Common types and treatment of elbow injuries in skiing or snowboarding / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the common types of elbow joint injuries in skiing or snowboarding and their treatment.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the data of 90 patients with elbow injury caused by skiing or snowboarding who had been admitted to Department of Upper Limbs, Sichuan Orthopaedic Hospital from February, 2015 to February, 2022. There were 53 males and 37 females with an age of (31.8±8.4) years. The types of elbow injury, visual analogue scale (VAS), range of motion (ROM) of the elbow and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) of the patients were recorded before treatment and at the last follow-up.Results:Of the patients, 18 were treated conservatively (3 simple Mason type I radial head fractures and 15 O'Driscoll type I coronal process fractures) and 72 surgically. Their follow-up time was (31.3±18.7) months. The fractures all healed by the time of the last follow-up. Simple elbow fracture was observed in 63 patients, simple elbow dislocation in 2 patients, fracture plus dislocation in 25 patients. The posterior dislocation was the most common (22 cases). Among the elbow fractures, radial head fracture occurred in 27 patients, ulnar coronoid process fracture in 41 patients, proximal ulnar fracture in 13 patients, and distal humeral fracture in 28 patients. Collateral ligament injuries were complicated in 65 cases. In the patients undergoing conservative treatment, their VAS, elbow ROM, and MEPS were all improved significantly from 4.7±1.4, 92.2°±14.4° and 63.9±6.5 before treatment to 0.4 (0,1.0), 110.6°±0.6°, and 92.2±3.9 at the last follow-up ( P<0.05); in the patients undergoing surgical treatment, their VAS, elbow ROM, and MEPS were also all improved significantly from 5.6±1.7, 24.3°±18.4°, and 26.9±12.2 before surgery to 0.6 (0,1.0), 97.4°±14.0° and 86.6±7.1 at the last follow-up ( P<0.05). After surgery, 8 patients presented with neurological symptoms and 7 patients developed heterotopic ossification. Conclusions:In skiing or snowboarding, the coronoid process of the ulna is the most vulnerable to fracture. In the elbow injuries due to skiing or snowboarding, posterior dislocation is the most common type which is often accompanied by injuries to the medial and lateral collateral ligaments. For simple Mason type Ⅰ radial head fractures and O'-Driscoll type Ⅰ coronoid process fractures in which the elbow is stable, conservative treatment can be adopted; surgical treatment is indicated for the other injuries.

Design of an anatomic plate of ulna coronoid process by 3D printing and computer software / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To design an anatomical plate of ulna coronoid process using 3D printing and computer model design software based on a collection of CT scanning data of the ulna coronoid process.Methods:The CT scans of the elbow joint with no obvious anatomic variation, no fracture, or no history of elbow operation were collected which had been taken at Trauma Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University from September 2017 to January 2022. There were 52 males and 50 females. RadiAnt DICOM Viewer and Mimics Medical 21.0 were used to visualize the CT data of the elbow joint of 102 volunteers. The software was used to measure the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna, the width at 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process, the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity, and the safety angle for screw placement. After the values were measured, Siemens Ungraphics NX12.0 software was used to design the anatomical plate and the screw guide device of the ulna coronoid process. After the plate model was designed, a 1:1 actual plate model of the ulna coronoid process was produced by 3D printing. The actual plate model was placed onto an adult model of the ulna coronoid process and an adult cadaveric specimen of the ulna coronoid process to verify its matching degree. An in vitro operation was simulated using the plate model to verify its operability. Results:There were no significant differences between the left and right sides in the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna, the width at 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process, the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity, or the safety angle for screw placement in either males or females ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences between males and females in the angle between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the tuberosity of the ulna or in the safety angle for screw placement ( P>0.05). There were statistically significant differences between males and females in the width of 1/2 height of the ulna coronoid process and the distance between the tip of the ulna coronoid process and the horizontal plane of the ulna tuberosity ( P<0.05). However, the experiments on computer simulative adaptation and plate model simulative adaptation found that the anatomical plates of the ulna coronoid process designed on various parameters of males and females were exchangeable, leading to similarly good marching degrees and safe angles for screw placement. Conclusions:The anatomical plate of the ulna coronoid process designed in this study demonstrates a good fit and a safe angle for screw placement, basically achieving the goal expected to provide a basis for fabrication of a titanium alloy plate. In design of an anatomical plate of ulna coronoid process, it is not necessary to differentiate males from females or to differentiate the left side from the right one, because only a general plate can be used for both males and females and for both the left and the right sides.

