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Yang F, Wang Z, Yuan T, Qin J. Treatment of Ulnar Coronoid Process Fracture Using the Anterior Neurovascular Interval Approach: A Retrospective Clinical Study with Short- to Mid-term Follow-up. Orthop Surg 2024. [PMID: 38828840 DOI: 10.1111/os.14123] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2024] [Revised: 05/09/2024] [Accepted: 05/15/2024] [Indexed: 06/05/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE Numerous surgical techniques for addressing ulnar coronoid process fractures are available; however, a consensus on the optimal approach remains elusive. This study aimed to use the anterior neurovascular interval approach for the surgical management of ulnar coronoid process fractures and to evaluate its clinical outcomes over short- to mid-term follow-up. METHODS This retrospective clinical study included 20 patients with ulnar coronoid process fractures who were treated using the anterior neurovascular interval approach between January 2018 and December 2022. Participants comprised 16 males and four females, aged between 20 and 64 years (mean, 34.3 ± 12.44 years). Clinical and radiological evaluations were based on elbow joint range of motion (ROM), Visual analogue scale (VAS), and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS). A paired t-test was used to compare the pre-operative and final follow-up VAS and MEPS scores. RESULTS The follow-up duration for all patients was at least 12 months (average, 12.65 ± 1.60 months). At the final follow-up, measurements of elbow ROM included a mean extension of 2.85 ± 3.17°, mean flexion of 135 ± 7.25°, mean pronation of 86.4 ± 4.56°, and mean supination of 84.85 ± 5.54°. All participants reached their target MEPS, with an average score of 97.25 ± 4.72 points, and the final mean VAS score was 0.2 ± 0.52 points. The VAS score was significantly lower and MEPS score was higher at the final follow-up than those before surgery (p < 0.05). Throughout the follow-up period, all the fractures united, and the stability of the affected elbows was satisfactory. CONCLUSION Employing the anterior neurovascular interval approach for open reduction and internal fixation to manage coronoid process fractures effectively facilitates anatomical restoration and robust fixation of ulnar coronoid process fractures.
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- Fei Yang
- Department of Orthopedics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Sir Run Run Hospital, Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, China
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Li M, Liu Z, Dong G. Could medial malleolus fracture be combined with deltoid ligament injury?: A rare case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2024; 103:e37011. [PMID: 38277575 PMCID: PMC10817007 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000037011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 01/28/2024] Open
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RATIONALE Medial malleolus injuries mainly comprise of fractures and deltoid ligament ruptures. Medial malleolus fractures, as a kind of common ankle fractures, could occur separately or be accompanied by lateral and posterior malleolus fractures. It is generally agreed that medial malleolus fracture and deltoid ligament rupture could not occur simultaneously. PATIENT CONCERNS In our study, we report a case of 36 year-old man diagnosed with trimalleolar fracture accompanying ankle dislocation initially. The patient was admitted to our hospital due to traffic accident. DIAGNOSIS The patient was diagnosed with trimalleolar fracture accompanying ankle dislocation initially. We missed the diagnosis of accompanied deltoid ligament due to the arthralgia of medial ankle and the widened medial articular space in X-ray after operation. INTERVENTION As we missed the diagnosis of accompanied deltoid ligament, we only selected open reduction and internal fixation for trimalleolar fracture at first. After we realized the existence of deltoid ligament rupture, the patient refuse further diagnosis and treatment in our hospital. OUTCOMES During the rehabilitation exercise, the patient had medial arthralgia in his right ankle. He complained it and refuse further diagnosis and treatment in our hospital. LESSONS The newfound injury pattern, medial malleolus fracture accompanying deltoid ligament rupture, has not been reported in previous studies. The injury pattern needs further researches to explore the mechanism and it should be taken seriously in clinical practice.
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- Mingyan Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Harrison International Peace Hospital, Hengshui, Hebei, China
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Moreno-Castillo C, Echeverría JT, Martinez FT, Reinares F. Evaluation of Surgical Approaches to Management of Traumatic Posteromedial Elbow Instability Syndrome: A Systematic Literature Review Protocol. Cureus 2023; 15:e47880. [PMID: 38021946 PMCID: PMC10681372 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.47880] [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] [Accepted: 10/26/2023] [Indexed: 12/01/2023] Open
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Posteromedial Instability Syndrome of the Elbow (PMIE) is a condition that arises from injuries to the stabilizing structures of the elbow joint, such as the coronoid process or ulnar lateral collateral ligament. Surgical treatment is commonly performed, but there is uncertainty regarding its results. This systematic review will synthesise the available evidence regarding the efficacy of surgical approaches to PMIE. Published and unpublished primary studies that regard outcomes of patients treated for PMIE, irrespective of approach, will be considered for inclusion. Iterative searches will be performed in the PubMed/MEDLINE, EMBASE, and Cochrane CENTRAL repositories from their inception to May 2023. Grey literature repositories will also be searched. The Cochrane risk of bias tool will be used to assess the quality of eligible interventional studies, while the MINORS tool will be employed for observational studies. If possible, a meta-analysis based on the random-effects model will be conducted. Heterogeneity will be assessed using Cochrane's Q and I2 statistics, and explored through subgroup analyses and sensitivity analyses. Relevant outcomes will include elbow joint functionality as assessed by validated scales, the proportion of patients returning to usual daily life activities, the development of recurrent joint instability in the postoperative period, quality of life and the development of postoperative arthritis. This protocol has been registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) at the University of York. Its registration number is CRD42023451516.
