[Translated article] Design and comparison of bone substitutes. Study of in vivo behaviour in a rabbit model.

AIM: To compare the in vivo bone formation capacity of of biomaterials designed as bone substitutes with respect to iliac crest autograft, one based on carbonate hydroxiapatite and the other one on bioactive mesoporous glass. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Experimental study consisting on 14 adult female New Zeland rabbits where a critical defect was made in the rabbit radius bone. The sample was divided into four groups: defect without material, with iliac crest autograft, with carbonatehydroxyapatite scaffold, and with bioactive mesoporous glass scaffold. Serial X-ray studies were carried out at 2, 4, 6 and 12 weeks and a microCT study at euthanasia at 6 and 12 weeks. RESULTS: In the X-ray study, autograft group showed the highest bone formation scores. Both groups of biomaterials presented bone formation similar and greater than the defect without material, but always less than in the autograft group. The results of the microCT study showed the largest bone volume in the study area in the autograft group. The groups with bone substitutes presented greater bone volume than the group without material but always less than the autograft group. CONCLUSION: Both scaffolds seem to promote bone formation but are not capable of reproducing the characteristics of autograft. Due to their different macroscopic characteristics, each one could be suitable for a different type of defect.

Desing and comparison of bone substitutes. Study of in vivo behavior in a rabbit model. / Diseño y comparativa de biomateriales para el tratamiento de defectos óseos. Estudio de su comportamiento in vivo en modelo animal de conejo.

AIM: Compare bone formation capacity in vivo of two types of biomaterials designed as bone substitutes with respect to iliac crest autograft, one based on carbonate hydroxyapatites and the other one on bioactive mesoporous glass. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Experimental study consisting on 14 adult female New Zeland rabbits where a critical defect was made in the rabbit radius bone. The sample was divided into four groups: defect without material, with iliac crest autograft, with carbonatehydroxyapatite support, and with bioactive mesoporous glass support. Serial X-ray studies were carried out at 2, 4, 6 and 12 weeks and a microCT study at euthanasia at 6 and 12 weeks. RESULTS: In the X-ray study, autograft group showed the highest bone formation scores. Both groups of biomaterials presented bone formation similar and greater than the defect without material, but always less than in the autograft group. The results of the microCT study showed the largest bone volume in the study area in the autograft group. The groups with bone substitutes presented greater bone volume than the group without material but always less than in the autograft group. CONCLUSION: Both supports seem to promote bone formation but are not capable of reproducing the characteristics of autograft. Due to their different macroscopic characteristics, each one could be suitable for a different type of defect.

Trans-olecranon fracture dislocations: How should we treat them?

BACKGROUND: Trans-olecranon fracture dislocations are the least frequent complex elbow instability. Proper surgical treatment should be performed to avoid postoperative complications. METHODS: A retrospective design study was performed. Patients that suffered from this injury, treated at our center from 2010 to 2016 were included. Fifteen patients were analyzed. Functional results were measured using DASH, MEPS and VAS scores. Average time from injury to first surgical treatment was 4.87 days. Radial head fracture was present in seven cases and coronoid process in three patients. Most frequent complication was hardware disturbances in five patients. Mean follow up was 3.65 years. RESULTS: Mean range of motion (ROM) was evaluated 1 year postoperatively: 129° flexion, 6° flexion contracture, and less than 5° deficit of pronation/supination. Clinical and functional results are encouraging, DASH 36.38, MEPS 100 and VAS 0.46. CONCLUSION: Trans-olecranon fracture dislocations could obtain functional range of movement, pain relief and good functional outcomes with a standardized protocol of surgical fixation. It is important to achieve proper ulnar fixation, focusing in reestablishing dorsal angulation, and also to treat radial head and coronoid injuries properly, if present.

[Mid-term complications of the monopolar, modular radial head prosthesis]. / Complicaciones a mediano plazo de la prótesis monopolar modular de cabeza radial.

INTRODUCTION: The objective of this study is to assess the type, frequency and severity of complications after the implantation of the modular monopolar radial head prosthesis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Forty-seven patients with 48 radial head prostheses implanted between 2009 and 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were evaluated clinical and radiographically for a mean follow-up of 43.55 months (range: 12-89). RESULTS: The same type of prosthesis was implanted in every patient (Ascension Modular Radial Head). The average score in the Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 88.29 ± 9.9 points. During the follow-up, three patients (6.25%) suffered from continuous pain. Twelve cases (25.5%) showed radiological oversizing, though only five were symptomatic. Heterotopic ossification was detected in twenty-seven cases (57.4%). Eleven patients (23.4%) developed postoperative stiffness. Nineteen cases (40.42%) showed periprosthetic osteolysis, from which seven were symptomatic. Thirteen patients (27%) developed surgery-related complications: three cases of infection, four cases of symptomatic loosening, two neurapraxies, one instability and three cases of oversizing with associated stiffness. Nine patients (18.75%) required reintervention. DISCUSSION: Our study obtains a 27% of overall complications, mostly related to oversizing and prosthetic loosening, and 19% of reinterventions. These results are similar to those presented in previous studies, with variations depending on the time of follow-up. Further research is also required to evaluate long-term results and the potential progression of the radiographic findings. CONCLUSION: Taken together, these data stress the need for improvement in both the surgical technique and the design of the implants.

