Objective: To compare the biomechanical basis of 3 different internal fixation methods: nitinol patellar concentrator (NT-PC), tension band and wire circle in treating patellar fractures. Methods: The epoxy resin thre...Objective: To compare the biomechanical basis of 3 different internal fixation methods: nitinol patellar concentrator (NT-PC), tension band and wire circle in treating patellar fractures. Methods: The epoxy resin three dimensional photoelasticity patellar models were made by precise moulding, and were fixated by nitinol patellar concentrator (NT-PC), tension band and wire circle respectively. The patellar models with frozen stress stripes were put into the polarized light field and the stress distributions were compared. As for the model fixated by NT-PC, by dividing layer, photographing and tracing, we used the iterative method to calculate the stress value of every internal node of the epoxy resin patellar model, and the character of stress was analyzed. Results: An overall stress field was yielded when the patellar model was fixated by NT-PC, and the stripes were more than that of tension band model and wire circle model, which have only few stress stripes in the fixated layers. Further analysis indicated that there were continuous fixated stresses in the facies articularis and distal pole of patella, and the character of stresses produced by NT-PC were mainly in longitudinal direction, then in transverse direction. The shearing stresses were small. Conclusion: The initiative and continuous memorial stress of NT-PC and its overall stress distribution character are the essence of NT-PC distinguished with tension band and wire circle in treating patellar fractures. The stress character produced by NT-PC is good for the stability of fracture site and prompts fracture healing.展开更多
Objective:Debate continues regarding the management of calcaneal fractures,between open reduction and internal fixation and closed treatment.Hence we aim at evaluating the radiological and functional outcomes of open...Objective:Debate continues regarding the management of calcaneal fractures,between open reduction and internal fixation and closed treatment.Hence we aim at evaluating the radiological and functional outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in displaced joint depression type of calcaneal fractures fixed with locking calcaneal plate.Methods:In this series,28 patients (26 unilateral and 2 bilateral) with joint depression type of calcaneal fractures as per Essex-Lopresti classification system were operated on with locking calcaneal plate within 3 weeks of injury.Patients were evaluated in terms of associated injuries and X-rays of anteroposterior,lateral and axial views of the calcaneum.CT scan was done to assess the amount ofcomminution and articular depression.Patients were followed up clinically and radiologically at least for 1 year.Radiological assessment was done by Bohler's angle and Gissane's angle along with measurement ofcalcaneal height and width.Functional outcome was assessed using the American Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale.Results:At average follow-up of 14.5 months,average AOFAS score was 86.3 (range 66 to 97),with 86% having excellent to good results and 2 (7.7%) and 1 (3.7%) having fair and poor results respectively.All patients had stable ankle joint with all having dorsiflexion and plantar flexion more than 30°.Average subtalar range of motion was 17°.The mean Bohler's angle,mean Gissane's angle,calcaneal height and width were 25.47°,121.3°,4.32 cm and 3.81cm respectively at final follow-up.Three patients had flap necrosis at incision site and one had superficial and deep infection.Subtalar arthritis was seen in 5 patients,whereas sural nerve hypoaesthesia in 1 patient.None of the patients had compartment syndrome,heel pad problems,peroneal tendinitis,reflex sympathetic dystropy or implant failure.Conclusion:Open reduction and internal fixation with locking calcaneal plate gives sound functional outcome,i.e.restoring anatomically reconstruction of height,width,Bohler's and Gissiane's angles of the calcaneum,and allowing early mobilization.展开更多
Dynamic hip screw fixation is a com- monly performed procedure for internal fixation of intertro- chanteric femoral fractures. Arterial injury following the operative fixation is a rare but serious event. We present a...Dynamic hip screw fixation is a com- monly performed procedure for internal fixation of intertro- chanteric femoral fractures. Arterial injury following the operative fixation is a rare but serious event. We present a patient who developed pseudoaneurysm ofprofunda femo- ris artery after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture with a dynamic hip screw. The diagnosis was confirmed by angiographic study and it was successfully treated by coil embolization.展开更多
