A Rare Case of Reverse Oblique Ulnar Head and Neck Fracture

Hand Surgery ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (03) ◽  
pp. 477-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Li June Tay ◽  
Howard Cottam ◽  
Jonathan Compson
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Fracture Pattern ◽  
Ulnar Head ◽  
Neck Fracture

Isolated distal ulnar head and neck fractures are rare. Undisplaced fractures are normally treated non-operatively. We report a case of a reverse oblique ulnar head and neck fracture, which despite the initial undisplaced configuration, was unstable and displaced over the subsequent weeks. We believe that, though this particular fracture pattern could have been treated in a cast, it requires careful follow up, especially early on, or to undergo early internal fixation.

scholarly journals Nascent Malunion of an Isolated Intraarticular Fracture of the Ulnar Head

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 240-243
Author(s):  
Frank Nienstedt ◽  
Markus Mariacher ◽  
Günther Stuflesser ◽  
Wilhelm Berger
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Excellent Result ◽  
Corrective Osteotomy ◽  
Fracture Dislocation ◽  
Intraarticular Fracture ◽  
Ulnar Head ◽  
Ulnar Styloid Fracture ◽  
Palmar Approach

Abstract Background Isolated fractures of the ulnar head are rare. Only few cases have been reported in literature. Case Description We report a case of a 16-year-old student who was treated for an ulnar styloid fracture conservatively. An associated displaced intraarticular fracture of the ulnar head has been overlooked. He presented late in our clinic with a symptomatic nascent malunion of the ulnar head fracture. A corrective osteotomy by a palmar approach was performed. Fixation by screws was used with an excellent result at 7-year follow-up. Literature Review The rare cases of isolated ulnar head fractures reported in literature were treated by open reduction and internal fixation only in case of fracture dislocation. Clinical Relevance The authors highlight the fact that even a nascent malunion of an isolated intraarticular fracture of the ulnar head may be treated successfully by open reduction and internal fixation.

scholarly journals Imaging observation of percutaneous compression plate use in promoting femoral neck fracture healing

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (8) ◽  
pp. 030006052110335
Author(s):  
Yong Chen ◽  
Haifeng Li ◽  
Liansheng Dai ◽  
Qudong Yin ◽  
Dong Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Harris Hip Score ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Compression Plate ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
Percutaneous Compression Plate

Objective To examine the imaging evidence of the use of percutaneous compression plate (PCCP) in promoting femoral neck fracture healing compared with cannulated screws (CS). Methods This retrospective study enrolled patients with femoral neck fractures undergoing internal fixation procedures. The patients were divided into a PCCP group and a CS group with imaging as the primary outcome and Harris hip score (HHS) as the secondary outcome. Results This study included 162 patients: 80 in the PCCP group and 82  in the CS group. There were no significant differences between the patients in their preoperative baseline characteristics. Patient follow-up ranged from 24–56 months (mean 30.7 months). Differences in reduction quality, screw slipping, neck shortening and avascular necrosis (AVN) were not significant between the two groups. There were significant differences between the treatment groups in bone absorption, nonunion, healing time, screw withdrawal and fixation failure in favour of the PCCP group. Postoperative HHS at 6 and 12 months were significantly better for the PCCP group than the CS group, but the differences were not significant at 24 months and last follow-up. Conclusion Stable internal fixation with dynamic compression was the key to PCCP promoting femoral neck fracture healing.

scholarly journals Arthroscopic Reduction of Acute Traumatic Posterior Glenohumeral Dislocation and Anatomic Neck Fracture Without Internal Fixation: 2-Year Follow-up

2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
pp. 232596711774548 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arnaud Godenèche ◽  
Benjamin Freychet ◽  
Stanislas Gunst ◽  
Matt Daggett ◽  
Anthony Viste ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Arthroscopic Reduction ◽  
Neck Fracture ◽  
Glenohumeral Dislocation

scholarly journals Combined Dorsal and Ulnarward Carpometacarpal Dislocation Associated with Open Fracture of the Base of First Metacarpal and Severe Degloving Injury

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Ali J. Electricwala ◽  
Jaffer T. Electricwala
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Functional Outcome ◽  
Closed Reduction ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Open Fracture ◽  
Kirschner Wires ◽  
Degloving Injury ◽  
The Right ◽  
High Index Of Suspicion

We report a rare case of dislocation of second to fourth carpometacarpal (CMC) joints of the right hand with combined dorsal and ulnarward displacement of the second to fourth digits and fracture of the shaft of the first metacarpal associated with degloving injury. These injuries were diagnosed early and treated successfully with closed reduction and internal fixation using Kirschner wires. The functional outcome was good at follow-up at 5 years. A high index of suspicion is required to successfully diagnose and treat this condition.

