Comparison of the outcomes of adipofascial and two–staged fasciocutaneous reverse sural flap in patients with lower leg trauma

BackgroundDistal one – third trauma of the lower limb is a complex condition to treat. The reverse sural flap is a time tested procedure for reconstruction of such defects especially in patients where free flaps are ruled out due to comorbidities. The purpose of this study is to compare the two modifications of the classical technique of reverse sural flap (adipofascial and fasciocutaneous) which is lacking in the literature.Material & methodsIn this study, the authors conducted a retrospective analysis of 67 patients with lower one-third leg defects reconstructed with either adipofascial reverse sural flap (Group A, n = 37) or two-staged fasciocutaneous reverse sural flap (Group B, n = 30) in a tertiary care hospital in North India between 2015 and 2019. An evaluation of the different flap characteristics of the two variants of the reverse sural flap was done and compared. Mean follow up period was 12 months.ResultsThe adipofascial group showed shorter operative time, was a single-stage and with better reach and aesthetic outcome. The complications did not differ except that for the adipofascial group was associated with unstable skin graft over the flap initially which did not require any treatment.DiscussionLower one-third defect of the lower limb has been a challenge for reconstructive surgeons all over the world. The goal of reconstruction is a functional lower limb. Although free tissue transfer is the preferred modality of treatment of such cases but it may not be possible in all cases due to various reasons. Reverse sural flap is a very lucrative local option for such reconstructions as it is easy to perform, reliable, low profile and bulk, require minimal facilities with less operative time. Adipofascial flaps represent an extremely useful modification of the reverse sural flap which is quick to perform with minimal donor site morbidity.ConclusionAdipofascial reverse sural artery flap is a good option for patients with lower limb trauma with the added advantage of being single-stage and with better donor site cosmesis as compared to the fasciocutaneous reverse sural artery flap.     

Impacto del nivel socioeconómico sobre el perfil del paciente amputado de miembro inferior por causa no traumática

IntroductionTo analyse the influence of socioeconomic status on the clinical profile of patients undergoing non-traumatic lower-limb amputation.MethodsRetrospective study of 697 lower-limb amputee patients in an Angiology and Vascular Surgery Department during a 5-year period. Patients were classified according to their socioeconomic status (low, medium and high). We analysed demographic (age and gender) and clinical variables (cause of amputation, comorbidity, cardiovascular risk factors and amputation level).ResultsMean age was 70.5 ± 11.9 years, and the median was 72 years. The low socioeconomic status group presented a higher frequency of amputations in men. Cardiovascular risks factors were more frequent in this socioeconomic group, and the difference was statistically significant for diabetes (85.8% low, 69.3% medium, 65% high; P<.01) and obesity (31.4% low, 22.6% medium, 12.5% high, P<.01). Diabetic retinopathy was the only comorbidity with a significant association with low socioeconomic status (21.1% low, 15.3% medium, 12.5% high, P<.03). Regarding the cause for amputation, there was no difference in terms of socioeconomic status. The low socioeconomic level showed a higher frequency of major amputation, which was a significant difference (63.6% low, 41.2% medium, 55% high, P<.04) and a higher predisposition for this amputation level.ConclusionsThe low socioeconomic status has been shown to determine an unfavourable vascular risk profile in lower-limb non-traumatic amputees and a higher predisposition of a major amputation. This socioeconomic level demonstrates a negative influence on these patients’ diabetes, obesity and diabetic retinopathy.     

