Dynamic ultrasound combined with 3.0T MRI for diagnosing and typing of synovial plica of knee joint / 中国医学影像技术

Objective To explore the value of dynamic ultrasound combined with 3.0T MRI for diagnosing and typing synovial plica of knee joint.Methods Dynamic ultrasound and 3.0T MRI data of 100 patients with suspected synovial plica of knee joint were retrospectively analyzed.Taking the results of arthroscopy as standards,the efficacy of dynamic ultrasound and 3.0T MRI alone and their combination for diagnosing synovial plica of knee joint were evaluated and compared.The length and thickness of synovial plica of knee joint measured with dynamic ultrasound,3.0T MRI alone and their combination were compared with those of arthroscopy,and the consistencies of the location and classification of synovial plica of knee joint with arthroscopy were analyzed.Results Synovial plica was detected in 70 cases,including 11 cases of supropatellar synovial plica,15 cases of infrapatellar synovial plica,medial patellar in 30 cases and lateral patellar synovial plica in 14 cases,among them type A,B,C and D were classified in 9,35,23 and 3 cases,respectively.No significant difference of sensitivity was found between dynamic ultrasound and 3.0T MRI alone for diagnosing synovial plica of knee joint(P＞0.05),which were both lower than that of their combination(both P＜0.05).The length and thickness of knee synovial plica measured with dynamic ultrasound and 3.0T MRI alone were lower than those measured with their combination and arthroscopy(all P＜0.05),and there was no significant difference between the results of their combination and arthroscopy(both P＞0.05).Dynamic ultrasound,3.0T MRI alone and their combination had high consistency of location(Kappa=0.755,0.826,0.897)and classification of knee synovial plica with those of arthroscopy(Kappa=0.721,0.744,0.860).Conclusion Dynamic ultrasound combined with 3.0T MRI was valuable for diagnosing and typing of synovial plica of knee joint.

Efficacy of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using composite autologous patch graft combined with tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon in the treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using composite autologous patch graft combined with tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon in the treatment of irreparable massive rotator cuff tears (IMRCT).Methods:A retrospective case series study was performed on 11 IMRCT patients who were admitted to Affiliated Fuyang Hospital of Bengbu Medical University (Fuyang People′s Hospital) from May 2020 to June 2022, including 7 males and 4 females, aged 54-74 years [(62.6±7.3)years]. All the patients were treated with arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using composite patch graft combined with tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Acromiohumeral Distance (AHD), Constant-Murley score and University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) score and active range of motion of the shoulder joint before, at 6 months after surgery and at the last follow-up were compared. At the last follow-up, the integrity of reconstructed superior capsule and the long head of the biceps tendon was evaluated using MRI of the shoulder joint. Postoperative complications were observed.Results:All the patients were followed up for 13-39 months [16(13, 36)months]. The VAS score, AHD, Constant-Murley score, and UCLA score were 2(2, 3)points, (9.1±1.1)mm, (56.1±5.4)points, and (19.7±2.8)points respectively at 6 months after surgery, which were all significantly improved from those before surgery [6(5, 7)points, (5.1±1.2)mm, (37.9±2.2)points, and (11.8±1.2)points] ( P<0.05). The VAS score, AHD, Constant-Murley score, and UCLA score were 0(0, 1)points, (8.4±0.9)mm, (83.6±3.8)points, and (28.2±2.3)points respectively at the last follow-up, which were all significantly improved from those before surgery ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, the VAS score or AHD were not significantly improved from those at 6 months after surgery ( P>0.05); Constant-Murley score and UCLA score were both significantly improved from those at 6 months after surgery ( P<0.05). At 6 months after surgery, shoulder active ranges of motion in forward flexion, abduction and external rotation were (134.6±13.5)°, (124.6±18.6)° and 45(40, 50)° respectively, which were all significantly improved compared with those before surgery [(63.2±36.1)°, (65.0±23.1)°, and [30(20, 40)°] ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, shoulder active ranges of motion in forward flexion, abduction and external rotation were (144.1±12.6)°, (139.6±15.4)° and 60(45, 65)° respectively, which were all significantly improved compared with those before surgery ( P<0.05). There were no significant differences in active range of motion of the shoulder in forward flexion, abduction and external rotation between 6 months after surgery and the last follow-up ( P>0.05). At the last follow-up, MRI revealed integrity of the reconstructed superior joint capsule and the long head of the biceps tendon in 10 patients. One patient developed resorption of the greater tuberosity and 1 showed a partial tear of the supraspinatus tendon at 1 year after surgery. Conclusion:Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction using composite autologous patch graft combined with tenodesis of the long head of the biceps tendon can relieve shoulder pain, decrease upward displacement of the humerus head, improve the function and range of motion of the shoulder joint, and reduce complications in the treatment of IMRCT.

