A NEW ANATOMICAL PLATE FOR EXTRA-ARTICULAR DISTAL HUMERAL FRACTURES: BIOMECHANICAL STUDY.

Introduction: We compared the mechanical properties of two fixation techniques for the treatment of extra-articular distal third humeral fractures. Materials and Methods: Two groups were created from twenty-four humeri. Group 1 was instrumented using a new, precontoured, 8-hole (3.5-mm-diameter) locking compression plate (LCP) placed anterolaterally. Group 2 was instrumented using an 8-hole (3.5-mm-diameter) precontoured posterolateral LCP plate placed on the distal humerus. Four-point bending tests and torsion tests were performed until the specimens broke. Results: The four-point bending stiffness test showed that the stiffness of anterolaterally fixed humeri was significantly higher than that of posterolaterally fixed humeri (p<0.05). Torsion testing revealed that posterolateral fixation was associated with better yield strength (p<0.05), but the torsional stiffness did not differ significantly between the two plates (p> 0.05). Conclusions: The anterolateral plate exhibited higher bending stiffness and torsional yield strength than the posterolateral plate. Anterolateral plate fixation can thus be used to manage extra-articular distal humeral fractures. Multiaxial locking screws ensure rigid fixation, allow early elbow motion without olecranon fossa impingement, and prevent iatrogenic injury of the triceps muscle. Level of Evidence I, Therapeutic Studies Investigating the Results of Treatment.

Introdução: Comparamos as propriedades mecânicas de duas técnicas de fixação para o tratamento de fraturas extra-articulares do terço distal do úmero. Materiais e Métodos: Dois grupos foram criados a partir de vinte e quatro úmeros. O Grupo 1 foi instrumentado com uma nova placa de compressão com travamento (LCP) pré-contornada e com oito orifícios (3,5 mm de diâmetro) posicionados anterolateralmente. O Grupo 2 foi instrumentado com uma placa LCP pré-contornada posterolateral com oito orifícios (3,5 mm de diâmetro) colocada na parte distal do úmero. Testes de flexão e testes de torção a quatro pontos foram realizados até que os corpos de prova quebrassem. Resultados: O teste de rigidez à flexão de quatro pontos mostrou que a rigidez dos úmeros fixados anterolateralmente foi significativamente maior do que os úmeros fixados posterolateralmente (p <0,05). O teste de torção revelou que a fixação posterolateral foi associada a melhor força de rendimento (p <0,05), mas a rigidez à torção não diferiu significativamente entre as duas placas (p > 0,05). Conclusões: A placa anterolateral apresentou maior rigidez à flexão e resistência à tração do que a placa posterolateral. A fixação anterolateral da placa pode, portanto, ser usada para tratar fraturas extra-articulares da parte distal do úmero. Os parafusos de travamento multiaxiais garantem uma fixação rígida, permitem o movimento precoce do cotovelo sem causar impacto à fossa do olécrano e previnem lesão iatrogênica do músculo tríceps. Nível de evidência I, Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

Anthropometry of the knee of the Turkish population and the comparison to implant sizes in total knee arthroplasty.

BACKGROUND: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most common orthopaedic surgical procedures in the advanced stages of knee arthritis. OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to define the sex differences in the Turkish population's morphological measurements of the distal femoral and proximal tibial surfaces that form the knee joint and to compare their compatibility with conventional prosthetic implants commonly used in TKA for advanced-stage knee arthritis. METHODS: Anthropometric data for a total of 240 knees from 240 patients were measured using 3-dimensional computed tomography (3D CT). All morphological data were compared with the dimensions of four conventional knee prostheses commonly used in Turkey. RESULTS: A comparison of the four tibial components revealed that the majority of female proximal tibias matched with smaller-sized tibial components, whereas those of males matched the larger sizes. Comparing the morphological data with similar values for the four femoral components currently used in Turkey, we found that all the prostheses had similar values. CONCLUSION: The four conventional prosthetic brands included in this study matched the distal femoral dimensions of both sexes. On the other hand, we need smaller size tibial components for our female population.

