Piezosurgery for osteotomies in orbital surgery: Our experience and review of the literature

INTRODUCTIONPiezoelectric bone surgery, simply known as Piezosurgery^®, is a new promising technique for bone cutting based on ultrasonic microvibrations that allows to perform precise and thin osteotomies with soft tissue sparing.PRESENTATION OF CASEA 45-years-old woman presenting with progressive left ocular pain, diplopia on the lateral left gaze, and visible exophthalmos was admitted to our department. CT scan and MRI images documented a left supero-lateral orbital lesion. A left lateral orbitotomy using the piezoelectric scalpel was performed. The tumour (lacrimal gland lymphoma) was completely removed with no injuries to the orbital structures and with a perfect realignment of the bone stumps.DISCUSSIONHigh powered pneumatic osteotome are commonly used to perform craniotomies. Large bone cutting groove and high temperatures developing at the contact site could produce an uneasy bone healing. The use of a piezoelectric scalpel allows to realize precise and thin osteotomies, facilitating craniotomy's borders ossification and avoiding injuries to non-osseous structures.CONCLUSIONWidely used in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Piezosurgery^® can also be useful in neurosurgical approaches in order to obtain a faster bone flap re-ossification, a better aesthetic result, and a lower risks of dural layer and soft tissue damage.     

Compression screw fixation without bone grafting for scaphoid fibrous nonunion

Purpose

Bone graft is often recommended as an adjuvant for treatment of scaphoid nonunions. However, recent literature has suggested that fibrous nonunion may be suited to treatment with rigid fixation without bone grafting. This work reported on outcomes of compression screw fixation for established scaphoid fibrous nonunions without bone graft.

Methods

Fourteen patients underwent surgical compression screw fixation without bone grafting of scaphoid fibrous nonunion between January 1, 2000, and December 31, 2012, with minimum follow-up until the time of clinical and radiographic healing. Fibrous nonunion of the scaphoid was defined as a scaphoid fracture with all of the following features: (1) persistent tenderness, (2) incomplete trabecular bridging on three X-ray views, (3) injury that had occurred at a minimum of 6 months prior to surgery, and (4) identification of fibrous union at the time of surgery. Outcomes were assessed with range of motion assessment, Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores, and plain radiographs.

Results

Twelve of the 14 patients healed successfully, while two patients required secondary vascularized bone grafting. Both unhealed patients sustained proximal pole fractures and had a duration of ≥1 year from injury to surgery. Average time to healing was 4.4 ± 2.0 months. Average flexion was 73 ± 22° and average extension was 66 ± 22° postoperatively. Average grip strength was 90 ± 25 lbs on the operative side. Mean postoperative pain score was 1.4 (range, 0 to 7). Mean postoperative DASH score was 10.2 (range, 0 to 52). Increasing age and an interval from injury to surgery of >1 year correlated with worse DASH and pain scores.

Conclusions

Patients with fibrous scaphoid nonunion demonstrated good results with rigid fixation without bone grafting. Increasing age and >1-year interval between injury and surgery resulted in lower self-assessed outcomes.

Level of Evidence

Therapeutic Level IV, retrospective case series     

Dorsal capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft for proximal pole scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis

BackgroundScaphoid nonunion involving the proximal pole with the presence of avascular necrosis is difficult to reconstruct. We aimed to determine the efficacy of surgical treatment of proximal pole scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis using a dorsal capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft.MethodsBetween 2000 and 2018, 64 patients with established proximal pole scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis were treated using a dorsal capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft. This graft was harvested from the dorsal aspect of the distal radius with its dorsal wrist capsule attachment. Fixation of the scaphoid nonunion was performed with a small cannulated screw, followed by insertion of the vascularized graft into the dorsal trough at the scaphoid nonunion site. In the last 47 patients of this series, a micro suture anchor was placed into the scaphoid to augment graft fixation.ResultsUnion rate was 86% (55 of 64 scaphoid nonunions with avascular necrosis) at a mean time of 12 weeks. Persistent non-union was noted in eight patients and fibrous union in one patient. No patients developed donor site morbidity. No graft dislodgment was noted. There was significant improvement of the wrist functional outcomes at the final follow up.ConclusionsThe dorsal capsular-based vascularized distal radius graft is a safe and effective treatment in patients with scaphoid nonunion with avascular necrosis of the proximal pole. This pedicle vascularized bone graft is derived from a location that can easily reach the proximal third of the scaphoid avoiding microsurgical dissection or anastomosis.     

