Comparison of three different types of splints and templates for maxilla repositioning in bimaxillary orthognathic surgery: a randomized controlled trial

The selection and implementation of a plan for maxillary surgery is of the utmost importance in achieving the desired outcome for the patient undergoing two-jaw orthognathic surgery. Some splint-based and splintless methods, accompanied by computer-assisted techniques, are helpful in improving surgical plan implementation. However, randomized controlled trials focused on this procedure are lacking. This study included 61 patients who underwent bimaxillary surgeries. The patients were randomly assigned to a conventional resin occlusal splint (CROS) group, a digital occlusal splint (DOS) group, or a digital templates (DT) group, in a 1:1:1 ratio. The mean linear distance between the planned and actual postoperative positions of eight selected points on the surfaces of the maxillary teeth was selected as the outcome measure. The distance was significantly smaller in the DT group (1.17 ± 0.66 mm) when compared to both the CROS group (2.55 ± 0.95 mm, P < 0.05) and DOS group (2.15 ± 1.12 mm, P < 0.05). However, the difference between the CROS group and DOS group was not statistically significant. These findings indicate that using digital templates results in the best performance in transferring the surgical plan to the operation environment as compared to the other two types of splints. This suggests that the application of digital templates could provide a reliable treatment option.     

血管内皮生长因子和骨形态发生蛋白-2在糖尿病病人骨组织内表达水平的研究

目的 探讨血管内皮生长因子（vascular endothelial growth factor, VEGF）、骨形态发生蛋白-2（bone morphogenetic protein-2, BMP-2）在糖尿病病人胫骨组织内的表达水平。方法 在胫骨高位截骨术中，分别获取糖尿病病人（8例）和非糖尿病病人（8例）术部骨组织，从骨组织中提取总蛋白及RNA，用Western blot、RT-PCR检测骨组织中VEGF、BMP-2的表达水平。结果 糖尿病病人骨组织中VEGF、BMP-2蛋白和mRNA表达水平均明显低于非糖尿病病人。结论 糖尿病病人骨组织中VEGF、BMP-2因子表达低于正常水平，VEGF、BMP-2因子可能是影响糖尿病病人骨质及骨愈合的重要因素之一。     

双侧足母趾籽骨对足母趾外翻矫正手术效果的影响研究

目的 探讨足母趾胫侧籽骨及腓侧籽骨对足母趾外翻矫正手术效果的影响。方法 回顾性分析2010年1月至2013年12月来我院接受近端或远端Chevron截骨矫正治疗的110例足母趾外翻病人。根据病人有无双侧足母趾籽骨分为双侧足母趾籽骨组（30例）和非双侧足母趾籽骨组（80例）。其中，双侧足母趾籽骨组行跖骨近端Chevron截骨矫正治疗4例，跖骨远端Chevron截骨矫正治疗26例；非双侧足母趾籽骨组行跖骨近端Chevron截骨矫正治疗15例，跖骨远端Chevron截骨矫正治疗65例。记录并比较两组病人术前一般资料，手术前后影像学资料测量足母趾外翻角、跖骨间夹角、跖骨远端关节面固有角，比较其手术前后及组间的美国足踝外科医师协会（American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, AOFAS）踝与后足功能评分。结果 两组病人术后足母趾外翻情况均明显改善。两组病人术后的足母趾外翻角、跖骨间夹角、跖骨远端关节面固有角及AOFAS评分均较术前明显改善；但上述指标组间比较，差异均无统计学意义（P＞0.05）。结论 双侧足母趾籽骨对近端或远端Chevron截骨矫形治疗足母趾外翻畸形手术无明显影响。     

Analysis of an in-house technique for temporary mandibulotomy and its impact on postoperative radiotherapy

The purpose of this study was to describe a newly developed procedure for temporary mandibulotomy and subsequent osteosynthesis. Clinical outcomes were evaluated, including complications and the impact on postoperative treatment, particularly postoperative radiotherapy. Twenty-four patients underwent temporary mandibulotomies for the surgical resection of malignancies located in the posterior oral or oropharyngeal region. All were treated with postoperative radiotherapy. An angulated median mandibulotomy was followed by osteosynthesis with three anchor screws directed towards the inferior aspect of the mandible. Anchor screws are modified conventional lag screws that include an additional biconcave washer. This modification prevents the screw heads from cracking into the cancellous bone during tightening, improving their biomechanical qualities considerably. Insertion of screws at any angle to the bony surface therefore becomes possible, which is a precondition for this technique. Minor complications occurred in two patients in the early postoperative period. However, complications causing bony non-union, leading to postponed postoperative radiotherapy were not noted in this cohort.     

