Several studies have reported the assessment of the femoral head coverage on plane radiograph and CT data in supine position, though young patients with the dysplastic hip often have symptoms during activities such as standing, walking, and running. On the other hand, some investigators have used a method of CT which allows standardization of the femoral head coverage against an anterior pelvic plane based on the anterior superior iliac spines and the pubic tubercle. We believe both the weight-bearing position and the standardized position to be more relevant for diagnosis and preoperative surgical assessment. So, we show the femoral head coverage in standardized position using 3D-CT method and in weight-bearing position using the plane radiograph and the three-dimensional lower extremity alignment assessment system before and after Curved periacetabular osteotomy (CPO). Especially the covered volume of the femoral head, a new concept, using the three-dimensional lower extremity alignment assessment system which differs from the affected area and is measured by the ratio of the covered area in the medial part of the line connecting the anterior point of the acetabulum with the posterior to the femoral head area in each axial slice, superior slices than the slice passing through the femoral head center, obtained from the reproduced 3D model of the pelvis and the femur in standing position allows us to integrate various measurements reported by past researchers. We studied the consecutive 16 patients treated with CPO. In standardized position the sagittal sectional angles on the slice passing through the femoral head center using 3D-CT method gave us how the anterior, lateral, and posterior coverage was lack compared with normal subjects and whether the adequate transfer of the rotated fragment was performed after operation. The covered volume of the femoral head decides generally the deficiency or the adequateness. In standing position, though the pelvic tilt changes, the femoral head coverage on plane radiograph, representation by the CE angle, the VCA angle, AHI and ARO, was significantly improved, and the covered volume of the femoral head was significantly improved from 25.7% preoperatively to 51.1% postoperatively. Our study showed the improvement of the femoral head coverage, including the covered volume of the femoral head as a new concept, after CPO in weight-bearing and standardized position. The morphological and functional assessment of the femoral head coverage on both pre- and post-CPO should be performed because we can obtain the objective information in standardized position and the femoral head coverage in standing position is closely connected with the pain

Aims. Using tibial shaft fracture participants from a large, multicentre randomized controlled trial, we investigated if patient and surgical factors were associated with health-related quality of life (HRQoL) at one year post-surgery. Methods. The Study to Prospectively Evaluate Reamed Intramedullary Nails in Patients with Tibial Fractures (SPRINT) trial examined adults with an open or closed tibial shaft fracture who were treated with either reamed or unreamed intramedullary nails. HRQoL was assessed at hospital discharge (for pre-injury level) and at 12 months post-fracture using the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment (SMFA) Dysfunction, SMFA Bother, 36-Item Short Form 36 (SF-36) Physical, and SF-36 Mental Component scores. We used multiple linear regression analysis to determine if baseline and surgical factors, as well as post-intervention procedures within one year of fracture, were associated with these HRQoL outcomes. Significance was set at p < 0.01. We hypothesize that, irrespective of the four measures used, prognosis is guided by both modifiable and non-modifiable factors and that patients do not return to their pre-injury level of function, nor HRQoL. Results. For patient and surgical factors, only pre-injury quality of life and isolated fracture showed a statistical effect on all four HRQoL outcomes, while high-energy injury mechanism, smoking, and race or ethnicity, demonstrated statistical significance for three of the four HRQoL outcomes. Patients who did not require reoperation in response to infection, the need for bone grafts, and/or the need for implant exchanges had statistically superior HRQoL outcomes than those who did require intervention within one year after initial tibial fracture nailing. Conclusion. We identified several baseline patient factors, surgical factors, and post-intervention procedures within one year after intramedullary nailing of a tibial shaft fracture that may influence a patient’s HRQoL. Cite this article: Bone Jt Open 2021;2(1):22–32

