Objective：The rapid expansion of knowledge regarding the functional anatomy of hand and wrist,increasing functional demands of senior citizens and improved methodologies of achieving and maintaining anatomic restorat...Objective：The rapid expansion of knowledge regarding the functional anatomy of hand and wrist,increasing functional demands of senior citizens and improved methodologies of achieving and maintaining anatomic restoration of distal radius fractures has generated a renewed interest in addressing these fractures in a more precise manner.The purpose of our study was to evaluate the difference in patients function among those treated by 1） closed reduction and Plaster of Paris cast,2） distractor application,or 3） open reduction and internal fixation with a volar plate,and to assess the treatment choice for each particular fracture type.Methods：A prospective study was carried out on 60 patients with fractures of the distal end radius.Fractures were classified according to the AO classification into type A （extra-articular）,type B （partial articular） and type C （complete articular）.After initial evaluation patients were taken up for either conservative or operative treatment and were followed up for two years.Results：Anatomical results were evaluated according to the Sarmiento＇s modification of Lindstrom Criteria,which showed that excellent results were more frequent with open reduction and internal fixation using the plating technique.Clinical and functional results were evaluated according to the demerit point system of Gartland and Werley with Sarmiento modification,which was revealed to relate with the type of treatment techniques.Conclusion：There is no customized solution for all the fractures of the distal radius.The choice of treatment should be based on the fracture type,the patient＇s characteristics,the patient＇s demands and the treating surgeon＇s experience and preference.展开更多
Purpose:The present study aimed to treat fractures of the distal end of the radius in children with Robert Jones(RJ)bandage.The objective was to compare this treatment modality with the cast regarding the frequency of...Purpose:The present study aimed to treat fractures of the distal end of the radius in children with Robert Jones(RJ)bandage.The objective was to compare this treatment modality with the cast regarding the frequency of the complication occurrence,child comfortability,and family satisfaction.Methods:The study was a randomized controlled non-inferiority clinical trial including children with recent(less than 5 days)fractures at the distal end of the radius OTA/AO 23-A2,which is usually treated conservatively.Those with open fractures,pathological fracture,severely displaced fracture that needs reduction or multiple injuries were excluded.The participants were divided randomly into 2 groups according to the treatment modalities.Group 1 was treated by plaster of Paris cast(the control group).and Group 2 by modified RJ bandage(the trial group).The difference between the 2 groups was found by the Chi-squared test.The difference was considered statistically significant when the p value was less than 0.05.Results:There were 150 children(aged 2-12 years,any gender)included in the study,75 in each group.The complications occured in 5(3.3%)cases only,pressure sores of 3 cases in Group 1 and fracture displacement of 2 cases in Group 2.There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of complication occurrence between both modalities of treatment(p=0.649).Children treated by RJ bandages were more comfortable than those treated by the cast(97.3%vs.73.3%,p<0.001)with a statistically significant difference between them.Contrary to that,the families were more satisfied with the cast than RJ bandage(88.0%vs.81.3%),but without a statistically significant difference(p=0.257).Conclusion:RJ bandage is a non-inferior alternative to the cast for the treatment of fractures at the distal end of the radius that can be treated conservatively in children.展开更多
