Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty vs high tibial osteotomy for knee osteoarthritis:A comparison of clinical and radiological outcomes

BACKGROUND Unicompartmental knee arthroplasty(UKA)and high tibial osteotomy(HTO)are well-established operative interventions in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.However,which intervention is more beneficial to patients with knee osteoarthritis remains unknown and a topic of much debate.Simultaneously,there is a paucity of research assessing the relationship between radiographic parameters of knee joint alignment and patient-reported clinical outcomes,preoperatively and following HTO or UKA.AIM To compare UKAs and HTOs as interventions for medial-compartment knee osteoarthritis:Examining differences in clinical outcome and investigating the relationship of joint alignment with respect to this.METHODS This longitudinal observational study assessed a total of 42 patients that had undergone UKA(n=23)and HTO(n=19)to treat medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.Patient-reported outcome measures(PROMs)were collected to evaluate clinical outcome.These included two disease-specific(Knee Injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score,Oxford Knee Score)and two generic(EQ-5D-5L,Short Form-12)PROMs.The radiographic parameters of knee alignment assessed were the:Hip-knee-ankle angle,mechanical axis deviation and angle of Mikulicz line.RESULTS Statistical analyses demonstrated significant(P<0.001),preoperative to postoperative,improvements in the PROM scores of both groups.There were,however,no significant inter-group differences in the postoperative PROM scores of the UKA and HTO group.Several significant correlations associated a more distolaterally angled Mikulicz line with worse knee function and overall health preoperatively(P<0.05).Postoperatively,two clusters of significant correlations were observed between the disease-specific PROM scores and knee joint alignment parameters(hip-knee-ankle angle,mechanical axis deviation)within the HTO group;yet no such associations were observed within the UKA group.CONCLUSION UKAs and HTOs are both efficacious operations that provide a comparable degree of clinical benefit to patients with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.Clinical outcome has a limited association with radiographic parameters of knee joint alignment postoperatively;however,a more distolaterally angled Mikulicz line appears associated with worse knee function/health-related quality of life preoperatively.

Knee Osteoarthritis Progression after Distal Femur Closing Wedge Osteotomy

Background: Despite the conservative treatment of tibio-femoral osteoarthritis through realignment osteotomies, the rate of total knee replacements following an osteotomy is increasing. The aim of this study was to identify the factors associated with the progression of knee osteoarthritis after a medial closing-wedge distal femoral osteotomy. Methods: Hospital-based observational study on 20 patients who underwent a medial closing-wedge distal femoral osteotomy evaluating the progression of osteoarthritis using the Kellgren and Laurence classification. The Wilcoxon test was used to compare the variation in the progressive stage of the Kellgren and Laurence classification of knee osteoarthritis preoperatively and at the final follow up. Univariate analysis made it possible to determine the factors associated with progression. The final significance threshold for statistical tests was set at 5% (p Results: Overall, the mean follow-up of 46 months ± 6.6 months, with a mean age of 43 years (range: 27 - 69 years) and a female predominance (M: F = 3/7). The progression of tibiofemoral osteoarthritis following a medial closing-wedge distal femoral osteotomy is associated with valgus or varum malalignment been a moderate valgus (OR 6.2 [1.5 - 42.7] at 95% CI;p-value = 0.02), a correction of the mechanical deviation angle with a valgus alignment (OR 2.7 [0.9 - 8.3] at 95% CI), and loss of correction (OR 3.8 [1.3 - 11.6] at 95% CI;p -value) for the lateral compartment while varus alignment (OR 1.7 [0.9 - 8.3] 95% CI, p-value = 0.05) and with rupture of the lateral cortex (OR 2.8 [1.7 - 11.5] 95% CI, p-value = 0.02) were those of the medial compartment. Conclusion: Distal femur closing wedge osteotomy does not definitively interrupt the progression of valgus knee osteoarthritis. The factors associated with the progression of this pathology are modifiable. Taking them into account when performing this surgical technique could improve the osteotomy survival curve.

