Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Clinical Outcomes of Locking Compression Plate Fixation through Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Plate Osteosynthesis in the Treatment of Distal Tibia Fracture: Jae Sung Yoo, Hyun Woo Park; J Korean Fract Soc 2012;25(2):117-122. Published online April 30, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.2.117

PURPOSE
To analyze the clinical results of operative treatment of distal tibia fracture with locking compression plate fixation through a minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The subjects were 46 patients (conventional open surgery: 22 patients, minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis: 24 patients) with fracture of the distal tibia who were treated with plating between November 2006 and June 2010. The time of bony union, complications, range of motion, and clinical functional outcome (according to American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society, AOFAS) were investigated.
RESULTS
In the minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis group, the average union time was 14.3 weeks, postoperative range of motion was an average of 55.2, average AOFAS was 96.9, and incidence of complications was 20.8%. In the open surgery group, the average union time was 18.9 weeks, postoperative range of motion was an average of 49.1, average AOFAS was 83.8, and incidence of complications was 32.6%. There were statistically significant differences (p<0.05).
CONCLUSION
Surgical treatment with locking compression plate fixation through the minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique showed favorable results regarding its union time, postoperative functional outcome, and incidence of complications. The locking compression plate fixation through minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique can be an effective treatment option.

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Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Fractures of Distal Tibia
Tae Hun Kim, So Hak Chung
Kosin Medical Journal.2014; 29(1): 23. CrossRef

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Treatment of Failed Intertrochanteric Fractures to Maintain the Reduction in Elderly Patients: Soon Yong Kwon, Hyun Woo Park, Sang Uk Lee, Soo Hwan Kang, Jae Young Kwon, Jung Hoon Do, Seung Koo Rhee; J Korean Fract Soc 2008;21(4):267-273. Published online October 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.4.267

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PURPOSE
The aim of this study was to evaluate and report the new method with a cement augmented screw fixation again to treat the failed intertrochanteric fracture in elderly which were treated with ordinary compression hip screw initially.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From Mar. 1988 to May 2007, 10 patients (mean age 69 years) with the failed intertrochanteric fracture which were treated with initial hip screw, were treated with a cement augmented compression hip screw again. The mean follow-up after surgery was over 18 months. The cause of failure, the period upto the reoperation, the neck-shaft angle after the reoperation, the position of lag screw in the femoral head, and the degree of union at last follow-up were analyzed. The change in the functional hip capacity were evaluated by the classification of Clawson.
RESULTS
Causes of failure were superior cutting-out in 6 cases, cortical anchorage failure in 3, and nonunion in one case. The period upto the reoperation was average 7.8 months. Valgus reduction of average 5.7degrees was achieved, and the positions of lag screw were postero-inferior in 6 cases, center in 3, infero-center in one case. We obtained complete union in 9 cases. The functional outcome showed moderate in 6 cases, good in 3 and poor degree in one case.
CONCLUSION
Cement augmented compression hip screw treatment will possibly reduce cutting-out of screw and bring more stability in fixation for intertrochanteric fractures in old osteoporotic patients, as well, even in failed cases treated with initial compression hip screw, but proper selection of patients is important.

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Safety and Effectiveness of the Anchor Augmentation with Bone Cement on Osteoporotic Femoral Fracture: A Systematic Reviews
So Young Kim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2019; 32(2): 89. CrossRef

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Clinical Experiences of the Femoral Unicondylar Fractures: Ryuh Sup Kim, Suk Myun Ko, Kyu Jung Cho, Dong Hun Choi, Hyun Woo Park; J Korean Soc Fract 2000;13(3):479-487. Published online July 31, 2000; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2000.13.3.479

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The femoral unicondylar fractures occur less frequently than the supracondylar or intercondylar femoral fractures. We document the problems and results in the treatment of these fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Eleven patients with minimal follow-up peroid of 12 months were included. In the methods of treatment, the operation with by closed or open reduction and internal fixation with screws was used for 7 cases, the conservative treatment for 4 cases. The therapeutic outcomes were rated by the Lysholm knee scoring scale.
RESULTS
The concomitant injuries including neurovascular, collateral or cruciate ligaments and capsular structures of knee to ipsilateral extremity were frequent events. The therapeutic outcomes were significantly affected by associated injuries. The only 5 cases had satisfactory result by the Lysholm knee scoring scale.
CONCLUSION
These injuries have been considered to be the result of high-energy trauma on flexed knee. The open reduction and internal screw fixation of the femoral unicondylar fractures are necessary for good results because those are unstable and easily displaced. The associated disruption of the cruciate ligament was frequently associated injury and, significantly affected to the therapeutic outcome.

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