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Khanfour AA. Long-standing Nonunited Fracture Lateral Humeral Condyle in Children. Evaluating a Two-stage Surgical Treatment Strategy With Critical Review. J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:e426-e432. [PMID: 38454784 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/09/2024]
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OBJECTIVE This work aimed to evaluate the results of using a 2-stage surgical treatment strategy without doing anterior transposition of the ulnar nerve (ATUN) for cases with long-standing nonunited fracture lateral humeral condyle (LHC) in children, accompanied by a critical review. METHODS A consecutive 12 children with a long-standing ">2 years" nonunited LHC with evident radiologic gross anatomic distortion of the elbow were included in this study. A 2-stage surgical treatment strategy was applied, wherein the first stage, open functional reduction, osteosynthesis, and iliac bone graft were done. Then after 6 months, the second stage surgery was carried out in the form of supracondylar humeral corrective osteotomy if the cubitus valgus angle was ≥20 degrees. ATUN was not done for any of the cases even with those having ulnar nerve dysfunction. RESULTS Union took place in 11 out of the 12 cases after a mean follow-up period of 11 weeks (range: 8 to 14 wk; SD: 1.6). All the 7 cases showed preoperative ulnar nerve dysfunction and reported clinical recovery at the end of their follow-up. CONCLUSIONS Two-stage surgical treatment strategy without ATUN is a convenient, reproducible, and successful line of treatment for children presented with longstanding nonunited LHC with anatomically distorted elbow. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV-case series.
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- Ashraf A Khanfour
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, General Organization for Teaching Hospitals and Institutes, Damanhour, Egypt
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Amouyel T, Szymanski C, Rodrigues V, Saab M, Maynou C. Poor clinical outcomes and high rates of dislocation after modular reverse shoulder arthroplasty for proximal humeral oncologic resection. Int Orthop 2024; 48:1331-1339. [PMID: 38403733 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-024-06122-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2023] [Accepted: 02/07/2024] [Indexed: 02/27/2024]
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PURPOSE The shoulder is the most common site for upper extremity tumors. The aim of the study was to analyze the outcomes and the complications of modular reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) after proximal humerus resection. METHODS We retrospectively included 15 consecutive patients who underwent a modular MUTARS™ RSA reconstruction after proximal humerus tumour resection between 2017 and 2020. The mean age was 52 years. Their clinical outcomes were assessed using the Constant-Murley score and the MSTS shoulder. Radiological outcomes were assessed based on the presence of loosening, osteolysis, and scapular notching. Complications such as dislocation, oncological recurrence, and infection were assessed. Mean follow-up time was 32.9 months (24 to 45). RESULTS The mean adjusted Constant score was 50.7% (min 22, max 81), and the mean MSTS score was 15.6 (min 4, max 26). We had no loosening, osteolysis, or scapular notching on the radiographs at last follow-up. We had a high complication rate of 53%: one infection, one oncological recurrence, and six dislocations (40%), of which five were re-operated. CONCLUSION In our experience, the MUTARS™ Implantcast™ modular RSA has poor functional results and a high rate of dislocation in the case of large proximal humerus resections below the distal insertion of the deltoid.
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- Thomas Amouyel
- UMR9020-U1277 - CANTHER - Cancer Heterogeneity Plasticity and Resistance to Therapies, Univ. Lille, CHU Lille, Service d'orthopédie 1, 59000, Lille, France.
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- Service d'orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Place de Verdun, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Lille, Lille Cedex, France
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- Service d'orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Place de Verdun, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Lille, Lille Cedex, France
- Université de Lille Nord de France, Lille, France
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- Service d'orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Place de Verdun, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Lille, Lille Cedex, France
- Université de Lille Nord de France, Lille, France
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- Service d'orthopédie 1, Hôpital Roger Salengro, Place de Verdun, Centre Hospitalier Régional Universitaire de Lille, Lille Cedex, France
- Université de Lille Nord de France, Lille, France
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Schippers P, Lacouture JD, Junker M, Baranowski A, Drees P, Gercek E, Boileau P. Can we separately measure glenoid vs. humeral lateralization and distalization in reverse shoulder arthroplasty? J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1169-1176. [PMID: 37890767 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.09.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/19/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lateralization and distalization in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) can be measured on anteroposterior (AP) radiographs using 2 previously described angles: lateralization shoulder angle (LSA) and distalization shoulder angle (DSA). However, these 2 angles measure global lateralization and distalization but do not allow to differentiate how much lateralization or distalization are attributable to the glenoid and the humerus. We hypothesized that new angles could allow us to separately measure glenoid vs. humeral lateralization and distalization. A more precise understanding of independent glenoid and humeral contributions to lateralization and distalization may be beneficial in subsequent clinical research. METHOD Retrospective analysis of postoperative AP radiographs of 100 patients who underwent primary RSA for cuff-tear arthropathy, massive cuff tear, or glenohumeral osteoarthritis were analyzed. The new angles that we proposed use well-known bony landmarks (the acromion, glenoid, and humerus) and the most lateral point of the glenosphere, which we termed the "glenoid pivot point" (GPP). For lateralization, we used the GPP to split LSA into 2 new angles: glenoid lateralization angle (GLA) and humeral lateralization angle (HLA). For distalization, we introduced the modified distalization shoulder angle (mDSA) that can also be split into 2 new angles: glenoid distalization angle (GDA) and humeral distalization angle (HDA). Three orthopedic surgeons measured the new angles, using the online tool Tyche. Mean values with overall and individual standard deviations as well as intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated. RESULTS Because the angles form a triangle, the following equations can be made: LSA = GLA + HLA, and mDSA = GDA + HDA. All angles showed excellent inter- and intraobserver reliability (ICC = 0.92-0.97) with low means of individual standard deviations that indicate a precision of 2° for each angle. CONCLUSION Use of the most lateral part of the glenosphere (termed glenoid pivot point) allows us to separately measure glenoid vs. humeral lateralization and distalization. The 4 new angles (HLA, GLA, GDA, HDA) described in the present study can be used on true AP radiographs, routinely obtained after shoulder replacement, and the measured angles may be used with all types of reverse prostheses available.
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- Philipp Schippers
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tabea Hospital, Hamburg, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Medical Center of the Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany
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- Institute for Sports & Reconstructive Surgery (ICR), Nice, France
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Zhou L, Zuo D, Wen J, Sun W, Cai Z, Zhang W, Zhang Z, Dong Y, Yang Q, Zhu H, Yuan T. Reduced recurrence rate and comparable functionality after wide resection and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty with allograft-prosthetic composite versus curettage for proximal humeral giant cell tumor: a multicenter retrospective study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1040-1049. [PMID: 37844829 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.09.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2023] [Revised: 08/28/2023] [Accepted: 09/03/2023] [Indexed: 10/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Giant cell tumors of bone (GCTBs) are rare, aggressive tumors, and the proximal humerus is a relatively rare location for GCTBs; limited evidence exists on which surgical approaches and reconstruction techniques are optimal. In the largest case series to date, we evaluated the recurrence rate of proximal humeral GCTBs and the functional outcomes of different resection and reconstruction options in this multicenter study. METHODS All 51 patients included in this study received initial surgical treatment for proximal humeral GCTBs from January 2007 to December 2020, with a minimum 2-year follow-up period. Local recurrence and functional outcomes were statistically analyzed in relation to demographic, clinical, and primary surgical variables. Functional outcomes were reported by patients and were assessed by the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score and QuickDASH instrument (shortened version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand instrument). RESULTS The mean follow-up period was 81.5 months (range, 30-191 months), and the overall recurrence rate was 17.6% (9 of 51 patients). The majority of recurrences (n = 7) occurred in the first 2 years of follow-up. The intralesional curettage group (n = 23) showed a statistically significant difference in the recurrence rate compared with the en bloc resection group (n = 28) (34.8% vs. 3.6%, P = .007). Among shoulders receiving en bloc resection, 16 were reconstructed with hemiarthroplasty; 8, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA) with allograft-prosthetic composite (APC) reconstruction; and 4, arthrodesis. On the basis of intention-to-treat analysis, the mean functional Musculoskeletal Tumor Society scores of the groups undergoing curettage, rTSA with APC, hemiarthroplasty, and arthrodesis were 26.0 ± 3.1, 26.0 ± 1.7, 20.3 ± 2.8, and 22.5 ± 1.3, respectively (P < .001 [with P < .001 for curettage vs. hemiarthroplasty and P = .004 for rTSA with APC vs. hemiarthroplasty]) and the mean QuickDASH scores were 14.0 ± 11.0, 11.6 ± 4.5, 33.1 ± 11.8, and 21.6 ± 4.7, respectively (P < .001 [with P < .001 for curettage vs. hemiarthroplasty and P = .003 for rTSA with APC vs. hemiarthroplasty]). CONCLUSIONS On the basis of our data, en bloc resection followed by reverse shoulder arthroplasty showed a lower recurrence rate and no significant difference in functional outcome scores for proximal humeral GCTBs compared with intralesional curettage. Therefore, we believe that rTSA with APC may be reasonable for the initial treatment of proximal humeral GCTBs.
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- Lenian Zhou
- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Oncology, Shanghai General Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Ruijin Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Shanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, Shanghai, China.
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Gunst S, Cloquell Y, Collotte P, Ioncu A, Haritinian EG, Nové-Josserand L. Medium-term clinical and radiographic outcomes of a cementless prosthesis with a 140° neck-shaft angle in reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1075-1083. [PMID: 37777044 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/02/2023]
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BACKGROUND The design of humeral implants has evolved from the initial Grammont design, notably regarding the neck-shaft angle (NSA) and through the use of cementless prostheses. Stress shielding was frequently reported with cementless implants, the 2 main risk factors being humeral stem misalignment and high filling ratios. Our hypothesis was that standard length cementless stems with an NSA of 140° would facilitate good alignment with moderate filling ratios, thereby limiting stress shielding and ensuring good clinical outcomes. METHODS A single-center retrospective study was conducted of patients who underwent reverse total shoulder arthroplasty between January 2015 and August 2017, with at least 2 years' follow-up. Clinical evaluations included range of motion measurements and Constant and subjective shoulder values scores. Frontal alignment was assessed in terms of the angle (α) between axes of the stem and of the humerus. Filling ratios were measured in the metaphysis of the humerus, in the diaphysis, and at the distal end of the stem and considered excessive above 0.7. Stress shielding was evidenced radiographically by the observation of medial cortical narrowing, medial metaphysis thinning, lateral metaphysis thinning or under-the-baseplate osteolysis. RESULTS Eighty-two shoulders were included and 70 had radiographic follow-up data available. The mean patient age was 78 years and 63/81 patients (78%) were female. The mean follow-up time was 39 ± 7 months. The mean α angle was 1.4° ± 0.9° and was less than 5° in all cases. The mean metaphyseal, diaphyseal, and distal filling ratios were 0.61 ± 0.06, 0.70 ± 0.08, and 0.64 ± 0.09, respectively. The mean Constant score improved from 28 ± 11 preoperatively to 64 ± 14 at last follow-up. The mean subjective shoulder values score at last follow-up was 81 ± 12. Seventy-nine percent of patients (55/70) had at least 1 form of stress-shielding related, which were not associated with clinical outcomes, apart from lateral metaphysis thinning, which was associated with lower active anterior elevation (mean, 106° ± 30° vs. 126° ± 28°; P = .01) and lower Constant scores (mean, 56 ± 17 vs. 65 ± 14; P = .06). CONCLUSION The use of cementless reverse shoulder prostheses with a NSA of 140° was associated with good clinical outcomes at 2 years' follow-up. The prosthesis stem was correctly aligned with the humeral axis and the filling ratios were <0.7 in all cases. Stress-shielding was common but, apart from lateral metaphysis thinning, this had no impact on clinical outcomes.
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- Stanislas Gunst
- Orthopaedics Surgery and Sports Medicine Department, FIFA Medical Center of Excellence, Croix-Rousse Hospital, Lyon University Hospital, Lyon, France; IFSTTAR, University Lyon, Claude Bernard Lyon 1 University, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France
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- Ramsay Santé, Hôpital Privé Jean Mermoz, Centre Orthopédique Santy, Lyon, France
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- Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Foișor Orthopaedic Hospital, Bucharest, Romania
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Zhao W, Yuan H, Zhang Y, Guo Y, Basnet S, Li S, Li T, Liang B, Pei G. A novel configuration for the fixation of intra-articular C2.3 distal humerus fractures with the potential for minimally invasive surgery: a biomechanical evaluation and finite element analysis. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:1138-1149. [PMID: 37944743 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.09.034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 09/24/2023] [Indexed: 11/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Distal humerus fractures are a challenge to treat, and the current standard of care, open reduction internal fixation with a double-plate, has a high rate of complications. We proposed a novel internal fixation configuration, lateral intramedullary nail and medial plate (LINMP) and verified its rigidity through biomechanical tests and finite element analysis. METHODS The study involved biomechanical testing of 30 synthetic humerus models to compare 2 different fixation systems for an AO 13C-2.3 type fracture. The orthogonal double-plate (ODP) group and the LINMP group were compared through biomechanical testing to measure stiffness and failure load fewer than 3 working conditions. Based on the results, we optimized the intramedullary nail by eliminating the holes at the distal end of the nail and incorporating a 2-hole external locking plate. The Finite element analysis was also conducted to further compare the modified LINMP configuration with the previous 2 fixation configurations. RESULTS In biomechanical tests, the ODP group exhibited lower stiffness under bending and compression forces compared to the LINMP group, but higher stiffness and failure loads under torsion force. In finite element analysis, the modified LINMP reduces the maximum stress of the fixation structure without significantly reducing the stiffness under bending stress and axial compression conditions. In torsion stress conditions, the modified LINMP enhances both the maximum stress and the stiffness, although it remains marginally inferior to the ODP structure. CONCLUSION Our study demonstrates that the innovative LINMP presents comparable or slightly superior concerning bending and axial loading compared to orthogonal double-plate osteosynthesis for distal humeral intra-articular fractures, which might become a minimally invasive option for these fractures.