The efficacy of hip arthroscopy for concurrent femoroacetabular and subspine impingement / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To assess the clinical outcomes of hip arthroscopy in patients with concurrent femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) and subspine impingement (SSI).Methods:Data were retrospectively reviewed for patients with both FAI and SSI who underwent hip arthroscopy surgery from August 2021 to May 2022. A total of 23 patients (23 hips) followed up for more than 1 year, including 10 males and 13 females, 9 left hips and 14 right hips, with an average age of 31.3±4.6 years (range, 25-45 years). Subspine decompression by anterior inferior spine (AIIS) shaping for SSI was performed during hip arthroscopy in addition to labral repair and bony correction for FAI in the patients with concurrent FAI and SSI. Clinical outcomes were evaluated using preoperative and 1-year postoperative measures: lateral center-edge (LCE) angle, α angle on 45° Dunn view X-rays, maximum hip flexion angle, hip flexion and knee extension strength, visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, modified Harris Hip Scores (mHHS), and International Hip Outcome Tool-12 (iHOT-12).Results:Of the 23 patients, 20 had type 2 AIIS and 3 had type 3 AIIS. At 1-year follow-up after surgery, there were significant improvements: LCE angle decreased (33.3°±6.1° to 31.7°±4.1°, t=1.076, P=0.288), α angle reduced (63.7°±8.5° to 50.0°±6.6°, t=6.116, P<0.001), hip flexion angle increased (107.4°±6.0° to 120.2°±4.4°, t=8.269, P<0.001), VAS scores decreased (4.0±1.1 to 1.0±1.1, t=9.591, P<0.001), mHHS improved (62.6±4.9 to 87.5±8.1, t=12.700, P<0.001), and iHOT-12 scores rose (51.4±4.9 to 75.7±7.7, t=12.593, P<0.001). There was no significant difference in the strength of hip flexion and knee extension between preoperative and follow-up ( t=0.930, P=0.357 and t=0.050, P=0.960, respectively). There were no reports of traction-related complications (such as skin necrosis and nerve paralysis), severe adverse events (such as femoral neck fractures, deep vein thrombosis in the lower limbs, intra-articular infections, ectopic ossification and hip instability), or the need for revision surgery. Conclusion:Subspine decompression by anterior inferior spine (AIIS) shaping for SSI during conventional hip arthroscopy is safe and effective, enhancing hip function and alleviating pain at 1-year follow-up without significant complications.

Mid-and long-term efficacy of modified Colonna arthroplasty in the treatment of unilateral dislocation type of juvenile developmental dysplasia of the hip / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the mid-and long-term clinical efficacy of modified Colonna arthroplasty in the treatment of unilateral dislocation type developmental dysplasia of hip (DDH) in adolescents.Methods:A total of 28 adolescent DDH patients with unilateral dislocation who underwent modified Colonna capsular arthroplasty from January 2016 to January 2018 in the 920th Hospital of Joint Logistics Support Force of People's Liberation Army were retrospectively analyzed. There were 4 males and 24 females, aged 16.5±5.0 years (range, 10-25 years). The mean body mass index was 21.2±1.1 kg/m 2 (range, 18.7-24.1 kg/m 2). According to DDH classification, 10 cases were Tonnis type III and 18 cases were Tonnis type IV. The postoperative lateral center-edge angle, acetabular coverage, femoral anteversion angle and leg length discrepancy were measured. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, visual analogue scale (VAS) of hip pain, Harris hip score (HHS) and congenital dislocation of the hip score were recorded. Results:All patients successfully completed the operation and were followed up for 72.1±5.2 months (range, 60-84 months). The operation time was 81.6±4.3 min (range, 70-90 min), the intraoperative blood loss was 177.5±12.6 ml (range, 160-200 ml), and the hospital stay was 6.8±0.7 days (range, 6-9 days). The VAS score of the hip joint was 1.8±0.6 before operation and 2.3±0.6 at the last follow-up, and the difference was not statistically significant ( t=2.845, P=0.224). The preoperative HHS score was 57.1±5.9, and it increased to 87.3±4.0 at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=-22.141, P=0.001). At the last follow-up, the femoral anteversion angle was 17.0°±1.5°, which was lower than that before operation 41.6°±2.4°, with a statistically significant difference ( t=-44.868, P=0.008). The leg length discrepancy was 10.2±2.3 mm, which was lower than that before operation (26.4±6.1 mm), with a statistically significant difference ( t=-12.892, P<0.001). The lateral center-edge angle was 28° (26°, 30°), and the acetabular coverage rate was 78% (76%, 79%). The curative effect evaluation standard score of congenital dislocation of the hip was 24 (16.7, 25.7) points, including 7 excellent cases, 14 good cases, 4 fair cases, and 3 poor cases. The excellent and good rate was 75% (21/28). Conclusion:The modified Colonna arthroplasty for the treatment of unilateral dislocation DDH in adolescents has good mid-and long-term hip function recovery and radiographic improvement.

Comparative efficacy of longitudinal outside-in versus transverse inside-out capsulotomy in arthroscopic intervention for femoral acetabular impingement: a clinical outcomes study / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To compare the short-term clinical outcomes associated with longitudinal outside-in capsulotomy and transverse inside-out capsulotomy in arthroscopic surgery for femoral acetabular impingement (FAI).Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted encompassing 30 patients who underwent arthroscopic surgery to address FAI from August 2020 to June 2021. This group, comprising an equal distribution of 15 males and 15 females with a mean age of 40.9±10.7 years (range 15-63 years), was subjected to longitudinal outside-in capsulotomy without subsequent capsular closure. Patients of the longitudinal capsulotomy group (Group L) were 1∶1 matched with another 30 patients who underwentarthroscopic surgery for FAI between April 2018 and April 2019 as controls, including 10 males and 20 females, aged 40.6±9.2 years old (range, 25-60 years old). The control group (Group T) underwent transverse inside-out capsulotomy without capsular closure. The subjective functional outcomes within both groups were meticulously evaluated, including the modified Harris hip score (mHHS) and the visual analog scale (VAS). Additionally, the proportions of subjects achieving Grade A or B classifications and the patient acceptable symptomatic state (PASS) based upon the mHHS were scrupulously calculated.Results:The foundational data, encompassing pre-operative subjective functional scores, pre-operative radiological dimensions, and intra-operative discoveries, showed no significant differences between the groups ( P>0.05). At the one-year follow-up, Group L demonstrated a reduced post-operative VAS score of 1.3±1.6, a diminution from the pre-operative mean of 6.3±1.4, alongside a mHHS improvement from 63.8±15.1 pre-operatively to 93.5±5.1 post-operatively. Conversely, Group T revealed a post-operative VAS score of 1.4±1.5, ameliorated from a pre-operative mean of 7.0±1.6, and an mHHS improvement from 64.6±7.8 pre-operatively to 90.4±8.4 post-operatively. The improvements of VAS and the mHHS showed statistical significance in both groups ( P<0.001), yet no significant disparities were observable in the post-operative VAS and mHHS results between the two cohorts ( t=0.03, P=0.735 for VAS; t=1.75, P=0.082 for mHHS). Remarkably, every participant in Group L achieved Grade A or B in mHHS; however, only 83.3% of Group T attained these grades, a discrepancy manifesting statistical significance (χ 2=8.32, P<0.01). Correlatively, the attainment of PASS stood at 100% in Group L versus 90% in Group T, denoting a statistically significant difference (χ 2=6.54, P<0.01). Conclusion:Longitudinal outside-in capsulotomy in the arthroscopic management of FAI is vindicated as an effective technique, exhibiting parallel clinical outcomes to the traditional transverse inside-out technique.

