Hybrid External Fixation for Open Severe Comminuted Fractures of the Distal Femur

Background: The treatment of distal femoral open comminuted fractures is a major problem for orthopedic surgeon. The basic and important aim in treatment of these fractures is to assemble the condylar fragments and then fix the condyles to the femoral shaft by minimum handling of the bone and soft tissues. Objectives: To evaluate the treatment of distal femoral open comminuted fractures (type C2 and C3) with hybrid external fixator. Methods: Thirty-four patients with distal femur open comminuted fracture (type C2 and C3) were treated by hybrid external fixator between January 2005 and December 2008. All of the fractures were opened with extension to joint surface. 30 patients were male and 4 were female. Their average age was 30.5 years (17 to 72 years). Average follow up period was 36 months. 12 patients had isolated fracture and 22 patients had multiple fractures. The bony and functional results were evaluated by the association for the study and application of the method of Ilizarov (ASAMI) protocol and knee society score. Results: 29 out of 34 fractures (85%) had union without bone grafts. Average time of union was 6.1 months (4 - 19 ms). The average knee range of motion was 87.5 degrees (30 - 115 degrees). The bony results were excellent in 24 patients (70.5%), good in 6 (17.7%), fair in 2 (5.9%), and poor in 2 (5.9%), and the functional results were excellent in 10 (29.4%) patients, good in 14 (41.2%), fair in 6 (17.6%), and poor in 4 (11.8%), and the functional results were excellent in 10 (29.4%) patients, good in 14 (41.2%), fair in 6 (17.6%), and poor in 4 (11.8%) according to ASAMI protocol. According to the knee society score the functional results were excellent in 9 (26.44%) patients, good in 13 (38.26%), fair in 7 (20.6%), and poor in 5 (14.7%). Conclusion: Hybrid external fixator is an effective method for treatment of distal femoral open comminuted fractures (type C2 and C3) and may be considered as an alternative surgical methods in the management of these fractures.

The damage control in tibial pilon open fractures with a new external fixator delta frame

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of the damage control, in emergency to treat the open tibial pilon fractures with Dolphix? External Fixator Frame(CITIEFFE?, Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy). Methods: From January 2017 to August 2017, at the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Vito Fazzi Hospital Lecce, we treated 23 open tibial pilon fractures with Dolphix? External Fixator Frame(CITIEFFE?, Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy). The evaluation criteria of the case series were: the time needed to assemble the external fixator;the time taked to treat the ankle associated lesions;the time of skin healing;the ankle alignment;the subjective/objective Ovadia and Beals score;and complications. The Endpoint assessment was set at the days of the definitive surgery. Results: The results in terms of alignment, biomechanical stability of the frame, healing of soft tissue, complications were as good as the objective and subjective results according Ovadia and Beals score. Conclusion:Pilon fractures are complex and often present complications;the damage control treatment, in emergency, with Dolphix? External Fixator Frame(CITIEFFE?, Calderara di Reno, Bologna, Italy) permits a stable osteotaxis with minimal soft tissue damage and permit the repair of muscles, blood vessels and nerves with a stable bone and the soft tissue healing with vaccum therapy.

Assessment of the trauma degree and bone metabolism after external fixation combined with vacuum sealing drainage treatment of open tibiofibula fracture

Objective: To evaluate the effect of external fixation combined with vacuum sealing drainage on the trauma degree and bone metabolism in patients with open tibiofibula fracture. Methods:A total of 116 patients with open tibiofibula fracture who received surgical treatment in Luzhou People's Hospital between February 2015 and January 2017 were divided into control group (n=58) and study group (n=58) by random number table. Control group received debridement + external fixation, and study group received debridement + external fixation +vacuum sealing drainage. The differences in the levels of trauma indexes and bone metabolism indexes were compared between the two groups before and after treatment. Results: Before surgery, there was no statistically significant difference in serum levels of trauma indexes and bone metabolism indexes between the two groups. 1 week after surgery, serum acute phase protein Tf level of study group was higher than that of control group whereas CER, Hp and CRP levels were lower than those of control group;stress indexes NE and Cor levels were lower than those of control group;bone metabolism indexes P1NP, BGP and BALP levels were higher than those of control group whereas β-CTX level was lower than that of control group. Conclusion: External fixation combined with vacuum sealing drainage can effectively reduce fracture trauma and promote fracture end healing in patients with open tibiofibula fracture.

