scholarly journals Fixation of Superomedially Displaced Acetabular Fractures Using an Anatomical Suprapectineal Quadrilateral Surface Plate Through Modified Stoppa Approach

Author(s):  
Dae-Kyung Kwak ◽  
Seunghun Lee ◽  
Yongmin Lee ◽  
Ji-Hyo Hwang ◽  
Je-Hyun Yoo

Abstract Treatment of superomedially displaced acetabular fractures including a quadrilateral surface (QLS) is challenging. We present a surgical technique using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through the modified Stoppa approach and report the availability of this plate to treat this fracture type along with the surgical outcomes. Thirteen consecutive patients (11 men and 2 women) who underwent surgical treatment using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through a modified Stoppa approach for superomedially displaced acetabular fractures between June 2018 and June 2020, were enrolled retrospectively. These fractures included 10 both-column fractures and 3 anterior-column and posterior hemitransverse fractures, which were confirmed on preoperative 3-dimensional computed tomography. Surgical outcomes were clinically assessed using the Postel Merle d’Aubigné (PMA) score and visual analog scale (VAS) score at the final follow-up, and radiological evaluations were performed immediately after the operation and at the final follow-up. The follow-up period was longer than 1 year in all patients with a mean 22.9 months. The mean operation time was 103 min. Anatomical reduction was achieved in 11 (84.6%) patients, while imperfect reduction was achieved in the remaining two (15.3%) patients. At the final follow-up, radiographic grades were excellent, fair, and poor in 11 (84.6%), one (7.6%), and one patient, respectively. The mean PMA score was 16.3 (range, 13-18) and the mean VAS score was 1.0 (range, 0-3). No secondary reduction loss or implant loosening was observed. However, two patients underwent conversion to total hip arthroplasty due to post-traumatic arthritis and subsequent joint pain. No other complications were observed. Simultaneous reduction and fixation using an anatomical suprapectineal QLS plate through the modified Stoppa approach can provide satisfactory outcomes in superomedially displaced acetabular fractures, resulting in shorter operation times and fewer complications.

Author(s):  
Jaebeom Jun ◽  
Sang Hoon Song ◽  
Sungchan Park ◽  
Jae Hyeon Han ◽  
Kun Suk Kim

This study aimed to describe the experience with clitoroplasty for clitoral hypertrophy in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia of a single surgeon. The medical records of female pediatric patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia who underwent clitoroplasty at a tertiary referral hospital between 2002 and 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. Three different surgical techniques were applied for clitoroplasty: recession without reduction, reduction and recession, and girth reduction and recession. A total of 104 patients underwent clitoroplasty for clitoral hypertrophy. The median patient age at the time of surgery was 10 months (range, 4 months to 10 years). The operation time was longer in reduction clitoroplasty than in recession clitoroplasty without reduction (median, 153 vs. 111 min, p = 0.003). The mean postoperative pain score of the patients did not differ among the different clitoroplasty techniques. During the mean follow-up of 37.7 months, nine (8.6%) patients underwent reperformed clitoroplasty. The rate of reperformed operation was significantly higher in patients who underwent reduction clitoroplasty (17.3%) than in those who underwent recession without reduction (2%) or girth reduction and recession (0%) (p = 0.031). Early clitoroplasty in patients with congenital adrenal hyperplasia yielded good mid-term surgical outcomes in terms of cosmesis and recurrence rate, with minimal perioperative complications.


2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
qingchen liang ◽  
fenglong sun ◽  
hongqing wang

