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Vasilopoulou A, Karampitianis S, Chloros GD, Giannoudis PV. Incidence of complications and functional outcomes following segmental femoral shaft fractures: a critical review of the literature. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024:10.1007/s00590-024-04065-8. [PMID: 39150553 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-04065-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/10/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2024] [Indexed: 08/17/2024]
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BACKGROUND Although segmental femoral shaft fractures (SFSF) are very challenging to manage, there has been no critical evaluation of the current practices and outcomes. The aim of this study is to evaluate their characteristics, management trends, outcomes, and complications. METHODS A literature search was conducted via the SCOPUS, Embase (via SCOPUS) and MEDLINE (via PubMed) between 1995 and 2023. Studies were included if they reported patient demographics, mechanism of injury, classification of fractures, associated injuries, type of management, outcomes, and complications. EXCLUSION CRITERIA only diaphyseal fractures were included and proximal and distal femoral fractures were excluded from this study. RESULTS Overall, 22 studies met the inclusion criteria reporting on 313 patients. Mean age was 36.2 years with male-female ratio of 4.8 to 1. The majority were high-energy fractures secondary to road traffic accidents and 16% were open. The most commonly associated injuries included chest injury (27%) and lower leg fractures (24%). Treatment consisted of intramedullary nailing (IMN) (72%), plating (22%) or both combined (6%). Outcomes reported: good in 70%, fair in 10%, excellent in 19% and poor in 2% of cases. Mean time to union was 20 weeks. Complications are reported in 24% of cases, with most common delayed union (5%) and non-union (4%). CONCLUSION SFSF are high-energy fractures occurring most commonly in young males, are open in 16% of cases and have significant associated injuries. In their overwhelming majority, IMN is the mainstay of treatment. The expected outcome is generally good in 70% of cases, although not devoid of complications in 24% of cases and patients must be aware of this during the consent process.
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- Anastasia Vasilopoulou
- Orthopaedic Surgery Working Group, Society for Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
- Trauma and Orthopaedic Department, Korgialenio-Benakio Hellenic Red Cross Hospital, Athens, Greece
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Working Group, Society for Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
- Department of Surgery, Spital Walenstadt, Kantonsspital Graubünden, Spitalstrasse 5, 8880, Walenstadt, St Gallen, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Surgery Working Group, Society for Junior Doctors, Athens, Greece
- Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology, University General Hospital "ATTIKON", Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 12462, Athens, Greece
- Private Practice, Athens, Greece
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- Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, School of Medicine, Clarendon Wing Leeds General Infirmary, University of Leeds, Floor D, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, UK.
- NIHR Leeds Biomedical Research Center, Chapel Allerton Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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Management of Traumatic Femur Fractures: A Focus on the Time to Intramedullary Nailing and Clinical Outcomes. Diagnostics (Basel) 2023; 13:diagnostics13061147. [PMID: 36980455 PMCID: PMC10047428 DOI: 10.3390/diagnostics13061147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/09/2023] [Revised: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 03/15/2023] [Indexed: 03/19/2023] Open
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Background: Femur shaft factures (FSF) are common injuries following high-energy mechanisms mainly involving motor vehicle crashes (MVC). We evaluated the timings of nailing management and analyzed the pattern of fracture union and outcome in a level 1 trauma center. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study of all the admitted trauma patients who sustained femoral fractures between January 2016 and September 2020. Data were analyzed and compared based on time to Intramedullary Nailing (IMN) (<12 h, 12–24 h and >24 h) and outcomes of FSF (union, delayed union and nonunion). Results: A total of 668 eligible patients were included in the study, of which the majority were males (90.9%) with a mean age of 34.5 ± 15.8, and 54% of the injuries were due to MVCs. The chest (35.8%) was the most commonly associated injured body region, followed by the pelvis (25.9%) and spine (25.4%). Most of femur fractures (93.3%) were unilateral, and 84.4% were closed fractures. The complete union of fractures was observed in 76.8% of cases, whereas only 4.2% and 3.3% cases had delayed union and nonunion, respectively, on the clinical follow-up. Patients in the delayed IMN (>24 h) were severely injured, had bilateral femur fracture (p = 0.001) and had higher rate of external fixation, blood transfusion, pulmonary complications and prolonged hospitalization. Non-union proportion was greater in those who had IMN <24 h, whereas a delayed union was greater in IMN done after 24 h (p = 0.5). Those with a nonunion femur fracture were more likely to have bilateral fracture (p = 0.003), frequently had retrograde nailing (p = 0.01), and high-grade femur fracture (AO type C; p = 0.04). Conclusion: This study showed that femur fracture is not uncommon (8.9%), which is manifested with the variety of clinical characteristics, depending on the mechanism, management and outcome in our center. Bilateral fracture, retrograde nailing and AO classification type C were the significant risk factors of non-union in patients with diaphyseal fractures. The timing of IMN has an impact on the fracture union; however, it is not a statistically significant difference. Therefore, the treating physicians should consider the potential risk factors for a better outcome by careful selection of treatment in sub-groups of patients.
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Extended Trochanteric Osteotomy Closure Performed Before or After Canal Preparation and Stem Impaction Does Not Affect Axial Stability. J Arthroplasty 2022; 37:S964-S970. [PMID: 34392990 DOI: 10.1016/j.arth.2021.07.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2021] [Revised: 07/02/2021] [Accepted: 07/23/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND An extended trochanteric osteotomy (ETO) safely addresses femoral component removal during challenging revision total hip arthroplasty. However, no prior study has evaluated whether a difference in axial stability exists between ETO closure performed before (reconstitution) or after (scaffolding) canal preparation and stem impaction. We hypothesized that given the absence of clinical reports of outcome differences despite the wide use of both practices, no significant difference in the initial axial stability would exist between the 2 fixation techniques. METHODS ETOs were performed and repaired using the reconstitution technique for the 6 right-sided femora and the scaffolding technique for the six left-sided femora. The 195-mm long, 3.5°-tapered splined titanium monobloc stems were impacted into 6 matched pairs of human fresh cadaveric femora. Three beaded cables were placed in a standardized fashion on each specimen, 1 for prophylaxis against osteotomy propagation during reaming/impaction and 2 to close the ETO. Stepwise axial loading was performed to 2600 N or until failure, which was defined as subsidence >5 mm or femoral/cable fracture. RESULTS All specimens successfully resisted axial testing, with no stem in either ETO repair group subsiding >2 mm. The mean subsidence for the reconstitution group was 0.9 ± 0.4 mm, compared to 1.2 ± 0.5 mm for the scaffolding group (P = .2). CONCLUSION In this cadaveric model with satisfactory proximal bone stock, no difference existed between the reconstitution and scaffolding ETO repair techniques, and both provide sufficient immediate axial stability in a simulated revision total hip arthroplasty setting under physiologic loads.
