Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

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Early Postoperative Complications of Calcaneal Fractures Following Operative Treatment by a Lateral Extensile Approach: Young Soo Byun, Young Ho Cho, Jun Woo Park, Jin Seok Lee, Ji Hwan Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(4):323-327. Published online October 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.4.323

PURPOSE
To analyze early postoperative complications of calcaneal fractures operated by a lateral extensile approach and to identify risk factors for wound complications.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From July 1990 to February 2003, 116 calcaneal fractures in 104 patients were treated by open reduction and internal fixation through a lateral extensile approach. The patient's records were reviewed for early postoperative complications. Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant relationships between predicted variables and the development of wound complications.
RESULTS
Fourteen fractures (12.0%) developed infection. Ten of them were superficial infection and four were deep infection that required surgical treatment. Eight fractures (6.9%) developed skin necrosis. Six of them were marginal skin necrosis and two were flap necrosis that required surgical treatment. Seven fractures (6.0%) developed sural nerve injury, but their symptoms were improved without additional treatment. Open fracture (p=0.003) and prolonged operating time (p=0.049) increased significantly the rate of wound complications.
CONCLUSION
The rate of early postoperative complications of calcaneal fractures operated by a lateral extensile approach is high. These complications can be reduced by meticulous treatment of an open wound, reduced operating time within 90 minutes through preoperative planning and skillful technique, and correct incision to avoid damage of the sural nerve.

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Operative Treatment of Proximal Tibial Plateau Fractures through Lateral Submeniscal Approach: Hyug Su An, Se Ang Chang, Jun Woo Park, Jin Seok Lee, Hun Ho Bang; J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(3):237-242. Published online July 31, 2004; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.3.237

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The purpose of this study was conducted to evaluate the clinical results of proximal tibial plateau fractures treated with open reduction and internal fixation through the lateral submeniscal approach and allowed early motion of the knee and to evaluate the effectiveness of the approach.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From January 1998 to December 2002, fifty four patients who underwent open reduction through the lateral submeniscal approach for proximal tibia plateau fracture and had a follow-up more than one year were included in this study. Clinical results were evaluated by postoperative radiographs taken at the last follow-up and Porter's assessment method.
RESULTS
Anatomical reduction was achieved under direct vision through the submeniscal approach in most of the cases in this study. The postoperative radiographs showed anatomical reduction in 32 cases (59%) and adequate reduction with displacement within 2 mm in 20 cases (37%). The clinical evaluation by Porter's assessment method revealed that 49 cases (91%) were acceptable results of excellent or good at the final follow-up CONCLUSION: This study indicates that open reduction and internal fixation through the lateral submeniscal approach can be a good option for proximal tibia plateau fractures because it allows accurate reduction of the articular fractures, which is confirmed directly during operation, identification and repair of associated soft tissue injuries are facilitated, sufficient bone graft and stable fixation of the articular fragments under direct vision allow early motion of the knee.

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The Operative Treatment of Nonunions of Midshaft Clavicular Fractures: Reconstruction Plate Fixation and Bone Grafting: Young Soo Byun, Chan Hoon Yoo, Hyug Su An, Seong Gun Moon, Dong Ju Shin, Jun Woo Park; J Korean Soc Fract 2003;16(2):222-229. Published online April 30, 2003; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.2003.16.2.222

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The purpose of this study is to present our experience with open reduction, 3.5-mm reconstruction plate fixation, bone-grafting, and postoperative early mobilization for nonunions of midshaft clavicular fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Sixteen patients were treated operatively for nonunions of the midshaft of the clavicle from 1997 to 2001. Ten nonunions were atrophic and six were hypertrophic. Nonunion had been present for an average of 6.5 months. The operative technique included removing the fibrous tissue from the nonunion site and opening the medullary canal, reduction of the fracture and fixation with a 3.5-mm reconstruction plate, and bone-grafting. Postoperative mobilization started within one week.
RESULTS
The average duration of follow-up was 22.0 months. All fractures were united in an average of 10.0 weeks. All patients had full range of motion of the ipsilateral shoulder, but 3 out of 6 patients who were more than 50 years old complained occasional pain in the ipsilateral shoulder at the final follow-up examination. There were no major complications of postoperative infection, metal failure of the plate, loss of fixation, nonunion, and refracture after removal of the implant.
CONCLUSION
The technique of open reduction, reconstruction plate fixation, and bone-grafting is a safe and reliable method to allow early rehabilitation by stable fixation and to predict a high rate of union for nonunions of midshaft clavicular fractures.

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