Results Of Conservative Treatment Research Articles

Functional and Radiological Outcomes of Conservative Treatment of Upper Limb Diaphyseal and Metaphyseal Fractures (Humerus, Radius, and Ulna) with Extension Casting

Abstract Background: To manage fractures, either operative or nonoperative techniques are required. If the fracture is significantly displaced or angulated, a closed reduction should be done followed by a period of immobilization with casting or splinting. This treatment method forms the basis of nonoperative approach. Aims and Objectives: To evaluate the results of management of upper limb diaphysis and metaphyseal fractures (humerus, radius, and ulna) with the application of extension cast in closed fractures in adults to assess the functional acceptance of the procedure and to assess the efficacy and advantage of this treatment. Materials and Methods: The study included upper arm fracture patients. Fixed criterion was discouraged for a definite sample size and it was considered to take up as many cases as possible from trauma center on every Wednesday in the entire period of data collection, i.e., from September 2020 to May 2022. Forty-two newly diagnosed cases of the fracture of upper extremities whose radiological and clinical records were intact were included in the study. Patients in the extension casting group were followed up from 14 to 22 months, with an average of 17.34 ± 2.61 months. The full-length cast was applied from 4 to 6 weeks with a mean of 5 weeks. All casts were converted to the above elbow cast when the fracture became sticky. Results: Radiological evidence of a fluffy callus appeared at an average of 35 days and bony union was achieved at a mean of 3.48 ± 0.59 months. In the current study after 1 year of treatment, the mean range of motion of all joints of the affected limb became normal; the mean Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score after 6 weeks was 8; after 3 months, the mean VAS score was 4; and after 6 months, the mean VAS score was 1. Extension cast allows gravity to work all the time, which is especially beneficial for comminuted fractures. This reduces the chances of limb shortening.

Surgical Management of Headache Disorders - A Systematic Review of the Literature.

This review article critically evaluates the latest advances in the surgical treatment of headache disorders. Studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of innovative screening tools, such as doppler ultrasound, pain drawings, magnetic resonance neurography, and nerve blocks to help identify candidates for surgery. Machine learning has emerged as a powerful tool to predict surgical outcomes. In addition, advances in surgical techniques, including minimally invasive incisions, fat injections, and novel strategies to treat injured nerves (neuromas) have demonstrated promising results. Lastly, improved patient-reported outcome measures are evolving to provide a framework for comparison of conservative and invasive treatment outcomes. Despite these developments, challenges persist, particularly related to appropriate patient selection, insurance coverage, delays in diagnosis and surgical treatment, and the absence of standardized measures to assess and compare treatment impact. Collaboration between medical/procedural and surgical specialties is required to overcome these obstacles.

Subchondral cystic lesions of distal phalanx in young and mature horses: A new surgical option

SummaryBackgroundThe outcome of conservative treatment for subchondral cystic lesions (SCLs) of the distal phalanx may be poor, and surgical approach through the hoof may be challenging.ObjectivesTo describe the use of an absorbable device to treat SCLs of the distal phalanx, regardless of cyst location, that eliminates lameness and stimulates bone healing in both young and mature horses.Study designClinical case series.MethodsFive young horses and five mature horses presented with an SCL of the distal phalanx causing lameness. Only rest and medical treatment were previously attempted. An absorbable screw was inserted in all horses after transcortical debridement of the SCL. Follow‐up data were obtained from the official electronic database.ResultsAll horses returned to athletic activity after surgical treatment. In two patients, surgical complication was recorded.Main limitationsThe low number of patients, the need for dedicated instruments and the lack of familiarity with the use of absorbable devices to perform surgical procedures.ConclusionsThe insertion of an absorbable device can be considered a valid surgical option for treating subchondral cystic lesions of the distal phalanx.

Long-term outcome of percutaneous vertebroplasty versus conservative treatment for osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures: a retrospective cohort study with three-year follow-up.

Osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCF) appear to be more common as the population ages. Previous studies have found that percutaneous vertebroplasty (PVP) can achieve better short-term clinical outcomes than conservative treatment (CT) for OVCF. However, the long-term outcomes of PVP compared with CT for OVCF has been rare explored. This study was designed to explore the clinical outcomes of PVP or CT within 3 years after OVCF. This study reviewed the clinical outcomes of patients who underwent PVP or CT for OVCF in a single center from January 2015 to December 2019. The back pain visual analogue scale (VAS), Oswestry disability index (ODI) and satisfaction rate were compared between the two groups at baseline, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months after treatment. The baseline data including gender, age, bone mineral density, body mass index, back pain VAS, and ODI were not significantly different between the two groups. The back pain VAS and ODI of CT patients were significantly higher than those of PVP group at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months and 12 months after treatment. The satisfaction rate in the PVP group were significantly higher than those in the CT group at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months and 6 months after treatment. Subsequently, the back pain VAS and ODI showed no significant difference between the two groups at 24 and 36 months. In addition, there was no significant difference in treatment satisfaction between the two groups at 36 months. There was no significant difference in the rate of new vertebral compression fractures between the two groups within 36 months after treatment. The clinical outcomes within 12 months after PVP and patient satisfaction rate within 6 months after PVP were significantly higher than CT. However, during 12 months to 36 months, this advantage generated by PVP was gradually diluted over time. Compared with CT, the long-term effect of PVP on OVCF should not be overestimated.

Improvement of Postoperative Quality of Life in Patients Over 80 Years Old With Thoracic Spinal Stenosis.

A retrospective comparative study was conducted to analyze the outcome of surgical and conservative treatment for patients over 80 years old with thoracic spinal stenosis (TSS). To evaluate the safety and efficiency of posterior spinal cord decompression surgery for over 80-year-old patients with TSS. Concerned about the risk of surgery, over 80-year-old patients with TSS are usually treated conservatively, which often leads to a decline in quality of life. So far as we know, no study demonstrates the risk and benefit of spine surgery for these patients. Over 80 years of age who underwent dorsal decompression surgery or conservative treatment due to TSS between January 2010 and November 2020 were analyzed. Sixty-four patients who completed follow-up PROM (patient-reported outcome measure) data were collected, including the mJOA (modified Japanese Orthopedic Association score) scoring system, VAS (visual analogue scale), questionnaire-based assessment of the ODI (Oswestry disability index), BI (Barthel index), and SF-36v2 (Short Form-36v2) Health Survey. The clinical characteristics, preoperative and postoperative imaging findings, operative records, complications, and individual outcomes were analyzed. Of the 64 patients, 38 underwent posterior decompression, pedicle screw fixation, and posterolateral fusion; another 26 chose conservative treatment. The baseline characteristics of the TSS patients in 2 groups show no significant differences. The clinical symptoms and imaging outcomes showed a significant improvement in the surgical group compared with the nonsurgical group, according to mJOA, VAS, ODI, BI, and SF-36v2. Cerebrospinal fluid leakage occurred in 6 patients, and transient neurological impairment occurred in 2 patients. Posterior decompression surgery for over 80-year-old patients with TSS is a safe and effective treatment, it has a good clinical outcome as well as an acceptable complication rate. However, there were no obvious improvements in quality of life or pain with conservative treatment.

Comparison of Conservative and Surgical Treatment in Patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease

Objectives: The overall main purpose of this study is to add some knowledge on the treatment of LCPD, with a main focus on the comparison between conservative and surgical treatments of Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). And a brief overview of the complications of these treatments. Methods: A retrospective cohort method was used in this study. A total number of 53 patients were registered with LCPD, at the first affiliated hospital of Xinjiang Medical University. Out of these 53 patients, 39 patients were included in this study, rest of 14 patients couldn’t be included due to missed data or loss of contact. For the comparison of results, a modified form of the Harris Hip Score (HHS) was used for the clinical assessment of hip function. Radiographs were also used for the evaluation. The radiological assessment was made by the use of CE and CCD angles. The main classification system, which was used for the evaluation, staging, and prognosis of hip function, was Stulberg’s classification. Statistical analysis was done by using the SPSS 23.0 version. A simple t-test was used for data analysis. Results: The clinical results supported our hypothesis that surgical treatment is a better choice of treatment than conservative treatment in patients with LCPD. However, the statistical data from radiographic assessment showed no significant difference between conservative and surgical treatment in patients with LCPD. The statistical data showed that both conservative and surgical treatment had significant p-values (<0.05) when compared results at the final follow-up check with that before starting treatment. So conservative treatment can be used as an alternative to surgical treatment in patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease. Conclusion: From the statistical analysis of data, we concluded that there is no significant difference between outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment in patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes Disease (LCPD). So conservative treatment can be ........

