Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis of subtrochanteric femur fractures with a locking plate: a prospective series of 20 fractures

2009 ◽  
Vol 129 (12) ◽  
pp. 1659-1665 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chang-Wug Oh ◽  
Jung-Jae Kim ◽  
Young-Soo Byun ◽  
Jong-Keon Oh ◽  
Joon-Woo Kim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Femur Fractures ◽  
Subtrochanteric Femur Fractures

scholarly journals Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis using the oblong hole of a locking plate for comminuted distal fibular fractures

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Uk Park ◽  
Sung Jae Kim ◽  
Hyong Nyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Rare Complication ◽  
Fracture Site ◽  
Fracture Reduction ◽  
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Trimalleolar Fractures ◽  
Peroneal Nerve Injury ◽  
High Degree

Abstract Background Nonunion is a rare complication for distal fibular fractures. However, when there is a high degree of comminution, nonunion may occur. In this article, we describe a novel technique that uses the oblong hole of a locking plate to lengthen the fibula for fracture reduction. This technique is straightforward and allows for easy control of the comminuted fracture to restore length and rotation at the time of plate application without opening the fracture site. Methods Thirty-five consecutive patients, who were treated with the minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique for comminuted distal fibular fractures were retrospectively studied. The study included 19 men and 16 women, with a mean age of 47.0 years (range, 20 to 72). There were 3 lateral malleolar fractures with deltoid injury, 11 bimalleolar fractures, 7 trimalleolar fractures, and 14 distal tibiofibular fractures. The quality of fracture reduction was assessed by comparing the radiologic parameters (fibular length, talocrural angle, and medial clear space) between the affected ankle and the contralateral uninjured ankle. Results Two patients were not reachable and 5 declined to visit the clinic. For these 7 patients, the latest outcomes that were measured prospectively were used. Postoperative radiographs showed well-aligned ankle mortise, with fibular length restoration. The mean Olerud-Molander ankle score was 82.1 ± 10.7 at a mean of 27.2 months (range, 12 to 58). There was one case of nonunion and one case of superficial peroneal nerve injury. Conclusion The MIPO technique, using the oblong hole of a locking plate, achieved satisfactory restoration of length and rotation, bone union, and clinical outcomes for the comminuted distal fibular fractures.

Minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis for distal femur fractures.

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Suman K Shrestha ◽  
Pramod Devkota ◽  
Padam B Khadka ◽  
Hemant K Manandhar ◽  
Nabeesman S Pradhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Minimally Invasive ◽  
Distal Femur ◽  
Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis ◽  
Femur Fractures
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