Osteotomy Protocol for Implant Insertion of One Day Biotech: One Drill, One Implant

Background: Four factors determine the quality of an implantology kit: 1) Heat generated by the drills;2) Morphology of the osteotomy according to the diameter of the implant;3) Efficiency of collecting autologous bone;and 4) Osteotomy execution time. Materials and Methods: This article examines the heat produced by drills during osteotomy, focusing on the effect of the following factors: drilling technique;volume of autologous bone harvested;drilling time;implant primary stability;and the percentage of osseointegrated implants after primary healing. Discussion: The four factors mentioned above are analyzed based on the data obtained for sequential, biological, and One Drill milling techniques. Conclusions: 1) One Drill is the fastest technique for performing the osteotomy;2) All techniques stay within the biological temperature range of living bone, with the lowest increase in temperature achieved using One Drill with irrigation;3) The bone harvested showed no statistically significant differences between biological milling and the One Drill technique, both far superior to the sequential technique;and 4) There is no statistically significant difference in the number of osseointegrated implants among the three techniques analyzed.

Clinical outcomes of triceps reflecting anconeus pedicle and olecranon osteotomy approach for distal humerus intercondylar fractures

BACKGROUND The preferred treatment for distal humeral intercondylar fractures is open reduction and internal fixation.While there is consensus about the posterior approach,several posterior approaches have been developed.It is debatable as to which approach is best.AIM To compare triceps reflecting anconeus pedicle(TRAP)and olecranon osteotomy approaches for internal fixation of distal humeral intercondylar fracture.METHODS In total,40 cases of Arbeitsgemeinschaft für Osteosynthesefragen/Association of the Study of Internal Fixation type C,closed,and Gustilo type I intercondylar humeral fractures were included.Patients ranged in age from 18 years to 70 years.The patients were randomized into two groups:TRAP group and olecranon osteotomy group,with 20 cases in each.All were followed up at 6 wk,3 months,6 months,and 12 months.Functional outcomes were measured in terms of flexion-extension arc,Disabilities of Arm,Shoulder and Hand score,and Mayo Elbow Performance Score.RESULTS The mean age was 43.2 years in the TRAP group and 37.5 years in the olecranon osteotomy group.The mean operative time and mean duration of hospital stay in the TRAP group were significantly higher than in the olecranon osteotomy group(119.5 vs 111.5 min and 9.85 vs 5.45 d,respectively).The mean arc of flexion-extension,Disabilities of Arm,Shoulder and Hand score,and Mayo Elbow Performance Score were comparable without any significant difference in the groups at the 12-month follow-up(107.0 vs 106.2,18.3 vs 15.7,and 84.2 vs 86.2,respectively).Ulnar paresthesia and superficial infections were comparable in both groups(2 cases vs 3 cases and 3 cases vs 2 cases,respectively).Hardware prominence was significantly higher in the olecranon osteotomy group,mostly due to tension band wiring.CONCLUSION Both approaches were equivalent,but there is a need for further study including higher numbers of subjects and longer study duration to prove the benefits of one approach over the other.

Osteotomy combined with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction for anterior cruciate ligament injury and biplanar deformity

BACKGROUND It has been confirmed that the increased posterior tibial slope over 12 degrees is a risk factor for anterior cruciate ligament injury,and varus deformity can aggravate the progression of medial osteoarthritis.AIM To evaluate the efficacy of modified high tibial osteotomy(HTO)and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction(ACLR)in the treatment of anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)injuries with varus deformities and increased posterior tibial slope(PTS)based on clinical and imaging data.METHODS The patient data in this retrospective study were collected from 2019 to 2021.A total of 6 patients were diagnosed with ACL injury combined with varus deformities and increased PTS.All patients underwent modified open wedge HTO and ACLR.The degree of correction of varus deformity and the PTS was evaluated by radiography and magnetic resonance imaging.RESULTS All 6 patients(6 knee joints)were followed up for an average of 20.8±3.7 months.The average age at surgery was 29.5±3.8 years.At the last follow-up,all patients resumed competitive sports.The International Knee Documentation Committee score increased from 50.3±3.1 to 87.0±2.8,the Lysholm score increased from 43.8±4.9 to 86±3.1,and the Tegner activity level increased from 2.2±0.7 to 7.0±0.6.The average movement distance of the tibia anterior translation was 4.8±1.1 mm,medial proximal tibial angle(MPTA)was 88.9±1.3°at the last follow-up,and the PTS was 8.4±1.4°,both of which were significantly higher than those before surgery(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Modified open wedge HTO combined with ACLR can effectively treat patients with ACL ruptures with an associated increased PTS and varus deformity.The short-term effect is significant,but the long-term effect requires further follow-up.

