Background: Since we are very successful in the operation of hallux valgus using a transverse sub-capital osteotomy fixated with an intramedullary angle-stable locking plate, and a tailors bunion is understood as a re...Background: Since we are very successful in the operation of hallux valgus using a transverse sub-capital osteotomy fixated with an intramedullary angle-stable locking plate, and a tailors bunion is understood as a reversed hallux valgus, we have applied the operation also for such indication. Method: The osteotomy was carried out at a straight V. metatarsal subcapitally, and in case of an outwardly curved V. metatarsal at the bending location. The intramedullary plates are available in different designs and the plate and screws disappear completely in the bone, so the soft tissues are not disturbed. The head of the plate is either straight or curved in order to shift the distal fragment sufficiently. Results: 26 patients were operated within a period of 5 years (2008-2012). 21 patients were followed up after an average of 34.4 months. The IM angle IV/V could be improved by an average of 11.76 to an average of 4.10. This is a highliy significant pre- to postoperative difference of 7.66 (t = 15.07, p < 0.001). The AOFAS score was improved by an average of 42.24 points from 55.76 points preoperatively to 98.00 points postoperative. There was no pseudo-arthrosis and no wound healing impairment. All patients were either satisfied or very satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: This method does not have the disadvantages of the other common operations of the Tailors bunion and is applied now as a standard method in this deformity.展开更多
BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are common injuries in the young and elderly populations.To prevent post-traumatic arthritis,an anatomic reconstruction of the ankle structure is mandatory.Open reduction and internal fixati...BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are common injuries in the young and elderly populations.To prevent post-traumatic arthritis,an anatomic reconstruction of the ankle structure is mandatory.Open reduction and internal fixation is the treatment of choice among orthopaedics.Conventional plates allow stability of the fracture if bone quality is present.Locking plates might offer an advantage for the treatment of lateral malleolar fracture in patients with comminution,severe instability,distal fractures,or osteoporotic bone.Our hospital introduced a new locking plate for fracture of the distal fibula.AIM To evaluate locking plates in terms of outcomes and complications in young and elderly patients.METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a total of 67 patients treated for displaced distal fibula fractures.Demographic data,number of comorbidities,use of inter fragmentary screw,complication,time of fracture healing,partial or full weight bearing,and reoperation were recorded for all patients.Clinical outcome was assessed by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society clinical scoring system.Radiographs were obtained at 4,8,12,16,20,and 24 wk until radiographic union was obtained.RESULTS All patients displayed complete bony union on radiographic assessment,and no patients developed any serious complications.We observed two superficial infections,one delayed wound healing,and two plate intolerances.Significant differences were observed between the two age groups in terms of radiographic healing(11.9 wk in younger patients vs 13.7 wk in older patients;P=0.011)and in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score at 6 mo after surgery(88.2 in younger patients vs 86.0 in older patients;P=0.001)and at 12 mo after surgery(92.6 in younger patients vs 90.0 in older patients;P=0.000).CONCLUSION Locking plates provide a stable and rigid fixation in multifragmentary and comminuted fractures or in the presence of poor bone quality.展开更多
<b><span>Purpose</span></b><b><span>: </span></b><span>The purpose </span><span>of </span><span>this study was to define a treatment protoc...<b><span>Purpose</span></b><b><span>: </span></b><span>The purpose </span><span>of </span><span>this study was to define a treatment protocol in which a non-vascularized endosteal fibular strut graft, a corticocancellous grafts and a locking plate construct </span><span>are</span><span> used for stabilization of the delayed and neglected proximal humerus fractures and to report its outcome. </span><b><span>Patients & Methods</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Eleven patients (6 females and 5 males) with delayed, neglected proximal humerus fractures were included in this study,</span><span> </span><span>conducted between March 2015 </span><span>and </span><span>December 2019.</span><span> </span><span>Average age of the patients was 57 years (range: 41 to 67 yrs). All patients were treated with the debridement, decortication and shingling of the bone at the site of the fracture followed by using an endosteal fibular strut graft, corticocancellous bone grafts and stabilization with locking plate. The patients were followed</span><span> </span><span>up for a mean time of 16.3 months (range: 13 </span><span>to </span><span>40 months). The patient outcomes were evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire, and the modified scoring system of Constant and Murley. </span><b><span>Results</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Union at the fracture site was achieved in all patients at a mean </span><span>of </span><span>8.5 months (range: 6 to 11 months). The DASH score improved from an average pre-operative score of 71.1 (range: 64 to 78) to an average post-operative score of 25.2 (range: 21 to 35) at the final follow-up. Albeit with a small sample size of n</span><span> </span><span>=</span><span> </span><span>11, this difference was found to be statistically significant (p</span><span> </span><span><</span><span> </span><span>0.05). The CM score improved from an average pre-operative score of 33.2 (range: 20 to 48) to an average post-operative score of 66.8 (range: 59 to 72) at the final follow-up. This difference was also found to be statistically significant in this patient cohort (p</span><span> </span><span><</span><span> </span><span>0.05). The results were excellent in 3 patients, good in 6 and moderate in 2. </span><b><span>Conclusions</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>An endosteal fibular strut, subperiosteally placed cortico-cancellous grafts with a locking plate fixation helps in biological healing of neglected fractures of proximal humerus.</span>展开更多
Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic...Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of comminuted intra-articular DRFs treated with a dynamic external fixator combined with a volar locking plate (VLP). Methods: Eleven patients (mean age, 61 years) with comminuted intra-articular DRFs were treated with a dynamic type of external fixator combined with a VLP. Following reduction and fixation with a VLP, the dynamic external fixator was applied and the distal ball joint of the fixator was aligned with the lunate-capitate line. The ball joint was unlocked approximately 2 weeks after surgery to allow wrist mobilization. The fixator was removed 3 - 6 weeks (mean, 5 weeks) after surgery. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessments were carried out at the final follow-up. Results: At the final follow-up, the mean range values of wrist extension and flexion were 76°and 64°, respectively. Compared with the contralateral side, the mean grip strength was 84%. The mean Modified Mayo Wrist Score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 88 and 9, respectively. No significant differences in the radiographic parameters exist between after surgery and final follow-up. Conclusions: This study indicated that the dynamic wrist fixator combined with a VLP is effective for the treatment of AO type C3 DRFs.展开更多
Background:Calcaneus is the largest bone of foot and the main load-bearing structure of heel.The incidence of simple calcaneal tubercle avulsion fracture is low,accounting for about 1%to 3%of all calcaneal fractures.B...Background:Calcaneus is the largest bone of foot and the main load-bearing structure of heel.The incidence of simple calcaneal tubercle avulsion fracture is low,accounting for about 1%to 3%of all calcaneal fractures.Beavis II fracture has large bone fracture,obvious displacement,obvious soft tissue irritation,and often leads to skin necrosis.It needs surgical treatment,reduction and fixation as soon as possible.Although open reduction and tension screw internal fixation is used for Beavis II calcaneal tubercle fracture,but the failure rate is more common.Methods:This study retrospectively analyzed the surgical treatment of calcaneal tubercle Beavis II fracture over 55 years old in our hospital from January 2013 to January 2019.The patients were treated with tension screw combined with locking plate,and followed up and analyzed.Results:12 patients in this group were followed up for 12 to 36 months(mean 20 months).After operation,the fracture healed smoothly in all patients,the healing time was 8 to 12 weeks(mean 10.7 weeks),and there were no complications such as poor incision healing,fracture displacement,internal fixation loosening,fracture and so on.When the patients were followed up 18 weeks after operation,the AOFAS score was 47 to 100,with an average of 91.1,of which 8 cases were excellent,3 good and 1 poor,with an excellent and good rate of 91.7%.Conclusion:Our hospital has been treated with tension screw combined with locking plate,fixed firmly,can early functional exercise,achieved good results.展开更多
