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Accuracy of reduction of femoral subcapital fractures.

Fifty-four patients with recent subcapital fractures of the femur underwent a Flynn reduction manoeuvre and are compared with 68 patients who were treated by a different method of reduction. Analysis of the postoperative radiographs showed no significant difference in the accuracy of reduction (0.1 greater than P greater than 0.05). The Flynn reduction manoeuvre is recommended as a method which compares favourably with other manoeuvres.

Femoral Fractures↗

Varus deformity in supracondylar fractures of the humerus in children.

Eighty cases of supracondylar fracture of the humerus at the elbow in children have been analysed. The post-reduction radiograph of the fracture was classified depending on the residual deformity present and related to the loss of carrying angle and cubitus varus deformity at the time of follow-up. Fifty-four percent of the displaced fractures showed a loss of carrying angle greater than 5 degrees, and of these 23 per cent developed cubitus varus deformity. Eighty-five per cent of those cases with a loss of carrying angle greater than 10 degrees showed either residual tilt or medial rotation on the post-reduction radiograph. All cases in which there was residual medial tilt after manipulation and 40 per cent of those with medial rotation on the post-reduction radiograph developed cubitus varus. In our series, there was no evidence of epiphyseal injury causing the deformity and in none of the cases was the deformity progressive. It is suggested that, in order to reduce the incidence of varus deformity in suprocondylar fractures, open reduction and internal fixation is indicated in those fractures in which tilt or medial rotation cannot be reduced by conservative means.

Adolescent↗

Midshaft fractures of forearm bones in children.

Eighty midshaft fractures of the forearm bones in children are reviewed. These fractures occur predominantly in boys and are more frequent in the left forearm. The fractures can occur at any age, but the majority are seen between 6 and 8 years of age. They are divided into two groups: greenstick (Type 1) and displaced fractures (Type 2). Greenstick fractures (Type 1, 82.5 per cent) need only correction of the deformity without breaking the intact cortex, followed by supervized splintage for 6 weeks. Type 2(a) (3.8 per cent) fractures, where only one bone is displaced, were treated conservatively, but the displaced bone tends to heal with lateral angulation causing limited rotation unless adequately aligned surgically. Type 2(b) (13.7 per cent) fractures, where both bones are displaced, occur in young teenagers. The majority of these should be treated by internal fixation if adequate alignment cannot be achieved or maintained by conservative means.

Adolescent↗

Comparison of bupivacaine and prilocaine used in Bier block--a double blind trial.

The value of Bier blocks for the manipulation of fractures and for operations on the upper limb is well recognized. Two anaesthetic agents, bupivacaine and prilocaine, are widely used for this purpose. A prospective double blind trial of 200 patients has been carried out to compare the efficacy of each drug and the incidence of side effects. The study shows that bupivacaine was associated with a greater number of successful fracture reductions than prilocaine with little difference in their analgesic effects, but this was balanced by more minor side effects with bupivacaine. There was little difference in the time from injection to analgesia in the two groups. All intravenous regional analgesia procedures were carried out by junior orthopaedic or accident and emergency doctors. The overall success rate for analgesia was 91 per cent but marked cuff discomfort occurred in 9 per cent of patients. There was a clear association between failure of analgesia and two of the doctors carrying out the procedure.

Adolescent↗

Unstable fractures of the distal end of the radius (transfixion pins and a cast).

Forty-five unstable fractures of the distal end of the radius were treated with transfixion pins and plaster cast. Thirty-seven patients were personally reviewed and an analysis of the results are presented in this paper. Scheck's point system was used to grade functional results; 81.1 per cent were classified as satisfactory (excellent and good) and 18.9 per cent unsatisfactory (poor) group.

Adult↗

A comparison of the Milch and Kocher techniques for acute anterior dislocation of the shoulder.

Two methods of reduction for anterior dislocation of the shoulder were compared in 111 patients. Milch's technique was found to be atraumatic and relatively painless. Greater success with Milch's technique was experienced in patients under 40 years of age in whom the dislocation had been present for less than 4 hours. Milch's technique should be tried initially in patients fulfilling these criteria. In other cases Kocher's technique should be used first, especially in those of heavy build.

Age Factors↗

The radiological deformity of Colles' fractures.

The behaviour of the bony deformity in Colles' fractures and factors influencing this were prospectively investigated in 187 patients over the age of 55. Radiographic assessment was made throughout a 13-week period and during this time the deformity progressively recurred, even after the plaster cast had been removed. Radial length and radial deviation reverted virtually to their positions before reduction. Only those fractures with a volar tilt greater than -15 degrees when first seen showed any improvement. In all fractures the initial deformity clearly influenced the final radiological result whereas the quality of reduction was not of critical importance. The extent of dorsal comminution and quality of the bone influenced the final anatomical result in those fractures which were not manipulated.

Aged↗

Reduction of Colles' fractures without anaesthesia using a new dynamic bone alignment system.

Two techniques for reduction of Colles' fractures were compared in a prospective, randomized study. With use of a newly designed dynamic bone alignment device, reduction manoeuvres were performed on 62 patients with Colles' fractures (group A) without any form of anaesthesia. In a control group of 54 patients (group B) Colles' fractures were reduced manually in the traditional way using local infiltration anaesthesia. In each group the pain experienced by the patients was recorded. Severe pain during the reduction was reported by 8 per cent of the patients in group A and by 35 per cent of those in group B. No complications occurred during or after dynamic reduction without anaesthesia. This method of treatment seems to be a very gentle one for the patients, with the advantage of causing less pain than treatment under local anaesthesia.

Adult↗

Local anaesthetic toxicity of haematoma blocks in manipulation of Colles' fractures.

Nine patients undergoing manipulation of Colles' fractures with varying doses of local anaesthetic injected into the fracture haematoma, were investigated by monitoring the arterial levels of lignocaine. Although the procedure was considered satisfactory by all patients, potentially toxic concentrations of lignocaine were found in the arterial circulation, reaching a maximum after manipulation of the fracture. A mean peak level of 2625 micrograms/l was found when 10 ml of 2 per cent lignocaine was used and a mean peak level of 846 micrograms/l in patients receiving 10 ml of 1 per cent lignocaine.

Anesthesia, Local↗

Monocondylar fractures of the femur: a review of 13 patients.

We reviewed 13 patients with monocondylar fractures of the femur. Undisplaced fractures may require extensive radiological investigation to visualize the fracture. Anatomically reduced fractures may displace when treated non-operatively. Joint line incongruity and resultant callus formation produces an abnormal condylar profile leading to early secondary osteoarthritis. We recommend internal fixation in all patients with monocondylar fractures.

Adolescent↗