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Objective To evaluate the value of computer aided rapid prototyping technology in diagnosis and treatment of complicated pelvic fractures. Methods Twenty-two patients of complicated pelvic fractures were examined by thin-slice CT to gain two-dimensional data of the pelvis. Three-dimensional reconstructions of anatomical models were accomplished by computer aided technology. By rapid prototyping technology , the pelvic models were rendered , by which diagnosis and typing of pelvic fractures were finalized for operation project , mimic operation and guiding the operation. Results Three-dimensional reconstruction images and rapid prototyping pelvic models were extremely similar to what doctors saw in the operations. Preoperative mimic operation shortened the time of operation and reduced the volume of bleeding in the operation. All 22 cases were available for review in follow-up period of 6 ~ 24 months. Patients could sit up in 2 ~ 4 weeks after surgery , and walk with a crutch 6 weeks later. Pelvic fractures reductions were good in 22 cases. According to the Majeed's functional criteria , 16 patients were judged excellent and 3 patients were good. The excellent and good rate was 86.4%. Conclusions Computer aided rapid prototyping technology can overall, direct-viewing, and exactly display the three-dimensional shape of pelvis and spatial relation of anatomic structures. It is important for definite clinic diagnosis , typing and treatment.
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Objective To explore the effect of the proximal femoral nail antirotation(PFNa) for the treatment of femoral intertrochanteric fracture.Methods 272 consecutive patients with femoral intertrochanteric fracture were treated with PFNa.Results The mean operative time was 55min(range 35 ～95)min.The mean blood loss was 85ml (range:20 ～200)ml.The mean follow-up was 15.6months( range:6 ～36)monthsand achieved bone healing with an average time of 14.5weeks.According to the Harris criterion for evaluation.Conclusion PFNa was more comfortable for human's biomechanism and more favorable for the healing of the fracture as well as the recovery of the hip function.It had the advantage of simple manipulation,fewer trauma,strong fixation,anti-rotation,less osclerotin.PFNa was an ideal treatment for intertrochanteric fracture,specially the unstable intertrochanteric fracture and senile osteoporosis.
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Objective To investigate the risk factors related to failure of proximal femoral nail anti-rotation(PFNA)internal fixation for intertrochanteric fracture of femur.Methods A retrospective research was done on 249 cases with intertrochanteric fracture of femur after PFNA internal fixation.The failure ratios related to sex,fat,fracture pattern,osteoporosis,replace condition in operation and tip-apex distance(TAD)were calculated.And the risk factors related to failure of PFNA were statistically analysed.Results Two hundred and forty-three cases were followed up ranged from 10 months to 3 years after operation.Plain AP and lateral radiographs were obtained at each follow-up patient,13 of 243 cases resulted in failing by PFNA internal fixation.The failure ratios in PFNA internal fixation with fat,unstable fracture,TAD≥25 mm and bad replace condition in operation were 8.5％(12/141),7.8％(12/153),18.5 ％(5/27)and 26.1％(6/23),respectively,which were higher than those in PFNA internal fixation with nonobese,stable fracture,TAD ＜ 25 mm and good replace condition in operation[1.0％(1/102),1.1％(1/90),3.7％(8/216)and 3.2％(7/220),respectively](P＜0.05 or ＜0.01).Conclusions Fat,unstable fracture,TAD≥25 mm and bad replace condition in operation are the relatively independent risk factors related to failure of PFNA internal fixation for intertrochanteric fracture of femur.Furthermore,it will prevent and reduce the ratio of complications to avoid these risk factors when PFNA internal fixation is selected for treatment intertrochanteric fracture of femur.