Influence of non-sutured hip joint capsule on medium and long-term clinical efficacy of arthroscopic treatment of patients with femoral acetabular impingement syndrome / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the medium to long-term clinical outcomes of arthroscopic treatment for femoral acetabular impingement (FAI) without capsular closure.Methods:A retrospective analysis was performed on 62 patients (63 hips) with FAI who underwent hip arthroscopy in Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University from February 2015 to June 2018. There were 29 male patients (30 hips) and 33 female patients (33 hips) with an average age of 43.08±8.88 years. Thirty-two surgeries were performed on the left hip, thirty-one on the right, and one patient underwent bilateral surgery. All 62 patients underwent arthroscopic surgery without capsular closure. The preoperative and postoperative final follow-up assessments included the hip outcome score-activity of daily living scale (HOS-ADL), hip outcome score-sport specific subscale (HOS-SSS), Harris hip score (HHS), University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) score, Non arthritic hip score (NAHS), visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, and observation of complications.Results:All the patients completed the operation successfully, and the surgical incisions healed well. No complications such as wound infection, local incisional hematoma, local skin redness, lateral femoral cutaneous nerve injury, or perineal crush injury occurred in any one case. All 62 patients were followed up for 71 (60, 100) months. The VAS before surgery was 6 (0, 10) points and 1 (0, 6) point at the last follow-up, with statistical significance ( Z=-6.81, P<0.001). Preoperative scores were as follows: HOS-ADL: 78.03±5.30; HOS-SSS: 59.88±12.51; HHS: 78.98±7.50; UCLA: 2.00 (2.00, 5.00); NAHS: 83.75 (81.25, 97.50). Postoperative final follow-up scores were as follows: HOS-ADL: 94.77±4.79; HOS-SSS: 79.89±9.07; HHS: 90.75±5.59; UCLA: 4.00 (3.00, 6.00); NAHS: 92.50 (88.75, 98.75). At the final follow-up, HOS-ADL ( t=19.10, P<0.001), HOS-SSS ( t=12.29, P<0.001), HHS ( t=11.21, P<0.001), UCLA ( Z=-6.92, P<0.001), and NAHS ( Z=-6.52, P<0.001) showed significant improvement. Until the end of the follow-up period, no patients underwent revision surgery or hip arthroplasty on the treated hip. Conclusion:For patients with FAI without developmental dysplasia of the hip and generalized ligament laxity, arthroscopic treatment without capsular closure yields favorable medium to long-term clinical outcomes.

Pharmacodynamics of ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group block in hip surgery / 中华麻醉学杂志

Objective:To evaluate the pharmacodynamics of ropivacaine for ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block in hip surgery.Methods:American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification Ⅰ or Ⅱ patients of either sex with hip trauma (femoral neck or trochanteric fracture), aged 18-64 yr, with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m 2, scheduled for elective hip surgery under general anesthesia, with VAS score>4 points at 15 degrees of hip flexion, were selected. PENG block was performed at 30 min before anesthesia, and 0.375% ropivacaine was injected with an initial dose of 15 ml and the successive volume gradient of 1.2 ml after successful localization. VAS score was assessed at 30 min after injection. When the VAS score was 3, the block was considered effective, a lower volume gradient was given in the next patient, otherwise a higher volume gradient was given in the next patient, which was repeated until 7 up-and-down cross waveforms were obtained. Probit analysis was used to calculate the median effective volume (EV 50) and 95% effective volume (EV 95) and 95% confidence interval ( CI) of 0.375% ropivacaine for PENG block. Results:The EV 50 (95% CI) of 0.375% ropivacaine for PENG block was 11.36 ml (9.41-12.64 ml), and the EV 95 (95% CI) of 0.375% ropivacaine for PENG block was 14.19 ml (95% CI 12.80-25.07 ml). Conclusions:The EV 50 of 0.375% ropivacaine is 11.36 ml when used for ultrasound-guided PENG block in hip surgery.

