Retrosigmoid Approach in the Supine Position Using ORBEYE: A Consecutive Series of 14 Cases

One of the merits of recently introduced exoscopes, including ORBEYE, is that they are superior to a conventional microscope in terms of ergonomic features. Taking advantage of it, the retrosigmoid approach can be performed in the supine position using ORBEYE. We report a consecutive series of 14 operations through the retrosigmoid approach in the supine position using ORBEYE. Fourteen consecutive patients who underwent surgery through the retrosigmoid approach for cerebellopontine (CP) angle lesions in the supine position using ORBEYE were targeted, and surgical outcomes and complications were examined. We evaluated the posture of the operator and the surgical field during this approach compared with those using a conventional microscope. In all 14 cases, all operative procedures were accomplished only using the ORBEYE. There were no operative complications due to this approach. Using ORBEYE, even when the angle of the operative visual axis was horizontal, the operators could manipulate in a comfortable posture. They were not forced to be in an uncomfortable posture that extended their arms, as is often the case with a conventional microscope. Therefore, they could use shorter surgical instruments. As the cerebellum shifted downward with gravity even using slight retraction during this approach, the working space of the surgical field was easily secured. Through this approach, the operators can perform stable microsurgery of CP angle lesions in a comfortable posture. This approach can reduce the burden on the operator and the patient, leading to a refined surgical procedure.     

Evaluating Alternate Registration Planes for Imageless,Computer-Assisted Navigation During Total Hip Arthroplasty

BackgroundImageless computer navigation improves component placement accuracy in total hip arthroplasty (THA), but variations in the registration process are known to impact final accuracy measurements. We sought to evaluate the registration accuracy of an imageless navigation device during THA performed in the lateral decubitus position.MethodsA prospective, observational study of 94 patients undergoing a primary THA with imageless navigation assistance was conducted. Patient position was registered using 4 planes of reference: the patient’s coronal plane (standard method), the long axis of the surgical table (longitudinal plane), the lumbosacral spine (lumbosacral plane), and the plane intersecting the greater trochanter and glenoid fossa (hip-shoulder plane). Navigation measurements of cup position for each plane were compared to measurements from postoperative radiographs.ResultsMean inclination from radiographs (41.5° ± 5.6°) did not differ significantly from inclination using the coronal plane (40.9° ± 3.9°, P = .39), the hip-shoulder plane (42.4° ± 4.7°, P = .26), or the longitudinal plane (41.2° ± 4.3°, P = .66). Inclination measured using the lumbosacral plane (45.8° ± 4.3°) differed significantly from radiographic measurements (P < .0001). Anteversion measured from radiographs (mean: 26.1° ± 5.4°) did not differ significantly from the hip-shoulder plane (26.6° ± 5.2°, P = .50). All other planes differed significantly from radiographs: coronal (22.6° ± 6.8°, P = .001), lumbosacral (32.5° ± 6.4°, P < .0001), and longitudinal (23.7° ± 5.2°, P < .0001).ConclusionPatient registration using any plane approximating the long axis of the body provided a frame of reference that accurately measured intraoperative cup position. Registration using a plane approximating the hip-shoulder axis, however, provided the most accurate and consistent measurement of acetabular component position.     

膝胸卧位红光照射联合肛提运动对产后痔急性发作的疗效

目的 探讨膝胸卧位红光照射联合肛提运动对产后痔急性发作的改善效果.方法 将68例经阴道分娩并发产后痔急性发作的产妇按入院时间分为对照组36例、观察组32例.两组产妇产后给予相同的产褥期知识宣教、母婴护理指导等常规护理措施,在此基础上,对照组采用屈膝侧卧位配合红光照射,观察组给予膝胸卧位红光照射联合肛提运动.观察两组产后24 h和产后5d痔疼痛程度、肛周水肿程度、治疗效果、治疗过程舒适度.结果 干预后两组疼痛评分、肛周水肿程度、治疗效果比较,差异有统计学意义(均P＜0.01);两组治疗过程舒适程度差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 产后痔急性发作的产妇应用膝胸卧位红光照射配合肛提运动能有效减轻产妇疼痛及肛周水肿程度,治疗效果较好.     

Direct Anterior Approach in Lateral Decubitus Position Versus Supine Position for Unilateral Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Comparative Study

ObjectiveTo compare the clinical efficacy of the direct anterior approach in lateral decubitus position (L‐DAA) and supine position (S‐DAA) for unilateral total hip arthroplasty.MethodsA retrospective study was conducted on 89 patients who underwent primary unilateral total hip arthroplasty in our department between August 2016 and December 2017. There were 46 patients who underwent L‐DAA and 43 patients who underwent S‐DAA. The body mass index (BMI), operation time, blood loss, preoperative Hb, first day and third day postoperative Hb, incision length, hospital stay, preoperative and postoperative Harris score, preoperative and postoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score, radiological evaluation, intraoperative and postoperative complication, postoperative absolute length difference of lower extremity were recorded and analyzed. P < 0.05 was set as the significant difference.ResultsAll patients were followed up for 8–23 months, with an average of 15.6 months. No significant differences were found in preoperative and postoperative Harris scores, preoperative Hb, incision lengths, radiological evaluations, preoperative and postoperative VAS scores, and hospital stay (P > 0.05). However, significant differences were detected in BMI, blood loss, first day and third day postoperative Hb, and operation time (P < 0.05). There were no postoperative complications in the L‐DAA and S‐DAA groups. During the operation, two cases of proximal femoral fracture occurred in the L‐DAA group, four in the S‐DAA group, and the difference was statistically significant. There were significant differences found in the postoperative absolute length difference of lower extremity between the two groups.ConclusionCompared with the S‐DAA approach, the L‐DAA approach had the advantages of shorter operation time and less blood loss. Compared with S‐DAA, it was easier to expose the proximal femur, and lower BMI was required in L‐DAA. However, it was more difficult to compare the length of both lower extremities in the L‐DAA approach than in the S‐DAA approach.     

