Clinical efficacy of electromagnetic navigation system in distal locking of tibia intramedullary nail / 局解手术学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical effect of electromagnetic navigation system to locate the distal locking screw of tibia intramedullary nail. Methods From February 2010 to December 2016, 79 cases of tibia shaft fractures requiring treatment with intramedullary nailing were selected and divided into the navigation group and free hand locking group according to intramedullary nail locking methods. Forty-four cases in navigation group used an electromagnetic navigation system to lock the distal end of the intramedullary nail,while 35 cases in free hand locking group used a free-hand technique. The intraoperative X-ray exposure time,distal locking time,healing time, and the success rate of one-time distal locking were recorded compared between two groups. Results The average time of diatal locking using electromagnetic navigation technology was less than that of the free hand locking group,and the exposure time of fluoroscopy was also reduced, the differences were significant(P ＜ 0. 05). There was no difference in fracture healing time between the two groups(P ＞ 0. 05), one-time success rate of navigation group was 100％,which was higher than 37. 34％ of the free hand locking group, the difference was significant(P ＜ 0. 05). Conclusion Compared with free hand technology, the advantage of using electromagnetic navigation system to lock the distal nail of tibia intramedullary nail is high efficiency, short locking time and no radiation.

Freehand S2 Alar-Iliac Screw Placement Using K-Wire and Cannulated Screw: Technical Case Series

OBJECTIVE: Among the various sacropelvic fixation methods, S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screw fixation has several advantages compared to conventional iliac wing screw. However, the placement of S2AI screw still remains a challenge. The purpose of this study was to describe a novel technique of free hand S2AI screw insertion using a K-wire and cannulated screw, and to evaluate the accuracy of the technique. METHODS: S2AI screw was inserted by free hand technique in sixteen consecutive patients without any fluoroscopic guidance. The gearshift was advanced to make a pilot hole passing through the sacroiliac joint and directing the anterior inferior iliac spine. A K-wire was placed through the pilot hole. After introducing a cannulated tapper along with the K-wire, a cannulated S2AI screw was installed over the K-wire. RESULTS: Thirty-three S2AI screws were placed in sixteen consecutive patients. Thirty-two screws were cannulated screws, and one screw was a conventional non-cannulated screw. Thirty out of 32 (93.8%) cannulated screws were accurately positioned, whereas two cannulated screws and one non-cannulated screw violated lateral cortex of the ilium. CONCLUSION: The technique using K-wire and cannulated screw can provide accurate placement of free hand S2AI screw.

Freehand S2 Alar-Iliac Screw Placement Using K-Wire and Cannulated Screw: Technical Case Series

OBJECTIVE: Among the various sacropelvic fixation methods, S2 alar-iliac (S2AI) screw fixation has several advantages compared to conventional iliac wing screw. However, the placement of S2AI screw still remains a challenge. The purpose of this study was to describe a novel technique of free hand S2AI screw insertion using a K-wire and cannulated screw, and to evaluate the accuracy of the technique.METHODS: S2AI screw was inserted by free hand technique in sixteen consecutive patients without any fluoroscopic guidance. The gearshift was advanced to make a pilot hole passing through the sacroiliac joint and directing the anterior inferior iliac spine. A K-wire was placed through the pilot hole. After introducing a cannulated tapper along with the K-wire, a cannulated S2AI screw was installed over the K-wire.RESULTS: Thirty-three S2AI screws were placed in sixteen consecutive patients. Thirty-two screws were cannulated screws, and one screw was a conventional non-cannulated screw. Thirty out of 32 (93.8%) cannulated screws were accurately positioned, whereas two cannulated screws and one non-cannulated screw violated lateral cortex of the ilium.CONCLUSION: The technique using K-wire and cannulated screw can provide accurate placement of free hand S2AI screw.

Dosimetric study of 3D-printing coplanar template combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation for treating non-small cell lung cancer / 中华放射医学与防护杂志

Objective To explore the safety,effectivity and dosimetric continence of 3D-printing coplanar template(3D-PCT)combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation in the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer(NSCLC).Methods From May 2014 to November 2016,a total of 20 NSCLC patients who were suitable for 125I seed implantation were recruited in this study.Of all the patients,10 received 125I seed implantation treatment by CT-guided combined with 3D-PCT (3D group),and the rest,by freehand puncture combined with CT-guided 125I seed implantation (free-hand group).During two days before the surgery,the patients received the CT scan.Then the digital imaging and communications in medicine (DICOM) was collected to input to the Brachytherapy Treatment Planning System (BTPS).The dose parameters including D90,D100,V100,V150,conformal index(CI),external index(EI),and homogneneity index(HI) were compared between pre-operation and post-operation.Pair t-test and single sample t-test were performed.Results V150 in 3D group between preoperation and postoperation showed statistically significant difference (t =-2.916,P ＜ 0.05),and there was no significant difference in the rest parameters(P ＞ 0.05).However,the number of seeds,V100,EI,HI in free-hand group between preoperation and postoperation showed statistically significant difference (t =-2.516,2.492,4.725,7.258,P ＜0.05),and there was no significant difference in the rest parameters(P ＞0.05).Comparison of indicuted that there was significant difference in V100,V150,CI,EI,HI and dose error rate between the 3D group and the free-hand group with single sample t test,the result showed V100,CI,EI,HI between two groups(t =2.598,2.278,4.637,4.616,-4.785,P ＜0.05),and there was no significant difference in V150 (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions CT-guided 125I seed implantation brachytherapy combined with 3D-PCT for treatment of NSCLC safe is feasible,and dose controllable,and there is a certain advantage in the spatial distribution of seed compared with free-hand puncture.

