Acquired Idiopathic Stiffness After Contemporary Total Knee Arthroplasty: Incidence,Risk Factors,and Results Over 25 Years

BackgroundAcquired idiopathic stiffness (AIS) remains a common failure mode of contemporary total knee arthroplasties (TKAs). The present study investigated the incidence of AIS and manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) at a single institution over time, determined outcomes of MUAs, and identified risk factors associated with AIS and MUA.MethodsWe identified 9771 patients (12,735 knees) who underwent primary TKAs with cemented, modular metal-backed, posterior-stabilized implants from 2000 to 2016 using our institutional total joint registry. Mean age was 68 years, 57% were female, and mean body mass index was 33 kg/m². Demographic, surgical, and comorbidity data were investigated via univariate Cox proportional hazard models and fit to an adjusted multivariate model to access risk for AIS and MUA. Mean follow-up was 7 years.ResultsDuring the study period, 456 knees (3.6%) developed AIS and 336 knees (2.6%) underwent MUA. Range of motion (ROM) increased a mean of 34° after the MUA; however, ROM for patients treated with MUA was inferior to patients without AIS at final follow-up (102° vs 116°, P < .0001). Significant risk factors included younger age (HR 2.3, P < .001), increased tourniquet time (HR 1.01, P < .001), general anesthesia (HR 1.3, P = .007), and diabetes (HR 1.5, P = .001).ConclusionAcquired idiopathic stiffness has continued to have an important adverse impact on the outcomes of a subset of patients undergoing primary TKAs. When utilized, MUA improved mean ROM by 34°, but patients treated with MUA still had decreased ROM compared to patients without AIS. Importantly, we identified several significant risk factors associated with AIS and subsequent MUA.Level of EvidenceLevel III, retrospective comparative study.     

Association between Osteoporotic Vertebral Compression Fractures and Age,Bone Mineral Density,and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions in Korean Postmenopausal Women: A Nationwide Cross-sectional Observational Study

BackgroudThe purpose of this study was to investigate the characteristics of osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures (OVCFs) in Korean postmenopausal women and the association between OVCFs and clinical factors such as age, bone mineral density (BMD), and quality of life.MethodsAccording to the population distribution in four regions in Korea, 1,281 postmenopausal female patients were recruited from nationwide orthopedic outpatient clinics. Radiologic, asymptomatic, and within 3 months of OVCF groups were analyzed based on age, fracture location, and prevalence according to BMD. In addition, BMD, T-score, body mass index, and European Quality of Life-5 Dimensions (EQ-5D) were investigated in the three groups, and the differences between groups were compared and analyzed.ResultsThe prevalence of radiologic OVCFs at the T11–L1 was 3.7 times higher in the 70s group (44.0%) than in the 50s group (11.9%). Femur and total hip BMD were significantly lower in patients with thoracolumbar junction fractures than in patients with L2–5 fractures, whereas no difference was observed in lumbar spine BMD. Of the three OVCF groups, the within 3 months of OVCF group had the lowest lumbar spine T-score of −2.445. The asymptomatic OVCF group also showed significantly lower lumbar spine T-score than did the group without radiologic OVCFs (p < 0.001). The EQ-5D showed a significant decrease in the radiologic OVCF group (p < 0.001) and within 3 months of OVCF group (p < 0.001).ConclusionsThe prevalence of OVCFs in the thoracolumbar junction rapidly increases with old age and low BMD in Korean postmenopausal women. Femur and total hip BMD are more predictive of thoracolumbar junction fractures than lumbar spine BMD. Patients with radiologic OVCFs had a significantly lower quality of life than no OVCF group. Therefore, this study shows it is important to treat and prevent osteoporosis before an OVCF occurs.     

Design Characteristics for the Tissue Engineering of Cartilaginous Tissues

Tissues like the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc and the knee meniscus are often mistakenly viewed as a tantamount to hyaline cartilage, largely due to the absence of a comprehensive understanding of the distinguishing properties of cartilaginous tissues. Because of this confusion, fibrocartilaginous tissue engineering attempts may not be based on suitable experimental designs. Fibrocartilaginous tissues are markedly different than hyaline cartilage; however, the dearth of knowledge related to their cellular and biochemical composition, as well as their biomechanical characteristics, is stunning. Hyaline articular cartilage is exclusively composed of chondrocytes that produce primarily type II collagen, whereas the TMJ disc and the knee meniscus have a mixed cell population of fibroblasts and cells similar to chondrocytes, which predominantly secrete type I collagen. Additionally, fibrocartilaginous tissues have a low glycosaminoglycan content, a low compressive modulus, and a high tensile modulus when compared to hyaline cartilage. Therefore, it is crucial for fibrocartilaginous tissue engineering attempts to be tissue-specific, utilizing the knowledge of the distinct and unique properties of these tissues. At the same time, advances and insights related to the science and engineering aspect of hyaline cartilage regeneration must be carefully considered for the in vitro engineering of fibrocartilaginous tissues.     

