AIM: To investigate clinical efficacy of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture(DIACF) following operation and nonoperation. METHODS: Literature search was performed of Pub Med and Cochrane Library by two indepen...AIM: To investigate clinical efficacy of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture(DIACF) following operation and nonoperation. METHODS: Literature search was performed of Pub Med and Cochrane Library by two independent authors to identify randomized controlled trials(RCTs) comparing operative vs nonoperative treatment of DIACF from inception to December 31 st, 2013. RCT quality was evaluated by the modified Jadad scale. Dichotomous variables were pooled using risk ratios by review manager 5.3 software. Fixed-effects or randomeffects models were adopted with P > 0.05 or P ≤ 0.05 for heterogeneity tests, respectively.RESULTS: Eight RCTs comprising 767 cases met inclusion criteria. Results revealed that more surgically treated patients could resume pre-injury job(P = 0.006). No statistical differences were found between the two groups in residual pain(P = 0.33), shoe fitting problems(P = 0.07), limited walking distance(P = 0.56) or secondary late arthrodesis(P = 0.38). However, operative treatment was associated with a higher complication rate(P = 0.003). Subgroup analyses of specific complications revealed that except for a higher risk of superficial wound problems(P < 0.0001) in operative group, the two groups had similar complication rate in deep wound infection(P = 0.34),compartment syndrome(P = 0.46), thromboembolism(P = 0.32), reflex sympathetic dystrophy(P = 0.51) or traumatic arthritis secondary to DIACF(P = 0.43).CONCLUSION: Current evidence demonstrates that compared with operative treatment, conservative treatment of DIACF lead to similar clinical outcomes regarding residual pain, shoe fitting, walking distance and secondary subtalar arthrodesis but a significantly lower complication rate.展开更多
Tibial plateau fractures are common injuries that occur in a bimodal age distribution. While there are various treatment options for displaced tibial plateau fractures, the standard of care is open reduction and inter...Tibial plateau fractures are common injuries that occur in a bimodal age distribution. While there are various treatment options for displaced tibial plateau fractures, the standard of care is open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF). In physiologically young patients with higher demand and better bone quality, ORIF is the preferred method of treating these fractures. However, future total knee arthroplasty(TKA) is a consideration in these patients as post-traumatic osteoarthritis is a common long-term complication of tibial plateau fractures. In older, lower demand patients, ORIF is potentially less favorable for a variety of reasons, namely fixation failure and the need for delayed weight bearing. In some of these patients, TKA can be considered as primary mode of treatment. This paper will review the literature surrounding TKA as both primary treatment and as a salvage measure in patients with fractures of the tibial plateau. The outcomes, complications, techniques and surgical challenges are also discussed.展开更多
Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic...Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of comminuted intra-articular DRFs treated with a dynamic external fixator combined with a volar locking plate (VLP). Methods: Eleven patients (mean age, 61 years) with comminuted intra-articular DRFs were treated with a dynamic type of external fixator combined with a VLP. Following reduction and fixation with a VLP, the dynamic external fixator was applied and the distal ball joint of the fixator was aligned with the lunate-capitate line. The ball joint was unlocked approximately 2 weeks after surgery to allow wrist mobilization. The fixator was removed 3 - 6 weeks (mean, 5 weeks) after surgery. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessments were carried out at the final follow-up. Results: At the final follow-up, the mean range values of wrist extension and flexion were 76°and 64°, respectively. Compared with the contralateral side, the mean grip strength was 84%. The mean Modified Mayo Wrist Score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 88 and 9, respectively. No significant differences in the radiographic parameters exist between after surgery and final follow-up. Conclusions: This study indicated that the dynamic wrist fixator combined with a VLP is effective for the treatment of AO type C3 DRFs.展开更多
