Klausenhewitt0406

We performed a systematic review on the management of patellar fracture nonunion and report a novel suture-based non-metallic fixation technique associated with platelet-rich plasma and mesenchymal stem cell injections in the management of this injury.

A systematic search was performed up to August 2020 in PubMed and Scopus electronic databases of scholarly articles evaluating different surgical techniques used for nonunion of patellar fractures, with no restrictions on language or year of publication. Furthermore, we describe our novel non-metallic suture fixation technique and a patient in whom this technique was applied.

A total of 9 articles were included in the systematic review. Tension band wiring was the most commonly used procedure (62.7%). Nonoperative procedures (8.1%) resulted in nonunion in all patients. The most common complication after open reduction and internal fixation was infection (7.8%). Our patient at the latest follow-up reported full functional recovery and full extension and flexion of the affected knee with no pain and subjectively normal strength.

The management of patella nonunions is still a challenge. The technique reported here can be used in patellar fracture nonunion, as well as in primary patellar fractures.

The management of patella nonunions is still a challenge. The technique reported here can be used in patellar fracture nonunion, as well as in primary patellar fractures.

It has been widely reported that vitamin D (vit D) affects preoperative, postoperative, and long-term outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Our aim was to study vit D trajectory after TKA and compare effects of oral versus intramuscular (IM) supplementation in insufficient patients and assess its effects on immediate functional recovery in the first 2 weeks after TKA.

Vit D levels < 30 ng/mL are considered insufficient. We prospectively enrolled 60 patients (20 per group) group I, vit D sufficient patients; group II, vit D insufficient patients given IM supplementation (cholecalciferol 6,00,000 IU); and group III, vit D insufficient patients given oral supplementation (cholecalciferol 600,000 IU). Vit D levels, knee flexion, Timed Up and Go (TUG) test results, and visual analog scale (VAS) score were recorded preoperatively and postoperatively on day 3 and 14.

In group I, mean preoperative vit D significantly dropped at postoperative day (POD) 3 and POD 14 (

= 0.001). In group II, mean preoweeks postoperatively.

Several methods of measurement of anteversion of acetabular components after total hip arthroplasty (THA) have been described in the literature using plain radiographs or computed tomography (CT) scans. None of these have proved to be the gold standard. We aimed to study the correlation between the CT and radiographic methods of calculation of acetabulum anteversion.

CT scans of the pelvis, anteroposterior (AP) and cross-table lateral (CL) radiographs were obtained in 60 patients who underwent THA two weeks after surgery. Anteversion was measured using Widmer method and Liaw method on AP radiographs, and the ischiolateral method on CL radiographs. BTK screening Anteversion measured on the CT scan was taken as the reference anteversion and the above measurements were analysed for correlation with the measurements on CT scan. Intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) were calculated for both intra- and interobserver reliability.

Mean acetabular version on CL radiographs was 53.1 ± 10.7. Mean version on AP radiographs s for assessment of anteversion.

Calculation of acetabular component version on AP views as well as CL views of plain radiographs showed a strong correlation with the version measurements on CT scans. Good correlations were observed between different techniques of measurement on radiographs. Therefore, all these measurements can be valid methods for assessment of anteversion.

Plain computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are useful for diagnosing adverse local tissue reactions after metal-on-metal total hip arthroplasty (THA), but metal artifacts can hamper radiological assessments near the implants. We sought to clarify the usefulness of 18F-fluorodeoxyglucose positron-emission tomography (18F-FDG-PET) CT and MRI in the periprosthetic region, which is difficult to assess after THA due to metal artifacts.

We performed preoperative 18F-FDG-PET/CT and 18F-FDG-PET/MRI, as well as plain CT and MRI, in 11 metal-on-metal THA patients who underwent revision surgery.

Most patients showed high FDG uptake in the metal artifact areas and pseudotumors in the 18-F-FDG-PET/CT and 18-F-FDG-PET/MRI scans. Intraoperative intra-articular macroscopic and histopathological intra-articular granulation tissue findings were suggestive of adverse local tissue reaction.

The enhanced uptake in the metal artifact areas seemed to reflect adverse local tissue reaction. Therefore, 18F-FDG-PET/CT and 18-F-FDG-PET/MRI can be useful for the auxiliary diagnosis of adverse local tissue reactions after metal-on-metal THA.

The enhanced uptake in the metal artifact areas seemed to reflect adverse local tissue reaction. Therefore, 18F-FDG-PET/CT and 18-F-FDG-PET/MRI can be useful for the auxiliary diagnosis of adverse local tissue reactions after metal-on-metal THA.

Modified tension band wiring is one of the most preferred surgical methods for transverse patellar fractures. However, the optimal depth or sagittal position of a Kirschner wire (K-wire) in modified tension band wiring has yet to be determined. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether the depth of a K-wire affects the biomechanical characteristics of modified tension band wiring using the finite-element method.

