BACKGROUND Joint stiffness after elbow surgery is not a rare complication,and is always accompanied by deformity.The causes of joint stiffness are multiple in different patients,and divided into intrinsic and extrinsi...BACKGROUND Joint stiffness after elbow surgery is not a rare complication,and is always accompanied by deformity.The causes of joint stiffness are multiple in different patients,and divided into intrinsic and extrinsic causes.Herein,we report an unusual case of posttraumatic elbow stiffness due to multiple and rare causes.CASE SUMMARY A 19-year-old male was hospitalized with the loss of motion of the left elbow for over ten years.Left limb computed tomography revealed left elbow stiffness with bony block and connection.The patient underwent surgery,and the etiology of joint stiffness was found to be a rare combination of common and uncommon causes.During an 18-mo follow-up period,the patient’s left elbow had normal motion and he was symptom-free.CONCLUSION However,this case combined with multiple and rare causes highlights that the patient with scar physique is likely to be accompanied with more severe soft tissue,nerve contracture,and heterotypic ossification,even during recurrence.展开更多
Thirty three patients with post-traumatic stiff elbow were divided into two groups. The first group included 18 patients with an average age of 31.05 years treated by open arthrolysis. The second included 15 patients ...Thirty three patients with post-traumatic stiff elbow were divided into two groups. The first group included 18 patients with an average age of 31.05 years treated by open arthrolysis. The second included 15 patients with an average age of 31.66 years treated by arthroscopic method. The results were evaluated using the Mayo clinic score and DASH score for elbow function. In the open group, after an average period of follow-up 19.33 months, the average range of flexion-extension movement improved from 51.11° to 103.94°. The average Mayo clinic score improved from 63.38 to 92.83 and the average DASH score improved from 68.1 to 40.23. There were 13 cases (72.22%) excellent, 4 cases (22.22%) good and 1 case (5.55%) with the poor result. In the arthroscopic group, after an average period of follow-up 17.73 months, the average range of flexion-extension movement improved from 59.46° to 101.53°. The average Mayo clinic score improved from 62.93 to 92.73 and the average DASH score improved from 69.25 to 46.4. There were 10 cases (66.66%) excellent, 3 cases (20%) good and 2 cases (13.33%) with the poor result. Both open and arthro-scopic treatment can be effective in treatment of post-traumatic stiff elbow. Arthroscopic treatment is associated with less post-operative pain and morbidity. However, open treatment provides better range of motion and marked improvement of elbow function.展开更多
Objective： To compare differences of acupotomy loosing combined with medication treatment, electroacupuncture combined with medication treatment and simple medication treatment in effects on rheumatoid arthritis pati...Objective： To compare differences of acupotomy loosing combined with medication treatment, electroacupuncture combined with medication treatment and simple medication treatment in effects on rheumatoid arthritis patients with elbow joint stiffness and investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of the acupotomy loosing.Methods： A total of 60 cases of rheumatoid arthritis（RA） patients with elbow joint stiffness were randomly assigned into the group receiving acupotomy loosing（group A）, group with electroacupuncture（group B） and the one undergoing medication treatment（group C） with 20 cases for each group. Based on the medication treatment, all patients underwent continuous oral administration with Methotrexate（MTX）, Leflunomide（LEF） and Bitongding capsules for 3 weeks. And no other treatments were given to group C. In addition to medications treatment, the electroacupuncture was performed in group B. The acupoints of Tianzhu（天柱 BL 10）,DAzhui（大椎 GV 14）; Fengchi（风池 GB 20）,Quchi（曲池 LI 11）,Quze（曲泽 PC 3）,Chize（尺泽 LU 5）, Shousanli（手三里 LI 10）, Xiaohai（小海 SI 8）, Shaohai（少海 HT 3）, Tianjing（天井 TE 10）,Qinglengyuan（清冷渊 TE 11） and Hegu（合谷 LI 4） in the affected side were selected. A pair of electrodes were connected to LI 11 and LI 10, and another pair of electrodes were connected to PC 3 and LU 5, and the continuous wave with frequency of 2 Hz was designed, the needle retention for 30 min was performed, and the acupuncture was performed for 6 times per week with 3 weeks for one course,and there was one course totally. Besides the medication treatment, group A underwent the acupotomy loosing therapy. The tender point in lateral elbow joint, etc. were taken as the treatment point, and 6-8 treatment points being taken for each time, and longitudinal dredging and transverse exfoliation were conducted for 2-3 times with the acupotomy. The treatment was given for one time per week with three weeks for one course, and there was one course totally. The changes of maximum angle of active extension position, maximum angle of active flexion position and range of motion were observed, and levels of IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-a in affected synovial fluid of elbow joint were tested before the treatment and 2 weeks after the treatment in the groups.Results： ① Compared with