Factors determining the short-term clinical outcomes of conservative treatment in patients with supraspinatus tear

IntroductionTo identify factors influencing the better and worse changes in the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index of patients undergoing conservative treatment for supraspinatus tendon tear. MethodsThe study included 30 patients with supraspinatus tendon tear who underwent conservative treatment. The average duration of intervention was 35.4 days. The Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, shoulder range of motion, isometric muscle strength, supraspinatus tendon thickness, thickness of the supraspinatus, infraspinatus, and teres minor muscles, and acromiohumeral interval were assessed before and after the intervention. In the statistical analyses, change in the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index was the dependent variable, and the amount of change in each measurement variable before and after the intervention was the independent variable. ResultsThe average Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index improved from 1067 at pre-treatment to 997 at post-treatment, but without a significant difference (p = 0.29). A multiple regression analysis revealed that supraspinatus tendon thickness and muscle strength in shoulder external rotation at 90° scaption had a significant effect on the change in the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index (R2 = 0.44, p < 0.01). ConclusionSupraspinatus tendon thickness and muscle strength in shoulder external rotation at 90° scaption were important factors for the Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index score in the early stages of conservative treatment for patients with supraspinatus tendon tear.

Clinical outcomes of conservative versus surgical treatment for patients with proximal humeral fracture before physiotherapy.

Fear of movement, pain, and loss of shoulder function are the most common problems irrespective of their approach to management after proximal humeral fracture (PHF). However, it has been unclear whether there could be differences between both treatments in early clinical outcomes. It can help physiotherapists to guide in choosing treatment approaches. This study aimed to compare kinesiophobia, pain, range of motion (ROM), shoulder function, and Quality of life (QoL) in patients treated with either conservative (CT) versus surgical (ST) after PHF. In addition, it aimed to determine correlations between fear of movement and seconder outcome measures. This cross-sectional study enrolled the patients having 5-6 weeks (being permitted active movement) after being treated either CT or ST and receiving no physical therapy. Pain, passive and active ROMs, shoulder function, fear of movement, and QoL were evaluated. 42 patients were recruited. Kinesiophobia scores were similar (p=0.55) and moderate in both groups. There was a significant difference in degrees of shoulder active flexion, active and passive abduction in favor of the CT group (p=0.05, p=0.02, p=0.04, respectively). However, there was no difference between groups regarding the remaining clinical outcomes. Furthermore, kinesiophobia showed a moderate negative correlation with energy/fatigue, social functioning, and general health. These findings showed that patients treated surgically did not have more kinesiophobia, less function, and QoL before starting physiotherapy, despite having soft tissue damage and different types of fractures. However, surgically treated patients had significantly less range of motion.

Surgical and conservative treatment outcomes of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw located at tori: a retrospective study.

