Journal of Musculoskeletal Trauma

Failure to Remove a Trochanteric Entry Femoral Nail and Its Cause in Adolescent Patients: Two Cases Report: Ji Hwan Kim, Seung Oh Nam, Young Soo Byun, Han Sang Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2015;28(1):71-76. Published online January 31, 2015; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2015.28.1.71

Abstract PDF: Trochanteric entry femoral nails have been widely used for fixation of femoral shaft fractures because of easier identification of the entry point. Young patients usually request removal of the nail after healing of the fracture. We experienced a failure and difficulty in removal of the trochanteric entry nail in two adolescent patients. In the patient in which the nail could be removed with difficulty, dense compact bone was formed through the empty interlocking holes and the nail was held just like a latch. This finding was quite similar to the computed tomography findings of the patient in which the nail could not be removed. In order to remove the nail, the newly formed, dense compact bone in the interlocking holes must be broken and detached from the femur itself. We suggest that dense compact bone through the empty interlocking holes might be a clue for difficult removal of the trochanteric entry nail.

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Rupture of the Extensor Pollicis Longus Tendon at the Proximal Screw of Volar Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fracture: A Case Report: Dong Ju Shin, Seung Oh Nam, Hun Sik Cho; J Korean Fract Soc 2013;26(4):338-342. Published online October 31, 2013; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2013.26.4.338

Abstract PDF: As volar plate fixation of distal radius fracture becomes more common, reports of ruptured extensor pollicis longus tendon by a protruding distal screw tip are also increasing steadily. Authors have experienced a rare case of ruptured extensor pollicis longus tendon at the prominent proximal screw of fixed volar plate for distal radius fracture, and we report it herein with a review of the literature.

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The Surgical Outcomes of Clavicle Lateral End Fractures Fixed with the Oblique T Locking Compession Plate: Seung Oh Nam, Young Soo Byun, Dong Ju Shin, Jung Hoon Shin, Chung Yeol Lee, Tae Gyun Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2011;24(1):41-47. Published online January 31, 2011; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2011.24.1.41

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the surgical outcomes of the clavicle lateral end fracture fixed with an oblique T locking compression plate (LCP).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Fourteen clavicle lateral end fractures were fixed with the oblique T-LCP and followed up for at least 1 year after the surgery. Thirteen cases were unstable Neer type II fractures and one case was nonunion of the Neer type I fracture. The mean age was 46 years of age (range, 26~70). In ten cases, augmenting sutures with the absorbable suture material were placed in the coraco-clavicular ligament and around the plate and the clavicle to improve the stability of fracture fixation. Autogenous iliac bone graft was done in four cases. The clinical outcomes were evaluated by using UCLA scoring system and KSS (Korean Shoulder Score).
RESULTS
The mean UCLA score was 33.5 and the mean KSS was 94.9. Average time of bone union was 11.9 weeks (range, 6~28), including 1 case with a delayed union. There was no complication such as loss of fixation or nonunion.
CONCLUSION
Fixation with the oblique T-LCP is a good option providing reliable functional results in clavicle lateral end fractures.

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Results of Hook Plate Fixation of Unstable Distal Clavicle Fractures
Hoon-Sang Sohn, Byung Chul Jo
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2011; 24(4): 335. CrossRef

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Elbow Function and Complications after Internal Fixation for Fractures of the Distal Humerus: Hyug Soo Ahn, Young Ho Cho, Young Soo Byun, Do Yop Kwon, Seung Oh Nam, Dong Young Kim; J Korean Fract Soc 2006;19(1):56-61. Published online January 31, 2006; DOI: https://doi.org/10.12671/jkfs.2006.19.1.56

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PURPOSE
To evaluate the functional results of the elbow and the complications after internal fixation for distal humeral fractures.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We reviewed 38 distal humeral fractures; 12 type A, 7 type B and 19 type C by AO classification. There were six low columnar fractures in type A and nine in type C. Six type C fractures were open. The fracture healing and complications were assessed and the functional result was evaluated by rating system of Jupiter et al.
RESULTS
Type A fractures were healed in an average of 10.6 weeks, type B 7.7 weeks and type C 11.5 weeks. Ulnar neuropathy occurred in six cases, loss of fixation in two cases, nonunion in one case, heterotopic ossification in one case and traumatic arthritis in one case. The functional result showed excellent or good in 34 cases (89%) and fair or poor in 4 cases (11%). Open fractures showed significantly worse result than closed fractures.
CONCLUSION
To obtain the satisfactory results, stable fixation followed by early motion is required in most distal humeral fractures. Ulnar neuropathy occurs postoperatively in high incidence and the result of open fractures is worse than that of closed fractures.

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Comparison of Shoulder Range of Motion, Pain, Function, Scapular Position Between Breast Cancer Surgery and Shoulder Surgery Female Patients
Min-ji Lee, Suhn-yeop Kim, Jae-kwang Shim
Physical Therapy Korea.2015; 22(1): 9. CrossRef
Minimally Invasive Plate Osteosynthesis for Humeral Proximal or Distal Shaft Fractures Using a 3.5/5.0 Metaphyseal Locking Plate
Hyoung Keun Oh, Suk Kyu Choo, Jung Il Lee, Dong Hyun Seo
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2012; 25(4): 305. CrossRef
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Jin Rok Oh, Chang Ho Lee, Ki Yeon Kwon, Hoi Jeong Chung
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Double Parallel Plates Fixation for Distal Humerus Fractures
Young Hak Roh, Moon Sang Chung, Goo Hyun Baek, Young Ho Lee, Hyuk-Jin Lee, Joon Oh Lee, Kyu-Won Oh, Hyun Sik Gong
Journal of the Korean Fracture Society.2010; 23(2): 194. CrossRef

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