Der Unfallchirurg
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There are two child-specific fracture classification systems for long bone fractures: the AO classification of pediatric long-bone fractures (PCCF) and the LiLa classification of pediatric fractures of long bones (LiLa classification). Both are still not widely established in comparison to the adult AO classification for long bone fractures. ⋯ The LiLa classification is suitable and in most cases user-friendly for classifying long bone fractures in children. Reliability is higher than in established fracture specific classifications and comparable to the AO classification of pediatric long bone fractures. Some mistakes were due to a low quality of the X-rays and some due to difficulties to classify the fractures themselves. Improvements include a more precise definition of the metaphysis and the kind of displacement. Overall the LiLa classification should still be considered as an alternative for classifying pediatric long bone fractures.
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Multicenter Study
[Early complication rate of fractures close to the hip joint : Dependence on treatment in on-call services and comorbidities.]
Guidelines advocate early surgery for proximal femoral fractures so that operations are frequently performed in on-call duty times. Multimorbid patients also suffer more frequently from postoperative complications. Does on-call duty or night shift services correlate with higher postoperative complication rates and what influence do comorbidities have? ⋯ Surgery of proximal femoral fractures in on-call duty and night shift times is justified because postoperative complications are not increased. Comorbidities and higher age correlated with postoperative complications. Postoperative complications should be avoided because they result in prolonged hospital stay.
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Closed tibial shaft fractures are the domain of intramedullary nailing. With the introduction of new nail designs and technologies, even small, dislocated distal fragments can be anatomically aligned and safely fixed. ⋯ The main indications for semi-extended tibial nailing are a short diaphyseal fragment in an isolated tibial shaft fracture, a segmental fracture where the proximal fracture line is metaphyseal and in patients where infrapatellar soft tissues are compromised. The use of the electromagnetic guidance system SureShot® generates reliable and reproducible results, reduces the operating time and is independent from radiation for distal locking.
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Case Reports
[Treatment of tibial pseudoarthrosis : Complications after intramedullary, allogeneic fibular grafting.]
A 24-year-old woman underwent cosmetic bilateral tibial lengthening with severe complications. In all, 15 operations, including allogeneic fibular grafting of both tibia, were required to treat unstable bilateral non-union, malalignment, and osteomyelitis of the right tibia. The present article describes the surgical strategy of revision to achieve good recovery with full consolidation and proper alignment of the lower leg. ⋯ For surgical revision, a T-external fixator was used on the right leg, while a customized tibial nail was used on the left leg. Using these techniques, full consolidation and proper alignment was achieved. Allogeneic bone grafts in upper extremity defects cannot be recommended.