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- Wei Zhao
- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- BenQ Medical Center, The Affiliated BenQ Hospital of Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
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- Xiamen Humanity Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Xiamen, Fujian, China
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- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China
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- Xiamen Humanity Hospital, Fujian Medical University, Xiamen, Fujian, China.
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- School of Medicine, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China; Medical Intelligence and Innovation Academy, Southern University of Science and Technology Hospital, Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.
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Maquer G, Mueri C, Henderson A, Bischoff J, Favre P. Developing and Validating a Model of Humeral Stem Primary Stability, Intended for In Silico Clinical Trials. Ann Biomed Eng 2024; 52:1280-1296. [PMID: 38361138 DOI: 10.1007/s10439-024-03452-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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In silico clinical trials (ISCT) can contribute to demonstrating a device's performance via credible computational models applied on virtual cohorts. Our purpose was to establish the credibility of a model for assessing the risk of humeral stem loosening in total shoulder arthroplasty, based on a twofold validation scheme involving both benchtop and clinical validation activities, for ISCT applications. A finite element model computing bone-implant micromotion (benchtop model) was quantitatively compared to a bone foam micromotion test (benchtop comparator) to ensure that the physics of the system was captured correctly. The model was expanded to a population-based approach (clinical model) and qualitatively evaluated based on its ability to replicate findings from a published clinical study (clinical comparator), namely that grit-blasted stems are at a significantly higher risk of loosening than porous-coated stems, to ensure that clinical performance of the stem can be predicted appropriately. Model form sensitivities pertaining to surgical variation and implant design were evaluated. The model replicated benchtop micromotion measurements (52.1 ± 4.3 µm), without a significant impact of the press-fit ("Press-fit": 54.0 ± 8.5 µm, "No press-fit": 56.0 ± 12.0 µm). Applied to a virtual population, the grit-blasted stems (227 ± 78µm) experienced significantly larger micromotions than porous-coated stems (162 ± 69µm), in accordance with the findings of the clinical comparator. This work provides a concrete example for evaluating the credibility of an ISCT study. By validating the modeling approach against both benchtop and clinical data, model credibility is established for an ISCT application aiming to enrich clinical data in a regulatory submission.
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- Ghislain Maquer
- Zimmer Biomet, Sulzerallee 8, 8404, Winterthur, Switzerland.
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- Zimmer Biomet, Sulzerallee 8, 8404, Winterthur, Switzerland
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- Zimmer Biomet, 1800 West Center St., Warsaw, IN, 46580, USA
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Sadek WMS, Elshamly IKF, Salem MSM, AbouSenna WG, Ebeid E, Ebeid WA. Functional and oncological outcomes of patients with proximal humerus osteosarcoma managed by limb salvage. J Orthop Traumatol 2024; 25:18. [PMID: 38637478 PMCID: PMC11026314 DOI: 10.1186/s10195-024-00756-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Osteosarcoma is the most common primary bone malignancy in skeletally immature patients. The proximal humerus is the third most common site of osteosarcoma. The literature shows a paucity of published data concerning the outcome of proximal humerus osteosarcoma managed by limb salvage. The purpose of this study was to answer the following questions: (1) do patients with proximal humerus osteosarcoma managed by limb salvage and neoadjuvant chemotherapy show good functional and oncological outcomes, and (2) are there any prognostic factors that are associated with better oncological and functional outcomes? MATERIALS AND METHODS The study was a retrospective case series study assessing the overall outcome of 34 patients with proximal humerus osteosarcoma. Eighteen patients were males (53%) while 16 were females. Biological reconstruction was done in 15 patients (44%), while nonbiological reconstruction was done in 19 patients. Resections were mainly intraarticular (82%). Functional outcome was assessed using the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score, while oncological outcome was assessed based on local recurrence and development of chest metastasis. Comparisons between quantitative variables were done using the nonparametric Mann-Whitney test. To compare categorical data, the chi-square (χ2) test was performed. The exact test was used instead when the expected frequency was less than 5. Correlations between quantitative variables were examined using the Spearman correlation coefficient. RESULTS The mean MSTS score was 25.5 (range 23-29). A younger age was statistically correlated with a poorer MSTS score (P = 0.0016). Six patients out of 34 (17.6%) had local recurrence and four of them (67%) were treated by forequarter amputation. 41% of patients developed chest metastasis, and the majority of them were treated by chemotherapy (71%). In comparison with patients with osteosarcoma at other sites who were also managed in our institution, proximal humerus osteosarcoma patients showed higher incidence rates of local recurrence and chest metastasis along with lower 5-year patient and limb survivorships compared to distal femur, proximal tibia and proximal femur osteosarcoma patients. CONCLUSION Treatment of osteosarcoma of the proximal humerus by limb salvage and chemotherapy yields a good functional outcome. The method of reconstruction does not impact the resultant function. The 5-year survivorship of these patients is 65%. Younger patients have a better oncological outcome and an inferior functional outcome. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV therapeutic study.
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- Department of Paediatric Oncology and Haematology, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
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Rämö L, Ibounig T, Sumrein BO, Lepola V, Paavola M, Taimela S, Järvinen TLN. Five-Year Follow-Up of Surgery vs Functional Bracing for Closed Displaced Humeral Shaft Fractures. JAMA 2024; 331:1149-1151. [PMID: 38436996 PMCID: PMC10912996 DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.2671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2023] [Accepted: 02/15/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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This study compares outcomes of surgery and functional bracing for closed humeral shaft fractures after 5 years of follow-up.
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- Lasse Rämö
- Finnish Centre for Evidence-based Orthopaedics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Centre for Evidence-based Orthopaedics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, Tampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finland
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- Finnish Centre for Evidence-based Orthopaedics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Centre for Evidence-based Orthopaedics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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- Finnish Centre for Evidence-based Orthopaedics, Helsinki University Hospital, Helsinki, Finland
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Temporin K, Miyoshi Y, Miyamura S, Shimada K. Bone deformity in sports-related elbow osteoarthritis: influence of osteochondritis dissecans of the capitellum-a cross-sectional study. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:1685-1691. [PMID: 38386060 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-024-05214-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/23/2024]
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INTRODUCTION Sports activity can cause elbow osteoarthritis, which subsequently induces bone deformity. Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the capitellum develops defects of articular surfaces and can exacerbate bone deformity. This study aimed to investigate whether OCD exacerbates deformities in sports-related elbow osteoarthritis. MATERIALS AND METHODS Twenty-one patients who underwent bilateral computed tomography preoperatively followed by surgery for sports-related elbow osteoarthritis were included. Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of an OCD history: OCD + (n = 6) and OCD- (n = 15). Bilateral three-dimensional bone models of the humerus, ulna, and radius were created using computed tomography data, and bone deformities were extracted by subtracting healthy mirror models from the affected models using a Boolean operation. Bone deformities were divided into 22 regions in the 3 bones. The volume of the deformity was estimated by correlating the anteroposterior and lateral diameters of the OCD and by comparing the two groups. RESULTS The anteroposterior diameter of the OCD correlated with the articular surface of the medial trochlear notch, whereas the lateral diameter correlated with the whole ulna, medial gutter of the ulna, whole radius, and lateral side of the radial head. The deformities were 2.2 times larger in the whole humerus, 1.9 times larger in the whole ulna, and 3.0 times larger in the whole radius in the OCD + group than in the OCD- group. The deformities were significantly larger in the OCD + group than in the OCD- group in the radial fossa, posterior capitellum, medial gutter, and lateral gutter in the humerus, medial gutter in the ulna, and lateral, anterior, and posterior sides of the radial head. CONCLUSION Larger OCD exacerbated deformity in elbow OA, and the presence of OCD exacerbated deformities in sports-related elbow OA. These results demonstrate the highlight of preventing OCD progression.
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- Ko Temporin
- Center of Hand and Trauma Surgery, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital, 4-2-78 Fukushima, Fukushima-Ku, Osaka-Shi, Japan.
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka University, Suita, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Japan Community Healthcare Organization Osaka Hospital, Osaka, Japan
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Sabharwal S, Boland PJ, Vaynrub M. Severe Hemodynamic Collapse During Humerus Stabilization with Photodynamic Implant: A Report of Two Cases. JBJS Case Connect 2024; 14:01709767-202406000-00013. [PMID: 38635765 PMCID: PMC11034895 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.23.00634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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CASE We present 2 cases of severe hemodynamic collapse during prophylactic stabilization of impending pathologic humerus fractures using a photodynamic bone stabilization device. Both events occurred when the monomer was infused under pressure into a balloon catheter. CONCLUSION We suspect that an increase in intramedullary pressure during balloon expansion may cause adverse systemic effects similar to fat embolism or bone cement implantation syndrome. Appropriate communication with the anesthesia team, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and prophylactic vent hole creation may help mitigate or manage these adverse systemic effects.
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- Samir Sabharwal
- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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- Department of Surgery, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY
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Gallusser N, Goetti P, Lallemand G, Terrier A, Vauclair F. Surgical approaches to the capitellum: a comparative anatomic study. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:798-803. [PMID: 37890766 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.09.022] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/16/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/10/2023] [Indexed: 10/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD) of the humeral capitellum is an important cause of elbow disability in young athletes. Large and unstable lesions sometimes require joint reconstruction with osteochondral autograft. Several approaches have been described to expose the capitellum for the purpose of treating OCD. The posterior anconeus-splitting approach and the lateral approach with or without release of the lateral ligamentous complex are the most frequently used for this indication. The surface accessible by these approaches has not been widely studied. This study compared the extent of the articular surface of the capitellum that could be exposed with the Kocher approach (without ligament release) vs. the posterior anconeus-splitting approach. A secondary outcome was the measurement of any additional area that could be reached with lateral ulnar collateral ligament release (Wrightington approach). METHODS The 3 approaches were performed on 8 adult cadaveric elbows: first, the Kocher approach; then, the anconeus-splitting approach; and finally, the Wrightington approach. The visible articular surface was marked out after completion of each approach. RESULTS The mean articular surface of the capitellum was 708 mm2 (range, 573-830 mm2). The mean visible articular surface was 49% (range, 43%-60%) of the total surface with the Kocher approach, 74% (range, 61%-90%) with the posterior anconeus-splitting approach, and 93% (range, 91%-97%) with the Wrightington approach. Although the Kocher approach provided access to the anterior part of the capitellum, the anconeus-splitting approach showed adequate exposure to the posterior three-quarters of the articular surface and overlapped the most posterior part of the Kocher approach. A combination of the 2 lateral ulnar collateral ligament-preserving approaches allowed access to 100% of the joint surface. CONCLUSION Most OCD lesions are located in the posterior area of the capitellum and can therefore be reached with the anconeus-splitting approach. When OCD lesions are located anteriorly, the Kocher approach without ligament release is efficient. A combination of these 2 approaches enabled the entirety of the joint surface to be viewed.
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- Nicolas Gallusser
- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Valais Hospital, Sion, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Laboratory of Biomechanical Orthopedics, Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, Lausanne University Hospital and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland; Bone and Motion Center, Hirslanden Clinique Bois-Cerf, Lausanne, Switzerland.
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Lappen S, Siebenlist S, Leschinger T, Kadantsev P, Geyer S, Wegmann K, Müller LP, Hackl M. The importance of interdigitating screw fixation of the trochlea in double plate osteosynthesis of low transcondylar distal humerus fractures: A biomechanical study. Injury 2024; 55:111486. [PMID: 38447478 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2024.111486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 02/05/2024] [Accepted: 02/25/2024] [Indexed: 03/08/2024]
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OBJECTIVE The trochlea is of great importance for the stability of the elbow and its fixation in low transcondylar fractures of the distal humerus is especially challenging. The aim of this study was to determine the optimal trochlea fixation in double plate osteosynthesis of intraarticular distal humerus fractures. METHODS A low transcondylar, C3-type distal humerus fracture was created in 20 fresh-frozen human cadaveric humeri. The samples were then randomly divided into two groups of 10 specimens each. Double plate osteosynthesis was performed in both groups. In group A, the two most distal screws of the lateral plate were inserted into the trochlea fragment. In group B, these screws did not extend into the trochlea. Displacement under cyclic loading and ultimate failure loads were determined for all specimens. RESULTS Group A showed significantly less displacement under cyclic loading in each measurement interval (0.92 mm vs. 1.53 mm after 100 cycles, p = 0 0.006; 1.10 mm vs. 1.84 mm after 1000 cycles, p = 0.007; 1.18 mm vs. 1.98 mm after 2000 cycles, p = 0.008). The ultimate failure load was significantly higher in group A than in group B (345.61 ± 120.389 N vs. 238.42 ± 131.61 N, p = 0.037). CONCLUSIONS Fixation of the trochlea with interdigitating screws in double plate osteosynthesis of low-condylar type C distal humerus fractures results in superior construct stability. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE not applicable (biomechanical).
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- Sebastian Lappen
- Department of Sports Orthopeadics, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany.
