ObjectiveTo explore the mechanical stability of the three-dimensional (3-D) external fixator for osteoporotic fracture so as to provide the biomechanical basis for clinical application. MethodsForty-five fresh frozen adult tibial specimens were selected to rapidly prepare the extracorporal tibia osteoporotic fracture models, and were randomly divided into 3 groups (n=15). Fractures were fixed with 3-D external fixators (3-D external fixators group), intramedullary nails (intramedullary nail group), and plate (plate group) respectively. Five specimens randomly from each group were used to do axial compression test, three-point bending test, and torsion test with microcomputer control electronic universal testing machine, then the mechanical parameters were calculated. ResultsIn the axial compression test, the displacement of 3-D external fixator group and intramedullary nail group were shorter than plate group, showing significant differences (P<0.05); but no significant difference was found between 3-D external fixator group and intramedullary nail group (P>0.05). In the three-point bending test and torsion test, the deflection and the torsional angle of 3-D external fixator group and intramedullary nail group were smaller than plate group, showing significant differences (P<0.05); but no significant difference was found between 3-D external fixator group and intramedullary nail group (P>0.05). ConclusionThe 3-D external fixator can fix fracture three-dimensionally from multiple plane and it can offer strong fixing. It is biomechanically demonstrated to be suitable for osteoporotic fracture.
ObjectiveTo explore the effectiveness and operative methods to treat first metatarsal diaphysis comminuted fractures with mini-plate via medial approach. MethodsBetween January 2012 and January 2013, 15 patients with first metatarsal shaft comminuted fractures were treated. There were 11 males and 4 females (6 left feet and 9 right feet) with an average age of 38.6 years (range, 27-56 years). The injury causes included falling injury in 6 cases, crash injury of heavy object in 7 cases, and sprain in 2 cases. The left side was involved in 6 cases and the right side in 9 cases. The time from injury to operation was 8.5 days on average (range, 7-10 days). According to AO classification, all cases were rated as 81(T)-C2 type. The surgical treatments included open reduction and internal fixation with mini-plate by medial approach. ResultsPrimary healing of incision was obtained in all cases, and no infection occurred. Twelve patients were followed up 18 months on average (range, 12-24 months). All fractures healed well, and the mean time of bone union was 11.5 weeks (range, 10-14 weeks). No loosening or breakage of internal fixation was observed. At last follow-up, the patients could walk with full weight-bearing, and had no pain. According to American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale, the mean score was 85.2 (range, 76-96). ConclusionAnatomic reduction and stable internal fixation are important for first metatarsal comminuted fracture, which is the key point for recovery of foot form and foot arch function. And the medial approach could achieve full exposure and improve the cosmetic results.
ObjectiveTo investigate the countermeasures for difficult removal of screws in the plate. MethodsThe clinical data were retrospectively analyzed from 47 patients having difficult removal of screws in the plate between January 2004 and May 2014. There were 30 males and 17 females, aged 16-58 years (mean, 34 years). The time from internal fixation to removal of internal fixation was 10 months to 20 years (mean, 22 months). The locations of internal fixation were upper extremity in 25 cases and lower extremity in 22 cases. The number of difficult removal screws in the plate was 1 in 18 cases, 2 in 15 cases, 3 in 9 cases, and 4 in 5 cases. The plate types included general plate in 15 cases and locking plate in 32 cases; stainless steel plate in 10 cases and titanium plate in 37 cases. The reason for difficult removal, plate, screw, incision, and bone quality of patient were comprehensively analyzed, and different methods for difficult removal were chosen according to the principle that first simply then complicated. ResultsAll plates and screws were removed, and no iatrogenic fracture or nerve and vascular injuries occurred. The operation time was 65-270 minutes (mean, 125 minutes). The blood loss was 80-775 mL (mean, 157 mL). The postoperative drainage was 20-250 mL (mean, 92 mL). The incision healing by first intention was obtained in 39 cases, and delayed healing in 8 cases. The patients were followed up 3-24 months (mean, 10 months). No infection or re-fracture was observed. ConclusionThere are many countermeasures for difficult removal of screws in the plate, but each has indication. As long as a well arranged preoperative condition, mastering a variety of methods, and being familiar with its indication, as well as reasonably choosing method based on the specific situations, the plate and screw maybe smoothly removed.
