A randomized controlled trial: Comparison of one-per-mil tumescent technique and tourniquet in surgery for burn hand contracture in creating clear operative field and assessment of functional outcome

BackgroundThis study aims to compare the use of one-per-mil tumescent solution (a mixture of epinephrine and 0.2% lidocaine in a ratio of 1:1,000,000 in normal saline solution) and tourniquet to create clear operative fields and to evaluate the functional outcomes after post burn hand contracture surgery.MethodsThe subjects of this randomized controlled trial were divided into one-permil tumescent technique and tourniquet group for a similar surgical procedure. Three independent assessors evaluated the clarity of the operative fields through recorded videos for the first 15 min and the first 10-minute of each hour of the surgery. Functional outcome was evaluated at least three months postoperatively using total active and passive motion (TAM and TPM) of each digit. Malondialdehyde (MDA) and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) were tested during baseline (5 min before the procedures), ischemia phase, and reperfusion phase (a phase when the blood flow returned to the tissue).Results35 subjects were included in this study: 17 in the tumescent group and 18 in the tourniquet group. We found a significant difference in the clarity of operative field between tumescent and tourniquet groups, 5 vs 35 bloodless operative fields, respectively (p < 0.05). TAM and TPM of each digit before surgery and 3 months postoperatively showed no significant difference between both groups (p > 0.05). Furthermore, we found no difference in MDA and TNF-α levels between both groups at their respective phases.ConclusionsThe use of one-per-mil tumescent technique does not replace tourniquet use to create bloodless operative fields in burned hand contracture surgery. However, the postoperative functional results were similar in both groups showing that tumescent technique can be used as an alternative to tourniquet without compromising outcomes. The MDA and TNF-α examinations do not provide conclusive outcomes regarding ischemia and reperfusion injury.     

The Stiff Elbow

Elbow motion is essential for upper extremity function to position the hand in space. Unfortunately, the elbow joint is prone to stiffness following a multitude of traumatic and atraumatic etiologies. Elbow stiffness can be diagnosed with a complete history and physical exam, supplemented with appropriate imaging studies. The stiff elbow is challenging to treat, and thus, its prevention is of paramount importance. When this approach fails, non-operative followed by operative treatment modalities should be pursued. Upon initial presentation in those who have minimal contractures of 6-month duration or less, static and dynamic splinting, serial casting, continuous passive motion, occupational/physical therapy, and manipulation are non-operative treatment modalities that may be attempted. A stiff elbow that is refractory to non-operative management can be treated surgically, either arthroscopically or open, to eliminate soft tissue or bony blocks to motion. In the future, efforts to prevent and treat elbow stiffness may target the basic science mechanisms involved. Our purpose was to review the etiologies, classification, evaluation, prevention, operative, and non-operative treatment of the stiff elbow.     

断肢断腕断掌再植后手内在肌挛缩51例分析

探讨断肢断腕断掌再植术后手内在肌挛缩的发病机理,结合临床经验提出分类、预防和治疗方法。方法:对51例断肢(腕、掌)再植,分别采用术中切开骨间肌肌筋膜、掌腱膜及腕横韧带;术后严重肿胀时早期切开骨筋膜室;缺血时间超过10小时者,除上述措施外尚须切断或部分切除拇收肌和骨间肌肌腹。结果:采用上述预防措施后,手内在肌挛缩的发生率明显降低。结论:本症重在预防,如能及时、果断地采取措施,效果良好。一旦发生中、重度手内在肌挛缩应尽早手术。     

全厚皮片移植修复颈部瘢痕挛缩畸形

应用全厚皮片移植修复治疗183例颈部烧伤后瘢痕挛缩畸形患者,术后经3～5年随访观察效果确切.并对全厚皮片术后易发生收缩的问题,进行讨论.     

断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩

探讨断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的发生率、治疗方法及预防。方法:作者总结了近24年内进行断腕再植并得到随访的63例资料,对其中发生手内在肌挛缩41例的发病机理、治疗结果及预防进行了分析和讨论。结果:63例断腕再植术后有41例发生手内在肌挛缩,发生率为65％。缺血时间超过16小时与16小时内的断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的发生率,两者差异有显著性意义(t=3.81,p<0.05)。二期行手内在肌手术矫正者效果不理想。结论:断腕再植术后手内在肌挛缩的处理关键在于预防。清创后用肝素化全血对离断手进行灌注,早期行手内在肌筋膜间区减压,将会取得较好的效果。     

A theoretical consideration of extensions of the Z-plasty principle

For the release of congenital or posttraumatic webs a variety of local skin flap techniques have been described. Confusion exists on how much lengthening may be obtained by each of these techniques, as well as on how much lateral slack is needed for the flaps to be shifted. These techniques and the results they provide are reviewed, calculated, and visualized by diagrams. It is concluded that the Z-plasty and its modifications lead to superior lengthening-to-narrowing ratios. Combined YV-plasties have their advantage in that resection of scarred skin will be obtained. Position, extent and orientation of the scar or web will generally indicate which technique is to be used in each individual case.     