Objective: to evaluate the effect of anatomical locking plate and retrograde intramedullary nail in the diagnosis and treatment of femoral supracondylar fracture. Methods: the clinical records of 45 patients with femo...Objective: to evaluate the effect of anatomical locking plate and retrograde intramedullary nail in the diagnosis and treatment of femoral supracondylar fracture. Methods: the clinical records of 45 patients with femoral supracondylar fracture previously diagnosed and treated in our hospital were selected and divided into two groups according to different treatment methods: the relevant reinforcement group (20 cases) for analyzing locking plate and the relevant internal fixation group (25 cases) for retrograde intramedullary nail. To observe the clinical effects of operation time, bleeding value and fracture healing time of patients with supracondylar fracture disease in both groups. Results: the operation time and fracture healing time of the patients in the treatment group with internal screw fixation corresponding to the retrograde medullary position were shorter than those in the treatment group with anatomical locking plate, and the bleeding value was smaller than that in the treatment group with anatomical locking plate, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: the diagnosis and treatment of retrograde intramedullary nail internal fixation is less harmful to the patients with femoral supracondylar fracture, the operation time is shorter, and the prognosis is good. It can be widely applied in clinical practice.展开更多
Objective: to analyze and study the therapeutic effect of locking bone plate internal fixation stent system for osteoporotic fracture, hoping to provide certain reference for the treatment of osteoporotic fracture thr...Objective: to analyze and study the therapeutic effect of locking bone plate internal fixation stent system for osteoporotic fracture, hoping to provide certain reference for the treatment of osteoporotic fracture through this study. Methods: for research materials into the group stipulated time in March 2020 to March 2021, choose 80 patients in our hospital for treatment of patients with osteoporotic fractures, and They have been divided into 40 cases accepted by the computer random locking plate internal fixation treatment of supporting system of the experimental group and 40 anatomical steel treated with a control group. After treatment by different ways of treatment and the amount of blood loss, postoperative complications, treatment costs and functional status of joints were compared between the two groups. Results: after data statistics, the amount of blood loss in the experimental group was less than the control group. The postoperative complications were lower than those in the control group. The treatment cost of the experimental group was higher. The functional status of joints in the experimental group was significantly better. The above data showed significant differences between the experimental group and the control group. Conclusion: although the cost of locking plate internal fixation stent system in the treatment of osteoporotic fracture is higher than that of anatomical plate treatment, the clinical treatment indicators of patients with locking plate internal fixation stent system are better, so it is worthy of use and promotion in the treatment of patients with osteoporotic fracture.展开更多
Purpose:Surgical management of the lateral end of clavicle fractures has been a challenge for orthopedicsurgeons considering the high rate of non-union.There has been no right and wrong answer to thesetypes of fractur...Purpose:Surgical management of the lateral end of clavicle fractures has been a challenge for orthopedicsurgeons considering the high rate of non-union.There has been no right and wrong answer to thesetypes of fractures and many methods discussed in the literature,but the 2 most used bony proceduresare hook plate and locking plate with or without the use of supplementary soft tissue procedures.Theavailable evidence,in this case,is scarce with questionable reliability.The idea of this systemic review isto promote evidence-based practice when choosing between the 2 implants for this fracture.This studyaims to review the results by performing a systemic review of the literature comparing the results oflocking plate vs.hook plate for the lateral end of clavicle fracturefixation with an emphasis on outcomeand associated complications.Methods:A search of the literature was made with the keyword“clavicle”in PubMed/Ovid Medline/Embase and University of Edinburgh online library“discover Ed”.A total of 4063 articles were identifiedincluding case series(with at least 3 cases)and review articles focusing on locking plate alone,com-parisons of locking plate and hook plate,or hook plate alone.Articles were excluded if they were notpublished in English,focused on pediatric studies,or consisted only of book chapters.Studies examiningtension band wiring,soft tissue procedures for fracturefixation,arthroscopic-assisted procedures,additional soft tissue procedures along with platefixation,and fracture dislocation of the lateral end ofthe clavicle were also excluded.The search was then narrowed down to 21 articles after consideration ofinclusion and exclusion criteria.A detailed review of the surgical methodology further excluded addi-tional soft tissue procedures,resulting in afinal selection of 15 studies.The quality of the studies wasassessed using the Modified Coleman Score by the authors.Results:A total of 15 studies related to Neer type II fracture met the inclusion criteria.However,2 otherstudies also included type V fracture as well.The mean age of patients in these studies was 32 years.Themean follow-up period was 24.3 months(ranging from 6 to 65 months).The time of radiological unionwas documented from 2 to 4.5 months.Constant and disabilities of arm,shoulder,and hand scores weremost used as the criteria for patient outcomes.The size of the lateral fragment that can accommodate/provide bicortical fracture was documented in only 3 studies.The mean incidence of removal of hookplate was 86.9%.In contrast,the mean incidence of removal of locking plate was 27.0%.Superficial woundinfection was documented in 5 studies and deep wound infection was seen in 1 study.The mean unionrate for hook plate was 97.0%compared to 100%for locking plate.Complications associated with hookplate have been documented in 11 studies.The most commonly reported incidence of complication wasacromial osteolysis.The quality of studies was assessed using modified Coleman score.Other than 2studies that were considered for the study that met the“fair”standard all of them were considered“poor”based on the modified Coleman score.Conclusion:Both hook plate and locking plate provide acceptable operative treatment options for thelateral end of clavicle fracture.However,a consideration of surgeons’experience,the likelihood of a second operation,and the size of the lateral fragment should be considered when choosing between the 2types of implants.展开更多
BACKGROUND Proximal humerus fractures(PHFs)are common,especially in the elderly,and optimal surgical management remains debated.This study compares clinical,functional,and radiographic outcomes of deltoid split(DS)vs ...BACKGROUND Proximal humerus fractures(PHFs)are common,especially in the elderly,and optimal surgical management remains debated.This study compares clinical,functional,and radiographic outcomes of deltoid split(DS)vs deltopectoral(DP)approaches in PHFs treated with locking plates.AIM To evaluate and compare the clinical,functional,and radiographic outcomes-as well as postoperative complication rates-associated with the DS vs the DP surgical approach in the open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)of PHFs using locking plate constructs.METHODS A multicenter retrospective study of 120 patients undergoing ORIF for closed Neer type II-IV PHFs between January 2023 and December 2023.Patients were grouped by surgical approach[DS(n=70),DP(n=50)].Outcome measures included Numeric Rating Scale(NRS)for pain,Quick-Disabilities in Arm,Shoulder,and Hand questionnaire(QuickDASH),Constant-Murley score,Short Form Health Survey-12v2,and radiographic alignment.Complication rates were recorded.Statistical significance was defined as P<0.05.RESULTS Early outcomes favored the DS group:(1)Lower NRS(3.1 vs 5.9);(2)Higher Constant-Murley(68.2 vs 50.5);and(3)Better QuickDASH(25.4 vs 37.1).Complication rate was lower in the DS group(1.66%vs 5.81%).Radiographic outcomes were comparable.Long-term results were similar between groups.CONCLUSION While both approaches yield satisfactory long-term outcomes,the DS approach is associated with faster early recovery and fewer complications,supporting its use in selected cases.展开更多
