Evaluation of the short-term results of closed reduction and percutaneous K-wires fixation of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF)

PurposeOptimum management of displaced intra-articular calcaneal fractures (DIACF) still controversial. Open surgery carries the risk of wound complications, while non-operative management has a high incidence of arthrosis. To avoid these complications, minimally invasive and percutaneous fixation was introduced. The purpose of this study was to prospectively evaluate the short term clinical and radiological outcomes after closed reduction and percutaneous fixation of DIACF using K-wires.Patients and methodsOutcomes of twenty patients were evaluated at the final follow up. A functional assessment using the AOFAS scoring system. Radiological parameters recorded included three angles (Böhler’s, Gissane and posterior facet inclination angles) and three distances (calcaneal length, height and width). Any complications were reported at any follow-up.ResultsThe mean patient’s age was 33 ± 15.2 years, 8 (40%) patients with type II fractures, 10 (50%) patients with type III fractures, and 2 (10%) with type IV fracture according to Sanders classification. After a mean follow-up of 9 months, the mean AOFAS score was 84, excellent in 9 patients (45%), good in 9 (45%), and fair in 2 (10%). At the final follow-up the Böhler’s angle, Gissane angle and PFIA was 25.1° ± (5.2), 119.9° ± (9.4) and 51.7° ± (5.9) respectively and the calcaneal height, length and width was 41.8 mm ± (2.1), 75.1 mm ± (3.01) and 40.9 mm ± (2.6) respectively. We had no cases of deep infection, 20% had significant subtalar arthritis.ConclusionThe closed reduction and percutaneous fixation technique for DIACF management offered acceptable clinical and radiographic outcomes, with fewer complications when compared to other management options.     

应用可吸收钉棒治疗关节内骨折

目的探讨可吸收钉、棒治疗关节内骨折的效果。方法1998年6月～2004年8月，应用自身增强一聚乙酯（self-reinforced polyglycolic acid，SR—PGA）、自身增强一聚丙酯（self—reinforced poly—L—Lacticacid，SR—PLLA）可吸收螺钉、棒，手术治疗关节内骨折35例，其中男30例，女5例。年龄4～62岁。均为关节内或关节周围松质骨骨折。手术时间为伤后3h～29d。应用SR—PGA全螺纹钉9枚，SR—PLLA拉力螺钉26枚，SR—PLLA固定棒15枚。术后行骨牵引或石膏外固定。结果患者术后获随访3～60个月，平均28个月，伤口均Ⅰ期愈合；骨折于1～3个月内达临床愈合，无再移位、感染及局部积液。患者关节功能恢复满意。根据美国骨科协会（AASO）关节功能评价：优26例，良7例，可1例，差1例，优良率94．3％。结论可吸收内固定钉、棒治疗关节内及关节周围骨折，免除了患者二次手术取出内固定物的痛苦，是一种有效和较为理想的方法。     

Intra-Articular Ganglia of the Knee Joint Associated With the Anterior Cruciate Ligament: A Report of 4 Cases in 3 Patients

Intra-articular ganglia are rare and mostly incidental findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and arthroscopy. We present 4 cases of intra-articular ganglion cysts associated with the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in 3 patients. The most commonly occurring symptoms were pain aggravated after stressing activities and limited knee range of motion. In 1 patient, ganglion cysts appeared in both knees with a time difference of 1 year. An MRI revealed typical signs of ganglion cysts in the substance of the ACL. Arthroscopy was performed for further evaluation and treatment. Histologic examination of the tissue removed revealed the presence of features consistent with ganglion cysts. Therefore, in the case of chronic knee discomfort with nonspecific clinical signs and symptoms and without a clear cause, an intra-articular ganglion cyst should be considered as causing pathology. An MRI is the most sensitive and specific method for diagnosis. However, the relatively slow progression of symptoms may delay the patient’s decision to seek medical attention. Delayed diagnosis makes arthroscopic total resection of the ganglion technically demanding or not possible at all, and extensive debridement of the ACL may be required.     

