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Objective@#To evaluate the minimally invasive splayed incisions in the internal fixation with a conventional calcaneal plate for calcaneal fractures of sanders types Ⅱ and Ⅲ.@*Methods@#This prospective study was conducted from May 1st, 2016 to December 1st, 2017 in the 40 patients with calcaneal fracture at Department of Orthopedics, Shanghai Pudong Hospital. Their ages ranged from 23 to 55 years (average, 39.5 years). According to the Sanders classification, 27 fractures were type Ⅱ and 13 type Ⅲ. They were all treated with a conventional calcaneal plate through minimally invasive splayed incisions. The Böhler and Gissane angles, the height, width and length of the affected calcaneus were compared between preoperation, 3 months after operation and the last follow-up; the clinical function of the affected feet was graded using the Maryland foot score; postoperative complications were observed.@*Results@#The 40 patients were followed up for an average of 12.5 months (from 11 to 16 months). All the skin incisions healed well with no skin necrosis or wound infection. No injury to the sural nerve occurred. All the fractures healed after an average of 8 weeks (from 7 to 10 weeks). All the patients resumed their routine daily activities and returned to their former work post after an average time of 4.1 months (from 3 to 6 months). At pre-operation, 3 months after operation and the last follow-up, their Böhler angles were respectively 19.2°±6.3°, 30.5°±6.4° and 29.9°±6.5°; their Gissane angles 103.9°±14.8°, 119.3°±5.6° and 119.8°±6.3°; their calcaneal heights (32.5±3.5) mm, (36.8±1.5) mm and (36.5±1.8) mm; their calcaneal widths (36.8±3.4) mm, (33.1±3.8) mm and (33.0±3.2) mm; their lengths (61.4±4.5) mm, (65.5±6.9) mm and (65.5±9.4) mm. In all the patients, the Böhler and Gissane angles and the calcaneal heights and lengths increased significantly while the calcaneal widths decreased significantly at 3 months after operation and the last follow-up (P<0.05). There were no significant differences between 3 months after operation and the last follow-up in the Böhler or Gissane angle, the height, width or length of the affected calcaneus (P>0.05). Their Maryland foot scores showed 35 excellent cases, 4 good cases and one fair case, giving an excellent and good rate of 97.5%.@*Conclusions@#A conventional calcaneal plate plus minimally invasive splayed incisions can be effective for calcaneal fractures of Sanders types Ⅱ and Ⅲ, leading to reduced wound complications, anatomical restoration of calcaneal morphology, and smooth subtalar articular surface.
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Objective To evaluate the minimally invasive splayed incisions in the internal fixation with a conventional calcaneal plate for calcaneal fractures of sanders types Ⅱ and Ⅲ.Methods This prospective study was conducted from May 1st,2016 to December 1st,2017 in the 40 patients with calcaneal fracture at Department of Orthopedics,Shanghai Pudong Hospital.Their ages ranged from 23 to 55 years (average,39.5 years).According to the Sanders classification,27 fractures were type Ⅱ and 13 type Ⅲ.They were all treated with a conventional calcaneal plate through minimally invasive splayed incisions.The B(o)hler and Gissane angles,the height,width and length of the affected calcaneus were compared between preoperation,3 months after operation and the last follow-up;the clinical function of the affected feet was graded using the Maryland foot score;postoperative complications were observed.Results The 40 patients were followed up for an average of 12.5 months (from 11 to 16 months).All the skin incisions healed well with no skin necrosis or wound infection.No injury to the sural nerve occurred.All the fractures healed after an average of 8 weeks (from 7 to 10 weeks).All the patients resumed their routine daily activities and returned to their former work post after an average time of 4.1 months (from 3 to 6 months).At pre-operation,3 months after operation and the last follow-up,their B(o)hler angles were respectively 19.2°± 6.3°,30.5°±6.4° and 29.9° ± 6.5°;their Gissane angles 103.9° ± 14.8°,119.3° ± 5.6° and 119.8° ± 6.3°;their calcaneal heights (32.5 ±3.5) mm,(36.8 ± 1.5) mm and (36.5 ± 1.8) mm;their calcaneal widths (36.8 ± 3.4) mm,(33.1 ±3.8) mmand (33.0±3.2) mm;their lengths (61.4±4.5) mm,(65.5±6.9) mmand (65.5 ±9.4) mm.In all the patients,the B(o)hler and Gissane angles and the calcaneal heights and lengths increased significantly while the calcaneal widths decreased significantly at 3 months after operation and the last follow-up (P ＜ 0.05).There were no significant differences between 3 months after operation and the last follow-up in the B(o)hler or Gissane angle,the height,width or length of the affected calcaneus (P ＞ 0.05).Their Maryland foot scores showed 35 excellent cases,4 good cases and one fair case,giving an excellent and good rate of 97.5％.Conclusions A conventional calcaneal plate plus minimally invasive splayed incisions can be effective for calcaneal fractures of Sanders types Ⅱ and Ⅲ,leading to reduced wound complications,anatomical restoration of calcaneal morphology,and smooth subtalar articular surface.
