Avulsion Fracture of the Tibial Tuberosity in an Adolescent: Case Report / Fratura por avulsão da tuberosidade da tíbia em adolescente: Relato de caso

Abstract The present study reports a rare case of avulsion fracture of the tibial tuberosity in an adolescent. A 14-year-old male patient sprained his left knee during a soccer match. At the first emergency-room visit, he presented pain in his left knee, 2 +/4+ edema, and inability to walk and flex the affected knee, but no neurovascular changes or signs of compartment syndrome. Radiographs revealed a physeal fracture at the left proximal tibia, classified by Ogden, Tross and Murphy, and modified by Ryu and Debenham, as type IV, and complemented by Aerts et al. as type IV-B. Immobilization was performed with a plaster cast from the inguinal to malleolar regions, followed by analgesia. The patient was operated on the next day, when open reduction and internal fixation using 4.5-mm cannulated screws were performed. The patient was discharged one day after surgery, with plaster cast immobilization and load restraint for four weeks, and bone consolidation was radiologically confirmed three months after the procedure. The patient evolved with a range of motion similar to that of the contralateral limb, no length discrepancy in the lower limbs, and no complaints after one year of follow-up.

Resumo O presente estudo tem como objetivo relatar um caso raro de fratura por avulsão da tuberosidade da tíbia em adolescente. Um paciente de 14 anos, do sexo masculino, sofreu entorse de joelho esquerdo durante partida de futebol. No primeiro atendimento em pronto-socorro, ele apresentava dor no joelho esquerdo, edema 2 +/4 + , incapacidade de deambulação e de flexo-extensão do joelho acometido, sem alterações neurovasculares ou sinais de síndrome compartimental. Nas radiografias, identificou-se fratura fisária na tíbia proximal esquerda, classificada por Ogden, Tross e Murphy, com modificação por Ryu e Debenham, como tipo IV, e complementada por Aerts et al. como tipo IV-B. Foi realizada imobilização com tala gessada inguino-maleolar e analgesia, e o paciente submetido a cirurgia no dia seguinte, com redução aberta e fixação interna utilizando parafusos canulados 4,5 mm. O paciente recebeu alta no dia seguinte à cirurgia, sendo mantida a imobilização com tala gessada e a restrição de carga por quatro semanas, e apresentou consolidação óssea confirmada por radiografia com três meses do pós-operatório. O paciente evoluiu sem discrepância de comprimento dos membros inferiores, arco de movimento igual ao do membro contralateral, e sem queixas no seguimento de um ano.

A comparative study of absorbable screw fixation and absorbable screw combined with suture anchor fixation in treatment of avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament at tibial insertion of knee joint / 中国修复重建外科杂志

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the effectiveness of open reduction of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture at tibial insertion of knee joint with absorbable screws fixation and absorbable screw combined with suture anchor fixation.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 26 patients with PCL avulsion fracture at tibial insertion who met the selection criteria between March 2015 and October 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 14 patients were fixed with simple absorbable screw (group A), and 12 patients were fixed with absorbable screw combined with suture anchors (group B). All patients were confirmed by X-ray film, CT, or MRI preoperatively, and got positive results in preoperative posterior drawer tests. There was no significant difference in gender, age, side of affected limb, time from injury to operation, comorbidities, and preoperative Meyers & McKeever classification, Lysholm score, and International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score between the two groups ( P>0.05). The operation time and postoperative complications were recorded and compared between the two groups. At last follow-up, Lysholm score and IKDC score were used to evaluate the improvement of knee function.@*RESULTS@#There was no significant difference in operation time between the two groups ( P>0.05). All incisions healed by first intention, and no complication such as vascular and nerve injury or venous thrombosis occurred. All 26 patients were followed up 9-89 months, with an average of 55.3 months. The follow-up time of group A and group B was (55.7±23.2) and (56.8±29.3) months, respectively, with no significant difference ( t=-0.106, P=0.916). Radiographs showed bone healing in both groups at 3 months after operation, and no complication such as infection and traumatic arthritis occurred. At last follow-up, the posterior drawer test was negative in both groups, and the Lysholm score and IKDC score significantly improved when compared with the pre-operative values ( P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in the improvement value between the two groups ( P>0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#For PCL avulsion fracture at tibial insertion of the knee joint, the open reduction and absorbable screw combined with suture anchor fixation can achieve reliable fracture reduction and fixation, which is conducive to the early rehabilitation and functional exercise, and the postoperative functional recovery of the knee joint is satisfactory.

