OBJECTIVE: To prove the biological characteristics of spinal intervertebral fusion with allograft cortical ring plus autogenous cancellus from iliac bone (called as composite ring). METHODS: Eight hybrid dogs were adopted in the study. The composite ring and autogenous tri-cortical blocks were implanted into the intervertebral space of dogs respectively. The intervertebral discs were removed before implantation. The fusion segments were evaluated by x-ray, histological examinations at 1, 2, 4 and 6 months after operation to compare the healing status of two implants. RESULTS: The X-ray film and histological examination showed the lumbar interbody was fused after 4 months of operation in composite ring group, while the autogenous iliac bone blocks fused with peripheral bone tissue after 6 months of operation. Composite ring healed more quickly and completely, showed different osteogenesis behavior compared with that of massive allografts. CONCLUSION: Composite ring can promote the fusion of intervertebral body and can be used as a potential material for spinal surgery.
ObjectiveTo analyze the effectiveness of unicompartment allografts replacement for reconstructing bone defect after bone tumor resection around knee.MethodsBetween January 2007 and January 2014, a total of 9 patients received unicompartment allografts replacement to treat bone tumor around the knee, including 6 males and 3 females, with an average age of 25.8 years (range, 17-38 years). There were 7 patients with bone giant cell tumor (postoperative recurrence of bone giant cell tumor in 1 case) and 2 patients with chondromyxoid fibroma. The tumors were located at the distal femur in 7 cases and proximal tibia in 2 cases, and the tumors were almost at the lateral limbs. The symptom duration was 2-5 months (mean, 3.2 months). The size of lesion ranged from 6 cm×2 cm to 9 cm×4 cm by X-ray film and MRI; and the metastasis was excluded by CT. The length of the allograft was 8.0-9.2 cm (mean, 8.6 cm).ResultsThe intraoperative blood loss volume was 400-550 mL (mean, 480 mL); and 0-3 U of erythrocyte was transfused after operation. The continuous exudate of incision occurred in 1 patient, and cured after 3 months; the other incisions healed primarily at 2 weeks after operation. All patients were followed up 3-10 years (mean, 6 years). No operation area infection, allograft bone poor healing or rupture was found. At 1 year after operation, the knee range of motion was 90-110° (mean, 100°); the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society score was 24-29 (mean, 26). Low density area (osteolysis) was found in 6 allografts; no articular surface collapse, hairline fracture, or fracture was found in patients; callus formation was observed in the contact surface between the allograft and the host bone, and the cortical bone showed good continuity.ConclusionUnicompartment allografts replacement can provide good support and function in terms of bone tumor resection, and achieve good effectiveness by biological reconstruction.
ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of total scapular arthroplasty after total scapulectomy for scapular tumors.MethodsA clinical data of 17 patients with scapular tumors treated with total scapulectomy and total scapular arthroplasty between January 2010 and December 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. There were 9 males and 8 females with an average age of 34.4 years (range, 13-64 years). Seven patients were diagnosed with chondrosarcoma, 3 with osteosarcoma, 2 with Ewing’s sarcoma, 1 with high-grade sarcoma, 1 with polymorphic dedifferentiated sarcoma, 1 with fibrosarcoma, 1 with plasmacytoma, and 1 with bone giant cell tumor. According to the surgical staging system described by Enneking et al, 1 patient was rated as stage 3, 8 as stageⅠB, 8 as stageⅡB. According to the classifications of shoulder girdle resections of Malawer et al, 11 patients were type ⅢB, 5 were type ⅣB, 1 was type ⅥB. The disease duration ranged from 0.5 to 8.0 months (mean, 3.2 months) and tumor size ranged from 11.0 cm×7.5 cm×6.0 cm to 18.5 cm×18.0 cm×12.5 cm. The 1993 Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) upper limb function scoring system and shoulder mobility were used to evaluate postoperative shoulder joint function. Tumor recurrence and metastases were monitored by radiograph.ResultsPoor superficial incision healing occurred in 1 patient, the rest incisions achieved healing by first intention. All patients were followed up 20-72 months (mean, 45.4 months). Two of the 17 patients died of multiple organ dysfunction syndrome caused by tumor metastases; 3 patients suffered from pulmonary metastases and were alive with disease. No local recurrence occurred in all patients. The overall survival rate was 88.2% (15/17) and the disease-free survival rate was 70.6% (12/17). Rib fracture after trauma, aseptic loosening, and atrophy of the deltoid muscle occurred in 1, 1, and 1 case, respectively. The other related complication was not observed. At last follow-up, the MSTS score was 26.1±1.4, and the flexion, extension, and abduction range of motion of shoulder joint were (70.0±7.5), (31.2±11.3), and (54.4 ±12.5) °, respectively.ConclusionReconstruction with total scapular arthroplasty after total scapulectomy can obtain a satisfactory shoulder contour and an acceptable functional outcomes in patients with scapular tumors.
