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- Intramedullary Nailing of Distal Tibial Fractures with Percutaneous Reduction by Pointed Reduction Forceps
- Jae Kwang Hwang, Chung Hwan Kim, Young Joon Choi, Gi Won Lee, Hyun Il Lee, Tae Kyung Kim
- J Korean Fract Soc 2014;27(2):144-150. Published online April 30, 2014
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2014.27.2.144
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the radiographic and clinical results of intramedullary nailing after percutaneous reduction using pointed reduction forceps for spiral or oblique fractures of the distal tibia. The benefit of percutaneous reduction using pointed reduction forceps in anatomical reduction and maintenance was assessed.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From January 2005 to December 2009, 47 cases of distal one-third tibial fracture were managed by intramedullary nailing using pointed reduction forceps. Thirty-eight cases were spiral fracture and nine cases were oblique fracture. In all cases, the percutaneous reduction was achieved using pointed reduction forceps under fluoroscopy control. While maintaining the reduction with the pointed reduction forceps, the intramedullary nail was inserted. The pointed reduction forceps were removed after insertion of proximal and distal inter-locking screws. Alignment was evaluated with anterior-posterior and lateral radiographs taken immediately post-operation and at the time of union.
RESULTS
At immediate post-operation, the mean displacement of valgus and anterior angulation was 0.57degrees and 0.24degrees, respectively. That of valgus and anterior angulation at bone union was 0.37degrees and 0.16degrees, respectively. The average duration of bone union was 16.1 weeks.
CONCLUSION
Intramedullary nailing with percutaneous reduction using pointed reduction forceps for distal tibial fractures was an easy and effective method for achievement of accurate alignment intra-operatively. Accurate alignment was successfully maintained until bone union.
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- The Treatment of Posterolateral Malleolar Fractures using Percutaneous Reduction Technique
- Jae Sung Lee, Han Jun Lee, Jae Hyun Yoo, Hee Chun Kim
- J Korean Fract Soc 2009;22(1):19-23. Published online January 31, 2009
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.1.19
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To evaluate the usefullness of the percutaneous reduction technique with K-wire that could reduce the displaced posterolateral fracture fragment which persisted even after an anatomical reduction of the lateral malleolar fracture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From January 2004 to December 2006, we reviewed 72 patients who underwent surgical treatment for their trimalleolar fractures. We estimated the clinical and radiological results of 5 cases treated by percutaneous reduction technique with K-wire when more than the distal tibial articular step-off was left after reduction of the lateral malleolar fracture. The method of reduction starts with temporary fixation of lateral malleolar fracture followed by checking ankle radiographic image to confirm the accuracy of reduction. In case of incomplete reduction of the posterior fragment, a K-wire is inserted into the posterior fragment and pushed downward to the ankle joint level, and then lag screws were inserted.
RESULTS
The average articular involvement by the posterolateral fracture fragment was 30.2%. The average step-off after reduction of the lateral malleolar fracture was 3.7 mm. At the final follow up, step-off was less than 2 mm in all cases. In clinical results by Baird and Jackson score, 3 out of 5 cases were excellent, other 2 were good.
CONCLUSION
Percutaneous reduction technique for posterolateral fragment using the K-wire is relatively easy. This technique may be useful when the posterolateral fragment is large (more the 25% of articular surface) and not severely comminuted.
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