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ArticleOrthopaedic surgery2022

A Novel Suture-Preset Spring Plate System (SSPS) for Comminuted Coronoid Process Fracture in the Elbow.

Ruijian Yan, Yifan Wu, Zhihui Xiang, Sihao Li, Yiying Qi, Hang Li, Chengyu Zhuang, Gang Feng

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Ruijian YanDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Yifan WuDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Zhihui XiangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Sihao LiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Yiying QiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Hang LiDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.
Chengyu ZhuangRuijin Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, China.
Gang FengDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, the Second Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, China.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2683-3353
Zhejiang Lab · CNShanghai Jiao Tong University · CN

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Foundation of Zhejiang Educational Committee Y201839065Foundation of Zhejiang Educational Committee Y201941414Joint Construction Project of Zhejiang Province and Health Ministry WKJ-ZJ-2029Key R&D Program of Zhejiang ProvinceNational key R&D program of Chinathe key R&D program of Zhejiang Province 2021C03108the National key R&D program of China 2018YFA0701401Zhejiang Natural Science Foundation Y22H069063
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Abstract

objectiveThis study is aimed to investigate the clinical outcomes of a novel SSPS for fixation of the comminuted coronoid fracture.

methodsA retrospective study was carried out in the patients with comminuted fractures of the coronoid treated by SPSS fixation between January 2014 and December 2018. A total of 17 patients (17 sides) was included in our study, including 11 male and six female, with a mean age range from 18 to 60. All cases started to functional rehabilitation immediately after the operation. Clinical outcomes were evaluated both radiographically and functionally at the follow-up visit, including the elbow instability, range of motion and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS).

resultsAccording to the O'Driscoll classification system, there was two side of type 1.2, two of type 2.1, four of type 2.2, three of type 2.3, two of 3.1 and four of type 3.2. The surgery was carried out by Kocher and anteromedial approach in 12 patients, posterior and anteromedial approach in four, anterior approach in one. The average operation time and intraoperative blood loss was 129.41±43.87 min and 115.29±104.65 ml. The median follow-up time was 9 months (range, 6 to 15 months). The mean flexion, extension, pronation and supination motion was 138.76±8.67 degrees, 20.00±13.58, 82.94±5.32and 74.12±14.39 respectively at final follow up. The mean MEPS score was 89.76±8.46, including 11 excellent, 3 good and 3 fair result. The mean VAS score was 1.94±0.97. The mean union time of coronoid fractures was 2.77±0.31 months according to the established standard of healing. There were no significant differences in clinical outcomes among groups according to the O'Driscoll classification (P > .05) and ligament repair strategy (P > .05). No patient underwent instability or dislocation of the elbow during follow up. There were two cases with mild ulnar nerve symptoms which recovered totally at follow up. Meanwhile, there were three cases with heterotopic ossification of the elbow.

conclusionOur findings demonstrated that the SSPS can provide a reliable fixation for the comminuted coronoid fracture with satisfactory clinical outcomes.

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Elbow JointFractures, ComminutedJoint InstabilityUlna FracturesElbowFemaleFracture Fixation, InternalHumansMaleRange of Motion, ArticularRetrospective StudiesSuturesTreatment OutcomeCoronoid processElbowFixationFractureSpring plateSuture

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