Radiographic diagnosis of distal fibula avulsion fractures: Comparison of ankle X-ray and three-dimensional reconstruction of CT / 北京大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the difference in sensitivity between X-ray and three-dimensional reconstruction of computed tomography (3D-CT) for the diagnosis of distal fibular avulsion fracture, and the radiographic presentation of the ossicle.@*METHODS@#From January to October 2018, 92 patients with distal fibular avulsion fracture were visited for surgical treatment in Department of Sports Medicine, Peking University Third Hospital, and 60 cases were finally enrolled according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Intraoperative detection was regarded as the gold standard, and the diagnostic sensitivity of preoperative ankle X-ray and 3D-CT for the distal fibular avulsion fractures was statistically determined. The ossicle maximum diameter as well as the degree of its displacement were also measured. On 3D-CT, the distance from the ossicle center point to the anterior fibular tuberosity (a), the distance to the fibular tip (b), and the a/b value was used to present the ossicle displacement.@*RESULTS@#Among the 60 patients, 36 and the 52 patients were correctly detected by X-ray and 3D-CT, respectively, and the sensitivities was 60.0% and 86.7%, respectively (P=0.004). The mean diameter of the ossicle on X-ray and 3D-CT was (9.2±3.9) mm and (10.5±3.2) mm, respectively. The mean distance from the ossicle center to the anterior fibular tuberosity (a) was (17.5±3.6) mm and the mean distance to the fibular tip (b) was (17.4±4.8) mm, with mean a/b values of 1.1±0.7. The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) for each measurement ranged from 0.891-0.998 with a high degree of consistency.@*CONCLUSION@#Compared with X-ray, 3D-CT has higher sensitivity in diagnosing distal fibular avulsion fractures, can help clinicians evaluate ossicle's location and choose surgical methods, and is recommended to be performed in patients with suspected distal fibula avulsion fractures in clinical practice.

Arthroscopic fixation of chronic bicruciate tibial avulsion fractures: A case report / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

A cruciate ligament avulsion is a much less common form of injury than a cruciate ligament tear. Simultaneous tibial avulsion fractures of both cruciate ligaments occur even more rarely. Over the last decades, many studies have described arthroscopic fixation of acute cruciate tibial avulsion fractures, but arthroscopic treatment in a late presenting patient has not been reported in the literature. This case report presents a 32-year-old female with a chronic tibial avulsion fracture of both anterior cruciate ligament and posterior cruciate ligament. Simultaneous fixation of both fractures was performed arthroscopically at week four post-injury. At one year of follow-up, the patient had demonstrated full knee range of motion and stable knee with no complaints, and achieved excellent clinical outcomes. Radiographs showed union of both fractures, and the patient had resumed high-impact exercises.

Avulsión de espina tibial posterior en el adulto. Resolución quirúrgica con técnica de "pull-out". Reporte de un caso / Adult poterior tibial spine avulsion. Pull-out surgical technique. Case report

Introducción: La avulsión de la espina tibial posterior en el adulto representa una forma infrecuente de compromiso del ligamento cruzado posterior (LCP), más común de ver en la población pediátrica. La posibilidad de consolidación de esta lesión, con el tratamiento adecuado en forma temprana, depende de un diagnóstico precoz. Caso: reportamos el caso de una paciente de veintisiete años con una lesión multiligamentaria de rodilla con inestabilidad medial y posterior, por trauma de alta energía tras sufrir un accidente de tránsito en moto. Fue tratada mediante una fijación abierta con técnica de "pull-out". Discusión: en países asiáticos es una lesión frecuente por la alta prevalencia de accidentes en moto, pero menos común en nuestro medio. Si bien el manejo quirúrgico temprano muestra mejores resultados, no existe consenso actual en cuanto a la técnica. Dos tipos de resolución (abierta y artroscópica) muestran resultados similares a largo plazo, con un mayor porcentaje de artrofibrosis en el último grupo. Conclusión: al existir controversia sobre su manejo quirúrgico, creemos que la combinación de las ventajas de ambas técnicas (abierta y artroscópica) constituye una opción reproducible, de bajo costo y con bajo índice de complicaciones.

Introduction: Avulsion of the posterior tibial spine in adults represents an infrequent form of compromise of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), more common to see in the pediatric population. The possibility of consolidation of this lesion, with adequate treatment early, depends on an early diagnosis.Case: we report the case of a 27-year-old patient with a multiligamentary knee injury with medial and posterior instability, due to high-energy trauma after suffering a motorcycle traffic accident. Which was treated with an open fixation with a "pull-out" technique. Discussion: in Asian countries it is a frequent injury due to the high prevalence of motorcycle accidents, being less common in our continent. Although early surgical management shows better results, there is no current consensus regarding the optimal technique. Both types of resolution (open and arthroscopic) show similar long-term results, with a higher risk of arthrofibrosis in the last group. Conclusion: as there is controversy over its surgical management, we believe that the combination of the advantages of both techniques (open and arthroscopic) constitutes a reproducible, low-cost option with a low rate of complications.

