Effect of lower leg compression during cesarean section on post-spinal hypotension and neonatal hemodynamic parameters: nonrandomized controlled clinical trial

ObjectivesThis study aimed to determine the effect of lower leg compression during cesarean section (CS) on post-spinal hypotension (PSH) and neonatal hemodynamic parameters.MethodsThis study is a nonrandomized controlled clinical trial conducted in the cesarean delivery unit of the National Medical institute, Damanhour, Egypt. The sample included 120 parturients (60 intervention and 60 control). The researchers developed three tools for data collection: sociodemographic data and reproductive history interview schedule, electronic monitoring of maternal hemodynamic parameters, and neonatal hemodynamic assessment sheet. All parturients received ordinary pre-operative care. For the intervention group, a long elastic stocking (ordinary pressure 20–30 mmHg, 1 mmHg = 0.133 kPa) was applied on both legs during cesarean section. The control group received the same care without the elastic stocking.ResultsSystolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, and mean arterial blood pressure were significantly higher in the intervention group throughout the entire operation period except in the last 5–15 min. Heart rate was significantly lower in the intervention group. Only 13.3% of the intervention group took ephedrine compared with 45% of the control group. Apgar score was higher among neonates of intervention group compared with the control group at 1 min. Neonatal acidosis was significantly higher in the control group than in the contral group.ConclusionLower leg compression technique can effectively reduce PSH and neonatal acidosis.     

Aesthetic aspects in reconstructive microsurgery

The reconstruction of a part of the body that has lost or inhibited function has been the most important aspect of reconstructive surgery in the past. Because of the existence of better techniques and the patient's wish for social reintegration, the plastic surgeon today is forced to consider the aesthetic results of his work more than in the past. Sometimes microsurgical procedures in reconstructive surgery are the only chance for the patient to be healed or palliated. Experience with more than 350 free tissue transfers gave us the opportunity to estimate the value of a donor flap with respect to the requirements of the receiving site. To satisfy the high aesthetic demands in these cases, it was necessary for the right place and shape the flap to fit as closely as possible, even if further corrections were necessary to achieve a satisfactory result. The transfer of latissimus dorsi and radial forearm flaps to the face and lower leg is discussed in cases of tumorus diseases and severe injuries of young and old patients.Presented to the IXth Congress of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, New York, October 13, 1987     

小腿骨折合并严重软组织缺损的显微外科治疗

目的 探讨应用显微外科技术治疗小腿骨折合并严重软组织缺损的合理方式。方法 早期彻底清创，重建肢体血运，选择髓内钉、外固定支架及钢板固定骨折及应用各种不同的皮瓣和肌皮瓣修复小腿骨折合并严重软组织缺损75例。结果 术后皮瓣1例因感染坏死，其余全部成活，随访6个月～4年，皮瓣外形及肢体功能恢复比较满意。结论 骨折的合理固定和应用显微外科技术对小腿骨折合并严重软组织缺损的治疗，可以取得良好的疗效，大大减少了小腿截肢率和并发症的发生。     

小腿创伤性软组织缺损的显微外科修复

目的 探讨小腿创伤性软组织缺损的显微外科治疗效果。方法 临床上应用腓骨骨皮瓣、背阔肌皮瓣、股前内、外侧皮瓣和腹股沟皮瓣等12种外科皮瓣，对小腿创伤组织缺损进行修复99例。结果 术后皮瓣全部成活，随访6个月-10年，皮瓣质地良好，功能改善。结论 应用显微外科技术修复小腿创伤组织缺损，疗程短，疗效好。根据缺损的不同部位、范围以及术者的技术水平，选择不同的显微外科皮瓣进行修复，可获得满意的临床效果。     

Sclerosing epithelioid fiberosarcoma: short T2 on MR imaging

A case of sclerosing epithelioid fibrosarcoma and its appearance on MRI is presented. The tumor showed a zonal architecture on MRI with a large central core of very low signal intensity and a peripheral rim of intermediate to high signal intensity on T1- and T2-weighted spin echo pulse sequences. The core showed decreased cellularity with dense collagen deposition on histologic examination, and the peripheral zone increased cellularity with increased nuclear atypia. The presence of a prominent region of very low signal intensity on T1- and T2-weighted images can be seen with neural tumors, giant cell tumor of the tendon sheath, aggressive fibromatosis, and, in rare instances, with soft tissue sarcomas rich in collagen.     

