Clinical Effectiveness of the Plate Screw Internal Fixation Technique in the Treatment of Patients with Traumatic Fractures of Long Bones in the Lower Extremities

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of the plate screw internal fixation technique on the clinical outcomes of patients with traumatic fractures of long bones in the lower extremities. Methods: From January 2022 to December 2023, 70 patients with traumatic fractures of long bones in the lower extremities were admitted to the hospital and randomly divided into two groups: the control group and the observation group, each consisting of 35 cases. The control group underwent traditional closed interlocking intramedullary nailing, while the observation group received internal fixation with steel plates and screws. Relevant surgical indicators, treatment effectiveness, and postoperative complication rates were compared between the two groups. Results: The observation group exhibited significantly short surgical duration (80.65 ± 5.01 vs. 88.36 ± 5.26 minutes), fracture healing time (13.27 ± 0.32 vs. 15.52 ± 0.48 weeks), and hospitalization days (10.49 ± 1.13 vs. 16.57 ± 1.15 days) compared to the control group (P = 0.000). The effective treatment rate was significantly higher in the observation group (29/82.86%) than in the control group (21/60.00%), with a significant difference observed (χ2 = 4.480, P = 0.034). Additionally, the complication rate in the observation group (2/5.71%) was significantly lower than that in the control group (8/22.86%), with a correlated difference (χ2 = 4.200, P = 0.040). Conclusion: The plate screw internal fixation technique demonstrates significant clinical efficacy in treating traumatic fractures of long bones in the lower extremities. It improves the healing rate, reduces complications, and represents a safe and effective treatment strategy worthy of widespread use and application.

A new design of 3D-printed orthopedic bone plates with auxeticstructures to mitigate stress shielding and improve intra-operative bending

Orthopedic bone plates are most commonly used for bone fracture fixation for more than 100 years.The bone plate design had evolved over time overcoming many challenges such as insufficient strength and excessive plate–bone contact affecting the blood circulation.However,it is only made of two materials,either stainless steel(AISI 316L)or titanium(Ti–6Al–4V).There are two main limitations of metallic bone implants,namely stress shielding and the problem of malocclusion caused by the displacement of the fracture site during healing.To overcome the two problems,a new bone plate design with the incorporation of auxetic structures is proposed in this work.This study aims to use auxetic structure section in the bone plate that would decrease the stiffness of the region,thereby mitigating the stress-shielding effect and at the same time act as a deformable section to enable intra-operative bending for effective alignment while having enough bending strength and stiffness.Two different auxetic structures namely re-entrant honeycomb and missing rib structures were considered.The auxetic structure incorporated bone plates were designed,finite element analysis was done,fabricated using direct metal laser sintering technique,and tested.The results indicate that the re-entrant honeycomb structure incorporated bone plates serve as an effective bone design compared to the conventional bone plate design,in terms of stress shielding and intra-operative bending while offering similar mechanical and bending strength.

Alendronate disturbs femoral growth due to changes during immunolocalization of transforming growth factor-β1 and bone morphogenetic protein-2 in epiphyseal plate

