Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of limited open reduction and double plates internal fixation in the treatment of Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fracture after hip arthroplasty. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 12 patients with Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fracture after hip arthroplasty between May 2007 and October 2012, who underwent limited open reduction and double plates internal fixation. Of 12 patients, 4 were male and 8 were female, aged 76-85 years (mean, 81.6 years); the left side was involved in 5 patients and the right side in 7 patients. The cement prosthesis was used in 3 cases and cementless prosthesis in 9 cases; double acting head of hip arthroplasty was performed in 4 cases and total hip arthroplasty in 8 cases. The median time from first hip arthroplasty to re-fracture was 13 months (range, 5 months-5 years). The causes of injury were traffic accident in 2 cases and falling in 10 cases. Combined fractures included contralateral tibial and fibular fractures and ipsilateral distal humeral fracture (1 case), ipsilateral proximal humeral fracture (2 cases), ipsilateral distal radial fracture (1 case), and rib fracture (1 case). The time from injury to operation was 5.6 days on average (range, 3-10 days). Results The incisions all healed by first intention, and no infection or deep venous thrombosis of lower extremity occurred. Twelve cases were followed up 6-24 months (mean, 13.3 months). One female patient died of acute myocardial infarction at 16 months after operation. All the fractures were healed, with X-ray healing time of 12.5 weeks on average (range, 10-16 weeks). The time of full weight bearing was 13 weeks on average (range, 10-18 weeks). Ten cases could walk freely after operation, and 2 cases could walk by the aid of walking aid appliance. At last follow-up, the Harris score of hip function was 87.3 on average (range, 75-93). Conclusion The method of limited open reduction and double plates internal fixation for Vancouver type B1 periprosthetic femoral fracture after hip arthroplasty is effective in maintaining stability, protecting blood supply, promoting fracture healing, and doing functional exercise early. The long-term effectiveness needs further observation.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness of open reduction and medial-lateral double plate internal fixation for type C distal humeral fractures. Methods Between June 2002 and January 2009, 32 patients with distal humeral intra-articular fractures were treated. There were 19 males and 13 females, aged 19-70 years (mean, 43.3 years). The fracture was caused by fall ing in 7 cases, by traffic accident in 15 cases, by fall ing from height in 5 cases, by crush injury in 4 cases, and by machine injury in 1 case. The time from injury to operation was 8 hours-7 days (mean, 3.3 days). Of 32 patients, 1 had open fracture and 31 had closed fracture; 5 patients compl icated by injury of ular nerve. According to AO/Association for the Study of Internal Fixation (AO/ASIF) classification, there were 9 cases of type C1, 16 of type C2, and 7 of type C3. Open reduction and medial-lateral double plate internal fixation were performed through posterior midl ine approach in 8 cases and through medial-lateral two-incision approaches in 24 cases. Results All incisions healed by first intention. The 32 cases were followed up 11-24 months (mean, 14 months). The X-ray films showed that all fractures healed at 3-6 months (mean, 3.8 months). According to Aitken et al. scoring system, the results were excellent in 22 cases, good in 6 cases, fair in 3 cases, and poor in 1 case with an excellent and good rate of 87.5%. In 5 patients with injury of ular nerve, 4 cases completely recovered at 6 months and 1 case still showed some symptoms after 1 year. Conclusion Treatment of type C distal humeral fractures with open reduction and medial-lateral double plate internal fixation can get good cl inical results.
Objective To evaluate the result of treating nonunion of lower segment of humerus with combination of rib flaps of cross chest and double plates. Methods From Feburary 2000 to May 2006, 21 cases of nounion of lower segment of humerus were treated. There were 13 males and 8 females with an average age of 36.5 years (range, 17-56 years). Accordingto AO classification, there were 5 cases of type A1.3, 7 cases of type B1.3, 6 cases of type B2.3, 2 cases of type B3.3, and 1 case of type C1.3. All nonunion occurred after internal fixation, which was caused by bone resorption at fracture end in 12 cases, by plates breakage in 3 cases, and by internal fixation loosening in 6 cases; including 8 cases of hypertrophic nonunion and 13 cases of atrophy nonunion without pseudoarthrosis. An average time of nonunion was 1.5 years (from 8 months to 3 years). All cases were treated with combination of rib flaps of cross chest (length, 3.0-3.5 cm) and double plates. The pedicle was divided 8 to 10 weeks after operation and all cases carried out functional exercise. Results The patients were followed up for an average time of 18.2 months (range, 1-3 years). All nounion of lower segment of humerus were healed and no radial nerve injury occurred. Primary heal ing of wound was achieved at both donor and recipient sites. Bony union was achieved in all cases after an average time of 3.5 months (range, 3-5 months) after operation. According to the the Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) functional elbow index, the average score was 89.3 (range, 81.7-92.5) and the outcome was excellent in 14 cases, good in 4 cases, and poor in 3 cases, the excellent and good rate was 85.7%. Conclusion Combination of rib flaps of cross chest and double plates is an effective method of treating nonunion of lower segment of humerus.
