Clinical Analysis of Minimally Invasive Single-segment Reduction and Internal Fixation in Patients with Thoracolumbar Fractures

Objective:To study the clinical effect of minimally invasive single-segment reduction and internal fixation in patients with thoracolumbar fractures.Methods:From June 2013 to June 2014,100 patients with thoracolumbar fractures were selected as the subjects and they were randomly divided into observation group(50 cases)and control group(50 cases).The patients in the observation group were treated with minimally invasive singlesegment reduction and internal fixation.The patients in the control group were treated with short segmental fixation.The clinical effects of the two groups were compared.Results:There was no significant difference in the compression rate and Cobb angle between the two groups before and after operation(P>0.05).For all patients who were followed up for the last time,the Cobb angle was significantly lower in the observation group than in the control group(P<0.05).The social function,affective function and physical pain score of the observation group were significantly better than the control group(P<0.05).The amount of bleeding in the observation group was(250.4±41.0)ml,which was significantly lower than that in the control group(267.5±32.8)ml.The time required for the operation was(90.2±35.4)min,which was significantly lower than that of the control group(104.5±22.6)min(P<0.05).After treatment,the prognosis was 70.00%and the excellent and good rate was 98.00%,which was significantly higher than that of the control group(46.00%)and 78.00%(P<0.05).Conclusion:Thoracolumbar fractures in patients with dilated channel minimally invasive single-segment reduction and internal fixation treatment can effectively repair the patient's vertebral height and Cobb angle and the degree of correction after surgery was significantly better,safer and worthy of clinical recommended use.

Application Research of PETD Combined with MRI Nerve Root Water Imaging in the Minimally Invasive Treatment of LDH

Objective: This study aims to evaluate the safety and efficacy of PETD combined with nerve root water imaging of MRI for the treatment of lumbar disc herniation. Methods: A retrospective review was performed on 62 patients with lumbar disc herniation from March 2019 to March 2021. The study included an experimental group of 30 patients and a control group of 32 patients. The experimental group underwent PETD combined with nerve root water imaging of MRI, while the control group received traditional PETD treatment. The visual analogue scoring method (VAS score), and JOA lumbar spine function score before and after surgery were compared between the two groups, and efficacy was assessed and compared using the MacNab score. Results: The mean operation time was significantly reduced in the experimental group (56.43 &#177;10.40 minutes) compared to the control group (65.69 &#177;14.12 minutes). The VAS score was compared between the two groups with preoperative (p = 0.624), one month after surgery (p = 0.325), three months after surgery (p = 0.676), one year after surgery (p = 0.341);The JOA score was compared between the two groups with preoperative (p = 0.961), one month after the surgery (p = 0.266), three months after surgery (p = 0.185), one year after surgery (p = 0.870), they were no significant statistical difference;The efficacy evaluation of the last follow-up Macnab showed that all the 30 patients in the experimental group were excellent, 31 of 32 patients in the control group were excellent, 1 case was good;There was no statistical difference in the comparison between the two groups (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study concludes that the combined approach of PETD with nerve root water imaging of MRI is a safe, effective, and more efficient alternative to conventional PETD for treating lumbar disc herniation.

Minimally Invasive Total Arterial Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting in Left Main Stem Disease