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Huang X, Chen Y, Chen B, Zheng K, Lin C, Lin F, Luo X. Reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for the treatment of femoral shaft fractures among adults: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Orthop Sci 2022; 27:850-858. [PMID: 34303590 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2021.03.022] [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: 10/23/2020] [Revised: 02/03/2021] [Accepted: 03/17/2021] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the merits and drawbacks between reamed intramedullary nailing (RIN) and unreamed intramedullary nailing (URIN) among adults. METHODS We comprehensively searched PubMed, MEDLINE database through the PubMed search engine, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Embase, VIPI (Database for Chinese Technical Periodicals), and CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure) from inception to March 2020. Outcomes of interest included nonunion rates, implant failure rates, secondary procedure rates, blood loss, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) rates, and pulmonary complications rates. RESULTS Eight randomized controlled trials were included. The result of nonunion rates shows that the nonunion rate is significantly lower in the RIN group (RR = 0.20, 95% CI = 0.09-0.48, Z = 3.63, P = 0.0003). There were no significant differences for the risk of implant failure rates (RR = 0.55, 95% CI = 0.18-1.69, Z = 1.04, P = 0.30). The secondary procedure rates were significantly lower in the RIN group (RR = 0.28, 95% CI = 0.12-0.66, Z = 2.91, P = 0.004). The result shows that the blood loss of URIN group is significantly lower (RR = 145.52, 95% CI = 39.68-251.36, Z = 2.69, P = 0.007). The result shows that there was no significant difference in the ARDS rates (RR = 1.53, 95% CI = 0.37-6.29, Z = 0.59, P = 0.55) and the pulmonary complications rates between RIN group and URIN group (RR = 1.59, 95% CI = 0.61-4.17, Z = 0.94, P = 0.35). CONCLUSIONS Reamed intramedullary nailing would lead to lower nonunion rate, secondary procedure rate and more blood loss. Unreamed intramedullary nailing is related to a higher nonunion rate, secondary procedure rate and less blood loss. No significant difference is found in implant failure rate, ARDS rate and pulmonary complication rate between the two groups.
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- Xu'an Huang
- School of Medicine, Xiamen University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, The Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, The Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, The Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fuzhou Second Hospital Affiliated to Xiamen University, The Teaching Hospital of Fujian Medical University, Fuzhou, Fujian, China; Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Fuzhou, Fujian, China.
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Albareda J, Ibarz E, Mateo J, Suñer S, Lozano C, Gómez J, Redondo B, Torres A, Herrera A, Gracia L. Are the unreamed nails indicated in diaphyseal fractures of the lower extremity? A biomechanical study. Injury 2021; 52 Suppl 4:S61-S70. [PMID: 33707035 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2021.02.062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2020] [Revised: 02/15/2021] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intramedullary nailing is generally accepted as the first choice for the treatment of diaphyseal fractures of femur and tibia, with a gradual incease in the use of unreamed nails. Different studies during last years show controversial outcomes. Some authors strongly favor unreamed nailing, but most of the authors conclude that reamed nailing have proved to be more successful. MATERIAL AND METHODS This study simulates unreamed intramedullary nailing of four femoral and three tibial fracture types by means of Finite Element (FE) models, at early postoperative stages with a fraction of physiological loads, in order to determine whether sufficient stability is achieved, and if the extent of movements and strains at the fracture site may preclude proper consolidation. RESULTS The behavior observed in the different fracture models is very diverse. In the new biomechanical situation, loads are only transmitted through the intramedullary nail. Mean relative displacement values of fractures in the femoral bone range from 0.30 mm to 0.82 mm, depending on the fracture type. Mean relative displacement values of the tibial fractures lie between 0.18 and 0.62 mm, depending on the type of fracture. Concerning mean strains, for femoral fractures the maximum strains ranged between 12.7% and 42.3%. For tibial fractures the maximum strains ranged between 10.9% and 40.8%. CONCLUSIONS The results showed that unreamed nailing provides a very limited mechanical stability, taking into account that analyzed fracture patterns correspond to simple fracture without comminution. Therefore, unreamed nailing is not a correct indication in femoral fractures and should be an exceptional indication in open tibial fractures produced by high-energy mechanism.
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- J Albareda
- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain, Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Health Research Institute. Zaragoza, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lozano Blesa University Hospital
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Institute for Engineering Research. Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain, Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Health Research Institute. Zaragoza, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Miguel Servet University Hospital. Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain, Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Health Research Institute. Zaragoza, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lozano Blesa University Hospital.
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- Aragón Health Research Institute. Zaragoza, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lozano Blesa University Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain, Zaragoza, Spain; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Lozano Blesa University Hospital
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- Department of Surgery, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain, Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Health Research Institute. Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Institute for Engineering Research. Zaragoza, Spain
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Zaragoza. Zaragoza, Spain; Aragón Institute for Engineering Research. Zaragoza, Spain
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Impact of Surrounding Canal Size on Time to Union After Intramedullary Nailing of Femur Fractures: Are 10-mm Nails All We Need? J Orthop Trauma 2020; 34:180-185. [PMID: 31652189 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000001670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine whether intramedullary nail (IMN) size and its relation to the canal diameter [nail-canal (NC) diameter] impacts the union rate or time to union in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures. DESIGN Retrospective review. SETTING Two Level 1 and 1 Level 2 trauma centers. PATIENTS Two hundred eighty-seven patients met the criteria and were included in the study. INTERVENTION Patients were treated with either an antegrade or retrograde IMN. Comparisons were first performed comparing 10- versus 11- versus 13-mm nails. Patients were then divided into 3 groups based on the difference between the size of the femoral canal at the isthmus and the IMN (NC diameter). Group 1: <1.0 mm, group 2: >1.0 and <2.0 mm, and group 3: >2.0 mm. MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS Nonunion rates, mean time to union. RESULTS Two hundred eighty-seven patients with a minimum of 12-month follow-up, who were treated with size with IMN for femoral shaft fractures, were assessed for fracture characteristics, time to union, and union rate. When comparing IMN size, no statistical difference was found when comparing time to union or overall union rate. When comparing NC diameter, no significant difference was found in union rate and time to union when comparing between the groups. CONCLUSION Similar rate of union and time to union were exhibited regardless of nail size or NC diameter. This can correlate to the standard utilization of a reamed, titanium 10-mm IMN with 5.0-mm interlocking screws in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures, offering potentially less reaming, shorter operative times, and removing unnecessary stock from inventory. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Wang W, Liu J, Li Z, Xu G, Wei R, Li X, Qi X. Percutaneous antegrade nailing with reductor-T tape pin is effective and well tolerated in patients with ipsilateral multisegmental femoral shaft fractures. J Int Med Res 2019; 47:4242-4250. [PMID: 31307257 PMCID: PMC6753574 DOI: 10.1177/0300060519857857] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective This study was performed to investigate the efficacy and safety of percutaneous antegrade nailing with a reductor-T tape pin in the treatment of ipsilateral multisegmental femoral shaft fractures (IMFSFs). Methods Nineteen patients with IMFSFs underwent antegrade nailing with a reductor-T tape pin by percutaneous techniques. The operation time, reduction time, fluoroscopy time, blood loss, fracture union time, and complications were recorded. Results All 19 patients (100%) achieved technical success. The mean and median operation time were 62.42±16.27 and 60 (range, 40–105) minutes, respectively; the mean and median reduction time were 11.47±3.78 and 10 (range, 8–22) minutes, respectively; the mean and median fluoroscopy time were 16.63±6.10 and 15 (range, 10–35) s, respectively; and the mean and median blood loss were 185.26±62.75 and 180 (range, 110–350) mL, respectively. Additionally, all 19 patients (100%) achieved fracture union within a mean and median time of 3.95±1.75 and 3 (range, 3–9) months, respectively; most patients [n=14 (73.7%)] achieved fracture union within 3 months. No obvious complications occurred during the study. Conclusion Antegrade nailing with a reductor-T tape pin by a percutaneous technique is effective and well tolerated in patients with IMFSFs.