Extracorporeal shock wave therapy in treating ischial non-union following Bernese periacetabular osteotomy:A case report

BACKGROUND Extracorporeal shock wave therapy(ESWT)is increasingly being recognized as an advantageous alternative for treating non-union due to its efficacy and minimal associated complications.Non-union following Bernese periacetabular osteotomy(PAO)is particularly challenging,with a reported 55%delayed union and 8%non-union.Herein,we highlight a unique case of ischial non-union post-PAO treated successfully with a structured ESWT regimen.CASE SUMMARY A 50-year-old patient,diagnosed with left ischial non-union following the PAO,underwent six cycles of ESWT treatment across ten months.Each cycle,spaced four weeks apart,consisted of five consecutive ESWT sessions without anesthesia.Regular X-ray follow-ups showed progressive disappearance of the fracture line and fracture union.The patient ultimately achieved a satisfactory asymptomatic recovery and bone union.CONCLUSION The results from this case suggest that this ESWT regimen can be a promising non-invasive treatment strategy for non-union following PAO.

髋臼周围截骨治疗对发育性髋关节发育不良骨盆矢状位倾斜的影响

背景:发育性髋关节发育不良指髋臼、股骨近端存在骨性结构畸型,可导致髋关节不稳及髋骨关节炎。髋臼周围截骨术是青少年及成年人非终末期发育性髋关节发育不良治疗的主要方式。骨盆倾斜在髋关节生物力学中发挥至关重要的作用,它決定了髋关节的应力方向。在髋关节疾病中可出现骨盆代偿性倾斜,以尽量减少髋关节的异常应力。目的:观察发育性髋关节发育不良患者行髋臼周围截骨治疗是否改变患者骨盆矢状位倾斜,并探讨髋臼覆盖对骨盆矢状位倾斜的影响。方法:回顾性分析2019年8月至2022年6月在四川大学华西医院因发育性髋关节发育不良行髋臼周围截骨的患者29例,收集患者术前及术后6个月站立位骨盆正位X射线片,测量髋关节外侧中心边缘角、通力氏角、耻骨联合到骶髂关节距离、耻骨联合到骶髂关节连线中点距离、骶骨-股骨头-耻骨角及骨盆矢状位倾斜;所有患者均于术前及术后6个月采用髋关节残疾及骨关节炎评分及Harris评分行髋关节功能评估。结果与结论:(1)与术前相比,术后6个月髋关节外侧中心边缘角、耻骨联合到骶髂关节连线中点距离、骶骨-股骨头-耻骨角均较术前显著增大(P <0.05);而通力氏角及骨盆矢状位倾斜则显著减小(P <0.05);耻骨联合到骶髂关节距离与术前无明显差异(P> 0.05);(2)术后6个月髋关节残疾及骨关节炎评分及Harris评分均较术前显著提高(P <0.01);(3)提示髋臼周围截骨显著改善了发育性髋关节发育不良患者的髋臼覆盖,且骨盆出现显著前倾改变。

膝关节单髁置换与胫骨高位截骨治疗内翻性膝骨关节炎的比较

背景:早期膝关节炎可行单髁置换和胫骨高位截骨等方法保膝治疗,但两种保膝手术在术后不同时期膝关节恢复方面是否存在差异仍需进一步探讨。目的:比较单髁置换和胫骨高位截骨治疗膝关节内翻性骨关节炎的疗效及相关并发症等方面的差异,为临床决策提供参考。方法:选择2018年9月至2022年9月南通大学附属医院行手术治疗的膝关节内翻性骨关节炎患者103例,其中86例获得1年以上随访,根据手术方法分为单髁置换组(n=49)和胫骨高位截骨组(n=37)。分别对两组患者术前及术后4周、3个月、6个月、1年的膝关节功能、疼痛以及力线纠正情况进行评估,采用美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、美国西安大略大学和麦克马斯特大学功能评分、膝关节外侧间隙变化、关节活动度、本体感觉(位置觉)、术后活动恢复速度等指标综合评判。结果与结论:(1)两组患者术前美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、美国西安大略大学和麦克马斯特大学功能评分、膝关节外侧间室大小均无显著差异;(2)术后4周单髁置换组的美国特种外科医院评分高于胫骨高位截骨组(P<0.05);在术后3,6个月,对比两组患者的改善情况,单髁置换组的美国特种外科医院评分低于胫骨高位截骨组,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05);术后6个月关节活动度屈曲值以及位置觉方面胫骨高位截骨组患者要优于单髁置换组(P<0.05);(3)在膝关节活动恢复速度方面单髁置换组要优于胫骨高位截骨组(P<0.05);(4)然而在术后1年的随访中,两组在美国特种外科医院膝关节评分、伸展方向活动度以及膝关节外侧间隙宽度变化上未见明显差异;(5)所有患者的随访数据均超过1年,且在随访期间均未发现不良并发症;(6)提示采用胫骨高位截骨治疗的内翻性膝骨关节炎患者膝关节功能恢复短期效果优于单髁置换患者,但两种方案治疗内翻性膝骨关节炎的中长期疗效无明显差异。

