Comparison of two methods in the treatment of congenital pseudarthrosis of clavicle: multicenter experience

Abstract Background Congenital pseudoarthrosis of the clavicle (CPC) is an uncommon entity. Owing to its scarce presentation, treatment of this disorder has not been well established. This study aimed (1) to compare surgical treatment methods that included excision of pseudoarthrosis and iliac crest bone graft and fixate with either the elastic stable intramedullary nail (ESIN) or K-wires or plate and screws, and (2) to assess the clinical outcomes of two different surgical methods. Methods A multi-central retrospective study was performed between 2013 and 2017 in four tertiary teaching hospitals. Fifteen clavicles of 11 children were identified as CPC. All patients underwent pseudarthrosis resection and iliac crest bone autograft. They were divided into two groups as per the surgical treatment they underwent—plate stabilization as group A and elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) or K-wires as group B. Nine clavicles in 6 patients in group A and 6 clavicles in 5 patients in group B, were included. The Quick Disabilities of the Arm and Shoulder (QuickDASH) score was used to assess patients’ satisfaction and function following treatment at each follow-up. Results There were eight boys and three girls, with an average age of 4.7 years. All patients, except one with intellectual impairments, had radiological healing. Implant removal time was significantly shorter in group B compared to group A. No statistically significant differences existed in terms of age at surgery, time of radiological healing, complication, and clinical outcome between different groups. Conclusion Surgical resection of pseudoarthrosis with an iliac crest bone graft was an effective means of surgical treatment in CPC. However, ESIN or K-wires can achieve shorter union time compared to the plate. Hence, surgical treatment is recommended for congenital pseudarthrosis of clavicular in pediatric patients. Level of evidence Retrospective comparative study; Level III

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Comparison of the inner side and two-sided approaches for iliac crest bone graft harvesting for pediatric pelvic osteotomy

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02318-4 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Xin Chen ◽

Kai Chen ◽

Yuxi Su

Keyword(s):

Bone Graft ◽

Iliac Crest ◽

Pelvic Osteotomy ◽

Outer Side ◽

Iliac Crest Bone Graft ◽

Exposure Group ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Group A ◽

Group B ◽

Clinical Records

Abstract Background The iliac crest is one of the most used bone graft sources. In this study, we aimed to identify the effects of inner side and two-sided approaches for iliac crest bone harvesting on post-surgery ilium growth in children. Materials and methods We retrospectively analyzed 47 patients who underwent pelvic osteotomy and iliac crest bone graft (ICBG) procedures from January 2015 to September 2018. The patients were divided into an inner table ilium exposure group (group A) and the inner-outer table ilium exposure group (group B) and were followed up with radiography in postoperative months 1, 3, 6, and 12, and the growth areas were measured using PACS software. Complications such as damage to the arteries or nerves, ureteral injury, gastrointestinal hernia, ileus, abnormal cosmetic appearance, sensory disturbances, and functional limitations were recorded based on clinical records. Results There were 22 patients aged 5.3±1.5 years in group A and 25 patients aged 5.9±1.8 years in group B. There were no significant differences in demographics between the two groups, or in growth in the first month. However, bone graft growth at months 3, 6, and 12 was significantly better in group A than in group B. There was no significant difference in complications between the two groups. Conclusion Exposure of only the inner table of the ilium resulted in faster recovery of the bone defect than two-sided exposure in pelvic osteotomy. Therefore, we suggest protecting the outer side of the ilium during surgery. Level of evidence Level III

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Surgical Treatment Algorithm for Odontogenic Keratocyst: Combined Treatment of Odontogenic Keratocyst and Mandibular Defect With Marsupialization, Enucleation, Iliac Crest Bone Graft, and Dental Implants

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery ◽

10.1016/j.joms.2007.08.014 ◽

2008 ◽

Vol 66 (5) ◽

pp. 1025-1036 ◽

Cited By ~ 46

Author(s):

Len Tolstunov ◽

Trevor Treasure

Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Dental Implants ◽

Iliac Crest ◽

Combined Treatment ◽

Treatment Algorithm ◽

Odontogenic Keratocyst ◽

Iliac Crest Bone Graft ◽

Mandibular Defect

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Surgical reconstruction of the anterolateral acromion with a tricortical iliac crest bone graft after extensive acromioplasty

Obere Extremität ◽

10.1007/s11678-021-00624-1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Anna-K. Tross ◽

Philip-C. Nolte ◽

Markus Loew ◽

Marc Schnetzke ◽

Sven Lichtenberg

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Bone Graft ◽

Iliac Crest ◽

Deltoid Muscle ◽

Shoulder Surgery ◽

Surgical Reconstruction ◽

Iliac Crest Bone Graft ◽

Subacromial Decompression ◽

Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery

AbstractSubacromial decompression is one of the most frequently performed procedures in the setting of arthroscopic shoulder surgery and typically includes acromioplasty. However, the indication for acromioplasty remains a subject of debate. Possible complications involve deltoid muscle insufficiency due to an excessive removal of the anterior acromion. This case report is intended to draw attention to this particular complication and its management.

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Re-operation rate after surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus in paediatric and adolescent patients

Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research ◽

10.1186/s13018-021-02282-z ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Daniel Körner ◽

Christoph E. Gonser ◽

Stefan Döbele ◽

Christian Konrads ◽

Fabian Springer ◽

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Keyword(s):

Surgical Treatment ◽

Bone Grafting ◽

Cartilage Damage ◽

Osteochondral Lesions ◽

Retrograde Drilling ◽

Autologous Bone Grafting ◽

Operation Rate ◽

Group A ◽

Autologous Bone ◽

Group B

Abstract Background The aim of this study is to analyse the re-operation rate after surgical treatment of osteochondral lesions of the talus (OCLTs) in children and adolescents. Methods Between 2009 and 2019, 27 consecutive patients with a solitary OCLT (10 male, 17 female; mean age 16.9 ± 2.2 years; 8 idiopathic vs. 19 traumatic) received primary operative treatment (arthroscopy + bone marrow stimulation [BMS], n = 8; arthroscopy + retrograde drilling, n = 8; autologous chondrocyte implantation [ACI]/autologous bone grafting, n = 9; arthroscopy + BMS + retrograde drilling; n = 1; flake fixation, n = 1). Seventeen OCLTs were located at the medial and ten at the lateral talus. ‘Re-operation’ as the outcome measure was evaluated after a median follow-up of 42 months (range 6–117 months). Patients were further subdivided into groups A (re-operation, n = 7) and B (no re-operation, n = 20). Groups A and B were compared with respect to epidemiological, lesion- and therapy-related variables. Results Seven of 27 patients needed a re-operation (re-operation rate 25.9% after a median interval of 31 months [range 13–61 months]). The following operative techniques were initially used in these seven patients: arthroscopy + BMS n = 2, arthroscopy + retrograde drilling n = 4, ACI + autologous bone grafting n = 1. A comparison of group A with group B revealed different OCLT characteristics between both groups. The intraoperative findings according to the International Cartilage Repair Society (ICRS) classification revealed significantly more advanced cartilage damage in group B than in group A (p = 0.001). Conclusions We detected a re-operation rate of 25.9% after primary surgical OCLT treatment. Patients with re-operation had significantly lower ICRS classification stages compared to patients without re-operation.

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