Suprakondylické zlomeniny humeru jsou jedny z nejčastějších zlomenin dětského věku na horní končetině. Vzhledem ke specifické anatomii distálního humeru a intimnímu vztahu nervů a cév je u tohoto typu zlomeniny vyšší riziko závažných komplikací. Základem úspěšné léčby je znalost anatomie a patofyziologie tohoto poranění. Klinická i radiologická diagnostika byly v průběhu let již dobře vypracovány. Názory na terapeutické postupy se však liší s ohledem na zkušenosti jednotlivých pracovišť. Zejména se liší postupy operační repozice a fixace dle typu zlomeniny. Klíčovým aspektem léčby je důsledná repozice rotačních dislokací, aby se předešlo poruše růstu a omezené funkci lokte. Následné řešení reziduálních deformit je velmi komplikované, má svá přesná pravidla a indikace, a proto náleží pracovištím s velkou zkušeností v této oblasti. Předkládaný text je přehledem poznání v oblasti ošetřování suprakondylických zlomenin humeru u dětí.
Supracondylar humeral fractures are one of the most common fractures of childhood in the upper limb. Due to the specific anatomy of the distal humerus and the intimate relationship between nerves and blood vessels, this type of fracture has a higher risk of serious complications. The basis of successful treatment is knowledge of the anatomy and pathophysiology of this injury. Clinical and radiological diagnostics have been well developed over the years. However, opinions on therapeutic approach differ with regard to the experience of individual centres. In particular, the methods of surgical reduction and fixation differ according to the type of fracture. A key aspect of treatment is the precise reduction of rotational dislocations to prevent growth disturbance and elbow function impairment. Subsequent treatment of residual deformities is very complicated, has its own rules and indications, and therefore belongs to centres with extensive experience in this field. The presented text is an overview of knowledge in the field of treatment of supracondylar humeral fractures in children.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY We present the results of the retrospective study comparing the clinical outcomes of outside-in versus all-inside suture techniques of unstable RAMP lesions (RL) of the medial meniscus in patients with simultaneous ACL lesion with a minimum two-year follow-up. MATERIAL AND METHODS The retrospective evaluation covered two groups of patients who underwent the arthroscopic repair of unstable RL in combination with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Group 1 included 42 patients (28 men/24 women). Group 2 consisted of 36 patients (21 men/15 women). In Group 1, RL suture repair using the outside-in technique by posteromedial approach with absorbable PDS suture was performed, while in Group 2 the all-inside technique of RL suture via the standard anteromedial portal was applied using the Fast-Fix system (Smith Nephew, USA). The evaluation was done preoperatively and postoperatively with the mean follow-up of 27.9 months in Group 1 and 30.1 months in Group 2. The patients were assessed using the subjective IKDC score and the side-to-side difference (SSD) in ventral laxity was measured by Genourob (GNRB) laximeter at the applied pressure of 134 N and 250 N. Moreover, the failure rate of RAMP lesion repair, ACL graft, necessity of secondary partial meniscectomy and return to pre-injury level of sport were analysed. RESULTS The median IKDC score increased in Group 1 from 56 points preoperatively to 92 points postoperatively and in Group 2 from 58 points preoperatively to 90 points postoperatively (p>0.05). The median value of SSD in ventral laxity of the knee measured by the GNRB laximeter at the applied pressure of 134 N in Group 1 was 5.6 mm preoperatively and 1.9 mm postoperatively and in Group 2 it was 5.9 mm preoperatively and 2.3 mm postoperatively. At the pressure of 250 N, the median value in Group 1 was 7.9 mm preoperatively and 2.7 mm postoperatively and in Group 2 it was 8.1 mm preoperatively and 3.2 mm postoperatively. When comparing the SSD of the groups postoperatively, no statistically significant difference was found (p>0.05). Revision arthroscopy was performed in 8 patients. In 1 patient (2.4 %) in Group 1 and in 4 patients (11.1%) in Group 2 a rerupture of the RL of the meniscus occurred and partial meniscectomy was performed. In Group 2, statistically significant higher occurrence of the RL suture failure (p<0.05) was reported and there was a need to perform partial medial meniscectomy (p<0.05). The ACL graft failure was observed in 2 patients (4.7%) in Group 1 and in 3 patients (8.3%) in Group 2 (p>0.05). 