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Objective:To compare the biomechanical differences of dynamic condylar screw (DCS), locking compression plate (LCP) combined with DCS and medial anatomic buttress plate (MABP) combined with DCS in the revision of medial defective intertrochanteric fractures by finite element analysis.Methods:The femoral CT imaging data provided by a healthy adult volunteer were used to reconstruct the solid three-dimensional model of femur by Mimics 21.0 and Geomagics Studio 12. Evans-Jensen II B intertrochanteric fracture was established by Ansys Workbench18.0. The three-dimensional models of proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA), DCS, LCP and MABP were reconstructed in Solidworks 2015. The PFNA was assembled with the fracture model, and then the PFNA was removed to establish the postoperative failure model of femoral intertrochanteric fracture and then simulated the fixation in the hip-preserving revision surgery of femoral intertrochanteric fractures: non-medial support reconstruction group (DCS); indirect medial support reconstruction group (DCS+LCP) and partial direct medial support reconstruction group (DCS+MABP). Finally, the forces on the hip joint of 70 kg normal people during standing (700 N), slow walking (1,400 N), brisk walking (1,750 N) and going up and down stairs (2,100 N) were simulated in Abaqus 6.14, the relative displacement and stress peak value of fracture end and stress distribution and stress peak value of internal fixation in different models were recorded.Results:At 700 N axial load, the relative displacement of fracture end fixed by DCS, DCS+LCP and DCS+MABP was 0.28, 0.13 and 0.09 mm; the peak stress of the fracture end was 49.01, 15.29 and 1.35 MPa; the peak stress of internal fixation was 230, 220 and 174 MPa, respectively. At 1,400 N axial load, the relative displacement of the fracture end of the three internal fixation methods was 0.56, 0.24 and 0.16 mm; the peak stress of fracture end was 108.49, 28.96 and 3.12 MPa; the peak stress of internal fixation was 469, 352 and 324 MPa, respectively. At 1,750 N axial load, the relative displacement of the fracture end of the three group was 0.70, 0.30 and 0.20 mm; the peak stress of the fracture end was 139.59, 37.57 and 4.17 MPa; the peak stress of internal fixation was 594, 421 and 393 MPa, respectively. At 2,100 N axial load, the relative displacement of the fracture end of the three internal fixation methods was 0.85, 0.35 and 0.23 mm; the peak stress of the fracture end was 170.05, 46.36 and 5.24 MPa; the peak stress of internal fixation was 724, 504 and 460 MPa, respectively.Conclusion:The partial direct reconstruction of medial support under the neck by DCS+MABP may have better biomechanical properties in the revision of medial defective intertrochanteric fractures.
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Objective:To compare the long-term prognosis between open versus closed reduction and internal fixation in the treatment of unstable pelvic fractures.Methods:The data of 402 consecutive patients with unstable pelvic fracture were retrospectively analyzed who had been treated at The First Medical Center and The Fourth Medical Center, PLA General Hospital, and Strategic Support Force Specialty Medical Center from March 2011 to March 2017. This cohort was divided into 2 groups according to the reduction methods. In the open group of 194 cases subjected to open reduction and internal fixation, there were 133 males and 61 females with a median age of 43.0 (30.7, 51.0) years, and 35 cases of type B and 159 cases of type C by the Tile classification. In the closed group of 208 cases subjected to closed reduction and internal fixation, there were 115 males and 93 females with a median age of 45.5 (32.0, 56.0) years, and 40 cases of type B and 168 cases of type C by the Tile classification. The 2 groups were compared in terms of 12-items Short Form Health Survey (SF-12) scores [physical component summary (PCS) and mental component summary (MCS)] at the last follow-up, time from injury to operation, frequency of intraoperative X-ray fluoroscopy, intraoperative and postoperative blood transfusion, operation time, and quality of postoperative fracture reduction.Results:There was no statistically significant difference between the 2 groups in the preoperative general data except for the gender, showing the 2 groups were comparable ( P>0.05). This cohort of 402 patients was followed up for 7.8(6.2, 8.8) years. At the last follow-up, the PCS [49.9 (45.4, 55.4) points] and MCS [53.1 (46.4, 57.6) points] in the closed group were significantly higher than those in the open