Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Hypoesthesia after Open Reduction and Plate Fixation of Clavicular Midshaft Fractures: Correlation with Plate Location and Clinical Features of Hypoesthesia: Seong Hun Kim, Joon Yub Kim, Kyoung Hwan Koh, Myung Gon Jung, Jae Ho Cho; J Korean Fract Soc 2016;29(2):121-127. Published online April 30, 2016; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2016.29.2.121

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The aim of this study is to evaluate the correlation between the location of the plate and the incidence of clavicular hypoesthesia and the clinical features of patients with clavicular hypoesthesia after open reduction and internal fixation of clavicular midshaft fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Seventy-eight patients who underwent open reduction and plate fixation for clavicle midshaft fractures between March 2013 and October 2014 were assessed for eligibility. The total clavicular length (A), the distance to the medial end of the plate from the sternoclavicular joint (B), and the distance to the lateral end of the plate from the sternoclavicular joint (C) were measured. Correlation between the location of the clavicular plate and the incidence of clavicular hypoesthesia was evaluated. In addition, the severity, and recovery of hypoesthesia were evaluated. Patient satisfaction, pain visual analogue scale were evaluated regarding hypoesthesia.
RESULTS
The incidence of hypoesthesia was 32.1% (25/78 patients). No correlation was observed with respect to the location of the clavicular plate and the incidence of clavicular hypoesthesia (p=0.666 at the medial end, p=0.369 at the lateral end). Recovery from hypoesthesia was observed in 23 out of 25 patients (p=0.008). Patient satisfaction and pain showed negative correlation with the incidence of hypoesthesia (p=0.002 and p=0.022).
CONCLUSION
There was no correlation between clavicular hypoesthesia and the plate location. Although most cases of hypoesthesia were recovered, we should try to avoid hypoesthesia due to the negative 'correlation' with patient satisfaction and pain.

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Delayed Foreign-body Reaction of Ankle Fracture Treated with a Biodegradable Plate and Screws: A Case Report: Chul Hyun Park, Dae Hyun Song, Jae Ho Cho; J Korean Fract Soc 2012;25(2):142-145. Published online April 30, 2012; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2012.25.2.142

Abstract PDF: Biodegradable implants made of co-polymers composed of L-lactide, D-lactide, and trimethylene carbonate were used in the present case. To our knowledge, only one reported tissue reaction has been associated with ankle fracture treated with third-generation implants internationally and none yet domestically. We report a delayed foreign-body reaction of ankle fracture treated with a third-generation biodegradable plate and screws. We suggest that ankle fracture patients treated with biodegradable implants should be advised of this possible complication and should be followed for at least 2 years.

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Comparison Study of Intertrochanteric Fractures Treated with Intertrochanteric/subtrochanteric Fixation with a Standard vs a Mini-incision: Se Dong Kim, Oog Jin Sohn, Jae Ho Cho; J Korean Fract Soc 2008;21(1):1-7. Published online January 31, 2008; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.1

PURPOSE
To evaluate the radiographic, clinical results between who had intertrochnateric fracture, treated with ITST with a standard or a mini-incision.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We selected each 20 patients of intertrochanteric fracture which were treated with ITST with a standard incision or a mini-incision from June 2004 to July 2006. We compared of mean operative time, transfusion doses and postoperative VAS score between two groups. We evaluated the radiographic results by follow-up radiography and the clinical results with the mobility score of Parker and Palmer and Salvati and Wilson hip function scoring system.
RESULTS
Mean operative time, transfusion doses and postoperative VAS score were significantly less in the mini-incision there were 87.8 min., 2.0 pints and 4.2 for the standard group versus 40.3 min., 1.1 pints and 3.3 for the mini group. The radiographic results were not significantly different. Decrease of mobility score of Parker and Palmer and Salvati and Wilson hip function scoring system were similar.
CONCLUSION
Mini-incision significantly reduces operative time, transfusion doses and postoperative pain for fixation intertrochanteric fracture treated with ITST.

