The femoral head receives blood supply mainly
from the deep branch of the medial femoral circumflex artery (MFCA).
In previous studies we have performed anatomical dissections of
16 specimens and subsequently visualised the arteries supplying
the femoral head in
55 healthy individuals. In this further radiological study we compared
the arterial supply of the femoral head in 35 patients (34 men and
one woman, mean age 37.1 years (16 to 64)) with a fracture/dislocation
of the hip with a historical control group of 55 hips. Using CT
angiography, we identified the three main arteries supplying the femoral
head: the deep branch and the postero-inferior nutrient artery both
arising from the MFCA, and the piriformis branch of the inferior
gluteal artery. It was possible to visualise changes in blood flow
after
Introduction. Unstable dorsal
AIM: The diagnosis of the posterior dislocation can be missed. Chronic missed locked posterior
This study aimed to answer the following questions: do 3D-printed models lead to a more accurate recognition of the pattern of complex fractures of the elbow?; do 3D-printed models lead to a more reliable recognition of the pattern of these injuries?; and do junior surgeons benefit more from 3D-printed models than senior surgeons? A total of 15 orthopaedic trauma surgeons (seven juniors, eight seniors) evaluated 20 complex elbow fractures for their overall pattern (i.e. varus posterior medial rotational injury, terrible triad injury, radial head fracture with posterolateral dislocation, anterior (trans-)olecranon fracture-dislocation, posterior (trans-)olecranon fracture-dislocation) and their specific characteristics. First, fractures were assessed based on radiographs and 2D and 3D CT scans; and in a subsequent round, one month later, with additional 3D-printed models. Diagnostic accuracy (acc) and inter-surgeon reliability (κ) were determined for each assessment.Aims
Methods
Crescent fractures are represented by a spectrum of morphological fracture patterns, sharing a common mechanism of injury. We propose three distinct types according to the extent of Sacroiliac (SI) joint involvement and the size of the crescent fragment, which enables a pragmatic choice of surgical approach and stabilisation technique. Crescent fractures are
Background. Evidence concerning the management of dorsal
The aim of this retrospective study was to compare the functional
and radiological outcomes of bridge plating, screw fixation, and
a combination of both methods for the treatment of Lisfranc fracture
dislocations. A total of 108 patients were treated for a Lisfranc fracture
dislocation over a period of nine years. Of these, 38 underwent
transarticular screw fixation, 45 dorsal bridge plating, and 25
a combination technique. Injuries were assessed preoperatively according
to the Myerson classification system. The outcome measures included
the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, the
validated Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) functional
tool, and the radiological Wilppula classification of anatomical
reduction.Aims
Patients and Methods
Femoral head fractures i.e. Pipkin fractures are uncommon injuries and there are very few large series in literature with reported outcomes. There remain many controversies regarding diagnosis and management. This study, which is the largest single surgeon experience, is an attempt to get answers to some of these controversies. This series is an analysis of 51 patients with femoral head fractures. There were 44 males and seven females. The right side was involved in 36 and left in 16 patients. According to Pipkin classification these were 13 Pipkin-I, 27 Pipkin-11, three Pipkin-111 and eight Pipkin-IV fractures. Thirty-two patients were managed by surgical intervention. The surgical approach was posterior in Pipkin-I and in seven cases of Pipkin-II fractures. Another eight Pipkin II cases were managed surgically by anterior Smith-Peterson approach while another eight fractures were accessed by posterior approach with flip osteotomy. The Pipkin III and IV cases were managed using surgical approaches that varied depending on the pattern of associated acetabular injury. The fractured fragment, if small, was excised and, if large, was re-fixed using small fragment partially threaded cancellous screw. Follow-up of two to eight years was available in 39 cases. Using Thompson and Epstein criteria, 26 patients were rated as having good results, eight fair and five poor results. Early osteoarthritic changes were seen in five patients, avascular necrosis of the femoral head in three patients and one patient had re-fracture in same hip during an epileptic fit with subsequent fixation problems. Of four patients with sciatic nerve injury, two had persisting motor deficit. There was one case of heterotopic ossification. Most Pipkin-I fractures can be managed by closed reduction, Pipkin-II fractures usually require ORIF. The best results have been obtained by a Smith-Peterson approach if the hip has already been reduced, but posterior approach with flip osteotomy offers the best exposure if the hip is still unreduced. Pipkin III patients need hip replacement if presentation is late, while ORIF gives acceptable outcome in Pipkin IV fractures.
