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Goetti P, Aibinder WR, Rollick NR, Rouleau DM, Faber KJ. Corrective Open-wedge Valgus Proximal Humerus Lengthening Osteotomy. Technique and Case Series. Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg 2024; 28:74-79. [PMID: 38098299 DOI: 10.1097/bth.0000000000000466] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/21/2024]
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Symptomatic varus malunion after proximal humeral fractures is associated with weakness and painful limitation of shoulder range of motion. When there is conformity of the articular surface and no avascular necrosis, a head-preserving procedure is best indicated. Arthroscopic arthrolysis, subacromial decompression, and tuberoplasty have been described for the treatment of mild deformity. In cases with more severe deformity, corrective extracapsular lateral closing wedge valgus osteotomy has been reported as a reliable treatment option, in terms of both pain relief and improved function. While this procedure adequately restores rotator cuff tensioning, it is associated with a shortening of the lever arm to the deltoid muscle, secondary to a loss of humeral length. We describe our technique and results with a vascular-sparing, medial open-wedge osteotomy, using a structural allograft and lateral locking plate. In our opinion, this procedure is safe and effective, with the potential to improve functional outcomes in young and active patients.
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- Patrick Goetti
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
- Department of Surgery, CIUSSS North of the Island, Montreal Sacré-Coeur Hospital. Boul. Gouin West, Montreal, Quebec
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, CIUSSS North of the Island, Montreal Sacré-Coeur Hospital. Boul. Gouin West, Montreal, Quebec
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- Department of Surgery, Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Center, Western University, London, ON, Canada
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Alqahtani SM, Aljamaan Y, Abusultan A, Alzahrani MM. Dual plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures: Retrospective review and surgical technique. Shoulder Elbow 2023; 15:641-646. [PMID: 37981973 PMCID: PMC10656976 DOI: 10.1177/17585732231158798] [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: 11/14/2022] [Revised: 01/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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Introduction Recent interest has been directed towards dual plate fixation for comminuted proximal humerus fractures, with an aim to improve construct stability and thus improve patient outcomes while decreasing the risk of fracture-associated complications. We present our experience with this technique in a case series of patients with proximal humerus fractures and describe our surgical technique. Methodology This was a single-center retrospective case series of patients presenting with an acute (<6 weeks) proximal humerus fracture who underwent ORIF with dual plating fixation. Patient, fracture, and surgical data were collected. All patient outcomes were evaluated using Constant-Murley shoulder score and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation. Results Our series included nine patients with a mean age of 46.2 years (range: 27-70 years old). All fractures healed within 4 months and no complications were encountered. At 1 year follow-up, the mean SANE score was 69.4% and the mean Constant Murley shoulder score was 78.9 (range: 70-96). Conclusion Our current series shows that applying the dual plating technique in severely comminuted proximal humerus fractures provides adequate fixation and thus good patient outcomes. Further research is required before this technique can be strongly recommended for management of these complex fractures. Level of Evidence Level 5.
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- Saad M Alqahtani
- Orthopedic Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Orthopedic Surgery Department, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Anshori F, Kamal AF, Prabowo Y, Kekalih A, Febrianto R, Purnaning D, Dilogo IH. The Outcome of Orthopedics Treatment of Lombok Earthquake Victim 2018: A Cohort of One-Year Follow-Up Study-Lesson Learned After Lombok Earthquake. Orthop Res Rev 2023; 15:91-103. [PMID: 37193319 PMCID: PMC10182807 DOI: 10.2147/orr.s387625] [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] [Received: 10/21/2022] [Accepted: 03/25/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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Introduction There was a magnitude 7 on the Richter scale earthquake on Lombok Island in 2018, causing more than 500 deaths. In the event of earthquakes, there is often an imbalance between overcrowding in hospitals and inadequate resources. The initial management of earthquake victims with musculoskeletal injuries is controversial, arguing over whether to utilize debridement, external or internal fixation, or conservative or operative treatment in an acute onset disaster situation. This study aims to determine the outcome of initial management after the 2018 Lombok earthquake, between immediate open-reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) and Non-ORIF procedures after one year follow-up. Methods This is a cohort study to evaluate radiological and clinical outcomes one year after orthopedic treatment in the Lombok earthquake 2018. The subjects were recruited from eight public health center and one hospital in Lombok in September 2019. We evaluate radiological outcomes (non/malunion and union) and clinical outcomes (infection and SF-36 score). Results Based on 73 subjects, the ORIF group has a higher union rate than the non-ORIF group (31.1% vs. 68.9%; p = 0.021). Incidence of infection only appeared in the ORIF group (23.5%). Clinical outcome as measured by SF36 showed the ORIF group had a lower mean of general health (p = 0.042) and health change (p = 0.039) clinical outcomes than the non-ORIF group. Discussion The most affected public group is the productive age with significant impact on social-economy. ORIF procedure is a major risk factor of infection in initial treatment after earthquake. Therefore, definitive operation with internal fixation is not recommended in the initial phase of a disaster. Damage Control Orthopedic (DCO) surgery protocol is the treatment of choice in acute disaster setting. Conclusion The ORIF group had better radiological outcomes than the non-ORIF group. However the ORIF group had higher cases of infection and lower SF-36 than the non-ORIF group. Definitive treatment in acute onset disaster setting should be prevented.
