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OBJECTIVE: Tibial plafond fractures are one of the most challenging injuries in orthopaedic surgery. Their results could be improved by following the new guidelines for the management, and modern plating techniques. The results and complication rate between anteromedial and anterolateral approach for open reduction and internal fixation of these fractures were compared. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A study was conducted on 40 patients treated by open reduction an internal fixation between 2007 and 2008. The surgical approach was selected by the surgeon in charge, depending on fracture pattern and skin situation. Patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically by an independent orthopaedic surgeon, not involved in the surgical procedure, using clinical (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score) and radiological criteria at a minimum of two years. The appearance of complications after both approaches was recorded. RESULTS: Forty patients were included. The mean age was 53 years, with 24 males and 16 females. Seventeen of the injuries were of high energy, and there were 8 open fractures (3 of type i, 4 type ii and one type iii), and 12 of the closed injuries were grade ii or iii in the Tscherne classification. Six patients (15%) had associated injuries. At final follow-up there were 33 (82%) excellent or good results. No statistical differences were found between either surgical approach regarding time to bone union, rate of delayed union and infection rate. Three plates of the anteromedial group and none of the anterolateral group needed to be removed. CONCLUSION: Open reduction and internal fixation of distal tibia fractures produced reliable results, with no statistical differences found between anteromedial and anterolateral surgical approaches. Clinical and radiological results and complication rate were mainly related to the fracture type.
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Bone Plates , Fracture Fixation, Internal/instrumentation , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Tibial Fractures/surgery , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Fracture Fixation, Internal/adverse effects , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Young AdultABSTRACT
Objetivo. Las fracturas de pilón tibial constituyen una de las lesiones más difíciles de tratar en cirugía ortopédica. Los nuevos protocolos y las modernas placas pueden mejorar los resultados. Comparamos los resultados y la tasa de complicaciones entre el abordaje anteromedial y anterolateral para la reducción abierta y fijación interna. Material y métodos. Se estudiaron de forma prospectiva 40 pacientes tratados mediante reducción abierta y fijación interna entre 2007 y 2008. El abordaje fue seleccionado por el cirujano, dependiendo del patrón de fractura y de la situación de la piel. Los pacientes fueron evaluados clínica y radiológicamente por un cirujano independiente, utilizando criterios clínicos (puntuación de la Sociedad Americana de Ortopedia de Pie y Tobillo) y radiológicos a un mínimo de 2 años. Se registró la aparición de complicaciones de ambos abordajes. Resultados. Cuarenta pacientes fueron incluidos. La media de edad fue de 53 años, había 24 hombres y 16 mujeres, 17 fracturas fueron de alta energía y hubo 8 abiertas (3 de tipo i , 4 de tipo ii I y una de tipo iii ), y 12 de las lesiones cerradas eran de grado ii o iii de la clasificación de Tscherne. Seis pacientes (15%) presentaron lesiones asociadas. Al final del seguimiento hubo 33 (82%) resultados excelentes o buenos. No se encontraron diferencias estadísticas entre ambos abordajes con respecto al tiempo de consolidación, tasa de retardo de consolidación y tasa de infección. Fueron extraídas tres placas anteromediales y ninguna anterolateral. Conclusión. La reducción abierta y fijación interna de la fractura de pilón tibial proporciona buenos resultados; no se pudo encontrar diferencias estadísticas entre los abordajes anteromedial y anterolateral. Los resultados clínicos y radiológicos y la tasa de complicaciones se relacionan principalmente con el tipo de fractura (AU)
Objective. Tibial plafond fractures are one of the most challenging injuries in orthopaedic surgery. Their results could be improved by following the new guidelines for the management, and modern plating techniques. The results and complication rate between anteromedial and anterolateral approach for open reduction and internal fixation of these fractures were compared. Material and methods. A study was conducted on 40 patients treated by open reduction an internal fixation between 2007 and 2008. The surgical approach was selected by the surgeon in charge, depending on fracture pattern and skin situation. Patients were evaluated clinically and radiographically by an independent orthopaedic surgeon, not involved in the surgical procedure, using clinical (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score) and radiological criteria at a minimum of two years. The appearance of complications after both approaches was recorded. Results. Forty patients were included. The mean age was 53 years, with 24 males and 16 females. Seventeen of the injuries were of high energy, and there were 8 open fractures (3 of type i , 4 type ii and one type iii ), and 12 of the closed injuries were grade ii or iii in the Tscherne classification. Six patients (15%) had associated injuries. At final follow-up there were 33 (82%) excellent or good results. No statistical differences were found between either surgical approach regarding time to bone union, rate of delayed union and infection rate. Three plates of the anteromedial group and none of the anterolateral group needed to be removed. Conclusion. Open reduction and internal fixation of distal tibia fractures produced reliable results, with no statistical differences found between anteromedial and anterolateral surgical approaches. Clinical and radiological results and complication rate were mainly related to the fracture type (AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Tibial Fractures/complications , Tibial Fractures/diagnosis , Fracture Fixation, Internal/methods , Fracture Fixation, Internal/trends , Antibiotic Prophylaxis/methods , Antibiotic Prophylaxis , Tibial Fractures/physiopathology , Tibial Fractures/surgery , Tibial Fractures , Prospective Studies , Pseudarthrosis , Pseudarthrosis/surgeryABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE: To study and evaluate the unusual findings in the natural history of parosteal osteosarcomas. Parosteal osteosarcomas are well-differentiated tumours of low grade malignancy, but may dedifferentiate into a more aggressive lesion. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We reviewed 7 parosteal osteosarcomas treated in La Paz Hospital between 2005 and 2009 (3 were dedifferentiated parosteal osteosarcomas). The authors analysed the clinical and radiological features, histology, treatment and outcomes in this patient group. RESULTS: There were 5 men and 2 women, with a mean age of 32.14 years, range 24-47 years. Three of seven tumours (42.8%) were dedifferentiated osteosarcomas. All three patients received chemotherapy. One patient presented with pulmonary metastases. No patient died. CONCLUSIONS: It is important to understand that the biological phenomenon of dedifferentiation can occur in parosteal osteosarcomas. The prognosis, treatment and survival changes radically.