INTRODUCCIÓN: El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el tipo, la frecuencia y la gravedad de las complicaciones después de la implantación de la prótesis monopolar modular de cabeza radial. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se revisaron retrospectivamente 47 pacientes con 48 prótesis de cabeza radial implantadas entre 2009 y 2017 durante una media de 43.55 meses (rango: 12-89). RESULTADOS: Se implantó el mismo tipo de prótesis en cada paciente (Ascension Modular Radial Head). La puntuación media obtenida en la clasificación Mayo Elbow Performance Score fue de 88.29 ± 9.9 puntos. Durante el seguimiento tres pacientes (6.25%) sufrieron dolor continuo. Doce casos (25.5%) mostraron sobredimensión radiológica, aunque sólo cinco fueron sintomáticos. Se detectó osificación heterotópica en 27 casos (57.4%), 11 pacientes (23.4%) desarrollaron rigidez postoperatoria, 19 casos (40.42%) mostraron osteólisis periprotésica, de los cuales siete fueron sintomáticos, 13 pacientes (27%) presentaron complicaciones: tres casos de infección, cuatro casos de aflojamiento sintomático, dos neuroapraxias, una inestabilidad y tres casos de sobredimensionamiento con rigidez asociada. Nueve pacientes (18.75%) fueron reintervenidos. DISCUSIÓN: Presentamos 27% de complicaciones globales, principalmente relacionadas con la sobredimensión y el aflojamiento protésico y 19% de reintervenciones. Estos resultados son similares a los descritos en estudios previos con variaciones en función del tiempo de seguimiento. Asimismo, se requieren nuevos estudios para evaluar los resultados a largo plazo y la posible progresión de los hallazgos radiográficos. CONCLUSIÓN: En conjunto, estos datos ponen de manifiesto la necesidad de mejoría tanto de la técnica quirúrgica como del diseño de los implantes.

Tratamiento quirúrgico protocolizado de las tríadas terribles de codo. Resultados y complicaciones / Protocolised surgical treatment of terrible triad of elbow. Results and complications

Introducción: La tríada terrible de codo es una enfermedad asociada a altas tasas de complicaciones, por ello queremos estudiar los resultados y las complicaciones. Material y métodos: Se ha utilizado la base de datos de nuestro hospital durante 2005-2015, recogiendo características del paciente, de la fractura, de la cirugía y las complicaciones asociadas, así como resultados funcionales y rango de movilidad. Resultados: Se obtuvieron un total de 62 tríadas, de las cuales 27 (43%) eran mujeres y 35 (56%) eran hombres. A todos se les realizó un abordaje lateral de Kaplan y en aquellos que lo necesitaron se complementó con un abordaje medial para reparar el LCM. La cabeza radial se sintetizó en 14 (22%) casos, se colocó una prótesis en 45 (74%) de casos y otras actuaciones en 3 (5%) casos. La osteosíntesis de la apófisis coroides se realizó mediante arpón+/-sutura transósea en 41 (62%) pacientes y mediante síntesis en 12 (19%) casos. En 9 (14%) casos no se realizó ninguna actuación. En el 100% de los casos se reparó el LCL y en 9 (14%) hubo que reparar también el LCM. Un 22% de los pacientes precisaron FE por inestabilidad tras la técnica quirúrgica. Respecto a resultados, se obtuvo un rango de movilidad de entre 120°/-20° de flexoextensión y 98°/85° de pronosupinación. En cuanto a complicaciones, obtuvimos un total de 17 (27%). Conclusiones: Las tríadas de codo son lesiones osteoligamentosas complejas donde es necesario realizar una cirugía protocolizada, a pesar de lo cual, existen un 27% de complicaciones

Background: Terrible triad of elbow is a complex lesion with a high rate of complications. Our goal is to analyse both clinical results and complications after performing protocolised surgery. Material and methods: The database of our hospital was used during 2005-2015, collecting characteristics of the patient, the fracture, the surgery and the associated complications, as well as functional results and range of mobility. Results: A total of 62 triads were obtained, of which 27 (43%) were women and 35 (56%) were men. All had a Kaplan lateral approach and those who needed it were complemented with a medial approach to repair the LCM. The radial head was synthesized in 14 (22%) cases, a prosthesis was placed in 45 (74%) cases and other actions in 3 (5%) cases. Osteosynthesis of the choroid process was performed by transosseous harpoon+/-suture in 41 (62%) patients and by synthesis in 12 (19%) cases. In 9 (14%) cases, no action was taken. In 100% of the cases the LCL was repaired and in 9 (14%) the LCM also had to be repaired. Twenty-two percent of the patients required ESA due to instability after the surgical technique. With respect to results, a range of mobility was obtained between 120°/-20° of flexoextension and 98°/85° of pronosupination. In terms of complications, we obtained a total of 17 (27%). Conclusions: Elbow triads are complex lesions where protocolised surgery is necessary, nevertheless the complication rate was 27% in our series