Tori and exostoses are considered risk factors for the development of medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ). The aims of this study were to present the prevalence of MRONJ located at tori in the Copenhagen ONJ Cohort, evaluate the surgical treatment of MRONJ located at tori and explore trauma to tori as an additional risk factor in patients on antiresorptive medication. Data from a consecutive series of 506 patients with MRONJ (Copenhagen ONJ Cohort) were reviewed for the presence of tori and MRONJ located at tori. Demographic and medical data were analyzed, and healing outcomes and pain after the prophylactic removal of tori, surgical treatment of MRONJ located at tori, and conservative treatment of MRONJ located at tori were evaluated and compared using Fisher's exact test. MRONJ located at tori was frequent and could be identified in 53% of the patients with tori, which accounts for a prevalence of 5.1% in the entire cohort. Of the 28 surgically treated patients, 27 (96.4%) healed uneventfully with no exposed bone after their first or second revision surgery. Fourteen (41.2%) patients with tori underwent therapeutic removal, eight (23.5%) underwent prophylactic removal, and six (17.6%) underwent both therapeutic and prophylactic removals. Two (33.3%) of the six conservatively treated patients healed spontaneously. Both treatment types resulted in a significant decrease in pain. Prophylactic and therapeutic surgical removal of tori are reliable treatments and should be considered if a patient's general health allows surgery. The study was approved by the Regional Scientific Ethical Committee (H-6-2013-010) on November 20, 2013, and was retrospectively registered.

Subacromial Impingement Syndrome. A Retrospective Analysis of Long-Term Outcomes of Surgical and Conservative Treatment

INTRODUCTION. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) is one of the most common reasons that makes patients seek treatment for shoulder pain.&#x0D; PURPOSE. To assess the effectiveness of surgical and conservative treatment of patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.&#x0D; MATERIALS AND METHODS. The clinical results of 48 patients with SAIS stage 1, 2 according to Neer, divided into 3 groups, were analyzed: 1) conservative group without rotator cuff tears (16 patients), 2) conservative group with partial rotator cuff tears (16 patients); 3) surgical group (16 patients). The patients of the conservative groups were treated according to the rehabilitation protocol including myofascial release techniques, physiotherapy, manual therapy, exercises. The patients of the surgical group underwent an arthroscopic subacromial decompression. The follow-up period was at least 24 months. The clinical condition of the patients was assessed using ASES, VAS scales and SANE questionnaire.&#x0D; RESULTS. The study did not reveal a statistically significant difference of the surgical and conservative treatment groups according to VAS and ASES. There was a statistically significant difference in the results of the SANE questionnaire (p = 0.008) with better results in the conservative groups. Longer rehabilitation was noted in patients of the surgical group.&#x0D; DISCUSSION. Ketola et al. compared clinical results of surgical group of patients who underwent the subacromial decompression and the conservative group who performed the exercises. There was no statistically significant difference found in VAS level results, subjective shoulder function assessment. Paavola et al. have not found statistically significant difference in VAS scale results between surgical group, group of diagnostic arthroscopy and conservative group of patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy.&#x0D; CONCLUSION. The conservative treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome with physiotherapy and manual therapy let achieve good and excellent results.

Intravenous thrombolysis for ischemic stroke in the posterior circulation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ObjectivesIntravenous thrombolysis (IVT) is recommended in patients with ischemic stroke in the anterior and posterior circulation. Neurological outcomes due to posterior circulation strokes (PCS) without treatment remain poor. Our aim was to overview the literature on outcomes of IVT and conservative treatment in PCS, based on a systematic review and meta-analysis. MethodsA systematic literature search was performed on February 27th 2023. Outcome measures included favorable functional outcome at 90 days (modified Rankin Scale [mRS] 0-2), mortality at 90 days, and symptomatic intracranial hemorrhages (sICH). Weighted averages with DerSimonian-Laird approach was used to analyze the data. Subgroup analyses by time window were performed: standard time window (<4.5 hours after symptom onset) and extended time window (>4.5 hours). Analyses were performed using R. ResultsEight prospective and four retrospective cohort studies were included (n=1589 patients); no studies with conservative treatment were eligible. The pooled weighted probability regarding favorable functional outcome after IVT was 63% (95%CI:0.45-0.78), for mortality 19% (95%CI:0.11-0.30), and for sICH 4% (95%CI:0.02-0.07). Subgroup analyses showed higher probabilities on achieving favorable functional outcomes for patients treated in the standard (77%; 95%CI:0.62-0.88) compared to the extended time window (38%; 95%CI:0.29-0.48) with RR=1.93 (95%CI:1.66-2.24). Lower probabilities regarding mortality at 90 days and sICH were seen in patients treated in standard compared to extended time window (RR=0.42, 95%CI:0.34-0.51 and RR=0.27, 95%CI:0.16-0.45, respectively). ConclusionsIVT in patients with PCS seems to be safe and effective in standard and extended time window. The effect of IVT is higher in the standard time window.

