Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Original Articles

Supracondylar Osteotomy for Cubitus Vnrus Deformity by Using Plate in Adults: Hyun Ki Yoon, Sung Seok Soe, Young Ku Lee; J Korean Soc Fract 1992;5(2):319-324. Published online November 30, 1992; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.319

Abstract PDF: Cubitus varus deformity is the most common complication of supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children. For the correction of this deformity, three basic types of osteotomies were known. Among them, the lateral closing wedge osteotomy is the easiest, safest and the most stable method. After osteotomy, the methods of fixation are plate fixation, crossed kirschner wires, staple, and French techniques. Between 1987 and 1991, 15 corrective supracondylar osteotomy of the humerus in adults were perromed at department of orthopaedic surgery inje University, Paik hoshpital Pusan, Korea. All were fixed with plate and screws. From this small series of retrospective study, the authors concluded that plate fixation is good method for the prevention of complication after osteotomy and results are satisfactory.

A Clinieal Study of the Tibial Pilon Fractures: Cheol Kwak, Sung Seok Soe, Hyun Duk Yoo, Young Chang Kim, Jang Seok Choi, Young Ku Lee; J Korean Soc Fract 1992;5(2):260-267. Published online November 30, 1992; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jksf.1992.5.2.260

Abstract PDF: Intraarticular fractures of the distal tibia, the so-called pilon tibial fracture, usually resultfrom a torsional injury, a motor vehicle accident, or a fall from a height. The management of these fractures has been notoriously difficult due to the comminution of the distal tibia, articular incongruity, and asscociat ed soft-tissue trauma. The best results of treatment reported for this fracture, have followed early open reduction and rigid internal fixation to restore length, recon struction of the plafond, primary cancellous bone-grafting, butress plate on tibia, early motion and prolonged non weight-bearing. The purpose of this study was to examine the experience of the Pusan Paik Hospital between 1986 and 1991 as it relates to the treatment of 20 pilon fractures and to correlates the Clinical fesults with fracture type. They were followed post-operatively for an average of 22.3 months. The results were as follows 1. The most frequent type of the fraEture was type III according to Ruedl and Allgowe Classification. 2. Open reduction and internal fixation in cases type II & III has showed better resulis than those treated conservatively. 3. The fibula fracture fixed internally with a plate first often makes re construction of the distal tlbia easier. 4. The most often complication was the ankle joint pain.

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