Aims. Tibial plateau fractures are serious injuries about the knee that have the potential to affect patients’ long-term function. To our knowledge, this is the first study to use patient-reported outcomes (PROs) with a musculoskeletal focus to assess the long-term outcome, as compared to a short-term outcome baseline, of tibial plateau fractures treated using modern techniques. Methods. In total, 102 patients who sustained a displaced tibial plateau fracture and underwent operative repair by one of three orthopaedic traumatologists at a large, academic medical centre and had a minimum of five-year follow-up were identified. Breakdown of patients by Schatzker classification is as follows: two (1.9%) Schatzker I, 54 (50.9%) Schatzker II, two (1.9%) Schatzker III, 13 (12.3%) Schatzker IV, nine (8.5%) Schatzker V, and 26 (24.5%) Schatzker VI. Follow-up data obtained included: Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) or Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores, Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment (SMFA), and knee range of movement (ROM). Data at latest follow-up were then compared to 12-month data using a paired t-test. Results. Patient-reported functional outcomes as assessed by overall SMFA were statistically significantly improved at five years (p < 0.001) compared with one-year data from the same patients. Patients additionally reported an improvement in the Standardized Mobility Index (p < 0.001), Standardized Emotional Index (p < 0.001), as well as improvement in Standardized Bothersome Index (p = 0.003) between the first year and latest follow-up. Patient-reported pain and knee ROM were similar at five years to their one-year follow-up. In total, 15 of the patients had undergone subsequent orthopaedic surgery for their knees at the time of most recent follow-up. Of note, only one patient had undergone knee arthroplasty following plateau fixation related to post-traumatic osteoarthritis (OA). Conclusion. Knee pain following tibial plateau fracture stabilizes at one year. However, PROs continue to improve beyond one year following tibial plateau fracture, at least in a statistical sense, if not also clinically. Patients displayed statistical improvement across nearly all SMFA index scores at their minimum five-year follow-up compared with their one-year follow-up. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(5):632–637

This prospective, randomized, controlled trial compares patient outcome after non-operative care versus open reduction and tunneled suspension device fixation (ORTSD) for grade III or IV acromioclavicular joint disruptions. Sixty patients aged between sixteen and thirty-five years with an acute grade III or IV AC joint disruption were randomized to receive ORTSD fixation or non-operative treatment. Functional assessment was conducted at six weeks, three months, six months, and one year using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hands (DASH), Oxford Shoulder Scores (OSS) and Short Form (SF-12). Reduction was evaluated using radiographs. Complications were recorded, and an economic evaluation performed. There was no significant difference in DASH or OSS at one year between non-operative and ORTSD groups (DASH score, 4.67 versus 5.63; OSS, 45.72 versus 45.63). Patients undergoing surgery had inferior DASH scores at 6 weeks (p<0.01). Five patients who failed non-operative management subsequently received surgery. Overall cost of treatment was significantly greater after ORTSD fixation (£796.22 vs £3359.73 (p<0.01)). ORTSD fixation confers no functional benefit over non-operative treatment at one year. While patients managed non-operatively generally recover faster, a significant group remain dissatisfied following non-operative treatment requiring delayed surgical reconstruction

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Acetabular fractures are associated with long-term morbidity. Our prospective cohort study sought to understand the recovery trajectory of this injury over five years.

Aims. The aim of this study was to compare the functional and radiological outcomes in patients with a displaced fracture of the hip who were treated with a cemented or a cementless femoral stem. Patients and Methods. A four-year follow-up of a randomized controlled study included 141 patients who underwent surgery for a displaced femoral neck fracture. Patients were randomized to receive either a cemented (n = 67) or a cementless (n = 74) stem at hemiarthroplasty (HA; n = 83) or total hip arthroplasty (THA; n = 58). Results. Early differences in functional outcome, assessed using the Harris Hip Score, the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment score and EuroQol-5D, with better results in cemented group, deteriorated over time and there were no statistically significant differences at 48 months. Two (3%) patients in the cemented group and five (6.8%) in the cementless group underwent further surgery for a periprosthetic fracture. This difference was statistically significant (p = 0.4). No patient underwent further surgery for instability or infection between one and four years postoperatively. The mortality and the radiological outcomes were similar in both groups. Conclusion. Patients with a displaced femoral neck fracture treated with an arthroplasty using a cemented or cementless stem had good function and few complications up to four years postoperatively. However, due to the poor short-term functional outcomes in the cementless group, the findings do not support their routine use in the treatment of these elderly patients. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2018;100-B:1087–93

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To investigate health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of older adults (aged ≥ 60 years) after tibial plateau fracture (TPF) compared to preinjury and population matched values, and what aspects of treatment were most important to patients.

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We assessed the value of the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) in the prediction of adverse outcome after hip fracture.

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Postoperative malalignment of the femur is one of the main complications in distal femur fractures. Few papers have investigated the impact of intraoperative malalignment on postoperative function and bone healing outcomes. The aim of this study was to investigate how intraoperative fracture malalignment affects postoperative bone healing and functional outcomes.

