Features and results of knee arthroplasty after osteosynthesis of intra-articular fractures forming its bones

The purpose of the study - to find out surgical intervention features, the function restoration dynamics and clinical results after primary total knee replacement (TKA) in patients with a history of osteosynthesis of intra-articular fractures, to assess the risk of complications and to suggest measures for their prevention. Material and methods. The study includes a retrospective (100 observations) and prospective (40 observations) comparative analysis of the results of primary TKA in patients with a history of osteosynthesis of intra-articular fractures (MOS) of the bones forming the knee joint (main group) and without them (comparison group). Adapted Russian-language versions of the KSS, WOMAC and FJS-12 score scales were used to study the clinical and functional results of the TKA, the incidence of any complications after arthroplasty and the X-ray position of the endoprosthesis components on the KRESS scale were evaluated. Statistical analysis of the data obtained was carried out in accordance with generally accepted methods. Results. Statistically significant differences were revealed between the patients of the main and the comparison groups according to the following indicators: the patients of the main group were 8 years younger, the duration of the operation time, the volume of intraoperative blood loss, the need for implantation of structures with an increased degree of mechanical coupling between the components of the endoprosthesis, the number of postoperative complications were greater in the patients of the main group. Functional results on the KSS and WOMAC scales did not have statistically significant and clinically differences, when assessing the satisfaction of TKA on the FJS-12 scale, statistically significantly worse results were obtained in the main group. TKA in patients with a history of MOS for intraarticular fractures of the knee joint area statistically and clinically significantly increased the amplitude of movements in the knee joint - from 89 to 108 , that is, by 19 , the function recovery dynamics according to the KSS, WOMAC and FJS-12 scales was slowed down at 3 and 6 months, and according to the WOMAC and FJS-12 scales and by 12 months after surgery. Conclusion. The trauma and subsequent surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures of the knee joint leads to an earlier development of posttraumatic arthritis of the 3rd degree, functional results have no statistically significant differences, satisfaction with the results of TKA in this category of patients is less, and the number of postoperative complications, are greater. A history of MOS significantly slows down the dynamics and degree of recovery of function in the early postoperative period.

Functional and clinical outcome of MIPPO anterolateral plating for proximal tibia fracture both proximal one third and coronal intrarticular fracture

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background: </strong>The proximal tibial fractures are one of the commonest intraarticular fractures. Generally these injuries fall into two broad categories, high energy fractures and low energy fractures. The tibial plateau fractures are mostly due to high velocity road traffic accidents and fall from height, where fractures result from direct axial compression, usually with a valgus (more common) or varus moment and indirect shear forces.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods: </strong>This is a prospective study and includes operations by MIPPO technique that were undertaken between January 2020 till June 2021 in RNT government hospital; Udaipur. The total number of cases studied were 25 with the youngest being 25 years old and oldest 70 years old. Intraoperative complications were noted. Functional outcome was assessed using Modified Rasmussen’s Criteria.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results: </strong>Patients with fracture in our study occurred between the age of 25 to 70 years with maximum incidence involving the productive age group of 21-30 years (90%). Majority of the patients was males- 90%.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions: </strong>From the minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis of proximal tibial fracture there is an increase in the complexity of proximal tibial fractures with increasing road traffic accident. As most of the patients sustained these fractures belong to physically highly active and productive age group, they need optimal treatment to get back to their previous work capacity and avoid long term complications like osteoarthritis. We treated all fractures in our study with MIPPO technique and found rapid healing by secondary fracture union and hence achieving strong bone union across the fracture site due to inherent benefits of less tissue damage and minimal disturbance of fracture site biology. We operated 20 proximal tibial fractures with MIPPO technique and observed rapid healing and good functional recovery.</p>