ObjectiveTo design and produce a lesser trochanteric reduction fixation system and verify its value and effectiveness. MethodsA lesser trochanteric reduction fixation system was designed and produced according to the anatomical features of the lesser trochanteric fractures. Sixty-six patients with intertrochanteric fractures of Evans type Ⅲ were included between January 2010 and July 2012. Of 66 patients, 32 were treated with dynamic hip screw (DHS) assisted with the lesser trochanteric reduction fixation system (study group), and 34 cases were treated with DHS only (control group). The 2 groups were comparable with no significant difference in gender, age, the reasons, and the types of the fractures (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, neck-shaft angle, bone healing time, ratio of successful fixations, and the functional evaluation of the hip joint after operation were compared between 2 groups. ResultsThe study group had shorter operation time [(58.4±5.3) minutes] and less intraoperative blood loss [(186.3±6.6) mL] than the control group[(78.5±6.2)minutes and (246.2±8.7) mL], showing significant differences (t=-14.040, P=0.000; t=-31.145, P=0.000). There was no significant difference in neck-shaft angle between study group [(138.6±3.0)°] and control group [(139.4±2.9)°] (t=-1.044, P=0.301). The wounds healed by first intention in both groups. The 30 and 31 patients were followed up 12 to 24 months (mean, 15 months) in the study group, and 13 to 25 months (mean, 16 months) in the control group, respectively. All fractures healed well in 2 groups. The study group had significantly shorter healing time [(8.8±2.0) weeks] than the control group [(10.7±3.4) weeks] (t=-2.871, P=0.006). At 12 months after operation, coxa vara happened in 2 cases of the study group with a successful fixation ratio of 93.3% and in 10 cases of the control group with a successful fixation ratio of 67.7%, showing significant difference (χ2=6.319, P=0.022). According to Harris hip score, the excellent and good rate was 83.3% in the study group (25/30) and was 58.1% in the control group (18/31), showing significant difference (χ2=4.680, P=0.049). ConclusionThe application of the lesser trochanteric reduction fixation system can reduce stripping of the soft tissue around the fracture fragments, shorten the operation time and the healing time, and preserve the function of the hip joint maximumly.
ObjectiveTo compare the effectiveness of treatment of isthmic spondylolisthesis between two different fusion surgeries combined with pedicle screw fixation system. MethodsA retrospectively analysis was made on the clinical data of 98 patients with lumbar isthmic spondylolisthesis treated between February 2009 and May 2012. Of 98 cases, 53 underwent posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) combined with internal fixation (group A), and 45 underwent posterolateral fusion (PLF) with internal fixation (group B). There was no significant difference in gender, age, disease duration, segmental lesions, and degree of spondylolisthesis between 2 groups (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, reduction rate of spondylolisthesis, reduction loss rate, fusion rate, intervertebral space height, Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and the recovery rate of JOA score were compared between 2 groups. ResultsThe operation time and intraoperative blood loss of group A were significantly higher than those of group B (P<0.05). Dural tear occured in 4 cases of group A and 1 case of group B during operation; 6 cases had radicular symptoms after operation in group A; incision infection was found in 1 case of 2 groups respectively. The follow-up time was 24-36 months in group A and was 26-40 months in group B. No significant difference was found in the JOA score at preoperation and 2 weeks after operation between 2 groups (P>0.05). The JOA score and the recovery rate of JOA score of group A were significantly better than those of group B at 2 years after operation (P<0.05). X-ray film showed that the reduction rate of group A was significantly higher than that of group B after 2 weeks of operation (P<0.05); the reduction loss rate of group A was significantly lower than that of group B after 2 years after operation (P<0.05). The intervertebral space height of group A was significantly higher than that of group B at 2 weeks and 2 years after operation (P<0.05). The fusion rate of group A was significantly better than that of group B at 2 years after operation (P<0.05). ConclusionPLIF can achieve a greater degree of reduction, better restore disc height, and lumbar curvature than PLF. PLIF is superior to PLF in maintaining intervertebral height after operation. And PLIF has higher fusion rate, restores the stability of the spine in a greater extent, and it also can achieve a better long-term outcome.
