Clinical course of masticatory function recovery following arthrocentesis in patients with unilateral mandibular condyle head fracture

The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical course of masticatory function recovery following arthrocentesis. Patients with a unilateral condylar head fracture who underwent arthrocentesis for therapeutic reasons were evaluated and compared with patients with a unilateral condylar head fracture who did not undergo arthrocentesis. At 3 months after treatment, the occlusal contact area and maximum bite force in patients with a fracture treated with arthrocentesis were greater than in those who did not receive arthrocentesis at the same time points, although the differences were not significant. Moreover, at 1 and 3 months following arthrocentesis, mean (±SD) occlusal contact area (1 month: 1.99 ± 0.55 mm², p = 0.01; 3 months: 2.90 ± 1.36 mm², p = 0.03) and maximum bite force (1 month: 82.45 ± 15.04 N, p = 0.01; 3 months: 101.11 ± 14.53 N, p = 0.01) on the fractured side in patients who underwent that treatment were significantly reduced when compared with those on the non-fractured side. The authors conclude that if the priority is to avoid open reduction and internal fixation, then the arthrocentesis approach might be a less invasive alternative, albeit with the price of a prolonged healing interval.     

老年下肢骨折患者行手术室人性化护理的效果

目的评价手术室人性化护理干预对老年下肢骨折患者手术以及术后恢复情况的影响,以加速老年骨折患者康复。方法选择我院近年来收治手术治疗的老年下肢骨折患者,总计100例。结合手术室护理方法进行对照组和研究组随机分组,对照组老年下肢骨折患者采取常规护理,研究组老年下肢骨折患者采取手术室人性化护理干预。比较两组老年下肢骨折患者的手术情况,包括情绪评分、生活质量评分、术后并发症以及护理满意度。结果研究组老年下肢骨折患者SAS、SDS、SF-36评分均明显优于对照组,且安全性和护理满意度均明显高于对照组,观察指标数据差异有统计学意义,P<0.05。结论予以老年下肢骨折患者手术室人性化护理干预满足了患者的护理需求,进一步稳定了患者的情绪、身体,从而提高了患者手术安全性。     

Transcervical approach with endoscopic assistance for surgical treatment of patient with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation: a case report

We demonstrate the case of a surgery in a patient with irreducible atlantoaxial dislocation (IrAAD) after C2 fracture. The challenges of this case were the flexed head in a forced position, impossibility of neck extension, and revision operation after posterior occipito-cervical fixation. The patient underwent the following surgeries: 1. A ventral release of C1-C2 using transcervical endoscopy; 2. Removal of occipito-cervical system and fibrous block resection in the posterior surfaces of the C1-C2; 3. Reducing of AAD and odontoid screw fixation; 4. Posterior C1-C2-C3 screw fixation. Ankylosing of C1-C2 and C2-C3-C4 fusion was verified by computed tomography scan. There was an improvement in patient status as observed by the increase of the SF-36 scale scores.The use of endoscopic transcervical approach is a good alternative to the transoral approach. Comparative studies of these methods should be performed regarding the choice of an optimal method of decompression in cases of IrAAD.     

Exploring the path less traveled: Distal radial access for diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology procedures

BackgroundRecently there is a trend for radial first which advocates radial artery access as the first choice to perform diagnostic and interventional neurovascular procedures. Although safer than the conventional common femoral artery access, it is associated with a high rate of radial artery occlusion. Distal radial artery access is recently proposed to avoid this complication. This study aims to assess the feasibility and safety of distal radial artery access across a wide range of interventional neurovascular procedures.Materials and methodsAll Interventional neurovascular cases attempted via distal radial artery access from September 2019 till March 2021 were included in the study. Data regarding patient demographics, distal radial artery diameter, access site cannulation, size of the sheath, procedural details including success rate and complications were collected.ResultsDuring the study period, 102 patients underwent 114 procedures via the distal radial artery approach. The mean age of patients was 41.9 ± 15.2 years. Overall procedure success rate via DRA was 94.7% (108/114). 72 diagnostic cerebral angiograms and 36 interventional procedures were successfully completed while six procedures required switching to alternate access.ConclusionDistal radial artery access is a safe and feasible option for diagnostic cerebral angiography and a wide range of neurovascular procedures.     

不同手术方法治疗复杂胫骨平台骨折临床疗效观察

目的探讨不同手术方法治疗复杂胫骨平台骨折临床疗效。方法选择2016年1月—2018年12月84例复杂胫骨平台骨折患者,随机分组。单侧锁定钢板内固定组选择单侧锁定钢板内固定手术,双侧切口双侧解剖钢板内固定组选择双侧切口双侧解剖钢板内固定。分析手术操作时间、手术失血、平均住院天数以及复杂胫骨平台骨折愈合时间;治疗前后患者视觉模拟评分和Rasmussen膝关节功能评分;膝关节僵硬发生率。结果双侧切口双侧解剖钢板内固定组视觉模拟评分和Rasmussen膝关节功能评分、手术操作时间、手术失血、平均住院天数以及复杂胫骨平台骨折愈合时间、膝关节僵硬发生率和单侧锁定钢板内固定组比较有优势,P<0.05。结论复杂胫骨平台骨折患者实施双侧切口双侧解剖钢板内固定可获得较好效果。     

术中同期韧带修复治疗踝关节骨折伴三角韧带断裂疗效及预后影响因素探讨

目的探讨术中同期韧带修复治疗踝关节骨折伴三角韧带断裂疗效及预后影响因素。方法回顾性分析溧阳市人民医院2016年1月至2018年12月收治踝关节骨折伴三角韧带断裂患者共183例临床资料,其中未行同期韧带修复者共48例设为A组,术中行同期韧带修复者135例设为B组,而B组根据修复方式分为浅层修复(54例),深层修复(48例)及完全修复(33例);比较不同组术中出血量、住院时间、美国足踝外科学会(AOFAS)评分、视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分、术后并发症发生率及矢状面足跟着地角度,采用Logistic回归模型进行预后影响因素分析。结果B组住院时间、VAS评分、术后并发症发生率及矢状面足跟着地角度均少于A组(P<0.05);B组AOFAS评分高于A组(P<0.05);B组冠状面和水平面足跟着地角度则高于A组(P<0.05);深层组和完全组AOFAS评分少于浅层组(P<0.05);深层组和完全组VAS评分显著高于浅层组(P<0.05);完全组术后并发症发生率高于浅层组(P<0.05);Logistic回归模型单因素分析结果显示,年龄、合并其他损伤、受伤至手术时间、深层及浅层修复均是患者临床预后影响因素(P<0.05);而多因素分析结果则显示,浅层修复是患者临床预后独立保护因素(P<0.05)。结论踝关节骨折伴三角韧带断裂患者术中同期行韧带修复可有效提高临床疗效,改善关节生物力学指标;其中行浅层修复三角韧带更有助于增加临床获益。     

Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture fixation in athletes: A review and current concept

Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture is a common occurrence among athletes at all levels. These fractures may occur due to several mechanisms, but inversions and twisting injuries are considered some of the leading causes in sports. However, while Jones fracture incidences are frequent in the sporting world, there is still a lack of consensus on how such fractures should be effectively managed. There are numerous treatment options for patients with fifth metatarsal Jones fractures. The role of nonoperative treatment remains controversial, with concerns about delayed union and nonunion. Surgical stabilization of metatarsal Jones fractures is therefore often recommended for athletes, as it is often associated with a low number of complications and a higher rate of union than nonoperative management. This review will focus on literature regarding the prevalence of Jones type fifth metatarsal fracture, alongside the efficacy of both conservative and surgical treatment within this population.