Spezifische schwerwiegende Komplikationen nach Scarf Osteotomie

The Scarf osteotomy is a versatile osteotomy with high intrinsic stability. Still the Scarf osteotomy bears a lot of risks while performed. The consequence of it could be a fracture with elevation of the MT I head with a possible malrotation and varisation or valgisation. The mechanism of failure and possible surgical revision techniques will be discussed.     

Success of day-case treatment of zygomatic and orbital fractures

Traditionally, surgical management of zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) and orbital fractures occurs within two to three weeks of the injury, followed by an overnight admission to allow for extended eye observations. This is due to the risk of postoperative retrobulbar haemorrhage (RBH) or orbital compartment syndrome (OCS), a rapidly progressive and sight threatening emergency that requires immediate intervention. In September 2016 the oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMFS) department at Leeds Teaching Hospitals redesigned their trauma service with a full-time trauma consultant, a dedicated clinic, and a weekly morning elective trauma theatre list. This allowed for standardisation of the management of patients with OMFS injuries. Furthermore, a formal day-case ZMC and orbital fracture pathway was developed to allow patients to undergo surgical management of such fractures with a same-day discharge. This has since been identified as an area of excellence by the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) programme, and is in line with the addition of ZMC and orbital fractures to the procedural list written by the British Association of Day Case Surgery (BADS). Unbeknown to the unit, the volume of day-case procedures was the highest within the UK, demonstrating the importance of GIRFT in highlighting areas of good or unique practice. The aim of this study was to determine the impact of our day-case pathway and designated OMFS trauma service on compliance with recent recommendations by GIRFT and BADS. Secondly, it was to determine the safety of same-day discharge with regards to postoperative complications.     

多裂肌间隙入路与经皮入路联合伤椎置钉治疗无神经损伤的胸腰段椎体骨折的对比研究

目的 探讨多裂肌间隙入路和经皮入路分别联合伤椎置钉治疗无神经损伤胸腰段椎体骨折的临床疗效。方法 回顾性分析苏州大学附属第一医院2015年1月-2018年1月采用多裂肌间隙入路和经皮入路分别联合伤椎置钉治疗无神经损伤的胸腰段椎体骨折的52例患者的临床资料。经多裂肌间隙入路患者25例(A组),男19例、女6例,年龄35~67 (49.84±9.11)岁;经皮入路患者27例(B组),男20例、女7例,年龄21~66(48.44±11.02)岁。比较两组患者一般资料,以及手术出血量、手术时间、术后镇痛药物使用率、术后下地时间及术后住院时间;手术前后不同时间点的腰背部疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS);比较两组手术前、术后下地前及术后12个月时伤椎前缘高度比值和矢状位Cobb角变化。结果 两组患者一般资料比较差异均无统计学意义(P值均＞0.05)。均顺利完成手术,术后随访12个月。A组的手术时间、术后下地时间分别为120(90,136)min、2(1,3)d,均短于B组的144(110,220)min、4(2,5)d,差异均有统计学意义(P值均＜0.05);A组术后使用镇痛药物例数(2例)少于B组(15例),差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05);两组患者手术出血量、术后住院时间差异均无统计学意义(P值均＞0.05)。两组患者术后VAS评分均较术前有明显改善,差异均有统计学意义(P值均＜0.01);A、B组间术前、术后12个月VAS评分比较,差异均无统计学意义(P值均＞0.05),但术后第3天VAS评分比较,A组低于B组,差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05)。两组患者术后下地前及术后12个月伤椎前缘高度比值、矢状面Cobb角较术前改善明显,差异均有统计学意义(P值均＜0.05),但两组间同时间点伤椎前缘高度比值和矢状面Cobb角比较差异均无统计学意义(P值均＞0.05)。结论 多裂肌间隙入路和经皮入路分别联合伤椎置钉治疗无神经损伤的胸腰段椎体骨折均取得良好疗效,在改善骨折畸形及远期腰背部疼痛上无明显差异,但经皮入路手术时间更长、术后短期腰背部疼痛更严重、下地时间更晚,相较于多裂肌间隙入路手术并不具有明显优势。     

Gravity assisted reduction of ankle (GARA) fractures: Results of a novel technique for relocating displaced ankle fractures in the emergency setting in comparison to traditional manipulation and reduction (TMR) technique

