Author(s)

Camara Nouhou Mangué^*, Diallo Mamadou Moustapha, Moustapha Alhassane, Diallo Alpha Mamadou Fela, Sidimé Sory, Camara Abdoulaye, Kolié Germain, Lamah Léopold

Service d’Orthopédie-Traumatologie, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Donka, Conakry, Republic of Guinea.

Introduction: Pseudarthrosis (PSA) of the diaphysis of long bones still remains a current problem, despite improvements in the treatment of these fractures. Our study aims to study the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of PSA of the diaphysis of long bones. Method: This retrospective work concerns 30 cases of non-union of the diaphysis of long bones treated in the orthopedic and trauma surgery department at Donka National Hospital, during a period of 18 months from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Results: We recruited 30 patients, 80% of whom were male, with an average age of 39.9 years. Public road accidents (AVP) represented the main cause of fractures of the diaphysis of long bones 87%, they were open in 25 cases or 83%. The fractures were located in the middle 1/3 of the diaphysis of the long bones in 50% of cases. Treatment of initial fractures was traditional in 21 cases, orthopedic in 2 cases and surgical in 7 cases. It was aseptic nonunion in 28 cases (93%) and septic nonunion in 2 cases. They were hypertrophic in 7 cases, slightly hypertrophic in 5 cases, oligotrophic in 11 cases, atrophic in 6 cases and with bone defect in 1 case. The treatment was based on osteosynthesis including 16 cases of screwed “PV” plate: 7 cases of centromedullary “ECM” nailing, 2 cases of external fixator, 1 case of broaching and 4 cases of Plastering. The results according to ASAMI criteria on an anatomical level were excellent in 19 cases, good in 3 cases and poor in 3 cases, with a union rate of 76%. And 5 patients undergoing consolidation. Conclusion: Based on the literature data and the experience of our department, the true treatment of PSA requires correct management of the initial fracture without forgetting the interest in preventing AVP which appears to be an element essential, making it possible to reduce the incidence of fractures of the diaphysis.

Pseudarthrosis, Aseptic-Septic-Diaphysis, Long Bones, Screwed Plate, Intramedullary Nailing, Bone Graft, Osteo-Muscular Decortication

Mangué, C. , Moustapha, D. , Alhassane, M. , Fela, D. , Sory, S. , Abdoulaye, C. , Germain, K. and Léopold, L. (2024) Epdemiology and Treatment of Pseudarthrosis of Long Bones in the Servce D Orthopedics-Traumatology of the University Hospital of Donka. Open Journal of Orthopedics, 14, 133-138. doi: 10.4236/ojo.2024.143014.