Lumbar degenerative disc disease(DDD)in the elderly population remains a global health problem,especially in patients with osteoporosis.Osteoporosis in the elderly can cause failure of internal fixation.Cortical bone ...Lumbar degenerative disc disease(DDD)in the elderly population remains a global health problem,especially in patients with osteoporosis.Osteoporosis in the elderly can cause failure of internal fixation.Cortical bone trajectory(CBT)is an effective,safe and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of lumbar DDD in patients with osteoporosis.In this review,we analyzed the anatomy,biomechanics,and advantages of the CBT technique in lumbar DDD and revision surgery.Additionally,the clinical trials and case reports,indications,advancements and limitations of this technique were further discussed and reviewed.Finally,we concluded that the CBT technique can be a practical,effective and safe alternative to traditional pedicle screw fixation,especially in DDD patients with osteoporosis.展开更多
This paper reviewed 136 cases with definite bone and joint lesions selected froma total of 4286 burn patients.The clinical appearance,blood and urine biochemistry,blood cultures,gross and histological autopsy examinat...This paper reviewed 136 cases with definite bone and joint lesions selected froma total of 4286 burn patients.The clinical appearance,blood and urine biochemistry,blood cultures,gross and histological autopsy examination as well as surgical and biopsyspecimens were studied with emphasis on X-ray manifestations.The lesions were classi-fied,according to their X-ray appearances,into four types:alterations limited to thebone,alterations involving periarticular structures,changes of the joint and deformity ofthe bone and joint.The pathogenesis and radiological appearances of osteoporosis,mutila-tion of the fingers as well as incidence and pathogenesis of heterotopic para-articularossification were analysed and discussed.展开更多
Pott’s disease usually affects two contiguous vertebrae or two spinal levels. The involvement of the three cervicothoracic and lumbar levels is rarely described. Only three cases have been described in the literature...Pott’s disease usually affects two contiguous vertebrae or two spinal levels. The involvement of the three cervicothoracic and lumbar levels is rarely described. Only three cases have been described in the literature to our knowledge. The authors report three new cases of tuberculous spondylodiscitis of cervicothoracic and lumbar site. Our three cases were characterized by symptoms similar to the other topographical forms of Pott’s disease. A predisposing factor is often identified like the infection with human immunodeficiency virus. The definitive diagnosis was made in two cases by identifying acid and alcohol-fast bacilli for one case and by histology for the other case. For the third case, there was a diagnostic presumption reinforced by the satisfactory outcome on tuberculosis chemotherapy for a period of 12 months. The multilevel nature of diseases does not influence the effectiveness of treatment of this form of spinal tuberculosis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)has been widely used in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture(OVCF).Following surgery,the bone cement would be positioned permanently.However,in some cases of lumbar de...BACKGROUND Percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)has been widely used in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture(OVCF).Following surgery,the bone cement would be positioned permanently.However,in some cases of lumbar degenerative disease,the cemented vertebrae needs to be fixed after decompression and fusion procedure.It is difficult to implant traditional pedicle screws into the cemented vertebrae because of the bone cement filling.At present,the main treatment strategy is to skip the cemented vertebra and conduct a long segment fixation.This article presents a cortical bone trajectory(CBT)fixation technique for cemented vertebrae.CASE SUMMARY PVP involving the L3 and L4 was performed in an 82-year-old man due to OVCF.During the surgery,bone cement leakage occurred,resulting in compression of the root of the right L3 nerve.We performed a partial facetectomy to retrieve the leaked bone cement and to relieve the patient’s neurological symptoms.After 3 mo,the patient developed lumbar disc herniation in L3/4,potentially due to instability caused by the previous surgery.Therefore,it was necessary to perform intervertebral fusion and fixation.It was difficult to implant traditional trajectory pedicle screws in L3 and L4 because of the bone cement filling.Hence,we implanted CBT screws in the L3 and L4 vertebrae.As a result,the patient’s symptoms resolved and he reported satisfaction with the surgery at follow-up after 8 mo.CONCLUSION It is feasible to utilize CBT in cemented vertebrae for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.展开更多
Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes of trans-facet joints approach to treat thoracic degenerative disease with anterior compression.Methods From January 2003 to December 2009,22 patients with thoracic myelo...Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes of trans-facet joints approach to treat thoracic degenerative disease with anterior compression.Methods From January 2003 to December 2009,22 patients with thoracic myelopathy caused by展开更多
The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the settin...The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the setting of chronic degeneration remains low. Continued hoop and shear stresses upon the degenerative meniscus results in gross failure, often in the form of complex tears in the posterior horn and midbody. Patient history and physical examination are critical to determine the true source of pain, particularly with the significant incidence of simultaneous articular pathology. Joint line tenderness, a positive Mc Murray test, and mechanical catching or locking can be highly suggestive of a meniscal source of knee pain and dysfunction. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging are frequently utilized to examine for osteoarthritis and to verify the presence of meniscal tears, in addition to ruling out other sources of pain. Non-operative therapy focused on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be able to provide pain relief as well as improve mechanical function of the knee joint. For patients re-fractory to conservative therapy, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy can provide short-term gains regarding pain relief, especially when combined with an effective, regular physiotherapy program. Patients with clear mechanical symptoms and meniscal pathology may benefit from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, but surgery is not a guaranteed success, especially with concomitant articular pathology. Ultimately, the long-term outcomes of either treatment arm provide similar results for most patients. Further study is needed regarding the short and long-term outcomes regarding conservative and surgical therapy, with a particular focus on the economic impact of treatment as well.展开更多
BACKGROUND The incidence of primary osteoarthritis knee is gradually increasing among young individuals.The increasing prevalence of obesity,sedentary lifestyle,sporting activity,and vitamin D deficiency(VDD)has been ...BACKGROUND The incidence of primary osteoarthritis knee is gradually increasing among young individuals.The increasing prevalence of obesity,sedentary lifestyle,sporting activity,and vitamin D deficiency(VDD)has been hypothesized for this shifting disease trend.This study was designed to look for the association of serum vitamin D among these young arthritic patients.AIM To look for the association of serum vitamin D in younger knee osteoarthritis(KOA)patients.METHODS In a 2-year observational study,146 non-obese KOA patients of 35-60 years were evaluated clinically(Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score,KOOS)and radiologically(Kellegren-Lawrence stage,KL).The serum 25(OH)D level of these patients and 146 normal healthy individuals of same age group were estimated.RESULTS Both the groups were comparable in terms of age and sex.The average serum 25(OH)D level in healthy individuals and KOA patients was 45.83 ng/mL and 34.58 ng/mL,respectively(P<0.001).Inadequate serum 25(OH)D level(<30 ng/mL)was found in 46.57%of KOA patients and 24%of normal healthy participants indicating a significant positive association(odds ratio 2.77,95%CI:1.67-4.54,P<0.001).The 25(OH)D level in KL grade I,II,III and IV was 43.40,30.59,31.56 and 33.93 ng/mL respectively(no difference,P=0.47).Similarly,the KOOS score in sufficient,insufficient and deficient groups were 65.31,60.36 and 65.31,respectively(no difference,P=0.051).CONCLUSION The serum 25(OH)D level is significantly low in younger KOA patients.However,the clinical and radiological severities have no association with serum vitamin D level.展开更多
Autologous fat-derived stromal vascular fraction(SVF) is a mixed cell population that has been used for many years in regenerative plastic surgery.In terms of animal and clinical research,this concise review was perfo...Autologous fat-derived stromal vascular fraction(SVF) is a mixed cell population that has been used for many years in regenerative plastic surgery.In terms of animal and clinical research,this concise review was performed to evaluate the efficacy of SVF in knee degenerative joint disease(KDJD),which could cause pain,disability and severely affect patients’ lives.Thirteen studies retrieved and screened from the databases were included,including six animal studies and seven clinical trials.The metaanalysis of clinical research shows that intra-articular injection of SVF,in combination with adjuvant surgery,could alleviate pain and improve early functional recovery for patients with KDJD at Kellgren-Lawrence(KL) grades Ⅱ–Ⅲ.展开更多
