Úvod: Zlomeniny proximálneho humeru predstavujú asi 4−5 % zo všetkých zlomenín. Terapia dislokovaných 3- a 4-časťových zlomenín je náročná a optimálna liečebná metóda je diskutabilná. Cieľom práce bolo porovnanie operačnej a neoperačnej terapie 3- a 4-časťových zlomenín proximálneho humeru u dospelých pacientov. Metoda: Od septembra 2010 do septembra 2013 sme na II. Ortopedicko-traumatologickej klinike Univerzitnej nemocnice Bratislava prospektívne vyhodnocovali operačnú verzus neoperačnú liečbu 3- a 4-časťových zlomenín proximálneho humeru. Pacienti zaradení do štúdie boli dospelí pacienti s 3- a 4-časťovými zlomeninami proximálneho humeru typu Neer IV, V a VI. V operačnej skupine bolo spolu 20 pacientov liečených pomocou uhlovo-stabilných dláh (Philos, Synthes) a intramedulárnych klincov (Multilock, Synthes). Skupinu tvorilo 13 žien (65 %) a 7 mužov (35 %). Priemerný vek bol 60,9?7,67 (52–80) rokov. Konzervatívna skupina obsahovala 19 pacientov. Dvanásť žien (63,2 %) a sedem mužov (36,8 %). Priemerný vek bol 65,1?9,4 (52−88) rokov. Poranená končatina sa fixovala použitím Gilchristovej bandáže na maximálne 3 týždne. Všetci pacienti boli hodnotení po 12 mesiacoch použitím skórovacieho systému podľa Constant- Murleyho a Oxford Shoulder Score. Druhotne boli hodnotené komplikácie liečby. Výsledky: Relatívne individuálne Constant-Murley Score v celej skupine liečenej operačne bolo priemerne 57,8?23,5 % (11−88 %). Oxford Shoulder Score priemerne 34,8?10,6 (10−46) bodov. Komplikácie boli zaznamenané u 12 pacientov (60 %). V skupine konzervatívnej bolo relatívne individuálne Constant-Murley Score po12 mesiacoch po úraze priemerne 60,9?20,9 % (16−90 %). Oxford Shoulder Score bolo priemerne 36,1?8,9 (15−48) bodov. Komplikácie boli prítomné u 4 pacientov (21,1 %). Záver: V tejto štúdii dislokovaných 3- a 4-časťových zlomenín proximálneho humeru bola operačná skupina pacientov, liečená zväčša použitím uhlovo-stabilných dláh, spojená so značným počtom komplikácií. Horšie funkčné výsledky operačnej skupiny boli porovnateľné s výsledkami skupiny neoperačnej. Pre dosiahnutie lepších výsledkov by sa starostlivo mala posudzovať indikácia operácie, výber pacienta, metóda operácie, operačné skúsenosti ako aj následná rehabilitácia. Kľúčové slová: zlomenina proximálneho humeru − operačná liečba − konzervatívna liečba − 3- a 4-časťové zlomeniny, Introduction: Proximal humerus fractures account for about 4−5% of all fractures. Treatment of 3- and 4-part fractures is difficult, and the optimal treatment option remains controversial. The aim of the study was to compare surgical and non-surgical treatments of 3- and 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus in adults. Method: A prospective study of surgical and non-surgical treatments of 3- and 4-part fractures of the proximal humerus was conducted at the 2nd Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University Hospital Bratislava, from September 2010 until September 2013. Patients included in the study were compliant adults patients with 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures Neer type IV, V and VI. Twenty patients were treated surgically. The group included 13 women (65%) and 7 men (35%). Mean age was 60.9?7.67 (52–80) years. Angle-stable plates (Philos, Synthes) and intramedullary nails (Multilock, Synthes) were used. The non-surgical group included 19 patients, consisting of 12 (63.2%) women and 7 (36.8%) men. Mean age of both sexes was 66.3?9.5 (52−88) years. Gilchrist bandage was applied for the maximum of 3 weeks. All patients were evaluated at 12 months from treatment using the Constant-Murley scoring system and the Oxford Shoulder Score. Treatment complications were evaluated as a secondary step. Results: The mean individual relative Constant-Murley score was 57.8?23.5% (11−88%) in the surgical group. The mean Oxford Shoulder score was 34.8?10.6 (10−46) points. Complications were recorded in 12 patients (60%). In the non-surgical group, the mean individual relative Constant-Murley score at 12 months from injury was 60.9?20.9% (16−90%). The mean Oxford Shoulder score was 36.1?8.9 (15−48) points. Complications were recorded in 4 patients (21.1%). Conclusions: In this study, surgical treatment patients with displaced 3- and 4-part proximal humerus fractures, mostly treated by angle-stable plates, showed a number of complications. Poor functional results of the surgical group were comparable to those of the non-surgical group. The indication for surgery, patient selection, type of surgery, surgical experience and subsequent rehabilitation should be carefully assessed for better results. Key words: proximal humerus fracture − surgical treatment − non-surgical treatment − 3- and 4-part fractures, and M. Kilian, R. Zamborský, I. Chandoga, M. Budaj, S. Vajczikova
BACKGROUND: Though mid-term survival rates of over 95% in several series have been published, there is still a paucity of related literature regarding the role of vertical stem instability in the osteointegration of fluted tapered stems. This paper presents a comprehensive and prospective assessment on short-term experiences with uncemented modular femoral stem in the treatment of defective femur during revision surgery of total hip replacement. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Clinical and radiological monitoring of 20 consecutive patients with implanted tapered fluted revision stem (Lima Corporate, Udine, Italy) was of 27 months in average (20-35 months). The average pre-operative Merle d'Aubigné and Postel method score was 6.3 points (3-10 points). The frequency of femur defects, classified according to Paprosky, was IIIA = 9 and IIIB = 11. RESULTS: During last follow-up, the Merle d'Aubigné and Postel hip score was on average 11.7 (6-16 points). Compared to post-operation radiograph, stem migration of 1.9 mm (0-11 mm) on average was found. This vertical stem migration was observed only when comparing hip radiographs immediately after surgery, and at 6 weeks post-surgery. The Paprosky IIIA defects group, presented a subsided stem by an average of 1.5 mm. In the group of Paprosky IIIB defects, the stem subsidence was on average 2.3 mm. All 20 patients in the study showed excellent osteointegration of the uncemented revision modular stem. CONCLUSIONS: This study found and excellent osteointegration of the Lima uncemented tapered fluted revision modular stem in defective femur with a cortical bone segment present in the diaphyseal isthmus area. The initial vertical instability leading to stem migrating during the first six weeks following surgery did not, however, affect its osteointegration. and P. Šponer, T. Kučera, K. Urban, D. Zítko, D. Diaz-Garcia, M. Grinac