Objective To compare the effectiveness between minimally invasive cannulated screw and open reduction and plate fixation in treatment of humeral greater tuberosity fracture by a prospective case-control study. Methods Between January 2008 and January 2011, 49 cases of humeral greater tuberosity fractures were treated with minimally invasive cannulated screw in 25 cases (trial group), and with open reduction and plate fixation in 24 cases (control group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, injury cause, disease duration, fracture displacement, injury side, and complications between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). The length of incision, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and hospitalization days were recorded. According to Neer grading system, the effectiveness was evaluated; fracture healing was observed by X-ray films. Results The trial group had smaller incision, shorter operation time, less blood loss, and shorter hospitalization days than the control group, showing significant differences (P lt; 0.01). Superficial infection occurred in 2 cases of the control group, and were cured after symptomatic treatment; primary healing of incision was obtained in the others of 2 groups. All patients were followed up 1-4 years (mean, 2.3 years). The fracture healing time was (7.0 ± 2.3) weeks in the trial group, and was (7.8 ± 2.1) weeks in the control group, showing no significant difference (t=1.24, P=0.22). No heterotopic ossification or loosening and breakage of internal fixation occurred during follow-up. The shoulder function Neer score of the trial group (86.3 ± 2.8) was significantly higher than that of the control group (80.1 ± 2.1) (t=6.37, P=0.00). The results were excellent in 14 cases, good in 8 cases, fair in 2 cases, and poor in 1 case with an excellent and good rate of 88.0% in the trial group; the results were excellent in 12 cases, good in 7 cases, fair in 2 cases, and poor in 3 cases with an excellent and good rate of 79.2% in the control group; and difference had no statistical significance (Z=0.83, P=0.41). Conclusion Compared with open reduction and plate fixation, minimally invasive cannulated screw for greater tuberosity fracture has the advantages of simple operation, less trauma, less intraoperative blood loss, and good shoulder function recovery.
Objective To explore the technique and effectiveness of percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation for acute stable scaphoid waist fracture by a transtrapezial approach. Methods Between May 2010 and April 2012, 23 patients with acute stable scaphoid waist fracture were treated with percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation by a transtrapezial approach. There were 18 males and 5 females, aged 21-54 years with an average of 32 years. All fractures were caused by supporting with hands after falling. The locations were the left side in 10 cases and the right side in 13 cases. The major symptoms included the wrist swelling, tenderness at the anatomic snuff box, and grip weakness. Two cases were accompanied by distal radius fractures. The time between injury and operation ranged from 1 to 5 days with an average of 3 days. Results All incisions healed by first intention. All the cases were followed up 4-26 months with an average of 10 months. All fractures healed 6-12 weeks postoperatively with an average of 8.2 weeks. The patients resumed normal life and work at 4-6 weeks and at 2-4 months after operation, respectively. At last follow-up, all the wrists were free from the pain and the tenderness. The postoperative grip power ranged from 30 to 51 kg (mean, 37 kg). The active flexion-extension range of motion was 140-165° with an average of 153.7°. All patients were satisfied with the results of treatment. Conclusion Percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation by a transtrapezial approach is a simple, safe, and reliable method to treat acute stable scaphoid waist fracture. By this approach, it is easier to place the screws into the center of the long axis of scaphoid.
Objective To explore the treatment of low-energy tibial plateau fractures with arthroscopic percutaneous osteosynthesis. Methods From May 2004 to April 2008, 27 cases of tibial plateau fractures were treated with arthroscopic management. There were 19 males and 8 females, aged 18-61 years old (mean 41.5 years old). Fracture was caused by trafficaccident in 18 cases, by fall ing from height in 6 cases, by bruise in 2 cases, and by other in 1 case. There were 8 cases of type I, 12 cases of type II, 2 cases of type III and 5 cases of type IV according to Schatzker classification. The time from injury to operation was 3-15 days (mean 5.2 days). After symptomatic managements were performed arthroscopically in 11 cases of meniscus tear, 4 cases of medial collateral l igament rupture of knee joint, 3 cases of anterior cruciate l igament rupture of knee joint and 2 cases of cartilage fracture resulting in joint bodies, fracture was reduced and fixed with 2 or 4 cannulated screws (7 mm in diameter). Autograft of il ium was given 6 cases of bone defect. Early functional exercise was done. Results The operation time was 55-150 minutes (mean 93 minutes); the hospital ization days were 7-22 days (mean 16 days). All incision healed primarily. Edema of the affected leg occurred in all patients and subsided after 3 days of symptomatic management. In one patient who did not cooperate in functional exercise, adhesion occurred and normal function was recovered after by manual dissolution under conditions of anesthesia after 3 months of operation. All patients were followed up 6-36 months (mean 16.6 months). The range of motion of knee joint was 105-140° (mean 121°). According to Lysholm scale of knee joint, the score was 72-100 points (mean 93.6 points) 6 months after operation. The X-ray film showed no signs of osteoarthritis. Conclusion Arthroscopic percutaneous osteosynthesis yields satisfactory results and can be accepted as an alternative and effective method for the treatment of low-energy tibial plateau fractures.
