颈椎肿瘤单侧关节突关节切除后的稳定性重建

目的：探讨颈椎肿瘤单侧关节突关节切除后稳定性重建的方法及效果。方法：对1999—2005年存我院骨科手术治疗且得到随访的18例切除单侧关节突关节的颈椎肿瘤患者的资料进行分析，男10例，女8例；年龄16～72岁，平均46岁。神经根受压表现为主者10例，VAS评分2～8分，平均4．2分；脊髓压迫表现为主者8例．ASIA分级C级5例．D级3例。均采用颈后路患侧关节突关节、侧块切除，完整切除肿瘤组织，其中10例行单侧侧块钢板固定植骨融合，8例行双侧侧块钢板固定植骨融合。结果：随访3—60个月，平均20个月，1例透明细胞癌肺转移患者死亡．余存活无复发。10例神经根受压表现为主者术后疼痛VAS评分0—4分，平均1．6分。8例脊髓压迫表现为主者，5例术前C级者术后C级2例、E级3例，3例术前D级者术后D级2例．E级l例。双侧侧块钢板固定植骨融合者术后3个月4例m现骨性融合（其中1例3个月后失访），6个月7例达到骨性融合，内固定无断裂、松动、移位。无颈椎不稳。单侧侧块钢板固定植骨融合者．1例术后5个月出现颈部疼痛；9例在术后9个月骨性融合；1例12个月时仍未能骨性融合，螺钉松动。结论：颈后路侧块钢板同定植骨融合可以实现颈椎肿瘤单侧关节突关节切除后的颈椎稳定性重建。     

Perthes disease: a survey of management amongst members of the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS)

The treatment of Legg-Calvé-Perthes disease remains controversial. The aim of this survey was to ascertain the current management strategies of this condition amongst UK paediatric orthopaedic surgeons, with particular regard to containment procedures in the fragmentation phase. Questionnaires were distributed at the January 2006 meeting of the British Society for Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery (BSCOS) and was posted to all absent members. The results showed a great deal of variability not only in the treatment of Perthes disease, but also in the decision-making processes. Consideration must now be given to a carefully constructed national multi-centre prospective randomised controlled study into the optimum management of this disease     

An Anatomical Study to Demonstrate the Proximity of Kirschner Wires to Structures at Risk in Percutaneous Pinning of Distal Radius Fractures

Distal radius fractures are often treated using percutaneous Kirschner wires (K-wires). The sensory nerves in this area, extensor tendons, radial artery and cephalic vein are at risk of injury in this procedure. We undertook a cadaveric investigation to identify probability of damage to these ‘at risk’ structures by measuring their distances in relation to standard K-wire sites. Nine upper limbs from six formalin-preserved cadavers were studied. Four K-wires were placed percutaneously simulating fixation of a distal radius fracture. Careful dissection was done preserving the original position of neurovascular and tendinous structures. Distances to relevant soft-tissue structures from each K-wire were measured using an electronic digital caliper. Distance of superficial nerves from radial styloid and Lister’s tubercle was measured to determine their ‘safe distance’ from these fixed landmarks. None of the superficial nerves were injured by a K-wire. Cephalic vein had been pierced on 4 occasions (4/18) and extensor tendons on 3 occasions (3/18). Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used to compare distance of the superficial nerves from radial styloid and Lister tubercle, and the latter was found to be the safer option. This study highlights the inherent danger in percutaneous K-wire fixation of wrist fractures. Limited size of the area, where K-wires can be positioned, and anatomic variations of neurovascular structures pose obstacles in developing guidelines for reducing risk of injury. We advocate use of mini-open approach and guiding devices to avert complications of inadvertent impalement and damage to these structures.     

