Pectoralis major ruptures.

Injuries of pectoralis major (PM) muscle are among rare muscle injuries. Due to the lack of experience and knowledge in this field, they are often missed or improperly treated. Most often they are caused by an indirect mechanism, during strength sports, typically using the bench press. In clinical terms, they are typically characterized by specific disorder of the anterior axillary fold and a hematoma and, after subsidence of the swelling, disfiguration with medial retraction of the muscle belly. The most beneficial imaging method to examine these injuries is MRI with an emphasis on a properly set protocol. According to the Cordasco classification, they are categorized as PM distensions, isolated and complete ruptures. Ruptures involve most frequently the musculotendinous junction and tendon insertion. Operative treatment is indicated in isolated complete ruptures of one portion and complete ruptures of both portions of the pectoralis major tendon, predominantly in young active patients with high functional demands. Surgery should be preferably performed without delay, within no more than 6 weeks, in order to ensure the best results. The most common operative technique is reinsertion of the muscle by means of implants or direct suture. In chronic ruptures, it is often necessary to perform a reconstruction with a tendon graft. The results are good, although worse as compared to an early treatment.

[Classification of posterior malleolar fractures in ankle fractures]. / Klasifikace zlomenin zadní hrany tibie u zlomenin hlezna.

The study presents an overview of the most common radiography and CT-based classifications of posterior malleolar fractures in ankle fracture-dislocations. Their analysis has shown that posterior malleolar fractures largely vary in size and shape. Evaluation of fractures by plain radiographs is inadequate. A detailed assessment of the fragment shape and course of fracture lines requires CT examination in all three projections, followed by 3D CT reconstructions.Key words: ankle fracture - dislocations trimalleolar fractures posterior malleolar fractures classification.

[Surgical treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation: Tension band wiring versus hook plate]. / Chirurgická lécba akromioklavikulární luxace: Tahová cerkláz versus hákovitá dlaha.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of the prospective randomized study was to compare tension wire cerclage and hook plate in the treatment of AC dislocation, primarily from the viewpoint of functional and radiological results. METHOD: The cohort comprised 80 patients with acute acromioclavicular (AC) dislocation of types 3, 4 and 5 of Rockwood classification. The diagnosis was based on the clinical (disfiguration and instability) and radiographic examination (AP and stress radiograph). Forty patients were treated with tension band wiring (TBW) and another 40 with a hook plate (HP). Evaluation was performed during one year after the surgery based on radiographs and the Constant score. RESULTS: The mean Constant score 3 months after the surgery was 84 points for TBW and 88 points for HP. One year after the surgery, the result was the same in both groups: 93 points. In HP group the score increased from 56 to 78 points between 2 and 4 weeks from the surgery. In 71 cases the postoperative position of the AC joint and implant was assessed as correct. Malposition of Kirschner wires was recorded in 6 cases and horizontal widening of the AC joint in 3 cases. Redislocation of up to 50100% of the width of acromion was shown by radiograph in 4 TBW patients (10%) and in 5 HP patients (13%). A visible osteolysis of the distal surface of acromion was found in 83% of patients with HP. Complications were recorded in 30% of TBW patients and in 5% of HP patients. CONCLUSION: Based on radiological and clinical results assessed 3 months and 1 year after the surger, the hook plate and tension band wiring are comparable treatment methods for AC dislocation. The hook plate is associated with a lower complication rate and allows earlier full weight bearing and mobility than tension wire cerclage. In TBW we recommend to remove the implant after 8 weeks; 6 weeks are in our view too short a period for the healing of soft tissues. In HP it is suitable to remove the hardware by 3 months due to potential subacromial irritation and pressure-induced osteolysis.

Stem cells regenerative properties on new rat spinal fusion model.

Stem cells biology is one of the most frequent topic of physiological research of today. Spinal fusion represents common bone biology challenge. It is the indicator of osteoinduction and new bone formation on ectopic model. The purpose of this study was to establish a simple model of spinal fusion based on a rat model including verification of the possible use of titanium microplates with hydroxyapatite scaffold combined with human bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs). Spinous processes of two adjacent vertebrae were fixed in 15 Wistar rats. The space between bony vertebral arches and spinous processes was either filled with augmentation material only and covered with a resorbable collagen membrane (Group 1), or filled with augmentation material loaded with 5 × 106 MSCs and covered with a resorbable collagen membrane (Group 2). The rats were sacrificed 8 weeks after the surgery. Histology, histomorphometry and micro-CT were performed. The new model of interspinous fusion was safe, easy, inexpensive, with zero mortality. We did not detect any substantial pathological changes or tumor formation after graft implantation. We observed a nonsignificant effect on the formation of new bone tissue between Group 1 and Group 2. In the group with MSCs (Group 2) we described minor inflamatory response which indicates the imunomodulational and antiinflamatory role of MSCs. In conclusion, this new model proved to be easy to use in small animals like rats.

[Trochanteric fractures - general overview]. / Trochanterické zlomeniny - základní prehled.

