均可获得理想疗效,且应用逆行髓内钉可有效缩短手术时间,并能够加速踝关节功能恢复,降低并发症发生率。

Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效

目的研究Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效。方法选取2019年1月至2022年3月收治的102例老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折患者作为研究对象。按随机数字表法分为两组,观察组51例,采用Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定,对照组51例,采用钢丝垂直间断固定。统计分析两组临床疗效、膝关节活动范围(ROM)、膝关节功能Bostman评分及并发症情况。结果观察组临床疗效优良率为88.24%,对照组优良率为64.71%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为131.51°±6.80°、(28.65±2.20)分,对照组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为115.87°±5.91°、(23.58±2.51)分,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为9.80%,对照组并发症总发生率为27.45%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。结论Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折复位良好,固定牢靠,对周围软组织影响小,并发症少,有利于膝关节功能恢复。

闭合复位克氏针髓内固定和交叉固定治疗儿童桡骨远端骨折的效果对比

目的:探讨闭合复位克氏针髓内固定和交叉固定治疗儿童桡骨远端骨折的效果。方法:选取2020年5月—2023年3月江西省儿童医院外科收治的80例桡骨远端骨折患儿的临床资料进行回顾研究,按照克氏针固定方式的不同分为两组。髓内固定组(n=40)进行闭合复位克氏针髓内固定,交叉固定组(n=40)进行闭合复位克氏针交叉固定。比较两组近期疗效、手术指标、恢复指标、骨折畸形愈合和骨折再移位发生情况、腕关节功能[腕关节患者自评量表(patient-rated wrist evaluation,PRWE)、Dienst功能评分]及术后并发症发生情况。结果:术后4周,两组患儿尺偏角、掌倾角、桡骨缩短长度均得到明显改善,髓内固定组尺偏角、掌倾角均大于交叉固定组,桡骨缩短长度短于交叉固定组(P<0.05)。两组手术时间、术中出血量、术中透视次数、住院时间、治疗费用、骨折畸形愈合率、优良率、并发症发生率比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。髓内固定组骨折愈合时间短于交叉固定组,骨折再移位发生率低于交叉固定组(P<0.05)。髓内固定组术后2、4、8周PRWE评分均低于交叉固定组(P<0.05)。结论:在儿童桡骨远端骨折中,闭合复位克氏针髓内固定治疗的近期效果优于交叉固定,可增加稳定性并加快骨折愈合,但两种置针方式的安全性并无统计学差异。

顶棒支撑法复位髓内钉固定治疗难复性股骨转子间骨折的临床效果

目的分析顶棒支撑法复位髓内钉固定治疗难复性股骨转子间骨折的临床效果。方法于2020年8月至2022年8月在南阳市中心医院收集病例展开研究,将严格按照纳排标准筛选的106例难复性股骨转子间骨折患者作为研究对象,根据随机数字表法分为研究组与对照组,各53例。对照组接受切开或有限切开复位结合髓内钉固定治疗,研究组接受顶棒支撑法复位髓内钉固定。统计对比两组患者围手术期情况、骨折复位质量、术后恢复情况;对比两组患者术前、术后6个月髋关节功能评分;对比两组并发症发生率。结果研究组手术时间、骨折复位时间较对照组短,手术出血量较对照组少(P<0.05)。研究组骨折复位质量优于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组骨折愈合、开始负重和住院时间较对照组短(P<0.05)。术后6个月,两组髋关节功能评分均较术前提高,研究组高于对照组(P<0.05)。研究组并发症发生率[5.66%(3/53)]较对照组[18.87%(10/53)]低(P<0.05)。结论采用顶棒支撑法复位髓内钉固定治疗难复性股骨转子间骨折可减轻对机体的创伤,降低并发症发生率,提高复位效果,促进骨折愈合和髋关节功能恢复。

双根钛针髓内弹性固定治疗第5掌骨颈骨折的临床疗效探析

目的探讨双根钛针髓内弹性固定治疗第5掌骨颈骨折的临床疗效。方法回顾分析采用双根钛针髓内弹性固定治疗的20例第5掌骨颈骨折患者的资料,分别记录患者随访时间、手术时长、住院时间、骨折愈合时间、并发症、手部功能恢复情况。结果随访的20例患者中2例失访,随访时间6~13个月,平均7.55个月。手术时长15~28 min,平均21.30 min。住院时间3~7 d,平均4.85 d。18例骨折均愈合,愈合时间6~10周,平均8.10周。未见神经、肌腱损伤等并发症。末次随总主动活动度(TAM)系统评定功能:优14例,良3例,差1例,优良率为94.44%(17/18)。结论采用双根钛针髓内弹性固定治疗第5掌骨颈骨折,手术简便易操作、创伤小、固定可靠、手术时间和住院时间短、治疗费用低,可以早期功能锻炼、关节功能恢复好,是治疗第5掌骨颈骨折有效手段之一。