Background Although the locking plate has become popular for treating displaced proximal humeral fractures in recent years, the complications of this method are still underestimated. We tried to evaluate the factors t...Background Although the locking plate has become popular for treating displaced proximal humeral fractures in recent years, the complications of this method are still underestimated. We tried to evaluate the factors that have an influence on the complications experienced after proximal humeral fractures fixed by locking plates and compare the results from patients having complications with those having no complications. Methods From September 2004 to September 2007, 92 out of 111 displaced proximal humeral fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with a locking plate were available for follow-up, with an average time of 15.2 months （12-36 months）. The range of motion, Visual Analog Score （VAS） for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons＇ Form （ASES）, Constant-Murley, University of California-Los Angles scoring system （UCLA） score, and Simple Shoulder Test （SST） for function evaluation was all recorded at the latest follow-up. The results from patients with complications were evaluated according to the indices listed above and compared with those patients without any complications. Results There were 17 patients with complications, an 18.5% complication rate. Among them, the forward flexion, external rotation and internal rotation were 139.1°±24.3°, 24.1°±19.6°, and up to T10 level on average. The mean VAS score was 1.0±1.1, the ASES score was 82.9±13.8, the Constant 82.1±11.8, the UCLA 28.5±4.1 and the mean SST 9.5 on average. There was no significant difference of complication rate among different age, sex, and injured side, fresh or delayed fracture, combined with other injury or not groups. Compared with the group without complications, patients with complications showed significantly less external rotation and lower Constant-Murley and UCLA functional scores （P 〈0.05）. A significant difference in results was seen between patients with complications and those without complications. Conclusion The indication control and appropriate surgical technique were important while performing the locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures.展开更多
Purpose： Fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle are relatively uncommon. These fractures are unstable due to the various deforming forces which act on the fragments as well as the small distal fracture fragment...Purpose： Fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle are relatively uncommon. These fractures are unstable due to the various deforming forces which act on the fragments as well as the small distal fracture fragment. At most times the deforming forces are not taken into consideration, and the fracture is not fixed securely. In this study, we assessed a fixation technique using the precontoured locking plates to find out whether it provided a stable fixation with good functional outcome. Methods： Totally, 32 patients with lateral end clavicle fracture （Neer＇s Type ll） were included in the study. After the informed consent and preoperative investigations were obtained, open reduction and intemal fixation was done using a 3.5 mm precontoured superior locking plate with lateral extension under general anesthesia. Postoperative X-rays were done on day I and every 6 weeks after operation, until radiological union was achieved. The postoperative pain was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale （VAS） on postoperative days 1, 2 and 10. Postoperatively arm pouch sling was given for 2 weeks followed by active mobilization. Patients were asked to do their daily routine work and avoid lifting heavy weights. The functional outcome was assessed at the end of 2nd and 6th months with the help of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand （DASH} scoring. Results： There were no intraoperative complications in the procedure. The mean VAS score on post- operative day 1 was found to be 5 which decreased to 3 on day 2 and 0 on day 10. The mean DASH score was calculated as 11.63 at the end of postoperative month 2 and then 4.6 at the end of month 6. There was one case of malunion in whom the overhead abduction was restricted but was not painful and was managed conservatively. Conclusion： The precontoured locking plates with lateral extension may be a good method to fix the fractures of the lateral end clavicle, which provide a stable fixation with good functional outcome with very few instances of stiffness and decreased range of motion of the shoulder with the hook plates and failure of fixation in screw and K-wire fixations. It may well be the answer to the fixation questions of the lateral clavicle fractures, although larger comparative studies between the surgical treatment methods are required to confirm the same.展开更多
Pre-contoured anatomical locking plates were designed to address the clinical need of fixing small epiphyseal segments with a larger number of screws.Those plates match the contour and shape of a variety of bones allo...Pre-contoured anatomical locking plates were designed to address the clinical need of fixing small epiphyseal segments with a larger number of screws.Those plates match the contour and shape of a variety of bones allowing for optimal buttress properties.The aim of this manuscript is to highlight the benefits of applying proximal humerus locking plates in the fixation of lower extremity bones.Although designed for the proximal humerus,the low-profile plate shape and anatomic contour also provides versatile use in certain areas of the lower extremity.This technical narrative highlights the versatile and reliable use of this plate for other anatomical areas than the one to which it has been originally conceived.展开更多
Background Although the use of an intramedullary fibular allograft together with locking plate fixation can provide additional medial support and prevent varus malalignment in displaced proximal humeral fractures with...Background Although the use of an intramedullary fibular allograft together with locking plate fixation can provide additional medial support and prevent varus malalignment in displaced proximal humeral fractures with promising results,the fibular autograft donor site often sustains significant trauma and cannot restore the articular surface of comminuted fractures.The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of a locking plate and crest bone autologous graft for treating proximal humerus comminuted fractures.Methods We assessed the functional outcomes and complication rates in 40 patients with proximal humerus comminuted fractures.Eighteen patients were treated with a locking plate and an autologous crest bone graft （experimental group）,and 22 were treated with only the locking plate and no bone graft （control group）.Postoperative assessments included radiographic imaging,range of motion analysis,pain level based on the visual analogue scale （VAS）,and the SF-36 （Short Form （36） Health Survey）,as well as whether patients could retum to their previous occupation.Results All fractures healed both clinically and radiologically in the experimental group.There was no more than 2 mm collapse of the humeral head,and no osteonecrosis or screw penetration of the articular surface.In contrast,two patients had a nonunion in the control group,and they eventually accepted total shoulder replacements.The average time from surgery to radiographic union was significantly shorter in the experimental group （（4.66±1.63） months） compared with the control group （（5.98±1.57） months） （P ＜0.05）.For the experimental versus controls groups,the mean shoulder active flexion （148.00±18.59 vs.121.73±17.20） degrees,extension （49.00±2.22 vs.42.06±2.06） degrees,internal rotation （45.00±5.61 vs.35.00±3.55）degrees,external rotation （64.00±9.17 vs.52.14±5.73）degrees,and abduction （138.00±28.78 vs.105.95±15.66） degrees were all significantly higher （all P ＜0.001）.The median SF-36 in the experimental group （（88.00±5.71） points） was significantly higher than that of the control group （（69.45±9.45） points; P ＜0.001）.The median VAS pain level （mean rank,10.50） in the experimental group was lower than that （mean rank,47.19） of the control group （P ＜0.001）.All but one patient （17 of 18,94.4％） in the experimental group returned to their previous activities or occupations,and that one patient changed to a different occupation because of slight restrictions to activities.On the other hand,four patients could not return to their previous activities or occupations in the control group.Conclusion Locking plate fixation combined with an iliac crest bone graft is an effective technique for treating proximal humerus comminuted fractures.展开更多
