Biodegradable versus titanium osteosynthesis in maxillofacial traumatology: a systematic review with meta-analysis and trial sequential analysis

Titanium osteosynthesis is currently the fixation system of choice in maxillofacial traumatology. Biodegradable osteosynthesis systems have the ability to degrade in the human body. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review, with meta- and trial sequential analyses, to assess the efficacy and morbidity of biodegradable versus titanium osteosynthesis after maxillofacial trauma. MEDLINE, Embase, and CENTRAL were searched for randomized controlled trials and prospective and retrospective controlled studies. Five time periods were studied: perioperative, short-term (0–4 weeks), intermediate (6–12 weeks), long-term (>12 weeks), and overall follow-up. After screening 3542 records, 24 were included. All had a high risk of performance and detection bias due to the nature of the interventions. Meta-analysis showed no differences in efficacy or morbidity between biodegradable and titanium osteosynthesis. The risk of perioperative screw breakage was significantly higher (risk ratio 17.13, 95% confidence interval 2.19–34.18) and the symptomatic plate removal rate lower in the biodegradable group (risk ratio 0.11, 95% confidence interval 0.02–0.57), which was confirmed by the trial sequential analysis. The quality of evidence ranged from very low to moderate. Based on the narrative review and meta-analyses, current evidence shows that biodegradable osteosynthesis is a viable alternative to titanium osteosynthesis when applied in the treatment of maxillofacial trauma, with similar efficacy but significantly lower symptomatic plate removal rates. Perioperative screw breakage occurred significantly more often in the biodegradable group compared to the titanium group.     

锁骨钩钢板内固定配合康复治疗锁骨远端骨折

目的探讨和分析应用锁骨钩钢板内固定配合康复治疗锁骨远端骨折的新方法。方法42例应用锁骨钩钢板配合术后早期康复治疗锁骨远端骨折的患者全部得到了随访,随访时间2～46个月(平均15.6个月),患者年龄36～57岁,平均45.6岁。术后2d患肩按照制定的康复训练方法进行功能训练,最终随访按Lazzcano评价标准〔1〕评价治疗结果。结果42例患者术后X线检查均达到满意复位与固定,局部Lazzcano功能评定关节功能恢复优良率97.6%。结论应用锁骨钩钢板治疗锁骨远端骨折手术操作简单,配合术后完善的康复治疗,可得到非常满意的结果。     

Specific selection of osteosynthetic material in the treatment of thoracic or lumbar spinal injuries by the posterior approach

Summary The authors report 165 cases of thoraco-lumbar lesions with neurological dysfunction. All the patient were operated. They analyze the neurological and mechanical results and indicate the use of different osteosynthesis apparatus according to the type and level of lesions.Harrington's rods seem to give more precise repositioning while Roy Camille's plates give more stability. When the posterior wall of the spinal canal is intact, Kempf's compression rods can be used.Thoraxic spine injuries seem to be an indication for Harrington's rods, while lumbar injuries seem to call for Camille's plates.     

肱骨干骨折--髓内钉与钢板固定的比较

总体而言，这些报道提示：采用髓内钉治疗肱骨干骨折较采用钢板带来更多的并发症，尤其是采用顺行人路。同时，这些报道没有提供确切的证据证明何种方法在骨折愈合、减少感染或上肢总体功能上优于另一种。     

三种颈前路钢板重建对维持颈椎曲度和高度的比较

目的对3种不同颈椎前路钢板系统重建并维持颈椎融合节段曲度和高度的作用进行比较.方法 2002年1月～2004年6月,行颈前路减压,自体髂骨植骨,钢板内固定术122例;男85例,女37例,年龄14～70岁.根据采用Orion、Zephir、Codman 3种颈椎前路钢板系统分为A组37例、B组39例及C组46例.于术前、术后1周和随访时摄颈椎侧位X线片,测量融合节段的曲度和高度,并比较其变化及3组间差异.结果术后患者均获随访6～35个月,平均17.3个月.术后6个月3组患者术段颈椎均获骨性融合.且术后1周时颈椎融合节段曲度和高度较术前明显改善(P＜0.05),但最后1次随访时和术后1周比较,差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),3组间比较差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).结论 3种钢板系统均能有效重建并维持颈椎融合节段曲度和高度,近期效果优良.     

微创经皮钢板骨桥接术联合锁定加压钛板治疗胫骨远端骨折

目的探讨微创经皮钢板骨桥接术（minimallyi nvasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis，MIPPO）联合锁定加压钛板（locking compression plate，LCP）治疗胫骨远端骨折的近期疗效。方法2004年6月～2006年3月采用MIPPO联合LCP治疗胫骨远端骨折16例，AO分型：43A1型7例，43A3型5例，43B1型2例，43C3型2例。采用3种方法复位胫骨骨折后插入LCP，用锁定螺钉固定。结果16例随访5～20个月，平均11，5月。16例切口一期愈合，骨折无延迟愈合、畸形愈合、断钉、断板等并发症。术后X线检查4～12周（平均7．6周）骨痂形成并开始部分负重，8～20周骨性愈合（平均16周），此时开始完全负重。3例出现胫骨远端内植物局部不适。根据美国足踝骨科学会评分系统对踝关节功能评分，优14例（87．5％），良2例（12，5％）。结论MIPPO具有创伤小、固定牢靠、可早期功能锻炼等优点，近期疗效满意，是治疗胫骨远端骨折的有效方法。     