Early complications of preoperative external traction fixation in the staged treatment of tibial fractures:A series of 402 cases

BACKGROUND Different external skeletal fixators have been widely used in preoperative traction of high-energy tibial fractures prior to a definitive surgical treatment.However,the early complications associated with this staged treatment for traction and soft tissue injury recovery have rarely been discussed.AIM To analyze the early complications associated with preoperative external traction fixation in the staged treatment of tibial fractures.METHODS A total of 402 patients with high-energy tibial fractures treated using preoperative external traction fixation at a Level 1 trauma center from 2014 to 2018 were enrolled in this retrospective study.Data regarding the demographic information,Tscherne soft tissue injury,fracture site,entry point placement,and duration of traction were recorded.Procedure-related complications such as movement and sensation disorder,vessel injury,discharge,infection,loosening,and iatrogenic fractures were analyzed.RESULTS The mean patient age was 42.5(18-71)years,and the mean duration of traction was 7.5(0-26)d.In total,19(4.7%)patients presented with procedure-related complications,including technique-associated complications in 6 patients and nursing-associated complications in 13.Differences in the incidence of complications with respect to sex,affected side,soft tissue injury classification,and fracture sites were not observed.However,the number of complications due to hammer insertion was significantly reduced than those due to drill insertions(2.9%vs 7.4%).CONCLUSION We found a low incidence of early complications related to the fixation.Furthermore,the complications were not significantly associated with the severity of the soft tissue injury and fracture site.Although relatively rough and more likely to cause pain,the number of complications associated with hammer insertion was significantly smaller than that of complications associated with drill insertion.

Closed reduction external fixator fixation versus open reduction internal fixation in the patients with Bennett fracture dislocation

Background The Bennett fracture is either a common or a challenging problem to hand surgeons.It is still debated whether closed or open reduction gives optimal results.This study aimed to describe and assess a closed reduction and mini-external fixator fixation technique for the treatment of Bennett＇s fracture dislocation and to compare this technique versus open reduction and internal fixation.Methods From October 2002 to December 2012,56 patients with Bennett＇s fracture dislocation were treated by closed reduction and mini-external fixator fixation and 32 patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation in Jishuitan Hospital.Patients with an articular step-off of more than 1 mm were excluded.All patients were assessed at a mean followup of 7 years （range 2-10 years） and the two groups were compared with pain levels,active range of trapeziometacarpal motion,grip strength and pinch strength,arthritic changes,and adduction deformity.Results Based on primary closed reduction maintained,the rate of anatomic reduction is 63.6％.Radiographic fracture union was achieved in all patients at a mean time of 5 weeks.At the final follow-up,there was no difference between the two groups in mean union time and pain levels （P=-0.2）.There was also no difference between the two groups regarding the active range of trapeziometacarpal motion （P=0.3）,grip stength （P=0.6）,pinch strength （P=0.2）,arthritic change and loss of reduction （P=0.2）.There was a significant correlation between adduction deformity and the development of arthritis （P=0.02）.Conclusion Closed reduction mini-external fixator fixation should be first tried to apply in the treatment of Bennett＇s fracture dislocation,and open reduction internal fixation should only be performed for irreducible fractures.

Emergent and delayed hybrid external fixation management of tibial pilon fractures: A multicentric retrospective analysis of 80 patients

Objective:To report our experience with the hybrid external fixator in emergency.Methods:We assessed 80 cases of pilon fracture treated with the external fixator during the period of January 2009 and December 2016:55 men (69%) and 30 women (33%) with a mean age of 40 years (range between 16 and 70 ). About 45 occurred as isolated trauma, 35 instead were politrauma. Each patient underwent standard radiographic examination and a CT examination. There were 28 open fractures (35%), (Gustilo type 1, 2 and 3) while closed fractures showed soft tissue involvement of various grade (2-3 Tscherne classification). In all cases, the external fixation, sometimes associated with other reduction and synthesis techniques, was used. The timing of surgery was dictated by the condition of the soft tissues. For clinical evaluation, the Mazur score with mean follow-ups at 12 months was utilized.Results:The final range of ankle motion was 15 dorsal and 10 plantar flexion. In about 80 cases there was an average Mazur score of83. The mean score was 90;in open fractures 85 to 72. Radiographic healing of fractures in 60 patients occurred in 120 days (mean 105 days), at the time when the external fixator was removed.Conclusion:Pilon fractures are complex and often present complications;the definitive treatment, in emergency or delayed, with hybrid external fixator permits a stable synthesis with minimal soft tissue damage. Weight bearing maybe allowed early and functional recovery is generally good.