Background Intra-articular fractures of the fingers are common problems to emergency physicians and hand surgeons Inappropriate management of these injuries may result in chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or post tr...Background Intra-articular fractures of the fingers are common problems to emergency physicians and hand surgeons Inappropriate management of these injuries may result in chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or post traumatic arthritis. Ideal treatment necessitates the restoration of a stable and congruent joint that will allow early mobilization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the results of intra-articular fracture of the fingers by mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation. Methods From May 2005 to May 2007, a total of 26 patients with intra-articular fracture of the fingers were treated by mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation. Of the 26 cases, 11 involved in metacarpophalangeal joint, and 15 interphalangeal joint in proximal interphalangeal. Kirschner wire, mini wire and absorbable suture were used for limited internal fixation. All patients were followed up and patients were accomplished with total active motion （TAM） of fingers. Results All patients were reviewed by an independent observer. The mean follow up was 13 months （range 9 to 24 months）. Subjective, objective and radiographic results were evaluated. X-ray films revealed fracture union and the average radiographic union time was 7 weeks with a range of 5-12 weeks and the phalange shortening or rotation in 2 cases, joint incongruity （less than 1 mm） and joint space narrowing in 3 cases respectively. Phalangeal shortening or rotation was observed in 2 cases and joint incongruity or joint space narrowing was observed in 3 cases. An artificial implant was performed on one case for traumatic arthritis 1.5 years after surgery. Based on TAM the overall good-excellent rate of joint motion function was 80.8%. Conclusion Mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation is a reliable and effective method for treatment of intra-articular fracture of the fingers.展开更多
Objective Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in young adults comprise a distinet fracture pattern that is diffficuh to manage and associated with a high frequency of post-traumatic arthritis.Restoration of...Objective Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in young adults comprise a distinet fracture pattern that is diffficuh to manage and associated with a high frequency of post-traumatic arthritis.Restoration of articular congruency and alignment should improve the outcome.Methods In this study we prospectively re- viewed the results of 21 consecutive cases of dorsally displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures which were treated with internal fixation after failing to achieve articular congruency with closed reduction.Results 3 patients were lost to follow-up.For the rest of 18 patients,follow-up time ranges from 18 to 75 weeks the fractures had healed with highly satisfactory radiographic and functional results.The final volar tilt averaged 4.9°;radial inclination 23.9°;radial length 14mm;and articular incongruity,0.1 mm.Wrist motion at final follow-up examination aver- aged flexion 62°,extension 60°,radial deviation 16°,ulnar deviation 27°,pronation 77°and supination 74°.Grip strength averaged 83% of the uninjured side.The overall outcome of 18 patients(94.4%)had a good or excellent result according to the system of Gartland and Werley and 18 patients(72.2%)had a good result according to the modified system of Green and O'Brien at the most recent evaluation.The only complication in this series was a superficial pin tract infection,which was rapidly resolved with removal of pins at 5th week of external fixation. Conclusion Thus restoration of articular congruency and alignment is possible with minimal complication using modern non-angular stable methods of internal fixation.展开更多
文摘AIM: To investigate clinical efficacy of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fracture(DIACF) following operation and nonoperation. METHODS: Literature search was performed of Pub Med and Cochrane Library by two independent authors to identify randomized controlled trials(RCTs) comparing operative vs nonoperative treatment of DIACF from inception to December 31 st, 2013. RCT quality was evaluated by the modified Jadad scale. Dichotomous variables were pooled using risk ratios by review manager 5.3 software. Fixed-effects or randomeffects models were adopted with P > 0.05 or P ≤ 0.05 for heterogeneity tests, respectively.RESULTS: Eight RCTs comprising 767 cases met inclusion criteria. Results revealed that more surgically treated patients could resume pre-injury job(P = 0.006). No statistical differences were found between the two groups in residual pain(P = 0.33), shoe fitting problems(P = 0.07), limited walking distance(P = 0.56) or secondary late arthrodesis(P = 0.38). However, operative treatment was associated with a higher complication rate(P = 0.003). Subgroup analyses of specific complications revealed that except for a higher risk of superficial wound problems(P < 0.0001) in operative group, the two groups had similar complication rate in deep wound infection(P = 0.34),compartment syndrome(P = 0.46), thromboembolism(P = 0.32), reflex sympathetic dystrophy(P = 0.51) or traumatic arthritis secondary to DIACF(P = 0.43).CONCLUSION: Current evidence demonstrates that compared with operative treatment, conservative treatment of DIACF lead to similar clinical outcomes regarding residual pain, shoe fitting, walking distance and secondary subtalar arthrodesis but a significantly lower complication rate.
