轴向载荷分担比指导外固定器动力化的临床应用

目的:探讨轴向载荷分担比用于胫腓骨骨干骨折术后指导外固定器轴向动力化促进骨折愈合的有效性。方法:选取外固定器治疗的胫腓骨骨干骨折患者100例,随机分为观察组50例,对照组50例。观察组在轴向载荷分担比指导下行外固定器轴向动力化治疗,对照组未行动力化,随访比较两组的治疗效果。结果:所有患者均获随访,随访时间4～12个月,平均6.5个月,治疗期间所有患者均未出现外固定针断裂、松动及再骨折等并发症,观察组1例骨搬移患者轴向载荷分担比5%,X线片显示骨折断端有连续性骨痂通过,拆除外固定器连接杆后发生移位,恢复原数值行轴向加压再动力化,现已愈合。观察组除外1例骨搬移患者,其余49例患者外固定器固定时间为[(24.4±4.7)周],骨折临床愈合时间为[(22.4±4.7)周],与对照组50例患者外固定器固定时间[(29.3±5.6)周],骨折临床愈合时间[(27.3±5.6)周]比较,显著减少(P0.05)。结论:外固定器轴向载荷分担比指导胫腓骨骨干骨折外固定术后轴向动力化可以加速骨折愈合,但不适合骨搬移截骨端已硬化患者。     

Biomechanical comparison of humeral nails with different distal locking mechanisms: Insafelock nails versus conventional locking nails

ObjectiveThe aim of this study was to compare the biomechanical resistance to rotational and axial forces of a conventional locking nail with a newly designed intramedullary humeral nail developed for humeral shaft fractures with a secure locking mechanism through the distal part of the nail.MethodsInSafeLOCK humeral nail system (group 1, TST, Istanbul, Turkey) and Expert humeral nail system (group 2, DePuy Synthes, Bettlach, Switzerland) of the same size (9 × 300 mm) were examined. In total, 24 fourth-generation humerus sawbones were used in the experiment. Osteotomy was performed at the humerus shaft, and a defect was created by removing 1 cm of bone. After pre-loading 5000 cycles at a frequency of 2 Hz and a force of 50–250 N for axial loading and 5000 torsion torques between 0.5 Nm and 6.5 Nm at a 2 Hz frequency for torsional loading, the failure load values of each load were recorded. Distal interlocking was performed with an endopin in group 1, while a double cortex screw was used in group 2.ResultsAll samples successfully passed the cyclic loading. The initial and final stiffness values were similar between the groups after axial loading (p = 0.873 and p = 0.522, respectively). The mean axial failure load values in groups 1 and 2 were 2627 ± 164 N and 7141 ± 1491 N, respectively. A significant difference was found in the axial failure load values (p = 0.004). Significant differences were observed between the initial and final torsional stiffness between the two groups (p = 0.004 and p = 0.004, respectively). No significant difference was found in the failure load values after torsional loading (11791 ± 2055 N.mm and 16997 ± 5440 N.mm) (p = 0.055).ConclusionThese results provide a biomechanical demonstration of the adequate stability of both nails after axial and rotational loading. The reliability of the newly developed InSafeLOCK humeral nail system, which does not require fluoroscopic control and an additional incision for distal locking, supports its use in the clinic.     

人为提高儿童肱骨髁上骨折外侧克氏针出针点的可行性及置针经验分析

目的初步探讨人为提高儿童肱骨髁上骨折外侧克氏针出针点的可行性及其相应的置入方法。方法本研究分为两个阶段。第一阶段:收集2016年3月至2016年12月中国医科大学附属盛京医院161例儿童伸直型肱骨髁上骨折外侧针构型病例术中透视图像中最外侧针的出针点和入针点位置,测量最外侧针冠状面和矢状面钢针角度。第二阶段(2017年1月至2017年12月)基于第一阶段的研究结果,由中国医科大学附属盛京医院两名小儿骨科医生尝试人为提高最外侧针的出针位置(预期组),另外两名外科医生继续按照常规流程置针(对照组),对两组各项治疗参数进行比较。结果第一阶段参与回顾性研究的161例患者中,47例(29.2%)最外侧针出针点位于骨干-干骺端交界区(metaphyseal-diaphyseal junction,MDJ)上边界线以上,其中40例最外侧针(85.1%)由肱骨小头骨化中心(ossific nucleus of the capitellum,ONC)外侧或骨化中心外1/3置入(正位像),于骨化中心后1/3或骨化中心后方置入(侧位像)。冠状面和矢状面钢针平均角度分别为58.4°和90.5°。第二阶段,预期组中有47例(65.3%,47/72)患者的最外侧针出针点位于MDJ上边界线以上,而对照组中仅32例(36%,32/89)出针点位于MDJ上边界线以上。两组比较差异有统计学意义(χ2=16.134,P<0.05)结论在单纯外侧针构型中,人为提高最外侧针出针点可行。钢针路径位于正位像肱骨小头骨化中心外侧、外1/3及侧位像在肱骨小头后方或后1/3位置时更容易获得高位的出针点。     