group [48.2 (41.4, 52.7) and 46.5 (40.6, 53.6) points] ( P<0.05). The closed group incurred significantly shorter time from injury to operation [6 (5, 8) d] and operation time [180 (126, 260) min] than the open group [9 (6, 13) d and 240 (165, 334) min], significantly less intraoperative and postoperative blood transfusion [1.5 (0, 4.0) U] than the open group [5.0 (2.9, 8.0) U], significantly higher frequency of intraoperative X-ray fluoroscopy [104.5 (85.0, 132.0) times] than the open group [21.0 (18.0, 26.0) times], and a significantly higher excellent and good rate of postoperative fracture reduction (92.8%, 193/208) than the open group (86.6%, 168/194) (all P<0.05). Conclusion:In the treatment of patients with unstable pelvic fractures, compared with open reduction and internal fixation, closed reduction and internal fixation can not only significantly shorten the waiting time and operation time of patients, reduce the transfusion during operation, but also achieve better fracture reduction to ultimately improve the quality of life of patients.
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Objective:To explore the technical points and efficacy of gradual traction-unlocking closed reduction technique (GT-UCRT) for Tile C old pelvic fractures.Methods:From August 2012 to June 2021, 6 patients with Tile C old pelvic fracture were treated and followed up at Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center, General Hospital of Chinese PLA. They were 4 males and 2 females with an age of (35.8±10.5) years. By Tile classification: 4 cases of type C1.2, 1 case of type C1.3, and 1 case of type C2; time from injury to surgery: 153.8 (64.3, 204.8) days. The 6 patients were treated with GT-UCRT. The time for gradual traction reduction, operation time, hospital stay, intraoperative blood loss and complications were recorded. The modified Matta score was used to evaluate the reduction quality of pelvic fractures, and the Majeed score was used to evaluate the pelvic function at the last follow-up.Results:The 6 patients were followed up for (40.3±22.9) months (from 12 to 72 months) after surgery. The time for gradual traction reduction was (26.7±4.6) days, operation time (119.2±4.6) minutes, hospital stay (11.5±2.9) days, and intraoperative blood loss (533.3±189.6) mL. By the modified Matta score, the pelvic reduction after surgery was rated as satisfactory in 5 cases and as unsatisfactory in 1 case. The length disparity between both lower limbs in the 6 patients was (6.9±1.6) cm before surgery and (1.0±0.4) cm immediately after surgery, showing a statistically significant difference ( t=11.135, P<0.001). One fracture healed 3 months after surgery and 5 fractures 6 months after surgery. The Majeed pelvic score at the last follow-up was (80.8±9.0) points for the 6 patients, yielding 2 excellent cases, 3 good cases and 1 fair case. Delayed wound healing was reported in 1 patient, calf intermuscular venous thrombosis in 2 cases, and emotional anxiety and sleep disorder in 1 patient. No new lumbosacral plexus injury was found in any patient. Conclusions:In the treatment of Tile C old pelvic fractures, since our self-designed GT-UCRT combines the advantages of Ilizarov technique and unlocking closed reduction technique, it can not only protect the lumbosacral plexus but also obtain satisfactory reduction of the fracture.
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Chronic refractory wound (CRW) is one of the most challengeable issues in clinic due to complex pathogenesis, long course of disease and poor prognosis. Experts need to conduct systematic summary for the diagnosis and treatment of CRW due to complex pathogenesis and poor prognosis, and standard guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of CRW should be created. The Guideline forthe diagnosis and treatment of chronic refractory wounds in orthopedic trauma patients ( version 2023) was created by the expert group organized by the Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, Chinese Orthopedic Association, Chinese Society of Traumatology, and Trauma Orthopedics and Multiple Traumatology Group of Emergency Resuscitation Committee of Chinese Medical Doctor Association after the clinical problems were chosen based on demand-driven principles and principles of evidence-based medicine. The guideline systematically elaborated CRW from aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, postoperative management, complication prevention and comorbidity management, and rehabilitation and health education, and 9 recommendations were finally proposed to provide a reliable clinical reference for the diagnosis and treatment of CRW.