Objective: The aim was to show that Minimally Invasive total arterial revascularization for left main stem coronary artery disease, via a left anterior Mini thoracotomy using bilateral internal thoracic arteries is feasible, reproducible and safe. Further, there has been no exclusive data or experience with minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting in left main stem disease. Methods: From April 2019 to March 2024, 41 patients with left main stem stenosis, left main equivalent disease and unprotected left main with triple vessel disease underwent off pump minimally invasive multivessel coronary artery bypass grafting using either in situ pedicled Bilateral Internal Thoracic arteries or Left and Right Internal Thoracic artery Y composite conduits at three centers. Bilateral Internal Thoracic arteries were harvested under direct vision. All patients had an Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump inserted via the femoral artery prior to induction of anesthesia, to prevent any hemodynamic instability, arrhythmias, and was removed following completion of the procedure in the operating room without any complications. Efficacy and outcomes were evaluated by i) Primary (MACCE)-Major Adverse Cardiac and Cardiovascular events and ii) Secondary outcome measures including total length of stay, return to full physical activity and quality of life. Mean follow-up was 1.4 years (Maximum was 2.5 years). Results: 41 patients with left main stem coronary artery stenosis, underwent total arterial revascularization using bilateral internal thoracic arteries. Left main stem stenosis was present in 29 patients, Unprotected left main stem stenosis with triple vessel disease in 7 and left main equivalence in 5 patients. In this cohort, 29 patients with only left main stem stenosis had 2 grafts each, 7 patients with left main and triple vessel disease had 3 grafts and 5 patients with left main equivalent disease had 2 grafts respectively. The average number of grafts was 2.2. One patient was converted to open sternotomy as an emergency because of hemodynamic instability and myocardial revascularization was done on cardiopulmonary bypass (2.2%). The average hospital stay was 3.7 days. Ejection fraction was 45% ± 5%. There was one mortality (2.2%) but no major morbidity. The average ICU and hospital stay was 24 ± 4 hours and 3.7 days. All patients were free from major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events at follow-up. Conclusions: Multivessel total arterial revascularization using left and right internal thoracic arteries, was performed via a left anterior Mini thoracotomy on patients with left main stem disease and showed that it was safe, reproducible and will help extend the armamentarium of the surgeon in minimally invasive Coronary artery bypass grafting. Concomitantly it helped enhance the potential for shorter hospital stay, increased survival, decreased morbidity, and earlier return to full activity. Furthermore, the safety, efficacy, and outcomes of minimally invasive coronary artery bypass grafting in this high-risk group evaluated by primary and secondary outcome measures have been good in this study.

Clinical study on the minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy treatment of upper urinary calculi

BACKGROUND Upper urinary tract stones are very common in my country,with an incidence of 1%to 5%in the North and an even higher incidence of 5%to 10%in the south.The incidence rate in the south is higher than that in the north,mainly due to the water quality,climate and eating habits of the region.From the perspective of sex,incidence is more likely in males than females.In the high-incidence population,young adults are most prone to stones.Men in the age range of 25 to 40 years are more likely to have stones.AIM To observe the therapeutic effect of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy(mPCNL)on upper urinary tract stones and its influence on the renal function of patients.METHODS Patients with upper urinary tract stones who were treated in our hospital from February 2017 to March 2018 were selected as research subjects and were divided into the PCNL group and the mPCNL group according to the random number table method.The general conditions of the two groups of patients were observed during the perioperative period,and the differences in stone clearance,pain,renal function indicators and complication rates were compared between the two groups to determine which were statistically significant(P<0.05).RESULTS The operation time of the mPCNL group was longer than that of the PCNL group(t=-34.392,P<0.001),and the intraoperative blood loss of the mPCNL group was more than that of the PCNL group(t=34.090,P<0.001).There was no difference in renal function indices between the two groups of patients before treatment,and there was no difference in the levels of serum creatinine,β2 microglobulin or retinol binding protein in the mPCNL group after treatment.The visual analog scale score of patients in the mPCNL group was lower than that of the PCNL group(t=12.191,P<0.001),and there was no significant difference in the stone clearance rate between the two groups(χ2 value=1.013,P=0.314).There was no significant difference in the incidence of urine extravasation,dyspnea and peripheral organ damage between the two groups(χ2 value=1.053,P=0.305).At 1 mo after treatment and 3 mo after treatment,the quality of life of the mPCNL group was lower than that of the PCNL group,and the Qmax level of the mPCNL group was higher than that of the PCNL group.CONCLUSION mPCNL has a good therapeutic effect on upper urinary tract stones,with a high stone clearance rate without causing kidney damage or increasing the incidence of complications,and thus has good application value.

