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Objective To assess the effectiveness of pedicled iliac periosteal flap graft for treatment of old femoral neck fracture in adolescents.Methods Between June,2005 and December,2013,15 patients (15 hips) of old femoral neck fracture in adolescents treated with vascular pedicled iliac periosteal.There were 11 males and 4 females with an average age of 15.8(range 12 to 18) years.Based on the location of fracture,there was 5 cases of subcapital,8 cases of transcervical and 2 cases of basal.6 cases were treated with lower limb traction,3 cases with internal fixation and 6 just without any treatment.The average duration from injury to the second operation was 4.8 (range 1 to 19) months.There were 2 cases of femoral head necrosis after femoral neck fracture.Open reduction,pedicled iliac periosteal flap grafting and cannulate screw fixation were performed.Results All incisions healed by first intention.All patients were followed up 12 to 90 months (mean,46 months).The HHS was increased from (48.7 ± 8.3) pre-operation to (91.3 ± 6.1) at last followed-up,indicating a significant difference between before and after operation (P ＜ 0.01).One patient underwent total hip arthroplasty at 10 months after operation because of fracture nonunion and femoral head necrosis.Fracture healed successfully in 14 cases and the average time of fracture healing was 4 (range 3 to 6) months.Certain extent of remodelling and bulge of the head were observed in 2 cases of collapsed heads.Conclusion Pedicled iliac periosteal flap graft can provide good osteogenesis and vascular reconstruction for femoral head and promote fracture healing in treatment for old femoral neck fracture in adolescents.
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Objective To discuss the surgical treatment of delayed acetabular fractures and factors that affect the clinical outcomes. Methods From February 2001 to July 2005, 37 cases of delayed acetabular fractures were surgically treated. There were 22 males and 15 females, with an average age of 36.8 years (17 to 58). 10 cases were simple fractures and 27 complicated ones. The interval between injury and surgery averaged 44.8 days (21 to 399 days). 6 cases were treated through Kocher- Langenbeck approach, 1 ilio- inguinal approach, 2 extended ilio- inguinal approach, and 28 combined approaches. The mean operation time was 226 min (120 to 490 min). The average blood loss was 1 798 mL. Results The mean follow- up period was 18.9 months (6 to 56 months). Evaluation was conducted with Matta' s reduction criteria and modified D’ Aubigne and Postel clinical scoring. Reduction was anatomical in 31 cases, unsatisfactory in 4 and poor in 2. Clinical outcomes were rated as excellent in 21, good in 9, fair in 5 and poor in 2. There was 1 case of femoral head necrosis. Heterotopic ossification developed in 11 cases. In addition, transient paralysis of the sciatic nerve happened in 4 patients. Conclusions In principle, combined or extended ilio- inguinal approach should be reserved for the delayed acetabular fractures with the exception of simple fractures of posterior wall or/and posterior column, anterior wall and anterior column which can be managed by a single approach. The occurrence of arthritis correlates with the severity of the fracture. No direct relation has been found in this series between femoral head necrosis and femoral head dislocation before operation. Severity of fracture, interval between injury and surgery, and skills of orthopedists determine the clinical outcome, operation duration, and perioperative blood loss.
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Objective To analyze and discuss the causes of late dysfunction following the mismanagement of acute Lisfranc fracture- dislocations in light of the latest advancement in this field. Methods From March 2000 to February 2005, we treated 34 cases of old Lisfranc fracture- dislocation. 24 cases were treated with open reduction and internal fixation, and 10 with arthrodesis. Results According to the AOFAS for midfoot, 2 cases scored 50 to 60, 4 cases scored 60 to 70, 5 cases scored 70 to 80, 18 cases scored 80 to 90 and 5 cases scored 90 to 100. Conclusions Since the incidence of Lisfranc fracture- dislocation tends to increase, clinic orthopedists must take great care to examine the midfoot strain lest a case should be overlooked. The late complications are related to poor reduction, inadequate fixation, or inadequate postoperative immobilization. For most patients, open reduction and internal fixation within 6 weeks after injure is preferred. The cannulated screws are simple and stable for fixation of lateral and medial columns, and screw removal should be done 3 to 4 months after surgery to prevent recurrent diastasis and screw breakage.
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Objective To introduce treatment of old scaphoid fractures by internal fixation with common screws which have been modified into compression-like ones.Methods Twenty-five patients with old scaphoid fracture were admitted to our department from January,1995 to December,2002.They were 17 cases of delayed union,and eight cases of non-union and pseudoarticulation formation.All the patients were treated with open re- duction anti internal fixation by modified common cortical bone screws,some threads of which bad been erased so that they could act somewhat like compression ones.The modified screws were driven into the reduced scaphoid by simple surgical instruments to fix and compress the fracture ends.Results Nineteen cases were followed up for one to six years (mean,3 years).Fourteen cases of fracture healed,with an average healing time of 7 months.The mean extension-flexion arc of the injured wrists was between 106 degrees and 128 degrees.Three cases failed to heal,and two cases experienced deformed and sunken proximal scaphoid.Conclusions Common cortical bone screws can be easily changed into compression-like ones to treat old scaphoid fractures and result in satisfactory,clinic outcome.In addition,they are easily available,can be inserted through joint facet with limited negative effect on the joint,and play a double role of compression and fixation.