Avulsión de la tuberosidad posterior del calcáneo en pico de pato. Reporte de un caso / Avulsion of the posterior calcaneal tuberosity (Beak fracture): A Case report

Las fracturas del calcáneo representan el 2-3,1% de las fracturas en general y las avulsiones del tendón de Aquiles son las menos frecuentes de este grupo. Fueron descritas por Bohler como "fracturas en pico de pato". Los casos publicados son muy escasos, Sang-Myung y cols. publicaron la revisión más grande con 764 casos de fracturas de calcáneo, 20 de ellos con avulsión de la tuberosidad del calcáneo. Los mecanismos de acción más frecuentes son tropiezo, caída o golpe directo. Se presenta a un paciente de 48 años que concurre al Servicio de Urgencias de un hospital de segundo nivel, tras caerse de un árbol y quedar suspendido sobre la pierna derecha. Ingresó para estudio con evidencia radiográfica de fractura por avulsión del calcáneo y fue sometido a una osteosíntesis, con una excelente evolución clínica. Consideramos importante comunicar este caso, dada la escasa frecuencia de este tipo de fracturas. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

Calcaneal fractures account for 2-3.1% of all fractures; among these the least common are avulsions of the Achilles tendon, described by Dr Bohler as "Beak fractures". Descriptions in the literature are very scarce, the largest report being that of Sang-Myung et al in 2012, where a summary of 764 cases of calcaneal fractures contained 20 avulsion fractures. The most common mechanisms of trauma are tripping, falling, or a direct knock. This report presents the clinical case of a 48 year-old patient, who attended the Emergency Service of a second-level hospital after falling from a tree which resulted in being suspended by the lower right limb. Radiographs revealed signs of a calcaneal avulsion fracture, which was surgically managed via osteosynthesis with excellent clinical outcomes in follow-up. Given the infrequency of this type of fracture, we considered it important to present this article. Level of Evidence; IV

Clinical effects of arthroscopy-assisted anterior cruciate ligament tibial eminence avulsion fracture compared with traditional open surgery:a Meta-analysis / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To systematically evaluate the clinical efficacy of arthroscopy and traditional incision in the treatment of tibial avulsion fracture of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).@*METHODS@#From July 2010 to July 2020, clinical comparative trial about arthroscopy and traditional incision in the treatment of ACL tibial avulsion fracture was conducted by using computer-based databases, including Embase, Pubmed, Central, Cinahl, PQDT, CNKI, Weipu, Wanfang, Cochrane Library, CBM. Literature screening and data extraction were carried out according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, and the quality of the included literature was evaluated by improved Jadad score and Ottawa Newcastle scale (NOS). The operation time, hospital stay, fracture healing time, knee range of motion, postoperative excellent and good rate, complication rate, Lysholm score, International Knee Documentation Committee (IKDC) score and Tegner score were statistically analyzed by Review Manager 5.3 software.@*RESULTS@#Finally, 16 literatures were included, including 1 randomized controlled trial and 15 non randomized controlled trials, with a total of 822 patients (405 in arthroscopy group and 417 in traditional incision group). Meta analysis showed that the operation time [MD=-9.03, 95% CI(-14.36, -3.70), P<0.001], hospital stay [MD=-5.81, 95%CI(-9.32, -2.31), P=0.001] and fracture healing time [MD=-14.61, 95% CI(-17.93, -11.28), P<0.001] in the arthroscopy group were better than those in the traditional incision group. The incidence of complications in arthroscopy group was lower than that in traditional incision group[OR=0.15, 95%CI(0.07, 0.33), P<0.001]. The postoperative excellent and good rate[OR=4.39, 95%CI (1.96, 9.82), P<0.001], knee mobility[MD=6.78, 95%CI(2.79, 10.77), P<0.001], Lysholm score[MD=11.63, 95%CI(4.91, 18.36), P<0.001], IKDC score[MD=7.83, 95%CI(6.09, 9.57), P<0.001] and Tegner score[MD=0.60, 95%CI(0.31, 0.89), P<0.001] in the arthroscopic group were higher than those in the traditional incision group.@*CONCLUSION@#Compared with the traditional open reduction and internal fixation, arthroscopic surgery in patients with ACL tibial avulsion fracture can shorten the operation time, hospital stay and fracture healing time, reduce the incidence of postoperative complications, and obtain good postoperative knee function. It can be recommended as one of the first choice for patients with ACL tibial avulsion fracture.

Fracturas avulsivas tibiales del ligamento cruzado posterior fijadas con tornillos: un estudio clínico y radiológico / Screw fixation of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures: a clinical and radiographic study