Effects of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle on radius length shortening after distal radius fracture combined with internal fixation of ulnar styloid fracture / 国际外科学杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle on radius length shortening after internal fixation of distal radius fracture combined with ulnar styloid fracture.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 84 patients with distal radius fracture complicated with ulnar styloid fracture treated by Beijing Daxing District People′s Hospital from February 2018 to January 2022. According to whether the ulnar styloid fracture was fixed or not, the patients were divided into two groups: 18 patients with ulnar styloid fractures who were surgically fixed were in the fixation group, and 66 patients with ulnar styloid fractures who were not surgically fixed were in the non-fixation group. The perioperative indexes (operation time, intraoperative blood loss, surgical incision length), wrist joint function indexes [Gartland-Werley score, disability of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) score, forearm rotation, ulnar deviation, metacarpal flexion, radial deviation, dorsal extension, grip strength] and complications (bone nonunion, osteolysis, ulnar pain, internal fixation failure, lower ulnar and radial instability, postoperative infection) were compared between the two groups. The changes of metacarpal inclination angle, ulnar deviation angle and distal radius distance of the two groups were analyzed by generalized estimation equation (GEE). The patients were followed up for 12 months, they were divided into two groups: non-shortening group (radius shortening distance < 4 mm, n=61) and radius shortening group (radius shortening distance ≥ 4 mm, n=23) according to whether the radius shortening distance was ≥ 4 mm at the last follow-up. The influencing factors of postoperative radius shortening were evaluated by Logistic regression analysis. Results:Compared with the non-fixation group, the Gartland-Werley score(1.79±0.62 vs 4.65±0.97), DASH score (16.43±4.71 vs 28.72±6.06) and the incidence of complications (11.11% vs 39.40%) in the fixation group were significantly lower, and the forearm rotation angle [(81.29±6.60)° vs (70.79+ 5.15)°], ulnar deviation angle [(21.36±2.35)° vs (16.77±2.11)°], metacarpal flexion angle [(45.84±2.80)° vs (37.55±2.45)°] and dorsal extension angle [(50.23±5.16)° vs (40.65±3.580°] were significantly larger in the fixation group, all the differences were statistically significant ( P<0.05). GEE analysis and evaluation showed that treatment time, treatment plan and their interaction had significant effects on metacarpal inclination, ulnar deviation and distal radius ( P<0.05). The change of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle were independent influencing factors of radius shortening after internal fixation ( P<0.05). Conclusions:In the treatment of distal radius fracture combined with ulnar styloid fracture, internal fixation of distal radius combined with ulnar styloid process can improve wrist joint function, reduce the incidence of complications, and improve metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle. A certain degree of radius shortening will occur after internal fixation. The changes of metacarpal inclination angle and ulnar deviation angle are the independent influencing factors of radius shortening after internal fixation.

Outcome of Pediatric shaft Radius-Ulna Fractures managed with Titanium Elastic Nailing System

Aims and objectives: To study the functional outcome of TENS in Pediatric shaft radiusulna fracture.Introduction: Symmetrical bracing action of elastic nails inserted into the metaphysis, thatbears against the inner bone at three points is the principal of the titanium elastic nailing.Early stability to the involved bone fragments is the benefit of this method and it permitsearly mobilization and returns to the normal activities of the patients, with very lowcomplication rate.Materials and methods: A retrospective study of 40 pediatric patients with closed and opengrade 1 shaft radius-ulna fracture carried out at our institute between 2018-2019 treated withTENS and observed for a period of minimum 1.5 years.Conclusion : It can be concluded that TENS nailing in pediatric shaft radius-ulna fractures isan excellent modality of treatment and has very low complication rate.

Morphological analysis of coronoid process fracture in terrible triad of elbow based on Adams classification / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To explore the morphology of coronoid process fracture in terrible triad injury based on Adams classification.Methods:A retrospective cross-sectional study was used to analyze the three-dimensional CT data of 51 patients with terrible trind injury treated at First Affiliated Hospital of Fujian Medical University from January 2013 to August 2021, including 33 males and 18 females, aged 18-88 years [(44.7±12.0)years]. The model of ulna coronoid process fracture was established by three-dimensional CT reconstruction technology and was classified according to Adams coronoid process fracture classification. Type I was the coronoid process tip fracture, type II the coronoid process transverse fracture, type III the base fracture of the coronoid process, type IV anterior internal fracture the anteromedial oblique fracture of the coronoid process, and type IV anterior external fracture the anterolateral oblique fracture of the coronoid process. According to the characteristics of the coronoid fracture fragment, type IV anterior external fracture was divided into two subtypes: α subtype involving the coronoid tip and β subtype without involving the coronoid tip. Then, the proportion, height, surface area and volume of different types of coronoid fractures were measured. The proportion, height, surface area and volume of fracture fragments of two subtypes of type IV anterior external fracture were measured, as well as the area of ulnar trochlear joint, area of trochlear joint of ulnar fracture fragment, proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by the ulnar fragment, area of proximal radioulnar joint, area of proximal radioulnar joint of ulnar fracture fragment and proportion of the area of proximal radioulnar joint affected by the ulnar fragment.Results:Among the patients with terrible triad injury, the ulnar coronoid process fracture was Adams type I in 17 patients (33%), type II in 4 (8%), type III in 4 (8%), type IV anterior internal fracture in 4 (8%) and type IV anterior external fracture in 22 (43%). The height of fracture fragment of type I, type II, type III, type IV anterior internal fracture and type IV anterior external fracture was (3.7±1.9)mm, (10.8±1.1)mm, (14.4±1.2)mm, (5.2±2.4)mm and (6.7±2.6)mm, respectively; the surface area was 63.7(21.4, 221.0)mm 2, 1 086.8(606.8, 1 434.2)mm 2, 1 658.8(1 335.6, 1 695.4)mm 2, 437.3(185.6, 437.3)mm 2 and 511.8(198.8, 646.5)mm 2, respectively; the volume was 46.3(21.4, 180.5)mm 3, 938.7(629.8, 1 011.3)mm 3, 1 797.4(1 520.2, 1 903.7)mm 3, 429.3(138.1, 992.4)mm 3 and 461.9(144.9, 707.1)mm 3, respectively. There were significant differences in the height, surface area and volume of coronoid process fracture with different Adams classification (all P<0.01). Among 22 patients with type IV anterior external fracture, 12 patients were with α subtype and 10 with β subtype. The fracture height of α and β subtypes was (8.6±2.6)mm and (5.0±2.4)mm, respectively; the surface area was 633.2 (530.3, 727.4)mm 2 and 181.4 (136.7, 450.3)mm 2, respectively; the volume was 692.8 (477.6, 778.0)mm 3 and 128.0 (74.2, 405.1)mm 3, respectively. The height, surface area and volume of fracture fragment were significantly different between the two subtypes (all P<0.01). The area of ulnar trochlear joint of α and β subtypes were 901.4(755.1, 1 060.6)mm 2 and 835.2(767.7,909.3)mm 2, respectively; the area of trochlear joint of α and β subtype fragment was 104.1(79.4, 139.9)mm 2 and 38.8(21.3, 58.1)mm 2, respectively; the proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by α and β subtype fragment was 0.12(0.09, 0.15) and 0.05(0.03, 0.07), respectively. There was no significant difference between α and β subtypes in the area of trochlear joint of ulna ( P>0.05), but the area of trochlear joint of α subtype fragment and proportion of the area of trochlear joint affected by α subtype fragment were higher than those of β subtype fragment (all P<0.01). The area of proxima radioulnar joint of α and β subtypes was 147.9(111.7,164.2)mm 2 and 137.0(118.7,166.7)mm 2, respectively; the area of proximal radioulnar joint of α and β subtypes fragment was 17.7(13.4, 52.2)mm 2 and 6.1(2.6, 20.0)mm 2, respectively; the proportion of the area of proximal radioulnar joint affected by α and β subtypes fragment was 0.12(0.10, 0.35) and 0.05(0.03, 0.15), respectively. There were no significant differences between the two subtypes in proximal radioulnar joint damage (all P>0.05). Conclusions:Adams type IV fracture of the coronoid process of the ulna occupies a large proportion in terrible triad injury, and the type IV anterior external fracture is the main type containing two subtypes with differences in fragment size and shape. However, the injuries to the proximal radioulnar joint surface are similar for the two subtypes, so the injuries of type IV anterior external fracture with different sizes to the proximal radioulnar joint surface should not be neglected in clinical treatment.

