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Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months
Background and purpose The current surgical treatment for displaced fracture of the capitellum and trochlea is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), but the results are often unsatisfactory, particularly with complex fractures. Furthermore, the surgical approach, the kind of osteosynthesis, a...
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2895343/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20180722 http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453671003685475 |
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author | Giannicola, Giuseppe Sacchetti, Federico M Greco, Alessandro Gregori, Giuseppe Postacchini, Franco |
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description | Background and purpose The current surgical treatment for displaced fracture of the capitellum and trochlea is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), but the results are often unsatisfactory, particularly with complex fractures. Furthermore, the surgical approach, the kind of osteosynthesis, and postoperative management are controversial. We evaluated the results of internal fixation combined with hinged external fixation. Methods We analyzed 15 patients with a mean age of 47 (18–65) years. Based on the Bryan-Morrey-McKee classification, the fractures were identified as type I in 6 cases and type IV in 9. Active and passive motion was started and activities of daily living were permitted on the second postoperative day. The mean follow-up time was 29 (12–49) months. Results In 13 cases, functional range of motion was obtained within 6 weeks of surgery. At final follow-up, 14 patients had a stable, pain-free elbow with a mean active range of motion of 13° to 140°. The average score on the Mayo elbow performance score was 98. Interpretation The use of the hinged fixator allows early motion of the elbow while preserving joint stability. It may have additional value in complex articular fractures when stable internal fixation cannot be obtained with ORIF, and in the presence of severe ligamentous injuries. |
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spelling | pubmed-28953432010-09-03 Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months Giannicola, Giuseppe Sacchetti, Federico M Greco, Alessandro Gregori, Giuseppe Postacchini, Franco Acta Orthop Research Article Background and purpose The current surgical treatment for displaced fracture of the capitellum and trochlea is open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), but the results are often unsatisfactory, particularly with complex fractures. Furthermore, the surgical approach, the kind of osteosynthesis, and postoperative management are controversial. We evaluated the results of internal fixation combined with hinged external fixation. Methods We analyzed 15 patients with a mean age of 47 (18–65) years. Based on the Bryan-Morrey-McKee classification, the fractures were identified as type I in 6 cases and type IV in 9. Active and passive motion was started and activities of daily living were permitted on the second postoperative day. The mean follow-up time was 29 (12–49) months. Results In 13 cases, functional range of motion was obtained within 6 weeks of surgery. At final follow-up, 14 patients had a stable, pain-free elbow with a mean active range of motion of 13° to 140°. The average score on the Mayo elbow performance score was 98. Interpretation The use of the hinged fixator allows early motion of the elbow while preserving joint stability. It may have additional value in complex articular fractures when stable internal fixation cannot be obtained with ORIF, and in the presence of severe ligamentous injuries. Informa Healthcare 2010-04 2010-04-06 /pmc/articles/PMC2895343/ /pubmed/20180722 http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453671003685475 Text en Copyright: © Nordic Orthopedic Federation http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5/ This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the source is credited. |
spellingShingle | Research Article Giannicola, Giuseppe Sacchetti, Federico M Greco, Alessandro Gregori, Giuseppe Postacchini, Franco Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title | Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title_full | Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title_fullStr | Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title_full_unstemmed | Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title_short | Open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: A retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
title_sort | open reduction and internal fixation combined with hinged elbow fixator in capitellum and trochlea fractures: a retrospective study of 15 patients followed for 29 months |
topic | Research Article |
url | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2895343/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20180722 http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/17453671003685475 |
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