Health economics for intra-capsular hip fractures undertaking fixation

BACKGROUND Hip fracture is a common musculoskeletal injury in the elderly requiring surgery worldwide.The operative mainstay of intra-capsular hip fractures is arthroplasty with a smaller proportion for fixation.AIM To determine the most beneficial method of fixation for patients with intracapsular hip fractures.METHODS A registered audit from 2012-2018 was conducted on all intra-capsular hip fractures treated with 2 commonly used fixation methods.Patient notes,electronic records and clinical codes for cost benefit were evaluated.A validated quality of life measure was collected at least 1 year after surgery.RESULTS A total of 83 patients were identified with intra-capsular fractures undergoing fixation during the retrospective period.There were 47 cannulated cancellous screw and 36 sliding hip screw fixations with the case mix comparable for age,gender,co-morbidities and fracture configuration.There was no significant difference in blood loss,tip apex distance,radiation exposure,length of stay,radiological union time,collapse,avascular necrosis or re-operation between fixation methods.Logistic regression analysis demonstrated displaced intracapsular hip fractures correlated significantly with an undesirable outcome conferring a relative odds ratio of 7.25.There were 9(19%)and 4(11%)patients respectively,who required re-operation.There was no significant difference in health resource group tariff and implant cost with comparable EQ-5D and visual CONCLUSION No significant advantage was identified with differing fixation type,but irrespective there were a high number of patients requiring re-operation.This was predicted by initial fracture displacement and patient age.Arthroplasty may need to be carefully considered for health economics and patient benefit.

Functional Outcomes of Traumatic Complex Acetabulum Fractures with Open Reduction and Internal Fixation: 200 Cases

Objective: Acetabular fractures are common injuries in Iran. We assess the functional outcome of open reduction and internal fixation management of displaced Complex acetabular fractures. Materials and Methods: We analyzed a case series of patients with open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for complex acetabular fractures. Two hundred patients (132 men, 68 women) in four age groups including with a mean age of 43.39 ± 6.18 years (range 20 - 59 years) and a mean follow-up of 82.34 ± 12.48 months (range 18 - 109 months) met the inclusion criteria. Functional outcome at final follow-up was graded assessed according to Harris score. Factors affecting were defined. Results: Anatomic reduction was achieved in 192 hips, imperfect in 8 and poor in none. Radiological outcome revealed excellent results in 128 (64%) hips, good in eight, fair in five and none in poor. Harris score were excellent in 139 (69.5%) hips, good in 43 (21.5%) and fair in 18 (9%) and poor in none. The anatomical reduction results had a favorable final functional outcome. (0.003) However, BMI (P Conclusion: Optimal functional and radiological outcomes have been achieved with anatomic postoperative reduction. Also experience of specialist, on time surgery and good recovery lead to receiving excellent functional outcome with at least complications.

Effect comparison of knee-chest elastic bandage fixation and Pavlik harness fixation on the treatment of femoral shaft fractures in newborns

Objective:To study and analyze the clinical efficacy of fixation of the elastic bandage of immobilization of knee-chest position and Pavlik harness fixation in the treatment of neonatal femoral shaft fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted from May 2010 to March 2017 with a total of 37 cases of femoral shaft fracture of the newborn.Among them,17 newborns with femur shaft fracture were treated using this fixation of the elastic bandage of immobilization of knee-chest position,and 20 newborns were treated utilizing Pavlik harness fixation.All patients were followed up for 24 months.It was compared between the two groups in length of hospitalization,hospitalization cost,the incidence of complications,fracture healing rate and post-operation angulation,rotation and shortening indexes.Results:Compared with the Pavlik harness fixation group,the hospitalization cost of knee-chest elastic bandage fixation group was lower(P<0.05),the difference was statistically significant.There is no significant difference between the two groups in terms of length of hospitalization,complications and fracture healing.The two groups of treatment methods compared in angle formation,rotation and shortness(P>0.05),with no statistical difference.Conclusions:Both knee-chest elastic bandage fixation and Pavlik harness fixation are effective methods for the treatment of neonatal femoral shaft fractures.But the former has lower cost and simpler operation,which is worthy of clinical application.

