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马 涛, 张 宇, 许 亚, 周 建, 许 同, 张 兴, 胡 雨. [Application of three-dimensional ultrasound technique in repairing dorsal foot wounds with medial sural artery perforator flaps]. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2024; 38:593-597. [PMID: 38752247 PMCID: PMC11096871 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202312079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/24/2023] [Revised: 04/09/2024] [Accepted: 04/12/2024] [Indexed: 05/18/2024]
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Objective To investigate the accuracy of positioning perforator of medial sural artery with three-dimensional ultrasound technique guided by a wide band linear matrix array volume transducer probe before operation, and the effectiveness of the flap design based on this in repairing the dorsal foot wounds. Methods Between January 2019 and December 2022, 30 patients with skin and soft tissue defects of the dorsal foot were treated. There were 19 males and 11 females, with an average age of 43.9 years (range, 22-63 years). There were 12 cases of traffic accident injury, 15 cases of heavy crushing injury, and 3 cases of machine injury. The time from injury to hospitalization was 1-8 hours (mean, 3.5 hours). The wounds in size of 5 cm×3 cm to 17 cm×5 cm were thorough debrided and covered with vacuum sealing drainage dressing. Then the wounds were repaired with the medial sural artery perforator flaps after no obvious infection observed. To obtain the complete three-dimensional image, the number and position of the medial sural artery perforator branches and the position of the main blood vessels in the muscle were detected and recorded by wide band linear matrix array volume transducer probe before operation. Suitable perforating branches were selected to design the flap and guide the flap incision on this basis. The size of the perforating flap ranged from 6 cm×4 cm to 18 cm×6 cm. The sensitivity and positive predictive value were calculated by comparing preoperative exploration with intraoperative observation of perforating branches, so as to evaluate the positioning accuracy of three-dimensional ultrasound technique. The donor sites were sutured directly in 25 cases and repaired with free skin grafting in 5 cases. Results The 60 perforating branches of medial sural artery were found before operation and 58 during operation in 30 patients. Among them, pre- and intra-operative perforations were consistent with 56. The sensitivity was 93.3% and positive predictive value was 96.6%. The intramuscular position and route of the main blood vessels were basically consistent with the pre- and intra-operative observation. All flaps survived and wounds healed by first intention. All incisions at the donor sites healed by first intention, and all skin grafts survived. All patients were follow up 9-24 months (mean, 14.7 months). The appearance, color, and texture of the flaps were good, and no obvious effect on wearing shoes and walking. At last follow-up, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hind score ranged from 80 to 92, with an average of 87.5. The patient satisfaction was excellent in 29 cases and good in 1 case. Conclusion The three-dimensional ultrasound technique guided by the wide band linear matrix array volume transducer probe can accurately locate the perforating branch of the medial sural artery, and the three-dimensional imaging is more intuitive, which can be used to guide the design and incision of the medial sural artery perforator flap.
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- 涛 马
- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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- 宜兴市人民医院手外科(江苏宜兴 214200)Department of Hand Surgery, Yixing People’s Hospital, Yixing Jiangsu, 214200, P. R. China
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Sankey T, Sanchez T, McGee AS, Scheinberg M, Underwood M, Young M, Shah A. Factors Influencing PROMIS Scores and Patient Reported Outcomes Following Surgical Intervention of Isolated Lisfranc Injury: Minimum 2 Year Follow-up. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:359-365. [PMID: 38246337 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.01.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 12/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/03/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Lisfranc injuries are rare but significant foot injuries, as they often result from polytrauma patients, and are often misdiagnosed, which further complicate their evaluation and contribute to their propensity towards disability. It is recommended that, on diagnosis, Lisfranc injuries be treated as soon as possible to decrease the risk of future chronic pain, disability, or osteoarthritis. Our study evaluated patients who completed the patient reported outcome measurement information systems (PROMIS) along with the foot function index (FFI) following operative fixation for Lisfranc injury. Fifty-one patients between 2010 and 2020 met inclusion criteria and were selected for this study, with completion. Utilizing the electronic medical record (EMR), patient charts were reviewed to obtain basic patient demographic information and comorbidities. Operative reports were reviewed to determine which procedure was performed for definitive fixation. Primary arthrodesis was associated with a significant decrease in complication rates (p = .025) when compared to ORIF. Females, arthrodesis, and procedures using a home run (HR) screw were independent risk factors for significantly higher reports of PROMIS pain interference. Arthrodesis also was associated with lower PROMIS pain interference scores. Arthrodesis and males exhibited higher scores in all FFI categories. Our results provide evidence that patient reported outcomes following Lisfranc surgery reported via PROMIS, FFI and VAS scores are independently influenced by patient demographics, comorbidities, and surgical variables. Analysis of potential associations between these patient characteristics and PROMIS and FFI scores provides evidence for physicians to manage patient expectations prior to operative treatment of a nonpolytraumatic Lisfranc injury.
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- Turner Sankey
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, AL.
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Fram BR, Bosse MJ, Odum SM, Reider L, Gary JL, Gordon WT, Teague D, Alkhoury D, MacKenzie EJ, Seymour RB, Karunakar MA. Do Transtibial Amputations Outperform Amputations of the Hind- and Midfoot Following Severe Limb Trauma?: A Secondary Analysis of the OUTLET Study. J Bone Joint Surg Am 2024; 106:776-781. [PMID: 38512987 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.23.00878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/23/2024]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare 18-month clinical and patient-reported outcomes between patients with severe lower-limb injuries treated with a transtibial amputation or a hind- or midfoot amputation. Despite the theoretical benefits of hind- and midfoot-level amputation, we hypothesized that patients with transtibial amputations would report better function and have fewer complications. METHODS The study included patients 18 to 60 years of age who were treated with a transtibial amputation (n = 77) or a distal amputation (n = 17) and who were enrolled in the prospective, multicenter Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibial, Ankle, and/or Foot Trauma (OUTLET) study. The primary outcome was the difference in Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) scores, and secondary outcomes included pain, complications, amputation revision, and amputation healing. RESULTS There were no significant differences between patients with distal versus transtibial amputation in any of the domains of the SMFA: dysfunction index [distal versus transtibial], 31.2 versus 22.3 (p = 0.13); daily activities, 37.3 versus 26.0 (p = 0.17); emotional status, 41.4 versus 29.3 (p = 0.07); mobility, 36.5 versus 27.8 (p = 0.20); and bother index, 34.4 versus 23.6 (p = 0.14). Rates of complications requiring revision were higher for distal amputations but not significantly so (23.5% versus 13.3%; p = 0.28). One distal and no transtibial amputees required revision to a higher level (p = 0.18). A higher proportion of patients with distal compared with transtibial amputation required local surgical revision (17.7% versus 13.3%; p = 0.69). There was no significant difference between the distal and transtibial groups in scores on the Brief Pain Index at 18 months post-injury. CONCLUSIONS Surgical complication rates did not differ significantly between patients who underwent transtibial versus hind- or midfoot amputation for severe lower-extremity injury. The average SMFA scores were higher (worse), although not significantly different, for patients undergoing distal compared with transtibial amputation, and more patients with distal amputation had a complication requiring surgical revision. Of note, more patients with distal amputation required closure with an atypical flap, which likely contributed to less favorable outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level III . See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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- Brianna R Fram
- Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, California
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- Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Atrium Health-Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte, North Carolina
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Ptak NA, Rigby RB, Douthett SM. Nonunion Rate Following Primary Arthrodesis for Acute Lisfranc Injuries. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:411-413. [PMID: 38346585 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2024.01.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 01/27/2024] [Indexed: 03/12/2024]
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Injury to the tarsometatarsal joint (TMT) results in instability throughout the midfoot that does not often improve with conservative management. If instability is identified, surgical intervention is frequently recommended, either open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) or primary arthrodesis (PA). These 2 treatment options have been compared in the literature multiple times, often reporting similar outcomes. Due to this, as well as the need for subsequent hardware removal after ORIF has led many surgeons towards PA at the index surgery. Concern for nonunion is a leading concern with surgeons who advocate instead for ORIF. The purpose of this study is to review patients who underwent PA and observe nonunion rates. Nonunion at the TMT has been previously studied, but only in the chronic setting. We performed a retrospective study of 34 patients who had PA in the management of an acute Lisfranc injury. The average age in our study was 43.9 years old (range 19-72, SD 17.4) with an average follow-up of 9.4 months (range 4-33, SD 6.2). Radiographs were evaluated for signs of nonunion at regular postoperative intervals. Within the patients included in the study, a total of 71 TMT joints were fused. Overall successful fusion rate was 95.8% at an average of 7.9 weeks (range 6-12, SD 1.4) postoperatively. Individual nonunion rates at the first, second, and third TMT were 0%, 1.4% and 2.8% respectively. Our study demonstrates that primary arthrodesis provides a predictable outcome with low nonunion rates in the management of acute Lisfranc injury.
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- Logan Regional Orthopedics - Intermountain Healthcare, Logan, UT
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Vasios IS, Makiev KG, Georgoulas P, Ververidis A, Drosos G, Tilkeridis K. Use of MatriDerm with Split-Thickness Skin Graft in Post-traumatic Full-Thickness Wound Defects in Orthopedic Cases: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature. J Am Podiatr Med Assoc 2024; 114:22-009. [PMID: 38758686 DOI: 10.7547/22-009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/19/2024]
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The management of complex and severe lower-extremity injuries is challenging for the orthopedic surgeon. When the primary or secondary closure of the defect is not feasible, complex procedures with graft (split-thickness or full-thickness) or flap (pedicled or free) are required. These procedures are performed by specialized plastic surgeons and are at high risk for adverse effects, even high morbidity among both the donor and acceptor sites. Furthermore, split-thickness skin grafts (STSGs) often lead to unsatisfactory results in terms of mechanical stability, flexibility, and aesthetics due to the lack of underlying dermal tissue. Consequently, dermal substitutes, such as MatriDerm (MedSkin Solutions Dr Suwelack AG, Billerbeck, Germany), have been proposed and further developed as a treatment option addressing the management of full-thickness wound defects in conjunction with STSGs. We aimed to present a case of post-traumatic full-thickness wound defect of the left foot after traumatic amputation of the digits that was treated with MatriDerm combined with autologous STSG. In addition, we performed a systematic review of the literature to delineate the efficacy of the use of MatriDerm combined with STSGs in orthopedic cases exclusively.
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- Ioannis S Vasios
- *Orthopaedics, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- *Orthopaedics, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- *Orthopaedics, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- †Orthopaedics, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- †Orthopaedics, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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- †Orthopaedics, Democritus University of Thrace, University General Hospital of Alexandroupolis, Alexandroupolis, Greece
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Lee HA, Batley MG, Krakow A, Buczek MJ, Sarkar S, Talwar D, Horn BD, Davidson RS. New Classification for Pediatric Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:267-274. [PMID: 38052380 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/28/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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Proximal fifth metatarsal fractures are the most common foot fractures in children. Attempts to classify these injuries are misapplied and inadequately predict outcomes. This is the first study to identify factors associated with healing in pediatric fifth metatarsal fractures. In this retrospective cohort study (N = 305), proximal fifth metatarsal fractures were classified on radiographs by location on the bone, alignment (transverse or oblique), displacement (>2 mm), and completion through the bone. Based on the literature, they were secondarily sorted by category: apophyseal, intra-articular metaphyseal, extra-articular metaphyseal, and diaphyseal. Primary outcomes included times to healing, indicated by clinical symptoms, immobilization, and return to sports, as well as radiographic callus formation, bridging, and remodeling. Healing times were compared by ANOVA and linear regression. Location had a significant effect on times of immobilization and return to sports, but alignment, displacement, and completion were not associated with healing. When re-classified, the categories were also associated with immobilization and return to sports. Apophyseal fractures healed fastest and diaphyseal fractures required the most time to heal. There was no difference between extra- and intra-articular fractures. For every year of age, symptoms resolved about 2 days sooner. Neither gender nor body mass index (BMI) was positively or negatively associated with healing times. In conclusion, classifying fractures by apophyseal, metaphyseal, and diaphyseal is the most concise, accurate, and useful system. This is the largest series of nonoperatively treated proximal fifth metatarsal fractures in children and a robust standard to which surgical management can be compared.
