Introduction: Open limb fractures are frequent and severe. Very often they result from high velocity traffic accidents. The aim of this study was to identify the epidemiologic aspects of open limb fractures in order t...Introduction: Open limb fractures are frequent and severe. Very often they result from high velocity traffic accidents. The aim of this study was to identify the epidemiologic aspects of open limb fractures in order to improve prevention and care. Material and Methods: It was a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Orthopaedic and traumatology Surgery of Afagnan hospital. It concerned the files of patients admitted from January 1st to December 31st 2016. Patients of 15 years old and older who presented open limb fractures were included in the study. The study variables were: age, sex, occupation, trauma aetiology, injury mechanism, location and type of lesions. An X-ray (antero-posterior and lateral view) of the injured limb segment was done in all patients. Results: On 87 patients, 148 cases of fractures were collected. The mean age was 38.08 years with extremes of 15 and 82. There were 23 women (26.4%) and 64 men (73.6%). The most common etiology was traffic accidents (73.5%). Motorcycle accidents (58.3%);accidents involving motorcycle and car (19.4%). Accidents at work represented (16.1%). Lower limbs were more affected (77.1%). Open fractures classified Gustillo-Anderson type III were predominant with type IIIa (51.0%), IIIb (32.6%) and IIIc (16.3%). Conclusion: Open limb fractures are severe. They are mainly due to the increase of high-velocity traffic accidents. This explains the predominance of the young male population. Road safety and all actors’ behaviour change are essential for the reduction of traffic accident morbidity.展开更多
Introduction: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, lesional, therapeutic and evolutionary profile of open fractures of limbs by bites of domestic donkeys. Patients and Methods: This is a prospecti...Introduction: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, lesional, therapeutic and evolutionary profile of open fractures of limbs by bites of domestic donkeys. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective descriptive study over 28 months made in the Orthopedics-Traumatology department of the Tambacounda Regional Hospital in Senegal, concerning patients bitten by donkeys, resulting in an open fracture of the thoracic and pelvic limbs. Results: Twelve male patients were included. The average age was 10.50 years ± 2.60. The most common circumstance was the bite when two donkeys were separated. The thoracic limbs were the most affected by the occurrence of the arm. Cauchoix-Duparc type II and AO A2 and B2 were predominant. The essential trimming/osteosynthesis was carried out within 24 hours of the bite. Serovaccination was systematic, but on the other hand, a single dose of anti-rabies serum was administered. Pinning was the most commonly used bone synthesis. Complications were mainly infectious, followed by a case of radial nerve palsy and non-union on pins. Conclusion: The typical profile of an open donkey bite fracture is a male child/adolescent who is bitten during the separation of two fighting donkeys. The lesions are most often found in the thoracic limbs with a predominance of Cauchoix-Duparc type II and type A2 and B2 fractures of the AO, whose treatment consisted of trimming and pinning. The infectious complications of the soft tissues marked the evolution.展开更多
<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> An open fracture is an injury in which the fracture site and/or hematom...<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> An open fracture is an injury in which the fracture site and/or hematoma communicates with the external environment. It is associated with significant morbidity and disability and is a challenge to the surgical team. The lower extremities are the most often exposed to traumatic injuries compared to other anatomical parts of the body. Patterns of open fractures differ with different mechanisms of injury and the segment of the long bone affected. The correct and timely management of open fractures is beneficial to the patients and lead</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to a more favorable outcome. This study aimed at describing the pattern of open fractures of long bones of the lower limb treated in 3 major hospitals of the south west region, Cameroon. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methodology: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This was a hospital-based retrospective review of files of patients with open fractures of long bones of the lower limb managed at the surgical units of three secondary health facilities in the South-West region of Cameroon from the 1</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of January 2015 to the 31</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of December 2019. The socio-demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcomes were recorded. The data was stored and analyzed using Epi info version 7.0 and SPSS version 23.0 respectively. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A total of 195 files of patients aged 8 to 80 years were studied. The main age group affected was between 20</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">40 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">years. There were 147 (75.4%) males and 48 (24.6%) females giving a sex-ratio</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of 3.1:1. The most common cause was road traffic crashes 142 (72.8%). In 98 cases (50.3%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the left side was more involved. The tibia was the most common long bone affected in 75 (38.5%) cases. Comminuted fracture was the most common fracture pattern encountered in 126 cases (64.6%). A total of 76 (39%) fractures were graded Gustilo-Anderson IIIA. External fixator was used in 112 cases (57.1%) and internal fixator in 86 cases (42.9%). We recorded 127 (65.1%) cases of wound infection and 143 (73.3%) cases of limb shortening as the most common complications. Other complications include</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">20 cases (17.1%) of mal-union, 27 cases (22.5%) of delayed union, 18 cases (15.1%) of non-union and 50 cases (38.5%) chronic osteomyelitis. We recorded a mortality of 2.1%. Gustilo IIIB and IIIC were associated to chronic osteomyelitis (P</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">=</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.02). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Open fractures of long bones of the lower limb affect the active age group of the population and road traffic crashes</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are the most common causes. It tends to affect the left side and the tibia being the most fractured long bone. A reasonable proportion of these fractures subsequently get infected. Comminuted fracture is the common fracture pattern.</span>展开更多
BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to compare outcome of primary and secondary Illizarov's fi xator application as a treatment method for type III open tibial fractures in terms of nonunion and wound infection.ME...BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to compare outcome of primary and secondary Illizarov's fi xator application as a treatment method for type III open tibial fractures in terms of nonunion and wound infection.METHODS: This prospective study was done in a tertiary care center. Forty-eight type III tibial fractures were treated with Illizarov's apparatus between 2008 and 2011. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the treatment protocol, timing of wound closure and Illizarov's application, primary(n=28) and secondary(n=20).RESULTS: In the primary group, healing was achieved in all 28 patients. The median time to recovery was 24 weeks, and the median number of operations was 3. There were 6 patients with a bone defect. In the secondary group, complete recovery was achieved in 18 out of 20 patients. The median time to recovery was 30 weeks, and the median number of operations 5. There were 9 patients with a bone defect. The median time to recovery and the number of operations were signifi cantly smaller in patients undergoing primary operation. Union was 100% in the primary group and more than 95% in the secondary group. Chronic osteomyelitis persisted in one patient and below amputation was done in one patient in the secondary group.CONCLUSION: Primary wound closure and Illizarov's fixation required a smaller number of operations and shorter time to recovery than secondary wound closure and Illizarov's fi xation, mostly due to a signifi cantly less number of patients with a bone defect in the primary group.展开更多
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 ou...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.展开更多
BACKGROUND Open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)is the traditional surgical treatment for patellar fractures,and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA),especially Oxford UKA,has been increasingly used in patient...BACKGROUND Open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)is the traditional surgical treatment for patellar fractures,and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA),especially Oxford UKA,has been increasingly used in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis(OA).However,the process of choosing treatment for patients with both patellar fractures and anteromedial knee OA remains unclear.We present the case of a patient with a patellar fracture and anteromedial OA.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with a history of bilateral medial compartment OA of the knees and a right Oxford UKA.She also experienced a recent left patellar fracture.ORIF and Oxford UKA were performed in a single stage.The patient showed excellent postoperative clinical results.CONCLUSION ORIF and Oxford UKA can be performed simultaneously for patients with patellar fracture and anteromedial OA on the same knee.展开更多
目的 探讨使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折临床疗效。方法 回顾性分析2017年1月~2022年3月深圳市龙华区中心医院创伤骨科使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折患...目的 探讨使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折临床疗效。方法 回顾性分析2017年1月~2022年3月深圳市龙华区中心医院创伤骨科使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折患者25例,男性18例,女7例,年龄20~57岁,平均38.6岁,股骨8例,胫骨17例,左侧14例,右侧11例,GustiloⅢC型5例,GustiloⅢB型20例,交通事故17例,重物砸伤8例,2例合并2型糖尿病,合并软组织缺损23例,合并大动静脉缺损3例(缺损长度分别为9 cm, 5 cm, 4 cm),合并踝关节骨折5例。所有病例经清创后出现骨缺损,骨缺损长度5~23 cm,平均缺损长度10 cm,软组织缺损面积8 cm×5 cm~18 cm×10 cm。GustiloⅢC型患者根据缺损动静脉长度进行相应长度骨短缩并用组合式外固定架固定,直接闭合创面或封闭负压引流。GustiloⅢB型患者一期骨短缩3~7 cm并用组合式外固定支架固定,创面直接闭合或封闭负压引流,合并大动静脉缺损患者1.5月后安装Orthofix单边外固定架,并行股骨或胫骨截骨延长术,未合并大动静脉缺损患者术后1周左右复查白细胞计数、中性粒细胞计数、C反应蛋白及降钙素原正常后,安装Orthofix单边外固定架+股骨或胫骨截骨延长术。结果 随访12~36个月,所有患者骨及软组织缺损均愈合,未出现下肢不等长>2.5 cm、骨延长区域或骨折端再发骨折等并发症。骨性愈合时间为12~24个月,平均18.6个月;骨性愈合指数为31.7~120.2 d/cm,平均63.8 d/cm;外固定时间为12~30个月,平均20.6个月;外固定指数为32.3~117.2 d/cm,平均56.8 d/cm。Ilizarov技术研究与应用学会(Association for Study and Application of Method of Ilizarov, ASAMI)骨愈合评价:优23例,良2例;ASAMI下肢功能评价:优17例,良7例,可1例。结论 使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折可同时修复骨与软组织缺损,无须移植血管神经及皮瓣修复,降低手术难度,值得临床推广。展开更多
文摘Introduction: Open limb fractures are frequent and severe. Very often they result from high velocity traffic accidents. The aim of this study was to identify the epidemiologic aspects of open limb fractures in order to improve prevention and care. Material and Methods: It was a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Orthopaedic and traumatology Surgery of Afagnan hospital. It concerned the files of patients admitted from January 1st to December 31st 2016. Patients of 15 years old and older who presented open limb fractures were included in the study. The study variables were: age, sex, occupation, trauma aetiology, injury mechanism, location and type of lesions. An X-ray (antero-posterior and lateral view) of the injured limb segment was done in all patients. Results: On 87 patients, 148 cases of fractures were collected. The mean age was 38.08 years with extremes of 15 and 82. There were 23 women (26.4%) and 64 men (73.6%). The most common etiology was traffic accidents (73.5%). Motorcycle accidents (58.3%);accidents involving motorcycle and car (19.4%). Accidents at work represented (16.1%). Lower limbs were more affected (77.1%). Open fractures classified Gustillo-Anderson type III were predominant with type IIIa (51.0%), IIIb (32.6%) and IIIc (16.3%). Conclusion: Open limb fractures are severe. They are mainly due to the increase of high-velocity traffic accidents. This explains the predominance of the young male population. Road safety and all actors’ behaviour change are essential for the reduction of traffic accident morbidity.