Complex tibial plateau fractures can seriously affect quality of life and physical and mental health of patients.The anatomical relationship between the proximal tibial bone and soft tissue is complex,resulting in dif...Complex tibial plateau fractures can seriously affect quality of life and physical and mental health of patients.The anatomical relationship between the proximal tibial bone and soft tissue is complex,resulting in different types of tibial plateau fractures.Violent trauma can lead to displaced fracture,serious soft tissue injury,and potentially,dislocation of the knee joint.Therefore,tibial plateau fractures are extremely unstable.AIM To assess the use of locking compression plate(LCP)+T-type steel plate for postoperative weight bearing and functional recovery of complex tibial plateau fractures.METHODS Ninety-seven patients with complex tibial plateau fractures who underwent surgery at our hospital were selected for retrospective study.Forty-nine patients had been treated with LCP+T-type steel plate limited internal fixation(study group),and 48 patients with bilateral ordinary steel plate support(control group).The operation process index,postoperative rehabilitation related index,Rasmussen score of the knee joint,tibial plateau varus angle(TPA),tibial plateau retroversion angle(PA),and surgical complications of the two groups were compared.RESULTS The operation time and intraoperative bone graft volume in the study group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in surgical bleeding,anterior external incision length,postoperative drainage,hospital stay duration,and fracture healing time between the groups(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the TPA and PA angle between the groups immediately and 18 mo after surgery(P>0.05).At 12 mo after surgery,the Rasmussen scale score was higher in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the Rasmussen scale score at 18 mo after surgery,and the radiology score at 12 and 18 mo after surgery,between the two groups(P>0.05).The postoperative complication rate in the study group(3.77%)was lower than that in the control group(15.09%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION LCP+T-type steel plate internal fixation has advantages in terms of minimizing trauma and enabling early postoperative functional exercise,promoting functional recovery and lower limb weight-bearing,and reducing postoperative complications.展开更多
AIM To compare the outcomes of displaced distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plates and with immediate postoperative mobilisation with the outcomes of these fractures treated with modalities that necess...AIM To compare the outcomes of displaced distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plates and with immediate postoperative mobilisation with the outcomes of these fractures treated with modalities that necessitate 6 wk wrist immobilisation.METHODS A prospective,randomised controlled single-centre trial was conducted with 56 patients who had a displaced radius fracture were randomised to treatment either with a volar locking plate(n=29),or another treatment modality(n=27;cast immobilisation with or without wires or external fixator).Outcomes were measured at 12 wk.Functional outcome scores measured were the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation(PRWE)Score;Disabilities of the Arm,Shoulder and Hand and activities of daily living(ADLs).Clinical outcomes were wrist range of motion and grip strength.Radiographic parameters were volar inclination and ulnar variance.RESULTS Patients in the volar locking plate group had significantly better PRWE scores,ADL scores,grip strength and range of extension at three months compared with the control group.All radiological parameters were significantly better in the volar locking plate group at 3 mo.CONCLUSION The present study suggests that volar locking plates produced significantly better functional and clinical outcomes at 3 mo compared with other treatment modalities.Anatomical reduction was significantly more likely to be preserved in the plating group.Level of evidence:Ⅱ.展开更多
AIM To determine factors correlated with postoperative radial shortening in patients with distal radius fractures treated with volar locking distal radius plates.METHODS A total of 250 patients with a distal radius fr...AIM To determine factors correlated with postoperative radial shortening in patients with distal radius fractures treated with volar locking distal radius plates.METHODS A total of 250 patients with a distal radius fracture stabilised with volar locking plates between January 2010 and December 2014 were included in a multicentre retrospective cohort study.We measured the distance of the distal locking screws to the joint line immediately postoperatively and then measured radial shortening after six to eight weeks using the change in ulnar variance.RESULTS Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that there was a significant linear association between the distance of the screws from the joint line and radial shortening.No other patient,injury,or treatment-related characteristic significantly influenced radial shortening in multivariate analysis.CONCLUSION Distal locking screws should be placed as close as possible to the subchondral joint line to prevent postoperative loss of reduction.展开更多
Objective:To analyze the effect of locking compression plate on the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery.Methods:120 patients with limb fractures from March 2018 to March 2020 were randomly...Objective:To analyze the effect of locking compression plate on the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery.Methods:120 patients with limb fractures from March 2018 to March 2020 were randomly divided into control group(60 cases)and observation group(60 cases).The control group was treated with plate screw internal fixation,The observation group used locking compression plate internal fixation,Compare the effect of treatment,the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery.results:compared the effective rate of the two groups,the observation group(93.33%)was significantly higher than the control group(75.00%).Compared with the two groups,the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery,the observed composition power was higher than that of the control group,and the postoperative recovery time was lower than that of the control group,P<0.05.Conclusion:The use of locking compression plate for the treatment of limb fracture can significantly increase the probability of successful operation,shorten the recovery time after operation,the overall curative effect is ideal,and the clinical popularization value is high.展开更多
Posterior hip dislocation with greater trochanter fracture is an uncommon injury pattern in the acute trauma patient. Frequently associated injury includes a combination of hip dislocation with posterior wall of aceta...Posterior hip dislocation with greater trochanter fracture is an uncommon injury pattern in the acute trauma patient. Frequently associated injury includes a combination of hip dislocation with posterior wall of acetabulum, head of femur fracture, intertrochanteric fracture and even the most severe type of combined acetabular fracture. We report a 42-year-old man post traumatic bilateral hip injuries with irreducible posterior hip dislocation and associated isolated greater trochanteric fracture successfully managed with open reduction and fixation of greater trochanter with universal locking trochanteric stabilization plate.展开更多
Objective: to analyze the therapeutic effect of locking compression plate in patients with limb fracture. Methods: 78 patients diagnosed with limb bone fracture in our hospital were selected and divided into group A (...Objective: to analyze the therapeutic effect of locking compression plate in patients with limb fracture. Methods: 78 patients diagnosed with limb bone fracture in our hospital were selected and divided into group A (n=39) and group B (n=39) according to the drawing method. Group A received plate screw fixation alone, group B received locking compression plate. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were compared. Results: significant differences were found through comparison, that is, group B had higher total effective rate, lower incidence of complications, shorter operation time, hospital stay and fracture healing time, and the postoperative pain score was significantly lower than group A (P<0.05). Conclusions: based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that locking compression plates significantly improves the postoperative outcomes of patients with extremity fractures compared to fixation alone.展开更多
文摘Background: Since we are very successful in the operation of hallux valgus using a transverse sub-capital osteotomy fixated with an intramedullary angle-stable locking plate, and a tailors bunion is understood as a reversed hallux valgus, we have applied the operation also for such indication. Method: The osteotomy was carried out at a straight V. metatarsal subcapitally, and in case of an outwardly curved V. metatarsal at the bending location. The intramedullary plates are available in different designs and the plate and screws disappear completely in the bone, so the soft tissues are not disturbed. The head of the plate is either straight or curved in order to shift the distal fragment sufficiently. Results: 26 patients were operated within a period of 5 years (2008-2012). 21 patients were followed up after an average of 34.4 months. The IM angle IV/V could be improved by an average of 11.76 to an average of 4.10. This is a highliy significant pre- to postoperative difference of 7.66 (t = 15.07, p < 0.001). The AOFAS score was improved by an average of 42.24 points from 55.76 points preoperatively to 98.00 points postoperative. There was no pseudo-arthrosis and no wound healing impairment. All patients were either satisfied or very satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: This method does not have the disadvantages of the other common operations of the Tailors bunion and is applied now as a standard method in this deformity.