Anteromedial minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) for distal third humeral shaft fractures – Is it possible?: A cadaveric study

IntroductionThe purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of the anteromedial minimally invasive plate osteosynthesis (MIPO) approach for distal third humeral shaft fractures and identify neurovascular structures at risk with this approach.MethodsTwenty cadaveric arms were fixed with 12-hole precontoured narrow locking compression plates (LCP) with the anteromedial approach using MIPO technique. The proximal approach was done between the biceps and deltoid muscle directly to the bone. The distal approach involved elevating the brachialis from medial intermuscular septum. The plate was inserted beneath the brachialis tunnel from distal to proximal. Three locking screws were fixed at each end through incisions and the rest of screws were inserted percutaneously. The arms were then dissected to identify damage to or direct contact between the screws and brachial artery (BA), median nerve (MN), musculocutaneous nerve (MCN), and radial nerve (RN). The distances from the screws to structures at risk, humeral length, and length of three distal screws in mediolateral (ML) direction were measured.ResultsThe average humeral length was 28.97 cm. The average danger zone for the BA and MN were 20.47%–62.66% of the humeral length from the lateral epicondyle, and 20.47%-75.02% for the MCN. The ulnar nerve was not endangered by this approach as it lies posteromedially to the humerus. The danger zone for the RN averaged 27.07%–43.74%, and the most dangerous screw that either penetrated or touched the nerve was at the fifth hole, which lay at 33.14% of the humeral length. The average length of three distal screws in ML direction were 41.4, 25.0 and 22.5 mm.ConclusionsThe anteromedial MIPO approach can be performed through the internervous plane beneath the brachialis muscle without exposing any nerves or causing any muscle splitting with a 12-hole plate. Both proximal and distal screw insertion must be done with direct exposure. Insertion of percutaneous screws in the middle part of the plate between the two incisions is not possible. This approach could be an alternative for extra-articular distal third humeral shaft fractures which provides less invasive surgical dissection, allows the use of longer distal screws, and achieves better cosmesis.     

Triangle tilt and humeral surgery: Meta-analysis of efficacy and functional outcome

AIM: To systematically review and analyze the overall impact and effectiveness of bony surgical procedures, the triangle tilt and humeral surgery in a comparative manner in permanent obstetric brachial plexus injury (OBPI) patients.METHODS: We conducted a literature search and identified original full research articles of OBPI patients treated with a secondary bony surgery, particularly addressing the limitation of shoulder abduction and functions. Further, we analyzed and compared the efficacy and the surgical outcomes of 9 humeral surgery papers with 179 patients, and 4 of our secondary bony procedure, the triangle tilt surgical papers with 86 patients.RESULTS: Seven hundred and thirty-one articles were identified, using the search term “brachial plexus” and obstetric or pediatric (246 articles) or neonatal (219 articles) or congenital (188 articles) or “birth palsy” (121 articles). Further, only a few articles were identified using the bony surgery search, osteotomy “brachial plexus” obstetric (35), “humeral osteotomy” and “brachial plexus” (17), and triangle tilt “brachial plexus” (14). Of all, 12 studies reporting pre- and post- operative or improvement in total Mallet functional score were included in this study. Among these, 9 studies reported the humeral surgery and 4 were triangle tilt surgery. We used modified total Mallet functional score in this analysis. Various studies with humeral surgery showed improvement of 1.4, 2.3, 5.0 and 5.6 total Mallet score, whereas the triangle tilt surgery showed improvement of 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 and 6.2.CONCLUSION: The triangle tilt surgery improves on what was achieved by humeral osteotomy in the management of shoulder function in OBPI patients.     