Percutaneous Screw Fixation of Scaphoid Waist Fracture Non-Union Without Bone Grafting

The aim of the study was to evaluate results of volar percutaneous headless compression screw fixation without bone grafting in 21 patients with scaphoid waist nonunion fractures. The inclusion criteria in this series were scaphoid waist fracture nonunion with intact cartilaginous envelope, minimal fracture line at nonunion interface, no cyst or sclerosis, no avascular necrosis and normal scapholunate angle without humpback deformity. There were 17 male and 4 female patients with an average age of 23 years (range 16–45 years). All patients had radiographic examinations that included Posteroanterior, lateral, oblique and scaphoid views. Preoperative MRI to assess the cartilaginous shill and vascularity of scaphoid was done. CT scans were performed postoperatively to confirm scaphoid fracture healing. The average clinical follow-up was at 25 months (range 18–35) postoperatively. All fractures united successfully with no additional procedures. The average DASH score (disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand) at final follow-up was 8 (range 0–16). Percutaneous fixation for selected scaphoid nonunion can avoid the morbidity of an open approach and bone grafting.     

Scaphoid nonunion in the presence of a degenerate carpus: don't rush to salvage surgery

We retrospectively studied 13 patients with degenerative change associated with a scaphoid nonunion treated by internal fixation and bone graft. All patients had radiological signs of radioscaphoid degenerative change (scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse--scaphoid nonunion advanced collapse-- grade II or more) and had surgery more than 2 years after injury. Ten of the 13 patients achieved union at 6 months with all but one of these demonstrating improvement on the Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Surgeons presented with this difficult patient group might consider reconstruction before salvage procedures.     

自体骨移植治疗四肢骨折术后骨不连失败因素分析

目的:探讨四肢骨折骨不连经植骨治疗后未达到骨愈合的原因,了解主要影响疗效的因素,为提高骨不连的治疗效果提供依据.方法:1995年1月至2011年12月收集四肢骨折术后骨不连接受自体骨移植手术治疗患者367例,其中男198例,女169例;年龄12～89岁,平均53.5岁;病程23～49个月.植骨治疗后摄X线片及CT扫描评估治疗效果,骨折仍未愈合的32例,其余的均后期骨愈合入院行内外固定拆除手术.通过Logistic回归分析考察年龄、性别、是否吸烟、营养状况、原发骨折类型、骨折的部位、骨不连的类型、是否更换固定方式、手术固定的类型、患者是否有影响骨折愈合的内外科疾病等因素对于患者植骨治疗成功率的影响.结果:纳入统计的患者为后期有再次入院记录(获得随访).手术植骨治疗后随访6～12个月,失败率为8.72％.通过统计学分析吸烟与否、原发骨折类型、骨不连的类型、是否更换固定方式、原发内外科疾病等因素与植骨治疗后期愈合率有明确的相关.结论:吸烟、原发骨折类型、骨不连的类型、是否更换固定、原发疾病这些因素影响自体骨移植治疗骨不连疗效.在骨不连植骨治疗中应建议患者戒烟,同时治疗相关疾病.手术前分析原骨折及骨不连的情况并积极的治疗感染,制定更完善的手术方案,以及手术中尽可能更换固定方式均可以降低植骨治疗的失败风险.     

Using a tightRope? to treat a complex fracture of the trapezium

We present the case of a 23-year-old man with a combined scaphoid fracture and comminuted trapezium fracture, treated surgically with percutaneous fixation of the scaphoid fracture and concomitant Arthrex Mini TightRope^® stabilisation of base of thumb metacarpal to base of index finger metacarpal. The patient made a good functional recovery, returning to usual activities within six weeks. We suggest that this technique could be used to treat complex trapezium fractures that cannot be reconstructed with surgery.     

Gadolinium enhanced MR assessment of proximal fragment vascularity in nonunions after scaphoid fracture: does it predict the outcome of reconstructive surgery?

This study investigated whether the outcome of bone graft and internal fixation surgery for nonunion of scaphoid fractures could be predicted by gadolinium-enhanced MR assessments of proximal fragment vascularity. Sixteen established scaphoid fracture nonunions underwent gadolinium-enhanced MR scanning before surgical treatment with bone grafting and internal fixation. No relationship was found between MR enhancement and the outcome of surgery. Union was achieved in eight of the 12 nonunions with more than 50% enhancement, and three of the four with less than 50% enhancement, of the proximal pole. Furthermore, union was achieved in both of the nonunions which had less than 25% enhancement of the proximal pole. We conclude that enhanced MR assessments of the vascularity of the proximal fragment of a scaphoid fracture nonunion do not accurately predict the outcome of reconstructive surgery.     