文摘BACKGROUND Ankle fractures are common injuries in the young and elderly populations.To prevent post-traumatic arthritis,an anatomic reconstruction of the ankle structure is mandatory.Open reduction and internal fixation is the treatment of choice among orthopaedics.Conventional plates allow stability of the fracture if bone quality is present.Locking plates might offer an advantage for the treatment of lateral malleolar fracture in patients with comminution,severe instability,distal fractures,or osteoporotic bone.Our hospital introduced a new locking plate for fracture of the distal fibula.AIM To evaluate locking plates in terms of outcomes and complications in young and elderly patients.METHODS We retrospectively reviewed a total of 67 patients treated for displaced distal fibula fractures.Demographic data,number of comorbidities,use of inter fragmentary screw,complication,time of fracture healing,partial or full weight bearing,and reoperation were recorded for all patients.Clinical outcome was assessed by the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society clinical scoring system.Radiographs were obtained at 4,8,12,16,20,and 24 wk until radiographic union was obtained.RESULTS All patients displayed complete bony union on radiographic assessment,and no patients developed any serious complications.We observed two superficial infections,one delayed wound healing,and two plate intolerances.Significant differences were observed between the two age groups in terms of radiographic healing(11.9 wk in younger patients vs 13.7 wk in older patients;P=0.011)and in the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score at 6 mo after surgery(88.2 in younger patients vs 86.0 in older patients;P=0.001)and at 12 mo after surgery(92.6 in younger patients vs 90.0 in older patients;P=0.000).CONCLUSION Locking plates provide a stable and rigid fixation in multifragmentary and comminuted fractures or in the presence of poor bone quality.
文摘<b><span>Purpose</span></b><b><span>: </span></b><span>The purpose </span><span>of </span><span>this study was to define a treatment protocol in which a non-vascularized endosteal fibular strut graft, a corticocancellous grafts and a locking plate construct </span><span>are</span><span> used for stabilization of the delayed and neglected proximal humerus fractures and to report its outcome. </span><b><span>Patients & Methods</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Eleven patients (6 females and 5 males) with delayed, neglected proximal humerus fractures were included in this study,</span><span> </span><span>conducted between March 2015 </span><span>and </span><span>December 2019.</span><span> </span><span>Average age of the patients was 57 years (range: 41 to 67 yrs). All patients were treated with the debridement, decortication and shingling of the bone at the site of the fracture followed by using an endosteal fibular strut graft, corticocancellous bone grafts and stabilization with locking plate. The patients were followed</span><span> </span><span>up for a mean time of 16.3 months (range: 13 </span><span>to </span><span>40 months). The patient outcomes were evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire, and the modified scoring system of Constant and Murley. </span><b><span>Results</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>Union at the fracture site was achieved in all patients at a mean </span><span>of </span><span>8.5 months (range: 6 to 11 months). The DASH score improved from an average pre-operative score of 71.1 (range: 64 to 78) to an average post-operative score of 25.2 (range: 21 to 35) at the final follow-up. Albeit with a small sample size of n</span><span> </span><span>=</span><span> </span><span>11, this difference was found to be statistically significant (p</span><span> </span><span><</span><span> </span><span>0.05). The CM score improved from an average pre-operative score of 33.2 (range: 20 to 48) to an average post-operative score of 66.8 (range: 59 to 72) at the final follow-up. This difference was also found to be statistically significant in this patient cohort (p</span><span> </span><span><</span><span> </span><span>0.05). The results were excellent in 3 patients, good in 6 and moderate in 2. </span><b><span>Conclusions</span></b><b><span>:</span></b><b><span> </span></b><span>An endosteal fibular strut, subperiosteally placed cortico-cancellous grafts with a locking plate fixation helps in biological healing of neglected fractures of proximal humerus.</span>
文摘Background: AO type C3 distal radius fracture (DRF) is the most difficult-to-treat fracture type because of a tendency to shorten and collapse. The purpose of this study is to investigate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of comminuted intra-articular DRFs treated with a dynamic external fixator combined with a volar locking plate (VLP). Methods: Eleven patients (mean age, 61 years) with comminuted intra-articular DRFs were treated with a dynamic type of external fixator combined with a VLP. Following reduction and fixation with a VLP, the dynamic external fixator was applied and the distal ball joint of the fixator was aligned with the lunate-capitate line. The ball joint was unlocked approximately 2 weeks after surgery to allow wrist mobilization. The fixator was removed 3 - 6 weeks (mean, 5 weeks) after surgery. Consequently, clinical and radiographic assessments were carried out at the final follow-up. Results: At the final follow-up, the mean range values of wrist extension and flexion were 76°and 64°, respectively. Compared with the contralateral side, the mean grip strength was 84%. The mean Modified Mayo Wrist Score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score were 88 and 9, respectively. No significant differences in the radiographic parameters exist between after surgery and final follow-up. Conclusions: This study indicated that the dynamic wrist fixator combined with a VLP is effective for the treatment of AO type C3 DRFs.
