Functional Outcomes of Adult Tibia Shaft Fractures Treated with Solid Intramedullary Nails versus Hollow Nails: A Systematic Review

Introduction: The management of fractures of the tibia shaft is an important aspect of orthopaedic care, and the selection of the surgical method for fixation can substantially impact patient outcomes. The current review aims to compare the outcomes of adult tibia fractures treated with solid nails to those treated with hollow nails. Methods: A search on Scopus, PubMed, and Cochrane Library, using three keywords (Outcome, Tibia shaft fractures, Nail) was conducted in April 2023. Results were compiled and two independent reviewers screened and selected eligible articles After removing duplicates, titles and abstracts were read to exclude ineligible studies. Full-text articles of the remaining papers were read to select eligible studies which were further critically appraised to ascertain their methodological quality. The data extracted from the selected papers were synthesized using a combination of pooling of results, tests of statistical difference (t-test and chi-square) and narrative synthesis methods. Results: A total of 2295 articles were obtained from the databases and citation searching. A total of 9 papers were identified as eligible and included in the review. Findings revealed that there is no statistical difference in the outcomes of tibia fractures treated with either solid or hollow nail groups such as duration of surgery (p = 0.541), rate of delayed and non-union (p = 0.342), and rate of surgical site infections (p = 0.395). Conclusion: Intramedullary nailing of tibia shaft fractures with either solid or hollow nails have similar functional outcomes.

Femoral lengthening in young patients:An evidence-based comparison between motorized lengthening nails and external fixation

BACKGROUND Femoral lengthening is a procedure of great importance in the treatment of congenital and acquired limb deficiencies.Technological advances have led to the latest designs of fully implantable motorized intramedullary lengthening nails.The use of these nails has increased over the last few years.AIM To review and critically appraise the literature comparing the outcome of femoral lengthening in children using intramedullary motorized lengthening nails to external fixation.METHODS Electronic databases(MEDLINE,CINAHL,EMBASE,Cochrane)were systematically searched in November 2019 for studies comparing the outcome of femoral lengthening in children using magnetic lengthening nails and external fixation.The outcomes included amount of gained length,healing index,complications and patient reported outcomes.RESULTS Of the 452 identified studies,only two(retrospective and non-randomized)met the inclusion criteria.A total of 91 femora were included.In both studies,the age of patients treated with nails ranged from 15 to 21 years compared to 9 to 15 years for patients in the external fixation group.Both devices achieved the target length.Prevalence of adverse events was less in the nail(60%-73%)than in the external fixation(81%-100%)group.None of the studies presented patient reported outcomes.CONCLUSION The clinical effectiveness of motorized nails is equivalent or superior to external fixation for femoral lengthening in young patients.The available literature is limited and does not provide evidence on patient quality of life or cost effectiveness of the interventions.

Exposure of children to heavy metals from artisanal gold mining in Nigeria:evidences from bio-monitoring of hairs and nails

In recent times,there had been reported cases of Pb poisoning in Anka gold mining area,Northwest Nigeria.Therefore,this study was carried out to determine the extent of bioaccumulation of heavy metals in the hairs and nails of children in the area.Forty samples(twenty nails and twenty hairs)samples were collected from ten boys and ten girls of ages 5–9 residing in the area.To ascertain the sources of heavy metals in children,15 soils samples,15 groundwater samples,5 samples of mine tailings,and 5 plants samples were collected.Hair and nails of the subjects were collected using internationally acceptable techniques.All samples were kept in uncontaminated ziplock bags prior to laboratory preparation and analysis.The samples were cleaned using nonionic detergent(triton X-100)and deionized water.The hairs and nails were digested with 10 mL of 6:1 mixture of nitric acid and perchloric acid.The soils,mine tailings,and plants were air-dried at room temperature,sieved,and chemically digested using the aqua regia method.The concentrations of metals in all the samples were determined using highperformance liquid chromatography–inductively coupled plasma–mass spectrometry.Statistical analysis was employed to unravel potential sources of metals in the media.Results showed that heavy metals in children of the area are above results from similar studies and pathological ranges for heavy metals in hairs and nails.Also,heavy metals in environmental media are above the recommended standards.Multivariate analysis showed that the metals are mainly from mining and other anthropogenic sources.Results of correlation between heavy metals in hairs and nails with those in geological samples revealed that heavy metal that bioaccumulates in the children of this area are mostly from contaminated environmental media.It is recommended that complete remediation and effective health education be carried out in the area.