OBJETIVO: Realizar la evaluación clínica, imagenológica y funcional de pacientes con fracturas avulsivas tibiales del ligamento cruzado posterior (FTALCPs) fijadas con tornillos canulados con técnica abierta. MÉTODOS: Los pacientes con FTALCP operados entre 2010 y 2017 fueron revisados retrospectivamente. Criterios de inclusión: fracturas agudas, desplazadas, test de cajón posterior grado III, lesiones combinadas de rodilla, seguimiento > 12 meses. Se excluyeron pacientes > 65 años, con FTALCPs bilaterales, lesiones del ligamento cruzado posterior (LCP) intrasustancia, test de cajón posterior grados I-II, fracturas expuestas, lesiones neurovasculares, y seguimientos < 12 meses. Objetivo primario: medir la estabilidad clínica mediante test de cajón posterior y radiografía de estrés arrodillada comparativa. Objetivos secundarios: nvaluar la consolidación en radiografías, complicaciones y funcionalidad con las escalas de Lysholm y Tegner. Resultados Se incluyeron 20 pacientes, con edad media de 41 años (rango: 32 a 61 años). El seguimiento promedio fue de 33,9 meses (rango: 12 a 82 meses). La estabilidad clínica mejoró en 93% (cajón posterior postoperatorio grados 0 y I) de los pacientes. La radiografía de estrés arrodillada mostró una diferencia promedio de 2,6 mm (rango: 0,1 mm a 6,8 mm) de traslación posterior al comparar con el lado sano. Todas las fracturas consolidaron. Siete pacientes presentaron complicaciones. El puntaje promedio de la escala de Lysholm al final del seguimiento fue de 85,17. El promedio preoperatorio del puntaje en la escala de Tegner no varió significativamente en comparación con el postoperatorio. CONCLUSIONES: La fijación de fracturas avulsivas tibiales del LCP con tornillos canulados con técnica abierta es efectiva en restaurar la estabilidad posterior y lograr la consolidación ósea. La funcionalidad clínica a mediano plazo es buena, a pesar del alto número de complicaciones y lesiones concomitantes. NIVEL DE EVIDENCIA: tipo IV.

OBJECTIVE: To report mid-term clinical, radiographic, and functional outcomes following open reduction and fixation of posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures (PCLTAFs) with cannulated screws. METHODS: This is a retrospective analysis of patients with PCLTAF operated on from August 2010 to April 2017. Patients with acute fractures, with more than 2 mm of displacement and grade III on the posterior drawer test, combined or not to knee injuries, were included. Patients older than 65 years of age, with bilateral avulsion fractures, intrasubstance posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) lesions, stable grade-I to -II on the posterior drawer test, concomitant neurovascular injuries, mid-substance tears, open fractures, and less than 12 months of follow-up were excluded. Primary outcomes: the clinical stability was assessed using the posterior drawer test and a single comparative knee stress radiograph. Secondary outcomes: radiographic consolidation, complications, Lysholm score, and Tegner activity score. RESULTS: In total, 20 patients with a mean age of 41 years (range: 32 to 61 years) were included. The mean follow-up was of 33.9 months (range: 12 to 82 months). Clinical stability (grade 0 or I on the posterior drawer test) was observed in 93% of the patients. The mean difference in contralateral posterior displacement was of 2.6 mm (range: 0.1 mm to 6.8 mm) on a single comparative knee stress radiograph. All fractures presented radiological consolidation. Seven patients developed complications. The mean Lysholm score at the last follow-up visit was of 85.17. The postoperative Tegner activity scores did no vary significantly compared to the preinjury scores. CONCLUSIONS: Cannulated screw fixation of a displaced PCLTAF through a posterior approach restores clinical and radiographic stability and has excellent union rates. The mid-term functional outcomes are good despite the high rates of combined knee lesions and postoperative complications. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: IV.

Arthroscopic treatment of tibial avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament with a knot-free anchor and Endobuton titanium plate / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical effect of arthroscopic fixation of tibial avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament with a knot-free anchor and Endobuton titanium plate.@*METHODS@#From October 2019 to October 2020, 12 patients with tibial avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament were treated with the arthroscopic knot-free anchor and Endobuton titanium plate, including 9 males and 3 females. The age ranged from 23 to 58 years old. The time from injury to operation ranged from 2 to 9 days. There were 2 cases of Meyers typeⅡand 10 cases of Meyers type Ⅲ. There were 2 cases of meniscus injury and 1 case of partial injury of medial collateral ligament. The fracture healing and knee range of motion were evaluated after operation, and the clinicalefficacy was evaluated by Lysholm function score.@*RESULTS@#All patients were followed up for 12 months. All patients healed within 6 months, and there were no complications such as incision infection, lower extremity deep venous thrombosis and internal fixation falling off. The knee flexion range of motion recovered from 50°-90° before operation to 115°-130° 6 months after operation, and no patient had straightening disorder. Lysholm functional score recovered from preoperative 29-54 scores to 86-100 scores 12 months after operation.@*CONCLUSION@#Arthroscopic reduction and fixation of tibial avulsion fracture of posterior cruciate ligament with the knot-free anchor and Endobuton titanium plate has less complications, high fracture healing rate, good extension and flexion angle and early function recovery of knee joint.

