Editorial

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April  2022 | Page: 01 | Jayant  S. Sampat
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.126

Authors: Jayant S. Sampath FRCSEd (Tr & Orth) [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Jayanth S. Sampath,
Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
E-mail: editor.posi.ijpo@gmail.com

Dear Friends,
The first issue of IJPO in 2022 features a symposium on current concepts in musculoskeletal infections in children. Our associate editors, Dr Mohan V Belthur and Dr Ashish Ranade were instrumental in producing the symposium, from topic selection to coordinating with individual authors. A wide-ranging array of subjects feature in the symposium including tropical pyomyositis, diagnostic tools in infection, management guidelines for septic arthritis and the role of non-vascularised fibular grafting for post-infection bony defects.
The original article in this issue highlights improvements in the treatment outcomes of lateral condyle fracture of the humerus in children by a simple modification of existing techniques. In addition, there are 3 case reports which will be of interest to readers.
As life returns to normal following the pandemic, orthopaedic surgeons have less spare time to devote to academic pursuits. We appeal to POSI members to maintain the momentum that was created in 2020 by submitting their articles to IJPO on a regular basis. We will provide the necessary editorial assistance so that your ideas and research work can be shared with the global community of orthopaedic surgeons. This will be particularly useful to trainees and first-time authors.
The Editorial Board would like to thank the team of reviewers without whom this journal would not be possible.

Dr Jayanth S Sampath FRCSEd (Tr&Orth)
Editor

editor.ijpo@gmail.com

How to Cite this Article: Sampat JS | Editorial | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | May-August 2022; 8(1): 01.

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Surgical and Medical Management of Deformity and Non-union with Implant Failure of Femur in OI Type III

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 35-42 | Sanjay Chhawra, Raman Jain, Unus Ahmed, Nimish Agarwal, Rajiv Chaubey, Gaganpreet Singh
DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.132

Authors: Sanjay Chhawra D Ortho., DNB Ortho. FICS, Raman Jain MS Ortho., Unus Ahmed MS Ortho., Nimish Agarwal MS Ortho., Rajiv Chaubey MS Ortho., Gaganpreet Singh MS Ortho.

[1] Department of Orthopedics, Jaipur Golden Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Sanjay Chhawra
Department of Orthopedics, Jaipur Golden Hospital, Rohini, Delhi, India.
E-mail: sanjaychhawra@yahoo.com

Abstract

Purpose: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is characterized by increased bone fragility and susceptibility for fracture because of the mutation of genes. A few studies are there for treatment modalities of non-union femur fractures in children with OI. This study on adult OI patients aims to give insight into non-unions and their best treatment reporting the surgical modification by using a humeral nail for femoral fixation options to avert non-union. Best implant in the adolescent OI patients for the surgical reconstruction of the femur for correction of deformity healing non-union.
Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive study of the OI type III fracture non-union and its treatment modality.
Conclusions: In Adolescent OI patients with the rare percentage of non-union with deformity with implant failure of the femur was fixed with Humerus nail having stable fixation deformity correction by both osteotomy rotational translational and conversion of non-union to union with a better result.
Keywords: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI), TENS Tensile Elastic Nail System, Adolescent, Humeral nail, Femoral bowing deformity

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How to Cite this Article:  Chhawra S, Jain R, Ahmed U, Agarwal N, Chaubey R, Singh G | Surgical and Medical Management of Deformity and Non-union with Implant failure of Femur in OI Type III | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2022; 8(1): 35-42.

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A Case of Pyomyositis in a Healthy 11-Year Old Boy with Need of Surgical Drainage

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 47-50 | Alina Frolova, Joana Freitas, Rui Martins, Jorge Coutinho

DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.134

Authors: Alina Frolova MD [1], Joana Freitas MD [1], Rui Martins MD [1], Jorge Coutinho MD [1]

[1] Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, The University Hospital Centre São João, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto Portugal.

Address of Correspondence

Dr. Alina Frolova,
Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, The University Hospital Centre São João, Alameda Prof. Hernâni Monteiro, 4200-319 Porto Portugal.
E-mail: alina.frolova.238@gmail.com

Abstract

Pyomyositis is an uncommon clinical entity affecting predominantly pediatric population. It presents with diffuse muscle involvement, mostly in the lower limb, with occasional abscess formation and need of drainage, coupled to an appropriate antibiotic therapy.
In this article we present a case of a previously healthy 11-year old boy with an acute onset of hip pain and fever, as well as elevation in blood leukocyte count and C-reactive protein. Magnetic resonance imaging showed a gadolinium-enhanced oedema of internal obturator, external obturator, adductors and quadratus femoris, with an intra-muscular abscess of external obturator. After two attempted percutaneous drainages the patient progressed to sepsis, with the need of open surgical drainage through transgluteal approach. Concomitantly, a deep venous thrombosis was also diagnosed.
After the appropriate drainage and a prolonged antibiotic regimen, patient’s condition improved, with full recovery and no sequelae.
Keywords: Pyomyositis, External obturator, Muscle abscess, Transgluteal approach

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How to Cite this Article:  Frolova A, Freitas J, Martins R, Coutinho J | A Case of Pyomyositis in a Healthy 11-Year Old Boy with Need of Surgical Drainage | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2022; 8(1): 47-50.

