Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review

<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Non-union is a severe complication of traumatic fracture that often leads to disability and decreased quality of life, with treatment remaining complex due to a lack of standardized protocols. This study examines the effectiveness of autologous condition...

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Main Authors: Pen-Gang Cheng, Man-Kuan Au, Chian-Her Lee, Meng-Jen Huang, Kuender D. Yang, Chun-Sheng Hsu, Chi-Hui Wang
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author Pen-Gang Cheng
Man-Kuan Au
Chian-Her Lee
Meng-Jen Huang
Kuender D. Yang
Chun-Sheng Hsu
Chi-Hui Wang
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Man-Kuan Au
Chian-Her Lee
Meng-Jen Huang
Kuender D. Yang
Chun-Sheng Hsu
Chi-Hui Wang
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description <i>Background and Objectives</i>: Non-union is a severe complication of traumatic fracture that often leads to disability and decreased quality of life, with treatment remaining complex due to a lack of standardized protocols. This study examines the effectiveness of autologous conditioned serum (ACS) for non-union in patients who have a failed open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Eleven patients with confirmed non-union at least 9 months post-ORIF or total hip replacement were enrolled. These patients received ACS treatment on the lesion sites once to three times monthly and were followed up. Efficacy was monitored through monthly X-rays to assess callus formation and bone union. <i>Results</i>: Seven patients received ACS three times, three patients received it twice, and the one who underwent total hip replacement received it once. Ten patients achieved union at the last follow-up visit, indicating the effectiveness of ACS in non-union cases unresponsive to ORIF. ACS demonstrated promising results in facilitating bone union in these challenging cases. <i>Conclusions</i>: ACS has the potential as an alternative or adjective treatment for non-union and is worthy of being investigated further for the benefits of patients.
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spelling doaj-art-f94031d312d24325a309a9fd631194772024-11-26T18:12:35ZengMDPI AGMedicina1010-660X1648-91442024-11-016011183210.3390/medicina60111832Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature ReviewPen-Gang Cheng0Man-Kuan Au1Chian-Her Lee2Meng-Jen Huang3Kuender D. Yang4Chun-Sheng Hsu5Chi-Hui Wang6Department of Orthopedics, Fu-Ya Medical Clinic, Taichung 40764, TaiwanDepartment of Orthopedics, Cheng-Hsin General Hospital, Taipei 11220, TaiwanDepartment of Orthopedics, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei 11031, TaiwanDepartment of Orthopedics, Taipei Tzu-Chi Hospital, Taipei 23142, TaiwanMackay Children’s Hospital, Taipei 10449, TaiwanDepartment of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung 40705, TaiwanDepartment of Orthopedics, Cheng-Ching General Hospital, Taichung 40764, Taiwan<i>Background and Objectives</i>: Non-union is a severe complication of traumatic fracture that often leads to disability and decreased quality of life, with treatment remaining complex due to a lack of standardized protocols. This study examines the effectiveness of autologous conditioned serum (ACS) for non-union in patients who have a failed open reduction internal fixation (ORIF). <i>Materials and Methods</i>: Eleven patients with confirmed non-union at least 9 months post-ORIF or total hip replacement were enrolled. These patients received ACS treatment on the lesion sites once to three times monthly and were followed up. Efficacy was monitored through monthly X-rays to assess callus formation and bone union. <i>Results</i>: Seven patients received ACS three times, three patients received it twice, and the one who underwent total hip replacement received it once. Ten patients achieved union at the last follow-up visit, indicating the effectiveness of ACS in non-union cases unresponsive to ORIF. ACS demonstrated promising results in facilitating bone union in these challenging cases. <i>Conclusions</i>: ACS has the potential as an alternative or adjective treatment for non-union and is worthy of being investigated further for the benefits of patients.https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/11/1832autologous conditioned serumfracturenon-union
spellingShingle Pen-Gang Cheng
Man-Kuan Au
Chian-Her Lee
Meng-Jen Huang
Kuender D. Yang
Chun-Sheng Hsu
Chi-Hui Wang
Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
Medicina
autologous conditioned serum
fracture
non-union
title Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
title_full Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
title_fullStr Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
title_full_unstemmed Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
title_short Effects of Autologous Conditioned Serum on Non-Union After Open Reduction Internal Fixation Failure: A Case Series and Literature Review
title_sort effects of autologous conditioned serum on non union after open reduction internal fixation failure a case series and literature review
topic autologous conditioned serum
fracture
non-union
url https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/60/11/1832
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