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Objective:To investigate the effect of fat mass index (FMI) on early recovery after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods:Patients who underwent primary unilateral TKA in Xi'an Honghui Hospital from July 2020 to July 2021 were retrospectively analyzed. The preoperative body composition was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry and the FMI was calculated. Patients were divided into normal group (male: 3.0-6.0 kg/m 2; female: 5.0-9.0 kg/m 2), overweight group (male: 6.1-9.0 kg/m 2; female: 9.1-13.0 kg/m 2), and obese group (male: >9 kg/m 2; female: >13 kg/m 2) according to level of FMI, and the operation time, blood loss, and incidence of postoperative complications were collected. Multifactorial analysis of the effect of FMI on early recovery after TKA was performed using a generalized linear model. Draw the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve of BMI and FMI on the predicted effect of postoperative Western Ontario and McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index scores and Knee Society Score (KSS) to compare the effect of FMI with BMI on early recovery after TKA. Results:A total of 100 patients were included in the study, 24 males and 76 females, aged 65.0±8.2 years (range, 42-81 years). There were 15 cases in normal group, 55 cases in overweight group and 30 cases in obese group. All patients successfully completed the operation and were followed up for 3.15±0.72 months (range, 2.8-3.2 months). The WOMAC scores of the obese group at 2 weeks, 1 and 2 months postoperative were 34.57±3.68, 22.03±2.79, and 15.77±2.96, which were greater than those of the normal group (28.73 ±2.58, 19.07±2.71, 12.27±3.10), as well as the overweight group (30.05±4.09, 19.33±2.42, 14.84±2.42), with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The KSS scores of the obese group at postoperative 1 and 2 months were 68.83±5.52 and 81.17±4.49, which were lower than those of the normal group (77.33±5.63, 87.33±4.17), as well as the overweight group (72.64±5.43, 83.73 ±5.02), with statistically significant differences ( P<0.05). The WOMAC score, KSS score, and postoperative complications at 2 months postoperatively were selected as outcome indicators to plot the ROC curve, and the ROC curve for the WOMAC score at 2 months postoperatively showed an area under the curve corresponding to FMI of 0.744 (95% CI: 0.54, 0.82), which was greater than that of BMI [0.624 (95% CI: 0.51, 0.74)], and the difference was statistically significant ( Z=2.19, P=0.021). The ROC curve for the KSS score at 2 months postoperatively showed an area under the curve corresponding to FMI of 0.718 (95% CI: 0.62, 0.82), which was greater than that of BMI [0.612 (95% CI: 0.52, 0.74)], with a statistically significant difference ( Z=2.58, P=0.016). The ROC curve for postoperative complications showed an area under the curve of 0.639 (95% CI: 0.41, 0.88) for FMI and 0.605 (95% CI: 0.37, 0.84) for BMI, with no statistically significant difference ( Z=0.48, P=0.632). Conclusion:The greater the FMI the poorer the early functional recovery after initial TKA, and FMI is more valuable than BMI in predicting the early functional recovery.
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Objective To analyze the plantar pressure distribution of knee osteoarthritis ( KOA) patients after medial opening wedge high tibial osteotomy ( MOWHTO), so as to provide biomechanical references for the surgical treatment and rehabilitation of patients. Methods A total of 31 patients with medial single compartmental KOA after unilateral MOWHTO treatment were selected as the experimental group, and 35 healthy subjects at same age were selected as the control group. The Pedomedic 40 pressure measuring system was used to test dynamic plantar pressure. By comparing the maximum pressure ( pmax ), force-time integral ( FTI) and contact area (CA) of different plantar zones between the experimental group (operative side and unoperated side) and the control group during walking, the changes of plantar pressure in patients with medial single compartmental KOA after MOWHTO were evaluated. Results Compared with the unoperated side and the control group, the CA and FTI of the 1st metatarsal head (MH1) were higher (P<0. 05), the CA of the 4th metatarsal head (MH4)was smaller (P<0. 001), the pmax and FTI of the 5th metatarsal head (MH5) were smaller (P<0. 05), the CA of the lateral middle foot (MF-L) was smaller (P<0. 001), and the CA of the medial rear foot (RF-M) was larger (P<0. 05). Compared with the control group, the pmax of MH1 and MH2 was smaller (P<0. 05), the CA and FTI of MH5 were larger (P<0. 05), the pmax of MF-L was larger (P<0. 001), and the FTI of lateral rear foot (RF-L) was larger (P<0. 05). Conclusions Compared with healthy people, patients with medial single compartmental KOA have abnormal plantar pressure residual after MOWHTO. In clinical practice, targeted intensive rehabilitation therapy is necessary to restore the normal plantar distributions of patients.