Protocolised surgical treatment of terrible triad of elbow. Results and complications. / Tratamiento quirúrgico protocolizado de las tríadas terribles de codo. Resultados y complicaciones.

BACKGROUND: Terrible triad of elbow is a complex lesion with a high rate of complications. Our goal is to analyse both clinical results and complications after performing protocolised surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: The database of our hospital was used during 2005-2015, collecting characteristics of the patient, the fracture, the surgery and the associated complications, as well as functional results and range of mobility. RESULTS: A total of 62 triads were obtained, of which 27 (43%) were women and 35 (56%) were men. All had a Kaplan lateral approach and those who needed it were complemented with a medial approach to repair the LCM. The radial head was synthesized in 14 (22%) cases, a prosthesis was placed in 45 (74%) cases and other actions in 3 (5%) cases. Osteosynthesis of the choroid process was performed by transosseous harpoon±suture in 41 (62%) patients and by synthesis in 12 (19%) cases. In 9 (14%) cases, no action was taken. In 100% of the cases the LCL was repaired and in 9 (14%) the LCM also had to be repaired. Twenty-two percent of the patients required ESA due to instability after the surgical technique. With respect to results, a range of mobility was obtained between 120°/-20° of flexoextension and 98°/85° of pronosupination. In terms of complications, we obtained a total of 17 (27%). CONCLUSIONS: Elbow triads are complex lesions where protocolised surgery is necessary, nevertheless the complication rate was 27% in our series.

Complicaciones a mediano plazo de la prótesis monopolar modular de cabeza radial / Mid-term complications of the monopolar, modular radial head prosthesis

Resumen: Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el tipo, la frecuencia y la gravedad de las complicaciones después de la implantación de la prótesis monopolar modular de cabeza radial. Material y métodos: Se revisaron retrospectivamente 47 pacientes con 48 prótesis de cabeza radial implantadas entre 2009 y 2017 durante una media de 43.55 meses (rango: 12-89). Resultados: Se implantó el mismo tipo de prótesis en cada paciente (Ascension Modular Radial Head) . La puntuación media obtenida en la clasificación Mayo Elbow Performance Score fue de 88.29 ± 9.9 puntos. Durante el seguimiento tres pacientes (6.25%) sufrieron dolor continuo. Doce casos (25.5%) mostraron sobredimensión radiológica, aunque sólo cinco fueron sintomáticos. Se detectó osificación heterotópica en 27 casos (57.4%), 11 pacientes (23.4%) desarrollaron rigidez postoperatoria, 19 casos (40.42%) mostraron osteólisis periprotésica, de los cuales siete fueron sintomáticos, 13 pacientes (27%) presentaron complicaciones: tres casos de infección, cuatro casos de aflojamiento sintomático, dos neuroapraxias, una inestabilidad y tres casos de sobredimensionamiento con rigidez asociada. Nueve pacientes (18.75%) fueron reintervenidos. Discusión: Presentamos 27% de complicaciones globales, principalmente relacionadas con la sobredimensión y el aflojamiento protésico y 19% de reintervenciones. Estos resultados son similares a los descritos en estudios previos con variaciones en función del tiempo de seguimiento. Asimismo, se requieren nuevos estudios para evaluar los resultados a largo plazo y la posible progresión de los hallazgos radiográficos. Conclusión: En conjunto, estos datos ponen de manifiesto la necesidad de mejoría tanto de la técnica quirúrgica como del diseño de los implantes.

Abstract: Introduction: The objective of this study is to assess the type, frequency and severity of complications after the implantation of the modular monopolar radial head prosthesis. Material and methods: Forty-seven patients with 48 radial head prostheses implanted between 2009 and 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. Patients were evaluated clinical and radiographically for a mean follow-up of 43.55 months (range: 12-89). Results: The same type of prosthesis was implanted in every patient (Ascension Modular Radial Head). The average score in the Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 88.29 ± 9.9 points. During the follow-up, three patients (6.25%) suffered from continuous pain. Twelve cases (25.5%) showed radiological oversizing, though only five were symptomatic. Heterotopic ossification was detected in twenty-seven cases (57.4%). Eleven patients (23.4%) developed postoperative stiffness. Nineteen cases (40.42%) showed periprosthetic osteolysis, from which seven were symptomatic. Thirteen patients (27%) developed surgery-related complications: three cases of infection, four cases of symptomatic loosening, two neurapraxies, one instability and three cases of oversizing with associated stiffness. Nine patients (18.75%) required reintervention. Discussion: Our study obtains a 27% of overall complications, mostly related to oversizing and prosthetic loosening, and 19% of reinterventions. These results are similar to those presented in previous studies, with variations depending on the time of follow-up. Further research is also required to evaluate long-term results and the potential progression of the radiographic findings. Conclusion: Taken together, these data stress the need for improvement in both the surgical technique and the design of the implants.