Efficacy comparison of buttress plating and cannulated screw fixation of Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical effect of buttress plate fixation and cannulated screw fixation of Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures.Methods:A retrospective case control study was made on 53 patients with Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures admitted to Wuxi No.9 People 's Hospital from April 2015 to January 2018，including 36 males and 17 females，aged from 21 to 63 years［（36.3±7.1）years］. Among them，24 patients were treated using buttress plates（plate group），and 29 patients using cannulated screws（screw group）. The operation time and fracture healing time were documented. The visual analogue score（VAS），range of motion of elbow flexion and extension and forearm rotation and Mayo elbow performance score（MEPS）were assessed at postoperative 1，3，6 months and at the last follow-up. The incidence of complications was observed as well. Results:All patients were followed up for 15-18 months［（15.9±1.3）months］. The operation time in plate group［（150.6±24.2）minutes］was longer than that in screw group［（126.8±18.3）minutes］（ P<0.05）. There was no significant difference in fracture healing time or VAS between the two groups（ P>0.05）. After 1，3，6 months and during the last follow-up，the range of motion of elbow joint flexion and extension in plate group［（87.2±5.8）°，（109.2±7.1）°，（121.3±6.2）°，（127.3±5.4）°］was higher than that in screw group［（70.5±9.1）°，（90.2±4.5）°，（108.3±5.1）°，（116.2±4.6）°］，the range of motion of forearm rotation in plate group［（78.3±9.1）°，（98.7±8.6）°，（130.2±7.1）°，（139.2±6.7）°］was higher than that in screw group［（60.1±5.1）°，（80.6±8.7）°，（116.1±5.5）°，（127.3±4.1）°］，and the MEPS in plate group［（30.6±7.6）points，（68.1±6.1）points，（90.2±4.3）points，（95.2±2.1）points］was higher than that in screw group［（27.2±8.1）points，（54.1±7.1）points，（82.1±5.3）points，（88.2±5.2）points］（all P<0.05）. In plate group，one patient sustained superficial wound infection at postoperative 1 week，which was healed uneventfully after surgical debridement and antibiotic therapy；two patients had heterotopic ossification without addition surgery. In screw group，three patients presented screw loosening and fracture redisplacement during early movement，which was healed by reducing the intensity of elbow functional exercise and prolonging the protection time of brace；four patients had heterotopic ossification，among which one combined with elbow stiffness showed improved range of motion of the elbow after elbow release at postoperative 12 months. The incidence of complications in plate group［13%（3/24）］was lower than that in screw group［26%（7/29）］（ P<0.05）. Conclusion:For Regan-Morrey type II ulnar coronoid fractures，the buttress plate fixation is superior to the cannulated screw fixation in fixation strength，recovery of elbow function and incidence of complications in regardless of longer operation time.