Abstract Study Design: Retrospective study.Objective:To evaluate outcomes and safety of endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (Endo-TLIF) for degenerative lumbar diseases.Summary of Background Data:There is no report about Endo-TLIF using unilateral pedicle screws and contralateral translaminar facet joint screw (UPS and TFS) fixation.Purpose: This paper evaluated the efficacy and safety of Endo-TLIF using UPS and TFS fixation in degenerative lumbar diseases.Methods:From August, 2018 to December, 2019, 21 patients with degenerative lumbar diseases were treated with Endo-TLIF. Clinical symptoms were evaluated at 1 month, 3 months, and the last follow-up after surgery. Outcomes were assessed by using the VAS back pain VAS leg pain, Oswestry disability index (ODI). Dural Sac Cross-sectional Area (DSCA), Foraminal Height (FH), Anterior Disc Height (ADH), Posterior Disc Height (PDH) and Lumbar Lordosis (LL).Results:The mean age of the cases was 62.9 years. The mean operation time was 198.7 min, the blood loss was 86.7 mL, and the length of incision was 5.7 cm. The mean time in bed was 34.3 hours, and the mean length of hospital stay was 15.1 days. The ODI scores improved from 64.1 to 13.3 (P < 0.05), the VAS score of back pain improved from 5.8 to 1.7 (P < 0.05), and the VAS score of leg pain improved from 6.2 to 1.6 (P < 0.05). ADH increased from 1.3 cm to 1.6 cm (P < 0.05), PDH increased from 0.7 cm to 1.0 cm (P < 0.05), FH increased from 1.7 cm to 2.0 cm (P < 0.05), and DSCA increased from 147 mm2 to 40 mm2 (P < 0.05). No serious complications occurred during the follow-up period.Conclusions:Endo-TLIF with UPS and TFS can improve the clinical symptoms of patients with degenerative lumbar diseases. The early curative effect was satisfactory.


2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyang Wu ◽  
Ranran Shang ◽  
Ximing Liu ◽  
Chengjing Song ◽  
Yanzhao Chen ◽  
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Abstract Background Surgical treatment of acetabular fractures involving quadrilateral plate is a challenge to orthopaedic surgeons. We have developed a novel fixation technique using a special shaped reconstruction plate combined with several buttress screws of quadrilateral plate which was also called Dynamic Anterior Plate-Screw System for Quadrilateral plate (DAPSQ) to treat acetabular fractures involving quadrilateral plate since 2005(RP group). And the long-term follow-up results have confirmed the effectiveness and safety of this technique. After 2016, anatomical titanium plate (ATP group) of DAPSQ have been designed and applied. The aim of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy of anatomical plate and the reconstruction plate of DAPSQ in the treatment of quadrilateral plate fractures. Methods We led a propensity-matched cohort study of quadrilateral plate fractures. Twenty-two patients were included in the ATP group during the inclusion period (2016-2018), and were matched to 22 cases in our database of RP group (2008-2016). The primary outcome measures were quality of reduction and functional outcomes. Intraoperative conditions were also compared. Results Of these 22 consecutive patients in ATP group, the mean age was 46.7 years and the most common fracture pattern was a both-column fracture (12cases, 54.5%) according to Letournel-Judet classification. The mean follow-up period was 23.1 months (range 12-37). There were no significant differences between the two groups with regards the quality of reduction using the Matta radiological criteria and functional outcomes evaluated by the modified Merle d’Aubigné score( P > 0.05). Compared with the RP group, the ATP group has a shorter operation time(245.1 minutes vs. 286.8 minutes, P = 0.020), less intraoperative blood loss (1136.4 mL vs. 1777.3mL, P = 0.014) and transfusion (780.9 vs. 1256.8mL, P = 0.035). The complication rate was 18.2% in ATP group, and there was no significantly difference compared with the RP group (36.4%)( P > 0.05). None of the cases in the two groups had quadrilateral screws entering the hip or implant failure. Conclusion s The fixation of anatomical titanium plate in quadrilateral plate fractures showed a similar result to the reconstruction plate, in terms of quality of reduction and functional outcome. The anatomical titanium plate of DAPSQ has the advantages of short operation time, less intraoperative bleeding and blood transfusion, and it is worth further promotion and research.


2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (5) ◽  
pp. 620-627
Author(s):  
A.A. Pronskikh ◽  
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K.N. Kharitonov ◽  
A.A. Korytkin ◽  
S.V Romanova ◽  
...  