Magnetic resonance imaging of the humpback scaphoid: the technique and a mathematical performance evaluation

Surgical treatment of scaphoid nonunion and malunion with excessive intrascaphoid angulation (humpback deformity) usually involves a bone graft that is intended to correct the deformity. The volar bone graft length determines the degree of angular correction and scaphoid elongation. It is recommended that the length of the graft be determined by careful preoperative measurement of the deformity. Previous imaging techniques are inherently limited. The present paper describes a technique using three-dimensional magnetic resonance imaging. Scaphoid fracture angulation is calculated from measurements of comparable sagittal slices of the patient's fractured and normal scaphoid. Optimal bone graft length is determined by using simple trigonometric principles. Magnetic resonance imaging provides additional important information regarding vascularity of the proximal pole and the status of the periscaphoid ligaments and hyaline cartilage. Mathematical performance evaluation indicates that this technique is a promising method for planning reconstructive surgery of the scaphoid.     

逆行筋膜蒂桡骨茎突骨瓣移植及BMP复合物植入治疗腕舟骨骨不连

目的 探讨治疗腕舟骨阵旧性骨折骨不连的手术方法。方法 对11例腕舟骨陈旧性骨折骨不连,采用筋膜蒂逆行桡骨突骨瓣移植及骨形态发生蛋白（bone morphogenetic protein,BMP)与纤维蛋白（fibrin sealant,FS)复合物植入的手术方法治疗。结果 术后随访4－24个月,腕部疼痛及无力症状均消失。11例在术后3－6个月内,X线片示骨折已全部骨性愈合。结论 带筋膜蒂的桡骨茎突骨瓣移植及BMP复合物植入法,治疗腕舟骨陈旧性骨折骨不连,操作简单,成骨作用强,并可促进骨折愈合。     

Failed Primary Surgery in Congenital Scoliosis Caused by a Single Hemivertebra: Reasons and Revision Strategies

ObjectiveTo analyze the factors causing failure of primary surgery in congenital scoliosis (CS) patients with single hemivertebra (SHV) undergoing posterior spinal fusion, and to elucidate the revision strategies.MethodsIn this retrospective study, a total of 32 CS patients secondary to SHV undergoing revision surgery from April 2010 to December 2017 due to failed primary surgery with more than 2 years follow‐up were reviewed. The reasons for failure of primary surgery and revision strategies were analyzed for each patient. The radiographic parameters including coronal Cobb angle, segmental kyphosis (SK), coronal balance (CB), and sagittal vertical axis (SVA) were compared between pre‐ and post‐revision. The complications during revision and follow‐up were recorded.ResultsThe mean age at revision surgery of the 32 CS patients was 15.8 ± 9.7 years and the average duration between primary and revision surgery was 31.0 ± 35.4 months. The reasons for failed primary surgery were severe post‐operative curve progression of focal scoliosis in 14 cases (43.8%), implant failure in 17 (53.1%) and trunk imbalance in 12 (37.5%). The candidate revision strategies included thorough resection of residual hemivertebra and adjacent discs, extending fusion levels, complete pseudarthrosis resection, massive bone graft, replacement of broken rods, satellite rod fixation, horizontalization of upper/lower instrumented vertebrae and rigid fusion of structural compensatory curves were performed individually. After revision surgery, the coronal Cobb angle, SK, CB and SVA showed significant improvement (P < 0.05) with no significant correction loss during follow‐up (P > 0.05). The intra‐operative complications included alarming changes of neurologic monitoring in three (9.4%) patients and dual tear in two, while rod fracture re‐occurred was detected in one patient at 18 months after revision.ConclusionsThe common reasons for failed primary surgery in CS patients with SHV undergoing posterior spinal fusion were severe post‐operative curve progression of focal scoliosis, implant failure and trunk imbalance. The revision strategies including thorough resection of residual hemivertebra and adjacent discs, extended fusion levels to structural curvature, complete pseudarthrosis resection, massive bone graft, replacement of broken internal fixation and horizontalization of upper/lower instrumented vertebrae should be individualized based on the causes of failed primary surgery.     

