Arthrodesis of the Infected Knee Joint with the Ilizarov External Fixator: an Analysis of 13 Cases

2019 ◽  
Vol 158 (01) ◽  
pp. 58-74
Author(s):  
Charlotte Reinke ◽  
Hinnerk Bäcker ◽  
Sebastian Lotzien ◽  
Thomas A. Schildhauer ◽  
Dominik Seybold ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
External Fixator ◽  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Soft Tissue Infections ◽  
Knee Arthrodesis ◽  
Ilizarov External Fixator ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting

Abstract Background Knee joint infections with pronounced joint destruction, soft tissue and bone involvement are serious diseases in which not only the joint but also the entire extremity are directly endangered. What results can be achieved with the Ilizarov external fixator for septic knee arthrodesis? Patients and Methods Between 2005 and 2017, 13 patients (4 women and 9 men, mean age 46 years) with acute joint and concomitant bone and soft-tissue infections were treated with Ilizarov knee joint arthrodesis. In addition to demographic data, the time spent in the fixator, major and minor complications were retrospectively evaluated. Results The average time spent in the Ilizarov external fixator was 27 weeks (min. 13, max. 68). Arthrodesis and infection repair were primarily achieved in 12 out of 13 patients. In one patient, a delayed healing of the arthrodesis zone could be cured by iliac crest bone grafting, so that eventually a bony knee arthrodesis was achieved in all patients. Pin infects as a minor complication during the time spent in the fixator were common and could be treated by stab incision and antibiotics. Major complications occurred in 3 cases (2 femoral fractures peri-implant, 1 nonunion in the arthrodesis area), which were treated by dilatation of the Ilizarov external fixator and finally plate osteosynthesis or by resection of the pseudarthrosis and iliac crest bone grafting. Conclusion The knee joint arthrodesis with the Ilizarov external fixator is a salvage procedure for limb preservation in fulminant knee joint and concomitant soft tissue infections. The advantages lie in the possibility of osteosynthesis in the acute infection and/or chronic osteomyelitis and the direct full load capacity. Disadvantages are long and complicated treatment times in the fixator with limited patient comfort.

scholarly journals Double plating with autogenous bone grafting as a salvage procedure for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongxu Feng ◽  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Xiao Cai ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Humeral Shaft ◽  
Autogenous Bone ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Palsy ◽  
Humeral Shaft Nonunion ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Although most cases of humeral shaft nonunion respond well to surgical intervention, surgeons still encounter patients with humeral shaft nonunion who have already undergone repeated surgeries for nonunion. This study retrospectively analyzed the efficacy of double locking compression plate (LCP) fixation in combination with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion. Methods A consecutive series of patients with aseptic recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion underwent surgical treatment between May 2010 and August 2017 in our institution. Standardized treatment included thorough debridement, double LCP and screw fixation, and autogenous iliac bone grafting. The injury type and the duration of nonunion were recorded for all patients. The main outcome measurements were the Constant and Murley scale for shoulder function, Mayo elbow performance index (MEPI) for elbow function, and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. In addition, all complications were documented. Results The study cohort comprised six females and nine males with a mean age of 45.3 ± 13.1 years. Each patient had already undergone at least one failed surgery for humeral shaft nonunion. The average duration of nonunion before the index intervention was 126.8 ± 124.2 months. All patients achieved bone union without implant failure. At final follow-up, the mean Constant and Murley score and mean MEPI were significantly improved, and the mean VAS score was significantly decreased. Each patient was very satisfied with the treatment. Four patients had complications, including one with a superficial wound infection, one with radial nerve palsy, one with ulnar nerve palsy, and one with discomfort at the iliac crest. Conclusion Double plate fixation combined with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting results in successful salvage of humeral shaft nonunion after prior failed surgical interventions.