Palmar Dislocation of the Trans-Scaphoid-Lunate Unit

1995 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 557-560 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. EKEROT
Keyword(s):  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Bone Grafting ◽  
Open Reduction ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Wrist Function

A rare case of total palmar trans-scaphoid-lunate dislocation is reported. Open reduction, bone grafting and internal fixation were followed by uneventful healing. At follow-up 70 months after injury there is no osteonecrosis and the wrist function is almost normal.

scholarly journals Results of the application of a new method of internal fixation of femoral neck fractures - self-tapping antirotation cannulated screws (SAF)

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-79
Author(s):  
Igor Kostic ◽  
Milan Mitkovic ◽  
Milorad Mitkovic
Keyword(s):  
Femoral Neck ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Fracture Healing ◽  
Femoral Neck Fracture ◽  
Functional Recovery ◽  
Femoral Neck Fractures ◽  
New Method ◽  
Cannulated Screws ◽  
Neck Fracture

Introduction: Femoral neck fractures are one of the most common fractures primarily the elderly, coupled with a high degree of morbidity and mortality. The treatment is applied a number of methods of internal fixation (multiple cannulated screws available, DHS system, cefalomedullary). At the Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology of Nis developed a new method of fixation of femoral neck fracture, which allows stable fixation of dislocated and nondislocated femoral neck fracture. Self-tapping antirotation fixation (SAF) using two cannulated screws to initial compression fractures intraoperative and postoperative dynamic linear compression of the fracture with early full support to the patient. Matherial and methods: In the period between 2008 to 2012, 53 patients treated for femoral neck fracture in the Clinic for orthopedic and traumatology, Clinical center in Nis, Serbia, by SAF (the self-tapping cannulated screws antirotation; ORTOKON doo Nis). All patients were followed up after surgery in a minimum period of 13 weeks (13-106 weeks). The outcome was evaluated on the basis of clinical and radiological signs of fracture healing and the Harris hip score of functional recovery of the patient. Results: Of the total number of patients (53) treated with this method of fixation, 31 of them were females and 22 males, mean age 52.7 years (28-75 years). The average time of surgery was 36.4 minutes (19-70 minutes). During the postoperative follow-up of all patients (53) operated by this method, six patients were lost in the further postoperative monitoring, so that 47 patients remained for final evaluation. The total incidence of nonunion of femoral neck fracture after surgery this method was 6.4% (three patients). Shortening of the femoral neck after fixation by this method was recorded in 27 cases, and what amounted to an average of 2.8 mm (1, 2 mm in nondislocated to 4.55 with dislocated fracture) and did not affect the functional outcome. During radiographic follow-up was not detected fracture implants. Conclusion: Self-tapping screws cannulated antirotacioni (SAF method) represent a reliable method of fixation of dislocated and nondislocated femoral neck fracture. The main prerequisite for the proper healing of femoral neck fractures with this method is that anatomical fracture reduction is achieved by a closed or open method. This way of fixation allows the early full weight bearing patient operated limb and faster postoperative functional recovery of the fracture healing in optimal time.

Treatment Modality of Distal Ulnar Head and Neck Fractures Associated With Operatively Treated Distal Radius Fractures Does Not Affect Outcomes

Hand ◽  
2020 ◽  
pp. 155894472092292
Author(s):  
Georgina Glogovac ◽  
Allison K. Perry ◽  
Michael D. Wigton ◽  
Peter J. Stern
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck ◽  
Distal Radius ◽  
Nonoperative Treatment ◽  
Distal Radius Fractures ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Radius Fractures ◽  
Distal Ulna ◽  
Ulnar Head ◽  
Patient Reported