Impact of static foot disorders on the conservative treatment success in chronic venous disease patients without wounds

ObjectiveChronic venous disease (CVD) and static foot disorders (SFDs) are prevalent conditions that commonly cause lower extremity pain. These conditions share common factors such as age and weight in their etiology. This study aimed to investigate the impact of SFDs on the treatment response of patients undergoing conservative treatment for CVD without wounds. Materials and MethodsA retrospective evaluation was conducted on 328 patients (60 males, 268 females) with CVD. Parameters including age, gender, affected side, body mass index, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Clinical-Etiological-Anatomical-Pathophysiological (CEAP) classification, and revised Venous Clinical Severity Score (rVCSS) were considered for evaluation. Radiological measurements of calcaneal pitch angle (CPA) were analyzed as a determinant of SFDs. ResultsVAS and rVCSS of the patients were evaluated before and after conservative treatment of CVD without concomitant treatment of SFDs. The presence of SFDs was associated with decreased treatment success (P < .001). Among different types of SFDs, the pes cavus group exhibited the lowest change in VAS and rVCSS scores before and after conservative CVD treatment. In contrast, the normal group demonstrated the highest improvement. Patients with a normal foot medial arch consistently achieved the best treatment outcomes compared with patients with other SFDs. ConclusionsIn conclusion, SFDs affect outcomes of conservative treatment of CVD in CEAP 0 to 3 patients, with the efficacy of treatment dependent upon the severity of SFDs.

Comparison of radiological and functional outcomes of conservative treatment with teriparatide and denosumab in thoracolumbar osteoporotic vertebral fracture.

Teriparatide and denosumab have been widely used to treat advanced osteoporosis and prevent subsequent fractures in patients with OVCF. Unlike teriparatide, which is considered to be effective in fracture healing, there is still no clear role and evidence for the effect of denosumab in acute OVCF. This study compared the radiological and functional outcomes of conservative treatment with teriparatide and denosumab in TL-OVF. This retrospective study enrolled 78 women with mean age of 74.69 ± 7.66 (60-92) years diagnosed as a TL-OVF with no neurological deficits. All patients were treated conservatively with teriparatide (34 of group T, once-daily 20 μg) or denosumab (44 of group D, once-6 months 60 mg) for 6 months. We evaluated the radiological deformation (kyphotic angle, segmental vertebral kyphotic angle, and compression ratio) and the incidence of fracture union with paravertebral bone bridge formation (FUPB) and functional outcomes using the visual analog scale (VAS) and Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) at 0, 3, and 6 months. In the radiological deformation and functional outcomes, there were no significant differences at 0, 3, and 6 months between the two groups (P > 0.05). However, the incidence of FUPB at 6 months was higher in group T (20/34, 58.8%) compared to group D (11/44, 25.0%) (P = 0.004), and teriparatide was the most statistically significant factor for achieving FUPB (OR 4.486, P = 0.012) in multivariable logistic analysis. Teriparatide and denosumab, despite of their different pharmacological mechanisms, showed similar radiological deformation and functional outcomes in the conservative treatment of TL-OVF. However, teriparatide showed a significantly higher incidence of fracture union with paravertebral bone bridge formation.

Management and outcomes of spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a systematic review of the literature.