Abstract. Introduction Total hip replacement is the most effective technique for the consequences of acetabular fractures. The study includes the literature review on the outcomes of total hip replacement (THR) in patients with post-traumatic coxarthrosis. Material and methods The search was performed via databases of PUBMED, SCOPUS, Google Scholar, Cochrane library, E-library and publications using the keywords “acetabulum”, “fracture”, “total hip arthroplasty” and “post-traumatic arthritis” published between 1995 and 2020. The exclusion criteria were a series of less than 10 patients, a follow-up period of less than 12 months. Abstracts of the meetings and review articles published either in Russian or in English were included in the study. Patients' demographic data, surgical characteristics and outcomes were reviewed. Results Total 1,843 publications were reviewed and the analysis included data from 20 studies with the total number of 1,184 cases reviewed. Surgical treatments of the patients were performed between 1984 and 2018. The follow–up period averaged to 5.5 ± 1.19 years (range, 2 to 18 years). The mean age of the patients was 56.4 ± 12.7 years. The mean interval from an injury to total hip arthroplasty was 8 ± 2.7 years. The mean Harris Hip Score was 39.4 ± 11 prior to surgery and 86.2 ± 22 postoperatively. The most common postoperative complications were heterotopic ossification (28.9 ± 10 %), aseptic loosening (8.15 ± 1.82 %) and periprosthetic joint infection (7.89+1.86 %). Complications that required revision surgery were noted in 13.47 ± 2.91 % cases. Conclusion THR in patients who sustained acetabular fractures is challenging, and bone grafts or acetabular augments would be needed to address an acetabular defect of any localization.


2020 ◽  
Vol 133 (3) ◽  
pp. 830-838 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Franzini ◽  
Giuseppe Messina ◽  
Vincenzo Levi ◽  
Antonio D’Ammando ◽  
Roberto Cordella ◽  
...  

OBJECTIVECentral poststroke neuropathic pain is a debilitating syndrome that is often resistant to medical therapies. Surgical measures include motor cortex stimulation and deep brain stimulation (DBS), which have been used to relieve pain. The aim of this study was to retrospectively assess the safety and long-term efficacy of DBS of the posterior limb of the internal capsule for relieving central poststroke neuropathic pain and associated spasticity affecting the lower limb.METHODSClinical and surgical data were retrospectively collected and analyzed in all patients who had undergone DBS of the posterior limb of the internal capsule to address central poststroke neuropathic pain refractory to conservative measures. In addition, long-term pain intensity and level of satisfaction gained from stimulation were assessed. Pain was evaluated using the visual analog scale (VAS). Information on gait improvement was obtained from medical records, neurological examination, and interview.RESULTSFour patients have undergone the procedure since 2001. No mortality or morbidity related to the surgery was recorded. In three patients, stimulation of the posterior limb of the internal capsule resulted in long-term pain relief; in a fourth patient, the procedure failed to produce any long-lasting positive effect. Two patients obtained a reduction in spasticity and improved motor capability. Before surgery, the mean VAS score was 9 (range 8–10). In the immediate postoperative period and within 1 week after the DBS system had been turned on, the mean VAS score was significantly lower at a mean of 3 (range 0–6). After a mean follow-up of 5.88 years, the mean VAS score was still reduced at 5.5 (range 3–8). The mean percentage of long-term pain reduction was 38.13%.CONCLUSIONSThis series suggests that stimulation of the posterior limb of the internal capsule is safe and effective in treating patients with chronic neuropathic pain affecting the lower limb. The procedure may be a more targeted treatment method than motor cortex stimulation or other neuromodulation techniques in the subset of patients whose pain and spasticity are referred to the lower limbs.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 230949902199799
Author(s):  
Tianming Yu ◽  
Jichong Ying ◽  
Jianlei Liu ◽  
Dichao Huang ◽  
Hailin Yan ◽  
...  

