Fractura triplanar de tibia distal: Reporte de un caso y revisión de la literatura / Triplanar fracture of proximal tibia: A case report and literature review

Las fracturas triplanares de tibia distal, son fracturas complejas caracterizadas por afectación multiplanar, clasificándose como Salter Harris tipo IV, en el periodo de cierre fisiario. Son poco frecuentes, representando el 5-15% de las fracturas pediátricas. El mecanismo de lesión que ocurre con mayor frecuencia, consiste en supinación y rotación externa. La tomografía computarizada es actualmente el Gold Standard para el diagnóstico de este tipo de fractura, nos permite evaluar todos los planos, siendo la radiografía simple insuficiente para el diagnóstico ya que puede pasar desapercibida. Paciente de 14 años de edad con fractura triplanar en 2 partes de tibia distal, con resolución quirúrgica. Nuestro caso es un ejemplo de una fractura triplanar de tibia distal, la cual es de baja frecuencia, difícil diagnostico e interpretación. Presentamos imágenes preoperatorias, intraoperatorias y postoperatorias del manejo de esta lesión, obteniendo resultados satisfactorios clínicos, funcionales y en estudios de imágenes. Es indispensable lograr una reducción anatómica de la superficie articular para lograr una evolución satisfactoria. Se recomienda una tomografía computarizada para diagnosticar y manejar esta lesión de manera adecuada. El seguimiento postoperatorio es crucial para el manejo de este paciente, ya que se espera una discrepancia en la longitud de las extremidades y/o deformidad(AU)

Triplane fractures of the distal tibia are complex fractures characterized by multiplane effects. They are classified in the Salter-Harris system as type IV in the period of physeal closure. These fractures are rare and represent 5-15% of pediatric fractures. The most common mechanism of injury is supination and external rotation. Computed tomography is currently the Gold Standard for the diagnosis of this type of fracture since it allows us to evaluate all planes, while plain radiography is insufficient because the fracture can go unnoticed. The objective is to report the clinical case of a 14-year-old patient with triplanar fracture in 2 parts of the distal tibia with surgical resolution. This case is an example of a triplanar fracture of the distal tibia, which is of low frequency, and difficult to diagnose and interpret. Preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative images of the management of this lesion are presented, obtaining satisfactory clinical, functional and imaging study results. It is essential to achieve an anatomical reduction of the joint surface to achieve a satisfactory evolution. A CT scan is recommended to properly diagnose and manage this injury. Postoperative follow-up is crucial for the management of this patient, as a limb length discrepancy and/or deformity is expected(AU)

Osteogénesis imperfecta de tipo III en niño ecuatoriano / Osteogenesis imperfecta type III in an Ecuadorian child

Introducción: la osteogénesis imperfecta es una rara enfermedad genética hereditaria caracterizada por su heterogeneidad causada por defectos del tejido conectivo con el rasgo de fragilidad ósea determinante de múltiples fracturas, incluso prenatales; deformidades de huesos largos y columna vertebral y otros síntomas extra-esqueléticos, como escleróticas de color azul, dentinogénesis imperfecta, trastorno de audición y afectación cardiovascular. Objetivo: Presentar un paciente con las características clínicas e imagenológicas de osteogénesis imperfecta de tipo III. Presentación del caso: Niño ecuatoriano de 4 años de edad de baja talla con antecedente de fracturas múltiples desde los 8 meses de nacido, con deformidad en columna vertebral demostrada por radiología por cifoescoliosis en forma de "S" y fracturas vertebrales, con deformidad progresiva en huesos largos; ha sufrido 16 fracturas, no deambula, sensorio presente, orientado en tiempo y espacio, desarrollo cognitivo normal para la edad. La fragilidad ósea del niño según el fenotipo clasifica al diagnóstico de tipo III de osteogénesis imperfecta, el cual es progresivo e invalidante por las deformidades óseas y múltiples fracturas demostradas en exámenes imagenológicos, sin modificaciones en el color de escleróticas, de herencia presumiblemente dominante. Conclusiones: La descripción clínica y radiológica de osteogénesis imperfecta, afección poco conocida, correspondiente al fenotipo III de la enfermedad, reportada en niño ecuatoriano de 4 años de edad, con talla baja que no deambula, expresión de la severidad de su afección genética, con severas alteraciones óseas por su fragilidad con fracturas múltiples en huesos largos y vértebras(AU)