目的对比骨科手术机器人辅助与徒手皮质骨螺钉置钉在脊柱内固定手术中的安全性与准确性。方法回顾分析2019年12月至2021年6月于首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院骨科接受皮质骨轨迹螺钉(cortical bone trajectory,CBT)治疗单节段退行性腰...目的对比骨科手术机器人辅助与徒手皮质骨螺钉置钉在脊柱内固定手术中的安全性与准确性。方法回顾分析2019年12月至2021年6月于首都医科大学附属北京朝阳医院骨科接受皮质骨轨迹螺钉(cortical bone trajectory,CBT)治疗单节段退行性腰椎疾病的71例患者。将接受X线透视辅助徒手CBT螺钉置入的患者作为徒手组(n=35),接受机器人辅助CBT螺钉置入的作为机器人组(n=36)。螺钉置钉准确性和关节突侵犯情况通过术后电子计算机断层扫描(computed tomography,CT)三维重建评估。对比两组平均单枚螺钉的置钉时间、术中出血量及医务人员术中射线暴露情况。结果71例患者一共植入284枚CBT螺钉,其中140枚由徒手组完成,144枚由机器人组完成。机器人组的准确率显著高于徒手组(92.36%vs 82.86%,P=0.015)。机器人组关节突侵犯发生率显著低于徒手组(22.22%vs 40.00%,P=0.022)。但是,单颗螺钉置钉时间机器人组显著长于徒手组[(501.92±70.08)s vs(382.54±63.21)s,P=0.000]。术中医务人员辐射暴露时间徒手组明显高于机器人组[(56.81±16.09)s vs(34.43±16.91)s,P=0.000]。结论机器人辅助植入CBT螺钉可以有效提高螺钉置入准确性并减少了上关节突的侵犯率和医务人员的辐射暴露,但会增加螺钉的置钉时间与手术时间。本中心大约在12台手术后获得了平稳的机器人辅助CBT技术学习曲线。展开更多
基金Supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China,No.82202694。
文摘Lumbar degenerative disc disease(DDD)in the elderly population remains a global health problem,especially in patients with osteoporosis.Osteoporosis in the elderly can cause failure of internal fixation.Cortical bone trajectory(CBT)is an effective,safe and minimally invasive technique for the treatment of lumbar DDD in patients with osteoporosis.In this review,we analyzed the anatomy,biomechanics,and advantages of the CBT technique in lumbar DDD and revision surgery.Additionally,the clinical trials and case reports,indications,advancements and limitations of this technique were further discussed and reviewed.Finally,we concluded that the CBT technique can be a practical,effective and safe alternative to traditional pedicle screw fixation,especially in DDD patients with osteoporosis.
文摘This paper reviewed 136 cases with definite bone and joint lesions selected froma total of 4286 burn patients.The clinical appearance,blood and urine biochemistry,blood cultures,gross and histological autopsy examination as well as surgical and biopsyspecimens were studied with emphasis on X-ray manifestations.The lesions were classi-fied,according to their X-ray appearances,into four types:alterations limited to thebone,alterations involving periarticular structures,changes of the joint and deformity ofthe bone and joint.The pathogenesis and radiological appearances of osteoporosis,mutila-tion of the fingers as well as incidence and pathogenesis of heterotopic para-articularossification were analysed and discussed.
文摘Pott’s disease usually affects two contiguous vertebrae or two spinal levels. The involvement of the three cervicothoracic and lumbar levels is rarely described. Only three cases have been described in the literature to our knowledge. The authors report three new cases of tuberculous spondylodiscitis of cervicothoracic and lumbar site. Our three cases were characterized by symptoms similar to the other topographical forms of Pott’s disease. A predisposing factor is often identified like the infection with human immunodeficiency virus. The definitive diagnosis was made in two cases by identifying acid and alcohol-fast bacilli for one case and by histology for the other case. For the third case, there was a diagnostic presumption reinforced by the satisfactory outcome on tuberculosis chemotherapy for a period of 12 months. The multilevel nature of diseases does not influence the effectiveness of treatment of this form of spinal tuberculosis.
文摘BACKGROUND Percutaneous vertebroplasty(PVP)has been widely used in osteoporotic vertebral compression fracture(OVCF).Following surgery,the bone cement would be positioned permanently.However,in some cases of lumbar degenerative disease,the cemented vertebrae needs to be fixed after decompression and fusion procedure.It is difficult to implant traditional pedicle screws into the cemented vertebrae because of the bone cement filling.At present,the main treatment strategy is to skip the cemented vertebra and conduct a long segment fixation.This article presents a cortical bone trajectory(CBT)fixation technique for cemented vertebrae.CASE SUMMARY PVP involving the L3 and L4 was performed in an 82-year-old man due to OVCF.During the surgery,bone cement leakage occurred,resulting in compression of the root of the right L3 nerve.We performed a partial facetectomy to retrieve the leaked bone cement and to relieve the patient’s neurological symptoms.After 3 mo,the patient developed lumbar disc herniation in L3/4,potentially due to instability caused by the previous surgery.Therefore,it was necessary to perform intervertebral fusion and fixation.It was difficult to implant traditional trajectory pedicle screws in L3 and L4 because of the bone cement filling.Hence,we implanted CBT screws in the L3 and L4 vertebrae.As a result,the patient’s symptoms resolved and he reported satisfaction with the surgery at follow-up after 8 mo.CONCLUSION It is feasible to utilize CBT in cemented vertebrae for the treatment of lumbar degenerative disease.
