• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제12권2호
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• pp.142-149
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• 2009

목적: 단순 소두 골절 및 주관절 주위 손상을 동반한 소두 골절의 수술적 치료에 대한 결과를 분석하고 예후 인자를 알아보고자 하였다. 대상 및 방법: 관혈적 정복 및 내고정술을 시행한 25명의 환자 (평균나이, 49세)를 대상으로 하였고, 소두 골절은 1형 골절이 19예, 3형 골절이 6예 있었다. 평균 추시 기간은 14.8개월이었고 최종 추시시 방사선학적 및 기능적 결과를 분석하여 소두 골절의 형태, 동반 골절 유무가 예후에 영향을 미치는가를 평가하였다. 결과: 25예 중 24예에서 평균 1년에 방사선학적 유합을 얻었으며, 기능적 결과는 Broberg와 Morrey의 점수에 의해 우수 18예, 양호 4예, 보통 2예, 불량 1예였다. 소두 골절은 1형의 빈도가 가장 높았고, 동반 주위 골절은 외과 골절이 가장 많았다. 1형 골절이 3형 골절인 경우보다, 주위골절이 있는 경우 비관절면 골절인 경우가 관절면 골절인 경우보다 임상적 결과가 좋았다. 나이, 동반골절의 종류, 소두 골절에 대한 내고정물의 종류, 수술적 접근법, 수술 후 고정 기간에 따른 임상적 결과의 차이는 없었다. 결론: 전체의 88%에서 만족할 만한 결과를 얻었다. 그리고 소두 골절의 형태와 추가적인 관절면 골절 동반 유무가 중요한 예후 인자로 조사되었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제26권3호
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• pp.287-295
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• 2023

Background: Posterolateral rotatory instability (PLRI) is a common mechanism of recurrent elbow instability. While the essential lesion is a deficiency in the lateral ulnar collateral ligament (LUCL), there are often associated concomitant bony lesions, such as an Osborne-Cotterill lesions (posterior capitellar fractures) and marginal radial head fractures, that compromise stability. Currently, there is no standard treatment for posterior capitellar deficiency associated with recurrent PLRI. Methods: We conducted a retrospective review of five patients with recurrent PLRI of the elbow associated with a posterior capitellar impaction fracture engaging with the radial head during normal range of motion. The patients were treated surgically with LUCL reconstruction or repair and off-label reconstruction of the capitellar joint surface using a small metal prosthesis designed for metatarsal head resurfacing (HemiCAP toe classic). Results: Five patients (three adolescent males, two adult females) were treated between 2007 and 2018. At a median follow-up of 5 years, all patients had complete relief of their symptomatic instability. No patients had pain at rest, but two patients had mild pain (visual analog scale 1-3) during physical activity. Three patients rated their elbow as normal, one as almost normal, and one as greatly improved. On short-term radiographic follow-up there were no signs of implant loosening. None of the patients needed reoperation. Conclusions: Recurrent PLRI of the elbow associated with an engaging posterior capitellar lesion can be treated successfully by LUCL reconstruction and repair and filling of the capitellar defect with a metal prosthesis. This treatment option has excellent clinical results in the short-medium term. Level of evidence: IV.

• 대한정형외과스포츠의학회지
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• 제4권2호
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• pp.116-121
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• 2005

목적: 상완골 소두 골절은 매우 희귀한 골절의 형태인데 관절면의 침범으로 인해 적극적인 수술적 치료가 요한다. 이러한 상완골 소두 골절의 관혈적 정복 후 내고정 후의 결과를 보고하는 바이다. 대상 및 방법: 1998년부터 2004년 까지 상완골 소두 골절로 수술 시행받은 4명의 환자를 대상으로 하였다. Morrey의 분류법 상 제 1형이 3례, 제 3형이 1례였다. 전 례에서 주관절의 외측 도달법을 사용하였으며, 관혈적 정복후 유관 나사못 고정을 실시하였다. 수술후 주관절의 부목등의 고정은 4일에서 28일 까지 소요되었다. 최종 추시 판정 시 Mayor의 주관절 기능 평가 방법을 이용하여 주관절 운동 범위, 주관절의 안정성, 동통 유무 등을 평가하였다. 결과: 평균 추시기간은 12개월에서 36개월이었으며 평균 15개월(12개월-36개월) 이었다. 3례의 경우 견고한 골고정을 얻었으며 우수한 관절 운동범위를 얻을 수 있었다. 그러나 만성 소두골 골절 및 부정유합으로 내원하였던 1 례의 경우 추시 관찰동안 재활에 순응하지 않아서 40도-100도의 운동범위만을 보여주었다. 전 례에서 무혈성 괴사나 주관절 관절염의 소견은 보이지 않았다. 결론: 상완골 소두 골절은 희귀하지만 적극적으로 관혈적 정복 및 내고정시 우수한 결과를 보여 줄 수 있었다.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권1호
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• pp.27-30
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• 2020

Osborne-Cotterill lesion is an osteochondral fracture located in the posterolateral margin of the humeral capitellum, which may be associated with a defect of the radial head after an elbow dislocation. This lesion causes instability by affecting the lateral ulnar collateral ligament over its capitellar insertion, which is associated with a residual capsular laxity, thereby leading to poor coverage of the radial head, and hence resulting in frequent dislocations. We present a 54-year-old patient, a physician who underwent trauma of the left elbow after falling from a bike and suffered a posterior dislocation fracture of the elbow. The patient subsequently presented episodes of instability, and additional work-up studies diagnosed the occurrence of Osborne-Cotterill lesion. An open reduction and internal fixation of the bony lesion was performed, with reinsertion of the lateral ligamentous complex. Three months after surgery, the patient was asymptomatic, having a flexion of 130° and extension of 0°, and resumed his daily activities without any limitation. Currently, the patient remains asymptomatic 2 years after the procedure. Elbow instability includes a large spectrum of pathological conditions that affect the biomechanics of the joint. The Osborne-Cotterill lesion is one among these conditions. It is a pathology that is often forgotten and easily overlooked. Undoubtedly, this lesion requires surgical intervention.

• Clinics in Shoulder and Elbow
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• 제23권4호
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• pp.183-189
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• 2020

Background: The purpose of the current study was to investigate short- to mid-term outcomes and complications following radial head replacement (RHR) for complex radial head fractures and to identify factors associated with clinical outcomes. Methods: Twenty-four patients with complex radial head fractures were treated by RHR. The mean age of the patients was 49.8 years (range, 19-73 years). Clinical and radiographic outcomes were evaluated for a mean follow-up period of 58.9 months (range, 27-163 months) using the visual analog scale (VAS) score for pain, the Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), the quick disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (Quick-DASH) score, and serial plain radiographs. Complications were also evaluated. Results: At the final follow-up, the mean VAS score, MEPS, and Quick-DASH score were 0.6±1.1, 88.7±11.5, and 19.4±7.8, respectively. The mean range of motion was 132.7° of flexion, 4.7° of extension, 76.2° of pronation, and 77.5° of supination. Periprosthetic lucency was observed in six patients (25%). Heterotopic ossification was observed in four patients (16.7%). Arthritic change of the elbow joint developed in seven patients (29.2%). Capitellar wear was found in five patients (20.8%). Arthritic change of the elbow joint was significantly correlated with MEPS (P=0.047). Four cases of complications (16.6%) were observed, including two cases of major complications (one stiffness with heterotopic ossification and progressive ulnar neuropathy and one stiffness) and two cases of minor complications (two transient ulnar neuropathy). Conclusions: RHR for the treatment of complex radial head fractures yielded satisfactory short- to mid-term clinical outcomes, though radiographic complications were relatively high.