3D打印个体化截骨导板结合定制钢板在开放楔形胫骨高位截骨中的应用

背景:3D打印个体化截骨导板辅助开放楔形胫骨高位截骨治疗膝骨关节炎具有手术时间短、透视次数少、矫正精准度高等优点。但之前报道的截骨导板对周围软组织破坏严重、锁定钢板位置不当等问题依旧明显。目的:探究3D打印个体化截骨导板结合定制钢板辅助开放楔形胫骨高位截骨治疗膝骨关节炎的临床疗效。方法:收集20例确诊为膝骨关节炎的患者,按手术方法分为3D组和常规组,每组10例。3D组采用3D打印个体化截骨导板结合定制钢板辅助开放楔形胫骨高位截骨手术,常规组进行常规开放楔形胫骨高位截骨手术。分析比较两组患者手术时间、透视次数、切口长度,术前和术后髋膝踝角、胫骨近端内侧角、胫骨后倾角以及计划矫正角度与实际矫正角度的差值,术前和术后1,3,6个月膝关节活动度及Lysholm评分,另外记录并发症发生情况。结果与结论:①3D组患者的手术时间、透视次数少于常规组,差异有显著性意义(P<0.001);②两组患者的术后髋膝踝角、胫骨近端内侧角均较术前增大,差异有显著性意义(P<0.001),而胫骨后倾角无明显改变;3D组术后髋膝踝角、胫骨近端内侧角及胫骨后倾角与术前计划值分别相差(-0.22±0.72)°、(-0.20±0.73)°和(0.23±0.37)°,但差异均无显著性意义;3D组计划矫正度数与实际矫正度数的差值较常规组小,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05);③两组患者术后膝关节活动度及Lysholm评分均逐步升高(P<0.001);3D组术后1,3个月的膝关节活动度及术后1个月的Lysholm评分优于常规组,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05);两组患者术后3个月的Lysholm评分、术后6个月的膝关节活动度及Lysholm评分差异无显著性意义(P>0.05);④两组患者均无并发症发生;⑤上述结果说明3D打印个体化截骨导板结合定制钢板辅助和常规方法均有良好的临床疗效,但前者的手术时间更短,透视次数更少,术后膝关节功能恢复更快;并且3D打印个体化截骨导板可精准实现术前规划。

数字化精准全膝关节置换与传统置换方法的短期效果对比

背景:传统全膝关节置换手术在术前的准备有限,作者提出基于计算机仿真和3D打印技术的数字化精准全膝置换方法,旨在通过充分的术前设计来提升置换效果。目的:利用计算机仿真和个性化手术导板建立数字化精准全膝关节置换方法,比较新方法和传统方法的临床效果。方法:回顾性分析97例全膝关节置换患者的临床资料,根据手术方法将患者分为2组,对照组(n=48)采取传统方式进行全膝关节置换手术,使用传统胶片模板;观察组(n=49)采用数字化精准全膝置换方法进行手术,使用计算机辅助技术选定假体尺寸型号。比较两组患者的手术时间、术中出血量、术前及术后美国特种外科医院膝关节评分以及股骨力线和膝关节面线夹角和胫骨角、髋膝踝角与标准角度的差值。结果与结论:(1)两组患者术前性别、年龄、体质量指数、美国特种外科医院膝关节评分,以及胫骨角、股骨力线和膝关节面线夹角、髋膝踝角与标准角度的差值相比差异均无显著性意义(P> 0.05);(2)与对照组比较,观察组手术时间缩短、出血量减少;两组术后3个月膝关节美国特种外科医院膝关节评分对比术前均显著升高(P> 0.05),且术后3个月观察组评分高于对照组(P> 0.05);(3)两组之间胫骨角、股骨力线和膝关节面线夹角、髋膝踝角与标准角度的差值相比差异均有显著性意义,观察组优于对照组(P <0.05);(4)观察组股骨假体预测准确率为94%,对照组为58%;胫骨假体预测准确率为96%,对照组为62%;(5)提示数字化精准全膝关节置换相较传统全膝关节置换的手术时间更短、出血量更少、术后膝关节功能评分和力线恢复更好,具有良好的短期临床效果。

