股骨、胫骨骨折交锁髓内钉固定后骨不连的诊治

目的探讨股骨、胫骨骨折应用交锁髓内钉固定后骨不连的诊断及应用微创内固定系统(LISS)或锁定加压钢板(LCP)治疗其骨不连的临床疗效。方法2003年2月～2004年12月,对7例股骨和胫骨骨折患者髓内钉固定后应用X线或CT扫描观察骨不连情况,并应用LISS或LCP固定 植骨治疗,病程10～49个月,平均23.3个月。结果7例患者获4～16个月(平均9.1个月)随访;骨折均在术后4～6个月牢固连接,平均愈合时间4.7个月,无植入物松动等并发症发生。结论对骨折端较长时间存在骨折线、且骨折局部伴有疼痛症状者要果断进行手术干预,消除骨折端的微动和消灭骨缺损。LISS或LCP因其先进的锁定设计,可有效治疗股骨和胫骨骨不连。     

Autologous platelet gel for delayed union of tibial shaft treated with intramedullary nailing

Early recognition of a potential nonunion followed by early intervention reduces the ultimate time to union, and lessens the frustration for both patient and surgeon. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of treatment with autologous platelet gel (PG), rich in growth factors, in the treatment of delayed unions of tibial shaft fractures treated with locked intramedullary nailing. We treated 15 atrophic delayed unions of unstable tibial shaft fractures, stabilized with locked intramedullary nail. The mean time between the acute treatment of the fracture and PG application was 151 days. PG was injected into the site of unhealed fracture during closed surgery. The planned treatment programme was 3 radio-guided applications of PG at intervals of 3–4 weeks. Clinical and radiological evaluations 2, 4 and 6 months after the first application of PG showed gradual improvement of the clinical picture and progressive formation of bone callus. In almost all cases there were clinical and radiological improvements and it was possible to remove the synthesis aid an average of 12 months after the start of the therapeutic programme.     

Tendoscopy of the posterior tibial tendon

An anatomic cadaver study was performed and subsequently, in a prospective study, diagnostic and therapeutic tendoscopy (tendon sheath endoscopy) was performed in 16 consecutive patients with a history of persistent posteromedial ankle pain for at least 6 months. All patients had pain on palpation over the posterior tibial tendon, a positive tibial tendon resistance test, and local swelling. The indications were diagnostic procedure after surgery in 5 patients, diagnostic procedure after fracture in 5, diagnostic after trauma in 1, chronic tenosynovitis in 2, screw removal in 1, and posterior ankle arthrotomy in 2 patients. Inspection and surgery of the complete tendon and its tendon sheath can be performed by a standard two-portal technique. A new finding is the vincula that was consistently present in all our autopsy specimens as well as all our patients. At 1-year follow-up, 3 of the 4 patients in whom resection of a pathological thickened vincula, and 2 patients in whom tenosynovectomy and tendon sheath release were performed, were free of symptoms. Other procedures such as removal of adhesions and screw removal could well be performed. In 2 patients with a posteromedially located loose body, successful removal took place by means of a posterior tibial tendoscopic approach. There were no complications.     

Ultrasonographic comparison of bilateral patellar tendon dimensions in patients treated via intramedullary tibial nailing using a transpatellar approach

Objective

One of the most common complications following intramedullary nailing of a tibial shaft fracture is anterior knee pain. The etiology of pain remains unclear. Patellar tendon entry point is the most suspected reason for anterior knee pain. This study, sonographically examined the patellar tendons of patients treated via intramedullary nailing.