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- Hannah A Lee
- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA.
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Jiang J, Ye T, Zhu S, Chen C. Surgical Treatment for Isolated Closed Multi-metatarsal Fractures: At Least 2-Year Outcomes in 79 Feet. J Foot Ankle Surg 2024; 63:165-170. [PMID: 37839686 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2023] [Revised: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/28/2023] [Indexed: 10/17/2023]
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Multimetatarsal fractures are a particular type possibly associated with worse functional outcomes. Existing studies are scarce, fragmented, and lack control for confounders. This study aimed to explore the functional prognosis of isolated closed extra-articular multimetatarsal fractures and the different outcomes between the plate-screw and K-wire fixation. This retrospective study included 79 patients who underwent surgery for isolated closed extra-articular multimetatarsal fractures from May 2017 to December 2020. We recorded baseline characteristics. The primary outcome measure was Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS). Exploratory correlation analysis of the variables with VAS, AOFAS score, and FAOS was performed. The differences between the plate-screw group (n = 58) and K-wire group (n = 21) were compared. Seventy-nine patients (79 feet) were included with a follow-up of (47.3 ± 12.7) months (range, 26-70). Full weight bearing time was (11.7±5.3) weeks. VAS was (1.4±1.8) points, AOFAS score was (86.4±13.3) points, and FAOS was (79.0±11.1) points. Complications were observed in 17 cases (21.5%). According to exploratory correlation analysis, VAS was weakly associated with fixation method and gender, AOFAS was weakly associated with fixation method, FAOS was weakly associated with trauma mechanism. When the plate-screw group (n = 58) was compared with the K-wire group (n = 21), we found the former was superior to the latter in terms of full weight bearing time, VAS, AOFAS score, and malunion rate (all p < .05). FAOS was nonsignificant (p = .056). Operative treatment of isolated closed extra-articular multimetatarsal fractures showed good mid-term results. Plate-screw fixation was associated with faster rehabilitation as well as a lower malunion rate. The mid-term follow-up results showed patients with plate-screw fixation had better VAS and AOFAS scores.
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- JianTao Jiang
- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing Shangyu Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, China; Shanghai JiaoTong University Affiliated Sixth Peoples Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Shanghai JiaoTong University Affiliated Sixth Peoples Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Shaoxing Shangyu Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Shaoxing 312000, China
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- Shanghai JiaoTong University Affiliated Sixth Peoples Hospital, Shanghai 200233, China; School of Medicine, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China.
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Egrise F, Bernard E, Galliot F, Pidhorz L, Mainard D. Treatment of two or more metatarsal fractures. Orthop Traumatol Surg Res 2024; 110:103285. [PMID: 35470118 DOI: 10.1016/j.otsr.2022.103285] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2020] [Revised: 09/08/2021] [Accepted: 09/15/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Metatarsal fractures are the most common type of foot fracture. When surgical treatment is needed, pinning is typically used, either percutaneous or open. However, this fixation method has been criticized by some authors who lament residual malunion and prefer to use plate and/or screws. The primary objective of our study was to compare the outcomes of K-wire versus plate and/or screw fixation for the surgical treatment of two or more metatarsal fractures. The secondary objective was to evaluate the factors that contribute to poor outcomes and complications. We hypothesized that plate and/or screw fixation will produce better functional outcomes than K-wire fixation. MATERIALS AND METHODS This was a prospective and retrospective multicenter study carried out between 1 January 2010 and 1 June 2018 with a minimum follow-up of 12 months. Three functional scores were determined (AOFAS, FAAM and SF12 physical and mental) preoperatively, postoperatively and at the final assessment. We evaluated the outcomes in the entire study population and in four injury type subgroups, including one with isolated metatarsal fractures to control analysis bias. RESULTS Our analysis compiled data from 165 patients (123 men, 42 women) who had a mean age of 38 years (16-82). The mean follow-up time was 27.9months (10-120). There were no complications in 130 patients (79%). Skin necrosis occurred in 25 patients (15%). The FAAM score was significantly higher in the plate and/or screw group 70.2 (17-84) versus 60.3 (31-84) in the K-wire group (P=0.033). The 78 (19-100) AOFAS was higher, but not significantly, in the plate and/or screw group versus 70 (12-100) in the K-wire group (P=0.144). CONCLUSION Trauma to the foot that causes a fracture in two or more metatarsals often occurs due to a crush injury (39%). The frequency of associated bone lesions means that a preoperative CT scan should be done routinely to analyze the injury pattern and determine the best treatment. The fixation method should be adapted to the local conditions; when possible, it is preferable to use rigid fixation with plates and/or screws as it yields better functional outcomes. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV; study with retrospective component.
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- Université de Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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- Université de Lorraine, 54505 Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, France
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Symeonidis PD, Totlis T, Dermitzakis I, Papachristodoulou A, Giatas I, Beris A. Anthropometric measurements of the foot cannot predict the screw diameter for fifth metatarsal fractures intramedullary fixation. Surg Radiol Anat 2024; 46:65-70. [PMID: 38055036 PMCID: PMC10784331 DOI: 10.1007/s00276-023-03267-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Accepted: 10/29/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023]
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PURPOSE The present study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of anthropometric foot measurements in predicting the diameter of the intramedullary screw for fifth metatarsal fracture fixation. Secondary aim was to identify whether the fifth metatarsal intramedullary canal diameter is correlated to the fifth metatarsal length and the foot dimensions. METHODS In 29 cadaveric feet, the maximum length of the plantar surface of the foot (PL) and the perimeter of the foot at the level of the fifth metatarsal base (PBFM) were measured using a measuring tape. Subsequently, the fifth metatarsal was excised. Using Computed Tomography scan, the metatarsal length (FML), and the horizontal (HDI) and vertical diameter (VDI) at the isthmus level were measured. The HDI values were grouped in 5 mm increments to correspond to the recommended screw diameter (RSD) for intramedullary fixation. A univariate linear regression analysis considered RSD and HDI as the dependent variables and FML, PL, PBFM as the independent variables. A multivariate regression analysis was performed to examine the predictive value of the two anthropometric measurements. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS All six univariate analyses revealed that the dependent variable was significantly correlated with the independent variable. However, the multivariate regression models showed that the anthropometric measurements were not significantly correlated with the RSD and HDI. CONCLUSION The current study found an association between the fifth metatarsal intramedullary canal diameter and the fifth metatarsal length and foot anthropometric dimensions. However, the anthropometric measurements of the foot presented a low predictive value for the decision of an intramedullary screw diameter in the treatment of fractures of the base of the fifth metatarsal.
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- Department of Anatomy and Surgical Anatomy, School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece.
- Thessaloniki Minimally Invasive Surgery (TheMIS) Orthopaedic Center, St Luke's Hospital, Thessaloniki, Greece.
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- School of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Thessaloniki, Greece
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Ioannina, 45110, Ioannina, Greece
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Li X, Ye L, Wu J, Huang L, Huang J. Minimally Invasive Treatment of Inversion Shortening Calcaneal Fractures in the "Out-In" Position. Orthop Surg 2024; 16:263-268. [PMID: 37814793 PMCID: PMC10782255 DOI: 10.1111/os.13867] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/04/2023] [Revised: 07/19/2023] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Heel fractures need extensive surgical incisions and are challenging to successfully reposition using traditional prying. The goal of this study is to evaluate the clinical effectiveness of using a Kirschner pin-guided distractor to treat inversion shortening calcaneal fractures in the "out-in" position. METHODS A total of 40 data from 37 patients with inversion shortened calcaneal fractures from January 2018 to March 2020 were reviewed. Preoperative lateral and axial X-rays and 3D CT were taken to assess the fracture type, and minimally invasive internal fixation was performed in the "out-in" position with distractor repositioning, and intraoperative and postoperative images were taken to assess fracture repositioning and fixation. During the follow-up period, the postoperative functional recovery status was assessed using the VAS score, AOFAS score, and FAOS score. Paired-samples t-test was used for all data comparisons. RESULTS All cases received a mean follow-up of 28.49 ± 3.25 months, and the mean fracture healing time was 7.84 ± 0.71 weeks. The postoperative images showed well-fixed fracture repositioning, and calcaneal height, length, width, and inversion angles were significantly improved. At the final follow-up, the calcaneal height, length, and width recovered from 39.35 ± 4.44mm, 79.35 ± 2.7mm, and 45.75 ± 2.87mm preoperatively to 50.93 ± 3.18mm, 82.23 ± 1.90mm, and 39.67 ± 1.58mm postoperatively (p < 0.001; p < 0.001; p < 0.001). The calcaneus inversion angle restored from 7.73° ± 2.26° to 3.80° ± 1.80° (p < 0.001). Böhler's angle and Gissane's angle improved from 13.13° ± 3.02° and 105.15° ± 8.94° to 27.95° ± 3.41° and 122.85° ± 5.54° (p < 0.001; p < 0.001). No non-healing fractures, osteomyelitis, or traumatic arthritis were observed. CONCLUSION Minimally invasive internal fixation with distractor repositioning in the "out-in" position is effective in the treatment of inversion shortening calcaneal fractures while restoring the anatomy and protecting the soft tissue.
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- Xu‐Song Li
- Department of Orthopaedics & TraumatologyZhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Zhongshan Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital)ZhongshanChina
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- Grade 2021 GraduateZhongshan Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine Affiliated to Guangzhou University of Chinese MedicineZhongshanChina
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- Graduate schoolGuangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Graduate schoolGuangzhou University of Chinese MedicineGuangzhouChina
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- Department of Orthopaedics & TraumatologyThe First Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical UniversityHangzhouChina
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Urdahl TH, Dock CC, Stone McGaver R, Seiffert KJ, Coetzee JC. Outcomes of Surgically Treated Purely Ligamentous Stage II Lisfranc Injuries. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:1120-1127. [PMID: 37735918 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231194044] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/23/2023]
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BACKGROUND Low-energy stage II Lisfranc injuries are rare, and treatment can be operative or nonoperative based on a surgeon's assessment of midfoot stability. No previously published patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) data for Lisfranc injuries isolates purely ligamentous stage II injuries. The purpose of this study was to analyze PROMs for patients who underwent operative management of stage II Lisfranc injuries. METHODS Thirty-nine patients (39 feet) with confirmed Nunley-Vertullo stage II Lisfranc injuries between May 2012 and February 2022 were identified through a retrospective chart review. PROMs that were analyzed were the visual analog scale (VAS) pain scale, Veterans RAND 12-Item Health Survey (VR-12), Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM), and patient satisfaction. RESULTS Thirty-two open reduction internal fixations (ORIFs) and 7 fusions were performed. The mean latest follow-up was 44.6 (range, 12-92) months. There were 2 complications (5%, 2/39) that required a revision procedure. Twenty-six patients (67%, 26/39) underwent secondary surgery to remove retained hardware. The mean time to hardware removal was 3.97 (range, 2.70-7.47) months. The overall mean patient satisfaction score with overall medical care including clinical visits and interactions with medical staff personnel was 93.6/100. All PROMs (VAS, VR-12, FAAM) demonstrated statistically significant improvement (P < .05) from preoperative (injury) values to latest follow-up postinjury values. CONCLUSION Patients who were treated surgically with stage II purely ligamentous Lisfranc injuries via the methods used were found to mostly undergo hardware removal and have high levels of overall satisfaction with their process of medical care. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective case series.