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As the National Health Commission changes the management of novel corona virus infection, the situation and preventive policies for controlling the epidemic have also entered a new stage in China. Perioperative care strategies for orthopedic trauma such as designated isolation and nucleic acid test screening have also been adjusted in the new stage. Based on the perioperative work experiences in the new stage of epidemic from the frontline anti-epidemic staff of orthopedics in domestic hospitals and combined with the literature and relevant evidence-based medical data in perioperative care of orthopedic trauma patients under the current anti-epidemic policies at home and abroad, Chinese Orthopedic Association and Chinese Society of Traumatology organized relevant experts to formulate the Guideline for clinical perioperative care of orthopedic trauma patients in the new stage of novel corona virus infection ( version 2023). The guideline summarized 16 recommendations from the aspects of preoperative diagnosis and treatment, infection prevention, emergency operation and postoperative management to systematically standardize the perioperative clinical pathways, diagnosis and treatment processes of orthopedic trauma in the new stage of novel corona virus infection, so as to provide a guidance and reference for hospitals at all levels to carry out relevant work in current epidemic control policies.
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Infectious bone defect is bone defect with infection or as a result of treatment of bone infection. It requires surgical intervention, and the treatment processes are complex and long, which include bone infection control,bone defect repair and even complex soft tissue reconstructions in some cases. Failure to achieve the goals in any step may lead to the failure of the overall treatment. Therefore, infectious bone defect has been a worldwide challenge in the field of orthopedics. Conventionally, sequestrectomy, bone grafting, bone transport, and systemic/local antibiotic treatment are standard therapies. Radical debridement remains one of the cornerstones for the management of bone infection. However, the scale of debridement and the timing and method of bone defect reconstruction remain controversial. With the clinical application of induced membrane technique, effective infection control and rapid bone reconstruction have been achieved in the management of infectious bone defect. The induced membrane technique has attracted more interests and attention, but the lack of understanding the basic principles of infection control and technical details may hamper the clinical outcomes of induced membrane technique and complications can possibly occur. Therefore, the Chinese Orthopedic Association organized domestic orthopedic experts to formulate An evidence-based clinical guideline for the treatment of infectious bone defect with induced membrane technique ( version 2023) according to the evidence-based method and put forward recommendations on infectious bone defect from the aspects of precise diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, operation procedure, postoperative management and rehabilitation, so as to provide useful references for the treatment of infectious bone defect with induced membrane technique.
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Bone defects caused by different causes such as trauma, severe bone infection and other factors are common in clinic and difficult to treat. Usually, bone substitutes are required for repair. Current bone grafting materials used clinically include autologous bones, allogeneic bones, xenografts, and synthetic materials, etc. Other than autologous bones, the major hurdles of rest bone grafts have various degrees of poor biological activity and lack of active ingredients to provide osteogenic impetus. Bone marrow contains various components such as stem cells and bioactive factors, which are contributive to osteogenesis. In response, the technique of bone marrow enrichment, based on the efficient utilization of components within bone marrow, has been risen, aiming to extract osteogenic cells and factors from bone marrow of patients and incorporate them into 3D scaffolds for fabricating bone grafts with high osteoinductivity. However, the scientific guidance and application specification are lacked with regard to the clinical scope, approach, safety and effectiveness. In this context, under the organization of Chinese Orthopedic Association, the Expert consensus for the clinical application of autologous bone marrow enrichment technique for bone repair ( version 2023) is formulated based on the evidence-based medicine. The consensus covers the topics of the characteristics, range of application, safety and application notes of the technique of autologous bone marrow enrichment and proposes corresponding recommendations, hoping to provide better guidance for clinical practice of the technique.