Computer-Assisted Surgery in Reverse Shoulder Arthroplasty: Early Experience

BackgroundIn the last decade, new technologies have been applied to shoulder arthroplasty. The aim of this work was to show that navigated RSA allows the surgeon to reach the planned version/inclination in all cases. In this article are shown preliminary data, advantages, disadvantages and limits of the technique.MethodsEighteen computer-assisted reverse shoulder arthroplasty were performed. Preoperative glenoid version and inclination were evaluated with preoperative CT scan using Orthoblue^® (Exactech, Gainesville, FL,USA) software, as well as baseplate type, planned glenoid component seating, planned postoperative version, planned postoperative inclination, intraoperative glenoid version/inclination, screw length and surgical time. A senior shoulder surgeon has analyzed the advantages, disadvantages and limitation of this kind of surgery.ResultsMean surgical time of the primary implants was 92 ± 12 min (min 75–max 110). Mean preoperative inclination was + 2.6° ± 6.4, mean preoperative version was − 7.6° ± 8.4. Mean planned postoperative inclination was − 2.7° ± 2.3, mean planned postoperative version was − 1.6° ± 2.9 and mean planned glenoid seating was 89% ± 8%. Planned settings were reached in all cases during surgery. Baseplate implanted were in nine cases 8° posterior augmented, in six cases standard and in three cases 10° superior augmented. Mean screw length was 33.5 mm ± 4.2 mm. No GPS system failure has been recorded. One coracoid fracture occurred during the first case.DiscussionIntraoperative navigation system is a reliable and user-friendly technology that allows the surgeon to reach planned glenoid positioning during surgery. Furthermore, this technology will allow the surgeon to compare clinical outcomes to component positioning data. The lack of humeral implant navigation is the main limit of this technique.     

Patient-reported physical functioning and pain improve after scaphoid nonunion surgery: A Cohort Study

BackgroundSince all patients with a scaphoid nonunion are generally treated surgically to prevent progressive osteoarthritis, it is important to set postoperative expectations regarding physical functioning and pain. Previous study mainly focus on postoperative scaphoid union and physician-based outcomes. Therefore we aim to report the change from preoperative to postoperative patient-reported outcomes to inform patients with a scaphoid nonunion about their postoperative expectations.Material and MethodsData were prospectively collected as part of usual care at the Xpert Clinic in the Netherlands. Adult patients who underwent scaphoid nonunion surgery minimally 3 months after a scaphoid fracture, were eligible for inclusion. Only patients with complete preoperative and postoperative questionnaires regarding our primary outcome (Patient Rated Hand/Wrist Evaluation (PRWHE) were included. As secondary outcomes, we assessed the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain and hand function, range of motion of the injured wrist measured by a hand therapist, and patient satisfaction with questionnaires.ResultsWe included 118 patients with complete preoperative and postoperative (11 – 92 months) PRWHE questionnaires. The median PRWHE score improved significantly from 47 [IQR 27 - 62]) preoperative to 11 [IQR 5 - 23] postoperative (p<0.001). Postoperative improvement in pain and physical functioning was also observed in the PWRHE subdomains pain and disability separately (p<0.001), VAS pain, and VAS function (p<0.001). There was no difference between preoperative and postoperative range of motion of the injured wrist. Satisfaction with the hand improved significantly from preoperative to postoperative (p<0.001). Good or excellent satisfaction with the treatment result was reported by 69% of the patients and 86% would undergo the treatment again.ConclusionsPatients can expect an improvement in physical functioning and pain after scaphoid nonunion surgery. Most patients are satisfied with the treatment result.     

自体松质骨加骨髓移植治疗陈旧性腕舟骨骨折不连的临床研究

目的观察自体松质骨加骨髓移植治疗陈旧性腕舟骨骨折不连及近端坏死型腕舟骨骨折的临床效果。方法随机选择14例陈旧性腕舟骨骨折不连患者，搔刮舟骨远、近两端死骨，保留皮质骨壳，取自体松质骨（桡骨远端或髂骨）移植至舟骨远、近两端，舟骨复位后交叉克氏针固定。髂骨内抽取自体红骨髓5ml，快速、加压注入舟骨骨折部位。术后6周开始，每周拍摄计算机X线片（CR-X）一次，至骨折愈合，并记录骨折愈合及恢复工作时间。结果术后随访10周～5年，14例陈旧性腕舟骨全部愈合，骨折愈合时间为8～12周，平均9．3周。13例腕关节活动度达到健侧腕部标准，活动时无疼痛，恢复了原来工作；1例较术前有改善，但腕关节活动未达健侧标准，且活动时疼痛。结论自体松质骨加自体骨髓移植治疗陈旧性腕舟骨骨折不连，较传统治疗方法，缩短了骨折愈合时间，提高了治愈率，保留了原解剖结构和生物力学特性，是一种有效的治疗方法。     

