Arthroscopic management of tibial plateau fractures: surgical technique.

Tibial plateau fractures are serious articular fractures that are challenging to treat. Arthroscopy-assisted percutaneous fixation is the treatment of choice in Schatzker types 1, 2, 3, and 4 fractures, as it ensures optimal reduction and stable fixation consistent with early mobilisation. The most reliable fixation method seems to be percutaneous cannulated screw fixation, which is less invasive than open plate fixation. In complex proximal tibial fractures, arthroscopy may allow an evaluation of articular fracture reduction, thereby obviating the need for extensive arthrotomy. Complementary stable fixation is crucial and should allow early mobilisation to reap the benefits of the arthroscopic assistance. This article aims to review the technical points that are useful to the successful video-assisted management of tibial plateau fractures.

Cemented total hip stem design influence on adaptative cortical thickness and femoral morphology.

INTRODUCTION: Five-year following total hip implantation femur adaptive morphology was compared between two groups differing only in their femoral stem design. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Group 1, recruited prospectively, included 51 Dédicace stems(Stryker-Howmedica) and group 2, retrospectively matched to group 1, comprised 51 Kerboull MK3 stems (Stryker-Howmedica). While MK3 prosthetic system increases in size homogeneously (widening along the whole length as the implant dimension increases), the Dédicace prosthetic system provides various metaphyseal widths for a given diaphyseal size. We opted for primary fixation (press fit according to the "French paradox") prior to cementing in both cases, despite the risk of discontinuity in the cement mantle. The homogeneous dimensioning of the MK3 stem enables distal primary fixation, whereas the Dédicace range allows differentiated adaptation to diaphyseal length and metaphyseal caliber. The following parameters were measured and calculated: Noble index, femoral cortical thickness score of Barnett and Nordindiaphyseal filling and stress-shielding at three levels around the stem. RESULTS: Bone-remodeling, assessed on X-ray, was without clinical impact, whether it took the form of spongialization or stress-shielding. The sole factor tending to induce stress-shielding was a high degree of canal filling by the distal third of the stem, more frequently encountered with the MK3 model. Metaphyseal filling was equivalent with all stems. In the matched series on the contralateral healthy side, femoral spongialization was comparable. LEVEL OF PROOF: Level III; case/control study.

[Survival of the cementless Bousquet dual mobility cup: Minimum 15-year follow-up of 437 total hip arthroplasties]. / Survie à 16,5 ans de recul moyen de la cupule, double mobilité, non scellée de Bousquet dans l'arthroplastie totale de hanche. Série historique de 437 hanches.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long-term results of a retrospective series of primary arthroplasty with a cementless dual mobility socket and a cemented Charnley type femoral component. MATERIAL AND METHODS: This study included 437 hip replacements performed between 1984 and 1990, in 388 patients. The Bousquet's acetabular component, an original concept of cementless dual mobility socket has been used, associated with a cemented Charnley type femoral component. A clinical and radiologic analysis was done. RESULTS: The outcome is known for 345 hips (79%): 164 alive without revision at a mean of 16,5 years follow-up, 137 died without revision and 44 failures. Ninety-two (21%) were lost at follow-up. According to Kaplan-Meier analysis, the 5-year survival rate, was 84,4%+/-4,5 with revision for any reason (infection, dislocation, osteolysis...) for end point. Revision, for aseptic loosening of femoral or acetabular component, was performed in 30 hips (6,8%). Five dislocations occurred and were revised: two early related to technical errors and three after 10 years or more of follow-up. The young age of the patients at the time of the index surgery was correlated with higher rate of aseptic loosening. DISCUSSION: The prevalence of revision for dislocation is very low in our series. This concept does not avoid wear, osteolysis and aseptic loosening, especially in young active patients but the long-term stability is confirmed. We recommend this type of prosthesis for patients over 70 years and for younger patients with high risk of dislocation Q.