Purpose: Complete visualization of certain acetabular fractures of posterior wall or column with cranial extension involving superior dome from standard surgical exposures is a challenge. Osteotomy of the greater tro...Purpose: Complete visualization of certain acetabular fractures of posterior wall or column with cranial extension involving superior dome from standard surgical exposures is a challenge. Osteotomy of the greater trochanter has been used to enhance fracture visualization, especially the dome, in posterior and lateral exposures of the acetabulum, it also decreases the need for excessive muscle retraction. The purpose of the study was to investigate the outcome associated with trochanteric flip osteotomy in the management of certain acetahulum fractures. Methods: From January 2011 to December 2013, 25 displaced acetabular fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The fractures were managed using a Kocher-Langenbeck approach along with trochanteric flip osteotomy. At 3rd, 6th and 24th month follow-up, all patients had radiographic examination and underwent a final clinical evaluation based on the modified Merle d'Auhigne and Postei score. The strength of the abductors was assessed according to the Medical Research Council (MRC) grading system. Results: Congruent reduction was achieved in all patients and all osteotomies healed within an average period of 3.8 months. All our patients were allowed full weight bearing at the end of 3 months and with no abductor lurch at the end of 6 months follow-up. There were no cases of avascular necrosis of femoral head. None of the patients had any neurovascular complication or infection by the end of the follow-up period. Conclusion: Truchanteric flip osteotomy is a very effective technique to fix certain acetabular fractures especially those with dome involvement. It is more accurate and associated with no significant com- plications compared with conventional way.展开更多
Chitosan (CS) is one promising material as a temporary mechanical supporter for bone fracture internal fixation.In our previous work,we successfully fabricated CS rods through one in situ precipitation route.But bendi...Chitosan (CS) is one promising material as a temporary mechanical supporter for bone fracture internal fixation.In our previous work,we successfully fabricated CS rods through one in situ precipitation route.But bending strength and bending modulus of CS rods need to be improved to match the commercially available devices used for bone fracture internal fixation.In this research,CS rods were reinforced effectively through cross-linking reaction by using glutaraldehyde as the coupling reagent.Schiff’s base was detected by FTIR due to the chemical reaction between amino groups and aldehyde groups.Crystal plane space of CS rods became small during the formation of network structure.Microstructure was observed by SEM,indicating that layer-by-layer structure became much tighter after cross-linking reaction,and cracks in one layer turned around when they reached another layer to absorb energy.Bending strength and bending modulus of cross-linked CS rods could reach 186.3 MPa and 5.17 GPa,respectively.Compared with uncross-linked CS rods,they are increased by 101.6% and 26.1%,respectively.As a result,mechanical properties of CS rods are equivalent to the commercially available biodegradable devices.CS rods with excellent mechanical properties are a good candidate for bone fracture internal fixation.展开更多
Objective: To investigate appropriate ways for screw placement of pedicle of vertebral arch in the horizontal plane. Methods: Fifteen preserved thoracolumbar spine specimens (T 11 L 5) were used and divided into three...Objective: To investigate appropriate ways for screw placement of pedicle of vertebral arch in the horizontal plane. Methods: Fifteen preserved thoracolumbar spine specimens (T 11 L 5) were used and divided into three groups at random. Firstly four anatomic parameters indicating screw positions in the horizontal plane were measured. Secondly the methods of Roy camille, Magerl, and authors’segmental differences were used to place successively the screws of the pedicles with 5 mm, 6 mm, and 7 mm in diameter. Coincidences between the drilling point, drilling direction and pedicle axis, and ruptures of the pedicle as well as the length of the screw in the vertebral body were observed. Results: Four anatomic parameters at various segments showed significant differences (P < 0.05 ). The drilling point by the Roy camille’s method deviated medial to pedicle axis in most segments, and its drilling direction did not coincide well with most E angles of the pedicles. The drilling point by Magerl’s method coincided relatively well with pedicle axis in lumbar vertebrae, but there were still some differences between its drilling direction and E angles of the pedicles. The method of segmental differences coincided the best with the pedicle axis. The lengths of