BACKGROUND The epiphyseal growth plate is an important anatomical segment localized on the ends of a long bone.Despite the abovementioned atractive reasons for alendronate’s use,few data on the effect of alendronate during epiphyseal growth exist.AIM Verify the effect of alendronate on the growth epiphyseal plate,and compare its effect with the size of the femur during the double-staining of the immunolocalization of transforming growth factor-β1(TGF-β1)and bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP2)in endochondral ossifing in specimens that have received alendronate.METHODS Forty newborn rats were randomly divided into two groups:a control group(were given applications of 1 mg/kg physiologic saline)and a group that received Alendronate(a dose of 2.5 mg/kg).These groups were then divided into two subgroups for euthanasia in two and 12 d of life.After euthanasia,the femurs were removed,and the femoral bones were measured linearly between the apex of the greater trochanter until the lower intercondylar midlle face to verify the probable bone growth between 3 and 12 d in control and alednroanto treated rats.Posteriorly,the surgical pieces were also sent to the histopathology laboratory to produce histological slides.The obtained slides were stained with hematoxylin and eosin to measure each of the cartilage zones in endochondral development.and other slides were immunohistochemically tested for anti-TGF-β1 and BMP-2 antibodies to investigate the immunolocalization of these proteins in the epiphyseal plaque area.RESULTS On the third day,some diferences between the control group and specimens treated with alendronate were verified.Macroscopiccaly,we found similarities in size between the femoral bones when we compared the control group with the specimens that received alendronate.On the 12^th day,the bone size of the mice receiving the drug was significantly smaller than those of the control group.These results coincide with changes in the TGF-β1 and BMP-2 expression.In the specimens that received alendronate,the TGF-β1 was expressed in some sites of trabecular bone that was neoformed,peripherally to the bone marrow area.The BMP-2 was also positive in proliferative chondrocytes and hypertrofic chondrocytes.On the 12^th day,all layers of chondrocytes exhibited positivity for BMP-2 in the specimens that received alendronate.In the interface between the trabecular bone and cartilage,an area of disorganized bone deposition was evident.Neoformed bone also appeared to be different at 12 d.In the control group,BMP-2 was positive in an intense area of bone trabeculae,whereas the alendronate-treated group showed TGF-β1 positive trabeculae and a greater bone area.CONCLUSION Alendronate alters the immunolocalization of TGF-β1 and BMP-2 simultaneously,a condition that changes the usual histological aspects of the cartilage zone and impairs epiphysis growth and femur growth.

Comminuted olecranon fracture fixation with pre-contoured plate:Comparison of composite and cadaver bones

AIM: To determine whether use of a precontoured olecranon plate provides adequate fixation to withstand supraphysiologic force in a comminuted olecranon fracture model.METHODS: Five samples of fourth generation composite bones and five samples of fresh frozen human cadaveric left ulnae were utilized for this study. The cadaveric specimens underwent dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry(DEXA) scanning to quantify the bone quality. The composite and cadaveric bones were prepared by creating a comminuted olecranon fracture and fixed with a pre-contoured olecranon plate with locking screws. Construct stiffness and failure load were measured by subjecting specimens to cantilever bending moments until failure. Fracture site motion was measured with differential variable resistance transducer spanning the fracture. Statistical analysis was performed with two-tailed Mann-Whitney-U test with Monte Carlo Exact test.RESULTS: There was a significant difference in fixation stiffness and strength between the composite bones and human cadaver bones. Failure modes differed in cadaveric and composite specimens. The load to failure for the composite bones(n = 5) and human cadaver bones(n = 5) specimens were 10.67 nm(range 9.40-11.91 nm) and 13.05 nm(range 12.59-15.38 nm) respectively. This difference was statistically significant(P ? 0.007, 97% power). Median stiffness for composite bones and human cadaver bones specimens were 5.69 nm/mm(range 4.69-6.80 nm/mm) and 7.55 nm/mm(range 6.31-7.72 nm/mm). There was a significant difference for stiffness(P ? 0.033, 79% power) between composite bones and cadaveric bones. No correlation was found between the DEXA results and stiffness. All cadaveric specimens withstood the physiologic load anticipated postoperatively. Catastrophic failure occurred in all composite specimens. All failures resulted from composite bone failure at the distal screw site and not hardware failure. There were no catastrophic fracture failures in the cadaveric specimens. Failure of 4/5 cadaveric specimens was defined when a fracture gap of 2 mm was observed, but 1/5 cadaveric specimens failed due to a failure of the triceps mechanism. All failures occurred at forces greater than that expected in postoperative period prior to healing.CONCLUSION: The pre-contoured olecranon plate provides adequate fixation to withstand physiologic force in a composite bone and cadaveric comminuted olecranon fracture model.

SEM observation of bone interface of titanium-coated 317L plate screw

The scanning electron microscope (SEM) results of bone interface of titanium-coated 317L plate screw are reported in this article. 317L plate screw had a rough surface composed of sprayed pure titanium which formed a bone/metal interface in biointegration after implanted into the mandible of dog. Though a bone/metal interface in osseointegration was also formed on the surface of uncoated 317L plate screw after implantation, a smal1 space was seen between the bone and surface of the screw, indicating that the tissue compatibility of titanium-coated 317L plate screw may be better than that of the non-coated screw.