Clinical study of polydloxanone suture tension band fixation for treatment of patellar fractures

To explore biomechanic characteristics and clinical outcome of absorbable polydloxanone (PDS) treating patellar fractures.Methods The tensile strength test of PDS 0-0 or PDS 1-0 sutures were made in WDW305 electro-universal tester.A total of 60 cases were classified randomly and equally into two groups:treatment group (treated with the absorbable PDS tension hand) and Kirschner wire metals tension band control group (control group).Anatomy reduction was performed with towel clip fixation during operation.Treatment group was managed with diameter 1.5 mm Kirschner wires drilling two pores on the near or distal segment of patellar fracture end are penetrating through two strands of absorbable PDS 0-0 or PDS 1-0 sutures for a satisfactory fracture fixation.Control group was treated with Kirschner wires (2.0 mm in diameter) and steel wire (1.0 mm in diameter) of type “8” tension band fixation.Results Tensile strength testing showed that the biggest tensile of a strand PDS 0-0 sutures was 71.50 N and that of PDS 1-0 97.48 N,when the length was three times more than the initial.Two groups were followed up and the mean fracture healing time was two months,without broken wire or dislocation.Treatment group showed excellent clinical results in 21 cases,good in six and fair in three;while control group showed excellent clinical results in 19 cases,good in seven and fair in four,with no statistical difference compared with treatment group (χ2=0.32,P>0.05).Conclusion Absorbable PDS tension band has better characteristics of mechanics and creepage in treating patellar fractures.It can avoid defects of secondary operation and complications like needle-tail pain and sharped skin resulted from metal tension band fixation.Meanwhile,it is economic and worthy of further clinical application.16 refs,4 figs.

Usage of buttress plate internal fixation associated with autografting of fibula and iliac bone for the treatment of distal femoral C_3 type fracture

To assess the effect of using buttress plate associated with antografting of fibula and iliac bone for the treatment of distal femoral C3 type fracture.Methods Seventeen cases of distal femoral C3 type fracture using buttress plate associated with antografting of fibula and iliac bone were analyzed retrospectively.Results All cases were followed up for an average of 24 months（8～55 months）.The average time of octets bridge forming were 4 months（3～5 months） while the average time for bone union were 8 months （6～14 months）.According to Shelbourne rating system,result of all 18 cases were excellent and no malunion,infection were found.Conclusion Buttress plate associated with antografting of fibula and iliac bone is an effective alternative for the treatment of distal femoral C3 type fracture.It can provide more stable fixation to the bone and earlier functional exercises can be achieved.5 refs,3 figs,1 tab.

Surgical treatment ofpatients with severe non-flail chest rib fractures

BACKGROUND Many patients have inadequate long-term analgesia,respiratory distress,and hypoxemia due to a long-standing substantial smoking history or the presence of primary pulmonary diseases;analgesic treatment is not valid in these patients.Even if the imaging findings of rib fractures are relatively mild,rib fractures may cause severe position limitation,respiratory distress,and hypoxemia.AIM To investigate the curative effect of surgical treatment for patients with severe non-flail chest rib fractures.METHODS A total of 78 patients from our hospital with severe noncontinuous thoracic rib fractures from September 2016 to September 2018 were enrolled in our study.Thirty-nine patients underwent surgical treatment,and 39 underwent conservative treatment.The surgical treatment group received surgery performed with titanium plates,and the screws were inserted with open reduction and internal fixation.The conservative treatment group received analgesia and symptomatic treatment.The pain scores at 72 h,1 wk,2 wk,4 wk,6 wk,3 mo,and 6 mo were compared,and the SF-36 quality of life scores were compared atthe 3rd and 6th months.RESULTS Pain relief in the surgical group was significantly better than that in the conservative group at each time point(72 h,1 wk,2 wk,4 wk,6 wk,3 mo,and 6 mo after surgery,P<0.001).The SF-36 scores were significantly higher in the surgical group than in the conservative group at 1 mo and 6 mo(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Patients with severe non-flail chest rib fractures have a better quality of life following surgical treatment than following conservative treatment,and surgical treatment is also useful for relieving pain.We should pay more attention to the physiological functions and clinical manifestations of patients with severe rib fractures.In patients with non-flail chest rib fractures,surgical treatment is feasible and effective.