Mid-term clinical outcome of arthroscopic vertical mattress suturing for recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation combined with joint laxity / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To investigate the mid-term clinical outcomes of arthroscopic vertical mattress suturing for shoulder recurrent anterior dislocation combined with joint laxity.Methods:A retrospective case series study was performed on the clinical data of 11 patients with recurrent anterior shoulder dislocation combined with joint laxity admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University from January 2018 to September 2021. The patients included 10 males and 1 female, aged 18-38 years [(22.8±5.5)years]. All the patients received treatment with arthroscopic vertical mattress suturing. The Oxford shoulder instability score, Rowe shoulder instability score, and simple shoulder test (SST) score were compared before operation, at 6 months after operation and at the final follow-up. The degree of joint capsule laxity and length of capsular redundancy (evaluated by MRI) were compared before operation and at the final follow-up. The results of the supine apprehension test, re-dislocation and postoperative complications such as iatrogenic vascular and nerve injuries were observed at the final follow-up. Also, the correlation between the radiological changes in the joint capsule and the shoulder function was analyzed by Spearman correlation coefficient.Results:All the patients were followed up for 20-64 months [(40.7±18.6)months]. Before operation, at 6 months after surgery and at the final follow-up, the values of Oxford shoulder instability score were (41.2±4.7)points, (49.5±3.0)points and (57.6±3.0)points; the values of Rowe shoulder instability score were (28.6±9.5)points, (77.7±7.2)points and (94.1±10.9)points; and the values of SST score were (7.6±1.3)points, (9.8±1.0)points and (11.6±0.9)points, respectively. The Oxford shoulder instability score, Rowe shoulder instability score and SST at 6 months after operation and at the final follow-up were significantly better than those before operation, and those at the final follow-up were significantly better than those at 6 months after operation (all P<0.05). The MRI showed that the degree of joint capsular laxity and length of capsular redundancy were 1.5±0.2 and (19.7±2.5)mm before operation and were 1.3±0.2 and (12.9±3.7)mm at the final follow-up, respectively ( P<0.05 or 0.01). The supine apprehension test was negative at the final follow-up, with no re-dislocation or postoperative complications such as iatrogenic vascular or nerve injuries. Correlation analysis showed a negative correlation between the degree of joint capsular laxity and the Oxford shoulder instability score ( r=-0.62, P<0.05) and that of the length of capsular redundancy with the Oxford shoulder instability score ( r=-0.80, P<0.01), the Rowe shoulder stability score ( r=-0.73, P<0.01) and the SST score ( r=-0.75, P<0.01). Conclusions:Arthroscopic vertical mattress suturing has good mid-term clinical outcome for recurrent shoulder anterior dislocation combined with joint laxity, improving the shoulder function and reducing complications, wihch is associated with decreased joint capsule laxity and length of capsular redundancy.

Incidence and epidemiology of adhesive capsulitis during the covid-19 pandemic / Incidência e epidemiologia de capsulite adesiva durante a pandemia de covid-19

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate a possible increase of adhesive capsulitis incidence during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A total of 1,983 patients with shoulder disorders were retrospectively analyzed regarding gender, age, development of adhesive capsulitis and comorbidities (systemic arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, depression, and anxiety) in two different periods: from March 2019 to February 2020 and from March 2020 to February 2021. Descriptive and quantitative variables were statistically analyzed. The program used for the calculations was SPSS 17.0 for Windows. Results: During the pandemic, there was a 2.41-fold increase (p < 0.001) in cases of adhesive capsulitis (compared to the previous year). Patients with depression and anxiety had a significantly increased risk by 8.8 (p < 0.001) and 14 (p < 0.001) times, respectively, of developing frozen shoulder (regarding the two periods studied). Conclusion: A significant increase in the incidence of frozen shoulder was observed after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in addition to a simultaneous increase of psychosomatic disorders. Prospective studies would help to ratify the idea contained in this research. Level of Evidence III, Observational Cross-Sectional Study.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar se houve aumento da incidência de capsulite adesiva durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Métodos: Foram analisados, retrospectivamente, 1.983 pacientes com desordens do ombro quanto a sexo, idade, desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva e comorbidades (hipertensão arterial sistêmica, diabetes mellitus, dislipidemia, hipo/hipertireoidismo, depressão e ansiedade) em dois períodos distintos: de março de 2019 a fevereiro de 2020 e de março de 2020 a fevereiro de 2021. Procedeu-se à análise estatística das variáveis descritivas e quantitativas, utilizando o software SPSS 17.0 for Windows para os cálculos. Resultados: Durante a pandemia, houve aumento de 2,41 vezes (p < 0,001) de casos de capsulite adesiva em relação ao ano anterior. Considerando os períodos estudados, pacientes com depressão e ansiedade apresentaram um risco significativamente aumentado em 8,8 (p < 0,001) e 14 (p < 0,001) vezes, respectivamente, de desenvolver a patologia em questão. Conclusão: Observou-se um aumento significativo da incidência de ombro congelado após o início da pandemia de COVID-19, além de sua relação com distúrbios psicossomáticos. São necessários estudos prospectivos futuros para ratificar a ideia contida nesta pesquisa. Nível de Evidência III, Estudo Transversal Observacional.

Treatment of Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Superior Capsular Reconstruction with Fascia Lata Allograft / Tratamento das rupturas irreparáveis do manguito rotador: Reconstrução capsular superior com aloenxerto de fáscia lata

Abstract Objective The objective of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of superior capsular reconstruction (SCR) using fascia lata allograft. Methods A prospective case series of 15 patients with irreparable supraspinatus tear who underwent SCR using fascia lata allograft. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) scale at 12 months after surgery was the primary outcome. The University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), Constant-Murley, and Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE) scales, in addition to the range of motion, were secondary outcomes. Radiological parameters were also evaluated by simple radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Results Fifteen patients completed 12 months of postoperative follow-up. The ASES score increased from 34.0 to 73.0 (p= 0.005). The UCLA, Constant-Murley, and SANE scales also showed statistically significant differences (p= 0.001; p= 0.005; and p= 0.046). In the evaluation of range of motion, there was improvement in elevation and in external rotation (95 to 140°, p= 0.003; 30 to 60°, p= 0.007). Six patients (40%) had complete graft healing. The clinical outcomes were significantly higher in the patients who presented graft healing. Conclusions Superior capsular reconstruction using a fascia lata allograft is a safe and effective procedure in short follow-up. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Study; Case Series.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar a eficácia e a segurança da reconstrução capsular superior (RCS) com a utilização do aloenxerto de fáscia lata. Métodos Uma série de casos prospectivos de 15 pacientes com ruptura irreparável do supraespinhal foi submetida a RCS com aloenxerto de fáscia lata, sendo adotada como desfecho primário a escala American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES, na sigla em inglês) aos 12 meses do pós-operatório. Como desfechos secundários, foram adotadas as escalas da University of California Los Angeles (UCLA, na sigla em inglês), Constant-Murley, e Single Assessment Numeric Evaluation (SANE, na sigla em inglês), além da amplitude de movimento. Os parâmetros radiológicos também foram avaliados por radiografias simples e ressonância magnética (RM). Resultados Quinze pacientes completaram 12 meses de acompanhamento pós-operatório. O escore ASES aumentou de 34,0 para 73,0 (p= 0,005). As escalas UCLA, Constant-Murley e SANE também apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas (p= 0,001; p= 0,005; e p= 0,046). Na avaliação da amplitude de movimento, houve melhora na elevação e rotação externa (95 a 140°, p= 0,003; 30 a 60°, p= 0,007). Seis pacientes (40%) tiveram cicatrização completa do enxerto. Os desfechos clínicos foram significativamente maiores nos pacientes que apresentaram cicatrização do enxerto. Conclusões A RCS com aloenxerto de fáscia lata é um procedimento seguro e eficaz com um curto acompanhamento de tempo. Nível de evidência IV; Estudo Terapêutico; Série de casos.