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- Wei Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Xiangjiang Area of The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
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Healing, nonunion, and re-operation after internal fixation of diaphyseal and distal femoral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2018. [PMID: 29516238 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-018-3864-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE Nonunion is a highly morbid complication that exacerbates the pain, disability and financial burden of distal and diaphyseal femur fractures. This study examined the modern rates of healing, nonunion, and other complications requiring reoperation of different fixation methods for distal and diaphyseal femur fractures. METHODS A systematic review and meta-analysis of all records from PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Review system was performed. Included studies had >20 acute, non-pathologic distal or diaphyseal femur fractures treated with primary internal fixation. Excluded were studies on abnormal patient/fracture populations, external fixation, or cement/bone graft use. RESULTS Thirty-eight studies with 2,829 femoral shaft fractures and 11 studies with 505 distal femur fractures were included. Distal fractures had a lower healing rate (86.6% vs. 93.7%) and a higher re-operation rate (13.4% vs 6.1%) than shaft fractures (p < 0.00001), primarily due to higher rates of mechanical failure (p < 0.00001). Nonunion was the most frequent complication, occurring in 4.7% of distal fractures and 2.8% of shaft fractures. There was no difference between plate and nail fixation of distal fractures in healing, nonunion, or other causes of re-operation. Shaft fractures developed nonunion in 6.6% of unreamed nails and 2.1% of reamed nails (p = 0.002). Nonunion occurred in 2.3% of antegrade nailed fractures and 1.5% of retrograde nailed fractures (p = 0.66). CONCLUSIONS Approximately one out of every eight distal fractures and one of every 16 shaft fractures requires re-operation. The most common cause of fixation failure is nonunion. Further research is needed to improve outcomes, particularly in distal femur fractures.
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BACKGROUND Currently up to 58% of Canadian surgeons would forego screening radiographs after stable fracture fixation. It is therefore expected that reducing screening radiographs will be well accepted, provided that patient safety is not compromised, resulting in a cost reduction. The study objective was to measure the savings of a simplified radiographic protocol for well-fixed fractures and establish feasibility for a noninferiority trial that proves patient safety. METHODS Patients were randomized after fixation. The control group received screening radiographs immediately after fixation and at 2 weeks. The experimental group received radiographs only when clinically indicated. At 6 weeks all patients received radiographs. The cost of imaging, time spent in clinic and patient satisfaction was measured. A blinded reviewer documented adverse events, either detected or missed. RESULTS Of the 90 patients screened, 39 were randomized and 26 had complete follow-up. The mean cost of radiographs over the first 6 weeks was $44.51 (95% confidence interval [CI] 38.64-50.38) per patient in the experimental group, and $129.23 (95% CI 120.23-138.23) in the control group (p < 0.001). The mean time spent in clinic at 2 weeks was 46 min (95% CI 32-60) per patient for the experimental group and 68 min (95% CI 55-81) for the control group (p = 0.018). Two complications occurred in the experimental group. Both were detected clinically and did not qualify as missed events. CONCLUSION Implementing a simplified radiography protocol after stable fracture fixation saves time and money. Additionally, no adverse events were missed with the study protocol. Recommendations are made toward a noninferiority trial to establish protocol safety.