下肢力线调整区域对胫骨高位截骨后膝关节功能及运动学的影响

背景:开放楔形胫骨高位截骨力线调整会影响膝关节后倾、髌骨高度等,另外开放楔形胫骨高位截骨过程中根据不同内翻畸形力线调整也有差异,目前负重位力线调整差异对术后膝关节相关指数以及膝关节功能的影响仍存争议。目的:探究开放楔形胫骨高位截骨过程中力线调整区域对术后膝关节功能及关节运动学的影响。方法:选择2022年3月至2023年3月山东第一医科大学附属滨州市人民医院收治的膝骨关节炎并且接受开放楔形胫骨高位截骨治疗的患者76例,男33例,女43例,均为单膝。以胫骨平台外侧缘视为100%,膝关节中央髁间嵴位置为0%,根据患肢负重位力线经过外侧平台区域的不同分为2组:力线经胫骨平台外侧0-29%的区域归为A组(39例),30%-40%归为B组(37例)。分析术前、术后的胫股角、胫骨近端内侧角、胫骨后倾角以及髌骨高度的改变;通过疼痛数字评分、美国特种外科医院膝关节评分评估膝关节症状和功能情况。结果与结论:①两组患者术后1年的胫骨后倾角、胫骨近端内侧角均较前增大(P<0.05),胫股角较术前减小、髌骨高度较术前降低(P<0.05);术后1年两组间胫骨后倾角、胫骨近端内侧角、胫股角、髌骨高度相比差异均有显著性意义(P<0.05);②两组患者术后各时段HSS膝关节评分均优于术前,并呈逐渐升高趋势(P<0.05);两组间术后1周、3个月的HSS膝关节评分无显著差异(P>0.05);术后6,12个月HSS膝关节评分B组优于A组(P<0.05);③术后膝关节疼痛数字评分呈逐渐下降趋势(P<0.05),两组间比较无显著差异(P>0.05);④结果表明,开放楔形胫骨高位截骨术后中早期膝关节功能及症状明显改善,随着负重位力线外移,膝关节相关参数发生变化;术后1年随访时B组膝关节功能恢复优于A组;术后更远期膝关节功能及临床差异有待进一步的随访研究。

有限元法在儿童发育性髋关节发育不良及治疗中的作用

背景:发育性髋关节发育不良常易导致患儿肢体畸形,其诊疗的相关研究已逐渐明确;近来有限元法因其优势在发育性髋关节发育不良的相关研究中受到学者重视。目的:通过文献检索综述有限元法在儿童发育性髋关节发育不良及治疗中的研究进展,分析总结其优势与不足,并探讨未来进一步研究的方向及应用前景。方法:应用计算机在Pub Med、SCI、CBM和中国知网数据库中检索2014年1月至2023年11月发表的相关文献,以“developmental dysplasia(dislocation) of the hip,dysplasia of the hip,finite element analysis(method),pavlik harness,fixation in herringbone position,biomechanics,pelvic osteotomies,pemberton,salter,dega,periacetabular osteotomy,children”为英文检索词,以“发育性髋关节发育不良,发育性髋关节脱位,髋关节发育不良,儿童,有限元,Pavlik吊带,人字型固定,生物力学,骨盆截骨术,髋臼周围截骨术”为中文检索词,同时纳入少量远期文献,通过筛选最终纳入62篇文献进行分析。结果与结论:(1)儿童发育性髋关节发育不良髋关节力学环境异常,髋臼内部压力不均匀、应力增大并集中,关节接触面积减小,股骨颈局部应力集中;(2)在Pavlik吊带及人字型固定位患髋力学环境改善,集中的高应力区域消失,关节接触面积增加,但外展角度过大会导致髋臼及股骨头外侧应力增加;(3)骨盆截骨术治疗后髋关节及骶髂关节应力环境得到改善,3种截骨术没有单一的铰链,其应力负载部位因患儿年龄而存在差异;(4)髋臼周围截骨术治疗后关节接触压力接近正常,而非球形股骨头者恢复困难;(5)术后X射线片表现不能说明关节接触力学达到最佳;(6)提示利用有限元法可以获得体内无法测量的信息,其在虚拟环境中操作不受时间和伦理的限制;能直观地看到正常与发育性髋关节发育不良患者髋关节应力变化的区域,从力学角度说明治疗的有效性,为需要截骨手术治疗的患者建立特定的有限元模型、量身定做手术计划;发育性髋关节发育不良的有限元建模及儿童髋关节材料特性参数尚无规范、统一的标准,由于有限元固有的局限性,目前还不能分析同时包含骨骼、软骨、韧带、肌肉等元素的模型;有限元分析操作难度较大,虽有优势但不具普适性,且目前的研究样本量较少,还需进一步扩大及验证。