Clinical effect of arthroscopic combined with open release in the treatment of severe and extremely severe post-traumatic elbow stiffness / 中华骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the therapeutic effect of arthroscopic combined with open release in the treatment of severe post-traumatic elbow stiffness.Methods:Data of 32 patients with severe post-traumatic elbow stiffness treated by arthroscopy combined with open release from January 2016 to September 2019 were retrospectively analyzed, including 13 males and 19 females. Age: 38.5±15.6 years (range, 17-66 years). For the original trauma, there were 12 cases of distal humeral fractures, 8 cases of radial head fractures, 8 cases of horrible triad of elbow, 2 cases of anterior dislocation of elbow through olecranon fracture, 1 case of Monteggia fracture, and 1 case of olecranon fracture. The range of motion (ROM), Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) and visual analogue scale (VAS) of elbow joint at pre-operation, 6 months post-operation and the last follow-up were recorded and compared to evaluate the clinical effect of this operation on severe post-traumatic elbow stiffness.Results:The average operation time was 114.1±27.5 min (range, 70-170 min). Two patients developed mild ulnar nerve symptoms after operation, which were relieved after oral mecobalamin. The follow-up time was 38.5±14.4 months (range, 25-69 months). For elbow extension to flexion ROM, it was 47.66°±12.05° at pre-operation, 93.75°±12.89° at 6 months post-operation, and 106.88°±17.68° at the last follow-up, the differences were statistically significant ( F=148.87, P<0.001). For elbow rotation ROM, it was 132.19°±22.68° at pre-operation, 141.88°±21.91° at 6 months post-operation and 149.38°±23.27° at the last follow-up, and the differences were statistically significant ( F=4.64, P=0.012). At 6 months post-operative, the extension to flexion ROM of the elbow was significantly higher than that of pre-operation ( P<0.05); The rotation ROM was higher than that of pre-operation, but the difference was not statistically significant. At the last follow-up, the extentsion to flexion ROM and the rotation ROM were both significantly higher than those of pre-operation ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, the VAS and MEPS were 1.38±0.94 and 93.44±5.15 respectively, which were significantly improved compared with those of pre-operation 3.91±1.09 and 37.97±7.71 ( P <0.001). Conclusion:Arthroscopic combined with open release in the treatment of severe post-traumatic elbow stiffness can significantly increase the elbow ROM and functional score as well as significantly relieve the pain of the elbow. It can effectively release the elbow while keeping it minimal invasive, and maintain the stability of the elbow to the maximum, with reliable efficacy.

Analgesic effect of pericapsular nerve group block in elderly patients undergoing PFNA internal fixation under the concept of ERAS / 中国医师杂志

Objective:To investigate the analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided pericapsular nerve group (PENG) block combined with laryngeal mask general anesthesia and internal fixation of proximal femoral nail antirotation (PFNA) under ERAS concept in elderly patients.Methods:A total of 50 elderly patients with femoral trochanteric fractures treated with PFNA internal fixation who were admitted to Changsha Central Hospital from January 2021 to March 2022 were selected and according to the random number table method, they were divided into groups P and F, with 26 cases in group P (ultrasound-guided PENG block combined with laryngeal mask general anesthesia group) and 24 cases in group F [ultrasound-guided fascia iliaca compartment block (FICB)] combined with laryngeal mask general anesthesia group]. The bispectral index (BIS) of the two groups of patients was maintained within the range of 40-60, and the dosage of cyclopofol and remifentanil was adjusted according to the BIS and hemodynamic changes. Postoperative oxycodone was used for patient controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA). When the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score ≥4, 1 mg intravenous oxycodone was administered as rescue analgesia. The VAS score was observed and recorded before nerve block (T 0), 10 minutes after nerve block (T 1), 20 minutes after nerve block (T 2), when the patients were placed in body position after bed (T 3), after laryngeal mask removal (T 4), 12 h after operation (T 5), 24 h after operation (T 6) and 48 h after operation (T 7). The mean arterial pressure (MAP), heart rate (HR) and blood oxygen saturation (SpO 2) at each time point from T 0 to T 4 were observed and recorded; the intraoperative dose of remifentanil, the rescue dose of oxycodone at postoperative T 6 and T 7, Lovett muscle strength score, anesthesia operation time, anesthesia recovery time and postoperative anesthesia-related complications were recorded. Results:There was no significant difference between the two groups in VAS scores at T 0, T 4, T 5 and T 6, MAP, HR and SpO 2 at T 0, T 1, T 2 and T 4, the dosage of remifentanil during operation, the remedial dosage of oxycodone at T 6 after operation, anesthesia operation time and anesthesia recovery time (all P>0.05). Compared with group F, the VAS scores of group P at T 1, T 2, T 3 and T 7 were lower than those of group F (all P<0.05); At T 3, there was no significant difference in SpO 2 between the two groups ( P>0.05), but the MAP and HR in group P was lower than that in group F (all P<0.05); The remedial dose of oxycodone at T 7 in group P was lower than that in group F ( P<0.05), and the analgesic effect was longer; Lovett muscle strength score at T 6 and T 7 in group P was better than that in group F (all P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Compared with FICB, ultrasound-guided PENG block used in PFNA internal fixation in elderly patients has faster effect, lower dosage of opioid analgesics, longer duration of analgesia, and less impact on postoperative lower limb muscle strength.

