Chinese Journal Of Clinical Anatomy ›› 2016, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (5): 584-587.doi: 10.13418/j.issn.1001-165x.2016.05.022

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Self-made sharp opening teeth entrapment plate for treatment of avulsion fractures

LU Rao, LIU Jun, RUI Yong-jun, WU Yong-wei, MA Yun-hong   

  1. Department of Orthopaedics, Wuxi No.9 People’s Hospital,Jiangsu 214062, China
  • Received:2016-03-04 Online:2016-09-25 Published:2016-10-14

Abstract:

Objective To investigate the characteristics and therapeutic efficacy of self-made sharp opening teeth entrapment plate for treatment of avulsion fractures. Methods Sixteen cases with avulsion fractures were treated with self-made sharp opening teeth entrapment plate between January 2012 and February 2015. There were 10 males and 6 females, with an age ranging from 20 to 63 years old, averaging 43.6 years old. Among all the cases, there were posterior cruciate ligament tibial avulsion fractures in 8 cases, lateral malleolus avulsion fractures in 2 cases, medial humeral epicondyle avulsion fractures in 3 cases,greater tuberosity of humerus avulsio fractures in 1 cases and olecranon avulsion fractures in 2 cases. All were fresh fractures, and the fracture type(according to Meyer method): type I in 1 cases, type II in 6 cases and type III  in 9 cases. Early postoperative rehabilitation was taken. The limb functionary recovery was evaluated according to the Lysholm knee score, Kaikkonen ankle injury scores and DASH upper limb function evaluation questionnaire, respectively. Result The incision healed by first intention, without vascular and nerve injuries. All were followed up, the follow-up time was 12~24 months , with an average 18.1 months. All fractures healed, and the healing time was 2~3 months,with an average 2.5 months. No redisplacement of fracture and loosening of internal fixation occured. At the last follow-up, the limb functionary recovery was excellent in 12 cases, good in 4 cases (the excellent and good rate was 100%). no instability of joint and other complications was noted.  Conclusion Self-made sharp opening teeth entrapment plate for treatment of avulsion fractures is simple, widely indicated, and has reliable fixation and good effectiveness.

Key words: Ligament, Avulsion fracture, Sharp opening teeth entrapment plate