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- Fahmi Anshori
- Departement of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Departement of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Departement of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Community Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Mataram -Regional General Hospital of West Nusa Tenggara, Mataram, Indonesia
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- Orthopaedic and Traumatology Division, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine University of Mataram -Regional General Hospital of West Nusa Tenggara, Mataram, Indonesia
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- Departement of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Indonesia-Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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Patel R, Brown JR, Miles JW, Dornan GJ, Bartolomei C, Dey Hazra RO, Vidal LB, Millett PJ. Preventing varus collapse in proximal humerus fracture fixation: 90-90 dual plating versus endosteal fibular allograft strut. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2023:10.1007/s00402-022-04738-1. [PMID: 36598604 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-022-04738-1] [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: 10/27/2022] [Accepted: 12/13/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Screw cut out and varus collapse are the most common complication of locked plate fixation of proximal humerus fractures. The purpose of this study was to compare dual plating and endosteal fibular allograft struts as augmentation strategies to prevent varus collapse. MATERIALS AND METHODS A trapezoidal osteotomy was created at the metaphysis to create a 2-part proximal humerus model in 18 paired shoulder specimens. Each specimen was assigned to group A, B, or C and was fixed with either a lateral locking plate, a lateral locking plate and anterior one-third tubular plate in an orthogonal 90/90 configuration, or a lateral locking plate with intramedullary fibular strut, respectively. The specimens were stressed in axial compression to failure. Displacement, elastic limit, ultimate load, and stiffness were recorded and calculated. RESULTS There was no difference in mean cyclic displacement between the three groups (0.71 mm vs 0.89 mm vs 0.61 mm for Group A, B, C, respectively). Lateral plating demonstrated the greatest absolute and relative displacement at the elastic limit (5.3 mm ± 1.5 and 4.4 mm ± 1.3) without significance. The elastic limit or yield point was greatest for fibular allograft, Group C (1223 N ± 501 vs 1048 N ± 367 for Group B and 951 N ± 249 for Group A) without significance. CONCLUSIONS Dual plating of proximal humerus fractures in a 90-90 configuration demonstrates similar biomechanical properties as endosteal fibular strut allograft. Both strategies demonstrate superior stiffness to isolated lateral locked plating.
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- Ravi Patel
- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA
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- Steadman Philippon Research Institute, 181 W. Meadow Dr. Ste 1000, Vail, CO, 81657, USA.
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The forgotten fragment: additional lesser tuberosity fixation of 4-part proximal humeral fractures-a biomechanical investigation. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2021; 30:2852-2861. [PMID: 34022364 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2021.04.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2021] [Revised: 04/12/2021] [Accepted: 04/28/2021] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fractures of the proximal humerus are common. The most frequent surgical treatment option is open reduction and locking plate fixation. Multifragmentary fractures, including 3- and 4-part fractures, are especially challenging to treat because they correlate with an increased risk of fixation failure. In the past, several mechanisms of additional fixation were investigated, but none directly addressed the lesser tuberosity (LT). The goal of this study was to investigate the biomechanical impact of additional anterior fracture fixation in lateral locked plating (LLP) of 4-part proximal humeral fractures (PHFs). METHODS Twenty-seven fresh frozen human shoulder specimens (mean age, 80 years) with intact rotator cuffs (RCs) were randomized into 4 groups: 3-part PHF with LLP and RC cerclage (n = 6); 4-part PHF with LLP and RC cerclage as standard of care (n = 7); 4-part PHF with LLP, RC cerclage, and 2 anterior 3.5-mm cortical screws (n = 7); and 4-part PHF with LLP, RC cerclage, and additional anterior one-third tubular plate (additional anterior plating [AAP], n = 7). Static load of the RC was simulated with weights. A force-controlled cyclic loading test was performed with a servo-hydraulic testing machine, followed by load-to-failure testing. An optical motion capture system recorded humeral head range of motion. RESULTS LLP of a 4-part PHF showed more humeral head motion than LLP of a 3-part PHF without fracture of the LT (P < .001). Fixing the LT to the humeral head with two 3.5-mm screws significantly reduced humeral head motion compared with LLP with RC cerclage alone (P < .006). Using AAP significantly increased the construct stiffness compared with the standard of care (P = .03). CONCLUSION LLP of a 4-part PHF is biomechanically less stable than LLP of a 3-part PHF without fracture of the LT. Additional screw fixation of the LT in 4-part PHFs improves stability compared with LLP alone. In case of metaphyseal comminution, AAP is favorable from a biomechanical perspective.
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