31 evaluated patients (73.8%) from Group 1 and 24 patients (66.7%) from Group 2 (p>0.05) returned to the pre-injury level of sports activities. DISCUSSION When comparing the outcomes of individual techniques of the RL repair published in recent literature with our conclusions, we may state that the results of subjective as well as objective criteria achieved were similar to those reported by other authors worldwide. No study has so far been published which would compare the outcomes of the by us presented two surgical techniques of the RL suture in an ACL-deficient knee with a minimum follow-up of 24 months. CONCLUSIONS Both the surgical techniques of unstable RL repair in combination with the ACLR using a tendon graft result in a statistically significant improvement of clinical outcomes postoperatively. In Group 2, with the all-inside RL repair, a statistically significant higher failure rate of RL repair was confirmed as well as the need to perform secondary partial meniscectomy compared to Group 1. Key words: RAMP lesion, ACL-deficient knee, unstable medial meniscus lesion, repair of meniscus, all-inside technique, posteromedial technique, ACL reconstruction.
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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Two-year clinical results of a multicenter prospective randomized study in patients with arthroscopically treated Femoro - acetabular Impingement syndrome and concurrently performed microfracture for grade IV chondral lesions of the acetabulum. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study evaluated a group of 55 patients of the originally enrolled 92 patients with the underlying diagnosis of FAI syndrome with intraoperatively confirmed grade IV acetabular chondropathy of up to 4 cm2 in size, who had undergone a comprehensive hip arthroscopy (correction of structural cam-type and/or pincer-type deformity, labral refixation or partial labral resection etc.) performed by two experienced surgeons. The patients were randomized intraoperatively using a closed envelope method into two groups. In Group 1 (31 patients), microfractures for chondral defects was performed, while in Group 2 the patients underwent a defect debridement procedure only. The studied group included a total of 7 professional and 48 recreational athletes (33 men and 22 women), with the mean age of 34.4 in Group 1 and 31.1 in Group 2. Preoperatively and 6, 12 and 24 months postoperatively the modified Harris Hip Score (mHHS) parameters and VAS score were evaluated and also revision surgeries, conversion to endoprosthesis, and occurrence of complications were recorded. RESULTS Preoperatively, no statistical difference between the two groups was found in the studied parameters (mHHS and VAS). Postoperatively (after 6, 12 and 24 months), in both groups a statistically significant increase in mHHS and VAS score was reported. When comparing the mHHS parameter at individual evaluated times in Group 1 and Group 2, a statistically significant difference was confirmed at 12 and 24 months after surgery (P < 0.001), namely in favour of Group 1. At 6 months postoperatively, no statistically significant difference in this parameter between the two groups was confirmed (P = 0.068). When comparing the VAS score parameter in these two groups at individual times, no statistically significant difference was confirmed at 6 and 12 months after surgery (P= 0.83 / P= 0.39). A statistically significant difference in the VAS score parameter was observed only at 24 months after surgery, namely in favour of Group 1 (P< 0.037). In the course of the follow-up period, altogether 3 patients (2 patients from Group 1) were indicated for revision hip arthroscopy and in 1 female patient an endoprosthesis was implanted. No severe intraoperative or postoperative complications were observed. DISCUSSION In agreement with other authors worldwide, the arthroscopic treatment of FAI syndrome, if indicated and performed correctly, was confirmed to improve the clinical condition of patients postoperatively, regardless of the technique used in treating the chondral defect. Based on our results as well as conclusions of other world authors, in treating the grade IV defects of smaller size it is appropriate, in treating the cartilage, to prefer the microfracture surgery, which is less demanding both technically and financially and contrary to mere debridement allows to fill the original defect by fibrocartilage tissue. CONCLUSIONS The benefits of the acetabular microfracture in patients with the FAI syndrome treated arthroscopically were confirmed. A statistically significant difference between the two studied groups was reported in the mHHS parameter at 12 and 24 months after surgery and also in the VAS parameter at 24 months in favour of the group with performed microfracture. In both the studied groups, the arthroscopy resulted in a statistically significant improvement of the assessed quality of life parameters. Key words: hip arthroscopy, femoroacetabular impingement syndrome, chondral defect, microfracture, abrasive chondroplasty.