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- Ted Tufescu
- From the Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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Li AB, Zhang WJ, Guo WJ, Wang XH, Jin HM, Zhao YM. Reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for the treatment of femoral fractures: A meta-analysis of prospective randomized controlled trials. Medicine (Baltimore) 2016; 95:e4248. [PMID: 27442651 PMCID: PMC5265768 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000004248] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE Intramedullary nailing is commonly used for treating femoral shaft fractures, one of the most common long bone fractures in adults. The reamed intramedullary nail is considered the standard implant for femoral fractures. This meta-analysis was performed to verify the superiority of reamed intramedullary nailing over unreamed intramedullary nailing in fractures of the femoral shaft in adults. Subgroup analysis of implant failure and secondary procedure was also performed. METHODS Electronic literature databases were used to identify relevant publications and included MEDLINE (Ovid interface), EMBASE (Ovid interface), and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL; Wiley Online Library). The versions available on January 30, 2016, were utilized. Only human studies, which were designed as randomized controlled clinical trials, were included. Two authors independently evaluated the quality of original research publications and extracted data from the studies that met the criteria. RESULTS Around 8 randomized controlled trials involving 1078 patients were included. Reamed intramedullary nailing was associated with shorter time to consolidation of the fracture (SMD = -0.62, 95% CI = -0.89 to -0.35, P < 0.00001), lower secondary procedure rate (OR = 0.25, 95% CI 0.10-0.62, P = 0.003), lower nonunion rate (OR = 0.14, 95% CI = 0.05-0.40, P < 0.01), and lower delayed-union rate (OR = 0.19, 95% CI = 0.07-0.49, P < 0.01) compared to unreamed intramedullary nailing. The 2 groups showed no significant differences in risk of implant failure (OR = 0.50, 95% CI 0.14-1.74, P = 0.27), mortality risk (OR = 0.94, 95% CI 0.19-4.68, P = 0.94), risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS; OR = 1.55, 95% CI 0.36-6.57, P = 0.55), or blood loss (SMD = 0.57, 95% CI = -0.22 to 1.36, P = 0.15). CONCLUSION Reamed intramedullary nailing is correlated with shorter time to union and lower rates of delayed-union, nonunion, and reoperation. Reamed intramedullary nailing did not increase blood loss or the rates of ARDS, implant failure, and mortality compared to unreamed intramedullary nailing. Therefore, the treatment of femoral fractures using reamed intramedullary nailing is recommended.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China
- Correspondence: You-Ming Zhao, Department of Orthopaedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China (e-mail: )
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Tufescu T. Working toward reducing postoperative fracture radiographs: a survey of Canadian surgeons. Can J Surg 2016; 59:26-8. [PMID: 26812405 DOI: 10.1503/cjs.005715] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/01/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND When fracture management includes operative fixation with a load-sharing construct in good-quality bone, screening for healing problems or hardware failure with radiographs in the first 6 postoperative weeks may be unnecessary. I sought to determine Canadian orthopedic surgeons' current protocol for early postoperative radiographs of stable, internally fixed fractures as well as their willingness to adopt a simplified protocol. METHODS Members of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association were surveyed electronically. Five examples of surgically treated fractures were chosen to represent the spectrum of load-sharing constructs. The survey collected demographic data and inquired about current postoperative radiograph protocols and consideration of a simplified protocol. RESULTS Of the 822 emailed invitations to complete the survey, 400 were opened and 243 surveys were completed. Most participants (91%) practised in Canada and managed some trauma (91%), but were not trauma specialists (82%). Surgeon experience was equally distributed. Sixty-six percent of respondents acquire immediate postoperative radiographs after femur and tibia intramedullary nails, and 62% repeat radiographs at 2-week follow-up. Fifty-one percent of respondents acquire immediate postoperative radiographs after forearm, humerus and ankle internal fixation, and 69% repeat radiographs at 2-week follow-up. Of the respondents who currently acquire radiographs, 33% would consider foregoing immediate postoperative radiographs after intramedullary nailing of femur and tibia fractures, while 25% would forego them at 2-week follow-up. Similarly, 58% would consider foregoing radiographs immediately after internal fixation of forearm, humerus and ankle fractures, while 24% would forego them at 2-week follow-up. CONCLUSION Many Canadian orthopedic surgeons do not acquire screening postoperative radiographs after stable fracture fixation, and many more are willing to adopt this practice. These findings support investigating the safety and cost-effectiveness of a simplified postoperative radiographic protocol.
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- Ted Tufescu
- From the Department of Surgery, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Man
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Ma YG, Hu GL, Hu W, Liang F. Surgical factors contributing to nonunion in femoral shaft fracture following intramedullary nailing. Chin J Traumatol 2016; 19:109-12. [PMID: 27140219 PMCID: PMC4897920 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjtee.2016.01.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023] Open
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PURPOSE To explore the possible surgical factors related with nonunion in femoral shaft fracture following intramedullary nailing. METHODS We retrospectively analyzed totally 425 patients with femoral shaft fracture in level I urban trauma center, including 254 males and 171 females, with an average age of 37.6 (ranging from 21 to 56) years old. The inclusion criteria included: (1) traumatically closed fracture of femoral shaft, with pre- operative films showing non-comminuted fracture, such as transverse fracture, oblique fracture or spiral fracture; (2) closed reduction and fixation with interlocking intramedullary nail at 3-7 days after trauma; (3) complete follow-up data available. The relationship between the following factors (fracture site, reduction degree, direction of nail insertion and nail size) and nonunion was studied. RESULTS The incidence of femoral nonunion was 2.8% in patients with closed simple fracture undergoing interlocking intrameduallary nailing, including 11 cases of hypertrophic nonunion. Nonunion was related significantly to distal fracture, unsatisfactory reduction and unreamed nail (p < 0.05). There was no significant difference between antegrade nail and retrograde nail (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS Nonunion in femoral shaft facture following interlocking intramedullary nailing is related to fracture site, fracture reduction and nail diameter. The choice of reamed nails or unreamed nails depends on the fracture site and reduction degree.
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Influence of implant properties and local delivery systems on the outcome in operative fracture care. Injury 2016; 47:595-604. [PMID: 26847958 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.01.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2015] [Accepted: 01/15/2016] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Fracture fixation devices are implanted into a growing number of patients each year. This may be attributed to an increase in the popularity of operative fracture care and the development of ever more sophisticated implants, which may be used in even the most difficult clinical cases. Furthermore, as the general population ages, fragility fractures become more frequent. With the increase in number of surgical interventions, the absolute number of complications of these surgical treatments will inevitably rise. Implant-related infection and compromised fracture healing remain the most challenging and prevalent complications in operative fracture care. Any strategy that can help to reduce these complications will not only lead to a faster and more complete resumption of activities, but will also help to reduce the socio-economic impact. In this review we describe the influence of implant design and material choice on complication rates in trauma patients. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of local delivery systems, such as implant coatings and bone cement, and how these systems may have an impact on the prevalence, prevention and treatment outcome of these complications.
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Metsemakers WJ, Roels N, Belmans A, Reynders P, Nijs S. Risk factors for nonunion after intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures: Remaining controversies. Injury 2015; 46:1601-7. [PMID: 26026201 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2015.05.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2015] [Accepted: 05/01/2015] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Intramedullary nailing (IMN) is the preferred treatment for femoral shaft fractures in adults. Although previous studies published good outcomes, some controversies remain. The purpose of this retrospective study was to identify factors that influence outcome after IMN for femoral shaft fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS Between July 1998 and July 2013, we treated 230 patients with 248 femoral shaft fractures. Statistical analyses were performed to determine predictors of nonunion. The following set of variables was selected based on the speculation that they would contribute to the outcome: sex (male or female), smoking, obesity, polytrauma, fracture type, open fractures, Gustilo type, primary external fixation (EF) and reaming. RESULTS Initial fracture stabilization was performed by IMN in 161 (64.9%) and by EF in 87 (35.1%) fractures. There were no documented cases of deep infection. Nonunion was diagnosed in 27 patients with 28 fractures (11.3%). Factors affecting nonunion in the univariate analysis were Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) fracture type (odds ratio [OR] 25.0; p<0.0001), Gustilo type (OR 0.64; p=0.0358), and EF (OR 0.42; p=0.0401). Multiple logistic regression analysis only identified AO/OTA fracture type (OR 22.0; p<0.0001) as a risk factor for nonunion. Fracture reaming did not change the outcome (OR 0.80; p=0.6073). A separate analysis showed that damage control EF was not a risk factor in polytrauma patients (OR 0.76; p=0.5825). CONCLUSIONS Fracture stabilisation with IMN is a good treatment option for femoral shaft fractures in adults. The purpose of this study was to evaluate risk factors of poor outcome after IMN of femoral shaft fractures. The present analysis revealed that there was no difference in the outcome whether the fracture was reamed or not. Univariate and multivariate analysis could only correlate AO/OTA fracture type with the occurrence of nonunion. Therefore, in this study, unreamed nailing and damage control EF were not associated with a negative outcome.