A patella model was designed with a cuboid shape (length, 34.3 mm; width, 44.8 mm; and thickness, 22.4 mm) and divided into the cortical and cancellous bone parts. A transverse fracture line was formed on the midline of the cuboid shape model. The cuboidal model was applied to modified tension band wiring. The depth or sagittal position of the K-wire was divided into superficial, center, and deep. With the Abaqus v2017 program (Dassault System Inc.), the distal part of the model was fixed, and a tensile load of 850 N was applied to the proximal part of the model at an angle of 45°. The maximum pressures of the cortical and cancellous bones at the fracture plane were measured. The largest von Mises values of the K-wire and stainless steel wire were also measured. The fracture gap on the distracted or anterior side was measured.

In deep K-wire placement, the highest peak von Mises values of the cortical and cancellous bones were observed. The K-wire and stainless steel wire showed the highest von Mises values in deep K-wire placement. The fracture gap was also largest in deep K-wire placement.

The depth of the K-wire affects the biomechanical characteristics of modified tension band wiring. Deep placement of the K-wire will be more favorable for bone union than the empirically known 5-mm anterior or center placement of the K-wire.

The depth of the K-wire affects the biomechanical characteristics of modified tension band wiring. Deep placement of the K-wire will be more favorable for bone union than the empirically known 5-mm anterior or center placement of the K-wire.

Open reduction and internal fixation is the standard treatment for a displaced medial malleolus fracture (MMFx), achieving ankle stability and bony union to prevent post-traumatic arthritis. Previous fixation techniques including tension band wiring and unicortical screw fixation are not optimal for fixation of small fragments in MMFx due to their small size and poor manipulability. Here, we describe a novel surgical method using mini-screws only for fixation of small fragments in MMFx.

We conducted a retrospective consecutive study of patients who underwent surgery using mini-screws for small fragment MMFx between April 2013 and March 2018. We reviewed the patients' clinical characteristics and assessed the fracture features radiographically. Clinical outcomes were assessed by measuring the range of motion of both ankle joints and investigating symptomatic implants. We reviewed the radiographic outcomes of the medial malleolus and the functional outcomes using the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) at the last follow-up.

Nine patients were included in the study. The minimal follow-up period was 27 months. There was no incidental bone breakage during the procedure. All MMFx healed without reduction loss, nonunion, or implant failure at the last follow-up. Two patients had mild osteoarthritic changes of the ankle joint. The mean FAOS score of the patients was 80.99 (range, 65.44-98.42). No patients required removal of the hardware.

Fixation of comminuted fractures of the medial malleolus using mini-screws for young adult patients is a straightforward and simple technique. Safe fixation of the anterior and posterior colliculi reduces the risk of implant irritation symptoms that necessitate implant removal.

Fixation of comminuted fractures of the medial malleolus using mini-screws for young adult patients is a straightforward and simple technique. Safe fixation of the anterior and posterior colliculi reduces the risk of implant irritation symptoms that necessitate implant removal.

The aim of this study was to evaluate results of osteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft combined with a bridge plating technique in atrophic and oligotrophic femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunion.

We retrospectively reviewed 31 patients with atrophic or oligotrophic femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunion treated with osteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft between January 2008 and December 2018. Patients with hypertrophic nonunion, infected nonunion, and nonunion treated with autogenous cancellous bone graft alone were excluded. The nonunion site was exposed by using the Judet technique of osteoperiosteal decortication. Nonunion with a lack of stability was stabilized with a new plate using a bridge plating technique or augmented by supplemental fixation with a plate. Nonunion with malalignment was stabilized with a new plate after deformity correction. Autogenous cancellous bone graft was harvested from the posterior iliac crest and placed within thphic diaphyseal nonunion. This treatment modality can be effective for treating atrophic and oligotrophic diaphyseal nonunion because it is very helpful stimulating bone union.

Osteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft combined with stable fixation by bridge plating showed reliable outcomes in atrophic and oligotrophic diaphyseal nonunion. This treatment modality can be effective for treating atrophic and oligotrophic diaphyseal nonunion because it is very helpful stimulating bone union.

The best treatment for isolated greater tuberosity (GT) fractures is still controversial. Although previous studies have suggested surgical options, they are either unable to provide firm fixation or present with a variety of complications.

We retrospectively studied the records of patients with isolated GT fractures who underwent open reduction and internal fixation using a 3.5-mm locking hook plate between January 2016 and January 2018. The surgical indication was an at least 5-mm displacement of the GT as observed in either simple radiography or three-dimensional computed tomography. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the following five parameters shortly before implant removal and at the final follow-up visual analog scale (VAS) pain score, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, Shoulder Rating Scale of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant-Murley score, and range of motion.

Twenty-one patients with a mean age of 64 years were included. Bone union was achieved within 12-20 weeks of the first surgery in all patients.