Experimental Investigations of the Shear Capacity of Nails in a Row

Tests of the capacity of shear connections consisting of nails in a row placed at distances 7, 10 and 14d, “d” being the cross-sectional dimension of the nail, versus single nail capacities, were executed. The performed tests do support the connotation that no reduction should be required for nails of diameter 2.8 mm or less in a row, provided that nails are spaced sufficiently far apart for wood cracking not to occur. At the ultimate capacity of the joint, all such thin nails in a row will be yielding, having developed plastic hinges, i.e. each single nail will have developed its ultimate capacity. Hence, the ultimate capacity of the connection will be each nail’s capacity times the number of nails in the row. The force pr. nail increases subsequent to the development of a plastic hinge. This is likely due to the axial pullout-force, i.e. the ultimate capacity of a shear connection is higher than the force required for developing plastic hinges in the nails. This additional capacity-reserve may also partly be attributed to the rotational resistance of nails. The number of nails in a row should make insignificant difference in the pr. nail capacity, as long as no wood cracking takes place. Thus, applying elastic theory to nails in a row does not seem relevant. This is in contrast to bolt-connections.

Treatment of femur supracondylar fracture with retrograde interlocking intramedullary nails in elderly patients

Objective： To report 32 cases of femur supracondylar fracture treated with retrograde interlocking intramedullary nails in elderly patients. Methods： According to the AO classification, all of 32 cases were classified as extra-articular type A. 32 cases were treated with interlocking intramedullary nail by closed insertion from intercondylar fossa of the knee. All cases accepted CPM exercise as early as possible after operation. Results： Following up 5 to 15 months, all fractures united within an average duration of 5.3 months （4-7 months）. According to the Shelbourne scale, the excellent rate of the knee function was 86.3%. Conclusion： Retrograde interlocking intramedullary nail is useful alternative implant for the treatment of osteoporotic supracondylar fracture of femur, particularly of the type A fracture in the elderly population. Its merits include stable fixation, high rate of fracture union and few complications.

Trace Elements Assessment in Human Nails in Eastern Sudan Using Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy

In the present work, elements concentration in fingernails samples of volunteers of different ages (males, females) were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) Perkin-Elmer, spectrophotometer. Fingernails samples of different groups were analyzed to determine the trace elements Ca, Mg, Mn, Fe, Ni, Cu, Co, Zn and Pb. Standards materials were prepared for concentration assessment that adjacent to samples from two cities in different location in eastern province of Sudan for elements concentrations finding. In addition, samples of hands fingernails and toenails were analyzed for comparison and method validation. Consequently, the significant levels of elements concentration in nails samples of Jabiat residents compared to Port Sudan resident’s area due to soil dispersion are supporting the possibility of external contamination. The data of component matrix and rotated component matrix of varimax normalization using principal component analysis revealed important predictors of nails elements Mg, Mn, Fe, Cu and Zn concentrations in soil of both areas under study. However, the Pb, Ni, Ca, and Co are possible to be indication of different sources associated with environmental contamination. The significant correlation and principal component analysis of the elements of nails concentrations in the two categories supported the probability of different expose environmental contamination.