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- Investigación Clínica, Concentra Educación e Investigación Biomédica, Viña del Mar, CHL
- Medicina Interna, Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Andrés Bello, Viña del Mar, CHL
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- Traumatology, Hospital Clínico Mutual de Seguridad, Santiago, CHL
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Zhang X, Wang Y, Wang Q, Zhu Y, Zhang J. Comparison of buttress plate and cannulated screw in the treatment of anteromedial coronoid fracture with elbow posteromedial rotatory instability. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2023:10.1007/s00264-023-05855-1. [PMID: 37270455 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-023-05855-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2023] [Accepted: 05/24/2023] [Indexed: 06/05/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study is to compare the effect of buttress plate and cannulated screw in the treatment of anteromedial coronoid fracture with posteromedial rotatory instability (PMRI). METHODS We retrospectively evaluated patients who were diagnosed with O'Driscoll type 2 fractures combined with elbow posteromedial rotatory instability and underwent surgery for anteromedial coronoid fracture between August 2014 and March 2019. They were divided into buttress plate (n=16) and cannulated screw (n=11) groups. The elbow range of motion, visual analog scale (VAS), Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand score (DASH) were used for clinical outcome assessment. RESULT There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes. However, the surgical time was significantly shorter in cannulated screw group (85.45±4.156) compared to the buttress plate group (93.81±8.863, P=0.008), and the surgical time was associated with internal fixation (P=0.008). CONCLUSION Although there was selection of cases in that small fragments were treated with buttress plate and large fragments with cannulated screw, the buttress plate and cannulated screw have comparable functional outcomes on fixation of the anteromedial coronoid fracture with elbow PMRI. The fixation of the anteromedial coronoid fracture with large fragments using the cannulated screw has a shorter operation time.
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- Xinan Zhang
- Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 301617, China.
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- Tianjin Hospital, Tianjin, 300211, China
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- First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Tianjin, 300380, China
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Wang D, Li J, Xu G, Zhang W, Li L, Tang P, Zhang L. Classification of coronoid process fractures: A pending question. Front Surg 2022; 9:890744. [PMID: 35983557 PMCID: PMC9379141 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2022.890744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Ulna coronoid fracture is a complicated elbow injury. Comprehensive classification of coronoid fracture can assist diagnosis, guide treatment, and improve prognosis. Existing coronoid fracture classifications are insufficient to interpret all fracture patterns. The coronoid fracture classification is associated with elbow-specific trauma patterns. Coronoid fractures are often associated with other elbow injuries, commonly with radial head fractures, which makes the clinical strategies inconsistent and prognosis poor. The current fracture classifications do not contain information about combined injuries. Preservation of ulnohumeral joint contact after trauma is critical to elbow mechanical and kinematic stability. Important fracture types for treatment include terrible-triad injuries and anteromedial facet fractures. Open reduction and internal fixation of these two fractures should be conducted when marked displacement of the fragment, elbow instability under stress, and complicated associated injuries. The current surgical tactics based on classifications are still controversial.
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- Daofeng Wang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
- School of Medicine, Nankai University, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
- Correspondence: Peifu Tang Licheng Zhang
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
- National Clinical Research Center for Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation, Beijing, China
- Correspondence: Peifu Tang Licheng Zhang
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Jiang Y, Qi L, Peng C, Li Q, Zhang P, Wang Y, Wu D. Reconstruction of the coronoid process with the olecranon tip for chronic elbow dislocation in children: A rare case report and literature review. Front Pediatr 2022; 10:977866. [PMID: 36507138 PMCID: PMC9730028 DOI: 10.3389/fped.2022.977866] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 10/31/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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The coronoid process of the ulna, as a key part of the elbow joint, plays an important role in maintaining elbow joint stability. Reconstruction of the coronoid process is necessary in both acute and chronic coronoid defects to restore elbow stability and avoid early joint degeneration. The olecranon tip may be a useful autologous osteochondral graft for reconstructing the same shape of the ulna coronoid process. The purpose of this report was to verify if reconstruction of the coronoid process with the olecranon tip can restore elbow stability and kinematics. Here, we report a 13-year-old boy who had undergone Kirschner-wire fixation for a left supracondylar fracture of the left humerus 9 years previously. After that, the right elbow dislocation and varus deformity gradually appeared. Imaging revealed posterolateral dislocation of the left elbow due to the absence of the coronoid process of the ulna. We reconstructed the ulnar coronoid process by intercepting the ipsilateral olecranon tip. After 22 months of follow-up, the range of motion of the left elbow joint was normal, and the cubitus varus deformity disappeared. The results of this report suggest that olecranon tip autografts are suitable to replace transverse coronoid defects. Given the patient's satisfactory clinical results, this reconstruction technique is safe and effective for the treatment of chronic elbow instability due to coronoid process defects of the ulna.
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- Yikun Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Shengjing Hospital of China Medical University, Shenyang, China
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- Department of Radiology, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Second Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun, China
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