Jakub Maléř1,2, Valér Džupa1, Michal Buk3, Martin Michna3, Jiří Marvan1, Jiří Skála-Rosenbaum4. 1. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. 2. Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, Plzeň, Czech Republic. 3. Department of Radiology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. 4. Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Third Faculty of Medicine, Charles University, University Hospital Kralovske Vinohrady, Prague, Czech Republic. jrosenbaum@volny.cz.
Abstract
PURPOSE: Functional results after internal fixation of trochanteric femoral fractures may be negatively affected by healing in a non-physiological position. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence and severity of femoral malrotation after nailing of trochanteric fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors conducted a prospective study focused on a CT analysis of malrotation after intramedullary nailing of trochanteric fractures (AO 31A1-3) in 101 patients. We recorded the type of fracture, method of anesthesia, scheduled surgery vs. acute surgery, and the surgeon's experience as possible risk factors for limb malrotation after trochanteric fracture surgeries. RESULTS: The average extent of malrotation was 9° of internal rotation ranging from 29° of external to 48°of internal rotation. In 35% of patients, we observed a rotation greater than 15°, and in 15 patients (15%), the rotation was greater than 25°. The risk of significant internal malrotation was significantly higher than external malrotation (37 vs. 4 patients). None of the factors observed proved to be statistically significant. The effect of general anesthesia and the type of intertrochanteric fracture came closest to having a significant effect on rotational error. CONCLUSION: Improper reduction of a trochanteric fracture is a common problem that can lead to femur malrotation. In our study, a rotational error greater than 15° occurred in 35% of the patients, but none of the monitored factors represented a statistically significant risk for this complication.
PURPOSE: Functional results after internal fixation of trochanteric femoral fractures may be negatively affected by healing in a non-physiological position. The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence and severity of femoral malrotation after nailing of trochanteric fractures. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors conducted a prospective study focused on a CT analysis of malrotation after intramedullary nailing of trochanteric fractures (AO 31A1-3) in 101 patients. We recorded the type of fracture, method of anesthesia, scheduled surgery vs. acute surgery, and the surgeon's experience as possible risk factors for limb malrotation after trochanteric fracture surgeries. RESULTS: The average extent of malrotation was 9° of internal rotation ranging from 29° of external to 48°of internal rotation. In 35% of patients, we observed a rotation greater than 15°, and in 15 patients (15%), the rotation was greater than 25°. The risk of significant internal malrotation was significantly higher than external malrotation (37 vs. 4 patients). None of the factors observed proved to be statistically significant. The effect of general anesthesia and the type of intertrochanteric fracture came closest to having a significant effect on rotational error. CONCLUSION: Improper reduction of a trochanteric fracture is a common problem that can lead to femur malrotation. In our study, a rotational error greater than 15° occurred in 35% of the patients, but none of the monitored factors represented a statistically significant risk for this complication.
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