痛并快乐中的Nine Inch Nails乐队——Trent Reznorc(主唱)初涉音乐小记

Trent Reznor（九寸钉乐队的灵魂人物），这个英俊的家伙做的音乐永远都是低调迷离，每一张专辑的混音对于他来说简直是太轻松了，用他的话来说就是“我好像和机器很有缘分，

RELIABILITY OF TEST LANDS TARGETING IN BED-OF-NAILS STYLE TEST FIXTURE

A systematic, accurate and robust evaluating method for fine pitch printed circuit board （PCB） positioning assessment in testing fixture is developed. Targeting reliability of bed-of-nails tester is successfully evaluated by the 2D pattern transform. Probe offset vector with its Weibull and Gaussian distribution estimates are obtained for further investigation about the causes of misalignment on the basis of a batch tests for same kind of PCBs.

Arthroplasty vs proximal femoral nails for unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures in elderly patients: a systematic review and metaanalysis

BACKGROUND Proximal femoral nails(PFNs)are the most common method for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric femoral fractures(IFFs),but postoperative bed rest is required.There is a large amount of blood loss during the operation.Osteoporosis in elderly patients may cause nonunion of fractures and other complications.Arthroplasty can give patients early weight bearing and reduce financial burden,but whether it can replace PFNs remains controversial.AIM To compare the clinical outcomes of arthroplasty and PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly patients.METHODS A search was conducted in the PubMed,Embase,and Cochrane Library databases and included relevant articles comparing arthroplasty and PFN.The search time was limited from January 1,2005 to November 1,2020.Two investigators independently screened studies,extracted data and evaluated the quality according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria.According to the research results,the fixed effect model or random effect model were selected for analysis.The following outcomes were analyzed:Harris Hip score,mortality,complications,operation time,blood loos,hospital stay,weight-bearing time,fracture classification and type of anesthesia.RESULTS We analyzed four randomized controlled trials that met the requirements.A total of 298 patients were included in these studies.According to the AO/OTA classification,there are 20 A1 types,136 A2 types,42 A3 types and 100 unrecorded types.Primary outcome:The Harris Hip Score at the final follow-up of the PFN group was higher[mean difference(MD):9.01,95%confidence interval(CI):16.57 to 1.45),P=0.02].There was no significant difference between the two groups in the rate of overall mortality[risk ratio(RR):1.44,P=0.44]or the number of complications(RR:0.77,P=0.05).Secondary outcomes:blood loss of the arthroplasty group was higher(MD:241.01,95%CI:43.06–438.96,P=0.02);the operation time of the PFN group was shorter(MD:23.12,95%CI:10.46–35.77,P=0.0003);and the length of hospital stay of the arthroplasty group was shorter[MD:0.97,95%CI:1.29 to 0.66),P<0.00001].There was no difference between the two groups in the type of anesthesia(RR:0.99).There were only two studies recording the weight-bearing time,and the time of full weight bearing in the arthroplasty group was significantly earlier.CONCLUSION Compared with PFN,arthroplasty can achieve weight bearing earlier and shorten hospital stay,but it cannot achieve a better clinical outcome.Arthroplasty cannot replace PFNs in the treatment of unstable IFFs in elderly individuals.

Clinical and functional comparison of dynamic hip screws and intramedullary nails for treating proximal femur metastases in older individuals

Objective:To compare the outcomes of dynamic hip screws(DHS)and intramedullary nailing(IMN)in the treatment of extra-capsular metastatic carcinoma of the proximal femur.Methods:A retrospective case analysis method was used to examine data of patients with proximal metastatic cancer of the femur who were treated with internal fixation in Department of Orthopaedics,Beijing Friendship Hospital,from January 2007 to December 2018.Blood loss,postoperative pain,functional score,length of stay,and survival rates were compared,and postoperative complications were assessed.Results:Complete follow-up data were available for 33 patients.The mean follow-up period was 12.2±3.6(range:9-32)months and the average age was 72.3±4.7(range:59-83)years old.There were 20 females and 13 males.Twenty-three patients had undergone IMN and 10 DHS,according to bone defects and the patient’s overall condition.The median survival time was 10 months in the IMN group and 11 months in the DHS group.Duration of surgery(t=-7.366,P<0.001)and length of hospital stay(t=-3.509,P<0.001)differed significantly between the two groups.There was one case of breakage of internal fixation in the IMN group.Conclusions:There was no significant difference between DHS and IMN in terms of surgical efficacy.IMN and DHS were different in terms of surgical time and hospital stay.However,due to the limited number of cases in this study,multi-factor analysis has not been performed and needs to be further verified in future analysis.When developing a surgical plan,it is recommended to consider the patient’s condition and the surgeon’s experience.