文摘Objective To investigate the clinical outcomes of trans-facet joints approach to treat thoracic degenerative disease with anterior compression.Methods From January 2003 to December 2009,22 patients with thoracic myelopathy caused by
文摘The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the setting of chronic degeneration remains low. Continued hoop and shear stresses upon the degenerative meniscus results in gross failure, often in the form of complex tears in the posterior horn and midbody. Patient history and physical examination are critical to determine the true source of pain, particularly with the significant incidence of simultaneous articular pathology. Joint line tenderness, a positive Mc Murray test, and mechanical catching or locking can be highly suggestive of a meniscal source of knee pain and dysfunction. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging are frequently utilized to examine for osteoarthritis and to verify the presence of meniscal tears, in addition to ruling out other sources of pain. Non-operative therapy focused on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be able to provide pain relief as well as improve mechanical function of the knee joint. For patients re-fractory to conservative therapy, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy can provide short-term gains regarding pain relief, especially when combined with an effective, regular physiotherapy program. Patients with clear mechanical symptoms and meniscal pathology may benefit from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, but surgery is not a guaranteed success, especially with concomitant articular pathology. Ultimately, the long-term outcomes of either treatment arm provide similar results for most patients. Further study is needed regarding the short and long-term outcomes regarding conservative and surgical therapy, with a particular focus on the economic impact of treatment as well.
文摘BACKGROUND The incidence of primary osteoarthritis knee is gradually increasing among young individuals.The increasing prevalence of obesity,sedentary lifestyle,sporting activity,and vitamin D deficiency(VDD)has been hypothesized for this shifting disease trend.This study was designed to look for the association of serum vitamin D among these young arthritic patients.AIM To look for the association of serum vitamin D in younger knee osteoarthritis(KOA)patients.METHODS In a 2-year observational study,146 non-obese KOA patients of 35-60 years were evaluated clinically(Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score,KOOS)and radiologically(Kellegren-Lawrence stage,KL).The serum 25(OH)D level of these patients and 146 normal healthy individuals of same age group were estimated.RESULTS Both the groups were comparable in terms of age and sex.The average serum 25(OH)D level in healthy individuals and KOA patients was 45.83 ng/mL and 34.58 ng/mL,respectively(P<0.001).Inadequate serum 25(OH)D level(<30 ng/mL)was found in 46.57%of KOA patients and 24%of normal healthy participants indicating a significant positive association(odds ratio 2.77,95%CI:1.67-4.54,P<0.001).The 25(OH)D level in KL grade I,II,III and IV was 43.40,30.59,31.56 and 33.93 ng/mL respectively(no difference,P=0.47).Similarly,the KOOS score in sufficient,insufficient and deficient groups were 65.31,60.36 and 65.31,respectively(no difference,P=0.051).CONCLUSION The serum 25(OH)D level is significantly low in younger KOA patients.However,the clinical and radiological severities have no association with serum vitamin D level.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (81974347)the National Clinical Research Center for Geriatrics,West China Hospital Sichuan University(Z2021JC002)the “1.3.5 Program for Disciplines of Excellence”,West China Hospital,Sichuan University (ZYJC18002,2018HXFH040)。
文摘Autologous fat-derived stromal vascular fraction(SVF) is a mixed cell population that has been used for many years in regenerative plastic surgery.In terms of animal and clinical research,this concise review was performed to evaluate the efficacy of SVF in knee degenerative joint disease(KDJD),which could cause pain,disability and severely affect patients’ lives.Thirteen studies retrieved and screened from the databases were included,including six animal studies and seven clinical trials.The metaanalysis of clinical research shows that intra-articular injection of SVF,in combination with adjuvant surgery,could alleviate pain and improve early functional recovery for patients with KDJD at Kellgren-Lawrence(KL) grades Ⅱ–Ⅲ.