Lateral unicompartimental knee arthroplasty: indications,technique and short-medium term results

Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a valid alternative treatment in the event of arthritis confined to the lateral compartment. This paper examines its indications, technique and short to medium-term results. A total of 159 Miller–Galante cemented UKA prostheses (Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana) were implanted consecutively (131 medial and 28 lateral) by the same surgeon. This study investigates 28 lateral UKAs in 27 patients. Twenty-five implants in 24 patients (including a subject operated bilaterally) were followed up for 12–60 months. Three patients were discarded on account of to short a follow-up period. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score was used to compare the pre- and post-operative results of the lateral UKA patients. The HSS score improved from a pre-op mean of 59.92 (range 48–68) to 88.04 (range 71–95) at the last follow-up. There was a positive increase in the pain, function and ROM components of the score. The lateral UKA prosthesis can be regarded as a sound alternative to total knee replacement. Correct patient selection on the basis of optimum surgical indications, however, is essential. No benefits of funds were received in support of the study.     

多层螺旋CT和MRI测量肩胛盂斜倾角的互补性初探

目的 探讨多层螺旋CT(MSCT)多平面重组(MPR)及MRI测量肩胛盂斜倾角的互补性.方法 收集成人肩胛骨干标本22侧及肩关节防腐湿标本24侧,用16层螺旋CT扫描仪扫描,多平面重组重建肩胛骨并测量肩胛盂斜倾角,得数据A组.收集MRI检查正常的肩关节病例50侧,取其斜冠状位T1WI显示肩锁关节的层面测量肩胛盂斜倾角,得数据B组.进行统计学处理.结果 肩胛盂斜倾角最小值91.10°,最大值118.50°,A、B 2组肩胛盂斜倾角数据分别为101.14°±4.66°和104.05°±7.72°.2种测量方法肩胛盂斜倾角值统计学上有显著性差异(P＜0.05).结论 MSCT的MPR法测量肩胛盂斜倾角与MRI测量值不同,前者略小于后者;MSCT和MRI 2种测量肩胛盂斜倾角方法结合具有重要的应用价值.     

Linear birefringence measurements of the in vitro human cornea

This paper presents results of an in vitro investigation of the optical anisotropy of the human cornea. Computer controlled imaging polarimetry and the Jones formalism were used to investigate the distribution of the birefringence and the azimuth angle across the surface of 12 corneas taken from the corneal bank. Each map of the birefringence and the azimuth angle has no rotational symmetry and is different for each cornea. The minimal value of the birefringence always appears in the corneal centre and varies from 9 to 43 degrees for different corneas. Birefringence of the cornea increases monotonically more than one order in the direction of the corneal periphery. Close to the centre of the cornea the azimuth angle is almost constant and varies significantly away from the optical part of the cornea.     

下颌角截骨术与下颌角外板矢状劈开术联合矫治低角型下颌角肥大

目的：下颌角肥大有多种式术可选,对于低角型下颌角肥大,往往一种式术很难达到满意的矫治效果,本文选择了一组低角型下颌角肥大患者,来研究下颌角截骨术与下颌角外板矢状劈开术联合应用治疗低角型下颌角肥大的治疗效果。方法：选择本科室2005年8月～2005年11月间治疗的24例低角型下颌角肥大患者,完善术前检查与分析。在全麻下应用下颌角截骨术与下颌角外板矢状劈开术进行联合矫治。术后观察治疗效果,并在8周后对所有患者进行随访,调查患者满意度。结果：所有24例患者矫治后Ⅰ期愈合,所有患者下颌角角度增大,两下颌角间宽度明显减小,达到了下颌角的正常美学标准。8周后随访,所有患者均对治疗效果表示满意。结论：下颌角截骨术与下颌角外板矢状劈开术联合应用,可有效地矫治低角型下颌角肥大,使患者下颌角达到一个理想的美学标准。     

Mefenamic acid-induced bilateral transient myopia, secondary angle closure glaucoma and choroidal detachment

Drug-induced secondary angle closure is quite common and in the majority of cases simply stopping the medication leads to rapid reversal of the condition and resolution of glaucoma. We describe here a patient who presented with secondary angle closure glaucoma and myopia following mefenamic acid ingestion which was managed successfully by stopping the medication, symptomatic treatment and reassurance.     