Efficacy evaluation of combined anterior and posterior elbow approach and posterior median elbow approach for treatment of O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To compare the clinical effect of combined anterior and posterior approach and posterior median approach to treat O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process.Methods:A retrospective case control study was made on 67 patients with O'Driscoll type III b fracture of ulnar coronoid process treated in Honghui Hospital, Xi'an Jiaotong University from January 2015 to January 2019, including 35 males and 32 females, aged from 21 to 61 years [(38.0±9.4)years]. Among them, 31 patients were treated with combined anterior and posterior approach for reduction and internal fixation (combined approach group), and 36 patients with median posterior elbow approach group for reduction and internal fixation (posterior elbow approach group). The operation time, amount of intraoperative blood loss and fracture healing time were compared between groups. The visual analogue score (VAS), elbow joint range of motion and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) were assessed for pain and function evaluation at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and at the last follow-up. The occurrence of complications were observed as well.Results:All patients were followed up for 12 to 28 months [(20.1±4.2)months]. There was no significant difference in operation time and VAS between the two groups ( P>0.05). The intraoperative blood loss [(133.6±20.3)ml] and fracture healing time [(12.3±1.7)months] in combined approach group were less or shorter than those in posterior elbow approach group [(144.4±22.1)ml, (13.2±2.0)months] ( P<0.05). The range of flexion and extension of elbow joint in combined approach group [(88.7±10.8)°, (111.1±13.9)°, (121.3±14.1)°, (127.1±13.3)°] was higher than that in posterior elbow approach group [(74.5±11.8)°, (97.6±12.6)°, (111.3±13.0)°, (115.2±12.7)°] at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and at the last follow-up ( P<0.05). The MEPS in combined approach group [(31.7±8.6)points, (55.6±9.3)points, (84.6±10.5)points, (85.0±10.3)points] was higher than that in posterior elbow approach group [(27.2±8.2)points, (50.7±8.7)points, (77.4±11.2)points, (80.1±9.4)points] at postoperative 1, 3, 6 months and last follow-up ( P<0.05). The incidence of complications in combined approach group [10%(3/31)] was lower than that in posterior elbow approach group [31%(11/36)]( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the simple posterior elbow median approach, the combined anterior and posterior elbow approach for treatment of O'Driscoll type IIIb fracture of ulnar coronoid process has lower intraoperative blood loss, faster fracture healing, lower incidence of complications and better elbow function.

Intramedullary Flexible Nailing for Diaphyseal Fractures of Forearm Bones in Children / Fixação intramedular flexível para fraturas diafisárias dos ossos do antebraço em crianças

Abstract Objectives Most of the fractures of the bones of the forearm in children are successfully treated conservatively with closed reduction and casting. The outcomes remain variable and the patients may require additional fracture manipulation or formal surgical intervention due to residual angulations. The present study assesses the radiological and functional outcomes of treating displaced forearm fractures in children with intramedullary flexible titanium elastic nailing. Methods A total of 31 patients aged between 7 and 15 years old with displaced forearm fractures underwent flexible titanium elastic nailing. The patients were followed-up for a mean period of 8.51 months (range: 6-12 months) and were assessed for radiological and functional outcomes. The Price criteria were used to assess the functional outcome. Results Out of 31 patients, 21 patients underwent closed reduction, and 10 required a minimal opening of the fracture site during reduction. A total of 29 patients had excellent results with normal forearm and elbow range of motion (ROM), and 2 patients had good results. In all patients, good radiological union was seen at an average time of 7.9 weeks. Five patients had minor complications, such as skin irritation over the prominent ulnar nail (n = 2), superficial nail insertion site infection (n = 2), and backing out of the ulnar nail (n = 1), requiring early removal. Conclusion Flexible nailing is an efficient application of internal fixation for shaft fractures of both bones of the forearm in children, enabling early mobilization and return to the normal activities of the patients, with low and manageable complications.

Resumo Objetivos A maioria das fraturas dos ossos do antebraço em crianças é tratada com sucesso de forma conservadora com redução fechada e imobilização gessada. No entanto, alguns pacientes podem necessitar de manipulação adicional da fratura ou intervenção cirúrgica devido a angulações residuais. O presente estudo avalia o resultado clinico e radiológico do tratamento de fraturas com desvio do antebraço em crianças fixadas com haste elástica intramedular de titânio. Métodos Um total de 31 pacientes com idades entre 7 e 15 anos com fraturas com desvio do antebraço foram submetidos a haste elástica de titânio flexível. Os pacientes foram acompanhados por um período médio de 8,51 meses (variação: 6-12 meses) e avaliados quanto aos resultados funcionais pelos critérios de Price e radiológicos. Resultados Dos 31 pacientes, 21 foram submetidos a redução fechada e 10 necessitaram de abertura mínima do local da fratura durante a redução. Um total de 29 pacientes tiveram excelentes resultados com arco de movimento normal, e 2 pacientes apresentaram bons resultados. Em todos os pacientes, a consolidação ocorreu em um tempo médio de 7,9 semanas. Cinco pacientes tiveram complicações menores, como irritação da pele sobre a haste proeminente (n = 2), infecção superficial do local de inserção no rádio (n = 2) e recuo da haste ulnar (n = 1), que exigiu remoção precoce. Conclusão A haste flexível é um método eficiente para tratamento da fratura do antebraço em crianças, permitindo mobilização precoce e retorno às atividades normais dos pacientes, com baixas e tratáveis complicações.

Evaluation of distal forearm fractures using the ao 2018 classification / Avaliação das fraturas da extremidade distal do antebraço pela classificação ao 2018

ABSTRACT Objective: Distal forearm fractures are among the most common upper limb fractures in all ages, and many classifications have been proposed to describe them. Recently, a new version of AO/OTA classification was proposed. The aim of this study is to use the AO/OTA 2018 classification to report the epidemiology of distal forearm fractures in adults treated at a single center. Methods: A retrospective analysis of the initial radiographs obtained from cases of distal forearm fractures in an orthopedic emergency room at a single tertiary hospital. Results: Three hundred twenty-two cases were studied, aged 50.35 ± 18.98 years, 55.3% were female and 44.7% were right-sided. Type 2R3A, 2R3B and 2R3C fractures corresponded to 32.3%, 18.0% and 48.4% of the cases, respectively. Distal ulnar fracture was present in 41.9%. There was a correlation between age and sex: 78.3% of the subjects aged under 30 years were male, and 80.6% of those aged over 60 years were female (p<0.001). Conclusion: The most common type of radial fractures was 2R3C, and the most common type of ulna fracture was 2U3A1.1. There was a correlation between age and sex. Level of evidence IV, Case-series.