目的 目前对青壮年有移位新鲜股骨颈骨折患者的治疗仍存在许多争议，被认为尚未完全解决难题之一，股骨颈骨折内固定术后常导致骨折不愈合股骨头缺血性坏死。 方法 2003年1月-2008年6月，收治青壮年新鲜移位股骨颈骨折患者12例，年龄17~55岁，平均36.3 岁。所有患者在受伤后1周内采用牵引下闭合复位空心钉内固定加股方肌骨瓣移植术治疗。术后随访1~5年，平均3.5年。 结果 12例患者均达骨性愈合，随访期内未出现股骨头缺血性坏死；术后采用Harris 髋关节评分标准进行评估，获优良10例，一般1例，差1例。 结论 青壮年新鲜有移位股骨颈骨折患者，采用牵引下闭合复位空心钉内固定加股方肌骨瓣转移术治疗效果良好，均能达到骨折愈合，且无股骨头缺血性坏死发生。
ObjectiveTo evaluate the technique and the effectiveness of arthroscopic fixation with percutaneous cannulated screws for acute displaced isolated greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus. MethodsA retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 15 patients with acute displaced isolated greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus, who accepted arthroscopic percutaneous cannulated screw fixation treatment between January 2010 and February 2013. There were 8 males and 7 females with an average age of 44.9 years (range, 31-66 years). Eight left shoulders and 7 right shoulders were affected. The mean interval of injury and operation was 9.9 days (range, 4-19 days). Before operation, the average range of motion (ROM) values of the affected shoulder were (74.13±17.19)° in forward flexion, (121.67±17.50)° in abduction, (T11±2)° in internal rotation, and (39.27±8.08)° in external rotation; the visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 6.46±1.30; and Costant score was 62.27±11.90. ResultsOperations were all successfully completed and incision healed by first intention in all cases. All cases were followed up 12-27 months (mean, 15 months). Postoperative X-ray films showed good reduction, alignment, and union of fracture. The average fracture healing time was 8 weeks (range, 6-13 weeks). At last follow-up, the ROM of the affected shoulder were significantly improved to (169.33±7.99)° in forward flexion, (156.67±10.47)° in abduction, (T6±2)° in internal rotation, and (71.67±7.94)° in external rotation (P<0.05); the VAS score was significantly reduced to 1.73±1.02 (t=-8.51, P=0.00); and the Costant score was significantly increased to 96.20±2.34 (t=11.50, P=0.00). No complication was found, such as neural or vascular injury, infection, shoulder joint adhesion, fixation failure, or fracture displacement. ConclusionArthroscopic fixation with percutaneous cannulated screws is a safe method to treat acute displaced isolated greater tuberosity fractures of the proximal humerus, and it has good short-term effectiveness with the advantages of little trauma and satisfactory functional recovery.
ObjectiveTo study intraoperative reduction strategy in treatment of femoral neck fracture using cannulated screw fixation and the relationship between excellent and good rate of reduction and postoperative effectiveness. MethodsA retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 174 cases of femoral neck fracture treated between August 2005 and March 2015. There were 78 males and 96 females with an average age of 53.8 years (range, 23-75 years). The injury causes were falling in 85 cases, traffic accident in 61 cases, and falling from height in 28 cases. According to Garden typing, there were 35 cases of type I, 56 cases of typeⅡ, 47 cases of typeⅢ, and 36 cases of typeⅣ. The time from injury to operation was 1-7 days (mean, 2.74 days). Based on reduction strategy, closed 3 hollow compression screws were used; evaluating standards for fracture reduction effect were also established. Harris score was used for effectiveness evaluation. ResultsAll the cases received follow-up of 12-42 months (mean, 36.5 months). Bone healing was obtained in 152 cases at 6-12 months (mean, 9 months). Non-union and internal fixation failure occurred in 9 and 3 patients respectively, who underwent hemiarthroplasty; femoral head necrosis occurred in 6 patients after removing internal fixator at 15-26 months (mean, 18.5 months) after operation, who underwent total hip arthroplasty; 4 patients with non-union received vascular pedicle iliac flap transplantation. No other serious complications were observed. At last follow-up, the excellent and good rate of reduction was 94.29% for Garden type I, 91.07% for typeⅡ, 87.23% for typeⅢ, and 75.00% for typeⅣ, with a total excellent and good rate of 87.36%; the excellent and good rate of Harris score was 97.14% for Garden type I, 78.57% for typeⅡ, 68.09% for typeⅢ, and 50.00% for typeⅣ, with a total excellent and good rate of 73.56%. ConclusionTo obtain high Harris score in fixation of femoral neck fractures by using hollow screws, surgeons not only need reasonable technology, but also follow correct and good reduction strategy and assessment, fracture complexity is inversely proportional to excellent and good rate of reduction. Higher excellent and good reduction rate of complexity fracture should be obtained as much as possible in order to achieve good prognosis.