Background: This study compares the functional outcomes and complications between operatively and nonoperatively treated distal ulnar head and neck fractures associated with internal fixation of concomitant distal radius fractures. Methods: A 7-year retrospective chart review was performed to identify patients with operatively treated distal radius fractures associated with distal ulnar head and neck fractures. Ulnar styloid fractures were excluded. Fifty-eight patients who had a minimum of 6 months of follow-up were identified. Patients were divided into 3 treatment groups: nonoperative, open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), and distal ulna resection. Reviewed data included demographics, injury and treatment details, complications, and patient-reported outcome measures. Outcomes measures included Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System (PROMIS) Upper Extremity and Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation (PRWE) surveys. Due to inadequate power, 5 patients treated with distal ulna resection were excluded from statistical analysis. Results: The average patient age was 56 years, with an average follow-up of 27 months. All patients underwent ORIF of the distal radius fracture. Distal ulna fractures were treated nonoperatively in 25 patients, with ORIF in 28 patients, and with distal ulna resection in 5 patients. There were no statistically significant differences in wrist or forearm range of motion, complication rates, secondary procedure rates, PRWE scores, or PROMIS scores between ORIF and nonoperative treatment. Conclusion: No differences in wrist or forearm range of motion, complication rates, secondary procedure rates, PRWE scores, or PROMIS scores were observed between ORIF and nonoperative treatment of distal ulnar head and neck fractures associated with operatively treated distal radius fractures.

scholarly journals A Rare Nasopharyngeal Presentation of Amyloidosis

2020 ◽  
pp. 014556132091443
Author(s):  
Erika Crosetti ◽  
Andrea Manca ◽  
Elena Maldi ◽  
Giovanni Succo
Keyword(s):  
Multiple Myeloma ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Rare Case ◽  
Standard Treatment ◽  
Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Systemic Diseases ◽  
Rare Entity ◽  
Chronic Inflammatory Diseases ◽  
Transoral Resection

Amyloidosis is a heterogeneous group of diseases characterized by the extracellular deposition of insoluble proteins whose pathogenesis is not yet fully understood. The deposition of amyloid proteins can be systemic or localized, idiopathic or related to systemic diseases, mostly multiple myeloma or chronic inflammatory diseases. Localized head and neck amyloidosis is a rare entity, mainly involving the larynx. Given the rarity of the disease and the absence of a lasting follow-up protocol, there is no standard treatment defined for localized amyloidosis. We report a rare case of localized nasopharyngeal amyloidosis, treated with complete transoral resection and confirmed by histological examination.

scholarly journals The curative effect analysis of a modified Kirschner wires and locking plate internal fixation method for the fifth metacarpal neck fracture

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Song Gu ◽  
Long Zhou ◽  
Yinjun Huang ◽  
Renguo Xie
Keyword(s):  
Return To Work ◽  
Internal Fixation ◽  
Grip Strength ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Metacarpophalangeal Joint ◽  
Contralateral Side ◽  
Fixation Method ◽  
Kirschner Wires ◽  
Neck Fracture

Abstract Purpose To evaluate the efficacy of a modified internal fixation method for the treatment of fifth metacarpal neck fracture. Methods From March 2018 to December 2019, 12 patients with the fifth metacarpal neck fractures of the hands were treated with the Kirschner wires and locking plate internal fixation method. Each patient’s gender, age, dominant hand, injured hand, trauma mechanism, preoperative and postoperative deformity (angulation and the length of the fifth metacarpal), the range of motion of the metacarpophalangeal joint and grip strength of each side, the time of return to work, and follow-up time were recorded and calculated. Results The mean follow-up time was 16.8 months, and the angulations of preoperative and postoperative deformity were 40.0 ± 3.7°and 17.6 ± 1.7°, respectively. The length of the fifth metacarpals of preoperative and postoperative deformity were 51.5 ± 2.1 mm and 60.0 ± 1.8 mm, respectively. At the last follow-up, the range of motion of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint of the injured side and the contralateral side were 84.3 ± 3.6°and 86.5 ± 2.0°, and the grip strength of the injured side and the contralateral side were 74.8 ± 6.1 LB and 78.6 ± 8.3 LB, respectively, without statistically significant differences. QDASH score was 2.0 ± 1.0, and the time of return to work was 6.0 ± 0.7 weeks. Conclusion The modified internal fixation method is one of the alternative treatments for the fifth metacarpal neck fracture with good curative effects.

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