{"title":"Editorial Board (pick up from previous issue w/updates)","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00052-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00052-6","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"71769840","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of Blade Plates in Geriatric Femur Fracture Nonunions","authors":"Sarah R. Blumenthal , David S. Wellman","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101040","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101040","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>While exchange nailing has been a useful technique for femur nonunion management, far proximal and distal nonunions present challenges that are difficult to correct with nails alone. Angled blade plates are extremely powerful tools for nonunion management in proximal and distal femur nonunions where limited bone stock exists for purchase. Below, we review the indications for blade plate usage and present a pertrochanteric nonunion case managed with a blade plate to review the technical steps needed for success.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49043451","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stephen R. Chen MD , Tyler D. Petersen MD , Blake R. Turvey MD
{"title":"Geriatric Femur Fractures: Implant Choice in Pertrochanteric Hip Fractures","authors":"Stephen R. Chen MD , Tyler D. Petersen MD , Blake R. Turvey MD","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101043","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101043","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span>Geriatric </span>hip fractures are a common problem facing orthopedic surgeons on call in the community. This review discusses </span>pertrochanteric fractures and the surgeon-controlled variables related to their operative treatment. The reduction of these fractures relies on the restoration of the calcar. Implants most often used for pertrochanteric fractures consist of either intramedullary versus extramedullary constructs. The lateral wall integrity and intact thickness is used to determine fixation strategies. Intramedullary devices have been shown to be biomechanically superior, and able to be used across a larger spectrum of fractures. However, their versatility comes with increasing cost. The length of the nail remains controversial, but the chance of a peri-implant fracture or complication appears to be similar amongst all lengths, including the “intermediate” length devices. Different types of fixation into the head have also been studied with helical blades versus screws both demonstrating unique failure types. Several head fixation augmentations and strategies have been described as well, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. Regardless of implant choice, tip-to-apex remains one of the more important factors in limiting failure.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42280318","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial Board (pick up from previous issue w/updates)","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00029-0","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00029-0","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49732097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management and Surgical Optimization of Failed Distal Femur Fractures","authors":"Anthony O. Kamson , Peter A. Siska","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101045","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101045","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Distal femur fractures present a particularly complex problem to surgeons at all levels of experience. Concerns that arise for treating surgeons include determining the optimal fixation strategy based on the patient's biology, as well as determining the optimal surgical approach to decrease perioperative morbidity. As the risk for </span>nonunion<span> is high in distal femur<span> fractures, surgeons must be aware of the available options to achieve stable fixation and ultimately bony union. A multitude of techniques exist for treating distal femoral nonunion. These techniques range from revision open reduction<span> internal fixation, plate augmentation with a medial femur plate, a nail-plate combination, and a distal femur replacement when appropriate. This article will review the literature and include radiographic case examples of several fixation strategies in the treatment of distal femoral nonunions.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48380904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimizing Proximal Fixation in Vancouver B1 Periprosthetic Femur Fractures","authors":"Alexander Yevtukh , Aaron Taylor","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101044","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101044","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Vancouver B1 periprosthetic femur fractures<span> present several challenges to the treating surgeon. Particularly difficult is achieving adequate fixation proximally in the presence of a femoral prosthesis and often poor bone quality. Standard screw fixation may not always be feasible, so often a combination of techniques must be used. Multiple fixation options exist without a consensus on the optimal fixation strategy. This article will review the literature and include radiographic case examples of several fixation strategies, including cerclage devices, screws, accessory plates, and double plating.</span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42676156","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Table of Contents (pick up from previous issue w/updates)","authors":"","doi":"10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00030-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1053/S1048-6666(23)00030-7","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"49732098","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Revision Internal Fixation of Failed Intertrochanteric Hip Fractures","authors":"Humza Shaikh, Ivan Tarkin","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101042","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101042","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p>Nonunion<span><span> is a rare complication associated with surgical fixation of geriatric </span>intertrochanteric femur fractures<span>. The goal of post-traumatic reconstruction includes bone healing and return of functionality. Host optimization and preoperative planning are critical to optimizing the mechanics necessary to achieve nonunion compression and healing. Corrective osteotomies<span> are often needed in these complex cases, while bone grafting is performed on an individualized basis. Popular implants include the blade plate, sliding hip screw, and intramedullary hip screw, with the ideal implant selected to maintain alignment until union. Fortunately, nonunion reconstruction typically leads to uneventful union if the principles of care are followed.</span></span></span></p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45834999","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Edward R. Westrick MD, Kevin T. Monahan MD, Athan G. Zavras MD, Gene W. Kim MD
{"title":"Dual Implant Constructs in Geriatric Distal Femur Fractures","authors":"Edward R. Westrick MD, Kevin T. Monahan MD, Athan G. Zavras MD, Gene W. Kim MD","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101041","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101041","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span><span><span>Distal femur fractures<span><span> in the elderly continue to rise in incidence and there is significant morbidity and mortality associated with these injuries. Geriatric<span> distal femur fractures pose unique problems due to poor bone quality that often can lead to failed fixation and negative outcomes. Nonoperative management has been shown to be inferior to surgical treatment. Multiple treatment options exist including </span></span>external fixation<span>, open, and minimally invasive locked plate fixation<span>, intramedullary nailing, nail-plate combination constructs, and </span></span></span></span>arthroplasty<span>. Dual implant constructs provide rigid fixation and have been shown to prevent varus collapse and nonunion. The addition of a medial plate has been shown to be biomechanically superior in distal </span></span>femoral fractures<span>, especially in those in which significant distal fixation is difficult. Indications for dual plate or nail-plate constructs include geriatric femur fractures with osteoporotic bone, low periprosthetic fractures around the knee, and distal femur fractures with extensive metaphyseal loss. Different approaches can be used to accomplish dual plating including both single and double </span></span>incision techniques. Outcome studies on patients undergoing dual plate fixation demonstrate successful results with similar rates of failure and complication to other operative fixation strategies.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42092644","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Special Considerations in Management of Atypical Femur Fractures","authors":"Patricia R. Melvin , Paul Perdue","doi":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101039","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.oto.2023.101039","url":null,"abstract":"<div><p><span>Atypical femur fractures<span><span> (AFFs) are problematic due to the high incidence of osteoporosis<span><span> in the growing aging population. There are several factors that lead to increased risk of AFFs including bisphosphonate use, increasing age, female sex, and certain femoral morphologies. The pathogenesis of AFFs involves the combination of altered </span>bone remodeling and unfavorable mechanical environment. AFFs are associated with low energy mechanisms and are diagnosed with clinical history and standard femur radiographs. While the complete management of AFFs always involves medical and endocrinological work-up, most commonly it is also associated with surgical intervention. Evaluation of the </span></span>contralateral<span> femur is also paramount to optimizing outcomes in patients with incomplete or complete AFFs. The surgeon managing AFFs must be aware of certain fracture-specific issues when treating these fractures, including the risk of </span></span></span>nonunion, varus collapse, excessive anterolateral bowing, endosteal thickening at the level of the fracture leading to fracture malreduction with nail passage, and possibility for cortical perforation. This review will outline various surgical techniques helpful in the surgical management of AFFs. Patient should be adequately counseled regarding the high rates of complications including delayed and nonunion.</p></div>","PeriodicalId":45242,"journal":{"name":"Operative Techniques in Orthopaedics","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.1,"publicationDate":"2023-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42132196","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}