AO_chapters Flashcards
preop management of fx patient
ABCDairway, breathing, circulatory, other disabilitiesSPO2, auscult, IV access/fluids, imaging, full ortho neuro PE
benefits to pain mgmt for fx patient
decrease anxiety/stress and it’s associated hormonal and metabolic derrangementsprovide patient comfort
most effective analgesic time period
PRIOR to onset of pain (surgery)
advantages of multimodal pain therapy
selectivity to target multiple sites of pain pathadditivite/synergismreduced dosingreduced toxicity
define neuroleptanalgesia
combo of neuroleptic drug (ace) and analgesia (opioid)
infection rate of CLEAN ortho procedures
2.5-4.8%
most common isolate causing ortho infxn
Staph intermedius
host risk factors for sx infection
age (>8yrs) obesitydistant infection, endocrinopathyinadequate skin prepprolonged axpropofol
intraop risk factors for sx infection
sx > 90 mexcessive electrocauterybreak in asepsisbraided/multifilament sutureimplants
use of periop prophy Ab decreases rate of infxn_______
use of periop prophy Ab decreases rate of infxn 4 fold in clean procedures.
traditional recommendation for prophy Ab in clean procedure
in clean procedures generally NOT indicated UNLESS>90m surgerymetal implants usedextensive ST damagecefazolin–bactericidal given IV 30 min prior to sx
AO fracture classification
1 humerus2 RU3 femur4 tib/fib1=prox2=shaft3=distalA= single fxB= wedge/butterflyC=complex
open fracture classification
I. bone penetration thru skin (small puncture hole/laceration < 1 cm); CLEANII. > 1cm laceration with fracture communicating with skin; mild ST traumaIII. A severe comminution; hi energy, ST flaps but available for wound coverageIII. B severe comminution; hi E; bone exposure; periosteum strippedIII. C severe comminution; hi E; bone exposed with damage to arterial blood supply
physeal fracture classification
Salter HarrisI growth plate II growth plate metaphysealIII growth plate epiphyseal (intraarticular)IV metaphyseal/epiphyseal (intraarticular)V compressionVI asymmetric compression
objectives for fracture repair
reduction/alignmentrigid stabilization/immobilizationmaintain blood supplyearly return to normal function
mechanical and biological factors for fractures
mx: fx configuration, reconstruction or not, concurrent ortho injurybx: age, fracture location, ST injury
pros/cons to open vs closed reduction of fx
open: visualization, bone grafting, anatomical recon BUT incr sx time and ST injury/blood supplyclosed: preserve ST/blood supply, decr contamination BUT at the expense of fracture alignment/recon
Three ways of fracture planning
direct overlaybone specimenintact contralateral bone
major benefit of fully reconstructed boney column
shares the wt bearing load of the limb during fx healing
review of post op radiograph criteria
4 AsA=appositionA=alignment (50% is necessary to prevent delayed union)A=apparatusA=activity
rehabilitation goals
prevents musculoskeletal disabilitydecreases healing timefacilitates restoration of normal function
rehab includes
cryotherapy–ICE in acute < 72 hr period; vasoconstrict, min fluid/edema, decr nerve conduction, encourage muscle relax; w compression decr temp by 27 deg Cheat therapy– > 72 hr period, vasodil (NOT in nerve patient); incr metabolismmassage–incr local circulation, decr muscle spasm, attentuate edema, brkdown scar tissuetherapeutic exercise–pROM; maintain normal joint motion, sensory awareness, blood flow improvement; build strength, agility/coordinationtherapeutic US–treats chronic scare and adhesions NM stimulation–creates artificial contraction
types of massage
EFFLEURAGE–superficial/light strokingPETRISSAGE–kneadingTAPOTEMENT–percussion/tapping
biological fracture healing goals
flexible fixationeliminate anatomic reconstructioncreate axial alignmentless surgical traumaindirect bone healing w calluspreserve blood supply
role of screw
interfrag compressionfixing of a splinting device (plate, nail, fixator)
difference btwn cancellous and cortical screws
cancellous screws1. larger outer diameter (thinner inner core)2. deeper thread3. larger pitchused in metaphyseal and epiphyseal bone
cortical screw
used in diaphysisas size increases strength increasesscrew diameter should not exceed 40% of bone diameter
3.5 mm cortical screw characteristics