screw in the vertebra were relatively long by both Magerl and segmental difference methods. When 5 mm diametral screw was used by the three methods, the rupture rate was very low. When 6 mm and 7 mm diametral screws were placed, the rupture rate was accordingly increased. Of the three methods, Roy camilles method showed a relatively high rupture rate, while the method of segmental differences a comparatively low rupture rate. Various degrees of rupture of the pedicle of vertebral arch were found at the juncture of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae when 6 mm or 7 mm diametral screws was used by any screw placement method. In contrast, the rupture was seldom seen at the lower lumbar vertebrae when 7 mm diametral screws were used.Conclusions: The segmental difference method is proved to have the anatomic safety and screw biomechanical stability. It is appropriate to choose different diametral screws, different drilling points and directions according to different segments of the vertebra.展开更多
Objective: To comparatively analyze the medical records of patients with limb fractures as well as rescue strategy in Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes so as to provide references for post-earthquake rescue. Methods: ...Objective: To comparatively analyze the medical records of patients with limb fractures as well as rescue strategy in Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes so as to provide references for post-earthquake rescue. Methods: We retrospectively investigated 944 patients sustaining limb fractures, including 891 in Wenchuan earthquake and 53 in Yushu earthquake, who were admitted to West China Hospital (WCH) of Sichuan University. Results: In Wenchuan earthquake, WCH met its three peaks of limb fracture patients influx, on post-earthquake day (PED) 2, 8 and 14 respectively. Between PED 3-14, 585 patients were transferred from WCH to other hospitals out- side the Sichuan Province. In Yushu earthquake, the maxi- mum influx of limb fracture patients happened on PED 3, and no one was shifted to other hospitals. Both in Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes, most limb fractures were caused by blunt strike and crush/burying. In Wenchuan earthquake, there were 396 (396/942, 42.0%) open limb fractures, includ- ing 28 Gustilo I, 201 Gustilo II and 167 Gustilo III injuries. But in Yushu earthquake, the incidence of open limb fracture was much lower (6/61, 9.8%). The percent of patients with acute complications in Wenchuan earthquake (167/891,18.7%) was much higher than that in Yushu earthquake (5/53, 3.8%). In Wenchuan earthquake rescue, 1 018 surgeries were done, composed of debridement in 376, internal fixation in 283, external fixation in 119, and vacuum sealing drainage in 117, etc. While among the 64 surgeries in Yushu earthquake rescue, the internal fixation for limb fracture was mostly adopted. All patients received proper treatment and sur- vived except one who died due to multiple organs failure in Wenchuan earthquake. Conclusion: Provision of suitable and sufficient medi- cal care in a catastrophe can only be achieved by construc- tion of sophisticated national disaster medical system, pre- diction of the injury types and number of injuries, and con- flrmation of participating hospitals' exact role. Based on the valuable rescue experiences after Wenchuan earthquake, the rescue was faster, more orderly and effective in Yushu earthquake. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go in the development of a stronger emergent response to the disasters.展开更多
Traumatic posterior dislocation of hip associated with ipsilateral displaced femoral neck fracture is a rare injury. Moreover, the management of such patients evokes strong views regarding primary replacement or prese...Traumatic posterior dislocation of hip associated with ipsilateral displaced femoral neck fracture is a rare injury. Moreover, the management of such patients evokes strong views regarding primary replacement or preserving the femoral head. We presented a case of young adult with such an injury. He was operated upon with reduction of the dislocation and fixation of femoral neck fracture with the help of cancellous screws. Two years later, the fracture had united and the patient was asymptomatic. We further proposed the mechanism of injury for such a fracture and discussed the management in the changing trauma scenario of the developing world.展开更多