Introduction: Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare hereditary genetic disease characterized by its heterogeneity caused by connective tissue defects with the feature of bone fragility determining multiple fractures, even prenatal ones; also deformities of long bones and spine, and other extra-skeletal symptoms, such as blue sclerotic, dentinogenesis imperfecta, hearing disorder and cardiovascular affectations. Objective: To present a patient with clinical and radiological findings of osteogenesis imperfect type III. Case presentation: Ecuadorean male child of 4 years old, with a short height, history of multiple fractures from 8 months of age, with spinal deformity demonstrated by radiology due to "S" shaped kyphoscoliosis and vertebral fractures, with progressive deformity in long bones. The boy has suffered 16 fractures, he does not wander, and he is sensory present, oriented in time and space, with normal cognitive development for his age. The bone fragility of the child according to the phenotype classifies in the type III diagnosis of osteogenesis imperfecta, which is progressive and invalidating due to bone deformities and multiple fractures evidenced in imaging tests, without changes in the color of sclerotics and of presumably dominant inheritance. Conclusions: The clinical and radiological description of osteogenesis imperfecta, which is little-known pathology, corresponding to type III phenotype is reported in a 4-year-old boy who, due to his involvement, has a short height and does not wander as a consequence of the severity of bone affectations with fractures in long bones and vertebrae, mainly produced by the fragility of the bones due to his genetic disease(AU)

Osteosíntesis interna en fracturas múltiples / Internal osteosynthesis in multiple fractures

Los accidentes automovilísticos, como traumas de alta energía, producen múltiples lesiones. Es objetivo de este trabajo describir la conducta seguida y la evolución de una paciente de 21 años de edad que, cuando viajaba de acompañante en una bicicleta con motor, fue impactada por un automóvil y proyectada a más de 20 m de distancia. Llegó al Hospital Militar Central "Dr. Carlos J. Finlay" en estado de shock hipovolémico agudo y con grandes deformidades en ambos miembros inferiores. Se constataron 13 fracturas; se trató el shock hipovolémico y fue operada de urgencia. Se le realizó la osteosíntesis interna con láminas AO auto compresivas. Posterior al tratamiento quirúrgico, tuvo varias complicaciones que fueron tratadas de forma oportuna y adecuada. La paciente evolucionó satisfactoriamente, con solo una discrepancia de longitud de 2 cm del miembro inferior derecho en relación con el izquierdo(AU)

ABSTRACT Automobile accidents, such as high-energy trauma, produce multiple injuries. The purpose of this paper is to describe the behavior and evolution of a 21-year-old patient who, when traveling as a passenger on a motorized bicycle, was hit by a car and projected more than 20 m away. He arrived at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Central Military Hospital in an acute state of hypovolemic shock, with large deformities in both lower limbs. There were 13 fractures; hypovolemic shock was treated and he was operated on urgently. Internal osteosynthesis was performed with self-compressive AO sheets. After surgical treatment, he had several complications that were treated in a timely and properly. The patient evolved satisfactorily, with only a discrepancy of length of 2 cm of the right lower limb in relation to the left(AU)

RÉSUMÉ Les accidents de la circulation, impliquant des traumatismes à haute énergie, provoquent des lésions multiples. Le but de ce travail est de décrire le procédé suivi et l'évolution d'une patiente âgée de 21 ans ayant été heurtée par une voiture et projetée à une distance de plus de 20 mètres, quand elle voyageait à bicyclette à moteur comme accompagnatrice. Elle est arrivée à l'hôpital militaire «Dr. Carlos J. Finlay¼ en état de choc hypovolémique aigu et souffrant de grands traumatismes au niveau des membres inférieurs. Treize fractures ont été constatées; la patiente a été prise en charge pour le choc hypovolémique et opérée en urgence. Le geste chirurgical a consisté à une ostéosynthèse interne par plaques auto-compressives AO. Après l'intervention, les complications survenues ont été convenablement corrigées. L'évolution de la patiente a été satisfaisante, sauf une disparité de 2 cm de longueur du membre inférieur droit par rapport au gauche(AU)

Multiple vertebral fractures at the "dr. manuel dufoo" spine clinic / Fraturas vertebrais múltiplas na clínica de coluna "dr. manuel dufoo" / Fracturas vertebrales múltiples en la clínica de columna "dr. manuel dufoo"