Comparative study on pullout behaviour of pressure grouted soil nails from field and laboratory tests

一根土壤钉子的撤退抵抗为 geotechnical 工程师是在设计和分析的一个批评参数。由于领域条件的复杂性，领域里的水泥 grouted 土壤钉子的撤退行为很好没被调查。在这个工作，压力 grouted 土壤钉子的很多地撤退测试被进行估计土壤钉子的撤退抵抗。领域土壤钉子的有效契约长度被一个新 grouting packer 系统精确地控制。有典型实验室测试结果的典型的地测试结果和相关比较表明磨擦( ACF )的明显的系数随增加减少压垂当 grouting 压力是不变的时，玷污压力，但是随 grouting 压力的增加几乎线性地增加什么时候压垂压力(土壤深度)是未改变的。在土壤钉子表面的土壤样品的水内容从 drillholes 与土壤样品的结果相比显示出明显的减小。在土壤钉子完全地面被拔出以后，土壤钉子和包围土壤的表面条件被检验。在土壤 / 钉子接口的土壤的水内容价值从 drillholes 提取的土壤样品与那些相比实质地减少，这被发现。另外，所有土壤钉子在地面被拔出以后在直径的方向显著地膨胀，显示密封水泥薄泥浆压缩土壤并且渗透进土壤虚空，导致进显著地包围土壤质量的失败表面的相应移动。

Possible Metformin-Induced Toe Nails Disorder

The aim of this article was to report a case of toe nails disorder associated with metformin use in an elderly patient with type2diabetes. Two years ago, after receiving metformin 0.5 g three times daily for 6 months, a 60-year-old Chinese man found his ten toe nails gradually thickened and yellowed (especially two thumbs). The symptoms improved and recovered after metformin discontinuance. Half year ago, metformin 0.5 g three times daily adopted again and toe nails disorder occurred again. Physician modified the therapy plan and replaced metformin with acarbose to control blood glucose level of this patient. According to the follow up 3 months after his discharge, ten toe nails recovered significantly and new parts of the nails were normal. Nail disorder was rarely reported in the worldwide, but the physicians should keep awareness of this adverse drug reaction (ADR), proper actions should be taken once it occurred to avoid unnecessary suffering of the patient.

Titanium Elastic Nails for Pediatric Femur Fractures: Clinical and Radiological Study

Background: Management of femoral diaphyseal fractures in the age group 616 years is controversial. There has been a resurgence worldwide for operative fixation. Material and methods: Twenty children (15 boys, 5 girls) aged 616 years with femoral diaphyseal fractures (20 fractures, one in each) were stabilized with Titanium Elastic Nail (TEN). Patients underwent surgery within ten days of their injury. The results were evaluated using Flynn’s Scoring Criteria.Two nails were used in each fracture. Results: All 20 patients were available for evaluation and follow up for a mean duration of 24 months (1532 months). Radiological union in all cases was achieved in a mean time of 8 weeks. Full weight bearing was possible in a mean time of 10 weeks (812 weeks). The results were excellent in 14 patients (70%) and successful in 6 patients (30%). Few complications that occurred were infection (in 2 cases), knee joint stiffness(in 4 cases), angulation less than 10 degrees( in 4 cases), shortening less than 10 mm(in 4 cases). Conclusion: Intramedullary fixation by TEN is an effective treatment of fracture of femur in properly selected patients of the 616 years age group.