Modified Chevron osteotomy in the treatment of moderate and severe hallux valgus / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the method and clinical effect of modified Chevron osteotomy of the distal end of the first metatarsal in the treatment of moderate and severe hallux valgus.@*METHODS@#From January 2015 to January 2019, 28 patients(30 feet) with moderate and severe hallux valgus were treated with modified Chevron osteotomy combined with lateral soft tissue release of the first metatarsophalangeal joint, including 2 males (2 feet) and 26 females (28 feet). The age ranged from 35 to 74 (57.3±9.3) years;10 feet on the left, 16 feet on the right, 2 cases on both sides(4 feet);the course of disease was 3 to 12 (9.32±3.89) years. The changes of hallux valgus angle(HVA), intermetatarsal angle(IMA) between the first and second metatarsals and distal metatarsal articular angle(DMAA) of the first metatarsal were measured and compared before and 6 months after operation. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society(AOFAS) thumb joint scoring system was used to evaluate the curative effect.@*RESULTS@#All 28 patients were followed up for 8 to 16 (11.28±3.42) months. The incision healed well in all patients, and there were no complications such as incision infection and metatarsal head necrosis. The healing time of osteotomy site was 6 to 10(7.12±1.34) weeks. Preoperative HVA, IMA, DMAA and AOFAS were (36.06±6.02) °, (21.78±4.16) °, (8.21±2.65) ° and (52.90±10.97) respectively, at six months after operation, they were (8.87±2.46) °, (11.66±2.84) °, (3.65±1.00) ° and (87.45±10.55) respectively, there was significant difference between preoperative and 6 months after operation(P<0.05). At 6 months after operation, AOFAS score was excellent in 20 feet, good in 7 feet and poor in 3 feet. Among the 3 patients with poor scores, 2 were excellent after revision, and 1 was significantly improved after using custom insoles.@*CONCLUSION@#Modified Chevron can effectively correct HVA, IMA and DMAA and improve functional recovery. The modified Chevron osteotomy increases the moving distance and the contact of the osteotomy surface. It can be fixed with multiple screws, has strong correction ability, and can exercise early. It is one of the optional methods for the treatment of moderate and severe hallux valgus.

Efficacy of posterior atlantoaxial joint release in treating craniovertebral junction deformity combined with atlantoaxial instability / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

【Objective】 To evaluate the curative effect of posterior atlantoaxial joint release and internal fixation in treating unstable craniocervical junction malformation （UCVJM）. 【Methods】 This study retrospectively enrolled 31 patients with UCVJM， who received posterior atlantoaxial joint release and internal fixation between January 2015 and December 2018. The pre- and postoperative changes of the Japanese Orthopaedic Association （JOA） scores， the cervicomedullary angle （CMA）， the atlantodental interval （ADI） and the height above the Chamberlain line of the odontoid （H） were traced to evaluate whether clinical symptoms， compression of spinal cord， horizontal and vertical dislocation of atlantoaxial were improved postoperatively. 【Results】 The average operation duration， bleeding during operation and the average days of hospitalization were （168.38±38.21）min， （147.09±59.84）mL， and （9.54±2.81） days， respectively. None of the patients had vertebral artery or spinal cord injury during operation. JOA score， ADI， H， and CMA were （11.94±1.37） points， （2.72±1.08）mm， （3.03±0.78）mm， and （145.35±8.00）° respectively on the 6th days after operation compared with the preoperative （9.94±1.26） points， （4.96±1.60）mm， （6.89±1.36） mm and （122.16±9.58）°， with statistical differences， which indicated all indexes were improved （all P<0.001）. During 6-25 months’ follow-up， there was no internal fixation looseness or displacement and JOA score was increased to （13.16±1.19） for all the patients in the last follow-up （all P<0.001）. 【Conclusion】 The posterior atlantoaxial joint release combined with internal fixation is safe and effective for patients with UCVJM.

Eminectomía bilateral como tratamiento para luxación crónica de articulación temporomandibular. Reporte de caso / Bilateral eminectomy as a treatment for chronic temporomandibular joint dislocation. Case report

Introducción: la luxación de la articulación temporomandibular es un desplazamiento del cóndilo fuera de sus posiciones funcionales dentro de la fosa articular y la eminencia articular, la cual ocasiona una pérdida completa de la función articular. La luxación crónica es toda luxación aguda que progresa sin un tratamiento específico y que puede ser de carácter recurrente. La eminectomía es un tratamiento quirúrgico definitivo contra la luxación crónica de articulación temporomandibular. Objetivo: reportar el caso clínico de un paciente masculino, de la tercera década de su vida, con diagnóstico de luxación crónica de la articulación temporomandibular de cinco meses de evolución y presentar una revisión actualizada de la literatura sobre este procedimiento quirúrgico. Caso clínico: el paciente fue tratado quirúrgicamente con eminectomía bilateral. Discusión: la eminectomía es un procedimiento quirúrgico controversial; sin embargo, recientes investigaciones lo catalogan como seguro y efectivo. Conclusión: el caso clínico presentado muestra un buen resultado.

Background: Temporo-mandibular joint dislocation is a displacement of the condyle, out of its functional positions within the articular fossa and articular eminence, causing a complete loss of joint function. Chronic dislocation is any acute dislocation that progresses without specific treatment and that can be recurrent. Eminectomy is a definitive surgical treatment for chronic temporomandibular joint dislocation. Objective: To report the clinical case of a male patient in the third decade of his life with a diagnosis of chronic dislocation of the temporomandibular joint of 5 months of evolution and to carry out an updated review of the literature on this surgical procedure. Case Report: The patient was treated surgically with bilateral eminectomy. Discussion: Eminectomy is a controversial surgical procedure; recent research classifies it as safe and effective. Conclusion: The presented clinical case shows a good result.

