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Effectiveness of treatment of transtrochanteric fractures with dynamic hip screws using minimally invasive access / Eficácia do tratamento das fraturas transtrocanterianas com dynamic hip screw com acesso minimamente invasivo
Abreu, Eduardo Lima de; Sena, Caroline Brum; Rodrigues Filho, Sergio Antonio Saldanha.
  • Abreu, Eduardo Lima de; Fundação Hospital Adriano Jorge. Manaus. BR
  • Sena, Caroline Brum; Fundação Hospital Adriano Jorge. Manaus. BR
  • Rodrigues Filho, Sergio Antonio Saldanha; Universidade Estadual do Amazonas. Manaus. BR
Rev. bras. ortop ; 51(2): 138-142, Mar.-Apr. 2016. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-779977
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE:

To analyze the short-term results from treating unstable intertrochanteric fractures with Dynamic Hip Screws (DHS), using a minimally invasive route, focusing on the functional aspects and complication and mortality rates of the method.

METHODS:

This was a prospective longitudinal study on 140 patients who underwent fixation of transtrochanteric fractures with the DHS system with a lateral minimally invasive access in the hip, between January and December 2013. The patients were evaluated pre and postoperatively (after six months of follow-up) by means of the Parker and Palmer mobility score. Women comprised 65.7% of the sample, and 54.3% of the fractures were on the right side. The patients' mean age was 80 years, ranging from 60 to 93 years.

RESULTS:

We observed an overall decrease in the mobility score and an increase in the degree of dependence over the short term. However, we encountered only two deaths in the study sample and there were no cases of infection or nonunion.

CONCLUSION:

Despite the efficacy of the treatment with DHS, with high rates of fracture consolidation and a low mortality rate, we noted that the patients still showed significant functional limitation at the follow-up six months after the operation.
RESUMO

OBJETIVO:

Analisar os resultados do tratamento de fraturas transtrocantéricas instáveis com o Dinamic Hip Screw (DHS) por via minimamente invasiva e avaliar aspectos funcionais, taxas de complicação e óbitos do método, em curto prazo.

MÉTODOS:

Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal prospectivo, com 140 pacientes submetidos à fixação de fraturas transtrocantéricas com sistema DHS, com acesso minimamente invasivo lateral do quadril, de janeiro a dezembro de 2013. Os pacientes foram avaliados pré e pós-operatoriamente (com seis meses de seguimento), de acordo com o escore de mobilidade de Parker e Palmer. A amostra apresentou 65,7% de mulheres, com o lado direito mais acometido (54,3%). A média de idade foi de 80 anos, variação entre 60 e 93.

RESULTADOS:

Notamos uma diminuição global no escore de mobilidade e aumento no grau de dependência desses pacientes em curto prazo. No entanto, obtivemos apenas dois óbitos na amostra estudada e nenhuma infecção ou falha na consolidação das fraturas.

CONCLUSÃO:

Apesar da eficácia do tratamento com DHS, com elevados índices de consolidação e baixa taxa de mortalidade, notamos que os pacientes, ainda assim, apresentam uma limitação funcional significativa no seguimento até seis meses pós-operatórios.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Hip Fractures Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Hospital Adriano Jorge/BR / Universidade Estadual do Amazonas/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Surgical Procedures, Operative / Fracture Fixation, Internal / Hip Fractures Type of study: Observational study Limits: Aged / Aged80 / Female / Humans / Male Language: English Journal: Rev. bras. ortop Journal subject: Orthopedics Year: 2016 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Fundação Hospital Adriano Jorge/BR / Universidade Estadual do Amazonas/BR