Management of Juvenile Osteochondral Fractures Utilising Absorbable PLGA Implants

The incidence of articular injury, particularly osteochondral fractures (OCFs), has seen a cinnotable increase in recent years. Regardless of their location, fragments can be overlooked by plain radiographs, which might lead to osteoarthritis in the long run. Diagnostic imaging has a pivotal role in...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2024-01, Vol.13 (2), p.375
Main Authors: Nudelman, Hermann, Lőrincz, Aba, Lamberti, Anna Gabriella, Varga, Marcell, Kassai, Tamás, Józsa, Gergő
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorbable implants
Acids
Care and treatment
Cartilage
Children
Extracellular matrix
Fractures
Injuries
Knee
Methods
Molecular weight
Orthopedic surgery
Pediatric research
Pediatrics
Sports injuries
Transplants & implants
Trauma
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Summary:The incidence of articular injury, particularly osteochondral fractures (OCFs), has seen a cinnotable increase in recent years. Regardless of their location, fragments can be overlooked by plain radiographs, which might lead to osteoarthritis in the long run. Diagnostic imaging has a pivotal role in the assessment and classification of the fracture severity, as well as the presence of any associated dislocations. These fractures require surgical intervention for the restoration of joint function and the reduction of long-term complications. This paper aims to present the surgical correction and post-operative treatment of osteochondral fractures with absorbable implants in four children. The following affected areas are discussed: lateral condyle of the femur, patella and radial head. Utilising absorbable implants for the management of OCFs provides numerous advantages, including the elimination of the need for re-anaesthesia and reoperation, reduction of complications and facilitation of early rehabilitation. This approach also minimises the period of hospitalisation and proves effective in pediatric OCF treatment.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13020375