ABSTRACT Objective: To establish the frequency of presentation of multiple vertebral fractures and evaluate the relationship between the postsurgical condition and the initial neurological lesion, as well as to report the associated injuries in this group of patients. Methods: We conducted a review of patients with spinal trauma and a diagnosis of multiple vertebral fractures who were admitted to the "Dr. Manuel Dufoo Olvera" Spine Clinic of the Secretary of Health of Mexico City from January 1,2014 to June 30, 2017. The multiple fractures were classified as either contiguous or non-contiguous, according to the number of vertebral bodies and levels affected. The statistical analysis was conducted using formulas of descriptive statistics and the information was then tabulated and graphed to assess the relationship between the anatomical classification and the degree of neurological injury. Results: We observed 530 patients, of whom 47 met the criteria. Thirty-one (65.95%) of the cases corresponded to contiguous fractures and 16 cases (34.05%) to non-contiguous fractures. Fourteen patients (29.78%) with neurological integrity were classified as ASIA D, 20 patients (42.58%) with complete lesion as ASIA A, 7 seven patients (14.89%) as ASIA B, and 6 patients (12.76%) with partial injury as ASIA C. Conclusions: The correlation between the classification of vertebral injuries and the presence of neurological lesion did not show significant differences between contiguous and non-contiguous fractures. Level of Evidence II; Retrospective.

RESUMO Objetivos: Estabelecer a frequência de apresentação de múltiplas fraturas vertebrais e avaliar a relação de sua condição pós-cirúrgica e a lesão neurológica inicial, bem como relatar as lesões associadas neste grupo de pacientes. Métodos: Uma revisão dos casos com traumatismo espinhal e diagnóstico de fratura vertebral múltipla, que entraram no Spine Clinic " Dr Manuel Dufoo Olvera " Secretário da Cidade do México saúde da coluna vertebral, durante o período de 1 de janeiro de 2014 a 30 de Junho de 2017. A classificação divide fraturas múltiplas como contíguas e não contíguas, seguido pelo número de pessoas afetadas e os corpos de nível. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando fórmulas statística descritivas, então tabuladas e as informações representadas graficamente. Para avaliar a relação entre a classificação anatômica e do grau de lesão neurológica. Resultados: 530 Pacientes foram observados, dos quais 47 apresentaram os critérios necessários. 31 pacientes (65,95%) do estudo foram classificados com fraturas adjacentes contíguas e 16 casos (34,05%) como não contíguas. 14 doentes (29,78%) foram classificados com integridade neurológica ÁSIA D, 20 doentes (42,58%) apresentaram lesão completa ÁSIA A, sete doentes (14,89%) na ASIA B e seis doentes. (12,76%) com lesão incompleta ÁSIA C. Conclusão: A correlação entre a classificação das lesões da coluna vertebral e a presença de lesão neurológica não mostraram diferenças significativas entre fraturas adjacentes e não adjacentes. Nível de Evidência II; Restrospectivo.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Establecer la frecuencia de presentación de las fracturas vertebrales múltiples y evaluar la relación de su condición postquirúrgica y la lesión neurológica inicial, así como relatar las lesiones asociadas en este grupo de pacientes. Métodos: Se realiza una revisión de los casos con traumatismo raquimedular y diagnóstico de fractura vertebral múltiple que ingresaron a la Clínica de Columna "Dr. Manuel Dufoo Olvera" de la Secretaría de Salud de Ciudad de México del 1° de enero de 2014 al 30 de junio del 2017. La clasificación divide las fracturas múltiples como contiguas y no contiguas, acorde al número de cuerpos afectados y el nivel.. El análisis estadístico se realizó utilizando fórmulas de estadística descriptiva, para después tabular y graficar la información, para evaluar la relación entre la clasificación anatómica y el grado de lesión neurológica. Resultados: Fueron observados 530 pacientes, de los cuales 47 presentaron los criterios necesarios. Treinta y un pacientes (65,95%) del estudio fueron clasificados con fracturas contiguas y 16 casos (34,05%) con no contiguas. Catorce pacientes (29,78%) fueron clasificados con integridad neurológica ASIA D, 20 pacientes (42,58%) presentaron lesión completa ASIA A, siete pacientes (14,89%) en ASIA B y seis pacientes (12,76%) con lesión incompleta ASIA C. Conclusiones: La correlación entre la clasificación de lesión de columna vertebral y la presencia de lesión neurológica no mostró diferencias significativas entre fracturas contiguas y no contiguas. Nivel de Evidencia II; Retrospectivo.