The Effects of Bone Screw Configurations on the Interfragmentary Movement in a Long Bone Fixed by a Limited Contact Locking Compression Plate

The locking compression plates (LCP) are efficient tools in open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), especially in osteoporotic bones. Two important factors of screw density and screw position can affect the functionality of the bone plate. Several studies have assessed the influence of the screw configurations on the bone-plate stiffness, but the effects of screw positions on the interfragmentary strain, εIF of LCP construct have not been investigated yet. In this study, finite element method was used to investigate the influence of screws number and position on the interfragmentary strain of LCP-femur system for a mid-shaft fracture. Results of this study showed that by insertion of screws closer to the fracture site, εIF decreases by 2nd degree polynomial function versus screw position, but by adding the screws from the ends of the plate, or by moving and placing the screws towards the fracture site, the reduction of εIF will be linear. Results of this study were compared and are in agreement with some studies in the literature, even though their scope was mostly stability of the bone-implant system, whereas our scope was focused on the interfragmentary strain.

Effect of locking compression plate internal fixation on the injury extent and bone metabolism of Robinson 2A and 2B middle clavicular fractures

Objective:To investigate the effect of locking compression plate internal fixation on the injury extent and bone metabolism of Robinson 2A and 2B middle clavicular fractures.Methods:Totally 80 cases of patients with Robinson 2A and 2B middle clavicular fractures admitted to our hospital between March 2017 and January 2019 were divided into the control group(n=41)receiving conventional kirschner wire internal fixation and the observation group(n=39)receiving locking compression plate internal fixation according to the operation plans.The differences in serum contents of inflammatory factors,oxidative stress indexes and bone metabolism indexes were compared between the two groups of patients before patients entered operating room,24 h after surgery and 48 h after surgery.Results:Before patients entered operating room,there were no statistically significant differences in the serum contents of inflammatory factors,oxidative stress indexes or bone metabolism indexes between the two groups(P>0.05).At 24 h and 48 h after surgery,serum inflammatory factors interleukin-1(IL-1),interleukin-17(IL-17),high-sensitivity C-reactive protein(hs-CRP)and tumor necrosis factorα(TNF-α)contents in the observation group were lower than those in the control group;serum reactive oxygen species(ROS)and lipid hydroperoxide(LHP)contents were lower than those in the control group,while catalase(CAT)and glutathione peroxidase(GSH-Px)contents were higher than those in the control group;serum N-terminal propeptide of procollagen type I(PINP),bone gla protein(BGP)and alkaline phosphatase(ALP)contents were higher than those in the control group,while N-telopeptide of typeⅠcollagen(NTX),C-telopeptide of typeⅠcollagen(CTX)and tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase 5b(TRACP5b)contents were lower than those in the control group(P<0.05).Conclusion:Locking compression plate internal fixation can reduce the postoperative trauma extent and help promote the fracture healing in patients with Robinson 2A and 2B middle clavicular fracture.

Epdemiology and Treatment of Pseudarthrosis of Long Bones in the Servce D Orthopedics-Traumatology of the University Hospital of Donka

