BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac and peripheral joints.Juvenile-onset AS(JoAS)patients will likely present with peripheral joint s...BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac and peripheral joints.Juvenile-onset AS(JoAS)patients will likely present with peripheral joint symptoms.Knee flexion contracture(KFC)and hip flexion contracture(HFC)are common in these patients due to subchondral bone inflammation.The Ilizarov technique is the most commonly used technique for treating KFC.However,its use to treat JoAS-associated KFC has not been reported.CASE SUMMARY This report presents a case study of a 31-year-old male patient with a squatting gait due to severe bilateral KFC and HFC.The patient had a normal walking pattern until the age of eight,after which he experienced knee and hip pain,leading to the gradual development of KFC and HFC.The patient’s primary complaint was an inability to walk upright.The patient was diagnosed with JoAS and under-went hip dissection and release,limited soft tissue release of the hamstring,and gradual traction using the Ilizarov method.Ultimately,the patient was able to walk upright.CONCLUSION The incidence of squatting gait due to KFC in individuals diagnosed with JoAS was low.Utilizing the Ilizarov technique has proven to be a secure and effective method for managing KFC in JoAS patients.Although the Ilizarov technique cannot substitute for total knee arthroplasty(TKA),its application can delay the need for primary TKA in JoAS patients and alleviate the intricacy and potential complications associated with the procedure.展开更多
BACKGROUND Sagittal alignment of the spine,pelvis,and lower extremities is essential for maintaining a stable and efficient posture and ambulation.Imbalance in any element can result in compensatory changes in the oth...BACKGROUND Sagittal alignment of the spine,pelvis,and lower extremities is essential for maintaining a stable and efficient posture and ambulation.Imbalance in any element can result in compensatory changes in the other elements.Knee flexion is a compensatory mechanism for spinopelvic sagittal alignment and is markedly affected in severe knee osteoarthritis(OA).The correction of knee flexion deformity(KFD)by total knee arthroplasty(TKA)can lead to complementary changes in the sagittal spinopelvic parameters(SSPs).AIM To determine the SSP changes in patients with knee OA,with or without KFD undergoing TKA.METHODS The study was conducted in 32 patients who underwent TKA.A neutral standing whole-spine lateral radiograph was performed before surgery and 3 mo after surgery in these patients.Subjects were divided into two groups(Group 1 obtained>10°corrections in KFD;group B obtained<10°correction).The pelvic tilt(PT),pelvic incidence(PI),sacral slope(SS),lumbar lordosis(LL),and sagittal vertical axis(SVA)were measured.RESULTS The median of change in PT,PI,SS,LL,and SVA was 0.20 mm,1.00 mm,2.20 mm,−0.40 mm,and 6.8 mm,respectively.The difference in the change in SSPs between the two groups was statistically non-significant.CONCLUSION SSPs,such as PI,PT,SS,LL,and SVA,do not change significantly following TKA in end-stage knee OA despite a significant correction(>10°)in KFD.展开更多
Objective To investigate the effect of invisible full-thickness mesh skin graft in the treatment of scar contracture deformity of the dorsal hand.Methods From January 2016 to February 2019,25 patients with cicatricial...Objective To investigate the effect of invisible full-thickness mesh skin graft in the treatment of scar contracture deformity of the dorsal hand.Methods From January 2016 to February 2019,25 patients with cicatricial contracture deformity of dorsal hand admitted to our hospital underwent full thickness skin graft.During the operation,the scar healed completely and the superficial fascia remained intact.The wound surface was transplanted with invisible mesh full thickness skin graft.The survival of the skin graft and the recovery of hand function and appearance in the later period were observed after the operation.Results The skin grafts of 20 patients survived with high quality,3 cases had partial epidermis exfoliation,and 2 cases had partial epidermis scattered in blisters.After intensive dressing change,all wounds healed and no complications occurred after the operation.The hand function and appearance of the patients were obviously improved.Conclusion The application of full thickness skin graft to correct scar deformity has the advantages of good functional and appearance recovery and difficult postoperative contracture.Invisible full-thickness mesh skin graft is one of the ideal methods to correct scar contracture deformity of the dorsal hand.展开更多
Objective To explore surgical technique and its result in correcting finger contracture in Dupuytren’s disease. Methods Seventeen cases of Dupuytren’s disease with 58 years mean age were studied in this group ( 15 m...Objective To explore surgical technique and its result in correcting finger contracture in Dupuytren’s disease. Methods Seventeen cases of Dupuytren’s disease with 58 years mean age were studied in this group ( 15 males and 2 females) . Among them,8 sides were with flexion eontracture of little finger,8 sides with flexion contracture of little and ring fingers,1 side with展开更多
