Ole Somberg, Thomas Rosteius, Maria Bernstorff, Thomas A Schildhauer, Matthias Königshausen
{"title":"[Fracture sequelae-when, how, what?]","authors":"Ole Somberg, Thomas Rosteius, Maria Bernstorff, Thomas A Schildhauer, Matthias Königshausen","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01584-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01584-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The treatment of fracture sequelae following proximal humeral fractures presents a significant challenge, as they range from necrosis and pseudarthrosis to malunions. Classifications such as Boileau's facilitate diagnosis and treatment planning. Type 1 sequelae, characterized by necrosis, can be treated with either anatomical or reverse prostheses depending on the condition of the rotator cuff. Type 2 sequelae involve locked dislocations and may require bony reconstructions. Type 3 pseudarthrosis is managed either with joint-preserving techniques or prosthetic replacement, depending on the degree of degenerative changes. Type 4 malunions often benefit from corrective osteotomies and/or prosthesis implantation. Studies have demonstrated significant functional improvements following surgical intervention, with individual factors such as deformities or rotator cuff condition influencing treatment strategies.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"517-524"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144000513","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}
Pierre Hepp, Ralf Henkelmann, Maria Elze, Jan Theopold
{"title":"[Proximal humerus fracture: old and new, established and doubtful, conservative and operative aspects].","authors":"Pierre Hepp, Ralf Henkelmann, Maria Elze, Jan Theopold","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01571-0","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s00113-025-01571-0","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Proximal humeral fractures are not only frequent injuries but also serve as an important indicator for a possibly underlying osteoporosis. Therefore, in addition to fracture management, timely diagnostics and treatment of the osteoporosis should also be prioritized. The decision between a conservative and surgical treatment approach requires a differentiated consideration of the fracture morphology, individual patient characteristics and functional expectations. Conservative treatment can be an adequate alternative in specific cases, particularly in geriatric patients with low functional demands; however, the standardization of this treatment approach remains challenging. Surgical interventions have proven effective, especially for complex fractures, with reverse shoulder arthroplasty emerging as a reliable option. Various augmentation and fixation techniques, such as the combination of locking plates with fibular grafts or double plating osteosynthesis, demonstrate biomechanical advantages and can improve the primary stability. Innovative technologies, including 3D planning, intraoperative navigation and robotics, offer new possibilities for optimizing implant placement and can contribute to improvement of long-term clinical outcomes. Economic analyses suggest that reverse arthroplasty can provide not only clinical benefits in selected cases but can also be cost-effective; however, further evaluation of the long-term impact on the healthcare system is required.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":"481-491"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144044554","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":"[Postinfectious dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon in a prima ballerina : A 13-year case report].","authors":"Hans Zwipp","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01597-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01597-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The most frequent side effect of local corticosteroid injections in athletes is the rupture of collagenic tissues, such as fascia and tendons.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>1. Warning against cortisone injections in the vicinity of tendons, fascia and retinacula. 2. Presentation of the anatomical restoration of the osteofibrous quiver of the tibialis posterior tendon. 3. Introduction of a pathogenetic classification of tibialis posterior tendon dislocation.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>A 23-year-old female ballet dancer suffered from pain and significant loss of strength despite stiff taping while dancing en pointe 8 months after radical debridement for a putrid infection with Klebsiella pneumoniae of the left tibialis posterior tendon with a sonographically detectable dislocation. After debridement and reduction of the partially ruptured, scarred and split tendon, an anatomical restoration of the osteofibrous tendon quiver was performed with local tissue and transosseous sutures. The targeted perioperative administration of antibiotics, a postoperative lower leg cast for 6 weeks with thrombosis prophylaxis and subsequent intensive rehabilitation measures resulted in the complete ability to work after 8 weeks.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>There were no recurrences over the 13-year period. With pain-free dancing en pointe without taping, the now 36-year-old soloist is still the lead female dancer at a renowned German opera house, is the mother of two children and believes that she dances better today than before.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Whether the initial local corticosteroid injection caused a pathological retinaculum rupture with dislocation of the tibialis posterior tendon or whether it was originally caused by the putrid infection after tendon revision surgery or whether a necrotic retinaculum was ultimately subjected to radical debridement, must remain an open question.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144531532","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}