scholarly journals Double plating with autogenous bone grafting as a salvage procedure for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongxu Feng ◽  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Xiao Cai ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Nerve Palsy ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Humeral Shaft ◽  
Autogenous Bone ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Ulnar Nerve Palsy ◽  
Humeral Shaft Nonunion ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Although most cases of humeral shaft nonunion respond well to surgical intervention, surgeons still encounter patients with humeral shaft nonunion who have already undergone repeated surgeries for nonunion. This study retrospectively analyzed the efficacy of double locking compression plate (LCP) fixation in combination with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion.Methods: A consecutive series of patients with aseptic recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion underwent surgical treatment between May 2010 and August 2017 in our institution. Standardized treatment included thorough debridement, double LCP and screw fixation, and autogenous iliac bone grafting. The injury type and the duration of nonunion were recorded for all patients. The main outcome measurements were the Constant and Murley scale for shoulder function, Mayo elbow performance index (MEPI) for elbow function, and visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. In addition, all complications were documented.Results: The study cohort comprised six females and nine males with a mean age of 45.3±13.1 years. Each patient had already undergone at least one failed surgery for humeral shaft nonunion. The average duration of nonunion before the index intervention was 126.8±124.2 months. All patients achieved bone union without implant failure. At final follow-up, the mean Constant and Murley score and mean MEPI were significantly improved, and the mean VAS score was significantly decreased. Each patient was very satisfied with the treatment. Four patients had complications, including one with a superficial wound infection, one with radial nerve palsy, one with ulnar nerve palsy, and one with discomfort at the iliac crest.Conclusion: Double plate fixation combined with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting results in successful salvage of humeral shaft nonunion after prior failed surgical interventions.

scholarly journals Double Plating With Autogenous Bone Grafting as a Salvage Procedure for Recalcitrant Humeral Shaft Nonunion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongxu Feng ◽  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Xiao Cai ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Humeral Shaft ◽  
Autogenous Bone ◽  
Radial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Humeral Shaft Nonunion ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Despite the majority humeral shaft nonunions respond well to surgical intervention, a surgeon still encounters a patient with humeral shaft nonunion who had already undergone repeated surgeries for nonunion. This study is a retrospective analysis of the efficacy of the treatment of recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunions using double locking compression plate (LCP) fixation in combination with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting.Methods: A consecutive series of aseptic recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion underwent surgical treatment between May 2010 and August 2017 in the authors’ institute. Standardized treatment included a thorough debridement, double LCP and screw fixation, and autogenous iliac bone graft. The injury type, the bone affected by nonunion, and the duration of nonunion were recorded for all patients. The main outcome measurements were Constant and Murley scale for shoulder function, Mayo elbow performance index (MEPI) for elbow function and the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. In addition, all complications were documented.Results: The study consisted of six females and nine males with a mean age of 45.3±13.1 years. Each patient had already undergone at least once failed surgical management for nonunion. The average duration that the bone remained ununited before the index intervention was 126.8±124.2 months. All patients achieved bone union without implant failure. At the final follow-up, both the mean Constant and Murley joint function score and the mean MEPI were significantly improved, and the mean VAS score significantly decreased. Each patient was highly satisfied with the treatment. Complications were only seen in four patents, including one super wound infection, one radial nerve palsy, one ulnar never palsy, and one discomfort at the iliac crest.Conclusion: Double plate fixation combined with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting can result in successful salvage of humerus nonunions in patients who have failed prior surgical interventions.

