Paediatric gonad shielding in pelvic radiography: A systematic review and meta-analysis

IntroductionThe British Institute of Radiology (BIR) and American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM) have recommended that gonad shielding is no longer used during pelvic X-ray examinations. The BIR guidance states that shielding may still be considered for use on males, but should not be used on females. This paper aimed to evaluate if this decision was supported by evidence from practice, by comparing the accuracy of gonad shield placement in paediatric males and females.MethodsA systematic review of databases including EMBASE, MEDLINE and PubMed was performed in February 2021. Studies were considered eligible if they provided data on the use of gonad shielding during pelvic X-ray examinations on male and female patients under the age of 18. Nine studies met the inclusion criteria and data extraction was performed. Quality appraisal was undertaken, and a meta-analysis of shielding accuracy was performed on seven studies.ResultsThe results from the meta-analysis (2187 total radiographs) demonstrated that female patients were significantly more likely (OR 1.38, 95% CI 0.88–1.87) than males to have gonad shields placed inaccurately (p value < 0.001).ConclusionGonad shield placement on paediatric female patients is significantly less accurate than on males, and so the results support the AAPM and BIR guidance to stop the practice for females. Shield application may also be frequently inaccurate for males, but the review does not provide clear evidence for or against continuing the practice for males.Implications for practiceDiscontinuing the use of gonad shields in paediatric pelvic radiography on female patients is supported. Any continued use on male patients, or for reasons such as psychological reassurance, should be subject to enhanced training and audit to ensure benefits outweigh any risks.     

Clinical implications of additional posterior fractures in combined anterior-posterior pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients

ObjectivesHistorically, pelvic ring fractures (PRF) are considered to occur predominantly in the anterior ring and therfore to be mechanically stable. Combined anterior and posterior (A + P) PRF are expected to be less mechanically stable and therefore to be associated with higher levels of pain and reduced mobility compared to isolated anterior fractures. The current study investigates the clinical relevance of combined A + P PRF in elderly patients.MethodsA prospective multicentre cohort study was conducted in patients >70 years of age with anterior PRF after low-energy trauma diagnosed on conventional radiographs. All patients underwent an additional CT-scan. Patients were divided into two groups; isolated anterior or combined A + P fractures. Patients were treated conservatively with adequate analgesia for at least one week. If patients could not be mobilised after conservative treatment, surgical fixation was performed. Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) pain scores, dependence on walking aids and Activities of Daily Living scores (ADL) were measured at 2–4 weeks, and 3, 6 and 12 months after fracture.Results102 patients (age 81.1 ± 7.6 years) were included. Isolated anterior fractures were diagnosed in 25 (24.5%) and A + P fractures in 77 (75.5%) patients. Baseline characteristics did not differ between the two groups. Most patients were successfully treated conservatively and 5 (4.9%) underwent percutaneous trans-iliac, trans-sacral screw fixation after failure of conservative treatment. At 2–4 weeks post trauma, patients with A + P fractures had similar median pain scores (3 (range 0–8) vs. 5 (0–10), p = 0.19) and ADL scores (85 (25–100) vs. 78.6 (5–100), p = 0.67), but were more dependent on walking aids (92.8% vs. 72.2%; p = 0.02) compared to patients with isolated anterior fractures. There were no significant differences at 3 months. At one year follow-up the median NRS pain and ADL scores for both fracture groups were 0 and 100, respectively. Mortality was 10.8%, and additional loss to follow-up was 17.6%.ConclusionsThe vast majority of elderly patients with PRF have combined A + P fractures. The clinical implications of additional posterior pelvic ring fractures in elderly patients appears to be limited.     

Fluoroscopy: An essential diagnostic modality in the age of high-resolution cross-sectional imaging

The importance of fluoroscopy as an imaging modality has been minimized relative to other cross-sectional modalities, including high-resolution computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound. Fluoroscopy examinations have decreased in clinical practice due to reduced appreciation of its usefulness, insufficient training of residents, fewer staff with adequate expertise, and poor reimbursements relative to other modalities. We revisit and build upon the prior literature and history of this decreased utilization. We then seek to prove continued value, through categorized examples and within multiple subspecialties, wherein fluoroscopy plays an integral part toward clinical diagnoses as well as optimizing patient outcomes. This is particularly true for motility and esophageal disorders, where structure and function with real-time evaluation is essential.  We additionally show several post-operative cases where the synergy of fluoroscopy with CT and endoscopy is apparent.  The fluoroscopic radiologist also has the unique ability to vary patient positioning, as opposed to traditional CT or MRI, where orthogonal views are employed without positional or temporal changes. We turn attention to the modern era, with synergistic and novel cases demonstrating that fluoroscopy remains instrumental toward achieving a diagnosis alongside other modalities. Our cases stress the need to maintain expertise in fluoroscopy skill, and underline its continued importance in residency training programs.  We conclude that fluoroscopy is a relatively inexpensive modality that is often under-appreciated in diagnostic radiology. We suggest that competency in fluoroscopy is crucial for future generations of radiologists to both work with their peers, as well as to aid clinicians in the optimal treatment of patients.     