髌上入路胫骨髓内钉治疗胫骨近端骨折

目的:探讨膝关节半伸直位髌上入路胫骨髓内钉治疗胫骨近端骨折的临床疗效。方法:2013年1月至2014年1月共收治胫骨近端骨折16例,男14例,女2例;年龄26～57岁,平均42.2岁。所有患者为单侧闭合骨折,采用膝关节半伸直位髌上入路META-NAIL胫骨髓内钉内固定治疗。记录手术时间、术后并发症、骨愈合时间、胫骨力线和膝关节活动范围,并采用视觉模拟评分法(visual analogue scale,VAS)和Lysholm膝关节评分评定手术疗效。结果:所有16例患者手术时间65～95 min,平均(75.7±8.3) min.无明显围手术期并发症发生。所有患者获随访,时间12～24个月,平均(15.6±8.1)个月。15例获得Ⅰ期骨愈合,平均骨愈合时间(3.6±1.8)个月(3～5个月).末次随访时,所有患者胫骨力线良好,无膝前疼痛。患侧膝关节屈伸活动范围平均(124.4±18.8)°,健侧(127.5±16.7)°。Lysholm膝关节评分77～92分,平均86.4±12.3.结论:膝关节半伸直位髌上入路胫骨髓内钉治疗胫骨近端骨折,术中复位及固定操作方便,术后并发症少,患肢功能恢复良好,临床疗效满意。     

Treatment of femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunions using reamed intramedullary nailing without bone graft

INTRODUCTION: Intramedullary nailing has long been used successfully in the treatment of aseptic nonunions of the femur and tibia. However, recently the efficacy of reamed intramedullary nailing in the treatment of nonunions of the femur has been questioned by some publications reporting unfavourable results. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the treatment results of femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunions with intramedullary nailing. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed thirty-two patients with femoral or tibial diaphyseal nonunions who were treated with reamed intramedullary nailing between May 2002 and April 2006. Fixation status at the time of treatment were nail in twenty-eight patients (12 femurs, 16 tibiae), plate in three cases (2 femurs, 1 tibia), no implant in one femur. We used a dynamically locked, reamed intramedullary nailing. Only in bone defects greater than 50% of the cortical diameter and more than 2 cm in length was open bone grafting performed. RESULTS: Solid union was achieved in 93% (fourteen of fifteen) of femoral nonunions and 94% (sixteen of seventeen) of tibial nonunions. CONCLUSIONS: Our protocol with a dynamically locked, reamed nailing with the use of an oval hole and no open bone grafting for a defect less than 50% of the diameter and immediate weight bearing was successful in the treatment of femoral and tibial diaphyseal nonunions.     

Malrotation following reamed intramedullary nailing of closed tibial fractures

Background:

Rotational malalignment after intramedullary tibial nailing is rarely addressed in clinical studies. Malrotation (especially >10°)of the lower extremity can lead to development and progression of degenerative changes in knee and ankle joints. The purpose of this study is to determine the incidence and severity of tibial malrotation after reamed intramedullary nailing for closed diaphyseal tibial fractures.

Materials and Methods:

Sixty patients (53 males and 7 females) with tibial diaphyseal fracture were included in this study. The mean age of the patients was 33.4±13.3 years. All fractures were manually reduced and fixed using reamed intramedullary nailing. A standard method using bilateral limited computerized tomography was used to measure the tibial torsion. A difference greater than 10° between two tibiae was defined as malrotation.

Results:

Eighteen (30%) patients had malrotation of more than 10°. Malrotation was greater than 15° in seven cases. Good or excellent rotational reduction was achieved in 70% of the patients. There was no statistically significant relation between AO tibial fracture classification and fibular fixation and malrotation of greater than 10°.

Conclusions:

Considering the high incidence rate of tibial malrotation following intramedullary nailing, we need a precise method to evaluate the torsion intraoperatively to prevent the problem.     

Identifying the optimal inlet for antegrade tibial intramedullary nailing via magnetic resonance imaging

IntroductionTibial shaft fractures treated with antegrade rigid tibial intramedullary nailing has been supported worldwide. However, the optimal inlet for nailing is still controversial. Practically, varied inlets may significantly affect the tibial alignment. This retrospective study intended to utilize magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to investigate the optimal inlet for antegrade tibial nailing.MethodsMRIs of 100 consecutive adult patients (50 men and 50 women, average 27 years) were used in this study. All patients had MRIs for meniscus or knee ligament injuries. There were no fractures or prior bony anomalies. The center of the tibial width (TW) at the level of the tibial tubercle (TT) was considered the optimal inlet and was positioned on the axial view of the MRIs. Various related anatomic landmarks were investigated concomitantly. All parameters were compared statistically.ResultsThe medial edge of the patellar tendon (PT) was 55% from the lateral end of the TW. The apex of the TT was 38% from the lateral end of the TW. The lateral edge of the PT was 19% from the lateral end of the TW. The TT was 2.5 cm distal to the tibial articular surface. The PT width was 2.3 cm. Except for the TW, the distance from the TT to the articular surface, and PT width between genders (p < 0.001), all other parameters showed no statistical significance (p > 0.05).ConclusionsThe optimal inlet for antegrade rigid tibial intramedullary nailing may be at a site 3 mm laterally to the medial edge of the PT. There are normally no differences for the nail inlet between men and women. The PT splitting approach for nail insertion may require modification.     