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Sinkler MA, Benedick A, Kavanagh M, Vallier HA. Functional Outcomes After High-Energy Lisfranc Injuries. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:960-967. [PMID: 37341124 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231181121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND Midfoot fractures and dislocations are infrequent and functional outcomes following Lisfranc injuries have not been well described. The purpose of this project was to explore functional outcomes following operative treatment of high-energy Lisfranc injury. METHODS A retrospective cohort of 46 adults with tarsometatarsal fractures and dislocations treated at a single Level 1 trauma center were reviewed. Demographic, medical, social, and injury features of these patients and their injuries were recorded. Foot Function Index (FFI) and Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA) surveys were collected after mean 8.7 years' follow-up. Multiple linear regression was performed to identify independent predictors of outcome. RESULTS Forty-six patients with mean age 39.7 years completed functional outcome surveys. Mean SMFA scores were 29.3 (dysfunction) and 32.6 (bothersome). Mean FFI scores were 43.1 (pain), 43.0 (disability), and 21.7 (activity), with a mean total score of 35.9. FFI pain scores were worse than published values for fractures of the plafond (33, P = .04), distal tibia (33, P = .04), and talus (25.3, P = .001). Lisfranc injury patients reported worse disability (43.0 vs 29, P = .008) and total FFI scores (35.9 vs 26, P = .02) compared with distal tibia fractures. Tobacco smoking was an independent predictor of worse FFI (P < .05) and SMFA emotion and bothersome scores (P < .04). Chronic renal disease was a predictor of worse FFI disability (P = .04) and SMFA subcategory scores (P < .04). Male sex was associated with better scores in all SMFA categories (P < .04). Age, obesity, or open injury did not affect functional outcomes. CONCLUSION Patients reported worse pain by FFI after Lisfranc injury compared to other injuries about the foot and ankle. Tobacco smoking, female sex, and preexisting chronic renal disease are predictive of worse functional outcome scores, warranting further study in a larger sample, as well as counseling of long-term consequences of this injury. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, retrospective, prognostic.
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- Margaret A Sinkler
- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedics, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, Cleveland, OH, USA
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Meeker J. Letter Regarding: Functional Outcomes After High-Energy Lisfranc Injuries. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:968-970. [PMID: 37853711 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231192472] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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Chopra A, Anastasio AT, Fletcher AN, Tabarestani TQ, Sharma A, Parekh SG. Short-Term Outcomes of Jones-Specific Implant Versus Intramedullary Screw and Plate Fixation for Proximal Fifth Metatarsal Fractures. J Foot Ankle Surg 2023; 62:862-867. [PMID: 37211269 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.05.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2023] [Revised: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Although intramedullary screw fixation is commonly performed for proximal fifth metatarsal fractures, high rates of nonunion, refracture, and hardware prominence have been reported. The Jones Specific Implant (JSI) is a novel surgical implant which contours to the native curvature of the fifth metatarsal allowing for a more anatomic fixation. The purpose of this study was to compare short-term complication rates and outcomes of patients treated with the JSI to other fixation types such as plates and intramedullary screws. Electronic records were queried for adult patients with proximal fifth metatarsal fractures who underwent primary fixation from 2010 to 2021. All patients were treated by a foot and ankle fellowship-trained surgeon with intramedullary screws, plates, or JSI (Arthrex Inc., Naples, FL). Visual analog scale (VAS) and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS) were recorded and compared using univariate statistics. Eighty-five patients underwent fixation using intramedullary screw (n = 51, 60%), plate (n = 22, 25.9%), or JSI (n = 12, 14.1%) with a mean follow-up of 11.1 ± 14.6 months. The total cohort demonstrated a significant improvement in VAS pain (p < .0001) as well as AOFAS (p < .0001) scores. When comparing the cohort treated with JSI and the cohort treated with all other types of fixation, there were no significant differences in postoperative VAS or AOFAS scores. Only 3 complications, one with JSI (3.5%) required removal of the symptomatic hardware. The JSI is a novel treatment for proximal fifth metatarsal fractures, with similar early outcomes and complication rates when compared with intramedullary screw and plate fixation.
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- Aman Chopra
- Georgetown University School of Medicine, Washington, DC.
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, St. Luke's University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
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Morii H, Inui T, Shibayama H, Oae K, Onishi F, Hashimoto T, Inokuchi K, Sawano M. Arterialization of plantar venous system via vein graft: A novel technique for reconstruction of heel pad degloving injuries. Injury 2023; 54:110826. [PMID: 37286444 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.05.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/27/2022] [Revised: 05/10/2023] [Accepted: 05/13/2023] [Indexed: 06/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Patients with heel pad degloving injury frequently develop ischemic necrosis of the area, necessitating soft-tissue reconstruction surgery. We have developed a technique for arterialization of the plantar venous system via vein graft (APV) as the primary revascularization treatment. The objective of this study was to clarify both the utility of APV for the preservation of degloved heel pads and the impact of this preservation on clinical outcomes. METHODS Ten consecutive cases of degloving injury with devascularized heel pad were treated at a single trauma center from 2008 to 2018. Five cases underwent APV and five underwent conventional primary suture (PS) as the initial treatment. We evaluated the course according to the frequency of heel pad preservation, additional intervention after heel pad necrosis, post-operative complications, and outcomes using the Foot and Ankle Disability Index score (FADI) at the time of last follow-up. RESULTS Among the five cases that underwent APV, the heel pad was preserved in three cases and flap surgery was required in two cases. All cases that underwent PS developed necrosis of the heel pad, requiring skin graft in one case and flap surgery in four. One skin graft case and one free flap case after PS developed plantar ulcers. The three cases with preserved heel pads exhibited higher FADI than the seven cases that developed necrosis. CONCLUSION APV showed a relatively high frequency of heel pad preservation, which otherwise was uniformly lacking. Functional outcomes were improved in cases with preserved heel pad compared to those that developed necrosis and underwent additional tissue reconstruction.
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- Hokuto Morii
- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Teikyo University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, KKR Sapporo Medical Center, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hiroshima University School of Medicine, Hiroshima, Japan
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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- Department of Emergency and Critical Care Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Saitama Medical University, Kawagoe, Saitama, Japan
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Eelsing R, Aronius LB, Halm JA, Schepers T. Implant Choice and Outcomes of the Sinus Tarsi Approach for Displaced Intra-articular Calcaneal Fractures. Foot Ankle Int 2023; 44:738-744. [PMID: 37254513 PMCID: PMC10394952 DOI: 10.1177/10711007231176276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Operative fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures is considered the gold standard, for which multiple fixation methods are available. This study compares the (functional) outcome of screw fixation (SF), plate fixation (PF), and anatomical plate fixation (APF) via the sinus tarsi approach (STA). METHODS A total of 239 patients (265 fractured calcanei) who received surgical treatment of a displaced intra-articular calcaneal fracture via STA between 2011 and 2022 were included. RESULTS Böhler angle (BA) measured immediately postoperatively (BA post-OR) and the decrease in BA at 1 year (∆BA) differed significantly in favor of PF/APF compared with SF (BA post-OR: SF vs PF P = .010 and SF vs APF P = .001; ∆BA: SF vs PF P = .032 and SF vs APF P = .042). Implant removal surgery was performed significantly less in the APF group as compared to the SF/PF groups (APF vs SF/PF; 9.9% vs 22.9%/23.7%, P = .015). Surgical site infections and secondary arthrodesis of the subtalar joint occurred equally in the 3 groups. Furthermore, the mean American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scale, Foot Function Index score, and EuroQOL-5D-index / visual analog scale score, did not differ notably between SF, PF, and APF. CONCLUSION The results show that both PF and APF are favored over SF because of an improved correction of BA measured directly postoperatively, a lower secondary loss of BA and, for APF, a lower implant removal rate. There was no difference in the rate of surgical site infections, need for secondary arthrodesis, nor functional outcome scores between different implants using the STA. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, retrospective cohort study.
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- Robin Eelsing
- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, AMS - Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, AMS - Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, AMS - Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Department of Surgery, Amsterdam UMC location University of Amsterdam, Meibergdreef 9, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
- Amsterdam Movement Sciences, AMS - Musculoskeletal Health, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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Zhang T, Cheng JN, Yang L, Huang YT, Gao QF, Sun FW, Liu ZJ, Liu SZ, Yang CP, Cao Y, Ju JH. [Curative effects of the superficial peroneal artery perforator flap carrying multiple perforators in repairing hand and foot wounds]. Zhonghua Shao Shang Yu Chuang Mian Xiu Fu Za Zhi 2023; 39:234-240. [PMID: 37805719 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501225-20220723-00305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/09/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the curative effects of the superficial peroneal artery perforator flap carrying two and more homologous perforators in repairing hand and foot wounds. Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted. From January to September 2021, 23 patients with hand and foot wounds combined with bone or tendon exposure who met the inclusion criteria were admitted to Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, including 16 males and 7 females, aged 23 to 68 years. After expansion of the wound, the wound area was 3.0 cm×2.0 cm to 11.0 cm×4.0 cm. All the wounds were repaired with the superficial peroneal artery perforator flap carrying two and more homologous perforators. The area of the resected flap was 4.0 cm×2.0 cm to 12.0 cm×5.0 cm. All the wounds in donor areas were sutured directly. During the operation, the resection of the flap, the number and caliber of carried perforators, the caliber of superficial peroneal artery, the length of vascular pedicle, and the number of accompanying veins of the superficial peroneal artery were recorded. The survival of the flap, the occurrence of complications, and the wound healing in the donor area were observed after operation. The recovery of the donor and recipient areas was followed up. At the last follow-up, the comprehensive evaluation scale was used to evaluate the curative effect of flap repair, and the sensory grading scale was used to evaluate the sensory function of the recipient area. Results: Totally 24 flaps were successfully resected in surgical operations, carrying 56 superficial peroneal artery perforators in total, with the caliber of perforators of 0.20-0.70 mm. The calibers of all perforators carried by 7 flaps were smaller than 0.40 mm. Nineteen flaps carried 2 perforators each, 3 flaps carried 3 perforators each, 1 flap carried 4 perforators, and 1 flap carried 5 perforators. During the operation, the superficial peroneal artery was resected with a caliber of 0.40-1.50 mm, the vascular pedicle was 2-6 cm in length, and each superficial peroneal artery had two accompanying veins. After operation, all the flaps survived smoothly, no vascular crisis or distal necrosis occurred, and the wounds healed well in the donor area. During the follow-up of 6 to 10 months after operation, the color, texture, and elasticity of the recipient area were good. Among them, 6 recipient areas were thinned and reshaped because of bloating. There was only linear scar and no obvious scar hyperplasia or pigmentation in the donor area, without significant change in sensory or motor function. At the last follow-up, the curative effect evaluation of flap repair was excellent in 22 flaps and good in 2 flaps, and the sensory function evaluation of the recipient area was grade S3 in 1 area and grade S2 in 23 areas. Conclusions: The superficial peroneal artery perforator flap with two and more homologous perforators has sufficient and reliable blood supply and is effective in repairing hand and foot wounds. It provides an ideal solution for the clinical problem in which the original operation scheme is abandoned due to the existence of only multiple slender perforators of caliber smaller than 0.40 mm, and only a single perforator in the operative field that cannot satisfy the needs of the flap blood supply and recipient area.