Correction of mandibular deficiency by inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and iliac crest bone grafting

This study was to describe the use of inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and lilac bone graft for the management of mandibular deficiency in adult patients. From 2008 to 2010, 11 patients （aged 19 to 29 years） with mandibular deficiency underwent intraoral or extraoral inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and lilac crest bone grafting. Data were collected from the patients＇ records, photographs and radiographs. The height and width of the ramus were successfully expanded by inverted-L osteotomy and lilac crest bone grafting with minimal complications in all patients, resulting in significant improvement in occlusion and facial appearance. Our early results showed that the inverted-L osteotomy of ramus and lilac crest bone grafting is safe and effective, and should be considered as a good alternative for the patients with mandibular deficiency.

Triple pelvic osteotomy: Report of our mid-term results and review of literature

A wide variety of pelvic osteotomies have been developed for the treatment of developmental dysplasia of the hip(DDH). In the present paper, we present a detailed review of previous studies of triple osteotomy as an alternative treatment for DDH. We also report our experience treating 6 adult cases of DDH by triple osteotomy in order to highlight the various aspects of this procedure.The mean age of our patients was 31.2 years with a mean follow-up period of 6 years. We assessed range of motion, center-edge angle, acetabular index angle, Sharp angle, acetabulum head index, head lateralization index, Japanese Orthopedic Association score, Harris hip score, patient satisfaction, and the difference between lower limb lengths before and after the procedure. At final follow-up, clinical scores were significantly improved and radiographic parameters also showed good correction of acetabulum.

Bernese periacetabular osteotomy for hip dysplasia: Surgical technique and indications

For young, active patients with healthy hip cartilage, pelvic osteotomy is a surgical option in to address hip pain and to improve mechanical loading conditions related to dysplasia. Hip dysplasia may lead to arthrosis at an early age due to poor coverage of the femoralhead and abnormal loading of the joint articulation. In patients with symptomatic dysplasia and closed triradiate cartilage(generally over age 10), including adolescents and young adults(generally up to around age 40), the Bernese periacetabular osteotomy(PAO) is a durable technique for addressing underlying structural deformity. The PAO involves a modified Smith-Petersen approach. Advantages of the Bernese osteotomy include preservation of the weight-bearing posterior column of the hemi-pelvis, preservation of the acetabular blood supply, maintenance of the hip abductor musculature, and the ability to effect powerful deformity correction about an ideal center of rotation. There is an increasing body of evidence that preservation of the native hip can be improved through pelvic osteotomy. In contrast to hip osteotomy and joint preservation, the role of total hip arthroplasty in young, active patients with correctable hip deformity remains controversial. Moreover, the durability of hip replacement in young patients is inherently limited. Pelvic osteotomy should be considered the preferred method to address correctable structural deformity of the hip in the young, active patient with developmental dysplasia. The Bernese PAO is technically demanding, yet offers reproducible results with good long-term survivorship in carefully selected patients with preserved cartilage and the ability to meet the demands of rehabilitation.

Corrective osteotomies of the radius:Grafting or not?

AIM:To review the current literature regarding corrective osteotomies to provide the best evidence of the rule of bone grafting.METHODS:Our MEDLINE literature search included 280 studies using the following key words "Malunited distal radius fracture" and 150 studies using key words "Corrective osteotomy of the distal radius".Inclusion criteria were:Malunited distal radial,extra articular fracture,volar locking plate,use of iliac bone graft(cancellous or corticocancellous),non-use of bone graft.Twelve studies met the inclusion criteria.RESULTS:Seven of the 12 studies considered,described the use of a graft;the remaining five studies didn't use any graft.Type of malunion was dorsal in most of the studies.The healing time was comparable using the graft or not(mean 12.5 wk),ranging from 7.5 to 16 wk.The mean disabilities of the arm,shoulder and hand score improvement was 23 points both in the studies that used the graft and in those not using the graft.CONCLUSION:This review demonstrated that corrective osteotomy of extra-articular malunited fractures of the distal radius treated by volar locking plate does not necessarily require bone graft.

