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Sideswipe Injury to the Leg – A Hefty Price for an Autorickshaw Ride: A Case Report

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Vol 7 | Issue 2 | July-December 2021 | page: 12-14 | Devender Kasotya, Nishant Bhatia, Rajeev Yadav, Dhananjay Sabat

DOI-10.13107/ti.2021.v07i02.018

Author: Devender Kasotya [1], Nishant Bhatia [1], Rajeev Yadav [1], Dhananjay Sabat [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Nishant Bhatia,
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Maulana Azad Medical College and Associated Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, India.
E-mail: bhatianishant1111@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Sideswipe injury is often described as a complex elbow injury occurring when the elbow rests on a side bar of the window of a vehicle and is then impacted by another vehicle travelling in the same or opposite direction. Side swipe injury to the leg is uncommon. Although the term side swipe is mostly used for elbow injuries, we came across a case of open comminuted fibular fracture of right leg resulting from side swipe while travelling in a tricycle.
Case Presentation: A 27-year-old male presented to us after sustaining an injury to his right leg while he was travelling in a tricycle with his right leg protruding out. There was an open wound of size 20 cm x 10 cm on lateral aspect of the middle one-third of his right leg and x-rays revealed a comminuted fracture of mid shaft of fibula. He was managed with debridement, vacuum assisted closure (VAC) dressing, split thickness skin grafting and plaster immobilization. At one year follow-up, the patient had excellent function in the leg with no activity limitation and just a minor loss of power in eversion.
Conclusion: Sideswipe injury of the leg is an infrequently reported entity and can occur if the leg is protruding out while riding in a tricycle (autorickshaw).
Keywords: Leg, Sideswipe injury, Tricycle related injury.

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How to Cite this article: Kasotya D, Bhatia N, Yadav R, Sabat D Side Swipe | Injury to the Leg – A Hefty Price for an Autorickshaw Ride: A Case Report | July-December 2021; 7(2): 12-14.

 

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Radiological Assessment and Functional Outcomes of Hand and Wrist in Patients with Distal End Radius Fractures

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Vol 7 | Issue 2 | July-December 2021 | page: 04-08 | Yogesh Pethapara, Vishwajeet Singh, Ronak Patel

DOI-10.13107/ti.2021.v07i02.016

Author: Yogesh Pethapara [1], Vishwajeet Singh [1], Ronak Patel [1]

[1] Department of Orthopedics, Maruti Superspeciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Morbi, Gujarat, India.


Address of Correspondence
Dr. Yogesh Pethapara, Maruti Superspeciality Orthopaedic Hospital, Morbi, Gujarat, India. 363641.
E-mail: matrixyp1@gmail.com

Abstract

Background: Fractures of distal end of radius are the most common fractures among the patients treated at emergency rooms. Despite a considerable progress in medical field over the last several years, distal end of radial fracture outcomes seem to be unsatisfactory in fairly large number of cases. The aim of this study was to determine the functional outcome of hand and wrist after distal end of radius fractures managed by different treatment modalities, to determine the complications of each methods used for treatment of distal end of radius fractures, to compare anatomical outcome with functional outcome after management of fracture distal end of radius.
Methods: A clinical, observational, prospective type of study was carried out on 40 cases with fractures of distal end of radius. The fractures were classified according to AO classification. After initial evaluation patients were taken up for either conservative or operative treatment. All the cases were followed up and assessed for minimum of 6 months. Patients with complications were followed up more frequently. Results: Anatomical results were evaluated according to Sarmiento’s modification of Lindstrom Criteria. Clinical and functional results were evaluated according to demerit point system of Gartland and Werley with Sarmiento modification
Conclusions: There is direct relationship between anatomical result and functional outcome. Therefore, every effort should be made to restore normal length and alignment, as well as articular surface congruency of distal radius.
Keywords: Distal end of radius, Demerit point system of Gartland and Werley with Sarmiento modification, Sarmiento’s modification of Lindstrom Criteria, Functional evaluation

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11. Ayhan KILIC, Yavuz KABUKCUOGLU, Ufuk OZKAYA, Murat GUL, Sami SOKUCU, Umit OZDOGAN. Volar locking plate fixation of unstable distal radius fracturesActaOrthopTraumatolTurc 2009;43(4):303-308

12. Chung, Kevin C, Watt, Andrws, Kotsis, Sandra VMPH, Margaliot, ZVI, Hase, Steven, Kim H. Myra. Treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with volar loking compression plate. The J Bone & Joint Surg 2006 Dec; 88-A(12): 2687-2694.

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How to Cite this article: Pethapara Y, Singh V, Patel R | Radiological Assessment and Functional Outcomes of Hand and Wrist in Patients with Distal End Radius Fractures | July-December 2021; 7(2): 04-08.

 

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Comparison of Functional Outcome Between Trans– 2nd Metacarpal Fixation and Trans-Trapezius Fixation with K-Wire for Bennett Fracture

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Vol 7 | Issue 2 | July-December 2021 | page: 01-03 | Vishal V. Navale, Manasee Gulati