基金the Youth Science and Technology Project of Health Commission of Shanghai Pudong New Area(Project no.PW2020B-5)the Outstanding Clinical Discipline Project of Shanghai Pudong(Grant No.PWYgy2021-04)+4 种基金the Health Industry Clinical Research Project of Shanghai Health Commission(Project no.20224Y0393)the Young Medical Talents Training Program of Pudong Health Committee of Shanghai(Grant No.PWRq 2021-08)the Outstanding Leaders Training Program of Pudong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University(Grant No.LX202201)the Talents Training Program of Pudong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University(Project no.PX202001)the Scientific Research Foundation provided by Pudong Hospital affiliated to Fudan University(Project no.YJRCJJ201906).
文摘Background:Calcaneus is the largest bone of foot and the main load-bearing structure of heel.The incidence of simple calcaneal tubercle avulsion fracture is low,accounting for about 1%to 3%of all calcaneal fractures.Beavis II fracture has large bone fracture,obvious displacement,obvious soft tissue irritation,and often leads to skin necrosis.It needs surgical treatment,reduction and fixation as soon as possible.Although open reduction and tension screw internal fixation is used for Beavis II calcaneal tubercle fracture,but the failure rate is more common.Methods:This study retrospectively analyzed the surgical treatment of calcaneal tubercle Beavis II fracture over 55 years old in our hospital from January 2013 to January 2019.The patients were treated with tension screw combined with locking plate,and followed up and analyzed.Results:12 patients in this group were followed up for 12 to 36 months(mean 20 months).After operation,the fracture healed smoothly in all patients,the healing time was 8 to 12 weeks(mean 10.7 weeks),and there were no complications such as poor incision healing,fracture displacement,internal fixation loosening,fracture and so on.When the patients were followed up 18 weeks after operation,the AOFAS score was 47 to 100,with an average of 91.1,of which 8 cases were excellent,3 good and 1 poor,with an excellent and good rate of 91.7%.Conclusion:Our hospital has been treated with tension screw combined with locking plate,fixed firmly,can early functional exercise,achieved good results.
文摘Objective: to evaluate the effect of anatomical locking plate and retrograde intramedullary nail in the diagnosis and treatment of femoral supracondylar fracture. Methods: the clinical records of 45 patients with femoral supracondylar fracture previously diagnosed and treated in our hospital were selected and divided into two groups according to different treatment methods: the relevant reinforcement group (20 cases) for analyzing locking plate and the relevant internal fixation group (25 cases) for retrograde intramedullary nail. To observe the clinical effects of operation time, bleeding value and fracture healing time of patients with supracondylar fracture disease in both groups. Results: the operation time and fracture healing time of the patients in the treatment group with internal screw fixation corresponding to the retrograde medullary position were shorter than those in the treatment group with anatomical locking plate, and the bleeding value was smaller than that in the treatment group with anatomical locking plate, the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: the diagnosis and treatment of retrograde intramedullary nail internal fixation is less harmful to the patients with femoral supracondylar fracture, the operation time is shorter, and the prognosis is good. It can be widely applied in clinical practice.
文摘Objective: to analyze and study the therapeutic effect of locking bone plate internal fixation stent system for osteoporotic fracture, hoping to provide certain reference for the treatment of osteoporotic fracture through this study. Methods: for research materials into the group stipulated time in March 2020 to March 2021, choose 80 patients in our hospital for treatment of patients with osteoporotic fractures, and They have been divided into 40 cases accepted by the computer random locking plate internal fixation treatment of supporting system of the experimental group and 40 anatomical steel treated with a control group. After treatment by different ways of treatment and the amount of blood loss, postoperative complications, treatment costs and functional status of joints were compared between the two groups. Results: after data statistics, the amount of blood loss in the experimental group was less than the control group. The postoperative complications were lower than those in the control group. The treatment cost of the experimental group was higher. The functional status of joints in the experimental group was significantly better. The above data showed significant differences between the experimental group and the control group. Conclusion: although the cost of locking plate internal fixation stent system in the treatment of osteoporotic fracture is higher than that of anatomical plate treatment, the clinical treatment indicators of patients with locking plate internal fixation stent system are better, so it is worthy of use and promotion in the treatment of patients with osteoporotic fracture.
文摘Purpose:Surgical management of the lateral end of clavicle fractures has been a challenge for orthopedicsurgeons considering the high rate of non-union.There has been no right and wrong answer to thesetypes of fractures and many methods discussed in the literature,but the 2 most used bony proceduresare hook plate and locking plate with or without the use of supplementary soft tissue procedures.Theavailable evidence,in this case,is scarce with questionable reliability.The idea of this systemic review isto promote evidence-based practice when choosing between the 2 implants for this fracture.This studyaims to review the results by performing a systemic review of the literature comparing the results oflocking plate vs.hook plate for the lateral end of clavicle fracturefixation with an emphasis on outcomeand associated complications.Methods:A search of the literature was made with the keyword“clavicle”in PubMed/Ovid Medline/Embase and University of Edinburgh online library“discover Ed”.A total of 4063 articles were identifiedincluding case series(with at least 3 cases)and review articles focusing on locking plate alone,com-parisons of locking plate and hook plate,or hook plate alone.Articles were excluded if they were notpublished in English,focused on pediatric studies,or consisted only of book chapters.Studies examiningtension band wiring,soft tissue procedures for fracturefixation,arthroscopic-assisted procedures,additional soft tissue procedures along with platefixation,and fracture dislocation of the lateral end ofthe clavicle were also excluded.The search was then narrowed down to 21 articles after consideration ofinclusion and exclusion criteria.A detailed review of the surgical methodology further excluded addi-tional soft tissue procedures,resulting in afinal selection of 15 studies.The quality of the studies wasassessed using the Modified Coleman Score by the authors.Results:A total of 15 studies related to Neer type II fracture met the inclusion criteria.However,2 otherstudies also included type V fracture as well.The mean age of patients in these studies was 32 years.Themean follow-up period was 24.3 months(ranging from 6 to 65 months).The time of radiological unionwas documented from 2 to 4.5 months.Constant and disabilities of arm,shoulder,and hand scores weremost used as the criteria for patient outcomes.The size of the lateral fragment that can accommodate/provide bicortical fracture was documented in only 3 studies.The mean incidence of removal of hookplate was 86.9%.In contrast,the mean incidence of removal of locking plate was 27.0%.Superficial woundinfection was documented in 5 studies and deep wound infection was seen in 1 study.The mean unionrate for hook plate was 97.0%compared to 100%for locking plate.Complications associated with hookplate have been documented in 11 studies.The most commonly reported incidence of complication wasacromial osteolysis.The quality of studies was assessed using modified Coleman score.Other than 2studies that were considered for the study that met the“fair”standard all of them were considered“poor”based on the modified Coleman score.Conclusion:Both hook plate and locking plate provide acceptable operative treatment options for thelateral end of clavicle fracture.However,a consideration of surgeons’experience,the likelihood of a second operation,and the size of the lateral fragment should be considered when choosing between the 2types of implants.