Application of the Ottawa Protocol by Medical Students and Orthopedic Residents on Ankle Sprains at a Trauma Hospital / Aplicação do protocolo Ottawa por estudantes de medicina e residentes de ortopedia em entorses de tornozelo em um hospital de trauma

Abstract Objective To verify the applicability and agreement of the Ottawa ankle rules applied by medical students and orthopedic residents in a tertiary trauma service thus validating the Ottawa protocol for use on Brazilian soil. Prospective This was a prospective study, conducted in a tertiary hospital, including all patients with acute torsial trauma of the tibiotarsal joint. The patients underwent ankle and/or foot radiographs, and the questionnaire with the Ottawa ankle rules was applied by academics and, subsequently, by residents. The radiographs were evaluated by on-call orthopedists and specialist in foot and ankle, and the expert opinion was considered the gold standard for analysis. Results Two hundred and sixty-three patients were evaluated, and, after application of the established inclusion criteria, 226 cases remained for evaluation. The sensitivity to detect lesions and negative predictive value (NPV) was 100%. The most sensitive test with higher NPV for both academics and residents was palpation of the lateral malleolus. The study presented potential for a reduction of 30% in the total number of tests requested. Conclusion The data showed applicability and agreement between academics and residents, which allows for the validation of the Ottawa protocol in emergency care in Brazil.

Resumo Objetivo Verificar a aplicabilidade e a concordância das regras do tornozelo de Ottawa aplicadas por estudantes de medicina e residentes de ortopedia em um serviço de trauma terciário, validando assim as regras de Ottawa para utilização em solo brasileiro. Método Estudo prospectivo, realizado em um hospital terciário, incluindo todos os pacientes com trauma torcional agudo da articulação tibiotársica. Os pacientes realizaram radiografias de tornozelo e/ou pé, tendo sido aplicado o questionário com as regras do tornozelo de Ottawa por acadêmicos e, na sequência, por residentes. As radiografias foram avaliadas por ortopedistas plantonistas e especialista em pé e tornozelo, sendo a opinião do especialista considerada padrão-ouro da análise. Resultados Foram avaliados 263 pacientes e, após aplicados os critérios de inclusão estabelecidos, restaram para a avaliação 226 casos. A sensibilidade para detectar lesões e o valor preditivo negativo (VPN) foi de 100%. O teste mais sensível e com maior VPN para ambos, acadêmicos e residentes, foi a palpação do maléolo lateral. O estudo apresentou potencial de redução de 30% no total de exames solicitados. Conclusão Os dados demostraram aplicabilidade e concordância entre acadêmicos e residentes, o que permite a validação do protocolo de Ottawa nos atendimentos de urgência e emergência no Brasil.

Fracturas de epitróclea: serie de casos en un hospital pediátrico / Medial epicondyle fractures: clinical cases a pediatric hospital

Resumen Las fracturas de la epitróclea representan el 11 al 20% de las lesiones en codo en población pediátrica y aproximadamente el 50% se asocia a luxación en el codo, siendo la incarceración menos frecuente. El objetivo del trabajo es describir los resultados funcionales de una serie de pacientes con fractura de epitróclea. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y retrospectivo de pacientes pediátricos con fracturas de epitróclea, atendidos en un hospital pediátrico. Se revisaron las historias clínicas y los datos fueron analizados en Excel. El estudio fue aprobado por el comité de ética del hospital. Se tomaron 42 casos de los cuales 39 cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. La edad media fue 11.3 años (4-16 años). El 77% fueron operados y la fractura se asoció a luxación del codo en el 25.6%. El 7.6% de los casos tuvieron neuroapraxia de nervio cubital con recuperación espontánea. La fractura de la epitróclea se observa en población pediátrica involucrada en actividades de alto rendimiento. Puede ocurrir falla en diagnóstico debido a la compleja osificación del codo y también a la superposición de imagen de la epitróclea con la tróclea humeral. Se asocia con luxación del codo entre un 25 a 50% de los casos. El tratamiento de esta fractura es ortopédico o quirúrgico. Las tasas de consolidación en ambos tratamientos son similares.

Abstract Medial epicondyle fractures represent 11-20% of elbow injuries in the pediatric population. Approximately 50% is associated with dislocation in the elbow. Incarceration is less frequent. The objective of this study is to describe the functional results of a cases of patients with medial epicondyle fracture and to review the subject. It is a descriptive and retrospective observational study of pediatric patients with medial epicondyle fracture, attended in a pediatric hospital. The medical records were reviewed and the data were analyzed in an Excel table. The study was approved by the hospital ethics committee. 39 of 42 cases, met the inclusion criteria. The average age was 11.3 years (4-16 years). 77% were operated and the fracture was associated with dislocation of the elbow in 25.6%. The 7.6% of the cases had ulnar nerve neuroapraxia that they recovered spontaneously. The medial epicondyle fracture is observed in the pediatric population involved in high performance activities. Subdiagnosis can occur due to the complex ossification of the elbow and also to the superimposition of the medial epicondyle image with the humeral trochlea. It is associated with dislocation of the elbow between 25 to 50% of cases. The treatment of this fracture is orthopedic or surgical. The consolidation rates in both treatments are similar.