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Objective:To analyze the relationship between arch index and foot kinematic parameters and their characteristics in stress fracture of lower extremity.Methods:A case-control study was performed for 108 recruits selected from a certain army unit in 2019. Before training, the recruits′ foot print images were collected by the capacitive plantar pressure measurement system to calculate their arch indices. The kinematic characteristics of the foot were analyzed by the dynamic gait posture analysis system. Spearman rank correlation analysis between arch index and foot kinematic parameters including landing elevation angle, toe-off angle, landing speed, landing varus angle, valgus amplitude and landing valgus speed were performed. Throughout the training, orthopedic physicians followed up the recruits, among whom 10 were excluded due to other types of lower extremity injuries. The arch index and foot kinematic characteristics were analyzed and compared between the remained recruits with stress fracture of lower extremity (fracture group, n=10) and those without lower extremity injury (control group, n=79). Results:(1) For the recruits, the arch index was 0.21(0.12,0.25), with landing elevation angle for (17.31±4.02)°, toe-off angle for (63.90±5.63)°, landing speed for (176.85±24.39)°/s, landing varus angle for (13.64±4.44)°, valgus amplitude for (12.16±3.42)°, and landing valgus speed for 382.50(311.05,474.80)°/s. (2) The landing varus angle ( r=0.25, P<0.01) and valgus amplitude ( r=0.14, P<0.05) were positively related to the arch index. (3) The arch index, toe-off angle and landing valgus speed were 0.20(0.07,0.24), (61.59±5.51)° and 336.00(251.02,428.67)°/s in fracture group, significantly lower than 0.23(0.17,0.26), (64.79±4.79)° and 381.20(313.63,470.92)°/s in control group ( P<0.05 or 0.01). There were no significant differences in the landing elevation angle, landing speed, landing varus angle and valgus amplitude between the two groups (all P>0.05). Conclusions:The change of the arch index can affect the landing varus angle and valgus amplitude of the foot. Recruits who suffer from stress fracture of lower extremity have the characteristics of higher arch, lower toe-off angle and lower landing valgus speed.
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Lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is one of the main complications in patients with traumatic fractures, and for severe patients, the DVT can even affect arterial blood supply, resulting in insufficient limb blood supply. If the thrombus breaks off, pulmonary embolism may occur, with a high mortality. The treatment and rehabilitation strategies of thrombosis in patients with lower extremity fractures have its particularity. DVT in traumatic fractures patients has attracted extensive attention and been largely studied, and the measures for prevention and treatment of DVT are constantly developing. In recent years, a series of thrombosis prevention and treatment guidelines have been updated at home and abroad, but there are still many doubts about the prevention and treatment of DVT in patients with different traumatic fractures. Accordingly, on the basis of summarizing the latest evidence-based medical evidence at home and abroad and the clinical experience of the majority of experts, the authors summarize the clinical treatment and prevention protocols for DVT in patients with traumatic fractures, and make this consensus on the examination and assessment, treatment, prevention and preventive measures for DVT in patients with different fractures so as to provide a practicable approach suitable for China ′s national conditions and improve the prognosis and the life quality of patients.
