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Results of Exchange Nailing in Hypertrophic Nonunion of Femoral Shaft Fracture Treated with Nailing
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Suenghwan Jo, Gwang Chul Lee, Sang Hong Lee, Jun Young Lee, Dong Hwi Kim, Sung Hae Park, Young Min Cho
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J Korean Fract Soc 2019;32(2):83-88. Published online April 30, 2019
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2019.32.2.83
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This study examined the outcomes of exchange nailing for the hypertrophic nonunion of femoral shaft fractures treated with intramedullary nailing as well as the factors affecting the treatment outcomes.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
From January 1999 to March 2015, 35 patients, who had undergone intramedullary nailing with a femoral shaft fracture and underwent exchange nailing due to hypertrophic nonunion, were reviewed. This study investigated the time of union and complications, such as nonunion after exchange nailing, and analyzed the factors affecting the results.
RESULTS
Bone union was achieved in 31 cases (88.6%) after exchange nailing and the average bone union period was 22 weeks (14–44 weeks). Complications included persistent nonunion in four cases, delayed union in one case, and superficial wound infection in one case. All four cases with nonunion were related to smoking, three of them were distal shaft fractures, and one was a midshaft fracture with underlying disease.
CONCLUSION
Exchange nailing produced satisfactory results as the treatment of hypertrophic nonunion after intramedullary nailing. Smoking is considered a factor for continuing nonunion even after exchange nailing. In the case of a distal shaft, where the intramedullary fixation is relatively weak, additional efforts are needed for stability.
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Outcomes and Analysis of Factors Affecting Bone Union after Interlocking Intramedullary Nailing in Segmental Tibia Fractures
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Sang Soo Park, Jun Young Lee, Sang Ho Ha, Sung Hae Park
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J Korean Fract Soc 2013;26(4):275-283. Published online October 31, 2013
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.4.275
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To evaluate the radiological results and complications of interlocking intramedullary nailing for segmental tibia fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Twenty-six patients (26 cases) who underwent interlocking intramedullary nailing for segmental tibia fractures between January 2003 and May 2011 were followed for more than one year. We evaluated the complications and statistically analyzed the factors influencing bone union, including open fracture, fracture site, reaming, postoperative angulation, and postoperative fracture gap.
RESULTS
Nineteen cases (73%) achieved bone union with one operation at an average of 7 months (range, 5 to 11). Seven cases had secondary procedures before achieving union. Complications included 7 cases of nonunion, 3 cases of incomplete peroneal nerve injury, 2 cases of superficial infection, 1 case of compartment syndrome. Factors showing statistically significant differences were open fracture, postoperative angulation, and postoperative fracture gap. Factors showing no statistically significant difference were fracture site and reaming.
CONCLUSION
Nonunion is the most common complication in interlocking intramedullary nailing for segmental tibia fractures. To minimize this complication, comprehension of surgical techniques to reduce anatomically and careful evaluation of the fracture are required.
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Jun Young Lee, Hyung Seok Park, Dong Hyuk Cha
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2020; 33(3): 142. CrossRef
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Analysis of the Result Treated with Locking Compression Plate-Distal Tibia and Zimmer Periarticular Locking Plate in Distal Tibia Fracture
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Jun Young Lee, Sang Ho Ha, Sung Won Cho, Sung Hae Park
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J Korean Fract Soc 2013;26(2):118-125. Published online April 30, 2013
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.2.118
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To evaluate the clinical and radiological results of minimally invasive plate, osteosynthesis, using either a locking compression plate-distal tibia (LCP-DT) or Zimmer periarticular locking plate (ZPLP) for distal tibia fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Fifty one patients (51 cases), who underwent minimally invasive osteosynthesis using locking compression plate for distal tibia fractures between October 2008 and August 2011, were followed for more than six months. Eighteen patients were treated with LCP-DT and 33 patients with ZPLP. Time to bony union and anatomic alignment were evaluated radiologically. Clinically, American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scales (AOFAS score) and range of ankle motion were assessed and compared between two groups.
RESULTS
All patients achieved bony union at an average of 18 weeks on LCP-DT group and 16weeks on ZPLP group. The average American Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle-hindfoot scales was 83.3 points on the LCP-DT group, 84.6 points on the ZPLP group, and range of ankle motion averaged at 45 degrees, 48 degrees, respectively.
CONCLUSION
Both types of locking compression plates were effective when performing minimally invasive osteosynthesis for distal tibia fractures.
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Da-xing Wang, Ying Xiong, Hong Deng, Fu Jia, Shao Gu, Bai-lian Liu, Qun-hui Li, Qi Pu, Zhong-zi Zhang
Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, Part H: Journal of Engineering in Medicine.2014; 228(9): 899. CrossRef
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