Crescent fracture dislocations are a well-recognised subset of pelvic ring injuries which result from a lateral compression force. They are characterised by disruption of the sacroiliac joint and extend proximally as a fracture of the posterior iliac wing. We describe a classification with three distinct types. Type I is characterised by a large crescent fragment and the dislocation comprises no more than one-third of the sacroiliac joint, which is typically inferior. Type II fractures are associated with an intermediate-size crescent fragment and the dislocation comprises between one- and two-thirds of the joint. Type III fractures are associated with a small crescent fragment where the dislocation comprises most, but not all of the joint. The principal goals of surgical intervention are the accurate and stable reduction of the sacroiliac joint. This classification proves useful in the selection of both the surgical approach and the reduction technique. A total of 16 patients were managed according to this classification and achieved good functional results approximately two years from the time of the index injury. Confounding factors compromise the summary short-form-36 and musculoskeletal functional assessment instrument scores, which is a well-recognised phenomenon when reporting the outcome of high-energy trauma

Although the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire was designed, and has been validated, as a measure of disability in patients with disorders of the upper limb, the influence of those of the lower limb on disability as measured by the DASH score has not been assessed. The aim of this study was to investigate whether it exclusively measures disability associated with injuries to the upper limb. The Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment, a general musculoskeletal assessment instrument, was also completed by participants. Disability was compared in 206 participants, 84 with an injury to the upper limb, 73 with injury to the lower limb and 49 controls. We found that the DASH score also measured disability in patients with injuries to the lower limb. Care must therefore be taken when attributing disability measured by the DASH score to injuries of the upper limb when problems are also present in the lower limb. Its inability to discriminate clearly between disability due to problems at these separate sites must be taken into account when using this instrument in clinical practice or research

We have evaluated the functional, clinical and radiological outcome of patients with simple and complex acetabular fractures involving the posterior wall, and identified factors associated with an adverse outcome. We reviewed 128 patients treated operatively for a fracture involving the posterior wall of the acetabulum between 1982 and 1999. The Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment and Short-Form 36 scores, the presence of radiological arthritis and complications were assessed as a function of injury, treatment and clinical variables. The patients had profound functional deficits compared with the normal population. Anatomical reduction alone was not sufficient to restore function. The fracture pattern, marginal impaction and residual displacement of > 2 mm were associated with the development of arthritis, which related to poor function and the need for hip replacement. It may be appropriate to consider immediate total hip replacement for patients aged > 50 years with marginal impaction and comminution of the wall, since 7 of 13 (54%) of these required early hip replacement

We reviewed 78 femoral and tibial nonunions treated between January 1992 and December 2003. Of these, we classified 41 in 40 patients as complex cases because of infection (22), bone loss (6) or failed previous surgery (13). The complex cases were all treated with Ilizarov frames. At a mean time of 14.1 months (4 to 38), 39 had healed successfully. Using the Association for the Study and Application of the Methods of Ilizarov scoring system we obtained 17 excellent, 14 good, four fair and six poor bone results. The functional results were excellent in 14 patients, good in 14, fair in two and poor in two. A total of six patients were lost to follow-up and two had amputations so were not evaluated for final functional assessment. All but two patients were very satisfied with the results. The average cost of treatment to the treating hospital was approximately £30 000 per patient. We suggest that early referral to a tertiary centre could reduce the morbidity and prolonged time off work for these patients. The results justify the expense, but the National Health Service needs to make financial provision for the reconstruction of this type of complex nonunion

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Open reduction and plate fixation (ORPF) for displaced proximal humerus fractures can achieve reliably good long-term outcomes. However, a minority of patients have persistent pain and stiffness after surgery and may benefit from open arthrolysis, subacromial decompression, and removal of metalwork (ADROM). The long-term results of ADROM remain unknown; we aimed to assess outcomes of patients undergoing this procedure for stiffness following ORPF, and assess predictors of poor outcome.

There is clear evidence to support removal of the calcific deposit in patients with calcific tendonitis, however, there is conflicting evidence as to whether concomitant subacromial decompression (SAD) is of benefit to the patient. The aim of this study was to conduct a prospective double blind randomised control trial to assess the independent effect of SAD upon the functional outcome of arthroscopic management of calcific tendonitis. During a four year period 80 patients (power calculation was performed) were recruited to the study who presented with acute calcific tendonitis of the shoulder. Forty patients were randomised to have SAD and 40 were randomised not to have a SAD in combination with arthroscopic decompression of the calcific deposit. All surgery was performed by the senior author who was blinded to the functional assessment of the patients. There were 21 male and 59 female patients with a mean age of 48.9 (32 to 75) years. The pre-operative short form 12 physical component summary (PCS) was 39.8 and the mental component summary was 52.6, disability arm should and hand (DASH) score was 34.5, and the Constant score (CS) was 45.7. Both groups had a significant improvement in the PCS, DASH, CS at 6 weeks and at one year compared to their pre-operative scores (p<0.001). There were no significant differences demonstrated between the groups for any of the outcome measures assessed at 6 weeks or at one year. SAD should not be routinely performed as part of the arthroscopic management of acute calcific tendonitis

