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PURPOSE: Rotational malalignment and leg length discrepancy after intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft are frequent. This study has three objectives: evaluate the rate of femoral rotational malalignment and leg length discrepancy using EOS imaging after antegrade intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fracture, find a relevant clinical examination to detect malrotation and identified risk factors. METHODS: We performed a retrospective single-centre study between January 2014 and January 2022. Fifty-eight patients were clinically and radiographically assessed at a minimum of three months. RESULTS: The femoral rotation of the operated side was significantly greater by a mean of 15.4° in internal rotation compared to the healthy side. There was no statically significant difference for the femoral length (p = 0.08). CONCLUSION: When using EOS stereography following antegrade intramedullary nailing of post-traumatic diaphyseal femur fractures, a statistically significant difference of more than 15.4° in internal rotation was found for femoral rotation on the operated side compared to the healthy side.Please confirm if the author names are presented accurately and in the correct sequence (given name, middle name/initial, family name). Author 1 Given name: [B. Poirot] Last name [Seynaeve]. Also, kindly confirm the details in the metadata are correct.The last name of the first author was corrected : Given name = B. and last name = Poirot Seynaeve The details in matadata are correct LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: III.

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Se presenta la evolución histórica y científica de la osteosíntesis de huesos largos realizada con clavos rígidos. Mediante una revisión bibliográfica retrospectiva en revistas de Traumatología nacionales y extranjeras, así como libros relevantes de esta especialidad, se pudieron establecer tres momentos claves en la osteosíntesis intramedular con clavos rígidos y caracterizar las diferentes generaciones que aportaron a este procedimiento en la historia de la Ortopedia y la Traumatología. Destacan las innovaciones tecnológicas incorporadas a la práctica quirúrgica y el desarrollo de biomateriales para mejorar la reparación de lesiones e incorporar al paciente a su vida cotidiana. El trabajo demuestra cómo ha avanzado la técnica quirúrgica de fijación intramedular y la consolidación ósea; y gracias a ello los problemas de las fracturas han quedado prácticamente solucionados.

The historical and scientific evolution of osteosynthesis of long bones performed with rigid nails is presented. Through a retrospective bibliographic review in national and foreign Traumatology journals, as well as relevant books of this specialty, it was possible to establish three key moments in intramedullary osteosynthesis with rigid nails and characterize the different generations that contributed to this procedure in the history of Orthopedics and Traumatology. The technological innovations incorporated into surgical practice and the development of biomaterials to improve the repair of injuries and incorporate the patient into their daily lives stand out. The work demonstrates how the surgical technique of intramedullary fixation and bone consolidation has advanced; and how thanks to this the problems of fractures have been practically solved.

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Introducción: Las fracturas trocantéreas inestables presentan dificultad para lograr la osteosíntesis estable, el apoyo precoz y la rápida reintegración social. Se tratan mediante osteosíntesis extra o intramedular. La osteosíntesis extramedular mediante placa atornillada estática o dinámica. Los implantes intramedulares poseen clavos o tornillos deslizantes. Objetivo: Revisar la literatura publicada entre 2015 y 2020 que comparen los diferentes métodos de fijación quirúrgica de las fracturas trocantéreas inestables. Estrategia de búsqueda: En PubMed de publicaciones entre los años 2010-2020 en ingles con los términos: fracturas trocantéreas inestables, tratamiento de las fracturas extracapsulares de fémur proximal, osteosíntesis en fracturas trocantéreas femorales inestables. Conclusiones: Las fracturas trocantéreas inestables poseen tendencia al desplazamiento en varo con medialización de la diáfisis. El clavo-placa estático muestra elevados índices de fallo, superiores al del clavo-placa deslizante (DHS), pero la placa estabilizadora trocantérea (TSP) parece ser el mejor implante para osteosíntesis extramedular muy semejante a lo reportado con los implantes intramedulares(AU)

Introduction: Unstable trochanteric fractures show difficulty in achieving stable osteosynthesis, early support and rapid social reintegration. They are treated by intra or extramedullary osteosynthesis, the later, by using a static or dynamic screw plate. Intramedullary implants have sliding nails or screws. Objective: To review the literature published from 2015 and 2020 that compares the different methods of surgical fixation of unstable trochanteric fractures. Search strategy: We searched in PubMed for publications from 2010 to 2020 in English with the terms unstable trochanteric fractures, treatment of extracapsular fractures of the proximal femur, osteosynthesis in unstable femoral trochanteric fractures. Conclusions: Unstable trochanteric fractures have a tendency to varus displacement with medialization of the diaphysis. The static nail-plate shows high failure rates, higher than that of the sliding nail-plate (DHS), but the trochanteric stabilizing plate (TSP) seems to be the best implant for extramedullary osteosynthesis, which is very similar to that reported with intramedullary implants(AU)