Introduction: Pseudarthrosis (PSA) of the diaphysis of long bones still remains a current problem, despite improvements in the treatment of these fractures. Our study aims to study the epidemiological and therapeutic aspects of PSA of the diaphysis of long bones. Method: This retrospective work concerns 30 cases of non-union of the diaphysis of long bones treated in the orthopedic and trauma surgery department at Donka National Hospital, during a period of 18 months from January 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020. Results: We recruited 30 patients, 80% of whom were male, with an average age of 39.9 years. Public road accidents (AVP) represented the main cause of fractures of the diaphysis of long bones 87%, they were open in 25 cases or 83%. The fractures were located in the middle 1/3 of the diaphysis of the long bones in 50% of cases. Treatment of initial fractures was traditional in 21 cases, orthopedic in 2 cases and surgical in 7 cases. It was aseptic nonunion in 28 cases (93%) and septic nonunion in 2 cases. They were hypertrophic in 7 cases, slightly hypertrophic in 5 cases, oligotrophic in 11 cases, atrophic in 6 cases and with bone defect in 1 case. The treatment was based on osteosynthesis including 16 cases of screwed “PV” plate: 7 cases of centromedullary “ECM” nailing, 2 cases of external fixator, 1 case of broaching and 4 cases of Plastering. The results according to ASAMI criteria on an anatomical level were excellent in 19 cases, good in 3 cases and poor in 3 cases, with a union rate of 76%. And 5 patients undergoing consolidation. Conclusion: Based on the literature data and the experience of our department, the true treatment of PSA requires correct management of the initial fracture without forgetting the interest in preventing AVP which appears to be an element essential, making it possible to reduce the incidence of fractures of the diaphysis.

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.

采用提篮钢板技术治疗粉碎性髌骨下极骨折的疗效分析

目的探讨应用提篮钢板技术治疗粉碎性髌骨下极骨折的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析唐山市第二医院创伤一科2021年3月至2024年3月应用提篮钢板技术治疗的18例粉碎性髌骨下极骨折患者的临床资料,其中男10例,女8例,年龄21~73(44.1±14.2)岁;左膝7例,右膝11例;交通伤8例,摔伤10例。应用提篮钢板技术治疗粉碎性髌骨下极骨折。住院期间观察记录患者年龄、性别、术前疼痛评分(FPS-R)。患者出院后于术后6周、8周、10周、12周、6个月、12个月门诊复查随访,记录骨折愈合时间、膝关节屈曲康复时间、末次随访FPS-R,末次随访B?stman髌骨骨折疗效评分。结果18例患者术前FPS-R评分6(4,6)分,切口均一期愈合,无失访患者;随访时间6~12个月;骨折愈合时间8(6,8.5)周;膝关节屈曲康复时间:90°需3(3,4)周,120°需6(6,8)周,全范围需10(8,10)周;末次随访FPS-R评分2(0,2)分;末次随访B?stman髌骨骨折疗效评分29(28,30)分,优17例,良1例,优良率为100%。18例患者骨折愈合良好,未出现感染、切口愈合不良、内固定物失效、内固定激惹等并发症。结论应用提篮钢板技术治疗粉碎性髌骨下极骨折疗效确切、满意。该技术可达到骨折坚强内固定、早期功能锻炼的目的,术后并发症少,骨折愈合率高,膝关节功能恢复好,疗效优良率高。该技术内固定材料获取容易,手术技术简单,适合在基层医院推广应用。

生物可吸收板与微型钛板在不同骨质下颌骨骨折固定中的有限元分析

背景:下颌骨骨折在坚强内固定后的愈合受多种因素影响,包括接骨板的材料、骨折部位以及患者骨密度等,然而,目前对于不同骨质下下颌骨骨折固定稳定性关系的研究相对较少,并且缺乏科学的依据。目的:利用有限元法分析生物可吸收板和微型钛板固定不同骨质条件下颌骨骨折的稳定性。方法:根据ZARB和LEKHOLM提出的骨质分类方法,分别建立Ⅰ-Ⅳ类下颌骨骨折三维有限元模型,每类骨质条件下分别模拟下颌骨正中、体部和下颌角3个部位的骨折模型,采用生物可吸收板(或微型钛板)对上述骨折进行内固定,模拟健侧咬合状态,利用有限元分析骨折段的相对位移与内固定物应力分布情况。结果与结论:①随着骨质等级的增加,内固定物的最大应力值基本呈逐渐增加趋势,微型钛板组、生物可吸收板组下颌体部Ⅳ类骨质下的内固定物最大应力值最高,分别为382.74,96.11 MPa;在相同骨质条件下,钛板组各部位骨折模型的内固定物最大应力值均高于生物可吸收板组。②对于Ⅲ和Ⅳ类下颌骨正中部骨折,微型钛板组、可吸收板固定组骨折断端位移较大,超过了骨愈合极限值(大于150μm);对于Ⅳ类骨质下颌骨体部骨折,生物可吸收板组骨折断端位移超过了愈合极限值,微型钛板组骨折断端位移接近愈合极限值;在相同骨质条件与骨折部位下,微型钛板组骨折断端位移要小于生物可吸收板组。③结果显示,两种内固定物的强度和刚度均足以支持Ⅰ-Ⅳ类骨质下颌骨3种部位骨折的骨愈合,并且生物可吸收板的固定稳定性与微型钛板几乎相同,可以提供骨折早期的愈合条件。在治疗下颌骨骨折时应将下颌骨骨质类型纳入考虑因素,下颌骨骨质等级越高,骨折固定的稳定性越差,术后更易发生骨愈合不良等并发症。

