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Panchal S, Gawhale S, Yadav AK, Gupta D, Akshay KS. Fibular Autograft as Medial Support with Proximal Humerus Locking Plate Construct in Comminuted Proximal Humerus Fractures: A Retrospective Analysis. Indian J Orthop 2023; 57:1443-1451. [PMID: 37609012 PMCID: PMC10441945 DOI: 10.1007/s43465-023-00946-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 06/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/24/2023]
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Background Varus collapse is one of the pivotal mechanisms of failure following surgical fixation of proximal humerus fractures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate functional and radiological outcomes of non-vascularized fibular autograft as medial support with locking plate construct for comminuted proximal humerus fractures (PHF's). Materials and methods We retrospectively evaluated 18 patients with unstable PHF's in the age group 50-70 years with a minimum follow-up of two years. All the fracture patterns were classified according to Resch, Neer's and AO classification and either medial calcar compromise or comminution were present in all. Open reduction internal fixation (ORIF) with a locking plate was performed for all the patients along with intramedullary fibular autograft to support medial calcar. Radiological outcome was assessed by neck-shaft angle (NSA) graded according to the Paavolainen grading method and difference in the humeral head height (HHH). Functional outcome was assessed by shoulder range of motion (ROM), University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) score and American shoulder and elbow surgeons score (ASES). Results Radiological union at the fracture site was achieved in all the patients at mean of 8 months (range 6-12 months). Range of movements were mean flexion of 123.89, extension 35.28, internal rotation 66.94, external rotation 57.78 and abduction of 115° at final follow-up. The average NSA was in the range of 120°-130° and none of the patients showed difference in HHH of ≥ 4 mm in the immediate post-operative radiograph and that taken on final follow-up. The functional outcome assessed by ASES score (mean 89.44) and UCLA score (mean 29.61) suggested fair to good results. None of the patients has shown varus collapse and avascular necrosis. Neither there were any complications related to the donor area. Conclusions In unstable proximal humerus fractures with calcar comminution or void, PHILOS plate fixation augmented with fibular autograft as a medial support reduces varus collapse and promotes early radiological union.
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- Sameer Panchal
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, 400004 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 400008 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, 400004 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and Sion Hospital, Mumbai, 400022 India
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, 400008 India
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Jamshidi K, Bagherifard A, Mohaghegh MR, Mirzaei A. Fibular strut allograft or bone cement for reconstruction after curettage of a giant cell tumour of the proximal femur : a retrospective cohort study. Bone Joint J 2022; 104-B:297-301. [PMID: 35094576 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.104b2.bjj-2021-1322.r1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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AIMS Giant cell tumours (GCTs) of the proximal femur are rare, and there is no consensus about the best method of filling the defect left by curettage. In this study, we compared the outcome of using a fibular strut allograft and bone cement to reconstruct the bone defect after extended curettage of a GCT of the proximal femur. METHODS In a retrospective study, we reviewed 26 patients with a GCT of the proximal femur in whom the bone defect had been filled with either a fibular strut allograft (n = 12) or bone cement (n = 14). Their demographic details and oncological and nononcological complications were retrieved from their medical records. Limb function was assessed using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 116 months (SD 59.2; 48 to 240) for the fibular strut allograft group and 113 months (SD 43.7; 60 to 192) for the bone cement group (p = 0.391). The rate of recurrence was not significantly different between the two groups (25% vs 21.4%). The rate of nononcological complications was 16.7% in the strut allograft group and 42.8% in the bone cement group. Degenerative joint disease was the most frequent nononcological complication in the cement group. The mean MSTS score of the patients was 92.4% (SD 11.5%; 73.3% to 100.0%) in the fibular strut allograft group and 74.2% (SD 10.5%; 66.7% to 96.7%) in the bone cement group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Given the similar rate of recurrence and a lower rate of nononcological complications, fibular strut grafting could be recommended as a method of reconstructing the bone defect left by curettage of a GCT of the proximal femur. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2022;104-B(2):297-301.