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- T Zhang
- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Suzhou Ruihua Orthopaedic Hospital, Suzhou 215104, China
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Chen LM, Wang G, Liu Y. [Clinical effects of lateral supramalleolar perforator island flaps with low rotation points in repairing foot skin and soft tissue defect wounds]. Zhonghua Shao Shang Yu Chuang Mian Xiu Fu Za Zhi 2022; 38:932-936. [PMID: 36299204 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501120-20210630-00231] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/16/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the clinical effects of lateral supramalleolar perforator island flaps with low rotation points in repairing foot skin and soft tissue defect wounds. Methods: The retrospective observational study was conducted. From October 2017 to August 2020, 14 patients (6 males and 8 females, aged 14-77 years) with foot skin and soft tissue defect wounds were admitted to Lanzhou University Second Hospital, including 4 cases of plantar skin tumor, 4 cases of chronic plantar ulcer, 4 cases of foot traffic injury, and 2 cases of residual wounds after deep foot burns. The wound size was 2.0 cm×2.0 cm to 7.0 cm×5.0 cm after tumor resection or debridement, which was repaired with island flap pedicled with the descending branch of the lateral supramalleolar perforator and the rotation point located at the lower front edge of the lateral ankle. The size of the flap ranged from 3.0 cm×2.0 cm to 8.0 cm×6.0 cm, and the length of vascular pedicle ranged from 8.0 to 14.0 cm. The flap was transferred by subcutaneous tunnel to repair the wound. The donor site wound of the flap was repaired with medium thickness skin graft from the lateral thigh. The survival of flaps, wound healing of the donor and recipient sites, and the occurrence of complications after operation were observed. The appearances of flaps and donor sites, and foot function were observed during follow-up. Results: The flaps of 14 patients survived successfully after operation, and the wounds in the donor and recipient sites healed well, without vascular crisis, venous congestion, or other complications. Follow-up for 2 to 24 months showed that the flaps had good appearance without bloating and were wear-resistant, the functions of wearing shoes and walking were not affected, and there was no obvious scar hyperplasia or hyperpigmentation at the donor site. Conclusions: With the descending branch of the lateral supramalleolar perforator as the pedicle and the rotation point located at the lower front edge of the lateral ankle, the island flap has a good effect in repairing the skin and soft tissue defect wound of the foot because of its reliable blood supply, simple design and operation, no need for vascular anastomosis, low rotation point, long vascular pedicle, and large radius of rotation.
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- L M Chen
- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery & Wound Repair Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery & Wound Repair Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China
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- Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery & Wound Repair Surgery, Lanzhou University Second Hospital, Lanzhou 730030, China
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褚 祥, 管 之, 马 海, 李 阳, 贾 国, 孙 军. [Effectiveness comparison of two surgical methods in treatment of intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures in older children]. Zhongguo Xiu Fu Chong Jian Wai Ke Za Zhi 2022; 36:1255-1260. [PMID: 36310463 PMCID: PMC9626262 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.202204047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Revised: 08/16/2022] [Accepted: 08/16/2022] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Objective To compare the effectiveness of open reduction and internal fixation with plate and closed reduction and internal fixation with Kirschner wire (K-wire) in the treatment of intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures in older children. Methods A clinical data of 35 older children (37 feet) with intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures who were admitted between November 2014 and November 2020 and met the selection criteria were retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 19 cases (20 feet) underwent open reduction and internal fixation with plate (plate group), and 16 cases (17 feet) underwent closed reduction and internal fixation with K-wire (K-wire group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, cause of injury, side and type of fracture, and time from injury to admission, and preoperative calcaneal Gissane angle and Böhler angle ( P>0.05). The postoperative calcaneal Gissane angle, Böhler angle, complications, and fracture healing were compared between the two groups. The ankle function was evaluated based on the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scoring system. Results Incision necrosis occurred in 1 foot in the plate group after operation, which healed after symptomatic treatment; the other incisions in the two groups healed by first intention. All children were followed up 12-39 months (mean, 19 months). X-ray films showed that the fractures in both groups healed; the healing time was (2.65±0.71) months in the plate group and (2.24±1.38) months in the K-wire group respectively, with no significant difference ( t=1.161, P=0.253). At last follow-up, the calcaneal Gissane angle and Böhler angle returned to normal; and the difference between pre- and post-operation in the two group was significant (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between the two groups in the difference between before and after operation ( P>0.05). In the plate group, the plate was removed at 11-22 months after operation (mean, 16.8 months). At last follow-up, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score in the plate group was 91.2±5.1, which was significantly higher than that in the K-wire group (86.9±6.1) ( t=2.316, P=0.027). The ankle function was rated as excellent in 15 feet, good in 4 feet, and fair in 1 foot in the plate group, and excellent in 14 feet and good in 3 feet in the K-wire group, and the difference between the two groups was not significant ( Z=1.712, P=0.092). Conclusion For intra-articular displaced calcaneal fracture in older children, the open reduction and internal fixation with plate and closed reduction and internal fixation with K-wire can achieve good effectiveness, but the former has better recovery of ankle function.
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- 祥军 褚
- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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- 安徽省儿童医院骨科(合肥 230051)Department of Orthopedics, Anhui Provincial Children’s Hospital, Hefei Anhui, 230051, P. R. China
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Noori N, Abousayed M, Guyton GP, Coleman MM. What Is the Interrater and Intrarater Reliability of the Lawrence and Botte Classification System of Fifth Metatarsal Base Fractures? Clin Orthop Relat Res 2022; 480:1305-1309. [PMID: 35081080 PMCID: PMC9191320 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000002131] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal are common, and often they are classified using a three-part scale first proposed by Lawrence and Botte. A clear consensus on prognosis and treatment for these fractures is lacking, particularly for fractures in the middle classification, Zone 2; the reliability of the classification scheme itself may be partly at fault for this. The intra- and interrater reliability of the classification itself has never been established, and it remains unclear whether the three-part classification of fifth metatarsal fractures can be applied consistently enough to guide treatment. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES When used by experienced orthopaedic surgeons, (1) What is the overall interrater reliability of the three-part Lawrence and Botte classification of fifth metatarsal base fractures? (2) What is the overall intrarater reliability of the three-part Lawrence and Botte classification of fifth metatarsal base fractures? (3) What are these same metrics for the individual transitions within the classification (Zone 1-2 and Zone 2-3)? METHODS Thirty sets of initial presentation radiographs representing an equal number of fractures originally diagnosed by treating clinicians as Zone 1, Zone 2, and Zone 3 were evaluated and classified by three orthopaedic surgeons specializing in foot and ankle surgery and eight foot and ankle fellows to determine interrater reliability. Two weeks later, the same set of radiographs were reevaluated in random order to determine intrarater reliability. Kappa values for interrater and intrarater reliability were calculated. Additionally, the individual transitions between zones were separately analyzed by calculating kappa values for a hypothetical two-part classification based on each transition. RESULTS The three-part Lawrence and Botte classification of fifth metatarsal fractures demonstrated an overall interrater agreement of κ = 0.66 (observed agreement 77% versus chance agreement 33%). Intrarater reliability for the 11 surgeons ranged from κ = 0.60 to κ = 0.90. A two-part scheme divided by the transition between Zone 1 and Zone 2 demonstrated an interrater agreement of κ = 0.83, and a two-part scheme divided by the transition between Zone 2 and Zone 3 demonstrated a much lower interrater reliability of κ = 0.66. CONCLUSION The three-part Lawrence and Botte classification system demonstrated a concerningly low level of interrater reliability with an observed agreement of 77% compared with a chance agreement of 33%. The primary source of concern is the assessment of the interface between Zone 2 and Zone 3, which proved much less reliable than that between Zone 1 and Zone 2. This suggests that previous studies of isolated Zone 1 fractures likely contain a homogeneous fracture cohort, whereas studies of Zone 2 or Zone 3 fractures are likely to include a mixture of fracture types. In practice, the consensus treatment of fifth metatarsal fractures differs based on whether they represent a more proximal, avulsive injury or a more distal injury from indirect trauma. Our data suggest that the Lawrence and Botte classification should be abandoned. Further work should focus on developing a new classification scheme that demonstrates improved interobserver reliability and more directly corresponds to this treatment paradigm. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, diagnostic study.
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- Naudereh Noori
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Luo X, Chen X, Lei G. Treatment of Severe Destructive Foot and Ankle Injury in a Young Child with a Skin Regeneration Technique. J Coll Physicians Surg Pak 2022; 32:833-834. [PMID: 35686427 DOI: 10.29271/jcpsp.2022.06.833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 12/25/2021] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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- Xueping Luo
- Department of Ankle Surgery, Sanmenxia Central Hospital, Sanmenxia, China
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- Department of Ankle Surgery, Sanmenxia Central Hospital, Sanmenxia, China
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- Department of Child Health, Sanmenxia Central Hospital, Sanmenxia, China
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Feng SM, Zhao JJ, Ma C, Xu W. [All-inside subtalar arthroscopy through three portals combined with rafting screws technique for the treatment of the calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ]. Zhonghua Wai Ke Za Zhi 2022; 60:546-551. [PMID: 35658341 DOI: 10.3760/cma.j.cn112139-20211008-00475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Objective: To investigate the surgical technology and clinical efficacy of using the all-inside subtalar arthroscopy through three portals combined with rafting screws technique for the treatment of the calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ. Methods: The clinical data of 33 patients (33 feet) with intra-articular displaced calcaneal fractures treated by modified all-inside arthroscopic from March 2017 to March 2019 at Department of Orthopedics,Xuzhou Central Hospital were retrospectively analyzed.There were 19 male patients,and 14 female patients,aged (32.6±11.3) years(range:20 to 55 years). According to the Sanders classification,there were 12 cases of type Ⅱ and 21 cases of type Ⅲ. The duration from injury to surgery was (101.2±32.1) hours(range:6 to 140 hours).The preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) was 6.4±2.9 (range: 4 to 8); The preoperative American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scale and the SF-36 score was 63.3±11.8 (range:50 to 75) and 94.8±9.1 (range:70 to 105) respectively.All the patients were managed with the all-side subtalar arthroscopy through three portals combined with rafting screws technique.The incision healing,reduction of fracture,and fracture healing were recorded.The VAS,AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale,and SF-36 score were used to assess the pain and functional outcomes.Repeated-measurement was used to compare the scores before and after surgery. Results: The time of operation was (69.7±10.4) minutes (range:40 to 110 minutes). All patients did not undergo bone grafting.The incision healed in one stage without complications of skin sensory and peroneal tendon injury.All patients were followed up for 24 months.At the last follow-up,all the patients were satisfied with the hindfoot alignment,function,and hindfoot appearance.Postoperative calcaneal imaging indicators (calcaneal length,calcaneal width,calcaneal height,Bohler angle and Gissane angle) were significantly improved compared with those before surgery (P<0.01).There was no statistically significant difference in the imaging indexes of calcaneus at 1 day,1 year and 2 years after surgery,indicating no loss of fracture reduction (all P>0.05).The VAS,AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scale,and SF-36 score were 1.5±0.4 (range: 0 to 2),94.0±6.5 (range:90 to 100),and 119.1±7.2 (range:105 to 130),respectively,which were better than those before surgery (all P>0.05).According to the AOFAS scoring system,27 cases were excellent,4 cases were good, 2 cases were fair,and the excellent and good rate was 94.0%. Conclusion: All-inside subtalar arthroscopy through three portals combined with rafting screws technique for the treatment of the calcaneal fractures of Sanders Ⅱ and Ⅲ provides precise reduction,reliable fixation,satisfactory function and limited complications,which is an alternative method.