Eficacia de la infiltración periarticular con anestésico local y adyuvantes para control del dolor postquirúrgico en la artroplastía total de rodilla / Effectiveness of peri-articular infiltration with local anesthetic and adjuvants for post-surgical pain control in total knee replacement

Resumen: Introducción: La artroplastía total de rodilla (ATR) es uno de los tratamientos ortopédicos más exitosos; sin embargo, se ha asociado a dolor postquirúrgico intenso en 30-60% de los pacientes. Nosotros planteamos que la infiltración de la cápsula articular de la rodilla durante la cirugía disminuirá el dolor postquirúrgico. Material y métodos: Estudio experimental, aleatorio, doble ciego, en pacientes sometidos a ATR unilateral entre Abril de 2018 a Enero de 2019. Los pacientes fueron divididos en dos grupos, el primero infiltración con placebo y el segundo con solución anestésica y adyuvantes (fentanilo, epinefrina y ketorolaco). Se cuantificó mediante escala visual análoga (EVA) del dolor a las cuatro, seis, ocho, 12, 18, 24, 36 y 48 horas postquirúrgicas, así como del consumo de analgésicos opioides y antieméticos. Resultados: Veinte pacientes en cada grupo, con un seguimiento de cuatro semanas. No hubo diferencias significativas en las características demográficas entre ambos grupos. Se observó un mejor control del dolor postquirúrgico en el grupo que recibió infiltración con anestésico y adyuvante, además de una disminución en el consumo de analgésicos opioides y antieméticos. No hubo diferencia en sangrado ni en la incidencia de infecciones entre ambos grupos. Conclusión: La infiltración pericapsular es un método seguro y eficaz, como parte de la analgesia multimodal en la artroplastía total de rodilla, ya que disminuye el dolor postquirúrgico, el consumo de opioides y antieméticos y no incrementa el sangrado postquirúrgico.

Abstract: Introduction: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is one of the most successful orthopedic treatments, however, it has been associated with severe postsurgical pain in 30-60% of patients. We propose that infiltration of the articular capsule of the knee during surgery will decrease postsurgical pain. Material and methods: Experimental, randomized, double-blind study in patients undergoing unilateral TKA between April 2018 and January 2019. Patients were divided into two groups, the first infiltration with placebo and the second with anesthetic solution and adjuvants (fentanyl, epinephrine and ketorolac). Pain was measured with the visual analog scale (VAS) at 4, 6, 8, 12, 18, 24, 36 and 48 hours postsurgical, as well as the consumption of opioid analgesics and antiemetics. Results: 20 patients in each group, with a follow-up of 4 weeks. There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics between the two groups. Better control of postsurgical pain was observed in the group that received infiltration with anesthetic and adjuvant, as well as a decrease in the consumption of opioid analgesics and antiemetics. There was no difference in bleeding or in the incidence of infections between the two groups. Conclusion: Peri-capsular infiltration is a safe and effective method, as part of multimodal analgesia in total knee arthroplasty, as it decreases postsurgical pain, opioid and antiemetic use and does not increase postsurgical bleeding.

Arthroscopic long head of biceps tendon transfer to reconstruct shoulder superior capsule for repairing massive rotator cuff tears / 中华创伤杂志

Objective:To evaluate the curative effect of arthroscopic long head of biceps tendon (LHBT) transfer to reconstruct shoulder superior capsule for repairing massive rotator cuff tears.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted on clinical data of 64 patients with massive rotator cuff tears admitted to Shanghai Tenth People's Hospital of Tongji University between December 2017 to January 2019. There were 26 males and 38 females, with the age of 50-75 years [(62.5±4.8)years]. All patients were treated by arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction with LHBT. The shoulder range of motion in flexion, abduction, external rotation, acromiohumeral distance, visual analogue scale (VAS), Constant-Murley score and American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score were evaluated and recorded before operation and at the last follow-up. The MRI was used to evaluate the integrity of the reconstructed structure at the last follow-up and rotator cuff re-tear rate. Postoperative complications were detected.Results:All patients were followed up for 13-25 months [(18.2±4.3)months]. At the last follow-up, the shoulder range of motion was (149.5±7.8)° in flexion, (162.0±6.6)° in abduction, and (60.6±11.8)° in external rotation; the acromiohumeral distance was (7.4±0.6)cm, the VAS was 1.0(0.0, 1.0)points, the Constant-Murley score was (90.5±2.6)points, the ASES was (90.8±4.2)points, which were significantly improved compared with those before operation [flextion: (73.8±5.3)°, abduction: (85.8±5.5)°, external rotation: (34.3±5.8)°, acromiohumeral distance: (5.9±0.8)cm, VAS: 6.5(6.0, 7.0)points, Constant-Murley score: (41.8±5.4)points, ASES: (41.4±6.1)points, respectively]( P<0.01). of all, 56 patients had intact reconstruction structure at the last follow-up, 7 patient with smalll retears in the reconstruction were not revised, and 1 patient underwent revision operation after reconstruction failure. The retear rate after rotator cuff repair was 13% (8/64). There were no obvious surgical complications after operation, with the incision free from infection. Conclusion:Arthroscopic superior capsular reconstruction with LHBT for repairing massive rotator cuff is safe and reliable, which can effectively relieve the pain of shoulder joint, recover the function and improve the joint mobility.