Objective:Fracture of either radius or ulna with a dislocation either at the proximal or distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is not a common injury and is inherently unstable.Here we report a case series,with both-bone ...Objective:Fracture of either radius or ulna with a dislocation either at the proximal or distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is not a common injury and is inherently unstable.Here we report a case series,with both-bone forearm fractures associated with dislocation of DRUJ,as a Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation,and try to analyze this injury pattern.Methods:The study was based on 6 patients having Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation of different age (20 to 45 years).All fractures were closed type.Two fractures involved the same level and three fractures were at different levels of radius and ulna shaft.After thorough examination and investigations they were treated with limited contact dynamic compression plate without additional fixation for DRUJ.Results:All cases were followed up for 24 weeks.The maximum incidence occurred in age group between 31 and 40 years.All the fractures of both radius and ulna were united in average time of 12 weeks.Range of motion of wrist and elbow,supination and pronation at final follow-up were normal.There was no subsequent re-subluxation or dislocation of the DRUJ in any of the cases.Conclusion:Galeazzi variant in adult is a new undescribed pattern of forearm with wrist injury.Stable open reduction and internal fixation of both-bone forearm fractures is mandatory,followed by 3 to 4 weeks of immobilization in a cast for the healing of disrupted DRUJ.展开更多
Objective : To evaluate the clinical results of treatment of midshaft tibial fracture with expandable intramedullary nails compared with interlocking intramednilary nails. Methods: From June 2003 to August 2005, 46...Objective : To evaluate the clinical results of treatment of midshaft tibial fracture with expandable intramedullary nails compared with interlocking intramednilary nails. Methods: From June 2003 to August 2005, 46 patients (27 males and 19 females, aged 20-74 years, mean =38.4 years ) with midshaft tibial fracture were treated surgically in our department. The causes of fractures were traffic injury in 21 patients, fall injury in 6, tumbling injury in 11 and crushing injury in 8. According to AO/ ASIF classification, Type A fracture was found in 16 patients, Type B in 11, Type C1 in 5, and Type C2 in 2. Open fractures were found in 12 patients, according to Gustilo classification, Type Ⅰ in 9 patients and Type Ⅱin 3 patients. Based on the patients'consent, 24 patients were treated with expandable intramedullary nails (Group A ) and 22 with interlocking intramedullary nails (Group B ). The operation time, blood loss during operation, X-ray fluoroscopic times, hospitalization time, weight bearing time after operation, healing time of fracture and complications of all the patients were recorded. The clinical effects of all the cases were evaluated according to the criteria of Johner-Wruhs. Results: All the patients were followed up for 12,34 months ( mean = 16.2 months). The time of operation, the blood loss, X-ray fluoroscopic times, hospitalization time and healing time of fracture of Group A significantly decreased (P 〈 0.05 ) compared with those of Group B, but the time for weight bearing after operation, the Johner- Wruhs degree of clinical effects and complications had no significant difference between Group A and Group B (P〉0.05). Conclusions: Expandable intramedullary nail can shorten operation time, decrease blood loss and reduce invasion, which is a safe and effective treatment method for tibial midshaft fracture.展开更多
文摘Objective: To compare the biomechanical basis of 3 different internal fixation methods: nitinol patellar concentrator (NT-PC), tension band and wire circle in treating patellar fractures. Methods: The epoxy resin three dimensional photoelasticity patellar models were made by precise moulding, and were fixated by nitinol patellar concentrator (NT-PC), tension band and wire circle respectively. The patellar models with frozen stress stripes were put into the polarized light field and the stress distributions were compared. As for the model fixated by NT-PC, by dividing layer, photographing and tracing, we used the iterative method to calculate the stress value of every internal node of the epoxy resin patellar model, and the character of stress was analyzed. Results: An overall stress field was yielded when the patellar model was fixated by NT-PC, and the stripes were more than that of tension band model and wire circle model, which have only few stress stripes in the fixated layers. Further analysis indicated that there were continuous fixated stresses in the facies articularis and distal pole of patella, and the character of stresses produced by NT-PC were mainly in longitudinal direction, then in transverse direction. The shearing stresses were small. Conclusion: The initiative and continuous memorial stress of NT-PC and its overall stress distribution character are the essence of NT-PC distinguished with tension band and wire circle in treating patellar fractures. The stress character produced by NT-PC is good for the stability of fracture site and prompts fracture healing.
