• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.72-78
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• 2024

Background: Clinical outcomes after fixation of distal humerus intraarticular fractures are directly related to the quality of reduction. The use of three-dimensional (3D)-printed fracture models can benefit preoperative planning to ensure good reduction. This review aims to determine if surgery performed with 3D printing assistance are faster and result in fewer complications and improved clinical outcomes than conventional methods. We also outline the benefits and drawbacks of this novel technique in surgical management of distal humerus fractures. Methods: A systematic literature search was carried out in various electronic databases. Search results were screened based on title and abstract. Data from eligible studies were extracted into spreadsheets. Meta-analysis was performed using appropriate computer software. Results: Three randomized controlled trials with 144 cases were included in the final analysis. The 3D-printed group had significantly shorter mean operating time (mean difference, 16.25 minutes; 95% confidence interval [CI], 12.74-19.76 minutes; P<0.001) and mean intraoperative blood loss (30.40 mL; 95% CI, 10.45-60.36 mL; P=0.005) compared with the conventional group. The 3D-printed group also tended to have fewer complications and a better likelihood of good or excellent outcomes as per the Mayo elbow performance score, but this did not reach statistical significance. Conclusions: Three-dimensional-printing-assisted surgery in distal humerus fractures has several benefits in reduced operating time and lower blood loss, indirectly decreasing other complications such as infection and anemia-related issues. Future good-quality studies are required to conclusively demonstrate the benefits of 3D printing in improving clinical outcomes.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.3-10
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• 2024

Background: Gunshot-related fractures near the elbow are challenging, and available data to guide the practitioner are lacking. This report analyzes injury patterns and treatment strategies in a case series from a high-volume urban trauma center. Methods: All periarticular gunshot fractures near the elbow treated at a level 1 trauma center from 2014 to 2018 were retrospectively reviewed. Fracture location, patient demographics, concomitant injuries, treatment modalities, and complications were analyzed. Results: Twenty-four patients were identified. All patients received prophylactic antibiotics upon admission and underwent urgent surgical debridement. Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) was performed with initial debridement in 22 of 24 patients. Seven patients sustained distal humerus fractures, 10 patients sustained isolated proximal ulna or proximal radius fractures, and seven had combined fracture patterns. Eleven patients presented with nerve palsy, and two had transected nerves. Two patients had vascular injury requiring repair. One patient required a temporary elbow-spanning external fixator and underwent staged debridement followed by ORIF. One patient with a grade IIIC fracture developed a deep infection that precluded ORIF. One patient required revision ORIF due to fracture displacement. Conclusions: This investigation reports on management of ballistic fractures near the elbow at a busy urban level I trauma center. Our management centered on rapid debridement, early definitive fixation, and intravenous antibiotic administration. We report on associated neurovascular injury, bone loss, and other challenges in this patient population. Level of evidence: IV.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제27권1호
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• pp.39-44
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• 2024

Background: Displaced olecranon fractures constitute a challenging problem for elbow surgeons. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the role of suture anchor fixation for treating patients with displaced olecranon fractures. Methods: A retrospective review was performed for all consecutive patients with displaced olecranon fractures treated with suture anchor fixation with at least 2 years of clinical follow-up. Surgical repair was performed acutely in all cases with nonmetallic suture anchors in a double-row configuration utilizing suture augmentation via the triceps tendon. Osseous union and perioperative complications were uniformly assessed. Results: Suture anchor fixation was performed on 17 patients with displaced olecranon fractures. Functional outcome scores were collected from 12 patients (70.6%). The mean age at the time of surgery was 65.6 years, and the mean follow-up was 5.6 years. Sixteen of 17 patients (94%) achieved osseous union in an acceptable position. No hardware-related complications or fixation failure occurred. Mean postoperative shortened disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (QuickDASH) score was 3.8±6.9, and mean Oxford Elbow Score was 47.5±1.0, with nine patients (75%) achieving a perfect score. Conclusions: Suture anchor fixation of displaced olecranon fractures resulted in excellent midterm functional outcomes. Additionally, this technique resulted in high rates of osseous union without any hardware-related complications or fixation failures.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제35권3호
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• pp.193-199
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• 2023