Comparison of Efficacy between 3D Navigation-Assisted Percutaneous Iliosacral Screw and Minimally Invasive Reconstruction Plate in Treating Sacroiliac Complex Injury

The clinical efficacy was compared between 3D navigation-assisted percutaneous iliosacral screw(3DPS)and minimally invasive reconstruction plate(MIRP)in treating sacroiliac complex injury and the surgical procedures of 3DPS were introduced.A retrospective analysis was performed on 49 patients with sacroiliac complex injury from March 2013 to May 2017.Twenty-one cases were treated by 3DPS,and 28 cases by MIRP.Intraoperative indexes as operative time,blood loss,incision length,length of hospital stay and postoperative complications were respectively documented.Quality of reduction was postoperatively evaluated by Matta radiological criteria,and clinical effect was assessed by Majeed scoring criteria at the last followup.Operative time and hospital stay were significantly shortened,and blood loss,and incision length were significantly reduced in 3DPS group as compared with those in MIRP group(P<0.05).No statistically significant difference was found between 3DPS group and MIRP group in the assessment of reduction and function(P>0.05).It was concluded that both 3DPS and MIRP can effectively treat the sacroiliac complex injury,and 3DPS can provide an accurate,safe and minimally invasive fixation with shorter operative time and hospital stay.

A minimally invasive multiple percutaneous drainage technique for acute necrotizing pancreatitis

BACKGROUND: In approximately 20% of patients, necrotizing pancreatitis is complicated with severe acute pancreatitis, with high morbidity and mortality rates. Minimally invasive step-up approach is both safe and effective, but sometimes requires multiple access sites.METHODS: A 62-year-old woman was admitted with diabetic ketoacidosis, and initial computed tomography(CT) revealed no evidence of acute pancreatitis. She was clinically improved with insulin therapy, fl uid administration, and electrolyte replacement. However, on the 14 th day of admission, she developed a high-grade fever, and CT demonstrated evidence of acute necrotizing pancreatitis with a large collection of peripancreatic fl uid. Percutaneous transgastric drainage was performed and a 14 French gauge(Fr) pigtail catheter was placed 1 week later, which drained copious pus. Because of persistent high-grade fever and poor clinical improvement, multiple 8 and 10 Fr pigtail catheters were placed via the initial drainage route, allowing the safe and effective drainage of the extensive necrotic tissue that was occupying the bilateral anterior pararenal space.RESULTS: After drainage, the patient recovered well and the last catheter was removed on day 123 of admission.CONCLUSIONS: Multiple percutaneous drainage requires both careful judgment and specialist skills. The perforation of the colon and small bowel as well as the injury of the kidney and major vessels can occur. The current technique appears to be safe and minimally invasive compared with other drainage methods in patients with extended, infected necrotic pancreatic pseudocysts.

Comparison of the Effects of Minimally Invasive Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy and Open Surgery on Kidney Stones

Objective:To compare the treatment effects of minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy and open surgery on kidney stones.Methods:From November 2018 to November 2019,80 patients with kidney stones who were treated in our hospital were selected and divided into two groups according to the random number table method.Each group contained 40 patients.The patients in control group were treated with open surgery while the patients in observation group were treated with minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy.The surgical indicators,rate of stone removal,and adverse events were compared between the two groups.Results:There was no statistically significant difference in surgical time between the two groups(P>0.05).Compared with the control group,the observation group had less intraoperative blood loss and shorter hospital stay,and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The stone clearance rate(95.00%)in the observation group was higher than that in the control group(77.50%),and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Compared with the control group,the incidence of postoperative adverse effects was lower in the observation group,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).Conclusion:Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy for kidney stones is effective in reducing the intraoperative blood loss,shortening the length of hospital stay,improving the rate of stone clearance and reducing the occurrence of adverse effects.Therefore,this treatment method should be promoted for clinical use.

