The functional outcome of severe, open tibial fractures managed with early fixation and flap coverage
| Autor: | A. Murray, S. J. Matthews, P.V. Giannoudis, S. Gopal, R. M. Smith |
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| Rok vydání: | 2004 |
| Předmět: |
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medicine.medical_specialty Adolescent Health Status medicine.medical_treatment Surgical Flaps Fractures Open External fixation Patient satisfaction Fracture Fixation Humans Medicine Internal fixation Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Tibia Child Aged Fixation (histology) business.industry Recovery of Function Middle Aged Surgery Tibial Fractures Treatment Outcome medicine.anatomical_structure Debridement Amputation Patient Satisfaction Orthopedic surgery Quality of Life Ankle business |
| Zdroj: | The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British volume. :861-867 |
| ISSN: | 2044-5377 0301-620X |
| Popis: | We studied the outcome and functional status of 33 patients with 34 severe open tibial fractures (Gustilo grade IIIb and IIIc). The treatment regime consisted of radical debridement, immediate bony stabilisation and early soft-tissue cover using a muscle flap (free or rotational). The review included standardised assessments of health-related quality of life (SF-36 and Euroqol) and measurement of the following parameters: gait, the use of walking aids, limb-length discrepancy, knee and ankle joint function, muscle wasting and the cosmetic appearance of the limb. Personal comments and overall patient satisfaction were also recorded. The mean follow-up was 46 months (15 to 80). There were 30 Gustilo grade IIIb fractures and and four grade IIIc fractures. Of the 33 patients, 29 had primary internal fixation and four, external fixation; 11 (34%) later required further surgery to achieve union and two needed bone transport procedures to reconstruct large segmental defects. The mean time to union was 41 weeks (12 to 104). Two patients (6.1%) developed deep infection; both resolved with treatment. The mean SF-36 physical and mental scores were 49 and 62 respectively. The mean state of health score for the Euroqol was 68. Patients with isolated tibial fractures had a better outcome than those with other associated injuries on both scoring systems. Knee stiffness was noted in seven patients (21%) and ankle stiffness in 19 (56%); 12 patients (41%) returned to work. Our results compare favourably with previous outcome measurements published for both limb salvage and amputation. All patients were pleased to have retained their limbs. |
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