A new anatomical plate for extra-articular distal humeral fractures: biomechanical study / Uma nova placa anatômica para fraturas extra-articulares distais do úmero: estudo biomecânico

ABSTRACT Introduction We compared the mechanical properties of two fixation techniques for the treatment of extra-articular distal third humeral fractures. Materials and Methods Two groups were created from twenty-four humeri. Group 1 was instrumented using a new, precontoured, 8-hole (3.5-mm-diameter) locking compression plate (LCP) placed anterolaterally. Group 2 was instrumented using an 8-hole (3.5-mm-diameter) precontoured posterolateral LCP plate placed on the distal humerus. Four-point bending tests and torsion tests were performed until the specimens broke. Results The four-point bending stiffness test showed that the stiffness of anterolaterally fixed humeri was significantly higher than that of posterolaterally fixed humeri (p<0.05). Torsion testing revealed that posterolateral fixation was associated with better yield strength (p<0.05), but the torsional stiffness did not differ significantly between the two plates (p> 0.05). Conclusions The anterolateral plate exhibited higher bending stiffness and torsional yield strength than the posterolateral plate. Anterolateral plate fixation can thus be used to manage extra-articular distal humeral fractures. Multiaxial locking screws ensure rigid fixation, allow early elbow motion without olecranon fossa impingement, and prevent iatrogenic injury of the triceps muscle. Level of Evidence I, Therapeutic Studies Investigating the Results of Treatment.

RESUMO Introdução Comparamos as propriedades mecânicas de duas técnicas de fixação para o tratamento de fraturas extra-articulares do terço distal do úmero. Materiais e Métodos Dois grupos foram criados a partir de vinte e quatro úmeros. O Grupo 1 foi instrumentado com uma nova placa de compressão com travamento (LCP) pré-contornada e com oito orifícios (3,5 mm de diâmetro) posicionados anterolateralmente. O Grupo 2 foi instrumentado com uma placa LCP pré-contornada posterolateral com oito orifícios (3,5 mm de diâmetro) colocada na parte distal do úmero. Testes de flexão e testes de torção a quatro pontos foram realizados até que os corpos de prova quebrassem. Resultados O teste de rigidez à flexão de quatro pontos mostrou que a rigidez dos úmeros fixados anterolateralmente foi significativamente maior do que os úmeros fixados posterolateralmente (p <0,05). O teste de torção revelou que a fixação posterolateral foi associada a melhor força de rendimento (p <0,05), mas a rigidez à torção não diferiu significativamente entre as duas placas (p > 0,05). Conclusões A placa anterolateral apresentou maior rigidez à flexão e resistência à tração do que a placa posterolateral. A fixação anterolateral da placa pode, portanto, ser usada para tratar fraturas extra-articulares da parte distal do úmero. Os parafusos de travamento multiaxiais garantem uma fixação rígida, permitem o movimento precoce do cotovelo sem causar impacto à fossa do olécrano e previnem lesão iatrogênica do músculo tríceps. Nível de evidência I, Estudos terapêuticos - Investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

Profiling of Autophagy-Associated microRNAs in the Osteosarcoma Cell Line of U2OS.

BACKGROUND: Autophagy is a cellular process that plays a role in the destruction of proteins and organelles. It has been shown that impaired autophagic flux triggers canceration, infectious disease, and neurodegenerative diseases. It has been suggested that tumor formation is inhibited by autophagy that reduces oxidative stress and recycles damaged organelles. microRNAs are 17-25 bp in length, single-stranded, and noncoding small RNAs that play roles in the regulation of metabolic gene expression at the post-transcriptional level. Osteosarcoma is an aggressive bone cancer that affects mainly children and adolescents. OBJECTIVE: The current article aims to profile autophagy-associated miRNAs in osteosarcoma cell lines and to examine the therapeutical potentials of these miRNAs by suppressing their expressions with Adriamycin and Rapamycin. METHODS: We used fluidigm dynamic array nanofluidic chip 96.96 for mRNA expression assay in osteosarcoma cell line U2OS. RESULTS: It was probed that after the suppression of autophagy-associated miRNAs by adriamycin and rapamycin, while most of the miRNAs were down-regulated in osteosarcoma cell lines, some miRNAs' expressions, such as miR-3141, miR-4296, miR-133b, and miR-720, were strikingly increased. Rapamycin and adriamycin, mTOR inhibitors, stir autophagic machinery, which results in decreased cell survival. CONCLUSION: Together, we propose that the expressions of miR-3141, miR-4296, miR-133b, and miR-720 might exacerbate the pathogenesis of osteosarcoma; therefore, the suppression of these miRNAs with the loss-offunction approaches could be an appropriate strategy that is worth testing in osteosarcoma.