文摘BACKGROUND Proximal humerus fractures(PHFs)are common,especially in the elderly,and optimal surgical management remains debated.This study compares clinical,functional,and radiographic outcomes of deltoid split(DS)vs deltopectoral(DP)approaches in PHFs treated with locking plates.AIM To evaluate and compare the clinical,functional,and radiographic outcomes-as well as postoperative complication rates-associated with the DS vs the DP surgical approach in the open reduction and internal fixation(ORIF)of PHFs using locking plate constructs.METHODS A multicenter retrospective study of 120 patients undergoing ORIF for closed Neer type II-IV PHFs between January 2023 and December 2023.Patients were grouped by surgical approach[DS(n=70),DP(n=50)].Outcome measures included Numeric Rating Scale(NRS)for pain,Quick-Disabilities in Arm,Shoulder,and Hand questionnaire(QuickDASH),Constant-Murley score,Short Form Health Survey-12v2,and radiographic alignment.Complication rates were recorded.Statistical significance was defined as P<0.05.RESULTS Early outcomes favored the DS group:(1)Lower NRS(3.1 vs 5.9);(2)Higher Constant-Murley(68.2 vs 50.5);and(3)Better QuickDASH(25.4 vs 37.1).Complication rate was lower in the DS group(1.66%vs 5.81%).Radiographic outcomes were comparable.Long-term results were similar between groups.CONCLUSION While both approaches yield satisfactory long-term outcomes,the DS approach is associated with faster early recovery and fewer complications,supporting its use in selected cases.
文摘Background Although the locking plate has become popular for treating displaced proximal humeral fractures in recent years, the complications of this method are still underestimated. We tried to evaluate the factors that have an influence on the complications experienced after proximal humeral fractures fixed by locking plates and compare the results from patients having complications with those having no complications. Methods From September 2004 to September 2007, 92 out of 111 displaced proximal humeral fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation with a locking plate were available for follow-up, with an average time of 15.2 months （12-36 months）. The range of motion, Visual Analog Score （VAS） for pain, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons＇ Form （ASES）, Constant-Murley, University of California-Los Angles scoring system （UCLA） score, and Simple Shoulder Test （SST） for function evaluation was all recorded at the latest follow-up. The results from patients with complications were evaluated according to the indices listed above and compared with those patients without any complications. Results There were 17 patients with complications, an 18.5% complication rate. Among them, the forward flexion, external rotation and internal rotation were 139.1°±24.3°, 24.1°±19.6°, and up to T10 level on average. The mean VAS score was 1.0±1.1, the ASES score was 82.9±13.8, the Constant 82.1±11.8, the UCLA 28.5±4.1 and the mean SST 9.5 on average. There was no significant difference of complication rate among different age, sex, and injured side, fresh or delayed fracture, combined with other injury or not groups. Compared with the group without complications, patients with complications showed significantly less external rotation and lower Constant-Murley and UCLA functional scores （P 〈0.05）. A significant difference in results was seen between patients with complications and those without complications. Conclusion The indication control and appropriate surgical technique were important while performing the locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures.
文摘Purpose： Fractures of the lateral end of the clavicle are relatively uncommon. These fractures are unstable due to the various deforming forces which act on the fragments as well as the small distal fracture fragment. At most times the deforming forces are not taken into consideration, and the fracture is not fixed securely. In this study, we assessed a fixation technique using the precontoured locking plates to find out whether it provided a stable fixation with good functional outcome. Methods： Totally, 32 patients with lateral end clavicle fracture （Neer＇s Type ll） were included in the study. After the informed consent and preoperative investigations were obtained, open reduction and intemal fixation was done using a 3.5 mm precontoured superior locking plate with lateral extension under general anesthesia. Postoperative X-rays were done on day I and every 6 weeks after operation, until radiological union was achieved. The postoperative pain was assessed using Visual Analogue Scale （VAS） on postoperative days 1, 2 and 10. Postoperatively arm pouch sling was given for 2 weeks followed by active mobilization. Patients were asked to do their daily routine work and avoid lifting heavy weights. The functional outcome was assessed at the end of 2nd and 6th months with the help of Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand （DASH} scoring. Results： There were no intraoperative complications in the procedure. The mean VAS score on post- operative day 1 was found to be 5 which decreased to 3 on day 2 and 0 on day 10. The mean DASH score was calculated as 11.63 at the end of postoperative month 2 and then 4.6 at the end of month 6. There was one case of malunion in whom the overhead abduction was restricted but was not painful and was managed conservatively. Conclusion： The precontoured locking plates with lateral extension may be a good method to fix the fractures of the lateral end clavicle, which provide a stable fixation with good functional outcome with very few instances of stiffness and decreased range of motion of the shoulder with the hook plates and failure of fixation in screw and K-wire fixations. It may well be the answer to the fixation questions of the lateral clavicle fractures, although larger comparative studies between the surgical treatment methods are required to confirm the same.
文摘Pre-contoured anatomical locking plates were designed to address the clinical need of fixing small epiphyseal segments with a larger number of screws.Those plates match the contour and shape of a variety of bones allowing for optimal buttress properties.The aim of this manuscript is to highlight the benefits of applying proximal humerus locking plates in the fixation of lower extremity bones.Although designed for the proximal humerus,the low-profile plate shape and anatomic contour also provides versatile use in certain areas of the lower extremity.This technical narrative highlights the versatile and reliable use of this plate for other anatomical areas than the one to which it has been originally conceived.
