To assess the rel iabil ity of diabetic cutaneous ulcer surface area (DCUSA) measurement usingdigital planimetry method (A) and transparency tracing method (B). Methods Images of diabetic cutaneous ulcers from35 inpatients with diabetic skin ulcers from September 2005 to April 2007 were taken by a digital camera once a week or twice a week over a period of 12 weeks, resulting in 305 photographs; the ulcers were traced on a grid with acetate wound tracings, simultaneously. A total of 305 pairs of DCUSA which were calculated respectively throughout digital camera combined with Image J medical imaging software and transparency tracing with grid sheet by two independent observers sequentially were obtained. The intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs, one-way random effect model) was used as an indicator of chancecorrected agreement to estimate the relative rel iabil ity for the interobserver data. Multiple l inear regression analysis was also used to measure the relationship of these two methods. Results DCUSA obtained from method A and obtained from method B was (4.84 ± 7.73) cm2 and (5.03 ± 7.89) cm2, respectively; no significant difference was found (P gt; 0.05). ICCs was high (ICCs=0.949 for method B and 0.965 for method A), indicating that the relative rel iabil ity for the interobserver was excellent. The method A were highly correlated with measurements obtained from method B (r = 0.957, P lt; 0.05). Conclusion The digital planimetry method described in this study represents a simple, practical, without any wound damage and contamination, and inexpensive technique to accurately evaluate the areas of diabetic cutaneous ulcers. The photographic technique combined with Image J medical imaging software should be considered for wound measurement.
Objective To observe the effect of titanium mesh cage with self-locked titanium plate on the cervicalinter-body fusion after anterior discectomy of multilevel cervical intervertebral disc protrusion. Methods The therapeuticeffect of 18 patients who received the treatment of titanium mesh cage with self-locked titanium plate from September 2004 to June 2007 were retrospectively analyzed, including 11 males and 7 females (aged 32-75 years, 54 years on average). The course of disease was 6 months to 15 years (5.8 years on average). Sixteen patients suffered sensory dysfunction in l imbs. Concerning the muscle strength of extremities, 3 cases were on the second level, 12 were on the third level, 1 was on the fourth level, and 2 were on the fifth level. Sixteen cases had pyramidal sign, 13 had retention of urine and feces, 8 had sexual dysfunction, and 7 combined with symptoms of nerve root type. Twelve cases were consecutive multilevel and 6 cases were discontinuous multilevel. The mean JOA scores were 8.30 ± 1.21 preoperatively. X-ray films and MRI showed degeneration and protrusion of intervertebral disc and compression of cervical cord preoperatively. The height of involved intervertebral space was (6.40 ± 0.87) mm on X-ray films preoperatively. Results All the incisions were healed by first intention. All the patients were followed up for 6-36 months (18 months on average). The recovery of extremities motor function was better than that of sensory function at the early stage after operation. Muscular tension decreased after operation and mobil ity of l imbs was improved. The operated segments were instantly stable and sol id fusion was observed at 3-6 months after operation. JOA scores at 6 months after operation was 12.60 ± 0.78 with an improvement rate of 51.8%, indicating significant difference wasevident when compared with the JOA scores before operation (P lt; 0.05). The height of involved intervertebral space increased significantly to (8.20 ± 0.46) mm postoperatively, indicating the difference was significant (P lt; 0.05). According to Odom’s evaluation scale, 17 patients were graded as excellent and 1 as good. No death and compl ications of spinal cord, nerve, trachea and esophagus were observed. The cage witnessed no translocation. Conclusion Titanium mesh cage with self-locked titanium plate is more stable and effective for the treatment of multilevel cervical intervertebral disc protrusion.