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- Khodamorad Jamshidi
- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Anesthesiology and Critical Care Department, Hasheminejad Kidney Center, School of Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Bone and Joint Reconstruction Research Center Shafa Orthopedic Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Limb Length Discrepancy and Angular Deformity due to Benign Bone Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions. JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS GLOBAL RESEARCH AND REVIEWS 2021; 5:01979360-202103000-00001. [PMID: 33720060 PMCID: PMC7954373 DOI: 10.5435/jaaosglobal-d-20-00214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2020] [Accepted: 01/31/2021] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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Benign bone tumors and tumor-like lesions are frequently diagnosed in children and adolescents. The immature skeleton is at risk for growth disturbances and deformity because of the effects of the lesions on normal bone architecture and the physis. The development, manifestation, and severity of the limb length inequality and deformity differs between the various bone pathologies. Distraction osteogenesis, osteotomy, and guided growth are key tools in the treatment of limb inequality and deformity using a combination of external and internal fixation devices.
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Said HG, El-Radi MA, Hassanein MY, Said GZ. Orthopaedic publications from Egypt in the last five years: a bibliometric report. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018; 42:2507-2511. [DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-4152-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2018] [Accepted: 09/06/2018] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Agarwal A, Kumar A. Fibula regeneration following non-vascularized graft harvest in children. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2016; 40:2191-2197. [PMID: 27277947 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-016-3233-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2016] [Accepted: 05/25/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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BACKGROUND A peculiarity of non-vascularized fibular harvest is that the donor site regenerates new bone provided periosteum is preserved. We prospectively investigated the regenerated fibula quantitatively and studied clinical implications of non-regeneration. MATERIAL AND METHODS The fibula was harvested using a periosteum preserving technique. Only fibulae from healthy legs were harvested. X-rays were done pre- and post-operatively at three and six months. Clinical assessment of donor limb included pain, gait, motor and sensory examination. Fibular regeneration was quantified using defined length and width criteria. RESULTS There were 16 children with 21 harvested fibula. About 65 % of total fibular length was available for use as graft. There was regeneration of fibula similar to the pre-operative dimensions as early as six months in 71 % of cases. There were no clinical morbid findings as assessed at six months follow up despite non-continuity being observed in 29 % of cases. The predominant site for non-continuity was middle third-distal third junction. CONCLUSIONS Periosteal preserving non-vascularized fibula grafting was a low morbidity procedure. In two-third of the cases, there was regeneration of fibula comparable to pre-operative dimensions as early as six months. The non-continuous regeneration had no clinical implications.
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- Anil Agarwal
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, 110031, India. .,, 4/103, East End Apartments, Mayur Vihar Ph-1 Ext., Delhi, 110096, India.
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, 110031, India
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Panchal K, Jeong JJ, Park SE, Kim WY, Min HK, Kim JY, Ji JH. Clinical and radiological outcomes of unstable proximal humeral fractures treated with a locking plate and fibular strut allograft. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2015; 40:569-77. [PMID: 26257277 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-015-2950-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2015] [Accepted: 07/24/2015] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcomes of unstable proximal humeral fractures (PHFs) treated with a locking plate and fibular strut allograft. METHODS This study included 36 patients [7 men, 29 women; mean age, 68 years (range, 22-94 years)] with unstable PHFs with medial column disruption. All patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a locking plate and fibular strut allograft. Post-operative assessment included clinical outcomes, shoulder range of motion, radiographic examination, and any complications. Post-operative radiological assessment including the humerus neck-shaft angle (NSA) and the humeral head height was performed. RESULTS At the mean two year follow-up visit, the mean American Shoulder and Elbow Society (ASES) and University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) scores were 77 and 28, respectively. According to the UCLA rating scale, the result was excellent in six, good in 20, fair in six, and poor in four cases. According to the Paavolainen method, 31 patients had good results with an NSA of 130 ± 10°; three patients showed fair results with an NSA of 100-120°, and two patients experienced a poor result with an NSA of <100°. When calculating the humeral head height, the mean loss of reduction was measured as 1.6 mm (from 10.8 or 9.2 mm). Varus collapse and avascular necrosis of the humeral head was noted in two patients for each condition. CONCLUSIONS For unstable proximal humerus fractures, particularly in elderly patients with severe osteoporosis or in younger patients with a four-part fracture, locking plate fixation with a fibular strut allograft provided rigid medial support and showed satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes.
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- Karnav Panchal
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Medicine, Daejeon St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea, Daeheung-ro 64, Jung-gu, Daejeon, 301-723, Republic of Korea.
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