文摘Background Although the use of an intramedullary fibular allograft together with locking plate fixation can provide additional medial support and prevent varus malalignment in displaced proximal humeral fractures with promising results,the fibular autograft donor site often sustains significant trauma and cannot restore the articular surface of comminuted fractures.The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic outcomes of a locking plate and crest bone autologous graft for treating proximal humerus comminuted fractures.Methods We assessed the functional outcomes and complication rates in 40 patients with proximal humerus comminuted fractures.Eighteen patients were treated with a locking plate and an autologous crest bone graft （experimental group）,and 22 were treated with only the locking plate and no bone graft （control group）.Postoperative assessments included radiographic imaging,range of motion analysis,pain level based on the visual analogue scale （VAS）,and the SF-36 （Short Form （36） Health Survey）,as well as whether patients could retum to their previous occupation.Results All fractures healed both clinically and radiologically in the experimental group.There was no more than 2 mm collapse of the humeral head,and no osteonecrosis or screw penetration of the articular surface.In contrast,two patients had a nonunion in the control group,and they eventually accepted total shoulder replacements.The average time from surgery to radiographic union was significantly shorter in the experimental group （（4.66±1.63） months） compared with the control group （（5.98±1.57） months） （P ＜0.05）.For the experimental versus controls groups,the mean shoulder active flexion （148.00±18.59 vs.121.73±17.20） degrees,extension （49.00±2.22 vs.42.06±2.06） degrees,internal rotation （45.00±5.61 vs.35.00±3.55）degrees,external rotation （64.00±9.17 vs.52.14±5.73）degrees,and abduction （138.00±28.78 vs.105.95±15.66） degrees were all significantly higher （all P ＜0.001）.The median SF-36 in the experimental group （（88.00±5.71） points） was significantly higher than that of the control group （（69.45±9.45） points; P ＜0.001）.The median VAS pain level （mean rank,10.50） in the experimental group was lower than that （mean rank,47.19） of the control group （P ＜0.001）.All but one patient （17 of 18,94.4％） in the experimental group returned to their previous activities or occupations,and that one patient changed to a different occupation because of slight restrictions to activities.On the other hand,four patients could not return to their previous activities or occupations in the control group.Conclusion Locking plate fixation combined with an iliac crest bone graft is an effective technique for treating proximal humerus comminuted fractures.
文摘Complex tibial plateau fractures can seriously affect quality of life and physical and mental health of patients.The anatomical relationship between the proximal tibial bone and soft tissue is complex,resulting in different types of tibial plateau fractures.Violent trauma can lead to displaced fracture,serious soft tissue injury,and potentially,dislocation of the knee joint.Therefore,tibial plateau fractures are extremely unstable.AIM To assess the use of locking compression plate(LCP)+T-type steel plate for postoperative weight bearing and functional recovery of complex tibial plateau fractures.METHODS Ninety-seven patients with complex tibial plateau fractures who underwent surgery at our hospital were selected for retrospective study.Forty-nine patients had been treated with LCP+T-type steel plate limited internal fixation(study group),and 48 patients with bilateral ordinary steel plate support(control group).The operation process index,postoperative rehabilitation related index,Rasmussen score of the knee joint,tibial plateau varus angle(TPA),tibial plateau retroversion angle(PA),and surgical complications of the two groups were compared.RESULTS The operation time and intraoperative bone graft volume in the study group were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).There were no significant differences in surgical bleeding,anterior external incision length,postoperative drainage,hospital stay duration,and fracture healing time between the groups(P>0.05).There was no significant difference in the TPA and PA angle between the groups immediately and 18 mo after surgery(P>0.05).At 12 mo after surgery,the Rasmussen scale score was higher in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in the Rasmussen scale score at 18 mo after surgery,and the radiology score at 12 and 18 mo after surgery,between the two groups(P>0.05).The postoperative complication rate in the study group(3.77%)was lower than that in the control group(15.09%;P<0.05).CONCLUSION LCP+T-type steel plate internal fixation has advantages in terms of minimizing trauma and enabling early postoperative functional exercise,promoting functional recovery and lower limb weight-bearing,and reducing postoperative complications.
文摘AIM To compare the outcomes of displaced distal radius fractures treated with volar locking plates and with immediate postoperative mobilisation with the outcomes of these fractures treated with modalities that necessitate 6 wk wrist immobilisation.METHODS A prospective,randomised controlled single-centre trial was conducted with 56 patients who had a displaced radius fracture were randomised to treatment either with a volar locking plate(n=29),or another treatment modality(n=27;cast immobilisation with or without wires or external fixator).Outcomes were measured at 12 wk.Functional outcome scores measured were the Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation(PRWE)Score;Disabilities of the Arm,Shoulder and Hand and activities of daily living(ADLs).Clinical outcomes were wrist range of motion and grip strength.Radiographic parameters were volar inclination and ulnar variance.RESULTS Patients in the volar locking plate group had significantly better PRWE scores,ADL scores,grip strength and range of extension at three months compared with the control group.All radiological parameters were significantly better in the volar locking plate group at 3 mo.CONCLUSION The present study suggests that volar locking plates produced significantly better functional and clinical outcomes at 3 mo compared with other treatment modalities.Anatomical reduction was significantly more likely to be preserved in the plating group.Level of evidence:Ⅱ.
文摘AIM To determine factors correlated with postoperative radial shortening in patients with distal radius fractures treated with volar locking distal radius plates.METHODS A total of 250 patients with a distal radius fracture stabilised with volar locking plates between January 2010 and December 2014 were included in a multicentre retrospective cohort study.We measured the distance of the distal locking screws to the joint line immediately postoperatively and then measured radial shortening after six to eight weeks using the change in ulnar variance.RESULTS Multivariate linear regression analysis showed that there was a significant linear association between the distance of the screws from the joint line and radial shortening.No other patient,injury,or treatment-related characteristic significantly influenced radial shortening in multivariate analysis.CONCLUSION Distal locking screws should be placed as close as possible to the subchondral joint line to prevent postoperative loss of reduction.
文摘Objective:To analyze the effect of locking compression plate on the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery.Methods:120 patients with limb fractures from March 2018 to March 2020 were randomly divided into control group(60 cases)and observation group(60 cases).The control group was treated with plate screw internal fixation,The observation group used locking compression plate internal fixation,Compare the effect of treatment,the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery.results:compared the effective rate of the two groups,the observation group(93.33%)was significantly higher than the control group(75.00%).Compared with the two groups,the success rate of operation and the time of postoperative recovery,the observed composition power was higher than that of the control group,and the postoperative recovery time was lower than that of the control group,P<0.05.Conclusion:The use of locking compression plate for the treatment of limb fracture can significantly increase the probability of successful operation,shorten the recovery time after operation,the overall curative effect is ideal,and the clinical popularization value is high.
文摘Posterior hip dislocation with greater trochanter fracture is an uncommon injury pattern in the acute trauma patient. Frequently associated injury includes a combination of hip dislocation with posterior wall of acetabulum, head of femur fracture, intertrochanteric fracture and even the most severe type of combined acetabular fracture. We report a 42-year-old man post traumatic bilateral hip injuries with irreducible posterior hip dislocation and associated isolated greater trochanteric fracture successfully managed with open reduction and fixation of greater trochanter with universal locking trochanteric stabilization plate.
文摘Objective: to analyze the therapeutic effect of locking compression plate in patients with limb fracture. Methods: 78 patients diagnosed with limb bone fracture in our hospital were selected and divided into group A (n=39) and group B (n=39) according to the drawing method. Group A received plate screw fixation alone, group B received locking compression plate. The therapeutic effects of the two groups were compared. Results: significant differences were found through comparison, that is, group B had higher total effective rate, lower incidence of complications, shorter operation time, hospital stay and fracture healing time, and the postoperative pain score was significantly lower than group A (P<0.05). Conclusions: based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that locking compression plates significantly improves the postoperative outcomes of patients with extremity fractures compared to fixation alone.