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Objective:To evaluate the clinical efficacy of cannulated screws with sutures in the treatment of patellar transverse fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed of the data of 70 patients with patellar transverse fracture who had been admitted to Senior Department of Orthopedics, The Fourth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2017 to March 2021. According to the construction methods for the tension band, the patients were divided into 3 groups. In group A of 21 cases subjected to fixation with cannulated screws with sutures (Fiber-Tape), there were 8 males and 13 females with a median age of 55.0 (48.0, 65.0) years; in group B of 32 cases subjected to fixation with Kirschner wire tension band, there were 15 males and 17 females with a median age of 52.5 (41.5, 63.0) years; in group C of 17 cases subjected to fixation with Cable-Pin system, there were 5 males and 12 females with a median age of 55.0 (37.0, 65.0) years. The 3 groups were compared in terms of complications, secondary surgery (removal of internal fixation), operation time, intraoperative blood loss and knee function rated by the Lysholm and B?stman scores at the last follow-up.Results:There were no significant differences in the preoperative general data between the 3 groups, showing they were comparable ( P > 0.05). There was no significant difference in the operation time, intraoperative blood transfusion or follow-up time among the 3 groups ( P > 0.05). The incidence of soft tissue irritation [4.8% (1/21)] and the secondary operation rate [4.8% (1/21)] in group A were significantly lower than those in group B [43.8% (14/32) and 37.5% (12/32)] and group C [41.2% (7/17) and 35.3% (6/17)] ( P < 0.05), but there was no statistically significant difference between group B and group C ( P > 0.05). In groups A, B and C, respectively, the Lysholm knee score was 84.0 (69.0, 88.0), 89.0 (71.5, 95.0) and 82.0 (63.0, 90.0), and the B?stman knee score 26.0 (23.0, 28.0), 26.5 (24.0, 27.5) and 26.0 (22.0, 28.0), showing no significant difference ( P > 0.05). There was no significant difference either in the incidence of other complications among the 3 groups ( P > 0.05). Conclusion:In the treatment of patellar transverse fractures, compared with the Kirschner wire tension band and Cable-Pin system, cannulated screws with sutures (Fiber-Tape) may lead to a lower incidence of soft tissue irritation and a lower rate of secondary surgery, but no significant differences in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, other complications or postoperative functional scores.
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Objective:In this study, a gait acquisition and analysis system is developed to provide a cheap, easy-to-use solution for quantitative recording and analysis of patients' gaits.Methods:From April 2017 to October 2018, we collected the gait data of 19 patients with knee osteoarthritis and 19 healthy volunteers in the orthopaedic outpatient department. Among 19 patients, there were 9 males and 10 females, aged 50.1±9.4 years old. Among 19 healthy volunteers, there were 8 males and 11 females, aged 50.7±10.3 years old. Then, from the collected gait data, the static gait features such as gait speed, step length, stride, and dynamic gait features were automatically calculated, and the statistical difference analysis was finished to determine the correlation between these quantitative gait features and knee osteoarthritis.Results:Firstly, the gait data collected by the depth camera was compared with the data from the multi infrared camera-based motion analysis system (gold standard). The average angle error of the collected knee joint angle was 0.98 degrees, which proved the correctness of the gait data recorded by the depth camera. The statistical difference analysis of gait characteristics between the patient group and the healthy group showed that the gait characteristics with P<0.05 included: gait speed ( r=-0.922, P<0.001), step length ( r=-0.897, P=0.004), stride ( r=-0.914 , P<0.001), dynamic characteristics of angle of knee joint ( r=0.775, P=0.001). Conclusion:The gait acquisition and analysis system based on the depth camera can accurately record and store the gait data of the patients with knee osteoarthritis. Moreover, the extracted quantitative gait features have statistical differences between the patients and the healthy group, which is helpful for the gait analysis of bone joint.