文摘Introduction: The aim of this study is to describe the epidemiological, lesional, therapeutic and evolutionary profile of open fractures of limbs by bites of domestic donkeys. Patients and Methods: This is a prospective descriptive study over 28 months made in the Orthopedics-Traumatology department of the Tambacounda Regional Hospital in Senegal, concerning patients bitten by donkeys, resulting in an open fracture of the thoracic and pelvic limbs. Results: Twelve male patients were included. The average age was 10.50 years ± 2.60. The most common circumstance was the bite when two donkeys were separated. The thoracic limbs were the most affected by the occurrence of the arm. Cauchoix-Duparc type II and AO A2 and B2 were predominant. The essential trimming/osteosynthesis was carried out within 24 hours of the bite. Serovaccination was systematic, but on the other hand, a single dose of anti-rabies serum was administered. Pinning was the most commonly used bone synthesis. Complications were mainly infectious, followed by a case of radial nerve palsy and non-union on pins. Conclusion: The typical profile of an open donkey bite fracture is a male child/adolescent who is bitten during the separation of two fighting donkeys. The lesions are most often found in the thoracic limbs with a predominance of Cauchoix-Duparc type II and type A2 and B2 fractures of the AO, whose treatment consisted of trimming and pinning. The infectious complications of the soft tissues marked the evolution.
文摘<b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Background:</span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> An open fracture is an injury in which the fracture site and/or hematoma communicates with the external environment. It is associated with significant morbidity and disability and is a challenge to the surgical team. The lower extremities are the most often exposed to traumatic injuries compared to other anatomical parts of the body. Patterns of open fractures differ with different mechanisms of injury and the segment of the long bone affected. The correct and timely management of open fractures is beneficial to the patients and lead</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">s</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> to a more favorable outcome. This study aimed at describing the pattern of open fractures of long bones of the lower limb treated in 3 major hospitals of the south west region, Cameroon. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Methodology: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">This was a hospital-based retrospective review of files of patients with open fractures of long bones of the lower limb managed at the surgical units of three secondary health facilities in the South-West region of Cameroon from the 1</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of January 2015 to the 31</span><sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;">st</span></sup><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of December 2019. The socio-demographic characteristics, clinical presentation, treatment modalities, and outcomes were recorded. The data was stored and analyzed using Epi info version 7.0 and SPSS version 23.0 respectively. </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Results: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">A total of 195 files of patients aged 8 to 80 years were studied. The main age group affected was between 20</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">-</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">40 </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">years. There were 147 (75.4%) males and 48 (24.6%) females giving a sex-ratio</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> of 3.1:1. The most common cause was road traffic crashes 142 (72.8%). In 98 cases (50.3%)</span></span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">,</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;"> the left side was more involved. The tibia was the most common long bone affected in 75 (38.5%) cases. Comminuted fracture was the most common fracture pattern encountered in 126 cases (64.6%). A total of 76 (39%) fractures were graded Gustilo-Anderson IIIA. External fixator was used in 112 cases (57.1%) and internal fixator in 86 cases (42.9%). We recorded 127 (65.1%) cases of wound infection and 143 (73.3%) cases of limb shortening as the most common complications. Other complications include</span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">: </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">20 cases (17.1%) of mal-union, 27 cases (22.5%) of delayed union, 18 cases (15.1%) of non-union and 50 cases (38.5%) chronic osteomyelitis. We recorded a mortality of 2.1%. Gustilo IIIB and IIIC were associated to chronic osteomyelitis (P</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">=</span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:;" "=""><span style="font-family:Verdana;">0.02). </span><b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Conclusion: </span></b><span style="font-family:Verdana;">Open fractures of long bones of the lower limb affect the active age group of the population and road traffic crashes</span></span><span style="font-family:;" "=""> </span><span style="font-family:Verdana;">are the most common causes. It tends to affect the left side and the tibia being the most fractured long bone. A reasonable proportion of these fractures subsequently get infected. Comminuted fracture is the common fracture pattern.</span>
文摘BACKGROUND: The present study aimed to compare outcome of primary and secondary Illizarov's fi xator application as a treatment method for type III open tibial fractures in terms of nonunion and wound infection.METHODS: This prospective study was done in a tertiary care center. Forty-eight type III tibial fractures were treated with Illizarov's apparatus between 2008 and 2011. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the treatment protocol, timing of wound closure and Illizarov's application, primary(n=28) and secondary(n=20).RESULTS: In the primary group, healing was achieved in all 28 patients. The median time to recovery was 24 weeks, and the median number of operations was 3. There were 6 patients with a bone defect. In the secondary group, complete recovery was achieved in 18 out of 20 patients. The median time to recovery was 30 weeks, and the median number of operations 5. There were 9 patients with a bone defect. The median time to recovery and the number of operations were signifi cantly smaller in patients undergoing primary operation. Union was 100% in the primary group and more than 95% in the secondary group. Chronic osteomyelitis persisted in one patient and below amputation was done in one patient in the secondary group.CONCLUSION: Primary wound closure and Illizarov's fixation required a smaller number of operations and shorter time to recovery than secondary wound closure and Illizarov's fi xation, mostly due to a signifi cantly less number of patients with a bone defect in the primary group.
文摘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.
文摘BACKGROUND Open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)is the traditional surgical treatment for patellar fractures,and unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA),especially Oxford UKA,has been increasingly used in patients with medial knee osteoarthritis(OA).However,the process of choosing treatment for patients with both patellar fractures and anteromedial knee OA remains unclear.We present the case of a patient with a patellar fracture and anteromedial OA.CASE SUMMARY We present the case of a 72-year-old woman with a history of bilateral medial compartment OA of the knees and a right Oxford UKA.She also experienced a recent left patellar fracture.ORIF and Oxford UKA were performed in a single stage.The patient showed excellent postoperative clinical results.CONCLUSION ORIF and Oxford UKA can be performed simultaneously for patients with patellar fracture and anteromedial OA on the same knee.
文摘目的 探讨使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折临床疗效。方法 回顾性分析2017年1月~2022年3月深圳市龙华区中心医院创伤骨科使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折患者25例,男性18例,女7例,年龄20~57岁,平均38.6岁,股骨8例,胫骨17例,左侧14例,右侧11例,GustiloⅢC型5例,GustiloⅢB型20例,交通事故17例,重物砸伤8例,2例合并2型糖尿病,合并软组织缺损23例,合并大动静脉缺损3例(缺损长度分别为9 cm, 5 cm, 4 cm),合并踝关节骨折5例。所有病例经清创后出现骨缺损,骨缺损长度5~23 cm,平均缺损长度10 cm,软组织缺损面积8 cm×5 cm~18 cm×10 cm。GustiloⅢC型患者根据缺损动静脉长度进行相应长度骨短缩并用组合式外固定架固定,直接闭合创面或封闭负压引流。GustiloⅢB型患者一期骨短缩3~7 cm并用组合式外固定支架固定,创面直接闭合或封闭负压引流,合并大动静脉缺损患者1.5月后安装Orthofix单边外固定架,并行股骨或胫骨截骨延长术,未合并大动静脉缺损患者术后1周左右复查白细胞计数、中性粒细胞计数、C反应蛋白及降钙素原正常后,安装Orthofix单边外固定架+股骨或胫骨截骨延长术。结果 随访12~36个月,所有患者骨及软组织缺损均愈合,未出现下肢不等长>2.5 cm、骨延长区域或骨折端再发骨折等并发症。骨性愈合时间为12~24个月,平均18.6个月;骨性愈合指数为31.7~120.2 d/cm,平均63.8 d/cm;外固定时间为12~30个月,平均20.6个月;外固定指数为32.3~117.2 d/cm,平均56.8 d/cm。Ilizarov技术研究与应用学会(Association for Study and Application of Method of Ilizarov, ASAMI)骨愈合评价:优23例,良2例;ASAMI下肢功能评价:优17例,良7例,可1例。结论 使用Orthofix单边外固定架通过骨短缩-延长肢体治疗下肢开放性粉碎性骨折可同时修复骨与软组织缺损,无须移植血管神经及皮瓣修复,降低手术难度,值得临床推广。