Correction to: Arthroscopic treatment of focal osteochondral lesions of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

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Comparison of Intra- and Extramedullary Implants in Treatment of Unstable Intertrochanteric Fractures.

INTRODUCTION: Comparison was made of the clinical and radiological results of the surgical treatments of proximal femoral nail (PFN), dynamic hip screw (DHS) or proximal femoral locking compression plate (PF-LCP) in patients with AO 31A2.2/2.3 unstable intertrochanteric femoral fracture(ITF). METHODS: Evaluation was made of a total of 91 patients in respect of age, gender, time from fracture to surgery, operating time, amount of blood replacement, total hospitalisation, follow-up period, time to full weight-bearing, time to union, complications and Harris hip scores(HHS). RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was determined between the groups in respect of perioperative operating time, blood replacement and hospitalisation period with the values of the PFN group seen to be superior to those of the other two groups (p < 0.001). No significant difference was determined beween the DHS and PFN groups in respect of time to union and in the long-term HHS, both groups were seen to be superior to the PF-LCP group (p < 0.001). Full weight-bearing was statistically significantly earlier in the PFN group (p < 0.001). The numbers of implant failures was statistically significantly higher in the PF-LCP group (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: The new generation intra-medullar nails are easy to apply and have more successful clinical results compared to extra-medullar implants in the treatment of A2 unstable ITF. Due to the high rates of implant failure, PF-LCP should not be preferred in these fractures.

Complications during removal of stainless steel versus titanium nails used for intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal fractures of the tibia.

OBJECTIVES: Intramedullary nailing is the treatment of choice for fractures of the tibial shaft, which might necessitate the nail removal due to complications in the long-term. Although considered as a low-risk procedure, intramedullary nail removal is also associated with certain complications. Here, we compared the most commonly used stainless steel and titanium nails with respect to the complications during removal and clinical outcome for intramedullary nailing of diaphyseal fractures of the tibia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sixty-two patients (26 females, 36 males) were included in this retrospective study. Of the removed nails, 24 were of stainless steel and 38 of titanium. Preoperative and intraoperative parameters, such as implant discomfort, anterior knee pain, operating time and amount of bleeding, and postoperative outcomes were evaluated for each patient. RESULTS: Titanium nail group had more, but not statistically significant, intraoperative complications than stainless steel group during the removal of nails (p = .4498). Operating time and amount of intraoperative bleeding were significantly higher in titanium group than stainless steel group (p = .0306 and p < .001, respectively). Preoperative SF-36 physical component and KSS scores were significantly lower in patients who had removal of titanium nails than those of stainless steel nails, whereas there was no difference in terms of postoperative SF-36 and KSS scores. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, although greater bone contact with titanium increases implant stability, nail removal is more difficult, resulting in more longer surgical operation and more intraoperative bleeding. Therefore, we do not recommend titanium nail removal in asymptomatic patients.

Arthroscopic treatment of focal osteochondral lesions of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

BACKGROUND: Although arthroscopic surgical treatment of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint involves painful sesamoid excision, synovectomy, debridement, and partial cheilectomy, no gold standard treatment technique has been defined in the literature for hallux rigidus and focal osteochondral lesions. This study aimed to assess the arthroscopic treatment for early-grade focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint and to determine the impact of arthroscopic microhole drill surgery on foot function and activities of daily living in a group of patients who failed conservative treatment. METHODS: This prospective study included 14 patients with hallux rigidus and focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint who underwent surgery in 2014 and were followed on a regular basis thereafter. RESULTS: The patients had mean preoperative VPS (visual pain scale) and AOFAS (American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society)-Hallux scores of 8.14 ± 0.86 SD and 48.64 ± 4.27, respectively; the corresponding postoperative values of both scores were 1.86 ± 0.66 SD and 87.00 ± 3.70, respectively. Both VPS and AOFAS-Hallux scores changed significantly. DISCUSSION: In this prospective study, we explored the impact of arthroscopic microhole drill surgery on foot function and activities of daily living in patients with focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint. Our results showed significant improvements in VPS and AOFAS scores with this treatment. CONCLUSIONS: An arthroscopic microhole drill technique can be used with impressive functional scores and without any complications in patients who failed conservative therapy for hallux rigidus with focal chondral injury.

Comparison of Anteromedial and Transtibial ACL Reconstruction Using Expandable Fixation.