纤维带与无头加压螺钉治疗第1,2跖骨近端粉碎性骨折Lisfranc损伤

背景:Lisfranc韧带是维持足部横弓与纵弓的重要结构,Lisfranc损伤为一种严重的中足损伤。Lisfranc韧带损伤是复杂的,其治疗以及首选的固定方法有争议。目的:比较钢板联合Suturetape与钢板联合无头加压螺钉治疗第1,2跖骨近端粉碎性骨折Lisfranc损伤的短期疗效。方法:回顾性分析东莞市中医院骨七科2019年1月至2022年6月因第1,2跖骨近端粉碎性骨折Lisfranc损伤患者48例,其中25例采用钢板联合Suture tape固定(观察组),23例采用钢板联合无头加压螺钉固定(对照组)。术前参照影像学资料,根据Myerson分类系统进行分型;术后随访根据骨折愈合时间、目测类比评分、美国足踝外科学会标准评估足功能恢复情况,并对两组术后并发症进行比较分析。结果与结论:①两组患者均顺利完成手术并获得随访,随访时间12-36个月,平均(18.0±5.42)个月;②两组患者手术时间、术中出血量比较差异均无显著性意义(P>0.05);③观察组较对照组骨折愈合时间稍长,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05);④术后3,6,12个月随访,观察组较对照组目测类比评分明显降低(P<0.05);⑤术后6,12个月,观察组术后各时间点随访足功能AOFAS评分较螺钉组明显改善(P<0.05),且均较术前显著提高(P<0.05);⑥术后观察组出现1例创伤性关节炎,对照组出现1例切口感染、1例螺钉断裂及2例创伤性关节炎,两组比较差异无显著性意义(P>0.05),考虑与样本量偏少有关;⑦提示对于第1,2跖骨近端粉碎性骨折Lisfranc损伤,实施钢板联合Suture tape内固定治疗Lisfranc关节损伤效果可靠,可改善患者足关节功能,且具有手术创伤小、术后并发症少、远期医源性创伤性关节炎风险低的优势,较无头加压钉更有利于足功能的恢复。

髓内扭转弹性钉治疗老年肱骨近端骨折的疗效观察

目的研究髓内扭转弹性钉(titanium elastic nail,TEN)支撑复位固定与切开复位接骨板(open reduction and internal fixation,ORIF)内固定治疗老年肱骨近端骨折的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析2013年1月至2023年12月山东省文登整骨医院收治的802例老年肱骨近端骨折患者,按照手术方式分为两组,其中TEN组共401例,男165例,女236例;年龄60~89岁,平均(74.42±8.83)岁:ORIF组共401例,男189例,女212例;年龄60~91岁,平均(74.62±8.79)岁。记录患者的一般资料、术中资料(手术时间、术中出血量、切口长度),分别应用视觉模拟评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)评价疼痛程度,关节角度尺测量患者肩关节活动度(range of motion,ROM)以及Constant-Murley肩关节功能评分评价肩关节功能恢复情况,出院后定期复查X线片观察术后骨折愈合时间及并发症情况。结果患者均获随访,随访时间3~6个月,平均(5.80±0.34)个月。两种手术方式均达到良好的治疗效果,骨折均愈合,未出现明显的神经损伤、感染等并发症。TEN组不论手术时间、切口长度、出血量还是骨折愈合时间均优于ORIF组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后1 d,TEN组疼痛VAS略微低于ORIF组(P<0.05);但术后7 d、30 d两组疼痛VAS差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);术后1个月,TEN组ROM及Constant-Murley功能评分均较ORIF组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),但术后3个月比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论TEN治疗老年肱骨近端骨折创伤小、疗效好、恢复快、可靠性高,更有利于患者早期康复;手术过程中弹性钉既发挥了复位作用,又起到了固定作用,优化了术中操作,是一种优良的手术方法,值得推广。