Sebastian F Baumbach, Wolfgang Böcker, Hans Polzer
{"title":"[Peripheral fractures of the talus : An overview].","authors":"Sebastian F Baumbach, Wolfgang Böcker, Hans Polzer","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01595-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01595-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fractures of the talar head, lateral tubercle of the talus and posterior tubercle of the talus are summarized under the term peripheral talar fractures. These injuries are rare and are often overlooked on conventional X‑rays, which is why they are often diagnosed after a delay. When overlooked they are very likely to lead to poorer outcomes. In all cases where an injury is suspected computed tomography (CT) imaging should be carried out to detect or exclude a peripheral talar fracture and concomitant injuries and to understand the injury. Nonoperative treatment can be used for nondisplaced fractures, excision can be considered for small displaced fragments and open reduction and internal fixation should be considered for displaced fragments of sufficient size. The surgical approach is based on the morphological characteristics of the fracture and the localization. Due to the scarce evidence available treatment recommendations are based solely on expert opinions.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499793","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}
Dominik M Haida, Oybek Khakimov, Stefan Huber-Wagner
{"title":"[Robotically assisted and minimally invasive pedicle screw placement at the lumbar spine].","authors":"Dominik M Haida, Oybek Khakimov, Stefan Huber-Wagner","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01596-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01596-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives of the surgery: </strong>The aim of this operation technique is to bridge the pathological fracture of a vertebral body by a dorsal spondylodesis, to stabilize the spine, reduce the pain and regain mobility.</p><p><strong>Indications: </strong>Due to the vertebral body fracture (OF 2) of the third lumbar vertebral body (L3) and the associated pain and immobility and due to the modified score of the AO Spine-DGOU osteoporotic fracture (OF) classification system.</p><p><strong>Contraindications: </strong>No specific contraindications.</p><p><strong>Surgical technique: </strong>Technical set-up: Robotic Suite (Brainlab, Munich, Germany) with navigation unit \"curve navigation system\", robotic 3D cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) \"Loop-X\", robotic arm \"Cirq Arm System\" and wall-mounted monitor \"BUZZ\". Operation steps are shown in the video (English): Planning of the screws based on preoperative CT imaging. Placement of the reference array. First imaging, image fusion and fusion control. Registration of instruments. Robotically assisted skin incision planning. Robotically assisted drilling. K-wire insertion. Second imaging and wire position check. Screw placement. Cement augmentation of the screws. Insertion of the connecting rods. Wound closure.</p><p><strong>Follow-up: </strong>Full weight bearing, pain medication if required. Physiotherapeutic treatment to learn strengthening exercises and restoration of mobility. Medication with vitamin D3 and calcium. Metal removal is not intended.</p><p><strong>Evidence: </strong>Operations on the lumbar spine are now routine clinical practice in orthopedics and trauma surgery. They can be performed without any problems and with very good accuracy in terms of precise screw placement.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144499794","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":"[Shaft fractures in children and adolescents: age-appropriate treatment strategies].","authors":"Dorien Schneidmüller, Christoph Emanuel Gonser","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01594-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01594-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Shaft fractures in children and adolescents differ from those of adulthood in terms of the fracture pattern and treatment. With respect to the procedure, humeral shaft fractures must be differentiated from forearm shaft fractures. Almost no axial deviation can be tolerated on the forearm shaft, even at a young age as this could lead to functional restrictions in the rotation of the forearm. For these reasons, closed reduction and elastic stable intramedullary nailing (ESIN) nowadays represents the gold standard for dislocated or unstable fractures. A special type is the greenstick fracture of the forearm shaft where there is also a risk of refracture due to the partial healing disorder. In the region of the humeral shaft, residual axial deviations play a role mainly with respect to the cosmetic results. Substantial functional limitations are not to be expected. Many of these fractures can be treated conservatively. In cases of instability or unacceptable dislocation, ESIN osteosynthesis is the first choice as a minimally invasive procedure for surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287518","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}
Joachim Hasebrook, Sibyll Rodde, Marion Laumann, Tobias Hirsch, John Grosser, Steffen B Roßlenbroich