Pulmonary thromboembolism after distal ulna and radius fractures surgery: A case report and a literature review

BACKGROUND Pulmonary thromboembolism(PTE)is a serious postoperative complication that can occur after a fracture.Generally,PTE is caused by the falling off of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis(LEDVT)after lower limb fracture surgery.LEDVT and PTE after upper extremity fracture surgery are very rare.PTE is one of the most common clinical causes of sudden death.Venous thromboembolism includes PTE and DVT.We experienced one case of LEDVT and PTE after distal ulna and radius fracture surgery.The purpose of our report is to raise awareness for orthopedic surgeons that PTE can occur after distal ulna and radius fracture surgery,and patients with high risk factors should be considered for prevention and treatment of thrombosis in a timely manner.CASE SUMMARY We report a 51-year-old Chinese male who had severe fractures of the left distal ulna,radius and little finger after a motorcycle accident.The patient underwent external fixation,open reduction and internal fixation.On the third post-operative day,computed tomographic pulmonary angiography showed PTE.Doppler ultrasonography showed thrombus formation in the bilateral posterior tibial veins.After a period of anticoagulation therapy,on the 25th d after the PTE,computed tomographic pulmonary angiography showed that thrombus in both sides of the pulmonary artery disappeared.Furthermore,about 4 mo after the PTE,thrombosis in the deep veins of the lower limbs disappeared.About 1 year after the surgery,X-rays showed good fracture healing,and the function of the wrist joint recovered well.CONCLUSION Though rare,PTE can occur after distal ulna and radius fracture surgery and patients with high risk factors should be considered for prevention and treatment of thrombosis in a timely manner.

Isolated sacral injuries: Postoperative length of stay, complications, and readmission

AIM: To investigate inpatient length of stay(LOS), complication rates, and readmission rates for sacral fracture patients based on operative approach.METHODS: All patients who presented to a large tertiary care center with isolated sacral fractures in an 11-year period were included in a retrospective chart review. Operative approach(open reduction internal fixation vs percutaneous) was noted, as well as age, gender, race, and American Society of Anesthesiologists' score. Complications included infection, nonunion and malunion, deep venous thrombosis, and hardware problems; 90-d readmissions were broken down into infection, surgical revision of the sacral fracture, and medical complications. LOS was collected for the initial admission and readmission visits if applicable. Fisher's exact and non-parametric t-tests(Mann-Whitney U tests) were employed to compare LOS, complications, and readmissions between open and percutaneous approaches.RESULTS: Ninety-four patients with isolated sacral fractures were identified: 31(30.4%) who underwentopen reduction and internal fixation(ORIF) vs 63(67.0%) who underwent percutaneous fixation. There was a significant difference in LOS based on operative approach: 9.1 d for ORIF patients vs 6.1 d for percutaneous patients(P = 0.043), amounting to a difference in cost of $13590. Ten patients in the study developed complications, with no significant difference in complication rates or reasons for complications between the two groups(19.4% for ORIF patients vs 6.3% for percutaneous patients). Eight patients were readmitted, with no significant difference in readmission rates or reasons for readmission between the two groups(9.5% percutaneous vs 6.5% ORIF).CONCLUSION: There is a significant difference in LOS based on operative approach for sacral fracture patients. Given similar complications and readmission rates, we recommend a percutaneous approach.

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.

