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Staged Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Distal Tibial Fractures
Sung Ki Park, Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, Kyung Hoon Kim, Woo Kie Min, Byung Chul Park, Won Ju Jeong, Joo Chul Ihn
J Korean Fract Soc 2010;23(3):289-295.   Published online July 31, 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2010.23.3.289
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PURPOSE
To assess the result of staged minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal tibial fracture with an open wound or injured soft tissue.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In 20 patients (mean age, 47.8 year-old) with distal tibial fractures, there were 4 type A fractures and 16 type C fractures based on the AO classification system. Eight of the 20 patients had open fractures. MIPO was performed on average 23.9 days after bridging external fixation. At the final follow-up, we assessed the radiological results of bone union and alignment. Functional results were also evaluated by measuring the degrees of ankle motion and the American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores.
RESULTS
Seventeen of 20 cases (85%) achieved primary union at an average of 21.3 weeks. There were 3 cases of nonunion requiring a bone graft. The mean AOFAS score was 88.5 (range, 67~92) and the average range of ankle motion was 49.2degrees (plantarflexion: 37.4degrees, dorsiflexion: 11.8degrees). Complication included 2 cases of minor mal-alignment, 1 case of claw toe and 1 case of peroneal neuropathy. Patients over the age of 60 had lower functional results. Additional factors did not affect the final results.
CONCLUSION
Staged MIPO may achieve satisfactory results in distal tibial fractures with soft tissue compromise, decreasing deep infections and soft tissue complications.

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  • Anterolateral Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Distal Tibial Fractures Using an Anterolateral Locking Plate
    Dongwhan Suh, Hwan Hee Lee, Young Hoon Han, Jae Jung Jeong
    Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society.2020; 24(1): 19.     CrossRef
  • Minimally Invasive Osteosynthesis with Locking Compression Plate for Distal Tibia Fractures
    Sung-Kyu Kim, Keun-Bae Lee, Keun-Young Lim, Eun-Sun Moon
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(1): 33.     CrossRef
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Crescent Fracture-dislocation of Sacroiliac Joint: Affecting Factors of Operative Results
Hee Soo Kim, Chang Wug Oh, Poong Taek Kim, Young Soo Byun, Joo Woo Kim, Byung Chul Park, Woo Kie Min, Hyun Joo Lee
J Korean Fract Soc 2009;22(2):71-78.   Published online April 30, 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.2.71
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PURPOSE
To assess the affecting factors of results after the operation of Crescent fracture-dislocation in sacro-iliac joint.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
In 19 patients (mean age, 47.4 year-old) of open reduction and internal fixation for Crescent fracture-dislocation, there were seven type I, 9 type II, and 3 type III fractures according to Day's classification. We assessed affecting factors of radiological and functional results, such as patients' ages, surgical approaches, the fixation extent of pelvic ring, and fracture patterns.
RESULTS
Seventeen of 19 cases united at 14.5 weeks in average, and 2 non-unions occurred with the fixation failure of posterior ring. Satisfactory results were 14 and 15 in radiological and functional evaluation, respectively. In complications, three cases of leg length discrepancy were from an imperfect reduction and two fixation failures. Surgical approach did not show any difference of results, but all cases of unsatisfactory reduction occurred from posterior ring fixation through the anterior approach. Fixation of both rings seemed to have satisfactory results, comparing to posterior ring only. Older patients over 60 year-old had more complications and a tendency to show an unsatisfactory result.
CONCLUSION
In operative treatment of Crescent fracture-dislocation of sacro-iliac joint, it is better to fix both anterior and posterior rings. But, caution is needed to prevent complications in old-aged patients.