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- acetabulum chirurgie MeSH
- artroskopie MeSH
- femoroacetabulární impingement * chirurgie MeSH
- kvalita života MeSH
- kyčelní kloub chirurgie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- následné studie MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- stresové fraktury * MeSH
- výsledek terapie MeSH
- Check Tag
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- multicentrická studie MeSH
- randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Hip arthroscopy is a widely used method of treatment of hip pathology. It is a technically demanding procedure for which accurate indication is critical. The indication criteria, however, are not yet fully supported by long term results of large patient groups in recent literature. The purpose of our study is to present the 2-year outcomes after hip arthroscopy. MATERIAL AND METHODS In our study 203 patients (110 women, 93 men) with the mean age of 34 years (17-67 years) were evaluated. The mean NAHS score was 87/100 at 24 months after the surgery, which represents a statistically significant improvement compared to the preoperative values (p < 0.02). RESULTS The patients were divided into four groups based on their clinical results. Group 1 with NAHS score of 90-100 included 84 patients, Group 2 with NAHS 80-90 had 86 patients, Group 3 with NAHS 70-80 had 17 patients, and Group 4 with NAHS below 70 consisted of 10 patients. The rate of serious complications was 6% (12/197 patients). CONCLUSIONS Hip arthroscopy is an effective and safe method of treatment of hip pathology. It is a technically demanding procedure that requires exact indication criteria in order to reach excellent clinical results.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The purpose of the prospective randomised study was to assess the benefits of the platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) application during the anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) for tendon graft healing. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 40 patients with an isolated rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in the knee. The MRI findings on the tendon graft were evaluated at 6 months and 12 months after the surgery in a total of 33 patients, namely in 10 women/23 men (21 right knee/12 left knee), with the mean age of 29.1 years and at the mean follow-up of 15.9 weeks after the injury. The randomisation using envelopes was carried out at the beginning of arthroscopy either in the group with the PRF application (Group 1) (17 patients) or in the group without the PRF application (Group 2) (16 patients). The followed-up patients underwent the ACLR with targeting the femoral tunnel through anteromedial portal using the autografts of m. semitendinosusand m. graciliswith Tightrope femoral fixation and Inion implant in tibia. In Group 1, during the surgery PRF was applied both in the drilled tunnels (intraosseously) and directly to the surface of the tendon graft itself (intraarticular part). The Group 2 was a control group in which the same intervention was performed, however without the PRF application. In the 6 th and 12 th month after the surgery, the signal intensity of the knee and occurrence of the ACL graft failure, bone (marrow) oedema rate near the tunnels were assessed by an independent radiologist using a 3 Tesla MRI. RESULTS In the 6 th and also in the 12 th postoperative month, neither a complete, nor a partial graft failure was found in the group with PRF, whereas in Group 2 a complete or a partial graft failure was observed in 12.5% (p = 0.23). In the 6th month, a bone marrow oedema near the intraosseous parts of the graft was reported in 94.1% of