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Liu J, Lu Z, Zhao G, Liu Y, Yang H, Xue M. Curative effect of external fixation combined with kirschner wire versus hollow screw in the treatment of first metacarpal bone base fracture. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:832. [PMID: 37872566 PMCID: PMC10594691 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06938-1] [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: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 10/05/2023] [Indexed: 10/25/2023] Open
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PURPOSE This study was conducted aimed at comparing the curative effect of external fixation combined with Kirschner wire fixation versus hollow screw fixation in the treatment of first metacarpal bone base fracture. METHODS The current retrospective study included a total of 80 patients diagnosed with first metacarpal bone base fracture who were admitted in Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University between October 2017 and October 2020. The patients enrolled were equally divided into the combined group (40 cases, receiving external fixation combined with Kirschner wire fixation), and the control group (40 cases, receiving hollow screw fixation). Perioperative indices were collected and compared between the two groups. Pain scores before operation and three months, six months, and one year after operation were compared. Additionally, we compared the finger function in the last follow-up visit ( the follow-up period was 1 year) and rate of complications. RESULTS Operation time, amount of bleeding, length of incision, length of hospital stay, and fracture healing time did not differ between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Pain score was comparable between the two groups before operation (P = 0.704). Despite lower results showing at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation in both groups, the pain score did not significantly differ in any time point between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Additionally, no significant differences were observed in finger function and rate of complications at the last follow-up between the two groups (both P > 0.05). CONCLUSION External fixation combined with Kirschner wire fixation and hollow screw fixation exhibited similar curative effect in treating first metacarpal bone base fracture, indicating both surgery methods may be considered as the preferred approach.
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- Jian Liu
- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Wuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University, No.999 Liangxi Road, Binhu District, Wuxi, 214000, Jiangsu, China.
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Li X, Wang XK, Yu LK, Zhang C, Zhao MM, Yan J, Han LR. 3D simulation of percutaneous sustentaculum tali screw insertion in calcaneal fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:636. [PMID: 37550653 PMCID: PMC10408215 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06748-5] [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: 02/13/2023] [Accepted: 07/24/2023] [Indexed: 08/09/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND In calcaneal fractures, the percutaneous screw fixation (PSF) is currently considered to be the better choice, but it is difficult to accurately place the screw into the sustentaculum tali (ST) during the operation. In this study, the ideal entry point, angle, diameter and length of the screw were calculated by simulating the operation process. METHODS We retrospectively collected the calcaneus computed tomography (CT) scans of 180 adults, DICOM-formatted CT-scan images of each patient were imported into Mimics software to establish calcaneus model. Virtual screws were placed on the lateral of the posterior talar articular surface (PTAS), the lateral edge of the anterior process of calcaneus (APC), and the calcaneal tuberosity, respectively, the trajectory and size of the screws were calculated. RESULTS The mean maximum diameter of the PTAS screw was 42.20 ± 3.71 mm. The vertical distance between the midpoint of the APC optimal screw trajectory and the lowest point of the tarsal sinus was 10.67 ± 1.84 mm, and the distance between the midpoint of the APC optimal screw trajectory and the calcaneocuboid joint was 5 mm ~ 19.81 ± 2.08 mm. The mean maximum lengths of APC screws was 44.69 ± 4.81 mm, and the Angle between the screw and the coronal plane of the calcaneus from proximal to distal was 4.72°±2.15° to 20.52°±3.77°. The optimal point of the maximum diameter of the calcaneal tuberosity screw was located at the lateral border of the achilles tendon endpoint. The mean maximum diameters of calcaneal tuberosity screws was 4.46 ± 0.85 mm, the mean maximum lengths of screws was 65.31 ± 4.76 mm. We found gender-dependent differences for the mean maximum diameter and the maximum length of the three screws. CONCLUSIONS The study provides effective positioning for percutaneous screw fixation of calcaneal fractures. For safer and more efficient screw placement, we suggest individualised preoperative 3D reconstruction simulations. Further biomechanical studies are needed to verify the function of the screw.
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- Xian Li
- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- School of Clinical Medicine, Weifang Medical University, Weifang, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Liaocheng People's Hospital, Liaocheng, China.
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Malik C, Najefi AA, Patel A, Vris A, Malagelada F, Parker L, Heidari N, Jeyaseelan L. Percutaneous subtalar joint screw fixation of comminuted calcaneal fractures: a salvage procedure. Eur J Trauma Emerg Surg 2022; 48:4043-4051. [PMID: 35247058 DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01923-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2021] [Accepted: 02/20/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Malunited comminuted calcaneal fractures result in poor function due subtalar joint arthritis and altered biomechanics. We aimed to assess whether percutaneous subtalar joint screws after fracture reduction provide good outcomes for these difficult injuries. METHODS We retrospectively analysed 15 comminuted calcaneal fractures (in 14 patients) treated with percutaneous subtalar screw fixation. All patients had a minimum of 12 months' follow-up. Six patients had open injuries. On the preoperative and the latest postoperative radiograph, Bohlers angle, Gissane angle, calcaneal inclination, width and length, absolute foot height, and posterior facet height were measured. Preoperative computed tomography scans were used to classify the fractures by Sanders classification. Clinical outcome scores were recorded postoperatively. RESULTS Mean age was 34.2 ± 14.2 years. Minimum follow-up was 12 months (mean 17.2 ± 4.4 months). Nine patients had a Sanders 4, 3 had a Sanders 3AB, 2 had a Sanders 3BC, and 1 had a Sanders 3AC fracture. Eighty percent of patients had their angle of Gissane, absolute foot height, calcaneal length and inclination restored by this technique. Bohlers angle was restored back into the normal range in 54% of patients. Mean postoperative AOFAS score was 74 ± 11. AOFAS scores positively correlated with postoperative Bohlers angle (Pearson's correlation coefficient 0.85; p = 0.004). One patient (7%) had a wound breakdown postoperatively and three patients (20%) had heel pain from the screws, which improved after removal. CONCLUSION Percutaneous subtalar screws offer a reliable option to restore calcaneal anatomy in comminuted calcaneal fractures, with low complication rates. Over 80% of patients had their angle of Gissane, calcaneal length and inclination restored, and over 50% of patients had all radiological parameters restored by this technique. It offers the benefits of percutaneous reduction and fixation and this procedure may be considered an effective first stage prior to definitive subtalar fusion. Further work is needed to review the longer-term outcomes and the conversion rate to arthrodesis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV (case series), Therapeutic.