双锁定钢板内固定术治疗成人肱骨髁间骨折疗效观察

目的：探讨对成人肱骨髁间骨折患者行双锁定钢板内固定术的临床治疗效果。方法方便择取该院于2012年7月—2015年2月期间收治的成人肱骨髁间骨折患者94例，按照数字抽签法，将患者划分为治疗组与参照组，每组47例。对参照组患者行常规固定治疗，对治疗组患者行双锁定钢板内固定治疗，对比两组患者的临床治疗效果。结果两组患者的手术时间﹑住院时间对比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)；对两组患者进行术后随访，均不存在切口皮肤坏死﹑深部感染以及尺神经损害等并发症；治疗组患者的治疗有效率为95.74%，参照组患者的治疗有效率为80.85%，数据组间差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论对成人肱骨髁间骨折患者行双锁定钢板内固定术，固定效果良好，不存在固定松动情况，有利于患者快速恢复，提高患者生活质量，值得临床应用及推广。     

肱骨干骨折延迟愈合及不愈合的相关因素分析

目的：探讨导致肱骨干骨折延迟愈合及不愈合的相关因素。方法：回顾性分析93例肱骨干骨折患者的病例资料，其中31例肱骨干骨折延迟愈合及不愈合患者纳入观察组，62例肱骨干骨折骨性愈合患者纳入对照组。比较2组患者的骨折粉碎、骨折端软组织损伤、骨折复位、固定不稳、感染及不合理功能活动情况。结果：观察组中23例为严重粉碎性骨折患者，对照组中26例为严重粉碎性骨折患者；观察组中严重粉碎性骨折患者的比例大于对照组（χ^2=8.627，p =0.003）；其相对危险度是对照组的3.981倍。观察组中固定不稳25例，对照组中固定不稳13例；观察组中固定不稳患者的比例大于对照组（χ^2=30.459，p =0.000）；其相对危险度是对照组的15.705倍。观察组中不合理功能活动患者26例，对照组中12例；观察组中不合理功能活动患者的比例大于对照组（χ^2=35.598，p =0.000）；其相对危险度是对照组的21.667倍。观察组在骨折端软组织损伤情况、骨折复位和感染三方面与对照组相比，组间差异均无统计学意义（χ^2=1.902，p =0.168；χ^2=0.939，p =0.332；χ^2=0.661，p =0.416）。结论：肱骨干骨折后发生延迟愈合及不愈合主要与不合理的功能活动、固定不稳及严重粉碎性骨折有关联，但骨折延迟愈合及不愈合的发生绝不是单一因素作用的结果，而是混杂了多种因素的交叉作用结果。对于各因素间有无交互效应及其相关性，我们将继续收集资料做进一步分析研究。     

全肘关节置换术的临床应用及疗效分析

 目的 探讨全肘关节置换术治疗老年肱骨远端粉碎性骨折和肘部类风湿关节炎的临床疗效。方法 自2006年4月至2012年6月,应用半限制型全肘关节置换术治疗老年肱骨远端粉碎性骨折9例、肘部类风湿关节炎4例。男3例,女10例;50岁1例,大于60岁12例。肱骨远端骨折AO分型C2型3例、C3型6例。其中8例一期行全肘关节置换,1例开放性骨折（Gustilo-AndersonⅠ型）二期行全肘关节置换。4例肘部类风湿关节炎患者平均病程7.8年,Mayo分期Ⅲ期1例、Ⅳ期2例、Ⅴ期1例。全部采用铰链式-半限制型假体,以骨水泥固定。结果 手术时间120~180 min,平均150 min;出血量250~550 ml,平均400 ml;住院时间16~55 d,平均30.2 d。全部病例获得随访,随访时间15~82个月,平均 39.5个月。12例切口一期愈合,1例类风湿关节炎患者发生急性切口感染。切口感染病例病原学检查为阴沟杆菌,经二期手术清理、置管冲洗引流4周,应用敏感抗生素治疗后痊愈。该例术中截骨时发生肱骨外髁骨折,给予克氏针张力带固定,术后4个月骨性愈合。随访期间全部病例均未发生假体松动、脱位等并发症。X线片示假体位置良好,7例骨水泥界面出现透光区。Mayo肘关节功能评分优3例、良8例、可2例,优良率84.6%（11/13）。结论 全肘关节置换治疗肘部类风湿关节炎和老年肱骨远端粉碎性骨折有效,但必须严格掌握手术适应证和遵循手术操作技巧,治疗肘部类风湿关节炎时术中及术后并发症发生率较高。