锁定钢板作外固定架治疗小儿胫骨开放性骨折的效果

目的 探讨锁定钢板作外固定架治疗小儿胫骨开放性骨折的效果。方法 选取寿光市人民医院2022年4月至2023年4月收治的90例胫骨开放性骨折患儿作为研究对象,按照随机数字表法分为参照组(45例)与试验组(45例)。参照组应用腓骨远端钢板内固定治疗,试验组应用锁定钢板作外固定架治疗,比较两组康复指标、并发症总发生率、患肢功能优良率。结果 试验组骨折愈合时间、住院时间短于参照组,并发症总发生率低于参照组,术后6个月关节功能优良率高于参照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论 锁定钢板作外固定架治疗小儿胫骨开放性骨折的效果显著,能够促进康复,减少并发症,值得推广。

经皮微创与开放椎弓根钉内固定手术治疗胸腰椎骨折疗效分析

目的分析经皮微创椎弓根钉内固定术、开放椎弓根钉内固定术治疗胸腰椎骨折的临床疗效。方法将50例胸腰椎骨折患者随机分为对照组(25例,行经皮微创椎弓根钉内固定术)和观察组(25例,行开放椎弓根钉内固定手术);分析两组患者手术指标、胸腰椎功能恢复、术后并发症及疼痛情况。结果与对照组比较,观察组患者术中及术后出血量少,手术时间和住院时间少于对照组(均P<0.01);观察组患者治疗后椎体前缘高度及椎间隙平均高度恢复情况与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);观察组术后24 h及术后7 d内疼痛情况低于对照组(P<0.01),术后并发症发生率与对照组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论在胸腰椎骨折的临床治疗中,两组患者的临床疗效比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);经皮微创椎弓根内固定术在手术时间、出血量、住院时间及术后疼痛方面表现良好,临床价值高,建议在条件允许的情况下优先采取该手术方法治疗。

小切口撬拨复位外固定支架与切开复位钢板内固定术治疗C3型桡骨远端骨折患者的效果比较

目的:比较小切口撬拨复位外固定支架与切开复位钢板内固定术治疗C3型桡骨远端骨折患者的效果。方法:回顾性分析2022年1月至2023年10月该院收治的80例桡骨远端C3型骨折患者的临床资料,根据手术方法不同将其分为对照组与观察组各40例。对照组采用切开复位钢板内固定术治疗,观察组采用小切口撬拨复位外固定支架治疗。比较两组临床疗效,手术相关指标,术前、术后3个月时骨折复位情况(桡骨高度、掌倾角及关节面台阶高度),术后即刻、术后3个月时腕关节活动度(背伸、掌屈、桡偏及尺偏角度),以及并发症发生率。结果:观察组优良率为95.00%(38/40),高于对照组的77.50%(31/40),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组手术时间、骨折愈合时间、住院时间均短于对照组,术中出血量少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后3个月时,观察组桡骨高度、掌倾角及腕关节背伸、掌屈、桡偏、尺偏角度均大于对照组,关节面台阶小于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);两组并发症发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:小切口撬拨复位外固定支架治疗桡骨远端C3型骨折患者疗效优良率高于切开复位钢板内固定术,而且能够缩短手术时间、骨折愈合时间、住院时间,减少术中出血量,提高骨折复位效果和腕关节活动度。

经肋骨骨折切开复位内固定术治疗重症胸外伤对肺部并发症的影响

目的:探究经肋骨骨折切开复位内固定术治疗重症胸外伤对肺部并发症的影响。方法:研究对象选取抚州市第一人民医院2021年1月1日—2023年1月1日收治的80例重症胸外伤患者,用抽签法分为对照组、研究组,各40例。对照组予以保守治疗,研究组予以保守治疗+经肋骨骨折切开复位内固定术治疗。评估两组临床疗效、疼痛程度、肺部并发症发生率。结果:研究组总有效率(95.00%)明显高于对照组(80.00%)(P<0.05);治疗后两组视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分呈下降趋势,治疗后3 d低于治疗前,治疗后7 d低于治疗后3 d及治疗前,且研究组均低于对照组(P<0.05);研究组肺部并发症总发生率(5.00%)明显低于对照组(20.00%)(P<0.05)。结论:经肋骨骨折切开复位内固定术应用于重症胸外伤患者可以取得较好的治疗效果,降低肺部并发症发生风险,减轻疼痛。