Objective To compare the curative effect of posterior lumbar interbody fusion with autologous il iac crest to that of interbody fusion cage for adult instabil ity of lower lumbar. Methods From February 2003 to October 2006,60 inpatients with lower lumbar instabil ity were treated. Patients were randomized into 2 groups: bone-graft group (n=28) was treated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion with two autologous il iac crests, while cage group (n=32) was treated with posterior lumbar interbody fusion with two quadrate cages. In the bone-graft group, 17 males and 11 females aged (52.78 ± 10.50) years with 3-16 months of disease course, there were 12 cases of degenerative instabil ity, 14 isthmus sl it ol isthe and 2 iatrogenic instabil ity, including 1 case of L3,4, 17 cases of L4,5 and 10 cases of L5, S1. Relative disc space height was (23.24 ± 6.62) mm, disc space activity was (10.50 ± 5.07)º, sagittal saw sl ippage distance was (4.50 ± 1.15) mm and the JOA score was 18.56 ± 2.68. In the cage group, 19 males and 13 females aged (51.75 ± 10.44) years with 3.5-14.0 months of disease course, there were 16 cases of degenerative instabil ity, 14 isthmus sl it ol isthe and 2 iatrogenic instabil ity, including 16 cases of L4,5 and 16 cases of L5, S1. Relative disc space height was (24.34 ± 7.22) mm, disc space activity was (11.12 ± 5.67)º, sagittal saw sl ippage distance was (4.38 ± 0.75) mm and the JOA score was 19.00 ± 4.12. There was no significant difference between the two groups in termsof age, gender, JOA score, disc space activity and relative disc space height preoperatively (P gt; 0.05). Results All patients received the follow-up at the 1st, 3rd, 6th and 12th month postoperatively. There was no significant difference in operation time and hemorrhage amount between the two groups (P gt; 0.05), but significant difference in the cost of operation (P lt; 0.01). Two cases in the bone-graft group suffered donor site pain and received no treatment. Three cases in the bone-graft group and 2 cases in the cage group had symptom of nerve injury 1-2 days after surgery, which were cured after expectant treatment. There were no pseudoarticulation formation, intervertebral space infection and cage aversion in both groups. Significant difference of relative disc space height was found in each group pre- and post- operatively (P lt; 0.01) and significant differences were evident between the two groups at any of the time points (P lt; 0.01). One month after operation, there was significant difference between the two groups (P lt; 0.05). There was also significant difference at the 3rd, 6th and 12th month after operation (P lt; 0.01). No sign offusion was found in each group at the 1st and 3rd month after operation. In bone-graft group, there were 7 vertebral fusion cases 6 months after operation and 23 vertebral fusion cases 12 months after operation. In cage group, there were 8 vertebral fusion cases 6 months after operation and 29 vertebral fusion cases 12 months after operation. There was no significant difference in the rate of fusion at 6 and 12 months follow-up between the two groups (P gt; 0.05). Significant difference of JOA scores was found in each group pre- and post- operatively (P lt; 0.05). And no significant difference in JOA scores at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months follow-up was evident between the two groups (P gt; 0.05). Conclusion There is no significant difference between the two groups in the fusion time, the fusion rate and the cl inical symptoms alleviation, indicating autologous il iac crest is appl icable to interbody fusion for the treatment of adult instabil ity of lower lumbar and good therapeutic effect can be achieved with no immunoreaction and lower cost.
Objective To investigate the surgical methods and effects of perineal Paget’s disease. Methods From January 1998 to September 2004, 20 perineal Paget’s disease cases were treated with several surgical methods. All the patients were male. Their ages ranged from 47 to 80 years. The courses of diseases ranged from 1 year to 9 years (4.7 years on average). Among them, 14 cases involved scrotums purely, 5 cases involved scrotums and penises, 1 cases involved scrotum, penis and hypogastric zone. Fifteen cases were diagnosed as having Paget’s disease through pathological exam. No metastasis was found before operation. ResultsThe wounds healed by first intention in 19 cases, the free skin graft necrosed partially in 1 case and healed by second intention after dress changing. All the patients were followed up 2 to 5 years, the contours of scrotums and penises were good. Two cases had tumor recurrence and received surgery again. Recurvation occurred in 2 cases during penis erecting，and was corrected by regional flap transplantation Conclusion The lesions like eczema in perineal reigon should be suspected as Paget’s disease, and should be biopsied earlier. Complete removal by surgery is the only effective treatment. Perineal Padget’s disease should be diagnosed and treated earlier. If the raw surfaces could not be repaired completely, flap transplantation and free skin graft should be used .The patients should be followed up closely.