Assessment of the muscle injury, inflammatory response and bone metabolism after paravertebral muscle space and minimally invasive percutaneous approach surgeries for thoracolumbar fracture

Objective: To study the muscle injury, inflammatory response and bone metabolism after paravertebral muscle space and minimally invasive percutaneous approach surgeries for thoracolumbar fracture. Methods: A total of 92 patients with thoracolumbar fractures who were treated in Baoji Central Hospital between May 2015 and January 2017 were selected and randomly divided into paravertebral group and minimally invasive percutaneous group who accepted pedicle screw fixation under different approaches. Before operation as well as 1 d and 3 d after operation, serum was collected to determine the contents of creatase, inflammatory reaction molecules and bone metabolism indexes. Results: Serum Myo, CK, LDH, TNF-α, MCP-1, HMGB-1, CRP, IL-1β, OC, OPG, PICP and PINP levels of both groups 1 d and 3 d after operation were significantly higher than those before operation while TRACP5b, RANKL, CTX and NTX levels were significantly lower than those before operation, and serum Myo, CK, LDH, TNF-α, MCP-1, HMGB-1, CRP, IL-1β, TRACP5b, RANKL, CTX and NTX levels of paravertebral group 1 d and 3 d after operation were significantly lower than those of minimally invasive percutaneous group while OC, OPG, PICP and PINP levels were significantly higher than those of minimally invasive percutaneous group. Conclusion:Paravertebral muscle space surgery for thoracolumbar fracture is more effective than minimally invasive percutaneous surgery in reducing muscle injury and inflammatory response, and improving bone metabolism.

Minimally invasive outpatient management of iliopsoas muscle abscess in complicated spondylodiscitis

BACKGROUND Iliopsoas muscle abscess(IPA)and spondylodiscitis are two clinical conditions often related to atypical presentation and challenging management.They are both frequently related to underlying conditions,such as immunosuppression,and in many cases they are combined.IPA can be primary due to the hematogenous spread of a microorganism to the muscle or secondary from a direct expansion of an inflammatory process,including spondylodiscitis.Computed tomographyguided percutaneous drainage has been established in the current management of this condition.AIM To present a retrospective analysis of a series of 8 immunocompromised patients suffering from spondylodiscitis complicated with IPA and treated with percutaneous computed tomography-guided drainage and drain insertion in an outpatient setting.METHODS Patient demographics,clinical presentation,underlying conditions,isolated microorganisms,antibiotic regimes used,abscess size,days until the withdrawal of the catheter,and final treatment outcomes were recorded and analyzed.RESULTS All patients presented with night back pain and local stiffness with no fever.The laboratory tests revealed elevated inflammatory markers.Radiological findings of spondylodiscitis with unilateral or bilateral IPA were present in all cases.Staphylococcus aureus was isolated in 3 patients and Mycobacterium tuberculosis in 2 patients.Negative cultures were found in the remaining 3 patients.The treatment protocol included percutaneous computed tomographyguided abscess drainage and drain insertion along with a course of targeted or empiric antibiotic therapy.All procedures were done in an outpatient setting with no need for patient hospitalization.CONCLUSION The minimally invasive outpatient management of IPA is a safe and effective approach with a high success rate and low morbidity.

Benefits and drawbacks of radiofrequency ablation via percutaneous or minimally invasive surgery for treating hepatocellular carcinoma

The management of early stage hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)presents significant challenges.While radiofrequency ablation(RFA)has shown safety and effectiveness in treating HCC,with lower mortality rates and shorter hospital stays,its high recurrence rate remains a significant impediment.Consequently,achieving improved survival solely through RFA is challenging,particularly in retrospective studies with inherent biases.Ultrasound is commonly used for guiding percutaneous RFA,but its low contrast can lead to missed tumors and the risk of HCC recurrence.To enhance the efficiency of ultrasound-guided percutaneous RFA,various techniques such as artificial ascites and contrast-enhanced ultrasound have been developed to facilitate complete tumor ablation.Minimally invasive surgery(MIS)offers advantages over open surgery and has gained traction in various surgical fields.Recent studies suggest that laparoscopic intraoperative RFA(IORFA)may be more effective than percutaneous RFA in terms of survival for HCC patients unsuitable for surgery,highlighting its significance.Therefore,combining MIS-IORFA with these enhanced percutaneous RFA techniques may hold greater significance for HCC treatment using the MIS-IORFA approach.This article reviews liver resection and RFA in HCC treatment,comparing their merits and proposing a trajectory involving their combination in future therapy.