文摘Objective:Debate continues regarding the management of calcaneal fractures,between open reduction and internal fixation and closed treatment.Hence we aim at evaluating the radiological and functional outcomes of open reduction and internal fixation in displaced joint depression type of calcaneal fractures fixed with locking calcaneal plate.Methods:In this series,28 patients (26 unilateral and 2 bilateral) with joint depression type of calcaneal fractures as per Essex-Lopresti classification system were operated on with locking calcaneal plate within 3 weeks of injury.Patients were evaluated in terms of associated injuries and X-rays of anteroposterior,lateral and axial views of the calcaneum.CT scan was done to assess the amount ofcomminution and articular depression.Patients were followed up clinically and radiologically at least for 1 year.Radiological assessment was done by Bohler's angle and Gissane's angle along with measurement ofcalcaneal height and width.Functional outcome was assessed using the American Orthopaedics Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale.Results:At average follow-up of 14.5 months,average AOFAS score was 86.3 (range 66 to 97),with 86% having excellent to good results and 2 (7.7%) and 1 (3.7%) having fair and poor results respectively.All patients had stable ankle joint with all having dorsiflexion and plantar flexion more than 30°.Average subtalar range of motion was 17°.The mean Bohler's angle,mean Gissane's angle,calcaneal height and width were 25.47°,121.3°,4.32 cm and 3.81cm respectively at final follow-up.Three patients had flap necrosis at incision site and one had superficial and deep infection.Subtalar arthritis was seen in 5 patients,whereas sural nerve hypoaesthesia in 1 patient.None of the patients had compartment syndrome,heel pad problems,peroneal tendinitis,reflex sympathetic dystropy or implant failure.Conclusion:Open reduction and internal fixation with locking calcaneal plate gives sound functional outcome,i.e.restoring anatomically reconstruction of height,width,Bohler's and Gissiane's angles of the calcaneum,and allowing early mobilization.
文摘Dynamic hip screw fixation is a com- monly performed procedure for internal fixation of intertro- chanteric femoral fractures. Arterial injury following the operative fixation is a rare but serious event. We present a patient who developed pseudoaneurysm ofprofunda femo- ris artery after internal fixation of intertrochanteric fracture with a dynamic hip screw. The diagnosis was confirmed by angiographic study and it was successfully treated by coil embolization.
文摘Purpose: Complete visualization of certain acetabular fractures of posterior wall or column with cranial extension involving superior dome from standard surgical exposures is a challenge. Osteotomy of the greater trochanter has been used to enhance fracture visualization, especially the dome, in posterior and lateral exposures of the acetabulum, it also decreases the need for excessive muscle retraction. The purpose of the study was to investigate the outcome associated with trochanteric flip osteotomy in the management of certain acetahulum fractures. Methods: From January 2011 to December 2013, 25 displaced acetabular fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation. The fractures were managed using a Kocher-Langenbeck approach along with trochanteric flip osteotomy. At 3rd, 6th and 24th month follow-up, all patients had radiographic examination and underwent a final clinical evaluation based on the modified Merle d'Auhigne and Postei score. The strength of the abductors was assessed according to the Medical Research Council (MRC) grading system. Results: Congruent reduction was achieved in all patients and all osteotomies healed within an average period of 3.8 months. All our patients were allowed full weight bearing at the end of 3 months and with no abductor lurch at the end of 6 months follow-up. There were no cases of avascular necrosis of femoral head. None of the patients had any neurovascular complication or infection by the end of the follow-up period. Conclusion: Truchanteric flip osteotomy is a very effective technique to fix certain acetabular fractures especially those with dome involvement. It is more accurate and associated with no significant com- plications compared with conventional way.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (50333020 & 50773070)National Basic Research Program of China ((973 Program,2009CB930104)+1 种基金China Postdoctoral Science Foundation (20100480085)Grand Science and Technology Special Project of Zhejiang Province (2008C11087)
文摘Chitosan (CS) is one promising material as a temporary mechanical supporter for bone fracture internal fixation.In our previous work,we successfully fabricated CS rods through one in situ precipitation route.But bending strength and bending modulus of CS rods need to be improved to match the commercially available devices used for bone fracture internal fixation.In this research,CS rods were reinforced effectively through cross-linking reaction by using glutaraldehyde as the coupling reagent.Schiff’s base was detected by FTIR due to the chemical reaction between amino groups and aldehyde groups.Crystal plane space of CS rods became small during the formation of network structure.Microstructure was observed by SEM,indicating that layer-by-layer structure became much tighter after cross-linking reaction,and cracks in one layer turned around when they reached another layer to absorb energy.Bending strength and bending modulus of cross-linked CS rods could reach 186.3 MPa and 5.17 GPa,respectively.Compared with uncross-linked CS rods,they are increased by 101.6% and 26.1%,respectively.As a result,mechanical properties of CS rods are equivalent to the commercially available biodegradable devices.CS rods with excellent mechanical properties are a good candidate for bone fracture internal fixation.