The influence of anatomical or nonanatomical femoral tunnel position on tunnel widening and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction is not fully understood. This retrospective study examined the influence of tunnel width and placement on anterior knee stability and clinical outcomes after ACL reconstruction using the AperFix System (Cayenne Medical Inc, Scottsdale, Arizona), a direct expandable fixation technique with autologous hamstring grafts. The records of 80 patients (79 men and 1 woman) who underwent ACL reconstruction were evaluated. In 38 patients, anatomical femoral tunnel placement was performed via an accessory medial portal (anteromedial group); in the remaining 42 patients, the femoral tunnel was positioned nonanatomically using a transtibial technique (transtibial group). Mean follow-up was 40.7 months (range, 27-60 months). Postoperative knee kinetics were measured, and clinical outcomes were assessed using International Knee Documentation Committee, Lysholm, and Tegner scores. Femoral tunnel widening was measured by comparing postoperative radiographs with final follow-up radiographs. Femoral tunnel width was significantly greater (P<.001) and anterior knee translation was significantly higher (P=.01) in the transtibial group. Lysholm and Tegner scores were not significantly different (P>.05) between the 2 groups. These findings suggest that femoral tunnel widening is associated with increased anterior joint laxity when a direct fixation technique is used for ACL reconstruction, particularly in nonanatomically positioned femoral tunnels. Anatomical femoral tunnel placement provides better anterior stability and less tunnel widening than transtibial tunnel placement; however, these benefits did not produce a detectable advantage in clinical outcomes measures. [Orthopedics. 2017; 40(3):e532-e537.].

Arthroscopic treatment of focal osteochondral lesions of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

BACKGROUND: Although arthroscopic surgical treatment of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint involves painful sesamoid excision, synovectomy, debridement, and partial cheilectomy, no gold standard treatment technique has been defined in the literature for hallux rigidus and focal osteochondral lesions. This study aimed to assess the arthroscopic treatment for early grade focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint and to determine the impact of arthroscopic microhole drill surgery on foot function and activities of daily living in a group of patients who failed conservative treatment. METHODS: This prospective study included 14 patients with hallux rigidus and focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint who underwent surgery in 2014 and were followed on a regular basis thereafter. RESULTS: The patients had mean preoperative VPS (visual pain score) and AOFAS (American Orthopedic Foot and ankle Society)-Hallux scores of 8.14 ± 0.86 SD and 48.64 ± 4.27, respectively; the corresponding postoperative values of both scores were 1.86 ± 0.66 SD and 87.00 ± 3.70. Both VPS and AOFAS-Hallux scores changed significantly. DISCUSSION: In this prospective study, we explored the impact of arthroscopic microhole drill surgery on foot function and activities of daily living in patients with focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint. Our results showed significant improvements in VPS and AOFAS scores with this treatment. CONCLUSIONS: An arthroscopic microhole drill technique can be used with impressive functional scores and without any complications in patients who failed conservative therapy for hallux rigidus with focal chondral injury.

Distal Oblique Metatarsal Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus Deformity: A Clinical Analysis.

We compared the outcomes of the distal oblique metatarsal (DOM) osteotomy, which is parallel to the articulation surface of the proximal phalanx, with those of the chevron osteotomy and evaluated whether displacement and shortening of the first metatarsal have any effect on the incidence of metatarsalgia and patient satisfaction. Patients treated with the DOM osteotomy (n = 30) or distal chevron osteotomy (n = 31) were evaluated retrospectively. The chevron and DOM osteotomies both provided significant improvement in the first intermetatarsal angle (p < .001), hallux valgus angle (p < .001), distal metatarsal articular angle (p < .001), range of first metatarsophalangeal joint motion (p < .001), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score (p < .001), and sesamoid position (p < .001), without any significant differences between the 2 groups. Patient satisfaction and metatarsalgia also were not different between the study groups. The DOM osteotomy group had higher plantar displacement (0.1 ± 0.1 mm versus 1.0 ± 0.1 mm; p < .001) and absolute shortening of the first metatarsal (1.0 ± 0.4 mm versus 6.8 ± 1.0 mm; p < .001). In conclusion, the DOM osteotomy is an alternative treatment method for mild and moderate hallux valgus.

Choice of intra-articular injection in treatment of knee osteoarthritis: platelet-rich plasma, hyaluronic acid or ozone options.