血小板衍生生长因子BB参与生长板损伤修复的作用与机制

背景:在生长板损伤炎症初期,血小板衍生生长因子BB通过促进间充质祖细胞浸润、软骨形成、成骨反应以及调控骨重塑来促进生长板损伤的修复。目的:总结血小板衍生生长因子BB在生长板损伤修复中的作用机制。方法:检索PubMed、维普、万方数据和中国知网数据库,中文检索词为“生长板损伤,骨桥形成,血小板衍生因子BB,修复”,英文检索词为“growth plate injury,bone bridge,PDGF-BB,repair”,最终筛选66篇文章进行综述。结果与结论:生长板损伤经历早期炎症、血管重建、纤维骨化、结构重塑等病理进程,伴随着软骨细胞、血管内皮细胞、干细胞、成骨细胞、破骨细胞多种细胞交叉对话。血小板衍生生长因子BB作为损伤早期炎症反应的重要因子通过介导多种细胞炎症反应调控损伤修复过程,靶向血小板衍生生长因子BB介导的炎症刺激可能通过改善破骨细胞、成骨细胞、软骨细胞功能活性延缓生长板损伤骨桥形成进程,实现生长板损伤修复。血小板衍生生长因子BB对生长板损伤部位的血管生成和骨修复组织形成以及未损伤生长板的软骨内骨延长功能具有重要作用,抑制血小板衍生生长因子BB启动的血管形成与软骨内成骨之间的偶联效应将有可能实现生长板损伤修复。

累及背侧关节面桡骨远端骨折的骨折线地图特征:螺钉有效固定治疗术后移位

背景:掌侧锁定钢板固定是桡骨远端骨折临床上最常用的固定方式,但当骨折线累及背侧关节面时,掌侧钢板固定则存在术后背侧骨块移位风险,尤其是乙状切迹背侧骨块术后移位风险较高。目的:分析桡骨远端骨折累及背侧关节面的骨折线特点,进而深入研究累及乙状切迹背侧骨块发生术后移位的危险因素,为临床上提高复位成功率提供依据。方法:对2021年1月至2022年9月在广州中医药大学第三附属医院就诊的桡骨远端骨折患者进行回顾性分析。根据术前CT影像桡骨远端背侧骨折块数量1,2,3块及以上分别记为Ⅰ,Ⅱ,Ⅲ型骨折,分别绘制骨折线地图,分析其背侧骨折线形态特征。对存在乙状切迹背侧骨折的患者进行3个月以上随访,根据术后是否发生乙状切迹背侧骨块移位分为移位组和无移位组,比较两组患者年龄、性别、术前和术后CT解剖参数。结果与结论:①对AO/OTA分型C型累及背侧关节面145例患者进行骨折线地图分析,其中根据背侧骨折块数量:Ⅰ型25例(17.2%)、Ⅱ型82例(56.6%)、Ⅲ型38例(26.2%);骨折线地图显示Ⅰ型骨折块骨折线主要累及乙状切迹,Ⅱ型主要累及乙状切迹和lister结节,Ⅲ型则累及乙状切迹、lister结节和桡侧柱背侧。145例患者中86.2%(125/145例)累及乙状切迹,其中Ⅲ型累及比例高达94.7%(36/38例),Ⅱ型88.0%(72/82例),Ⅰ型68%(17/25例)。②76例AO/OTA分型C型累及乙状切迹背侧患者纳入进一步研究,其中术后未移位组65例,移位组11例;在单因素分析中,两组患者的年龄、性别、受伤部位、术前CT乙状切迹背侧骨块背侧边长(d1)、尺侧边长(d2)、乙状切迹背侧骨块背侧高度(d4)和钢板距桡骨尺侧边缘距离(d5)比较差异均无显著性意义(P>0.05);乙状切迹背侧骨块累及下尺桡关节占比[d2/(d2+d3)]、乙状切迹背侧骨块关节面占比(s1/s2)、尺侧螺钉尾端距背侧乙状切迹边缘的距离(d6)和乙状切迹背侧骨块螺钉固定的数量比较差异有显著性意义(P<0.05)。③Logistic多因素回归分析显示,乙状切迹骨块螺钉固定的数量是影响尺背侧乙状切迹骨块移位唯一的危险因素(P<0.05)。④提示在累及桡骨背侧的桡骨远端关节内骨折中,Ⅱ型最常见,Ⅲ型和Ⅰ型次之,大部分患者均存在乙状切迹背侧骨块。而乙状切迹背侧骨块其受下尺桡关节韧带影响易发生术后移位,术中至少1枚有效螺钉固定能降低其移位风险并有助于提高治疗效果。