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Objective:To investigate the curative effect of triangular mechanical reconstruction in revision of failed fixation of intertrochanteric factures.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted for data of 11 patients with failed treatment of intertrochanteric fractures treated at First Medical Centre, Chinese PLA General Hospital from January 2017 to December 2019, including 7 males and 4 females, aged 41-75 years [(57.9±11.4)years]. The patients underwent revision surgery to achieve mechanical reconstruction of the proximal femoral triangular structure by two different implants. Among them, 6 patients were fixed using the dynamic condylar screw (DCS) combined with anteromedial plate and 5 patients were fixed using the cephalomedullary nail combined with anteromedial plate. The fracture healing rate and time, neck-shaft angle, neck anteversion angle and complications were detected. The lower extremity functional scale (LEFS), short form 12 health survey questionnaire (SF-12) and pain visual analogue scale (VAS) were measured at postoperative 6 and 12 months to evaluate functional recovery and quality of life.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-45 months [(19.1±10.8)months]. The fracture healing rate was 100%, with the healing time of 3-8 months [(4.7±1.8)months]. Compared with the unaffected limb, the neck-shaft angle and neck anteversion angle of the affected side were reduced ( P>0.05), and no secondary fracture reduction loss occurred before healing ( P>0.05). There were no postoperative complications such as femoral head avascular necrosis and implant failure. The LEFS score was (44.7±8.2)points at postoperative 12 months, significantly improved compared with that at postoperative 6 months [(61.6±10.4)points] ( P<0.05). The VAS was 1.5 (0, 2)points at postoperative 12 months, significantly decreased compared with that at postoperative 6 months [3.5(2, 4)points] ( P<0.05). The SF-12 score in physical state [(42.5±9.0)points] and mental state [(55.7±5.7)points] were also significantly improved compared with those at postoperative 6 months [(30.0±6.4)points, (43.6±6.2)points] ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Based on the characteristics of structural mechanics of the proximal femur, the DCS or cephalomedullary nail combined with anteromedial plate used to construct a triangular stable structure can achieve stable fracture reduction and maintenance reduction, relieve pain and improve function recovery as well as quality of life. This may provide an optimized revision strategy for failed fixation of intertrochanteric fractures.
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Objective:To develop a set of algorithms that could predict the precise size of acetabular cup preoperatively by the deep learning neural network technology.Methods:Retrospective analysis was performed on 30 patients with femoral head necrosis from April 2019 to April 2020, including 15 males and 15 females. At the age of (54.8±10.5) years (range 33-72 years). Thirteen hips on the left and seventeen hips on the right, who underwent primary unilateral THA. Based on the manually segmented hip joint CT database, a deep learning convolutional neural network was trained to realize automatic segmentation. A customized algorithm was created to fit the surface of the acetabulum. By the application of another deep learning convolutional neural network, the identification of anatomical points of the pelvis and correction of the pelvic position were realized. So that the placement of the acetabulum cup could be done. DOC (dice overlap coefficients) as well as the average error parameter were adopted to evaluate the accuracy of the above steps. The novel algorithm and Orthoview software were retrospectively used to template the acetabular cup separately. The results of both groups were compared with the actual size and the coincidence rate was calculated to evaluate the accuracy of the novel algorithm. To verify this algorithm, the conformance rate was calculated respectively.Results:Compared with other classical segmentation networks, the G-NET network can segment the pelvic with femoral head necrosis more accurately (DOC 92.51%± 6.70%). It also has better robustness. The average error of the point recognition network is 0.87 pixels. Among the 30 patients, the AI-based algorithm group had a complete coincidence rate of 96.7% and the Orthoview group had a complete coincidence rate of 73.3%. The difference was statistically significant ( χ2=6.405, P=0.011). Conclusion:The artificial intelligence-based algorithm can segment the CT image series and identify the feature points of the patient's hip accurately. Compared with the conventional 2D preoperative planning method, the AI-based algorithm is relatively more accurate. This artificial intelligence-based 3D preoperative software has promising prospect to makeaccurate surgical plan efficiently.
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Intertrochanteric fracture is the most common hip fracture. Due to severe osteoporosis and high degree of fracture comminution, initial implant failure or nonunion occasionally occurs. It is still controversial how to formulate a more effective strategy for revision and fixation after failed primary operation for patients who have high functional needs and/or long-life expectancy. Common surgical procedures include angle-stabilized extramedullary plate systems (dynamic condylar screw or dynamic hip screw), cephalomedullary nail systems (proximal femoral nail antirotation, InterTAN, and trochanteric fixation nail advanced) with/without medial augmentation plate. For patients with intertrochanteric fracture who have suffered from primary operation failure, the basic principle for revision is to mechanically reconstruct the stable triangular structure of the proximal femur in order to improve the mechanical stability of the fracture ends as much as possible so that fracture healing and early functional exercise can be ensured. This paper reviews the clinical and biomechanical studies published, analyzes the mechanical factors responsible for failure of initial surgery, summarizes revision strategy and clinical prognosis, and provides our clinical experience and technical innovations, hoping to help clinicians in choosing an optimal revision strategy.