The current possibilities concerning selection of implants and the respective devices provide us with good prerequisites for a successful treatment of almost all trochanteric fractures. The basis is a proper evaluation of the type of the fracture and respecting its biomechanical features. Based on this analysis we select the implant and the proper operative technique. Quality is the highest priority as concerns the actual operation. A number of patients tolerate only one operation and it is better if it takes 10 minutes more than if it is performed improperly. The so called implant failure is in most cases the surgeones failure.

[Arthroscopic palliative resection of the rotator cuff in patients with unreconstructible lesions]. / Artroskopická paliativní resekce rotátorové manzety u nerekonstruovatelných lézí .

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The aim of this study is to present a simple rotator cuff lesion classification that provides guidelines as to their treatment, and to evaluate the results of palliative arthroscopic resection of rotator cuff residues known as unreconstructible lesions. In addition, our therapeutic approaches were ascertained in view of their applicability to the types of lesions studied. MATERIAL: In a five-year period (January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2004), a total of 181 arthroscopic procedures were performed on the shoulder joints of patients diagnosed with impingement or rotator cuff syndromes. In 130 cases, a tear or irritation of the rotator cuff was recorded. Rotator cuff lesions were categorized on the basis of our modification of the Gschwend classification. In 15 of the patients, in whom unreconstructible lesions were detected, arthroscopic palliative resection of rotator cuff residues was performed. The average age of these patients was 65 years, and they were followed up for 6 to 60 months. METHODS: All surgery was carried out in a "beach-chair" position, either under general anesthesia or with an interscalene brachial plexus block. The arthroscope was inserted through the "soft-spot". Continuous irrigation was provided with an arthroscopic pump. In the first place, the glenohumeral joint was explored, and resection of rotator cuff residues was performed via ventral and lateral ports. The procedure was completed by subacromial decompression and partial resection of the acromion. The results were evaluated by the Constant Functional Score, as modified by us. Clinical examination was supplemented with subjective information from questionnaires provided by the patients. RESULTS: In a total of 130 shoulder joints with rotator cuff tears examined by arthroscopy, type I lesions were found in 90, and these were treated by arthroscopic subacromial decompression. Twenty-five type II and type III lesions underwent open rotator cuff repair and 15 type IV and type V lesions were treated by palliative arthroscopic resection of residual rotator cuff lesions, using the Apoil method. These fifteen patients were followed up for 6 to 60 months and their outcomes were evaluated. No excellent results were achieved (Constant Score, 80-100 points), but this is implicit in the nature of a palliative operation. Good (65-79 points) and satisfactory (51-64 points) results were recorded in 11 (73.3 %) and four (26.7 %) patients, respectively. No poor results were found. The average improvement in Constant scores was 21 points. DISCUSSION: A total of 130 rotator cuff lesions diagnosed arthroscopically were categorized on the basis of a modified classification system. We will continue to treat type I lesions by arthroscopic subacromial decompression, which has provided good results, as reported in our previous study. We consider the arthroscopic repair of rotator cuff tears to be an optimal procedure for type II lesions; for type III lesions we will keep using open repair surgery. The most complex problem is presented by type IV lesions. While palliative arthroscopic resection of the rotator cuff is one option, muscle transfer has also shown satisfactory outcomes, as has partial reconstruction. The use of either allografts or cadaver grafts did not give good results. Type V lesions, in our opinion, are unambiguously indicated for palliative arthroscopic resection of the rotator cuff. Their treatment by the Apoil method and detailed evaluation of the outcomes are described here; the results of this study are in agreement with those reported in the relevant international literature. CONCLUSIONS: Good and satisfactory results were achieved by palliative arthroscopic resection of the rotator cuff, in combination with subacromial decompression, in patients with unreconstructible lesions. The average improvement in the Constant Functional Score was 21 points. This suggests that the method can be recommended for wider use in the future. However, exact diagnosis and correct indication, i.e., type V lesion, are essential.

[Management of pseudoarthrosis of the navicular bone of the wrist using the Synthes 3.0 screw]. / Osetrení pakloubu clunkové kosti zápestí sroubem Synthes 3,0.

The authors compare their results of the management of the pseudoarthrosis of the navicular bone of the wrist with those reported in the literature. The study group included 21 patients and the Synthes 3.0 mm was applied. The authors concentrate on both technical and biological aspects of the therapy, mainly on an appropriate choice of the procedure, quality of the management of the surfaces of the pseudoarthrosis and significance of correct introduction of the device. The rate of the healed pseudoarthroses reached 85.7% in their patient trial group. They conclude that the main prerequisites for a successful outcome are the biological status of the pseudoarthrosis and a thorough management of the pseudoarthrosis surfaces, rather than a type of the implant.

Results and perspectives of collaboration of CMEA member countries in the field of developing sanitary-chemical methods of determining toxic compounds in the air and biomedia.

Some theoretical and practical problems of controlling industrial environment and biological substrates in the CMEA countries are discussed. Particular attention has been paid to the unification of methodological instructions concerning common requirements and methods of supervision, as also to the coordination and unification of the methods of determining some chemical compounds in the air of the working zone and in biological materials.