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- W-J Metsemakers
- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium.
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- Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- KU Leuven - University of Leuven, L-BioStat, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Brugmann University Hospital, B-1000 Brussels, Belgium
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- Department Development and Regeneration, KU Leuven - University of Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium; Department of Trauma Surgery, University Hospitals Leuven, B-3000 Leuven, Belgium
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Xia L, Zhou J, Zhang Y, Mei G, Jin D. A meta-analysis of reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for the treatment of closed tibial fractures. Orthopedics 2014; 37:e332-8. [PMID: 24762836 DOI: 10.3928/01477447-20140401-52] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2013] [Accepted: 10/09/2013] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Controversy exists regarding the clinical outcomes of reamed vs unreamed intramedullary nailing in the treatment of closed tibial fractures. This study assessed the effects of reamed vs unreamed intramedullary nailing for closed tibial fractures. The authors searched PubMed, EMBASE, BIOSIS, and the Cochrane Controlled Trials Register for randomized and quasi-randomized controlled clinical trials from January 1980 to June 2012 comparing reamed with unreamed intramedullary nailing for closed tibial fracture in adults. Primary outcomes were nonunion, delayed union, malunion, secondary procedure, failure of implants, compartment syndrome, infection, and knee pain. Eight randomized and 1 quasi-randomized clinical trials (1229 fractures) were included. No statistically significant differences were found between reamed and unreamed nailing groups in delayed union (P=.20), malunion (P=.28), infection (P=.36), compartment syndrome (P=.36), and knee pain (P=.93). The unreamed group had a higher rate of fracture nonunion than the reamed group (P=.02). The subgroup analysis of implant failures (broken screws vs broken nails) indicated that reamed nailing significantly reduced the risk of screw breakage (P<.001); however, there was no significant difference between reamed and unreamed intramedullary nailing in nail breakage (P=.94). The subgroup analysis of a secondary procedure showed that the reamed intramedullary nailing resulted in significantly lower risks of implant exchange (P=.01) and dynamization (P=.04); however, there was no significant difference in bone grafting rate (P=.73). Evidence comparing reamed with unreamed intramedullary nailing for closed tibial fractures indicates that reamed intramedullary nailing may lead to significantly lower risks of nonunion, screw failure, implant exchange, and dynamization without increasing operative complications.
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Bagheri F, Sharifi SR, Mirzadeh NR, Hootkani A, Ebrahimzadeh MH, Ashraf H. Clinical outcome of ream versus unream intramedullary nailing for femoral shaft fractures. IRANIAN RED CRESCENT MEDICAL JOURNAL 2013; 15:432-5. [PMID: 24349734 PMCID: PMC3838656 DOI: 10.5812/ircmj.4631] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/29/2012] [Revised: 06/13/2012] [Accepted: 01/08/2013] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Background Stabilization of fractures with an intramedullary nail is a widespread technique in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in adults; however, to ream or not to ream is still being debated. Objectives The primary objective of this study was to determine clinical results following unreamed versus ream intramedullary nailing of femoral fractures. Patients and Methods Between January 2008 and August 2009, 50 patients with femoral shaft fractures were treated with unreamed or reamed femoral nails in our clinic. From this prospective single centre study, 16 patients were excluded due to insufficient follow-up data. According to the AO classification, fractures in this study were either type A or B. Dynamic proximal locking was performed in all cases. The remaining 34 patients were divided into two groups of 17 with ream or unream nailing. During and after the operation, we evaluated some variables in whole series. Results After statistical analyzes, we found that there were no differences in radiologic union time (P = 1) or full weight bearing time (P = 0.73) between ream and unream nailing. Nail breakage or iatrogenic fractures during nail insertion did not occur and we did not have any fat emboli in both groups but one secondary loss of reduction occurred in the unream group. Superficial infection after the operation was seen in one case which was treated successfully with antibiotics. In the ream group surgical time was about thirty minutes longer and differences were significant (P = 0.000). Patients had to pay more for ream nailing but the difference was not significant. We found no statistical difference between union time with or without reaming; on the other hand, there was significant increased operation length, blood loss and systemic changes in BP or So2 in the ream group versus the unream group. Conclusions We advocate that unream nailing in traumatic femoral shaft fractures is a simple, safe and effective procedure with significant advantages, especially in multitrauma patients.