Effect of combined administration of intravenous and topical tranexamic acid on perioperative blood loss in elbow arthrolysis / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To explore the effect of combined administration of intravenous and topical tranexamic acid on perioperative blood loss in elbow arthrolysis.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted of 31 patients who had undergone elbow arthrolysis due to elbow stiffness from April 2019 to November 2020 at Department of Orthopaedic Trauma, Beijing Jishuitan Hospital. An observational group of 15 patients were subjected to combined administration of intravenous and topical tranexamic acid while a control group of 16 patients to no administration of tranexamic acid. In the observational group, 15 mg/kg of tranexamic acid was injected intravenously 5 to 10 minutes before surgery and 1.0 g of tranexamic acid was injected locally in the area of anterior and posterior joint capsules after incision was closed while drainage tubes were clamped for 2 hours before release. In the control group, there was no special operative procedure while drainage tubes were also clamped for 2 hours before release. The 2 groups were compared in terms of blood loss on day 1 and day 3 after operation, drainage volume on day 1 after operation, total drainage volume, time for indwelling drainage tube, complications, and Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) at 3 months after operation.Results:There were no statistically significant difference in preoperative general data between the 2 groups, showing they were comparable ( P>0.05).On day 1 and day 3 after operation, the blood loss was respectively (533.4±318.3) mL and (792.0±375.6) mL in the observational group, and respectively (866.4±480.5) mL and (1,403.0±636.5) mL in the control group, showing significantly differences between the 2 groups ( P<0.05). The drainage volume on day 1 after operation was (151.3±90.1) mL in the observational group and (235.0±126.1) mL in the control group, showing a significant difference between the 2 groups ( P<0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in total drainage volume or time for indwelling drainage tube between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). There were no such complications as thromboembolic events in either group. There was no significant difference in MEPS between the 2 groups at 3 months after operation ( P>0.05). Conclusions:Combined administration of intravenous 15 mg/kg and topical 1.0 g tranexamic acid may reduce blood loss on day 1 and day 3 after operation and drainage volume on day 1 after operation, and may not increase the risk of thromboembolic events, but cannot reduce total drainage volume or time for indwelling drainage tube. Application of tranexamic acid may not affect early elbow joint function after operation.

Comparison of mid-term clinical outcomes between traumatic stiff shoulder and frozen shoulder after arthroscopic capsule release combined with subacromial space recovery / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To compare the mid-term clinical outcomes between traumatic stiff shoulder and frozen shoulder after arthroscopic capsule release combined with subacromial space recovery.Methods:From January 2014 to December 2019, 55 patients were treated at Sports Medicine Center, The First Affiliated Hospital, Army Medical University for limited range of shoulder motion. Of them, 22 suffered from traumatic stiff shoulder (7 males and 15 females) (group A) and 33 from frozen shoulder (10 males and 23 females) (group B). All patients were treated with arthroscopic 270° capsule release combined with subacromial space recovery. Shoulder pain was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS) and shoulder function by Constant score before operation and at the final follow-up. The 2 groups were compared in improvements in flexion, abduction, external rotation and internal rotation of the shoulder.Results:No significant difference was observed between the 2 groups in gender, age, course of disease, preoperative internal rotation or external rotation of the shoulder ( P>0.05). Preoperative VAS score [2.5(2.0, 3.3) points] and Constant score [(33.7±9.6) points] in group A were significantly lower than those in group B [4.0(3.0,5.5) points and (45.8±12.3) points] ( P<0.05). No complication like infection or nerve injury was found during follow-ups. All the incisions healed at the first stage. The follow-up time averaged 37.0 months (from 20 to 79 months). At the last follow-up, VAS scores [1.0(1.0, 1.0) points and 1.0(1.0, 1.0) points] and Constant scores [(87.0±3.2) points and (85.7±4.3) points] for both groups were significantly improved compared with their preoperative values [2.5(2.0,3.3)分points and 4.0(3.0,5.5) points for VAS; (33.7±9.6) points and (45.8±12.3) points for Constant score] ( P<0.05). Compared with preoperation, the improvements at the last follow-up were 99.3°±19.9° and 83.3°±27.7° in shoulder anteflexion and 102.0°±21.5° and 83.9°±32.8° in abduction for groups A and B, with greater improvements in group A; the improvements in VAS score for groups A and B were 1.0(1.0, 2.3) points and 3.0(2.0, 4.5) points, with greater improvements in group B; the improvements in Constant score were (53.3±9.5) points and (39.8±12.9) points for groups A and B, with greater improvements in group A. The above comparisons all showed a significant difference between the 2 groups ( P<0.05). Conclusions:Arthroscopic 270° capsule release combined with subacromial space recovery can lead to good mid-term clinical outcomes similar for both traumatic stiff shoulder and frozen shoulder. However, the improvements in flexion, abduction and Constant score may be greater for traumatic stiff shoulder than for frozen shoulder.

High tibial osteotomy combined with lateral retinacular release for the treatment of knee varus osteoarthritis with lateral patellar compression syndrome / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the clinical effect of high tibial osteotomy combined with arthroscopic lateral retinacular release in the treatment of knee varus osteoarthritis.@*METHODS@#From October 2017 to April 2019, a retrospective analysis was performed on 43 patients with knee varus osteoarthritis and lateral patellar compression syndrome treated by high tibial osteotomy combined with arthroscopic lateral retinacular release. There were 15 males and 28 females, aged 53 to 72(62.05±5.17) years. The visual analogue scale(VAS), Lysholm, and the knee range of motion were used to evaluate knee pain and functional recovery before operation, 2 weeks, 3 months and 12 months after operation. And the congruence angle (CA), patellar tilt angle (PTA), and femala-tibial angle (FTA) were measured respectively before and 12 months after operation to evaluate the congruence of patellar joint, and the improvement of line of gravity of lower limb.@*RESULTS@#All 43 patients were followed up for more than 12 months, with a follow-up time of 14 to 28 (19.60±4.50) months. The VAS scores decreased from 6.65±0.65 before operation to 2.16±0.95, 0.51±0.77 and 0.33±0.64 at 2 weeks, 3 months and 12 months after operation, and the difference was statistically significant (@*CONCLUSION@#High tibial osteotomy combined with arthroscopic lateral retinacular release can relieve weight-bearing pain in frontal axis and improve the function of knee in sagittal axis.