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- Catherine Malik
- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK.
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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- Royal London Hospital, Barts Bone & Joint Health, Barts Health NHS Trust, Whitechapel, London, E1 1FR, UK
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Cannulated screw fixation versus plate fixation in treating displaced intra-articular calcaneus fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:2411-2421. [PMID: 34370059 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05141-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2021] [Accepted: 07/07/2021] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND Operative treatment has become the current trend for displaced intra-articular calcaneus fracture (DIACF), while using cannulated screw fixation or plate fixation is still controversial for treating DIACF. The purpose of this meta-analysis is to compare the outcome of the two fixation methods. METHODS We searched literature comparing cannulated screw fixation and plate fixation from PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library. Only randomized controlled trials were included. The outcomes of post-operative function, radiological measurement, time efficiency, and wound complications were pooled in the meta-analysis. RESULT Seven RCTs with 902 cases of DIACF were included. Pooled results showed the two fixation methods that had similar function satisfactory of AOFAS score (RR = 0.95, 95% CI = [0.83, 1.09], P = 0.47, I2 = 0%) and Maryland Foot score (RR = 0.93, 95% CI = [0.68, 1.28], P = 0.66, I2 = 84%). Compared to plate fixation, cannulated screw fixation had better improvement of Bohler's angle (WMD = 0.56, 95% CI = [0.20, 0.91], P = 0.002, I2 = 34%) and Gissane's angle (WMD = 1.36, 95% CI = [0.56, 2.16], P = 0.0008, I2 = 7%), better recovery of calcaneal height (WMD = 0.49, 95% CI = [0.02, 0.95], P = 0.04, I2 = 6%), shorter time to operation (WMD = - 2.91, 95% CI = [- 4.99, - 0.84], P = 0.006, I2 = 97%), less operation time (WMD = - 21.58, 95% CI = [- 37.31, - 5.85], P = 0.007, I2 = 98%), reduced length of hospital stay (WMD = - 2.00, 95% CI = [- 3.69, - 0.31], P = 0.02, I2 = 97%), and less wound complications (RR = 0.16, 95% CI = [0.08, 0.32], P < 0.00001, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSION Cannulated screw fixation and plate fixation have similar postoperative functional satisfactory. Cannulated screw fixation is superior to plate fixation in reduction quality, time efficiency, and wound complications.
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Zhang Y, Weng Q, Gu Y, Chen J, Yang Y. Calcaneal fractures: 3D-printing model to assist spatial weaving of percutaneous screws versus conventional open fixation-a retrospective cohort study. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2021; 45:2337-2346. [PMID: 34117504 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-021-05094-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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PURPOSE This study compared the clinical effectiveness and wound complications of a three-dimensional model-assisted spatial weaving screw fixation (3D-SWSF) versus open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) via an L-shaped extensile lateral approach for calcaneal fractures. METHODS This single-centre retrospective cohort study was conducted with two cohort groups in which patients with Sanders II and III calcaneal fractures underwent 3D-SWSF or conventional ORIF. The clinical outcome measures included operation duration, time to operation, wound complications, blood loss volume, hospital stays, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Ankle-Hindfoot score, and visual analog scale (VAS) score. The pre-operative, post-operative, and one-year follow-up Gissane's angle (GA), Böhler's angle (BA), height, and width and length of the calcaneal fractures were also compared between the two groups. RESULTS From Oct 2015 to Oct 2019, 31 patients received 3D-SWSF and 41 received conventional ORIF. A total of 11 (26.8%) patients in ORIF group had wound complications, compared with only two (6.5%) in 3D-SWSF group (p = 0.032). Operative time, blood loss, and hospital stay in 3D-SWSF group were lesser than those in ORIF group. The patients treated with 3D-SWSF had better AOFAS and VAS scores than those treated with ORIF at the last follow-up. The post-operative and one-year follow-up radiographic indexes as well as the GA, BA, length, width, and height of the calcaneal fractures were relatively comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSION Our study revealed that 3D-SWSF could effectively decrease the risk of wound complications, shorten operation time, reduce length of hospitalization, and improve post-operative rehabilitation.
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- Yong Zhang
- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China.,Department of Trauma Orthopedics Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Neurology, The Affiliated Hospital of Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315020, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopedics Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Trauma Orthopedics Surgery, Ningbo No.6 Hospital, Medical School of Ningbo University, Ningbo, 315040, Zhejiang, China
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- Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Shanghai Tongji Hospital, School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, China.
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