Background:To investigate the utility and complications of paratricipital 2 window approach for complex intra articular distal humerus fractures(AO/OTA type C).Methods:Between December 2012 and September 2016,27 patie...Background:To investigate the utility and complications of paratricipital 2 window approach for complex intra articular distal humerus fractures(AO/OTA type C).Methods:Between December 2012 and September 2016,27 patients(male-14,female-13)having mean age of 39 years(range,22-62 years)with closed intra articular fracture(AO/OTA 13 type C)were surgically managed using paratricipital 2 window approach.Fractures were fixed as per AO principles.All patients were followed up for 21 months(range,12-28 months)prospectively.Functional outcome was measured using Mayo Elbow Performance Score(MEPS)and complications were observed.Student ttest,Pearson co-relation coefficient and Kruskal Wallis test used for statistical evaluation.Result:All cases unite by the end of 3 months.Mean flexion achieved was 120°and extension lag was 10°.Mean arc of motion was 111°.Mean pronation and supination was 70°and 77°respectively.MEPS and motion arc were weak negatively co-related with surgical delay and advancement in age.Postoperative transient ulnar nerve palsy and heterotrophic ossification(HO)was noted in 3.7%cases and infection occurred in 7.4%cases.Hardware prominence noted in 11.1%cases.Mean MEPS was 82.MEPS was excellent in 18.5%,good in 62.9%,fair in 11.1%and poor in 7.4%cases.Conclusion:Paratricipital 2 window approach for these fractures had good functional outcome with fewer complications.We advocate paratricipital 2 window approach when dealing with these complex fractures particularly,in type C1 and type C2.展开更多
目的探究超声血流参数[收缩期峰值血流速度(Vs)、舒张末期血流速度(Vd)、阻力指数(RI)]、D-二聚体手术前后变化及复合模型在创伤骨折患者下肢深静脉血栓形成(DVT)预警中的应用价值。方法选取2021年7月—2023年7月收治的创伤骨折200例,...目的探究超声血流参数[收缩期峰值血流速度(Vs)、舒张末期血流速度(Vd)、阻力指数(RI)]、D-二聚体手术前后变化及复合模型在创伤骨折患者下肢深静脉血栓形成(DVT)预警中的应用价值。方法选取2021年7月—2023年7月收治的创伤骨折200例,根据术后是否发生下肢DVT分为发生组25例与未发生组175例。收集2组基线资料及手术前后Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体数据,根据创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生影响因素构建预测复合模型,评估Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值联合及复合模型对创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的预测价值。绘制决策曲线分析(DCA),分析超声血流参数、D-二聚体与复合模型预测创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的获益情况。结果发生组手术时间长于未发生组,术中使用止血带比例高于未发生组(P<0.01);发生组术后3 d Vs、Vd低于未发生组,RI、D-二聚体高于未发生组(P<0.01);发生组Vs、Vd、RI及D-二聚体手术前后差值均大于未发生组(P<0.01);多因素Logistic回归分析显示,手术时间、术中使用止血带及Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值为创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的独立危险因素(P<0.01);以Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值联合预测下肢DVT的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.882(95%CI:0.829,0.923),敏感度、特异度均为0.88。构建下肢DVT预测模型,其AUC为0.920(95%CI:0.873,0.954);DCA显示,复合模型在阈值概率为0.10~0.90时具有更高的临床价值。结论手术时间、术中使用止血带及Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值为创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的独立危险因素;与Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值相比,多指标联合建立的复合模型在创伤骨折术后下肢DVT早期预警中应用价值更高。展开更多
文摘Objective：The rapid expansion of knowledge regarding the functional anatomy of hand and wrist,increasing functional demands of senior citizens and improved methodologies of achieving and maintaining anatomic restoration of distal radius fractures has generated a renewed interest in addressing these fractures in a more precise manner.The purpose of our study was to evaluate the difference in patients function among those treated by 1） closed reduction and Plaster of Paris cast,2） distractor application,or 3） open reduction and internal fixation with a volar plate,and to assess the treatment choice for each particular fracture type.Methods：A prospective study was carried out on 60 patients with fractures of the distal end radius.Fractures were classified according to the AO classification into type A （extra-articular）,type B （partial articular） and type C （complete articular）.After initial evaluation patients were taken up for either conservative or operative treatment and were followed up for two years.Results：Anatomical results were evaluated according to the Sarmiento＇s modification of Lindstrom Criteria,which showed that excellent results were more frequent with open reduction and internal fixation using the plating technique.Clinical and functional results were evaluated according to the demerit point system of Gartland and Werley with Sarmiento modification,which was revealed to relate with the type of treatment techniques.Conclusion：There is no customized solution for all the fractures of the distal radius.The choice of treatment should be based on the fracture type,the patient＇s characteristics,the patient＇s demands and the treating surgeon＇s experience and preference.
基金the radiologist(Rahima Salih Nabi,phone:009647504807202)in the imaging department at Duhok Emergency Hospital for kind her help in evaluating the outcome of the cases radiologically.