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- Department of Sports Orthopeadics, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Department of Sports Orthopeadics, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany
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- Department of Sports Orthopeadics, Technical University of Munich, Klinikum rechts der Isar, Munich, Germany; Department for Orthopedics, St. Vinzenz Klinik, Pfronten, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany; OCM (Orthopädische Chirurgie München) Clinic, München, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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- Faculty of Medicine and University Hospital, Center for Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery, University of Cologne, Cologne, Germany
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Abbot S, Proudman S, Bednarz J, Williams N. Outcomes of proximal humerus fractures in children: a retrospective cohort study. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:743-748. [PMID: 38366714 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18900] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/25/2024] [Indexed: 02/18/2024]
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OBJECTIVE Paediatric proximal humerus fractures (PHFs) have historically been treated non-operatively. However, the management of severely displaced PHFs in older children has been debated over the years, with contemporary studies advocating for surgery. The purpose of this study was to review the outcomes of a cohort of paediatric patients treated for a PHF to guide management of future paediatric PHFs. METHODS The records of the Women's and Children's Hospital in South Australia were reviewed to identify paediatric PHFs occurring between 1 January 2010 and 1 June 2020. Participants completed the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH), the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and the Paediatric Outcomes Data Collection Instrument via phone interview. Participants' shoulder range-of-motion was assessed via telehealth using Zoom. Multivariable logistic regression was used to identify patient and clinical variables that were associated with a poorer outcome. RESULTS Of 307 patients contacted, 125 participated. Forty-six patients met the definition of a poorer clinical outcome, defined as a QuickDASH score of ≥2. Fractures of greater severity were predictive of a poorer outcome, and patients aged ≥12 years old at the time of injury had higher total QuickDASH scores. The findings did not suggest that these subgroups of patients have superior outcomes if treated surgically. CONCLUSION The majority of paediatric PHFs have an acceptable clinical outcome, irrespective of treatment methodology. Multicentre prospective studies are required to establish the indications for surgery for adolescent patients with severely displaced PHFs.
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- Samuel Abbot
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Lyell McEwin Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Discipline of Medicine, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- SAHMRI Women and Kids Theme, South Australia Health and Medical Research Institute, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- School of Public Health, The University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma, Women's and Children's Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Centre for Orthopaedic and Trauma Research, University of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Jitprapaikulsarn S, Chantarapanich N, Apivatthakakul T, Gromprasit A, Lertvilai P, Sukha K, Wanchat S, Mahaisavariya C. Comparative study of mechanical performance of various fixation constructs in multifragmentary distal humeral shaft fracture: a finite element analysis. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:1287-1296. [PMID: 38071686 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03790-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/01/2023] [Accepted: 11/15/2023] [Indexed: 04/02/2024]
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BACKGROUND There has been no scientific mechanical assessment demonstrating the optimal fixation technique in multifragmentary fractures of the distal humeral shaft. The purpose of the present study was to compare the biomechanical performance of 5 fixation constructs as used in minimally invasive plating osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal humeral shaft fractures. METHODS Three-dimensional (3D) humerus model with 20 mm distal humeral shaft fracture gap simulating multifragmentary fracture was created from computed tomography data and virtually fixed by 5 fixation techniques as MIPO, i.e., anterior narrow dynamic compression plate (DCP), anterior narrow locking compression plate (LCP), anterior reversed proximal humeral internal locking system (R-PHILOS), extra-articular distal humerus locking compression plate (LCP-EADH), and anteromedial LCP. All constructs were biomechanically tested under 6 loading conditions by means of finite element analysis, i.e., 250-N axial compression, 7.5-N m internal rotation, 7.5-N m external rotation, 10-N m posterior bending, 10-N m valgus rotation, and 10-N m varus rotation. In addition, A 3D model of each construct was fabricated as 3D printed models. Fixations were applied to the 3D printing model which were later mechanically tested to validate the FE results. RESULTS EQV stress exhibited on anterior narrow LCP and anterior R-PHILOS were comparable which were lower than other constructs under axial compression and valgus-varus bending. Anterior R-PHILOS produced lower EQV stress than other constructs under internal-external rotation and posterior bending. On the whole, R-PHILOS demonstrated a comparable fracture displacement to those LCP with anterior or anteromedial approaches, that achieved the lowest displacement values. In addition, the experimental mechanical test values shared a correlation with the FE model results. CONCLUSION Overall, the anterior R-PHILOS was considered as a potential candidate for multifragmentary distal humeral shaft fractures. It demonstrated efficacious biomechanical performance in terms of implant stress and distal fragment displacement.
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopedics, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopedics, Buddhachinaraj Hospital, Phitsanulok, Thailand
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, Sriracha, Chonburi, Thailand
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- Golden Jubilee Medical Center, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Schöbel T, Gemkow M, Wendler T, Schleifenbaum S, Löffler S, Theopold J, Hepp P. Primary stability in locking plate fixation for proximal humeral fractures may be increased by using an additional nail osteosynthesis in combination with locking plate osteosynthesis-A biomechanical comparison. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2024; 114:106235. [PMID: 38552372 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2024.106235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2023] [Revised: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 03/26/2024] [Indexed: 04/20/2024]
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BACKGROUND Stability is regarded as an important factor for proper healing and avoiding secondary dislocation in osteoporotic fractures of the proximal humerus. Several surgical techniques have been proposed for treatment, including intramedullary nail osteosynthesis and locking plate fixation. This study introduces a novel approach that combines both techniques and compares its primary stability with conventional methods. METHODS The study involved 25 osteoporotic humeri with two-part fracture models, which were randomly assigned to locking-plate fixation, intramedullary nailing, or a combination of both techniques. The specimens were subjected to sinusoidal loading at 250 N in 20° abduction for 5000 cycles and then to quasi-static loading until failure. Fracture movement, failure mode, and failure load were measured and compared among the groups. FINDINGS The groups fixated with intramedullary nailing and the groups fixated with intramedullary nailing and locking plate fixation showed significantly lower fracture motion than the group using locking plate fixation only (p < 0.005) and significantly higher load to failure (p = 0.007 and p = 0.0062, respectively). There was no significant difference between the group using intramedullary nailing and the group using locking-plate fixation and intramedullary nailing in fracture movement or load-to-failure (p > 0.005). INTERPRETATION The results indicate that locking plate fixation provides less primary stability than intramedullary nailing or the combined of both techniques. This combined approach may offer advantages as a treatment for complex proximal humeral fractures in osteoporotic bone, and specific implants should be developed to ensure optimal treatment.
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- Tobias Schöbel
- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; ZESBO - Center for Research on Musculoskeletal Systems, Semmelweisstraße 14, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; ZESBO - Center for Research on Musculoskeletal Systems, Semmelweisstraße 14, 04103 Leipzig, Germany; Fraunhofer Institute for Machine Tools and Forming Technology, Nöthnitzer Straße 44, 01187 Dresden, Germany.
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- Institute of Anatomy, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 13, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, and Plastic Surgery, University of Leipzig, Liebigstraße 20, 04103 Leipzig, Germany.
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Hou XZ, Yin J, Wang HY, Gu JY, Wan TH, Yang MH, Xia D, Zhang Q. [A multicenter clinical study on the treatment of lateral epicondylitis of humerus by manipulation]. Zhongguo Gu Shang 2024; 37:251-7. [PMID: 38515411 DOI: 10.12200/j.issn.1003-0034.20230252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate clinical effect of tendons pulling,poking and kneading for the treatment of external humeral epicondylitis. METHODS From January 2018 to December 2021,a multicenter randomized controlled study was performed to collect 192 patients with external humeral epicondylitis in Wangjing Hospital,Beijing Dianli Hospital,and Beijing Fengsheng Osteotraumatology Hospital,respectively,and they were divided into treatment group and control group by random number table method. There were 96 patients in treatment group,including 36 males and 60 females,aged from 28 to 60 years old with an average of (41.20±5.50) years old;the course of disease ranged from 1 to 14 days with an average of (5.24±1.35) days;they were treated once every other day for 2 weeks. There were 96 patients in control group ,including 33 males and 63 females,aged from 26 to 60 years old with an average of (43.35±7.75) years old;the course of disease ranged from 1 to 14 days with an average of (5.86±1.48) days;they were treated with topical voltaalin combined with elbow joint fixation for 2 weeks. Visual analogue scale (VAS) and Hospital for Surgery Scoring System (HSS) elbow pronation and supination angles,wrist metacarpal flexion and dorsal extension angles,elbow tenderness between two groups were compared before treatment and at 1,3,5,7,11 and 13 days after treatment;Hospital for Surgery Scoring System 2 (HSS2) was compared before treatment and the final treatment. RESULTS All patients were followed up for 10 to 14 days with an average of (12±1.6) days. VAS between treatment group and control group before treatment were 6.83±1.36 and 6.79±1.58,respectively,and decreased to 1.49±1.09 and 2.11±1.81 after the final treatment. VAS of treatment group were significantly lower than those of control group at 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 13 days after treatment (P<0.05). HSS between two groups were 61.73±11.00 and 36.47±12.45 before treatment,respectively,and increased to 94.42±5.9 and 91.44±9.11 at the final treatment. HSS of treatment group were significantly higher than those of control group at 1,3,5,7,9,11 and 13 days after treatment (P<0.05). On the 5th day after treatment,the external and internal rotation angles of elbow in treatment group were (66.41±12.69) ° and (66.35±13.54) °,while those in control group were (62.08±16.03) ° and (61.77±16.35) °. On the 7th day after treatment,the external and internal rotation angles of elbow were (69.79±12.64) ° and (70.02±13.55) ° in treatment group,and (65.28±15.86) ° and (65.09±16.67) ° in control group. Elbow joint motion in treatment group was higher than that in control group (P<0.05). On the 5th day after treatment,angles of wrist dorsiflexion and palm flexion were (39.43±15.94) ° and (46.68±11.10) ° in treatment group,and (38.51±18.49) ° and (44.27±13.58) ° in control group. On the 7th day after treatment,angles of wrist dorsiflexion and palm flexion were (42.52±16.50) ° and (49.23±10.96) ° in treatment group,and (41.18±20.09) ° and (46.64±14.63) ° in control group. The motion of wrist joint in treatment group was higher than that in control group (P<0.05). On the 13th day after treatment,HSS2 in treatment group 93.61±6.32 were higher than those in control group 92.06±7.94(P<0.05). There was no significant difference in elbow tenderness between two groups at each time point (P>0.05). CONCLUSION Voltaren external treatment combined with elbow fixation and tendons pulling,poking and kneading could effectively improve symptoms of external humeral epicondylitis. Compared with voltaren external treatment,tendons pulling,poking and kneading has advantages of longer analgesic time and better elbow function recovery.
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- Xiao-Zhou Hou
- Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
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- Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing 100055, China
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- Beijing Fengsheng TCM Bone Trauma Hospital, Beijing 100033, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
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- 1. Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China; 2. Beijing Electric Power Hospital, Beijing 100055, China; 3. Beijing Fengsheng TCM Bone Trauma Hospital, Beijing 100033, China
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- Wangjing Hospital, Chinese Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100102, China
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Porcellini G, Montanari M, Giorgini A, Micheloni GM, Bonfatti R, Tarallo L. Great tuberosity fixation does not affect healing and clinical outcomes in RSA performed in proximal humeral fractures in elderly patients. Musculoskelet Surg 2024; 108:107-114. [PMID: 38175393 DOI: 10.1007/s12306-023-00807-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024]
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PURPOSE Aims of our study were to define whether the great tuberosity (GT) positioning fixation in reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) after proximal humeral fracture (PHF) could predict tuberosity healing and its impact on clinical outcomes. METHODS We enrolled 59 patients treated with cementless reverse shoulder arthroplasty after PHF in our institute between 2012 and 2018. The mean follow-up was 57 months (± 23.4). We divided patients into two groups according to GT positioning after fixation: Group 1 GT in contact and Group 2 GT detached at least 1 mm from humeral diaphysis. Clinical and radiographic evaluations were conducted at last follow-up. RESULTS Overall GT healing rate was 64.4%, (Group 1 70.7%-Group 2 50%). A statistically significant difference (P = 0.047) was found in cortical thickness narrowing at one-third of stem length. We found a correlation between lateral cortical narrowing and GT fixation in non-anatomical position, but we observed no statistically significant differences about GT healing according to GT anatomical or non-anatomical fixation. No differences were found in shoulder function in patients whose tuberosity was healed or failed to heal. CONCLUSION GT reduction is not a predictive factor for GT healing; external stress shielding, instead, seems to be decreased in patients with postoperative anatomically reduced GT. In our study, GT healing did not affect clinical outcomes or patient's satisfaction in elderly low-demanding patients.
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- Giuseppe Porcellini
- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy.
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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- Orthopaedics and Traumatology Department, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia - Policlinico di Modena, Modena, Italy
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Makarewich CA, Cheminant JR, Biddle NC, Brennan JN, San Juan A. Telehealth follow-up in the postoperative care of surgically treated pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:192-197. [PMID: 37129024 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001090] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/03/2023]
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Supracondylar humerus fractures are a common pediatric orthopedic injury requiring surgery. These patients are typically seen 4 weeks post-op for cast and pin removal followed by an 8-12-week post-op motion check. Our study aimed to limit the number of in-office visits by conducting this last motion check by telehealth. This was a single-surgeon series of consecutive surgically treated supracondylar humerus fractures. The primary outcome was the number of patients who completed their range of motion check remotely. Loss to follow-up at the telehealth visit was compared to a prior cohort for whom the range of motion visit was performed in person. Secondary outcomes included number of patients missing work/school for the in-person vs. telehealth visits and satisfaction with the in-person and telehealth visits. Twenty-two patients were enrolled during the study period. Sixteen (73%) successfully completed their telehealth follow-up, which was similar to the prior in-person cohort. Significantly more parents/children had to take a day off from work/school to attend the in-person visit. No patient required a subsequent in-person visit or referral to physical therapy. A total of 100% of patients reported excellent satisfaction with their telehealth visit. Overall satisfaction was similar comparing the in-person vs. telehealth visits (84% vs. 100% reporting excellent satisfaction, P = 0.12). Telehealth is a viable option for the postoperative care of surgically treated supracondylar humerus fractures. This approach limits in-office visits and decreases the need for parents/children to miss work/school while maintaining excellent satisfaction scores.
