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Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 95-B, Issue SUPP_19 | Pages 23 - 23
1 Apr 2013
Iqbal S Iqbal HJ Hyder N
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Introduction

The distal radius is the most frequently fractured bone in the forearm with an annual fracture incidence in the UK of about 9–37 in 10,000. Restoration of normal anatomy is an important factor that dictates the final functional outcome. A number of operative options are available, including Kirschner wiring, bridging or non-bridging external fixation and open reduction and internal fixation by means of dorsal, radial or volar plates. We designed this study to analyse the clinical and radiological outcome of distal radial fracture fixation using volar plating.

Materials/Methods

Thirty-seven patients with distal radius fractures undergoing open reduction and internal fixation using volar plates were included. Tilt of the fractured distal radial fragment was recorded from the initial radiograph and classification of fractures was done using the Orthopaedic Trauma Association system. The QuickDASH questionnaire was used for evaluation of symptomatic and functional outcome six months to one year after surgery. The radiological outcome was assessed using measurements of radial inclination, ulnar variance and volar tilt. Of the thirty-seven patients, 13 were male and 24 were female. The mean age was 55.6 years (range 18–87 years). According to the AO classification, there were 8 cases each of C2 and C3 fractures, 6 cases of C1 fractures and 3 cases each of class A2, A3, B1 and B3 fractures. There were 2 patients with class B2 fracture.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 94-B, Issue SUPP_XXXIX | Pages 256 - 256
1 Sep 2012
Holland P Hyder N
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Patients with hip fractures should have surgery within 36 hours of admission to hospital. This reduces mortality and is required for hospitals to receive the NHS Best Practice Tariff. Many patients with hip fractures take Warfarin and reversing the effect of this frequently delays surgery.

We report the results of a case-control study. The primary outcome measure was the number of patients with an INR of 1.7 or less on the day following admission to hospital. This is considered an acceptable INR for hip fracture surgery in our department. In the control group the dose of Vitamin K given was decided by the admitting doctor based on the patients' INR. In the intervention group all patients received 5mg of IV Vitamin K on admission. They had their INR rechecked at 6:00am the following morning and a further 2.5mg of Vitamin K was given if it was 1.8 to 2.0 and a further 5mg of Vitamin K was given if it was greater than 2.0.

350 patients with hip fractures were admitted to our department and 26 (7.4%) of these were taking Warfarin. The control group contained fourteen patients who had a mean INR of 3.3 on admission. The time taken to achieve an INR of 1.7 or less was one day for four patients; two days for nine patients and three days for one patient. The intervention group contained twelve patients who had a mean INR of 2.7 on admission. The time taken to achieve an INR of 1.7 or less was one day for eleven patients and two days for one patient. There were no complications caused by Warfarin reversal.

A high proportion of patients with hip fractures take Warfarin. This can be reversed promptly and safely using our protocol.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 92-B, Issue SUPP_IV | Pages 553 - 553
1 Oct 2010
Malek I Hyder N Machani B Mevcha A
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Introduction: Large numbers of studies have been conducted to help the decision making of appropriate management of an ankle fracture.

Aim: To assess intra-observer and inter-observer agreement of treatment for ankle fracture based on plain radiographs.

Materials and Methods: Fifty patients with ankle fracture were randomly selected. Antero-posterior and lateral view ankle radiographs were blinded by the first author and then reviewed by five orthopaedic surgeons with varying clinical experience. The observers were asked for their opinion about how they would like to treat the fracture? They were provided with additional basic information of patient age, sex, mechanism of injury and associated comorbidities. This exercise was repeated again after four weeks. The kappa coefficient and observed agreement values were used for statistical analysis.

Results: The kappa values on both occasions were 0.41(SE: 0.084, 95% Confidence interval: 0.248–0.576, P< 0.00001) and 0.29(SE: 0.099, 95% confidence interval: 0.098 TO 0.487, P< 0.00001). These results show only fair inter-observer agreement.

The kappa values for intra-observer agreement were from 0.34 to 0.69 (P< 0.001) for different observers. The observed agreement for these observers was from 70% to 94%. Only two most senior observers had good agreement.

Conclusion: These results show that there is only fair inter-observer agreement of the treatment for ankle fracture based on plain radiographs and only senior clinicians were consistent about their preferred mode of treatment on both occasions. There is a need of clear guidelines and better understanding of biomechanics of Ankle Fractures to minimize the ‘grey’ zone of when to intervene.


Orthopaedic Proceedings
Vol. 90-B, Issue SUPP_II | Pages 352 - 352
1 Jul 2008
Patsalides C Hyder N Redfern T
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Complications in internal fixation of proximal humeral fractures can lead to an unsatisfactory outcome. We retrospectively reviewed 22 patients at a mean follow-up of 13 months (range 3–30). The average age was 58 years (36–86) in 10 male and 12 female patients. The mechanism of injury involved a simple fall in 17, MCA in 3, assault in 1 and metastasis in 1. The operation was performed at a mean of 11 days after the injury (range 1–29). There were 12 3-part, 6 2-part, 2 4-part fractures, 1 fracture dislocation and 1 pathological fracture. Only 13 out of 22 patients (59%) did not develop any complications. We had hardware problems in 5 patients including hardware pull-out, plate prominence, screw penetration, loosening or breakage. 2 wound infections, 1 axillary nerve palsy and 1 peri-operative death. 3 patients (14%) had reoperations to remove the plate, 1 had revision fixation, 1 MUA, 1 open capsular release and 1 I+D of wound. Radiographic union was achieved in 18 patients (82%). We identified a relatively high rate of complications especially in alcoholic or unfit patients. Better patient selection and familiarity with the implant and operative technique are essential for a good outcome. Pain relief and union rate were satisfactory.


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 78-B, Issue 6 | Pages 997 - 997
1 Nov 1996
HYDER N KESSLER S JENNINGS AG DE BOER PG


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 78-B, Issue 3 | Pages 499 - 500
1 May 1996
Hyder N Kessler S Jennings AG De Boer PG


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 78-B, Issue 2 | Pages 318 - 319
1 Mar 1996
Hyder N Shaw DL Bollen SR


The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery British Volume
Vol. 76-B, Issue 3 | Pages 501 - 502
1 May 1994
Hyder N