Purpose: Cephalomedullary (CM) nailing is widely performed in treatment of elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fractures. However, in cases of fixation failure, re-operation is usually necessary, thus determining factors that may contribute to fixation failure is important. In this study, we examined factors affecting the occurrence of fixation failure, such as age or fracture stability, after CM nailing in elderly patients. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted retrospectively using registered data. From April 2011 to December 2018, CM nailing was performed in 378 cases diagnosed with femoral intertrochanteric fractures, and 201 cases were finally registered. Cases involving patients who were bed-ridden before injury, who died from causes unrelated to surgery, and those with a follow-up period less than six months were excluded. Results: Fixation failure occurred in eight cases. Comparison of the surgical success and fixation failure group showed that the mean age was significantly higher in the fixation failure group compared with the control group (81.3±6.4 vs. 86.4±6.8; P=0.034). A significantly high proportion of unstable fractures was also observed (139/54 vs. 3/5; P=0.040), with a significantly high ratio of intramedullary reduction (176/17 vs. 5/3; P=0.034). A significantly higher ratio of unstable fractures compared with that of stable fractures was observed in the intramedullary reduction group (132/49 vs. 10/10; P=0.033). Conclusion: Fixation failure of CM nailing is likely to occur in patients who are elderly or have unstable fracture patterns. Thus, care should be taken in order to avoid intramedullary reduction.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.37-46
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• 2024

Purpose: The prognosis of total hip replacement (THR) after open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) versus THR following non-operative treatment of acetabular fractures is unclear. Few studies have been conducted in this regard. Therefore, the purpose of the current study was to perform an assessment and compare the functional outcomes for study subjects in the ORIF and non-ORIF groups during the follow-up period compared to baseline. Materials and Methods: This longitudinal comparative study, which included 40 patients who underwent THR for either posttraumatic arthritis after fixation of an acetabular fracture or arthritis following conservative management of a fracture, was conducted for 60 months. Twenty-four patients had undergone ORIF, and 16 patients had undergone nonoperative/conservative management for acetabular fractures. Following THR, the patients were followed up for monitoring of functional outcomes for the Harris hip score (HHS) and comparison between the ORIF and non-ORIF groups was performed. Results: The HHS showed significant improvement in both ORIF and non-ORIF groups. At the end of the mean follow-up period, no significant variation in scores was observed between the groups, i.e., ORIF group (91.61±6.64) compared to non-ORIF group (85.74±11.56). A significantly higher number of re-interventions were required for medial wall fractures and combined fractures compared to posterior fractures (P <0.05). Conclusion: THR resulted in improved functional outcome during follow-up in both the groups; however, the ORIF group was observed to have better functional outcome. Re-intervention was not required for any of the posterior fractures at the end of the mean follow-up period.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제36권1호
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• pp.55-61
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• 2024

Purpose: This study sought to examine the utilization of bone health evaluations in geriatric hip fracture patients and identify risk factors for the development of future fragility fractures. Materials and Methods: A consecutive series of patients ≥55 years who underwent surgical management of a hip fracture between September 2015 and July 2019 were identified. Chart review was performed to evaluate post-injury follow-up, performance of a bone health evaluation, and use of osteoporosis-related diagnostic and pharmacologic treatment. Results: A total of 832 patients were included. The mean age of the patients was 81.2±9.9 years. Approximately 21% of patients underwent a comprehensive bone health evaluation. Of this cohort, 64.7% were started on pharmacologic therapy, and 73 patients underwent bone mineral density testing. Following discharge from the hospital, 70.3% of the patients followed-up on an outpatient basis with 95.7% seeing orthopedic surgery for post-fracture care. Overall, 102 patients (12.3%) sustained additional fragility fractures within two years, and 31 of these patients (3.7%) sustained a second hip fracture. There was no difference in the rate of second hip fractures or other additional fragility fractures based on the use of osteoporosis medications. Conclusion: Management of osteoporosis in geriatric hip fracture patients could be improved. Outpatient follow-up post-hip fracture is almost 70%, yet a minority of patients were started on osteoporosis medications and many sustained additional fragility fractures. The findings of this study indicate that orthopedic surgeons have an opportunity to lead the charge in treatment of osteoporosis in the post-fracture setting.

• Hip & pelvis
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• 제34권2호
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• pp.69-78
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• 2022

Fragility fractures of the pelvis (FFP) and fragility fractures of the sacrum (FFS), which are emerging in the geriatric population, exhibit characteristics that differ from those of pelvic ring disruptions occurring in the younger population. Treatment of FFP/FFS by a multidisciplinary team can be helpful in reducing morbidity and mortality with the goal of reducing pain, regaining early mobility, and restoring independence for activities of daily living. Conservative treatment, including bed rest, pain therapy, and mobilization as tolerated, is indicated for treatment of FFP type I and type II as loss of stability is limited with these fractures. Operative treatment is indicated for FFP type II when conservative treatment has failed and for FFP type III and type IV, which are displaced fractures associated with intense pain and increased instability. Minimally invasive stabilization techniques, such as percutaneous fixation, are favored over open reduction internal fixation. There is little evidence regarding outcomes of patients with FFP/FFS and more literature is needed for determination of optimal management. The aim of this article is to provide a concise review of the current literature and a discussion of the latest recommendations for orthopedic treatment and management of FFP/FFS.