Efficacy of the femoral neck system in femoral neck fracture treatment in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND Controversy remains around the available choices for the internal fixation of a femoral neck fracture.The femoral neck system(FNS)was developed in 2018 and has been widely applied since then as it can provide rigid fixation stability with less damage to the bone mass around the fracture.However,no systematic reviews and meta-analyses have investigated the efficacy of the FNS in comparison with that of traditional internal fixation in the treatment of femoral fractures.AIM To assess the efficacy of the FNS in comparison with that of cannulated compression screws(CCS)in the treatment of femoral fractures through systematic review and meta-analysis.METHODS Five electronic databases(PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials,China National Knowledge Infrastructure,and Wanfang)were searched from the earliest publication date to December 31,2021.Reference Citation Analysis(https://www.referencecitationanalysis.com/)was used to check the results and further analyze the related articles.Controlled trials were included if the FNS was applied for the femoral neck fracture in adults and if it was compared with CCS for the achievement of internal fixation.The measurement outcomes included the required operation time,observed patient’s blood loss,extent of fracture healing,patient’s Harris Hip score(HHS)at the last follow-up,and records of any complications(such as failure of internal fixation,femoral neck shortness,avascular necrosis of the femoral head,and delayed union or nonunion).RESULTS Ten retrospective controlled studies(involving 711 participants)were included in this metaanalysis.The meta-analysis showed that compared with CCS,use of the FNS could not decrease the operation time[standardized mean difference(SMD):-0.38,95%confidence interval(CI):-0.98 to 0.22,P=0.21,I2=93%),but it could increase the intraoperative blood loss(SMD:0.59,95%CI:0.15 to 1.03,P=0.009,I2=81%).The pooled results also showed that compared with CCS,the FNS could better promote fracture healing(SMD:-0.97,95%CI:-1.65 to-0.30,P=0.005,I2=91%),improve the HHS at the last follow-up(SMD:0.76,95%CI:0.31 to 1.21,P=0.0009,I2=84%),and reduce the chances of developing femoral neck shortness(OR:0.29,95%CI:0.14 to 0.61,P=0.001,I2=0%)and delayed union or nonunion(OR:0.47,95%CI:0.30 to 0.73,P=0.001;I2=0%)in adult patients with femoral neck fractures.However,there was no statistically significant difference between the FNS and CCS in terms of failure of internal fixation(OR:0.49,95%CI:0.23 to 1.06,P=0.07,I2=0%)and avascular necrosis of the femoral head(OR:0.46,95%CI:0.20 to 1.10,P=0.08,I2=0%).CONCLUSION Compared with CCS,the FNS could decrease the chances of developing femoral neck shortness and delayed union or nonunion in adults with femoral neck fractures.Simultaneously,it could accelerate fracture healing and improve the HHS in these patients.

Min-invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures: A case report

BACKGROUND Fractures of the axis are commonly seen in spinal injuries. Upper cervical fractures are usually managed conservatively. However, the complications due to long-term external immobilization cannot be ignored. The traditional open surgery has the disadvantages of too much blood loss and soft tissue injury. The aim of our paper is to introduce a minimally invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures.CASE SUMMARY We report a 40-year-old Chinese male who had severe neck pain and difficult neck movement after falling from 3 meters. X-ray and computed tomography(CT) scan revealed an axis injury consisting of an odontoid Type Ⅲ fracture associated with a Hangman fracture categorized as a Levine-Edwards Type Ⅰ fracture. The patient underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior percutaneous screw fixation using intraoperative O-arm navigation. Neck pain was markedly improved after surgery. X-rays and CT scan reconstructions of 3-mo follow-up showed good stability and fusion. The range of cervical motion was well preserved.CONCLUSION Anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior direct C2 percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with the aid of O-arm navigation and neurophysiological monitoring can be an interesting alternative option for complicated multiple axis fractures.