Terapia manual na recuperação funcional pós-entorse lateral de tornozelo: revisão sistemática / Manual therapy in the functional recovery after the ankle side entry: systematic review

INTRODUÇÃO: O tornozelo é considerado uma das regiões do corpo mais propensa às lesões esportivas, sendo 70% dessas lesões entorses de tornozelo. A recidiva de entorses pode provocar um prejuízo crônico na função proprioceptiva e sensório-motora. Não existe um tratamento específico para as entorses, sendo utilizados protocolos como o PRICE, abordagem passiva, imobilização da articulação e terapia manual. OBJETIVO: Trazer informações mais consistentes que elucidem os efeitos da terapia manual na recuperação da funcionalidade do paciente. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Tratase de uma revisão sistemática baseada no PRISMA, com buscas realizadas nas bases de dados: PubMed, SciELO, LILACS e PEDro. Foram pesquisados apenas ensaios clínicos randomizados, com avaliação maior ou igual a 5/10 na escala PEDro, nos idioma português e inglês. Os estudos deveriam incluir população com idade entre 18 e 60 anos utilizando técnicas de terapia manual como: Mulligan, Maitland, mobilização neural, massoterapia, liberação miofascial, pompage e alongamento passivo. RESULTADOS: Foram incluídos 7 artigos com um total de 300 indivíduos. Os estudos incluídos investigaram a recuperação da funcionalidade de pacientes submetidos à terapia manual. Limitações: heterogeneidade no tempo de lesão. CONCLUSÃO: Os resultados evidenciaram melhora na capacidade física para correr, saltar, pousar e realizar movimentos de corte e laterais, melhora da cinemática, marcha, distribuição de descarga de peso e função global.

INTRODUCTION: The ankle is considered one of the regions of the body most prone to sports injuries, with 70% of these injuries ankle sprains. The recurrence of sprains can cause chronic impairment in proprioceptive and sensorymotor function. There is no specific treatment for sprains, using protocols such as PRICE, passive approach, immobilization of the joint and manual therapy. Manual therapy in patients who have undergone lateral ankle sprains can provide beneficial results by improving range of motion, subtalar joint slippage, speed and length of steps, distribution of gait forces, pain relief, and activities of daily living. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study is to provide more consistent information that elucidates the effects of manual therapy on the recovery of the patient's functionality. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a systematic review that followed some PRISMA rules in the databases: PubMed, SciELO, LILACS and PEDro. The articles were searched in Portuguese and English. RESULTS: Seven articles with a total of 300 individuals were included. The included studies investigated the retrieval of the functionality of patients undergoing manual therapy. CONCLUSION: The results showed an improvement in physical ability to run, jump, land and perform lateral and lateral movements, improvement of kinematics, improvement of gait, better distribution of weight discharge and improvement of overall function.

Tibial tubercle fracture associated with distal rupture of the patellar tendon: case report / Fratura da tuberosidade anterior da tíbia associada à ruptura distal do tendão patelar: relato de caso

ABSTRACT Avulsion of the tibial tubercle is an uncommon injury that occurs in the young athlete, resulting from an eccentric contraction of the extensor mechanism with the leg fixed to the ground. Concomitant injuries to the patellar tendon are very rare, with few cases reported in the literature. The authors present a case of a 15-year-old basketball player who suffered an avulsion of the tibial tubercle associated with complete distal rupture of the patellar tendon while training. It was treated with open reduction of the tibial fragment and reconstruction of the patellar tendon with mini-anchors and cannulated screws, as well as hamstring autograft tendon reinforcement. The patient showed excellent results and returned to sports after 12 months of follow-up.

RESUMO A fratura-avulsão da tuberosidade anterior da tíbia é uma lesão incomum que ocorre no jovem atleta, resultado de uma contração excêntrica do mecanismo extensor do joelho com o membro inferior fixo ao solo. Lesões concomitantes ao tendão patelar são muito raras, com poucos casos relatados na literatura. Os autores apresentam o caso de um atleta de basquete de 15 anos que sofreu uma fratura-avulsão da tuberosidade anterior da tíbia associada à ruptura completa distal do tendão patelar durante movimento de arremesso no treino esportivo. O paciente foi tratado com redução aberta da fratura e reparo do tendão patelar com miniâncoras e parafuso poste com reforço tendinoso com enxerto autólogo de semitendíneo. O paciente apresentou ótimos resultados e retornou ao esporte após 12 meses de acompanhamento.

Avulsión de bronquio fuente derecho debido a traumatismo torácico cerrado / Right main bronchus avulsion due to thoracic blunt trauma

La incidencia de roturas traqueobronquiales secundarias a un traumatismo torácico cerrado es baja, y la mayoría de estos pacientes no llegan con vida a los centros de atención hospitalaria. La presentación clínica es variable dependiendo de la localización de las lesiones, los daños asociados y si las estructuras peribronquiales permanecen íntegras. Para su diagnóstico temprano se debe tener un alto índice de sospecha clínica y una correcta interpretación de los hallazgos semiológicos y radiológicos, lo que permite su rápida y correcta resolución. La demora en el tratamiento aumenta tanto la mortalidad como las complicaciones tempranas y tardías.

