scholarly journals The horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis

Author(s):  
Brenton P. Johns ◽  
Zsolt J. Balogh

Abstract Purpose Various classification systems describe fractures of the acetabulum and pelvis separately. Horizontal shear fractures involve the pelvic ring and both acetabula and have not been previously described. The aim of this study is to describe the horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis. Methods At a level 1 trauma centre over 10 years from December 2008 to December 2018, 1242 patients had pelvic and acetabular fractures. Six patients had horizontal shear fractures, comprising 0.5% of all pelvic and acetabular fractures. Demographic, clinical and radiological data was collected. Clinical outcomes were pain and mobility level, sciatic nerve symptoms, further acetabular or pelvic surgery, or total hip arthroplasty. Radiological outcomes included fracture displacement, implant migration, femoral head osteonecrosis, and post-traumatic arthritis. Outcomes were assessed at a minimum 12 month follow-up. Results The median patient age was 35 years. Five of six shear fractures were due to motorcycle crashes. No mortalities occurred. At follow-up, three patients reported pain, two patients had difficulty mobilising associated with traumatic sciatic nerve injury, and one patient underwent total hip arthroplasty for femoral head osteonecrosis. No fracture displacement or implant migration occurred. The Matta arthritis grade was excellent or good in all except one hip. Median follow-up time was 1.8 (range 1.1–7.8) years. Conclusion The horizontal shear fracture of the pelvis is a high-energy injury characterised by separation of the anterior and posterior pelvic ring through the acetabula. Good outcomes can be achieved with open reduction and internal fixation of displaced fractures.

2013 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 504-509 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang-Min Kim ◽  
Seung-Jae Lim ◽  
Young-Wan Moon ◽  
Yang-Tae Kim ◽  
Kyung-Rae Ko ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 68 (5) ◽  
pp. 974-976
Author(s):  
Alexandru Patrascu ◽  
Liliana Savin ◽  
Dan Mihailescu ◽  
Victor Grigorescu ◽  
carmen Grierosu ◽  
...  

In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of studies on the etiology of femoral head necrosis. We retrospectively reviewed all patients diagnosed with aseptic necrosis of the femoral in the period of 2010-2015. We recorded a total of 230 cases diagnosed with aseptic necrosis of the femoral head, group was composed of 65.7% men and 34.3% women, risk factors identified was 19.13% (post-traumatic), 13.91% (glucocorticoids), 26.52% (alcohol), 3.47% (another cause) and in 36 95% of the cases no risk factors were found. The results of the study based on the type of surgery performed on the basis of stages of disease progression, 8 patients (3.48%) benefited from osteotomy, 28 patients (12.17%) benefited of bipolar hemiarthroplasty prosthesis and 188 patients (81.74%) benefited of total hip arthroplasty. Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is characteristic to young patients between the age of 30-50 years old. Predisposing factors, alcohol and corticosteroid therapy remains an important cause of the disease. Total hip arthroplasty remains the best option for the patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head.


2021 ◽  
Vol 103-B (10) ◽  
pp. 1604-1610
Author(s):  
Yusuke Takaoka ◽  
Koji Goto ◽  
Jiro Tamura ◽  
Yaichiro Okuzu ◽  
Toshiyuki Kawai ◽  
...  