Osteoperiosteal Decortication and Autogenous Cancellous Bone Graft Combined with Bridge Plating for Non-hypertrophic Diaphyseal Nonunion

BackgroudThe aim of this study was to evaluate results of osteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft combined with a bridge plating technique in atrophic and oligotrophic femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunion.MethodsWe retrospectively reviewed 31 patients with atrophic or oligotrophic femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunion treated with osteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft between January 2008 and December 2018. Patients with hypertrophic nonunion, infected nonunion, and nonunion treated with autogenous cancellous bone graft alone were excluded. The nonunion site was exposed by using the Judet technique of osteoperiosteal decortication. Nonunion with a lack of stability was stabilized with a new plate using a bridge plating technique or augmented by supplemental fixation with a plate. Nonunion with malalignment was stabilized with a new plate after deformity correction. Autogenous cancellous bone graft was harvested from the posterior iliac crest and placed within the area of decortication. A basic demographic survey was conducted, and the type of existing implants, mechanical stability of the implants, the type of implants used for stabilization, the operation time, the time to bone union, and postoperative complications were investigated.ResultsThe average follow-up period was 33.3 months (range, 8–108 months). The operation time was 207 minutes (range, 100–351 minutes). All but 1 nonunion (96.7%) were healed at an average of 4.2 months (range, 3–8 months). In 1 patient, bone union failed due to implant loosening with absorbed bone graft, and solid union was achieved by an additional surgery for stable fixation with a new plate, osteoperiosteal decortication, and autogenous cancellous bone graft. There were no other major complications such as neurovascular injuries, infection, loss of fixation, and malunion.ConclusionsOsteoperiosteal decortication and autogenous cancellous bone graft combined with stable fixation by bridge plating showed reliable outcomes in atrophic and oligotrophic diaphyseal nonunion. This treatment modality can be effective for treating atrophic and oligotrophic diaphyseal nonunion because it is very helpful stimulating bone union.     

An Epidemiologic Perspective on Scaphoid Fracture Treatment and Frequency of Nonunion Surgery in the USA

Background

Scaphoid fractures treated non-operatively and operatively may be complicated by nonunion.

Questions/Purposes

We sought to test the primary hypothesis that the incidence density of scaphoid fracture treatment is higher than previously estimated, to determine the frequency and risk factors for nonunion treatment, and to determine whether the frequency of surgical treatment increased over time.

Methods

The MarketScan^® database was queried for all records of treatment (casting and surgery) for closed scaphoid fractures over a 6-year period. We examined subsequent claims to determine frequency of additional procedures for nonunion treatment (revision fixation or vascularized grafting occurring 28 days or more after initial treatment). Trend analyses were used to determine whether changes in frequency of surgical treatment or revision procedure occurred.

Results

The estimated incidence density of scaphoid fracture is 10.6 per 100,000 person-years in a commercially insured population of less than 65 years of age. Of 8923 closed scaphoid fractures, 29 and 71% were treated with surgery and casting, respectively. The frequency of surgical treatment rose significantly, from 22.1% in 2006 to 34.1% in 2012. The frequency of nonunion treatment was 10.8% after surgery and 3% after casting; neither changed over time. Younger age, male sex, and surgical treatment are associated with a higher risk of nonunion treatment.

Conclusions

Our estimated incidence of scaphoid fracture is higher than previously reported. The increased enthusiasm in the USA to surgically treat scaphoid fractures is reflected by our trend analysis. The frequency of surgical treatment for presumed nonunion after initial surgical management for closed scaphoid fractures exceeded 10%. Given the increased utilization of surgery, surgeons and patients should be aware of the frequency of nonunion treatment to inform treatment decisions.