Contemporary management of spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) is still controversial. This systematic review of the literature aims to explore outcomes in the patients treated with conservative management vs. invasive strategy. The PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines were followed when we extensively searched three electronic databases: PubMed, ScienceDirect, and Web of Science, for studies that compared conservative vs. invasive revascularization treatment outcomes for patients with SCAD from 2003 to 2023. The outcomes of interest were all-cause death and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), including acute coronary syndrome (ACS), heart failure (HF), need for additional revascularization, target vessel revascularization (TVR), SCAD recurrence, and stroke. The systematic review included 13 observational studies evaluating 1,801 patients with SCAD. The overall mean age was 49.12 +/- 3.41, and 88% were females. The overall prevalence of arterial hypertension was 33.2%, hyperlipidemia, 26.9%, smoking, 17.8%, and diabetes, 3.9%. Approximately 48.5% of the patients were diagnosed with non-ST elevated myocardial infarction (NSTEMI), 36.8% with ST elevated myocardial infarction (STEMI), 3.41% with unstable angina, 0.56% with stable angina, and 0.11% were diagnosed with various types of arrhythmias. The left anterior descending artery (LAD) was the most common culprit lesion in 51% of the patients. There were initially 65.2% of conservatively treated patients vs. 33.4% that underwent percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) or 1.28% that underwent coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). SCAD-PCI revascularization was associated with a variable range of PCI failure. The most common complications were hematoma extension and iatrogenic dissection. SCAD-PCI revascularization frequently required three or more stents and had residual areas of dissection. The overall reported in-hospital and follow-up mortality rates were 1.2% and 1.3%, respectively. The follow-up range across studies was 7.3-75.6 months. The authors reported variable prevalence of MACE, recurrent SCAD up to 31%, ACS up to 27.4%, TVR up to 30%, repeat revascularization up to 14.7%, UA up to 13.3%, HF up to 17.4%, and stroke up to 3%. Our results highlight that conservative treatment should be the preferred method of treatment in patients with SCAD. PCI revascularization is associated with a high prevalence of periprocedural complications. SCAD poses a considerable risk of MACE, mainly associated with TVR, ACS, and recurrent SCAD.

The Current Concept and Evidence-Based Practice in the Base of the First Metacarpal Bone Fracture.

Repetitive instances of sudden injuries to the first metacarpal bone can affect thumb movement. These injuries typically occur after vertical impact to the thumb. The treatment for these injuries should focus on restoring the structure and biomechanics of the trapeziometacarpal joint, with surgery being recommended for optimal results. Bennett's fracture involves the bifurcation of the bone into two distinct fragments, characterized by a smaller fragment and a larger counterpart. Rolando fracture is associated with a fracture of the base of the first metacarpal bone, typically divided into three parts. An extra-articular fracture involves the metacarpal bone of the thumb. Conservative treatment outcomes have been found to be unsatisfactory when the fracture is displaced. Therefore, surgery methods such as minimally invasive surgery, open reduction, and arthroscopic surgery have been proven to be effective. Surgical techniques for bone procedures include pin fixation, direct screw fixation, indirect screw fixation, and mini-plate fixation. Additionally, the prognosis of this condition depends on the ability to restore joint mobility during rehabilitation.

Prevalence and Correlation between MRI Findings and Outcome of Conservative Treatment in Primary Idiopathic Frozen Shoulder.

Primary idiopathic frozen shoulder (FS) causes pain and stiffness in the shoulder joint. Over time, this disease causes restriction of shoulder motion. We undertook this study to evaluate possible correlation of MRI findings with outcome of conservative management in FS. A total of 65 cases participated in prospective cohort study. The correlation of MRI findings obtained before commencing the treatment with outcome of non-operative management (Mean of ROM, VAS, SST and OSS) was evaluated. Anterior extracapsular edema significantly correlated with FF, EXR, VAS (a) and OSS. The effusion in humeral side of axillary recess significantly correlated with ROM restriction in ABD, EXR. Capsular thickness of glenoid portion showed good significance with FF, ABD, VAS (a) and OSS. Increased thickness of CHL showed negative correlation with improvement of EXR (P=0.049) (r=-0.617). Thickening of IGHL showed negative correlation with improvement of ABD (p=0.005 r=-0.862) and FF (p=0.007 r=-0.831). Mean Height of Axillary recess (HAR) was 7.2mm (3.5-11mm). HAR showed negative correlation with VAS pain scale (P=0.036) (r=-0.682) and OSS (P=0.038) (r=-0.668). Thickness of the joint capsule and effusion at the axillary fold are important factors for refractory frozen shoulder. We can recommend MRI for refractive cases and low threshold of expectation can be set for conservative management in patients with above findings.