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Advances in surgical techniques and internal fixation materials have been continuously improving treatment of intertrochanteric fractures, but postoperative failure of internal fixation is inevitable and its causes are still controversial. An advanced age, female and severe osteoporosis are believed to lead to an unstable fracture and a fall more likely, increasing the risk for failure of internal fixation. Unstable intertrochanteric fractures such as comminuted fracture of medial femur, basicervical fracture, reverse intertrochanteric fracture and lateral wall fracture are more likely to lead to internal fixation failure. Non-anatomical reduction, improper insertion point and poor position of a lag screw are also prone to internal fixation failure. Extramedullary fixation for unstable fractures may increase the risk of failure. Long waiting time for surgery, late weight-bearing and infection may also increase the risk of failure. Therefore, it is still crucial for a successful treatment to clarify the specific risk factors for internal fixation failure and make corresponding countermeasures to enhance the success rate of a primary operation. This paper summarizes the risk factors for postoperative failure of internal fixation for intertrochanteric fracture so as to provide guidance for clinical treatment.
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Objective:To compare the anti-rotation stability between different modes of augmentative plating for femoral shaft nonunion after intramedullary nailing.Methods:Fifteen artificial synthetic femurs were used to create models of femoral shaft nonunion with rotational instability after intramedullary nailing. They were randomly divided into 3 groups ( n=5). Control group 1 was fixated with lateral locking compression plate (LCP), control group 2 with anterior LCP, and the experimental group with anterior multi-dimensional cross locking plate (MDC-LP). After fixation, all the groups were subjected to a torsional loading test, with the torsional loading starting from 0 N·m till 10 N·m and a loading speed of 6°/min. The 3 model groups were compared in terms of torsional angle and stiffness. Results:Under the torsion loading, the torsional angles for control group 1, control group 2 and the experimental group were 9.69°±0.34°, 7.15°±0.20° and 1.59°±0.02°, respectively, showing significant differences ( P=0.002); the torsional angle for the experi mental group was significantly smaller than that for control group 1 ( P<0.05). The torsion stiffness for control group 1, control group 2 and the experimental group was respectively 1.02 N·m/° ±0.04 N·m/°, 1.39 N·m/° ± 0.04 N·m/° and 6.16 N·m/° ± 0.06 N·m/°, showing significant differences ( P=14 886.140, P<0.001); there was a significant difference between any 2 groups ( P< 0.05). Conclusions:In the management of femoral shaft nonunion after intramedullary nailing, anterior augmentative plating can provide better anti-torsional stability than lateral augmentative plating, and MDC-LP can also provide better anti-torsional stability than a conventional LCP because it leads to bicortical fixation of the screws.