髋臼横韧带定位髋臼假体前倾校正骨盆旋转

目的通过观察后外侧入路全髋关节置换术中骨盆的旋转变化，探讨术中骨盆旋转对髋臼假体前倾角植入的影响，评估使用髋臼横韧带作髋臼假体前倾定位的准确性以及对骨盆旋转角度变化的校正作用。 方法2015年1月至2016年1月河池市第三人民医院关节外科收治的行初次THA的40例44髋的髋关节疾病患者纳入本研究。纳入标准为：初次THA术的患者，术前、术后CT扫描质量符合标准、能确定髋臼解剖前倾角、髋臼假体前倾角的患者。排除标准：髋臼发育不良、强直性脊柱炎、既往有髋关节严重创伤手术史以及翻修术等，术前、术后双髋关节CT扫描，CT横断面上骨盆明显倾斜、两侧髋关节的中心显示明显不在同一层面、难以确定水平线测量前倾角的患者，予以排除。手术均采用侧卧位后外侧入路，切皮前将1枚施氏针以垂直于地面方向打入髂骨嵴，术中髋臼假体的前倾角，以髋臼横韧带为参照标志，通过直接参照或间接参照髋臼横韧带进行髋臼挫磨及安装臼杯，使髋臼假体开口平行韧带进行安放，在此过程中用摄像机记录施氏针相对于地面的角度变化，确定手术过程中骨盆旋转度数，同时测量并记录挫磨髋臼及安放假体时，相对于身体长轴髋臼手术前倾角的数值。术后通过CT测量髋臼假体前倾角，对术中手术前倾角和术后髋臼假体的前倾角、术前髋臼解剖前倾角数据进行t检验分析。 结果术中骨盆旋转发生在本研究中的平均度数为(18±4)°。44个髋关节中，所有的病例都能对髋臼横韧带进行辨认，术中手术前倾角平均为(33±5)°，有93%(41髋)的病例大于Lewinnek提出的"安全区"的前倾角上限25°，余下的7%(3个髋)也全部大于24°。术后CT测量髋臼假体的解剖前倾角为(21±10)°，与术前髋臼解剖前倾角度(19±7)°比较，差异无统计学意义(t＝1.264，P >0.05)。 结论在后外侧入路THA术中，体位改变骨盆前旋转会影响髋臼假体植入的准确性，使用髋臼横韧带作为解剖标志指导髋臼假体前倾角度的植入，可以排除患者体位改变骨盆旋转对前倾角的影响，提高髋臼假体放置的准确性。     

Treatment for local control of retroperitoneal and pelvis sarcomas: A review of the literature

Retroperitoneal and pelvis sarcomas are uncommon tumors for which complete surgical resection is the mainstay of treatment. However, achieving complete gross resection with microscopically negative margins is challenging, and local recurrence rates can be high. Patients often succumb to uncontrolled local disease. Radiation therapy offers a potential means for sterilizing microscopic residual disease, although its use continues to be controversial. Chemotherapy alone or in combination with radiation continues to be investigated as an adjunct to surgery, along with immunotherapy and targeted therapies. In this review, we discuss the current management of retroperitoneal and pelvis sarcomas, focusing on studies of surgery and radiation therapy to maximize local control.     

椎弓根螺钉式置钉法在骨盆骨折中的应用

目的：比较椎弓根螺钉式置钉法与常规钻孔置钉法治疗骨盆骨折的效果。方法2005年2月～2013年1月,急诊行外固定架固定骨盆骨折合并休克28例,骨盆骨折AO/OTA分型：B1型1例,B2型6例,B3型8例,C1型8例,C2型4例,C3型1例。每侧髂骨置钉2枚,左侧用电钻钻孔法置钉（对照组）,右侧用椎弓根螺钉式置钉法（观察组）。对比2组手术时间、钉道的准确性、术后螺钉松动、感染发生率。结果术后死亡2例,26例随访2个月～6年。与左侧对照组比较,右侧观察组手术时间短[（4．8±2．1） min vs．（11．2±2．8） min, t＝-8．834, P＝0．000],孔深3 cm、5 cm时钉道穿透少[1．8％（1/56） vs．19．6％（11/56）,χ2＝9．333, P＝0．002;10．7％（6/56） vs．33．9％（19/56）,χ2＝8．703, P＝0．003],术后钉周感染少[9．6％（5/52） vs．30．8％（16/52）,χ2＝7．220, P＝0．007],2组螺钉松动发生率差异无显著性（P＞0．05）。结论椎弓根螺钉式置钉法具有手术时间短、准确性高、术后并发症少的优点。     

腰髂联合外支架固定对骨盆前环伴经骶骨Denis-II骨折的治疗

【摘要】〓目的〓探讨腰髂固定联合外固定支架对经骶骨骨折骨盆前后环损伤的手术治疗方法和疗效。方法〓采用后路切开复位腰髂固定联合前路外固定支架治疗经骶骨骨折骨盆前后环损伤病人11例,骨盆骨折tile分型均为Tile-C型,C1型8例,C2型2例,C3型1例。经骶骨骨折Denis分型Ⅱ型。结果〓随访时间11~64月,平均36.4月。均获骨性愈合,Majeed评分平均84分。优6例,良4例,优良率90.9%。术后切口感染1例,外固定架钉道感染1例,清创拆除支架换药后愈合。结论〓腰髂固定联合外固定支架可有效稳定骨盆环,手术创伤小,效果可靠。是治疗经骶骨骨折骨盆前后环损伤的可靠方法。     