文摘Purpose:The present study aimed to treat fractures of the distal end of the radius in children with Robert Jones(RJ)bandage.The objective was to compare this treatment modality with the cast regarding the frequency of the complication occurrence,child comfortability,and family satisfaction.Methods:The study was a randomized controlled non-inferiority clinical trial including children with recent(less than 5 days)fractures at the distal end of the radius OTA/AO 23-A2,which is usually treated conservatively.Those with open fractures,pathological fracture,severely displaced fracture that needs reduction or multiple injuries were excluded.The participants were divided randomly into 2 groups according to the treatment modalities.Group 1 was treated by plaster of Paris cast(the control group).and Group 2 by modified RJ bandage(the trial group).The difference between the 2 groups was found by the Chi-squared test.The difference was considered statistically significant when the p value was less than 0.05.Results:There were 150 children(aged 2-12 years,any gender)included in the study,75 in each group.The complications occured in 5(3.3%)cases only,pressure sores of 3 cases in Group 1 and fracture displacement of 2 cases in Group 2.There was no statistically significant difference in the rate of complication occurrence between both modalities of treatment(p=0.649).Children treated by RJ bandages were more comfortable than those treated by the cast(97.3%vs.73.3%,p<0.001)with a statistically significant difference between them.Contrary to that,the families were more satisfied with the cast than RJ bandage(88.0%vs.81.3%),but without a statistically significant difference(p=0.257).Conclusion:RJ bandage is a non-inferior alternative to the cast for the treatment of fractures at the distal end of the radius that can be treated conservatively in children.
文摘Background:To investigate the utility and complications of paratricipital 2 window approach for complex intra articular distal humerus fractures(AO/OTA type C).Methods:Between December 2012 and September 2016,27 patients(male-14,female-13)having mean age of 39 years(range,22-62 years)with closed intra articular fracture(AO/OTA 13 type C)were surgically managed using paratricipital 2 window approach.Fractures were fixed as per AO principles.All patients were followed up for 21 months(range,12-28 months)prospectively.Functional outcome was measured using Mayo Elbow Performance Score(MEPS)and complications were observed.Student ttest,Pearson co-relation coefficient and Kruskal Wallis test used for statistical evaluation.Result:All cases unite by the end of 3 months.Mean flexion achieved was 120°and extension lag was 10°.Mean arc of motion was 111°.Mean pronation and supination was 70°and 77°respectively.MEPS and motion arc were weak negatively co-related with surgical delay and advancement in age.Postoperative transient ulnar nerve palsy and heterotrophic ossification(HO)was noted in 3.7%cases and infection occurred in 7.4%cases.Hardware prominence noted in 11.1%cases.Mean MEPS was 82.MEPS was excellent in 18.5%,good in 62.9%,fair in 11.1%and poor in 7.4%cases.Conclusion:Paratricipital 2 window approach for these fractures had good functional outcome with fewer complications.We advocate paratricipital 2 window approach when dealing with these complex fractures particularly,in type C1 and type C2.
文摘目的探究超声血流参数[收缩期峰值血流速度(Vs)、舒张末期血流速度(Vd)、阻力指数(RI)]、D-二聚体手术前后变化及复合模型在创伤骨折患者下肢深静脉血栓形成(DVT)预警中的应用价值。方法选取2021年7月—2023年7月收治的创伤骨折200例,根据术后是否发生下肢DVT分为发生组25例与未发生组175例。收集2组基线资料及手术前后Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体数据,根据创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生影响因素构建预测复合模型,评估Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值联合及复合模型对创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的预测价值。绘制决策曲线分析(DCA),分析超声血流参数、D-二聚体与复合模型预测创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的获益情况。结果发生组手术时间长于未发生组,术中使用止血带比例高于未发生组(P<0.01);发生组术后3 d Vs、Vd低于未发生组,RI、D-二聚体高于未发生组(P<0.01);发生组Vs、Vd、RI及D-二聚体手术前后差值均大于未发生组(P<0.01);多因素Logistic回归分析显示,手术时间、术中使用止血带及Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值为创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的独立危险因素(P<0.01);以Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值联合预测下肢DVT的曲线下面积(AUC)为0.882(95%CI:0.829,0.923),敏感度、特异度均为0.88。构建下肢DVT预测模型,其AUC为0.920(95%CI:0.873,0.954);DCA显示,复合模型在阈值概率为0.10~0.90时具有更高的临床价值。结论手术时间、术中使用止血带及Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值为创伤骨折患者术后下肢DVT发生的独立危险因素;与Vs、Vd、RI、D-二聚体手术前后差值相比,多指标联合建立的复合模型在创伤骨折术后下肢DVT早期预警中应用价值更高。