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Objective To investigate the indications and clinical outcomes of total knee arthroplasty or osteotomy for knee osteoarthritis subsequent to previous femur fractures.Methods Six patients (three male and three female) with knee osteoarthritis subsequent to previous femur fractures were analyzed retrospectively between February 2006 and February 2017.The average age of patients was 58.2± 10.3 years old,ranged from 51 to 79 years.Four patients underwent total joint replacement and two underwent osteotomy.The average age of patients in joint replacement group was 60.5±12.3 years old.The age of the two patients in the osteotomy group was 51 and 55 years old,respectively.The extra-articular deformity angle of the coronal plane of the femur,lateral distal femur angle of mechanical axis,hip-knee-ankle angle (HKA) of preoperative and postoperative were determined on long-standing radiography.The mean angle of the extra-articular deformity in the joint replacement group was 17.0±7.7 degrees.The angle of the extra-articular deformity in the osteotomy group was 34 and 20 degrees.Lateral distal femur angle of mechanical axis in the joint replacement group was within the range of 87±7 degrees.Lateral distal femur angle of mechanical axis in the osteotomy group was out of the range of 87±7 degrees.The mean preoperative HKA of the joint replacement group was 161.8±8.0 degrees.The preoperative HKA of the osteotomy group was 155 and 160 degrees,respectively.Knee function was estimated according to knee range of motion and Knee Society Score (KSS).The results of postoperative hip-knee-ankle angle,knee range of motion (ROM) and knee society score were compared between the two groups.Results The mean HKA of the joint replacement group reached 176.0±2.8 degrees at one year postoperatively.The HKA of the osteotomy group improved to 177 and to 175 degrees at one year postoperatively.The average preoperative knee ROM improved significantly from 71 ± 16 degrees preoperatively to 113 ±5degrees postoperatively.The mean knee ROM of the joint replacement group was 113.0±6.8 degrees.The knee ROM of two patients in the osteotomy group was 110 and 115 degrees,respectively.The average preoperative KSS score improved significantly from 46±3 preoperatively to 88±3 postoperatively.The mean KSS of the joint replacement group was 88.8±3.0,while the KSS of the osteotomy group was 85 and 82.No bone nonunion was observed in the two patients in osteotomy group.Conclusion For patients with knee osteoarthritis subsequent to previous femur fractures,satisfactory short-term clinical outcomes could be obtained by total knee arthroplasty or osteotomy with the strict selection of proper operative indications.
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Objective To evaluate the efficacy of chemical thoracic sympathetic nerve modulation combined with pulsed radiofrequency in treating upper limb postherpetic neuralgia ( PHN). Methods Forty-two patients of both sexes with upper limb PHN, aged 48-75 yr, were divided into 2 groups ( n=21 each) using a random number table method: chemical thoracic sympathetic nerve modulation combined with pulsed radiofrequency group ( TSNM+PR group) and pulsed radiofrequency group ( PR group) . TSNM+PR group was treated using chemical thoracic sympathetic nerve modulation combined with pulsed radiofrequen-cy, and PR group received pulsed radiofrequency alone. The occurrence of treatment-related adverse reac-tions was recorded. Numeric rating scale scores were recorded preoperatively and at 1 day and 1 and 3 months after operation, and the efficacy was graded. The effective treatment and pain recurrence were re-corded 3 months after operation. Quantitative sensory nerve tests were performed to record the current per-ception threshold before operation and on 1 day, 1 month and 3 months after operation. Results Compared with PR group, numeric rating scale score was significantly decreased, the therapeutic effect was en-hanced, the rate of effective treatment was increased, the recurrence rate of pain was decreased at 1 and 3 months after surgery, the current perception threshold at 250 and 5 Hz on the ipsilateral side was increased at 1 and 3 months after surgery in TSNM+PR group ( P<0. 05) . No treatment-related adverse reactions were found in two groups. Conclusion Chemical thoracic sympathetic nerve modulation combined with pulsed radiofrequency provides reliable therapeutic effect and higher safety for upper limb PHN.