We present a case of a 14 year old who sustained an isolated injury to her foot while horse riding. X-rays demonstrated a medial and plantar dislocation at the level of the talo-navicular and calcaneo-cuboid joint, with associated fractures of the cuboid and navicular. This was treated initially with open reduction and fixation with kirschner wires as the injury was grossly unstable and reduction difficult to maintain with casting alone. CT scan was then performed prior which confirmed satisfactory reduction of the dislocation and fixation with the k wires so these were left in situ and the navicular fracture reduced and fixed with a barouk screw. The Chopart joint was first described by French surgeon Francois Chopart as the talo-navicular and calcaneo-cuboid joints were a practical level for amputation. Injury here is a rare but missed in 40% at presentation. Pure dislocation occurs in 10–25% with most having concomitant fractures. The Chopart joint has critical role in balance and stability in normal gait. Early recognition allows prompt reduction and fixation of these injuries which has been associated with a better outcome. However these are severe injuries and patients should be counselled on potential long term functional impairment even with optimal management.
We aim to assess whether radiographic characteristics of the greater tuberosity fragment can predict rotator cuff tears inpatients with anterior shoulder dislocations combined with an isolated fracture of the greater tuberosity. A retrospective single-centre case series of 61 consecutive patients that presented with anterior shoulder dislocations combined with an isolated fracture of the greater tuberosity between January 2018 and July 2022. Inclusion criteria: patients with atraumatic anterior shoulder dislocation associated with an isolated fracture of the greater tuberosity with a minimum follow-up of 3-months. Exclusion criteria: patients with other fractures of the proximal humerus or glenoid. Rotator cuff tears were diagnosed using magnetic resonance or ultrasound imaging. Greater tuberosity fragment size and displacement was calculated on plain radiographs using validated methods.Introduction
Methods
Dislocation and carpal fracture-dislocation are a rare injury, interesting capsula and ligaments, with a variable damage of the vascularization. Classification is difficult for the complexity on this lesion. The aim of our work is to underline how the best final clinical result is achieved after an immediate treatment of reduction and stabilization of bone injury. We considered two groups: A: 13 patients, who have been observed since 1991 until 1998: B: Another group is at short term is since July 2002 until 2005 and is in 20 patients with 21 wrists 1 is bilateral. Finally we think that is necessary, to avoid the instability and pseudoartrosis on the scaphoid, to treat all the transcapholunate dislocation with open reduction and stabilisation, as agreed with literature.
Dislocation and carpal fracture-dislocation are a rare injury, interesting capsula and ligaments, with a variable damage of the vascularization. Classification is difficult for the complexity on this lesion. The aim of our work is to underline how the best final clinical result is achieved after an immediate treatment of reduction and stabilization of bone injury. We considered two groups:
A: 8 patients, who have been observed since july ’93 until 1996 ; all the patients were men who had work or car accidents, with outstretched upper extremity. The ages of the patients ranged from 19 to 34 years.. All patients were followed for an average of 8 years B: Another group is at short term is since luglio 2002 until today and is in 10 patients with 11 wrists with a total of 14 surgical treatment 1 is bilateral 3 wrists reoperated for lacking initial reduction or for the general initial condition Assesment of the patients includeds clinical rating and roentgenografich analysis. The clinical scoring included pain, functional status, range of motion and grip strength. Among the various classifications, we took into account the one proposed by Allieu, based on the radio-lunate ligament, consequently this classification offers an important prognostic factor. In one of our cases there was assocciated a fracture of the radial stiloid, and in other one a posterior dislocation of the elbow. We treated all the patients with a volar approach, the stabilitation of the carpus and scaphoid was achieved utilizing K wires in four cases, microscrew in two patients for scaphoid’s fracture and in other one the Herbert screw in the A group In the B recent group we used in all cases K wiring, and herbert screw in 8 wrists, microscrews in one , and internal capsulodesis in the 2 last for perilunate isolated dislocation The initial failing of reduction is due to an unstable reduction in very injured patient ( we use only k wire for the navicular) 10 patients in the second B group have been treated by the same first Author After surgery treatment, the wrist was immobilizated in a splint for 6 weeks, then a careful mobilitation was started. Finally we think that is necessary, to avoid the instability and pseudoartrosis on the scaphoid, to treat all the transcapho-lunate dislocation with open reduction and stabilitation, as agreed with literature.
To devise an operative approach to the management of acute posterior fracture-dislocation of the shoulder which restores or retains normal proximal humeral anatomy and allows the early restoration of a complete, stable range of motion. Since 1996 we have treated four male patients (five shoulders) aged between 19 and 54 years at the time of first dislocation with autogenous iliac grafting of the anterior humeral head defect for acute and acuteon-chronic posterior dislocation of the shoulder. Two patients had epilepsy: one of these patients had bilateral dislocations. Two patients had motorbike RTAs. The deltopectoral approach with vertical division of the subscapularis tendon was used in all cases. The defects comprised 20– 25% of the volume of the humeral head at the equator after preparation for grafting. Grafts were fixed with compression screws. The subscapularis tendon was repaired anatomically. Active-assisted rehabilitation was started immediately, restricting external rotation to the neutral position for six weeks, thereafter allowing full rotation and elevation as comfort allowed. The patient with bilateral dislocations died of unrelated causes 18 months after surgery. He was reported to have had no further dislocations, complete pain free functional use of both shoulders and no complications of the procedure. The remaining three patients were reviewed at a minimum of 20 months after surgery (average 35 months). All grafts had incorporated. There was no graft collapse or boundary arthrosis. The absolute Constant scores were 85.1, 90.9, and 89.2; the subjective shoulder scores were 98%, 90%, and 99%; the Oxford rating scale for pain scores were 14 out of 60, 13 out of 60, and 14 out of 60; and the Oxford rating scale for instability scores were 14 out of 60, 15 out of 60 and 15 out of 60. There were no redislocations, or complications of the procedures. Posterior stability appears more dependant on surface arc of contact than on capsular integrity, in contrast to the anteriorly unstable shoulder. Restoration of the articular surface arc of contact by segmental autogenous grafting retains normal humeral anatomy, allows normal motion with excellent cuff function, and a return to normal daily activities. The procedure has been shown to be safe at a minimum of 20 months.