Purpose: The study described a novel surgical treatment of Haraguchi type 1 posterior malleolar fracture in tri-malleolar fracture and patient outcomes at intermediate period follow-up. Methods: All patients from January 2015 to December 2017 with tri-malleolar fracture of which posterior malleolar fractures were Haraguchi type 1, were surgically treated in this prospective study. Lateral and medial malleolar fractures were managed by open reduction and internal fixation through dual incision approaches. 36 cases of Haraguchi type 1 posterior malleolar fractures were randomly performed by percutaneous posteroanterior screw fixation with the aid of medial exposure (group 1). And 40 cases were performed by percutaneous anteroposterior screw fixation (group 2). Clinical outcomes, radiographic outcomes and patient-reported outcomes were recorded. Results: Seventy-six patients with mean follow-up of 30 months were included. There were no significant differences in the mean operation time (81.0 ± 11.3 vs. 77.2 ± 12.4), ankle function at different periods of follow-up, range of motions and visual analog scale (VAS) at 24 months between the two groups ( p > 0.05). However, the rate of severe post-traumatic arthritis (Grade 2 and 3) and the rate of step-off rather than gap in radiological evaluation were lower in group 1 than that in group 2 ( p < 0.05). Conclusion: Using our surgical technique, more patients had good outcome with a lower rate of severe post-traumatic arthritis, compared with the group of percutaneous anteroposterior screw fixation. Percutaneous posteroanterior screw fixation can be a convenient and reliable alternative in treating Haraguchi type 1 posterior malleolar fracture.


BMC Surgery ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chunxiao Wang ◽  
Yao Zhang ◽  
Xiaojie Tang ◽  
Haifei Cao ◽  
Qinyong Song ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The area which located at the medial pedicle, posterior vertebral body and ventral hemilamina is defined as the hidden zone. Surgical management of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation (HZLDH) is technically challenging due to its difficult surgical exposure. The conventional interlaminar approach harbors the potential risk of post-surgical instability, while other approaches consist of complicated procedures with a steep learning curve and prolonged operation time. Objective To introduce microscopic extra-laminar sequestrectomy (MELS) technique for treatment of hidden zone lumbar disc herniation and present clinical outcomes. Methods Between Jan 2016 to Jan 2018, twenty one patients (13 males) with HZLDH were enrolled in this study. All patients underwent MELS (19 patients underwent sequestrectomy only, 2 patients underwent an additional inferior discectomy). The nerve root and fragment were visually exposed using MELS. The operation duration, blood loss, intra- and postoperative complications, and recurrences were recorded. The Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), and the modified MacNab criteria were used to evaluate clinical outcomes. Postoperative stability was evaluated both radiologically and clinically. Results The mean follow-up period was 20.95 ± 2.09 (18–24) months. The mean operation time was 32.43 ± 7.19 min and the mean blood loss was 25.52 ± 5.37 ml. All patients showed complete neurological symptom relief after surgery. The VAS and ODI score were significantly improved at the final follow-up compared to those before operation (7.88 ± 0.70 vs 0.10 ± 0.30, 59.24 ± 10.83 vs 11.29 ± 3.59, respectively, p < 0.05). Seventeen patients (81%) obtained an “excellent” outcome and the remaining four (19%) patients obtained a “good” outcome based the MacNab criteria. One patient suffered reherniation at the same level one year after the initial surgery and underwent a transforaminal endoscopic discectomy. No major complications and postoperative instability were observed. Conclusions Our observation suggest that MELS is safe and effective in the management of HZLDH. Due to its relative simplicity, it comprises a flat surgical learning curve and shorter operation duration, and overall results in reduced disturbance to lumbar stability.


2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (6) ◽  
pp. 030006052110285
Author(s):  
Kai Xiao ◽  
Bo Xu ◽  
Lin Ding ◽  
Weiguang Yu ◽  
Lei Bao ◽  
...  

