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The term "floating" used in traumatic orthopedics.

Sayid Omar Mohamed1, Weina Ju2, Ying Qin3

  • 1Department of Orthopedic Traumatology.

Medicine
|February 15, 2019
PubMed
Summary

The term "floating" in orthopedics describes skeletal injuries with bone discontinuity above and below a joint. This review synthesizes the history, mechanisms, and treatments of these diverse injuries across multiple body regions.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Traumatology
  • Skeletal Biomechanics

Background:

  • The term "floating" in orthopedics denotes skeletal injuries characterized by discontinuity of bones surrounding a joint.
  • Initially described for elbow injuries in the late 1970s, its application has expanded to encompass diverse regions like the knee, shoulder, hip, and ankle.
  • Approximately 12 distinct skeletal injuries are currently classified as "floating."

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define the term "floating" in traumatic orthopedics.
  • To review the historical context, injury mechanisms, treatment strategies, and outcomes for "floating" injuries.
  • To consolidate information on various "floating" injuries from disparate literature into a single comprehensive review.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of orthopedic and trauma journals.

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  • Synthesis of existing research on "floating" skeletal injuries.
  • Categorization of injuries by anatomical region and mechanism.

    • Main Results:

    • The "floating" classification applies to injuries involving disruption of bone structures above and below a joint.
    • Mechanisms of injury vary significantly depending on the affected anatomical region.
    • Treatment and outcomes are diverse, reflecting the heterogeneity of "floating" injuries.

    Conclusions:

    • The "floating" injury pattern represents a significant category within orthopedic trauma.
    • A unified understanding of "floating" injuries aids in diagnosis and treatment planning.
    • Further research may refine classification and optimize management protocols for these complex injuries.