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- Farshid Bagheri
- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
- Corresponding author: Seyed Reza Sharifi, Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran. Tel/Fax: +98-5118417453, E-mail:
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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- Orthopedic and Trauma Research Center, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IR Iran
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Duan X, Al-Qwbani M, Zeng Y, Zhang W, Xiang Z. Intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in adults. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2012; 1:CD008241. [PMID: 22258982 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd008241.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND Intramedullary nailing is commonly used for treating fractures of the tibial shaft. These fractures are one of the most common long bone fractures in adults. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects (benefits and harms) of different methods and types of intramedullary nailing for treating tibial shaft fractures in adults. SEARCH METHODS We searched the Cochrane Bone, Joint and Muscle Trauma Group Specialised Register, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, MEDLINE, EMBASE and reference lists of articles to December 2009. The search was subsequently updated to September 2011 to assess the more recent literature. SELECTION CRITERIA Randomised and quasi-randomised controlled clinical studies evaluating different methods and types of intramedullary nailing for treating tibial shaft fractures in adults were included. Primary outcomes were health-related quality of life, patient-reported function and re-operation for treatment failure or complications. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS At least two review authors independently performed study selection, risk of bias assessment, and data collection and extraction. MAIN RESULTS Nine randomised and two quasi-randomised clinical trials, involving a total of 2093 participants with 2123 fractures, were included. The evidence was dominated by one large multicentre trial of 1319 participants. Both quasi-randomised trials were at high risk of selection bias. Otherwise, the trials were generally at low or unclear risk of bias. There were very few data on functional outcomes; and often incomplete data on re-operations. The trials evaluated five different comparisons of interventions: reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing (six trials); Ender nail versus interlocking nail (two trials); expandable nail versus interlocking nail (one trial); interlocking nail with one distal screw versus with two distal screws (one trial); and closed nailing via the transtendinous approach versus the paratendinous approach (one trial).No statistically significant differences were found between the reamed and unreamed nailing groups in 'major' re-operations (66/789 versus 72/756; risk ratio (RR) 0.88, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.64 to 1.21; 5 trials), or in the secondary outcomes of nonunion, pain, deep infection, malunion and compartment syndrome. While inconclusive, the evidence from a subgroup analysis suggests that reamed nailing is more likely to reduce the incidence of major re-operations related to non-union in closed fractures than in open fractures. Implant failure, such as broken screws, occurred less often in the reamed nailing group (35/789 versus 79/756; RR 0.42, 95% CI 0.28 to 0.61).There was insufficient evidence established to determine the effects of interlocking nail with one distal screw versus with two distal screws, interlocking nail versus expandable nail and paratendinous approach versus transtendinous approach for treating tibial shaft fractures in adults.Ender nails when compared with an interlocking nail in two trials resulted in a higher re-operation rate (12/110 versus 3/128; RR 4.43, 95% CI 1.37 to 14.32) and more malunions. There were no statistically significant differences between the two devices in the other reported secondary outcomes of nonunion, deep infection, and implant failure.One trial found a lower re-operation rate for an expandable nail when compared with an interlocking nail (1/27 versus 9/26; RR 0.11, 95% CI 0.01 to 0.79). The differences between the two nails in the incidence of deep infection or neurological defects were not statistically significant.The trial comparing one distal screw versus two distal screws found no statistically significant difference in nonunion between the two groups. However, it found significantly more implant failures in the one distal screw group (13/22 versus 1/20; RR 11.82, 95% CI 1.70 to 82.38).One trial found no statistically significant differences in functional outcomes or anterior knee pain at three year follow-up between the transtendinous approach and the paratendinous approach for nail insertion. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS Overall, there is insufficient evidence to draw definitive conclusions on the best type of, or technique for, intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in adults. 'Moderate' quality evidence suggests that there is no clear difference in the rate of major re-operations and complications between reamed and unreamed intramedullary nailing. Reamed intramedullary nailing has, however, a lower incidence of implant failure than unreamed nailing. 'Low' quality evidence suggests that reamed nailing may reduce the incidence of major re-operations related to non-union in closed fractures rather than in open fractures. 'Low' quality evidence suggests that the Ender nail has poorer results in terms of re-operation and malunion than an interlocking nail.
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- Xin Duan
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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Duan X, Li T, Mohammed AQ, Xiang Z. Reamed intramedullary nailing versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for shaft fracture of femur: a systematic literature review. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2011; 131:1445-52. [PMID: 21594571 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-011-1311-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2010] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Fractures of femoral fracture are among the most common fractures encountered in orthopedic practice. Intramedullary nailing is the treatment choice for femoral shaft fractures in adults. The objective of this article is to determine the effects of reamed intramedullary nailing versus unreamed intramedullary nailing for fracture of femoral shaft in adults. METHODS Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (October 2010), PubMed (October 2010) and EMBASE (October 2010) were searched. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled clinical trials were included. After independent study selection by two authors, data were collected and extracted independently. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed. Pooling of data was undertaken where appropriate. RESULTS Seven trials with 952 patients (965 fractures) were included. Compared with unreamed nailing, reamed nailing was significantly lower reoperation rate (RR 0.25, 95% CI 0.11-0.59, P = 0.002), lower non-union rate (RR 0.20, 95% CI 0.05-0.77, P = 0.02) and lower delay union rate(RR 0.30, 95% CI 0.14-0.64, P = 0.002). There was no significant difference when comparing reamed nailing with unreamed nailing for implant failure (RR 0.51, 95% CI 0.16-1.61, P = 0.25), mortality(RR 0.94, 95% CI 0.19-4.58, P = 0.94) and acute respiratory distress syndrome(RR 1.53, 95% CI 0.37-6.29, P = 0.55). Unreamed nailing was significantly less blood loss (SMD 119.23, 95% CI 59.04-180.43, P = 0.0001). CONCLUSION Reamed intramedullary nailing has better treatment effects than unreamed intramedullary nailing for shaft fracture of femur in adults.
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- Xin Duan
- Department of Orthopedics, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, No 37 Guo Xue Xiang, Chengdu 610041, China.
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Growth factor release in extra- and intramedullary osteosynthesis following tibial fracture. Injury 2011; 42:772-7. [PMID: 21168136 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2010.11.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/07/2010] [Revised: 10/18/2010] [Accepted: 11/10/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Recent studies indicate alterations of local and systemic growth factor level during fracture healing. As a result, osteogenic and angiogenic growth factors allow us to monitor fracture healing on a molecular level. We hypothesised that closed intramedullary (IM) reaming and nail fixation, in contrast to open reduction and internal plate fixation (ORIF), could exert an effect on the cellular elements present in the intramedullary canal, leading to increased release of mediators. The purpose of the study was to investigate whether different osteosynthesis techniques influence the released quantity of cytokines. PATIENTS AND METHODS A total of 34 patients with tibia fractures treated with IM fixation and 19 patients treated with ORIF were included in the study. In addition to clinical and radiological examination, serum concentrations of transforming growth factor beta 1(TGF-β1), macrophage-colony stimulating factor (M-CSF) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), were analysed at 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 weeks after surgery. RESULTS Expression of TGF-β1 and M-CSF was increased during the first 2 weeks of fracture healing in patients treated with the IM fixation technique compared with those treated by ORIF. After 24 weeks, M-CSF levels in patients with IM fixation were clearly higher. Conversely, VEGF levels were higher during the first 2 weeks of fracture healing in patients treated by ORIF compared with IM fixation. However, these results were not significant. CONCLUSION Our results show that 1 week after surgery neither reamed IM fixation nor ORIF of the tibia could increase the expression of VEGF, M-CSF and TGF-β1 in its favour.