Open or closed fracture of the tibial shaft is a common injury. There is no long-term outcome data of patients after tibial shaft fracture utilising modern treatment methods. This study assessed pain and function of 1509 consecutive patients with a tibial shaft fracture at 12–22 years following injury. Secondary outcomes included: effect on employment, effect of social deprivation, necessity for hardware removal and comparative morbidity following fasciotomy. Prospective study of 1509 consecutive adult patients with a tibial shaft fracture (1990–1999) at a high-volume trauma unit. 1034 were male, and the mean age at injury was 40 years. Fractures were classified according to AO, and open fractures graded after Gustillo and Anderson. Time to fracture union, complication rate, hardware removal and incidence of anterior knee pain were recorded. Employment and assessment of social deprivation were detailed. Function was assessed at 12 to 22 years post injury using the Short Musculoskeletal Functional Assessment and Short Form 12 questionnaires. 87% of fractures united without further intervention. Social deprivation was associated with higher incidence of fracture and poorer functional and economic outcomes. 11.5% patients underwent fasciotomy which correlated with poorer long-term outcome. Tibial shaft fracture had high mortality in the elderly. At long-term follow-up 25% of patients have anterior knee pain and 20% ankle discomfort after IM nailing. This is the largest and longest study assessing functional and economic outcomes of tibial shaft fracture. This is the first paper to describe ankle pain following tibial IM nailing at long-term follow-up

Traumatic injuries to the sternoclavicular joint (SCJ) are uncommon representing only 3% of all injuries to the shoulder girdle. Acutely, the majority are managed non-operatively with physiotherapy rehabilitation. However, if there is evidence of neurovascular compromise emergency reduction is indicated. There is no consensus on treatment of SCJ dislocations and subluxations that remain symptomatic after conservative treatment. Multiple surgical techniques have been described to alleviate this problem. These include resection of the medial end of the clavicle and various stabilization techniques using Kirschner wires, muscle tendon (subclavius, sternocleidomastoid, semi-tendinosus and palmaris longus) and synthetic materials (Dacron). However, all techniques have reported problems in terms of pain, decreased range of movement and a relatively high complication rate. We report a new technique using a LARS® ligament (Ligament Augmentation and Reconstruction System) with good early post-operative results. 5 symptomatic SCJ dislocations were repaired over a 3 year period. The operations were conducted by the same surgeon and at the same unit. The patients were on average 20 years old (17–22). Mean follow up time was 21 months (9–41). Functional assessment was made using the DASH (Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand) and the OSS (Oxford Shoulder Score) outcome measures. An improvement between pre- and post-operative scoring was observed in both DASH median 51.7 (24.2–75.0) v 13.7 (8.3–20.8) (p=0.024) and OSS 20.6 (15–32) v 41.8 (39–47) (p<0.001). One patient had a pneumothorax intra-operatively but this resolved with conservative treatment. There were no long term complications experienced during follow up

This multi-centre single-blind randomised control trial compared outcomes in patients with acute displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures treated either by primary open reduction and plate fixation (ORPF), or non-operative treatment (NT). Two-hundred patients were randomised to receive either ORPF or NT. Functional assessment was conducted up to one-year using DASH, SF-12 and Constant scores (CS). Union was evaluated using radiographs and CT. Rate of non-union was significantly reduced after ORPF (1 following ORPF, 16 following NT, odds ratio=0.07, 95% CI=0.01–0.50, p=0.0006). 7 patients had delayed-union after NT. Group allocation to ORPF was independently predictive of development of non-union. DASH and CS were significantly better in the ORPF group 3-months post-surgery, but not at one-year (mean DASH = 6.2 after NT versus 3.7 after ORPF, p=0.09; mean CS = 86.1 after NT versus 90.7 after ORPF, p=0.05). Group allocation was not predictive of one-year outcome. Non-union was the only factor independently predictive of one-year functional outcome. There were no significant differences in time off work or subjective scores. Five patients underwent revision for complications after ORPF. 10 patients underwent metalwork removal. Treatment cost was significantly greater after ORPF (p=0.001). ORPF reduces rate of non-union compared with NT and is associated with better early functional outcomes. Improved outcomes are not sustained at one-year. Differences in functional outcome appear to be mediated by prevention of non-union from ORPF. ORPF is more expensive and associated with implant-related complications not seen with NT. Our results do not support routine primary ORPF for displaced mid-shaft clavicle fractures