Optimal entry point for antegrade and retrograde femoral intramedullary nails

Surgical management of femoral shaft fractures with intramedullary nails has become the standard ofcare,with multiple options for entry point described,including piriformis entry,trochanter entry andretrograde femoral nails.Our present review describes the surgical anatomy of the proximal and distalfemur and its relation to different entry points for intramedullary femoral nails.In addition,we reviewedrelative indications for each technique,difficulties associated and possible complications.

顺行和逆行髓内钉治疗不同部位股骨干骨折的有限元分析

背景:髓内钉治疗股骨干骨折取得了较好的临床疗效,但仍有部分患者并发无菌性骨不连,其原因为机械性不稳定。股骨作为人体最长最大的骨骼,不同部位骨折是否具有不同的生物力学特征,及不同进钉方式对于不同部位骨折端稳定性存在何种影响均研究甚少。目的:分析顺行和逆行髓内钉治疗不同部位股骨干骨折的生物力学特点,评估最佳进钉方式,减少骨不连发生率。方法:选取一名志愿者CT资料导入Mimics 19.0和Geomagic studio 2017软件中进行提取、优化得到右侧股骨三维模型;运用Solidworks 2017软件画出顺行和逆行髓内钉模型并与不同骨折部位股骨干骨折模型按照标准手术技术装配,以STEP格式导入Abaqus 2017软件中设置材料属性参数、边界条件、施加载荷、提交运算,于可视化模块中查看结果。其中上段股骨干骨折顺行和逆行髓内钉分别为A1、A2模型,中段为B1、B2模型,下段为C1、C2模型。结果与结论:(1)A1、B1、C2模型股骨整体应力分布更为均匀,位移、骨折端间隙与成角、股骨近折端骨块内翻均更小;(2)对于上段和中段股骨干骨折,顺行髓内钉具有更好的生物力学效果;对于下段股骨干骨折,逆行髓内钉效果更优。

股骨近端防旋髓内钉-Ⅱ治疗31-A3型股骨转子间骨折扩髓与否的有限元分析

背景:针对股骨转子间骨折是否需要扩髓的问题尚有争议,一些人认为不扩髓缩短手术时间、减少出血、降低高龄患者术中风险,但此举是否会降低髓内钉支撑效果,尚无依据。另一些人认为扩髓可选择直径更粗的髓内钉,获得更好的力学支撑,但基础研究显示此方法存在脂肪栓塞、破坏骨质(尤其高龄骨质疏松患者)等风险。目的:通过有限元分析股骨近端防旋髓内钉-Ⅱ治疗31-A3型股骨转子间骨折时扩髓与不扩髓的力学分布特点。方法:纳入一名健康志愿者,CT扫描其股骨获取DICOM格式文件,顺序导入Mimics、Geomagic Wrap、SolidWorks、Hypermesh、Ansys软件处理文件,得到A3.1型、A3.2型及A3.3型股骨转子间骨折模型,分别与9,11 mm直径、170 mm长度的股骨近端防旋髓内钉-Ⅱ进行装配,赋予材料属性,设定各接触面相互作用关系及定义载荷及边界条件,之后进行求解。观察不同模型中股骨应力分布、内固定应力分布、股骨位移及内固定位移情况。结果与结论:①各型骨折采用扩髓髓内钉固定时股骨应力均小于非扩髓髓内钉固定,A3.3型骨折股骨最大应力值大于A3.1型和A3.2型;②各型骨折采用扩髓髓内钉固定时内固定应力均大于非扩髓髓内钉固定,A3.3型骨折内固定最大应力值大于A3.1型;③扩髓与非扩髓对股骨及内固定位移影响较小,应力影响较大;④提示采用扩髓髓内钉固定可使股骨应力减小,内固定整体承担应力增大,远端锁钉承担应力减小;与非扩髓髓内钉固定相比,采用扩髓髓内钉固定可能会提供更好的治疗效果。