Application of damage control orthopedics for the treatment of severe multiple fractures / 中国骨伤

<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To investigate the application effect of damage control orthopedics for the treatment of severe multiple fractures.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>From January 2014 to December 2016, 23 patients with severe multiple fractures were treated with the damage control orthopedics (DCO), included 14 males and 9 females with an average age of (41.57±8.29) years old ranging from 28 to 60 years old; the NISS averaged(27.70±5.44) points ranging from 18 to 40 points. As the control group, 27 patients with severe multiple fractures were treated by the early total care(ETC) technology from Jan. 2007 to Dec. 2019, included 16 males and 11 females with an average age of (38.33±9.99) years old ranging from 19 to 55 years old, the NISS averaged (31.07±6.46) points ranging from 20 to 43 points. The ICU recovery time, blood transfusion, total operation time, mortality, complication and length of hospital stay were observed and compared between two groups.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>In the DCO group, there were 22 cases surviving and 1 case death, 3 cases of postoperative complication contained 2 cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome, 1 case pin of infection in external fixation. In ETC group, there were 25 cases surviving and 2 cases death, 10 cases of postoperative complication contained 4 cases of adult respiratory distress syndrome and 3 cases of pin infection in external fixation, 1 case of wound infection and 2 cases of multiple organ failure. There was statistically significant difference between two groups in blood transfusion in operation, the ICU recovery time, and complications(<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in total operation time, length of hospital stay and mortality between two groups(>0.05).</p><p><b>CONCLUSIONS</b>For patients with severe multiple fractures, application of damage control orthopedics can significantly reduce the postoperative complications, ICU recovery time and intraoperative blood transfusion, provide a certain basis for clinical treatment of such patients.</p>

Infant multiple mandibular fracture: case report / Fractura múltiple mandibular en infante: reporte de caso

Infant facial fracture incidence is low. Most reported cases affect the jaw and are single fractures. We present a twenty-two-month old patient, who had a high-energy car accident. Among other injures, she suffered a multiple mandibular fracture: bicondylar, left body and right parasymphyseal. Stable internal fixation of parasymphyseal and body mandibular fracture was performed on the third day. Condylar fractures had a functional treatment with switching elastic traction to prevent ankylosis. Computed tomography (CT) showed mandibular condyles remodelling after six months. Clinical examination showed that mandibular movement ranges were preserved without alteration. Successful treatment of paediatric patients is based on the achievement of an adequate anatomic reduction and the stability of the fracture, allowing opportune form and function recovery, in order to assure further development of dental and facial structures...

La incidencia de fracturas faciales en infantes es baja. Los casos reportados muestran que afectan principalmente a la mandíbula y corresponden a fracturas únicas. Presentamos una paciente de 22 meses de edad, que sufre accidente automovilístico. Resulta entre otros, con múltiples frac-turas mandibulares: bicondílea, de cuerpo izquierdo y parasinfisiaria derecha. Al tercer día se realiza fijación interna estable en fractura parasinfisiaria y de cuerpo mandibular y tratamiento funcional de las frac-turas condíleas a través de tracción elástica alterna-da, para prevenir la anquilosis. Tomografía computa-da a los seis meses muestra remodelación de los cóndilos mandibulares. Al examen clínico los rangos de movimiento mandibular están conservados y sin alteración. El éxito del tratamiento en pacientes pediátricos se basa en obtener una adecuada reducción anatómica y estabilidad de la fractura, que permita recuperar oportunamente forma y función, asegurando el futuro desarrollo de las estructuras dentarias y faciales.

Nueva clasificación para la rodilla flotante en adultos / A new classification for Floating knee in adults

La clasificación de Fraser para la rodilla flotante, ha sido desde su publicación, la más difundida y utilizada a nivel mundial para estadificar esta lesión. En la rodilla flotante, el compromiso intraarticular se ha relacionado con mayor tasa de complicaciones y con los resultados funcionales más pobres. Sin embargo, la clasificación de Fraser, no toma en cuenta el compromiso de los tejidos blandos, lo cual también es importante para determinar el tratamiento, complicaciones y pronóstico. Otra lesión asociada a la rodilla flotante y que ha sido ampliamente documentada, es el compromiso de los ligamentos de la rodilla y las fracturas de rótula. Otros sistemas de clasificación propuestos posteriormente a la clasificación de Fraser, no toman en cuenta estos y otros elementos. Consideramos que una clasificación para la rodilla flotante, debe tomar en cuenta cuatro aspectos fundamentales para su diagnótico, tratamiento y pronóstico: morfología de la lesión, compromiso articular, compromiso de las partes blandas y compromiso de los ligamentos de la rodilla y afectación de la rótula. Con esta investigación proponemos un nuevo sistema de clasificación para la rodilla flotante que toma en cuenta estas variables, y que además, es simple y proporciona importante información para su diagnóstico, tratamiento y pronóstico(AU)