BackgroundAnkle fracture displacements cause significant discomfort to the patient and can compromise soft tissues including the neurovascular structures. Prompt reduction and plaster splint application are vital in the early management of these potentially limb-threatening conditions. The process can be distressing for the patient often requiring additional personnel or equipment. We have used a novel technique of Gravity Assisted Reduction of Ankle (GARA) fractures and compared the results with the Traditional Manipulation and Reduction (TMR) technique.Material and methodsWith adequate analgesia, the patient turns to lay either in lateral or prone position depending on fracture pattern, thus permitting gravity to gradually aid in reduction and hold the fracture in place while Plaster Of Paris (POP) is applied. We performed a retrospective comparative study of GARA vs TMR using validated radiological parameters to assess the quality of reduction with both techniques.Results21 patients had GARA technique, in comparison with 19 patients in TMR group. All measured radiological parameters showed similar improvement in both the groups, despite the fact that the pronation-external rotation injury pattern was more often seen in the GARA group. Intravenous sedation and monitoring were needed in 10 patients of TMR group, none in GARA group. On an average 4 personnel needed for TMR, but only 2 personnel needed for GARA technique.ConclusionGravity assisted ankle fracture reduction is a simple, effective and reproducible alternative technique to TMR, with no need of intravenous sedation along with fewer people needed to perform the procedure.Level of evidence3b     

Functional outcomes and complications after treatment of distal radius fracture in patients sixty years and over: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

AimThis network meta-analysis aims to compare functional outcomes and complications between conservative treatment and surgery for distal radius fractures in patients aged 60 years and over.MethodsWe searched the PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) assessing the effect of conservative treatment and surgery for distal radius fractures in patients aged 60 years and over. Primary outcomes included grip strength and overall complications. Secondary outcomes included Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH) scores, Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) scores, wrist range of motion and forearm rotation, and radiographic assessment. All continuous outcomes were assessed using standardized mean differences (SMDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and binary outcomes were assessed using odds ratio (OR) with 95% CIs. The surface under the cumulative ranking curve (SUCRA) was used to determine a hierarchy of treatments. Cluster analysis was performed for grouping treatments based on the SUCRA values of primary outcomes.ResultsFourteen RCTs were included to compare conservative treatment, volar lockedplate (VLP), K-wires fixation, and external-fixation. VLP outperformed conservative treatment for 1-year and minimum 2-year grip strength (SMD; 0.28 [0.07 to 0.48] and 0.27 [0.02 to 0.53], respectively). VLP yielded the optimal grip strength at 1-year and minimum 2-year follow-up (SUCRA; 89.8% and 86.7%, respectively). In a subgroup analysis of patients aged 60 to 80 years old, VLP outperformed conservative treatment in DASH and PRWE scores (SMD, 0.33 [0.10, 0.56] and 0.23 [0.01, 0.45], respectively). In addition, VLP had the fewest complications (SUCRA = 84.3%). Cluster analysis suggested that VLP and K-wire fixation were more effective treatment groups.ConclusionEvidence to date demonstrates that VLP provides measurable benefits in grip strength and fewer complications to those 60 years of age and over, and that benefit is not reflected in current practice guidelines. There is a subgroup of patients where K-wire fixation outcomes are similar to those of VLP; defining this subgroup may yield substantial societal benefits.     

Tibial periprosthetic fractures in Total Knee Arthroplasty – A scoping review

BackgroundPeriprosthetic tibial fractures in Total Knee Arthroplasty are much less commonly seen than femoral fractures, and there is a paucity of available literature and management recommendation for these fractures. We aimed to identify the relevant and up-to-date literature on this subject to analyse the incidence, risk factors, and management recommendations.MethodsA literature search was done on the databases of PubMed and SCOPUS using appropriate keywords. All the published literature in the English language was included for this review.ResultsWe included 21 studies comprising 260 tibial periprosthetic fractures (91 intra-operative (35%) and 169 (65%) post-operative or delayed fractures). Only 5.9% of these fractures were managed conservatively. Whereas 98 cases (58%) were managed with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with plating, 19 (11.2%) were managed with revision TKA. Seventeen cases (10%) were managed with minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO), and 8 (4.7%) were managed with intramedullary nailing. Less than 6% of cases were managed with other means, viz. megaprosthesis (n = 4), arthrodesis (n = 5), amputation (n = 1), and external fixator (n = 1).ConclusionIntraoperative fractures accounted for one-third of the fractures in our review. A majority of the delayed periprosthetic fractures were treated with surgical intervention. The most preferred surgical treatment method was ORIF of fractures using locking plates (either open or MIPPO). Revision TKA or megaprosthesis was used in cases with the loosened implants in association with the fracture.Level of evidenceIV