RESUMO Objetivo: As fraturas distais do antebraço são uma das mais comuns do membro superior em todas as idades, e muitas classificações foram propostas para descrevê-las. Atualmente, uma nova versão da classificação AO/OTA foi proposta. O objetivo deste estudo foi utilizar a classificação AO/OTA 2018 para descrever a epidemiologia das fraturas distais do antebraço no adulto tratadas em um único centro. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo, em que se avaliaram as radiografias obtidas no primeiro atendimento dos casos de fraturas da extremidade distal do antebraço de esqueletos maduros, atendidas no pronto-socorro ortopédico de um único hospital terciário. Resultados: Foram estudados 322 casos, com média da idade de 50,35 ± 18,98 anos, 55,3% do sexo feminino e 44,7% do lado direito. As fraturas do tipo 2R3A, 2R3B e 2R3C corresponderam a 32,3%, 18,0% e 48,4%, respectivamente. A ulna distal foi envolvida em 41,9%. Houve correlação entre a idade e o sexo, de modo que, no grupo etário com idade até 30 anos, 78,3% eram do sexo masculino e, acima dos 60, 80,6% do sexo feminino (p<0,001). Conclusão: As fraturas do tipo 2R3C foram as mais comuns do rádio, e as 2U3A1.1 foram as mais comuns da ulna. Houve correlação entre idade e sexo. Nível de evidência IV, Série de casos.

Wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation for ulnar olecranon fracture of Mayo type ⅡB / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy and safety of wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation for ulnar olecranon fracture of Mayo type ⅡB.Methods From July 2014 to December 2017,8 patients with ulnar olecranon fracture of Mayo type ⅡB were treated with wedge osteotomy of the ulnar olecranon combined with internal fixation.They were 6 men and 2 women,from 28 to 45 years of age (mean,31.4 years).The wedge osteotomy was planned preoperatively according to the literature data and the osteotomy lengths were measured postoperatively to confirm the safe range for the surgery.Fracture healing was evaluated by regular X-ray follow-up and therapeutic effects were assessed by the range of elbow motion and the Broberg-Morry scoring system.Results On average in this group,the olecranon osteotomy was 6.2 mm in length on the articular sudace and 14.5 mm at the basal part.The olecranon was shortened by 4.6 cm on average after operation.All the 8 patients were followed up for 14 to 20 months (average,16.4 months).The clinical fracture healing time ranged from 12 to 16 weeks,with an average of 14.3 weeks.Follow-ups revealed no fracture displacement,pain or internal fixation failure.No significant differences were found between the affected and the contralateral sides in the flexion,extension or range of motion of the elbow joint at 3 months or at one year after surgery (P ＞ 0.05).According to the Broberg-Morry scoring system,5 cases were rated as excellent,2 as good and one as fair at 3 months after surgery.The final follow-ups found no traumatic arthritis or joint instability.Conclusions As a new treatment alternative,wedge osteotomy combined with internal fixation can obtain satisfactory curative outcomes for ulnar olecranon fractures of Mayo type ⅡB.The wedge osteotomy was performed in a safe range for this group.

Treatment of aseptic ulnar diaphyseal nonunion with locking compression plate and autogenous iliac bone graft / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical results of locking compression plate combined with autologous iliac bone graft in the treatment of aseptic ulnar nonunion.@*METHODS@#From March 2009 to July 2017, 22 patients with aseptic ulnar diaphyseal nonunion with complete follow-up data were treated with surgery, including 12 males and 10 females, aged from 16 to 58 (39.7±9.9) years old and ranging in course of disease from 10 to 192 (39.4±55.7) months. There were 15 atrophic nonunions, 5 hypertrophic nonunions and 2 synovial pseudo-articular nonunions. After debridement of the nonunion, locking compression plate was used to fix the nonunion and autogenous iliac bone graft was given. Bone healing rate, surgical complications and clinical results were evaluated.@*RESULTS@#All the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 13 to 42 months, with a mean of (22.5±8.2) months, and 1 patient did not heal. Visual analogue pain scores ranged from 0 to 3 (0.9±0.9). Pronation of forearm was 47 to 86 (69.0±14.7) degrees, supination was 35 to 85 (63.0±9.4) degrees, wrist flexion was 20 to 80 (51.0±10.2) degrees, wrist flexion was 32 to 88 (71.0±11.7) degrees, elbow flexion contracture was 0 to 25 (9.0±5.6) degrees, further flexion was 105 to 150 (134.0±13.9) degrees, and grip strength was 87% on the opposite side. According to the Anderson scoring system, 8 cases were excellent, 11 were satisfied, 2 were not satisfied, and 1 was failed.@*CONCLUSIONS@#LCP combined with autologous iliac bone graft can effectively treat aseptic ulna diaphyseal nonunion.