AIM: To quantify and reduce the errors in visual estimation of knee flexion contractures during total knee arthroplasty(TKA).METHODS: This study was divided into two parts: Quantification of error and reduction of err...AIM: To quantify and reduce the errors in visual estimation of knee flexion contractures during total knee arthroplasty(TKA).METHODS: This study was divided into two parts: Quantification of error and reduction of error. To quantify error, 3 orthopedic surgeons visually estimated preoperative knee flexion contractures from lateral digital images of 23 patients prior to and after surgical draping. A repeated-measure analysis of variance was used to compare the estimated angles prior to and following the placement of the surgical drapes with the true knee angle measured with a long-arm goniometer. In an effort to reduce the error of visual estimation, a dual set of inclinometers was developed to improve intraoperative measurement of knee flexion contracture during TKA. A single surgeon performed 6 knee extension measurements with the device during 146 consecutive TKA cases. Three measurements were taken with the desired tibial liner trial thickness, and 3 were taken with a trial that was 2 mm thicker. An intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC) was calculated to assess the testretest reliability for the 3 measurements taken with the desired liner thickness, and a paired t test was used to determine if the knee extension measurements differed when a thicker tibial trial liner was placed.RESULTS: The surgeons significantly overestimated flexion contractures in 23 TKAs prior to draping and significantly underestimated the contractures after draping(actual knee angle = 6.1°± 6.4°, pre-drape estimate = 6.9°± 6.8°, post-drape estimate = 4.3°± 6.1°, P = 0.003). Following the development and application of the measurement devices, the measurements were highly reliable(ICC = 0.98), and the device indicated that 2.7°± 2.2° of knee extension was lost with the insertion of a 2 mm thicker tibial liner. The device failed to detect a difference in knee extension angle with the insertion of the 2 mm thicker liner in 9/146 cases(6.2%).CONCLUSION: We determined the amount of error associated with visual estimation of knee flexion contractures, and developed a simple, reliable device and method to improve feedback related to sagittal alignment during TKA.展开更多
Post burn dorsal foot contractures of the toes of the IV degree cause functional limitations of all lower extremities, which creates a serious cosmetic defect, and therefore, needs surgical reconstruction. The series ...Post burn dorsal foot contractures of the toes of the IV degree cause functional limitations of all lower extremities, which creates a serious cosmetic defect, and therefore, needs surgical reconstruction. The series of 11 patients (7 men and 4 women) with extended contracture of the 4th degree of toes after burn were operated upon by using the new method with the flap including subcutaneous tissue (bridge-like stem), and the operations were performed at Samarkand Burn Center, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. We observed a good result with no complications. The flap was viable, and its sensibility was preserved. No marginal necrosis was noticed. As a result, the use of this method allowed achieving normal aesthetic outlines. The flap acquired the properties of the healthy skin without contracture. For the whole operated feet, it is important to wear pressure socks as soon as the wounds are fully healed and to continue this pressing therapy until the edema and recurrence of contracture are no longer being the problems. This usually means a period of 6 to 9 months.展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Ankylosing spondylitis(AS)is a chronic rheumatic disease that primarily affects the spine and the sacroiliac and peripheral joints.Juvenile-onset AS(JoAS)patients will likely present with peripheral joint symptoms.Knee flexion contracture(KFC)and hip flexion contracture(HFC)are common in these patients due to subchondral bone inflammation.The Ilizarov technique is the most commonly used technique for treating KFC.However,its use to treat JoAS-associated KFC has not been reported.CASE SUMMARY This report presents a case study of a 31-year-old male patient with a squatting gait due to severe bilateral KFC and HFC.The patient had a normal walking pattern until the age of eight,after which he experienced knee and hip pain,leading to the gradual development of KFC and HFC.The patient’s primary complaint was an inability to walk upright.The patient was diagnosed with JoAS and under-went hip dissection and release,limited soft tissue release of the hamstring,and gradual traction using the Ilizarov method.Ultimately,the patient was able to walk upright.CONCLUSION The incidence of squatting gait due to KFC in individuals diagnosed with JoAS was low.Utilizing the Ilizarov technique has proven to be a secure and effective method for managing KFC in JoAS patients.Although the Ilizarov technique cannot substitute for total knee arthroplasty(TKA),its application can delay the need for primary TKA in JoAS patients and alleviate the intricacy and potential complications associated with the procedure.