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- Christopher A Makarewich
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Utah
- Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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Klahs KJ, Hagen M, Scanaliato J, Hettrich C, Fitzpatrick KV, Parnes N. Geriatric proximal humerus fracture operative management: a Truven Health Analytics database study (2015-2020). J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:715-721. [PMID: 37573935 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/15/2023] [Revised: 06/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study is to assess the trends in operative management of geriatric (≥65 years) proximal humerus fractures during a 6-year period (2015-2020) within an insurance claims database. METHODS This retrospective database cohort study used data gathered from the 2015-2020 IBM Truven MarketScan Commercial and IBM Truven MarketScan Medicare Supplemental databases. The International Statistical Classification of Disease and Related Health Problems, Tenth Revision, data was correlated to the Current Procedural Terminology code for shoulder arthroplasty (proximal humeral prosthetic replacement: 23616, shoulder hemiarthroplasty [HA]: 23470, reverse total shoulder arthroplasty [rTSA]: 23472) or open reduction internal fixation (ORIF; open treatment of proximal humerus fracture with internal fixation: 23615, open treatment of proximal humerus fracture-dislocation with internal fixation: 23680). We investigated the number of proximal humerus fracture operative cases per year, percentage arthroplasty used per year, rTSA and HA per year, hospital cost information, as well as percentage arthroplasty per US geographic region. RESULTS A total of 8057 operative proximal humerus fractures cases were identified in 7697 patients aged >65 years, with 0.45% (360 of 8057) being bilateral. There was a 40.8% decrease in the rate of operative management of proximal humerus fractures between the first half (2015-2017, 1687.3 ± 146.6) and the second half of the study period (2018-2020, 998.3 ± 258.7). Arthroplasty accounted for 78.7% of all surgeries, 91% of those being rTSA. The total number of cases of rTSA and ORIF performed decreased per year (P = .01). The downward trend of percentage ORIF per year approached significance (P = .054). Arthroplasty was a more expensive option of payment for total case by almost $850.00 (P = .001). There was a larger percentage of arthroplasty performed in the Northeast and North Central US geographic regions. CONCLUSION Despite the rise of both the elderly population and related geriatric proximal humerus fractures, they were less operatively represented in this insurance claims database across the 6-year period. There may be a trend to use less ORIF when addressing these fractures. Although it incurred a higher in-hospital cost, arthroplasty was being performed at a higher percentage in the Northeast and North Central regions of the United States.
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- Kyle J Klahs
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA.
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- Andrew Taylor Still University-School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Paul Foster School of Medicine, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, William Beaumont Army Medical Center, El Paso, TX, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, Carthage Area Hospital, Carthage, NY, USA
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Harrison N, Hysong A, Posey S, Yu Z, Chen AT, Pallitto P, Gardner MJ, Dumpe J, Mir H, Babcock S, Natoli RM, Adams JD, Zura RD, Miller AN, Seymour RB, Hsu JR, Obremskey W. Outcomes of Humerus Nonunion Surgery in Patients With Initial Operative Fracture Fixation. J Orthop Trauma 2024; 38:168-175. [PMID: 38158607 DOI: 10.1097/bot.0000000000002740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2023] [Accepted: 12/12/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024]
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OBJECTIVES To describe outcomes following humerus aseptic nonunion surgery in patients whose initial fracture was treated operatively and to identify risk factors for nonunion surgery failure in the same population. METHODS DESIGN Retrospective case series. SETTING Eight, academic, level 1 trauma centers. PATIENTS SELECTION CRITERIA Patients with aseptic humerus nonunion (OTA/AO 11 and 12) after the initial operative management between 1998 and 2019. OUTCOME MEASURES AND COMPARISONS Success rate of nonunion surgery. RESULTS Ninety patients were included (56% female; median age 50 years; mean follow-up 21.2 months). Of 90 aseptic humerus nonunions, 71 (78.9%) united following nonunion surgery. Thirty patients (33.3%) experienced 1 or more postoperative complications, including infection, failure of fixation, and readmission. Multivariate analysis found that not performing revision internal fixation during nonunion surgery (n = 8; P = 0.002) and postoperative de novo infection (n = 9; P = 0.005) were associated with an increased risk of recalcitrant nonunion. Patient smoking status and the use of bone graft were not associated with differences in the nonunion repair success rate. CONCLUSIONS This series of previously operated aseptic humerus nonunions found that more than 1 in 5 patients failed nonunion repair. De novo postoperative infection and failure to perform revision internal fixation during nonunion surgery were associated with recalcitrant nonunion. Smoking and use of bone graft did not influence the success rate of nonunion surgery. These findings can be used to give patients a realistic expectation of results and complications following humerus nonunion surgery. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Prognostic Level III. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Noah Harrison
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center, Macon, GA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Florida Orthopedic Institute, Tampa, FL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, Winston-Salem, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Indiana University School of Medicine, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis, IN
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Prisma Health, Greenville, SC
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Louisiana State University, New Orleans, LA; and
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, NC
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN
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Ferguson D, Perry DC. Managing displaced fractures of the medial humeral epicondyle in children. Bone Joint J 2024; 106-B:224-226. [PMID: 38423116 DOI: 10.1302/0301-620x.106b3.bjj-2023-1125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/02/2024]
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- David Ferguson
- Paediatric Orthopaedics, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK
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- Institute of Population Health, University of Liverpool, Liverpool, UK
- Department of Orthopaedics, Alder Hey Children's Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK
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Yokoya S, Harada Y, Sumimoto Y, Kikugawa K, Natsu K, Nakamura Y, Nagata Y, Negi H, Watanabe C, Adachi N. Factors affecting stress shielding and osteolysis after reverse shoulder arthroplasty: A multicenter study in a Japanese population. J Orthop Sci 2024; 29:521-528. [PMID: 36710212 DOI: 10.1016/j.jos.2023.01.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2022] [Revised: 12/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/05/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023]
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BACKGROUND Stress shielding and osteolysis around the humeral stem after reverse shoulder arthroplasty causes loosening and periprosthetic fractures and reduces bone stock during revision surgery. In Japanese patients, who have relatively small bodies, different characteristics may exist regarding the occurrence of these changes compared with the characteristics of Westerners, who have relatively larger frames. The purpose of this multicenter study was to investigate the incidence and clarify the predictors of stress shielding and osteolysis in Japanese individuals who underwent reverse shoulder arthroplasty. METHODS The occurrence of stress shielding and osteolysis was investigated in 135 shoulders that had undergone reverse shoulder arthroplasty at least 2 years prior in five Japanese hospitals. During post-surgical follow-up, which was conducted every 3 months, the locations of the stress shielding occurrences, such as cortical thinning and osteopenia (which primarily occurred in zones 1, 2, and 7, where 1 is the greater tuberosity and 7 is the calcar part), spot weld, and condensation lines, were recorded. Cases without any abnormal findings on radiographs obtained up to ≥2 years after surgery were regarded as having no abnormalities. Finally, the predictors of cortical thinning and proximal humeral osteolysis were assessed using univariate and multivariate regression analyses. RESULTS Cortical thinning and osteopenia occurred in 68 shoulders, a condensation line occurred in 37 shoulders, and spot weld occurred in 23 shoulders. In particular, greater tuberosity and calcar osteolysis occurred in 40 and 47 shoulders, respectively. Long stem, cementless stem, and a larger proximal filling ratio were independent predictors of cortical thinning and osteopenia, whereas a cementless stem, larger metaphysis diameter, and a larger proximal filling ratio were associated with proximal humeral osteolysis. CONCLUSIONS The predictors of stress shielding and osteolysis included the use of long stems, cementless stems, larger proximal filling ratios, and larger metaphysis diameters. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE retrospective comparative study (Level III).
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- Shin Yokoya
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan; Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Mazda Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima City Hiroshima Citizens Hospital, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima-Nishi Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima-Nishi Medical Center, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Graduate School of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Japan
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Houdek MT, Sullivan MH, Broida SE, Barlow JD, Morrey ME, Moran SL, Sanchez-Sotelo J. Proximal Humerus Reconstruction for Bone Sarcomas: A Critical Analysis. JBJS Rev 2024; 12:01874474-202403000-00008. [PMID: 38466801 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.rvw.23.00217] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/13/2024]
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» The proximal humerus is a common location for primary bone tumors, and the goal of surgical care is to obtain a negative margin resection and subsequent reconstruction of the proximal humerus to allow for shoulder function.» The current evidence supports the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty over hemiarthroplasty when reconstructing the proximal humerus after resection of a bone sarcoma if the axillary nerve can be preserved.» There is a lack of high-quality data comparing allograft prosthetic composite (APC) with endoprosthetic reconstruction of the proximal humerus.» Reverse APC should be performed using an allograft with donor rotator cuff to allow for soft-tissue repair of the donor and host rotator cuff, leading to improvements in shoulder motion compared with an endoprosthesis.
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- Matthew T Houdek
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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Zou C, Liu W, Zhen Y, Zhang F, Liu Y, Guo Z, Wang X, Liu Y. Preliminary fracture reduction in children with type III supracondylar humerus fractures during the COVID-19 pandemic. J Pediatr Orthop B 2024; 33:160-166. [PMID: 37811584 PMCID: PMC10829894 DOI: 10.1097/bpb.0000000000001128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Accepted: 09/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/10/2023]
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, the time elapsed from injury to definitive surgery necessitated delay in type III pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures. Preliminary fracture reduction was recommended in these fractures while waiting for operative treatment. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether preliminary reduction afforded a better treatment experience and improved outcomes. A retrospective cohort analysis of 161 type III supracondylar humerus fractures compared treatment with preliminary closed fracture reduction and delayed percutaneous pin placement (110 children) to delayed combined closed reduction and pin placement (51 children) in a children's medical center. Of the preliminary reduction group, 22 (20%) required analgesic pain relief, compared to 18 (35%) in the non-preliminary reduction group ( P = 0.037), and the preliminary reduction group had statistically less pain (assessed using the Faces Pain Scale-Revised rating) the first night after injury and the first-night post-CRPP ( P = 0.019, P = 0.008). Cast splitting was more frequent in the non-preliminary reduction group, 11 patients (22%) than in the preliminary reduction group, 10 patients (9%; P = 0.029). The operative times in the preliminary reduction group were shorter ( P < 0.001). If delay is necessary for complete repair of type III supracondylar humerus fractures, a preliminary fracture reduction with a temporary cast can be recommended, as these children will experience a more comfortable interval, with less swelling and pain, and potentially a shorter operation. Level of Evidence: Level III-therapeutic study.
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- Chengda Zou
- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
- Department of Orthopaedics, Wujiang Children’s Hospital, Suzhou, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital of Soochow University
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Matsui Y, Kondo M, Nishio Y, Kato S, Iwasaki N. Valgus instability and related factors beyond 2 years following unlinked total elbow arthroplasty. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:544-549. [PMID: 38016539 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2023] [Revised: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023]
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HYPOTHESIS AND BACKGROUND Total elbow arthroplasty (TEA), categorized into linked and unlinked types, is a commonly reported treatment for rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow. Although unlinked TEA preserves bone, it may result in instability. This study aimed to assess the outcomes of unlinked TEA in rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow beyond 2 years and to identify factors correlating with postoperative valgus instability of unlinked TEA. METHODS This study included patients who underwent TEA for rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow at our department between August 2009 and January 2017, with a follow-up period exceeding 2 years. Elbow joint range of motion (ROM) and clinical scores were evaluated preoperatively and at the final follow-up. Factors contributing to valgus instability, such as the Larsen grade, sex, age, side, preoperative ROM, postoperative ROM, implant placement, preoperative carrying angle, and the use of biological disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (bDMARDs), were also assessed. RESULTS This study encompassed 26 elbows from 23 patients, with a mean patient age at surgery of 64.8 years and a mean follow-up duration of 92.4 months. Significant improvements were observed in the ROM (extension: from -31° preoperatively to -21° postoperatively [P = .02], flexion: from 116° to137° [P < .001]), Japanese Orthopaedic Association-Japan Elbow Society Elbow Function Score (from 45.9 to 86.3 points [P < .001]), and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (from 43.6 to 91.7 points [P < .001]). At the last follow-up, 2 elbows exhibited radiolucent lines around the humeral stem, whereas 7 had valgus instability. Factors correlated with valgus instability included total arc at the final follow-up, preoperative carrying angle, and the use of bDMARDs. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSION Unlinked TEA demonstrated favorable midterm outcomes for rheumatoid arthritis of the elbow, albeit with occasional valgus instability. Surgeons should consider preoperative carrying angle and bDMARD use, and exercise caution regarding intraoperative extensions.
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- Yuki Matsui
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido Orthopaedic Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan; Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido Orthopaedic Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido Orthopaedic Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido Orthopaedic Memorial Hospital, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine and Graduate School of Medicine, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
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Huang X, Chen Y, Zeng D, Liang R, Liao Z, Wei G, Hao W, Lu W, Chen Y. Complete resorption of the humerus in metastatic thyroid carcinoma: a case report. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:177. [PMID: 38413955 PMCID: PMC10897982 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07250-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 02/01/2024] [Indexed: 02/29/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Thyroid carcinoma is the most common endocrinological malignancy, but its spread to bone is rare. Particularly, bone metastases leading to complete resorption of the humerus are extremely uncommon. We aimed to explore factors affecting treatment decision in humeral metastasis by presenting a case and analyze the possible treatments via conducting a literature review. CASE PRESENTATION We described a case of a 68-year-old woman experiencing chronic pain in her right upper arm for six years. Clinical, radiological, and pathological evaluations confirmed humeral metastasis from thyroid carcinoma. Surgical treatments like tumor removal or limb amputation were suggested for prolonging life and pain relief, but the patient refused them and pursued conservative managements such as herbal medicine, radioactive iodine (131I) therapy, and Levothyroxine Sodium(L-T4). The humeral destruction aggravated gradually, ultimately leading to complete resorption of her right humerus. The patient could not move her right shoulder, but her forearm motion was almost normal; thus, she could complete most of her daily living activities independently. Surgical treatments such as limb amputation were advised but she still refused them for preservation of the residual limb function and preferred conservative managements. CONCLUSION A personalized multidisciplinary approach is important for patients with bone metastasis. The balance between limb amputation for life-prolonging and pain relief and limb salvage for preservation of residual function and social and psychological well-being should be considered. Our literature review revealed that some novel surgical treatments and techniques are available for bone metastases. This case adds to our current understanding of bone metastases and will contribute to future research and treatments.