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- S M Feng
- Department of Orthopedics,Xuzhou Central Hospital,Xuzhou 221009,China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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- Department of Orthopedics,Xuzhou Central Hospital,Xuzhou 221009,China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215004, China
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Bodnya A, Butenko L, Hruzevskyi А. [CLINICAL AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS OF POSTERIOR FOOT INJURIES]. Georgian Med News 2022:23-29. [PMID: 35271467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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A clinical and statistical study of the frequency, structure and circumstances of posterior foot injury was carried out in 1047 patients admitted to the clinic in the period from 2007 to 2020. Age and gender groups have been identified, in which most often injuries leading to hospitalization occurred as a result of a fall with low kinetic energy at home or on the street, due to negligence, illegal actions and road accidents. The majority of patients were hospitalized urgently after injury, among which fractures of the calcaneus prevailed (84.82%). Two clinical groups were analyzed for the chosen treatment tactics. In the first group (comparison), depending on the severity of the injuries, conservative treatment was performed in 189 patients, operative (open reposition and internal fixation) - in 156. In the second group (studies), a closed reposition by Westhues / Essex-Lopresti and transosseous osteosynthesis according to the tactics developed by us were performed in 316 cases. Rammed arthrodesis was performed in both groups in 22 patients. The analysis of the functional results of conservative treatment according to AOFAS (88.7±5.2) and FFI (6.8±3.4) showed the advantages of closed methods and their effectiveness by 1.2 times compared with conservative treatment and internal osteosynthesis, respectively, 73.1±11.2 and 23.9±10.8 points.
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- A Bodnya
- Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
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- Odessa National Medical University, Ukraine
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Dai J, Zhou Y, Mei S, Chen H. Application of the distally based sural neurocutaneous flaps in the management of foot and ankle defects in patients with diabetic foot. Front Endocrinol (Lausanne) 2022; 13:1009714. [PMID: 36213287 PMCID: PMC9537483 DOI: 10.3389/fendo.2022.1009714] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/02/2022] [Accepted: 09/07/2022] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND We report our experience on the use of a distally based sural flap for soft tissue reconstruction of foot and ankle defects in patients with diabetic foot. METHODS The actual study is a retrospective, open, non-controlled, and clinical study of 25 patients treated with diabetic foot on whom reconstruction with distally based sural neurocutaneous flaps was performed from May 2019 to December 2021. RESULTS The mean age was 64.9 years, and there were 15 male and 10 female patients. The mean follow-up was 9.8 months, which ranged from 6 to 12 months. The size of the flaps ranged from 6 × 5 to 15 × 9 cm2. Twenty-two of the 25 flaps survived intact with sufficient blood supply. Two cases had a small superficial necrosis, which was resolved after a change of daily dressing and was heeled eventually. In one case, partial necrosis was observed that was managed with minor revision and the use of split-thickness skin graft. CONCLUSIONS The distally based sural flap is considered to be useful for reconstruction of foot and ankle defects in patients with diabetic foot.
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- Jiezhi Dai
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Civil Aviation Hospital of Shanghai, Shanghai, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hua Chen, ; Shasha Mei,
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Affiliated Sixth People’s Hospital, Shanghai, China
- *Correspondence: Hua Chen, ; Shasha Mei,
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Tapan M, Özkan Ö, Özkan Ö. Versatility of the Peroneal Perforator Propeller Sural Flap for Various Types of Injuries in the Ankle and Foot Regions. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 87:e121-e128. [PMID: 34387575 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002969] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The goals of soft tissue reconstruction in the distal lower extremities are to provide a functional limb and to help patients return to a normal life with the capability of wearing shoes or boots. A peroneal perforator propeller sural flap is a combination of a sural flap and a peroneal propeller perforator flap. This article presents the versatility of this flap in the foot and ankle regions. PATIENTS AND METHODS Eleven peroneal perforator propeller sural flaps were harvested to reconstruct the ankle and foot regions. There were 9 male and 2 female patients, with ages ranging from 9 to 64 years. The flaps were used for 7 different defect types including avulsion, gunshot, crush injury, diabetic foot, defect secondary to orthopedic surgery, tumor resection, and electrical burn. The flaps included 3 different insetting types and 2 different utilizations of the sural nerve. RESULTS Eight direct propeller flaps, 2 interpolation propeller flaps, and 1 passing-through-style propeller flap were harvested as flap insetting types. In 1 patient, sural nerve coaptation was used, and in 2 patients, an additional posterior tibial artery perforator flap was used. One patient underwent surgery at the time of the injury. Only 2 patients had complications related to the type of injury. There was no need for debulking surgery for patients to wear their own shoes or boots. CONCLUSIONS The peroneal perforator propeller sural flap can be harvested as a sensory flap with sural nerve coaptation, a passing-through- style, an interpolation style, an extended style, or as a component of double perforator flaps. This type of flap provides various options in the challenging field of reconstructive surgery.
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- Mehmet Tapan
- From the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Akdeniz University, Antalya, Turkey
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» Fractures of the proximal fifth metatarsal (PFMT) are one of the most common foot injuries, accounting for 61% to 78% of all foot fractures, but full consensus on their classification, diagnosis, and treatment has not yet been reached. » The most commonly accepted classification is that of Lawrence and Botte, who divided the location of PFMT fractures into 3 zones with respect to their healing potential. » Avulsion fractures of the tuberosity of the base (zone 1) generally heal well, and nonoperative treatment is commonly recommended. » Internal fixation may be considered for displaced fractures that extend into the fourth-fifth intermetatarsal joint (zone 2) as well as for nondisplaced fractures in athletes or high-demand patients, with the aims of reducing the healing time and expediting return to sport or work. » Stress fractures of the proximal diaphysis (zone 3) are preferably treated operatively, particularly in the presence of signs of delayed union. With nonoperative treatment, supportive measures such as ultrasonography or external/extracorporeal shockwave therapy have been demonstrated to have limited potential for the enhancement of fracture-healing.
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- Kamila Bušková
- Department of Orthopaedics, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Military University Hospital Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- Department of Orthopaedics, First Faculty of Medicine Charles University and Military University Hospital Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
- Department of Anatomy, First Faculty of Medicine, Charles University Prague, Prague, Czech Republic
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- University Center of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden, Dresden, Germany
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BACKGROUND The subtle Lisfranc injury is the disruption of the osteoligamentary complex between the first cuneiform and the second metatarsal, resulting in minor widening of this space that is often difficult to detect with plain radiographs. In this study, we assessed the results after treatment of the different stages of subtle Lisfranc injuries, focusing on their impact on foot arch anatomy and functionality at short- to midterm follow-up. METHODS A retrospective study including patients treated in our center for a subtle Lisfranc injury between 2012 and 2019 was conducted. Demographic, epidemiologic, radiographic, and clinical data were obtained and assessed, focusing on foot arch structure and foot function, which was evaluated with the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot score and the Foot Function Index (FFI). RESULTS A total of 42 patients with a mean age of 49 ± 17.5 years were included, with an average of 4.3 years' follow-up (range, 1-8). Stage I injuries according to Nunley classification represented 19% and were treated conservatively. Stage II (66.7%) and stage III (14.3%) injuries were treated operatively, via osteosynthesis with screws (74%), K-wires (19%), or plates (7%). Flattening of foot arch after treatment was observed in 42.9% of patients, with significant increases in Costa-Bertani (12 ± 7 degrees), Hibbs (7 ± 6 degrees), and Meary (3 ± 1 degrees) angles. Other complications included complex regional pain syndrome (28.6%) and painful hardware (23.8%). Secondary joint arthrodesis was needed in 16.6% of patients. Chronic pain was present in 71.4% of patients with a mean visual analog scale (VAS) pain score at final follow-up of 4 of 10 points. Results in AOFAS midfoot score and FFI were 87.4 ± 8.3 and 15 ± 6.4, respectively. CONCLUSION The subtle Lisfranc injury shows dissociation between the initial relatively mild radiographic changes and important future complications. Chronic pain and foot arch flattening were not uncommon. Overall foot function in the short- or midterm was found to be modestly diminished in this somewhat heterogenous cohort. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, therapeutic case series.
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- Daniel Garríguez-Pérez
- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Foot and Ankle Unit, Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Traumatology and Orthopaedic Surgery, Clínico San Carlos Hospital, Madrid, Spain
- Department of Surgery, Complutense University, Madrid, Spain
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BACKGROUND Sports-related fractures of the fifth metatarsal are common in professional athletes. Data regarding outcomes of surgical management including refracture, complications, and return-to-play statistics are available for other professional American sports with a notable exception of soccer. PURPOSE To quantify the burden of operative fifth metatarsal fractures in Major League Soccer (MLS) athletes, to compare outcomes as well as refracture and complication rates with other professional sports, to analyze factors that may contribute to treatment failure, and to report on return-to-play characteristics for affected players. STUDY DESIGN Case series; Level of evidence, 4. METHODS We searched all injuries in the prospectively collected HealtheAthlete database for MLS for operative fifth metatarsal fractures for seasons 2013 to 2017. Additional information regarding each fracture including demographics, treatment, postoperative course, and return-to-play statistics were compiled from HealtheAthlete and supplemented by teams' chief medical officers, coaches, trainers, and online sources. RESULTS There were 21 fractures in 18 players during the study period. Mean time to radiographic healing was 8.5 weeks (n = 17). Mean time to return to play was 11.1 weeks (n = 19). Of 21 fractures, 20 (95%) players returned to sport. Of 18 players, 4 (22.2%) experienced refracture. Of 18 players, 5 (27.8%) and 2 (11.1%) reported previous stress injuries on the contralateral and ipsilateral limb, respectively. Player performance characteristics showed small declines in the first year of return that improved by the second year. CONCLUSION MLS athletes who sustain a sports-related fifth metatarsal fracture can expect a high rate of return to sport with time to radiographic healing and return to play as well as risk of refracture similar to other professional cohorts.
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- Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- Kerlan-Jobe Institute, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, USA
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- University of California, Davis, Sacramento, California, USA
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Zavala KJ, Kuo SCH, Lin TS. Functional Evaluation of Ankle Joint After 1-Stage Secondary Debulking Procedure After Flap Reconstruction. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 87:331-336. [PMID: 33559997 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002711] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Free or local flaps that are used to reconstruct the lower limb often result in poor functional outcome because of bulkiness of the flap and scar contracture over ankle joint region. The aim of this study was to evaluate the functional results of ankle joint after 1-stage secondary debulking procedure for lower limb trauma. MATERIAL AND METHODS From January of 2002 to October of 2018, debulking procedures were performed for 66 patients after flap reconstructions of the lower limb. Thirty-eight patients (group 1) of foot injury without ankle joint involvement and 20 patients (group 2) with ankle joint involvement were included. Range of motion (ROM) of ankle joint before and after debulking procedure was measured after 6 months of follow-up. RESULTS After debulking procedure, all the patients were able to dress in their preinjury shoes without any difficulty and with ease of ambulation. For all patients, with or without ankle involvement, the postdebulking ROM versus predebulking ROM improved significantly (P < 0.01). The ROM improvements for patients with ankle involvement were significantly better then patients without ankle involvement (P = 0.032). CONCLUSIONS One-stage debulking procedure can provide long-term constant, reliable, thin skin coverage for the lower limb after flap reconstruction with improved ankle ROM. This allows better functional results, especially for lower limb trauma patients with initial ankle involvement.