Comparison of intra-articular injection of parecoxib vs oral administration of celecoxib for the clinical efficacy in the treatment of early knee osteoarthritis

BACKGROUND Non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs(NSAIDs)have played a crucial role in the treatment of osteoarthritis,especially in the early stages.However,the cardiovascular risk and adverse gastrointestinal reactions of oral NSAIDs in elderly people cannot be underestimated.Intra-articular injection of NSAIDs may be a new attempt for early knee osteoarthritis treatment.Parecoxib may be a suitable drug for intra-articular injection.AIM To observe the clinical efficacy of the intra-articular injection of parecoxib for early knee osteoarthritis.METHODS Early knee osteoarthritis patients(n=110)were retrospectively analyzed.These patients were divided into three groups:Basic treatment+oral glucosamine(group A,n=37),oral celecoxib+basic treatment+oral glucosamine(group B,n=37),and intra-articular injection of parecoxib+basic treatment+oral glucosamine(group C,n=36).Intra-articular injection of parecoxib was performed once every 2 wk at a dose of 40 mg each time,for three times total.The three groups were compared in terms of visual analogue scale(VAS)scores,Hospital for Special Surgery(HSS)scores and patient satisfaction before and after treatment.The levels of inflammatory cytokines in the synovial fluid were detected in the three groups before and after treatment.RESULTS All patients were followed up for an average of 15.5±2.7 mo.The clinical efficacy was estimated by VAS and HSS scores at 12 mo after treatment.Inflammatory cytokine levels in the synovial fluid were evaluated at 3 mo after treatment.VAS and HSS scores were significantly improved in each group compared with before(P<0.001).There were significant differences among the three groups in VAS and HSS scores(P<0.001).The clinical efficacy of group C was superior to that of groups A and B(P<0.001),while group B outperformed group A in this respect(P<0.001).The patient satisfaction was the highest in group C(P<0.001).After treatment,the levels of tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α)and interleukin(IL)-6 in the synovial fluid decreased in each group compared with before(P<0.001),while the levels of IL-10 increased(P<0.001).The three groups differed significantly in the levels of TNF-a,IL-6 and IL-10 in the synovial fluid after treatment(P<0.001).CONCLUSION For patients with early knee osteoarthritis,intra-articular injection of parecoxib could effectively improve clinical symptoms.This method may be a reliable alternative for early knee osteoarthritis.

Soft tissue release combined with joint-sparing osteotomy for treatment of cavovarus foot deformity in older children: Analysis of 21 cases

BACKGROUND Cavovarus foot is a common form of foot deformity in children,which is clinically characterized by an abnormal increase of the longitudinal arch of the foot,and it can be simultaneously complicated with forefoot pronation and varus,rearfoot varus,Achilles tendon contracture,or cock-up toe deformity.Muscle force imbalance is the primary cause of such deformity.Many diseases can lead to muscle force imbalance,such as tethered cord syndrome,cerebral palsy,Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease,and trauma.At present,many surgical treatments are available for cavovarus foot.For older children,priority should be given to midfoot osteotomy and fusion.Since complications such as abnormal foot length,foot stiffness,and abnormal gait tend to develop postoperatively,it is important to preserve the joints and correct the deformity as much as possible.Adequate soft tissue release and muscle balance are the keys to correcting the deformity and avoiding its postoperative recurrence.AIM To assess the efficacy of soft tissue release combined with joint-sparing osteotomy in the treatment of cavovarus foot deformity in older children.METHODS The clinical data of 21 older children with cavovarus foot deformity(28 feet)who were treated surgically at the Ninth Department of Orthopedics of Jizhong Energy Xingtai Mining Group General Hospital from November 2014 to July 2017 were retrospectively analyzed.The patients ranged in age from 10 to 14 years old,with an average age of 12.46±1.20 years.Their main clinical manifestations were deformity,pain,and gait abnormality.The patients underwent magnetic resonance imaging of the lumbar spine,electromyographic examination,weightbearing anteroposterior and lateral X-rays of the feet,and the Coleman block test.Surgical procedures including metatarsal fascia release,Achilles tendon or medial gastrocnemius lengthening,"V"-shaped osteotomy on the dorsal side of the metatarsal base,opening medial cuneiform wedge osteotomy,closing cuboid osteotomy,anterior transfer of the posterior tibial tendon,peroneus longus-tobrevis transfer,and calcaneal sliding osteotomy to correct hindfoot varus deformity were performed.After surgery,long leg plaster casts were applied,the plaster casts were removed 6 wk later,Kirschner wires were removed,and functional exercise was initiated.The patients began weight-bearing walk 3 mo after surgery.Therapeutic effects were evaluated using the Wicart grading system,and Meary’s angles and Hibbs’angles were measured based on X-ray images obtained preoperatively and at last follow-up to assess their changes.RESULTS The patients were followed for 6 to 32 mo,with an average follow-up period of 17.68±6.290 mo.Bone healing at the osteotomy site was achieved at 3 mo in all cases.According to the Wicart grading system,very good results were achieved in 18 feet,good in 7,and fair in 3,with a very good/good rate of 89.3%.At last follow-up,mean Meary’s angle was 6.36°±1.810°,and mean Hibbs’angle was 160.21°±4.167°,both of which were significantly improved compared with preoperative values(24.11°±2.948°and 135.86°±5.345°,respectively;P<0.001 for both).No complications such as infection,skin necrosis,or bone nonunion occurred.CONCLUSION Soft tissue release combined with joint-sparing osteotomy has appreciated efficacy in the treatment of cavovarus foot deformity in older children.