不同髓内固定方式治疗股骨转子间骨折的临床观察

目的:探讨股骨近端防旋髓内钉(proximal femoral nail antirotation,PFNA)、InterTan髓内钉和股骨近端仿生型髓内钉(proximal femoral bionic intramedullary nail,PFBN)治疗股骨转子间骨折的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析2020年1月至2021年1月收治的120例接受闭合复位髓内钉内固定术股骨转子间骨折患者的临床资料,根据内固定方式分为3组。PFBN组25例,女16例,男9例,年龄69~79(73.67±5.16)岁;PFNA组55例,女38例,男17例,年龄68~80(74.23±5.57)岁;InterTan组40例,女26例,男14例,年龄68~79(73.45±5.34)岁。比较3组手术时间、术中出血量、切口长度、术后住院时间、负重时间及骨折愈合时间和并发症发生情况,分别于术前和术后1、6、12个月采用髋关节功能Harris评分进行临床疗效评价。结果:3组患者顺利完成手术,术后均随访12个月以上。3组住院时间、手术时间、术中出血量、切口长度比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。PFBN组、InterTan组负重时间[(7.98±1.34)d、(8.22±0.46)d],早于PFNA组(10.27±0.66)d(P<0.01);PFBN组、InterTan组骨折愈合时间[(10.14±2.33)周、(11.87±2.48)周],优于PFNA组(13.68±2.36)周(P<0.01)。术后1个月,PFBN组、InterTan组Harris评分[(70.52±5.34)分、(69.81±6.17)分],高于PFNA组(51.46±5.36)分(P<0.01),PFBN组和InterTan组比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。3组术前及术后6、12个月Harris评分比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。InterTan组、PFNA组并发症发生率低于PFNA组(P<0.05)。结论:PFBN和InterTan髓内钉治疗股骨转子间骨折较传统PFNA具有骨折愈合更快、负重时间更早且术后并发症更少的优势,但3种术式均可达到较高的有效率且远期效果无明显差异。

人甲床来源的脱细胞支架搭载骨髓间充质干细胞向指甲干细胞分化的研究

目的探究人甲床来源的脱细胞支架搭载骨髓间充质干细胞向指甲干细胞分化的作用。方法收集2022年至2023年在承德医学院附属医院手足外科进行截指术的15例患者的临床废弃甲床组织,制备成脱细胞甲床支架,使用试剂盒检测参照组(未脱细胞组)与脱细胞组(脱细胞甲床支架组)中总胶原蛋白含量、残留DNA含量;将脱细胞甲床支架与人骨髓间充质干细胞(hMSCs)进行共培养14 d。比较对照组(hMSCs组)与共培养组(脱细胞甲床支架+hMSCs组)体外细胞分化能力及指甲干细胞标志物[角蛋白15,角蛋白17,G蛋白偶联受体6(Lgr6)以及β-联蛋白(β-catenin)蛋白]含量。结果脱细胞组总胶原蛋白含量为(189.62±45.45)μg/mg,低于参照组[(196.02±41.93)μg/mg],但两组相比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);脱细胞组中DNA含量为(0.41±0.15)μg/mg,明显低于参照组[(0.87±0.13)μg/mg],差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。培养14 d后,共培养组吸光度值为1.09±0.07,对照组吸光度值为1.10±0.5,两组相比差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。培养14 d后,共培养组角蛋白15、角蛋白17、Lgr6、β-catenin含量分别为(39.56±5.09)、(45.83±4.01)、(5.74±0.99)、(146.79±5.34)pg/mL,均明显高于对照组[(12.10±4.28)、(10.47±3.19)、(0.93±0.67)、(67.28±7.41)pg/mL],差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论脱细胞甲床支架中的DNA有被清除、保留胶原蛋白,与hMSCs共培养后细胞增殖能力正常,且可诱导hMSCs向指甲干细胞分化,为临床上治疗甲床缺损提供新思路。

黄甲综合征1例并文献复习

报道1例黄甲综合征患者的临床资料,并进行文献复习。

竹集成材握钉性能试验研究

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