• 대한지하수환경학회지
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• 제5권2호
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• pp.88-100
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• 1998

결정질 암반내에 발달하는 단열은 지하수유동의 주요 경로가 되므로, 유동성 단열의 특성 규명은 유동체계를 해석하는데 매우 중요하다. 암반 내 단열 중 유동성 단열을 추출하기 위해 편마암 지역내 폐광산을 대상으로 단열특성을 파악했다. 연구지역내 지표 노두와 항내에 발달하는 단열 중, 단층은 방향성, 단층폭, 연장성, 운동감각, 충전물질, 절리의 경우는 방향성, 길이, 간격, 틈(aperture), 충전물질, 조도(roughness), 타 절리들과의 교차 및 연결성을 조사했다. 한편, 지표 하에 발달하는 단열특성 파악을 위해 연구지역내 5개 지점에 시추를 실시하여 이를 통해 회수된 코아시료를 정밀 로깅했다. 그 중, 3개 시추공을 대상으로 초음파주사검층을 실시하여 단열의 방향성과 단열종류를 구분하고 획득한 자료를 처리.분석하였다. 조사결과에 따르면 지표상에 발달하는 대표 단열군은 GSet 1: N50-82$^{\circ}$E/55-90$^{\circ}$SE, GSet 2: N2-8$^{\circ}$E/56-86$^{\circ}$SE, GSet 3: N46-72$^{\circ}$W/60-85$^{\circ}$NE, GSet 4:Nl2-38$^{\circ}$W/15-40$^{\circ}$SW 단열군으로 나타났다. 이에 대응되는 지표하 단열군은 HSet 1: N50-90$^{\circ}$E/55-90$^{\circ}$SE, HSet 2: N10-30$^{\circ}$E/50-70$^{\circ}$SE, HSet 3: N20-60$^{\circ}$W/50-80$^{\circ}$NE, HSet 4: N10-50$^{\circ}$E/$\leq$40$^{\circ}$NW로 분류되었다. 이 단열군들 중 GSet 1 및 GSet 3, 그리고 HSet 1 및 HSet 3은 연구지역내 가장 우세하게 발달하는 단열군이다. HSet 1은 평균 단열간격이 30~47 m이며, 이 단열 중 등급(code) 1 단열(단층, 열린단열) 등이 21.0~42.9%를 구성한다. HSet 3은 55~57 cm의 평균 단열간격을 보이고, 등급 1 단열이 15.4~26.9%를 차지한다. HSet 4는 239 cm의 평균 단열간격을 보여 연구지역내 우세 단열군 중 가장 넓은 단열간격을 가지나, 등급 1 단열의 비율이 54.5%에 이른다. 등급 1 단열과 유사한 특성을 갖는 단층이나 열린단열은 다른 성질의 단열에 비해 상대적으로 수리전도성이 큰 것으로 알려져 있음을 통해, N55-85$^{\circ}$E/50-80$^{\circ}$SE 단열군과 N20-60$^{\circ}$W/50-75$^{\circ}$NE 단열군, 그리고 N10-30$^{\circ}$E/$\leq$30$^{\circ}$NW 단열군이 연구지역 내에서 지하수 유동성이 가장 높은 단열군으로 추정된다. 이러한 사실은 3개 시추공을 대상으로 실시한 시추공 내 물리검층과 정압주입시험에서도 확인된다.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제3권1호
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• pp.87-91
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• 2004

