ObjectiveTo summarize the research progress in clinic, development, and genetics of the Klippel-Feil syndrome and its primary ear deformity. MethodsThe related 1iterature at home and abroad concerning the Klippel-Feil syndrome with ear malformation was reviewed, analyzed, and summarized. ResultsThe clinical manifestation and classification of Klippel-Feil syndrome are complicated. As one of the most important accompany malformations, ear deformity mainly leads to hearing impairment and abnormal appearance. However, it is still unclear exactly how the ear deformity forms in Klippel-Feil syndrome, and there is little deep study on the internal connection between the ear deformity and other malformations. The premise for the treatment of Klippel-Feil syndrome includes accurate diagnoses and comprehensive disease assessment, and multidisciplinary collaboration will be the important direction of clinical practice in the future. ConclusionEar malformation is one of the most important congenital dysplasias in the Klippel-Feil syndrome. Its etiology should be based on research in the development and genetic mechanism. And its diagnosis and treatment should be followed by multidisciplinary collaboration. It is important to pay attention to identifying with ear malformation in other syndromes as well.
ObjectiveTo study the efficacy of anterior cervical Vectra-t dynamic plate and titanium mesh for cervical spondylosis. MethodsA retrospectively analysis involving 20 cases (44 sections) from June 2010 to October 2012 was performed in the department of orthopaedic in the West China Hospital of Sichuan University. All patients received the operation of anterior cervical vertebral resection decompression, titanium mesh and bone graft, and Vectra-T plate. The data of the JOA scores, cervical curvature, the conditions of vertebral body fusion after bone graft and the situation of titanium mesh subsidence were all collected. Statistical analysis were performed using SPSS 19.0 software. Resultsa) All the 20 cases received a 12-to 30-month follow-up. The results of statistical analysis showed that:the JOA scores were as follows:7.68±1.66 for preoperative, 10.91±1.97 for after surgery and 12.74±1.27 for the endpoint of follow-up, and significant differences were found between these scores (P < 0.05). b) There was no loose of screw or plate. The local cervical angle and regional cervical angle were improved after surgery. In the 44 segments of fusion, 43 segments fused within 6 months, one of the segment delayed to fuse 12 months after surgery. c) The subsidence of titanium mesh were 2.7±2.7 mm on average in 3 months after surgery, 3.6±1.0 mm on average in 6 months after surgery, 3.9±1.2 mm on average in 12 months after surgery and 4.0±1.2 mm on average in last follow-up. Titanium mesh subsidence mainly concentrated in the postoperative period of 6 months. After six months of titanium mesh subsidence was no longer apparent. ConclusionThe application of Vectra-T dynamic plate can effectively improve the curvature of the cerical sagittal position, prevent protrusion deformity, reduce the related complications after bone graft, effectively avoid the stress shelter in the static plate, andspromote the fusion between the cervical vertebral bodies. However, the long-term curative effects are still needed to be assessed by large sample randomized controlled trials with long-term follow-up.