Post-traumatic distal ulnar bifurcation in children: a case report.

BACKGROUND: Galeazzi fracture dislocation is a compound injury that encompasses fractures of the distal third of the radius and dislocation of the distal radial ulnar joint (DRUJ). Clinically, this condition is rare and often leads to distal ulnar bifurcation. In previous similar reports, patients were effectively managed through surgery. CASE PRESENTATION: In this case report, we describe an 11-year-old male child who presented with an ulnar bifida following trauma to the hand, and was treated with manipulation and conservative treatment without surgery. A follow-up performed over the years demonstrated that the patient recovered well, and had normal wrist movements without significant pain, and the patient expressed great satisfaction. CONCLUSIONS: Ulnar diaphyseal fracture may occur in children or adolescents due to injuries, and may be accompanied with manipulation and repositioning. Conservative treatment can be applied to avoid the trauma associated with surgery especially in the absence of severe joint mobility impairment with good outcomes.

The efficacy of a multimodal analgesia protocol in preventing heterotopic ossification after acetabular fractures surgery.

Background Heterotopic ossification (HO) after joint surgery is always a disturbing problem for patients and surgeons. Prophylaxis is the most effective therapy. Objective To assess the efficacy and safety of a multimodal analgesia protocol that included parecoxib and celecoxib in preventing HO after acetabular fracture surgery. Setting Selecting patients from trauma registry of our hospital. Method We identified 259 patients who had acetabular fracture surgery between January 2008 and December 2014. Hundredsixty-three patients received parecoxib and celecoxib (Group A) and 96 patients received no prophylaxis (Group B). The presence of HO was assessed according to the classification of Brooker et al. at the 12 month postoperative visit. Main outcome measure The differences in HO incidence and severity between the two groups. Results 49 patients (30.0%) developed HO in the Group A and 44(45.8%) in Group B. The difference in total HO incidence between the two groups was significant (P = 0.011 < 0.05, χ2 = 6.530, OR 0.508, 95% CI (0.301-0.857). Severe HO (Brooker grade III or IV) developed in 15 patients (9.2%) in Group A and 17 patients (17.7%) in Group B. Brooker grade I + II was 34(20.9%) and 27(28.1%) in each group. The difference in the severity of HO between the two Groups was significant (P = 0.008 < 0.05). Conclusion A short-term administration of parecoxib and celecoxib aids in the prevention of HO after acetabular fractures surgery.

Which treatment is the best for giant cell tumors of the distal radius? A meta-analysis.

BACKGROUND: Intralesional excision and en bloc resection are used to treat giant cell tumors (GCTs) of the distal radius. However, it is unclear whether one provides lower rates of recurrences and fewer complications, and whether the use of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) after curettage reduces the risk of recurrence. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We examined whether curettage was associated with lower rates of recurrence and fewer major complications compared with en bloc excision, and whether PMMA resulted in lower rates of recurrence compared with a bone graft. METHODS: We systematically searched the literature using the criteria, "giant cell tumor" AND "curettage" OR "intralesional excision" OR "resection". Six relevant articles were identified that reported data for 80 curettage cases (PMMA, n = 49; bone graft, n = 26; no PMMA or bone grafts, n = 5) and 59 involving en bloc excision. A meta-analysis was performed using these data. RESULTS: Overall, patients in the intralesional excision group had a higher recurrence rate (relative risk [RR], 2.80; 95% CI, 1.17-6.71), especially for Campanacci grade 3 GCTs (RR, 4.90; 95% CI, 1.36-17.66), yet fewer major complications (RR, 0.21; 95% CI, 0.09-0.54) than the en bloc resection group. The use of PMMA versus bone graft did not affect the recurrence rate (RR, 0.98; 95% CI, 0.44-2.17). CONCLUSIONS: Based on data obtained from the limited number of studies available, intralesional excision appears to be more appropriate for the treatment of local lesions (e.g., grades 1 and 2) than grade 3 GCTs of the distal radius. Moreover, PMMA was not additionally effective as an adjuvant. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level III, therapeutic study (systematic review). See Guidelines for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.