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Objective To assess the effects of pre-operative measurement of proximal tibia varus angle (PTA) on predicting condylar twist angle (CTA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods The CT-scan of lower limb was performed in sixty-one health female volunteers aged 31.5 (18-38) years with 160 (153-170) cm heights from March 2016 to August 2016.The PTA,medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and CTA were determined.The PTA was defined between a line perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the tibia and the tangent on the internal tibial plateau.The MPTA was the medial angle between the mechanical axis of the tibia and the tangent on the internal tibial plateau.The CTA was the angle between the sTEA and the posterior condylar line.The correlations between these parameters were analyzed statistically by linear regression.Results The PTA,MPTA and CTA parameters were conformed to the normal distribution.The PTA was 2.30°± 1.86°,ranged from 1.40° to 6.50°.The MPTA was 87.7°± 1.86°,ranged from 83.50° to 88.60°.The CTA was 3.4°± 1.27°,ranged from 0.50° to 5.80°.The linear regression analysis showed a strong positive correlation between the CTA and PTA in health female knees (r=0.58,P=0.048),while negative correlation was found between the CTA and MPTA in health female knees (r=-0.58,P=0.048).There were fifty-two (85.2％) volunteers with PTA that was more than 2° and less than 4°.Six (9.8％) volunteers had PTA less than 2°,while three (4.9％) had PTA more than 4°.There were eight (13.1％) volunteers with CTA less than 3°.Forty-three (70.5％) volunteers had CTA more than 3° and less than 4°.CTA more than 4° was found in ten volunteers (16.4％).Based on these above results,two formulas were demonstrated for predicting the CTA:CTA=2.52+0.395PTA,CTA=38.06-0.390MPTA.Conclusion The CTA can be predicted by calculating the PTA by CT-scan and standard long-leg standing radiographs before TKA.Using the present method could reduce the risk of femur component malrotation and the flexion gap balancing during TKA.
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Objective To assess the effects of pre-operative measurement of proximal tibia varus angle (PTA) on predicting condylar twist angle (CTA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods The CT-scan of lower limb was performed in sixty-one health female volunteers aged 31.5 (18-38) years with 160 (153-170) cm heights from March 2016 to August 2016.The PTA,medial proximal tibial angle (MPTA) and CTA were determined.The PTA was defined between a line perpendicular to the mechanical axis of the tibia and the tangent on the internal tibial plateau.The MPTA was the medial angle between the mechanical axis of the tibia and the tangent on the internal tibial plateau.The CTA was the angle between the sTEA and the posterior condylar line.The correlations between these parameters were analyzed statistically by linear regression.Results The PTA,MPTA and CTA parameters were conformed to the normal distribution.The PTA was 2.30°± 1.86°,ranged from 1.40° to 6.50°.The MPTA was 87.7°± 1.86°,ranged from 83.50° to 88.60°.The CTA was 3.4°± 1.27°,ranged from 0.50° to 5.80°.The linear regression analysis showed a strong positive correlation between the CTA and PTA in health female knees (r=0.58,P=0.048),while negative correlation was found between the CTA and MPTA in health female knees (r=-0.58,P=0.048).There were fifty-two (85.2％) volunteers with PTA that was more than 2° and less than 4°.Six (9.8％) volunteers had PTA less than 2°,while three (4.9％) had PTA more than 4°.There were eight (13.1％) volunteers with CTA less than 3°.Forty-three (70.5％) volunteers had CTA more than 3° and less than 4°.CTA more than 4° was found in ten volunteers (16.4％).Based on these above results,two formulas were demonstrated for predicting the CTA:CTA=2.52+0.395PTA,CTA=38.06-0.390MPTA.Conclusion The CTA can be predicted by calculating the PTA by CT-scan and standard long-leg standing radiographs before TKA.Using the present method could reduce the risk of femur component malrotation and the flexion gap balancing during TKA.