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Treatment of the Intertrochanteric Femoral Fracture with Proximal Femoral Nail: Nailing Using the Provisional K-wire Fixation
Gu-Hee Jung
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(3): 223. CrossRef

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Percutaneous Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fracture with Retrograde Guide Wire Insertion Technique: Ho Seung Jeon, Seung Ju Jeon, Jae Ho Choi, Jong Min Kim, In Kee Cho; J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(1):104-108. Published online January 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.1.104

Abstract: Piriformis fossa is chosen for the entry point of the intramedullary nail insertion for the broken femoral shaft. To evaluate the correct entry point selection, the use of the usual operation table and short skin incision, we tried the percutaneous interlocking intramedullary nailing with retrograde guide wire insertion technique. The guide wire is inserted through the short skin incision on the anterior thigh and comes out through piriformis fossa easily. Through over the guide wire the femoral nail was inserted with only short skin incision. And the trick makes no difference except the convenience compared with the antegrade guide wire insertion technique. It is considered as a useful tip of the intramedullary nailing of the femoral shaft fracture.

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Closed Reduction and External Fixation of Displaced Fractures of the Proximal Humerus: Seung Ju Jeon, Ho Seung Jeon, Kye Nam Cho, Jae Ho Choi, Joon Yong Lee; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(1):43-48. Published online January 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.1.43

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This is a retrospective study to analyze the functional results of closed reduction and external fixation of unstable fractures of the proximal humerus.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Ten unstable proximal humerus fractures were managed with closed reduction and external fixation in which other operative methods are not proper due to comminution, osteoporosis or poor general condition of patients. 4 cases of 2-part and 6 cases of 3-part fracture were included. Radiologically union of fracture, malunion and the evdence of avascular necrosis of humeral head were assessed and the functional results were analyzed with Neer scoring system.
RESULTS
Radiologically all fractures were healed but in 2 cases malunion was resulted because of reduction loss in proximal fragment. Pin site infection was developed in 7 cases and oral antibiotics were needed. The functional results were excellent in 4, satisfactory in 3 and unsatisfactory in 3 cases. 2 cases with malunion and one case with lack of postoperative cooperation resulted in functionally unsatisfactory.
CONCLUSION
External fixation is an alternative method in the treatment of unstable proximal humerus fractures in which open reduction or percutaneous pinning are not proper due to comminution, osteoporosis or poor general condition of patient.

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Stimulation of fracture Healing by Low-Intensity Pulsing Ultrasound: Kyu Hyun Yang, Chong Hyuk Choi, Jae Ho Cho; J Korean Soc Fract 1998;11(2):247-253. Published online April 30, 1998; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1998.11.2.247

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We performed a preliminary study to evaluate the effect of ultrasound in canine osteotomy model. Both ulna shafts were osteotomized and one side was irradiated with low-energy pulsing ultrasound, 50mW/cm2, 1 MHz, 200 microsecond bursting sine wave for 15 minutes, 6 days a week. Effect on the fracture healing was evaluated by radiologic scoring system, amount of uptake of radioactive isotope, and time to union. Results were as follows : At postoperative 2 months, means of the radiologic healing score were 4.5 in the irradiated side and 2.5 on the control side (p=0.019). Mean isotope uptake in the irradiated side was 44.4 count and 33.8 count in the control side (p=0.028). Two nonunion developed on the control side. Mean time to union of eight dogs was 2.6 months in the irradiated side and 3.1 months on the control side. Based on the cumulative union rate curve, fracture healing was stimulated and union was obtained one month faster in the irradiated side than the control side.

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Alterations in Serum Levels of Receptor Activator of Nuclear Factor-κB Ligand and Osteoprotegerin in Patients with Head Injury and Fracture
Shin Young Park, Kuen Tak Suh, Chang Hoon Ryu, Seung Hun Woo, Jung Sub Lee, Seong-Gang Kim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2008; 21(2): 145. CrossRef

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