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OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the late clinical and radiological results of patients had locking plate anatomically compatible from superior surface and muscle cover on plate due to clavicle mid-region. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty patients were included retrospectively. Patients had a routine right shoulder anterior posterior graph after examination. The results were assessed by returning to the patient's daily activities, Constant score, the Disability of the Arm, and Shoulder and Hand scoring, followed by radiological and clinical examination. RESULTS: Fourteen (35%) patients were female and 26 (65%) were male. The mean age was 36.2 years. Twenty-six patients had right clavicle fracture and 14 patients had left. Twenty-three fractures were type 2B1 and 17 fractures were type 2B2. Mean follow-up time was 36.4 months. Radiologic union was at a mean of 9.1 ± 1.3 weeks. All patients had excellent results. The mean Constant score was 97.2 ± 1.8, the mean Disability of the Arm, and Shoulder and Hand score was 3.8 ± 2.4. CONCLUSION: It is possible to obtain complete union with high patient satisfaction by avoiding the complications and difficulties of the conservative treatment with the use of the anatomically compatible locking plates in superior fixation and our surgical dissection. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Case controlled study.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar os resultados clínicos e radiológicos tardios dos pacientes com placa óssea de trava anatomicamente compatível com a superfície superior e a cobertura muscular na placa devido à região média da clavícula. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Quarenta pacientes foram incluídos retrospectivamente. Os pacientes apresentaram um gráfico ântero-posterior de rotina do ombro direito após o exame. Os resultados foram avaliados retornando às atividades diárias do paciente, escore de Constant, incapacidade do braço e escores de ombro e mão, seguidos de exame clínico e radiológico. RESULTADOS: Quatorze (35%) pacientes eram do sexo feminino e 26 (65%) do sexo masculino. A idade média foi de 36,2 anos. Vinte e seis pacientes tiveram fratura da clavícula direita e 14 pacientes saíram. Vinte e três fraturas foram do tipo 2B1 e 17 fraturas do tipo 2B2. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 36,4 meses. A união radiológica foi em média de 9,1 ± 1,3 semanas. Todos os pacientes tiveram excelentes resultados. A pontuação média constante foi de 97,2 ± 1,8, a média de incapacidade do braço e a pontuação do ombro e da mão foi de 3,8 ± 2,4. CONCLUSÃO: É possível obter união completa com alta satisfação do paciente, evitando as complicações e dificuldades do tratamento conservador com o uso das placas ósseas de trava anatomicamente compatíveis na fixação superior e na nossa dissecção cirúrgica. Nível de evidência III, Estudo retrospectivo controlado por caso.
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ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the late clinical and radiological results of patients had locking plate anatomically compatible from superior surface and muscle cover on plate due to clavicle mid-region. Materials and Methods: Forty patients were included retrospectively. Patients had a routine right shoulder anterior posterior graph after examination. The results were assessed by returning to the patient's daily activities, Constant score, the Disability of the Arm, and Shoulder and Hand scoring, followed by radiological and clinical examination. Results: Fourteen (35%) patients were female and 26 (65%) were male. The mean age was 36.2 years. Twenty-six patients had right clavicle fracture and 14 patients had left. Twenty-three fractures were type 2B1 and 17 fractures were type 2B2. Mean follow-up time was 36.4 months. Radiologic union was at a mean of 9.1 ± 1.3 weeks. All patients had excellent results. The mean Constant score was 97.2 ± 1.8, the mean Disability of the Arm, and Shoulder and Hand score was 3.8 ± 2.4. Conclusion: It is possible to obtain complete union with high patient satisfaction by avoiding the complications and difficulties of the conservative treatment with the use of the anatomically compatible locking plates in superior fixation and our surgical dissection. Level of Evidence III, Retrospective Case controlled study.
RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os resultados clínicos e radiológicos tardios dos pacientes com placa óssea de trava anatomicamente compatível com a superfície superior e a cobertura muscular na placa devido à região média da clavícula. Materiais e Métodos: Quarenta pacientes foram incluídos retrospectivamente. Os pacientes apresentaram um gráfico ântero-posterior de rotina do ombro direito após o exame. Os resultados foram avaliados retornando às atividades diárias do paciente, escore de Constant, incapacidade do braço e escores de ombro e mão, seguidos de exame clínico e radiológico. Resultados: Quatorze (35%) pacientes eram do sexo feminino e 26 (65%) do sexo masculino. A idade média foi de 36,2 anos. Vinte e seis pacientes tiveram fratura da clavícula direita e 14 pacientes saíram. Vinte e três fraturas foram do tipo 2B1 e 17 fraturas do tipo 2B2. O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 36,4 meses. A união radiológica foi em média de 9,1 ± 1,3 semanas. Todos os pacientes tiveram excelentes resultados. A pontuação média constante foi de 97,2 ± 1,8, a média de incapacidade do braço e a pontuação do ombro e da mão foi de 3,8 ± 2,4. Conclusão: É possível obter união completa com alta satisfação do paciente, evitando as complicações e dificuldades do tratamento conservador com o uso das placas ósseas de trava anatomicamente compatíveis na fixação superior e na nossa dissecção cirúrgica. Nível de evidência III, Estudo retrospectivo controlado por caso.
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Treatment of proximal tibial shaft fractures is always challenging. Despite the development of modern techniques, the literature still shows high complication rates, especially regarding proximal fragment malalignment. It is well known that knee position in flexion during tibial nailing is responsible for extension and valgus deformities of the proximal fragment. Unlike in tibial shaft fractures, nails do not reduce proximal tibial fractures due to the medullary canal width. This study aims to describe a simple, useful, and inexpensive technique to prevent valgus and extension deformities when treating proximal tibial fractures using conventional nails: the so-called clothesline technique.