Acumed intramedullary nail for the treatment of adult diaphyseal both-bone forearm fractures / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To evaluate the results of Acumed intramedullary nail for the treatment of adult diaphyseal fractures of both-bone forearm fractures.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2009 to December 2016, 86 adult patients with both forearm fractures were treated by intramedullary nail including 54 males and 32 females with an average age of 36.8 years old ranging from 18 to 72 years old;There were 50 cases were on the right and 36 cases on the left. The operation time, blood loss and X-ray expose time intra-operation, time of fracture union, complications, DASH(Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand questionnaire), Grace-Eversman criteria were recorded to evaluate the clinical outcomes of intramedullary nail for the treatment of forearm fractures.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All patients were followed up from 48 to 144 weeks with an average of 86.8 weeks; the blood loss intraoperation was 30 to 80 ml with an average of 52 ml; the the X-ray expose time was 1 to 6 min with an average of 2.5 min;the operation time was 31 to 55 min with an average of 46 min; Among them, 85 cases healed successfully, the union time was 10 to 16 weeks with an average of 13.3 weeks. There were 1 case of hypertrophic nonunion, 1 case of ulnar radial bone bridge formation, and 1 case of extensor hallucis longus tendon injury. The DASH score was 4 to 37(means 15.6); according to Grace-Eversman criteria, the results were excellent in 65 cases, good in 15, acceptable in 5, poor in 1.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Intramedullary fixation method in treating both-bone forearm fractures has advantages of closed application, short operation time, little complication, and clinical outcomes is satisfied.</p>

Treatment of ulnar coronoid process fractures with mini-plate internal fixation via anterior elbow approach / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of mini-plate internal fixation via anterior elbow approach in treating coronoid process fractures.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted on the clinical data of 43 cases of ulnar coronoid process fractures treated from December 2014 to December 2016.There were 29 males and 14 females,with an average age of 32.4 years (range,24-64 years).Twenty-four cases were injured on the right,and 19 on the left.There were 18 cases of simple coronoid process fractures,23 combined with ipsilateral capitulum radius fractures,and two combined with ipsilateral ulna olecranon fractures.According to the O'Driscoll classification,there were four cases of type Ⅰ,3 type Ⅱa,9 type Ⅱb,17 type Ⅱc,6 type Ⅲa,and 4 type Ⅲb.The elbow flexion and extension range was 40°-90°[(64 ± 18)°],and the rotation range 60°-130°[(83 ± 15)°].All the patients underwent mini-plate internal fixation via anterior elbow approach.The operation time,intraoperative blood loss,wound healing,fracture healing,and postoperative complications were recorded.Function of elbow joint was evaluated by Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS).Results All patients were followed up for 12-24 months (mean,15.7 months).The average operation time was 52 minutes (range,36-86 minutes).The average blood loss was 20 ml (range,10-50 ml).At the last follow-up,all were seen incision healing by first intention and clinical fracture healing.The index finger,and middle finger palmaris numbness occurred in one patient after surgery,and the patient recovered at 2 months of follow up.The elbow flexion and extension range was 86°-145° [(117 ± 114) °],and the rotation range of 114°-155° [(132 ± 17) °],showing significant difference in comparison with the preoperative measure (P ＜ 0.05).According to the MEPS one year after operation,14 cases were evaluated excellent,27 good,and four fair,with an excellent and good rate of 91％.Conclusion The mini-plate internal fixation via the anterior elbow approach is effective in treating ulnar coronoid process fractures,for the operation is simple,allows full exposure,reduction,or reconstruction under direct vision,and effectively restores the function of the elbow joint.

Three-dimensional finite element analysis on splint fixation for treating ulnar styloid process fracture / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Distal radius fractures are often accompanied by the ulna styloid process fractures, and the treatment of the ulna styloid process fracture is disputed in clinic. Manipulative reduction and splint fixation is a common method to treat such diseases. The mechanism of intervention on ulnar styloid process is difficult to obtain in the corpse mechanics experiments. In recent years, the finite element analysis method has been widely used in the field of orthopedics, which has opened up a way for the study of orthopedic disease. OBJECTIVE: To explore the biomechanical mechanism of splint intervention on ulnar styloid fracture by finite element analysis, and to provide the basis for clinical treatment choice. METHODS: A three-dimensional finite element model of normal wrist joint was established based on the forearm and wrist CT images of a healthy volunteer. The validity of the model was verified by comparing with the experimental data in the literature. On this basis, four wrist joint finite element models with and without splint fixation for ulnar styloid type I and type II fractures were established. Under axial compression, lateral extension, pronation and supination working conditions, the changes of the relative displacement of the distal radioulnar joint and the ulnar styloid fracture broken end were analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) A three-dimensional finite element model of normal wrist joint was established and validated, and the other four models were established based on this model. (2) In pronation and supination conditions, the relative displacement values of the ulnar and radial joints in the ulnar styloid type I and II fracture models were greater than those in the normal wrist joint model, and the displacement was smaller in the type I fracture model than in the type II fracture model; the displacement was significantly reduced after the intervention on the two fracture models by the splint. (3) In the lateral tension, pronation and supination conditions, the displacement values of the ulnar styloid fracture end in the ulnar styloid type I fracture model were smaller than in the type II fracture model, and the displacement values were significantly reduced after the intervention by the splint. Under the remaining conditions, the change of the above values was not obvious. (4) In conclusion, the stability of distal radioulnar joint became worse after ulnar styloid fracture, and the stability of distal radioulnar joint after type I fracture was less than that after type II fracture. As an elastic fixation method, splint can increase the stability of the wrist ulnar column during the treatment.