Objective To analyze the therapeutic effect of the posterior pedicle screw system combined with interbody fusion cage on lumbarspondylolisthesis. Methods From February 2003 to March 2006, 37 lumbar spondylolisthesis patients were treated with this operation, including21 males and 16 females and aging 3969 years.The affected lumbars were L3(3cases)，L4(23 cases), and L5(11 cases). According to the Meyerdingevaluating system, 12 cases were lassified as degree Ⅰ, 20 cases as degree Ⅱ,and 5 cases as degree Ⅲ. Taillard index, Boxall index, slipping angle, lumbar lordosis angle and intervertebral height index were measured before operation, and 2 weeks and 3 months after operation. Results All patients were followed up 336 months. There were statistically significant differences in Taillard index, Boxall index, slipping angle, lumbar lordosis angle and intervertebral height index between before operation and 2 weeks after operation (P＜0.05),and no statistically significant differences between 2 weeks and 3 months afteroperation(P＞0.05). According to Dewei Zhou’s creterior for scoring, the results were excellent in 27 cases， good in 8 cases，and fair in 2 cases. Theexcellent and good rate was 94.6%. All of the embedded osseous were fused. Thefusing time was from 3 to 8 months (mean 3-9 months). There were no breakageof screw and rod. The position and configuration of the whole cages were good. Conclusion Applying the posterior pedicle screw system combined with interbody fusion cage may achieve synergism in the treatment of lumbar vertebral spondylolisthesis. Above procedure is served as solid internal fixationand offers a satisfactory reduction, and can improve the fusion rate of the spine. So it is an ideal procedure and worthily recommended method for treatment oflumbar vertebral spondylolisthesis.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical features, diagnosis, therapeutic methods of Paget's disease involving the scrotum. MethodsThe clinical data of 18 patients with Paget's disease treated in our hospital between 2008 and 2013 involving the scrotum were analyzed retrospectively. The patients' age ranged from 55 to 81 years old with an average of 69. The disease course ranged from 9 months to 18 years, averaging 6 years and 3 months. The main clinical pr was itching (94.4%), followed by exudation (66.7%), pain (11.1%), and desquamation (5.6%). All patients underwent extended resection. ResultsThe patients were followed up for 8 to 52 months averaging 34 months. Four patients' postoperative pathological report found focus on the excision margin, and one of them had local recurrence after 14 months. The remaining 14 cases had no local recurrence. One patient's pathological findings reported Paget's disease combined with invasive adenocarcinoma which invaded subcutaneous fat tissue layer, and this patient developed inguinal lymph node metastasis 20 months after operation. Another patient combined with adenocarcinoma which invaded deep dermis layer developed liver and lung metastasis 18 months after operation. ConclusionPaget's disease involving the scrotum is more commonly seen in older patients, and its main clinical presentation is itching. Paget's disease is usually misdiagnosed, so patients should undergo pathological examination early to clear diagnosis. Surgery is the main treatment. Paget's disease combined with invasive adenocarcinoma has poor prognosis.
ObjectiveTo discuss the safety and effectiveness of combined dynamic cervical implant (DCI) and Cage fusion in the treatment of two-level cervical disc protrusion. MethodsBetween September 2009 and June 2011, 16 cases of two-level cervical disc protrusion were treated with combined DCI and Cage fusion. Of 16 cases, 10 were male and 6 were female, with a mean age of 44.1 years (range, 37-64 years) and with a mean disease duration of 5.1 years (range, 2-8 years), including 8 cases of cervical myelopathy, 5 cases of nerve root cervical myelopathy, and 3 cases of mixed cervical myelopathy. Radiological results indicated degenerative intervertebral discs and compressed never root or spinal cord. Involved discs included C3,4 and C4,5 (1 case), C3,4 and C5,6(5 cases), C4,5 and C5,6 (3 cases), C4,5 and C6,7 (5 cases), and C5,6 and C6,7 (2 cases). The neck disability index (NDI), Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score, and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the neurological function and pain relief. The stabilities and activities of involved segments, intervertebral fusion, and displacement of Cages were observed during follow-up. ResultsPrimary healing of incisions was obtained in all cases; no complication of hematoma, infection, cerebrospinal fluid leakage, or neural function damage occurred. All 16 patients were followed up 18 months on average (range, 6-36 months). The cervical X-ray results indicated that the activities of involved segments was (7.8±3.1)°, showing no significant difference (t=0.655, P=0.132) when compared with preoperative value [(7.3±2.6)°]. No implant loosening was observed; slight heterotopic ossification occurred in 1 patient at the posterior rim of intervertebral space. No cage loosening or sinking was seen, and good fusion was achieved. The mean time of fusion was 4.5 months (range, 3-8 months). NDI, JOA, and VAS scores at last follow-up (18.3±5.1, 15.7±1.5, and 3.4±1.8 respectively) were significantly improved (t=2.131, P=0.016; t=3.126, P=0.024; t=6.102, P=0.038) when compared with preoperative scores (49.6±11.3, 12.8±2.0, and 6.7±1.2 respectively). ConclusionA combination of DCI and intervertebral Cage fusion has satisfactory early effectiveness in treatment of two-level cervical intervertebral protrusion for maintaining the stability and activity of cervical vertebrae.
