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Introduction: Fracture-related infections (FRIs) are a devastating complication. FRIs are challenging and should be addressed with a multidisciplinary approach. An FRI should be addressed surgically by non-viable bone debridement, local antibiotic deposition, minimization of dead space and fracture stabilization. Antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails are a viable option to face these complications. To demonstrate the safety and utility of commercially available antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails, we performed a review of the cases operated in our institution and a cost analysis to compare the cost of a commercial nail to other available alternatives. Material and methods: We designed a retrospective study of consecutive cases to demonstrate the safety and efficacy of antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered commercial nails and designed a cost analysis of commercial coated nails compared to other custom-made alternatives. Results: We treated seven tibias and three femurs. Nine patients fully fit the criteria for FRI. There was one case of reintervention because of persistent drainage. All fractures healed, and in the first year post-intervention, there were no signs or symptoms of infection. There were no complications related to the commercially available nail that was used. There is a small increase in the direct quantifiable cost in commercially available nails, but non-quantifiable cost should be assessed individually. Conclusions: Commercially available antibiotic-laden PMMA-covered nails are a safe and useful treatment option for complicated cases of lower limb long bone reconstruction. The low complication rate and the straightforward technique compensate for the direct cost increase in most situations.
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Las fracturas abiertas de pelvis son un desafío clínico y quirúrgico como consecuencia de la gravedad de las lesiones óseas, de órganos internos, de partes blandas, hemorragia y cobertura cutánea. Su frecuencia es baja con una incidencia del 2-4%. La mortalidad llega a ser del 15-25% en fracturas cerradas y alcanza hasta el 50% en fracturas abiertas. La primera causa de mortalidad suele ser por shock hemorrágico. Presentamos un caso clínico tratado en el Servicio de Cirugía Ortopédica y Traumatología (COT) del Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Santiago de Compostela (CHUS). Tras el análisis de los datos obtenidos de la revisión de este caso y la bibliografía correspondiente, podríamos afirmar que, ante una fractura de pelvis abierta, en primer lugar hay que asegurar la supervivencia en el momento inicial y proceder al control inicial de la hemorragia y la estabilidad pélvica. Posteriormente, debe llevarse a cabo el tratamiento quirúrgico inicial urgente multidisciplinario. Por último, debe pasarse a un tratamiento definitivo mediante reducción abierta y fijación interna. Hay que considerar también, por su importancia, el gran número de secuelas que produce este tipo de lesiones, algo que debemos prever y minimizar en la medida de lo posible. Nivel de evidencia clínica. Nivel IV.
Open pelvic fractures are a clinical and surgical challenge because of the severity of bone lesions, internal organs, soft tissue, skin coverage and hemorrhage. Its frequency is low with an incidence of 2-4%. The mortality is as high as 15-25% in closed fractures and to 50% in open fractures. The leading cause of death is usually by hypovolemic shock. We report a case treated in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and Trauma (COT) of the University Hospital of Santiago de Compostela (CHUS). After analyzing the data obtained from the review of this case and the relevant literature, we could say that, in an open fractured pelvis first thing to do is to ensure survival at the initial time and the initial control of bleeding and pelvic stability, subsequently an urgent multidisciplinary initial surgical treatment should be performed. And finally, a definitive treatment by open reduction and internal fixation has to be accomplished. Sequels that this type of injury produce have also been considered since the initial patient evaluation in order to anticipate and minimize them as much as possible. Evidence level. IV.
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Humans , Fractures, Bone , Pelvis , Therapeutics , ReinjuriesABSTRACT
El nervio obturador (L2-L4) inerva músculos cuya función principal es la aducción del muslo y, en menor grado, su rotación externa, y recoge la sensibilidad de la cara interna del muslo. Su lesión aislada es infrecuente y suele ser compresiva o traumática. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 37 años con clínica de neuropatía del nervio obturador secundaria a un quiste sinovial de la articulación de la cadera, que por lo infrecuente del caso sufrió un retraso tanto en el diagnóstico como en el tratamiento definitivo.