切开复位内固定治疗跟骨关节内骨折

跟骨骨折多为高处坠落伤所致,损伤机制为偏心负荷引起的剪切、压缩骨折,多累及距下关节面,属关节内骨折。2000-2004年我科采用切开复位内固定治疗跟骨关节内骨折并获得随访20例,取得满意效果。1临床资料本组20例,男15例,女5例;年龄20~60岁。均为闭合性骨折。术前均摄跟骨正侧位     

非角度稳定性钢板固定治疗桡骨远端关节内背侧移位骨折的结果

Objective Intra-articular fractures of the distal radius in young adults comprise a distinet fracture pattern that is diffficuh to manage and associated with a high frequency of post-traumatic arthritis.Restoration of articular congruency and alignment should improve the outcome.Methods In this study we prospectively re- viewed the results of 21 consecutive cases of dorsally displaced intra-articular distal radius fractures which were treated with internal fixation after failing to achieve articular congruency with closed reduction.Results 3 patients were lost to follow-up.For the rest of 18 patients,follow-up time ranges from 18 to 75 weeks the fractures had healed with highly satisfactory radiographic and functional results.The final volar tilt averaged 4.9°;radial inclination 23.9°;radial length 14mm;and articular incongruity,0.1 mm.Wrist motion at final follow-up examination aver- aged flexion 62°,extension 60°,radial deviation 16°,ulnar deviation 27°,pronation 77°and supination 74°.Grip strength averaged 83% of the uninjured side.The overall outcome of 18 patients(94.4%)had a good or excellent result according to the system of Gartland and Werley and 18 patients(72.2%)had a good result according to the modified system of Green and O'Brien at the most recent evaluation.The only complication in this series was a superficial pin tract infection,which was rapidly resolved with removal of pins at 5th week of external fixation. Conclusion Thus restoration of articular congruency and alignment is possible with minimal complication using modern non-angular stable methods of internal fixation.     

全关节镜下微创复位固定术治疗SandersⅡ、Ⅲ型跟骨关节内骨折的疗效分析

目的 探讨全关节镜下微创复位固定术治疗SandersⅡ、Ⅲ型跟骨关节内骨折的临床疗效。方法 前瞻性随机对照研究。纳入2017年3月—2020年12月徐州仁慈医院足踝外科Sanders Ⅱ、Ⅲ型跟骨骨折患者40例,其中男36例、女4例,年龄18~58（39.6±10.8）岁,左侧22例、右侧18例,Sanders Ⅱ型16例、Ⅲ型24例。40例患者数字表法随机分为关节镜组（采用关节镜下跟骨关节内骨折微创复位、经皮螺钉固定术治疗）、大“L”形切口组（采用传统的大“L”形切口跟骨骨折复位钢板内固定术治疗）,每组20例。观察指标：（1）比较2组患者性别、年龄、体质量指数（BMI）、骨折类型、术前美国足踝外科学协会（AOFAS）踝-后足功能评分等基线资料差异;（2）比较2组患者手术切口长度、手术时间、术中出血量、住院时间、术后切口愈合情况等围术期资料差异;（3）术后观察局部有无麻木感、是否钢板外露、切口皮肤坏死、术后1年是否有创伤性关节炎等手术并发症情况;（4）对比分析2组患者末次随访时AOFAS踝-后足功能评分、Gissnae角和Bohler角。结果 （1）2组患者性别、年龄、BMI、骨折类型、术前AOFAS踝-后足功能评分等基线资料比较,差异均无统计学意义（P值均>0.05）。（2）关节镜组患者的切口长度（0.94±0.08）cm、术中出血量（7.20±1.98）mL、手术时间（41.45±9.96）min、住院时间（8.45±2.01）d,大“L”形切口组患者的切口长度（14.35±1.63）cm、术中出血量（27.35±10.35）mL、手术时间（90.65±12.08）min、住院时间（17.15±6.72）d,关节镜组优于大“L”形切口组,差异均有统计学意义（t=-36.70、-8.54、-14.04、-5.54,P值均<0.001）。（3）术后平均随访12.3个月。术后关节镜组切口均甲级愈合,无创伤性关节炎、足背皮肤麻木。大“L”形切口组20例中,18例患者切口甲级愈合,2例患者切口皮缘坏死、钢板外露,予腓肠神经营养逆行岛状皮瓣修复后伤口愈合;有4例患者术后感足背外侧麻木,经治疗分别于术后8~14个月痊愈。（4）末次随访时AOFAS踝-后足功能评分关节镜组为（92.10±3.16）分、大“L”形切口组为（91.3±2.45）分,术后2组患者跟骨的Gissnae角和Bohler角均在正常范围内,组间比较差异均无统计学意义（P值均>0.05）。结论 与传统的切开复位内固定术相比较,全关节镜下微创手术治疗Sanders Ⅱ、Ⅲ型跟骨关节内骨折,具有手术切口小、手术时间短、内固定牢固、切口愈合好、疗程短、术后瘢痕不明显、功能恢复快等优势。     