文摘Tibial plateau fractures are common injuries that occur in a bimodal age distribution. While there are various treatment options for displaced tibial plateau fractures, the standard of care is open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF). In physiologically young patients with higher demand and better bone quality, ORIF is the preferred method of treating these fractures. However, future total knee arthroplasty(TKA) is a consideration in these patients as post-traumatic osteoarthritis is a common long-term complication of tibial plateau fractures. In older, lower demand patients, ORIF is potentially less favorable for a variety of reasons, namely fixation failure and the need for delayed weight bearing. In some of these patients, TKA can be considered as primary mode of treatment. This paper will review the literature surrounding TKA as both primary treatment and as a salvage measure in patients with fractures of the tibial plateau. The outcomes, complications, techniques and surgical challenges are also discussed.
文摘Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of comminuted intra-articular DRFs treated with a dynamic external fixator combined with a volar locking plate (VLP). Methods: Eleven patients (mean age, 61 years) with comminuted intra-articular DRFs were treated with a dynamic type of external fixator combined with a VLP. Following reduction and fixation with a VLP, the dynamic external fixator was applied and the distal ball joint of the fixator was aligned with the lunate-capitate line. The ball joint was unlocked approximately 2 weeks after surgery to allow wrist mobilization. The fixator was removed 3 - 6 weeks (mean, 5 weeks) after surgery. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessments were carried out at the final follow-up. Results: At the final follow-up, the mean range values of wrist extension and flexion were 76°and 64°, respectively. Compared with the contralateral side, the mean grip strength was 84%. The mean Modified Mayo Wrist Score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 88 and 9, respectively. No significant differences in the radiographic parameters exist between after surgery and final follow-up. Conclusions: This study indicated that the dynamic wrist fixator combined with a VLP is effective for the treatment of AO type C3 DRFs.
文摘Background Intra-articular fractures of the fingers are common problems to emergency physicians and hand surgeons Inappropriate management of these injuries may result in chronic pain, stiffness, deformity, or post traumatic arthritis. Ideal treatment necessitates the restoration of a stable and congruent joint that will allow early mobilization. The purpose of this study was to investigate the results of intra-articular fracture of the fingers by mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation. Methods From May 2005 to May 2007, a total of 26 patients with intra-articular fracture of the fingers were treated by mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation. Of the 26 cases, 11 involved in metacarpophalangeal joint, and 15 interphalangeal joint in proximal interphalangeal. Kirschner wire, mini wire and absorbable suture were used for limited internal fixation. All patients were followed up and patients were accomplished with total active motion （TAM） of fingers. Results All patients were reviewed by an independent observer. The mean follow up was 13 months （range 9 to 24 months）. Subjective, objective and radiographic results were evaluated. X-ray films revealed fracture union and the average radiographic union time was 7 weeks with a range of 5-12 weeks and the phalange shortening or rotation in 2 cases, joint incongruity （less than 1 mm） and joint space narrowing in 3 cases respectively. Phalangeal shortening or rotation was observed in 2 cases and joint incongruity or joint space narrowing was observed in 3 cases. An artificial implant was performed on one case for traumatic arthritis 1.5 years after surgery. Based on TAM the overall good-excellent rate of joint motion function was 80.8%. Conclusion Mini external fixator combined with limited internal fixation is a reliable and effective method for treatment of intra-articular fracture of the fingers.
文摘Objective Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in young adults comprise a distinet fracture pattern that is diffficuh to manage and associated with a high frequency of post-traumatic arthritis.Restoration of articular congruency and alignment should improve the outcome.Methods In this study we prospectively re- viewed the results of 21 consecutive cases of dorsally displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures which were treated with internal fixation after failing to achieve articular congruency with closed reduction.Results 3 patients were lost to follow-up.For the rest of 18 patients,follow-up time ranges from 18 to 75 weeks the fractures had healed with highly satisfactory radiographic and functional results.The final volar tilt averaged 4.9°;radial inclination 23.9°;radial length 14mm;and articular incongruity,0.1 mm.Wrist motion at final follow-up examination aver- aged flexion 62°,extension 60°,radial deviation 16°,ulnar deviation 27°,pronation 77°and supination 74°.Grip strength averaged 83% of the uninjured side.The overall outcome of 18 patients(94.4%)had a good or excellent result according to the system of Gartland and Werley and 18 patients(72.2%)had a good result according to the modified system of Green and O'Brien at the most recent evaluation.The only complication in this series was a superficial pin tract infection,which was rapidly resolved with removal of pins at 5th week of external fixation. Conclusion Thus restoration of articular congruency and alignment is possible with minimal complication using modern non-angular stable methods of internal fixation.
