Introduction: Fractures of the distal end of the humerus are becoming increasingly frequent in young subjects because of the increase in road traffic accidents, and in elderly subjects because of osteoporosis related ...Introduction: Fractures of the distal end of the humerus are becoming increasingly frequent in young subjects because of the increase in road traffic accidents, and in elderly subjects because of osteoporosis related to aging populations. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective, monocentric study from January 2018 to December 2020 involving 14 patients who received and were treated surgically for distal humeral fractures and followed up. Results: We collected 14 patients, including 11 men (78.57%) and 3 women (21.43%), with a sex ratio of 3.7. The mean age was 36.41 years. The circumstances of onset were dominated by road traffic accidents, with 12 cases (85.71%). The dominant side was right-handed, with 11 cases (78.57%). Standard elbow radiography revealed 8 cases of type A fractures (57.14%), 4 cases of type B and 2 cases of type C fractures of the AO. We performed Lecestre plate osteosynthesis in 12 patients and external fixator in 2 others, using the trans-olecranial and transtricipital approaches. Elbow stiffness was the most frequent complication, with 6 cases (42.86%). After six months’ follow-up, our results were excellent and good in 78.57% of cases (MEPS). Conclusion: Surgical treatment with posterior approaches enabled us to achieve restitution of the articular surfaces, solid restraint and early mobilization of the elbow with satisfactory functional results.展开更多
Objectives: To determine the epidemiological, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Methodology: This was a retrospective study, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, on the files of patients aged 16 and over, ad...Objectives: To determine the epidemiological, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Methodology: This was a retrospective study, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, on the files of patients aged 16 and over, admitted for patella fractures, treated surgically and followed up in our service. Results: The study involved 17 patients including 15 men (88.24%) and 02 women (11.76%) with an average age of 36.65 years. Workers were the most represented (29.42%);AVP were the leading cause of these fractures (52.94%). The fractures were open in 70.58% of cases. Associated lesions were dominated by femur fractures in 29.42%. Duparc type II was the most encountered bone lesion with 47.06% of cases. All our patients benefited from regional anesthesia. Bracing was the most used surgical treatment in 58.83%;the anterior approach was performed in all our patients. Four (04) cases of knee stiffness, two (02) postoperative infections and skin necrosis complicated the short and medium term consequences. After a two-year follow-up, radiologically one case of pseudarthrosis and one case of patellofemoral osteoarthritis were noted. According to the Bosman score, we found 17.65% excellent, 47.06% good and 35.29% poor functional results. Conclusion: Patella fractures are relatively rare. Treatment is primarily surgical for transverse and/or displaced fractures;Bracing is the osteosynthesis technique of choice. However, knee stiffness, pseudarthrosis and patellofemoral osteoarthritis are not uncommon.展开更多
文摘Introduction: Fractures of the distal end of the humerus are becoming increasingly frequent in young subjects because of the increase in road traffic accidents, and in elderly subjects because of osteoporosis related to aging populations. Materials and Methods: It was a prospective, monocentric study from January 2018 to December 2020 involving 14 patients who received and were treated surgically for distal humeral fractures and followed up. Results: We collected 14 patients, including 11 men (78.57%) and 3 women (21.43%), with a sex ratio of 3.7. The mean age was 36.41 years. The circumstances of onset were dominated by road traffic accidents, with 12 cases (85.71%). The dominant side was right-handed, with 11 cases (78.57%). Standard elbow radiography revealed 8 cases of type A fractures (57.14%), 4 cases of type B and 2 cases of type C fractures of the AO. We performed Lecestre plate osteosynthesis in 12 patients and external fixator in 2 others, using the trans-olecranial and transtricipital approaches. Elbow stiffness was the most frequent complication, with 6 cases (42.86%). After six months’ follow-up, our results were excellent and good in 78.57% of cases (MEPS). Conclusion: Surgical treatment with posterior approaches enabled us to achieve restitution of the articular surfaces, solid restraint and early mobilization of the elbow with satisfactory functional results.
文摘Objectives: To determine the epidemiological, therapeutic and evolutionary aspects. Methodology: This was a retrospective study, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, on the files of patients aged 16 and over, admitted for patella fractures, treated surgically and followed up in our service. Results: The study involved 17 patients including 15 men (88.24%) and 02 women (11.76%) with an average age of 36.65 years. Workers were the most represented (29.42%);AVP were the leading cause of these fractures (52.94%). The fractures were open in 70.58% of cases. Associated lesions were dominated by femur fractures in 29.42%. Duparc type II was the most encountered bone lesion with 47.06% of cases. All our patients benefited from regional anesthesia. Bracing was the most used surgical treatment in 58.83%;the anterior approach was performed in all our patients. Four (04) cases of knee stiffness, two (02) postoperative infections and skin necrosis complicated the short and medium term consequences. After a two-year follow-up, radiologically one case of pseudarthrosis and one case of patellofemoral osteoarthritis were noted. According to the Bosman score, we found 17.65% excellent, 47.06% good and 35.29% poor functional results. Conclusion: Patella fractures are relatively rare. Treatment is primarily surgical for transverse and/or displaced fractures;Bracing is the osteosynthesis technique of choice. However, knee stiffness, pseudarthrosis and patellofemoral osteoarthritis are not uncommon.