Straight leg elevation to rule out pelvic injury

ObjectivePelvic x-ray is frequently used as a screening tool during initial assessment of injured patients. However routine use in the awake and alert blunt trauma patient may be questioned due to low yield. We propose a clinical tool that may avoid unnecessary imaging by examining whether the ability to straight leg raise, without pain, can rule out pelvic injury.MethodsWe conducted a prospective cohort study with the exposure variables of ability to straight leg raise and presence of pain on doing so, and presence of pelvic fracture on x-ray as the primary outcome variable.ResultsOf the 328 participants, 35 had pelvic fractures, and of these 32 were either unable to straight leg raise, or had pain on doing so, with a sensitivity of 91.43% (95% CI: 76.94–98.2%) and a negative predictive value of 98.57% (95% CI: 95.88–99.70%). The 3 participants with a pelvic fracture who could straight leg raise with no pain, all had a GCS of less than 15, and therefore, among the sub-group of patients with GCS15, a 100% sensitivity and 100% negative predictive value for straight leg raise with no pain to rule out pelvic fracture was demonstrated.ConclusionAmong awake, alert patients, painless straight leg raise can exclude pelvic fractures and be incorporated into initial examination during reception and resuscitation of injured patients.     

3D打印技术对骨盆骨折治疗效果影响的Meta分析

目的:分析研究3D打印技术应用于骨盆骨折手术治疗的文献,评价3D打印技术对骨盆骨折手术治疗效果的影响。方法:检索Pub Med、Web of Science、中国生物医学文献数据库(CBM)、中国期刊全文数据库(CNKI)、中文科技期刊全文数据库维普(VIP)、万方数据库等,检索起止时间为从建库至2017年9月,收集应用3D打印技术于骨盆骨折术前规划的临床对照试验。按照事先制定的入选与剔除标准筛选文献,逐一评价纳入研究的质量,提取有效数据,采用Rev Man5.3软件进行Meta分析。结果:共纳入9个临床对照试验,共638例患者,其中3D打印技术组279例,常规组359例。Meta分析结果显示,3D技术组患者手术时间[SMD=-2.81,95%CI(-3.76,-1.85)],术中出血量[SMD=-3.28,95%CI(-4.72,-1.85)],术后并发症[OR=0.47,95%CI(0.25,0.87)]均明显小于常规组,而3D打印技术组在术后的骨盆骨折复位优良率[OR=2.09,95%CI(1.32,3.30)],骨盆功能优良率[OR=1.94,95%CI(1.15,3.28)]方面均优于常规组。结论:骨盆手术中应用3D打印技术具有缩短手术时间短、手术出血少、并发症少等优点,且能够提高骨盆骨折复位质量和促进术后骨盆功能恢复。     

Giant Cell Tumor of the Pelvis: a Systematic Review

This is a systematic review of articles concerning the morbidity, recurrence rate, treatment and treatment complications of pelvic giant cell tumors (GCTs). The key words “giant cell tumor, pelvis” were used to identify articles which included data on patients with pelvic GCTs in English and Chinese databases of published reports from 1949–2012. The articles were filtered by title, abstract and full text. Thirty‐eight articles and 165 patients were identified for this review. Data on all identified patients were studies; data in different articles on the same patients was not used repeatedly. The following patient data were collected where possible and subjected to systematic analysis; age, location of GCT, treatment, follow‐up, complications, recurrence and whether alive or dead. The mean age of onset was 33.2 years (range, 14–73 years), the peak ages of onset being between 21 and 40 years. A pronounced sex difference was identified, the male : female ratio being 1:1.7. The acetabulum was the commonest area for pelvic GCTs. Forty‐eight tumors were primarily located in the iliac, 60 in the acetabular and 31 in the ischiopubic area. Twenty‐seven patients experienced complications of treatment. Patients who had been treated by wide resection had the most complications; these included incisional infection and delayed healing of incisions. Local recurrence was common, having occurred in 39/158 patients (24.6%), comprising 24/72 (33.3%) who had undergone intralesional surgery only; 9/20 (45.0%) who had undergone radiotherapy only; 1/51 (2.0%) who had undergone wide resection; and 5/14 patients (35.7%) who had undergone radiation therapy or cryotherapy plus intralesional surgery. Mortality was low (3.2%, 5/158). Pelvic GCT is not common, the acetabular area appears to the most frequent site and the peak age is the third and fourth decades. Although the recurrence rate is high for all pelvic GCTs, the mortality is low. Treatment has a critical influence on recurrence. In spite of the associated complications, the lower local recurrence rate makes wide resection a reasonable option for patients with extensive and/or aggressive GCTs.