Сomputed tomography for fractures of the ankle joint in children

Introduction. Correct diagnosis is based on visualization and knowledge of fracture patterns characteristic of children. Traditionally, radiography is used to visualize bone damage. In fractures in children due to the high risk of damage to the germinal zones, it is necessary to have clear and reliable information about their condition, which cannot always be obtained by x-ray method. For these purposes and the requirements of modern surgery, CT is used, which with high diagnostic accuracy clarifies the degree of displacement of fragments, present a qualitative characteristic of fractures and reveals associated damage.Purpose: to show the capabilities of computed tomography in diagnosis of fractures of ankle joint.Materials and methods. The results of computed tomography (CT) are presented in 226 children and adolescents aged 3 to 17 years. There were 142 boys (62.8%), 84 girls (37.2%). Scanning was carried out depending on the weight and age of the patient with the minimum indicators of kV and mAS, a slice thickness of 0.75 mm.Results. Average time for seeking medical help was 32 hours from moment of injury. Among causes of injury in the first place was domestic injury (73, 8%), followed by sports injury (22, 3%) and traffic accidents (3.9%). Right-sided ankle fractures were found in 147 (65.1%), left-sided – in 79 (34.9%) children. The most common types of tibial fractures were metaepiphysiolysis of the distal tibia and metaepiphysiolysis of the distal tibia of both tibia, which together accounted for 67.7% (n = 153) of all tibial fractures.Conclusion. Computed tomography should be performed in all cases of intraarticular fractures of the ankle joint. It is especially important for evaluating fractures with damage to germ zones. Scanning must be carried out with a cutting thickness of not more than 1 mm. CT with multi-planar data reformatting is an important factor in determining whether a patient needs surgical treatment. As a result of CT, a final diagnosis was established and a decision was made on treatment tactics.

The state of the problem of fractures of the distal metepiphysis of the humerus in children and adolescents

Annotation. One of the most frequent injuries of the distal end of the humerus is the trans-condylar and supracondylar fractures of the humerus, which make up 47.5-80% of all intraarticular fractures of the elbow joint in children. Among the injuries of the distal humerus, the supracondylar and supracondylar fractures occur with the greatest frequency and is one of the most common domestic injuries in children aged 3 to 12 years. Our work is based on a retrospective analysis of the treatment of 255 patients treated in the Lviv City Children's Hospital for the period 2013-2017. 83.1% of patients were diagnosed with flexion fracture, 16.9% – flexion fracture. Transvertebral fractures of the shoulder were diagnosed in 85.5% of cases of the study array, supragingival – in 14.5%. The treatment of patients with the consequences of injuries of the elbow joint presents great difficulties and remains one of the most difficult problems in pediatric traumatology. Depending on the presence of rotational displacement and the severity of the fracture, the following types of treatment are most often used: conservative, osteosynthesis with spokes or Ilizarov apparatus. An ideal reposition and stable fixation of fragments during these injuries is necessary not only to ensure timely consolidation of the fracture, restoration of the anatomical integrity and shape of the distal humerus, but also to prevent the development of deformation in the elbow joint. Deformations of the elbow joint during supracondylar and supracondylar fractures of the shoulder, unlike deformation of another localization, cannot be adjusted and subsequently only increase and as a result can lead to impaired function of the elbow joint, and often to disability already in childhood. Thus, complicated anatomical localization of supracondylar and supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children, great technical difficulties in comparing and fixing fragments, there is a high probability of neurological and vascular disorders, both at the time of injury and during the provision of medical care, impaired function of the elbow joint determine the need for further study of this problem.

More Adverse Events after Osteosyntheses Compared to Arthroplasty in Geriatric Proximal Humeral Fractures Involving Anatomical Neck

The purpose of this study was to compare adverse events and clinical outcomes of geriatric proximal humerus fractures (PHF) involving the anatomical neck (type C according to AO classification) treated with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using locking plate vs. arthroplasty. In this retrospective cohort study, geriatric patients (>64 years) who underwent operative treatment using ORIF or arthroplasty for type C PHFs were included. Complications, revisions and clinical outcomes using Constant Murley Score (CMS) and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) Score were assessed and compared between groups. At a mean follow up of 2.7 ± 1.7 years, 59 patients (mean age 75.3 ± 5.5 years) were included. In 31 patients ORIF was performed and 29 patients underwent arthroplasty. Complications and revision surgeries were significantly more frequent after ORIF (32.6% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.023 and 29.0% vs. 7.1%, p = 0.045). In contrast, clinical outcomes showed no significant differences (DASH 39.9 ± 25.7 vs. 39.25 ± 24.5, p = 0.922; CMS 49.7 ± 29.2 vs. 49.4 ± 25.2, p = 0.731). ORIF of type C PHFs in geriatric patients results in significantly more complications and revision surgery when compared to arthroplasty. Therefore, osteosynthesis of geriatric intraarticular fractures of the proximal humerus must be critically evaluated.

