BACKGROUND High-energy tibial pilon fractures are complex and severe fractures that are associated with a high risk of infection following open reduction and internal fixation.Infection can negatively impact patient o...BACKGROUND High-energy tibial pilon fractures are complex and severe fractures that are associated with a high risk of infection following open reduction and internal fixation.Infection can negatively impact patient outcomes.AIM To compare risk factors for postoperative infection after open reduction and internal fixation for a pilon fracture.METHODS Among the 137 patients included,67 developed a surgical site infection.Demographic,clinical,and surgical factors were compared between the two groups.A binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the odds ratio(OR)and corresponding 95% CI for significant risk factors for postoperative infection.RESULTS The distribution of pathogenic bacteria among the 67 patients who developed a surgical site infection was as follows:Gram-positive,58.2%(n=39);Gramnegative,38.8%(n=26);and fungal,2.9%(n=2).The following factors were associated with postoperative infection(P<0.05):a Ruedi–Allgower pilon fracture type Ⅲ(OR=2.034;95%CI:1.109–3.738);a type Ⅲ surgical incision(OR=1.840;95%CI:1.177–2.877);wound contamination(OR=2.280;95%CI:1.378–3.772);and diabetes as a comorbidity(OR=3.196;95%CI:1.209–8.450).CONCLUSION Infection prevention for patients with a Ruedi–Allgower fracture type Ⅲ,surgical incision type Ⅲ,wound contamination,and diabetes lowers the postoperative infection risk after surgical management of tibial pilon fractures.展开更多
Introduction: Pilon fracture in elderly individuals is characterized by senile skin atrophy, poor dermal extensibility, and thin subcutaneous tissue. The use of bulky internal fixation material can thus cause the swel...Introduction: Pilon fracture in elderly individuals is characterized by senile skin atrophy, poor dermal extensibility, and thin subcutaneous tissue. The use of bulky internal fixation material can thus cause the swelling that accompanies the fracture to induce secondary injury to skin tissue. In addition, initiation of postoperative weight-bearing is delayed due to bone fragility and difficulties with partial weight-bearing, causing a tendency toward prolonged hospitalization. Mean duration of hospitalization after pilon fracture for elderly patients in our department was 79.2 days. Case Presentation: An 80-year-old woman with pilon fracture with soft tissue injury and severe osteoporosis was transferred to our department. The fracture was treated using Ilizarov external fixation. Fourteen days postoperatively, walking with full weight-bearing was permitted. The hospital stay was 28 days. The external fixator of the ankle was removed 87 days postoperatively, at which time the patient was anatomically and functionally recovered and able to walk unaided. Conclusion: Ilizarov external fixation may represent a useful option in elderly patients with pilon fracture showing severe soft tissue injury and severe osteoporosis. The present case provides evidence that this procdure can be successfully applied to the management of such pilon fractures in elderly patients.展开更多
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 ...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.展开更多
Anti-plane punch-through shear test and anti-planefour-point bending test are used to study the crack initiation and propagation under anti-plane shear (Mode Ⅲ) loading. The tensile and shear stresses at the crack ti...Anti-plane punch-through shear test and anti-planefour-point bending test are used to study the crack initiation and propagation under anti-plane shear (Mode Ⅲ) loading. The tensile and shear stresses at the crack tip are calculated by finite element method. The results show that under Mode Ⅲ loading the maximum principal stress σ1 at crack tip is smaller or a little larger than the maximum shear stress τmax. Since the tensile strength of brittle rock is much lower than its shear strength, σ1 is easy to reach its critical value before τmax reaches its critical value and thus results in Mode I fracture. The fracture trajectory is helicoid and the normal direction of tangential plane with the fractured helicoid is along the predicted direction of the maximum principal stress at the notch tip. It is further proved that Mode Ⅰ instead of Mode Ⅲ fracture occurs in brittle rock under Mode Ⅲ loading. The fracture mode depending on the fracture mechanism must be distinguished from the loading form.展开更多