scholarly journals Double plating with autogenous bone grafting as a salvage procedure for recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dongxu Feng ◽  
Xiaolong Wang ◽  
Liang Sun ◽  
Xiao Cai ◽  
Kun Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Humeral Shaft ◽  
Autogenous Bone ◽  
Radial Nerve Palsy ◽  
Consecutive Series ◽  
Salvage Procedure ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Humeral Shaft Nonunion ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background: Despite the majority of humeral shaft nonunions respond well to surgical intervention, a surgeon still encounters a patient with humeral shaft nonunion who had already undergone repeated surgeries for nonunion. This study is a retrospective analysis of the efficacy of the treatment of recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunions using double locking compression plate (LCP) fixation in combination with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting.Methods: A consecutive series of aseptic recalcitrant humeral shaft nonunion underwent surgical treatment between May 2010 and August 2017 in the authors’ institute. Standardized treatment included a thorough debridement, double LCP and screw fixation, and autogenous iliac bone graft. The injury type, the bone affected by nonunion, and the duration of nonunion were recorded for all patients. The main outcome measurements were Constant and Murley scale for shoulder function, Mayo elbow performance index (MEPI) for elbow function, and the visual analog scale (VAS) for pain. In addition, all complications were documented.Results: The study consisted of six females and nine males with a mean age of 45.3±13.1 years. Each patient had already undergone at least once failed surgical management for nonunion. The average duration that the bone remained ununited before the index intervention was 126.8±124.2 months. All patients achieved bone union without implant failure. At the final follow-up, both the mean Constant and Murley joint function score and the mean MEPI were significantly improved, and the mean VAS score significantly decreased. Each patient was highly satisfied with the treatment. Complications were only seen in four patents, including one super wound infection, one radial nerve palsy, one ulnar never palsy, and one discomfort at the iliac crest.Conclusion: Double plate fixation combined with autogenous iliac crest bone grafting can result in successful salvage of humerus nonunions in patients who have failed prior surgical interventions.

Surgical management of an isolated symptomatic talonavicular coalition: a paediatric perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (11) ◽  
pp. e243761
Author(s):  
Keval Patel ◽  
Abdullah Khawaja ◽  
Aman Patel ◽  
Michail Kokkinakis
Keyword(s):  
Paediatric Patient ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Operative Management ◽  
Lateral Column ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Lateral Column Lengthening

Talonavicular (TN) coalition is a rare pathological union of the talus and navicular bones. We report the case of a 7-year-old girl with a symptomatic TN coalition, who underwent operative management with a lateral column lengthening procedure using autologous iliac crest bone grafting. There are no complications to report and the graft was incorporated at an early stage. At 3 year follow-up the patient has remained pain-free since the operation and maintained alignment. To our knowledge, this is the first reported case of TN coalition treated with reconstructive surgery in a paediatric patient.

Efficacy of anterior cervical decompression and fusion procedures for monomelic amyotrophy treatment: a prospective randomized controlled trial

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 412-419 ◽  
Author(s):  
Feizhou Lu ◽  
Hongli Wang ◽  
Jianyuan Jiang ◽  
Wenjun Chen ◽  
Xin Ma ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Iliac Crest ◽  
Plate Fixation ◽  
Cervical Collar ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Iliac Crest Bone Grafting ◽  
Anterior Cervical Decompression ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Internal Plate Fixation

Object Monomelic amyotrophy (MMA) is a benign, self-limiting lower motor neuron disease. Optimal surgical strategies—discectomy decompression and fusion (DDF) or corpectomy decompression and fusion (CDF)—for patients with aggravated symptoms (within 6 months of presentation) are controversial, particularly in those who are ineligible for conventional treatment. These 2 methods of anterior cervical decompression and fusion for MMA in patients unwilling or unable to wear a conventional cervical collar long term were evaluated. Methods Anterior cervical decompression and fusion were performed in 48 male patients with MMA between September 2007 and September 2010. Patients were randomly treated with anterior cervical discectomy decompression with autologous iliac crest bone grafting and internal plate fixation (DDF group: 24 patients) or anterior cervical corpectomy, posterior longitudinal ligament resection, autologous iliac crest bone grafting, and internal plate fixation (CDF group: 24 patients). Subjective symptom assessments and electromyography (EMG) examinations were conducted both preoperatively and postoperatively. Results Subjective assessments and EMG studies (mean follow-up duration 25.9 months) indicated improvement in 64.6% and 60% of patients, respectively. No significant correlations between the effectiveness of surgery and age at symptom onset, preoperative symptom duration, or postoperative follow-up time were found. Conclusions The lack of a significant difference in effectiveness between DDF and CDF favors DDF as more clinically applicable because of its lower procedural risks. As a second-line alternative to cervical collar treatment, surgical anterior cervical decompression and fusion via DDF or CDF may prevent further deterioration and produce good short-term therapeutic effects in patients with MMA; however, cervical collar treatment is recommended for eligible patients because of its lower associated risks.

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