Article
Critical Care Medicine
Maryam Ahmed, Romesh Tirimanna, Umar Ahmed, Soltan Hussein, Habib Syed, Khalid Malik-Tabassum, Mark Edmondson
Summary: This study retrospectively analyzed the revision rates of internal fixation and hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with Garden I or II hip fractures, as well as identified risk factors associated with each method. The results showed that the revision rate of internal fixation was 14.4%, while hemiarthroplasty had the lowest revision rate. Age over 80, female gender, and smoking were identified as high-risk factors for fixation failure. Therefore, hemiarthroplasty is a preferable alternative.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2023)
Article
Surgery
Deborah Laurindo Pereira Santos, Marina Lins Miranda, Eduardo Santana Jacob, Raphael Capelli Guerra, Marcelo Silva Monnazzi, Eduardo Hochuli Vieira
Summary: The facial skeleton in pediatric patients undergoes changes during development, and individualized treatment considering age-specific aspects is crucial. The use of resorbable fixation materials in pediatric facial fractures offers advantages over conventional titanium materials and is widely accepted.
JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Niall MH. Mcleod, Nadeem R. Saeed, Barbara Gerber
Summary: This study retrospectively reviewed the use of poly-lactic acid pins for condylar head fracture fixation and found that the resorption process did not adversely affect remodelling of the condylar head. The position, shape, and bone changes of the condyle compared favorably with conservative management or fixation with titanium screws.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2023)
Review
Orthopedics
Lucas Annabell, Benjamin J. Shore, Daniel J. Hedequist, Grant D. Hogue
Summary: The treatment strategies for diaphyseal humerus fractures in the pediatric population depend on various factors such as injury pattern, mechanism, skeletal maturity, and size. Treatment options include closed reduction with immobilization techniques, flexible nails, external fixation, or plate osteosynthesis. Alignment parameters vary based on age and potential for remodeling, and the shoulder joint's multiplanar motion allows for greater variations in alignment compared to other long bone fractures. Complications like radial nerve palsy and mal/nonunions can occur. Comprehensive evaluation of the patient, fracture, local soft tissues, and concomitant injuries should guide treatment decisions.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEONS
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Seungwook Jung, Ok Hyung Nam, Yi-Qin Fang, Shavkat Dusmukhamedov, Chunui Lee
Summary: This study evaluated the reliability of using a trapezium plate and endoscope in the open reduction and internal fixation surgery for mandibular subcondylar fractures. The results showed that patients recovered normal mandibular movement within 6 months postoperatively, and radiographic controls confirmed good anatomical reduction.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Evangelos Kostares, Georgia Kostare, Michael Kostares, Maria Kantzanou
Summary: Our study aimed to estimate the prevalence and factors affecting surgical site infections (SSI) following open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for mandibular fractures. A systematic literature search was conducted, and data from 75 eligible studies were analyzed. The overall prevalence of SSI was estimated to be 4.2%, with significant heterogeneity between studies. The prevalence varied across geographic regions, with higher rates in America than in Europe and Asia. Further research is needed to fully understand the etiology of these infections.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
Adity Bansal, Poonam Yadav, Ongkila Bhutia, Ajoy Roychoudhury, Ashu Seith Bhalla
Summary: This study compared the outcomes and complications of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) with closed treatment for pediatric mandible fractures, finding no significant difference in bone healing between the two methods. While closed treatment is preferred, ORIF should be considered for displaced mandible fractures, especially those with co-existing condylar fractures.
JOURNAL OF CRANIO-MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Surgery
Christopher L. Kalmar, Julia Bushold, Anna R. Carlson, Zachary D. Zapatero, Mychajlo S. Kosyk, Jordan W. Swanson, Jesse A. Taylor, Scott P. Bartlett
Summary: This study examined complications of the latest copolymer of resorbable plates for craniofacial reconstruction in pediatric patients. Results showed 7.9% of patients experienced postoperative complications, with the most common being dehiscence, hematoma/seroma, and infection. Radiotherapy was significantly associated with the development of clinical infection, while there were no differences in complications between different fixation methods.
PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
(2021)
Article
Critical Care Medicine
M. Graafland, B. J. M. van de Wall, N. M. van Veelen, R. van Leeuwen, R. J. Hoepelman, M. Knobe, B. C. Link, R. Babst, F. J. P. Beeres
Summary: This retrospective cohort study compared and described long-term patient-reported outcomes of patients with displaced scapula fractures treated surgically and conservatively. The study found that functional outcomes were similar between surgical and conservative treatment. Osteosynthesis of both intra- and extra-articular scapula fractures is safe and new minimally invasive techniques may lead to faster bone healing and return to work and sports.
INJURY-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE CARE OF THE INJURED
(2022)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Beom-Soo Kim, Ki-Cheor Bae, Chul-Hyun Cho, Kyung-Jae Lee, In Gyu Lee, Min-Gyu Lee, Byung-Woo Min
Summary: This study investigated the reduction effect of direct fixation of quadrilateral plates in acetabular fractures and compared it with indirect fixation. The results showed that patients in the direct fixation group had a lower incidence of post-traumatic osteoarthritis and achieved better anatomical reduction.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Orthopedics
Li-wei Xie, Zhi-qiang Deng, Ren-huan Zhao, Juan Wang, Xin Liu, Ying Zhou, Hui Zhang
Summary: Comparison of closed reduction and percutaneous pinning (CRPP) and open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) in treating lateral condylar humerus fractures (LCHFs) displaced by > 4 mm showed no significant differences in complications or prognoses, but CRPP demonstrated advantages such as less invasive surgery, minimal scarring, and no need for secondary surgery for pin removal.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Philip-Christian Nolte, Anna-Katharina Tross, Julia Studniorz, Paul-Alfred Gruetzner, Thorsten Guehring, Marc Schnetzke
Summary: Superior and anteroinferior plating in displaced midshaft clavicle fractures lead to high rates of bone union and good clinical outcomes, with similar rates of implant removal.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Yang Li, Yonghong Zhao, Yi Yang, Weiming Wu, Xiang Guo, Tiancheng Zhao
Summary: This study evaluated the surgical procedures for titanium plate internal fixation of costal cartilage fractures and found that this method has the advantages of safety, convenience, and good prognosis compared to other methods.
JOURNAL OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
(2022)
Article
Orthopedics
Fangning Hu, Xi Liu, Fanxiao Liu, Honglei Jia, Xiaolong Lv, Fengrui Wang, Shihong Xu, Juanjuan Yang, Lingfei Hu, Bomin Wang, Yongliang Yang
Summary: The study investigated the clinical efficacy and prognosis of intraoperative and postoperative Nice Knots-assisted reduction in the treatment of displaced comminuted clavicle fracture. Nice Knot was found to reduce intraoperative blood loss, shorten operation time, facilitate intraoperative reduction, and achieve satisfactory postoperative clinical results.
BMC MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS
(2021)
Article
Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine
L. Zhang, Y. Wang, X. Shao, J. Chen
Summary: This study evaluated the clinical and radiographic outcomes of 9 children with MCF treated surgically with ORIF, finding that most patients recovered well postoperatively, but a few cases still had issues such as TMJ pain and unsmooth condylar surface.
JOURNAL OF STOMATOLOGY ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY
(2021)