DOI-10.13107/ti.2021.v07i02.015

Author: Vishal V. Navale [1], Manasee Gulati [2]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
[2]Department of Physical Therapy, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Vishal V. Navale, Department of Orthopaedics, Mysore Medical College and Research Institute, Mysore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: nvvishal2010@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: An articular fracture of the base of the thumb metacarpal consisting of a single, variable-sized, volar-ulnar fracture fragment is termed Bennett fracture. In the studies conducted so far there has been paucity in the knowledge about the methods of k wire fixation for the Bennett fracture and hence the purpose of this study is to compare functional outcome between the trans – 2nd metacarpal fixation and trans – trapezius fixation with K wire for Bennett fracture.
Methods: Patients were 18 years and above with no previous injury on the 1st metacarpal . Final assessment was performed from six months to nine months after the treatment with the DASH Score, VAS scale for pain, Hand Grip strength by Dynamometer. Radiographic images were taken at 6 months post-op in two separate views to evaluate post-traumatic arthritis of the first CMC joint.
Results: Statistical analysis showed a correlation between Pain and DASH score to be 0.946 in TTZ group and 0.966 in T2MC group and hence signifies that patients in T2MC group had a better functional outcome with lower DASH score and lower pain score. Significant correlation was seen between Pain and Grip strength, with -0.587 in TTZ group and -0.482 in T2MC group. Higher pain score correlated with higher DASH score and lower Grip strength and hence we can conclude that T2MC had a better functional outcome post-surgery than TTZ technique of fixation. Post op radiographs showed that T2MC group of patients had a better outcome with less arthritic complications and less pain and better grip strength.
Conclusion: This study gives us the overview about the two fixation methods of Bennett fracture , and that when trans 2nd metacarpal fixation is done , there are less chances of arthritis of the CMC joint as well as better functional outcomes post operatively as compared to trans trapezial fixation and hence guides a surgeon to make a decision about the technique of fixation to be employed during fixing such fracture.
Keywords: Bennett fracture, Trans-trapezial, Trans- 2nd metacarpal, Functional outcome

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How to Cite this article: Navale VV, Gulati M | Comparison of Functional Outcome Between Trans– 2nd Metacarpal Fixation and Trans-Trapezius Fixation with K-Wire for Bennett Fracture | July-December 2021; 7(2): 01-03.

 

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Volar Radiocarpal Subluxation an Unusual Complication Following Distal Radius Fracture Fixation with Locking Plate- A Case Report

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Vol 7 | Issue 2 | July-December 2021 | page: 09-11 | Chirag Thonse, Darshan Kumar A Jain, Akshay S Dudhanale, Anant Chaugule,
Madihah Faisal

DOI-10.13107/ti.2021.v07i02.017

Authors: Chirag Thonse [1], Darshan Kumar A Jain [2], Akshay S Dudhanale [1], Anant Chaugule [1],
Madihah Faisal [1, 2]

[1] Department of Orthopedics, Vikram Hospital, Millers Road, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
[2] Department of Orthopedics, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, MSRIT Post, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr Akshay S. Dudhanale,
Fellow in Arthroscopy and Arthroplasty, Vikram Hospital Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: akshay3664@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Distal radius fractures are commonly treated by fixation using a volar locking plate. In some fracture patterns, this mode of fixation is not adequate. This case report aims to describe one such case.

Case report: We report a case of a 28-year-old gentleman who presented with volar subluxation of the radiocarpal joint early in the postoperative period following fixation of the distal end radius volar locking plate.

Conclusion: Volar locked plates have become the most common fixation strategy for distal radius fractures. In certain fracture patterns where a volar locking plate would be inappropriate, an alternative fixation strategy should be considered such as rim plate.

Keywords: Volar locking plate, Volar rim plate, Radiocarpal dislocation

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5. Alter, Todd H. and Ilyas, Asif M., “Complications Associated with Volar Locking Plate Fixation of Distal Radial Fractures.” (2018). Rothman Institute Faculty Papers. Paper 109. https://jdc.jefferson.edu/rothman_institute/109.

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How to Cite this article: Thonse C, Jain DKA, Dudhanale AS, Chaugule A, Faisal M | Volar Radiocarpal Subluxation an Unusual Complication Following Distal Radius Fracture Fixation with Locking Plate- A Case Report | Trauma International | July-December 2021; 7(2): 09-11.

 

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Chronic Tibial Tunnel Infection Following ACL Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

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Vol 7 | Issue 1 | January-June 2021 | page: 19-21 | Bishnu Pokharel, Rosan Prasad Shah Kalawar, Ashish Kumar Goyal

Author: Bishnu Pokharel [1], Rosan Prasad Shah Kalawar [1], Ashish Kumar Goyal

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, BPKIHS, Dharan, Nepal. [2] Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery, Indrparastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India.
Address of Correspondence
Dr. Ashish Kumar Goyal
Senior Registrar; Department of Orthopaedics and Joint Replacement Surgery Indrparastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, India.
Email: drgoyal41@gmail.com

Abstract

Introduction: Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is a common injury in active people and one of the most common knee injuries in sports. Foreign body granuloma with concomitant infection is a rare complication in ACL surgery. Very few cases have been reported on it. We present a young patient with a chronic discharging sinus at a surgical site on the tibia in a diabetic patient and its successful management.  

 

 

Case Report: A thirty-two-year-old male presented to us with a persistent discharging sinus at the surgical site following an Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) reconstruction two years back. Since then, he developed wound infection at the incision site created for graft harvesting, which kept on discharging sero-purulent discharge even with several antibiotics and local dressing courses. There was no stiffness or instability in the knee. We did a follow-up arthroscopic evaluation of the joint and debridement of the wound. A portion of hamstring graft and non-absorbable suture with unhealthy granulation tissues were found subcutaneously during the surgery. A partially resorbed bioscrew with unhealthy granulation tissue was observed in the tibial tunnel. After thorough debridement of the site, the wound completely healed.
Conclusion: Surgical site infection and foreign body granuloma should be considered and treated accordingly if the patient presents with persistent discharging sinus at the surgical site in ACL reconstruction
Keywords: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction, ACL, Surgical site infection, Tibial tunnel.

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How to Cite this article: Pokharel B, Kalawar RPS, Goyal AK | Chronic Tibial Tunnel Infection Following ACL Reconstruction: A Case Report and Review of The Literature | Trauma International | January-June 2021; 7(1): 19-21.

 

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