Min-invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures: A case report

BACKGROUND Fractures of the axis are commonly seen in spinal injuries. Upper cervical fractures are usually managed conservatively. However, the complications due to long-term external immobilization cannot be ignored. The traditional open surgery has the disadvantages of too much blood loss and soft tissue injury. The aim of our paper is to introduce a minimally invasive surgical treatment for multiple axis fractures.CASE SUMMARY We report a 40-year-old Chinese male who had severe neck pain and difficult neck movement after falling from 3 meters. X-ray and computed tomography(CT) scan revealed an axis injury consisting of an odontoid Type Ⅲ fracture associated with a Hangman fracture categorized as a Levine-Edwards Type Ⅰ fracture. The patient underwent anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior percutaneous screw fixation using intraoperative O-arm navigation. Neck pain was markedly improved after surgery. X-rays and CT scan reconstructions of 3-mo follow-up showed good stability and fusion. The range of cervical motion was well preserved.CONCLUSION Anterior odontoid screw fixation and posterior direct C2 percutaneous pedicle screw fixation with the aid of O-arm navigation and neurophysiological monitoring can be an interesting alternative option for complicated multiple axis fractures.

Multi-slice spiral computed tomography in diagnosing unstable pelvic fractures in elderly and effect of less invasive stabilization

BACKGROUND Older people are more likely to experience pelvic fractures than younger people.Multi-slice spiral computed tomography(CT)uses three-dimensional(3D)reconstruction technology to generate 3D images that can clearly demonstrate the 3D space of fractures and detect fractures at a higher rate.AIM To investigate the clinical value of multi-slice spiral CT 3D reconstruction in the diagnosis of unstable pelvic fractures in the elderly as well as the effect of less invasive stabilization.METHODS A total of 86 patients with unstable pelvic fractures treated between March 2016 and March 2019 underwent femoral supracondylar bone traction before surgery.Pelvic radiography and multi-row spiral CT were performed successively once the patient’s vital signs and hemodynamic indices were stable.Secondary processing of the original data was performed to obtain 3D reconstruction images and determine the vertical displacement of the pelvis.After basic or complete reduction,minimally invasive internal fixation using hollow lag screws was performed.The detection rates of fracture location and classification by X-ray and CT reconstruction were compared.Patients were divided into two groups according to the presence or absence of preoperative 3D reconstruction to compare postoperative reduction,wound healing time,fracture healing time,hospitalization time,visual analog scale(VAS)score,poor internal fixation,and functional recovery.RESULTS The diagnostic coincidence rates of X-rays for pubic symphysis,ilium wing,sacroiliac periarticular,and sacral fractures were lower than those of CT reconstruction.The coincidence rate of CT reconstruction in the clinical classification of pelvic fractures was 100%,whereas 11 cases were misdiagnosed by X-ray;the total coincidence rate was 87.21%.The total excellent and good rates of postoperative reduction were significantly higher in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).The wound healing,fracture healing,and hospitalization times were significantly shorter in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).The VAS scores decreased in both groups postoperatively and were lower in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).The total incidence of poor postoperative internal fixation was significantly lower in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).The overall rate of postoperative functional recovery was significantly higher in the study group than in the control group(P<0.05).CONCLUSION Multi-slice spiral CT has high guiding significance for the diagnosis,classification,and treatment of unstable pelvic fractures in the elderly.Preoperative 3D reconstruction can effectively shorten the operation time and promote fracture healing,while minimally invasive internal fixation can effectively reduce pain and promote functional recovery of fracture sites,making it worthy of clinical application.