Elastic intramedullary nail for treating 22-A fracture in the forearm of adults / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Elastic intramedullary nail is commonly used in the treatment of fractures of children, but few studies concern the elastic intramedullary nail for treating fractures in adults. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the repair effect of elastic intramedullary nail in the treatment of 22-A fracture in forearm of adults. METHODS: From January 2015 to April 2016, a total of 21 adult patients with the 22-A fracture (35 fractures) were treated with manipulative reduction and elastic intramedullary nail fixation in the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine. The follow-up time was 12-18 months. Radiographs were taken and the guidance of the limb function training was given at regular intervals. The Andserson scoring system was used to evaluate the patients' forearm limb function. Fracture healing, elbow, wrist joint activity and forearm rotation were recorded. The satisfactory questionnaires were recorded. The patients were divided into three grades as satisfaction, general satisfaction and dissatisfaction; simultaneously, reasons were recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The Andserson scoring was satisfactory in 16 cases accounted for 76%, general satisfaction in 3 cases accounted for 14%, dissatisfaction in 2 cases accounted for 10%. (2) Wrist joint activity increased from (172±4)° before the operation to (181±3)° at the end of the follow-up. Elbow joint activity increased from (102±18)° before the operation to (124±13)° at the end of the follow-up. Forearm rotation activity increased from (84±11)° before the operation to (155±13)° at the end of the follow-up (P < 0.05). (3) In the follow-up of the 21 patients, 13 patients were satisfied with the result of surgery; 5 patients were generally satisfied; 2 patients were dissatisfied because the limited limb functions; and 1 patient was dissatisfied because of the nail irritability; the dissatisfaction rate accounted for 14%. (4) Elastic intramedullary nail can obtain affirmative effect in the treatment of adult 22-A fracture of the forearm; and clinical application should be based on the type of fracture.

Mid-term results of fixation of coronoid fractures via modified anterior elbow neurovascular interval approach / 中华骨科杂志

Objective To explore the efficacy and complication prevention of operative fixation of coronoid fractures via neurovascular interval of anterior elbow approach.Methods From March 2006 to September 2009,data of 21 patients with coronoid process fractures associated with complex elbow dislocation who were treated via neurovascular interval of anterior elbow approach in my ward were retrospectively analyzed.There were 14 males and 7 females.The mean age of the patients was 31.6 years (range,18-52 years).Injury was caused by walk falling in 10 cases,falling from standing-height in 3 cases and sports events in 8 cases;7 patients were left side and 14 patients were right side,including 16 prominent sides and 5 non-prominent sides.There were 3 type Ⅰa,3 type Ⅱa,8 type Ⅱb,4 type Ⅱc,3 type Ⅲa coronoid process fractures according to the O'Driscoll's classification.Pre-operative 3D-CT scans were conducted to clarify if there were subluxations or sign of instabilities in elbows.Operative fixation of coronoid process fractures with cannulated screws and/or mini plates and/or suture anchors were carried out via the anterior interval between humeral vessels and median nerve,and then lateral collateral ligaments were repaired if instability still existed.Results The average operation time was 72 min,and the follow-up time was 52-74 months.Only 1 case of type Ⅰa fracture got nonunion because of early postoperative activities from the first day after the operation and the elbow was fixed at 0 degree of extension with brace.At the latest follow-up,in suture anchor fixation group (3 cases),the average VAS was 1.8±0.5,Broberg-Morrey score 90.2±6.6,extension deficiency 11.2°±3.6°,flexion 133.4°±8.8°,and the excellent-good-rate was 66.7％ (2 cases excellent and 1 fair).In the screw-fixation group (10 cases),the average VAS was 1.6±0.8,Broberg-Morrey score 89.2±6.6,extension deficiency 15.2°±4.6°,flexion 130.8°±10.8°,and the excellent-good-rate was 90％ (6 cases excellent,3 good,and 1 fair).In the mini plate fixation group (8 cases),the average VAS score was 1.6±0.7,Broberg-Morrey score 88.6±6.7,extension deficiency 11.8°±5.6°,flexion 134.2°±8.6°,and the excellent-good-rate was 87.5％ (4 cases excellent,3 good,and 1 fair).In the lateral ligament repaired group (14 cases),the average VAS was 1.3±0.9,Broberg-Morrey score 91.5±6.3,extension deficiency 10.2°±3.4°,flexion 135.2°±4.2°,and the excellent-good-rate was 100％ (8 cases excellent,6 good).In the lateral ligament non-repaired group (7 cases),the average VAS was 2.2± 1.6,Broberg-Morrey score 80.2± 13.8,extension deficiency 13.6°±4.4°,flexion 126.6°±4.0°,and the excellent-good-rate was 71.4％ (3 cases excellent,2 good,1 fair).There were 5 cases which had early osteoarthritis changes in the elbow joint in 3 years' follow-up,with the incidence rate 23.8％ (5/21),and the incidence of mid-term osteoarthritis in the 5 and 7 years after operation was 4.8％ (1/21).Conclusion Operative fixation of coronoid fractures with suture anchor and/or cannulated screw and/or mini plate via neurovascular interval of anterior elbow approach was confirmed to be efficient and safe.Lateral collateral ligaments should be repaired if the elbow is unstable.

Bone setting manipulative reduction for the treatment of children's distal radioulnar fracture and dorsal dislocation / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To observe the effect of different manipulative reduction for children's distal radioulnar fracture and dorsal dislocation.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From June 2013 to June 2014, 80 children with distal radioulnar fracture and dorsal dislocation were treated by bone setting manipulative reduction including 51 males and 29 females with an average age of 6.5 years old ranging from 3 to 14 years old. Time from injury to treatment was 1 h to 6 d, 31 cases were on the right, 49 cases were on the left. Among them, 45 cases were type I of overlapping displacement, 35 cases were type II. The displacement of the fracture was observed by clinical manifestations and X-ray examination. Under fluoroscopy, different techniques were used for reduction and fixation. After 3 weeks of over wrist fixation, the splints were overturned and fixed again for 1 to 2 weeks, then were removed. The wrist joint function was evaluated based on Dienst criteria.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>Eighty cases of fracture were successfully operated one time, all reached anatomic reduction or near anatomic reduction. Eighty children were followed up for 3 months to 1 year. All the fractures healed, and the healing time was 4 to 5 weeks with an average of 4.6 weeks. All patients removed the splint 3 months later, the results were excellent in 72 cases, good in 7 cases and fair in 1 case, the excellent and good rate was 98.75%.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Bone setting manipulation for children's distal radioulnar fracture and dorsal dislocation can get good reduction. At 1 month after the removal of the splint, wrist function and finger strength gradually recovered and returned to normal after 3 months.</p>