Intra-articular morphine and postoperative analgesia after knee arthroscopy

The aim of this study was to evaluate the postoperative analgesic effect of intra-articular administration of a low- and a high-dose morphine solution after knee arthroscopy. Thirty patients who underwent diagnostic arthroscopy or arthroscopic meniscectomy were allocated in three groups. At the end of the arthroscopic procedure patients in Group A received intra-articularly 20 ml normal saline (N/S), Group B received 5 mg morphine in 20 ml N/S and Group C received 15 mg morphine in 20 ml N/S. The postoperative pain was assessed using a visual analogue scale for 24 h, while all the patients stayed at hospital. Side effects from the central action of opioids were not detected. Although the pain scores in the group of low-dose morphine were lower than in the control group, we failed to detect any significant differences in pain scores among the three groups. There was evidence that a high-dose can cause hyperalgesia.     

Intra-articular infiltration analgesia for arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Phrenic-sparing analgesic techniques for shoulder surgery are desirable. Intra-articular infiltration analgesia is one promising phrenic-sparing modality, but its role remains unclear because of conflicting evidence of analgesic efficacy and theoretical concerns regarding chondrotoxicity. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the benefits and risks of intra-articular infiltration in arthroscopic shoulder surgery compared with systemic analgesia or interscalene brachial plexus block. We sought randomised controlled trials comparing intra-articular infiltration with interscalene brachial plexus block or systemic analgesia (control). Cumulative 24-h postoperative oral morphine equivalent consumption was designated as the primary outcome. Secondary outcomes included visual analogue scale pain scores during the first 24 h postoperatively; time-to-first analgesic request; patient satisfaction; opioid-related side-effects; block-related adverse events; and any indicators of chondrotoxicity. Fifteen trials (863 patients) were included. Compared with control, intra-articular infiltration reduced 24-h postoperative analgesic consumption by a weighted mean difference (95%CI) of −30.9 ([−38.9 to −22.9]; p < 0.001). Intra-articular infiltration also reduced the weighted mean difference (95%CI) pain scores up to 12 h postoperatively, with the greatest reduction at 4 h (−2.2 cm [(−4.4 to −0.04]); p < 0.05). Compared with interscalene brachial plexus block, there was no difference in opioid consumption, but patients receiving interscalene brachial plexus block had better pain scores at 2, 4 and 24 h postoperatively. There was no difference in opioid- or block-related adverse events, and none of the trials reported chondrotoxic effects. Compared with systemic analgesia, intra-articular infiltration provides superior pain control, reduces opioid consumption and enhances patient satisfaction, but it may be inferior to interscalene brachial plexus block patients having arthroscopic shoulder surgery.