{"title":"[High commitment despite high task load: work-related evaluation in the implementation of a virtual multidisciplinary limb board].","authors":"Joachim Hasebrook, Sibyll Rodde, Marion Laumann, Tobias Hirsch, John Grosser, Steffen B Roßlenbroich","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01588-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01588-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As part of the evaluation of a virtual multidisciplinary expert board to improve the treatment of trauma to the lower extremities (project EXPERT), work-related aspects are examined in addition to medical and economic outcomes. Initial results of a survey of employees involved in EXPERT are presented here.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Clinical staff worked on an online questionnaire on the topics of workload, work commitment, work-related resources and technical readiness. Work-related resources are physical, social and organizational aspects for overcoming work demands, such as peer support, feedback, opportunities to learn and meaningfulness of work. Factors that have a significant effect on work commitment and willingness to work were recorded.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the beginning of the project, the work commitment was very high, although the individual workload was also high. When individual stress was high, the willingness to use technology increased if sufficient work-related resources were available. Nonmedical staff showed a high willingness to use technology, especially with limited resources. With high team-related stress, e.g. due to conflicts and only a few resources, the willingness to use technology was particularly low.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Diverse work-related resources not only strengthen work commitment but also the acceptance of digital innovations. In the case of high individual stress, employees, especially members of the nonmedical professions, perceived the use of technology as helpful. The prerequisite for this is that the cooperation in the team works.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144287517","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}
Konstantin Wehrkamp, Alexander M Keppler, Wolfgang Böcker, Ludwig Ney, Uwe Kreimeier, Paul Reidler, Philipp Lohse, Fabian Gilbert, Rouven Neudeck
{"title":"[Occupational risk: necrotizing fasciitis in an emergency physician after resuscitation of an infected female patient].","authors":"Konstantin Wehrkamp, Alexander M Keppler, Wolfgang Böcker, Ludwig Ney, Uwe Kreimeier, Paul Reidler, Philipp Lohse, Fabian Gilbert, Rouven Neudeck","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01591-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01591-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>An emergency doctor became infected with group A streptococci during resuscitation and developed necrotizing fasciitis (NF) on his arm and thorax. The patient could be cured by antibiotic treatment and several operations. This case aims to increase the awareness for the risk of NF for medical personnel and makes an appeal to personnel involved in emergencies to consider the relevance of personal protective equipment.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144227814","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}
Vincent Vieregge, Jan Friederichs, Fabian M Stuby, Alexander Trulson
{"title":"[Shaft fractures of the upper extremities and concomitant injuries : Epidemiology, classification, diagnostics and clinical relevance].","authors":"Vincent Vieregge, Jan Friederichs, Fabian M Stuby, Alexander Trulson","doi":"10.1007/s00113-025-01593-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00113-025-01593-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Shaft fractures of the upper extremities represent a significant challenge in trauma surgery due to their functional importance. The epidemiological analysis reveals characteristic distribution patterns: humeral shaft fractures (1.2-5% of all fractures) show a bimodal age distribution, with peaks at 20-30 years and above 60 years. Forearm shaft fractures (13.8/100,000 inhabitants [1]) occur particularly frequently in children and decrease with advancing age. The classification primarily follows the AO/OTA system, which was comprehensively revised in 2018, supplemented by specific classifications for special types, such as Monteggia and Galeazzi fractures. In the diagnostics, conventional radiography remains the initial standard, while computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and increasingly high-resolution sonography serve as complementary methods for assessing complex fracture morphologies and associated soft tissue injuries. Concomitant neurological injuries, especially radial nerve palsy in humeral shaft fractures (2-17%), which otherwise occur less frequently in routine trauma surgery, require differential diagnostics and individualized treatment concepts. While the majority of nerve lesions show spontaneous remission, microsurgical reconstruction techniques exist for persistent cases. Innovative approaches such as biological augmentation, virtual reality (VR)-based neurorehabilitation or functional electrical nerve stimulation could improve outcomes in the future. Interdisciplinary collaboration between orthopedic surgery, neurology and rehabilitation medicine is essential for optimal treatment results.</p>","PeriodicalId":75280,"journal":{"name":"Unfallchirurgie (Heidelberg, Germany)","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144236199","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}