Journal of orthopaedic trauma
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Review Case Reports
Open total talus dislocation: case report and review of the literature.
An open pure total lateral dislocation of the right talus with extrusion of the whole talar body is reported. Immediately surgical debridement, reduction, and primary closure were accomplished under antibiotic coverage. The ankle was immobilized for 6 weeks, and weight-bearing was restricted for 6 more weeks. ⋯ Both ankle and foot regained full pain-free range of motion at 16 weeks, except for a mild restriction of the last 5 degrees of supination. Four years postinjury, the patient continues in the same preinjury occupation. A thorough review of the literature suggested that (a) immediate closed or open reduction is preferable; (b) if AVN develops, it can be treated in most cases by weight-bearing restrictions; and (c) talectomy, alone or associated with a tibiocalcaneal arthrodesis, should be reserved for an eventual reconstructive procedure, particularly in the event of talus infection.
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Case Reports
Avulsion fracture of the calcaneus: report of a case using a new tension band technique.
We report a case of avulsion fracture of the calcaneus in an 83-year-old woman. Nonoperative treatment was not considered satisfactory. However, the os calcis was osteoporotic, and internal fixation therefore was performed with a transverse Kirschner pin through the os calcis, securing a figure-of-8 metal tension band wiring to the fragment. We suggest that this technique provides a strong internal fixation in selected cases.
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To assess the intracompartmental pressure changes during the nailing of acute tibia fractures with the extrinsic factors of 90 degrees/90 degrees positioning, posterior thigh posts, continuous traction, and remaining removed. ⋯ When extrinsic factors that increase intramedullary pressures are avoided, then intramedullary nailing raises the intramedullary pressure only momentarily. The pressure peaks during manual reduction and nail passage, and then returns to normal before the patient is awakened. Intramedullary nailing performed without reaming or traction is safe with respect to compartment syndromes and continuous pressure is not required.
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To determine the incidence and natural history of knee pain following tibial nailing. ⋯ Based on this data, we would recommend a parapatellar tendon incision for nail insertion, and nail removal for those patients with a painful knee. The causes of knee pain after tibial nailing are multi-factorial and require further study.