PURPOSE: This study was performed to compare the efficacy of treatment in three groups of patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) given an intra-articular injection of platelet-rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid (HA) or ozone gas. METHODS: A total of 102 patients with mild-moderate and moderate knee OA who presented at the polyclinic with at least a 1-year history of knee pain and VAS score ≥4 were randomly separated into three groups. Group 1 (PRP group) received intra-articular injection of PRP × 2 doses, Group 2 (HA group) received a single dose of HA, and Group 3 (Ozone group) received ozone × four doses. Weight-bearing anteroposterior-lateral and Merchant's radiographs of both knees were evaluated. WOMAC and VAS scores were applied to all patients on first presentation and at 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. RESULTS: At the end of the 1st month after injection, significant improvements were seen in all groups. In the 3rd month, the improvements in WOMAC and VAS scores were similar in Groups 1 and 2, while those in Group 3 were lower (p < 0.001). At the 6th month, while the clinical efficacies of PRP and HA were similar and continued, the clinical effect of ozone had disappeared (p < 0.001). At the end of the 12th month, PRP was determined to be both statistically and clinically superior to HA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSION: In the treatment of mild-moderate knee OA, PRP was more successful than HA and ozone injections, as the application alone was sufficient to provide at least 12 months of pain-free daily living activities. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Therapeutic study, Level I.

Need for Bone Grafts in the Surgical Treatment of Displaced Intra-Articular Calcaneal Fractures.

Controversy is ongoing regarding the use of bone grafts to fill cavities that occur with collapse of the posterior facet in the joint and for repair of the calcaneal height with plating. The present study included 40 patients with 43 displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation from March 2009 to November 2013. In the present case-control study, the patients were separated into 2 groups: group A received an allograft (20 patients, 22 calcaneal fractures) and group B did not (20 patients, 21 calcaneal fractures). The calcaneal height and Böhler's angle were compared between the 2 groups. The final outcomes for all patients were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle hindfoot scale score and compared between the 2 groups. No significant differences were observed between the groups with regard to the basic demographic variables (p > .05). Using Sanders classification, 8 (18%) were type 2, 19 (44%) were type 3, and 16 (37%) were type 4 fractures. The comparisons between the 2 groups showed a loss of Böhler's angle and loss of calcaneal height that was significantly greater in group B (p < .001). No significant differences were observed between the 2 groups in the AOFAS ankle hindfoot scale scores (p > .05). In conclusion, although no differences were found in the clinical results between the 2 groups, more satisfactory radiologic results were obtained in group A, in which bone grafts were used.

Changes in posterior tibial slope angle in patients undergoing open-wedge high tibial osteotomy for varus gonarthrosis.

PURPOSE: In this study, postoperative changes in the posterior tibial slope angle and clinical outcomes following open-wedge high tibial osteotomy were evaluated. METHODS: This study included 39 knees (18 left, 21 right) of 35 patients (three male, 32 female; median age, 53 years; age range 37-64 years) with symptomatic isolated medial joint osteoarthritis who underwent open-wedge high tibial osteotomy and fixation with a Puddu plate. The patients were clinically assessed according to the Lysholm knee score, a visual analogue pain scale, and a patient satisfaction questionnaire. Radiological assessment was made according to the changes in the posterior tibial slope angle and the correlation between these changes and clinical signs. The median follow-up period was 11 years (range 7-14 years). RESULTS: Significant improvements were observed in the preoperative and postoperative clinical scores of the Lysholm knee scale, visual analogue pain scale, and patient satisfaction questionnaire (p < 0.05). Radiological assessment showed that the posterior tibial slope angle was significantly higher during the postoperative and follow-up periods (p  0.05). There was no correlation between the postoperative Lysholm scores and the increase in the posterior tibial slope angle (p = n.s.). CONCLUSIONS: We conclude that both the conventional Puddu plate design and its anteromedial plate placement are what increase the tibial slope after an opening-wedge proximal tibial osteotomy. Therefore, current new plate design may help preserve the posterior tibial slope angle. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

Efficacy of single-dose hyaluronic acid products with two different structures in patients with early-stage knee osteoarthritis.

[Purpose] There are many types of hyaluronic acid preparations, but no clear data are available about which preparations is more effective. The aim of this trial was to investigate the effectiveness of different types of hyaluronic acid preparations on pain and function of inpatients with knee osteoarthritis. [Subjects and Methods] All patients were diagnosed by clinical examination and x-ray. Ostenil PLUS® was injected into 28 patients (group 1, 1.6 million daltons), and MONOVISC® (group 2, 2.5 million daltons) was injected into 46 patients. Demographic data and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and Visual Analog Scale scores were used for clinical evaluation at 1, 3, and 6 months post injection. [Results] In both groups, baseline Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and Visual Analog Scale scores were higher compared with those in subsequent evaluations. Based on the pre- and post-injection data, a significant reduction in all scores was observed after the injections for in both groups. According to intergroup comparisons, there was no significant difference in any of the scores between the two groups. [Conclusion] There were no difference in Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index and Visual Analog Scale scores in patients with knee osteoarthritis injected with two different hyaluronic acid structures in short-term preparations.