逆行半比目鱼肌带蒂肌瓣修复小腿远端软组织缺损

目的总结逆行半比目鱼肌带蒂肌瓣修复小腿远端软组织缺损的临床应用结果。方法 2006年10月~2012年10月,应用逆行半比目鱼肌带蒂肌瓣修复12例小腿远端软组织缺损,年龄16~42岁(平均35岁)。肌瓣表面行一期中厚网状游离植皮,供区直接缝合。结果所有的肌瓣全部成活,取得了满意的临床效果。随访1.5~3.5年,平均2.5年,8例伴有胫骨骨折者骨折全部愈合。结论逆行半比目鱼肌带蒂肌瓣具有血管解剖恒定、血运丰富以及操作简单等优点,适宜修复小腿远端软组织缺损。     

Rowing prevents muscle wasting in older men

We evaluated the effects of rowing on the morphology and function of the leg extensor muscle in old people. The area and the power of the leg extensor muscle were measured in 15 oarsmen – age [mean (SD)] 65 (3) years; height 171 (4) cm, body mass 68 (6) kg – and in 15 sedentary men – age 66 (4) years, height 170 (4) cm, body mass 67 (7) kg – who were matched on the basis of their body size. The leg extensor muscle area of the oarsmen was larger than that of the sedentary men [77.8 (5.4) vs 68.4 (5.1) cm², P<0.05]. Also the bilateral leg extension power of the oarsmen was larger than that of the sedentary men [1,624 (217) vs 1,296 (232) W, P<0.05]. Thus, the leg extension power per the leg extensor muscle area was not significantly different between two groups [20.9 (2.0) vs 19.9 (2.1) W·cm^–2) and leg extension power was correlated to the leg extensor muscle area (59–89 cm², r=0.74, P<0.001). Also the 2,000-m rowing ergometer time of the oarsmen [495 (14) s; range 479–520 s] was related to leg extensor muscle area (68–89 cm², r=0.63, P<0.01). The results suggest that rowing prevents age-related muscle wasting and weakness. Electronic Publication     

全髋关节置换术均衡双下肢长度的探讨

目的探讨全髋关节置换术均衡双下肢长度的临床意义和手术设计。方法回顾分析2000-2004年获得随访的单侧全髋关节置换手术病例48例,采用骨水泥型假体12髋,混合型假体36髋,术前双下肢等长30例(含股骨颈骨折患者),10例患肢长度短缩1.0-2.0cm,6例短缩2.0-4.0cm,2例短缩4.0-6.0cm。通过术前肢体长度测量及X片测量制定手术方案,选择假体、预估颈长和截骨平面;术中正确磨削髋臼,寻找最佳旋转中心,结合透视及特殊试验修正截骨平面,调节假体颈长,达到均衡双下肢长度的目的。结果全部病例采用Harris评分,优30例,良12例,中4例,差2例。术前等长30例巾术后出现5例手术侧延长1.0-2.0cm,1例延长2.5cm。术前不等长的18例中,术后恢复等长10例,6例手术侧延长1.0-2.0cm,2例术前重度短缩的先天性髋关节发育不良病人术后仍然短缩2.0-3.0cm。术后肢体等长35例Harris评分平均92.3分,术后肢体不等长13例Harris评分平均88.6分。结论全髋关节置换术的手术设计。手术技巧以及假体设计等诸多因素影响下肢长度,术后肢体不等长降低了患者的满意度。应重视术前测量及术中综合评价方法的运用,重视软组织平衡技术和肢长调节,掌握全髋置换术中均衡下肢长度的手术技术,进一步改善手术效果。     

Improvements to a method for determining leg length following total hip arthroplasty

Abstract

Discrepancy in leg length does frequently occur as a side effect of total hip arthroplasty and may lead to reduced patient satisfaction as well as injury in the sequalae. It is consequently important to reduce leg length discrepancy where-ever technically possible. This may be achieved by recording precise intraoperative measurements and using different sized implanted components. The aim of the given study was to improve the accuracy of a previously validated optic measurement system (OMS) to reduce leg length discrepancy. This pre-existing OMS was first trialled and based on these preliminary findings developed further. Using this improved system, measurements were taken in models and cadavers. Inter observer reliability of the improved OMS was assessed. The system is introduced in the given technical feasibility study. Its accuracy was greater in the model setup (swivel joint: 772.7?±?1.5?mm; ball joint: 770.0?±?3.7?mm; reference: 772?mm) compared to the trial using cadaveric tissues (588.8?±?5.7?mm; reference: 586?mm). Results of two examiners were similar. The third one measured significantly shorter values (p=.011). The results of the measurements with the OMS indicate that a significant increase in accuracy (p?=?2.076×¹⁰?⁶) has been achieved compared to the previously reported system, however, a further improvement to measurement accuracy is necessary for this to be applied clinically.