颈前路植骨钢板内固定治疗创伤性枢椎前滑移

目的 评价C2、C3椎体间植骨、钢板内固定治疗创伤性枢椎前滑移的临床价值。方法 8例创伤性枢椎前滑移患行颈前路手术复位、椎间盘切除减压、自体髂骨植骨、钢板内固定术，平均随访1年，观察患术后颈椎生理高度、曲度重建和颈椎稳定性、运动情况。结果 8例患均获得完全的枢椎复位，C2、C3椎体在术后16周达到骨性融合，颈椎生理高度、曲度得以重建，旋转、屈伸功能良好，无钢板螺钉并发症。结论 颈前路钢板内固定是治疗创伤性枢椎前滑移的有效方法。     

骨盆前环皮下内固定支架与微创经皮钢板内固定治疗骨盆前环骨折的疗效比较

目的 比较前环皮下内固定支架（INFIX）和微创经皮钢板内固定（MIPPO）治疗骨盆前环骨折的疗效。方法 回顾性分析2016年7月至2020年5月我院收治且符合标准的48例不稳定型骨盆骨折病人的临床资料,其中INFIX组22例,MIPPO组26例。INFIX组,男15例,女7例,年龄为（36.89±11.12）岁（21~58岁）。MIPPO组,男17例,女9例,年龄为（43.70±17.66）岁（21~71岁）。比较两组手术时间、术中出血量、骨折复位质量（Matta标准）、骨折愈合时间、骨折术后功能恢复情况（Majeed评分系统）,并记录并发症。结果 两组均获得随访,随访时间为5~17个月,平均为13个月。INFIX组手术时间[（75.41±15.25） min]低于MIPPO组[（85.62±17.92） min],差异无统计学意义（t=-5.154,P=0.101）;INFIX组术中出血量[（30.27±7.67） mL]明显低于MIPPO组[（111.15±24.30） mL],差异有统计学意义（t=-14.971,P=0.006）;两组负重时间[（16.00±2.06）周vs.（15.94±2.32）周]、Majeed评分[（81.90±7.73）分vs.（83.44±3.54）分]、骨折复位优良率[81.8% vs.84.6%]比较,差异均无统计学意义（P均＞0.05）,但MIPPO组能够达到更好的解剖复位。INFIX组1例病人出现股外侧皮神经损伤,两组病人未出现内固定失败情况。结论 治疗骨盆前环骨折,INFIX具有出血少、手术创伤小等优点,钢板能够达到更好的解剖复位,两组具有相似的术后功能恢复情况。可根据术者经验和病人具体情况选择适宜的固定方式。     

The Effect of Providing Audiovisual Surgical Information on Decisional Conflict in Patients Undergoing Plate Fixation for Distal Radius Fractures

BackgroudPatients experiencing acute trauma have limited time for their involvement in shared decision making, which may lead to decisional conflict. The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether providing audiovisual surgical information can reduce decisional conflict when deciding between surgical and nonsurgical treatment in patients with distal radius fractures (DRFs) and to evaluate factors that may affect decisional conflict.MethodsWe prospectively enrolled 50 consecutive patients who presented with acute DRFs and chose to undergo surgery, for which volar plate fixation was recommended. We randomized these patients into 2 groups. The test group was given a video clip of audiovisual surgical information in addition to regular information while the control group was only given regular information. The video clip consisted of the purpose, procedure, and effect of the surgery, precautions and complications after the operation, and other treatment options that could be performed if operation was not performed. At 2 weeks after the surgery, we evaluated patients'' decisional conflict using a decisional conflict scale (DCS). In addition, we evaluated factors that might affect decisional conflict, such as age, dominant hand, comorbidities, history of previous operations, perceived disability, and provision of the video clip.ResultsThe test group showed significantly lower DCS scores than the control group (19.6 vs. 32.1, p = 0.001). In multivariate analysis, younger age and provision of the video clip were associated with lower DCS scores.ConclusionsThis study has demonstrated that providing information through audiovisual media such as video clips could reduce decisional conflict in patients who chose to undergo plate fixation for DRFs. This study also suggests that older patients may need more careful doctor-patient communication as they have more decisional conflict than younger patients.     

Head injuries coexistent with pelvic or lower extremity fractures-early or delayed osteosynthesis

Summary The authors compared the results of a retrospective analysis of two groups of head-injured patients who had coexistent pelvic or lower extremit fractures. One group was treated with early osteosynthesis within the first 12 hours after trauma, simultaneously with neurosurgical treatment, while the second group was treated neurosurgically and osteosynthesis was postponed for 4 to 10 days. The second group revealed a higher mortality, which was due to fat embolism. We conclude that early osteosynthesis is the treatment of choice in patients with coexistent head injury and lower extremity fractures.