Algorhythm for Use of Percutaneous Short Fixation of Fractures Involving the Thoracolumbar Junction and Lumbar Spine

Study Design: Original article. Objective: Guidelines for deciding whether to perform open or percutaneous surgery in burst fractures. Summary of Background Data: The authors propose an algorithm for deciding whether to perform open surgery or percutaneous surgery with short fixation in patients with fractures of the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar spine. Methods: Between July 2005 and July 2009, 72 patients underwent surgical stabilization by posterior route for fractures of the thoracolumbar junction and lumbar spine. In 44 the lesion involved the thoracolumbar junction, in 28 the lumbar spine (L2 in6 cases, L3 in15 cases, L5 in7 cases). The fractures were assessed morphologically according to Magerl’s classification (52 type A, 12 type B, 8 type C). All patients were analyzed according to the algorithm proposed, according to which patients must fulfil certain criteria: the fracture must be Magerl type A.3, it must involve one level, McCormack score must be 6 or less, invasion of the spinal canal must be 25% or less according to Hashimoto’s formula, Magnetic Resonance Imating (MRI) must confirm discoligamentous integrity. Neurologically, the patient must be ASIA E. 25 patients (17 thoracolumbar junction, 8 lumbar spine) fulfilled these criteria and were treated by percutaneous short fixation. Results: The average length of the surgical procedure was 80 minutes and the loss of blood 10 cc. All patients were dismissed without brace and were submitted to follow-upComputed Tomography CTscan 3 and 6 months after surgery. Follow-up ranged from 6 months to 4 years. In all cases CT scan confirmed fusion and there were no cases of rupture of the device. None of the patients presented neurological deficits. Conclusion: The algorithm described permits a proper selection of patients with thoracolumbar fractures who can be treated by percutaneous short fixation, thus avoiding the risks connected with failure of the stabilization system.

Treatment of single-segment lumbar tuberculosis with minimally invasive posterior internal fixation combined with anterior small incision debridement

To review the clinical efficacy of minimally invasive pedicle fixation combined with anterior small incision focus debridement for single-segment lumbar spine tuberculosis,a total of 31 patients with single-segment marginal lumbar tuberculosis were enrolled in the study.All the patients received quadruple anti-tuberculosis chemotherapy for 2 weeks before surgery and treatment with minimally invasive posterior internal fixation,anterior small incision focus debridement,and bone graft fusion.Those patients with preoperative kyphosis deformity were initially treated with appropriate posterior distraction correction.Except for 1 patient who healed 2 weeks after medical dressing change,the remaining30 patients healed as expected.All the patients had no screwrelated surgical complications,neurological dysfunction,vascular injury,and other complications.The average visual analog scale scores at 3 months postoperatively were significantly decreased to1.4±1.5(P<0.05).In conclusion,under the premise of treatment using appropriate,effective anti-tuberculosis agents,this surgical procedure for managing patients with lumbar vertebral tuberculosis achieved satisfactory results,effectively reducing the exposure range and fusion segments in simple anterior focus debridement and internal fixation.Using minimally invasive posterior pedicle screw fixation can effectively increase spine stability,reduce fusion segment,and decrease anterior surgical trauma and complications.

Minimally invasive percutaneous compression plating versus dynamic hip screw for intertrochanteric fractures： a randomized control trial

Objective：Intertrochanteric femur fracture is a common injury in elderly patients.The dynamic hip screw （DHS） has served as the standard choice for fixation; however it has several drawbacks.Studies of the percutaneous compression plate （PCCP） are still inconclusive in regards to its efficacy and safety.By comparing the two methods,we assessed their clinical therapeutic outcome.Methods：Atotal of 121 elderly patients with intertrochanteric femur fractures （type AO/OTA 31.A 1-A2,Evans type 1） were divided randomly into two groups undergoing either a minimally invasive PCCP procedure or a conventional DHS fixation.Results：The mean operation duration was significantly shorter in the PCCP group （55.2 min versus 88.5 min,P＜0.01）.The blood loss was 156.5 ml±18.3 ml in the PCCP group and 513.2 ml±66.2 ml in the DHS group （P＜0.01）.Among the patients treated with PCCP,3.1％ needed blood transfusions,compared with 44.6％ of those that had DHS surgery （P＜0.01）.The PCCP group displayed less postoperative complications （P＜0.05）.The mean American Society of Anesthesiologists score and Harris hip score in the PCCP group were better than those in the DHS group.There were no significant differences in the mean hospital stay,mortality rates,or fracture healing.Conclusion：Due to several advantages,PCCP has the potential to become the ideal choice for treating intertrochanteric fractures （type AO/OTA 31.A1-A2,Evans type 1）,particularly in the elderly.