those before treatment, the maximum angle of active extension position were smaller, the maximum angle of active flexion position were larger and the range of motion were wider of the affected elbow joints of the patients in the 3 groups on the 2 weeks after the treatment.There were statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. Two weeks after the treatment,as compared with those in group C, the affected elbow joint for patients in the group B and group A was smaller in maximum angle of active extension position, larger in maximum angle of active flexion position and wider in range of motion and there were statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. Comparing with those in the group B, the affected elbow joint for patients in the group A was smaller in maximum angle of active extension position, larger in maximum angle of active flexion position and wider in range of motion and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. ② Compared with those before treatment, the levels of TNF-a and IL-6 were lower and the level of IL-10 was higher of the 3 groups on the 2 weeks after the treatment. There were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. For 2 weeks after the treatment, compared with those in the group C, group B and group A were lower in levels of TNF-α and IL-6 and higher in level of IL-10 and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. As compared with those in the group B, group A was lower in levels of TNF-a and IL-6 and higher in level of IL-10 and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）.Conclusions： The combination of acupotomy loosing can improve the maximum angle of active extension position, maximum angle of active flexion position and range of motion in affected elbow joint for RA patients with elbow joint stiffness, whose efficacy was superior to single basic treatment and electroacupuncture combined with basic treatment. Meanwhile, the levels of proinflammatory cytokines,such as TNF-α and IL-6 can be decreased, and the level of anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-10 can be increased, playing a role in regulating the imbalance between proinflammatory cytokines and anti-inflammatory cytokines in RA patients, which may be one of mechanisms regarding treating RA and improving the range of motion for stiff joints.展开更多
目的观察冲击波联合表面肌电生物反馈训练对创伤后肘关节僵硬的治疗效果。方法选取2021年1-12月在杭州市富阳中医骨伤医院康复科收治的创伤后肘关节僵硬患者80例,采用抽签法随机分配至对照组和治疗组,每组40例。对照组采用常规康复治疗...目的观察冲击波联合表面肌电生物反馈训练对创伤后肘关节僵硬的治疗效果。方法选取2021年1-12月在杭州市富阳中医骨伤医院康复科收治的创伤后肘关节僵硬患者80例,采用抽签法随机分配至对照组和治疗组,每组40例。对照组采用常规康复治疗(软组织松解、关节松动术、关节连续被动运动和冷疗),治疗组在常规康复治疗后采用冲击波疗法联合表面肌电生物反馈训练。两组患者每天训练1次,每周5 d,持续8周。比较两组患者治疗前后的视觉模拟疼痛评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)、肘关节主动活动度(active range of motion,AROM)、Mayo肘关节功能评分情况。结果经过8周治疗,两组患者的VAS疼痛评分、AROM、Mayo肘关节功能评分均较治疗前好转(P<0.001),治疗组在治疗后的VAS评分、AROM、Mayo肘关节功能评分改善值均优于对照组(P<0.05,P<0.001,P<0.001),两组患者治疗后均未出现不适症状。结论冲击波配合表面肌电生物反馈训练可以有效缓解创伤后肘关节僵硬患者的疼痛,改善肘关节的功能,并提高肘关节的主动关节活动度。展开更多
文摘BACKGROUND Joint stiffness after elbow surgery is not a rare complication,and is always accompanied by deformity.The causes of joint stiffness are multiple in different patients,and divided into intrinsic and extrinsic causes.Herein,we report an unusual case of posttraumatic elbow stiffness due to multiple and rare causes.CASE SUMMARY A 19-year-old male was hospitalized with the loss of motion of the left elbow for over ten years.Left limb computed tomography revealed left elbow stiffness with bony block and connection.The patient underwent surgery,and the etiology of joint stiffness was found to be a rare combination of common and uncommon causes.During an 18-mo follow-up period,the patient’s left elbow had normal motion and he was symptom-free.CONCLUSION However,this case combined with multiple and rare causes highlights that the patient with scar physique is likely to be accompanied with more severe soft tissue,nerve contracture,and heterotypic ossification,even during recurrence.
文摘Thirty three patients with post-traumatic stiff elbow were divided into two groups. The first group included 18 patients with an average age of 31.05 years treated by open arthrolysis. The second included 15 patients with an average age of 31.66 years treated by arthroscopic method. The results were evaluated using the Mayo clinic score and DASH score for elbow function. In the open group, after an average period of follow-up 19.33 months, the average range of flexion-extension movement improved from 51.11° to 103.94°. The average Mayo clinic score improved from 63.38 to 92.83 and the average DASH score improved from 68.1 to 40.23. There were 13 cases (72.22%) excellent, 4 cases (22.22%) good and 1 case (5.55%) with the poor result. In the arthroscopic group, after an average period of follow-up 17.73 months, the average range of flexion-extension movement improved from 59.46° to 101.53°. The average Mayo clinic score improved from 62.93 to 92.73 and the average DASH score improved from 69.25 to 46.4. There were 10 cases (66.66%) excellent, 3 cases (20%) good and 2 cases (13.33%) with the poor result. Both open and arthro-scopic treatment can be effective in treatment of post-traumatic stiff elbow. Arthroscopic treatment is associated with less post-operative pain and morbidity. However, open treatment provides better range of motion and marked improvement of elbow function.
