Les accidents musculo-squelettiques avec les consoles vidéos de nouvelle génération. À propos d’un cas et revue de la littérature

The rise of next generation consoles game, with their share of sport simulations, has caused appearance of new sport injuries. We present a case of a traumatic rupture of the calcaneal tendon, after a game of virtual sport. It concerned a non-athletic 40-year-old woman. The surgery was performed with a very good long-term result. Literature review demonstrated the extent of these pathologies, with a prevalence of musculoskeletal troubles.     

Achilles tendon problems: Not just an orthopaedic issue

Purpose. To review the current concepts on Achilles tendon involvement in various pathological conditions.

Method. A literature search was conducted to trace relevant literature on Achilles tendon problems in general pathologies.

Results. The Achilles tendon can be involved in inflammatory and autoimmune conditions, genetically determined collagen abnormalities, infectious diseases, tumours, and neurological conditions which are not of a primary surgical nature.

Conclusions. Although Achilles tendon problems are classically considered frequent in active individuals from overuse or a single acute episode, problems in the Achilles tendon can be a consequence of several conditions.     

Conservative,open or percutaneous repair for acute rupture of the Achilles tendon

Purpose. To review the complications and recovery of patients with Achilles tendon rupture managed by percutaneous repair, open repair, and non-operative means in a tertiary referral centre between 2001 and 2003.

Methods. The operating theatre register and logbooks of the Consultants were used to identify surgically managed patients, while plaster room records were used for conservatively managed patients. We collated demographic and management details.

Results. The number of plaster changes (p < 0.001), median length of time in cast (p < 0.001), and number of outpatient visits (p < 0.05) was greater in conservatively managed patients. We performed no formal statistical analysis given the small numbers. Conservative management was the least expensive and open surgery the most costly modality of management. Percutaneous surgery was approximately a third of the cost of open surgery when performed under local anaesthetic.

Conclusion. In our setting, percutaneous repair and conservative management are viable alternatives to open surgery, which carries higher complications rates and was the most costly of the three. Individual patients will have different needs due to their age, occupation, or level of sporting activity.     

Approach and treatment of the adult acquired flatfoot deformity

Adult acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD), embraces a wide spectrum of deformities. AAFD is a complex pathology consisting both of posterior tibial tendon insufficiency and failure of the capsular and ligamentous structures of the foot. Each patient presents with characteristic deformities across the involved joints, requiring individualized treatment. Early stages may respond well to aggressive conservative management, yet more severe AAFD necessitates prompt surgical therapy to halt the progression of the disease to stages requiring more complex procedures. We present the most current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to AAFD, based on the most pertinent literature and our own experience and investigations.     

Sclerosing injections to treat midportion Achilles tendinosis: a randomised controlled study evaluating two different concentrations of Polidocanol

Two to three ultrasound (US) and colour Doppler (CD)-guided injections of the sclerosing substance Polidocanol (5 mg/ml) have been demonstrated to give good clinical results in patients with chronic midportion Achilles tendinopathy. This study aimed to investigate if a higher concentration of Polidocanol (10 mg/ml) would lead to a less number of treatments, and lower volumes, needed for good clinical results. Fifty-two consecutive Achilles tendons (48 patients, mean age 49.6 years) with chronic painful midportion Achilles tendinopathy, were randomised to treatment with Polidocanol 5 mg/ml (group A) or 10 mg/ml (group B). The patients and treating physician were blinded to the concentration of Polidocanol injected. All patients had structural tendon changes and neovascularisation in the Achilles midportion. Treatment was US + CD-guided injections targeting the region with neovascularisation (outside ventral tendon). A maximum of three treatments (6-8 weeks in between) were given before evaluation. Patients not satisfied after three treatments were given additional treatment with Polidocanol 10 mg/ml, up to five treatments. For evaluation, the patients recorded the severity of Achilles tendon pain during activity on a visual analogue scale (VAS), before and after treatment. Patient satisfaction with treatment was also assessed. At follow-up (mean 14 months) after three treatments, 18/26 patients in group A and 19/26 patients in group B were satisfied with the treatment and had a significantly reduced level of tendon pain (P < 0.05). After completion of the study, additional treatments with Polidocanol 10 mg/ml in the not satisfied patients resulted in 26/26 satisfied patients in both groups A and B. In summary, we found no significant differences in the number of satisfied patients, number of injections or volumes given, between patients treated with 5 or 10 mg/ml Polidocanol.     