文摘Objective: To investigate appropriate ways for screw placement of pedicle of vertebral arch in the horizontal plane. Methods: Fifteen preserved thoracolumbar spine specimens (T 11 L 5) were used and divided into three groups at random. Firstly four anatomic parameters indicating screw positions in the horizontal plane were measured. Secondly the methods of Roy camille, Magerl, and authors’segmental differences were used to place successively the screws of the pedicles with 5 mm, 6 mm, and 7 mm in diameter. Coincidences between the drilling point, drilling direction and pedicle axis, and ruptures of the pedicle as well as the length of the screw in the vertebral body were observed. Results: Four anatomic parameters at various segments showed significant differences (P < 0.05 ). The drilling point by the Roy camille’s method deviated medial to pedicle axis in most segments, and its drilling direction did not coincide well with most E angles of the pedicles. The drilling point by Magerl’s method coincided relatively well with pedicle axis in lumbar vertebrae, but there were still some differences between its drilling direction and E angles of the pedicles. The method of segmental differences coincided the best with the pedicle axis. The lengths of screw in the vertebra were relatively long by both Magerl and segmental difference methods. When 5 mm diametral screw was used by the three methods, the rupture rate was very low. When 6 mm and 7 mm diametral screws were placed, the rupture rate was accordingly increased. Of the three methods, Roy camilles method showed a relatively high rupture rate, while the method of segmental differences a comparatively low rupture rate. Various degrees of rupture of the pedicle of vertebral arch were found at the juncture of the thoracic and lumbar vertebrae when 6 mm or 7 mm diametral screws was used by any screw placement method. In contrast, the rupture was seldom seen at the lower lumbar vertebrae when 7 mm diametral screws were used.Conclusions: The segmental difference method is proved to have the anatomic safety and screw biomechanical stability. It is appropriate to choose different diametral screws, different drilling points and directions according to different segments of the vertebra.
文摘Objective: To comparatively analyze the medical records of patients with limb fractures as well as rescue strategy in Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes so as to provide references for post-earthquake rescue. Methods: We retrospectively investigated 944 patients sustaining limb fractures, including 891 in Wenchuan earthquake and 53 in Yushu earthquake, who were admitted to West China Hospital (WCH) of Sichuan University. Results: In Wenchuan earthquake, WCH met its three peaks of limb fracture patients influx, on post-earthquake day (PED) 2, 8 and 14 respectively. Between PED 3-14, 585 patients were transferred from WCH to other hospitals out- side the Sichuan Province. In Yushu earthquake, the maxi- mum influx of limb fracture patients happened on PED 3, and no one was shifted to other hospitals. Both in Wenchuan and Yushu earthquakes, most limb fractures were caused by blunt strike and crush/burying. In Wenchuan earthquake, there were 396 (396/942, 42.0%) open limb fractures, includ- ing 28 Gustilo I, 201 Gustilo II and 167 Gustilo III injuries. But in Yushu earthquake, the incidence of open limb fracture was much lower (6/61, 9.8%). The percent of patients with acute complications in Wenchuan earthquake (167/891,18.7%) was much higher than that in Yushu earthquake (5/53, 3.8%). In Wenchuan earthquake rescue, 1 018 surgeries were done, composed of debridement in 376, internal fixation in 283, external fixation in 119, and vacuum sealing drainage in 117, etc. While among the 64 surgeries in Yushu earthquake rescue, the internal fixation for limb fracture was mostly adopted. All patients received proper treatment and sur- vived except one who died due to multiple organs failure in Wenchuan earthquake. Conclusion: Provision of suitable and sufficient medi- cal care in a catastrophe can only be achieved by construc- tion of sophisticated national disaster medical system, pre- diction of the injury types and number of injuries, and con- flrmation of participating hospitals' exact role. Based on the valuable rescue experiences after Wenchuan earthquake, the rescue was faster, more orderly and effective in Yushu earthquake. Nevertheless, there is still a long way to go in the development of a stronger emergent response to the disasters.