Emergent and delayed hybrid external fixation management of tibial pilon fractures: A multicentric retrospective analysis of 80 patients

Objective:To report our experience with the hybrid external fixator in emergency.Methods:We assessed 80 cases of pilon fracture treated with the external fixator during the period of January 2009 and December 2016:55 men (69%) and 30 women (33%) with a mean age of 40 years (range between 16 and 70 ). About 45 occurred as isolated trauma, 35 instead were politrauma. Each patient underwent standard radiographic examination and a CT examination. There were 28 open fractures (35%), (Gustilo type 1, 2 and 3) while closed fractures showed soft tissue involvement of various grade (2-3 Tscherne classification). In all cases, the external fixation, sometimes associated with other reduction and synthesis techniques, was used. The timing of surgery was dictated by the condition of the soft tissues. For clinical evaluation, the Mazur score with mean follow-ups at 12 months was utilized.Results:The final range of ankle motion was 15 dorsal and 10 plantar flexion. In about 80 cases there was an average Mazur score of83. The mean score was 90;in open fractures 85 to 72. Radiographic healing of fractures in 60 patients occurred in 120 days (mean 105 days), at the time when the external fixator was removed.Conclusion:Pilon fractures are complex and often present complications;the definitive treatment, in emergency or delayed, with hybrid external fixator permits a stable synthesis with minimal soft tissue damage. Weight bearing maybe allowed early and functional recovery is generally good.

Open reduction and internal fixation for radial head fractures: A prospective observational study

Objective: To evaluate the effect of open reduction and internal fixation on radial head fracture and assess the post-operative function. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted from June 2016 to July 2017 at Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi. Altogether, 28 patients with radial head and neck fractures were enrolled in our study. These patients were admitted to the hospital and their fractures were fixed with open reduction and internal fixation. Baseline information of the patients was collected, and patient-rated elbow evaluation scores were calculated. Results: Out of the 28 patients, 21 were male and 7 were female. Besides, 16 fractures were on the right side and 12 were on the left side and 17 involving the dominant hands. In addition, 8 patients had Mason type Ⅱ fracture and 20 had Mason type Ⅲ fracture. The mean age of patients was (31.0 ± 8.0) years, and the mean follow-up is (1.2 ± 0.5) years. The mean average patient-rated elbow evaluation scores were (27.64 ± 1.60) at 1-year follow-up. Conclusions:The majority of the patients who had radial head fractures and treated by open reduction and internal fixation have attained an excellent range of motion postoperatively.

All-epiphyseal versus trans-epiphyseal screw fixation for tillaux fractures:Does it matter?

BACKGROUND Tillaux fractures occur primarily in adolescents due to the pattern of physeal closure and are classified as Salter-Harris type III physeal fractures.Operative management with screw fixation is recommended for more than 2 mm of displacement or more than 1 mm of translation.However,the efficacy and complications of trans-physeal vs all-physeal screw fixation have not been investigated extensively.AIM To compare the clinical and functional outcomes of trans-physeal(oblique)and all-epiphyseal(parallel)screw fixation in management of Tillaux fractures among pediatric patients.METHODS This was an ethics board approved retrospective review of pediatric patients who presented to our tertiary children’s care facility with Tillaux fractures.We included patients who had surgical fixation of a Tillaux fracture over a 10 year period.Data analysis included demographics,mode of injury,management protocols,and functional outcomes.The patients were divided into group 1(oblique fixation)and group 2(parallel fixation).Baseline patient characteristics and functional outcomes were compared between groups.Statistical tests to evaluate differences included Fisher’s Exact or Chi-squared and independent samples t or Mann Whitney tests for categorical and continuous variables,respectively.RESULTS A total of 42 patients(28 females and 14 males)were included.There were no significant differences in body mass index,sex,age,or time to surgery between the groups[IK2].Sports injuries accounted for 61.9%of the cases,particularly non-contact(57.1%)and skating(28.6%)injuries.Computed Tomography(CT)scan was ordered for 28 patients(66.7%),leading to diagnosis confirmation in 17 patients and change in management plan in 11 patients.[GRC3]Groups 1 and 2 consisted of 17 and 25 patients,respectively.For mid to long-term functional outcomes,there were 14 and 10 patients in groups 1 and 2,respectively.Statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in the functional outcomes,pain scores,or satisfaction between groups.No infections,non-unions,physeal arrest,or post-operative ankle deformities were reported.Two(4.8%)patients had difficulty returning to sports post-surgery due to pain.One was a dancer,and the other patient had pain while running,which led to hardware removal.Both patients had parallel fixation.Hardware removal for groups 1 and 2 were 4(23.5%)and 5(20.0%)patients,respectively.The reasons for removal was pain in 2 patients,and parental preference in the remaining.CONCLUSION This is the largest reported series of pediatric patients with Tillaux fractures comparing functional outcomes of different methods of screw fixation orientation to the physis,which showed no difference regarding functional outcomes.

