Revision ACL reconstruction using doubled semitendinosus and gracilis tendons: a follow-up study

Abstract Few papers report the results of revision ACL reconstruction with hamstrings tendons. We report our results with revision anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery using a doubled gracilis and semitendinosus tendons (DGST) graft, in association with an exta-articular procedure. Twelve patients underwent ACL revision surgery using autogenous homolateral DGST graft in association with an extra-articular procedure and were evaluated at a mean follow-up of 35 months. At follow-up evaluation, all patients scored negatively on the Lachman test and normally or near normally on the jerk test. The KT 1000 evaluation showed a average side-to-side difference at 30 lb and MM of 1.4±1.7 mm and 1.6±1.6 mm, respectively. The Lysholm score was 98±2 (range, 94–100); excellent results (score 95–100) were obtained in 83% of cases, good results (score 84–94) in 17%, and no fair or poor results. At the IKDC evaluation, the result was excellent (normal) in one-thirds of cases and good (nearly normal) in twothirds. Therefore, the use of hamstring tendons in association with lateral tenodesis seems to be a good alternative to the use of allografts or contralateral bone-patellar tendon-bone graft in revision ACL reconstructions.     

Relationship between floor type and risk of ACL injury in team handball

The purpose of this study was to compare the ACL injury rate between two different floor types - wooden floors (parquet, generally having lower friction) and artificial floors (generally having higher friction). ACL injuries have been recorded prospectively from the three top divisions for men and women in Norwegian team handball during seven seasons (1989-2000). A total of 174 ACL injuries have been recorded, and of these 53 occurred in regular league games. The floor types for all regular games from the same seasons have been determined retrospectively based on match schedules. The matches were divided into two groups: those played on wooden floors and those played on artificial floors. A total of nine injuries occurred among men (incidence: 0.24+/-0.09 injuries per 1000 player hours) and 44 among women (0.77+/-0.04 injuries 1000 h(-1); OR vs. men: 3.21 (1.56-6.58); P=0.001). Among men, four injuries occurred on wooden floors (0.32+/-0.13 injuries 1000 h(-1)) and five injuries occurred on artificial floors (0.20+/-0.12 injuries 1000 h(-1); OR vs. wooden floors: 0.63 (0.17-2.37); ns). Among women, eight injuries occurred on wooden floors (0.41+/-0.09 injuries 1000 h(-1); OR vs. men: 1.29 (0.39-4.28); ns) and 36 on artificial floors (0.96+/-0.04 injuries 1000 h(-1); OR vs. wooden floors: 2.35 (1.09-5.07); P=0.03; OR vs. men: 4.77 (1.87-12.18); P=0.001). These results indicate that the risk of ACL injury for women is higher on artificial floors than on wooden floors.     

Positive culture in allograft ACL-reconstruction: what to do?

The transmission of disease or infection from the donor to the recipient is always a risk with the use of allografts. We carried out a research study on the behavioural pattern of implanted allografts, which were initially stored in perfect conditions (all cultures being negative) but later presented positive cultures at the implantation stage. Because there is no information available on how to deal with this type of situation, our aim was to set guidelines on the course of action which would be required in such a case. We conducted a retrospective study of 181 patients who underwent an ACL reconstruction using BPTB allografts. All previous bone and blood cultures and tests for hepatitis B and C, syphilis and HIV were negative. An allograft sample was taken for culture in the operating theatre just before its implantation. The results of the cultures were obtained 3–5 days after the operation. We had 24 allografts with positive culture (13.25%) after the implantation with no clinical infection in any of these patients. Positive cultures could be caused by undetected contamination while harvesting, storing or during manipulation before implantation. The lack of clinical signs of infection during the follow-up of our patients may indicate that no specific treatment—other than an antibiotic protocol—would be required when facing a case of positive culture of a graft piece after its implantation.     

Dose-dependency of low-energy HeNe laser effect in regeneration of skeletal muscle in mice

. We evaluated the effect on mice skeletal muscle regeneration of different doses (2.6, 8.4, and 25 J/cm²) of HeNe laser (λ 632.8 nm; power, 2.6 mW; spot size, 0.007 cm²) applied directly to intact skin of injured muscle. Muscle injury was induced in both right and left Tibialis anterior (TA) muscles by ACL myotoxin (5 mg/kg). Right TA muscles were irradiated daily for 5 days while contralateral muscles received a sham treatment. Only the 2.6 J/cm² dose resulted in changes such as increased mitochondrial density and muscle fibre in the TA muscles as compared to sham groups (3280±704 μm² versus 2110±657 μm², p=0.02). We concluded that the HeNe effect on mouse muscle regeneration is dose-specific: only 2.6 J/cm² increased muscle fibre area and mitochondrial density. Paper received 3 January 2000; accepted 7 July 2000.     