ObjectiveTo compare the fixation strength of optimum placed pedicle screw (OS) with re-directionally correctly placed pedicle screw (RS) following a violation of lateral pedicle. MethodsThirty fresh lumbar vertebrae (L1-5) were obtained from 6 pigs weighing 95-105 kg, male or female. Each vertebra was instrumented with a monoaxial pedicle screw into each pedicle using two different techniques. On one side, a perfect screw path was created using direct visualization and fluoroscopy. A pedicle screw of 5 mm in diameter and 35 mm in length was placed with a digital torque driver (OS). On the other side, a lateral pedicle wall violation was created at the pedicle-vertebral body junction with a guide wire, a cannulated tap, and a pedicle probe. This path was then redirected into a correct position, developed, and instrumented with a 5-mm-diameter by 35-mm-long pedicle screw (RS). For each pedicle screw, the maximal torque, seating torque, screw loosening force, and post-loosening axial pullout were measured. Screw loosening and axial pullout were assessed using an MTS machine. ResultsMaximal insertion torque was (111.4±8.2) N·cm and (78.9±6.4) N·cm for OS and RS respectively, showing significant difference (Z=3.038, P=0.002). The seating torque was (86.3±7.7) N·cm and (59.7±5.3) N·cm for OS and RS respectively, showing significant difference (Z=2.802, P=0.005). The screw loosening force was (76.3±6.2) N and (53.0±5.8) N for OS and RS respectively, showing significant difference (Z=2.861, P=0.004). The post-loosening axial pullout force was (343.0±12.6) N and (287.0±10.5) N for OS and RS respectively, showing significant difference (Z=2.964, P=0.003). ConclusionCompared with OS, RS placement after a lateral wall violation shows significantly decreased maximal insertion torque, seating torque, screw loosening force, and post-loosening axial pullout. On this occasion, RS augmentation is a probable option for remediation.
Objective To determine the efficacy and safety of external fixation versus intramedulllary nailing in the treatment of adult tibial shaft fracture. Methods We searched the specialized trials register of The Cochrane Collaboration’s Bone, Joint and Muscule Trauma Group, The Cochrane Library (CENTRAL), MEDLINE (1966 to March 2006), EMBASE (1980 to March 2006) and PUBMED (1966 to March 2006). We also handsearched some Chinese orthopedic journals. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and quasi-randomized trials (quasi-RCTs) comparing external fixation versus intramedullary nailing for tibial shaft fractures in adults were included. The quality of these trials was critically assessed. We used the Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 4.2.8 for data analyses. Result Three RCTs and two quasi-RCTs involving a total of 279 patients were included. The results of meta-analyses showed that external fixation for tibial shaft fractures in adults may increase the infection rate [RR 2.45, 95%CI (1.31,4.61), P=0.005], and the malunion rate [RR 2.85, 95%CI (1.20,6.79), P=0.02] but may reduce the duration of hospitalization [RR –5.50, 95%CI (–6.99,–4.01)]. The nonunion rate, delayed healing rate, and healing time, were comparable between external fixation and intramedulllary nailing. Conclusion The trials available for this systematic review are too few and small for reliable estimates of the relative effects of external fixation and intramedulllary nailing. Further studies are needed to determine these effects , especially for patients who have GustiloШ C fractures.
Objective To compare the effects of arthroplasty with that of intenal fixation for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly. Methods We searched for all randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials of hip arthroplasty versus internal fixation for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly by electronically searching MEDLINE( 1966 to September, 2006),EMbase(1966 to September, 2006), Cochrane Library( Issue 4 2006), CBM( up to September, 2006) and CNKI (September, 2006) and handsearching grey literatures. The quality of the trials was assessed and meta-analyses were conducted using The Cochrane Collaboration’s RevMan 4.2.8 software. The quality of the trials was assessed. And meta-analysis was conducted by using RevMan4.2.8 software. Results A total of 228 papers were retrieved, but only 15 published randomized controlled trials involving a total of 2 254 patients were suitable for inclusion in the review. Based on the meta-analyses, hip arthroplasty showed obvious advantages over internal fixation in terms of the incidences of major complications after 2 years (RR 0.15 ; 95%CI 0.09 to 0.23) and after 5 years (RR 0.18 ; 95%CI 0.11 to 0.30) as well as re-operation rate (RR0.12 ; 95%CI 0.08 to 0.18) after 2 years, and after 5 years (RR0.11 ; 95%CI 0.06 to 0.22), there was an advantage to performing hip asthroplasty. After one year, the mortality was the same in both groups with RR 1.05 and 95%CI 0.89 to 1.23. Conclusion There is an evidence base to support arthroplasty as a treatment for displaced femoral neck fractures in the elderly. Arthroplasty can not only decrease the rate of re-operation, but can also reduce the incidence of complications, with similar one-year mortality when compared to internal fixation.