侧卧位后外侧入路治疗踝部旋后-外旋型Ⅲ、Ⅳ度骨折的临床应用价值

目的:探讨侧卧位后外侧入路治疗踝部旋后-外旋型Ⅲ、Ⅳ度骨折的临床价值。方法:回顾性分析2021年10月—2023年4月在泰州市中医院骨伤科接受切开复位内固定术的80例踝关节骨折患者的资料,其中40例选择仰卧位后内侧入路的患者设为对照组,40例选择侧卧位后外侧入路手术设为研究组。对两组的手术情况及术后情况进行对比,并对比两组手术前后的踝关节情况。结果:两组术中失血量对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);在手术用时、住院时间、骨折愈合时间方面对比,研究组均比对照组更短,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组术后并发症总发生率比对照组更低,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后第1~3天,与对照组相比,研究组疼痛评分、C反应蛋白、白细胞介素-6均更低,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后8周,研究组的踝关节活动度、足踝功能评分均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:在旋后-外旋型Ⅲ、Ⅳ度踝关节骨折患者切开复位内固定术中,选择侧卧位后外侧入路可在不增加术中失血量的情况下,获得比后内侧入路更好的临床疗效,其对于患者足踝功能、踝关节活动受限等情况均可有效改善,还可减轻术后患者的疼痛感受和炎症反应,降低术后发生并发症的风险,使患者得以顺利出院,对骨折的愈合起到促进作用。

外固定支架复位联合克氏针治疗对桡骨远端骨折愈合时间、影像学参数的影响

目的探讨外固定支架复位联合克氏针治疗对桡骨远端骨折患者骨折愈合时间、影像学参数的影响。方法选取2020年1月-2023年2月淄博市博山区中医院骨三科收治的86例桡骨远端骨折患者为研究对象,按照随机数表法分为两组。对照组(n=43例)给予手法复位小夹板固定治疗,观察组(n=43例)实施外固定支架复位联合克氏针治疗。对比两组相关症状改善时间、腕关节活动情况、桡骨短缩长度和骨密度、影像学指标、并发症。结果观察组骨折愈合时间、疼痛改善时间、手背消肿时间均短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后3个月,观察组腕关节旋前活动度、旋后活动度、背伸活动度、掌屈活动度、骨密度、掌倾角、尺偏角均高于对照组,观察组桡骨短缩长度短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);观察组并发症总发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论在桡骨远端骨折患者中应用外固定支架复位联合克氏针治疗效果显著,能够有效缩短骨折愈合时间,提高腕关节活动度,降低机体内疼痛程度,减少并发症的发生。

桃红加味饮联合手术治疗旋后外旋型Ⅳ度踝关节骨折的临床疗效观察

目的探讨旋后外旋型Ⅳ度踝关节骨折患者应用桃红加味饮联合手术治疗效果。方法选取2021年12月至2023年12月三明中西医结合医院收治的60例旋后外旋型Ⅳ度踝关节骨折患者,依据不同治疗方式分为对照组与观察组,各30例。对照组采用切开复位内固定手术治疗,观察组在对照组基础上加用桃红加味饮治疗。比较两组疼痛评分、关节肿胀评分、踝-后足功能优良率、凝血功能及不良反应。结果术后2周观察组视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、踝关节肿胀评分优于对照组,术后4周踝-后足功能优良率高于对照组(P<0.05);两组术后2周外周血D-二聚体(D-D)水平对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);观察组术后2周外周血纤维蛋白原(FIB)水平低于对照组(P<0.05);两组住院期间不良反应发生率对比,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论桃红加味饮联合手术治疗旋后外旋型Ⅳ度踝关节骨折可有效缓解术后疼痛,减轻踝关节肿胀,改善踝关节功能,起到显著止痛、消肿的作用,改善凝血功能。