     

Thumb metacarpal vascularized bone graft in long-standing scaphoid nonunion--a useful graft via dorsal or palmar approach: a cohort study of 24 patients

PURPOSE: Long-standing scaphoid nonunion preferentially is treated by using a vascularized bone graft because of its superiority in achieving bone healing. In the present study nonunion was repaired using a bone graft raised from the thumb metacarpal and vascularized by the first dorsal metacarpal artery. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with scaphoid nonunion for longer than 5 years, without ligament injuries and panarthrosis, had surgery. According to the location of the nonunion and presence of dorsal intercalated segment instability deformity, surgery was performed by either a dorsal or palmar approach. The patients had a final clinical and radiographic evaluation 12 months after surgery. RESULTS: Complete healing was shown in 21 patients but incomplete healing was observed in the remaining 3 patients. After surgery patients had marked pain relief, with an improved range of motion and grasping strength. Anatomic restoration of carpal angles and scaphoid length was observed. None of the patients required additional surgery. Before surgery 15 patients presented radiographic signs of wrist arthrosis. During surgery, however, cartilage erosion on the proximal pole or on the radius articular surface was not confirmed. Despite the presence of radiographic arthrosis, wrist symptoms, motion, and grasping strength improved after surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Long-standing scaphoid nonunion, even in the presence of limited arthrosis, can be treated with surgery and healing promoted by a vascularized bone graft. Because of its versatility for use by dorsal or palmar approach and reliability, the first dorsal metacarpal artery vascularized bone graft represents our method of choice.     

应用桡动脉茎突返支为蒂的桡骨骨瓣或骨膜瓣移植治疗腕舟骨骨折不连接

目的观察以桡动脉返支为蒂的桡骨骨瓣或骨膜瓣移植对腕舟骨骨折不连接的治疗作用.方法20例腕舟骨骨折骨不连,应用桡动脉返支为蒂的桡骨骨瓣移植加桡骨茎突切除治疗12例,应用桡动脉返支为蒂的桡骨骨膜瓣移植加桡骨茎突切除治疗8例.测量手术前后腕关节屈伸和尺桡偏活动度、握力,应用腕舟评分对患者的自觉功能恢复情况进行评定.结果20例腕舟骨骨折骨不连均愈合,愈合时间平均为7±0.2周(6～12周).腕舟骨评分结果为:优16例,良3例,可1例.结论以桡动脉返支为蒂的桡骨骨瓣或骨膜瓣移植加桡骨茎突切除是治疗腕舟骨骨折骨不连的有效方法.     

加压交锁髓内钉固定加植骨治疗胫骨骨不连的临床研究

目的:探讨加压交锁髓内钉内固定加交锁髓内钉开口处取骨植骨治疗胫骨骨不连的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析自2008年2月至2010年10月采用加压交锁髓内定内固定加髓内针开口处取骨植骨治疗18例胫骨骨干骨不连,男12例,女6例;年龄31～67岁,平均42岁。受伤至手术时间6～18个月,平均8个月。骨折不愈合11例,延迟愈合7例。术后根据HSS评分系统评价膝功能,采用Tenny和Wiss评分系统评估疗效。结果:术后随访12～36个月,平均18个月,患者切口愈合良好,无感染,无皮肤坏死。全部患者未见骨不愈合、感染、畸形及再骨折发生。骨性愈合时间4～8个月,平均6个月。患者术后1年膝关节功能HSS评分平均(89.97±3.21)分。术后根据Tenny和Wiss评分系统评估疗效,优16例,良2例。结论:采用加压交锁髓内钉内固定加交锁髓内钉开口处取骨植骨治疗胫骨骨折不愈合及延迟愈合,能提高骨折愈合率,避免髂骨取骨带来的并发症,减少患者医疗费用。     

第一、二伸肌室间支持带上动脉为血管蒂的楔形骨瓣转移治疗舟骨骨不连

目的 探讨以第1,2伸肌室间支持带上动脉(1,2 ICSRA)为血管蒂的楔形骨瓣转移治疗舟骨骨不连伴背侧镶嵌不稳定(DISI)的技术和疗效.方法 对12例舟骨骨不连伴背侧镶嵌不稳定的患者,设计并应用1,2 ICSRA为血管蒂的楔形骨瓣进行治疗,采用腕背侧单一切口同时完成畸形矫正和骨瓣转移.术后随访骨折愈合时间、腕痛状况,比较手术前后腕关节活动度、握力、腕骨排列情况.结果 术后随访时间为6～24个月,平均12个月.X线片显示舟骨骨折均获得骨性愈合,愈合率为100%,平均愈合时间为11.3周.11例患者腕痛消失;1例腕痛持续,经行桡骨茎突切除后好转.12例术后头月骨间角、舟月骨间角、腕高指数恢复正常;腕关节屈伸、桡尺偏活动度接近术前的2倍,握力为术前的3.5倍.结论 1,2 ICSRA为血管蒂的楔形骨瓣转移能促进舟骨愈合,矫正骨折成角,有利于腕部生理力学的重建,是治疗舟骨骨不连伴DISI的有效方法.