Introduction: Les fractures trochantériennes instables présentent des difficultés pour obtenir une ostéosynthèse stable, un soutien précoce et une réinsertion sociale rapide. Ils sont traités par ostéosynthèse extra ou intramédullaire. Ostéosynthèse extramédullaire à l'aide d'une plaque vissée statique ou dynamique. Les implants intramédullaires ont des clous ou des vis coulissants. Objectif: Bilan des travaux 2015-2020 comparant les différentes méthodes de fixation chirurgicale des fractures trochantériennes instables. Stratégie de recherche: Dans PubMed des publications 2010-2020 en anglais avec les termes: instable trochanteric fractures, treatment of extracapsular fractures of the proximal fémur, Ostéosynthesis in instable fémoral trochantic fractures. Conclusions: Les fractures trochantériennes instables ont tendance à se déplacer en varus avec médialisation de la diaphyse. La plaque à clous statique présente des taux d'échec élevés, supérieurs à ceux de la plaque à clous coulissante (DHS), mais la plaque de stabilisation du trochanter (TSP) semble être le meilleur implant pour l'ostéosynthèse extramédullaire très similaire à celle rapportée avec les implants intramédullaires(AU)

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Surgical treatment of extra-articular metacarpal and phalangeal fractures should be considered when there is instability or in patients with high demand. To overcome the issues related to the use of Kirschner wires, external fixators, and open reduction and internal fixation procedures, intramedullary headless screw fixation (IHSF) is an alternative technique to achieve primary fracture stability and early return to daily activities. We report the data of the Italian Multicentric Intra-Medullary Experience, which includes 173 cases of extra-articular unstable fractures (38 phalanges and 135 metacarpals) treated with the IHSF. After surgery, patients underwent early mobilization without splinting. The results confirm the reliability of IHSF in cases with non-articular involvement, showing a good recovery rate in terms of bone healing and range of motion.Level of evidence: IV.

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Osteosynthesis of metacarpal and phalangeal fractures with headless compression screws leads to a defect in the articular surface and possibly damage to the extensor tendons. This study aimed to quantify the articular surface defect and extensor tendon injuries after implant placement in cadaveric hands. Defect size was assessed with computed tomography. Extensor tendon injuries were assessed by direct visualization and measurement after dissection. In the middle phalanx, the defect size in relation to the joint surface was significantly smaller after anterograde screw placement when compared with retrograde placement. Also, a mini-open approach was found to cause significantly less tendon injury than a percutaneous approach, but there was no difference in tendon damage between retrograde and antegrade screw insertion into the middle phalanx.

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Metacarpal neck fractures with severe displacement are commonly treated surgically with intramedullary Kirschner wires. We present the results of treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fractures using a light curable intramedullary photodynamic polymer (IlluminOss™, IlluminOss Medical Inc., East Providence, RI, USA). Twenty-nine patients with isolated displaced fifth metacarpal neck fractures were included and followed up for 12-24 weeks. All fractures had radiologically healed after 3 months. In two cases, a secondary loss of reduction was seen, which did not require further correction. During the follow-up period, range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint was 89% after 6 weeks and increased to 100% after 3 months compared with the uninjured side. Grip strength improved over time from 61% to 85%. No implant removal was necessary. We conclude that osteosynthesis using an intramedullary photodynamic polymer is a reliable treatment option for displaced fractures of the fifth metacarpal neck. Level of evidence: IV.

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BACKGROUND: The γ­nailing system is a widespread intramedullary therapeutic option that has been used for intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures since the late 1980s; however, some reports from the 1990s describing femoral shaft fractures questioned the indications for this system in simple fracture types. Due to increasing numbers of patients treated with this system, the complication rate is continuously falling as confirmed by many recent studies. OBJECTIVE: Between 2008 and 2013 a total of 1500 operations using the γ­nailing system were performed at this traumatology department. The standard 200 mm nail was used in 1290 cases and the extended system available from 340 to 440 mm in 210 cases. The aim of this study was to record the excellent results using the standard γ­nailing system and to confirm the indications of the long intramedullary nailing system (Gamma3®) also for use in complex intertrochanteric and subtrochanteric fractures. MATERIAL AND METHODS: All 1500 patients were retrospectively analyzed. Information on epidemiological data, intraoperative and postoperative complications and patient outcome was retrieved from the digital patient medical history. All available radiographs were assessed by a single traumatologist. RESULTS: The results showed a low complication rate of 5% for surgical complications, mainly caused by cutting out in 34.66%, followed by hematomas in 21.33% and fractures of the nail in 16%. A comparison of the standard and long nailing systems could be carried out, showing a complication rate of 3.64% for the standard system compared to 13.33% for the long γ­nail system. CONCLUSION: The γ­nailing system is a safe treatment option for trochanteric femoral fractures and failure of the implant is associated with high biomechanical forces in unstable fractures. A low complication rate is linked to a thorough surgical technique under consideration of a correct positioning of the implant.