Introduction. Interest in platelet-derived growth factors has been increasing as an adjunct in surgical techniques for tissue repair. Its use in ligament injuries repair has been studied mainly in animals. The authors intend to study growth factors influence in ACL repair using BTB graft. Material. 20 individuals underwent ACL rupture BTB arthroscopic repair, using Double Incision Mini-Invasive Technique. MRI (3-Tesla) images. GPSIII ® System to obtain Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) thrombin activated. Methods. Prospective study consisting of 2 groups of 10 patients each. Surgical technique, fixation method and postoperative protocol were the same. In the study group (SG-10 patients) graft was imbued with PRP and the remaing plasma was intra-articularly injected. The MRIs took place 6 weeks and 6 months after the procedure with and without gadolinium-DTPA enhancement. Evaluation was performed blindly by independent radiologists concerning femoral tunnel integration, sinovialization process and nonspecific synovitis. Clinical and functional status evaluation: IKDC. Statistical analysis in SPSS®. Results. Radiological evaluation was similar in both groups. In the Study Group at 6 weeks we verified less joint effusion and synovitis. At 6 months: no diference in integration in femoral tunnel, and in granulation tissue around the femoral tunnel in graft sinovialization. IKDC (mean ± SD) with PRP: pre-operative −45,66 ±6,98, post-operative −94,35 ±3,54 (Age-29 ± 10), without PRP: preoperative −48,02 ±12,68, post-operative −91,7 ±6,99 (Age −31 ±10). There are no statistical differences between the groups with and without PRP in clinical and functional assessments and MRI images. Discussion. The use of technology to accelerate and improve the processes of tissue repair and integration is of great interest in repairing the ACL. Studies in humans are rare, with low level of evidence and contradictory results. Although the limitations of this study, it seems to us that the use of growth factors has no advantages in the process of PT graft integration at 6 months. Conclusion. PRP doesn't seem to contribute to enhancement of the ligamentation process and articular rehabilitation when used as a step of BTB technique

The present study sought to assess the clinical and radiological results and long-term joint impact of different techniques of lateral ankle ligament reconstruction. Material and methods. A multicenter retrospective review was performed on 310 lateral ankle reconstructions, with a mean 13 years’ follow-up (minimum FU of 5 years with a maximum of 30). Male subjects (53%) and sports trauma (78%) predominated. Mean duration of instability was 92 months; mean age at surgery was 28 years. 28% of cases showed subtalar joint involvement. Four classes of surgical technique were distinguished: C1, direct capsulo-ligamentary repair; C2, augmented repair; C3, ligamentoplasty using part of the peroneus brevis tendon; and C4, ligamentoplasty using the whole peroneus brevis tendon. Clinical and functional assessment used Karlsson and Good-Jones-Livingstone scores; radiologic assessment combined centered AP and lateral views, hindfoot weight-bearing Méary views and dynamic views (manual technique, TelosR or self-imposed varus). Results. The majority of results (92%) were satisfactory. The mean Karlsson score of 90 [19–100] (i.e., 87% good and very good results) correlated with the subjective assessment, and did not evolve over time. Postoperative complications (20%), particularly when neurologic, were associated with poorer results. Control X-ray confirmed the very minor progression in osteoarthritis (2 %), with improved stability (88%); there was, however, no correlation between functional result and residual laxity on X-ray. Unstable and painful ankles showed poorer clinical results and more secondary osteoarthritis. Analysis by class of technique found poorer results in C4-type plasties and poorer control of laxity on X-ray in C1-type tension restoration. Discussion. The present series is the largest to be reported with so long a follow-up. We applied the same study criteria as in the present series to each article reviewed in the literature, in order to expose the compared results. The occurence of complex instability is noted. Conclusion. The present results confirm the interest 1) of lateral ankle ligamentoplasty in the management of instability and protection against secondary osteoarthritis, and 2) of precise lesion assessment (CT-scan/MRI) to adapt surgery to the ligamentary and associated lesions