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With multivariate analysis controlling for patient factors, no differences were identified for 30-day adverse events, reoperation, or readmission whether surgery was performed by pediatric or nonpediatric orthopedists. Considering self-selection of surgeons who perform surgery for pediatric supracondylar humerus fractures, no differences in hospital or general outcome metrics were identified based on who performed these procedures. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(x)xx-xx.].When performing volar plating of distal radius fractures, selecting downsized subchondral screws may prevent dorsal screw penetration (DSP), which is a risk factor for extensor tendon rupture. However, downsizing may cause loss of reduction or poor bone healing. This prospective study investigated the effect of downsized screw selection on bone healing and postoperative complications. A total of 115 patients with postoperative follow-up longer than 6 months comprised the study population. Using a depth gauge, screws that were 2-mm shorter than the measured value were selected. DSP then was checked using dorsal tangential view (DTV) radiographs during surgery and at final follow-up. Baseline data included bone healing, loss of reduction of radiological parameters, DSP location, and postoperative complications. To assess DSP on DTV radiographs, the dorsal surface of the radius was divided into the radial and ulnar sides at the Lister tubercle, and each was further divided into 2 equal regions. These 4 regions were defined as zones 1 to 4 from the radial side. A total of 114 patients (99%) showed bone healing. Mean loss of reduction was approximately 1° and within 1 mm in radiological parameters. Eleven patients (9.6%) showed DSP during surgery or at final follow-up despite using 2-mm downsized screws. The most common site of DSP was zone 3. Extensor pollicis longus rupture occurred in 2 patients (1.7%) despite no DSP. Downsized screw selection provided a high rate of bone healing with minimum loss of reduction and a low complication rate. The extensor tendon can be torn regardless of DSP. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(x)xx-xx.].Osteonecrosis of the femoral head is a progressive disease that leads to femoral head collapse and secondary osteoarthritis if left untreated. Head preservation surgeries are notable for their inefficiency in providing a pain-free hip joint in cases with extensive involvement of the femoral head. This single-center study evaluated the effectiveness of autologous cultured osteoblast cells implanted after core decompression and debridement in 15 patients diagnosed with early osteonecrosis of the femoral head from 2010 to 2012. Overall mean follow-up was 51 months; the longest follow-up was 7 years in 3 patients. At 9 months after implant, all of the patients had resumed their normal routine activities. Reduction in pain and dependency on walking support was remarkable, and none of the patients required revision. The femoral joints were preserved structurally, and the joint biomechanics, strength, and function were regained. The use of autologous osteoblast cell implant is recommended for patients with early osteonecrosis. [Orthopedics. 2021;44(x)xx-xx.].A 40-yr-old male with no significant past medical history presented with sudden onset right-sided retro-orbital headache associated with vision loss after a session of strenuous exercise. check details Initial assessment with noncontrast head computed tomography at the local emergency department revealed a right sided occipital intracranial hemorrhage (ICH). On arrival the patient ad a left quadrantopsia with Glasgow Coma Scale of 15 and an ICH score of 0. A computed tomographic angiography showed a high density 6 × 9 mm vascular lesion associated with 2 tortuous vessels. Cerebral angiography revealed a right sided dural arteriovenous fistula, Cognard Type IV, with arterial feeders arising from dural branches of the right vertebral artery, the posterior division of the right middle meningeal artery and meningeal branches distal to the neuromeningeal trunk of the left ascending pharyngeal artery.1 Four days after the ICH event the patient was treated with endovascular Onyx embolization of the fistula, through a transradial approach. Immediate angiographic assessment showed complete obliteration of the dAVF. The patient was discharged home and recovered his visual field deficit over 3 mo. The following operative video includes a discussion of the endovascular technique and treatment nuances associated with the transarterial management of a dural arteriovenous fistula. Patient consent was given prior to the procedure and consent and approval for this operative video was waived due to the retrospective nature of this manuscript and the anonymized video material.Wide-necked aneurysms often pose challenges for distal access to the distal vasculature. This 64-yr-old woman without neurological deficits presented with atypical headaches of gradual onset. MRI revealed a large, symptomatic, unruptured carotid terminus aneurysm incorporating the origin of both the middle (MCA) and anterior cerebral arteries (ACA). Its wide neck created significant risks to coil prolapse and parent vessel compromise, risking stroke. With other options of higher risks, we recommended an around-the-world technique. Standard transfemoral access was used to the right internal carotid artery (ICA) with a 6F-Shuttle sheath and intracranial carotid with a 6F-Sofia distal access catheter. With dual-microcatheter access, 1 catheter was placed in the aneurysm dome, a second in the MCA for stent placement. Advancing the wire around the aneurysm first formed a loop from the lateral to medial wall for access to the MCA. The microcatheter was then advanced around the wire into the MCA, keeping the loop within the dome. With the loop’s distal tip anchored, the distal end of the stent was deployed and anchored into the MCA. Both pitfalls (ie, lack of sufficient distal access, collapse of stent device during deployment) were resolved using a balloon catheter. With the balloon positioned and inflated as the anchor, the wire and catheter were pulled together. The loop in the aneurysm’s dome straightened out across the neck, the stent was advanced into the MCA, and coiling proceeded. A large neck remnant had partially closed on 6-mo follow-up angiogram. Patient consented to undergo the procedure. Illustrations in video published/printed with permission from Mayfield Clinic.