Valoración de parámetros clínicos del paciente politraumatizado como predictores del gasto hospitalario y de su distribución / Assessment of clinical parameters of the polytraumatized patient as predictors of hospital expenditure and of its distribution

Introducción: La enfermedad traumática continúa representando un importante problema socio-sanitario. El objetivo del estudio es valorar predictores clínicos del gasto total, así como analizar que componentes del coste se modifican con cada parámetro clínico del politraumatizado. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de 131 politraumatizados registrados prospectivamente. Se llevó a cabo un análisis estadístico para valorar la relación entre parámetros clínicos, el coste total y el coste de los principales componentes del tratamiento. Resultados: El coste total del ingreso hospitalario fue de 3.791.879 euros. El gasto medio por paciente fue de 28.945 Euros. La edad y el género no fueron predictores del coste. Las escalas ISS, NISS y PS fueron predictores del coste total y del coste de diferentes facetas del tratamiento. El AIS de cráneo y tórax predijo un mayor coste de ingreso en UCI y de coste total. El AIS de miembros inferiores se asoció exclusivamente a un mayor gasto en las facetas de tratamiento relacionadas con la actividad quirúrgica. Discusión: Existen parámetros clínicos que son predictores del coste de tratamiento del paciente politraumatizado. En el estudio se describe como el tipo de traumatismo que presenta el paciente modifica el tipo de gastos que presentará en su ingreso hospitalario. Conclusiones: Los pacientes politraumatizados que presentan lesión multisistémica grave presentan incremento del gasto en múltiples componentes del coste de tratamiento. Los pacientes donde predomina el TCE o traumatismo torácico presentan un mayor coste por ingreso en la UCI y los que predomina el traumatismo ortopédico asocian un mayor gasto en actividad quirúrgica

Introduction: Traumatic pathology continues to represent an important socio-health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the clinical predictors of total expenditure, as well as to analyze which components of the cost are modified with each clinical parameter of the polytraumatized patient. Material and methods: Retrospective study of 131 polytrauma patients registered prospectively. A statistical analysis was carried out to assess the relationship between clinical parameters, the total cost and the cost of various treatment components. Results: The total cost of hospital admission was 3,791,879 euros. The average cost per patient was Euros 28,945. Age and gender were not predictors of cost. The scales ISS, NISS and PS were predictors of the total cost and of multiple treatment components. The AIS of Skull and Thorax predicted a higher cost of admission to ICU and Total Cost. The AIS of lower limbs was associated with greater spending on facets of treatment related to surgical activity. Discussion: There are clinical parameters that are predictors of the treatment cost of the polytraumatized patient. The study describes how the type of trauma that the patient suffers modifies the type of expenses that will present in their hospital admission. Conclusions: Polytraumatized patients with severe multisystem injury present increased costs in multiple components of the treatment cost. Patients with TBI or chest trauma present a higher cost for admission to ICU and those with orthopaedic trauma are associated with greater expenditure on surgical activity

[Shoulder arthroplasty complications: case report]. / Complicaciones de la artroplastía de hombro: reporte de un caso.

BACKGROUND: Infection and instability are the complications of prosthetic shoulder surgery of more difficult management. Instability builds up to half of the cases, while the fungal infection accounts for less than 1% of all and can cause severe damage to bone and soft tissue. METHODS: In this case clinical fungal infection by Candida parapsilosis is presented in a shoulder hemiarthroplasty indicated by a fracture of the proximal humerus. He received surgical treatment in two-stages and administration of fluconazole for eight weeks prior to the second surgical time. In revision surgery was placed a reverse prosthesis as definitive treatment; however, the patient suffered several episodes of dislocation in the postoperative period; a second revision prosthetic surgery was necessary to use more stable components. During this surgery, we extracted samples that were analyzed, obtaining negative results for infection. RESULTS: Now after three years of follow-up, the patient is well, no limitations in their daily work and has a Constant Score of 50.5. DISCUSSION: We report our experience in this exceptional situation. We know, this is one of the first cases where the fungal infection and dislocation prosthetics in the same patient meet. This situation is a challenge for the surgeon, which has to treat complications two practically at the same time; we do not have scientific evidence to establish a criterion unified for the treatment of complications after surgery for revision of arthroplasty of the shoulder, especially in reverse or mega-denture prosthesis.

