Reconstruction Flashcards
Define the following:
Osteoconduction
Osteoinduction
Osteogenesis
Osteoconduction: Graft acts as a scaffold for vascular tissue and mesenchymal cells
Osteoinduction: Stimulation of osteoprogenitor cells to differentiate into new bone forming cells
Osteogenesis: Transfer of vital osteoblasts to contribute to the growth of new bone
Define allograft.
Graft from same species. Can provide osteoconduction and osteoinduction
Define autograft.
Graft from same individual. Provides osteoconduction, osteoinduction and osteogenesis
Define xenograft
Graft from non-human. Provides osteoconduction
Define alloplastic graft
Graft from a synthetic material
What is creeping substitution?
Process by which osteoclastic activity creates new vascular channels, with osteoblastic bone formation resulting in new haversian systems and osteogenesis from the graft
What are the contraindications to a tibial bone graft?
-History of surgery in area or hardware
-Acute infection over soft tissue
Relative: History of metabolic bone disease
How much bone can be harvested from a tibia?
-25 mL of cancellous bone
What is the surgical technique of a tibia bone graft?
-Knee partially flexed and medially rotated, prepped
-Inject local with epi
-2 cm incision directly over palpable ridge of Gerdy’s tubercle. Parallel to tibial plateau and oblique to long axis of tibia
-Layers: Skin, subcutaneous tissue, periosteum
-Small portion of anterior tibialis and fascia lata stripped to allow acces to the cortex
-Fissure burr to make a corticotomy
-Curette inserted and rotated to harvest cancellous bone
-Avoid risk of perforation at superior edge
-More fat in this bone, need to compact it
-Pack bovine microfibrillar collagen (platelet aggregator matrix) or gelatin sponge (blood clot matrix)
-Layered closure
What are complications associated with a tibia?
-Infection, gait disturbance, osteomyelitis, hematoma, seroma, fracture, violation of joint space.
How is ecchymosis/swelling of the lower leg/ankle treated post-op with tibia graft?
-Decreased by keeping limb elevated
-Normal weight-bearing permitted but avoid strenuous activity
-Resolves on own
How is a violation of the joint space or fracture of the tibia treated with a tibia graft?
-Non-weight bearing therapy
-Splinting
-Orthopedic surgery consult
How is post-op osteomyelitis treated s/p tibia graft?
-MRI to eval depth of invasion/true osteomyelitis
-Orthopedic surgery consult
-Infectious disease and wound therapy consult
-Possible hyperbaric oxygen, long term antibiotic therapy
How much bone can be obtained from an AICBG?
-50 cc (5 cm defect)
What is the harvest site of an AICBG?
-Anterior superior iliac spine and tubercle of ilium
What attaches to the ASIS?
-external oblique muscles
-tensor fascia lata
What is most common nerve encountered during AICBG?
-Lateral cutaneous branch of iliohypogastic nerve L1, L2
What is meralgia paresthetica and how is it caused?
-Dysesthesia and anesthesia of lateral thigh
-Damage to lateral femoral cutaneous nerve
-In 2.5% of patients this nerve comes within 1 cm of ASIS placing it at risk (usually most inferior nerve)
What is the blood supply for the AICBG?
-Deep circumflex iliac artery
-Most common bleeding is from superior gluteal artery
Describe the surgical technique for an anterior iliac crest bone graft.
-Retract skin medially
-4-6 cm incision placed 1-2 cm anterior to tubercle of ilium and 1 cm posterior to ASIS
-Infiltrate local w/ epi
-Incision is oblique along the cres
-Layers: Skin, subcutaneous tissue, scarpa’s fascia, muscular aponeurosis, periosteum
-Plan between TFL (laterally) and external oblique/transverse abdominus muscle (avascular plane)
-Medial approach (dissect iliacus)
-5 cm depth (cortical plate fuses), corticotomies
-Leave 3 cm bone to ASIS
-Bone wax or microfibrillar bovine collagen for hemostasis, may place drain
-Closure in layers
How is post-op hematoma managed with an AICBG?
-If non expanding, pressure packing may be applied
-If expanding, require surgical exploration
How is a massive hemorrhage managed during an AICBG?