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Pinos Ortopédicos , Fixação Intramedular de Fraturas/instrumentação , Tíbia/cirurgia , Mau Alinhamento Ósseo/prevenção & controle , Placas Ósseas , Fixação Intramedular de Fraturas/métodos , Consolidação da Fratura/fisiologia , Fraturas não Consolidadas/etiologia , Humanos , Fraturas da Tíbia/cirurgiaRESUMO
Introduction Treatment of unstable distal radial fractures (DRFs) in elderly patients is controversial, and considering the increasing life expectancy, their appropriate treatment is of growing importance. Our aim was to analyze the clinical and radiologic outcomes in the elderly patients with AO type C DRF treated with volar locking plate (VLP). Materials and Methods Between 2007 and 2011, 572 DRFs were operated on in our hospital with open reduction and internal fixation with VLP. Of these, only 64 patients (66 DRFs) met the selection criteria (AO type C DRF, age > 70 years, minimum 12-month follow-up). Mean follow-up was 28 months. Outcome assessment included range of motion, grip strength, VAS pain, Mayo Clinic Score, and DASH score. Analysis of pre- and postoperative radiographs was performed. Complications were recorded. Statistical analysis was performed comparing the results with the contralateral side. Results Mean postoperative range of motion of the injured wrist compared with the control contralateral side was 86% for flexion ( p < 0.001), 92% for extension ( p < 0.001). The average DASH was 12. Mayo Clinic Wrist Score showed 43 excellent results, 15 good, 4 satisfactory, and 4 poor. Articular step-offs were reduced in 34 of 38 wrists. Five (7%) patients required plate removal. Conclusion The treatment of articular DRF (AO type C) with VLP in the elderly patients achieved greater than 90% of the wrist range of motion and grip strength with no residual pain in greater than 90% of the patients. Level of Evidence Therapeutic IV, case series.
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OBJECTIVE: Evaluate complication rates and functional outcomes of fibular neck osteotomy for posterolateral tibial plateau fractures. DESIGN: Retrospective case series. SETTING: University hospital. PATIENTS: From January 2013 to October 2014, 11 patients underwent transfibular approach for posterolateral fractures of the tibial plateau and were enrolled in the study. All patients who underwent transfibular approach were invited the return to the hospital for another clinical and imaging evaluation. INTERVENTION: Transfibular approach (fibular neck osteotomy) with open reduction and internal fixation for posterolateral fractures of the tibial plateau. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Complications exclusively related to the transfibular approach: peroneal nerve palsy; knee instability; loss of reduction; nonunion and malunion of fibular osteotomy; and functional outcomes related to knee function. RESULTS: Two patients failed to follow-up and were excluded from the study. Of the 9 patients included in the study, no patients demonstrated evidence of a peroneal nerve palsy. One patient presented loss of fracture reduction and fixation of the fibular neck osteotomy, requiring revision screw fixation. There were no malunions of the fibular osteotomy. None of the patients demonstrated clinically detectable posterolateral instability of the knee following surgery. American Knee Society Score was good in 7 patients (77.8%), fair in 1 (11.1%), and poor in 1 (11.1%). American Knee Society Score/Function showed 80 points average (60-100, S.D:11). CONCLUSION: The transfibular approach for posterolateral fractures is safe and useful for visualizing posterolateral articular injury. The surgeon must gently protect the peroneal nerve during the entire procedure and fix the osteotomy with long screws to prevent loss of reduction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic level IV.
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Fíbula/cirurgia , Fixação Interna de Fraturas , Osteotomia/métodos , Nervo Fibular/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas da Tíbia/cirurgia , Adulto , Parafusos Ósseos , Brasil , Feminino , Fixação Interna de Fraturas/métodos , Consolidação da Fratura , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Radiografia , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fraturas da Tíbia/diagnóstico por imagem , Fraturas da Tíbia/fisiopatologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Recent prospective randomized trials support primary plate fixation of displaced midshaft clavicle fractures. However, the safety and efficacy of this practice have not been well documented in athletes, nor has the time to return-to-sport. PURPOSE: To analyze the time to return-to-sport, functional outcomes, and complications in a group of athletes with displaced midshaft clavicle fractures treated using precontoured locking plates. STUDY DESIGN: Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS: A total of 54 athletes with displaced midshaft clavicle fractures were treated with plate fixation between November 1, 2008, and December 31, 2012. The mean follow-up time was 22.4 months. Patients completed a questionnaire focused on the time to return-to-sport and treatment course. Functional outcomes were assessed with the Constant score and short version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire. Pain was evaluated with the visual analog scale (VAS). Radiographs were reviewed to identify radiographic union time, malunion, and nonunion. RESULTS: Of the 54 patients, 53 returned to sports after open reduction and internal fixation of their fracture; 94% returned to the same level. The mean time to return-to-sport was 68 days (range, 5-180 days). Nine (16.6%) of the cases returned to sports before 6 weeks after surgery, 40 (74%) returned between 6 and 12 weeks, and 5 patients (9.2%) returned 12 weeks after surgery. The mean Constant score was 94.1 ± 5.2 (range, 78-100), and the mean QuickDASH score was 0.4 ± 4.7 (range, 0-7.1). The mean VAS pain score during follow-up was 0.29 ± 1.0 (range, 0-5). Three major complications occurred: 1 extrinsic compression of the subclavian vein, 1 nonunion, and 1 hardware loosening. Hardware removal was necessary in 5 patients (9.3%). CONCLUSION: Plate fixation of displaced clavicle fractures in athletes is a safe procedure resulting in excellent functional outcomes, with an early return to the same level of sports in the majority of patients.