New-onset depression after hip fracture surgery among older patients:Effects on associated clinical outcomes and what can we do?

BACKGROUND Hip fracture in the elderly is a worldwide medical problem.New-onset depression after hip fracture has also received attention because of its increasing incidence and negative impact on recovery.AIM To provide a synthesis of the literature addressing two very important questions arising from postoperative hip fracture depression(PHFD)research:the risk factors and associated clinical outcomes of PHFD,and the optimal options for intervention in PHFD.METHODS We searched the PubMed,Web of Science,EMBASE,and PsycINFO databases for English papers published from 2000 to 2021.RESULTS Our results showed that PHFD may result in poor clinical outcomes,such as poor physical function and more medical support.In addition,the risk factors for PHFD were summarized,which made it possible to assess patients preoperatively.Moreover,our work preliminarily suggested that comprehensive care may be the optimal treatment option for PHFDs,while interdisciplinary intervention can also be clinically useful.CONCLUSION We suggest that clinicians should assess risk factors for PHFDs preoperatively,and future research should further validate current treatment methods in more countries and regions and explore more advanced solutions.

Internal Fixation of Gunshot Induced Fractures in Civilians: Anatomic and Functional Results of a Standard Protocol at an Urban Trauma Center

Introduction: Despite extensive experience with civilian gunshot fractures or wounds, no consensus exists on a standard protocol to manage these injuries. Many authors recommended immediate debridement, but the optimal timing of internal fixation and the use of antibiotic have not been determined. The purpose of this paper is to present and discuss our experience. Material and methods: In January 2007, a treatment protocol was put in place for the evaluation and management of fractured extremities resulting from civilian gunshot wounds. Sixty-three patients with 64 fractures had been managed by this protocol for gunshot fractures between January 2005 and January 2012. There were 56 male and seven female. Their mean age was 33.1 years (range: 17 - 61 years). Thirteen patients (20.6%) were able to provide a description of the weapon. Only 15 patients had entry and exit wounds. The mean follow-up period was 27 (range, 20 - 58) months. The main factors assessed were the surgical site infection, the fracture union and the functional status. Results: Out of the 63 patients, 14 patients developed a wound infection (five superficial and seven deep infections). Wound infection was significantly associated with associated injuries (p = 0.0388), fractures sites requiring fixation (p = 0.024), the fracture pattern (p = 0.0412), operative modalities (p = 0.0400). There were nine cases (14.1%) of fracture non-union. The mean time to union was 15 weeks (range: 5 - 32 weeks). Five patients developed chronics osteomyelitis. The average SMFA score for all of the patients was 23.8 (range: 0 - 56.3). The mean dysfunctional and bother indexes were 18.3 (range: 0 - 52.7) and 22.6 (range: 0 - 66.1), respectively. The SMFA total score and dysfunction index had a significant correlation based on presence or absence of associated injuries (p < 0.0001). But bother index did not show the same correlation (p = 0.452). The average length of hospital stay was 11.3 days (range: 3 - 64). Conclusion: In civilian’s gunshot induced fractures, internal fixation can be made according to standard protocol, with acceptable result.

Postoperative Fracture Healing Effects of Locking Compression Plate for the Treatment of Limb Fractures

Objectives To study the effects of applying locking compression plates in the treatment of patients with limb fractures on postoperative fracture healing.Methods:115 patients with limb fractures who were treated in our hospital from November 2019 to November 2020 were selected.In order to study the effective treatment method,the random-number table method was used in this study to divide the patients into two groups,namely the experimental group and the control group,and the locking compression plate treatment method and the pure plate and screw internal fixation treatment method were administered respectively to study their clinical application effects.Results:Compared with the control group,patients in the experimental group had a lower incidence of complications,shorter hospitalizations and shorter recovery time.Meanwhile,the experimental group had a better quality of recovery,and all data were significantly different from those of the control group,P<0.05,the intervention effect of the experimental group was better.Conclusion:The application of the locking compression plate in the treatment of patients with limb fractures is more conducive to promoting the postoperative healing of the patients'fractures,reducing the incidence of postoperative complications,and promoting the rapid recovery of patients,which has positive significance for clinical development.