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Lam SW, Teraa M, Leenen LPH, van der Heijden GJMG. Systematic review shows lowered risk of nonunion after reamed nailing in patients with closed tibial shaft fractures. Injury 2010; 41:671-5. [PMID: 20226459 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2010.02.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 38] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/09/2009] [Revised: 12/10/2009] [Accepted: 02/15/2010] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Nonunion after intramedullary nailing (IMN) in patients with tibial shaft fractures occurs up to 16%. There is no agreement whether reaming prior to IMN insertion would reduce the nonunion rate. We aimed to compare the nonunion rate between reamed and unreamed IMN in patients with tibial shaft fractures. A systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. The selected publications were: (1) randomised controlled trials; (2) comparing the nonunion rate; (3) in patients with tibial shaft fractures; (4) treated with either reamed or unreamed IMN. Seven studies that satisfied the criteria were identified. They showed that reamed IMN led to reduction of nonunion rate compared to unreamed IMN in closed tibial shaft fractures (risk difference ranging 7.0-20%, number needed to treat ranging 5-14), while the difference between compared treatments for open tibial shaft fractures was not clinically relevant. The evidence showed a consistent trend of reduced nonunion rate in closed tibial shaft fracture treated with reamed compared to unreamed IMN.
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- S W Lam
- Julius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, The Netherlands.
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Gross T, Huettl T, Audigé L, Frey C, Monesi M, Seibert FJ, Messmer P. How comparable is so-called standard fracture fixation with an identical implant? A prospective experience with the antegrade femoral nail in South Africa and Europe. Injury 2010; 41:388-95. [PMID: 19900673 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2009.10.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/20/2009] [Revised: 07/01/2009] [Accepted: 10/12/2009] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The utilisation and consequences of standardised operative procedures may importantly differ between different healthcare systems. This is the first investigation comparing the treatment and outcome of femoral shaft fractures stabilised with an identical implant between trauma centres in 2 continents (Europe, EU and South Africa, SA). METHODS Following standardised introduction of the technique, the prospective, observational multicentre study enrolled 175 patients who underwent intramedullary fracture fixation using the antegrade femoral nail (AFN) for femoral shaft fractures. Eleven EU hospitals recruited 86 patients and 1 SA centre 89 patients in the study period. Comparison of epidemiologic data, operative characteristics as well as subjective (e.g., pain, SF-36) and objective (e.g., X-ray, range of motion [ROM]) 3-month and 1-year outcomes were performed (p<0.05). RESULTS Compared to EU centres, several significant differences were observed in SA: (1) on average, patients operated on were younger, had less concomitant diseases and had more severe open fractures; (2) operative stabilisation was more often undertaken by young, unsupervised residents, with shorter operating and intraoperative fluoroscopy times; (3) mean hospital stay was shorter, with less recorded complications, but a higher loss to follow-up rate. Non- or malunion rates and subjective outcomes were similar for both groups, with the physical component of the SF-36 at the 1-year follow-up not fully restoring to baseline values. CONCLUSIONS Our investigation demonstrates the importance of several major differences between 2 different regions of the world in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures, despite involving only high level trauma centres and using an identical implant. The intercontinental comparison of results from clinical studies should be interpreted very carefully considering the heterogeneity of populations and clinical settings.
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- Thomas Gross
- Computer Assisted Radiology & Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Realpstrasse 54, CH-4057 Basel, Switzerland.
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Xue D, Zheng Q, Li H, Qian S, Zhang B, Pan Z. Reamed and unreamed intramedullary nailing for the treatment of open and closed tibial fractures: a subgroup analysis of randomised trials. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2009; 34:1307-13. [PMID: 19841919 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-009-0895-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2009] [Revised: 09/06/2009] [Accepted: 10/04/2009] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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The choice between reamed and unreamed intramedullary nailing for the treatment of open and closed tibial fractures is an ongoing controversy. We carried out a comprehensive search strategy. Six eligible randomised controlled trials were included. Three reviewers independently assessed methodological quality and extracted outcome data. Analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.0. The results showed lower risks of tibial fracture nonunion and implant failures with reamed nails compared to unreamed nails in closed tibial fractures [relative risk (RR): 0.41, 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.21-0.89, P = 0.008 for nonunion and RR: 0.35, 95% CI: 0.22-0.56, P < 0.0001 for implant failures], but no statistical differences in risk reduction of malunion, compartment syndrome, embolism and infection. Our results suggested no statistical differences in risk reduction of all the complications evaluated between reamed and unreamed nails in open tibial fractures. In conclusion, our study recommended reamed nails for the treatment of closed tibial fractures. But the choice for open tibial fractures remains uncertain.
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- Deting Xue
- Department of Orthopaedics, Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, People's Republic of China
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el Moumni M, Leenhouts PA, ten Duis HJ, Wendt KW. The incidence of non-union following unreamed intramedullary nailing of femoral shaft fractures. Injury 2009; 40:205-8. [PMID: 19070840 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2008.06.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2008] [Revised: 06/04/2008] [Accepted: 06/05/2008] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Stabilisation of fractures with an intramedullary nail is a widespread technique in the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in adults. To ream or not to ream is still debated. The primary objective of this study was to determine the incidence of non-union following unreamed intramedullary stabilisation of femoral fractures. Secondary objectives were intra- and postoperative complications and implant failure. METHODS Between March 1995 and June 2005, 125 patients with 129 traumatic femoral shaft fractures were treated with as unreamed femoral nail. From this retrospective single centre study, 18 patients were excluded due to insufficient follow up data, including 1 patient who died within 2 days after severe head injury. Sixty-six patients had suffered multiple injuries. 21 fractures were open. According to the AO classification, there were 54 type A, 42 type B, and 14 type C fractures. Dynamic proximal locking was performed in 44 cases (36 type A and 8 type B fractures). RESULTS Non-union occurred in two patients (1.9%; one type B and one type C fractures). Intra-operative complications were seen in three patients (2.8%). Postoperative in-hospital complications occurred in 29 patients (27%). Local superficial infection occurred in two patients (1.9%), there were no cases of deep infection. Implant failure occurred in three patients (2.8%): nail breakage was seen in two patients. CONCLUSION In this study, the incidence of non-union following unreamed intramedullary nailing is low (1.9%) and comparable with the best results of reamed nailing in the literature.
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- Department of Traumatology, University Medical Centre Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Over the years giant steps have been made in the evolution of fracture fixation and the overall clinical care of patients. Better understanding of the physiological response to injury, bone biology, biomechanics and implants has led to early mobilisation of patients. A significant reduction in complications during the pre-operative and post-operative phases has also been observed, producing better functional results. A number of innovations have contributed to these improved outcomes and this article reports on the advances made in osteosynthesis and fracture care.