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Objective To explore clinical and radiographic outcomes of unstable distal clavicle fractures (Neer ⅡB) fixed with lateral clavicle anatomic locking compression plate (LCP).Methods Between January 2009 and October 2010,eleven consecutive patients with unstable fractures of the distal clavicle (Neer ⅡB) were treated using lateral clavicle anatomic LCP.There were 9 men and 2 women,with the mean age of 37.2 years (range,23-43 years).The right shoulder was involved in 6 patients and the left in 5 patients.The interval between injuries to operation was 24-72 h (mean,48 h).After fracture reduction,the plate was place on superior of the distal clavicle.According to the distal fragment length,3 to 6 locking screws were carefully inserted,3 locking screws were used to fix proximal fractures.Coracoclavicular ligament was not repaired.Functional recovery of the shoulder joint was assessed using the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) rating scale score.Plain radiographs of clavicles were used to assess bony union.Results All the patients were followed up for 9 to 12 months (mean,10.3 months).Solid bony union was eventually achieved in all patients.The mean ASES scores were 89.1 (range,84-91) on the injured side versus 96.2 (range,94-100) on the contralateral side.No implant-related fracture,fixation failure and rotator cuff injury occurred.Conclusion Lateral clavicle anatomic LCP fixation in the treatment of distal clavicular fractures is a reliable and simple technique.
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ObjectiveTo explore the ideal minimally invasive surgical method for degenerative lumbar spine stenosis.MethodsFrom March 2008 to August 2010,73 cases with lumbar spinal stenosis underwent minimal invasive surgery were retrospectively analyzed.The patients were divided into different groups by clinical features,imaging manifestations,and concurrent diseases.The minimal invasive surgical methods were chosen according to the classification.Operation time,intra-operative bleeding,and complications were recorded.The lumbar function was evaluated by Oswestry disability index (ODI),and the clinical results were assessed by JOA pre- and postoperatively.ResultsMinimal invasive surgery was completed in all cases,which included 25 cases with bilateral decompression and 48 cases with unilateral approach for bilateral decompression.Twenty-three cases used interbody fusion and percutaneous pedicle screw fixation after decompression.Intraoperative blood loss and operation time were related to surgical methods.One case was complicated with dural tear.Cage was inserted into upper vertebral body during interbody fusion in 1case with osteoporosis,removed the cage and implanted bone fusion.Incisions of 3 cases were poor healing after surgery.The average follow up time was 13 months(range,10-35).JOA score and ODI before surgery were 9.2±5.1 and 62.3％±18.5％ respectively; while 6 months after surgery,JOA score and ODI were 23.5±7.2 and 18.4％±6.4％ respectively.JOA score and ODI showed statistically significant improvements after operation(P＜0.01).Twenty-two cases got solid fusion at the final follow-up.ConclusionTreatment of lumbar spinal stenosis by minimal invasive surgery has satisfactory surgical outcomes,but the proper minimal invasive strategy should be chosen according to specific patients,surgeons and hospitals.