Journal of shoulder and elbow surgery
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Feb 2014
Three-dimensional suitability assessment of three types of osteochondral autograft for ulnar coronoid process reconstruction.
Osteochondral autografts with use of the olecranon tip, lateral radial head, or proximal radial head have been employed for coronoid process reconstruction. However, it is unclear which autograft is most suitable for coronoid articular configuration. We assessed 3-dimensional articular facet suitability of 3 osteochondral autografts for coronoid process reconstruction. ⋯ An olecranon graft was most suitable for defects of the coronoid process involving the tip, and a proximal radial head graft was most suitable for defects of the coronoid process involving the anteromedial rim. The use of an olecranon graft for reconstruction of 50% of the height of the coronoid process does not cause concern for gross elbow instability.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Feb 2014
Meta Analysis Comparative StudyOperative versus nonoperative treatment in the management of midshaft clavicular fractures: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
There is no consensus on the effects of operative versus nonoperative treatment on the outcomes of midshaft clavicular fractures in adults. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized clinical studies. ⋯ In the management of midshaft clavicular fractures, surgery is superior to nonoperative treatment. Surgery with plates results in lower incidences of nonunion, fewer total complications, and fewer symptomatic malunions compared with nonoperative treatment.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Feb 2014
Comparative StudyReverse total shoulder arthroplasty for acute proximal humeral fracture: comparison to open reduction-internal fixation and hemiarthroplasty.
Significant controversy surrounds optimal treatment of displaced 4-part proximal humeral fractures. Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty (RTSA) has recently been proposed as an alternative to hemiarthroplasty (HA) and open reduction-internal fixation (ORIF). Several authors have questioned the additional implant cost for RTSA. The purpose of this study was to compare outcomes and cost of RTSA, HA, and ORIF. ⋯ In this case-control study, RTSA appears to provide superior range of motion earlier and more predictably than HA and ORIF, with significant cost savings to Medicare.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Feb 2014
The AO Foundation and Orthopaedic Trauma Association (AO/OTA) scapula fracture classification system: focus on body involvement.
A comprehensive system has been developed by the AO Classification Advisory Group to allow in-depth classification of scapular fractures for clinical research and surgical decision making. This paper evaluates a detailed classification system of scapular body fractures to better address the need for clinical relevance. ⋯ Body involvement can be reliably identified by use of 3-dimensional computed tomography images. Surgeons could reliably and accurately identify superior, medial, and lateral border involvement, which is considered clinically relevant and likely sufficient for the treatment decision process and outcome prognosis. It should be applied by surgeons with a special interest in the shoulder in the framework of clinical routine as well as in research activities.
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J Shoulder Elbow Surg · Feb 2014
Surgical fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fractures with a posterolateral plate through a triceps-reflecting technique.
Surgical management of extra-articular distal humerus fractures results in predictable fracture alignment. Open reduction and internal fixation also decrease the soft tissue complications and frequent follow-up required with functional bracing. A triceps-reflecting posterior approach provides excellent exposure to the humerus and minimizes trauma to the triceps. An anatomically precontoured plate on the posterolateral surface of the humerus provides stable fixation of these injuries and is placed directly through the interval developed by the triceps-reflecting approach. ⋯ Surgical fixation of extra-articular distal humerus fractures through a triceps-reflecting approach with an anatomically precontoured posterolateral distal humerus plate results in predictable osseous union and overall excellent functional results for patients with this injury.