文摘Traumatic posterior dislocation of hip associated with ipsilateral displaced femoral neck fracture is a rare injury. Moreover, the management of such patients evokes strong views regarding primary replacement or preserving the femoral head. We presented a case of young adult with such an injury. He was operated upon with reduction of the dislocation and fixation of femoral neck fracture with the help of cancellous screws. Two years later, the fracture had united and the patient was asymptomatic. We further proposed the mechanism of injury for such a fracture and discussed the management in the changing trauma scenario of the developing world.
文摘Objective:Fracture of either radius or ulna with a dislocation either at the proximal or distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) is not a common injury and is inherently unstable.Here we report a case series,with both-bone forearm fractures associated with dislocation of DRUJ,as a Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation,and try to analyze this injury pattern.Methods:The study was based on 6 patients having Galeazzi-variant type fracture-dislocation of different age (20 to 45 years).All fractures were closed type.Two fractures involved the same level and three fractures were at different levels of radius and ulna shaft.After thorough examination and investigations they were treated with limited contact dynamic compression plate without additional fixation for DRUJ.Results:All cases were followed up for 24 weeks.The maximum incidence occurred in age group between 31 and 40 years.All the fractures of both radius and ulna were united in average time of 12 weeks.Range of motion of wrist and elbow,supination and pronation at final follow-up were normal.There was no subsequent re-subluxation or dislocation of the DRUJ in any of the cases.Conclusion:Galeazzi variant in adult is a new undescribed pattern of forearm with wrist injury.Stable open reduction and internal fixation of both-bone forearm fractures is mandatory,followed by 3 to 4 weeks of immobilization in a cast for the healing of disrupted DRUJ.
文摘Objective : To evaluate the clinical results of treatment of midshaft tibial fracture with expandable intramedullary nails compared with interlocking intramednilary nails. Methods: From June 2003 to August 2005, 46 patients (27 males and 19 females, aged 20-74 years, mean =38.4 years ) with midshaft tibial fracture were treated surgically in our department. The causes of fractures were traffic injury in 21 patients, fall injury in 6, tumbling injury in 11 and crushing injury in 8. According to AO/ ASIF classification, Type A fracture was found in 16 patients, Type B in 11, Type C1 in 5, and Type C2 in 2. Open fractures were found in 12 patients, according to Gustilo classification, Type Ⅰ in 9 patients and Type Ⅱin 3 patients. Based on the patients'consent, 24 patients were treated with expandable intramedullary nails (Group A ) and 22 with interlocking intramedullary nails (Group B ). The operation time, blood loss during operation, X-ray fluoroscopic times, hospitalization time, weight bearing time after operation, healing time of fracture and complications of all the patients were recorded. The clinical effects of all the cases were evaluated according to the criteria of Johner-Wruhs. Results: All the patients were followed up for 12,34 months ( mean = 16.2 months). The time of operation, the blood loss, X-ray fluoroscopic times, hospitalization time and healing time of fracture of Group A significantly decreased (P 〈 0.05 ) compared with those of Group B, but the time for weight bearing after operation, the Johner- Wruhs degree of clinical effects and complications had no significant difference between Group A and Group B (P〉0.05). Conclusions: Expandable intramedullary nail can shorten operation time, decrease blood loss and reduce invasion, which is a safe and effective treatment method for tibial midshaft fracture.