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Abulsoud MI, Elmarghany M, Ibrahim MAA, Elsebaey IM, Gaber U, Elsherbiny EA. The "foothill" entry for cephalomedullary nailing in unstable proximal femoral fractures: a technical note with a review of the literature. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY & TRAUMATOLOGY : ORTHOPEDIE TRAUMATOLOGIE 2024; 34:3365-3371. [PMID: 38922404 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-024-04014-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2024] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Cephalomedullary nailing for unstable proximal femoral fractures is widely utilized, especially for geriatric osteoporotic fractures. There are two starting points for entry, namely trochanteric tip entry and pyriformis fossa entry, both have advantages and disadvantages, the tip of the greater trochanter seems that it is not the ideal starting point for trochanteric entry nails, the study presents the foothill entry point as a reproducible, technically feasible entry point to overcome the shortcoming of both standard starting points, and it could be easy executed with clear intraoperative fluoroscopic landmarks and lead to appropriate nail position without intraoperative complications.
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- Mohamed I Abulsoud
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University, Al Mokhayyam Al Dayem Street, Nasr City, Cairo, 11675, Egypt
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Yang Y, Tong Y, Cheng X, Zhu Y, Chen W, Cui Y, Zhang Q, Zhang Y. Comparative study of a novel proximal femoral bionic nail and three conventional cephalomedullary nails for reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures: a finite element analysis. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2024; 12:1393154. [PMID: 38938983 PMCID: PMC11208680 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2024.1393154] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 05/27/2024] [Indexed: 06/29/2024] Open
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Purpose Conventional cephalomedullary nails (CMNs) are commonly employed for internal fixation in the treatment of reverse obliquity intertrochanteric (ROI) fractures. However, the limited effectiveness of conventional CMNs in addressing ROI fractures results in significant implant-related complications. To address challenges associated with internal fixation, a novel Proximal Femoral Bionic Nail (PFBN) has been developed. Methods In this study, a finite element model was constructed using a normal femoral specimen, and biomechanical verification was conducted using the GOM non-contact optical strain measurement system. Four intramedullary fixation approaches-PFBN, Proximal Femoral Nail Antirotation InterTan nail (ITN), and Gamma nail (Gamma nail)-were employed to address three variations of ROI fractures (AO/OTA 31-A3). The biomechanical stability of the implant models was evaluated through the calculation of the von Mises stress contact pressure and displacement. Results Compared to conventional CMNs, the PFBN group demonstrated a 9.36%-59.32% reduction in the maximum VMS at the implant. The A3.3 ROI fracture (75% bone density) was the most unstable type of fracture. In comparison to conventional CMNs, PFBN demonstrated more stable data, including VMS values (implant: 506.33 MPa, proximal fracture fragment: 34.41 MPa), contact pressure (13.28 MPa), and displacement (17.59 mm). Conclusion Compared to the PFNA, ITN, and GN, the PFBN exhibits improvements in stress concentration, stress conduction, and overall model stability in ROI fractures. The double triangle structure aligns better with the tissue structure and biomechanical properties of the proximal femur. Consequently, the PFBN has significant potential as a new fixation strategy for the clinical treatment of ROI fractures.
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- Yanjiang Yang
- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
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- Trauma Emergency Center, Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University, Shijiazhuang, China
- Orthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei Province, Shijiazhuang, China
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment, Shijiazhuang, China
- Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research Center, Shijiazhuang, China
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Zhang Y, Zhao E, Zhu J, Wu D, Fu Y, Zhang X, Zhang X, Song X. Finite element analysis of the effect of residual lateral wall volume on postoperative stability in intertrochanteric fractures. J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:82. [PMID: 38245753 PMCID: PMC10799438 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-023-04501-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Accepted: 12/20/2023] [Indexed: 01/22/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Lateral wall fractures represent crucial risk factors for postoperative internal fixation failure in intertrochanteric femoral fractures. However, no consensus exists on the type of lateral wall fracture requiring interventional management. This study aimed to investigate the effect of residual lateral wall volume on the postoperative stability of intertrochanteric femur fractures with associated lateral wall fractures, providing valuable reference for the clinical management of the lateral wall. METHODS Eleven bone defect models of intertrochanteric femur fractures with varying residual lateral wall volumes were constructed using finite element analysis. These models were fixed with proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA). Simulations of von Mises stress and displacement distribution of the PFNA and femur during normal walking were conducted. Statistical analysis was performed to assess the correlation between volume and the maximum von Mises stresses and displacements of the PFNA and femur. RESULTS In all 11 models, the maximum von Mises stress and displacement of the helical blade, intramedullary nail, and femur occurred at the same locations. As residual lateral wall volume increased, the maximum von Mises stress and displacement of the helical blade, intramedullary nail, and maximum femoral displacement gradually decreased. However, the overall trend of the maximum femoral von Mises stress gradually decreased. At 70% retention of the residual lateral wall volume, there was a more pronounced change in the value of the maximum stress change of the helical blade and the intramedullary nail. Statistical analysis, including the Shapiro-Wilk test and Pearson correlation analysis, demonstrated a significant negative correlation between volume and the maximum von Mises stress and displacement of the helical blade, intramedullary nail, and femur. Linear regression analysis further confirmed this significant negative correlation. CONCLUSION Finite element analysis of the residual lateral wall revealed a significant correlation between volume and the postoperative stability of intertrochanteric femur fractures. A volume of 70% may serve as the threshold for stabilizing the residual lateral wall. Volume emerges as a novel index for evaluating the strength of the residual lateral walls.
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- Yachun Zhang
- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China.
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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- Third Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Shanxi Bethune Hospital, Shanxi Academy of Medical Sciences, Tongji Shanxi Hospital, Taiyuan, 030032, China
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