Objective To evaluate the effectiveness and advantages of the wide local excision for Paget’s disease involing the penis and scrotum by comparing with the radical excision. Methods A retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data of 41 patients with Paget’s disease involving penis and scrotum who met the inclusion criteria between November 2010 and August 2015. Among them, 14 patients received wide local excision (group A), and 27 patients received radical excision (group B). No significant difference was found in age, course of disease, and lesion site between two groups (P>0.05). The recurrence rate, operative time, times of intraoperative frozen section pathology, hospitalization time, grade of wound healing, appearance and functions satisfaction were recorded and compared between two groups. Results The operative time and hospitalization time in group A were significantly shorter than those in group B (P<0.05); the times of intraoperative frozen section pathology in group A were significantly less than that in group B (P<0.05). All patients were followed up 13 to 67 months (mean, 35.5 months) in group A and 11 to 70 months (mean, 38.8 months) in group B. Grades A, B, and C wound healing was obtained in 11 cases, 2 cases, and 1 case of group A and in 12 cases, 7 cases, and 8 cases of group B respectively, showing significant difference between two groups (Z=–2.102, P=0.036). The 5-year recurrence rate was 28.6% (4/14) in group A and 22.2% (6/27) in group B, showing no significant difference (χ2=0.202, P=0.654). The score of satisfaction in appearance and functions in group A was significantly higher than that in group B (t=–2.810, P=0.008). Conclusion Paget’s disease involving penis and scrotum has a slow disease progression and good prognosis. Wide local excision can relieve symptoms effectively and obviously decrease perioperative risk in elderly patients, with no significant increase of the recurrence rate.
To perform a meta-analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism needs to calculate gene frequency. This paper employs allele model as an example to introduce how to calculate gene frequency and display the process of a meta-analysis of single nucleotide polymorphism data using Review Manager 5.3 software.
ObjectiveTo explore the fusion effect of allograft Cages on transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (TLIF).MethodsThe clinical data of 30 patients (38 vertebral segments) who underwent TLIF with allograft interbody fusion Cages between January 2015 and January 2017 were retrospectively analysed. There were 25 males and 5 females with an average age of 56.9 years (range, 44-72 years). The lesions included 20 cases of lumbar disc herniation, 7 cases of lumbar spondylolisthesis, and 3 cases of lumbar spinal stenosis. The operation section included 4 cases of L3, 4, 13 cases of L4, 5, 5 cases of L5, S1, 6 cases of L4, 5-L5, S1, and 2 cases of L3, 4-L4, 5. The disease duration was 6-36 months (mean, 12 months). The clinical effectiveness was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) score, Oswestry disability index (ODI), and Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score at preoperation, 3 months and 6 months after operation, and last follow-up. The fusion rate was evaluated by anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films and CT three-dimensional reconstruction at 3 and 6 months after operation. The intervertebral space height was measured on anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films at preoperation, 3 days, 3 months, and 6 months after operation.ResultsThe operation time was 2.1-4.3 hours (mean, 3.1 hours), and the intraoperative blood loss was 150-820 mL (mean, 407.5 mL). The follow-up time was 8-25 months (mean, 16.4 months). One Cage split at 6 months after operation without Cage movement and neurologic symptoms; none of the other patients had Cage prolapse, displacement, and fragmentation. No local or systemic allergy or infection signs was found in all patients. No nerve compression or symptoms was observed during the follow-up. The postoperative VAS score, ODI score, and JOA score improved significantly when compared with preoperative scores (P<0.05); and the scores at 6 months and at last follow-up were significantly improved when compared with those at 3 months after operation (P<0.05); but no significant difference was found between at 6 months and at last follow-up (P>0.05). The fusion rate was 55.3% (21/38), 92.1% (35/38), and 100% (38/38) at 3 months, 6 months, and last follow-up postoperatively. The intervertebral space height was increased significantly at 3 days, 3 months, 6 months, and last follow-up postoperatively when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05); and the loss of intervertebral space height was significant at last follow-up when compared with postoperative at 3 days (P<0.05).ConclusionThe allograft interbody fusion Cage contributes to the spine interbody fusion by providing an earlier stability and higher fusion rate.