-Likely from superior gluteal artery
-Caused by harvesting proximal to and or retracting too aggresively near the greater sciatic notch
-Tx: Exploration, ligation, embolization by IR
-Don’t blindly clip, can risk damage to sciatic nerve or superior gluteal nerve
How is post-op seroma managed s/p AICBG?
Needle aspiration vs pressure dressing
How is gait disturbance managed s/p AICBG?
-Usually self resolving. From excessive stripping of TFL
-Consult Physical therapy
How is a bony fracture managed from an AICBG?
-Caused by harvest too close to ASIS (stay at least 2 cm away)
-Pain management, bed rest
-Consult orthopedic surgery
How is an intra-abdominal injury managed from an AICBG?
-Surgical emergency, requires ex-lap
How is a post-op ileus managed from an AICBG?
-This is cessation of mechanical peristalsis of the bowel
-Tx: Bowel rest, electrolyte correction, NG tube for decompression, limit narcotics
-Consider pre-motility medicine like Reglan
-Usually self resolves, may obtain imaging to rule out bowel injury
How is sacroiliac instability managed s/p AICBG?
-Pain in lower back or pubis
-May need fusion if persistent pain
How is an abdominal wall hernia managed s/p AICBG?
-Risk factors: >4cm block harvest, female gender, obesity
-General surgery consultation
How much bone can be obtained from a posterior iliac crest?
100 cc (10 cm defect)
What is the blood supply to the posterior iliac crest?
-Subgluteal artery
Describe the surgical technique for a posterior iliac crest.
-Prone position, 210 degree reverse hip flexion
-6-10 curvilinear incision following course of posterior iliac crest
-Superior and inferior boundaries defined by superior L1-L3 and middle cluneal nerves S1-S3
-Incision ends (infeirorly), 3 cm lateral to gluteal crease
-Layers: Skin, subcutaneous, lumbodorsal fascia (seperates abdominal and gluteal musculature), and periosteum
-Gluteus maximus muscle stripped from tubercle
-5x5 cm osteotomy of lateral cortical plate
-Stay 4 cm from PSIS (avoid violation of sacroiliac joint)
-Hemostasis (avetene/bone wax)
-Layered closure, drain if needed
Where would bleeding be encountered during a posterior iliac crest graft, how is this managed?
-Superior gluteal artery
-Can cause post-op gluteal compartment syndrome
-Tx with ligation. may need ex lap or retroperitoneal approach
-May need IR embolization
How is a post-op urethral injury managed during a posterior iliac crest graft?
-Post-op hematuria, abdominal distention, ileus
-From excessive electrocautery near greater sciatic notch
-Urology consult indicated
-May need ureteral stent or surgical repair
What nerve injury can occur from a posterior iliac crest graft and how does it present?
-Cluneal nerves (posterior pelvic pain radiating to buttocks)
What type of graft is an anterolateral thigh flap, what is the artery/vein supply, how large of a graft/pedicle can be obtained?
-Fasciocutaneous (skin, muscle, fascia)
-Descending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery
-5-7 cm pedicle (1.5-3 mm diameter vessel), very large flap 10-25 cm
Describe the surgical technique of an ALT flap.
-Draw line from anterior-superior iliac crest to lateral aspect of patella
-Draw a 5 cm circle at midpoint of line (likely where perforators can be identified)
-Center flap over perforators
-Make skin incision along medial margin of flap (skin, subcutaneous tissue, fascia over rectus femoris muscle)
-In subfascial plane, carry laterally until perforating vessels are identified
-Dissect the septum between the vastus lateralis and rectus femoris muscles to identify the pedicle
-Trace back pedicle to the lateral circumflex femoral artery. Incise flap around the lateral aspect
-Completely dissect the fasciocutaneous portion
-When ready, back cut on flap to desired size
-Vessels are clamped proximally and ligated
-Deliver flap to donor site
-Can usually close primarily, may require skin graft
How is muscle herniation managed s/p ALT flap?
-From vastus lateral and rectus femoris
-Requires exploration and repair. May require mesh