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  • General Assessment and Initial Management of Polytrauma Patients
    Hyoung Keun Oh
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2013; 26(3): 230.     CrossRef
  • Damage Control and Provisional Fixation
    Hyoung Keun Oh
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(3): 346.     CrossRef
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Staged Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Proximal Tibial Fracture
Joon Woo Kim, Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, Hee Soo Kyung, Woo Kie Min, Byung Chul Park, Kyung Hoon Kim, Hee Joon Kim
J Korean Fract Soc 2009;22(1):6-12.   Published online January 31, 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2009.22.1.6
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PURPOSE
To assess the results of staged MIPO (Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis) for proximal tibial fractures with compromised soft tissue.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Eighteen proximal tibial fractures (AO 41:9 cases, AO 42:9 cases) included this study. Ten were open fractures. After temporary external fixation until soft tissue healed (mean 27.3 days), MIPO was performed secondarily without bone graft. We assessed the bony union and knee function, and affecting factors of the results were investigated.
RESULTS
All fractures united at 20 weeks (range, 11~32) except 1 case. Mean range of knee flexion was 134.4degrees and mean IOWA knee score was 89.1. There were 2 superficial and 2 delayed deep infections from open fractures (grade II:1 case, grade III:3 cases), although they healed after implant removal. Open fractures seem to influence the infection rate. Otherwise, there was no related factor affecting the results.
CONCLUSION
MIPO after temporary external fixation can provide favorable results in proximal tibial fractures with soft tissue injuries, but attention of delayed infection should be paid in open fractures.

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  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE OSTEOSYNTHESIS WITH PLATE OR NAIL FOR META-DIAPHYSEAL TIBIAL FRACTURES - WHAT IS BETTER?
    B. Makelov
    Trakia Journal of Sciences.2023; 21(4): 357.     CrossRef
  • Effect of Korean Medicine Treatments in Patients with Proximal Tibia Fracture: A Retrospective Observational Study
    Jung Min Lee, Eun-Jung Lee
    Journal of Korean Medicine Rehabilitation.2020; 30(3): 141.     CrossRef
  • Comparison of Time to Operation and Efficacies of Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block and General Anesthesia in Emergency External Fixation of Lower Leg Fractures (AO 42, 43, 44)
    Chan Kang, Sang-Bum Kim, Youn-Moo Heo, You-Gun Won, Byung-Hak Oh, June-Bum Jun, Gi-Soo Lee
    The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery.2017; 56(5): 1019.     CrossRef
  • Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Proximal Tibial Shaft Fracture
    Young-Soo Byun, Ki-Chul Park, Hyun-Jong Bong, Chang-Hoon Lee
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(1): 23.     CrossRef
  • The Use of Fresh Frozen Allogenic Bone Graft in the Impacted Tibial Plateau Fractures
    Yeung Jin Kim, Soo Uk Chae, Jung Hwan Yang, Ji Wan Lee, Dae Han Wi, Duk Hwa Choi
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(1): 26.     CrossRef
  • Management of Open Fracture
    Gu-Hee Jung
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(2): 236.     CrossRef
  • Staged Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Distal Tibial Fractures
    Sung-Ki Park, Chang-Wug Oh, Jong-Keon Oh, Kyung-Hoon Kim, Woo-Kie Min, Byung-Chul Park, Won-Ju Jeong, Joo-Chul Ihn
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(3): 289.     CrossRef
  • Intramedullary Nailing of Proximal Tibial Fractures
    Young-Soo Byun, Dong-Ju Shin
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2009; 22(3): 197.     CrossRef
  • Proximal Tibia Fracture: Plating
    Ki-Chul Park
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2009; 22(3): 206.     CrossRef
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Bone Transport Over the Intramedullary Nail for Defects of Long Bone
Jae Young Roh, Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, Hee Soo Kyung, Byung Chul Park, Woo Kie Min, Joon Woo Kim, Chang Hyun Cho
J Korean Fract Soc 2008;21(1):37-44.   Published online January 31, 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2008.21.1.37
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PURPOSE
To evaluate the results of bone transport using external fixator over an intramedullary nail for defects of long bone.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We treated 14 cases of bone defect after chronic osteomyelitis or trauma of tibia (12 cases) and femur (2 cases) using this method. The mean age of index procedure was 46.9 years, and all of them had follow-up study for a mean of 3 years. After the corticotomy and insertion of intramedullary nail, bone transport was done by external fixators. Then, the segment was moved and bone graft was done at docking site.
RESULTS
The mean transported amount was 5.8 cm, and the external fixator was removed after 141 days. The mean external fixation index was 25.6 days/cm. Primary union of distraction and docking site was achieved in all, but one had failure in union of docking site. According to the Mekhail's functional criteria, there were 5 excellent, 6 good, and 3 fair results. Among 15 complications, there were 2 major complications with residual sequelae, and they were 1 recurred osteomyelitis and 1 flexion contracture of knee.
CONCLUSION
Bone transport using external fixator over an intramedullary nail, can successfully solve defects of long bone. Since this method can remove external fixators earlier than the conventional method, it has fewer complications and makes patients to return to daily life earlier.