ANTECEDENTES: La infección e inestabilidad se encuentran entre las complicaciones de más difícil manejo en la cirugía protésica de hombro. La inestabilidad acumula hasta la mitad de los casos, mientras que la infección por hongos representa menos de 1% del total de infecciones y pueden causar daño severo a nivel óseo y de partes blandas. MÉTODOS: En este caso clínico se presenta una infección fúngica por Candida parapsilosis en una hemiartroplastía de hombro indicada por una fractura de húmero proximal. Se dio tratamiento quirúrgico en dos tiempos y administración de fluconazol durante ocho semanas previo al segundo tiempo quirúrgico. En la revisión se colocó una prótesis reversa como tratamiento definitivo; sin embargo, el paciente sufrió varios episodios de luxación en el postoperatorio. Fue necesaria una segunda cirugía de revisión protésica para sustituir por componentes de mayor estabilidad. Durante la misma, se extrajeron muestras que fueron analizadas, obteniéndose resultados negativos para infección. RESULTADOS: Actualmente tras tres años de seguimiento, el paciente se encuentra bien, sin limitaciones en su labor diaria y tiene un Constant Score de 50.5. DISCUSIÓN: Reportamos nuestra experiencia en esta situación excepcional. A nuestro conocer, éste es uno de los primeros casos en los que la infección fúngica y la luxación protésica coinciden en un mismo paciente. Esta situación es un reto para el cirujano, el cual tiene que tratar las dos complicaciones prácticamente a la vez. No se dispone de una evidencia científica para establecer un criterio unificado para el tratamiento de las complicaciones tras cirugía de revisión de artroplastía de hombro, especialmente en la prótesis reversa o megaprótesis.

Assessment of clinical parameters of the polytraumatized patient as predictors of hospital expenditure and of its distribution. / Valoración de parámetros clínicos del paciente politraumatizado como predictores del gasto hospitalario y de su distribución.

INTRODUCTION: Traumatic pathology continues to represent an important socio-health problem. The aim of the study was to assess the clinical predictors of total expenditure, as well as to analyze which components of the cost are modified with each clinical parameter of the polytraumatized patient. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Retrospective study of 131 polytrauma patients registered prospectively. A statistical analysis was carried out to assess the relationship between clinical parameters, the total cost and the cost of various treatment components. RESULTS: The total cost of hospital admission was 3,791,879 euros. The average cost per patient was € 28,945. Age and gender were not predictors of cost. The scales ISS, NISS and PS were predictors of the total cost and of multiple treatment components. The AIS of Skull and Thorax predicted a higher cost of admission to ICU and Total Cost. The AIS of lower limbs was associated with greater spending on facets of treatment related to surgical activity. DISCUSSION: There are clinical parameters that are predictors of the treatment cost of the polytraumatized patient. The study describes how the type of trauma that the patient suffers modifies the type of expenses that will present in their hospital admission. CONCLUSIONS: Polytraumatized patients with severe multisystem injury present increased costs in multiple components of the treatment cost. Patients with TBI or chest trauma present a higher cost for admission to ICU and those with orthopaedic trauma are associated with greater expenditure on surgical activity.

Fracturas de escafoides tratadas con técnica percutánea volar. Análisis y resultados de 92 casos / Scaphoid Fractures treated with a volar percutaneous approach. Analysis and results in 92 cases

Objetivo. Las fracturas de escafoides Herbet tipo B1 y B2 se pueden tratar tanto de manera ortopédica con inmovilización como de manera quirúrgica. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar los resultados clinicofuncionales y las complicaciones de las fracturas de escafoides tratadas con fijación percutánea mediante abordaje volar. Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo de 92 pacientes, tratados en nuestro centro, entre 2006 y 2016, mediante fijación percutánea volar. Seguimiento medio de 16 meses (rango 12-48). La clasificación de las fracturas se realizó según la clasificación de Herbert, incluyendo los tipos de fractura B1 y B2. El resto de los tipos fueron excluidos. Se excluyeron a los pacientes politraumatizados y los abordajes dorsales, las fracturas asociadas a fracturas de radio y a los pacientes sin seguimiento. Los resultados funcionales se evaluaron utilizando el cuestionario DASH. El criterio de consolidación se estableció con ausencia de dolor en el examen físico y presencia de consolidación en las proyecciones radiográficas. Resultados. El tiempo medio para la consolidación fue de 6,6 semanas (rango 5-11). A los 12 meses de seguimiento, el rango promedio de movimiento fue 65° de extensión (rango 58-75) y 75° de flexión (rango 72-80). Obtuvimos una media de 42 puntos según el cuestionario DASH. La complicación más frecuente fue la seudoartrosis en 4 casos (4,4%). El tiempo de cirugía medio fue de 25 min. Conclusiones. La fijación percutánea volar es una técnica simple y rápida para un cirujano especializado, caracterizada por bajas tasas de morbilidad y complicaciones, en comparación con otras técnicas. Permite acortar el tiempo de convalecencia y acelera la recuperación funcional del paciente, aparte de ser coste-efectiva (AU)

