Revision Surgery for Nonunion After Early Failure of Fixation of Fractures of the Distal Humerus

2006 ◽  
Vol 2006 ◽  
pp. 76
Author(s):  
K.J. Renfree
Keyword(s):  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Distal Humerus ◽  
Early Failure

scholarly journals Failure analysis and recommendations for treatment of posttraumatic non-unions of the distal humerus during childhood

2021 ◽  
Vol 47 (2) ◽  
pp. 313-324 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dirk Walther Sommerfeldt ◽  
Peter Paul Schmittenbecher
Keyword(s):  
Failure Analysis ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Distal Humerus ◽  
Implant Removal ◽  
Supracondylar Fractures ◽  
Stable Fixation ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Pediatric Traumatology ◽  
Clinical Cases

Abstract Purpose Non-unions of the distal humerus are rare complications of common children’s fractures such as radial condyle fractures and supracondylar fractures. The aim of this paper was to update the knowledge about etiology, reasons, management, and results of these troublesome, and sometimes debilitating entities. Methods The sparse literature concerning nonunions following condylar or supracondylar fractures was analyzed together with the presentation of some typical clinical cases. Results In most of the cases, non-unions were induced by neglect, unstable fixation, too early implant removal, too much revision surgery, and an inconsequent transfer of follow-up algorithms, or combinations of the above. Treatment of non-union should start as early as possible because the effort of required surgery increases with time that the nonunion has been neglected. Often a combination of stable fixation of the pseudarthrosis and correction of the elbow axis are necessary to achieve a satisfying outcome. Conclusion In pediatric traumatology, qualified and consequent care for children’s fractures of the distal humerus can prevent rare complications such as non-unions in almost any situation. If such a disturbance of healing is noticed, immediate and adequate, i.e. children specific surgical consequences achieve best results.

scholarly journals Risk Factors for Early Failure of 4th Generation Total Ankle Arthroplasty Prostheses

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0042
Author(s):  
Calvin J. Rushing ◽  
Christopher F. Hyer ◽  
Gregory C. Berlet
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Distal Tibia ◽  
Total Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Early Failure ◽  
Ankle Arthroplasty ◽  
Patient Demographics ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Hindfoot Fusion

Category: Ankle Arthritis; Ankle; Other Introduction/Purpose: A number of two-component, 4th generation total ankle arthroplasty (TAA) prostheses have been introduced to the market in the past few years, as the popularity and indications for TAA have continued to expand. The purpose of the present study was to identify independent risk factors for the early failure of 4th generation TAA prostheses. Methods: A total of 97 ankles underwent TAA with a 4th generation prostheses (INFINITY, CADENCE) between August 2015 and June 2018 at a single institution and were at least 6 months postoperative (mean 18.3 months, range 6-43). The primary outcome assessed was the need for revision surgery, defined as removal of 1 or both metal components for any reason, excluding infection. Baseline patient demographics, characteristics, radiographic alignment parameters, and distal tibia cortical bone thickness (CBT) were assessed. Revisions, reoperations, and complications were classified according to the criteria established by Vander Griend et al. and Glazebrook et el., respectively. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. Results: Three ankles (3.1%) underwent revision surgery for aseptic loosening at a mean of 24.3 (range, 16-31) months; all had a CBT <4mm. Independent predictors for reoperation were a CBT < 4mm, the presence of diabetes, and ipsilateral hindfoot fusion (p=0.04). No associations were identified for purported risk factors (age, BMI, and coronal deformity). Conclusion: The present study is the first to suggest a potential relationship between CBT of the distal tibia and TAA failure. Additional studies are warranted to better understand the role of bone density in TAA survivorship.

scholarly journals Number of screws in the articular segment of distal humerus AO/OTA C-type fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation is associated with complication rate

SICOT-J ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 25
Author(s):  
Brian F. Grogan ◽  
Nicholas C. Danford ◽  
Cesar D. Lopez ◽  
Stephen P. Maier ◽  
Pinkawas Kongmalai ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Surgical Treatment ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Surgical Approach ◽  
Revision Surgery ◽  
Complication Rate ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Distal Humerus ◽  
Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽  
Humerus Fractures ◽  
Distal Humerus Fractures

Introduction: Surgical treatment of distal humerus fractures can lead to numerous complications. Data suggest that the number of screws in the distal (articular) segment may be associated with complication rate. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association between a number of screws in the distal segment and complication rate for surgical treatment of distal humerus fractures. We hypothesize that the number of screws in the articular segment of distal humerus AO/OTA C-type fractures treated with open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) will be inversely proportional to the complication rate. Methods: We performed a single-center retrospective cohort study of 27 patients who underwent ORIF of distal humerus fractures C-type with at least six months of radiographic and clinical follow-up. Clinical outcomes including a range of motion, pain, revision surgery for stiffness and/or heterotopic ossification (HO), nonunion, and persistent ulnar nerve symptoms requiring revision neurolysis were recorded. Results: In C-type fractures, the use of three or fewer articular screws was significantly associated with nonunion or loss of fixation (RR 17, p = 0.006). Nineteen of 36 (53%) patients experienced at least one complication. The surgical approach, plate configuration, age, and ulnar nerve treatment (none, in situ release, transposition) were not associated with the need for revision surgery. Men had a higher risk of requiring surgical contracture release due to improving post-operative stiffness (RR 12, p = 0.02). Conclusion: In this retrospective study, the use of three or fewer screws to fix articular fragments in AO type C fractures was a significant risk for nonunion or loss of fixation. Plate configuration and surgical approach did not correlate with outcomes. Men had higher rates of complications and required more frequent revision surgery compared to women.

Open or Closed Pinning for Distal Humerus Fractures in Children?

Swiss Surgery ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 76-81 ◽  
Author(s):  
de Buys Roessingh ◽  
Reinberg
Keyword(s):  
Distal Humerus ◽  
Neurological Involvement ◽  
Cubitus Varus ◽  
Cubitus Valgus ◽  
Fractures In Children ◽  
Motor Deficiency ◽  
Humerus Fractures ◽  
Distal Humerus Fractures ◽  
With Screws ◽  
Length Of Hospitalization

Introduction: In children, the choice between percutaneous pinning (PP) and open pinning fixation (OPF) for the surgical treatment of fractures of the distal humerus remains controversial, especially the PP method for internal humeral condylar (IHC) fractures. Patients and methods: Eighty fractures of the distal humerus in children were treated surgically in our hospital over a ten year period. 47% (n = 38) were supracondylar (SC), 20% (n = 16) comminuted (COM), 18% (n = 14) internal humeral condylar (IHC), and 15% (n = 12) lateral humeral condylar (LHC). We used PP, OPF and three times osteosynthesis with screws. Results: In comparison to OPF, PP reduced the length of hospitalization in SC fractures (2.8 versus 6.1 days) and IHC fractures (2.4 versus five days). It reduced the risk of extension deficiency (11.1% versus 15%) and of cubitus valgus (0% versus 20%) in SC fractures, and of cubitus varus in IHC fractures (0% versus 11.1%). However it induced a higher rate of cubitus valgus (11.1% versus 20%) in IHC fractures, one persistent neurological motor deficiency (radial nerve) and four cases of transitional neurological involvement (ulnar nerve). Conclusions: PP is a good surgical method for SC and for also for IHC fractures, if performed by experienced surgeons so as to avoid neurological damage.

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