Objective To discuss the etiology, cl inical manifestation, imaging, staging, and treatment of bone necrosis of the second metatarsal head, the navicular bone, and the talus so as to provide more information for cl inical appl ication. Methods The related home and abroad l iterature concerning bone necrosis of the second metatarsal head, the navicular bone, and the talus in recent years was reviewed extensively. And the cl inical manifestation, imaging, staging, and treatment were summarized and analyzed. Results Bone necrosis of the second metatarsal head, the navicular bone, and thetalus were more closely related to the particular anatomy; the environmental and genetic factors also lead to such diseases. The cl inical presentation was typically local pain and swell ing around the joint, frequently with restricted joint motion in severe cases. Both radiographs and MRI were used to be the main criteria for diagnosis and staging of these diseases. According to different phases, conservative therapy was effective in treating osteonecrosis at early stage. While surgical treatments such as osteotomy, fixation, and arthrodesis were used in late-stage bone necrosis. Conclusion The current methods of treatment have achieved good effect, but long-term cl inical follow-up is needed and the new surgery should be further studied.
Objective To discuss the method of constructingbiomechanical model of rabbit femur.Methods The sample of rabbit femur was prepared as follows:firstly，femur section images were obtained，then the image wasput into the computer and processed to get the boundary contour line; secondly, through programming the contour line coordinate for modeling was obtained, then the data were put into the model software to find the threedimensional entity model. Results Whole three-dimensional model of rabbit femur was constructed. It simulated actually dissection form of femur. Conclusion The establishment of the model lays a foundation for ascertaining optimal parameter of vibration improving bone minerydensity by finite element analysis.
Objective To explore the technique and effectiveness of percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation for acute stable scaphoid waist fracture by a transtrapezial approach. Methods Between May 2010 and April 2012, 23 patients with acute stable scaphoid waist fracture were treated with percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation by a transtrapezial approach. There were 18 males and 5 females, aged 21-54 years with an average of 32 years. All fractures were caused by supporting with hands after falling. The locations were the left side in 10 cases and the right side in 13 cases. The major symptoms included the wrist swelling, tenderness at the anatomic snuff box, and grip weakness. Two cases were accompanied by distal radius fractures. The time between injury and operation ranged from 1 to 5 days with an average of 3 days. Results All incisions healed by first intention. All the cases were followed up 4-26 months with an average of 10 months. All fractures healed 6-12 weeks postoperatively with an average of 8.2 weeks. The patients resumed normal life and work at 4-6 weeks and at 2-4 months after operation, respectively. At last follow-up, all the wrists were free from the pain and the tenderness. The postoperative grip power ranged from 30 to 51 kg (mean, 37 kg). The active flexion-extension range of motion was 140-165° with an average of 153.7°. All patients were satisfied with the results of treatment. Conclusion Percutaneous retrograde cannulated screw fixation by a transtrapezial approach is a simple, safe, and reliable method to treat acute stable scaphoid waist fracture. By this approach, it is easier to place the screws into the center of the long axis of scaphoid.
ObjectiveTo investigate pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment of crush syndrome of chest and arm.MethodsBetween January 2010 and January 2015, 5 cases of crush syndrome of chest and arm caused by pressing oneself in a coma after CO poisoning or alcoholic intoxication were treated. There were 4 males and 1 female with an average age of 36.7 years (range, 28-46 years). Two patients involved left upper limb and chest, while the other three patients involved right upper limb and chest. The crushed time ranged from 4 to 12 hours (mean, 7 hours). All 5 cases received emergency decompression and vacuum sealing drainage (VSD). After surgery, the patients were transferred to Intensive Care Unit to receive continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). The wounds were repaired with skin grafts after the patients’ condition were stable.ResultsThe hospitalization time was 26-48 days (mean, 33 days). Necrosis of the skin graft occurred in 1 case, which cured after debridement and skin graft again. The skin graft survived in the other cases and the wounds healed by first intension. Five patients were followed up 12-18 months (mean, 15 months). At last follow-up, the results were excellent in all 5 cases according to the assessment criteria proposed by GU Yudong. The patients got full recovery of their upper limb activities and sensation. All the patients returned to the normal life and work.ConclusionCO poisoning, drunkenness, and pressing oneself together will lead the crush syndrome to severe and rapid progress. The key of the treatment is a comprehensive therapy including a thorough and rapid tension reduction to save the limb function, CRRT, and correction of anemia and electrolyte imbalance.
Objective To explore the anatomical features of some major dorsal wrist interosseous l igaments, and to measure their biomechanical properties to screen a suitable donor site for the repair of scapholunate dorsal l igament. Methods Sixteen wrist joints from 8 frozen fresh male adult cadavers were selected, whose age was 20-38 years and whose height was 165-178 cm. There were no injuries to their wrists. The follow l igaments were observed and measured for the interosseous l igaments: volar and dorsal scapholunate l igaments (SL-v, SL-d), lunotriquetral dorsal l igament (LT), trapezoidcapitate dorsal l igament (TC), capitohamate l igament (CH) and the 2nd-4th carpometacarpal l igaments (CMC-2-4). The bone-l igament-bone samples of the above l igaments were prepared for further biomechanical measurements. Ligament extension testing was performed for each bone-l igament-bone sample on a material testing system. The broken load and length were measured and statistically analyzed. Results The SL and the LT were both “C” shape, attaching to the volar, proximal and dorsal joint surface. The TC and CH l igaments were mainly transverse fibers, which connected with each other at the dorsal side of capitate. The CMC-2-4 l igaments were obl iquitous fibers. Within these wrist interosseous l igaments, the SL-v and CMC-4 were relatively long. The l igament length differences were significant between SL-v and TC and between CMC-4 and TC (P lt; 0.05). TC and CMC-2 were fairly thick. But there was no significant difference among the l igaments (P gt; 0.05). SL-d had the highest broken load of (73.6 ± 9.6) N. The broken load differences were all significant between SL-d and other l igaments (P lt; 0.05). SL-v had largest broken length of (5.24 ± 1.65) mm. The broken length differences were all significant between SL-v and other l igaments (P lt; 0.05). Conclusion The anatomical structures and biomechanical features of the wrist interosseous l igaments were closely related with their physiological functions. CMC-2 and CH are both suitable to be used for the repair of scapholunate dorsal l igament.