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Karakas HM, Harma A. Estimating femoral nail length in bilateral comminuted fractures using fibular and femoral head referencing. Injury 2007; 38:984-7. [PMID: 17540378 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2007.02.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/10/2007] [Revised: 02/10/2007] [Accepted: 02/21/2007] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Femoral nail length can be estimated preoperatively by several methods, but this usually requires an intact contralateral femur. The aim of this study was to determine an alternative method using fibula and femoral head as references. MATERIALS AND METHODS Digital radiographic views of the lower limbs of 102 healthy volunteers were used to compare femoral medullary length with the sum of fibular length and transverse head diameter. RESULTS Femoral medullary length and the estimated length were highly correlated (r=0.942, p<0.0001). Paired samples t-testing has produced a high significance (p<0.002). CONCLUSION The formula provides a simple and accurate estimation of femoral medullary length, and may be used in nailing, particularly of bilateral comminuted femoral fractures.
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- H M Karakas
- Department of Radiology, Inonu University Medical Faculty, Turgut Ozal Medical Center, Malatya, Turkey.
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Schmidmaier G, Herrmann S, Green J, Weber T, Scharfenberger A, Haas NP, Wildemann B. Quantitative assessment of growth factors in reaming aspirate, iliac crest, and platelet preparation. Bone 2006; 39:1156-1163. [PMID: 16863704 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2006.05.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 177] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/06/2006] [Revised: 04/24/2006] [Accepted: 05/22/2006] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Large bony defects and non-unions are still a complication in trauma and orthopedic surgery. Treatment strategies include the use of autogenous materials (iliac crest), allogenic bone, bone substitutes, and currently stimulation with growth factors such as BMP-2, BMP-7 or the growth factors containing platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Another source of bone graft material might be the cuttings produced during intramedullary reaming. The aim of this study was to compare the quantity of various growth factors found within iliac crest, bony reaming debris, reaming irrigation fluid, and platelet-rich plasma. Iliac crest and reaming debris and irrigation samples were harvested during surgery. PRP was prepared from blood. The growth factors in the bony materials (iliac crest or reaming debris) and of the liquid materials (platelet-poor plasma (PPP), platelet-rich plasma (PRP) or reaming irrigation) were compared. Elevated levels of FGFa, PDGF, IGF-I, TGF-beta1 and BMP-2 were measured in the reaming debris as compared to iliac crest curettings. However, VEGF and FGFb were significantly lower in the reaming debris than from iliac crest samples. In comparing PRP and PPP all detectable growth factors, except IGF-I, were enhanced in the platelet-rich plasma. In the reaming irrigation FGFa (no measurable value in the PRP) and FGFb were higher, but VEGF, PDGF, IGF-I, TGF-beta1 and BMP-2 were lower compared to PRP. BMP-4 was not measurable in any sample. The bony reaming debris is a rich source of growth factors with a content comparable to that from iliac crest. The irrigation fluid from the reaming also contains growth factors.
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- G Schmidmaier
- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin, Germany.
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Synthes, Portland, OR 97225, USA
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- Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN 46202, USA
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin, Germany
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- Center for Musculoskeletal Surgery, Charité-Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, D-13353 Berlin, Germany
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A systematic review was performed to assess the relative merits of reamed and unreamed antegrade femoral nailing. To be included, a study had to be prospective, randomised or pseudorandomised, comparing reamed and unreamed antegrade femoral nailing in adults. Where more than one study from the same institution was available, only the study with longest follow-up was included. A literature search found 2044 possible articles. Of these, eight studies compared reamed and unreamed femoral nailing. The methodology of these articles was independently assessed by all the three authors. Five studies met the inclusion criteria. Each outcome measure tested was assessed for heterogeneity. If significant heterogeneity was present, the data were not combined. If there was no significant heterogeneity, a combined odds ratio or weighted mean difference was calculated using a fixed effects model, and a Z-test was performed to test the overall effect. Six hundred and forty-seven femoral fractures (315 reamed; 332 unreamed) were entered into the included studies. Unreamed nailing was quicker and associated with significantly less blood loss (P < 0.00001). Reaming significantly reduced the time to union (P = 0.00001), non-union (P = 0.002), delayed union (P = 0.005), technical problems (P = 0.01) and reoperation rate (P = 0.001). The use of reamed femoral nails gives significant advantages over unreamed femoral nails.
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- M C Forster
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE15WW.
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A systematic review was performed to assess reamed and unreamed tibial nailing. Only prospective, randomised studies comparing reamed and unreamed tibial nailing in adults were included. A literature search found 1200 possible articles. There were seven comparative studies. These articles were independently assessed by all three authors. Three studies met the inclusion criteria. Each outcome measure tested was assessed for heterogeneity. If significant heterogeneity was present, data from the studies was not combined. If there was no significant heterogeneity, a combined odds ratio was calculated using a fixed effects model and a Z-test was performed to test the overall effect. Two hundred and ninety-one tibial shaft fractures were entered into the included studies. Two hundred and eighty (96%) were followed up (148 reamed; 132 unreamed). There was an increased non-union rate when the tibia was not reamed (p = 0.02). Screw breakage was more common in the unreamed group (p<0.0001). This study could find little difference in the incidence of other complications following reamed or unreamed tibial nailing.
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- M C Forster
- Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Leicester Royal Infirmary, Infirmary Square, Leicester LE1 5WW, UK.
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Cheung G, Zalzal P, Bhandari M, Spelt JK, Papini M. Finite element analysis of a femoral retrograde intramedullary nail subject to gait loading. Med Eng Phys 2004; 26:93-108. [PMID: 15036177 DOI: 10.1016/j.medengphy.2003.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 128] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/04/2003] [Revised: 07/30/2003] [Accepted: 10/03/2003] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Intramedullary nails are routinely used in the treatment of fractures of the femur. While their effectiveness has been demonstrated clinically, a number of complications, including bone refracture and implant failure, persist. This paper presents novel three-dimensional finite element (FE) models, at four stages of gait, of: (i) a realistic femur analogue known as third generation composite bone, and (ii) a system consisting of an intramedullary nail implanted in the femur of (i). A comparison of experimentally measured strains on the surface of the femur with those predicted by the FE model revealed good agreement. The models were then used to identify implant/bone load sharing patterns, and areas of stress concentration in both the intramedullary nail and the bone, when statically locked by one or two screws at either end. The results of this study can be used to guide future implant design and surgical procedure.
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- G Cheung
- Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mount Sinai Hospital, 600 University Avenue, Suite 476A, Toronto, Ont., Canada M5G 1X5
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Krikler SJ. Intramedullary nailing. Injury 2001; 32:677-8. [PMID: 11600111 DOI: 10.1016/s0020-1383(01)00169-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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