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Grants
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 82060406 National Natural Science Foundation of China
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2022JJA141126 Natural Science Foundation of Guangxi
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2019M650235 Advanced Innovation Teams and Xinghu Scholars Program of Guangxi Medical University, China Postdoctoral Science Foundation
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- 2021003 Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
- Key R&D Project of Qingxiu District, Nanning, Guangxi
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- Xiajie Huang
- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
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- Department of Bone and Joint Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, China.
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Xiao Y, Clement A, Kang C, Ren B, Liu X. Kirschner Wire Prying and Leverage Technique: a new closed reduction method in treatment of pediatric "Irreducible Supracondylar Humerus Fractures". J Orthop Surg Res 2024; 19:113. [PMID: 38308347 PMCID: PMC10837941 DOI: 10.1186/s13018-024-04592-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/07/2023] [Accepted: 01/28/2024] [Indexed: 02/04/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study employs an innovative closed reduction approach to treat pediatric "Irreducible Supracondylar Humerus Fractures" with the goal of demonstrating its practical application compared to conventional methods. METHODS This study sampled 146 surgically treated cases of "Irreducible Supracondylar Humerus Fractures" in our department. After applying inclusion and exclusion criteria, 120 children were selected and divided into two groups based on treatment methods. Group 1 underwent Closed Reduction and Percutaneous Pinning (CRPP), while Group 2 received treatment using the Kirschner Wire Prying and Leverage Technique alongside CRPP. The relevant data to the study were collected and assessed during the follow-up period. RESULTS Results indicate that Group 2 demonstrated significantly shorter operative times and fewer instances of intraoperative fluoroscopy compared to Group 1. Furthermore, the percentage of cases requiring open reduction was notably higher in Group 1 than in Group 2. The analysis also identified age, BMI, time from injury to surgery, and the initial deviation of the distal fragment as independent risk factors associated with the failure of closed reduction. The integration of CRPP with the Kirschner Wire Prying and Leverage Technique emerges as a safe and effective strategy for managing "Irreducible Supracondylar Humerus Fractures." This innovative approach not only reduces operative time and intraoperative fluoroscopy needs but also diminishes the reliance on open reduction without compromising safety.
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- Yuan Xiao
- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Section First Ring Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University, Taiyuan, 030000, Shanxi, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Section First Ring Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Section First Ring Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sichuan Provincial Orthopaedic Hospital, No. 132 West First Section First Ring Road, Chengdu, 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Xu D, Tu Z, Ji M, Niu W, Xu W. Preventing secondary screw perforation following proximal humerus fracture after locking plate fixation: a new clinical prognostic risk stratification model. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:651-662. [PMID: 38006437 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05130-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Accepted: 11/03/2023] [Indexed: 11/27/2023]
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INTRODUCTION After locking plate (LP) fixation, secondary screw perforation (SSP) is the most common complication in proximal humerus fracture (PHF). SSP is the main cause of glenoid destruction and always leads to reoperation. This study aimed to identify independent risk parameters for SSP and establish an individualized risk prognostic model to facilitate its clinical management. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical information of patients with PHF who underwent open reduction and internal LP fixation at one medical center (n = 289) between June 2013 and June 2021. Uni- and multivariate regression analyses identified the independent risk factors. A novel nomogram was formulated based on the final independent risk factors for predicting the risk of SSP. We performed internal validation through concordance indices (C-index) and calibration curves. To implement the clinical use of the model, we performed decision curve analyses (DCA) and risk stratification according to the optimal cutoff value. RESULTS A total of 232 patients who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled. The incidence of SSP was 21.98% at the last follow-up. We found that fracture type (odds ratio [OR], 3.111; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.223-7.914; P = 0.017), postoperative neck-shaft angle (OR, 4.270; 95% CI 1.622-11.239; P = 0.003), the absence of calcar screws (OR, 3.962; 95% CI 1.753-8.955; P = 0.003), and non-medial metaphyseal support (OR,7.066; 95% CI 2.747-18.174; P = 0.000) were independent predictors of SSP. Based on these variables, we developed a nomogram that showed good discrimination (C-index = 0.815). The predicted values of the new model were in good agreement with the actual values demonstrated by the calibration curve. Furthermore, the model's DCA and risk stratification (cutoff = 140 points) showed significantly higher clinical benefits. CONCLUSIONS We developed and validated a visual and personalized nomogram that could predict the individual risk of SSP and provide a decision basis for surgeons to create the most optional management plan. However, future prospective and externally validated design studies are warranted to verify our model's efficacy.
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- Daxing Xu
- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China.
- Department of Orthopaedics, Sanshui Hospital of Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528100, Guangdong Province, China.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sanshui Hospital of Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528100, Guangdong Province, China
- Department of Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sanshui Hospital of Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528100, Guangdong Province, China
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- The Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, 510006, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Foshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Foshan, 528000, Guangdong Province, China
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El Masry AM, Azmy SI, Rahman Mustafa MA, Abuelhadid MA. Does A Single Osteotomy Technique for Frozen Autograft (Pedicled Freezing) in Patients With Malignant Bone Tumors of the Long Bones Achieve Union and Local Tumor Control? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2024; 482:340-349. [PMID: 37589950 PMCID: PMC10776163 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 06/29/2023] [Indexed: 08/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Biological reconstruction by replanting the resected tumor-bearing segment is preferred by some surgeons when caring for a patient with a bone sarcoma. Frozen autografts are advantageous because they are cost-effective, provide an excellent fit, permit the maintenance of osteoinductive and osteoconductive properties, and are not associated with transmission of viral disease. The pedicle frozen autograft technique, in which only one osteotomy is made for the freezing procedure, keeping the affected segment in continuity with the host bone and soft tissue instead of two osteotomies, maintains the affected segment with the host bone and soft tissue. This could restore blood flow more rapidly in a frozen autograft than in a free-frozen autograft with two osteotomies. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) In what proportion of patients was union achieved by 6 months using this technique of frozen autografting? (2) What complications were observed in a small series using this approach? (3) What was the function of these patients as determined by Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) score? (4) What proportion of patients experienced local recurrence? METHODS Between 2014 and 2017, we treated 87 patients for primary sarcomas of the femur, tibia, or humerus. Of those, we considered patients who could undergo intercalary resection and showed a good response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy as potentially eligible for this technique. Based on these criteria, 49% (43 patients) were eligible; a further 9% (eight) were excluded because of inadequate bone quality (defined as cortical thickness less than 50% by CT assessment). We retrospectively studied 32 patients who were treated with a single metaphyseal osteotomy, the so-called pedicle freezing technique, which uses liquid nitrogen. There were 20 men and 12 women. The median age was 18 years (range 13 to 48 years). The median follow-up duration was 55 months (range 48 to 63 months). Patients were assessed clinically and radiologically regarding union (defined in this study as bony bridging of three of four cortices by 6 months), the proportion of patients experiencing local recurrence, the occurrence of nononcologic complications, and MSTS scores. RESULTS Three percent (one of 32) of the patients had nonunion (no union by 9 months). The median MSTS score was 90%, with no evidence of metastases at the final follow-up interval. Nine percent (three of 32) of our patients died. The local recurrence rate was 3.1% (one of 32 patients). The mean restricted disease-free survival time at 60 months (5 years) was 58 months (95% CI 55 to 62 months). Twenty-five percent of patients (eight of 32) experienced nononcologic complications. This included superficial skin burns (two patients), superficial wound infection (two patients), deep venous thrombosis (one patient), transient nerve palsy (two patients), and permanent nerve palsy (one patient). CONCLUSION This treatment was reasonably successful in patients with sarcomas of the femur, tibia, and humerus who could undergo an intercalary resection, and this treatment did not involve the epiphysis and upper metaphysis. It avoids a second osteotomy site as in prior reports of freezing techniques, and union was achieved in all but one patient. There were few complications or local recurrences, and the patients' function was shown to be good. This technique cannot be used in all long-bone sarcomas, but we believe this is a reasonable alternative treatment for patients who show a good response to neoadjuvant chemotherapy, those in whom intercalary resection is feasible while retaining at least 2 cm of the subchondral area, and in those who have adequate bone stock to withstand the freezing process. Experienced surgeons who are well trained on the recycling technique in specialized centers are crucial to perform the technique. Further study is necessary to see how this technique compares with other reconstruction options. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic study.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt
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Goñalons-Giol F, Ventura-Parellada C, Gàmez-Baños F, Mora-Guix JM. Stress shielding: short-term radiological results of the reverse shoulder arthroplasty with an anatomic proximal coated stem in proximal humeral fractures. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:783-790. [PMID: 38141095 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05169-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 11/27/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023]
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PURPOSE This study aims to determine the stress shielding and other radiological outcomes of patients who underwent an uncemented reverse shoulder arthroplasty (RSA) with an anatomic proximal coated stem for complex proximal humeral fractures (PHF) with 3 or 4 parts at 2 years postoperatively. METHODS 37 shoulders underwent an uncemented RSA for PHF from November 2015 to February 2019 and were followed up for 2 years. A radiographic assessment of stress shielding, filling ratio, stem stability (radiolucent lines/subsidence/alignment), tuberosity healing and notch was performed. RESULTS The mean age at the time of surgery was 72 years (range, 61-85). Stress shielding was appreciated in 31 shoulders (83.8%). The most important characteristic of stress shielding is cortical resorption: Grade 3 resorption occurred in 3 shoulders (8.1%) and grade 4 in 23 (62.2%) as per the grading system defined by Inoue et al. (Inoue et al. in J Shoulder Elbow Surg 26:1984-1989, 2017). A high occurrence of bone resorption was observed in Gruen zones 2 (Lateral Stress shielding) and 7 (Medial Stress shielding). The mean distal filling ratio in patients without stress shielding was 78,48(SD 14,9), whereas in patients with stress shielding, it was slightly higher with a mean of 81,68% (SD 4,89). Tuberosity healing was found in 94.6% (35/37) of the shoulders. No patient had any radiolucent line. No notch was observed. CONCLUSION At short-term follow-up, a high rate of tuberosity healing was achieved (94.6%) even though stress shielding was found in 83.8% (31/37) of the shoulders. Bone resorption was most frequently observed externally at zone 2 (Lateral stress shielding) and internally at zone 7 (Medial stress shielding). A higher filling ratio was associated with an increased occurrence of stress shielding. The uncemented anatomic humeral component did not result in early loosening. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; Case Series; Treatment study.
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- Francesc Goñalons-Giol
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital Consorci Sanitari de Terrassa, Terrassa, Spain
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Li Z, Lu M, Zhang Y, Wang J, Wang Y, Gong T, He X, Luo Y, Zhou Y, Min L, Tu C. Intercalary Prosthetic Reconstruction with Three-Dimensional-Printed Custom-Made Porous Component for Defects of Long Bones with Short Residual Bone Segments After Tumor Resection. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:374-382. [PMID: 38111053 PMCID: PMC10834207 DOI: 10.1111/os.13969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2023] [Revised: 11/14/2023] [Accepted: 11/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/20/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Intercalary reconstruction for patients with short residual bone segments remains challenging. Three-dimensional (3D)-printed custom-made porous implants are a promising technique for short-segment fixation in these patients. This study aims to evaluate the efficiency of 3D-printed custom-made porous components (3DCPCs) for short-segment fixation, focusing on prosthesis survivorship, radiographic results, and potential complications. METHODS This retrospective study involved 39 patients who underwent intercalary prosthetic reconstruction with 3DCPCs after tumor resection of the femur, tibia, or humerus from June 2015 to October 2020. Segment bone loss involved the femur (n = 15), tibia (n = 16), and humerus (n = 8), leaving 78 residual bone segments. There were 46 short segments requiring 46 3DCPCs and 32 segments with the ability to accommodate 32 off-the-shelf standard uncemented stems for prosthesis fixation. Clinical and functional outcomes were evaluated. Prosthesis-overall survivorship and prosthesis-specific survivorship were analyzed using Kaplan-Meier survival analysis. Radiographic results and modes of failure of using this technique were also examined. RESULTS The mean follow-up was 41 months. The prosthesis-overall survivorship was 87.2% and 84.6% at 2 and 5 years, respectively. The prosthesis-specific survivorship was 92.1% and 89.5% at 2 and 5 years, respectively. There was not a substantial difference in prosthesis survivorship among the femur, tibia, and humerus. The average MSTS score was 26.2, ranging from 22 to 28. The radiographic evaluation results revealed excellent or good interface (38/46) in most of the 46 porous components. A total of 38 of 46 bone segments' remolding demonstrated no change. In total, seven patients (16.3%) had complications requiring further surgery. CONCLUSION The prosthesis survivorship of using 3DCPCs for short-segment fixation is similar or better compared to other studies involving intercalary prosthetic reconstruction with short-segment fixation. Radiographic evaluation revealed good osteointegration and avoidance of stress shielding. Overall, intercalary prosthetic reconstruction with 3DCPC is a feasible modality for patients with short residual bone segments after tumor resection.