AIM:To analyze the effect of three kinds of method on different types of Pilon fracture and advance the beat treatment plan.METHODS:From March 1989 to August 2000,107 patients were regarded as having Pilon fracture b...AIM:To analyze the effect of three kinds of method on different types of Pilon fracture and advance the beat treatment plan.METHODS:From March 1989 to August 2000,107 patients were regarded as having Pilon fracture by two hospitals,among which 76 cases were followed up.They were divided into three groups according to treatment method.A group included 24 cases with the treatment of manual reduction,traction of calcaneus and plaster exopexy.B group included 30 cases with the treatment of AO key-shaped anatomical steal plate.C group included 22 cases with the treatment of limited internal fixation combined with exopexy stand.RESULTS:After 6months to 8years follow-up,it was found that three kinds of treatment methods had obvious differences on the complications and effects of different types of fracture.In A group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type fracture was 70%,Ⅱ type was 25%,Ⅲ type was 0%.In B group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type fracture was 78.6%,Ⅱ type s 87.5%,Ⅲ type was 37.5%.In C group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type was 75%,Ⅱ type was 80%.CONCLUSION:Summarizing kinds of factors,the treatment of A group applied in I type fracture,B group applied in Ⅱ type fracture and C group applied in Ⅲ type fracture.展开更多
In this context,four specimens,i.e.(i)circumferentially notched cylindrical torsion(CNCT),(ii)circum-ferentially notched cylindrical direct tension(CNCDT),(iii)edge notch disc bend(ENDB)and(iv)three-point bend beam(3P...In this context,four specimens,i.e.(i)circumferentially notched cylindrical torsion(CNCT),(ii)circum-ferentially notched cylindrical direct tension(CNCDT),(iii)edge notch disc bend(ENDB)and(iv)three-point bend beam(3PBB),were utilized to measure the modesⅠandⅢfracture toughness values of gypsum.While the CNCT specimen provides pure modeⅢloading in a direct manner,this pure mode condition is indirectly produced by the ENDB specimen.The ENDB specimen provided lower KⅢc and a non-coplanar(i.e.twisted)fracture surface compared with the CNCT specimen,which showed a planar modeⅢfracture surface.The ENDB specimen is also employed for conducting pure modeⅠ(with different crack depths)and mixed modeⅠ/Ⅲtests.KIc value was independent of the notch depth,and it was consistent with the RILEM and ASTM standard methods.But the modeⅢfracture results were highly sensitive to the notch depth.While the fracture resistance against modeⅢwas significantly lower than that of modeⅠ,the greater work of fracture under modeⅢwas noticeable.展开更多
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 J...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.展开更多
Objective To discuss the operative methods,timing and outcomes of severe open Pilon fractures.Methods From April 2003 to July 2008,21 patients with open Pilon fractures were admitted.All the patients were type C fract...Objective To discuss the operative methods,timing and outcomes of severe open Pilon fractures.Methods From April 2003 to July 2008,21 patients with open Pilon fractures were admitted.All the patients were type C fracture according to展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND High-energy tibial pilon fractures are complex and severe fractures that are associated with a high risk of infection following open reduction and internal fixation.Infection can negatively impact patient outcomes.AIM To compare risk factors for postoperative infection after open reduction and internal fixation for a pilon fracture.METHODS Among the 137 patients included,67 developed a surgical site infection.Demographic,clinical,and surgical factors were compared between the two groups.A binary logistic regression analysis was used to determine the odds ratio(OR)and corresponding 95% CI for significant risk factors for postoperative infection.RESULTS The distribution of pathogenic bacteria among the 67 patients who developed a surgical site infection was as follows:Gram-positive,58.2%(n=39);Gramnegative,38.8%(n=26);and fungal,2.9%(n=2).The following factors were associated with postoperative infection(P<0.05):a Ruedi–Allgower pilon fracture type Ⅲ(OR=2.034;95%CI:1.109–3.738);a type Ⅲ surgical incision(OR=1.840;95%CI:1.177–2.877);wound contamination(OR=2.280;95%CI:1.378–3.772);and diabetes as a comorbidity(OR=3.196;95%CI:1.209–8.450).CONCLUSION Infection prevention for patients with a Ruedi–Allgower fracture type Ⅲ,surgical incision type Ⅲ,wound contamination,and diabetes lowers the postoperative infection risk after surgical management of tibial pilon fractures.