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Objective:To determine the gender and age differences in anatomical parameters of proximal femur in middle-aged and elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture so as to provide theoretical evidence for development of internal fixation devices.Methods:The clinical and CT data of 375 patients with intertrochanteric fracture were analyzed retrospectively who had been treated at Department of Orthopedics, The First Medical Center, General Hospital of Chinese PLA from September 2009 to March 2017. The patients were divided into 4 age groups. The middle-aged group (from 45 to 59 years old) had 22 cases, 16 males and 6 females; the early elderly group (from 60 to 74 years old) had 87 cases, 37 males and 50 females; the elderly group (from 75 to 89 years old) had 238 cases, 76 males and 162 females; the late elderly group (≥90 years old) had 28 cases, 6 males and 22 females. The anteversion angle of femoral neck, femoral neck-shaft angle, femoral head diameter, femoral neck length, femoral neck offset and femoral neck width were measured on their images. The anatomical parameters of proximal femur were compared between genders in the same age group and between groups of the same gender.Results:There were no significant differences between male and female patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture in body mass index or AO classification, showing comparability( P>0.05). The anteversion angle of femoral neck (8.33°±5.00°) of the male middle-aged and elderly patients with intertrochanteric fracture was significantly smaller than that of the female ones (11.28°±6.15°), but their femoral head diameter, femoral neck length, femoral neck offset and femoral neck width (49.10 mm±2.48 mm, 99.70 mm±5.22 mm, 7.18 mm±2.20 mm and 39.10 mm±4.92 mm) were significantly larger than those of the female ones (43.46 mm±2.79 mm, 90.00 mm ± 4.75 mm, 6.29 mm±2.07 mm and 33.49 mm±4.87 mm) (all P<0.05). The femoral head diameter, femoral neck length and femoral neck width of the male patients in all the 4 age groups were significantly larger than those of the female ones ( P< 0.05). The anteversion angles of femoral neck of the male patients in the early elderly, elderly and late elderly groups were significantly smaller than those of the female ones ( P< 0.05). The femoral neck offset of male patients in the elderly group was significantly greater than that of female ones ( P< 0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in anteversion angle of femoral neck, femoral neck-shaft angle, femoral head diameter, femoral neck length, femoral neck offset or femoral neck width between groups of the same gender ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with the middle-aged and elderly male patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture, the middle-aged and elderly female ones have a larger anteversion angle of femoral neck, smaller offset, width and length of femoral neck, and a smaller femoral head diameter. There are no significant age differences in anatomical parameters of the proximal femur in middle-aged and elderly patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture.
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Since December 2019, corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and spreads rapidly to all through Hubei Province and even to the whole country. The virus is 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), never been seen previously in human, but all the population is generally susceptible. The virus spreads through many ways and is highly infectious, which brings great difficulties to the prevention and control of COVID-19. Based on the needs of emergency surgery for orthopedic trauma patients and review of the latest diagnosis and treatment strategy of COVID-19 and the latest principles and principles of evidence-based medicine in traumatic orthopedics, the authors put forward this expert consensus to systematically standardize the clinical pathway and protective measures of emergency surgery for orthopedic trauma patients during prevention and control of COVID-19 and provide reference for the emergency surgical treatment of orthopedic trauma patients in hospitals at all levels.
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Since December 2019, novel coronavirus pneumonia (NCP) has been reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, and spreads rapidly to all through Hubei Province and even to the whole country. The virus is 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), never been seen previously in human, but all the population is generally susceptible. The virus spreads through many ways and is highly infectious, which brings great difficulties to the prevention and control of NCP. Based on the needs of orthopedic trauma patients for emergency surgery and review of the latest NCP diagnosis and treatment strategy and the latest principles and principles of evidence-based medicine in traumatic orthopedics, the authors put forward this expert consensus to systematically standardize the clinical pathway and protective measures of emergency surgery for orthopedic trauma patients during prevention and control of NCP and provide reference for the emergency surgical treatment of orthopedic trauma patients in hospitals at all levels.
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Characterized by intelligence, the new revolution of science and technology accelerates the high-speed development of different academic disciplines and promotes inter-change of ideas from each other. Thanks to the constantly emerging of different types of subversive ideas and techniques, the medicine model has been transformed gradually from experience medicine, evidence-based medicine and precise medicine to smart medicine and wisdom-based medicine. Under this background, the rapid development of orthopaedics is based on intelligent technologies, such as new information technology, advanced manufacturing technology, new materials technology, etc. Furthermore, all these changes also facilitate the wisdom transformation of clinical concepts, treatment methods and prognostic prediction of orthopaedics. Therefore, optimization of orthopaedic knowledge system and exploration of a wisdom-oriented development model are the mission and responsibility of the current orthopaedic physicians and researchers. In this paper, the connotation of wisdom is introduced, and several orthopaedic areas of application of novel intelligent technologies are overviewed. Hopefully through this way, an optimized wisdom orthopaedic ecosystem can be constructed step-by-step after being empowered by these cutting-edge technologies and giving full play to their advantages.