Orthopedics
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Early postoperative outcomes between arthroscopic and mini-open repair for rotator cuff tears.
The purpose of this study was to compare early postoperative outcomes between arthroscopic and mini-open repair for rotator cuff tears smaller than 3 cm to determine whether arthroscopic repair causes less postoperative pain and allows for faster recovery of range of motion. Sixty patients scheduled for rotator cuff repair were randomized to either an arthroscopic repair group (30 patients) or a mini-open repair group (30 patients). Pain level, range of motion, shoulder stiffness, and complications were compared between the 2 groups from immediately postoperatively to 6 months postoperatively. ⋯ No significant difference existed in postoperative range of motion, duration of rehabilitation, shoulder stiffness, or complications between the 2 groups; however, the use of additional analgesics in the arthroscopic repair group was significantly lower than in the mini-open repair group (P=.03). Arthroscopic and mini-open repair had equivalent clinical outcomes in the early postoperative period. The hypothesis that arthroscopic repair would cause less postoperative pain and allow faster recovery of range of motion in the early postoperative period compared with mini-open repair was not supported.
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Case Reports
Percutaneous inflation osteoplasty for indirect reduction of depressed tibial plateau fractures.
Anatomic reduction of articular depression tibial plateau fractures is challenging. The authors describe a new technique using percutaneous balloon-guided inflation osteoplasty for a depressed lateral tibial plateau fracture. ⋯ The metaphyseal void is filled with a fast-setting fluid-phase bone substitute, and a lateral buttress plate is applied with less invasive incisions. This technique is a valid alternative for indirect reduction of depressed articular tibial plateau fractures.
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Case Reports
Selective computed tomography-guided perisciatic injection as a diagnostic tool in multiple hereditary exostoses.
Multiple osteochondromas, also known as multiple hereditary exostoses, is an autosomal-dominant disease. Multiple osteochondromas are characterized by the development of cartilage-capped bony tumors, known as osteochondromas. Osteochondromas can cause limb deformities, limb-length discrepancies, angular deformations, bursitis, and impingement of adjacent tendons or neurovascular structures. ⋯ The patient reported substantial relief and regained the ability to sit pain free immediately postoperatively. Excision of a proximal femur osteochondroma was performed based on the results of a selective perisciatic nerve injection, resulting in successful resolution of his sciatic pain and functional impairment. The current case is an example of the diagnostic challenge in treating patients with multiple anatomic lesions that can cause symptoms and demonstrate how selective computed tomography-guided perisciatic nerve injection can aid clinicians in obtaining an accurate diagnosis and choosing the most appropriate surgical management.
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Clinical Trial
Distal ulna hook plate fixation for unstable distal ulna fracture associated with distal radius fracture.
The significance of distal ulna fractures is often undermined, which can result in inadequate treatment compared with fractures of the radius, the ulna's larger counterpart. However, little guidance exists in the current literature on how to manage distal ulna head or neck fractures and intra-articular ulna head fractures. Therefore, the purpose of this retrospective study was to evaluate the outcomes of distal ulna hook plate fixation for the treatment of an unstable distal ulna fracture associated with a distal radius fracture. ⋯ Average postoperative modified Mayo wrist score and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand score was 87 points (range, 65-100 points) and 14 points (range, 0-54 points), respectively. Chronic instability of the distal radioulnar joint was not encountered in any patient. Thus, the study demonstrated that distal ulna hook plate fixation for the treatment of unstable distal ulna fractures can achieve healing with good alignment, satisfactory function, and minimal transient morbidity.