Is Surgical Treatment Necessary for the Treatment of a Jones Fracture?: A Retrospective Study.

Jones fractures are common injuries that can be treated conservatively or surgically. However, the optimal treatment approach remains controversial. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcomes of conservative and operative treatments for Jones fractures and determine whether surgical treatment is necessary. A retrospective study was conducted on 69 patients with Jones fractures treated at our hospital. The patients were divided into 2 groups: conservative (C group; n = 46) and operative (O group; n = 23) treatments. Patients were followed up after 2, 6, and 12 weeks, and every 3 months thereafter. However, outpatient follow-ups were conducted between 8 and 10 weeks as needed. The mean follow-up period was 14.5 weeks (range, 12-24 weeks). In group C, the patients were treated with a non-weight-bearing cast for 4-6 weeks, followed by additional weight-bearing boot immobilization before returning to exercise. In group O, patients were treated surgically using a bicortical screw or intramedullary internal fixation. Time to radiologic union, clinical union, return to sports, visual analog scale (VAS), Foot Function Index-Revised Short Form (FFI-RS), and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores were evaluated. Sixty-nine patients were included in the analysis. There were statistically significant differences in the time to radiologic union and return to sports, VAS score in the second week, and FFI-RS score in the 12th week. In group C, favorable outcomes were observed in terms of the time to return to sports, VAS score in the second week, and FFI-RS score in the 12th week. Contrastingly, in group O, better results were observed in time to radiologic union. The AOFAS score was excellent at the final follow-up, with no significant differences between groups. Complication rates were 10.8% and 13% in groups C and O, respectively. Surgical treatment is sometimes necessary for Jones fractures, but conservative treatment should also be considered because of the favorable outcomes. Conservative treatment can be a good option for patients who are risk-averse and place a high value on fracture healing without surgery.

ЛЕЧЕНИЕ ВРОЖДЁННОГО ВЫВИХА БЕДРА ДИНАМИЧЕСКИМИ ШИНАМИ У ДЕТЕЙ ДО ОДНОГО ГОДА

Objective: To enhance the outcomes of conservative treatment for developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) with congenital hip dislocation (CHD) in infants under one year by using dynamic splinting (DS). Methods: The study examined the treatment of CHD in 206 infants during their first year of life. There were 164 girls (79.6%) and 42 boys (20.4%). Patient age distribution: up to 3 months – 17.0%, 4-6 months – 28.6%, 7-9 months – 40.3%, and 10-12 months – 14.1%. 151 (73.3%) had unilateral dislocation, and 55 (26.7%) had bilateral dislocation. The control group (n=101) used splints with rigid fixation of the limb in 67 (66.3%) and in 34 (33.7%) patients, the CITO splint and the Vilensky splint were used, respectively. In the main group, 105 patients (51.0%) used two DS types developed by study authors. Results: The study showed that traditional splints used in the control group had disadvantages associated with the rigid fixation of limbs, i.e., lack of mobility leading to hip joint (HJ) contracture and aseptic necrosis of the femoral head. Two types of dynamic hip abduction splints were developed to overcome these shortcomings. The first is called the DS, which is used to treat CHD in children without aseptic necrosis or in the absence of the threat of such a complication. The second is called dynamic distraction splint (DDS), which was developed to treat CHD with avascular necrosis or in the presence of a risk of such a complication. The implementation of these approaches resulted in a statistically significant reduction in the frequency of aseptic necrosis (from 15.8% to 1.9%, p&lt;0.05), HJ contracture (from 18.8% to 3.8%, p&lt;0.05), residual phenomena (from 14.9% to 4.7%, p&lt;0.05), and a decrease in the frequency of unsatisfactory results compared to traditional approaches (7.6% versus 22.8%, p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The DS technique enables achieving maximum mobility in the HJ while maintaining the abduction and preserving the function of the structure during the actual treatment process at different ages. This, in turn, assists in enhancing the treatment outcomes for the patients. Keywords: Congenital hip dislocation, conservative treatment, abduction splints, dynamic distraction splints.

COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF CONSERVATIVE AND SURGICAL TREATMENT OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH DIAPHYSEAL HUMERUS FRACTURES

The frequency of diaphyseal humerus fractures varies from 1% to 5% of the total number of skeletal fractures in humans. A clear bimodal gender and age distribution of patients with fractures in the studied area has been established. The main methods of treatment for closed intra-articular humerus fractures are conservative functional and surgical treatment. Treatment of diaphyseal humerus trauma involves not only restoring the axis and length of the bone but also ensuring sufficient mobility of adjacent joints. The aim of the study was to conduct a comparative analysis of the outcomes of conservative and surgical treatment in patients with diaphyseal humerus fractures. The study involved 57 patients with diaphyseal humerus fractures aged from 19 to 83 years. The first clinical group comprised of 24 patients aged from 24 to 80 years who were treated using functional fixation devices. The second clinical group consisted of 33 patients aged from 19 to 83 years who were treated using surgical techniques, namely antegrade locked intramedullary nailing and cortical plate and screw osteosynthesis. Rehabilitation measures were initiated within the first two days for patients in the first group and in the early postoperative period for patients in the second group. The range of motion of adjacent joints was assessed using the CMS and MEPS scales. The use of surgical treatment techniques in combination with early rehabilitation measures, compared to conservative functional treatment, allows achieving significantly higher and statistically significant (p&lt;=0.01) functional outcomes of elbow joint mobility.

Conservative treatment outcome for Achilles tendon re-rupture occurring in the subacute phase after primary repair.

Until now, a treatment protocol for Achilles tendon re-rupture (ATRR) occurring in the postoperative period 5-12weeks following primary Achilles tendon repair has not been established. We refer to this time frame as the subacute postoperative phase, and the objective of this study was to assess the efficacy of conservative treatment for subacute ATRR in this phase. We conducted a retrospective review of 390 cases (385 patients) who had undergone primary Achilles tendon repair using the 4-strand Krachow method between January 2010 and August 2021. All patients were subjected to more than 12months of follow-up and were categorized into two groups based on the presence of subacute ATRR: Group 1 comprised 370 cases without ATRR, while Group 2 comprised 20 cases with ATRR. Following confirmation of ATRR, we immediately applied a below-knee cast in an ankle plantar flexed position (25°-30°), followed by bracing according to the same rehabilitation plan used for the primary repair. After administering conservative treatment to the patients with ATRR, we compared several outcome parameters between the two groups, including isokinetic plantar flexion power measured using a dynamometer, time required for a single heel raise (t-SHR), time needed for ten repetitive SHRs (t-SHR10), Achilles Tendon Total Rupture Score (ATRS), and Foot and Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM) scores. The baseline timepoints for Groups 1 and 2 were the dates of the primary repair and the re-injury event. After primary Achilles tendon repair, subacute ATRR occurred in 5.1% of patients. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of t-SHR and t-SHR10 (P = 0.281, 0.486). Similarly, the isokinetic dynamometer measurements revealed no significant differences in peak torque for plantar flexion at angular velocities of 30°/s and 120°/s, both in absolute values and as a percentage of the contralateral side, between the groups (P > 0.05 for each). However, ATRSs were significantly lower in Group 2 compared to Group 1 before 6months (P < 0.05), as were FAAM-Activities of Daily Living scores at 6months (P < 0.05). After 12months, there were no significant differences in these scores between the two groups (both P > 0.05). Conservative treatment for subacute ATRR following primary Achilles tendon repair yields clinical outcomes comparable to those without ATRR. Therefore, we recommend that surgeons consider relying on the patient's natural healing capabilities rather than opting for aggressive surgical interventions, as expediting such operations may be unnecessary for subacute injuries.