2.4 core diameter (use 2.5 drill bit)3.5 thread diameter6 mm head hexagonal recess
T/F self tapping screws can be used as lag screws
FALSE; avoid self tapping screws to be used in lag fashion bc may cut a new hole/threads
what is a shaft screw
cortical screw with short threads and a shaft that has a diameter equal to that of a threadused as a lag screw in diaphyseal bone
what is a cannulated screw
central hollow cored and are inserted over K wires that act as a guide.3.5 mm cortical6.5 mm cancellous
application of a lag screw
can use fully or partially threaded NONself tapping screwsfully threaded: overdrill CIS cortex (gliding hole= thread diameter)partially threaded: threaded portion only engages TRANS cortex
Lag screw insertion guidelines
EQUIDISTANT from fracture edges (middle of the fragment)PERPENDICULAR to the fracture planeconsider countersink (remeasure) and washer to evenly distribute forces
what happens if the lag screw is NOT perpendicular to the fracture plane
shear forces displace fracture fragments
rule of thumb for tightening plate/screw based on screw sizes
2.0 mm two fingers2.7 mm three fingers3.5 mm whole hand
screw placement into plate to ensure axial alignment of the plate to the bone
- screws are first applied at each end of the platethen close to the fracturefinally remaining holes are filled2. ALT if straight alignment, fill closest to fracture firstthen alternate filling towards the end of the plate
functions of a dynamic compression plate
compression (eccentric), neutral (middle), bridging, or buttress
hole design of DCP allows compression and how much displacement of the fracture fragments
1.0 mm per DCP hole using 3.5/4.5 mm 0.8 mm per DCP hole using 2.7 mmcan place one or two compression screws on either side of the fracture (have to loosen first screw on same side to move fragment and then retighten)
oval shape of DCP holes allows what degree of screw angulation
25 degrees longitudinally7 degrees transversally
gold eccentric drill guide is how far off center
1.0 mm (therefore allows for compression)
available metal for LCDCP vs DCP
DCP stainless steelLCDCP stainless steel and titanium (outstanding tissue tolerance)
limited contact dynamic compression plate (LC DCP) advantages
- scalloped underneath-allows for the area of the plate/bone contact or footprint to be greatly reduced)-spared capillary network under the periosteum-even distribution of stiffness (limits stress risers at screw holes)-makes contouring easier-does not “kink” plate holes2. symmetrical plate holes-allows eccentric screws in either direction-plate holes are evenly distributed
symmetrical shape of LCDCP holes allows what degree of screw angulation
40 degrees longitudinally7 degrees transversally
what drill guide is used in LCDCP
universal spring loadedcompressed–>neutral positionnot compressed–>eccentric placement for compression
Veterinary cuttable plates use
versatile and used in small animal patientscan be cut to lengthcan be stacked to incr stiffness; but relatively weak plate1.5/2.0 mm2.0/2.7 mmNOT A COMPRESSION PLATE; circular round holes
reconstruction plate use
deep notches inbtwn holescontouring can occur in an additional planeoval holes allow for compression
types of special veterinary plates
acetabular plates; T/L plates; Double hook plates (prox femur); TPO plates; tubular plates
compression vs neutralization plate functions
compression: reducible fractures (simple transverse); axial compressionneutralization: plate protects interfragmentary compression; neutralizes bending forces
prebending plate functions to…
…prebending plate 2 mm at fx line functions to compress opposite cortex
Buttress vs bridging plate functions
buttress: prevents collapse of fx (ex. metaphyseal fx); plate is subject to full loadingbridging: nonreducible comm fx; aka biological plating; long and strong plate used; subjected to full loading; maintains length/alignment and prevent axial deformity; CALLUS
implant combo particularly effective for bridging application
plate-rodsynergistic mechanical propertiesrod 40-50% medullary canal diameter–> increases fatigue life of plate, decr strain on empty screw holes
advantages of locking plate/screw systems