Valgus osteotomy for nonunion and neglected neck of femur fractures

Nonunion neck of femur can be a difficult problem to treat, particularly in the young, and is associated with high complication rates of avascular necrosis due to the precarious blood supply and poor biomechanics.The various treatment options that have been described can be broadly divided according to the aim of improving either biology or biomechanics. Surgeries aimed at improving the biology, such as vascularized fibula grafting, have good success rates but require high levels of expertise and substantial resources. A popular surgical treatment aimed at improving the biomechanics-valgus intertrochanteric osteotomyoptimizes conditions for fracture healing by converting shear forces across the fracture site into compressive forces. Numerous variations of this surgical procedure have been developed and successfully applied in clinical practice. As a result, the proximal femoral orientation for obtaining a good functional outcome has evolved over the years, and the present concept of altering the proximal femoral anatomy as little as possible has arisen. This technical objective supports attaining union as well as a good functional outcome, since excessive valgus can lead to increased joint reaction forces. This review summarizes the historical and current literature on valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy treatment of nonunion neck of femur, with a focus on factors predictive of good functional outcome and potential pitfalls to be avoided as well as controversies surrounding this procedure.

Computer-aided Design and Custom-made Guide in Corrective Osteotomy for Complex Femoral Deformity

Summary： Preoperative planning of corrective osteotomy with traditional radiography has limitations in regards to determining the ideal osteotomy location and orientation in three-dimensional femoral de- formities. Though a successful operation can be planned preoperatively, intraoperative contingencies might adhere to the procedural plan in the performance of operation. To efficiently perform a planned procedure, proposed is a design to implement three-dimensional reconstruction photography, based on computer-tomography （CT） scan. A custom-made guide was designed to navigate the osteotomy as planned, and additionally, a personalized intramedullary nail was used for fixation after osteotomy. Three-dimensional （3D） photography of deformed femur was established based on the CT dataset and transferred into 3D photography processing software for further planning. Osteotomy planes were de- signed and adjusted at deformity sites to correct the 3D deformities. The methodology of a custom-made osteotomy guide was introduced in femoral corrective osteotomy, for the first time, to navigate the op- eration as planned. After the virtual osteotomy and reduction of bone segments, the parameters of a custom-made intramedullary nail were measured for manufacturing. Findings Virtual operation in computer shows complete correction of the 3D deformity. The osteotomy guide, obtained by rapid-prototyping techniques, navigates mimicking surgery on rapid-prototyping model of the involved femur as planned. Internal fixation was achieved using the custom-made intramedullary nail. Interpreta- tion three-dimensional visualization introduces an advantage in preoperative planning for corrective os- teotomy of 3D femoral deformity, and the custom-made osteotomy guide is crucial to realize such a de- liberate plan during the actual procedures. The internal fixator, such as an intramedullary nail, can be modified or personalized for fixation in unique cases.