Haraguchi Ⅱ型后踝骨折3种内固定方式的有限元分析

目的 基于计算机三维有限元技术方法研究HaraguchiⅡ型后踝骨折不同内固定材料的生物力学特性,确定后踝骨折的最佳内固定材料,为临床提供基础理论支持。方法 通过计算机三维有限元技术,建立后踝空心螺钉固定+内踝空心螺钉(A组)、后踝支撑钢板固定+内踝空心螺钉(B组)和后踝重建钢板固定+内踝空心螺钉(C组)三种不同内固定材料固定HaraguchiⅡ型后踝骨折的三维有限元模型,并对模型行生物力学分析,比较各组内固定材料的优劣性。结果 两组钢板固定模型的最大主应力和胫骨应力要明显低于3枚空心螺钉固定模型组,而重建钢板组的应力又低于支撑钢板组;三组模型中内踝处空心螺钉的应力重建钢板组最小,空心螺钉组最大;胫骨的总位移变化范围空心螺钉组最大,支撑钢板组次之,重建钢板组最小。结论 重建钢板固定HaraguchiⅡ型后踝骨折的生物力学稳定性最强,为一种比较理想的固定方法,对临床具有一定的指导性。

“王氏五步法”手法整复治疗老年桡骨远端骨折临床观察

目的:观察“王氏五步法”手法整复治疗老年桡骨远端骨折的临床疗效。方法:选择老年桡骨远端骨折患者60例,采用随机数字表法分为观察组和对照组各30例,对照组行桡骨远端骨折切开复位解剖锁定型钛板内固定术,观察组采用“王氏五步法”手法整复。统计对比两组患者的手术时间、住院时间、疼痛评分、Cooney腕关节功能评分及桡骨高度,并评价两种治疗方法的安全性。所有患者随访3个月。结果:观察组住院时间、手术时间均短于对照组(P<0.05)。治疗后两组患者的疼痛评分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),桡骨高度均升高(P<0.05)。组间比较,观察组术后半个月的疼痛评分低于对照组(P<0.05);术后半个月,两组桡骨高度比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),术后一个半月、3个月对照组的桡骨高度优于观察组(P<0.05),观察组6例患者出现桡骨高度丢失;两组Cooney评分优良率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。安全性方面,对照组发生1例术后感染、1例骨折延迟愈合,观察组未见并发症。结论:“王氏五步法”手法整复治疗老年桡骨远端骨折有利于骨折愈合及腕关节功能恢复,可有效避免开放手术的并发症;虽然术后影像学显示部分桡骨高度丢失,但并未影响患者腕关节功能恢复。

闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折疗效分析

目的探讨闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折的临床效果。方法选取2019年6月至2021年6月郑州市第七人民医院收治的80例MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折患者作为研究对象,按照随机数表法将其随机分为观察组(40例)和对照组(40例),观察组患者采用闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定治疗,对照组患者采用手法复位联合石膏外固定治疗,对比观察两组患者临床疗效、肘关节活动度及并发症发生情况。结果术后6个月,观察组患者肘关节功能恢复为优者30例、良者8例、可者2例,明显优于对照组患者的肘关节功能恢复为优者14例、良者17例、可者7例、差者2例(Z=-3664,P<0001);术后6个月,观察组患者肘关节屈曲、伸展及前臂旋前、旋后活动度均明显大于对照组(t=3643、2868、3366、3588,P=0001、0005、0001、0001);术后随访1年,观察组患者均未出现并发症,其并发症发生率明显低于对照组患者的并发症发生率100%(χ^(2)=4211,P=0040)。结论与手法复位联合石膏外固定相比,闭合复位钛制弹性髓内钉内固定能够明显提高MasonⅡ型桡骨头骨折患者的肘关节功能恢复效果,改善肘关节活动度,减少术后并发症的发生,值得临床推广应用。