老年股骨近端骨折围手术期处理流程的研究

目的研究老年股骨近端骨折围手术期处理流程,比较新旧流程体系的合理性以及治疗结果的有效性,不断改进,制定规范、合理的临床围手术期处置流程。方法本研究选取2016年1月—2019年7月包头医学院第三附属医院骨科使用旧有流程的老年髋部骨折患者102例,纳入旧流程组;2019年8月—2022年7月包头医学院第三附属医院骨科使用新流程患者118例,纳入新流程组。同时整理并收集新旧流程实施过程中的患者年龄、性别比例、入院诊断、平均手术等待时间、术中出血量、围手术期输血量,术后髋关节功能评定结果、手术并发症发生例数、平均医疗费用、平均住院时间、并发症加重情况等,通过收集数据进行组间比较,明确新旧流程实施结果。结果新流程组围手术期平均输血量为(257.63±77.24)mL,24 h内完成手术27例,平均住院医疗费用为(41602.6±11878.49)元,优于旧流程组的(333.33±135.22)mL、5例(、51790.49±15744.51)元,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论新流程的实施可以有效缩短手术等待时间,缩短该类患者的平均住院日,有效降低围手术期用血量,降低住院期间医疗支出,提高24 h内手术完成率,是行之有效的围手术期处置流程。

儿童肱骨近端骨折合并肩关节脱位的治疗探讨

目的儿童肱骨近端骨折合并肩关节脱位罕见,临床治疗方式不统一,本文旨在总结此类损伤的治疗经验。方法回顾性分析苏州大学附属儿童医院骨科2017年1月1日至2022年5月31日收治的5例肱骨近端骨折合并肩关节脱位患儿临床资料,总结患儿影像学特征、治疗方案与预后情况。结果5例中,2例予皮肤牵引治疗,3例予手术治疗,均骨折愈合,末次摄片提示肩关节脱位复位良好;随访2~17个月,肩关节活动无受限、无疼痛。结论儿童肱骨近端骨折合并肩关节脱位可先尝试手法复位及皮肤牵引。对于活动不配合且手法复位失败者,可采取麻醉下穿刺抽液后闭合复位克氏针内固定治疗,如闭合复位失败再行切开复位内固定。

两种治疗方案对老年人桡骨远端骨折的疗效比较

目的:探讨采用保守治疗和切开复位内固定两种方案对65岁以上老年人桡骨远端骨折(DRF)的疗效。方法:选择我院于2020年6月—2022年2月收治的DRF患者81例,分为手法组(46例)与切开组(35例)。手法组采用骨折手法复位高分子聚酯绷带固定治疗;切开组采用切开复位内固定手术治疗。使用X线片对比患者治疗前后的尺偏角、掌偏角和桡骨高度,以评估治疗情况。统计患者末次随访的改良Mayo腕关节评分(MMWS)、DASH-Chinese上肢功能评分以及并发症,对患者预后评价。结果:两组治疗后尺偏角、掌偏角和桡骨高度较治疗前增加(P<0.05);切开组治疗后尺偏角、掌偏角和桡骨高度高于手法组(P<0.05)。两组治疗后MMWS较治疗前增加,而DASH-Chinese上肢功能评分较治疗前降低(P<0.05);切开组治疗后MMWS高于手法组,而DASH-Chinese上肢功能评分低于手法组(P<0.05)。切开组并发症发生率低于手法组(P<0.05)。结论:切开复位内固定术治疗老年人DRF有明显的临床优势,可以促进患者腕关节和上肢功能恢复。

