Charcot hindfoot deformity reconstruction using a hindfoot nail- surgical technique

Various techniques of reconstruction of deformed Charcot hindfoot using different internal fixation devices have been described in the literature. We present our surgical technique using specific principles that has resulted in improved outcomes to allow correction of deformity, obtain stability and allow progression to weightbearing in orthotic shoes. We describe our preoperative evaluation, planning and surgical timing. We also hope to share some technical pearls and details on the finer points to achieve a satisfactory correction and reduce the learning curve.     

Minimum clinically important difference of the health-related quality of life scales in adult spinal deformity calculated by latent class analysis: is it appropriate to use the same values for surgical and nonsurgical patients?

BACKGROUND CONTEXT

Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) parameters have been shown to be reliable and valid in patients with adult spinal deformity (ASD). Minimum clinically important difference (MCID) has become increasingly important to clinicians in evaluating patients with a threshold of improvement that is clinically relevant.

Peyronie's disease:a silent consequence of diabetes mellitus

Aim:To investigate the clinical characteristics of patients with Peyronie's disease(PD)and diabetes mellitus(DM).Methods:During an 8-year period,a total of 307 men seen at our outpatient clinic were diagnosed with PD.Clinicalcharacteristics,penile deformities and the erectile status of patients with PD and DM together(n=102)were retro-spectively analyzed and compared to patients with PD alone with no risk factors for systemic vascular diseases(n=97).Results:The prevalence of PD among men with DM and sexual dysfunction was 10.7%.The mean ageof diabetic patients with PD was(55.9±8.9)years;in the no risk factor group it was(48.5±9.0)years(P<0.05).The median duration of DM was 5 years.The majority of diabetic patients with PD(56.0%)presented in the chronicphase(P<0.05),and they were more likely to have a severe penile deformity(>60°)than the no risk factor group(P<0.05).In the diabetic group,the most common presenting symptom was penile curvature(81.4 %),followedby a palpable nodule on the shaft of the penis(22.5%)and penile pain with erection(14.7 %).A total of 19.6 % ofpatients were not aware of their penile deformities in the diabetic group.Erectile function,provided by history and inresponse to intracavernosal injection and a stimulation test,was significantly diminished in patients with PD and DM(P<0.05).Conclusion:DM probably exaggerates the fibrotic process in PD.Diabetic patients with PD have ahigher risk of severe deformity and erectile dysfunction(ED).PD seems to be a silent consequence of DM andshould be actively sought in diabetic men.(Asian J Androl 2006 Jan;8:75-79)     

Morbidity Associated With High Gastrocnemius Recession: Retrospective Review of 126 Cases

To evaluate morbidity associated with surgical lengthening of the gastrocnemius, medical records were reviewed retrospectively for 126 patients (mean age, 49.7 years; range, 8-78 years) who had undergone open gastrocnemius recession. Ten patients had isolated recession; 116 had gastrocnemius recession with an additional foot or ankle procedure on the ipsilateral limb. During a mean follow-up period of 19 months (range, 6-50 months), all patients were examined for any postoperative complications associated with the recession. Complications were defined as the presence of postoperative infection, wound dehiscence, nerve problems, decreased muscle strength, scar problems, or calcaneus gait (overlengthening). Uncomplicated outcome was defined as absence of all these complications and return to regular activity, both occurring during a follow-up of at least 6 months. Postsurgical complications developed in 9 (6%) of the 126 patients: 6 (4%) had scar problems, 2 (1.33%) had wound dehiscence, 2 (1.33%) had infection, 3 (2%) had nerve problems, and 1 (0.67%) developed complex regional pain syndrome. No patient complained of either a limp or gait disturbance. Neither persistent decrease in muscle strength nor calcaneus gait was seen. These data suggest that the open gastrocnemius recession procedure has low associated morbidity.     

保留骨骺的保肢手术临床研究

目的 介绍儿童及青少年保留骨骺的保肢手术方法，并讨论肿瘤复发率、转移情况及术后并发症与关节功能。方法1995年12月至2003年1月，对33例儿童及青少年肢体原发性恶性或侵袭性骨肿瘤进行保留骨骺的保肢手术，年龄8-16岁，平均12．2岁。股骨下端24例，胫骨上端9例；骨肉瘤23例，尤文肉瘤6例，软骨肉瘤2例，侵袭性骨母细胞瘤2例。Enneking外科分期：ⅠA期2例，ⅠB期2例，ⅡA期17例，ⅡB期12例。恶性肿瘤患者接受术前2-4个周期、术后6个周期的化疗。采用大段同种异体骨移植重建骨缺损，并用松质骨拉力螺钉将其与骨骺进行固定。结果29例患者随访资料完整。随访时间12～72个月，平均37．6个月。3例复发，分别于术后1年在骨骺处复发、术后15个月和30个月在原肿瘤位置的股动、静脉周围复发，复发率为10．3％。对复发病例行截肢术。共9例死亡，5年生存率为57．9％。4例患者发生5例并发症，发生率为17．2％。依据Enneking术后功能评价标准，优11例，良13例，可3例，差2例，总优良率为82．8％。结论四肢恶性骨肿瘤保留骨骺的保肢手术可以使患者获得较好的肢体功能，在严格掌握手术适应证和有效化疗的前提下，实施该手术是安全的。