基金Supported by 2014 Wuhan clinical medical research project:WZ14C01~~
文摘Objective： To compare differences of acupotomy loosing combined with medication treatment, electroacupuncture combined with medication treatment and simple medication treatment in effects on rheumatoid arthritis patients with elbow joint stiffness and investigate the anti-inflammatory mechanism of the acupotomy loosing.Methods： A total of 60 cases of rheumatoid arthritis（RA） patients with elbow joint stiffness were randomly assigned into the group receiving acupotomy loosing（group A）, group with electroacupuncture（group B） and the one undergoing medication treatment（group C） with 20 cases for each group. Based on the medication treatment, all patients underwent continuous oral administration with Methotrexate（MTX）, Leflunomide（LEF） and Bitongding capsules for 3 weeks. And no other treatments were given to group C. In addition to medications treatment, the electroacupuncture was performed in group B. The acupoints of Tianzhu（天柱 BL 10）,DAzhui（大椎 GV 14）; Fengchi（风池 GB 20）,Quchi（曲池 LI 11）,Quze（曲泽 PC 3）,Chize（尺泽 LU 5）, Shousanli（手三里 LI 10）, Xiaohai（小海 SI 8）, Shaohai（少海 HT 3）, Tianjing（天井 TE 10）,Qinglengyuan（清冷渊 TE 11） and Hegu（合谷 LI 4） in the affected side were selected. A pair of electrodes were connected to LI 11 and LI 10, and another pair of electrodes were connected to PC 3 and LU 5, and the continuous wave with frequency of 2 Hz was designed, the needle retention for 30 min was performed, and the acupuncture was performed for 6 times per week with 3 weeks for one course,and there was one course totally. Besides the medication treatment, group A underwent the acupotomy loosing therapy. The tender point in lateral elbow joint, etc. were taken as the treatment point, and 6-8 treatment points being taken for each time, and longitudinal dredging and transverse exfoliation were conducted for 2-3 times with the acupotomy. The treatment was given for one time per week with three weeks for one course, and there was one course totally. The changes of maximum angle of active extension position, maximum angle of active flexion position and range of motion were observed, and levels of IL-6, IL-10 and TNF-a in affected synovial fluid of elbow joint were tested before the treatment and 2 weeks after the treatment in the groups.Results： ① Compared with those before treatment, the maximum angle of active extension position were smaller, the maximum angle of active flexion position were larger and the range of motion were wider of the affected elbow joints of the patients in the 3 groups on the 2 weeks after the treatment.There were statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. Two weeks after the treatment,as compared with those in group C, the affected elbow joint for patients in the group B and group A was smaller in maximum angle of active extension position, larger in maximum angle of active flexion position and wider in range of motion and there were statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. Comparing with those in the group B, the affected elbow joint for patients in the group A was smaller in maximum angle of active extension position, larger in maximum angle of active flexion position and wider in range of motion and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. ② Compared with those before treatment, the levels of TNF-a and IL-6 were lower and the level of IL-10 was higher of the 3 groups on the 2 weeks after the treatment. There were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. For 2 weeks after the treatment, compared with those in the group C, group B and group A were lower in levels of TNF-α and IL-6 and higher in level of IL-10 and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）. As compared with those in the group B, group A was lower in levels of TNF-a and IL-6 and higher in level of IL-10 and there were the statistical significances for the differences（All P 0.05）.Conclusions： The combination of acupotomy loosing can improve the maximum angle of active extension position, maximum angle of active flexion position and range of motion in affected elbow joint for RA patients with elbow joint stiffness, whose efficacy was superior to single basic treatment and electroacupuncture combined with basic treatment. Meanwhile, the levels of proinflammatory cytokines,such as TNF-α and IL-6 can be decreased, and the level of anti-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-10 can be increased, playing a role in regulating the imbalance between proinflammatory cytokines and anti-inflammatory cytokines in RA patients, which may be one of mechanisms regarding treating RA and improving the range of motion for stiff joints.
文摘目的观察冲击波联合表面肌电生物反馈训练对创伤后肘关节僵硬的治疗效果。方法选取2021年1-12月在杭州市富阳中医骨伤医院康复科收治的创伤后肘关节僵硬患者80例,采用抽签法随机分配至对照组和治疗组,每组40例。对照组采用常规康复治疗(软组织松解、关节松动术、关节连续被动运动和冷疗),治疗组在常规康复治疗后采用冲击波疗法联合表面肌电生物反馈训练。两组患者每天训练1次,每周5 d,持续8周。比较两组患者治疗前后的视觉模拟疼痛评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)、肘关节主动活动度(active range of motion,AROM)、Mayo肘关节功能评分情况。结果经过8周治疗,两组患者的VAS疼痛评分、AROM、Mayo肘关节功能评分均较治疗前好转(P<0.001),治疗组在治疗后的VAS评分、AROM、Mayo肘关节功能评分改善值均优于对照组(P<0.05,P<0.001,P<0.001),两组患者治疗后均未出现不适症状。结论冲击波配合表面肌电生物反馈训练可以有效缓解创伤后肘关节僵硬患者的疼痛,改善肘关节的功能,并提高肘关节的主动关节活动度。