목적: 인라인 스케이트를 타던 중 발생한 골절상을 분석하여 골절의 분포 및 경향을 파악 하고자 한다. 대상 및 방법: 2002년 9월부터 2003년 8월까지 1년간 인라인 스케이트를 타다가 골절이 발생하여 입원 가료 하였던 35명의 환자 중 최소 1년 이상 추시가 가능하였던 20명, 20례를 대상으로 환자의 성별, 연령분포, 부위별 빈도, 동반손상, 숙련도별 손상, 손상 유형 등을 후향적으로 분석하였다. 남자가 18명(90$\%$), 여자가 2명(10$\%$)이었고, 연령대별로는 활동성이 강한 연령층인 21$\~$30세 (6명 30$\%$), 31$\~$40세 (6명 30$\%$)의 순이었다. 결과: 상지골절이 12명(60$\%$)로 하지골절 8명(40$\%$)보다 많았다. 손상 부위별 빈도는 족관절부가 7례(35$\%$)로 가장 많았고, 전완부 4례(20$\%$), 수근부 4례(20$\%$), 주관절 3례(15$\%$), 대퇴부 1례(5%$\%$)의 순이었다. 족관절 골절 손상은 Lauge-Hansen 분류 상, 회외 -외회전 형이 4례로 가장 많았으며, 회외-외전 형이 2례, 회내-외회전 형이 1례였고, 전완부 골절손상과 수근부 골절 손상의 경우에는 요골 원위부 골절 3례, 요골-척골 골절 1례, 주상골 골절 2례, 중수골 골절 2례로 넘어질 때 손으로 짚으면서 발생한 골절의 양상이 많았다. 주관절 골절은 2례에서 과상부 골절이었고 1례에서는 외과 골절 이었다. 성장판 손상이 동반된 소아 골절 3례는 모두 Salt-Harris type II 였으며, 보존적 치료를 시행 하였다. 전체 골절 중 6례는 관절 내 골절 이었다. 동반 손상으로는 타박상이 8명 (42.11$\%$)으로 가장 많았고, 숙련도 별로는 인라인 스케이트를 시작한지 3개월 이내의 초보자들이 8명(40$\%$)으로 가장 많았고, 수상 형태로는 넘어짐과 같은 비접촉성 수상이 14명(70$\%$)으로 접촉성 수상(6명 30$\%$)보다 많았다. 11례 (55$\%$)가 수술적 치료를 받았으며, 9례(45$\%$)는 보존적 치료를 받았고, 추시 중에 특별한 합병증은 발생되지 않았다. 결론: 20$\~$30대의 젊은층의 초보자들에서 족관절부의 골절 손상이 가장 많았으므로, 이에 대한 주의가 필요할 것으로 사료된다

• 대한정형외과학회지
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• 제56권4호
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• pp.317-325
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• 2021

목적: 본 연구는 족관절 후과 골절을 동반한 경골 원위부 나선상 골절에서 경골에 대한 고정술로 골수강 내 금속정 고정술과 최소 침습적 금속판 고정술의 기능적, 방사선학적 결과 및 후과 골절에 대한 고정술 유무에 따른 기능적, 방사선학적 결과를 비교하였다. 대상 및 방법: 2010년 1월부터 2018년 12월까지 본원에서 족관절 후과 골절을 동반한 경골 원위부 나선상 골절(AO Foundation/Orthopaedic Trauma Association 분류 42-A1, B1, C1) 30명의 환자를 대상으로 연구하였다. 골수강 내 금속정 고정술을 시행한 16명을 intramedullary nailing (IMN)군으로, 최소 침습적 금속판 고정술을 시행한 14명을 minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO)군으로 분류하여 양 군의 골유합 시기, 술 후 각 정렬, 족관절 후과 골편의 전위 정도 및 American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) 점수를 비교, 분석하였다. 또한 각 군에서 후과 골절에 대한 고정술 유무에 따른 족관절 관절 운동 범위 및 AOFAS 점수를 비교하였다. 결과: 평균 골유합 시기는 IMN군에서 21.8주, MIPO군에서 23.1주였다(p=0.500). 최종 추시 평균 각 변형은 IMN군에서 관상면 1.8°, 시상면 1.6°를 보였고, MIPO군에서 관상면 1.2°, 시상면 1.7°를 보였다(p=0.131, p=0.850). 술 후 및 최종 추시 방사선 사진상 양 군 모든 환자에서 족관절 후과 골편의 전위는 없었고, 최종 추시에서 족관절 관절염은 없었다. 임상적 평가로 최종 추시에서 AOFAS 점수는 IMN군에서 평균 88.0점, MIPO 군에서 평균 87.6점을 보였다(p=0.905). 각 군에서 후과 골절에 대한 고정술 유무에 따른 족관절 관절 운동 범위 및 AOFAS 점수를 비교하였고 유의한 차이는 없었다. 결론: 족관절 후과 골절을 동반한 경골 원위부 나선상 골절의 치료에서 골수강 내 금속정 고정술과 최소 침습적 금속판 고정술은 영상학적, 임상적 결과에서 차이가 없이 모두 우수한 결과를 보였다.