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- Karina Jaikel Zavala
- From the Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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Outcomes Following Severe Distal Tibial, Ankle, and/or Mid/Hindfoot Trauma: Comparison of Limb Salvage and Transtibial Amputation (OUTLET). J Bone Joint Surg Am 2021; 103:1588-1597. [PMID: 33979309 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.20.01320] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Selecting the best treatment for patients with severe terminal lower-limb injury remains a challenge. For some injuries, amputation may result in better outcomes than limb salvage. This study compared the outcomes of patients who underwent limb salvage with those that would have been achieved had they undergone amputation. METHODS This multicenter prospective observational study included patients 18 to 60 years of age in whom a Type-III pilon or IIIB or C ankle fracture, a Type-III talar or calcaneal fracture, or an open or closed blast/crush foot injury had been treated with limb salvage (n = 488) or amputation (n = 151) and followed for 18 months. The primary outcome was the Short Musculoskeletal Function Assessment (SMFA). Causal effect estimates of the improvement that amputation would have provided if it had been performed instead of limb salvage were calculated for the SMFA score, physical performance, pain, participation in vigorous activities, and return to work. RESULTS The patients who underwent limb salvage would have had small differences in most outcomes had they undergone amputation. The most notable difference was an improvement in the SMFA mobility score of 7 points (95% confidence interval [CI] = 2.0 to 10.7). Improvements were largest for pilon/ankle fractures and complex injury patterns. CONCLUSIONS Amputation should be considered a treatment option rather than a last resort for the most complex terminal lower-limb injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Therapeutic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
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Perloff E, Posner AD, Haddad S, Arain A, Bagchi K. Surgical Management of a Pediatric Cuboid Nutcracker Fracture: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2021; 11:01709767-202109000-00037. [PMID: 34293796 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.21.00121] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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CASE Cuboid impaction fractures (nutcracker fractures) result from high-energy trauma and are exceedingly rare in children. We present a case of an 8-year-old boy who sustained a comminuted cuboid nutcracker fracture after a fall from height. The patient underwent open reduction and internal fixation with a locking plate. At 1 year postoperatively, lateral column length and articular congruency were maintained, and the patient return to full function and activity. CONCLUSION Cuboid nutcracker fractures in children are rare and can be successfully treated with open reduction and internal fixation with locking plates, with excellent radiographic and functional outcomes.
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- Eric Perloff
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Albany Medical Center, Albany, New York
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Vasella M, Guidi M, Waldner M, Calcagni M, Giovanoli P, Frueh FS. Fluorescence angiography-assisted debridement of critically perfused glabrous skin in degloving foot injuries: Two case reports. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e26235. [PMID: 34087908 PMCID: PMC8183782 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000026235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2021] [Accepted: 05/19/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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RATIONALE Degloving foot injuries are challenging to treat and associated with life-long sequelae for patients. An appropriate debridement of ischemic soft tissues with maximal preservation of glabrous skin is key during the reconstruction of these injuries. Indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence angiography is an established technique for the intraoperative evaluation of tissue perfusion. PATIENT CONCERNS Two patients sustained complex foot injuries in traffic accidents, including multiple fracture dislocations and extensive degloving of the plantar skin. DIAGNOSIS Clinical inspection revealed significant degloving of the glabrous skin in both patients. INTERVENTIONS After fracture fixation, ICG fluorescence angiography-assisted debridement with immediate latissimus dorsi free flap reconstruction was performed. OUTCOMES In both cases, this technique allowed a precise debridement with maximal preservation of the glabrous skin. The healing of the remaining glabrous skin was uneventful and the 6-month follow-up was characterized by stable soft tissues and satisfying ambulation. LESSONS ICG fluorescence angiography is a safe, user-friendly, and quick procedure with minimal risks, expanding the armamentarium of the reconstructive surgeon. It is highly useful for the debridement of extensive plantar degloving injuries and may also help to minimize the number of procedures and the risk of infection.
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Park YH, Cho HW, Choi JW, Choi GW, Kim HJ. Bone Defects After Surgery for Displaced Intraarticular Calcaneal Fractures Spontaneously Improve Without Bone Grafting. Clin Orthop Relat Res 2021; 479:1265-1272. [PMID: 33428344 PMCID: PMC8133131 DOI: 10.1097/corr.0000000000001634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most intraarticular displaced calcaneal fractures are accompanied by bone defects after surgical treatment, but the concern about negative effects of bone defects has not been resolved yet owing to the few studies on this issue. Therefore, studies on volumetric changes in bone defects over time and the correlation between postoperative outcomes and residual bone defects will be helpful to address the controversy on the necessity of bone grafting in bone defects of calcaneal fractures. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES (1) Do bone defects change in size in the first year after surgical treatment of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures? (2) Does the size of residual bone defects correlate with postoperative radiographic or clinical outcomes? METHODS Between 2015 and 2019, 99 patients with displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures visited the investigators' institution, of whom 95 received surgical treatment. Of the patients treated with surgery, 25% (24 of 95) did not undergo open reduction and internal fixation via an extensile lateral approach, and 19% (18 of 95) had multiple fractures, bilateral fractures, open fractures, or a history of previous surgery on the calcaneus; all of these patients were excluded. During the study period, CT was routinely performed for calcaneal fractures immediately after and 12 months after the surgery, but 6% (6 of 95) of the patients had insufficient CT data due to loss to follow-up before 12 months or other reasons, leaving 47 patients for evaluation in this retrospective study. Fractures were fixed with plate and screws, and bone grafting was not performed in all patients. To answer our first question, which was on the changes in bone defects over time, volumetric measurements of the bone defect were performed using CT via the ITK-SNAP software. The percentage of volumetric change was calculated as a fraction of the volumetric change over 12 months from the initial volume. The percentage of the residual bone defect was calculated as a fraction of the volume of the residual bone defect relative to the volume of the entire calcaneus. To answer our second question, which was on the correlation between residual bone defects and postoperative outcomes, we assessed the Böhler angle, Gissane angle, calcaneal height, Olerud-Molander Ankle Score (OMAS), and VAS score for pain and compared these parameters with the size of the residual bone defect using the Pearson correlation coefficient. The OMAS and VAS scores for pain were evaluated and recorded during patient visits, and we obtained the scores through a chart review. All volumetric measurements and radiographic evaluations were performed by two orthopaedic surgeons, and the intraobserver and interobserver reliability were assessed using the intraclass correlation coefficient. RESULTS The mean volume of the bone defect measured using CT was 4 ± 3 cm3 immediately after surgery and 1 ± 1 cm3 12 months after surgery. During the first 12 months after surgery, the mean volume of the bone defect was reduced by 77% (95% confidence interval 73% to 80%). The mean residual bone defect in the entire calcaneus was 2% (95% CI 1% to 2%), and none of the postoperative outcomes were correlated with the residual bone defect. CONCLUSION As bone defects substantially resolve without treatment, surgeons do not need to use bone graft for the surgical treatment of displaced intraarticular calcaneal fractures. Future studies that include patients who underwent bone grafting for the treatment of calcaneal fractures are needed to confirm our findings and to further investigate whether bone grafting has additional benefits for the recovery of bone defects. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, therapeutic study.
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- Young Hwan Park
- Y. H. Park, H. W. Cho, J. W. Choi, H. J. Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- G. W. Choi, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Y. H. Park, H. W. Cho, J. W. Choi, H. J. Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- G. W. Choi, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Y. H. Park, H. W. Cho, J. W. Choi, H. J. Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- G. W. Choi, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Y. H. Park, H. W. Cho, J. W. Choi, H. J. Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- G. W. Choi, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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- Y. H. Park, H. W. Cho, J. W. Choi, H. J. Kim, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul, Korea
- G. W. Choi, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Korea University Ansan Hospital, Ansan, Korea
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Yuan K, Zhang F, Lineaweaver WC, Chen X, Li Z, Yan H. The Coverage of Soft-Tissue Defects Around the Foot and Ankle Using Free or Local Flaps: A Comparative Cohort Study. Ann Plast Surg 2021; 86:668-673. [PMID: 33833186 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000002811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to compare the reconstructive outcomes of soft-tissue defects around foot and ankle with local or free flaps and attempt to provide an optimal strategy for these patients in comparison with the conventional guidelines. METHODS A retrospective review of all continuous patients with foot and ankle reconstruction using different flaps from 2010 to 2018 was performed. Based on the flap types, the patients were divided into 2 groups: local flap group and free flap group. Outcomes were assessed according to the flap survival rate, recipient complications, aesthetic outcomes, and donor-site complications. RESULT A total of 130 flaps including 47 free flaps and 83 local flaps were collected. There was no difference in flap survival rate between the 2 groups; however, a significant difference in aesthetic outcomes was noted between them: the free flap group presented a better overall aesthetic outcomes in comparison with the local flap group in terms of color and contour match. Moreover, local flaps had more donor-site morbidities including the need for skin grafting and wound infection. CONCLUSIONS Free flaps in wound coverage of foot and ankle can achieve better outcomes than local flaps in terms of recipient benefits and donor-site compromise with a comparable flap survival rate.
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- Joseph M. Still Burn and Reconstructive Center, Jackson, MS
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- From the Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou
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- From the Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou
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- From the Department of Orthopedics, The Second Affiliated Hospital and Yuying Children's Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University, Key Laboratory of Orthopedics of Zhejiang Province, Wenzhou
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Chotikkakamthorn N, Chanajit A, Tharmviboonsri T, Chuckpaiwong B, Harnroongroj T. Minimal invasive surgery in the management of intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A retrospective comparison of screw fixation alone versus screw with small locking plate fixation techniques. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2021; 55:258-264. [PMID: 34100368 PMCID: PMC10566358 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2021.20003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2019] [Revised: 05/10/2020] [Accepted: 02/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to compare clinical and radiological outcomes of screw fixation alone versus screw with small locking plate fixation techniques in the management of intra-articular calcaneal fractures by minimal invasive surgery. METHODS A total of 42 patients treated with minimally invasive surgery because of an intra-articular calcaneal fracture were retrospectively reviewed and included in the study. The patient were then divided into two groups based on the implemented surgical technique: Group A, 20 patients (16 male, 4 female; mean age = 43.41 ± 15.50) receiving screw fixation alone and group B, 22 patients (17 male, 5 female; mean age = 43.38 ± 14.00) receiving screw with small locking plate fixation. The radiographic assessment included Bohler's, Gissane, joint line parallel, and calcaneal varus angles at immediate post-operative and 2-year follow up period through the calcaneal axial and lateral foot radiographs. RESULTS There was a significant increase in joint line parallel angle from post-operative period to 2-year follow up in Group A compared to Group B, mean (SD) 3.27 (2.15) degrees versus (vs) 0.44 (3.00) degrees, P = 0.025. No statistical significant difference of the immediate, 2-year post-operative period and the change in Bohler's-Gissane angle, calcaneal varus, and FAAM of ADL between groups were observed, P > 0.05. For time-point comparisons in each group, there was a significant loss of calcaneal varus and increase in joint line parallel angle from post-operative period to 2-year follow up in Group A, from mean (SD) 1.82 (11.22) to 4.41 (9.73) degrees and 4.09 (5.32) to 7.36 (5.24) degrees, P = 0.047 and <0.0001, respectively. Group A had statistical significant less complications as zero vs 5, P = 0.049. CONCLUSION The screw fixation alone seems to provide inferior stability of posterior facet fixation and calcaneal varus reduction with lower complication rates compared to screw with small-locking plate fixation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, Therapeutic Study.