Long-term results of reverse Liss plate applied to unstable proximal femur extracapsular fractures in Istanbul, Turkey.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the results of the minimally invasive internal fixation method using reverse Less Invasive Stabilisation System locking plate in unstable proximal femur extracapsular fractures. METHODS: The retrospective study was conducted at Department of Orthopaedics in Taksim Training and Research Hospital (Istanbul, Turkey) and comprised data of patients in whom osteosynthesis was applied with reverse Less Invasive Stabilisation System locking plate for an unstable extracapsular femur fracture between September 2006 and June 2011. Evaluation was made of the fracture reduction quality and degrees of varus-valgus and anteversion-retroversion on the postoperative radiographs which were compared to the healthy hip. At the final follow-up examination, evaluation was made using the Harris Hip Score and Visual Analogue Scale score. The follow-up period ranged from 12 to 35 months. RESULTS: Of the 42 patients, 16 (38%) were females and 26 (62%) were males, with an overall mean age of 64.2±22.25 years (range: 23-97 years). The trauma was low-energy in 24 (57%) patients and high-energy in 18 (43%). Union was achieved in 38 (90%) patients with secondary bone healing in mean 14 weeks (range: 12-20 weeks). Complications were seen in 4 (9%) patients and additional surgical interventions were made. Radiographically, reduction was anatomic in 33 (79%) patients, acceptable in 8 (19%) and poor in 1 (2%). At the 12-month follow-up, the mean Harris Hip Score was 88,6 (range: 59-100) and mean Visual Analogue Scale score was 2.19 (range: 0-9). CONCLUSIONS: In the surgical treatment of unstable extracapsular proximal femur fractures, reverse Less Invasive Stabilisation System plate could be easily applied with a minimally invasive fixation method as an alternative to other treatment methods with successful results.

Graft position in arthroscopic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: anteromedial versus transtibial technique.

INTRODUCTION: When treating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, the position of the ACL graft plays a key role in regaining postoperative knee function and physiologic kinematics. In this study, we aimed to compare graft angle, graft position in tibial tunnel, and tibial and femoral tunnel positions in patients operated with anteromedial (AM) and transtibial (TT) methods to those of contralateral healthy knees. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Forty-eight patients who underwent arthroscopic ACL reconstruction with ipsilateral hamstring tendon autograft were included. Of these, 23 and 25 were treated by AM and TT techniques, respectively. MRI was performed at 18.4 and 19.7 months postoperatively in AM and TT groups. Graft angles, graft positions in the tibial tunnel and alignment of tibial and femoral tunnels were noted and compared in these two groups. The sagittal graft insertion tibia midpoint distance (SGON) has been used for evaluation of graft position in tunnel. RESULTS: Sagittal ACL graft angles in operated and healthy knees of AM patients were 57.78° and 46.80° (p < 0.01). With respect to TT patients, ACL graft angle was 58.87° and 70.04° on sagittal and frontal planes in operated knees versus 47.38° and 61.82° in healthy knees (p < 0.001). ACL graft angle was significantly different between the groups on both sagittal and frontal planes (p < 0.001). Sagittal graft insertion tibia midpoint distance ratio was 0.51 and 0.48 % in the operated and healthy knees of AM group (p < 0.001) and 0.51 and 0.48 % in TT group (p < 0.001). Sagittal tibial tunnel midpoint distance ratio did not differ from sagittal graft insertion tibia midpoint distance of healthy knees in either group. Femoral tunnel clock position was better in AM [right knee 10:19 o'clock-face position (310° ± 4°); left knee 1:40 (50° ± 3°)] compared with TT group [right knee 10:48 (324° ± 5°); left knee 1:04 (32° ± 4°)]. With respect to the sagittal plane, the anterior-posterior position of femoral tunnel was better in AM patients. Lysholm scores and range of motion of operated knees in the AM and TT groups showed no significant difference (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Precise reconstruction on sagittal plane cannot be obtained with either AM or TT technique. However, AM technique is superior to TT technique in terms of anatomical graft positioning. Posterior-placed grafts in tibial tunnel prevent ACL reconstruction, although tibial tunnel is drilled on sagittal plane.

