Osteochondral allograft transplantation for complex distal humeral fractures assisted by 3D computer planning and printing technology : technical note

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PURPOSE: The surgical treatment of comminuted distal humeral articular fractures (DHF) is challenging and is jeopardized by the high rate of complications. The study aims to describe the application of osteochondral allograft (OCA) transplantation for the treatment of complex DHF assisted with a 3D printed specific instrumentation.

METHODS: Retrospective study. Inclusion criteria were the presence of an articular multi-fragmented DHF treated with frozen OCA. Clinical, self-reported and radiographic outcomes were collected every 6 months. CT were performed at 2 years FU.

RESULTS: Four patients were included. At a mean follow-up of 37.3 months (24-49) MEPS, DASH and VAS were 90 (80-100), 11.8 (0-25) and 1 (0-3) points, respectively. Not significant complication or reoperation was recorded. Graft healing was observed in 3 cases. In all cases, we observed arthritic progression after 2 years of follow-up.

CONCLUSION: OCA transplantation can be considered a reliable and safe procedure in patients affected by a complex DHF.

LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level V. Technical Notes.

Medienart:

E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2022

Erschienen:

2022

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:32

Enthalten in:

European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology : orthopedie traumatologie - 32(2022), 7 vom: 20. Okt., Seite 1443-1450

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Russo, Raffaele [VerfasserIn]
Guastafierro, Antonio [VerfasserIn]
Della Rotonda, Giuseppe [VerfasserIn]
Viglione, Stefano [VerfasserIn]
Ciccarelli, Michele [VerfasserIn]
Fiorentino, Fabrizio [VerfasserIn]
Minopoli, Paolo [VerfasserIn]
Mortellaro, Marco [VerfasserIn]
Pietroluongo, Livia Renata [VerfasserIn]
Langella, Francesco [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

3D
Bone loss
Complex fractures
Computer-assisted
Distal humerus
Elbow
Frozen allograft
Graft union
Journal Article
Osteochondral allograft
Transplantation

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Date Completed 08.09.2022

Date Revised 08.09.2022

published: Print-Electronic

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1007/s00590-021-03118-6

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PPN (Katalog-ID):

NLM330665669