Distal biceps rupture: Evaluation and management

Injury to the distal biceps occurs in certain high risk groups. Anatomical continuity of the lacertus fibrosus has bearing on the extent of retraction of the torn tendon stump. The objective of clinical and imaging evaluation is to discriminate between tendinosis, partial tear, acute complete tear and chronic complete tear. A complete tear of the distal biceps tendon can be diagnosed clinically with the Hook test. The traditional Hook test and the resisted Hook test are useful clinical tests. Though x-rays are routinely done, MRI remains the investigation of choice. Non-operative treatment has a role in selected patients with partial tear or patients with complete tear who have low functional demands. Operative treatment is the recommended treatment for complete tear of the distal biceps and is associated with good functional outcome and patient satisfaction.     

胫前动脉踝上穿支皮瓣修复足踝部软组织缺损19例

目的探讨胫前动脉踝上穿支皮瓣修复足踝部软组织缺损的临床疗效。方法回顾性研究2018年4月至2019年6月采用胫前动脉踝上穿支皮瓣修复足踝部软组织缺损19例的资料,其中男11例,女8例;年龄为21~75岁,平均39岁。根据前踝上穿支皮瓣解剖学基础,按照足踝部软组织缺损大小和形状,在小腿下端前外侧设计并切取皮瓣转位修复创面。切取胫前动脉踝上穿支皮瓣面积为6.0 cm×5.0 cm^14.0 cm×8.0 cm,均为带蒂皮瓣转位。根据皮瓣成活、感染控制、弹性色泽、外观形态、供区瘢痕、皮肤感觉、患者认可等情况,对患者足踝部软组织缺损的修复情况进行综合评价。结果本组19例皮瓣全部成活,软组织缺损、肌腱、骨质及钢板外露均得以修复。供区均I期愈合。术后门诊随访2~16个月,皮瓣血运良好,颜色接近周围正常皮肤,臃肿不明显,患者对外观表示满意;供区皮片愈合良好,无明显增生、挛缩及溃疡,踝关节功能良好。结论胫前动脉踝上穿支皮瓣是修复足踝部软组织缺损较为理想的方法之一,手术操作简便,穿支较恒定,血供可靠,具有一定的临床应用价值。     

The modified outside-in suture: vertical repair of the anterior horn of the meniscus after decompression of a large meniscal cyst

This article describes a modified suture technique designed for the vertical repair of the anterior horn of the meniscus after arthroscopic decompression of a large meniscal cyst. This procedure comprises of three steps: first, the meniscus was pierced vertically using a suture hook and a No. 0 PDS suture. Second, both ends of the No. 0 PDS on the femoral and tibial surfaces of the meniscus were pulled to the outside of the joint capsule using a spinal needle preloaded with suture material. Finally, a skin incision was made adjacent to the suture materials, and both ends were tied. We recommend this technique not only for the vertical repair of the anterior horn of the meniscus after decompression of large meniscal cyst, but also to repair a longitudinal tear of the meniscus.     

耳垂复合组织游离移植修复鼻小柱过短畸形

目的 探讨因鼻小柱过短所致鼻尖低平畸形的矫治方法.方法 对8例鼻尖低平伴鼻小柱过短者,采用鼻小柱切口,首先应用肋软骨或Medpor行支撑杆移植矫正撑起鼻尖,鼻小柱切口的继发创面采用耳垂复合组织游离移植修复.结果 8例游离移植的耳垂复合组织均成活良好,随访1～2年形态满意,色泽与周围组织无明显差别,供区无明显继发畸形.结论 应用耳垂复合组织游离移植修复鼻小柱过短畸形,不仅适用于外伤性缺损修复,而且也适用于鼻部的美容性修复,是一种患者容易接受、操作简单安全、疗效好、供区无后遗明显继发畸形的修复方法.     

Early results of immediate repair of obstetric third-degree tears: 65% are completely asymptomatic despite persistent sphincter defects in 61%

OBJECTIVE: The outcome of immediate repair of obstetric third-degree tears is poorly documented. Immediate repair may give better functional results than delayed repair because scarring is reduced. This aim of this prospective study was to examine the early outcome of immediate repair of third-degree tears. METHOD: A total of 121 women who had immediate repair of obstetric third-degree tears underwent interview, anal ultrasonography and anorectal physiology. RESULTS: At review, 79 (65%) were completely asymptomatic (score = 0), 23 (19%), had minor flatus incontinence or mild urgency causing no compromise to their quality of life (score 1-4), and 19 (16%) had clinically embarrassing faecal incontinence (score 5-24). Thirty-nine (32%) had an intact internal anal sphincter (IAS) and external anal sphincter (EAS) (i.e. a successful repair), eight (7%) had a defect in the IAS alone but the EAS was intact (i.e. a successful repair but a residual IAS defect), 43 (35%) had a residual defect in the EAS alone (IAS intact) and 31 (26%) had a persistent defect in the IAS and EAS. Residual defects in either or both of the sphincters were associated with a significantly higher incidence of abnormal resting and squeeze anal pressures. Anal manometry had no correlation with symptoms. The highest proportion of severe incontinence was in those with an IAS defect alone (37%) and when there was a residual IAS and EAS defect (24%). Only 2 of 39 (5%) with an intact IAS and EAS had severe incontinence and only 8 of 43 (18%) with a residual EAS defect alone had severe faecal incontinence. CONCLUSION: These results indicate a good outcome following immediate repair of third-degree obstetric tears and emphasize the role of the IAS in providing continence.     

改良直线缝合法修复双侧唇裂的体会

目的介绍改良直线缝合法修复双侧唇裂的方法和体会。方法在VeauⅢ术式的基础上,于双侧唇裂的两侧唇部设计A、B皮肤黏膜瓣,衬垫于前唇部的内侧,以增加创面的接触面积并加厚前唇部;在前唇部上方内侧设计C黏膜瓣加深唇龈沟,并将两侧唇肌肉分离固定于鼻前嵴、鼻翼基底及前唇,以达到唇肌的功能性修复。结果本组12例患者,术后上唇及唇红较丰满,动态畸形不明显,效果满意。结论采用改良直线缝合法修复双侧唇裂,能增加切口抗张力和改善术后上唇形态,减轻术后动态畸形及上唇塌陷。同时,此法还能保留较多的上唇组织,有利于唇裂Ⅱ期畸形的修复。     

掌背静脉逆行皮瓣修复手指近节软组织缺损

目的 介绍一种修复手指近节指背、指腹缺损的修复方法。方法 我院于2001年~2002年，应用掌背静脉逆行皮瓣修复近节指背、指腹软组织或皮肤缺损26例。结果 所有皮瓣均成活，外观佳。结论 该方法操作简便、损伤小、无需植皮、易推广，为指近节软组织缺损的修复提供了一种方法。     

邻近节指背筋膜(蒂)皮瓣修复手指皮肤软组织缺损

目的报道应用手指缺损创面的邻近节指背筋膜（蒂）皮瓣修复手指皮肤组织缺损的方法。方法2004年10月～2006年8月,根据受区皮肤缺损的面积及形状,在供区设计斜形皮瓣修复手指皮肤软组织缺损创面共27例。结果皮瓣全部成活,术后3～20个月随访,皮瓣质地优良,外形与感觉功能恢复满意。结论手指缺损创面的邻近节指背筋膜（蒂）皮瓣手术操作简单、安全可靠,术后治疗、护理容易,外形与功能恢复良好,是手外科修复手指皮肤软组织缺损创面较为理想的方法,值得推广。