钢板螺钉内固定治疗四肢长管状骨创伤性骨折的临床疗效分析

目的分析四肢长管状骨创伤性骨折行钢板螺钉内固定治疗的效果。方法76例四肢长管状骨创伤性骨折患者,随机分为对照组和观察组,每组38例。对照组行闭合复位交锁髓内钉内固定治疗,观察组行钢板螺钉内固定治疗。比较两组疼痛程度、术后并发症发生情况、肢体运动功能和日常生活活动能力、临床指标、治疗效果。结果术后12、24、48 h,观察组视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分分别为(4.13±1.28)、(3.21±0.96)、(1.26±0.53)分,低于对照组的(4.89±1.36)、(3.76±1.02)、(1.69±0.62)分(P<0.05)。观察组术后并发症发生率5.26%低于对照组的21.05%(P<0.05)。术后3个月,观察组Fugl-Meyer运动功能量表(FMA)评分、Barthel指数分别为(87.23±2.82)、(86.43±2.15)分,均高于对照组的(84.96±2.73)、(84.20±2.31)分(P<0.05)。观察组手术时间、骨折愈合时间、住院时间、关节功能恢复时间、下床活动时间分别为(58.52±4.49)min、(89.53±2.61)d、(10.56±1.53)d、(32.36±3.54)d、(7.23±1.16)d,均短于对照组的(65.42±4.56)min、(93.27±3.15)d、(12.18±1.66)d、(40.04±3.86)d、(10.29±1.54)d(P<0.05)。观察组治疗总有效率94.74%高于对照组的76.32%(P<0.05)。结论采用钢板螺钉内固定治疗四肢长管状骨创伤性骨折,能够减轻患者的疼痛程度,加快其症状改善速度,缩短住院时间,提升患者的肢体运动功能和日常生活活动能力,降低并发症的发生率,治疗效果显著。

Acetabular Reconstruction with Massive Allograft Shaped to the Cavity and Kerboull-Type Acetabular Reinforcement Device for Multiple Failures of Impaction Bone Graft: A Case Report

Acetabular component revision in the presence of severe bone loss is difficult for reconstructing an acetabular component in the anatomical hip center. Various treatment options are available, although often the acetabular defect cannot be corrected with a single option alone. Precise assessment of the bone loss and a suitable combination of methods are needed. Here we report a case of multiple failures with impaction bone grafting reconstruction for an acetabular bone defect of American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons classification type III. We finally reconstructed the acetabulum with three femoral head allografts and a Kerboull-type acetabular reinforcement device. The allograft was a casted, jet-type helmet-like shape. A year later the patient was able to walk without a cane and perform light agricultural work. Accurate evaluation of the acetabular bone loss and appropriate reconstruction is important.

