1.The Role of Nerve Exploration in Supracondylar Humerus Fracture in Children with Nerve Injury
Anuar RIM ; Gooi SG ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2015;9(3):71-74
The supracondylar humerus fracture (SCHF) in children is
common and can be complicated with nerve injury either
primarily immediate post-trauma or secondarily posttreatment.
The concept of neurapraxic nerve injury makes
most surgeons choose to ‘watch and see’ the nerve recovery
before deciding second surgery if the nerve does not recover.
We report three cases of nerve injury in SCHF, all of which
underwent nerve exploration for different reasons. Early
reduction in the Casualty is important to release the nerve
tension before transferring the patient to the operation room.
If close reduction fails, we proceed to explore the nerve
together with open reduction of the fracture. In iatrogenic
nerve injury, we recommend nerve exploration to determine
the surgical procedure that is causing the injury. Primary
nerve exploration will allow early assessment of the injured
nerve and minimize subsequent surgery.
Radial Nerve
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Ulnar Nerve
2.Ulnar Osteotomy with 2-Pin Unilateral Gradual Distraction for Treatment of Chronic Monteggia Fracture: A Case Report
Gooi SG ; Wang CS ; Saw A ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2017;11(1):79-81
Missed Monteggia fracture leading to chronic radial head
dislocation is a known complication. The surgical treatment
options remain challenging. The aim of treatment is to
reduce the radial head and to maintain the stability of the
elbow in all ranges of motion. A few surgical techniques
have been described with complications. We report the case
of a 13 years old boy with chronic radial head dislocation as
a result of an unrecognised Monteggia fracture-dislocation
for eight years. We successfully reduced the radial head and
corrected the cubital valgus from 45 degrees to 10 degrees
with a proximal ulna osteotomy and gradual distraction with
2-pin Monotube external fixator. The correction was
uneventful with good functional outcome.
3.The Economic Impact of Managing Late Presentation of Developmental Dysplasia of Hip (DDH)
Anuar RIM ; Mohd-Hisyamudin HP ; Ahmad MH ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2015;9(3):40-43
Delayed presentation of Developmental Dysplasia of Hip
(DDH) comes with challenges in treatment as well as high
surgical cost. Therefore the objective of this study is to
quantify the economic impact of management of late
presentation of DDH during a last 3-year period. We
conducted a retrospective study with analysis of DDH cases
managed between years 2012 to 2014. Early and late
presentations of DDH were identified and cost management
for both was estimated. Out of twenty-four DDH cases,
thirteen cases fulfilled the inclusion criteria. All were female
with majority of them presenting with unilateral DDH
predominantly of the left hip. Most patients presented after
age of six months and the principal complaint was abnormal
or limping gait. The grand total cost for managing DDH
during the three years period was USD 12,385.51, with 86%
of the amount having been used to manage late presentation
of DDH that was mostly contributed by the cost of surgery.
We concluded that delayed presentation of DDH contributes
heavily to high national expenditure. Early detection of
DDH cases with systematic neonatal screening may help to
minimize the incidence of the late presenting DDH and
subsequently reduce the economic burden to the
government.
Bone Diseases, Developmental
4.Jellyfish Envenomation Resulting In Vascular Insufficiency And Neurogenic Injury of Upper Limb
Choong CYL ; Chan HZ ; Faruk NA ; Bea KC ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2015;9(3):49-51
Following a week after a jellyfish sting, a young man
presented with regional cyanosis and threat of distal
gangrene secondary to vascular spasm in the forearm. The
patient also suffered from transient paresis and numbness of
the affected upper limb. Contrasted imaging revealed
unopacified vessels in the distal forearm and worsening
swelling warranted emergency surgical fasciotomy for
impending compartment syndrome. This case highlights the
occurrence of jellyfish envenomation and the need for early
treatment.
Wounds and Injuries
5.Giant Sacral Chondrosarcoma in an Elderly Male : A Case Report
HZ Chan ; CS Wang ; Azuhairy A ; A Hau ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2014;8(1):79-81
Primary sacral tumours are rare, therefore experience of
managing their associated complications are very limited.
Effective surgical treatment of pelvic chondrosarcoma
remains a major challenge for orthopaedic surgeons, due to
the complex anatomic structure of the pelvis, the lack of
defined compartment borders, the close vicinity to vital
structures, and the risk of jeopardizing pelvic structural
stability. We report a rare case of a giant sacral
chondrosarcoma (100cm x 80cm) in an elderly male who
successfully underwent tumour resection with good
functional outcome and recovery. Long term follow up is
essential in vie
Chondrosarcoma
6.Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Infected Wound following Posterior Spinal Instrumentation using Simple Self-assembled System: A Case Report
CW Chang ; HZ Chan ; SW Lim ; EH Khoo ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2014;8(2):49-51
Postoperative wound infection in an instrumented spine
patient is often disastrous. Management includes implant
removal leading to spine instability. Negative pressure
wound therapy (NPWT) applied to the spine surgical
wound is one of the wound care technique with successful
results. We report a case of a man who sustained Chance
fracture of Lumbar 1 (L1) vertebra treated with long
segment posterior instrumentation, who unfortunately
developed Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)
positive E. coli infection one month after the operation.
After careful debridement of the wound, the implant
became exposed. Three cycles of NPWT were applied
and the wound healed with granulation tissue completely
covering the implant, and thus negating the need to remove
the implant. In conclusion, the NPWT is a good alternative
in postoperative wound management especially in an
instrumented spine patient
Negative-Pressure Wound Therapy
7.A Rare Presentation of Metachronous Multicentric Pelvic and Extracranial Chondrosarcoma: A Case Report
CYL Choong ; HZ Chan ; Azuhairy A ; M Anwar Hau ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2014;8(2):55-58
Conventional chondrosarcomas rarely metastasize and
it is extremely unusual to see multicentric- behaviour in
malignant cartilage tumour. We report a 40 year old lady
with presentation of two non-contiguous metachronous
foci of low to intermediate grade of chondrosarcoma over
left pelvic bone and right scalp respectively in the absence
of pulmonary or visceral metastasis.
Chondrosarcoma
8.Arthroscopic Resection of The Distal Clavicle With Concomitant Subacromial Decompression: A Case Series
HZ Chan ; CL Ooi ; MY Lim ; EKS Ong ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2014;8(2):59-62
Shoulder impingement syndrome and acromioclavicular
joint osteoarthritis often occur simultaneously and
easily missed. Kay et al. reported excellent results with
combined arthroscopic subacromial decompression and
resection of the distal end of the clavicle in patients with
both disorders1
. Arthroscopic treatment of these disorders
produces more favourable results than open procedures.
We report two patients who were not responding to
conservative management and were treated with direct
arthroscopic distal clavicle excision and subacromial
decompression in single setting. Both patients gained good
postoperative outcome in terms of pain score, function and
strength improvement assessed objectively with visual
analogue score (VAS) and University of California Los
Angeles Score (UCLA).
Osteoarthritis
10.An Unconventional Method Of Shoulder Reduction In Case Of A Previously Burnt Shoulder With Fibrosis
Amardeep S ; Boon HW ; Gooi SG ; Zulkiflee O
Malaysian Orthopaedic Journal 2019;13(Supplement A):274-