目的 回顾分析不同内固定方式对老年股骨粗隆间骨折的临床疗效。 方法 1999年3月－2009年5月采用内固定手术治疗121例股骨粗隆间骨折患者，根据内固定方式不同分为4组：动力髋螺钉（DHS；A组43例）、经皮加压钢板（PCCP；B组19例）、股骨近端髓内钉（PFN；C组27例）、Gamma钉（D组32例）。4组患者年龄、骨折类型（Tronzo-Evans分型）等一般资料比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05），具有可比性。记录手术时间、术中出血量及术后引流量、术中术后并发症、骨折临床愈合时间、术后髋关节功能恢复程度，比较评价各组临床疗效。 结果 术后各组患者切口均Ⅰ期愈合，无伤口感染等早期并发症发生。患者均获随访，随访时间18～108个月，平均56.4个月。与A组比较，B、C、D组手术时间明显缩短，术中出血量及术后引流量减少，骨折愈合时间缩短，差异均有统计学意义（P＜0.01），A组较差；B、C、D各组间两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。术后并发症发生率A组较高，与其余各组比较差异有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。末次随访时各组髋关节功能Harris评分比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。 结论 B、D组及C组3种手术方法在治疗老年患者股骨粗隆间骨折具有创伤小、并发症少等优势，与A组法比较更有利于老年患者术后康复，但应注意骨折的良好复位及内固定物位置。
目的 评价微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折的中期临床疗效。 方法 2002年9月－2007年9月，采用微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折30例。其中男16例，女14例;年龄18～65岁，平均39.8岁。骨折节段:胸11者3例， 胸12者13例， 腰1者12例， 腰者22例。所有骨折按AO分型，均为A3型。受伤至手术时间6 h～6 d，平均45 h。分析术后影像学指标、疼痛评分及功能障碍指数。 结果 患者均获随访，随访时间3～9年，平均5.2年。术后各时间点伤椎前缘高度及后凸Cobb角均较术前明显恢复（P＜0.01）。术后伤椎高度随随访时间延长逐渐下降，后凸Cobb角逐渐增大。取出内固定物后、术后2年、末次随访时动力位X线片上骨折椎体前后相对滑移距离分别为（1.9 ± 0.3）、（2.1 ± 0.2）、（2.1 ± 0.3）mm，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。术后1、2年及末次随访时疼痛视觉模拟评分分别为（2.5 ± 1.2）、（2.5 ± 1.1）、（2.4 ± 1.3）分，两两比较差异无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。末次随访时Denis腰痛分级：P1级13例，P2级12例，P3级5例。功能障碍指数为（11.4 ± 3.1）分，获优23例、良5例、可2例。 结论 单纯微创椎弓根钉内固定技术治疗胸腰椎爆裂骨折中期临床效果满意，脊柱稳定性良好。Objective To mid-term efficacy of the technique of minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation on thoracolumbar burst fracture. Methods From September 2002 to September 2007, 30 patients were treated with minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for thoracolumbar fracture. There were 16 males and 14 females with the mean age of 39.8 years (range,18-65 years). The injured level of was T11 in 3 cases, T12 in 13 cases, L1 in 12 cases, and L2 in 2 cases. The type of thoracolumbar fractures of all the patients was A3 according to AO classification. The during from injury to operation was 6 hours to 6 days with an average of 45 hours. The index of image and pain and disability index were evaluated after operation. Results All patients were followed up for 3 to 9 years with the mean of 5.2 years. Their average sliding distance after operation for removing internal fixation was (1.9 ± 0.3), and (2.1 ± 0.2) mm 2 years after the operation and (2.1 ± 0.3) mm at the latest follow-up. There was no significant difference (P＞0.05). Their average score was (2.51 ± 1.2) 1 year after the operation, was (2.42 ± 1.1) 2 year after the operation, and was (2.36 ± 1.3) at the latest follow-up (P＞0.05). According to Denis score system to evaluate index of lumbago, there was P1 in 13 cases, P2 in 12 cases, and P3 in 5 cases. The score of Oswestry Disability Index (ODI) was 11.4 ± 3.1 at the latest follow-up. Twenty-one cases gotexcellent therapeutic result, five cases got good and two were moderate. Conclusions Minimally invasive pedicle screw fixation for the treatment of thoracolumbar burst fracture provide satisfactory clinical results. The vertebral body and adjacent vertebral body have a good stability.