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Infection is a catastrophiccomplication in total knee arthroplasty.Reported a case of Nocardiafarcinica infection which appeared after application of cemented total knee replacement.A 64-year-old male patient was admitted to hospital 1 months after knee surgery,with a 2-week history of pain,swelling,and restricted mobility.As no improvement could be a-chieved after synovectomy and antibiotherapy,the prosthesis were removed from him.Although improvement could not be a-chieved in the knee of the patient at the end of 10-month therapy,the case has still being followed-up.
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Purpose To investigate the imaging features of lumbar spinal epidural angiolipoma, and to improve the imaging diagnostic capability of the disease. Materials and Methods Four patients with lumbar spinal epidural angiolipoma confirmed by pathology were recruited in the study. CT and MRI images were reviewed and the imaging characteristics including the shape, size, location, density, and signal intensity were analyzed. Results The lesions located at the right front of the spinal canal in two cases, at the left front in one case, and the residual one case located directly behind the spinal canal. The longitudinal axis of the lesions paralleled to the longitudinal axis of the spine. The dura mater spinalis was compressed and inward shifted. All of the four cases showed homogeneous iso- or hypo-density on CT without calcification or necrosis in the lesions. The maximum diameter was 3 to 5 cm. The boundary was clear and smooth. Three lesions showed dumbbell-shaped and crossed foramen, but the adjacent bone were not absorbed or destructed. One lesion showed scallop-like. On MRI, four cases displayed slightly hypointense on T1WI and hyperintense on T2WI. On STIR images, the lesions showed hyperintense with patchy low signal intensity in it. The boundary of the lesions was clear. After administration of contrast media, two lesions presented remarkably homogeneous enhancement, one lesion showed dual tail sign, and one lesion displayed pen-tip-like at the both ends. Conclusion MRI plays an important role in locating the lesion and distinguishing internal tissue components of spinal angiolipoma, which is the gold standard for the diagnosis of the tumor. CT provides excellent supplement. The Combination of CT and MRI will improve the diagnostic accuracy of the spinal angiolipoma.
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[Objective]To study the reason of loosening prothesis by observing the interface membranes harvested during the hip revision operation.[Method]Thirty eight specimens of interface membranes around the loosening prothesis were harvested from thirty eight patients who underwent the revision of total hip replacement.All the specimens were underwent outer observation,light and scanning electronic microscopic observation.[Result]All the gap of the loosening prothesis were filled with interface membranes with different thickness.A large number of the foreign pelletand bone pieces were found under scanning electronic microscope.[Conclusion]Interface membranes growed and filled in the gap between the loosening prothesis and bone(or bone cement).The wear debris stimulated the interface membrane to release bone resorption factors which caused the prothesis loosening,and the more loosening,the more large gap appeared,and the more resorption factors released from the interface membranes due to the debris stimulating,which formed vicious circle.Cutting the link of the circle could decrease the loosening rates.
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[Objective]To analyze the causes of perioperative periprothetic fracture with hip arthroplasty and discuss the prevention and treatment of the fracture.[Method]18 of 640 THR cases occurred femoral fracture from July 1995 to August 2006,11 with intraoperative fracture and 7 with postoperative fracture,12 were and 6 female,the mean age 68 years(range:51 to 79 years).According to AAOS'standard,18 cases were divided into 6 types:1 of I type,6 of II type,4 of III type,4 of IVa type,2 of IVb type,1 of V type and 2 of VI type.10 of 11 cases of intraoprative fracture were operated immediately with internal fixation,and one of II type was treated with conservative method.4 of 7 cases of postoperative fracture were operated with open reduction and internal fixation in two weeks,2 cases with loosen stem were operated by revision hip,and one of V type was treated with conservative method because of other disease.[Result]The mean followed up perioid were 15.2 months(rang:6 to 42 months),15 fractures united,2 delayed united and 1 dead after 8 months postoperatively.The average scores were 80 according to Harris'standard(range:67 to 92).[Conclusion]Violence、abnormal of femur cannal、osteoprosis and bigger prothesis are the main causes of intraoperatively peri-prothetic femur fracture after THA,and loosening、 osteoperosis and outside injury are the main causes of postoperatively periprothetic femoral fracture,different treatment should be used according to the different types.