patients in Group 1 and in 81.3% of patients in Group 2, while in the 12 th month it was 23.5% of evaluated patients in Group 1 and 37.5% patients in Group 2. The differences between the two groups were not statistically significant in the 6 th (p = 0.096) or in the 12 th month (p = 0.43). In the 6 th month, a fully ligamentised graft was found in 52.9% of patients in Group 1 and in 37.5% of patients in Group 2 (p = 0.061), a partially ligamentised graft was present in 47.1% of patients in Group 1 and in 50% of patients in Group 2. In the 12 th month, a fully ligamentised graft was seen in 94.1% of patients in Group 1 and in 75% of patients in Group 2 (p = 0.26) and a partially ligamentised graft was present in 5.9% of patients in Group 1 and in 12.5% of patients in Group 2. In the remaining 12.5% of patients in Group 2, the finding was assessed as a graft with no signs of ligamentisation. DISCUSSION We have not encountered a paper in the Czech or world literature which would present results of a similar study, i.e. which would evaluate the potential benefits of the platelet-rich fibrin application in the course of the anatomic anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. Majority of studies evaluate the benefits of the application of platelet-rich plasma aimed to achieve a positive effect on the LCA graft healing. CONCLUSIONS Our study proved a higher percentage of ligamentisation and healed grafts into the bone as well as a lower occurrence of graft failure in the group with PRF compared to the group without the PRF application, namely both in the 6 th and in the 12 th month. Nonetheless, the differences between the two groups assessed at the same time were not statistically significant. Key words: anterior cruciate ligament, arthroscopy, anatomic ACL reconstruction, magnetic resonance imaging of the graft, platelet-rich fibrin, graft healing, MRI signal intensity of the graft.
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- artroskopie MeSH
- autologní transplantace MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- femur chirurgie MeSH
- fibrin bohatý na krevní destičky fyziologie MeSH
- kolenní kloub diagnostické zobrazování patologie chirurgie MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- ligamentum cruciatum anterius patologie MeSH
- magnetická rezonanční tomografie metody MeSH
- plazma bohatá na destičky fyziologie MeSH
- poranění předního zkříženého vazu diagnostické zobrazování chirurgie MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- rejekce štěpu patologie MeSH
- rekonstrukce předního zkříženého vazu metody MeSH
- ruptura patologie MeSH
- šlachy diagnostické zobrazování transplantace MeSH
- tibie chirurgie MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
- randomizované kontrolované studie MeSH
- Geografické názvy
- Česká republika MeSH
Skluz proximální femorální epifýzy (coxa vara adolestentium, SCFE - slipped capital femoral epiphysis) je hormonálně podmíněné onemocnění definované jako netraumatická separace v růstové chrupavce krčku stehenní kosti s dislokací hlavice femuru mediodorzálně. Postihuje pacienty v období růstového spurtu, a pokud není správně dignostikováno a léčeno, často vede k rozvojí sekundární koxartrózy cestou femoroacetabulárního impingementu (FAI). Klinicky se pacient často manifestuje bolestivostí přední strany stehna nebo kolene, což může vést k diagnostickým rozpakům a oddálení stanovení správné dignózy. Z léčebného pohledu je skluz hlavice vždy indikací k operačnímu výkonu, který volíme podle délky trvání a rentgenologického nálezu. Při akutních skluzech je snaha o šetrnou repozici a epifyzeodézu, v případě chronických a závažnějších skluzů je pak metodou volby vícerovinná korekční osteotomie.