三维创伤外固定架系统联合皮瓣修复治疗胫腓骨开放性骨折合并软组织缺损的效果及对创伤愈合情况、炎性因子水平的影响

目的探讨三维创伤外固定架系统联合皮瓣修复治疗胫腓骨开放性骨折合并软组织缺损的效果。方法选取2019年1月至2022年1月收治的120例胫腓骨开放性骨折合并软组织缺损患者作为研究对象,以治疗方法的差异性将其分为对照组和观察组,各60例。对照组采用常规固定联合皮瓣修复治疗,观察组采用三维创伤外固定架系统联合皮瓣修复治疗。比较两组的治疗效果。结果观察组的治疗总有效率高于对照组(P<0.05)。术后1个月,观察组的Lane-Sandhu X线评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。术后1 d,观察组的C反应蛋白(CRP)、白细胞介素-6(IL-6)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)水平低于对照组(P<0.05)。术后3个月,观察组的踝关节Kofoed功能评分高于对照组(P<0.05)。结论三维创伤外固定架系统联合皮瓣修复治疗胫腓骨开放性骨折合并软组织缺损的效果显著,可促进患者创伤愈合,降低炎性因子水平,也有助于关节功能的快速恢复。

微创经皮锁定加压钢板内固定术与切开复位内固定术治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的效果比较

目的:比较微创经皮锁定加压钢板内固定术与切开复位内固定术治疗胫骨平台骨折患者的效果。方法:选取2020年1月至2023年1月该院收治的86例胫骨平台骨折患者进行前瞻性研究,按照随机数字表法将其分为研究组与对照组各43例。对照组采用切开复位内固定术治疗,研究组采用微创经皮锁定加压钢板内固定术治疗,比较两组临床疗效、围术期指标水平、术后膝关节功能[Lysholm膝关节功能量表(LKS)]评分、手术前后创伤应激指标[肾上腺素(E)、β-内啡肽(β-EP)、皮质醇(Cor)]水平、术后并发症发生率。结果:研究组治疗优良率为95.35%(41/43),高于对照组的79.07%(34/43),差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组切口长度、骨折愈合时间、住院时间均短于对照组,术中出血量少于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组LKS评分、膝关节最大伸膝、屈膝角度均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后7 d,两组E、β-EP、Cor水平均高于术前,但研究组低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);研究组并发症发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:微创经皮锁定加压钢板内固定术治疗胫骨平台骨折患者可提高治疗优良率和膝关节功能恢复指标水平,降低应激反应指标水平和并发症发生率,其效果优于切开复位内固定术治疗。

外固定支架术后行内固定治疗对胫腓骨骨干开放性骨折患者骨折愈合情况及功能的影响

目的研讨外固定支架术后行内固定治疗对胫腓骨骨干开放性骨折患者骨折愈合情况及功能的影响。方法方便选择2020年10月—2022年5月中国融通医疗健康集团莆田九十五医院骨科收治的142例胫腓骨骨干开放性骨折患者为研究对象,按照随机信封法分为对照组和观察组,每组71例。对照组在外伤清创后,直接行内固定的治疗方法。观察组在外伤清创后行外固定联合内固定的治疗方法。对比两组的骨折愈合时间、功能恢复情况、并发症发生率及炎性因子水平。结果观察组骨痂形成时间、疼痛消失时间、住院时间、骨折愈合时间均短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。观察组膝关节和踝关节功能评分分别为(89.33±3.18)分、(87.99±5.14)分均高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(t=13.308、7.432,P均<0.05)。观察组并发症发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。观察组降钙素原、白细胞介素-6、肿瘤坏死因子-α、转化生长因子-β及C反应蛋白均低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。结论胫腓骨骨干开放性骨折后先实施外固定支架术,再行内固定治疗,有助于骨折部位的快速愈合,使关节功能得到有效的恢复,改善炎性因子相关指标,降低并发症发生率,二者联合应用具有重要的临床意义。

外固定术后护理训练干预对胫腓骨远端螺旋形骨折患者疼痛评分及脚踝功能的影响

目的 分析胫腓骨远端螺旋形骨折患者行外固定术后护理训练干预的效果。方法 选择2023年1月至2023年12月我院收治的胫腓骨远端螺旋形骨折患者90例,随机分为参照组(常规护理)、研究组(外固定术后护理训练干预),各45例,比较两组治疗效果。结果 干预后,研究组美国足与踝关节协会(AOFAS)、36项简明健康状况调查问卷(SF-36)、Barthel指数高于参照组,视觉模拟量表(VAS)评分低于参照组,并发症发生率低于参照组(P <0.05)。结论 外固定术后护理训练干预可改善胫腓骨远端螺旋形骨折患者的脚踝功能、生活质量,减轻疼痛并提高日常生活能力,减少并发症。