Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Comparison of LC-DCP versus LCP for Internal Fixation of Humeral Shaft Fractures in Elderly Patient: Chang Yong Hur, Won Yong Shon, Jun Gyu Moon, Sang Hwan Han, Jae Young Hong, Sung Kang Chun; J Korean Fract Soc 2007;20(3):246-251. Published online July 31, 2007; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2007.20.3.246

PURPOSE
To compare outcomes of humeral shaft fractures fixed with locking compression plate and those fixed with dynamic compression plate in elderly patients.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Nineteen consecutive elderly patients with a fracture of the humeral diaphysis were evaluated retrospectively. Ten patients had been fixed with LC-DCP, and nine had been fixed with LCP. Radiological and clinical results were compared and comparison of implants was done.
RESULTS
Loosening of the plate occurred in one case each from the LCP group and the LC-DCP group. The rest of the patients achieved union uneventfully without any complications. Union rate, clinical score and hardware were not significantly different between the two groups. One patient who developed loosening in the LC DCP underwent reoperation whereas one patient with loosening in the LCP was successfully managed conservatively.
CONCLUSION
Principle of fracture fixation was more important than plate selection in humeral shaft fracture of elderly patient.

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Plate osteosynthesis of fractures of the shaft of the humerus: comparison of limited contact dynamic compression plates and locking compression plates
Ashutosh Kumar Singh, Nidhi Narsaria, R. R. Seth, S. Garg
Journal of Orthopaedics and Traumatology.2014; 15(2): 117. CrossRef
Clinical and Radiographical Follow-up for Residual Displacement of Fracture Fragments after Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing in Humeral Shaft Fractures
Jae-Kwang Yum, Dong-Ju Lim, Eui-Yub Jung, Su-Een Sohn
The Journal of the Korean Shoulder and Elbow Society.2013; 16(2): 107. CrossRef

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Minimally Invasive Anterior Approach in Open Reduction of Displaced Supracondylar Fractures of Humerus in Children: Chang Ryung Hur, Seung Woo Suh, Chang Ug Oh, In Jung Chae, Jun Gyu Moon, Chan Eung Park, Jae Young Hong; J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(2):185-190. Published online April 30, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.2.185

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PURPOSE
To evaluate the outcomes of minimal anterior approach and thumb assisted technique, in children with Gartland type III supracondylar humerus fracture, who were operated by this technique.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Forty two children with Gartland type III supracondylar fractures of the humerus with severe swelling were taken up for minimal open reduction and K-wire fixation. The technique used was a minimal incision in the cubital fossa and thumb assisted reduction of the fracture. Stabilization of fractures was done with 1.6 mm Kirschner wires.
RESULTS
The outcomes were excellent in 40 cases good in 2 cases. No complications including malunion or scar contracture were seen.
CONCLUSION
This technique is safe, effective and can be used for irreducible, displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children

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Supracondylar Humerus Fractures: Classification Based Treatment Algorithms
Mudit Shah, Mandar Vikas Agashe
Indian Journal of Orthopaedics.2021; 55(1): 68. CrossRef
Recent Trends in Treatment of Supracondylar Fracture of Distal Humerus in Children
Soon Chul Lee, Jong Sup Shim
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2012; 25(1): 82. CrossRef
Treatment of displaced supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children by a pin leverage technique
H.-Y. Lee, S.-J. Kim
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume.2007; 89-B(5): 646. CrossRef

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Inferior Subluxation of Humeral of Head after Surgery for Fracture of Proximal Humerus: Jun Gyu Moon, Hyok Woo Nam, Jong Oh Kim, Jong Kyoung Ha, Seok Bae Ryu; J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(1):43-47. Published online January 31, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.1.43