Objective To investigate the efficacy of double-plating fixation via U-shaped incision in the treatment of type C3.3 distal femoral fractures. Methods From July 2006 to February 2009, 11 cases of type C3.3 distal femoral fractures were treated, including 5 open fractures and 6 closed fractures. Among them, there were 7 males and 4 females with an averageage of 43 years (range, 27-55 years). The locations were left side in 6 cases and right side in 5 cases. Fracture was caused by traffic accident in 8 cases and fall ing from height in 3 cases. The time from injury to hospital ization was 30 minutes to 7 days. After bone traction for 3 to 8 days, the operations were performed by double-plating fixation via U-shaped incision, and autograft of il iac bone or allogeneic bone grafting. Results The average time of operation was 128 minutes (range, 105-150 minutes). The average blood loss during operation was 344 mL (range, 290-380 mL). Shallow local skin flap necrosis occurred in 2 cases, and incision healed by first intention in others patients. All patients were followed up 22 months on average (range, 12-36 months). The bone union was achieved within 3-6 months (4.4 months on average). No implant loosening or refracture was found. According to Merchan et al criteria for knee joint function evaluation, the results were excellent in 4 cases, good in 5 cases, fair in 1 case, and poor in 1 case at last follow-up; the excellent and good rate was 81.8%. Conclusion The double-plating fixation via U-shaped incision has the advantages of better exposure, great convenience to manipulation, anatomical reduction, and rigid fixation. It provides an effective treatment for type C3.3 distal femoral fracture. However, its operation indications and operating instructions should be strictly followed.
Objective To evaluate the cl inical outcomes and values of anterior segmental decompression and double-plate fixation (ASDDF) for treatment of ski p cervical spondylotic myelopathy (SCSM). Methods Between June 2005 and June 2008, 17 patients with SCSM were treated with ASDDF. There were 10 males and 7 females with an average age of 58.8 years (range, 41-74 years) and an average disease duration of 9.7 months (range, 6-39 months). According to JapaneseOrthopaedic Association (JOA) score system, 2 patients were rated as extreme severe condition, 7 as severe, 7 as moderate, and 1 as mild. MRI images showed 42 affected cervical disc levels, including 26 disc levels with high-intensity intramedullary lesions on T2, 4 with low-intensity intramedullary lesions on T1, and 12 with significant cord compression but no signal change; according to Nagata classification scale, there were 5 abnormal segments at class I, 21 at class II, and 16 at class III. The rate of fusion, the Cobb angle, and the range of motion (ROM) of the cervical spine were measured preoperatively and postoperatively by the X-ray examinations. The improvement of the neurological function was evaluated by the JOA score. Results The average time of follow-up was 28.6 months (range, 24-58 months). After operation, dysphagia occurred in 2 cases (symptom rel ief after 1 month), hoarseness in 1 case (symptom rel ief after 3 months of methylcobalamin treatment), and degeneration of adjacent segments without symptom in 3 cases. The X-ray films showed the fusion rate of 100% at 12 months after operation without displacement, resorption or collapse of bone graft, and without breakage or loosening of plate and screw. The Cobb angles were (13.3 ± 10.4)° preoperatively, (15.8 ± 10.8)° immediately postoperatively, and (15.4 ± 11.4)° at last follow-up; the ROM of the cervical spine were (41.3 ± 17.4)° preoperatively and (23.8 ± 18.8)° at last follow-up; and the JOA scores were 8.2 ± 2.9 preoperatively, 13.7 ± 3.0 at 12 months postoperatively, and 13.9 ± 2.8 at last follow-up. All indexes showed significant differences between before operation and after operation (P lt; 0.05). The results of JOA scores were excellent in 8 cases, good in 6, fair in 2, and poor in 1 with an average improvement rate of 66.8% (range, 14%-88%) for the neurological function. Conclusion Adequate decompression, high rate of fusion, sol id mechanical stabil ity, improvement of total cervical lordosis,and the neurological function can be achieved through ASDDF for treatment of SCSM.