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- Zhuangzhuang Li
- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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- Department of OrthopedicsOrthopaedic Research Institute, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
- Model Worker and Craftsman Talent Innovation Workshop of Sichuan Province, West China Hospital, Sichuan UniversityChengduPeople's Republic of China
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Papalia AG, Romeo PV, Kingery MT, Alben MG, Lin CC, Simcox TG, Zuckerman JD, Virk MS. Trends in the treatment of proximal humerus fractures from 2010 to 2020. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:e49-e57. [PMID: 37659703 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.07.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/12/2023] [Revised: 07/24/2023] [Accepted: 07/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND The incidence of proximal humerus fractures (PHF) is continuing to rise due to shifts towards a more aged population as well as advancements in surgical treatment options. The purpose of this study is to examine and compare trends in the treatment of PHFs (nonoperative vs. operative; different surgical treatments) across different age groups over the last decade (2010-2020). METHODS The New York Statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System (SPARCS) database was queried using International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology codes to identify all patients presenting with or undergoing surgery for PHF between 2010 and 2020. Treatment trends, demographics, and insurance information were analyzed during the study period. Comparisons were made between operative and nonoperative trends with respect to the number and type of surgeries performed among 3 age groups: ≤49 years, 50-64 years, and ≥65 years. The rate of postoperative complications and reoperations was evaluated and compared among different surgical treatments for patients with a minimum 1-year postoperative follow-up. RESULTS A total of 92,308 patients with a mean age of 67.8 ± 16.8 years were included. Over the last decade, there was no significant increase in the percentage of PHFs treated with surgery. A total of 15,523 PHFs (16.82%) were treated operatively, and these patients, compared with the nonoperative cohort, were younger (64.9 years vs. 68.4 years, P < .001), more likely to be White (80.2% vs. 74.7%, P < .001), and more likely to have private insurance (41.4% vs. 32.0%, P < .001). For patients ≤49 years old, trends in operative treatment have remained stable with internal fixation (IF) as the most used surgical modality. For patients 50-64 years old, we observed a gradual decline in the use of hemiarthroplasty (HA), with a corresponding increase in the use of reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (rTSA), but IF continued to be the most used operative modality. In patients over 65 years, a steep decline in the use of IF and HA was noted during the first half of the decade along with a significant exponential increase in the use of rTSA, which surpassed the use of IF in 2019. Despite the increase in the use of rTSA, no differences in rate of surgical complications were noted between rTSA and IF (χ2 = 0.245, P = .621) or reoperations (χ2 = 0.112, P = .730). CONCLUSION Nonsurgical treatment remains the mainstay treatment of PHFs. Although there is no increase in the prevalence of operative treatment in patients ≥50 years in the last decade, there is an exponential increase in the use of rTSA with a corresponding decrease in HA and IF, a trend more substantial in patients ≥65 years compared with patients between 50 and 64 years.
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- Aidan G Papalia
- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA
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- Division of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, NYU Langone Health, New York, NY, USA.
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Tosin D, Antoniadis G, Wirtz CR, Pedro MT. [Rare Compression Syndrome of the Median Nerve due to a Supracondylar Humeral Process and a Ligament of Struthers]. HANDCHIR MIKROCHIR P 2024; 56:101-105. [PMID: 38359863 DOI: 10.1055/a-2234-4636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/17/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION A supracondylar process is a bony spur on the distal anteromedial surface of the humerus, and it is considered an anatomical variant with a prevalence of 0.4-2.7% according to anatomical studies. In almost all cases, it is associated with a fibrous, sometimes ossified ligament, which extends from the supracondylar process to the medial epicondyle. This ligament is known in the literature as the ligament of Struthers, named after the Scottish anatomist who first described it in detail in 1854. In rare cases, the supracondylar process can be a clinically relevant finding as a cause of nerve compression syndrome. The median and ulnar nerve can be trapped by the ring-shaped structure formed by the ligament of Struthers and the supracondylar process. CASE REPORT A 59-year-old patient with symptoms of a cubital tunnel syndrome and additional ipsilateral sensory deficits in his thumb was referred to our clinic. Electroneurography showed no signs of an additional carpal tunnel syndrome. Preoperative x-ray and CT scans of the upper arm revealed a supracondylar process, which led us to suspect an associated entrapment of the median nerve. An MRI scan of the upper arm showed a ligament of Struthers and signs of a related median nerve compression as we initially assumed. We performed a surgical decompression of the median nerve in the distal upper arm and of the ulnar nerve in the cubital tunnel. Intraoperatively, there was evidence of compression of the median nerve due to the supracondylar process and the ligament of Struthers. The latter was cleaved and then resected along with the supracondylar process. Three months after surgery, the patient had no motor or sensory deficits. SUMMARY The ring-shaped structure formed by the supracondylar process and ligament of Struthers represents a rare cause of compression syndrome of the median and ulnar nerve. Its incidence remains unknown so far. This anatomical variant should be considered a differential diagnosis in case of possibly related nerve entrapment symptoms after ruling out other, more frequent nerve compression causes. Moreover, the supracondylar process should be completely resected including the periosteum during surgery to minimise the risk of recurrence.
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- Davide Tosin
- Neurochirurgie, Bezirkskrankenhaus Günzburg, Günzburg, Germany
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Quinn RJ, Höglund OV, Hutchinson DJ, Opande L, Lim E, Birgersson U, Granskog V, Malkoch M. Adjunctive fixation of the humeral epicondyle in a lateral condylar fracture model: Ex vivo comparison of pins and plates with a novel composite (AdhFix). Vet Surg 2024; 53:311-319. [PMID: 37932909 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14048] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 10/18/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To compare the biomechanical properties of using a novel composite construct (AdhFix) to an interfragmentary Kirschner wire or a reconstruction plate as adjunctive epicondylar stabilization in simulated lateral unicondylar humeral fractures. STUDY DESIGN Cadaveric biomechanical assessment. SAMPLE POPULATION Paired humeri harvested from skeletally mature dogs (14-41 kg), nine cadavers per group. METHODS Simulated lateral unicondylar humeral fractures were stabilized with a transcondylar 4.5 mm cortical screw placed in lag fashion. Adjunct fixations consisting of a novel composite incorporating 2.7 mm cortical screws on one side, and either a 2.7 mm reconstruction plate or a 1.6 mm Kirschner wire on the contralateral side, were tested within paired humeri. Repaired humeri were axially loaded to failure and construct stiffness, yield load, and ultimate load were obtained from the load-deformation curves. RESULTS In pairwise comparison, yield load was significantly higher for AdhFix group compared to the pin group, p = .016. No statistical significance was seen in the comparison between AdhFix group and the plate group, p = .25. CONCLUSION Adhfix was mechanically superior to K-wires, and comparable to plate fixation, for adjunctive fixation in a lateral humeral condylar model. Our results support further investigation of the novel composite for adjunct fracture fixation in lateral humeral condylar fractures. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE The novel composite tested may be a viable alternative for adjunct fixation of humeral condylar fractures, a technique that circumvents plate contouring.
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- Robert J Quinn
- Anderson Moores Veterinary Specialists, Part of Linnaeus Veterinary Limited, Winchester, UK
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- Department of Clinical Sciences, Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Biomedical Bonding AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Fiber and Polymer Technology, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden
- Biomedical Bonding AB, Stockholm, Sweden
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Carwardine D, Mather A, Schofield I, Langley-Hobbs S, Carbonell-Buj E, Belch A, Barthelemy N, Parsons K. Medial versus lateral transcondylar screw placement for canine humeral intracondylar fissures: A randomized clinical trial. Vet Surg 2024; 53:264-276. [PMID: 37435744 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.13993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2023] [Revised: 05/24/2023] [Accepted: 06/26/2023] [Indexed: 07/13/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To determine the influence of screw direction on complications following transcondylar screw placement for the treatment of canine humeral intracondylar fissures (HIFs). STUDY DESIGN Equivalence, parallel group, randomized clinical trial. SAMPLE POPULATION Fifty-two client owned dogs (73 elbows). METHODS Transcondylar screw placement was randomized to either a medial or lateral approach. The primary outcome was the incidence of postoperative complications. RESULTS There were 37 cases in the lateral approach group and 36 cases in the medial approach group. There was a significantly greater proportion of postoperative complications following placement of transcondylar screws from a lateral to medial direction (p = .001). There were seven cases with complications (19%) in the medial approach group versus 23 cases with complications (62%) in the lateral approach group. The majority of complications were seromas (n = 13) and surgical site infections (n = 16) with 4 complications requiring further surgery. Implant area moment of inertia (AMI), normalized to bodyweight, was lower in dogs with a major complication (p = .037). CONCLUSION Transcondylar screws placed from lateral to medial for canine HIFs had a greater proportion of postoperative complications in this randomized clinical trial design. Implants with a lower AMI, relative to bodyweight, were more likely to lead to major complications. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE We recommend placing transcondylar screws from medial to lateral for canine HIFs to reduce the risk of postoperative complications. Relatively small diameter implants had an increased risk of major complications.
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- Faculty of Health Sciences, Bristol Veterinary School, University of Bristol, Bristol, UK
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- Langford Veterinary Services, Bristol, UK
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Taylor F, Page R, Wheeler J, Lorimer M, Corfield S, Peng Y, Burnton J. Distal humeral hemiarthroplasty compared to total elbow replacement for distal humeral fractures: a registry analysis of 906 procedures. J Shoulder Elbow Surg 2024; 33:356-365. [PMID: 37689104 DOI: 10.1016/j.jse.2023.08.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Revised: 08/01/2023] [Accepted: 08/06/2023] [Indexed: 09/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND Total elbow replacement (TER) is an accepted treatment for complex intra-articular distal humerus fractures in elderly patients. Distal humeral hemiarthroplasty (HA) is also a potential surgical option for unreconstructable fractures and avoids the concerns regarding mechanical wear and functional restrictions associated with TER. In the current literature, there are limited data available to compare the revision rates of HA and TER for the treatment of fracture. We used data from a large national arthroplasty registry to compare the outcome of HA and TER undertaken for fracture/dislocation and to assess the impact of demographics and implant choice on revision rates. METHODS Data obtained from the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry from May 2, 2005, to December 31, 2021, included all procedures for primary elbow replacement with primary diagnosis of fracture or dislocation. The analyses were performed using Kaplan-Meier estimates of survivorship and hazard ratios (HRs) from Cox proportional hazards models. RESULTS There were 293 primary HA and 631 primary TER procedures included. The cumulative percentage revision (CPR) rate at 9 years was 9.7% for HA (95% confidence interval [CI] 6.0, 15.7), and 11.9% (95% CI 8.5, 16.6) for TER. When adjusted for age and gender, there was a significantly higher risk of revision after 3 months for TER compared to HA (HR 2.47, 95% CI 1.22, 5.03, P = .012). There was no difference in the rate of revision for patients aged <55 years or ≥75 years when HA and TER procedures were compared. In primary TER procedures, loosening was the most common cause of revision (3.6% of primary TER procedures), and the most common type of revision in primary TER involved revision of the humeral component only (2.6% of TER procedures). TER has a higher rate of first revision for loosening compared to HA (HR 4.21, 95% CI 1.29, 13.73; P = .017). In HA procedures, instability (1.7%) was the most common cause for revision. The addition of an ulna component was the most common type of revision (2.4% of all HA procedures). CONCLUSION For the treatment of distal humerus fractures, HA had a lower revision rate than TER after 3 months when adjusted for age and gender. Age <55 or ≥75 years was not a risk factor for revision when HA was compared to TER. Loosening leading to revision is more prevalent in TER and increases with time. In HA, the most common type of revision involved addition of an ulna component with preservation of the humeral component.
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- Fraser Taylor
- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, QLD, Australia.
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- Barwon Centre of Orthopaedic Research and Education, Deakin University, Geelong, VIC, Australia; Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Gold Coast University Hospital, Southport, QLD, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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- Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR), Adelaide, SA, Australia
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Krupp R, O'Grady C, Werner B, Wiater JM, Nyland J, Duquin T. Mini-augmented glenoid baseplate and mini-humeral tray reverse total shoulder arthroplasty implant comparisons: two-year clinical outcomes. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:1045-1056. [PMID: 37898968 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03757-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/03/2023] [Accepted: 10/02/2023] [Indexed: 10/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Augmented glenoid baseplate and offset humeral tray reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) implants may decrease the mechanical impingement that creates scapular notching and improve shoulder function. This study evaluated the clinical efficacy of three different RTSA glenoid baseplate and offset humeral tray combinations for patient-reported shoulder function, pain and instability, radiographic imaging evidence of glenoid baseplate or humeral stem subsidence and migration, bony changes associated with implant loosening, and scapular notching over the initial 2 years post-RTSA. Primary outcomes included active shoulder mobility, perceived function, pain, instability, scapular notching, and implant survival. METHODS Sixty-seven patients from 6 research sites received one of three different glenoid baseplate and humeral tray combinations. Group 1 (n = 21) received a mini-augmented glenoid baseplate with a standard humeral tray; Group 2 (n = 23) received a standard glenoid baseplate and a mini-humeral tray with 3 trunnion offset options; Group 3 (n = 23) received both a mini-augmented glenoid baseplate and a mini-humeral tray with 3 trunnion offset options. Subjects underwent radiologic evaluation, completed the ASES scale, the EQ-5D-5L quality of life scale, VAS shoulder pain and instability questions, and active shoulder mobility measurements pre-operatively, and 6-weeks, 6-months, 1-2 years post-RTSA. RESULTS Improved active shoulder mobility, quality of life, perceived function, decreased shoulder pain and instability, excellent implant survival and minimal scapular notching were observed for all groups. Group 3 had better overall active shoulder mobility than the other groups and better perceived function than Group 1. CONCLUSION The group that received the mini-augmented glenoid baseplate and mini-humeral tray combination had better overall active shoulder flexion, external rotation at 90° abduction, and internal rotation. This group also had better perceived shoulder function compared to the group that received a mini-augmented glenoid baseplate with a standard humeral tray.