克氏针与Slongo式外固定架治疗GartlandⅢb型儿童肱骨髁上骨折的疗效比较

目的比较克氏针与Slongo式外固定架治疗GartlandⅢb型儿童肱骨髁上骨折的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析2021年1月—2022年6月河北省沧州中西医结合医院小儿骨科收治的95例GartlandⅢb型儿童肱骨髁上骨折患儿临床资料,男童61例,女童34例;年龄4~12岁,平均6.1岁;左侧70例,右侧25例;摔伤86例,道路交通伤9例;BMI 13.2~18.3kg/m^(2),平均15.1kg/m^(2);受伤至手术时间2~19h,平均10.3 h。根据手术方法分为克氏针组(65例)和外固定架组(30例)。收集并比较两组患儿手术时间、切开复位比例、透视次数、术后并发症发生情况等。采用Flynn评分标准评估治疗效果。结果外固定架组手术时间(27.1±5.3)min、透视次数(13.9±4.0)次少于克氏针组[(40.6±3.9)min、(26.1±2.5)次],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。外固定架组切开复位比例(9.2%)与克氏针组(16.7%)比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组患儿针道均无深部感染,外固定架组针道浅表感染率(16.7%)显著高于克氏针组(3.1%,P<0.05)。两组患儿均于术后4周去除固定装置(克氏针和外固定架)。克氏针组Baumann角(76.9±3.3)°小于外固定架组(78.2±3.4)°,两组均小于正常儿童(平均值81°),但差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。克氏针组矢状面畸形率(7.7%)与外固定架组(6.7%)比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。外固定架组、克氏针组术后6个月肘关节活动度分别为(145.1±6.3)°、(143.6±6.0)°,Flynn肘关节功能评分优良率分别为(96.1±3.9)%、(95.9±3.9)%,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论与克氏针固定相比,采用Slongo式外固定架固定治疗GartlandⅢb型儿童肱骨髁上骨折可缩短手术时间、减少透视次数,但也存在针道浅表感染率较高的风险。因此,临床应根据患儿实际情况采取合适的固定方式。

后路病灶清除植骨融合内固定手术治疗跳跃性脊柱结核的疗效分析

目的:总结跳跃性脊柱结核的临床特点,探讨一期后路病灶清除植骨融合内固定手术治疗跳跃性脊柱结核的疗效。方法:回顾性分析2016年7月~2022年5月我院手术治疗的31例跳跃性脊柱结核患者的临床资料,其中患者男18例,女13例,年龄49.5±27.5岁。其中2处病灶24例,3处病灶7例。对每例患者明确责任椎,确定手术病灶、融合节段、内固定方式,以制定个体化手术方案,随访29.7±14.7个月(15~85个月)。记录患者手术时间、术中出血量,并记录术中及术后并发症情况;术前和术后1个月、3个月、1年及末次随访的红细胞沉降(ESR)和C-反应蛋白(CRP);术前及术后1周、1个月、3个月、1年及末次随访的疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS);术前及术后1周、末次随访时病灶后凸Cobb角;记录术前及末次随访时美国脊髓损伤协会(ASIA)分级;末次随访时采用Bridwell骨愈合标准分级以评估术后结核活动性、症状改善、畸形矫正及骨愈合。结果:31例患者中20例(65.4%)只有1处病灶出现临床症状,23例(74.2%)以疼痛为主诉入院,15例(48.4%)在病程中只有疼痛症状,而11例(35.5%)只有1处病灶出现疼痛症状,18例(58.1%)患者初诊时至少有1处病灶漏诊。所有患者手术顺利,手术时间280.0±52.2min(165~330min),失血量567.7±332.0mL(150~1000mL)。术后出现脑脊液漏4例,切口感染3例,经对症处理后痊愈;所有结核病灶均治愈,未出现复发。术前及术后1个月、3个月、1年、末次随访时ESR为41.5±26.3mm/h、16.3±13.4mm/h、12.5±6.3mm/h、11.4±5.2mm/h、9.2±3.1mm/h;CRP为32.8±23.2mg/L、7.3±5.6mg/L、6.2±4.1mg/L、5.1±3.7mg/L、2.8±2.3mg/L;术前及术后1周、1个月、3个月、1年、末次随访时VAS评分为6.4±2.4分、2.4±1.7分、2.3±1.3分、1.6±0.9分、0.9±0.7分、0.4±0.3分。术后各个时间点CRP、ESR、VAS评分较术前均有显著改善(P<0.05)。术前Cobb角25.7°±4.9°,术后1周15.4°±2.1°,末次随访时17.1°±2.3°,术后均较术前有统计学差异(P<0.05);10例存在术前神经功能损伤患者,末次随访时1例术前A级患者恢复至C级;4例术前B级患者1例恢复至C级,3例恢复至D级;5例术前C级患者2例恢复至D级,3例恢复至E级;术后6~12个月42处植骨病灶均获得骨融合,末次随访时34处病灶BridwellⅠ级愈合,8处病灶BridwellⅡ级融合。结论:对跳跃性脊柱结核患者,明确责任椎及各处病灶病变特点,一期后路病灶清除植骨融合内固定手术治疗安全且高效,能得到满意的疗效。