同种异体心脏移植中供体特异输注对肿瘤坏死因子-α的影响

目的　通过术前 2 4h特异输注与环孢酶素A(CsA)联合应用研究其对肿瘤坏死因子 α(TNF α)的影响。方法　将小鼠随机分组为CsA/红细胞 ,CsA/全血 ,以及红细胞 ,周围淋巴细胞 ,全血 ,低剂量CsA ,空白对照磷酸盐缓冲液 (PBS)组。术前给予相应的供体特输注 (DST) ,空白对照组注射PBS液。心脏移植方法采用耳后方法 ,实验终止后用放射免疫方法测定受体血清中的TNF α。结果　单独DST组 ,低剂量CsA组和空白对照液组之间的TNF α含量差异无显著性(P >0 .0 5 )。CsA/DST组的含量明显低于低剂量CsA组 ,空白对照PBS组和DST组 (P <0 .0 1) ,其中CsA/周围淋巴细胞组中TNF α含量为最低 2 .3 9± 0 .49(P <0 .0 1)。结论　术前 2 4h单独输注DST并不能降低受体血清中TNF α的含量 ,然而DST和CsA联合应用可以降低受体血清中的TNF α含量 ,其中以周围淋巴细胞和CsA联合应用效果最佳。     

Variation in the insertion of the palmaris longus tendon

The palmaris longus is harvested as a tendon graft in various surgical procedures. We herein report the variations in the insertion of the palmaris longus tendon. During a routine dissection, a rare variation in the insertion of the palmaris longus tendon was observed. In the left forearm, the palmaris longus tendon bifurcated, while in the right forearm, the palmaris longus tendon trifurcated, giving rise to an accessory muscle, which passed superficial to the ulnar artery and ulnar nerve. The accessory muscle was supplied by a deep branch of the ulnar nerve, and the ulnar artery was observed to be tortuous. During reconstructive surgeries, surgeons should bear in mind the accessory muscle. Also, since the palmaris longus muscle provides a very useful graft in tendon surgery, every surgeon should be aware of the variations in the insertion of the palmaris longus tendon.     

小指固有伸肌腱移位术后小指伸直障碍的防治

目的 探讨小指固有伸肌腱移位术后小指伸直障碍的应用解剖学依据及其防治方法。方法 针对小指伸肌腱行解剖学观察158例标本，并将伸向小指的指总伸肌腱束按生物力学分类为四型：即标准型、力线偏离度小型、力线偏离度大型及缺如型；针对术后小指伸直障碍，用腱间纤维联系切断术治疗3例，术中预防性治疗55例。结果 经1年以上随访，1989年8月－1996年间的54例病例中，3例术后发生小指伸直不全，经腱间纤维联系切断术后均治愈，此后，采用术中预防性治疗后未再发生小指伸直障碍。结论 小指固有伸肌腱移位术后小指伸直障碍与伸向小指的指总伸肌腱束的力线有关，按其类型分别采用腱间纤维联系切断术、腱短缩术及腱重建术，能够有效地防治小指伸直障碍的发生。     

透明质酸钠预防屈肌腱粘连的临床研究

目的　评价透明质酸钠预防术后屈肌腱粘连的临床效果。方法　 1998年～ 1999年对 47例屈肌腱手术者 ,于肌腱损伤修复部鞘内或局部分别注入两种透明质酸钠凝胶制剂。 A组注入透明质酸钠 I号 ,2 0 m g/ 2 ml,17例 ;B组注入透明质酸钠 号 ,2 0 mg/ 2 ml,16例 ;C组除不用透明质酸钠外 ,其它治疗与 A、B组相同 ,14例。于术后 1、2和 3个月测定相关部位的功能、疼痛和肿胀等情况 ,按关节功能和握拳功能评价透明质酸钠预防粘连的效果。结果　 47例经 1～ 3个月随访 ,A组优良率为 6 4.71% ,B组为 6 8.75 % ,C组为 42 .86 % ,A及 B组与 C组比较有统计学意义 (P<0 .0 5 ) ;各组均未见明显毒副作用。结论　两种透明质酸钠凝胶均有明显抑制术后屈肌腱粘连形成的作用 ,且使用安全方便     

Early nerve regeneration after Achilles tendon rupture — a prerequisite for healing? A study in the rat

Nerve regeneration during healing of Achilles tendon rupture in the rat was studied by immunohistochemistry including semi-quantitative assessment. Neuronal markers for regenerating and mature fibers, ie., growth associated protein 43 (GAP-43) and protein gene product 9.5 (PGP 9.5), respectively, were analyzed at different time points (1-16 weeks) post-rupture. In the paratenon, both the ruptured and intact contralateral tendon (control) consistently exhibited immunoreactivity to the two neuronal markers. However, in the proper tendinous tissue only the ruptured tendon showed immunoreactivity to GAP-43 and PGP 9.5. This expression was seen already at week 1 post-rupture to reach a peak at week 6 followed by a successive drop till week 16. Also the occurrence of sensory and autonomic fibers according to immunoreactivity for calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY), respectively, was analyzed. CGRP-positivity was abundantly seen from weeks 2-6 in both perivascular and sprouting free nerve endings in the proper tendon tissue undergoing healing. NPY appeared later, at weeks 6-8 post-rupture around blood vessels mainly located in the surrounding loose connective tissue. Apart from a role in vasoaction (CGRP, vasodilatory; NPY, vasoconstrictory). both neuropeptides have been implicated in fibroblast and endothelial cell proliferation required for angiogenesis. The present study shows that early healing of ruptured tendons is characterized by an orchestrated, temporal appearance of nerve fibers expressing peptides with different actions. The observed pattern of neuronal regeneration and neuropeptide expression may prove to be important for normal connective tissue healing.