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PURPOSE
To study the development of inferior shoulder subluxation after surgery for proximal humerus fractures. To analyze the mechanism development of such subluxation and the association between different types of proximal humerus fractures, quality of reduction achieved the method of operation performed.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
A retrospective analysis of 45 proximal humerus fractures that were treated by surgery between March 1997 and July 2002 was done. All patients had a minimum of 12 months of postoperative follow up. Preoperative radiographs were classified by the Neer's classification. Different operative treatment methods, post reduction alignment and the degree of postoperative subluxation if present, were analysed. In order to evaluate effect of loss of negative intraarticular pressure, we compared this series with 15 cases of recurrent shoulder dislocation treated by open Bankart operation.
RESULTS
13 patients out of 45 (29%) developed immediate postoperative inferior shoulder subluxation. 3-part fractures of the proximal humerus showed a higher incidence of the same than the 2-part types. The better reduced fractures had lesser rates of subluxation. Open reduction (39%, 11 patients) results in an increased incidence of inferior subluxation than closed methods of reduction (13%, 2 patients).
CONCLUSION
Inferior subluxation of the humeral head after surgery for the proximal humerus fracture can occur and persist till postoperative period of 2 months. Deltoid muscle tone affected by shortening of humeral neck plays an important role. Early active exercise for restoration deltoid tone may be effective in prevention of inferior subluxation.

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Transient postoperative inferior subluxation of the shoulder after surgical stabilization of recurrent anterior dislocation in a patient with myasthenia gravis: a case report
Samuel Baek, Geum-Ho Lee, Myung Ho Shin, Tae Min Kim, Kyung-Soo Oh, Seok Won Chung
Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow.2023; 26(3): 302. CrossRef

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The Incidence of Infection in Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing after Skeletal Traction of Distal Femur: Hyuk Woo Nam, Seung Woo Suh, Hae Reong Song, Jun Gyu Moon, Jun Ho Wang, Chan Eung Park, Jae Hyuk Yang; J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(1):12-16. Published online January 31, 2005; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.1.12

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PURPOSE
The insertion site of K-wire for skeletal traction is proximal part of tibia or distal part of femur. However, people prefer proximal tibia over distal femur due to lower risk of infection rate when change to interlocking IM nailing is needed. We evaluated the infection rate of interlocking IM nailing.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Fourty-seven patients were included in this study who underwent interlocking IM nailing due to femur shaft fracture. Traction was applied at the distal femur in 19 cases and proximal tibia in 10 cases before interlocking IM nailing. No skeletal traction was applied to the remaining 18 cases. Thirty-eight patients were male and 9 were female. The average age at the time of surgery was 36.7 years old (range, 15~17 years). The average traction period was 9.5 days (range, 3~33 days) and the average followed-up period was 17.2 months.
RESULTS
In the distal femoral traction group, 8 cases of superficial pin tract infection developed, but no case of deep infection such as osteomyelitis occurred. In the proximal tibia traction group, 2 cases of superficial pin tract infection developed, but no case of deep infection occurred. In the group that received no skeletal traction before interlocking IM nailing, no case of infection developed.
CONCLUSION
In femur shaft fracture, the distal femoral skeletal traction followed by interlocking IM nailing of femur, compared to proximal tibia skeletal traction, did not increase the risk of deep infection such as osteomyelitis.

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Rectus femoris muscle atrophy and recovery caused by preoperative pretibial traction in femoral shaft fractures-comparison between traction period
D.-G. Shim, T.-Y. Kwon, K.-B. Lee
Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research.2017; 103(5): 691. CrossRef

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Modified Step-cut Osteotomy of Distal Humerus for the Correction of Cubitus Varus Deformity in Children: Yeo Hon Yun, Jun Gyu Moon, Duk Moon Chung; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(3):287-294. Published online July 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.3.287

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evaluate the radiologic and clinical results of modified step-cut osteotomy for correction of cubitus varus deformity in children.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We analysed 16 children who had varus deformity preoperatively and received modified step-cut osteotomy. The results were evaluated by final follow-up radiographs and clinical results, which were humeral-elbow-wrist angle, lateral prominence, range of motion and complications.
RESULTS
The average preoperative humeral-elbow-wrist (HEW) angle was -15.8degrees and average last follow-up HEW angle was +6.7degrees Lateral prominence under 5 mm occurred in 3 cases and one children showed limited motion and transient ulna neuropathy.
CONCLUSION
The results demonstrate that modified step-cut osteotomy achieve good correction of cubitus varus without lateral bony prominence or complications.

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