The Fraser classification for floating knee has been since its publication, the most widespread and worldwide used to stage this injury. In the floating knee, intra-articular commitment has been linked to higher rates of complications and poorer functional outcomes. However, the classification of Fraser, does not take into account the commitment of the soft tissues, which is also important in determining treatment, complications and prognosis. Another lesion associated with floating knee and has been widely documented, is the commitment of the ligaments of the knee and patella fractures. Other classification systems subsequently proposed to Fraser classification, do not take into account these and other elements. We think that a classification for floating knee should include four key factor for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis: lesion morphology, joint involvement, commitment soft tissue and commitment of knee ligament and patellar involvement. With this research we propose a new classification system for floating knee that takes into account these variables, and furthermore, is simple and provides important information for diagnosis, treatment and prognosis(AU)

Rodilla flotante en adultos: 30 años de revisión / Floating knee in adults: a 30 years review

La rodilla flotante es la asociación simultánea de fracturas ipsilaterales del fémur y la tibia que incluye una combinación de fracturas diafisiarias, metafisiarias e intraarticulares. Su tratamiento representa un reto terapéutico. Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo, analítico, observacional de cohorte hospitalaria conducido en un centro de IV nivel. Se incluyeron todos los pacientes de ambos sexos con edad igual o mayor a 16 años, que ingresaron con diagnóstico de rodilla flotante, desde enero 1980 a diciembre 2010. Se incluyeron 314 pacientes. 71 % de sexo masculino y edad promedio de 28,22 años. El grupo etario de 16-25 años fue el más afectado. 66% fueron abiertas. Los accidents automovilísticos fueron la causa en 92% de los casos. 58% fueron tipo I de Fraser. La técnica quirúrgica que se relacionó con los mejores resultados clínicos y radiológicos al término del seguimiento fue el enclavado endomedular bloqueado tanto para el fémur como para la tibia. La tasa de infección fue 14% y mortalidad del 6%(AU)

A floating knee is the simultaneous ipsilateral association fractures of the femur and tibia which includes a combination of diaphyseal, metaphyseal and intraarticular fractures. lts an high-energy injury caused trauma and is associated with high risk of morbidity and mortality. Treatment of floating knee representa a therapeutic challenge. We performed a prospective, analytic cohort observational hospital conducted a level IV center. We included all patients of both sexes, aged greater than or equal to 16 years, admitted with the diagnosis of knee Floating Hospital Universitario de Los Andes, from January 1980 to December 2010. 314 patients were found. 71 % were male and mean age 28.22 years. The age group 16-25 years was the most affected. 66% were open. The cause was motor vehicle accidents in 92% of cases. 58% were type I Fraser. The surgical technique was associated with better clinical and radiological follow-up was at the end of the locked intramedullary nailing both the femur and tibia for. The infection rate was 14% and mortality of 6%(AU)

Autosomal-dominant osteopetrosis: An incidental finding.

Osteopetrosis is a descriptive term that refers to a group of rare, heritable disorders of the skeleton. Osteopetrotic conditions vary greatly in their presentation and severity, from just as an incidental finding on radiographs to causing life-threatening complications such as bone marrow suppression. It is caused by failure of osteoclast development and function. Osteopetrosis can be inherited as autosomal-recessive, autosomal-dominant or as X-linked traits, with the most severe forms being the autosomal-recessive ones. The severity of the disease is mild to moderate in the autosomal-dominant forms, with normal life expectancy. Diagnosis is largely based on clinical and radiographic evaluation. The present paper reports a case of autosomal-dominant osteopetrosis complicated by osteomyelitis with a short review of the condition.

A Case of Painful Bedridden Patient with Multiple Fractures due to Osteoporosis Successfully Treated with Keishi-bushi-To / 日本東洋医学雑誌

A 68-year-old female who had suffered from lumbar vertebral fractures due to osteoporosis six years before was admitted to our hospital because of thoracodorsal pain of an unknown origin, and systemic contact dermatitis, on November 2000. The patient had been forced into a bedridden state due to severe pain. A bone scintigram showed multiple high accumulations in the thoracispinal region, but malignant disease could not be detected. Furthermore, a MRI demonstrated multiple thoracolumber vertebral compression fractures. Keishi-bushi-to was administered to control severe and superficial pain, and the presence of cold limbs. Pain was gradually diminished and the patient could be started on rehabilitation one month after treatment. Furthermore, several Kampo formulas, such as Ogi-kenchu-to, Keikyososo-oshinbu-to and Hachimi-jio-gan were administered on the basis of pain and skin condition. In the end, the patient could stand up with support eleven months after treatment.<br>Based on this experience, it is suggested that Keishi-bushi-to may be an effective treatment for severe pain arising from multiple fractures with osteoporosis.