Fracture-dislocations of the tarsometatarsal (Lisfranc) joints are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed at initial presentation. This is a comparative cohort study over a period of five years comparing primary open reduction and internal fixation in 22 patients (23 feet) with secondary corrective arthrodesis in 22 patients (22 feet) who presented with painful malunion at a mean of 22 months (1.5 to 45) after injury. In the first group primary treatment by open reduction and internal fixation for eight weeks with Kirschner-wires or screws was undertaken, in the second group treatment was by secondary corrective arthrodesis. There was one deep infection in the first group. In the delayed group there was one complete and one partial nonunion. In each group 20 patients were available for follow-up at a mean of 36 months (24 to 89) after operation. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society midfoot score was 81.4 (62 to 100) after primary treatment and 71.8 (35 to 88) after corrective arthrodesis (t-test; p = 0.031). We conclude that primary treatment by open reduction and internal fixation of tarsometatarsal fracture-dislocations leads to improved functional results, earlier return to work and greater patient satisfaction than secondary corrective arthrodesis, which remains a useful salvage procedure providing significant relief of pain and improvement in function.
Abstract: Monteggia
Anterior elbow dislocations often occur as a fracture-dislocation in which the distal humerus is driven through the olecranon, causing either a simple oblique fracture of the olecranon or a complex, comminuted fracture of the proximal ulna. The purpose of this study was to characterise the morphology and to evaluate the surgical treatment of this injury. Thirteen patients (8 women and 5 men) with a mean age of 42 years were included in this study. Four patients had a simple, oblique fracture of the olecranon and 9 a complex, comminuted fracture of the proximal ulna. Six patients had an associated fracture of the coronoid process which was detached as a large fragment and 7 an additional fracture of the radial head. In all cases the collateral ligaments were found intact. All fractures were treated by open reduction and internal fixation through a midline dorsal approach. Simple fractures of the olecranon were treated with tension-band wiring while comminuted fractures were fixed with a plate and screws. Fractures of the coronoid process were stabilised by interfragmentary screws or small plates. The concomitant radial head fractures were treated by excision of small fragments, internal fixation or radial head replacement. The average follow up was 71 months. According to the functional scale of Broberg and Morrey, the results were excellent in 8 patients, good in 2, and poor in 3. Mild arthritis was observed in one patient. Transolecranon fracture –dislocation of the elbow is often misidentified as an anterior Monteggia lesion or a simple fracture of the olecranon. Differential diagnosis between these lesions is imperative. Consequently, anatomical restoration of the trochlear notch in cases of transolecranon fracture –dislocations can be achieved leading to good long-term results.
Thoracolumbar junction of the spinal column is the common site of spinal trauma and is often complicated by neurological dysfunction. From 1997 to 2000, there were 12 patients surgically stabilized. 8 of them were victims of major trauma while the rest was after a trivial fall in osteoporotic spine. Lengthen of follow-up ranged from 6 to 42 months. Ages of the patients in the major trauma group were from 22 to 65. Except the one who had anterior approach because of multiple level lesions, all fractures after major trauma were initially relocated and stabilized posteriorly. Subsequent anterior procedures were necessary in three of them because of significant residual spinal canal stenosis. All except one had satisfactory lower limb function on follow up. Two patients who were paralysed on admission were able to walk independently and 4 others had improved by at least one Frankel grade. Return of neurological function was usually observed within the first week after the procedure. Residual sphincter dysfunction was however, a common problem. The management of four osteoporotic spinal fractures in thoracolumbar junction was more unpredictable. Patients were from 66 to 92 years old. Anterior decompression was often performed because of the presence of retropulsed fragment. Although some improvement of lower limb function could be achieved, rehabilitation in three of them was complicated by loss of reduction or failure of the implant. Recovery of the neurological function in the lower limbs was found to have no correlation with the amount of stenosis of the spinal canal. Most of the damage occurred probably at the time of injury. The sphincter control was most difficult to rehabilitate after an insult to the conus medullaris.