Elastic intramedullary nailing in unstable fractures of the paediatric tibial diaphysis: a systematic review

Purpose  

The majority of paediatric tibial fractures can be managed conservatively. However, there is a small but significant group of patients that require surgical intervention for several indications, most notably, unstable fractures. There are various surgical options, each with its own advantages and risks. This review establishes the current available evidence for the use of elastic intramedullary nails in this group.     

Does the use of an intramedullary nail alter the duration of external fixation and rate of consolidation in tibial lengthening procedures? A systematic review

We performed this systematic review to evaluate tibial lengthening procedures with the use of an intramedullary nail. We investigated the hypothesis that lengthening over a nail can reduce the time spent in an external fixator and increase the rate of consolidation thereby reducing the risk of complications and improving patient satisfaction. We conducted a comprehensive literature search using the MEDLINE, EMBASE and PubMed databases using the key words ‘tibia’ or ‘tibial lengthening’ and ‘nail’. This search was performed in December 2011 and repeated by both authors. Specific outcome measures were the duration of external fixation, rate of consolidation and complication rates. A total of 6 comparative studies published between 2005 and 2011 consisting of 494 procedures met our inclusion and exclusion criteria and were eligible for critical appraisal. The methodological quality of the studies was variable, and they were not homogenous enough for meta-analysis. Patients who have tibial lengthening over an intramedullary nail spend significantly less time in an external fixator. However, there is no reliable evidence to suggest that the rates of consolidation or complication are any different to those lengthened without an intramedullary nail.     

Systematic review shows lowered risk of nonunion after reamed nailing in patients with closed tibial shaft fractures

Nonunion after intramedullary nailing (IMN) in patients with tibial shaft fractures occurs up to 16%. There is no agreement whether reaming prior to IMN insertion would reduce the nonunion rate. We aimed to compare the nonunion rate between reamed and unreamed IMN in patients with tibial shaft fractures.A systematic search was conducted in Pubmed, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. The selected publications were: (1) randomised controlled trials; (2) comparing the nonunion rate; (3) in patients with tibial shaft fractures; (4) treated with either reamed or unreamed IMN.Seven studies that satisfied the criteria were identified. They showed that reamed IMN led to reduction of nonunion rate compared to unreamed IMN in closed tibial shaft fractures (risk difference ranging 7.0-20%, number needed to treat ranging 5-14), while the difference between compared treatments for open tibial shaft fractures was not clinically relevant.The evidence showed a consistent trend of reduced nonunion rate in closed tibial shaft fracture treated with reamed compared to unreamed IMN.     

胫骨骨折--扩髓和不扩髓髓内钉比较

关于这个主题的文献质量不高，因此很难得出一个结论，究竟是扩髓钉还是不扩髓钉的效果更好。这个报告提示：对于开放或闭合性胫骨骨折，两种治疗方法在骨愈合率和并发症上没有统计学差异，建议对患者的功能和生活质量进行更深入和详细的评价和分析研究。     

Asymmetric atrophy of the supraspinatus muscle following tendon tear.