关节镜下自体髌韧带重建膝前交叉韧带术

应用关节镜下自体髌韧带重建膝前交叉韧带的技术和效果。材料与方法自１９９５年１０月至１９９８年８月共８７例经关节镜检查证实为前交叉韧带损伤,部分病人同时伴有半月板、内侧副韧带、关节面软骨或后交叉韧带损伤。     

Comparison of isometric and anatomical graft placement in synthetic ACL reconstructions: A pilot study

Correct graft placement is critical to the success of anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions (ACLR). Whilst current trend is to insert the graft in an anatomical location, synthetic grafts have shown to better perform when they are located in an isometric position. Placement, however, is largely dependent on the surgeon and no consensus has been reached for synthetic grafts.Kinematic flexion-extension data of four separate cadaveric knees was obtained using an optical tracking system. Knees were CT-scanned and computer models were developed for each specimen. Three different graft insertion techniques were simulated in each of the computer models. Kinematic data obtained from the optical tracking was applied to the 3D computer models to simulate knee flexion-extension, and virtual change in ACL graft length was measured over the cycle for each insertion technique. Length changes were plotted onto the Radiological-Quadrant.The isometric region on the femur was found to be a band spreading from the mid to deep end of the Blumensaat's line down to the shallow-inferior end of the femoral condyle. The JP Laboureau isometric point technique was consistently located in the isometric zone, with the following coordinates on the Radiographic-Quadrant: t=0.375 (SD 0.0066), h=0.227 (SD 0.0266). The Bernard–Hertel and Charlie Brown anatomical placement methods were located (13%, ?6%) and (8%, ?15%) away, from the JP Laboureau isometric point, respectively, based on t- and h- coordinates of the Radiographic-Quadrant.This study has determined the isometric region using three-dimensional analysis relative to the Radiographic-Quadrant. The JP Laboureau method best finds the isometric point. This information is useful for synthetic graft placement.     

前交叉韧带损伤MRI诊断价值与治疗方案选择的初步研究

目的探讨MRI对膝关节前交叉韧带损伤的诊断价值以及对治疗方法选择的指导意义。方法195例怀疑膝关节损伤的关节镜手术患者，术前MRI除常规斜矢状位、冠状位及横断面序列扫描外，加扫斜冠状位序列，通过分析斜矢状位及斜冠状住图像作出稳定型前交叉韧带（纤维束低度部分损伤或未受损）和非稳定型前交叉韧带（纤维束高度部分损伤或完全损伤）的判断，并将MRI诊断结果与关节镜下所见进行对比。结果关节镜检查发现非稳定型前交叉韧带81例，全部行关节镜下骨-髌腱-骨（B-T—B）重建手术治疗，MRI检查共诊断出非稳定型前交叉韧带82例，以关节镜诊断为标准，其中真阳性数77例，假阳性数5例，MRI诊断前交叉韧带非稳定型的准确性、敏感性和特异性分别为95．4％、95．1％、95．6％。结论MR能较准确地诊断膝关节前交叉韧带损伤程度，把前交叉韧带损伤划分为稳定型和非稳定型后，取代以往正常、部分及完全损伤的划分，能提高诊断敏感性，并为临床制订治疗方案提供依据，更有实际意义。     

The relationship of anterior cruciate ligament injuries with MRI based calculation of femoral notch width,notch width index,notch shape - A randomized control study

BackgroundACL injuries are infamously known for disability in young adults and require surgical reconstruction. The need of time is to predict predisposing factors and prevent ACL injuries.The incidence of ACL injuries has been associated with various factors related to the morphology of distal femur and proximal tibia.Hence, purpose of this study was to assess the relationship of morphology of distal femur by assessing Notch Width(NW), Notch Width Index (NWI), and Notch shape calculated preoperatively on MRI in association with an ACL tear.MethodsThe following randomized control study had 60 patients enrolled with non contact injury to knee who were equally divided into 2 groups i.e. ACL injury group and control group. ACL group had patients who had MRI proven ACL tear along with clinical findings suggestive of ACL tear whereas control contained patients with intact ACL. Demographic data was collected and NW, NWI and Notch shape were determined on coronal sections of MRI sequences.ResultsPositive correlation of ACL tear was seen with NW, BCW, NWI, NWP, and NWJ. Smaller Notch Width showed higher incidence of ACL tear (p = 0.019). The mean NWI in the injured and control knee is 0.31 ± 0.01 and 0.27 ± 0.01 respectively and was statistically significant(p < 0.001). A shaped Notch (60%) was commonly seen in ACL tear group and U shaped notch (73.3%) was commonly seen in control group.We found the cut off value for the prediction of ACL tear of NWI was 0.29 with a sensitivity of 90% and specificity of 86.7%.ConclusionACL injuries in the given population have shown higher incidence with narrow femoral intercondylar notch, smaller notch width index, ‘A’ shaped femoral notch. If any of the above findings are present in the MRI, its important to counsel the subjects about the increased risk of ACL injuries in them and take preventive measures.     

脂肪酸合成相关酶与乳腺癌的研究进展

乳腺癌是女性最常见的恶性肿瘤,随着肿瘤代谢研究的深入,脂代谢在乳腺癌发生发展中的作用越来越受到重视。内源性脂肪酸合成是肿瘤细胞脂肪酸的主要来源,也是肿瘤细胞的一个重要特征,靶向内源性脂肪酸合成治疗乳腺癌已经成为了一个研究热点。脂肪酸合成途径的相关酶包括ATP-柠檬酸裂解酶(adenosine triphosphate-citrate lyase,ACL)、乙酰辅酶A羧化酶1(acetyl-CoA carboxylase 1,ACC1)、脂肪酸合酶(fatty acid synthase,FASN)和硬脂酰辅酶A去饱和酶1(stearoyl-CoA desaturase-1,SCD1)在乳腺癌发生发展中发挥重要的作用,成为了乳腺癌治疗的新靶点。本文综述了ACL、ACC1、FASN和SCD1与乳腺癌的临床相关性及意义,在乳腺癌发生发展中的作用和分子机制及其抑制剂治疗乳腺癌的研究进展。