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  • Treatment for Bone Defect of Open Tibial Fractures by Using Intramedullary Nail Fixation with Autogenous Iliac Bone Graft
    Hyub Sakong, Ki Cheor Bae, Chul Hyun Cho, Kyung Jae Lee, Eun Seok Son, Du Han Kim
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2012; 25(4): 288.     CrossRef
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Comparison of Operative Methods between Retrograde and Antegrade Nailing for Ipsilateral Femoral Shaft and Neck Fracture
Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, Woo Kie Min, Shin Yoon Kim, Seung Hoon Baek, Byung Chul Park, Hyung Soo Ahn, Tae Gong Kim
J Korean Fract Soc 2007;20(2):135-140.   Published online April 30, 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2007.20.2.135
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PURPOSE
To compare retrospectively the antegrade and retrograde nailing in the management of ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Thirty-two patients (thirty-three injuries) were included in this study. Mean age of patients was 38 years-old in the antegrade nailing group (16 injuries) and 44 years-old in the retrograde nailing group (17 injuries). We compared the union of fractures and complications between two groups, and investigated the influencing factors.
RESULTS
Femoral shaft fracture was united in 10 cases (63%) of antegrade group and 12 cases (71%) of retrograde group, at 28.2 and 27.3 weeks respectively. Nonunion was more prevalent in Winquist-Hansen III and IV (5 in antegrade nailing, 3 in retrograde nailing) than I and II. Femoral neck fracture was united with 1 case of nonunion in each group. Nonunion developed from Garden stage IV, but fractures of Garden stage I and II united regardless of methods.
CONCLUSION
In ipsilateral femoral neck and shaft fractures, the kinds of methods did not affect the results of shaft fractures. Minimally displaced neck fractures also were not influenced by kinds of methods, but retrograde nailing may have a benefit in fixing the displaced neck fractures

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  • Surgical management of bifocal femoral fractures: a systematic review and pooled analysis of treatment with a single implant versus double implants
    J. D. Cnossen, Esther M. M. Van Lieshout, Michael H. J. Verhofstad
    Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.2023; 143(10): 6229.     CrossRef
  • Retrograde Intramedullary Nailing or the Treatment of Segmental Femoral Shaft Fracture Including Distal Part
    Jong-Ho Yoon, Byung-Woo Ahn, Chong-Kwan Kim, Jin-Woo Jin, Ji-Hoon Lee, Hyun-Ku Cho, Joo-Hyun Lee
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2009; 22(3): 145.     CrossRef
  • The Treatment of IM Nailing of Femoral Shaft Fracture: Piriformis Fossa versus Trochanteric Entry Portal
    Hyun Kook Youn, Oog Jin Shon, Dong Sung Han
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2008; 21(3): 200.     CrossRef
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Fixation Failure of LCP during the Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fractures
Woo Kie Min, Sang Jin Sin, In Ho Jeon, Ki Bong Cha, Chang Wuk Oh, Poong Taek Kim, Sang Ho Cheon
J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(2):188-192.   Published online April 30, 2006
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.2.188
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PURPOSE
To evaluate the causative factors in the catastrophic failure of LCP in the proximal humerus fracture.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Six patients (6 cases) were collected between October 2003 and July 2005. The mean age was 55.6 years (range: 38~70). The cause of injury was road traffic accident in four, fall down in one and slip down in one. According to the Neer classification, four were 2 part fractures, each one in 3 part fracture and 4 part fracture.
RESULTS
Fixation failure occurred due to back-out of the plate and screw in five and plate breakage in one. Analysis of the preoperative radiographs revealed medial cortical defect in all and no bone graft and tension band wiring in the greater tuberosity fragment were carried out. Postoperative radiographs showed the anatomical reduction in three and non-anatomical in three.
CONCLUSION
Non-anatomical reduction, insufficient medial bony buttress, inadequate screw length to the head and the neglect for the greater tuberosity fragment were the contributing factors to the failure of LCP. Knowledge of these factors will enable the surgeon to avoid failure of the LCP. Augmentation fixation and bone graft procedures with careful preoperative planning are necessary for successful fixation of LCP.