Muscle atrophy is a known consequence of muscle disuse, muscle denervation and tendon tear. Whereas after nerve injury muscle atrophies in the denervated area, the distribution of muscle atrophy following tear of its tendon is not known. Standardized MRI scans of 64 consecutive, painful shoulders were evaluated for supraspinatus tendon tearing, myotendinous retraction, supraspinatus muscle atrophy, fatty infiltration, ratio of the scapular (deep) and fascial (superficial) muscle area ("symmetry") and position of the central tendon within the supraspinatus fossa. There were thirteen shoulders with no and eleven shoulders with partial thickness supraspinatus tendon tears. In the forty cases with full thickness tendon tear, there was significant muscle atrophy and fatty infiltration. Atrophy of the fascial muscle portion was 43%, on the bony side it was 9% (p<0.005). The position of the central tendon within the supraspinatus fossa, was unaltered. Muscular changes following tendon tear occur highly asymmetrically: the muscle portion originating from the fascia primarily atrophies, the portion originating from the scapula primarily undergoes fatty infiltration. Muscular changes are not simply a consequence of muscle disuse, but dependent on architectural changes in the muscle.     

Tibial fractures Reamed versus unreamed intramedullary nailing

AMEDLINEsearchwasperformedtoidentifystudiespublishedfromJanuary1997toNovember2003com-paringreamedintramedullary(IM)nailingwithun-reamedIMnailingfortibialfractures.Fromalistof16articles,threerandomizedclinicaltrialscomparingreamedIMnailingtounreamedIMnailingwereidentified.Weincludedstudiesexaminingbothopenandclosedtibialfractures.Weexcludedanalysesofnonrandomizedtrials.StudiesStudy1KeatingJF,OBrienPJ,BlachutPA,etal(1997)Lockingintramedullarynailingwithandwithoutreamingforopenfractur…     

锁定加压钢板单骨皮质固定治疗长骨骨折髓内钉术后骨不连

目的 探讨应用锁定加压钢板(LCP)单骨皮质固定治疗长骨骨折交锁髓内钉同定术后骨不连的方法及疗效.方法 2004年7月至2007年3月,对8例股骨或胫骨骨折交锁髓内钉固定术后确诊为骨不连的患者,不取髓内钉,应用LCP穿透一侧骨皮质同定、断端切新并取自体骼骨植骨治疗,病程12.28个月,平均19.8个月.术后7 d开始部分负重,6个月后完全负重.结果 8例患者术后获8～20个月(平均14个月)随访.骨折断端术后6个月出现明显骨痂,8～16个月牢同连接,平均愈合时间12.6个月,无置入物松动等并发症发生.结论 对于交锁髓内钉固定后骨不连时间较长的患者,采用LCP穿单侧骨皮质固定、断端切新并取自体髂骨植骨治疗,具有方法简便、损伤小、花费少、疗效确实等优点.     

交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨远端开放性骨折

目的探讨交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨远端开放性骨折疗效。方法26例胫骨远端开放性骨折患者,先清创或牵引复位外固定,再闭合或小切口切开复位交锁髓内钉内固定。结果患者均获随访,时间7～22(15.2±3.3)个月。骨性愈合时间3.5～15.5(7.3±2.8)个月。术后功能恢复按Johner-Wruhs标准:优16例,良8例,可2例。可2例中1例出现骨折延迟愈合、断钉,经更换髓内钉并植骨后5个月获骨性愈合;1例皮肤坏死,经清创后Ⅱ期植皮愈合,遗留踝关节功能障碍。结论交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨远端开放性骨折是一种有效方法。     

胫骨骨折与髓内固定

胫骨骨折髓内固定按生物力学原理可分为“静力性髓内固定”和“动力性髓内固定”，按材料韧性可分为“弹性针髓内固定”和“刚性针髓内固定”，按技术操作可分为“扩髓髓内固定”和“非扩髓髓内固定”。髓内固定的优势很多，如有较好的骨折稳定性，有利于早期负重并促进骨愈合，能较早、较好地恢复肢体功能，闭合穿针技术符合现代骨折生物学     

带锁髓内钉治疗胫骨骨折

交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨骨折应用广泛,固定坚强可靠,能早期活动,并发症少。2005年6月～2007年6月,我科应用带锁髓内钉内固定治疗胫骨骨折38例,疗效满意。     

交锁髓内钉治疗胫骨骨折

2003年7月～2007年1月,我科对105例胫骨骨折采用切开复位或闭合复位髓内钉治疗,取得满意效果。