一种心电数据压缩算法的研究

利用心电信号的相关性，对ECG进行预处理，再进行差值运算，将得到的差值序列进行DCT变换，从而实现心电数据的压缩。     

综合法治疗肩周炎的临床疗效

目的　探讨肩周炎有效的治疗方法。方法　综合疗法组 80例采用手法、理疗、肩关节操序贯治疗。理体疗组 72例采用理疗加常规体疗。结果　综合疗法组治愈率 2 3.75 % ,显效率 45 .0 0 % ;理体疗组治愈率6 .94% ,显效率 2 7.78% ,秩和检验综合疗法组疗效优于理体疗组 (P <0 .0 1)。结论　手法、理疗、肩关节操综合治疗疗效优于理疗加常规体疗 ,证明综合法可明显改善肩关节活动度 ,是治疗肩周炎的一种较为理想、有效的方法。     

综合4步法治疗肩周炎208例报告

采用局部注射 ,针刀松解 ,手法剥离 ,中药调理 4步法有机结合治疗肩周炎 2 0 8例 ,结果治愈 187例 ,显效 13例 ,优良率 96.3 %。认为针对局部病变及肩部整体功能调理 ,是获得较好疗效的关键。     

含重组人碱性成纤维细胞生长因子和重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2骨水泥在骨质疏松性腰椎压缩性骨折治疗的应用价值

目的:探讨含重组人碱性成纤维细胞生长因子(recombinant human basic fibroblast growth factor,rhbFGF)和重组人骨形态发生蛋白-2(recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2,rhBMP-2)骨水泥在骨质疏松性腰椎压缩性骨折(osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture,OVCF)患者经皮椎体后凸成形术(percutaneous kyphoplasty,PKP)治疗的应用价值。方法:回顾性分析2018年1月至2021年1月收治的103例行PKP手术治疗的OVCF患者,男40例,女63例;年龄61~78(65.72±3.29)岁。受伤原因:滑倒33例,跌倒42例,提重物受伤28例。根据填充骨水泥不同分为3组:磷酸钙组34例,男14例,女20例,年龄(65.1±3.3)岁,填充磷酸钙骨水泥;rhBMP-2组34例,男12例,女22例,年龄(64.8±3.2)岁,填充含rhBMP-2的骨水泥;rhbFGF+rhBMP-2组35例,男14例,女21例,年龄(65.1±3.6)岁,填充含rhbFGF和rhBMP-2的骨水泥。比较3组Oswestry 功能障碍指数(Oswestry dysfunction index,ODI)、骨密度、椎体前缘丢失高度、伤椎前缘压缩率、疼痛视觉模拟评分(visual simulation score,VAS)及再骨折发生率。结果:所有患者获得12个月随访。3组术后ODI、VAS呈下降(P<0.001),骨密度增高(P<0.001),椎体前缘丢失高度、伤椎前缘压缩率呈先下降后缓慢上升趋势(P<0.001),rhbFGF+rhBMP-2组术后第1、6、12个月ODI、VAS均低于rhBMP-2组和磷酸钙组(P<0.05),术后第6、12个月骨密度大于rhBMP-2组和磷酸钙组(P<0.05)。rhbFGF+rhBMP-2组术后第6、12个月椎体前缘丢失高度、伤椎前缘压缩率均低于rhBMP-2组和磷酸钙组(P<0.05)。3组再骨折发生率比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:含rhbFGF和rhBMP-2骨水泥可更有效地增加OVCF患者骨密度,获得术后满意的临床和放射学效果,显著改善临床症状。     

胫骨外侧钢板治疗胫骨开放性骨折

目的:推荐使用胫骨外侧钢板。方法:将107例Ⅰ°、Ⅱ°开放性胫骨骨折随机分组,分别采用胫骨外侧钢板和普通加压钢板治疗,随诊1年～2.5年,比较两组术后功能和感染发生率。结果:发现两组功能评价无显著差异,但胫骨外侧钢板组感染发生率及骨髓炎发生率均明显低于普通加压钢板组(P<0.05)。结论:胫骨外侧钢板能明显降低开放性胫骨骨折的感染率和骨髓炎发生率,值得推荐。     

Drug release from reservoir pellets compacted with some excipients of different physical properties

The aim of the present study was to investigate the influence of the size and the porosity of excipient microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) particles on the densification and the deformation during compaction and the consequent effect on the drug release from reservoir pellets. Drug pellets consisting of salicylic acid and microcrystalline cellulose were prepared by extrusion-spheronisation and spray-coated with ethyl cellulose (ethanol solution). Excipient pellets of different size and porosity were prepared by extrusion-spheronisation or direct spheronisation. Five binary mixtures of reservoir pellets and excipient particles were prepared in the proportion 1:7 and lubricated. After compaction the reservoir pellets were retrieved and analysed to determine the intragranular porosity, surface area, shape and drug release. The reservoir pellets were shown to undergo extensive deformation and densification during compaction, resulting in a preserved or even prolonged drug release time. The mode of deformation of the reservoir pellets seems to be critical for the compression-induced change in drug release. Formation of large indents has a negative effect on the release time, while the use of small particles or small deformable agglomerates has a protective effect. We also hypothesize that the coating structure changes during compaction and the final structure of the coating is the net effect of two parallel processes, one reducing and one prolonging the drug transport time across the coating.