Neural Anatomy of the Anterolateral Thigh Flap

The anterolateral thigh (ALT) flap is one of the commonly used sensate flaps for intra-oral, hand, and foot reconstruction. The objective of this study was to describe the anatomic location of the sensory nerves supplying the ALT flap in relation to the surface landmarks and with the vascular pedicles. The dissections were carried out in 28 embalmed specimens. An axial line from the anterior superior iliac spine to the superolateral border of the patella and two circles with radii of 5 and 10 cm centered on the midpoint of the former line were used for the surface landmarks. At the intersection point of the axial line and the 10-cm circle, the main lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) and its anterior branch were located within 1 and 2.4 cm, respectively. At the intersection point of the axial line and the 5-cm circle, the anterior branch of the LFCN was located within 2.8 cm. The anterior branch of the LFCN can be detected within 3 cm from the central perforator pedicle in all specimens. The posterior branch of the LFCN, superior perforator nerve, and median perforator nerve were found in more variable locations. The findings from our study provide additional information for clinical use in the planning of sensate ALT flap harvest.     

Unstable Simple Elbow Dislocation Treated with the Repair of Lateral Collateral Ligament Complex

Background

Unstable simple elbow dislocation (USED) repair is challenged by the maintenance of joint reduction; hence, primary repair or reconstruction of disrupted ligaments is required to maintain the congruency and allow early motion of the elbow. We evaluated the effectiveness and the outcome of lateral collateral ligament (LCL) complex repair with additional medial collateral ligament (MCL) repair in cases of USED.

Methods

We retrospectively reviewed 21 cases of diagnosed USED without fractures around the elbow that were treated with primary ligament repair. In all cases, anatomical repair of LCL complex with or without common extensor origin was performed using suture anchor and the bone tunnel method. Next, the instability and congruency of elbow for a full range of motion were evaluated under the image intensifier. MCL was repaired only if unstable or incongruent elbow was observed. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using the Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) and radiographic outcomes on last follow-up images.

Results

All cases achieved a stable elbow on radiographic and clinical results. LCL complex repair alone was sufficient to obtain the stable elbow in 17 of 21 cases. Four cases required additional MCL repair after restoration of the LCL complex. The overall mean MEPS was 91 (range, 70 to 100): excellent in 12 cases, good in 7 cases, and fair in 2 cases. All 17 cases with LCL complex repair only and 2 of 4 cases with additional MCL repair had excellent or good results by MEPS.

Conclusions

USED requires surgical treatment to achieve a congruent and stable joint. If the repair of lateral stabilizer such as LCL complex acquires enough joint stability to maintain a full range of motion, it may not be necessary to repair the medial stabilizer in all cases of USED.     

The Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire was successfully translated to Persian

IntroductionThe Patient-Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation (PRTEE) is designed to evaluate pain and disability in subjects with lateral elbow tendinopathy. This questionnaire is available in Swedish, Italian, and some other languages. A Persian language version of the questionnaire is needed for both research and clinical purposes.Purpose of the StudyThe purpose of this study was to translate and cross-culturally adapt the PRTEE questionnaire into the Persian language and to determine its validity and reliability.MethodsThe PRTEE was translated and culturally adapted from English into Persian (PRTEE-P) according to the established guidelines. The PRTEE-P was completed by 68 Iranian subjects (44 women, 24 men) diagnosed with chronic lateral elbow tendinopathy. To assess test-retest reliability, all subjects filled out the PRTEE-P on a second admission within one week. The intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) and Cronbach's alpha were measured to report reliability. The validity was determined by correlating the PRTEE-P questionnaire with the Persian version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand questionnaire.ResultsThe Persian version of the PRTEE showed a high internal consistency with a Cronbach's alpha of 0.99, demonstrating good test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.99). It was well correlated with Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (r = 0.80).ConclusionThe PRTEE-P is a reliable and valid tool designed for measuring pain and disability in subjects with lateral elbow tendinopathy.     