Aims We aimed to evaluate the long-term outcome of highly cross-linked polyethylene (HXLPE) cemented acetabular components and assess whether any radiolucent lines (RLLs) which arose were progressive. Methods We retrospectively reviewed 170 patients who underwent 187 total hip arthroplasties at two hospitals with a minimum follow-up of ten years. All interventions were performed using the same combination of HXLPE cemented acetabular components with femoral stems made of titanium alloy. Kaplan-Meier survival analysis was performed for the primary endpoint of acetabular component revision surgery for any reason and secondary endpoint of the appearance of RLLs. RLLs that had appeared once were observed over time. We statistically assessed potential relationships between RLLs and a number of factors, including the technique of femoral head autografting and the Japanese Orthopaedic Association score. Results The mean follow-up period was 13.0 years (10.0 to 16.3). Femoral head autografting was performed on 135 hips (72.2%). One acetabular component was retrieved because of deep infection. No revision was performed for the aseptic acetabular loosening. The Kaplan-Meier survival curve for the primary and secondary endpoints were 98.2% (95% confidence interval (CI) 88.6% to 99.8%) and 79.3% (95% CI 72.8% to 84.6%), respectively. RLLs were detected in 38 hips (21.2%), at a mean of 1.7 years (1 month to 6 years) postoperatively. None of the RLLs were progressive, and the presence of RLLs did not show a significant association with the survival and clinical score. RLLs were more frequently observed in hips without femoral head autografts than in those with autografts. Conclusion The use of HXLPE cemented acetabular components in total hip arthroplasty demonstrated excellent clinical outcomes after ten years, and no RLLs were progressive, and their presence did not affect the outcome. Femoral head autografting did not negatively impact the acetabular component survival or the appearance of RLLs. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(10):1604–1610.


2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Shih-Jie Lin ◽  
Tsan-Wen Huang ◽  
Po-Chun Lin ◽  
Feng-Chih Kuo ◽  
Kuo-Ti Peng ◽  
...  

Long-term data and information indicating whether minimally invasive surgery (MIS) approaches are safe and effective with total hip arthroplasty (THA) are lacking. Between 2004 and 2006, 75 patients with alcohol-related osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) who underwent 75 THAs with the two-incision approach were studied. The medical records, radiographic parameters, and functional outcomes were collected prospectively. All data were compared with those for matched patients who underwent a modified Watson-Jones (WJ) approach. THA using the two-incision approach was associated with longer operation time, more blood loss, more lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury, and more periprosthetic femoral fractures (p<0.05for all four) than the modified WJ approach. The Harris Hip Score (HHS) and Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) increased significantly from the period preoperatively to 6 weeks postoperatively and thereafter up to the last follow-up in both groups. However, there were no significant differences in terms of radiographic parameters and functional outcomes between the two groups throughout the study period. Both the two-incision and the modified WJ approach provided satisfactory results and survival rates at a mean follow-up of 10.8 years. A prospective, randomized, large-scale cohort study is still warranted for evidence-based recommendations.


2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-608 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yingyong Suksathien ◽  
Jithayut Sueajui

Purpose: To evaluate the clinical and radiographic mid-term results of short-stem total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH). Methods: We reviewed 83 cases that underwent Metha stem between November 2010 and November 2012. The appearance of bone trabeculae development and radiolucent line were reviewed and HHS was recorded at 6 months postoperatively then yearly to evaluate the clinical results. Results: The mean age of patients was 43.8 years with the mean follow-up 69.3 (60–84) months. Harris Hip Score improved significantly from 44.7 preoperatively to 99.6 at the last follow-up ( p < 0.0001). There were 4 cases (4.8%) of intraoperative femoral fractures. There was 1 case (1.2%) of distal stem perforation that had stable bone ingrowth and there was 1 case (1.2%) of 5-mm subsidence, which was then stable at 3 months postoperatively. Bone trabecular development was detected at zone 1 (65.1%), 2 (69.9%), 3 (14.4%), 4 (1.2%), 6 (97.6%) and 7 (81.9%). There was 1 case (1.2%) where radiolucent lines were observed in zones 1 and 7. There was 1 femoral stem revision from periprosthetic fracture 4 years after index surgery and 1 cup revision from aseptic loosening. Kaplan-Meier survivorship with the end point of stem revision for any reason was 98.8% and for aseptic loosening it was 100% at 7 years. Conclusions: The mid-term clinical and radiographic results of the Metha stem in patients with ONFH were promising. Its design enables preservation of the bone stock and the bone trabeculae appear to confirm the assumption of proximal force transmission.


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