Open acromioplasty for acromion impingement syndrome combined with rotator cuff injury / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To evaluate open acromioplasty for treating acromion impingement syndrome combined with rotator cuff injury. Methods From March 2004 to August 2007, 20 cases of acromion impingement syndrome combined with rotator cuff injury were treated in our department. During open acromioplasty, we repaired the rotator cuff, and reconstructed the insertion site with anchor screws for patients who had been diagnosed as complete rupture of superspinatus tendon. Postoperative rehabilitation program was conducted and all patients were followed up at our outpatient clinic. ASES (American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons) scoring system was used to assess the outcome of the patients. Results Eighteen patients were followed up regularly for an average of 11 (6 to 13)months. The mean ASES score was 90. 5 postoperatively. A significant difference was found between the preoperative and postoperative ASES scores in this group (t= 13.865, P<0.01). Conclusion Open acromioplasty can achieve good outcome in treatment of acromion impingement syndrome combined with rotator cuff injury, and can be carried out by primary hospitals.

Operative treatment of posttraumatic instability of the elbow: evaluation and outcome / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To retrospectively analyze the therapy comparison between the unilateral hinged external fixator assisting the internal fixation, soft tissue repair and reconstruction and routine surgery for elbow instability of fracture dislocation.[Method]A total of 117 cases of elbow fracture dislocation were collected from Jan. 2001 to Jun. 2005. Some patients were treated by unilateral hinged external fixator, and others were treated by routine surgery and casting external fixation.The JOA assessment was applied for the pain, function, arc of motion, articular instability and deformity of elbow joint before surgery and after operational follow-up. [Result]Eighty-six cases were followed up by telephone and mail appointment.The average follow-up time was 18.6 months (from the range of 8 months to 30 months).The function and arc of motion of two group patients were assessed by JOA in post-operational follow-up, showing statistical significant difference (P0.05). The total assessment score between two groups indicates statistical significant difference.[Conclusion]The operation in combination with unilateral hinged external fixator for treating elbow instability of fracture dislocation will enhance lateral stability of elbows, guaranteen early safe elbow function exercises, facilitate stable environment for ligaments healing,suggesting a good subsidiary operational method.