文摘BACKGROUND Sagittal alignment of the spine,pelvis,and lower extremities is essential for maintaining a stable and efficient posture and ambulation.Imbalance in any element can result in compensatory changes in the other elements.Knee flexion is a compensatory mechanism for spinopelvic sagittal alignment and is markedly affected in severe knee osteoarthritis(OA).The correction of knee flexion deformity(KFD)by total knee arthroplasty(TKA)can lead to complementary changes in the sagittal spinopelvic parameters(SSPs).AIM To determine the SSP changes in patients with knee OA,with or without KFD undergoing TKA.METHODS The study was conducted in 32 patients who underwent TKA.A neutral standing whole-spine lateral radiograph was performed before surgery and 3 mo after surgery in these patients.Subjects were divided into two groups(Group 1 obtained>10°corrections in KFD;group B obtained<10°correction).The pelvic tilt(PT),pelvic incidence(PI),sacral slope(SS),lumbar lordosis(LL),and sagittal vertical axis(SVA)were measured.RESULTS The median of change in PT,PI,SS,LL,and SVA was 0.20 mm,1.00 mm,2.20 mm,−0.40 mm,and 6.8 mm,respectively.The difference in the change in SSPs between the two groups was statistically non-significant.CONCLUSION SSPs,such as PI,PT,SS,LL,and SVA,do not change significantly following TKA in end-stage knee OA despite a significant correction(>10°)in KFD.
文摘Objective To investigate the effect of invisible full-thickness mesh skin graft in the treatment of scar contracture deformity of the dorsal hand.Methods From January 2016 to February 2019,25 patients with cicatricial contracture deformity of dorsal hand admitted to our hospital underwent full thickness skin graft.During the operation,the scar healed completely and the superficial fascia remained intact.The wound surface was transplanted with invisible mesh full thickness skin graft.The survival of the skin graft and the recovery of hand function and appearance in the later period were observed after the operation.Results The skin grafts of 20 patients survived with high quality,3 cases had partial epidermis exfoliation,and 2 cases had partial epidermis scattered in blisters.After intensive dressing change,all wounds healed and no complications occurred after the operation.The hand function and appearance of the patients were obviously improved.Conclusion The application of full thickness skin graft to correct scar deformity has the advantages of good functional and appearance recovery and difficult postoperative contracture.Invisible full-thickness mesh skin graft is one of the ideal methods to correct scar contracture deformity of the dorsal hand.
文摘Objective To explore surgical technique and its result in correcting finger contracture in Dupuytren’s disease. Methods Seventeen cases of Dupuytren’s disease with 58 years mean age were studied in this group ( 15 males and 2 females) . Among them,8 sides were with flexion eontracture of little finger,8 sides with flexion contracture of little and ring fingers,1 side with
文摘AIM: To quantify and reduce the errors in visual estimation of knee flexion contractures during total knee arthroplasty(TKA).METHODS: This study was divided into two parts: Quantification of error and reduction of error. To quantify error, 3 orthopedic surgeons visually estimated preoperative knee flexion contractures from lateral digital images of 23 patients prior to and after surgical draping. A repeated-measure analysis of variance was used to compare the estimated angles prior to and following the placement of the surgical drapes with the true knee angle measured with a long-arm goniometer. In an effort to reduce the error of visual estimation, a dual set of inclinometers was developed to improve intraoperative measurement of knee flexion contracture during TKA. A single surgeon performed 6 knee extension measurements with the device during 146 consecutive TKA cases. Three measurements were taken with the desired tibial liner trial thickness, and 3 were taken with a trial that was 2 mm thicker. An intraclass correlation coefficient(ICC) was calculated to assess the testretest reliability for the 3 measurements taken with the desired liner thickness, and a paired t test was used to determine if the knee extension measurements differed when a thicker tibial trial liner was placed.RESULTS: The surgeons significantly overestimated flexion contractures in 23 TKAs prior to draping and significantly underestimated the contractures after draping(actual knee angle = 6.1°± 6.4°, pre-drape estimate = 6.9°± 6.8°, post-drape estimate = 4.3°± 6.1°, P = 0.003). Following the development and application of the measurement devices, the measurements were highly reliable(ICC = 0.98), and the device indicated that 2.7°± 2.2° of knee extension was lost with the insertion of a 2 mm thicker tibial liner. The device failed to detect a difference in knee extension angle with the insertion of the 2 mm thicker liner in 9/146 cases(6.2%).CONCLUSION: We determined the amount of error associated with visual estimation of knee flexion contractures, and developed a simple, reliable device and method to improve feedback related to sagittal alignment during TKA.
文摘Post burn dorsal foot contractures of the toes of the IV degree cause functional limitations of all lower extremities, which creates a serious cosmetic defect, and therefore, needs surgical reconstruction. The series of 11 patients (7 men and 4 women) with extended contracture of the 4th degree of toes after burn were operated upon by using the new method with the flap including subcutaneous tissue (bridge-like stem), and the operations were performed at Samarkand Burn Center, Samarkand, Uzbekistan. We observed a good result with no complications. The flap was viable, and its sensibility was preserved. No marginal necrosis was noticed. As a result, the use of this method allowed achieving normal aesthetic outlines. The flap acquired the properties of the healthy skin without contracture. For the whole operated feet, it is important to wear pressure socks as soon as the wounds are fully healed and to continue this pressing therapy until the edema and recurrence of contracture are no longer being the problems. This usually means a period of 6 to 9 months.