A new method of calculating the rotation angle in pediatric forearm fractures using direct radiographs.

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to measure the rotational angle defect between fracture ends in paediatric forearm diaphyseal fractures on radiographs. METHODS: Evaluations were performed on 78 paediatric patients who presented at the emergency department with a diaphyseal forearm fracture during 2013-2014. Thirty-two patients who underwent conservative treatment and had < 10° of angulation and translation of not more than half the bone diameter after application of a plaster cast were included in the study. A rotational formula was used with diameter values to determine changes. The degree of rotation of both ends of the fracture line and the forearm rotational defect of the fracture line were calculated. FINDINGS: Fractures included an isolated radius in 16 cases, an isolated ulna in four cases, and both bones in 12 cases. The mean lateral angular (LAT-θ) value was 26.13 ± 5.93° on the proximal fracture end, and the distal mean LAT-θ was 30.29 ± 6.24° (p = 0.037).The mean proximal anteroposterior angular (AP-θ) value was 26.83 ± 5.75°, and the distal mean AP-θ was 30.58 ± 7.27° (p = 0.008). A significant correlation was detected between the AP-Δ and LAT-Δ measurements (p = 0.883). INTERPRETATION: The rotational defect was mathematically calculated directly from radiographs using a rotational measurement formula.

Concomitantly intra-articular fracture of proximal condylar second and third proximal phalanges: A rare case report.

INTRODUCTION: A rare case of proximal phalange fractures has been presented in this study. PRESENTATION OF CASE: A 29-year-old male patient from Turkey was admitted to the orthopedics and traumatology clinic with a complaint of left hand pain, which had persisted for 10days. He described a rotational trauma that had occurred right after hitting his hand on the wheel of a car as a result of an in-car traffic accident 10days ago. Radiological work-ups were requested. In the anteroposterior (AP) graph of the case in which the fracture line could not be observed in the oblique graph, unicondylar fractures in the proximal section of the second and third proximal phalanges have been observed. Surgical treatment was not planned because 10days had passed since the trauma. In the control graphs taken after 3 weeks, healing at the fracture site was observed, and he was referred to physiotherapy after the removal of the splint. A good result was observed after physiotherapy. DISCUSSION: Because of the extension of tendons is important over the bone, the goal of the treatment is not only to heal the fracture, but also to preserve the sliding mechanism of these tendons. Regarding to lack of soft tissue trauma, favored joint movements after the healing of the fracture can be achieved more easily with conservative treatment; however, the fracture must be closely followed up. CONCLUSION: Condylar fractures of proximal phalanges those nondisplaced can be conservatively treated with closed methods.

Measurement of Malrotation on Direct Radiography in Pediatric Distal Radius Fractures: Prospective Observational Study.

UNLABELLED: The aim of this prospective study was to test a mathematical method of measuring the malrotation of pediatric distal radius fractures (PDRFs) from direct radiographs. A total of 70 pediatric patients who presented at the Emergency Department with a distal radius fracture were evaluated. For 38 selected patients conservative treatment for PDRF was planned. Anteroposterior and lateral radiographs were taken of all of the patients for comparison before and after reduction. Radius bone diameters were measured in the coronal and sagittal planes on the healthy and fractured sides. Using the diameter values on the healthy side and the new diameter values on the fractured side in the rotation formula, the degree of malrotation between the fracture ends was calculated. The mean follow-up period was 13.5 months. Patients' mean age was 10.00 ±â€Š3.19 years (range, 4-12 years). The rotation degree in the sagittal plane significantly differed between the proximal (26.52°±2.84°) and distal fracture ends (20.96°±2.73°) (P = 0.001). The rotation degree in the coronal plane significantly differed between the proximal (26.70°±2.38°) and distal fracture ends (20.26°±2.86°) (P = 0.001). The net rotation deformity of the fracture line was determined to be 5.55°± 3.54° on lateral radiographs and 5.44°± 3.35° on anteroposterior radiographs, no significant difference was observed between measurements (P >0.05). The malrotation deformity in PDRF occurs with greater rotation in the proximal fragment than in the distal fragment. The net rotation deformity created between the fracture ends can be calculated on direct radiographs. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Diagnostic, Level II.