Mini-locking plates for the treatment of Regan-Morrey type III fracture of ulnar coronoid process through anterior approach of elbow joint / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To explore clinical effects of mini-locking plates for the treatment of Regan-Morrey type III fractures of ulnar coronoid process through an anterior approach of elbow joint.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A retrospective analysis on 12 patients with Regan-Morrey type III fractures of the ulnar coronoid process was performed from January 2011 to June 2014, who were treated with unini-locking plates through the anterior approach of elbow joint. There were 7 males and 5 females, ranging in age from 23 to 65 years old, averaged 43 years old. Four patients had fractures on the left and 8 patients had fractures on the right. The X-ray films were taken to evaluate the location and healing of the fracture before and after operation. Clinical evaluation included analysis on surgical complications, range of motion and Mayo elbow function score. All the patients were treated with mini-locking plates, and the elbow joint was stable after operation.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>All the patients were followed up, and the duration ranged from 14 to 36 months. All the fractures were healed, and the healing time ranged from 12 to 20 weeks. The average healing time was 15.6 weeks. There were no complications occurred such as heterotopic ossification, traumatic arthritis and others. At the latest follow-up, the average angle of elbow flexion was (127.0±5.6)°(120° to 135°); the average extension angle was(4.2±4.5)° (0° to 10°); the average pronation angle of forearm was (86.0±6.1)°(75° to 90°); the average supination angle of forearm was (87.0±6.9)°(80° to 100°). Mayo elbow function score was 80 to 96 points, with an average of 88 points, of which 2 cases got an excellent result, 10 good.</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>Elbow anterior approach can clearly expose the Regan-Morrey type III coronoid fractures, and mini-locking plate fixation has a satisfactory effect.</p>

Efficacy evaluation of combined anterior-lateral approach for treatment of elbow triad injuries / 中华创伤杂志

Objective To discuss the surgical techniques and results of internal fixation supplemented with soft tissue repair of triad injury of the elbow via the combined anterior-lateral approach.Methods A retrospective analysis was done on 15 patients with triad injury of the elbow treated from January 2011 to August 2014.There were 10 males and 5 females,aged 38.4 years (range,20-61 years).Injury resulted from traffic accidents in nine patients,high-level falls in three and groundlevel falls in three.Radial head fractures were Mason type Ⅰ in five patients,type Ⅱ in eight,and type Ⅲ in two.Fractures of the coronoid process of the ulna were Regan-Morrey type Ⅰ in four patients,type Ⅱ in ten and type Ⅲ in one.Time interval between injury and operation was 8.5 d.All patients were firstly operated on through the anterior approach to have Herbert screw fixation or anterior capsule suture lasso fixation of the coronoid fracture as well as Herbert screw fixation of the radial head fracture.And then,elbow lateral incision was made to repair lateral collateral ligament complex and common extensor tendon by 2-0 Ethibon suture.Elbow flexion-extension,forearm pronation-supination and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) were used to evaluate the clinical elbow functions.Complications were recorded after operation.Results All patients were followed up for mean 19.6 months (range,12-30 months).All coronoid fractures healed.Radial head fractures in 14 patients healed.Comparison of preoperative to final follow-up variables presented significant differences in elbow flexion-extension [(45.1 ± 5.6) °:(129.5 ± 9.3) °],forearm pronation-supination [(55.4 ±.8.7) °:(140.5 ± 10.3) °] and MEPS [(25.1 ± 9.6) points:(91.2 ± 5.2) points] (P ＜ 0.01).Complications included heterotopic ossification in one patient and nonunion of radial head fracture in one patient.No neurovascular injury of the elbow,elbow residual instability,dislocation,elbow stiffness and active pain occurred.Conclusion Combined anterior-lateral approach with internal fixation and soft tissue repair is a simple and safe method that effectively restore the elbow joint function.

Treatment of comminuted fracture of proximal ulna with anatomical locking plate via posterior approach of elbow joint / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To evaluate the efficacy of anatomical locking titanium plate via the posterior elbow approach in the treatment of comminuted fractures of proximal ulna.Methods From January 2011 to December 2013,22 comminuted fractures of proximal ulna were treated by anatomical locking titanium plate via the posterior elbow approach.They were 14 men and 8 women,from 21 to 57 years of age (average,42.7 years).Nine cases were on the left side and 13 on the right.All were unilateral closed fractures.By the Schatzker classification,12 cases were type Ⅲ A,6 type Ⅲ C and 4 a combination of type Ⅲ A and type Ⅲ C.The Broberg & Morrey criteria were used to evaluate the elbow function one year postoperation.Results The follow-ups for the 22 cases ranged from 12 to 24 months (average,16 months).All the cases obtained clinical healing after 10 to 16 weeks (average,13 weeks).According to the Broberg & Morrey criteria,12 cases were evaluated as excellent,7 as good,and 3 as fair,yielding an excellent to good rate of 86.4％.No such complications as infection or necrosis of soft tissues,elbow stiffness,or obvious pain were observed during the follow-up period.Conclusion It is an effective treatment of comminuted fractures of proximal ulna with anatomical locking titanium plate through the posterior elbow approach.