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- Narutchai Chotikkakamthorn
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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Macauley M, Adams G, Mackenny P, Kubelka I, Scott E, Buckworth R, Biddiscombe C, Aitkins C, Lake H, Matthews V, Ashraff S, Ashwell S. Microbiological evaluation of resection margins of the infected diabetic foot ulcer. Diabet Med 2021; 38:e14440. [PMID: 33113230 DOI: 10.1111/dme.14440] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2020] [Accepted: 11/23/2020] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the impact of surgical debridement on the microbiology of resection margins of an infected diabetic foot ulcer and to compare the use of marginal sampling as a guide for antimicrobial therapy. METHODS Forty consecutive participants were studied. Tissue samples from infected diabetic foot ulcers were obtained at first contact by podiatrists. After surgical debridement to macroscopically healthy tissue, multiple samples were obtained from the margins of the residuum and also from excised non-viable tissue. Debridement was done by a single surgeon. Bacterial species were classified according to pathogenic potential a priori into Red Group-Definite pathogen causing infection, Yellow Group-Likely to be causing infection if present in more than one specimen and Green Group -Commensals, not causing infection. RESULTS There was a relative reduction of 49% (p = 0.002) in bacteria in the most pathogenic (red) group, and 59% (p = 0.002) in the yellow group in podiatry samples compared with resection specimen. Positive cultures from margins of the residuum were observed in 75% of cases. There was a relative reduction of 67% (p = 0.0001) in bacteria in the red and 48% (p = 0.06) in the yellow group in marginal samples from the residuum compared with podiatry samples. CONCLUSIONS After surgical debridement to healthy tissue, positive cultures from marginal tissue samples provided vital information on the presence of pathogenic bacteria. This allowed antibiotics to be individualised post-surgical debridement.
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- Mavin Macauley
- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
- Orthopaedic Department Hartlepool, North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust, Hartlepool, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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- Diabetes and Endocrinology, South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, Middlesbrough, Teesside, UK
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Sassine TJ, Terra BB, Giordano V, Ejnisman B. Cuboid nutcracker fracture in a 9-year-old child. BMJ Case Rep 2021; 14:e240441. [PMID: 33541960 PMCID: PMC7868228 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2020-240441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/19/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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A 9-year-old girl presented to the emergency department reporting intense pain and inability to bear weight on her left foot after a classmate tripped over it. Imaging studies confirmed a fracture of the cuboid bone due to compression of the lateral column of the foot (also known as nutcracker fracture). The patient was treated surgically, with direct reduction of the compression fracture and definitive fixation with two Kirschner wires. Cuboid nutcracker fracture is rare in children and adolescents, and potential consequences can occur if it is not correctly diagnosed and adequately managed. Literature on this type of fracture is scarce, along with information on treatment options and results over medium-term and long-term follow-up. We describe this case and review the literature on this particular topic.
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- Tannous Jorge Sassine
- Departamento de Ortopedia, Escola de Medicina Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Departamento de Ortopedia, Escola de Medicina Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Vitoria, ES, Brazil
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- Serviço de Ortopedia e Traumatologia Prof. Nova Monteiro, Hospital Municipal Miguel Couto, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil
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- CETE - Centro de Traumatologia do Esporte, Federal University of Sao Paulo Paulista Medical School, Sao Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Tian H, Guo W, Zhou J, Wang X, Zhu Z. Bone graft versus non-bone graft for treatment of calcaneal fractures: A protocol for meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e24261. [PMID: 33466211 PMCID: PMC7808454 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000024261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/14/2019] [Revised: 11/07/2020] [Accepted: 12/13/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Calcaneal fractures are a prevalent form of injury caused by high-energy trauma. This study aimed at investigating whether bone graft and non-bone graft are essential for the internal fixation of calcaneal fractures. A meta-analysis of relevant clinical studies evaluated radiographic parameters, functional outcomes, and complications that offer practical recommendations on the suitability of bone grafts for the management of Calcaneal fractures. METHODS AND ANALYSIS This study performed a comprehensive search on PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane electronic to retrieve related clinical studies. The studies incorporated in our meta-analysis were identified after doing a preliminarily screening, reading of the full-text articles, and eliminating repeated studies. After quality assessment and data extraction, the standardized mean difference and risk ratio were selected as effect sizes. The data on Böhler angle, Gissane angle, calcaneal height, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society hindfoot scores, Maryland Foot Evaluation, and rate of wound infection were analyzed using Revman 5.3 software (Cochrane Collaboration). RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS This study did not reveal any significant differences (P < .05) in both Böhler and Gissane angles, calcaneal height, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society hindfoot scores, Maryland foot evaluation, and rate of wound infection between the 2 groups. Due to the lack of a large sample of comparative studies, the use of bone grafting for the management of calcaneal fractures requires additional substantiation.
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- Heng Tian
- Department of Hand Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University
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- Center for Applied Statistical Research and College of Mathematics, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Center for Applied Statistical Research and College of Mathematics, Jilin University, Changchun, China
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- Department of Hand Surgery, The Second Hospital of Jilin University
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Li J, Jin R, Ze R, Rai S, Liu Y, Tang X, Liu R, Hong P. Minimally invasive approach with external fixator for intra-articular calcaneal fractures in children. Medicine (Baltimore) 2021; 100:e22393. [PMID: 33429725 PMCID: PMC7793431 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000022393] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2020] [Accepted: 08/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Calcaneal fractures are rare in pediatric population, with more displaced intra-articular fractures encountered due to the increasing number of high-energy trauma. Operative interventions are gaining popularity because of the unsatisfactory outcomes of traditional conservative methods. This study investigated the clinical outcomes of a minimally invasive technique using the sinus tarsi approach and external fixator in the treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures in pediatric patients.Patients who underwent open reduction between January 2010 and January 2018 at our institute were included in this study and reviewed retrospectively. Radiological and clinical parameters were all recorded and analyzed.Overall, 29 patients were included in the study, including 23 boys and 6 girls (10.2 ± 2.2 years old). The average follow-up was 29.5 months postoperatively (range, 26-72 months). Bohler angle was 15.2 ± 3.3° preoperatively, and 34.0 ± 3.8° postoperatively (P < .001); Gissane angle was 101.8 ± 6.2 degrees preoperatively, and 129.7 ± 6.2° postoperatively (P < .001). The average length of incision was 3.4 ± 0.7 cm. At the last follow-up, all patients showed satisfactory clinical outcomes and the score was 90.0 ± 2.3 according to American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Scale.Minimally invasive approach with external fixator is an effective method for treating displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures in pediatric patients, with a lower incidence of wound-related complications and good cosmetic outcomes.
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- Jin Li
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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- Department of Breast and Thyroid Surgery, Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, National Trauma Center, National Academy of Medical Sciences, Mahankal, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Emergency, The Tweed Hospital, Tweed Heads, New South Wales, Australia
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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- First School of Clinical Medicine, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Wuhan, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
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He ZX, Lu ZH, Ou J, Wu ZL. The role of bone grafts in displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures: A prospective study protocol. Medicine (Baltimore) 2020; 99:e23740. [PMID: 33350756 PMCID: PMC7769338 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000023740] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Whether the bone graft is needed in treating the displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACFs) is still controversial. Therefore, in our study, we will explore the results of 2 approaches for the DIACFs surgical treatment. METHODS: The present report follows the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines. All patients will be assigned randomly into 2 different groups through tossing the coins. Three experienced surgeons are assigned randomly to each group to implement the surgeries utilizing any of the surgical approach. Assignments are concealed in a sealed opaque envelope. Patients who meet the following conditions will be included in this experiment: (1).. DIACFs (greater than 2 mm) involve Sanders Type IIC, Type IIB as well as some Type III; and (2).. surgical treatment can be implemented within 7 days after injury. Some patients with obvious swelling can wait for 2 weeks before operation; (3).. patients with closed fracture and; (4).. unilateral fracture. In the 2 groups, the patients will follow the standard postoperative protocols. Patients are asked to finish 2 questionnaires, namely, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score and short form 36. The ranges of motion of the ankle and the subtalar joint will be also measured. Postoperative complications such as deep infection, wound infection, and wound edge necrosis, the injury of sural nerve, and hematoma are recorded. RESULTS: Our study can provide significant information on the necessity of bone graft in DIACFs internal fixation treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION: This study protocol was registered in Research Registry (researchregistry6246).
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affifiliated Nanhua Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affifiliated Nanhua Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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- Department of Spine Surgery, Affifiliated Nanhua Hospital of University of South China, Hengyang, Hunan, China
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PURPOSE The aim of the soft tissue reconstruction of plantar forefoot should yield weight-bearing function and aesthetic contour, which poses a significant challenge for reconstructive surgeons to provide an appropriate flap according to the "like for like" reconstructive principle. Local flaps and pedicled flaps have been described for the reconstruction of small- to medium-sized defects of plantar forefoot and achieved optimal results. However, reconstruction of extensive defects of plantar forefoot is rarely investigated. In this study, we present our experience using the free anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap in the reconstruction of extensive defects of plantar forefoot. METHODS Between November 2011 and April 2017, 9 patients were treated for extensive soft tissue defects in the plantar forefoot areas with ALT flaps. The mean age at the time of surgery was 39.3 years (range, 25-64 years). RESULTS The follow-up period ranged from 12 to 77 months, with a mean of 31 months. All flaps survived well, and the patients were satisfied with the aesthetic and functional results. The size of the flaps ranged from 63 to 455 cm, with a mean of 197.7 cm. Seven patients with no bony involvement began to gradually weight-bear at 3 weeks postoperatively. During the follow-up time, postoperative ulceration at the reconstructed weight-bearing areas was not encountered. CONCLUSION The ALT flap is a reliable option for treatment of extensive defects of plantar forefoot, resulting in an optimal functional and aesthetic outcome. Even when a total plantar loss exits, excellent results can be achieved.
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Grewal US, Onubogu K, Southgate C, Dhinsa BS. Lisfranc injury: A review and simplified treatment algorithm. Foot (Edinb) 2020; 45:101719. [PMID: 33038662 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2020.101719] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/12/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2020] [Accepted: 07/03/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lisfranc injuries encompass large spectrum of injuries varying from low energy to high energy complex fracture dislocations. Whilst multiple complex classification systems exist; these do little to aid and direct the clinical management of patients. Therefore, this study aims to provide a simplified treatment algorithm allowing clinicians to standardise care of Lisfranc injuries. METHODS A comprehensive literature search was performed, and abstracts were reviewed to identify relevant literature. RESULTS Delay in diagnosis has a negative impact on outcome. If a Lisfranc injury is suspected and plain radiographs are inconclusive; computed tomography and if necessary magnetic resonance imaging are indicated if there is still an index of suspicion. In the absence of joint dislocation/subluxation management will be determined by stability which can be best assessed by weightbearing radiographs. If stable, injuries can be treated conservatively in a non-weight bearing cast for 6 weeks followed by a period of graduated weight bearing. Evidence is mounting that with regard to unstable purely ligamentous Lisfranc injuries primary arthrodesis (PA) has: better functional outcomes, increased cost effectiveness and reduced rates of return to theatre. With regard to bony unstable Lisfranc injuries more research is required before a single treatment modality - PA or open reduction internal fixation can be advocated, due to the lack of randomized control trials and limited patient follow-up periods in existing studies. CONCLUSION A simplified treatment algorithm excluding the requirement for complex classifications is suggested. This may help with the diagnosis and management of these injuries. It is our believe that this algorithm will aid health professionals to standardize care for these injuries. Further prospective research trials are required to assess outcomes of different modalities of operative management, particularly with regards to open reduction and internal fixation versus primary arthrodesis for bony Lisfranc injuries. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 5.
