PURPOSE To evaluate the result of treatment of proximal femoral shaft fracture with limited open reduction and intramedullary nailing. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Fifteen patients who had limited open reduction and intramedullary nailing due to proximal femoral shaft fracture for follow-up for more than 12 months were selected between March 2001 and December 2005. The clinical and radiologic results were analyzed. Winquist-Hansen classification and OTA/AO classification were used. RESULTS: Thirteen cases achieved bone union and 2 cases showed delayed union. The mean bone union period was 21.3 weeks (14~32). There was no postoperative infection. Nonunion was observed in 2 cases of which bone union was acquired with the exchange of intramedullary nail and bone graft in one case and with the additional plate fixation and bone graft in the other case. CONCLUSION: Treating proximal femoral shaft fracture with limited open reduction and intramedullary nailing seems to be a technique to manage proximal femoral shaft fracture that has combined fracture or ipsilateral femoral fracture or is unable to acquire acceptable reduction with closed reduction.
PURPOSE To evaluate the clinical and radiological outcome of the greater trochanter reattachment device (GTRD) as firm fixation method for displaced greater trochanter fragment in bipolar hemiarthroplasty for comminuted intertrochanteric femur fracture in elderly patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2006 to January 2008, 32 patients above 70 years old treated with bipolar hemiarthroplasty using the GTRD as fixation method for comminuted intertrochanteric femur fracture with greater trochanter bone fragment displaced above 1 cm. They were followed up for more than one year. Clinically, the postoperative Harris hip score (HHS) and daily activities of life of Johnston et al were evaluated, and radiological, any displacement of greater trocharter bone fragments and/or GTRD. RESULTS: The mean postoperative HHS was 71.6 (range, 53~82) points. In rating the daily activity of life, twenty seven (84.4%) patients` postoperative results were above fair. Two patients (6.3%) had displacement of the greater trochanter bone fragment above 1 cm. One patient had a deep infection, so we removed the bipolar head and inserted antibiotics-loaded cement block instead, and after the infection was controlled, conversion to total hip arthroplasty was done. CONCLUSION: In bipolar hemiarthroplasty for comminuted intertrochanteric femur fracture with displaced greater trochanter bone fragment, GTRD produced satisfactory results and early rehabilitation.
PURPOSE To evaluate the results of the treatment of femoral basicervical fractures aged 75 years or older. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We reviewed the clinical records of 60 patients who were older than 75 years and who underwent bipolar hemiarthroplasty for femoral basicervical fractures using calcar replacement stem between March 1999 and November 2005. The minimum follow up period was 2 years. We analyzed the results by conducting radiological and clinical evaluations such as assessing the patient's walking ability and modified Harris hip score, the activities of daily living, the associated medical conditions and arthritis, and postoperative disgnosis. RESULTS: The mean Harris hip score were 87.2 (74~92). Walking ability was recovered in 91% (55 cases) and activity of daily living was achived in 91% (55 cases). Press-fit fixations were 56 cases and bony ingrowth fixations were 57 cases. Stress shields were 28% (17 cases). Thigh pains were 5% (3 cases) and revision rate was 3% (2/60 cases). CONCLUSION: We consider bipolar hemiarthroplasty using calcar replacement stem in femoral basicervical fractures in the Elderly with severe osteoporosis is the useful treatment in view of the stable and rigid fixation of femoral stem, early ambulation, and the low rate of complications and death, even if the operation is technically very difficult.
PURPOSE To evaluate clinical and radiological results of surgical treatment of distal femur medial condyle fracture using lateral anatomical plate of opposite side through medial approach. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study reviewed the results of 9 cases of distal femur medial condyle fracture treated with lateral anatomical plate of opposite side through medial approach from December 2005 to June 2007, after a follow up of more than 12 months. There were 2 males and 7 females with a mean age of 63.1 (57~72) years. The clinical results were evaluated using the Schatzker's criteria, and the radiographic results were evaluated using the bone union time. RESULTS: Using the Schatzker's criteria, 7 cases of the 9 patients (78%) showed exellent results. The mean time for bone union was 13.4 (11~15) weeks. There were 3 cases of pain on full weight bearing same as previous operative state by degenerative osteoarthritis. There weren't complications as joint stiffness, infection, varus & rotational deformity, malunion, nonunion, and metal failure. CONCLUSION: Plate fixation using medial approach provides the proper anatomical reduction and stronger fixation, and outcome good results.
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