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One-Stage Emergency Surgical Release of Amniotic Constriction Band in Streeter’s Dysplasia with Clubfoot- A Case Report

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 43-46 | Harsharan Singh Oberoi, Baldish Singh Oberoi

DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.133

Authors: Harsharan Singh Oberoi MS, DNB Ortho [1], Baldish Singh Oberoi MS Ortho, MPH [1]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics, Oberoi Hospital, Jalandhar City, Punjab, India.

Address of Correspondence

Dr. Baldish Singh Oberoi
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Oberoi Hospital, Jalandhar City, Punjab, India.
Email: baldishoberoi@gmail.com

Abstract

Streeter’s dysplasia is a rare condition that occurs in 1 in 1200 to 1 in 15000 live births. Timely intervention is the key in saving the limb in vascular compromised cases. A 7 days old neonate presented with Streeter’s Dysplasia with a grossly swollen, deformed and cyanosed foot. The deformity was a clubfoot deformity. There was a circumferential amniotic constriction band in the lower third left leg, causing a vascular compromise leading to bluish discoloration and gross swelling of the foot and toes. There was another semicircular band in the mid-foot region. One stage urgent circumferential band excision and multiple Z plasties for skin cover were done. The foot and the toes turned pink immediately. The swollen foot was treated by debulking of the foot and the clubfoot deformity by the Ponseti method.
Keywords: Streeter’s dysplasia, Vascular compromise, Constriction ring, One stage release, Clubfoot, Debulking

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How to Cite this Article:  Oberoi HS, Oberoi BS| One-Stage Emergency Surgical Release of Amniotic Constriction Band in Streeter’s Dysplasia with Clubfoot- A Case Report | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2022; 8(1): 43-46.

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Fixation of Displaced Paediatric Humeral Lateral Condyle Fractures with 3 K-Wires

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 31-34 | Deepak Jain, Tushar Agrawal, Saijyot Raut, Parimal Malviya

DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.131

Authors: Deepak Jain MS Ortho [1], Tushar Agrawal MS Ortho [2, 3], Saijyot Raut MS Ortho [2],
Parimal Malviya MS Ortho. [2]

[1] Department of Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
[2] Department of Orthopaedics, MGM Hospital, Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
[3] Aastha Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Deepak Jain,
Paediatric Orthopaedic Fellow, Department of Orthopaedics & Spine Surgery, Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
E-mail: deepaksjain1993@gmail.com

Abstract

Background- Management of paediatric humeral lateral condyle fractures by 2 Kirschner wire or screw fixation in parallel or divergent manner remains the treatment of choice and has long remained unchallenged. In this study, we are recommending using a third K wire for fracture fixation technique for the age group less than 10 years which provides a more stable fixation enhances stability and ensures better outcomes without any significant disadvantages.
Materials & Methods- We Present a Cohort of 20 pediatric lateral condyle fractures of Song et al stage 3 and above. Of the 20 patients treated, 12 were male and 8 females. All fractures were fixed using 3 lateral Kirschner wires of size 1.2 or 1.5mm. Out of the 20 fractures, 12 were opened and 8 were fixed percutaneously.
Results- All Patients showed union at 6 weeks. K-wires were removed at 6 weeks. Good radiological and clinical outcomes were noted on the periodical check-up. Hardacre score was used to calculate clinical outcome. None of the patients had any loss of reduction, non-union, or implant-related failure except for pin tract infections in a few patients.
Conclusion- We recommend adding a third wire to the construct for three k wires fixation for lateral condyle humerus fractures in all patients less than 10 years which is useful tool, cost-effective, enhances stability and ensures good outcomes without any significant disadvantages. We found all benefits of the cannulated screws by inserting the third wire and the fracture was found to be biomechanically more stable, none showed loss of reduction, had early union, early mobilization, minimal chances of nonunion, full ROM, no infection with the added advantage of no re-surgery for implant removal
Keywords- Pediatric fractures, Elbow fractures, Lateral condyle fractures, K-wires

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Role of Non Vascularized Fibula Graft in the Management of Post Osteomyelitic Bone Defects in Children

Volume 8 | Issue 1 | January-April 2022 | Page: 24-30 | Anil Agarwal, Ankur, Ankit Jain

DOI-10.13107/ijpo.2022.v08i01.130

Authors: Anil Agarwal MS Ortho. [1], Ankur MS Ortho. [1], Ankit Jain D Ortho. [1]

[1] Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.

Address of Correspondence
Dr. Anil Agarwal,
Department of Paediatric Orthopaedics, Chacha Nehru Bal Chikitsalaya, Geeta Colony, Delhi, India.
E-mail: anilrachna@gmail.com

Abstract

Osteomyelitis continues to be widely prevalent in low socioeconomic countries. The challenges associated with the disease include weakened pathological bone, cavities, pathological fractures, non-union and gaps. This article discusses the uses of non-vascularized fibular graft for the management of the sequelae of osteomyelitis. A review of literature reveals this technique to be quite successful with fewer complications. Being technically less demanding and easy, this procedure remains an important tool in the management of bone defects due to osteomyelitis in children.
Keywords: Osteoarticular infection, Reconstruction, Bone graft

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How to Cite this Article:  Agarwal A, Ankur, Jain A | Role of Non Vascularized Fibula Graft in the Management of Post Osteomyelitic Bone Defects in Children | International Journal of Paediatric Orthopaedics | January-April 2022; 8(1): 24-30.

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