下颌角截骨面下部轮廓重塑的研究

目的:下颌角截骨是面型轮廓重塑中最常见的一种手术,为了提高手术的精确性,避免不必要的损伤,我们对各种下颌角截骨术操作技巧进行探讨.方法:术前进行面部测量、下颌骨曲面断层X线和头颅正侧位定位X线片投影测量,设计截骨线和去骨量,术式选择口内切口下颌角截骨术、口内切口下颌角外板矢状劈开截骨术、耳后切口下颌角截骨术、耳后和口内联合切口下颌角截骨术;结果:面下部过宽同时下颌角肥大者单纯下颌角截骨效果往往不会很理想,需要同时进行下颌角外侧骨板部分去除,减少面下部的宽度,206例术后两侧对称,效果良好;1例面瘫;2例下颌骨骨折,术中做内固定;3例下颌骨体部成角,3个月后第二手术将突出部分磨平.结论:术前测量设计下颌角截骨的术式和截骨线是十分必要的,根据下颌角肥大的不同类型选择相适应的截骨术式.     

枕骨大孔区腹侧脑膜瘤的显微手术技术探讨

目的探讨远外侧入路在治疗枕骨大孔区腹侧脑膜瘤中的应用。方法对14例脑膜瘤患者采用远外侧入路显微手术治疗,其中枕髁后入路8例,经部分枕髁入路3例,经C1、2关节面侧方联合部分枕髁入路2例,经完整枕髁入路1例。结果肿瘤全切11例,次全切除3例;1例行枕颈融合,无手术死亡病例。所有患者术后均未出现寰枕关节不稳定的症状,手术并发症主要是后组颅神经损伤、椎动脉损伤、脑脊液漏以及脑干缺血。结论远外侧入路是手术治疗下斜坡区和上段颈髓腹侧、腹外侧病变的理想入路,可以理想显露肿瘤及其基底部并减少术中出血,但手术操作比较复杂且具有一定的风险。     

End-to-side anastomosis of rat carotid artery: comparison of different types of section and shape of the terminal end

Summary In 50 rats, different types of end-to-side carotid artery anastomoses were compared. In one technique, a longitudinal split in the long axis of the vessel was performed to enhance the diameter of the anastomosis. This theoretical advantage was not confirmed in this series. The clamping time, anastomoses time, and tamponade time were increased significantly when compared with a simple, slightly oblique end-to-side anastomosis. This study highlighted that the most simple type of end-to-side anastomosis gave less bleeding, achieved a quicker water-tight anastomosis and decreased the risk of late problems.     

A new technique for the treatment of lumbar far lateral disc herniation: technical note and preliminary results

A newly designed technique for a minimally invasive approach to the laterally herniated disc is presented. Fifteen patients suffering from far lateral disc herniation (extraforaminal) were operated according to this technique. Through a small skin incision (1.5 cm), the paraspinal muscles are spread by dilators, until a working channel of 9 mm inner diameter and 11 mm outer diameter can be placed. The next steps are done through this channel using the surgical microscope. No bone resections are necessary and the facet joints are left untouched. However, partial resection of the intertransverse ligament may be necessary. The mean follow-up period for these 15 patients was 11.5 months, and they were evaluated by using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI). The average surgical time was 43 min. The ODI improved from 30.6 (preoperative) to 14.3 (postoperative). The VAS of leg pain improved from 7 (preoperative) to 3.6 (postoperative), which represented a statistically significant improvement at the significance level of (P<0.01). No intra-operative or early postoperative complications occurred. However, one recurrence did occur, which was treated by the same technique. This technique combines the advantages of three-dimensional visual control (operating microscope) with the minimal surgical trauma of endoscopic techniques, while avoiding some of the shortcomings of both the microsurgical and endoscopic techniques.