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  • The Result of Conservative Treatment of Proximal Humerus Fracture in Elderly Patients
    Seung-Gil Baek, Chang-Wug Oh, Young-Soo Byun, Jong-Keon Oh, Joon-Woo Kim, Jong-Pil Yoon, Hyun-Joo Lee, Hyung-Sub Kim
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2013; 26(4): 292.     CrossRef
  • A Separate Approach and Cephalo-Diaphyseal Plate Fixation for the Comminuted Metadiaphyseal Fractures of the Proximal Humerus
    Sung-Weon Jung
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2013; 26(1): 8.     CrossRef
  • Internal Fixation of Proximal Humerus Fracture with Polyaxial Angular Stable Locking Compression Plate in Patients Older Than 65 Years
    Ki Won Lee, Young Joon Choi, Hyung Sun Ahn, Chung Hwan Kim, Jae Kwang Hwang, Jeong Ho Kang, Han Ho Choo, Jun Seok Park, Tae Kyung Kim
    Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow.2012; 15(1): 25.     CrossRef
  • Open Intramedullary Nail with Tension Band Sutures & Lock Sutures on Proximal Humeral Three-part Fracture
    Jin-Oh Park, Jin-Young Park, Sung-Tae Lee, Hong-Keun Park
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2007; 20(1): 45.     CrossRef
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Double Plating of Proximal Tibial Fractures Using Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Osteosynthesis Technique
Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, In Ho Jeon, Hee Soo Kyung, Il Hyung Park, Byung Chul Park, Woo Kie Min, Ji Ho Lee
J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(3):250-255.   Published online July 31, 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.3.250
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OBJECTIVES
To evaluate the results and its efficacy of double plating for proximal tibial fractures using minimally invasive percutaneous osteosynthesis (MIPO) technique. MATERIAL & METHODS: Twenty-three fractures, followed-up more than 1 year, were included in this retrospective study. There were 18 men and 5 women, and the mean age was 53.5 years-old. According to the AO-OTA classification, five were 41A, 13 were 41C, and 5 were 42. There were four open fractures (grade I- three, grade III A-one case). The plates were fixed on the medial and lateral sides of tibia with MIPO technique. Functional and radiographic results were evaluated by the modified Rasmussen system.
RESULTS
All fractures healed without bone graft, and the mean period for fracture healing was 19.3 weeks (range, 10~32 weeks). All other patients had excellent or good clinical or radiological results, except for two patients of a fair clinical result after a combined injury. Complications included one case of shortening (1 cm) and two cases of mal-alignments (varus less than 10 degrees). There was one case of superficial infection, but no patient showed deep infection.
CONCLUSION
Double plating using MIPO technique can provide favorable results in the treatment of proximal tibial fractures.

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    Jae-Ang Sim, Kwang-Hui Kim, Yong-Seuk Lee, Sang-Jin Lee, Beom-Koo Lee
    Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association.2014; 49(4): 278.     CrossRef
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    Young-Soo Byun, Ki-Chul Park, Hyun-Jong Bong, Chang-Hoon Lee
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(1): 23.     CrossRef
  • Treatment of Proximal Tibia Fractures Using LCP by MIPO Technique
    Sang-Ho Ha, Dong-Hui Kim, Jun-Young Lee
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(1): 34.     CrossRef
  • Staged Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis of Proximal Tibial Fracture
    Joon-Woo Kim, Chang-Wug Oh, Jong-Keon Oh, Hee-Soo Kyung, Woo-Kie Min, Byung-Chul Park, Kyung-Hoon Kim, Hee-Joon Kim
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2009; 22(1): 6.     CrossRef
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Management of Ipsilateral Femur and Tibia Fractures, with Retrograde and Antegrade Nailings from the Knee
Chang Wug Oh, Jong Keon Oh, Woo Kie Min, In Ho Jeon, Hyung Soo Ahn, Hee Soo Kyung, Poong Taek Kim, Jung Ho Noh
J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(2):131-135.   Published online April 30, 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.2.131
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PURPOSE
To review the results in the management of ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures, using femoral and tibial intramedullary nailings with single incision on the knee.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We treated 19 cases of ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures (floating knee), and the retrograde femoral nailing and antegrade tibial nailing were done with single incision on the knee. Except one patient of early death, 18 patients were included in this study. The mean age of index procedure was 34.1 years, and all of them had follow-up study for a mean of 2.4 years. The mean injury severity score was 18.8, and 12 patients had other fractures in the lower extremity.
RESULTS
Primary union was achieved in all, but one patient of femur and two of tibia. The average period for union was 27.6 weeks for femur and 24.5 weeks for tibia. One femoral nonunion occurred due to the metal failure after using short nail, and two tibial nonunion were caused by the bone loss with open tibial fractures. Most patients showed no limitation in knee motion. According to Karlstrom-Olerud criteria, functional results showed 14 excellent, 3 good and 1 acceptable. The protrusion of nail tip into the knee joint made the acceptable result with moderate limitation of knee motion, but it improved after the removal of nail.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSION: Simultaneous retrograde femoral and antegrade tibial nailing with single incision on the knee, with an appropriate technique, can achieve the satisfactory result in the management of the ipsilateral femur and tibia fractures.