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OBJECTIVE: This is a retrospective study of 98 diaphyseal forearm fractures in adults, treated by a percutaneous technique with intramedullar Kirchner wires. MATERIALS AND METHOD: We reviewed 64 patients with 98 forearm fractures with a radiographic follow-up, assessing the presence of pseudarthrosis or delayed bone union and evaluating functional outcomes with the Anderson and the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand scale. RESULTS: Clinical and radiological bone union was achieved in an average of 12 weeks. We obtained 77% of excellent and good results following Anderson's scale. There were 4 cases of pseudarthrosis and 6 cases of delayed bone union. CONCLUSION: This surgical technique provides several advantages, such as a low incidence of complications and a total absence of infections, refractures and iatrogenic neurovascular injuries. It allows a lower hospital stay and a shortening of the surgery time compared with other techniques such as plates and intramedullary nails, that have similar results, in terms of bone union and functional outcomes, as we have verified from the published literature.

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A lot of research was conducted on the use of various biomaterials in orthopedic surgery. Our study investigated the effects of nanostructured calcium-phosphate coating on metallic implants introduced into the bone marrow canal. Stainless steel or titanium 2-mm wires (groups 1 and 2, respectively), and hydroxyapatite-coated stainless steel or titanium wires of the same diameter (groups 3 and 4, respectively) were introduced into the tibial bone marrow canal of 20 dogs (each group = 5 dogs). Hydroxyapatite coating was deposited on the wires with the method of microarc oxidation. Light microscopy to study histological diaphyseal transverse sections, scanning electron microscopy to study the bone marrow area around the implant and an X-ray electron probe analyzer to study the content of calcium and phosphorus were used to investigate bioactivity and osteointegration after a four weeks period. Osteointegration was also assessed by measuring wires' pull-off strength with a sensor dynamometer. Bone formation was observed round the wires in the bone marrow canal in all the groups. Its intensity depended upon the features of wire surfaces and implant materials. Maximum percentage volume of trabecular bone was present in the bone marrow canals of group 4 dogs that corresponded to a mean of 27.1 ± 0.14%, while it was only 6.7% in group 1. The coating in groups 3 and 4 provided better bioactivity and osteointegration. Hydroxyapatite-coated titanium wires showed the highest degree of bone formation around them and greater pull-off strength. Nanostructured hydroxyapatite coating of metallic wires induces an expressed bone formation and provides osteointegration. Hydroxyapatite-coated wires could be used along with external fixation for bone repair enhancement in diaphyseal fractures, management of osteogenesis imperfecta and correction of bone deformities in phosphate diabetes.

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INTRODUCTION: Head preserving, delayed osteosynthesis five days after a luxated, multifragmentary humeral head fracture is rarely seen and a challenge for the surgeon. PRESENTATION OF CASE: This case history describes the case of a 69-year-old female with delayed head preserving treatment of a dislocated multifragmentary humeral head fracture using intramedullary nailing, avoiding a primary trauma arthroplasty after strict refusal of the patient despite poor prognosis and high risk of avascular humeral head necrosis. DISCUSSION: The treatment of the humeral head fracture is still a matter of debate, the "golden standard" does not exist, especially in the deferred luxated situation. With the use of modern implants head preserving treatment is reasonable and possible. It should therefore always be taken into account as an alternative for arthroplasty. CONCLUSION: Excellent postoperative outcome can be achieved by joint reconstruction eliminating the possible side effects of shoulder endoprosthesis.

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The aim of this study was to quantify the articular cartilage defect created with two different antegrade techniques of intramedullary osteosynthesis with a headless compression screw inserted through the metacarpophalangeal joint. In 12 out of 24 fingers from six cadaveric hands, a trans-articular technique with cannulated headless compression screws (2.2 and 3.0 mm diameter) was used; whereas in the other 12 fingers, an intra-articular fixation technique was used. The areas of the articular surface and the defects created were measured with a digital image software program. All measurements were made twice by two observers. In the intra-articular technique, the average defect in the base of the articular surface of the proximal phalanx was 4.6% with the 2.2 mm headless compression screw and 8.5% with the 3.0 mm screw. In the trans-articular technique, the defect size was slightly smaller; 4.2% with the 2.2 mm screw and 8% with the 3.0 mm screw, but the differences were not statistically significant. The main advantage of the intra-articular technique was that it avoided damage to the articular surface of the metacarpal head.

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A review of the history of intramedullary nailing is made and results from abroad are presented. Cases done locally are presentedWith encouraging results from abroad on intramedullary nailing of the tibia and the few cases we have done here so far it would be worthwhile to try this procedure as an added armamentarium in the surgical management of fractures of the tibia. (Summary and conclusion)