Treatment of long-segment fracture in middle-up part of femoral shaft with long proximal femoral nail anti-rotation of AO/ASIF

Objective To investigate the operative method and evaluate the clinical outcomes of long proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA-long) in treating long-segment fracture in middle-up part of femoral bone.Methods From June 2006 to

A rare complication of pelvic perforation by an excessive medial slide of the helical blade after treatment of an intertrochanteric fracture with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation:A case report and literature review

Intertrochanteric fractures have become a severe public health problem in elderly patients.Proximal femoral nail anti-rotation(PFNA)is a commonly used intramedullary fixation device for unstable intertrochanteric fractures.Pelvic perforation by cephalic screw is a rare complication.We reported an 84-year-old female who fell at home and sustained an intertrochanteric fracture.The patient underwent surgery with PFNA as the intramedullary fixation device.Routine postoperative examination revealed medial migration of the helical blade that eventually caused pelvic perforation.We performed a cemented total hip arthroplasty as the savage procedure.At the latest follow-up of 12 months after total hip arthroplasty,the patient had no pain or loosening of the prosthesis in the left hip.Pelvic perforation should be considered when choosing PFNA as the intramedullary fixation device,especially in patients with severe osteoporosis wherein the helical blade can be easily inserted during the operation.The lack of devices to avoid oversliding of the helical blade in PFNA is an unreported cause of this complication and should be considered in such cases.

Medial support nail and proximal femoral nail antirotation in the treatment of reverse obliquity inter-trochanteric fractures(Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesfrogen/Orthopedic Trauma Association 31-A3.1):a finite-element analysis

Background:The reverse obliquity inter-trochanteric fracture is a distinct fracture pattern that is mechanically different from most inter-trochanteric fractures and the optional treatment of it is still controversial.The purpose of this study was to compare differences in the efficacy of a novel nail(medial support nail[MSN-II])and proximal femoral nail anti-rotation(PFNA-II)in the treatment of reverse obliquity inter-trochanteric fractures(Arbeitsgemeinschaft fur Osteosynthesfrogen/Orthopedic Trauma Association[AO/OTA]31-A3.1)using finite-element analysis.Methods:Modeling software was used to establish a three-dimensional model of MSN-II and PFNA-II and an A3.1 inter-trochanteric fracture model.Abaqus software was used to implement different force loads to compare finite-element biomechanical parameters such as the maximum stress in implant and the displacement of fracture site.Results:The femoral stress,implant stress and fracture site displacement of MSN-II was less than that of PFNA-II.The results indicated that the maximal femoral stress was 581 MPa for PFNA-II and 443 MPa for the MSN-II.The maximum stress values in the PFNA-II and MSN-II models were 291 and 241 MPa,respectively.The maximal displacements of the fracture site were 1.47 and 1.16 mm in the PFNA-II and MSN-II models,respectively.Conclusions:Compared with PFNA-II for inter-trochanteric fracture(AO/OTA 31-A3.1),MSN-II which was designed with a triangular stability structure can provide better biomechanical stability.The MSN-II may be a feasible option for the treatment of reverse obliquity inter-trochanteric fracture.

PFNA2 versus 95 Degree Condylar Blade Plate in the Management of Unstable Trochanteric Fractures

Purpose: The proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) is known to have advantages in enhancing the anchorage ability of internal fixation in elderly unstable osteoporotic intertrochanteric fracture patients. However whether it is superior to condylar blade fixation is not clear. This study aimed to determine which treatment has better clinical outcomes in older patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 86 patients over the age of 60 with unstable trochanteric fractures within the past 3 weeks, were included in this prospective study conducted from June 1, 2018, to May 31, 2021. All the intertrochanteric fractures were classified according to AO/OTA classification. Among them, 44 cases were treated with the Proximal Femoral Nail (PFNA2) with or without an augmentation screw, and 42 cases were treated with the Condylar Blade Plate. In addition, the operative time, intraoperative blood loss, intraoperative and postoperative blood transfusion, postoperative weight-bearing time, hospitalization time, Harris score of hip function, Kyle’s criteria and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results: The mean duration of surgery for the PFN group was 66.8 minutes (on average), whereas for the condylar blade plate group, it was 99.30 minutes (on average). The PFNA2 group experienced less blood loss (average of 80 mL) compared to the condylar blade plate group (average of 120 mL). Union and partial weight-bearing occurred earlier in the PFNA2 group (14.1 weeks and 10.6 weeks, respectively) compared to the Condylar blade plate group (18.7 weeks and 15.8 weeks). In two patients from the PFNA2 group, screw backing out and varus collapse complications were encountered;however, these patients remained asymptomatic and did not require revision surgery. In two other patients, screw cut out and breakage of the nail at the helical screw hole leading to non-union of the proximal femur were observed during the nine-month follow-up, necessitating revision surgery with prosthetic replacement. Among the condylar blade plate group, three patients experienced complications, including blade breakage at the blade and plate junction. In two cases, the fracture united in varus, and in one case, the blade cut through, resulting in non-union of the femoral head, which required revision surgery. According to the Harris hip score and Kyle’s criteria, a good-excellent outcome was observed in 92.85% of cases in the PFNA2 group and 90.90% of cases in the condylar blade plate group. Conclusion: Both the Proximal Femoral Nail A2 and Condylar blade plate are effective implants for the treatment of unstable trochanteric fractures. The intramedullary implant promotes biological healing and allows for early ambulation with minimal complications. Similarly satisfactory restoration of anatomy and favorable radiological and functional results can be achieved with the biological fixation provided by the 95-degree condylar blade plate. However, the use of PFNA2 internal fixation technique has the advantage of less trauma in elderly patients than the 95-degree condylar blade plate.

FHR治疗高龄不稳定型股骨粗隆间骨折患者围术期隐性失血量及其临床意义

目的:分析生物型人工股骨头置换(FHR)治疗高龄不稳定型股骨粗隆间骨折患者围术期隐性失血量及其临床意义。方法:选取2013年1月至2017年6月我院165例实施手术治疗的高龄不稳定型股骨粗隆间骨折患者作为研究对象,其中生物型FHR组患者68例,股骨近端防旋髓内钉手术(PFNA)组患者97例。FHR组患者根据术后1周复查血红蛋白(Hb)水平,分为高Hb亚组(≥9 g·dL^(-1))和低Hb亚组(<9 g·dL^(-1))。比较FHR组和PFNA组患者围术期总失血量、隐性失血量、术中出血量、手术时间、手术切口长度、下床时间及髋关节功能优良率的差异。对高Hb亚组和低Hb亚组的Hb量、红细胞压积(Hct)、院内感染、术后1个月和12个月髋关节Harris评分及功能独立性评定(FIM)评分进行分析比较。结果:FHR组患者围术期总失血量、隐性失血量、术中出血量、手术时间及手术切口长度均大于/长于PFNA组,而下床时间短于PFNA组,P<0.01。FHR组与PFNA组患者的隐性失血量均占总失血量的60%以上。FHR组患者中低Hb亚组院内感染率高于高Hb亚组,低Hb亚组术后1周Hb和Hct水平、术后1个月和12个月的Harris评分及FIM评分均低于高Hb亚组,P<0.01。结论:FHR治疗高龄不稳定型股骨粗隆间骨折疗效快,但总失血量高于PFNA组患者,其中隐性失血量占总失血量的60%以上。术后中重度贫血(<9 g·dL^(-1))患者院内感染率增高,影响了髋关节功能的恢复。围术期定期监测Hb有助于及时发现并纠正贫血,改善患者的预后。