Stability btwn screw and plateplate does NOT need intimate contact with boneplate does NOT rely on frictionexact contouring NOT essentialreduced contact w bone maintains blood supplymay reduce bone resorption under the plate
LCP locking compression plate
COMBINATION hole plate (conventional–angle or compression or locking screw)3.5 mm or 4.5 mm systems
locking head screw (LHS)
self tappingconical threaded head and threads/locks into plate
unilock plate system
2.0 mm or 2.7 mm systemslocking plate/screw design
CRIF Clamp rod internal fixator system
excellent versatilitygood contouring capabilityease of applicationminimal instrumentationminimal contact with bone
contouring of plates rules of thumb
repeat bending should be avoided because it weakens the platebend plate btwn holes to avoid stress riserslocking plates should used bending teesbending press, hand held pliers, bending irons
pros to positive profile pins
shaft diameter is the same throughout the pin reduces bending stress; stronger; better bone purchasethread diameter is greater than shaftpredrilling a hole smaller than core diameter improves quality
T/F double clamps are as strong as single clamps
FALSE:double clamps may be used to connect one connecting bar to another NOT as strong as a single clamp
types of ESF connecting bars
Stainless steel (historically)Carbon fiber–radiolucentTitaniumAcrylic/epoxy
T/F Mechanical studies show that a 19 mm diameter acrylic/epoxy bar has similar rigidity as 3.175 mm stainless steel bar
TRUEMechanical studies show that a 19 mm diameter acrylic/epoxy bar has similar rigidity as 3.175 mm stainless steel bar
advantages of ESF application
great in areas of less soft tissue coverage, also mand/maxapplied closed +/- fluoropreserves blood supply
Rules of thumb w ESF fixation
AVOID ST/neurovascular structuresAvoid ST injury with use of half pins/unilat framediameter pins < 25% diameter bonemin 2 pins per fragment (3 optimal) placed at least 2 pin diameters from fracture edge
T/F Bilateral ESF are more stable than unilateral ESF
TRUE BUT bilateral ESF penetrate the skin twice and lead to more ST injuryBest avoided if two unilateral ESF in two different planes (biplanar configuration)
angled vs parallel pins in ESF
Angled pins offers mild incr stabilityMORE threaded parallel pins > purchase to fewer angled pins
ESF clamp placement
bolt locking the pin should be placed closest to the bone to shorten the pin length and stabilize the frame~ 1 cm away from skin
ILN interlocking nail
stainless steel into IM cavity held by bolts/screwsresist axial, bending, and rotation
standard ILN has bolts how far apart
6.0 mm ILN 22 mm apart8.0 mm ILN 11 mm apart
bolts used with ILN
VERY STRONGonly threaded into near cortexrest of shaft is unthreaded and has increased bending strength
what mode are ILN placed?
bridgingused in nonreducible comm fx; aka biological; subjected to full loading; maintains length/alignment and prevent axial deformity; CALLUS
ILN can only be passed (normo or retrograde)
ILN can only be passed NORMOgradeBUT can prepare the medullary canal with retro or normograde
ILN lock which side (prix or distal) fragment first
pass ILN normogradelock DISTAL fragment first with screw/bolt after achieving length/alignmentcorrect for rotation and additional alignment prior to locking proximal piece
how to remove ILN
first remove screws/boltsattach extension setextract nail
IM pin alone recommended diameter and counteracting forces
should be ~70% bone diameter at isthmusonly resists bendingNOT collapse NOT rotationstainless steel aka steinmann pin; adjunct repair is necessary to counteract all forces
most common point style for IM pin
Bayonet3-face trocarDiamond point
difference between steinmann pin and k-wire
both stainless steelk-wire 0.8-2.0 mmsteinmann pins 2.0-5.0 mm
most effective way of counteracting rotational and axial forces around an IM pin
addition of ESF (tie in or IM pin + ESF)
how to add bending strength to IM pins
STACK with 2-3 pins in medullary cavity to incr bending strength but does little to axial or rotational stability.
repair of distal physeal fractures and pins
CROSS PINfragments must have good contact and ideally interdigitate to resist rotation
recommended IM pin diameter when using plater rod
plate rod = buttress mode (prevents collapse)reduced bending stress<50% bone diameter