Cast immobilization in bayonet position versus reduction and pin fixation of overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in children under ten years of age: a case control study

PurposeCompletely displaced distal radius fractures in children have been traditionally reduced and immobilized with a cast or pin fixed. Cast immobilization leaving the fracture displaced in the bayonet position has been recently suggested as a non-invasive and effective treatment alternative. This is a pilot comparative study between reduction and no reduction.MethodsWe assessed subjective, functional and radiographic outcome after a minimum 2.5-year follow-up in 12 children under ten years of age who had sustained a completely displaced metaphyseal radius fracture, which had been immobilized leaving the fracture in an overriding position (shortening 3 mm to 9 mm). A total of 12 age-matched patients, whose similar fractures were reduced and pin fixed, were chosen for controls. ResultsAt follow-up none of the 24 patients had visible forearm deformity and the maximal angulation in radiographs was 5° Forearm and wrist movement was restored (< 10° of discrepancy) in all 24 patients. Grip strength ratio was normal in all but three surgically treated patients. All patients had returned to their previous activities. One operatively treated boy who was re-operated on reported of pain (visual analogue scale 2).ConclusionThe results of this study do not demonstrate the superiority of reduction and pin fixation over cast immobilization in the bayonet position of closed overriding distal metaphyseal radius fractures in children under ten years with normal neurovascular findings.Level of evidenceIII     

探讨DR颈椎斜位影像中应用组织均衡技术的优势

目的探讨颈椎斜位直接数字化X线摄影（direct digital radiography，DR）中，采用组织均衡技术的DR图像与标准DR图像的差别。方法利用中国医科大学附属第一医院引进的GE—Revolution XQ／Ⅰ型DR机对所摄的颈椎斜位影像中随机抽取100例作为分析资料。应用组织均衡技术对图像进行处理，同时与标准DR图像进行比较。结果应用组织均衡技术的图像，同一幅图像上不同部位的细节均可清晰显示；标准DR图像需调节不同的窗宽、窗位才能清晰显示或不能显示不同体厚部位的细节。结论在直接数字化X线摄影中，应用组织均衡技术能明显改善因受体厚度影响而难于观察部分的可视性，同时又不牺牲其他部分的细节显示，使DR的应用更完美。     

梨状肌上孔内血管损伤致臀内上部坏死的解剖学基础

目的:分析研究髋关节手术损伤臀上血管后并发臀内侧上部坏死的解剖学基础。方法:在40侧经动脉内灌注红色乳胶标本,解剖观察梨状肌上孔、臀上血管神经走行及分支分布,髂内动脉造影观察吻合情况。结果:梨状肌上孔为半圆形,中点高(11.6±2,4)mm,下界宽(22.3±4.2)mm;梨状肌上孔内侧缘骨壁厚(7.5±1.2)mm;臀上动脉外径厚(2.3±1.3、)mm;外径宽(4.8±1.0)mm;臀上动脉深支分布臀中小肌;浅支外径厚(0.9 0.6)mm;外径宽(2.7±0.8)mm,分布臀大肌内侧上部。臀上静脉1支型占30.0％,2支型占70.0％;臀上静脉浅支外径厚(0.6±0.2)mm,外径宽(0.9±0.6)mm。结论:术中将臀大肌向内推臀上动、静脉挤压至梨状肌上孔内侧缘骨壁上,致臀上血管断裂,并发臀内侧上部软组织坏死。     

臀上动脉深上支髂骨骺移植的解剖学研究

目的 :为带血供的髂骨骺移植提供解剖学依据。方法 :在 40侧经动脉灌注红色乳胶的成人臀部标本以及 2侧儿童标本上 ,观测臀上动脉深上支的行程、分支及滋养支 ;选用 5 0块髋骨 ,观察髂骨嵴前外侧部的滋养孔。结果 :儿童臀上动脉深上支的分支、分布与成人相似 ,位于臀中肌深面和臀小肌上缘 (相当臀前线 ) ,循髂骨嵴弓形向前 ,达髂前上嵴 ,沿途分出平均 (4 .2± 1.1)支外径 0 .5～ 1.1mm的髂嵴支 ,分布髂嵴骨膜 ,并发细小分支进入滋养孔。从髂前上棘至结节区 ,在距髂嵴缘下方 2cm范围内 ,平均有(2 2 .4± 6.7)个滋养孔。结论 :以臀上动脉深上支及其分支为蒂 ,在髂嵴前部可切取带骺骨瓣 ,以修复长管骨骨骺缺损。