Slipped capital femoral epiphysis is a disorder defined as non-traumatic separation in the capital femoral growth plate and dislocation of the head of the femur medially and dorsally. The condition is caused by hormonal imbalances and affects adolescent patients undergoing a rapid growth acceleration. If the disease is misdiagnosed or mistreated, it will ultimately lead to secondary osteoartritis via femoroacetabular impingement. In the clinical examination, pain in the anterior region of the thigh or knee is frequent and can lead to a late diagnosis. Treatment options for SCFE are always surgical, and the Sumery method is chosen according to both X-ray findings and the course of the disease. In acute slips, surgeons try to gently reduce the deformity with subsequent in situ fixation. Appropriate multiplanar proximal femoral osteotomy is used in patients with chronic and more pronounced slips.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY This original paper aims to present the conclusions of the prospective study evaluating the clinical results of anatomical all-inside ACL reconstruction using quadrupled semitendinosustendon graft with posteromedial harvest using suspensory fixation by Tightrope implants at the follow-up of at least 12 months. MATERIAL AND METHODS The prospective study included a total of 119 patients (74 men/39 women) with the mean age of 28.3 (18-52) years, in whom demographic data was collected and a clinical examination was performed. The patients satisfying the "inclusion" and "exclusion" criteria were enrolled in the study and subsequently underwent the same, aforementioned surgical procedure performed by a single surgeon. Preoperatively and at a minimum 12-month follow-up the following subjective criteria were evaluated using the Lysholm and IKDC subjective scores and the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) (0-10). The objective parameters comprised the side-to-side difference in anterior knee laxity assessed by Genourob arthrometer with an applied pressure of 134 and 250 N, anterior drawer test, and the pivot shift test. The occurrence of graft failure, complications and return to pre-injury sport levels were monitored. The obtained data was statistically evaluated at the statistical significance level of 0.05. RESULTS A total of 89 patients were assessed at the follow-up of at least 12 months after the surgery. The median Lysholm score increased over time from 58.7 preoperatively to 94.2 postoperatively (p < 0.05) and the IKDC subjective score went up from 46.3 to 91.4 (p < 0.05). The median postoperative VAS kept decreasing from 7.3 (Day 2), 5.1 (Day 14), 3.1 (Week 6), 1.2 (Month 6) to 0.3 at 12 months after the surgical procedure. Preoperatively, the results were significantly positive (i.e. C, D) in 52.8% (C) and 21.4% (D), whereas postoperatively the results of the PST were significantly positive only in 4%. Therefore, the surgical procedure was conducive to a statistically significant decrease in rotational knee laxity over time (p < 0.05). The median side-to-side difference in anterior laxity of the operated knee objectively assessed by GNRB arthrometer with the applied pressure of 134 N was 4.2 mm (3.1-6.8) as against the postoperative 1.2 mm (0.4-2.1) and with the applied pressure of 250 N it was 6.2 mm (4.6-8.7) prior to the surgical procedure versus 2.4 mm (1.6-3.5) postoperatively. That concerned a statistically significant decrease of postoperative side-to-side difference in anterior laxity of the operated knee at both the measured pressures (p < 0.05). The graft failed in 3 patients only (3.4%), no major complications associated with the surgical procedure were observed and 62 of the evaluated patients (69.6%) were able to return to the pre-injury level of sport within one year after the surgery. DISCUSSION When comparing the results obtained by our study with the conclusions of clinical studies carried out by other authors and evaluating similar clinical parameters with the identical surgical technique applied, it is obvious that in our group of patients we achieved similar clinical results as the other authors from abroad. CONCLUSIONS The results of our study showed that the all-inside ACL anatomical reconstruction using quadrupled semitendinosus tendon graft with posteromedial harvest with suspensory fixation by Tightrope implants at one year after the surgery bring very good subjective as well as objective clinical results and minimum complications. Key words:anterior cruciate ligament tear, anatomical ACL reconstruction, all-inside technique, posteromedial harvest, quadrupled semitendinosustendon graft, retrograde drilling, suspensory graft fixation.
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- artroskopie škodlivé účinky metody MeSH
- dospělí MeSH
- hodnocení výsledků pacienta MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- následné studie MeSH
- nestabilita kloubu etiologie MeSH
- odběr tkání a orgánů metody MeSH
- pooperační komplikace MeSH
- poranění předního zkříženého vazu chirurgie MeSH
- prospektivní studie MeSH
- protézy a implantáty MeSH
- rekonstrukce předního zkříženého vazu škodlivé účinky metody MeSH
- sportovní úrazy chirurgie MeSH
- zadní stehenní svaly transplantace MeSH
- Check Tag
- dospělí MeSH
- lidé středního věku MeSH
- lidé MeSH
- mladiství MeSH
- mladý dospělý MeSH
- mužské pohlaví MeSH
- ženské pohlaví MeSH
- Publikační typ
- časopisecké články MeSH