The incidence of tracheobronchial ruptures secondary to blunt thoracic trauma is low and most affected patients do not arrive alive to hospitals. Clinical presentation varies with the location of lesions, associated injuries and whether the peribronchial structures remain intact. Early diagnosis requires a high index of clinical suspicion and a correct interpretation of semiologic and radiologic findings, which allows for a rapid and correct resolution. Delay in treatment increases the mortality as well as early and late complications.

Fractura por avulsión de tipo II de la tuberosidad posterior del calcáneo (en pico de pato). Serie de casos / Type II avulsion fracture of calcaneal tuberosity (duck beak). Case series

Introducción El objetivo del estudio es conocer la incidencia, los resultados tras la cirugía y la necesidad de rehabilitación de las fracturas por avulsión de tipo II de la tuberosidad posterior del calcáneo. Materiales y métodos Se realizó un estudio observacional de tipo serie de casos. Se revisaron retrospectivamente todas las fracturas de calcáneo diagnosticadas en nuestro hospital en los últimos 12 años y se seleccionaron aquellas que fueron clasificadas como fracturas por avulsión de la tuberosidad del calcáneo (pico de pato). Resultados Encontramos 10 fracturas con un patrón de fractura por avulsión de la tuberosidad del calcáneo (pico de pato), que corresponden al 4% de todas las fracturas de calcáneo revisadas. Todas fueron tratadas mediante reducción abierta y fijación interna. Un caso fue tratado de forma urgente debido a signos de sufrimiento de partes blandas. Cuatro casos presentaron complicaciones posquirúrgicas. Tres casos requirieron tratamiento específico de rehabilitación. Ningún paciente necesitaba ayuda técnica un año después de la cirugía. Discusión Es razonable esperar un aumento de la incidencia en los próximos años debido al envejecimiento de la población y la prevalencia en aumento de diabetes y osteoporosis. El fragmento desplazado producido por el tendón aquíleo puede poner en peligro la viabilidad cutánea y afectar a la cicatrización posterior. A menudo, no se necesita un protocolo rehabilitador específico. Nivel de evidencia clínica. Nivel IV.

Background The objective of the study is to know the incidence, the results of the surgery and the need for rehabilitation of type II avulsion fractures of the posterior tuberosity of the calcaneus. Materials and methods An observational study of a series of cases was carried out. We retrospectively reviewed all the calcaneal fractures diagnosed in our hospital in the last 12 years and selected the ones classified as avulsion fractures of the tuberosity of the calcaneus (duck beak). Results We found 10 fractures with an avulsion fracture pattern of the calcaneal tuberosity (duck beak), which correspond to 4% of all the calcaneal fractures reviewed. All were treated by an open reduction and internal fixation. One case was treated urgently due to signs of suffering of soft tissue. Four cases presented post-surgical complications. Three cases required specific rehabilitation treatment. Usually, there is no a unique formula to establish a rehabilitation program after surgery. Discussion It is likely to expect an increase rate of this particular fracture according to that elderly population increase with associated osteoporosis and diabetes. The displaced fragment produced by the Achilles' tendon may compromise scaring after surgery. Often a specific rehabilitative protocol is not needed. Evidence level. IV.

ACL femoral avulsion repair using suture pull-out technique: A case series of thirteen patients / 中华创伤杂志(英文版)

PURPOSE@#Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair was first described in the mid 1900's. However, due to poorly selected patients led to unsatisfactory early results. We aim to study the outcome of ACL repair in a carefully selected cohort.@*METHODS@#Thirteen consecutive patients of acute Type 1 (proximal ACL avulsion) were treated with arthroscopic ACL repair using a suture pull out technique. At the latest follow-up the patients were evaluated for Lysholm score, KT-1000 measurement and clinical assessment for any laxity.@*RESULTS@#At a mean follow-up of 31.3 months, none of the patients had any subjective laxity. The mean Lysholm score was 95 and instrumented laxity measurement did not reveal any significant laxity compared to the opposite knee.@*CONCLUSION@#The proximal ACL avulsion has healing potential similar to proximal MCL injuries. Performing microfracture of the lateral wall of the notch optimizes the healing environment by negating the effects of the synovial fluid. Performing ACL repair in a carefully selected patient leads to good short term results and saves the patient of a reconstruction procedure, at least in the immediate future.