新型枢椎椎板钉导向器的应用研究

目的:通过体外试验探讨新型枢椎椎板钉导向器的安全性及准确性。方法:选取2018年1月至2018年6月行颈椎三维CT的患者40例,男21例,女19例;身高165～180(172.9±9.5) cm,年龄38～55(51.1±12.8)岁,排除枢椎椎板缺损及发育不全患者。每例患者的颈椎三维CT数据制作两套3D打印标本,共80个颈椎标本,均用于体外置钉试验。根据置钉方式的不同,体外试验部分分为导向器置钉组40个和徒手置钉组40个。同时,在计算机上重建出该40例患者的颈椎三维模型,通过计算机模拟置钉,得到理想出针点数据与理想内倾角度,此为3D模拟置钉组(理想钉道),40例。在体外试验中,分别测量导向器置钉组、徒手置钉组置入螺钉的位置危险等级、出针点位置及内倾角度。并以出针点精确性及钉道内倾角度为基准,将导向器置钉组、徒手置钉组与3D模拟置钉组数据对比,并将各组数据行统计学分析以确定准确性。结果:导向组螺钉位置可接受的为75例,位置危险的为5例,可接受率为94%,双皮质率为93%。徒手组螺钉位置可接受为62例,位置危险为18例,可接受率为78%,双皮质率33%,两组比较差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。导向器置钉组与3D模拟置钉组的出针点精确性及钉道内倾角度比较,差异无统计学意义(P0.05),徒手置钉组与3D模拟置钉组出针点精确性及钉道内倾角度比较,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:本导向器为通用型,结构稳定,导向精确,操作简便,可同时置入双侧椎板钉,缩短置钉时间,同时可有效避免双向交叉螺钉的碰撞,增加双皮质率,有效提高枢椎椎板钉置钉的效率和安全性。     

中青年女性颈椎椎旁肌群体质成分与骨密度的相关性分析

目的探讨中青年女性颈椎椎旁肌群体质成分与骨密度的相关关系。方法招募218名21~59岁的成年女性进行颈部定量CT(QCT)检查,测量C6椎体骨密度(BMD)及C6椎体中心层面椎旁肌群横截面积(cross-sectional area,CSA)和平均CT值。检验样本正态性,使用方差分析比较各样本均数。使用组内相关系数(interclass correlation coefficient,ICC)评价测量重复性。使用偏相关分析研究颈椎椎旁肌群与骨密度的相关关系。结果C6水平椎旁肌群CSA与年龄(r=0.142,P<0.05)、体质指数(BMI)(r=0.575,P<0.01)呈正相关关系,椎旁肌群密度与年龄、BMI无显著相关性。BMD与年龄呈负相关(r=-0.179,P<0.01),与BMI无显著相关性。控制年龄、BMI因素,C6水平椎旁肌群CSA与BMD无显著相关性,平均CT值与BMD呈正相关(P<0.01)。结论中青年女性颈椎椎旁肌群脂肪浸润程度与BMD存在相关性。     

不同ABO血型下肢闭合骨折后下肢深静脉血栓形成的发生率分析

目的探讨不同ABO血型患者下肢闭合骨折后下肢深静脉血栓形成(DVT)发生率的差异。方法回顾性研究2014年8月至2018年6月西安交通大学医学院附属红会医院创伤骨科收治的1951例下肢骨折患者,男924例,女1027例;年龄中位数为63(46,78)岁(16~102岁)。按照血型分组:O型组572例,A型组564例,B型组609例,AB型组206例。入院12 h内常规行双侧下肢深静脉超声检查。比较所有下肢骨折患者、膝关节以近骨折患者、膝关节周围骨折患者、膝关节以远骨折患者,以及<60岁骨折患者、≥60岁骨折患者不同血型组的DVT发生率。结果O型组、A型组、B型组、AB型组下肢骨折患者DVT发生率分别为26.75%(153/572)、28.72%(162/564)、34.32%(209/609)、29.61%(61/206),其中B型组DVT发生率显著高于O型组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.008)。膝关节以近骨折患者按ABO血型分组后DVT发生率分别为28.74%(98/341)、28.99%(100/345)、39.45%(144/365)、30.97%(35/113),其中B型组DVT发生率显著高于O型组和A型组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.008)。在膝关节周围骨折患者、膝关节以远骨折患者及<60岁患者ABO血型分组后DVT发生率差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。年龄≥60岁患者按ABO血型分组后DVT发生率分别为30.99%(97/313)、33.33%(108/324)、45.22%(156/345)、34.74%(33/95),其中B型组DVT发生率显著高于O型组和A型组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.008)。结论不同ABO血型下肢骨折后DVT的发生率不同,B型血DVT发生率最高。血型对于下肢骨折后DVT发生率的影响主要表现在膝关节以近骨折和60岁以上的患者。     