Objective. Herbert type B1 and B2 scaphoid fractures can be treated by orthopaedic treatment or surgery. The aim of this study is to analyse results and complications of scaphoid waist fractures treated using the percutaneous volar approach. Material and method. We present a retrospective study of 92 patients, treated in our institution from 2006 to 2016 using a volar percutaneous fixation. Mean Follow-up was 16 months (range 12-48). Injuries were classified using Hebert's classification, including B1 and B2 fracture types; the other fracture types following this classification system were excluded. Politrauma patients, dorsal approach, fractures associated with distal radius injuries, patients treated using another surgical technique and patients with non follow-up were also excluded. Functional results were evaluated using the DASH questionnaire. Consolidation was established as the presence of bony bridges crossing the fracture site on x-rays, associated with absence of pain. Results. The average time to fracture healing was 6.6 weeks (range 5-11). After 12 months of follow-up, the average wrist range of motion was 70° of extension (range 58-75) and 70° of flexion (range 62-80). Regarding functional evaluation, the average DASH questionnaire score was 42. The most frequent complication was non-union in 4 cases (4.44%). Average surgical time was 25min. Conclusions. Volar percutaneous fixation is a simple and quick technique for a specialist surgeon, characterised by low morbidity and complication rates compared to ORIF and orthopaedic treatment, which accelerates the patient's functional recovery (AU)

Artroplastia de resuperficialización como alternativa a las secuelas postraumáticas de la columna externa del húmero en el adulto joven / Resurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to the posttraumatic sequelae of fractures of the external column of the humerus in the young adult

El tratamiento de la artrosis postraumática sintomática del codo en el paciente adulto joven supone una patología que no tiene una solución satisfactoria en la actualidad. Presentamos en este caso clínico la evolución de una fractura conminuta del capitellum con extensión a la tróclea (tipoIV de la clasificación de McKee), que siendo tratada inicialmente con reducción abierta y fijación interna, requirió finalmente la implantación de una hemiartroplastia de resuperficialización del capitellum asociada a una reconstrucción del complejo del ligamento colateral externo. Este procedimiento quirúrgico ha supuesto para el paciente una mejoría evidente del dolor y del balance articular del codo, manteniendo intacta la posibilidad de realizar otras técnicas quirúrgicas de rescate si fuera necesario más adelante (AU)

Symptomatic posttraumatic arthritis of the elbow in young patients is a disorder for which there is currently no satisfactory solution. In this case report we show the evolution of a comminuted fracture of the capitellum with trochlear extension (McKee typeIV) treated initially with open reduction and internal fixation that eventually required a resurfacing hemiarthroplasty of the capitellum and reconstruction of the lateral ligament complex. After this surgical procedure, the patient had evident improvement of pain and of elbow range of motion, keeping the possibility of performing other rescue techniques open if they were to be necessary in the future (AU)

Complicaciones de la artroplastía de hombro: reporte de un caso / Shoulder arthroplasty complications: case report

Resumen: Antecedentes: La infección e inestabilidad se encuentran entre las complicaciones de más difícil manejo en la cirugía protésica de hombro. La inestabilidad acumula hasta la mitad de los casos, mientras que la infección por hongos representa menos de 1% del total de infecciones y pueden causar daño severo a nivel óseo y de partes blandas. Métodos: En este caso clínico se presenta una infección fúngica por Candida parapsilosis en una hemiartroplastía de hombro indicada por una fractura de húmero proximal. Se dio tratamiento quirúrgico en dos tiempos y administración de fluconazol durante ocho semanas previo al segundo tiempo quirúrgico. En la revisión se colocó una prótesis reversa como tratamiento definitivo; sin embargo, el paciente sufrió varios episodios de luxación en el postoperatorio. Fue necesaria una segunda cirugía de revisión protésica para sustituir por componentes de mayor estabilidad. Durante la misma, se extrajeron muestras que fueron analizadas, obteniéndose resultados negativos para infección. Resultados: Actualmente tras tres años de seguimiento, el paciente se encuentra bien, sin limitaciones en su labor diaria y tiene un Constant Score de 50.5. Discusión: Reportamos nuestra experiencia en esta situación excepcional. A nuestro conocer, éste es uno de los primeros casos en los que la infección fúngica y la luxación protésica coinciden en un mismo paciente. Esta situación es un reto para el cirujano, el cual tiene que tratar las dos complicaciones prácticamente a la vez. No se dispone de una evidencia científica para establecer un criterio unificado para el tratamiento de las complicaciones tras cirugía de revisión de artroplastía de hombro, especialmente en la prótesis reversa o megaprótesis.