Lesiones más comunes en pescadores deportivos y la aplicación de Medicina Natural y Tradicional / Most common injuries in sports fishermen and the application of Natural and Traditional Medicine

La pesca deportiva es una actividad que implica riesgos. El objetivo de este trabajo estuvo referido a identificar las lesiones más comunes en los pescadores cubanos que participaron en eventos deportivos y su tratamiento con Medicina Natural y Tradicional. Se realizó un estudio observacional descriptivo y longitudinal, donde se aplicó una encuesta a 150 participantes que conformaron el universo de estudio y la muestra estuvo representada por los 95 pescadores que sufrieron algún tipo de lesión o accidente en los eventos nacionales de la Federación Cubana de Pesca Deportiva, en las modalidades de Spinning Marítimo, que tuvieron lugar entre los años 2015 y 2016. Durante el proceso investigativo se utilizaron métodos teóricos, empíricos y estadísticos, que permitieron corroborar la existencia real del problema, así como la valoración de su pertinencia. El estudio realizado demostró que las lesiones más comunes ocurridas en los pescadores deportivos durante el desempeño de sus actividades son las lesiones musculo esqueléticas (54,7 %) y las lesiones de la piel (43,1 %). Se reconoció que el uso de la Medicina Natural y tradicional, in situ, puede no solo aliviar y mejorar los síntomas producidos por estas afecciones, sino además prevenir complicaciones a corto, mediano y largo plazo.

Fractura por avulsión de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia en adolescentes / Fracture-avulsion de la tubérosité tibiale antérieure chez l'adolescent / Avulsion fracture of the anterior tuberosity of the tibia in adolescents

Las fracturas por avulsión de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia ocurren generalmente en adolescentes atletas. Estas lesiones son más frecuentes en el sexo masculino y su incidencia puede cifrarse entre el 0,4 por ciento al 2,7 porciento del total de las lesiones epifisarias. Presentamos un adolescente masculino de 15 años de edad, que durante la práctica de voleibol sufrió fractura por avulsión de la tuberosidad anterior de la tibia tipo II A de Odgen. Se le realizó reducción abierta y fijación interna e inmovilización. No presentó complicaciones. Hacemos una revisión de esta entidad por ser poco frecuente(AU)

Avulsion fractures of the anterior tuberosity of the tibia generally occur in adolescent athletes. These lesions are more frequent in males and their incidence can range 0.4 percent to 2.7 percent of the total epiphyseal lesions. We present a 15-year-old male adolescent, who during the volleyball practice suffered an avulsion fracture of the anterior tuberosity tibia Odgen type II A. He underwent open reduction and internal fixation and immobilization. He had no complications. A review of this entity is conducted since it is rare(AU)

Les fractures-avulsion de la tubérosité tibiale antérieure se produisent généralement chez de jeunes athlètes. Ces lésions touchent souvent les garçons, et leur incidence peut aller de 0,4 pourcent à 2,7 pourcent de la totalité des lésions épiphysaires. Le cas d'un garçon âgé de 15 ans, ayant souffert une fracture-avulsion de la tubérosité tibiale antérieure type IIA selon la classification d'Odgen au cours de sa pratique de volleyball, est présenté. Il a subi alors une réduction ouverte et fixation interne, ainsi qu'une immobilisation. Il n'a pas eu de complication. Due à sa rareté, une révision de cette affection est réalisée(AU)

Treatment of posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fractures of the tibia using a toothed plate and hollow lag screw

<p><b>INTRODUCTION</b>To investigate the feasibility and clinical efficacy of using a toothed plate and hollow lag screw in the surgical treatment of posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fractures of the tibia.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>A total of 21 patients were treated with open reduction and internal fixation using a toothed plate and hollow lag screw, through a posteromedial approach using an inverted L-shaped incision. The patients were allowed appropriate functional exercises, including knee flexion and extension, after removal of the plaster at postoperative weeks 3-6. The follow-up period was between six months and two years.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>This was a retrospective study of patients with PCL avulsion fractures of the tibia caused by road traffic accidents (n = 9), sports-related injuries (n = 6), falls (n = 5) and machinery-related injuries (n = 1). 20 patients presented with fresh fractures and one with an old fracture. The patients (13 men, eight women) had a mean age of 41.5 (range 19-72) years. Anatomical reduction of the fracture and satisfactory fixation were achieved in all 21 patients. Bony union was achieved in all patients at 8-12 weeks after surgery. Six months after surgery, knee flexion was 121.9° ± 10.4° and extension was 0°. According to the Lysholm Knee Scoring Scale, 19 patients were rated as 'excellent' and two as 'good'.</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>The use of a toothed plate and hollow lag screw could be a simple and reliable approach for PCL avulsion fractures of the tibia. Patients achieved good knee function after surgery.</p>

An unusual radiographic presentation of posterior cruciate ligament avulsion fracture

A case of traumatic posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) avulsion fracture presenting with unusual radiographic findings is described. CT scan of the right knee showed features suggestive of combined ACL and PCL avulsion fractures. Arthroscopic findings showed that the injury was in fact a PCL avulsion fracture that was displaced anteriorly so as to mimic an ACL avulsion fracture on CT scan.