Progress of laser and light treatments for lower eyelid rejuvenation

Laser and light treatments have recently become popular owing to its efficacy in treating laxity, rhytids, hyperpigmentation of the lower eyelids, and drooping of septum fat. For several decades, our department has explored the application of laser and light treatment for eye rejuvenation. This paper summarizes common treatment methods and analyzes the published literature on the indications and outcomes of multiple laser and light treatments for lower eyelid rejuvenation. An extensive survey of peer-reviewed literature was performed using PubMed, with the search terms “noninvasive treatment”, “infraorbital”, “palpebral bags”, “lower eyelid”, “radiofrequency (RF)”, “laser”, “nonsurgical skin tightening”, and “noninvasive fat reduction”. The results showed that the use of lasers, intense pulsed light (IPL), monopolar RF, bipolar RF, AdipoLASER rejuvenation (ALJ), and fractional RF microneedling are safe and effective treatments for palpebral bags. We conclude that using Q-switched lasers, IPL, RF, ALJ, and fractional RF microneedling is safe and effective for lower eyelid rejuvenation, with minimal complications and quick recovery. Further research and development of optoelectronic therapy may encourage breakthroughs in lower eyelid treatment, such as simplified complex surgery and noninvasive methods.     

贵阳市高校教师颈椎慢性疼痛现状及影响因素分析

目的 了解贵阳市高校教师颈椎慢性疼痛情况,为高校教师颈椎慢性疼痛方面的医疗卫生服务提供参考依据。 方法 采取单纯随机抽样方法抽出7所公办本科高校,再整群随机抽取部分学院的教师,采用问卷对抽中的教师进行面对面调查。 结果 共调查963名高校教师,检出颈椎慢性疼痛患者360例,颈椎慢性疼痛患病率37.4%。男性患病率为29.9%,女性患病率为42.9%,女性患病率高于男性（〖XC五号.EPSP〗=16.927,P<0.001）。高校教师颈椎慢性疼痛患者的平均疼痛时间3年,女性较男性疼痛时间要长（Z=-2.936,P=0.003）;疼痛最主要类型为酸、胀痛。颈椎疼痛对80%以上的高校教师的日常、睡眠、心情都有轻度以上的影响。多因素分析结果显示,伏案时间（OR=1.247,95%CI:1.035~1.502）和每周运动天数较少:<1天（OR=2.808,95%CI:1.859~4.243）、1~2天（OR=1.750,95%CI:1.207~2.537）、3~4天（OR=1.636,95%CI:1.133~2.363）是高校教师患颈椎慢性疼痛的独立危险因素。 结论 贵阳市高校教师群体颈椎慢性疼痛患病率较高、呈年轻化趋势,疼痛病史较长,女性较男性严重;颈椎慢性疼痛影响患者的睡眠和心情。应关注高校教师颈椎慢性疼痛的防控。     

探讨DR颈椎斜位影像中应用组织均衡技术的优势

目的探讨颈椎斜位直接数字化X线摄影（direct digital radiography，DR）中，采用组织均衡技术的DR图像与标准DR图像的差别。方法利用中国医科大学附属第一医院引进的GE—Revolution XQ／Ⅰ型DR机对所摄的颈椎斜位影像中随机抽取100例作为分析资料。应用组织均衡技术对图像进行处理，同时与标准DR图像进行比较。结果应用组织均衡技术的图像，同一幅图像上不同部位的细节均可清晰显示；标准DR图像需调节不同的窗宽、窗位才能清晰显示或不能显示不同体厚部位的细节。结论在直接数字化X线摄影中，应用组织均衡技术能明显改善因受体厚度影响而难于观察部分的可视性，同时又不牺牲其他部分的细节显示，使DR的应用更完美。