Abstract: Background: Infection and instability are the complications of prosthetic shoulder surgery of more difficult management. Instability builds up to half of the cases, while the fungal infection accounts for less than 1% of all and can cause severe damage to bone and soft tissue. Methods: In this case clinical fungal infection by Candida parapsilosis is presented in a shoulder hemiarthroplasty indicated by a fracture of the proximal humerus. He received surgical treatment in two-stages and administration of fluconazole for eight weeks prior to the second surgical time. In revision surgery was placed a reverse prosthesis as definitive treatment; however, the patient suffered several episodes of dislocation in the postoperative period; a second revision prosthetic surgery was necessary to use more stable components. During this surgery, we extracted samples that were analyzed, obtaining negative results for infection. Results: Now after three years of follow-up, the patient is well, no limitations in their daily work and has a Constant Score of 50.5. Discussion: We report our experience in this exceptional situation. We know, this is one of the first cases where the fungal infection and dislocation prosthetics in the same patient meet. This situation is a challenge for the surgeon, which has to treat complications two practically at the same time; we do not have scientific evidence to establish a criterion unified for the treatment of complications after surgery for revision of arthroplasty of the shoulder, especially in reverse or mega-denture prosthesis.

Scaphoid Fractures treated with a volar percutaneous approach. Analysis and results in 92 cases. / Fracturas de escafoides tratadas con técnica percutánea volar. Análisis y resultados de 92 casos.

OBJECTIVE: Herbert type B1 and B2 scaphoid fractures can be treated by orthopaedic treatment or surgery. The aim of this study is to analyse results and complications of scaphoid waist fractures treated using the percutaneous volar approach. MATERIAL AND METHOD: We present a retrospective study of 92 patients, treated in our institution from 2006 to 2016 using a volar percutaneous fixation. Mean Follow-up was 16 months (range 12-48). Injuries were classified using Hebert's classification, including B1 and B2 fracture types; the other fracture types following this classification system were excluded. Politrauma patients, dorsal approach, fractures associated with distal radius injuries, patients treated using another surgical technique and patients with non follow-up were also excluded. Functional results were evaluated using the DASH questionnaire. Consolidation was established as the presence of bony bridges crossing the fracture site on x-rays, associated with absence of pain. RESULTS: The average time to fracture healing was 6.6 weeks (range 5-11). After 12 months of follow-up, the average wrist range of motion was 70° of extension (range 58-75) and 70° of flexion (range 62-80). Regarding functional evaluation, the average DASH questionnaire score was 42. The most frequent complication was non-union in 4 cases (4.44%). Average surgical time was 25min. CONCLUSIONS: Volar percutaneous fixation is a simple and quick technique for a specialist surgeon, characterised by low morbidity and complication rates compared to ORIF and orthopaedic treatment, which accelerates the patient's functional recovery.

Resurfacing arthroplasty as an alternative to the posttraumatic sequelae of fractures of the external column of the humerus in the young adult. / Artroplastia de resuperficialización como alternativa a las secuelas postraumáticas de la columna externa del húmero en el adulto joven.

Symptomatic posttraumatic arthritis of the elbow in young patients is a disorder for which there is currently no satisfactory solution. In this case report we show the evolution of a comminuted fracture of the capitellum with trochlear extension (McKee typeIV) treated initially with open reduction and internal fixation that eventually required a resurfacing hemiarthroplasty of the capitellum and reconstruction of the lateral ligament complex. After this surgical procedure, the patient had evident improvement of pain and of elbow range of motion, keeping the possibility of performing other rescue techniques open if they were to be necessary in the future.

[Medium term results of unipolar modular radial head arthroplasty]. / Resultados a medio plazo de la artroplastia monopolar modular de cabeza radial.

OBJECTIVE: Analyze the results of unipolar modular radial head arthroplasty in the treatment of complex fractures associated with elbow joint instability. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Retrospective design study of 44 patients, 17 men and 27 women with a mean age of 51 years (17-78) who suffered radial head fractures (Mason III) in the context of an unstable elbow injury. Mean follow-up was 21.2 months (12-60). Radial head replacement was performed with a unipolar modular prosthesis with a fixed stem (Ascension(®) Modular Radial Head [MRH]), associating repair of concomitant lesions. The Mayo scale Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) was used to perform the functional assessment. A radiological evaluation was performed at the last follow-up and the complications were recorded. RESULTS: Final arc of flexion-extension was 108° with an average of 135° of prono-Supination. At final follow-up, 82% of results were satisfactory according to the MEPS. The 40% of patients (17) had radiographic signs of lucencies around the stem, although most of them were asymptomatic. Two of them needed a second surgical procedure because of painful prosthetic loosening and further surgery was required for a prosthesis dislocation. DISCUSSION: Radial head implants are an adequate treatment option for restoring stability in complex radial head fractures. Modularity allows a wide range of size combination and helps to avoid overstuffing. Periprosthetic osteolysis could be associated with the presence of pain, so it is necessary to perform long-term studies to test the potential complications of this finding.