【摘要】 目的 探讨复杂型胫骨平台骨折改良手术入路及双侧双钢板固定临床疗效。 方法 2006年3月—2008年12月，收治复杂型胫骨平台骨折21例，其中男14例，女7例；平均年龄37岁。按Schatzker骨折分类：Ⅴ型10例，Ⅵ型11例。均选择前外侧联合后内侧或后侧入路，双侧双钢板固定，术中探查半月板及交叉韧带损伤，一期修复处理及行交叉韧带重建。 结果 术后伤口Ⅰ期愈合19例，Ⅱ期愈合1例，1例术后10 d发生切口皮缘坏死，经换药后愈合。所有患者均获1~3年随访，平均19.5个月。骨性愈合时间5~10个月，平均7.4个月。出现创伤性关节炎2例，关节面塌陷2例，其中1例有轻度膝关节内翻。按美国特种外科医院评分标准：优18例，良2例，可1例，优良率95.2%。 结论 复杂型胫骨平台骨折运用前外侧联合后内或后侧切口入路，双侧双钢板固定，利于保护软组织血供、固定可靠稳定性好，是切实可行的有效方法。【Abstract】 Objective To study the clinical efficacy of modified surgical approach and bilateral double-plate fixation in the cases of complex tibial plateau fracture. Methods From March 2006 to December 2008, 21 patients with complex tibial plateau fracture, including 14 males and seven females, were treated in our hospital. The average age of them was 37 years old. Based on Schatzker fracture classification, there were 10 cases of type Ⅴ and 11 cases of type Ⅵ fracture. All the cases were treated by the combined anterolateral and posteromedial or posterior approaches and bilateral double-plate fixation. In the operation, we explored injuries on the meniscus and cruciate ligament, and carried out the one-stage rehabilitation and cruciate ligament reconstruction. Results There were 19 cases of one-stage healing, and one case of secondary healing. One patient suffered skin flap necrosis 10 days after the operation, and was cured after changing the medicine. All the patients were followed up for one to three years, averaging at 19.5 months. Bone healing occurred within 5 to 10 months averaging at 7.4 months. Two patients suffered traumatic arthritis; articular surface collapse was found in two patients; and one patient had mild varus knee. According to the scoring system from Hospital for Special Surgery, there were 18 cases of excellent efficacy, two of good efficacy, one of fair efficacy, with an excellence rate of 85.2%. Conclusion Combined anterolateral and posteromedial or posterior approaches and bilateral double-plate fixation for complex tibial plateau fractures is beneficial to protect the soft tissue blood supply and give reliable fixation stability. Thus, it is a feasible and effective method and is worth further research and popularizing in clinical practices.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the technique and effectiveness of dual plating fixation for distal fibular comminuted fractures. MethodsBetween November 2010 and November 2011, 16 patients with distal fibular comminuted fractures were treated, including 10 males and 6 females with an average age of 49.8 years (range, 35-65 years). All the patients had closed injury, which was caused by sprain in 9 cases, by traffic accident in 5 cases, and by falling in 2 cases. The average interval from injury to admission was 8 hours (range, 1-48 hours). Routine X-ray and CT scan were taken for confirmation of classification and involvement. According to Weber classification system, 11 cases were rated as type A, and 5 as type B; 5 cases had bimalleolar fractures with medial malleolar fracture, and 2 cases had trimalleolar fractures with posterior and medial malleolar fracture. Open reduction and dual plating fixation were performed after swelling was subsided. The X-ray films were taken during follow-up. The effectiveness was evaluated with visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hindfoot and ankle score system at last follow-up. The range of motion (ROM) of the ankle and complications were also been recorded. ResultsDelayed healing of incision occurred in 1 patient with diabetes, who was cured after changing dressing; primary healing was obtained in the other patients. Twelve patients were followed up 18 months on average (range, 12-24 months). Radiographic examination demonstrated the mean time of bone healing was 12 weeks (range, 10-14 weeks). No complication of implant failure, malunion, nonunion, or post-traumatic arthritis occurred during follow-up. The AOFAS hindfoot and ankle score was 79.6±6.5, and the VAS score was 1.3±1.5. The ROM of the ankle was (70.0±8.0)° of flexion and (84.0±5.1)° of extension. ConclusionDual plating fixation for distal fibular comminuted fractures can obtain a rigid stabilization with a low complication incidence, so it is a safe and effective method.