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- Urpinder Singh Grewal
- Medway Maritime Hospital, Medway Foundation Trust, Windmill Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5NY, United Kingdom.
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- William Harvey Hospital, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom.
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- William Harvey Hospital, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom.
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- William Harvey Hospital, East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust, Kennington Rd, Willesborough, Ashford TN24 0LZ, United Kingdom.
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Gómez-Carlín LA, Yáñez-Solís GK, Patiño-Fernández JP, Ramírez-Gómez VJ, Valdez-Cueva V, Ortega-Orozco R. [Traumatic Turf-Toe: challenging diagnosis and controversial treatment]. Acta Ortop Mex 2020; 34:319-323. [PMID: 33634637] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/12/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Turf-Toe includes a wide variety of traumatic injuries of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the first toe (MTF1). It is a potentially severe injury and there is no consensus for surgical management. The objective of this case report was to describe a patient with traumatic Turf-Toe injury grade III with a sesamoid fracture treated surgically. CLINICAL CASE 24-year-old male with motorcycle fall with hyperflexion of the MTF1 joint, presented pain, edema and functional limitation; the radiographs showed soft tissue edema, lateral displacement of lateral sesamoid with fracture. Traumatic Turf-Toe was established. The ultrasound of the MTF1 joint showed breakage of the plantar plate and collateral ligaments. Patient was surgically managed with sesamoid reduction and plantar plate repair; postoperative evolution was satisfactory. At 8 weeks the patient was assessed with the AOFAS forefoot scale, obtaining 82 points, SF-12 with 87% and VAS of two and returned to his daily activities. CONCLUSION We describe a patient with traumatic Turf Toe grade III injury, not related to sports practice; first report in the literature of the use of ultrasound in the evaluation of patients with lesion of the metatarso-phalangic joint of the first toe.
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- L A Gómez-Carlín
- Clínica de Pie y Tobillo. Medyarthros Medicina Deportiva y Artroscopía.. México
- Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara «Fray Antonio Alcalde». Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara «Fray Antonio Alcalde». Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Clínica de Pie y Tobillo. Medyarthros Medicina Deportiva y Artroscopía.. México
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- Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara «Fray Antonio Alcalde». Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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- Medyarthros Medicina Deportiva y Artroscopía.. México
- Servicio de Artroscopía y Medicina Deportiva. Antiguo Hospital Civil de Guadalajara «Fray Antonio Alcalde». Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
- Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud. Universidad de Guadalajara. Guadalajara, Jalisco, México
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Liu X, An J, Chen Y, Deng W, An X, Zhang H. Staged surgical treatment of open Lisfranc fracture dislocations using an adjustable bilateral external fixator: A retrospective review of 21 patients. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc 2020; 54:488-496. [PMID: 33155557 DOI: 10.5152/j.aott.2020.19221] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of this study was to assess the early operative results of a staged progressive reduction technique using a bilateral external fixator in the treatment of patients with open Lisfranc fracture dislocations. METHODS In this retrospective study, 21 patients (5 women and 16 men; mean age=44.4 years; age range=24 to 69 years) with open Lisfranc fracture dislocations were included. All the patients were treated in a staged manner from 2012 to 2015. The mean follow-up was 15.4 months (range=12 to 24 months). A two-stage surgical protocol was performed for each patient. At the first stage, a bilateral spanning external fixator was applied across the injured Lisfranc joint, and the length of the disrupted columns was restored by distraction process. Vacuum-assisted closure was used if required. At the second stage, the external fixator was removed, and open reduction and internal fixation were carried out. The time interval between the first and second stages and postoperative complications were documented. To assess the functional status of the patients, the visual analog scale (VAS) and the American Orthopaedic Foot - Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot scale were measured at the final follow-up. Radiographic parameters indicating the alignment of the midfoot after the second operation were examined. RESULTS Deep infection in one patient and superficial infection in 2 patients were observed. Venous thrombosis was detected in 3 patients. The mean interval between the first and second stages was 18.6 days (range=8 to 48 days). The first metatarso-cuneiform step-off (p=0.002) and the second metatarso-cuneiform step-off (p=0.000) significantly improved at the final follow-up. The mean VAS score was 2.4 (range=0-5), and the mean AOFAS score was 76.3 (range=63 to 97). Primary arthrodesis was performed in seven patients, and six of the remaining 14 patients developed post-traumatic arthritis. CONCLUSION With a low risk of complications, the staged progressive reduction protocol using an adjustable bilateral external fixator can be an effective treatment to achieve and maintain anatomic reduction for patients with open Lisfranc fracture dislocations in a short-time follow-up. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level IV, Therapeutic study.
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- Xi Liu
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shangjin Nanfu Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Shangjin Nanfu Hospital, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, the Affiliated Hospital of Chengdu University of TCM, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China
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Haje DDP, Silva CCD. Metatarsal Transfer Associated with Microsurgical Flap in Exposed Foot Fracture: A Case Report and 10-Year Follow-up. JBJS Case Connect 2020; 10:e1900604. [PMID: 32910572 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.19.00604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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CASE A 35-year-old female patient presented with an exposed forefoot fracture with bone and dermal loss after a vehicular accident. There was a bone defect at the level of the second toe and the third metatarsal. She was treated by second toe resection and second metatarsal transfer to augment the third metatarsal diaphysis ray (nonvascularized, without any soft-tissue envelope) and a microsurgical forearm flap. CONCLUSION As one option among the reconstruction techniques available for a metatarsal segmental defect, metatarsal transfer associated with a fasciocutaneous radial forearm flap proved to be effective in this patient.
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- Davi de Podestá Haje
- 1Hospital de Base do Distrito Federal and Centro Clinico Orthopectus, Brasília, DF, Brazil 2Centro de Ortopedia e Traumatologia de Brasília, Brasília, DF, Brazil
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Holoubek J, Knoz M, Lipový B, Bartošková J, Kocmanová I, Hanslianová M, Krtička M, Kubek T. Rare Mucor circinelloides and Fusarium infection in latissimus free flap reconstruction after devastating foot injury in non-neutropenic patient. Epidemiol Mikrobiol Imunol 2020; 69:81-86. [PMID: 32819107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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Nowadays, free flap reconstruction in devastating lower limb trauma is a standard procedure in reconstructive surgery. The greatest factor directly affecting limb salvage is still the risk of infectious complications, whether local or systemic. Fungal wound infections are not among the most common infection complications in surgery, but their low incidence is compensated for by their fulminant and serious course, as well as severe local tissue destruction and strong angio-invasive potential together with the possibility of dissemination. In this case study, we present an example of a devastating lower leg injury, solved using latissimus free flap reconstruction, with subsequent difficult and prolonged healing, due to an invasive filamentous fungi infection. In the final part of the article, we focus briefly on the occurrence of similar cases in the literature.
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Rider CM, Olinger CR, Szatkowski JP, Richardson DR. "Locked-Lateral" Calcaneal Fracture-Dislocation Treated with Primary Subtalar Fusion: A Case Report. JBJS Case Connect 2020; 10:e0467. [PMID: 32044781 DOI: 10.2106/jbjs.cc.18.00467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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CASE REPORT A 65-year-old man presented with pain in his left ankle. After a delay, he presented to the orthopaedic clinic where computed tomography scan revealed an intra-articular, locked-lateral calcaneal fracture with dislocation of the peroneal tendons. CONCLUSIONS This combination of injuries can produce subtle signs, such as an atypical double-density sign and varus talar tilt, on plain radiographs; however, the consequences of delayed treatment can be catastrophic. Early recognition and treatment are essential to avoid chronic pain and limited function.
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- Carson M Rider
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery & Biomedical Engineering, University of Tennessee-Campbell Clinic, Memphis, Tennessee
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Great evolution has taken place in Orthopaedic Traumatology, regarding techniques, surgical means and equipment. However, we still encounter complicated cases of limb trauma that necessitate microvascular reconstruction. Through three different illustrative cases (one emergency foot revascularization by a free flap, covering an ankle arthrodesis and bridging the anterior tibial artery, one cure of a complex infected tibial non-union with extensive skeletal defect by double barrel fibular transfer and one osteo-chondral reconstruction of the scaphoid proximal pole using a vascularized graft harvested from the femoral medial condyle), the authors remind the Orthopaedic community about the benefits of microsurgery, especially if used in proper indication and timing. This article is a plea to preserve the knowledge and develop the technical abilities of microvascular techniques in the departments of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.
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- A Gkotsi
- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles, Hôpital Erasme, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Centre Hospitalier de L'Ardenne, Libramont, Belgium
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Cliniques Universitaires de Bruxelles, Hôpital Erasme, Université libre de Bruxelles, Brussels, Belgium.
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Cao ZM, Du W, Qing LM, Zhou ZB, Wu PF, Yu F, Pan D, Xiao YB, Pang XY, Liu R, Tang JY. Reconstructive surgery for foot and ankle defects in pediatric patients: Comparison between anterolateral thigh perforator flaps and deep inferior epigastric perforator flaps. Injury 2019; 50:1489-1494. [PMID: 31300162 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2019.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/22/2019] [Revised: 06/21/2019] [Accepted: 06/24/2019] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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BACKGROUNDS Due to the delicate tissue, small blood vessels and incomplete development of interarticular ligaments, skin and soft-tissue defects of the foot and ankle in pediatric patients remain a challenge for orthopedic and plastic surgeons. Anterolateral thigh perforator (ALTP) flap and deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap are the most commonly used flaps for the repair of lower-extremity soft-tissue defects. The literature contains a shortage of evidence involving the differences between ALTP and DIEP flaps in the reconstruction of young patients with complex foot and ankle defects. This study was designed to determine which type of flap is better for foot and ankle repair in pediatric patients. METHODS From January 2004 to January 2018, 79 children younger than 14 years treated with DIEP flap (41 cases) or ALTP flap (38 cases) for composite defects of the feet and ankles were retrospectively investigated. The two groups were homogeneous in terms of age, the location of the defect, etiology, and flap area. Complications, scarring, cosmetic appearance, flap sensory recovery, and functional outcome were analyzed, and statistical analysis was performed. RESULTS The ALTP group had shorter operation time (155.0 ± 12.0 min vs 212.2 ± 23.9 min), flap harvested time (39.6 ± 5.1 min vs 57.2 ± 10.4 min), and operative blood loss (143.4 ± 23.7 ml vs 170.7 ± 44.7 ml) than the DIEP group (P < 0.05). In short-term follow-up, ALTP group showed a lower flap necrosis rate (5.3% vs 24.4%) and vascular insufficiency rate (2.6% vs 19.5%) than DIEP group (P < 0.05). In long-term follow-up, ALTP group showed a lower late complication rate and better cosmetic, functional, scar outcomes than DIEP group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The study showed that an ALTP flap may brings better results than a DIEP flap in terms of short- and long-term complications, scarring, and morpho-functional outcomes for pediatric patients undergoing reconstruction of foot and ankle defects.
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- Zhe-Ming Cao
- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China; Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China
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- Department of Hand and Microsurgery, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, 87 Xiangya Road, Changsha, Hunan Province, 410008, China.
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