Evaluation of functional outcome following ORIF with Distal femoral locking plate in Intraarticular fractures of the distal femur

Fractures of the distal femur are high-velocity injuries and are associated with factors such as fracture comminution and osteoporosis, especially in elderly individuals which are quite challenging to manage. Various implants and techniques are available for the surgical management of these fractures. This study was performed to evaluate the functional outcome of these fractures following ORIF (Open reduction and internal fixation) with the DFLP (Distal femoral locking plate). Thirty patients with distal femoral intraarticular fractures who presented between February 2013 to February 2016 were managed by ORIF with DFLP and were followed up for three years. Functional evaluation was performed using the Neers scoring system. The average age of the patients was 38.06 years ranging from 22 to 64 years. There were twenty-one males, and nine females seen in our study with the right side being more commonly affected. We achieved a 100% union rate in our series with the meantime to fracture union being 12.86 weeks. We had excellent results in 65% of patients and satisfactory results in 35% of patients with minimal complications. ORIF with the DFLP is a unique biological fixation option in intraarticular fractures of the distal femur, and it provides for reasonable rates of fracture union and an excellent functional outcome with minimal complications.

Distinctive features of the results of operative treatment of intraarticular and extraarticular fractures in HIV-infected patients

The purpose — to evaluate the effectiveness of the developed algorithm for determining the tactics and methods of treating intraarticular fractures in HIV-infected patients. Material and methods. From 2016 to 2020, 56 HIV-infected patients with intra-articular fractures underwent surgical treatment. In the course of treatment, an algorithm developed in the clinic for determining the tactics and method of treating HIV-infected patients was used, which proved effective in treating extra-articular fractures. Results. The results were evaluated in the average expected time of the fracture consolidation of the selected location, as well as 6 and 12 months from the moment of surgery using the algorithm developed by us for determining the tactics and method of treating fractures in HIV-infected patients. Good results (according to the Luboschitz — Mattis scale) were noted in 16 (30,8%), satisfactory — in 27 (51,9%) and unsatisfactory — in 9 (17,3%) cases. For patients of this category, the most typical complications were the rapid progression of deforming arthrosis of the joints, the secondary displacement of bone fragments against the background of bone resorption, and the development of an inflammatory process of predominantly non-infectious etiology. Conclusion. The use of the developed algorithm for determining the tactics and method of treatment in HIV-infected patients with extra-articular fractures, taking into account the effect of HIV infection and antiretroviral therapy on the processes of bone remodeling and soft tissue regeneration, can significantly reduce the number of unsatisfactory treatment results. At the same time, the peculiarities of the effect of HIV infection on the state of cartilage, subchondral bone and synovial fluid determine the nature and risks of postoperative complications in HIV-infected patients. In the future, it is planned to correct the developed algorithm taking into account the data obtained and to carry out a comparative analysis of the treatment results.

Diagnostic features of intraarticular fractures of long tubular bones of the upper limb among children (literature review)

We present review of the works of domestic and foreign scientists published in publicly available electronic specialized medical journals devoted to the study of diagnosis issues on intraarticular fractures of long tubular bones of the upper limb among children. Traumatology, as well as medicine in general, is developing up to date, which leads to a significant expansion of diagnostic capabilities in traumatology practice. At the same time, the musculoskeletal system has many age-related features. The growth and development of the child’s body determine the specific course of various pathological processes and the great variability of their clinical manifestations. In this regard, there are clinical forms of intraarticular fractures of the long tubular bones of the upper limb characteristic of children, difficulties in recognizing which can still lead to diagnostic errors. This study examines the clinical manifestations of possible forms of intraarticular fractures of the long tubular bones of the upper limb in children, current methods of instrumental research, such as radiography, computed tomography, ultrasound, computer modeling and other methods that contribute to the correct diagnosis of these forms.

Long-term results of internal-and-transosseous osteosynthesis of intraarticular fractures of the proximal femur

We analyze the condition of 28 patients who underwent internal-and-transosseous metal osteosynthesis of the femoral neck. We use clinical, radiological and functional research methods for the examination. In clinical research methods, the main attention was paid to the patient's gait, pain syndrome, which was evaluated both during physical exertion and at rest. The radiological methods of the study assessed the signs of consolidation of bone fragments, the presence of bone trabeculae, which, without interruption, pass from the neck to the femoral head. In case of pain in the hip joint, a computed tomography was performed with the measurement of the length of the hip neck, which was compared with the length of the hip neck of the healthy side. The congruence of the articular surfaces and the articular gap of the hip joint were studied. Functional studies were carried out using the systems for assessing the state of the hip joint of Luboshitz–Mattis–Schwarzberg and W.H. Harris. The follow-up period ranged from 1 to 7 years. The obtained studies allowed an objective assessment of the long-term results of metal osteosynthesis of femoral neck fractures with an original fixator. A positive assessment of the long-term results of osteosynthesis of the femoral neck allows us to recommend using this fixator in clinical practice.