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- Ryan Krupp
- Norton Orthopedic Institute, 9880 Angies Way Suite 250, Louisville, KY, 40241, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, , Royal Oak, MI, USA
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- Norton Orthopedic Institute, 9880 Angies Way Suite 250, Louisville, KY, 40241, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY, USA
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Loisel F, Amar Y, Rochet S, Obert L. Distal humerus fracture in older patients: ORIF vs. total elbow arthroplasty. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024; 110:103759. [PMID: 37992865 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2023.103759] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/24/2023]
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Distal humerus fractures are a contemporary problem because the life expectancy, autonomy and functional demands of older patients continue to grow. This is combined with surgical advances in bone reconstruction, especially in fragile patients. A distal humerus fracture in an older adult is a serious injury with an uncertain prognosis. In fact, damage to the elbow joint in this complex anatomical area overwhelmed by low-quality bone occurs in patients who often have unfavorable characteristics (fragile skin, low physiological reserves, organ failure) combined with pharmaceutical treatments that can be iatrogenic. The treatment indication must not be based solely on the conventional radiographs used for classification purposes; the fracture and bone quality must be analyzed in three dimensions. Also, the surgeon must understand the patient's needs, worries and risks fully to decide between conservative treatment and anatomical locking plate fixation or elbow arthroplasty (hemi or total). In the end, the chosen treatment must allow at least 100̊ and preferably 120̊ of flexion-extension at the elbow. In this age range, the choice between arthroplasty and plate fixation is definitive; the surgical approach must make it possible to carry out either option, with arthroplasty implants available in case the trochlear fracture cannot be plated. The aim of this lecture is to provide a fresh perspective on the anatomy of the distal humerus, its fracture and the best surgical approaches, discuss how to decide on the indication, outline the safest and most reliable ways to reconstruct and stabilize the elbow, and lastly, summarize the expected outcomes and potential complications of each treatment option. Level of evidence: V; expert opinion.
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- François Loisel
- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, EA Laboratoire de Nano médecine Imagerie Thérapeutique (LNIT), CHRU of Besançon & CIC IT, 808, boulevard Fleming, 25033 Besançon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, EA Laboratoire de Nano médecine Imagerie Thérapeutique (LNIT), CHRU of Besançon & CIC IT, 808, boulevard Fleming, 25033 Besançon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, EA Laboratoire de Nano médecine Imagerie Thérapeutique (LNIT), CHRU of Besançon & CIC IT, 808, boulevard Fleming, 25033 Besançon, France
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- Department of Orthopedic, Trauma, Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, EA Laboratoire de Nano médecine Imagerie Thérapeutique (LNIT), CHRU of Besançon & CIC IT, 808, boulevard Fleming, 25033 Besançon, France.
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Danielski A, Quinonero Reinaldos I, Solano MA, Fatone G. Influence of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy on humeral intracondylar fissures in 35 spaniel breed dogs. Vet Surg 2024; 53:287-301. [PMID: 38071467 DOI: 10.1111/vsu.14061] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2023] [Revised: 10/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/24/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of oblique proximal ulnar osteotomy (PUO) on the healing of humeral intracondylar fissure (HIF) in spaniel breed dogs. STUDY DESIGN Clinical retrospective study. SAMPLE POPULATION A total of 51 elbows from 35 spaniel dogs. METHODS An oblique PUO was performed in dogs diagnosed with HIF. The degree of healing of HIF was subjectively and objectively assessed on preoperative and long-term follow-up CT imaging. Objective assessment was performed by measuring the bone density in Hounsfield units (HU) of a rectangular region of interest (ROI) encompassing the entire hypoattenuated humeral fissure. Major and minor complications were recorded. RESULTS A total of 24 partial and 27 complete HIFs were diagnosed. The follow-up CT scan was performed at a median 18.5 months (range 10-49 months). Subjective assessment confirmed partial or complete healing of the HIF in 41 elbows (80.3%). Objective assessment confirmed a difference in mean HU of the HIF's ROI between preoperative (HU 640) and last follow-up CT images (HU 835) (p = .001). Young dogs (<14 months) had the highest increase in HU of the HIF's ROI. Major complications occurred in five dogs (6 limbs) of which four were related to the lack of healing of the fissure (7.8%). CONCLUSION Oblique PUO resulted in partial or complete healing of HIF and pain resolution in the majority of dogs. CLINICAL SIGNIFICANCE This study introduces an innovative approach to achieve healing of the HIF in the dog, which may help reduce the high complication rate traditionally associated with the use of transcondylar screws.
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- Alan Danielski
- The Ralph Veterinary Referral Center, Marlow, UK
- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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- Department of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Production, University of Naples "Federico II", Naples, Italy
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Kramer M, Olach M, Zdravkovic V, Manser M, Raiss P, Jost B, Spross C. The effects of length and width of the stem on proximal humerus stress shielding in uncemented primary reverse total shoulder arthroplasty. Arch Orthop Trauma Surg 2024; 144:663-672. [PMID: 38010377 PMCID: PMC10822783 DOI: 10.1007/s00402-023-05129-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 11/29/2023]
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INTRODUCTION To preserve humeral bone during RTSA, stems have been made shorter and cement avoided whenever possible. However, with the increased use of uncemented RTSA, a phenomenon comparable to the stress shielding of the hip has been described for the proximal humerus. The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of stem length and width on proximal humeral bone resorption after primary uncemented RTSA. MATERIALS AND METHODS The prospective shoulder arthroplasty database of our institution was reviewed for all primary uncemented RTSAs from 2017 to 2020 in osteoarthritis and cuff tear arthropathy cases with > 2-year follow-up. We compared the clinical and the radiographic 2-year outcome of the short and standard length stems of the same prosthesis design. This allowed us to assess the effects of stem length and width with regard to stress shielding. Furthermore, we defined a cut-off value for the filling ratios to prevent stress shielding. RESULTS Fifty patients were included in the analysis, nineteen were in the short stem group (SHORT) and thirty-one in the standard stem group (STANDARD). After 2 years, SHORT showed a relative Constant Score of 91.8% and STANDARD of 98.3% (p = 0.256). Stress shielding was found in 4 patients (21%) in SHORT and in 16 patients (52%) in STANDARD (p = 0.03); it occurred more frequently in patients with higher humeral filling ratios (p < 0.05). The calculated cut-off to prevent stress shielding was 0.7 (± 0.03) for the metaphyseal and distal filling ratio. CONCLUSION While short and standard stems for RTSA have good results after 2 years, we found a significant negative effect of higher length and width of the stem with regard to stress shielding. Even though the clinical effects of stress shielding have to be assessed, short stems should be chosen with a filling ratio at the metaphyseal and distal position below 0.7. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE (A RETROSPECTIVE CASE-CONTROL STUDY) III.
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- Manuel Kramer
- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland.
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Spital Wil, SRFT, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- OCM (Orthopädische Chirurgie München) Clinic, Munich, Germany
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Kantonsspital St. Gallen, Rorschacherstrasse 95, 9007, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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Kimmeyer M, Schmalzl J, Schmidt E, Graf A, Rentschler V, Gerhardt C, Lehmann LJ. Surgical treatment of fracture sequelae of the proximal humerus according to a pathology-based modification of the Boileau classification results in improved clinical outcome after shoulder arthroplasty. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol 2024; 34:757-769. [PMID: 37690026 PMCID: PMC10858156 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-023-03721-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2023] [Accepted: 08/27/2023] [Indexed: 09/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fracture sequelae of the proximal humerus were classified by Boileau into four types. Since there are pathomorphological differences and specific characteristics within the four types, we have developed a subclassification. For elderly patients, shoulder arthroplasty is mostly recommended. Based on the available literature and clinical trial results, a subclassification could be created that suggests a specific therapy for each subgroup. The aim of this study was to evaluate the endoprosthetic therapy according to the proposed subclassification and to provide an overview of the clinical and radiological results after endoprosthetic treatment of proximal humerus fracture sequelae. METHODS Patients with fracture sequelae of the proximal humerus who underwent arthroplasty according to the suggestion of the subclassification were included. Minimum time to follow-up was twelve months. General condition and several specific shoulder scores as the Constant-Murley Score (CS) were recorded at the follow-up examination. Complication and revision rates were analyzed. RESULTS In total, 59 patients (72.6 ± 10.0 years, 47 females, 12 males) were included. Mean follow-up time was 31.3 ± 17.0 months. Reverse shoulder arthroplasty was performed in 49 patients and anatomic shoulder arthroplasty was performed in ten patients. The CS increased by 47.3 points from preoperative (15.0) to postoperative (62.3). Good or very good clinical results were seen in 61% of the patients. Complications were observed in twelve (20%) patients and revision surgery was performed in nine (15%) patients. CONCLUSION Due to of the variety of fracture sequelae of the proximal humerus, a modification of the Boileau classification seems necessary. This study shows that endoprosthetic treatment for fracture sequelae can significantly improve the shoulder function in elderly patients. Good clinical results can be achieved with a comparatively low revision rate following the treatment suggestions of the proposed subclassification of the Boileau classification. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV Case series.
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- Michael Kimmeyer
- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany.
- Alps Surgery Institute, Clinique Générale Annecy, 4 Chemin de La Tour la Reine, 74000, Annecy, France.
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- Department of Trauma, Hand, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, University Hospital Wuerzburg, Oberduerrbacher Str. 6, 97080, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany
- University of Jena, Bachstr. 18, 07743, Jena, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany
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- Department of Traumatology, Hand Surgery and Sports Medicine, ViDia Clinics Karlsruhe, Steinhaeusserstr. 18, 76135, Karlsruhe, Germany
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Masquijo JJ, Sanchez Ortiz M, Ponzone A, Fernández Korosec L, Arkader A. Management of Lateral Condyle Humeral Fracture Associated With Elbow Dislocation in Children. A Retrospective International Multicenter Cohort Study. J Pediatr Orthop 2024; 44:82-88. [PMID: 37982458 DOI: 10.1097/bpo.0000000000002574] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Lateral humeral condyle fractures account for 12% to 17% of all distal humerus fractures in children, and usually occur as an isolated injury or are associated with radial neck and/or proximal ulna fractures. The presentation with a concomitant dislocation of the elbow is rare. Therefore, literature on young patients with this uncommon combination is sparse and mostly limited to case reports and small case series. The aim of the present study is to identify the best treatment strategy for this injury, recognize potential risk factors for the development of complications, and identify predictors of outcome. METHODS This is a multicenter retrospective review of electronic and written medical records for skeletally immature patients who were diagnosed with a lateral condyle fracture of the humerus associated with elbow dislocation (ED). Data recorded included patient demographics, fracture classification, direction of the dislocation, treatment strategy, time to union, elbow range of motion, complications, and additional procedures. The modified Flynn criteria were used to determine the outcomes. RESULTS We identified 23 patients who presented to 3 institutions with a concomitant lateral humeral condyle fractures and an ED. The mean age at the time of injury was 8.7 years (range: 6 to 13 y). The median time from injury to surgery was 1 day (interquartile range: 0.5, minimum to maximum: 0 to 29 d). The median follow-up was 24 weeks (interquartile range: 16, minimum to maximum: 4 to 120 wk). The injury occurred more commonly in males (79%) with Weiss type 3 fractures. The direction of the dislocation was posterior or posteromedial in most cases. Open reduction through a modified Kocher lateral approach and fixation with either Kirschner wires (N = 12) or cannulated screws (N = 9) was the preferred method of treatment. Eight patients (34.8%) developed complications, including persistent elbow stiffness (N = 5), elbow instability (N = 1), and avascular necrosis (N = 2). There were no cases of delayed union, nonunion, malunion, heterotopic ossification, neurological injury, or hardware failure. Patients treated with casting or Kirschner wire fixation had a significantly increased rate of elbow stiffness compared with screw fixation (50%, 25%, and 11%, respectively, P = 0.015). According to Flynn's criteria, 65% of the patients had good or excellent outcomes, and 35% had poor. CONCLUSION The findings of this study demonstrate a higher than previously described rate of complications in children with lateral condyle humerus fracture associated with ED, including persistent elbow stiffness, avascular necrosis, and chronic elbow instability, leading to unsatisfactory clinical outcomes in over one-third of the cases. Our findings suggest that the internal fixation with screws, combined with a shorter postoperative immobilization period (2 wk) may lead to improved clinical outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III-therapeutic, case series.
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- Departament of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Sanatorio Allende, Córdoba, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Department of Pediatric Orthopaedics, Hospital de Pediatría Juan P. Garrahan, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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- Division of Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Children's Hospital Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Lin Y, Hua Z, Zhou C, Chen S, Sun X, Liu F, Meng G, Zhang S, Sun J. A new technique of intramedullary elastic reduction of the "de-sharpened" Kirschner wire for the treatment of Gartland type III posterolateral displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. Eur J Med Res 2024; 29:87. [PMID: 38291485 PMCID: PMC10826127 DOI: 10.1186/s40001-024-01671-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/01/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To compare the clinical effects of intramedullary elastic reduction of the "de-sharpened Kirschner wire and traditional three-dimensional manipulation in the treatment of Gartland type III posterolateral supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children. METHODS A retrospective cohort analysis was made on 106 cases of Gartland type III posterolateral supracondylar fracture of the humerus treated in the Department of Orthopaedics of a Children's Hospital from March 2020 to March 2022. According to different surgical technology, the patients were divided into two groups: intramedullary elastic reduction of the de-sharpened Kirschner wire group (experimental group, n = 50) and traditional three-dimensional manipulation group (control group, n = 56). The surgical operating time, intraoperative fluoroscopy times, postoperative Baumann angle changes, postoperative elbow function Flynn score, and complications were collected and compared between the two groups. RESULTS All the enrolled cases underwent surgery successfully and were followed-up at least 6 months. The surgical operating time of the experimental group was 32.88 ± 3.69 min and that of the control group was 45.56 ± 10.13 min, and the difference was statistically significant (P < 0.05). The intraoperative fluoroscopy times were 20.62 ± 5.41 times in the experimental group and 32.48 ± 8.20 times in the control group (P < 0.05). The change of Baumann angle in the experimental group after operation was 2.3 ± 1.3 and that in the control group was 6.0 ± 2.1 (P < 0.5). Elbow joint Flynn scoring standard to evaluate the curative effect: the excellent and good rate was 98.00% (49/50) in the experimental group and 92.86% (52/56) in the control group (P > 0.5). There were no complications such as osteomyelitis, compartment syndrome, iatrogenic vascular and nerve injury, and myositis ossificans in either group. CONCLUSIONS Good functional outcome can be obtained with both intramedullary elastic reduction of the de-sharpened Kirschner wire and traditional three-dimensional manipulation for Gartland type III posterolateral displaced supracondylar fracture of the humerus in children; however, the former does not need repeated manipulation, and the operation time is shorter, the number of intraoperative fluoroscopy is less, and the recovery of the Baumann angle is better.
