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Introduction: Mangled is the evocative term for a grievance caused by crushing, resulting in a limb confiscation. Motor vehicle crashes and industrial/farm accidents are the leading causes of such occurrences. The verdict to reconstruct or to amputate still commonly lies with the surgical skills and experience of the treating surgeon. Case Report: We present a case of 33-year-old male military personnel involved in a road traffic accident who presented to our center with a mangled forearm with segmental fracture radius and fracture shaft of ulna with vascular injury. He was immediately taken up for early debridement, intramedullary fixation, vascular repair, and temporizing skin graft. After definitive soft-tissue flap coverage and a period of convalescence, the patient underwent Ilizarov external fixator application with successful rehabilitation. The patient achieved pain-free limb with functional range of motions of both elbow and wrist with functional capabilities of basic needs and activities of daily living. Conclusion: The combination of osseous, vascular, soft-tissue, and nerve injury after severe trauma to an extremity is a great challenge in the mangled extremity. However, in young patients without significant systemic involvement and borderline injury scores, limb salvage should be attempted.
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Chronic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation has been treated historically with complex osteotomies and reconstructive procedures, often resulting in intractable stiffness and loss of function. It is desirable to use a technique of fixation that will not only restore the wrist biomechanics but also be cosmetically appealing to the individual. We present a novel technique of reduction and fixation of a chronically dislocated DRUJ in a 26-year-old male using a minimally invasive approach, with successful restoration of DRUJ function and no postoperative complications.
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Abstract Chronic distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) dislocation has been treated historically with complex osteotomies and reconstructive procedures, often resulting in intractable stiffness and loss of function. It is desirable to use a technique of fixation that will not only restore the wrist biomechanics but also be cosmetically appealing to the individual. We present a novel technique of reduction and fixation of a chronically dislocated DRUJ in a 26-year-old male using a minimally invasive approach, with successful restoration of DRUJ function and no postoperative complications.
Resumo Luxação crônica da articulação radioulnar distal (ARUD) foi tratada historicamente com osteotomias complexas e procedimentos reconstrutivos, geralmente resultando em rigidez intratável e perda de função. É desejável usar uma técnica de fixação que não apenas restaure a biomecânica do punho, mas também seja esteticamente atraente para o indivíduo. Apresentamos uma nova técnica de redução e fixação de uma ARUD deslocada cronicamente em um homem de 26 anos, usando uma abordagem minimamente invasiva, com restauração bem-sucedida da função da ARUD e sem complicações pós-operatórias.
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Humans , Male , Adult , Orthopedics/trends , Wrist Injuries/surgery , Wrist Injuries/diagnosis , Wrist Injuries/psychology , External FixatorsABSTRACT
The Essex-Lopresti lesion is a challenging injury both for diagnosis and management. These often tend to be missed, resulting in incapacitating pain and joint stiffness despite treatment. In rare circumstances, they may occur in association with other injuries of the forearm or elbow. We describe an atypical Essex-Lopresti variant comprising a radial head and shaft fracture with an associated distal radioulnar joint dislocation in a 36-year-old man.
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Elbow Injuries , Elbow Joint , Joint Dislocations , Radius Fractures , Adult , Elbow Joint/diagnostic imaging , Elbow Joint/surgery , Humans , Joint Dislocations/complications , Joint Dislocations/diagnostic imaging , Joint Dislocations/surgery , Male , Radius/diagnostic imaging , Radius/surgery , Radius Fractures/complications , Radius Fractures/diagnostic imaging , Radius Fractures/surgery , Wrist Joint/diagnostic imaging , Wrist Joint/surgeryABSTRACT
Objective Our purpose was to facilitate the simulation of preoperative correction to enable shared doctor-patient decision-making in individuals undergoing high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Methods A total of 22 patients underwent high tibial osteotomy using internal or external fixation devices for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. Preoperatively, assessment of deformity parameters and simulation of the corrective osteotomy was done in the presence of the patient, using Bone Ninja. Postoperatively, the patient's satisfaction level with the quality of explanation provided by the use of this software was assessed using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-short (PSQ-18). A comparison of the correction obtained using paper cuttings and the simulation software was performed. Results All patients were satisfied with their role in the decision-making process. They showed a good understanding and comprehension of the proposed surgery. There was no statistically significant difference between simulated preoperative Medial Proximal Tibial Angle (MPTA) obtained by paper cuttings and software-assisted correction. The PSQ-18 mean score for communication was 4.24 (0.88), for technical quality it was 4.11 (0.59) and for general satisfaction it was 3.11 (0.68). Conclusion Bone Ninja is an effective, convenient, user-friendly and cost-effective deformity planning tool that supersedes the arduous traditional method of paper tracings and scissors.