Chevron osteotomy versus scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus correction: A meta-analysis

BackgroundThis study intended to investigate the optimal surgical strategy in hallux valgus (HV), and to provide a basis for clinical treatment of HV.MethodsStudies related to chevron osteotomy and scarf osteotomy for HV were enrolled from online databases. Hallux valgus angle (HVA) was the main outcome variable. Enrolled studies included posttreatment data for intermetatarsal angle (IMA), American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and complications. A random-effects model was applied for significant heterogeneity. Otherwise, a fixed-effects model was used. Heterogeneity was assessed with Q test and I² statistics. Publication bias was evaluated with Egger's test. Based on the influence of weighted mean difference values or odds ratios, a sensitivity analysis was performed.ResultsFour studies including 384 subjects were evaluated to determine the optimal surgical strategy for HV. There was no statistically significant difference between chevron and scarf groups for HVA, IMA, AOFAS score, and complication rates. Sensitivity analysis showed good stability. The likelihood of publication bias was small.ConclusionThe effects of chevron osteotomy and scarf osteotomy for HV are comparable. Chevron osteotomy is less technically demanding.     

Does Trochanteric Osteotomy Length Affect the Amount of Proximal Trochanteric Migration During Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty?

BackgroundNonunion and proximal trochanteric migration is a known complication of trochanteric osteotomy. This study examines the effect of osteotomy length on proximal greater trochanter (GT) migration.MethodsWe analyzed 113 modified trochanteric slide osteotomies and 73 extended trochanteric osteotomies performed between 2008 and 2016. All osteotomies were fixed using cerclage wires and had minimum 6-month radiographic follow-up. Spearman correlations were used to assess association between osteotomy length and GT migration distance. Chi-squared test and logistic regression were used to assess association between patient and surgical factors and GT migration >1 cm. Receiver operating characteristic curves were constructed to determine the optimal cutoff osteotomy length for predicting GT migration >1cm.ResultsMean osteotomy length was 6.1 cm (range 3-12) for modified trochanteric slide osteotomies and 14.8 cm (range 8-23) for extended trochanteric osteotomies. Osteotomy length was negatively correlated (r = ?0.340, P < .001) with GT migration distance. Longer osteotomy length was protective against GT migration >1 cm (odds ratio 0.67, P = .002). Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis demonstrated an optimal cutoff osteotomy length of 9.8 cm for predicting GT migration >1 cm (sensitivity 0.971, specificity 0.461). Among osteotomies <10 cm, those fixed using at least one distal wire below the lesser trochanter and vastus ridge demonstrated less mean GT migration (3.86 vs 7.12 mm, P = .009) and higher mean union rate (68.8% vs 31.2%, P < .001).ConclusionOsteotomies shorter than 10 cm are at higher risk of developing proximal GT migration >1 cm. A distal cerclage wire below the lesser trochanter and vastus ridge may help decrease the amount of GT migration.Level of EvidencePrognostic Level IV.     

Treatment of skeletal open bite using a navigation system: CAD/CAM osteotomy and drilling guides combined with pre-bent titanium plates

Severe skeletal open bite associated with posterior vertical maxillary excess and mandibular deformity is considered a difficult problem in orthodontic and surgical treatment. This study used a navigation system for the correction of severe skeletal open bite in order to accurately transfer the virtual plan to the actual operation and achieve precise rigid internal fixation in bimaxillary osteotomies of the jaws. Twelve patients with a severe skeletal open bite associated with vertical maxillary excess and mandibular deformity were recruited. All patients underwent Le Fort I osteotomy and bilateral sagittal split ramus osteotomy with the guidance of this navigation system. Computed tomography and cephalometric examinations were performed to evaluate the correction of the deformity. Deviations between the simulated plan and actual postoperative outcome were measured to determine the precision of the surgery. Satisfactory and stable results were achieved in all patients postoperatively, without complications or relapse during follow-up. Photographs and cephalometric evaluations showed that the facial profile and occlusion were improved. Assessment of the deviations between the simulated plan and actual postoperative outcome showed that the navigation system can precisely transfer the virtual plan to the actual operation. The results suggest that the navigation system can accurately transfer the virtual plan to the actual operation during bimaxillary jaw osteotomies, without relapse, in patients with a severe skeletal open bite.