前路病灶清除加钛网植骨、Z-plate内固定治疗多节段腰椎结核临床观察

目的：探讨前路病灶清除加钛网植骨、Z形前路钢板内同定治疗多节段腰椎结核的意义及疗效。方法：总结2002—2006年期间收治的12例多节段腰椎结核患者，并采用前路病灶清除，椎体间钛网植骨、Z形前路钢板内固定进行治疗。结果：随访8-29个月（平均17个月），脊髓神经功能得到不同程度的恢复，植骨融合满意，钛网无松动、移位和塌陷，无内固定失败和脊柱结核复发，后凸角度平均矫正16．5（°）。2年后随访患者临床症状好转，脊柱畸形矫正情况满意。结论：前路病灶清除加钛网植骨、Z—plate内固定治疗多节段腰椎结核的术式有术野显露清楚、病灶清除更彻底、脊柱稳定性重建可靠、植骨融合率和结核治愈率高等特点，是目前外科治疗多节段腰椎结核的可靠方法之一。

Endosteal Fibular Strut Graft with Proximal Humeral Locking Plate in Delayed and Neglected Fractures of the Proximal Humerus

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to define a treatment protocol in which a non-vascularized endosteal fibular strut graft, a corticocancellous grafts and a locking plate construct are used for stabilization of the delayed and neglected proximal humerus fractures and to report its outcome. Patients & Methods: Eleven patients (6 females and 5 males) with delayed, neglected proximal humerus fractures were included in this study, conducted between March 2015 and December 2019. Average age of the patients was 57 years (range: 41 to 67 yrs). All patients were treated with the debridement, decortication and shingling of the bone at the site of the fracture followed by using an endosteal fibular strut graft, corticocancellous bone grafts and stabilization with locking plate. The patients were followed up for a mean time of 16.3 months (range: 13 to 40 months). The patient outcomes were evaluated using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire, and the modified scoring system of Constant and Murley. Results: Union at the fracture site was achieved in all patients at a mean of 8.5 months (range: 6 to 11 months). The DASH score improved from an average pre-operative score of 71.1 (range: 64 to 78) to an average post-operative score of 25.2 (range: 21 to 35) at the final follow-up. Albeit with a small sample size of n = 11, this difference was found to be statistically significant (p < 0.05). The CM score improved from an average pre-operative score of 33.2 (range: 20 to 48) to an average post-operative score of 66.8 (range: 59 to 72) at the final follow-up. This difference was also found to be statistically significant in this patient cohort (p < 0.05). The results were excellent in 3 patients, good in 6 and moderate in 2. Conclusions: An endosteal fibular strut, subperiosteally placed cortico-cancellous grafts with a locking plate fixation helps in biological healing of neglected fractures of proximal humerus.

Postnatal ex vivo rat model for longitudinal bone growth investigations

Background: Chondrocytes in the growth plate(GP) undergo increases in volume during different cascades of cell differentiation during longitudinal bone growth. The volume increase is reported to be the most significant variable in understanding the mechanism of long bone growth.Methods: Forty-five postnatal Sprague-Dawley rat pups, 7-15 days old were divided into nine age groups(P7-P15). Five pups were allocated to each group. The rats were sacrificed and tibia and metatarsal bones were harvested. Bone lengths were measured after 0, 24, 48, and 72 hours of ex vivo incubation. Histology of bones was carried out, and GP lengths and chondrocyte densities were determined.Results: There were significant differences in bone length among the age groups after 0 and 72 hours of incubation. Histological sectioning was possible in metatarsal bone from all age groups, and in tibia from 7-to 13-day-old rats. No significant differences in tibia and metatarsal GP lengths were seen among different age groups at 0 and 72 hours of incubation. Significant differences in chondrocyte densities along the epiphyseal GP of the bones between 0 and 72 hours of incubation were observed in most of the age groups.Conclusion: Ex vivo growth of tibia and metatarsal bones of rats aged 7-15 days old is possible, with percentage growth rates of 23.87 ± 0.80% and 40.38 ± 0.95%measured in tibia and metatarsal bone, respectively. Histological sectioning of bones was carried out without the need for decalcification in P7-P13 tibia and P7-P15 metatarsal bone. Increases in chondrocyte density along the GP influence overall bone elongation.