Objective To assess the outcomes of traditional three-dimensional (3D) printing technology (TPT) versus mirror 3D printing technology (MTT) in treating isolated acetabular fractures (IAFs). Methods Consecutive patients with an IAF treated by either TPT or MTT at our tertiary medical centre from 2012 to 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Follow-up was performed 1, 3, 6, and 12 months postoperatively and annually thereafter. The primary outcome was the Harris hip score (HHS), and the secondary outcomes were major intraoperative variables and key orthopaedic complications. Results One hundred fourteen eligible patients (114 hips) with an IAF (TPT, n = 56; MTT, n = 58) were evaluated. The median follow-up was 25 months (range, 21–28 months). At the last follow-up, the mean HHS was 82.46 ±14.70 for TPT and 86.30 ± 13.26 for MTT with a statistically significant difference. Significant differences were also detected in the major intraoperative variables (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, number of fluoroscopic screenings, and anatomical reduction number) and the major orthopaedic complications (loosening, implant failure, and heterotopic ossification). Conclusion Compared with TPT, MTT tends to produce accurate IAF reduction and may result in better intraoperative variables and a lower rate of major orthopaedic complications.


2015 ◽  
Vol 9 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 775 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pejman Shadpour ◽  
H. Habib Akhyari ◽  
Robab Maghsoudi ◽  
Masoud Etemadian

Introduction: We report our experience with laparoscopic management of ureteropelvic junction obstruction in horseshoe kidneys.Methods: Between February 2004 and March 2014, 15 patients with horseshoe kidneys and symptomatic ureteropelvic junction obstruction underwent laparoscopic management at our national referral centre. Depending on the anatomy and presence of obtrusive vessels or isthmus, we performed either dismembered, Scardino or Foley YV pyeloplasty, or Hellstrom vessel transposition. Patients were initially evaluated by ultrasonography, then diuretic scintiscan at 4 to 6 months, and followed by yearly clinical and sonographic exams.Results: This study included 11 male and 4 female patients between the ages of 4 to 51 year (average 17.7). The left kidney was involved in 12 patients (80%). Operation time was 129 minutes (range: 90–186), and patients were discharged within 2.8 days (range: 1–6). Although 8 (53.3%) patients had crossing vessels, of which 6 required transposing, the Hellstrom technique was solely used in 3 cases, of which notably 1 case failed to resolve and required laparoscopic Hynes within the next year. Eight cases underwent dismembered pyeloplasty, 2 Foley YV, 1 Scardino flap and 1 required isthmectomy and vessel suspension. At the mean follow-up of 60 (range: 18–120) months, the overall success rate was 93.3%.Conclusions: To our knowledge, this represents the largest report on laparoscopic pyeloplasty for horseshoe kidneys, providing the longest follow-up. Our findings confirm prior reports supporting laparoscopy and furthermore show that despite the prevalence of crossing vessels, transposition alone is seldom sufficient.


2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippo Migliorini ◽  
Francesco Oliva ◽  
Gayle D. Maffulli ◽  
Jörg Eschweiler ◽  
Matthias Knobe ◽  
...  

Abstract Background The medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) is always damaged after patellar dislocation. In selected patients, MPFL reconstruction is necessary to restore a correct patellar tracking. Despite the large number of different techniques reported to reconstruct the MPFL, there is no consensus concerning the optimal procedure, and debates is still ongoing. The present study analysed the results after isolated MPFL reconstruction in patients with patellofemoral instability. Furthermore, a subgroup analysis of patients presenting pathoanatomical risk factors was made. Methods In November 2020, the main electronic databases were accessed. All articles reporting the results of primary isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability were considered for inclusion. Only articles reporting a minimum 12-month follow-up were eligible. Results Data from a total of 1777 knees were collected. The mean age of the patients involved was 22.8 ± 3.4 years. The mean follow-up was 40.7 ± 25.8 months. Overall, the range of motion (+ 27.74; P < 0.0001) and all the other scores of interests improved at last follow-up: Kujala (+ 12.76; P = 0.0003), Lysholm (+ 15.69; P < 0.0001), Tegner score (+ 2.86; P = 0.006). Seventy-three of 1780 patients (4.1%) showed a positive apprehension test. Thirty of 1765 patients (1.7%) experienced re-dislocations, while 56 of 1778 patients (3.2%) showed persisting joint instability. Twenty-five of 1786 patients (1.4%) underwent revision surgeries. Conclusion Isolated MPFL reconstruction for recurrent patellofemoral instability provides reliable surgical outcomes. Patients with pathoanatomical predisposing factors reported worse surgical outcomes.


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