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Abstract Objective Our purpose was to facilitate the simulation of preoperative correction to enable shared doctor-patient decision-making in individuals undergoing high tibial osteotomy (HTO). Methods A total of 22 patients underwent high tibial osteotomy using internal or external fixation devices for medial compartment osteoarthritis of the knee. Preoperatively, assessment of deformity parameters and simulation of the corrective osteotomy was done in the presence of the patient, using Bone Ninja. Postoperatively, the patient's satisfaction level with the quality of explanation provided by the use of this software was assessed using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-short (PSQ-18). A comparison of the correction obtained using paper cuttings and the simulation software was performed. Results All patients were satisfied with their role in the decision-making process. They showed a good understanding and comprehension of the proposed surgery. There was no statistically significant difference between simulated preoperative Medial Proximal Tibial Angle (MPTA) obtained by paper cuttings and software-assisted correction. The PSQ-18 mean score for communication was 4.24 (0.88), for technical quality it was 4.11 (0.59) and for general satisfaction it was 3.11 (0.68). Conclusion Bone Ninja is an effective, convenient, user-friendly and cost-effective deformity planning tool that supersedes the arduous traditional method of paper tracings and scissors.
Resumo Objetivo Nosso objetivo foi facilitar a simulação da correção no pré-operatório para permitir a tomada de decisão médico-paciente compartilhada em indivíduos submetidos a osteotomia tibial alta (OTA). Método22 pacientes foram submetidos a osteotomia tibial alta usando dispositivos de fixação internos ou externos para osteoartrite do compartimento medial do joelho. No pré-operatório, a avaliação dos parâmetros de deformidade e a simulação da osteotomia corretiva foram realizadas na presença do paciente, utilizando Bone Ninja. No pós-operatório, o nível de satisfação do paciente com a qualidade da explicação fornecida pelo uso deste software foi avaliado usando o Questionário de Satisfação do Paciente (Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire-short, PSQ-18, na sigla em inglês). Foi realizada uma comparação da correção obtida com recortes de papel e com o software de simulação. Resultados Todos os pacientes ficaram satisfeitos com seu papel no processo de tomada de decisão. Eles mostraram uma boa compreensão e entendimento da cirurgia proposta. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativamente entre o ângulo tibial proximal medial (ATPM) pré-operatório simulado obtido por recortes de papel e correção assistida por software. O escore médio do PSQ-18 para comunicação foi de 4,24 (0,88), para a qualidade técnica foi de 4,11 (0,59) e para a satisfação geral foi de 3,11 (0,68). Conclusão Bone Ninja é uma ferramenta de planejamento de deformidade eficaz, conveniente, fácil de usar e econômica que substitui o método tradicional árduo de traçar no papel e com tesoura.
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Humans , Male , Female , Osteotomy , Personal Satisfaction , Surveys and Questionnaires , Radiology Information Systems , Patient Satisfaction , Osteoarthritis, KneeABSTRACT
The term cubitus varus describes the inward inclination of the supinated forearm on the extended elbow. The deformity manifests clinically as a decreased carrying angle, decreased range of motion (ROM) along with a cosmetically unsightly appearance. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the technique of compression-distraction osteogenesis using the Ilizarov apparatus in the management of patients with post-traumatic cubitus varus deformity. The objectives were to study the impact of this method on the ROM, the Humerus Elbow Wrist (HEW) angle as well as the Lateral Prominence Index. A total of 32 patients who presented with a cubitus varus deformity of ≥10° at the elbow were retrospectively analyzed using data retrieved from a computerized hospital database. All patients had undergone a mini-incision subperiosteal osteotomy followed by application of an Ilizarov frame. Cinico-radiological follow-up was carried out at regular intervals until union was achieved and yearly thereafter. The mean time to union was 11 weeks. The mean follow-up period ranged from 2 to 12 years (mean 4.0 years). Results were graded as excellent in 25 cases (78.1%), good in 2 (6.3%) and poor in 5 case (15.6%) using the grading system of Oppenheim. The mean HEW angle at final follow-up improved from 20° of varus to 6° of valgus. The mean flexion/extension improved from 121°/-3° preoperatively to 125°/-4° at final follow-up. The Mayo Elbow Performance scores at final follow-up were excellent in 23 cases, good in 7 and fair in 2. Complications encountered included superficial pintract infections in three cases, lateral condylar prominence in one case, loss of terminal flexion in three cases and valgus over-correction in one case.