Resultados a medio plazo de la artroplastia monopolar modular de cabeza radial / Medium term results of unipolar modular radial head arthroplasty

Objetivo. Analizar los resultados de la artroplastia monopolar modular de la cabeza radial como tratamiento de fracturas complejas del codo asociadas a inestabilidad articular. Material y método. Estudio retrospectivo de 44 pacientes, 17 varones y 27 mujeres con una edad media de 51 años (17-78), que fueron intervenidos de fracturas de la cabeza radial tipo iii de Mason en el contexto de lesiones inestables del codo. El seguimiento medio fue de 21,2 meses (12-60). La sustitución de la cabeza radial se realizó con una prótesis monopolar modular de vástago fijo, denominada Ascension® Modular Radial Head (MRH), asociando la reparación de las lesiones concomitantes en el mismo acto quirúrgico. Para la evaluación funcional se utilizó la escala Mayo Elbow Performance Score (MEPS). También se registraron los hallazgos radiográficos y complicaciones durante el seguimiento. Resultados. El arco final de flexo-extension fue de 108° con una prono-supinación media de 135°. Al final del seguimiento, el 82% de los resultados fueron satisfactorios de acuerdo con la MEPS. El 40% de los pacientes (17) presentaron signos radiográficos de radiolucencia alrededor del vástago que resultaron asintomáticos. Dos de estos 17 pacientes precisaron reintervención por aflojamiento protésico doloroso y una nueva cirugía fue necesaria por luxación de la prótesis. Discusión. Los implantes monopolares son una opción válida de tratamiento para restaurar la estabilidad en las fracturas complejas de la cabeza radial. Su modularidad permite ampliar la selección de tamaños y evitar el pinzamiento radio-capitelar. La osteólisis periprotésica no es siempre sinónimo de ausencia de sintomatología, siendo necesarios estudios con seguimiento más prolongado para valorar la asociación de este hallazgo con el desarrollo de complicaciones potenciales (AU)

Objective. Analyze the results of unipolar modular radial head arthroplasty in the treatment of complex fractures associated with elbow joint instability. Material and method. Retrospective design study of 44 patients, 17 men and 27 women with a mean age of 51 years (17-78) who suffered radial head fractures (Mason III) in the context of an unstable elbow injury. Mean follow-up was 21.2 months (12-60). Radial head replacement was performed with a unipolar modular prosthesis with a fixed stem (Ascension® Modular Radial Head [MRH]), associating repair of concomitant lesions. The Mayo scale Elbow Performance Score (MEPS) was used to perform the functional assessment. A radiological evaluation was performed at the last follow-up and the complications were recorded. Results. Final arc of flexion-extension was 108° with an average of 135° of prono-Supination. At final follow-up, 82% of results were satisfactory according to the MEPS. The 40% of patients (17) had radiographic signs of lucencies around the stem, although most of them were asymptomatic. Two of them needed a second surgical procedure because of painful prosthetic loosening and further surgery was required for a prosthesis dislocation. Discussion. Radial head implants are an adequate treatment option for restoring stability in complex radial head fractures. Modularity allows a wide range of size combination and helps to avoid overstuffing. Periprosthetic osteolysis could be associated with the presence of pain, so it is necessary to perform long-term studies to test the potential complications of this finding (AU)

[Evolution of the treatment of distal radius fractures in Spain. Is this the right way to go?]. / Evolución del tratamiento de las fracturas de radio distal en España. Es el camino correcto?

OBJECTIVE: To assess the changes in the treatment of distal radius fractures that have occurred in recent years at our center. To analyze the changes that have occurred and their possible causes. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We analyzed the hospital admission data from our center, both total admissions and those due to distal radius fractures. Surgical activity records show the evolution of the surgical treatment of distal radius fractures throughout time. Using the data from 2 research works done at our center we assessed the radiological and functional results obtained with an external fixator and nails and with buttress plates. We reviewed the updated bibliography trying to identify new evidence leading to treatment changes. RESULTS: Objective evidence shows a marked evolution towards the use of open reduction and internal fixation to treat distal radius fractures. We did not identify data in our studies that show poor results with the use of external fixators and nails or a clear superiority of the open reduction methods. These data are not available in the current bibliography. CONCLUSION: The treatment of distal radius fractures is being modified. This change is not based on contrasted clinical or bibliographic data. We need to ask whether this is due to commercial pressure or to a perception of surgeons that is yet to be proven in quality studies.