Objective To explore the effectiveness of computer-aided technology in the treatment of primary elbow osteoarthritis combined with stiffness under arthroscopy. Methods The clinical data of 32 patients with primary elbow osteoarthritis combined with stiffness between June 2018 and December 2020 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 22 males and 10 females with an average age of 53.4 years (range, 31-71 years). X-ray film and three-dimensional CT examinations showed osteophytes of varying degrees in the elbow joint. Loose bodies existed in 16 cases, and there were 7 cases combined with ulnar nerve entrapment syndrome. The median symptom duration was 2.5 years (range, 3 months to 22.5 years). The location of bone impingement from 0° extension to 140° flexion of the elbow joint was simulated by computer-aided technology before operation and a three-dimensional printed model was used to visualize the amount and scope of impinging osteophytes removal from the anterior and posterior elbow joint to accurately guide the operation. Meanwhile, the effect of elbow joint release and impinging osteophytes removal was examined visually under arthroscopy. The visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS), and elbow range of motion (extension, flexion, extension and flexion) were compared between before and after operation to evaluate elbow function. Results The mean operation time was 108 minutes (range, 50-160 minutes). All 32 patients were followed up 9-18 months with an average of 12.5 months. There was no other complication such as infection, nervous system injury, joint cavity effusion, and heterotopic ossification, except 2 cases with postoperative joint contracture at 3 weeks after operation due to the failure to persist in regular functional exercises. Loose bodies of elbow and impinging osteophytes were removed completely for all patients, and functional recovery was satisfactory. At last follow-up, VAS score, MEPS score, extension, flexion, flexion and extension range of motion significantly improved when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05). Conclusion Arthroscopic treatment of primary elbow osteoarthritis combined with stiffness using computer-aided technology can significantly reduce pain, achieve satisfactory functional recovery and reliable effectiveness.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of complete resection of bone tumor in pelvic zone Ⅱ and reconstruction with allogeneic pelvis, modular prosthesis, and three-dimensional (3D) printing prosthesis. Methods The clinical data of 13 patients with primary bone tumor in pelvic zone Ⅱ who underwent tumor resection and acetabular reconstruction between March 2011 and March 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 4 males and 9 females with an average age of 39.0 years ranging from 16 to 59 years. There were 4 cases of giant cell tumor, 5 cases of chondrosarcoma, 2 cases of osteosarcoma, and 2 cases of Ewing sarcoma. The Enneking classification of pelvic tumors showed that 4 cases involved zone Ⅱ, 4 cases involved zone Ⅰ and zone Ⅱ, and 5 cases involved zone Ⅱ and zone Ⅲ. The disease duration ranged from 1 to 24 months, with an average of 9.5 months. The patients were followed up to observe the recurrence and metastasis of the tumor, and the imaging examination was performed to observe the status of implant in place, fracture, bone resorption, bone nonunion, and so on. The improvement of hip pain was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) score before operation and at 1 week after operation, and the recovery of hip function was evaluated according to the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scoring system after operation. Results The operation time was 4-7 hours, with an average of 4.6 hours; the intraoperative blood loss ranged from 800 to 1 600 mL, with an average of 1 200.0 mL. There was no reoperation or death after operation. All patients were followed up 9-60 months (mean, 33.5 months). No tumor metastasis was found in 4 patients receiving chemotherapy during follow-up. Postoperative wound infection occurred in 1 case, and prosthesis dislocation occurred in 1 case at 1 month after prosthesis replacement. One case of giant cell tumor recurred at 12 months after operation, and the puncture biopsy showed malignant transformation of giant cell tumor, and hemipelvic amputation was performed. The postoperative hip pain significantly relieved, and the VAS score was 6.1±0.9 at 1 week after operation, which was significantly different from the preoperative score (8.2±1.3) (t=9.699, P<0.001). At 12 months after operation, the MSTS score was 23.0±2.1, including 22.8±2.1 for patients with allogenic pelvis reconstruction and 23.3±2.3 for patients with prosthsis reconstruction. There was no significant difference in the MSTS score between the two reconstruction methods (t=0.450, P=0.516). At last follow-up, 5 patients could walk with cane assistance and 7 patients could walk without cane assistance. Conclusion The resection and reconstruction of primary bone tumor in pelvic zone Ⅱ can obtain satisfactory hip function, and the interface of allogeneic pelvis and 3D printing prosthesis have better bone ingrowth, which is more in line with the requirements of biomechanics and biological reconstruction. However, pelvis reconstruction is difficult, the patient’s condition should be evaluated comprehensively before operation, and the long-term effectiveness needs further follow-up.