外眦锚着术在下睑退缩修复中的应用

目的探讨外眦锚着术在睑袋术后并发下睑退缩修复中的应用，寻找一种理想可靠的修复方法。方法应用外眦锚着术修复下睑退缩126例（207只眼），对其中20例（33只眼）单纯施行经外眦眦固定术，以缩紧外眦腱；35例（57只眼）施行3mm睑板条外眦成形术；26例（45只眼）行经外眦眦固定术，同时行Hamra释放弓状缘和保留眶脂肪的下睑成形术；45例（72只眼）行睑板条技术，同时行Hamra术。结果术后75例（123只眼）得到6～12个月的随访，平均随防时间8个月。除1例（1只眼）较重的下睑退缩矫正不全外，其余美容外观和功能均获得满意效果。没有明显的并发症发生，仅有1例发生轻微的缝线刺激反应，在随访期间恢复正常。结论外眦锚着术在轻到中、重度的下睑退缩修复中是一项有效方法，既能达到改善眼睑外观，又能恢复眼睑功能的目的，并发症少，患者满意。     

板-棒-多轴螺钉系统后路枕颈固定疗效评价

[目的]报道板-棒-多轴螺钉系统后路枕颈固定的初步疗效，探讨与其它内固定比较的优势。[方法]14例接受颈枕Summit板-棒-多轴螺钉系统固定治疗，男9例，女5例。齿突发育不良并C1,2脱位3例，椎管肿瘤4例，C1,2转移癌并病理骨折、类风湿性关节炎并枕颈不稳与颅底凹陷症各2例，寰椎爆裂骨折并寰枢寰枕不稳1例。12例颈痛，13例有不同程度的脊髓损害表现，JOA评分平均12．4分。[结果]所有螺钉位置良好，无螺钉植入相关并发症。所有颈痛缓解。13例获随访，平均14个月。1例颈枕未融合，枕骨螺钉拔出，其它固定满意并坚固融合。神经功能均有不同程度恢复，JOA评分改善率为63．0％。[结论]板-棒-多轴螺钉系统后路枕颈固定安全可靠，取得了满意的临床疗效。与目前常用的固定方法比较具有一定优势。     

Lateral ventricular liponeurocytoma: Review of literature and case illustration

BackgroundLiponeurocytoma is an uncommon tumor of the central nervous system. It is very rare for this tumor to originate within the lateral ventricle. In the context of the rarity of this tumor entity, this review article aims to summarize the clinical, radiological, and pathological features of lateral ventricular liponeurocytoma to facilitate its diagnosis and management.MethodsHere, we conduct a systematic literature review using the Pubmed, Scopus, and Cochrane Library database for all cases of lateral ventricular liponeurocytoma. A case illustration complements this review.ResultsThe described cases from 1997 onward include 14 cases that have been published in full papers in the English literature. Six additional cases are reported in short English abstracts in full non-English papers, and one case was described in a central neurocytoma report. There is a definite male predominance of 70% (14 male) and a mean age of 37 years (range 24–62). Heterogenous enhancement and signals in magnetic resonant images (MRI) are the radiological characteristics. In all reported cases, the presence of lipocytes and fat vacuoles is considered the paramount histopathological feature. Total surgical resection was achieved in 80% (12 out of 15) of the cases. Only two cases (including ours) received radiation therapy. Recurrence was seen in two patients during follow-up that was treated by radiation therapy in one and surgery in the other. The proliferation index is mostly below 5% in all cases, with the Ki-67 range between < 1% to 10%.ConclusionsLateral ventricular liponeurocytoma has been treated effectively by surgical resection in a limited number of cases. The decision for radiation therapy is based on a high proliferation index and tumor recurrence.     

进展期低位直肠癌新辅助放化疗后侧方淋巴结清扫的选择和意义

侧方淋巴引流是低位直肠癌3个重要的淋巴引流方向之一。沿引流途径清扫淋巴结是直肠癌根治术基本要求,也决定淋巴结清扫范围。但侧方淋巴结是区域淋巴结还是远处淋巴结,一直存在争议。这带来新辅助放化疗和侧方淋巴结清扫、以及新辅助放化疗对侧方淋巴结转移疗效的争议。笔者综合分析国内外研究进展,对直肠癌侧方淋巴结转移规律、影响侧方淋巴结转移复发危险因素以及放化疗前后MRI检查对侧方淋巴结评估等进行深入阐述,并结合临床实践,探讨进展期低位直肠癌新辅助放化疗后侧方淋巴结清扫的选择和意义。