Management of symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi:Minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy versus flexible ureterorenoscopy

Objective: To retrospectively evaluate appropriate treatment for patients with symptomatic caliceal diverticular calculi, by comparing the therapeutic outcomes for those undergoing minimally invasive percutaneous nephrolithotomy (MPCNL) and flexible ureterorenoscopy (F-URS). Methods: From March 2009 to May 2014, 36 consecutive patients with caliceal diverticular calculi were divided into 2 groups:21 patients underwent MPCNL, and 15 were treated by F-URS. All procedures were performed by one surgical group, which ensured relatively constant parameters. Patient characteristics, operative time, hospital stay after surgery, stone-free rate, symptomatic improvement rate, complications, diverticular obliteration, and stone composition were analyzed retrospectively in the 2 groups. Results: Patient preoperative variables were comparable between the two groups, with no significant difference (P>0.05). Mean operative time was 136.9 ± 22.8 min in the MPCNL group and 117.3 ± 24.3 min in the F-URS group (P ? 0.019). Hospital stay was significantly longer in the MPCNL group than in the F-URS group (9.4 ± 3.1 vs. 6.9 ± 2.1 days, P ? 0.010). The stone-free rates after MPCNL and F-URS were 90.5%(19/21) and 60.0%(9/15), respectively (P ? 0.046). Additionally, 71.4%(15/21) of patients in the MPCNL group and 46.7%(7/15) of patients in the F-URS group had symptomatic improvement at the 6-month follow-up (P ? 0.175);the rates of complications in the 2 groups were 19.0%(4/21) and 13.3%(2/15), respectively (P ? 0.650). Complete diverticular obliteration was achieved in 16 (76.2%) cases in the MPCNL group and 5 (33.3%) cases in the F-URS group (P ? 0.017). The distributions of calcium oxalate and hydroxyapatite in the stones were 66.7% (14/21) and 33.3% (7/21), respectively, in the MPCNL group;however, the distributions in the F-URS group were 46.7%(7/15) and 53.3%(8/15), respec-tively (P ? 0.310). Conclusion: MPCNL is an effective method for the treatment of caliceal diverticular calculi. However, F-URS is an alternative technique in selected patients with a patent infundibulum, despite lower stone-free rates than with MPCNL. Fulguration of the diverticular lining with a high-power holmium laser and permitting the cavity to collapse are useful to increase the chance of diverticular obliteration.

Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis through fracture site approach for fracture of both tibia and fibula

Objective:To introduce the experience of treating fracture of both tibia and fibula with micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation through fracture site approach. Methods:The data of 15 patients(11 males and 4 females),including 14 adults(aged 22-73 years,mean=40 years)and 1 child(aged 10 years),with fracture of both tibia and fibula were studied retrospectively in this study.A small incision was made at the fracture site of tibia.Then reposition was made under direct vision,and internal fixation was employed with steel plates inserting through the small incision. Results:Anatomical reduction was obtained.No complication was found.Union occurred on time in 14 patients.One case healed after a second operation. Conclusions:Micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation is beneficial to the healing of bone and soft tissues.Without X-ray examination,it is also easy to reach anatomical reduction and make tibial internal fixation with both plates with micro-invasive percutaneous plate internal fixation.

Biomechanical evaluation of two fusion techniques based on finite element analysis:Percutaneous endoscopic and minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion

As a novel minimally invasive technique,percutaneous endoscopic transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(PETLIF)has been widely used in the treatment of lumbar degenerative diseases.The purpose of this study was to analyze these two operation types’biomechanical performances of PE-TLIF and traditional minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion(MIS-TLIF)using the finite element(FE)method.The intact FE models of L4-L5 were established and validated based on the CT images.On this basis,the FE models of MIS-TLIF and PETLIF were established and analyzed.It is demonstrated that for lumbar interbody fusion with the oblique asymmetrically implanted cage under bilateral pedicle screws and rods fixation,such as MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF,different degrees of articular process resection have no significant effect on the cage subsidence,and the surgical segment can achieve similar stability.In addition,the maximum stress of the L4 inferior endplate of MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF is greater than that of the L5 superior endplate,which indicates that MIS-TLIF and PE-TLIF can cause cage subsidence in the L4 inferior endplate.