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopic long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) transposition combined with Swivelock anchor double fixation in treatment of massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears. Methods Between June 2019 and November 2021, 25 patients with massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears were treated by arthroscopic LHBT transposition combined with Swivelock anchor double fixation. There were 12 males and 13 females. The age ranged from 47 to 74 years (mean, 62.4 years). The disease duration ranged from 1 to 62 months (median, 7 months). The rotator cuff tears were classified as Hamada grade 2 in 25 cases and Goutallier grade 1 in 2 cases, grade 2 in 22 cases, and grade 3 in 1 case. Pre- and post-operative shoulder range of motion (ROM), visual analogue scale (VAS) score, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score, and Constant-Murley score were recorded. Postoperative complications were observed. The reconstructed tissue integrity was confirmed by MRI. Results All operations were successfully completed. The operation time was 120-330 minutes (mean, 189.6 minutes). All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 10-36 months (mean, 22.0 months). At last follow-up, the ROM in forward flexion, abduction, and external rotation, VAS score, UCLA score, and Constant-Murley score were superior to those before operation, and the differences were significant (P<0.05). According to UCLA scoring standard, shoulder joint function was rated as excellent in 5 cases, good in 18 cases, and poor in 2 cases, with an excellent and good rate of 92.0%. No other complications occurred except shoulder joint adhesion in 2 cases. At last follow-up, MRI examination showed no retear of rotator cuff, and LHBT was intact. Conclusion For massive and irreparable rotator cuff tears, arthroscopic LHBT transposition combined with Swivelock anchor double fixation can increase the force of pressing the humeral head, effectively relieve the pain, improve the ROM of joints, maximize the recovery of shoulder function, and do not increase the number of anchor nails.
Objective To investigate the effectiveness of TightRope system combined with Locking-Loop biplane anatomical reconstruction technique in the treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation. Methods A clinical data of 28 patients with acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation who met the selection criteria and admitted between June 2018 and December 2021 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 18 males and 10 females, with an average age of 47.7 years (range, 22-72 years). The causes of injury included falling (13 cases) and traffic accidents (15 cases). The acromioclavicular joint dislocation was rated as Rockwood type Ⅲ in 7 cases, type Ⅳ in 16 cases, and type Ⅴ in 5 cases. The time from injury to operation was 4-13 days, with an average of 9.5 days. The acromioclavicular joint dislocation was reconstructed with TightRope system and high-strength wire by Locking-Loop methods during operation. The operation time and complications were recorded. Visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Constant-Murley score, and active range of motion of shoulder (forward flexion and upward lift, abduction and upward lift, and external rotation) were recorded before operation and at 12 months after operation to evaluate the functional recovery of shoulder. The loss of acromioclavicular joint reduction was assessed by comparing the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) based on the anteroposterior X-ray films at 3 days and 12 months after operation. Results The operation time was 58-100 minutes (median, 85 minutes). All incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 12 months. During follow-up, 2 patients developed shoulder adhesion, which recovered after rehabilitation exercise. At 12 months after operation, the VAS score was significantly lower, the Constant-Murley score was significantly higher, and the range of motion of the shoulder joint (forward flexion and upward lift, abduction and upward lift, and external rotation) significantly increased when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05). X-ray films showed that the CCD was 8.4 (7.3, 9.4) and 9.2 (8.1, 10.1) mm at 3 days and 12 months after operation, respectively, with a significant difference (Z=−4.665, P<0.001). During follow-up, there was no complication such as infection, titanium plate entrapment, fracture, internal fixation failure, or redislocation. ConclusionThe treatment of acute acromioclavicular joint dislocation with TightRope system combined with Locking-Loop biplane anatomical reconstruction has the advantages of small incision, joint reduction under direct vision, high fixation strength, and low incidence of postoperative complications, which can effectively relieve the pain of patients’ shoulder joint and facilitate the recovery of shoulder joint function.