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the technique and effectiveness of dual plates fixation for distal comminuted clavicle fractures. MethodsBetween January 2011 and September 2012, 16 patients with distal comminuted clavicle fractures were treated with dual plates fixation. There were 9 males and 7 females with the mean age of 53.6 years (range, 36-71 years). All the patients had closed fracture, including 10 cases of Craig Ⅱ/type Ⅱ, 5 cases of Craig Ⅱ/type V, and 1 case of Craig Ⅱ/type Ⅱ and Craig Ⅲ, which was caused by traffic accident in 8 cases, by sports in 5 cases, and by falling from height in 3 cases. The average interval from injury to surgery was 48 hours (range, 12-72 hours). The X-ray films were taken during follow-up. The functional recovery of the shoulder joint was assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) rating scale score. ResultsAll the patients were followed up 13-17 months (mean, 13.6 months). The X-ray films showed bone union and anatomical reduction in all cases, with the mean time of bone healing of 5.6 months (range, 4-6 months). No complication of implant related fracture, implant failure, malunion, nonunion, or post-traumatic arthritis occurred during follow-up. The mean ASES score was 91 (range, 86-93) at last follow-up. ConclusionDual plates fixation in the treatment of distal comminuted clavicle fractures can obtain a rigid fixation and avoid the interference of acromioclavicular joint and shoulder joint activities, so this technique is a safe and effective method.
Objective To compare the effectiveness of suspension fixation plus hinged external fixator with double plate internal fixation in the treatment of type C humeral intercondylar fractures. Methods Between January 2014 and April 2016, 30 patients with type C (Association for the Study of Internal Fixation, AO/ASIF) humeral intercondylar fractures were treated. Kirschner wire suspension fixation plus hinged external fixator was used in 14 cases (group A), and double plate internal fixation in 16 cases (group B). There was no significant difference in gender, age, injury cause, disease duration, injury side, and type of fracture between 2 groups (P>0.05). Results There was no significant difference in operation time and hospitalization stay between 2 groups (P>0.05). But the intraoperative blood loss in group A was significantly less than that in group B (P<0.05); the visual analogue scale (VAS) score at 1 day and 3 days after operation in group A were significantly less than those in group B (P<0.05). Primary healing of incision was obtained in all patients of 2 groups, and no surgery-related complications occurred. The patients were followed up 6-24 months (mean, 12.3 months) in group A and 6-24 months (mean, 12.8 months) in group B. The self-evaluation satisfaction rate was 85.7% (12/14) in group A and was 81.2% (13/16) in group B at 3 months after operation, showing no significant difference (χ2=0.055, P=0.990). Based on the improved Gassebaum elbow performance score at 6 months after operation, excellent and good rate of the elbow function was 78.6% (excellent in 5 cases, good in 6 cases, fair in 2 cases, and poor in 1 case) in group A and was 81.2% (excellent in 6 cases, good in 7 cases, fair in 2 cases, and poor in 1 case) in group B, showing no significant difference between 2 groups (χ2=0.056, P=0.990). Heterotopic ossification occurred at 3 months after operation in 1 case of each group respectively. The X-ray films showed bony union in all cases; no loosening or breakage of screw was observed. The bone union time showed no significant difference between 2 groups (t=–0.028, P=0.978). The time of internal fixation removal, the intraoperative blood loss, and VAS score at 1 day and 3 days after operation in group A were significant better than those in group B (P<0.05). Conclusion The suspension fixation plus hinged external fixator and double plate internal fixation for the treatment of type C humeral intercondylar fractures have ideal outcome in elbow function. But the suspension fixation plus hinged external fixator is better than double plate internal fixation in intraoperative blood loss, postoperative VAS score, and time of internal fixation removal.