不同内植物固定耻骨上下支骨折生物力学特征的比较

背景:经皮逆向空心螺钉、微创经皮钢板广泛应用于单侧耻骨支骨折中,但存在误穿髋关节和损伤骨盆内侧滋养动脉等缺点。一种新型逆行耻骨上支髓内钉治疗骨盆前环骨折拥有透射次数少和手术时间短等优点,但目前缺乏上述3种内植物生物力学特征的验证。目的:通过有限元分析方法,比较在不同工况下经皮逆向空心螺钉、微创经皮钢板和逆行耻骨上支髓内钉治疗耻骨上下支骨折的生物力学差异。方法:收集1名志愿者的骨盆CT数据,将数据导入mimics 20、Geomagic Wrap 2021、Soildworks 2019中,建成3种内固定治疗单侧耻骨支骨折的几何模型,分别为空心螺钉组、钢板组、髓内钉组。分别将上述模型导入Ansys 2022软件设置垂直工况、开书样工况、剪切工况进行前处理和计算,比较分析内植物的力学稳定性。结果与结论:①在垂直工况下,空心螺钉治疗单侧耻骨骨折的生物力学稳定性较钢板和髓内钉更为优秀,其内植物应力峰值最小,其余两组对比空心螺钉组峰值增加4倍以上;②在开书样工况下,钢板治疗单侧耻骨骨折有更好的生物力学稳定性,钢板组降低耻骨上支断端应力有较好表现,其他两组的应力较钢板组增加5倍以上;③在剪切工况下,髓内钉治疗单侧耻骨骨折表现出良好的生物力学稳定性,其维持骨盆位移效果最佳,其他两组骨盆位移比髓内钉组增加了25%以上;④提示不同内植物在生物力学上存在差异性:逆行经皮空心螺钉在垂直工况下内植物应力峰值最小,微创经皮钢板在开书样工况下减小耻骨上支断端应力最优,逆行耻骨上支髓内钉在剪切工况下骨盆位移最小,可以将内植物生物力学差异性与患者临床实际情况相结合,选择最优内植物治疗方式。

Comparisons in finite element analysis of minimally invasive, locking,and non-locking plates systems used in treating calcaneal fractures of Sanders type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ

Background Calcaneal fractures are relatively common but complex,while the treatment of these fractures is still controversial.The objective of this study was to compare the biomechanical stability of minimally invasive,locking,and non-locking plating systems used for fixing Sanders type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ calcaneal fractures.Finite element analysis was used for comparing the three types of plating systems.This study helped in guiding the clinical management of calcaneal fractures.Methods The CT data acquired from a volunteer was used to construct a finite element model of calcaneus.The fracture lines were made according to Sanders type Ⅱ （A,B,C） and type Ⅲ （AB,AC,BC） and six calcaneal fractures models were constructed accordingly.Three fixation methods used in clinical treatment were simulated by design tools （minimally invasive plating with percutaneous screws,Y-size non-locking plating,and locking plating） and then fixed to these fracture models with the help of clinical principles.The single minimally invasive plating fixation was also tested to compare the function of percutaneous screws.Then,the neutral force was applied on established methods.The displacement and presses distribution condition in various plating models were analyzed and compared.Results The levels of displacement and compressive press on the bone around fixation or strains on plating were within the physiological limit,indicating that the three methods were suitable for application.Compared with the locked and unlocked plates,the minimally invasive plating caused a relatively lower displacement without the high stress in bone or fixation.The minimum stress in fixation was observed in locking plate as the distribution of stress was concentrated in the anterior part of locking plate.Conclusions The minimally invasive plating method could be a better alternative method in treating Sanders type Ⅱ and type Ⅲ calcaneal fractures.The observed stiffness of locking plate was not obviously stronger than unlocked plate.