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- Yudong Lin
- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Anhui Provincial Children's Hospital, Hefei, China.
- The Fifth Clinical College of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China.
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Hu C, Qiu B, Cen C, Luo Q, Cao Y. 3D printing assisted MIPO for treatment of complex middle-proximal humeral shaft fractures. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:93. [PMID: 38267894 PMCID: PMC10809673 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-024-07202-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 01/26/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND This study was designed to explore the clinical efficacy of 3-dimensional (3D) printing assisted minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique by comparing the clinical outcomes with traditional open reduction and internal plating fixation (ORIF) for treating complex middle-proximal humerus fractures (AO 12C fracture type). MATERIALS AND METHODS The data of 42 participants who received a complicated middle-proximal humerus fracture from the beginning of 2018 to the end of 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients were assigned to two groups: MIPO with detailed preoperative planning assisted by 3D printing technique (MIPO group), and traditional ORIF (ORIF group). RESULTS This study included 21 patients in the ORIF group and 21 patients in the MIPO group. All patients were followed-up for at least one year (mean: 16.12 ± 4.13 months), and no difference was observed in the range of shoulder joint motion (ROM), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (QuickDASH) scores and Constant scores between the two groups. However, the occurrence of complications (surgical incision site infection, implant loosening, bone nonunion and radial nerve palsy) in ORIF group was remarkably higher compared to the MIPO group. All the cases achieved bone union within the MIPO group. Significant differences were found in surgical time, intraoperative blood loss and fracture healing time between the two groups. CONCLUSION Preoperative 3D printing assisted MIPO technique exhibits obvious advantages in high operational efficiency and low occurrence of complications, which is worthy of clinical application for treating complex middle-proximal humeral shaft fractures.
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- Chaoran Hu
- Department of Orthopedics, The Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, 550014, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, 550014, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, 550014, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, 550014, Guizhou, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, The Beijing Jishuitan Hospital Guizhou Hospital, Guiyang, 550014, Guizhou, China.
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Yian EH, Dann A, Bohsali K. American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Appropriate Use Criteria for Humeral Component Design During Primary Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty. J Am Acad Orthop Surg 2024; 32:47-50. [PMID: 37722030 DOI: 10.5435/jaaos-d-23-00758] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/16/2023] [Accepted: 08/20/2023] [Indexed: 09/20/2023] Open
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The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) has developed appropriate use criteria (AUC) for humeral component design during primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. Evidence-based information, in conjunction with the clinical expertise of physicians, was used to develop the criteria to determine the appropriateness of various humeral component designs during primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty. The AUC for humeral component design during primary anatomic total shoulder arthroplasty w ere derived by identifying clinical indications evident during the clinical decision-making process. These scenarios relied on definitions and general assumptions, mutually agreed on by the writing panel during the development of the scenarios. These definitions and assumptions were necessary to provide consistency in the interpretation of the clinical scenarios among experts rating the scenarios and readers using the final criteria. Writing panel members of this AUC developed patient scenarios using these guiding principles: comprehensive (covers a wide range of patients); mutually exclusive (there should be no overlap between patient scenarios/indications); homogeneous (the final ratings should result in equal application within each of the patient scenarios); and manageable (number of total rating items [ie, number of patient scenarios × number of treatments] should be practical for the rating panel). The target number of total rating items is 1,500. This means that not all patient indications and treatments can be assessed within the AUC. The 144 patient scenarios and three treatments were developed by the writing panel, a group of clinicians who are specialists in this AUC topic. Next, a separate, multidisciplinary, rating panel (made up of specialists and nonspecialists) rated the appropriateness of treatment of each patient scenario using a 9-point scale to designate a treatment as 'appropriate' (median rating, 7 to 9), 'may be appropriate' (median rating, 4 to 6), or 'rarely appropriate' (median rating, 1 to 3).
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- Edward H Yian
- From the Department of Orthopedics, Kaiser Permanente Anaheim and Irvine Medical Centers, Anaheim, CA (Yian); Department of Orthopedics, Orthopedic Associates of SW Ohio, Inc., Dayton, OH (Dann); Department of Orthopedics, Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute in Jacksonville Beach, FL (Bohsali)
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Zheng Y, Tang N, Zhang WJ, Shi W, Zhao WW, Yang K. Comparative efficacy and safety of medical treatments for proximal humerus fractures: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2024; 25:17. [PMID: 38166758 PMCID: PMC10759392 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-07053-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 11/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Various surgical techniques and conservative therapies are useful tools for treating proximal humerus fractures (PHFs), but it is important to understand how to properly utilize them. Therefore, we performed a systematic review and network meta-analysis to compare and rank the efficacy and safety of medical treatments for PHF. METHODS PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and the ClinicalTrials.gov databases were systematically searched for eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) from inception until June 2022. Conservative therapy-controlled or head-to-head RCTs of open reduction internal fixation (ORIF), intramedullary nailing (IMN), hemiarthroplasty (HA), and reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) used for the treatment of adult patients with PHF were included. The surface under the cumulative ranking (SUCRA) probabilities were applied to compare and rank the effects of medical treatments for PHF. RESULTS Eighteen RCTs involving 1,182 patients with PHF were selected for the final analysis. Mostly baseline characteristics among groups were well balanced, and the imbalanced factors only included age, injury type, medial comminution, blood loss, and cognitive function in single trial. The SUCRA probabilities found that RTSA provided the best effect on the Constant-Murley score (SUCRA: 100.0%), and the disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) score (SUCRA: 99.0%). Moreover, HA (SUCRA: 85.5%) and RTSA (SUCRA: 68.0%) had a relatively better effect on health-related quality of life than the other treatment modalities. Furthermore, conservative therapy (SUCRA: 84.3%) and RTSA (SUCRA: 80.7%) were associated with a lower risk of secondary surgery. Finally, the best effects on the risk of complications are varied, including infection was observed with conservative therapy (SUCRA: 94.2%); avascular necrosis was observed in HA (SUCRA: 78.1%), nonunion was observed in RTSA (SUCRA: 69.6%), and osteoarthritis was observed in HA (SUCRA: 93.9%). CONCLUSIONS This study found that RTSA was associated with better functional outcomes, while the comparative outcomes of secondary surgery and complications varied. Optimal treatment for PHF should consider patient-specific factors.
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- Yun Zheng
- R & D Center, Beijing Naton Technology Group Co., Ltd, Peking, China
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- Director of Tianjin Center for Medical Devices Evaluation and Inspection, Tianjin, China
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- Comprehensive Business Department, Tianjin Center for Medical Devices Evaluation and Inspection, Tianjin, China
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- Quality Management Department, Tianjin Center for Medical Devices Evaluation and Inspection, Tianjin, China
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- Registration and Regulatory Department, Beijing Naton Technology Group Co, Ltd, Building 1, Yard 9, Chengwan Street, Haidian District, Peking, 100094, China.
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- Quality Management Department, Tianjin Center for Medical Devices Evaluation and Inspection, Tianjin, China
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Same K, Hakiminejad A, Nourani A, Nabian MH, Foruozesh M, Kamrani RS. Cadaveric biomechanical assessment of different configurations for a novel pin and plate fixation method in distal humerus fractures. Sci Rep 2024; 14:242. [PMID: 38168602 PMCID: PMC10762163 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-50976-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 12/28/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Use of dual pre-contoured plates has been accepted as the treatment of choice in distal humerus fractures despite challenges especially in very distal or highly fragmented fractures. Aiming to improve results in such instances, our newly proposed method uses several K-wires fixated by a small reconstruction plate. Drawing on the results of previous finite element studies, the current study aims to compare the stiffness of three clinically common variations of this method using biomechanical testing in cadaveric humeri. 24 samples were divided into three groups and fractures were simulated. Groups I and II used 1.5 mm K-wires in differing configurations while 2 mm wires were used in group III. All samples underwent compression, anterior and posterior bending, and torsional testing as well as failure testing. Our results indicated that Group III had significantly higher stiffness in flexion, extension, and torsion (p < 0.05). In failure, group III had the highest mean stiffness in anterior bending and torsion (861.2 N, 30.9 Nm). Based on previous and current results, this new Persian fixation method, especially when implemented using 2 mm K-wires, shows promise in achieving suitable stability and may be useful as an alternative approach in complex distal humerus fractures.
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- Kaveh Same
- Center for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi St., Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology, Azadi St., Tehran, Iran.
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- Center for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway., Tehran, Iran
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- Legal Medicine Research Center, Legal Medicine Organization, Tehran, Iran
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- Center for Orthopedic Trans-Disciplinary Applied Research, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shariati Hospital, Jalal Al Ahmad Highway., Tehran, Iran.
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Magalhães TV, Minto BW, Goncalves Dias LGG, de Oliveira FS. AN ANATOMICAL STUDY OF THE THORACIC LIMB OF THE GIANT ANTEATER ( MYRMECOPHAGA TRIDACTYLA) COMPARED WITH THE DOMESTIC DOG TO GUIDE SURGICAL APPROACHES TO THE HUMERUS AND RADIUS. J Zoo Wildl Med 2024; 54:659-669. [PMID: 38251989 DOI: 10.1638/2022-0059] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/30/2023] [Indexed: 01/23/2024] Open
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The giant anteater (Myrmecophaga tridactyla) is a neotropical mammal considered to be vulnerable to extinction. Recent increased interest in veterinary care in the giant anteater has prompted renewed interest in anatomical descriptions in this species. The terrestrial habits and slow movements of the giant anteater contribute to its susceptibility to vehicular trauma on highways, which is a significant cause of mortality in the species. This study describes the muscular anatomy of the thoracic limb and variations of the long bones with emphasis on the structures surrounding the humerus and radius. It also describes the possible surgical approaches for the management of fractures of humerus and radius, comparing these with the surgical approaches described in dogs (Canis lupus familiaris). Three giant anteater and three domestic dog cadavers, from deaths not related to this project, were used. The medial approach to the humeral diaphysis of the giant anteater resulted in the least tissue trauma, and provided access to the flattest surface for implant attachment. The lateral approach to the radius proved challenging, requiring total detachment of the extensor carpi radialis muscle and incision of the very robust abductor digitorum longus muscle to access the distal diaphysis. Although the giant anteater shares many similarities of the thoracic limb anatomy with the domestic dog, important differences exist. This comparative knowledge will allow veterinary practitioners to directly apply the principles of fracture repair in these species. Safe access to these bones for possible osteosynthesis is essential to allow implant placement and minimize postoperative complications in this species.
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- Thaís Vendramini Magalhães
- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil,
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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- Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery, Faculty of Agrarian and Veterinary Sciences, São Paulo State University, Jaboticabal, SP, 14884-900, Brazil
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Liu S, Peng L, Liu J, OuYang L, Wang Z, Rai S, Lin W, Tang X. Possible Mechanism and Treatment Results of Combined Pediatric Fractures of the Humeral Lateral Condyle and Ipsilateral Ulnar Olecranon. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:104-110. [PMID: 38018315 PMCID: PMC10782239 DOI: 10.1111/os.13945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2023] [Revised: 10/12/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 11/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Combined fractures of the lateral condyle of the humerus and the ipsilateral ulnar olecranon are rarely seen in children. Therefore, the mechanism and suitable treatments remain debatable. This study describes the possible mechanism of combined humeral lateral condyle and ipsilateral ulnar olecranon fractures and presents the treatment results. METHODS Children diagnosed with combined fractures of the humeral lateral condyle and ipsilateralulnar olecranon from July 2010 to July 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Humeral lateral condyle fractures were treated with open reduction and internal fixation with bioabsorbable pins. Ulnar olecranon fractures were treated with closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with K-wires for Mayo type IA fractures and with tension-band wiring or a locking plate for Mayo type IIA fractures. The postoperative function and appearance of the elbow were evaluated using the Flynn criteria and Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) at follow-up. RESULTS The cohort comprised 19 patients aged from 4 to 11 years. Bony compression and avulsion by attached muscles and ligaments may be the leading factors causing the combined injuries, as the children fell with an outstretched and supinated elbow. The average follow-up time was 33 months. High MEPS of >90 indicated that good to excellent results were obtained without complications. CONCLUSIONS This study proposed a reasonable hypothesis for the mechanism of combined humeral lateral condyle and ipsilateral ulnar olecranon fractures in children. Satisfactory outcomes were achieved with bioabsorbable pins for lateral condyle fractures and closed reduction and percutaneous pinning with K-wires, tension-band wiring, or locking plate for olecranon fractures.
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- Shuai Liu
- Pediatric Orthopedics DepartmentWuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow UniversityWuxiChina
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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- Department of OrthopaedicsAl Ahalia HospitalAbu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates
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- Pediatric Orthopedics DepartmentWuxi 9th People's Hospital Affiliated to Soochow UniversityWuxiChina
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- Union Hospital, Tongji Medical CollegeHuazhong University of Science and TechnologyWuhanChina
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