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  • Ipsilateral Femoral Segmental and Tibial Fractures: A Case Report
    Oog Jin Sohn, Chul Hyun Park, Sang Keun Bae
    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2009; 22(3): 193.     CrossRef
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Internal Bone Transport in the Management of Tibial Bone Defects
Chang Wug Oh, Woo Kie Min, Hee Soo Kyung, Il Hyung Park, In Ho Jeon, Byung Chul Park, Poong Taek Kim, Young Heon Sohn
J Korean Fract Soc 2005;18(1):36-42.   Published online January 31, 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2005.18.1.36
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PURPOSE
To retrospectively review the results of internal bone transport in the management of tibial bone defect using ilizarov fixator.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We treated 39 cases of tibial bone defect (16 of traumatic bone loss, 23 after treatment of osteomyelitis). The mean age of index procedure was 33.8 years (range, 13~66 years), and all of them had follow-up study for a mean of 3.5 years (range, 1.6~8 years). The mean transported amount was 6.3 cm (range, 2.7~20 cm), and the external fixator was removed after 345 days (range, 120~700 days). The mean external fixation index was 60.3 days/cm (range, 13.1~121.3 days/cm).
RESULTS
Primary union of distraction and docking site was achieved in all, but two patients had failure in union of docking site. Functional results showed 6 excellent, 19 good, 10 fair, and 4 fair. The patients under age 20 showed better functional outcomes than the others. Among 73 complications (incidence, 1.87 cases/ patient), 27 of major complications with residual sequelae occurred in 20 patients. The residual sequelae were more common in the patients who had the concomitant injuries in the same leg.
CONCLUSION
Internal bone transport can solve the large amount of tibial bone defect. However, the complications are not uncommon, which might be related to the concomitant injures in the same leg.

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    Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2008; 21(1): 37.     CrossRef
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    Chang-Wug Oh, Byung-Chul Park, Il-Hyung Park, Hee-Soo Kyung, Woo-Kie Min, Seung-Hoon Baek, Seung-Kil Baek
    The Journal of the Korean Orthopaedic Association.2007; 42(6): 764.     CrossRef
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Operative Treatment of Type III Coronoid Process Fractures
In Ho Jeon, Woo Kie Min, Chang Wug Oh, Hee Soo Kyung, Byung Chul Park, Poong Taek Kim, Joo Chul Ihn, Jung Yup Lee
J Korean Fract Soc 2004;17(4):338-344.   Published online October 31, 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2004.17.4.338
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PURPOSE
To review the clinical results of eight cases of typeIII coronoid process fractures which were treated operatively.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Eight patients with coronoid type III fracture were reviewed retrospectively. All were men with an average age of 33. There were three isolated fractures, two elbow dislocations, two radial head and neck fractures, and one medial collateral ligament rupture. Open reduction and internal fixation through anterior approach with canulated screws was used. The patients were followed up for a mean of 31 months (24 to 60).
RESULTS
Average active elbow joint motion at the most recent follow up was 105degrees. The average Mayo Elbow Performance Score was 76.9 (50 to 95). There was one excellent result, four good, two fair, and one poor.
CONCLUSION
Early open reduction and stable internal fixation provided a reliable method for the treatment of type III coronoid process fractures. Any associated ligament injuries to the elbow and fracture comminution were considered as important prognostic factors.
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