文摘Introduction: Pilon fracture in elderly individuals is characterized by senile skin atrophy, poor dermal extensibility, and thin subcutaneous tissue. The use of bulky internal fixation material can thus cause the swelling that accompanies the fracture to induce secondary injury to skin tissue. In addition, initiation of postoperative weight-bearing is delayed due to bone fragility and difficulties with partial weight-bearing, causing a tendency toward prolonged hospitalization. Mean duration of hospitalization after pilon fracture for elderly patients in our department was 79.2 days. Case Presentation: An 80-year-old woman with pilon fracture with soft tissue injury and severe osteoporosis was transferred to our department. The fracture was treated using Ilizarov external fixation. Fourteen days postoperatively, walking with full weight-bearing was permitted. The hospital stay was 28 days. The external fixator of the ankle was removed 87 days postoperatively, at which time the patient was anatomically and functionally recovered and able to walk unaided. Conclusion: Ilizarov external fixation may represent a useful option in elderly patients with pilon fracture showing severe soft tissue injury and severe osteoporosis. The present case provides evidence that this procdure can be successfully applied to the management of such pilon fractures in elderly patients.
文摘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.
基金Project (50374073)supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China project (2002032256)supported bythe Postdoctor Science Foundation of China
文摘Anti-plane punch-through shear test and anti-planefour-point bending test are used to study the crack initiation and propagation under anti-plane shear (Mode Ⅲ) loading. The tensile and shear stresses at the crack tip are calculated by finite element method. The results show that under Mode Ⅲ loading the maximum principal stress σ1 at crack tip is smaller or a little larger than the maximum shear stress τmax. Since the tensile strength of brittle rock is much lower than its shear strength, σ1 is easy to reach its critical value before τmax reaches its critical value and thus results in Mode I fracture. The fracture trajectory is helicoid and the normal direction of tangential plane with the fractured helicoid is along the predicted direction of the maximum principal stress at the notch tip. It is further proved that Mode Ⅰ instead of Mode Ⅲ fracture occurs in brittle rock under Mode Ⅲ loading. The fracture mode depending on the fracture mechanism must be distinguished from the loading form.
文摘AIM:To analyze the effect of three kinds of method on different types of Pilon fracture and advance the beat treatment plan.METHODS:From March 1989 to August 2000,107 patients were regarded as having Pilon fracture by two hospitals,among which 76 cases were followed up.They were divided into three groups according to treatment method.A group included 24 cases with the treatment of manual reduction,traction of calcaneus and plaster exopexy.B group included 30 cases with the treatment of AO key-shaped anatomical steal plate.C group included 22 cases with the treatment of limited internal fixation combined with exopexy stand.RESULTS:After 6months to 8years follow-up,it was found that three kinds of treatment methods had obvious differences on the complications and effects of different types of fracture.In A group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type fracture was 70%,Ⅱ type was 25%,Ⅲ type was 0%.In B group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type fracture was 78.6%,Ⅱ type s 87.5%,Ⅲ type was 37.5%.In C group,the excellent and good rate of treatment on I type was 75%,Ⅱ type was 80%.CONCLUSION:Summarizing kinds of factors,the treatment of A group applied in I type fracture,B group applied in Ⅱ type fracture and C group applied in Ⅲ type fracture.
文摘In this context,four specimens,i.e.(i)circumferentially notched cylindrical torsion(CNCT),(ii)circum-ferentially notched cylindrical direct tension(CNCDT),(iii)edge notch disc bend(ENDB)and(iv)three-point bend beam(3PBB),were utilized to measure the modesⅠandⅢfracture toughness values of gypsum.While the CNCT specimen provides pure modeⅢloading in a direct manner,this pure mode condition is indirectly produced by the ENDB specimen.The ENDB specimen provided lower KⅢc and a non-coplanar(i.e.twisted)fracture surface compared with the CNCT specimen,which showed a planar modeⅢfracture surface.The ENDB specimen is also employed for conducting pure modeⅠ(with different crack depths)and mixed modeⅠ/Ⅲtests.KIc value was independent of the notch depth,and it was consistent with the RILEM and ASTM standard methods.But the modeⅢfracture results were highly sensitive to the notch depth.While the fracture resistance against modeⅢwas significantly lower than that of modeⅠ,the greater work of fracture under modeⅢwas noticeable.
文摘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.
文摘Objective To discuss the operative methods,timing and outcomes of severe open Pilon fractures.Methods From April 2003 to July 2008,21 patients with open Pilon fractures were admitted.All the patients were type C fracture according to