臀肌挛缩症的微创治疗

目的:寻找一种创伤小、恢复快、效果好的臀肌挛缩症(GMC)的治疗方法。方法:根据体征及病理变化,将GMC分为A、B、C三型后,采用特制叶氏剥离刀对20例40侧各型GMC患者进行微创治疗,然后按同一疗效评价标准与大转子后小切口治疗GMC的效果相比较。结果:GMC微创治疗疗效1周评分平均为9分,3周评分为10分,患者4天-6天即可恢复出院;GMC大转子后小切口治疗疗效1周评分平均为6.2分,3周评分为9.6分,患者12天-14天拆线出院。结论:GMC的微创治疗具有创伤小、痛苦少、恢复快、效果好、操作安全可靠、易掌握的特点。     

自体皮源奇缺条件下瘢痕挛缩畸形的晚期临床修复

目的寻找对烧伤后畸形伴自体皮源奇缺患进行晚期修复的新方法。方法5例特重度、特大面积烧伤患治愈后伴较严重畸形，且自体皮源奇缺。采用柔软成熟的瘢痕皮肤作为修复的皮源，用扩张器扩张瘢痕皮肤后，切取中厚瘢痕皮片进行修复；不宜行瘢痕皮肤扩张术时，切取刃厚瘢痕皮片与异体脱细胞真皮基质组成复合皮进行修复。观察两种方法的疗效。结果所移植的扩张瘢痕皮片和复合皮均成活，功能和外形恢复良好，远期疗效近似正常自体中厚皮移植。结论采用不同厚度的瘢痕皮片修复烧伤畸形是可行的，可扩大自体皮源。此法对于皮源奇缺的瘢痕患尤其适用。     

Energy deficiency,calcium overload or oxidative stress: Possible causes of irreversible ischemic myocardial injury

Summary After prolonged ischemia or hypoxia myocardial injury is not reversed but exacerbated by a resupply of the tissue with oxygen and substrates. The mechanism by which reversible ischemic or hypoxic myocardial injury becomes irreversible is not yet understood. It has been debated whether reperfusion injury merely uncovers pre-existing irreversible injury, or is indeed caused by the reperfusion/reoxygenation process. In recent years, three theories have been discussed that relate the onset of irreversibility either to: a critical energy loss; a critical accumulation of cellular calcium; or to the deleterious effects of free radical formation. In certain experimental models for each of these theories favourable results have been obtained. Current research suggests that absolute reversibility thresholds in energy depletion or calcium accumulation in the ischemic or hypoxic cell do not exist. A key role of free radical injury for reperfusion injury must also be questioned. There is, however, evidence that in tissue reversibility of ischemic cardiomyocyte injury is limited by conditions that make calcium-induced hypercontracture upon reoxygenation unavoidable. This occurs when, by hypercontracture, mutual mechanical disruption of the cells destroys the tissue. From isolated cardiomyocytes that are able to metabolically survive hypercontracture it has been observed that these metabolic conditions do not represent the last biological possibility to reverse injury.     

复杂指蹼挛缩和皮肤缺损的显微外科重建

目的：研究复杂指蹼挛缩和缺损的显微外科重建技术。方法：应用７种岛状皮瓣和１０种游离皮瓣重建指蹼４４例，其中应用联合移植方法同时重建虎口和拇指８例。结果：皮瓣全部成活，平均经１５个月随访，疗效优２５例，良１７例，可２例。结论：指背和手背岛状皮瓣适合修复小面积指蹼缺损，骨间背侧动脉皮瓣是修复中等指蹼创面的较佳选择，脐旁皮瓣和股前外侧皮瓣能重建大面积和不规则指蹼缺损。本组经验显示，缝合皮神经的皮瓣疗效稍优，趾蹼皮瓣重建的指蹼综合效果最佳，联合移植能有效地一期再造拇指和指蹼。