Application of bedside ordinary-probe-guided free-hand percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage in the treatment of severe cholecystitis / 实用医学杂志

Objective To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage introduced by bedside ordinary-probe-guidance with free-hand technique in severe cholecystitis. Methods 85 cases treated with the operation were observed and analyzed. Results Infectious bile was successfully drained in all cases without serious complications. 83 cases received satisfactory outcomes. 2 elderly patients died from MODS secondary severe infection. Conclusion Bedside ordinary-probe-guided free-hand percutaneous transhepatic gallbladder drainage is a safe and convenient treatment with minimal invasion for severe cholecystitis, which can be widely used in clinic.

Accuracy of Free Hand Pedicle Screw Installation in the Thoracic and Lumbar Spine by a Young Surgeon: An Analysis of the First Consecutive 306 Screws Using Computed Tomography

STUDY DESIGN: A retrospective cross-sectional study. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the accuracy and safety of free-hand pedicle screw insertion performed by a young surgeon. OVERVIEW OF LITERATURE: Few articles exist regarding the safety of the free-hand technique without inspection by an experienced spine surgeon. METHODS: The index surgeon has performed spinal surgery for 2 years by himself. He performed fluoroscopy-assisted pedicle screw installation for his first year. Since then, he has used the free-hand technique. We retrospectively reviewed the records of all consecutive patients undergoing pedicle screw installation using the free-hand technique without fluoroscopy in the thoracic or lumbar spine by the index surgeon. Incidence and extent of cortical breach by misplaced pedicle screw was determined by a review of postoperative computed tomography (CT) images. RESULTS: A total of 36 patients received 306 free-hand placed pedicle screws in the thoracic or lumbar spine. A total of 12 screws (3.9%) were identified as breaching the pedicle in 9 patients. Upper thoracic spine was the most frequent location of screw breach (10.8%). Lateral breach (2.3%) was more frequent than any other direction. Screw breach on the right side (9 patients) was more common than that on the left side (3 patients) (p<0.01). CONCLUSIONS: An analysis by CT scan shows that young spine surgeons who have trained under the supervision of an experienced surgeon can safely place free-hand pedicle screws with an acceptable breach rate through repetitive confirmatory steps.

Technical Report of Free Hand Pedicle Screw Placement using the Entry Points with Junction of Proximal Edge of Transverse Process and Lamina in Lumbar Spine: Analysis of 2601 Consecutive Screws

OBJECTIVE: A variety of different pedicle screws entry point techniques are used for the lumbar pedicle screws placement. This study reported Kim's entry point of lumbar pedicle screws with free hand technique and the accuracy of this technique. METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the 584 cases with free hand placed lumbar pedicle screw placement. The diagnosis included 491 cases with degenerative spine, 59 cases with trauma, 29 cases with metastatic disease, and 5 cases with scoliosis. A total of 2601 lumbar pedicle screws were placed, and the entry points of lumbar pedicle screws were the junction of proximal edge of transverse process and lamina. Incidence and extent of cortical breach by misplaced pedicle screw was determined by review of intra-operative and post-operative radiographs and/or computed tomography. RESULTS: Among the total 2601 lumbar free hand placed pedicle screws, 114 screws (4.4%) in 79 patients (13.5%) were repositioned screws with suspected screw malposition during operation, and 37 screws (1.4%) in 31 patients (5.3%) were identified as moderate to severe breaching the pedicle after post-operative imaging studies. Among the patient with malpositioned screws, 3 patients showed nerve irritation sign of the lesion, and 2 cases were symptom improved after nerve block and conservative management, and 1 case was removed the screw after the failure of the treatment. CONCLUSION: Free hand pedicle screw placement based on external landmark with the junction of proximal edge of transverse process and lamina showed acceptable safety and accuracy and avoidance of radiation exposure.

Free Hand Pedicle Screw Placement in the Thoracic Spine without Any Radiographic Guidance : Technical Note, a Cadaveric Study

Thoracic pedicle screw fixation techniques are still controversial for thoracic deformities because of possible complications including neurologic deficit. Methods to aid the surgeon in appropriate screw placement have included the use of intraoperative fluoroscopy and/or radiography as well as image-guided techniques. We describe our technique for free hand pedicle screw placement in the thoracic spine without any radiographic guidance and present the results of pedicle screw placement analyzed by computed tomographic scan in two human cadavers. This free hand technique of thoracic pedicle screw placement performed in a step-wise, consistent, and compulsive manner is an accurate, reliable, and safe method of insertion to treat a variety of spinal disorders, including spinal deformity.

Electromagnetic navigation-guided acupuncture of foramen ovale: A cadaver study / 实用口腔医学杂志

Objective: To evaluate the surgView-RFT electromagnetic navigation system in radiofrequency thermocoagulation(RFT). Methods: 6 foramen ovales of 3 cadavers were punctured by 3 beginners. Every one tried 5 times by free-hand and 5 times by SurgView-RFT electromagnetic navigation-guidance. After each puncture, CT scans were used as golden standard to measure the distance between the tip of needle and the anterior margin of the foramen ovale. T test and variance of SAS 6.12 statistical software was used to do the statistic analysis. Results: The punctures by free-hand failed, and the distances between the tip of needle and the anterior margin of the foramen ovale were 8-10.6 mm. The punctures by navigation guidance were successful, and the distances between the tip of needle and the anterior margin of the foramen ovale were 2.68-3.54 mm. The error of navigation system was 0.59 mm which was verified by CT scan. There was significant difference between free-hand puncture and navigation-guided puncture. Conclusion: The surgView-RFT electromagnetic navigation system is characteristic with high performance, high accuracy and minimal invasion, while it is applied in training or clinical using.

Pedical screws in correction idiopathic scoliosis / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To discuss the methods of insertion the pedicle screws of thoracic vertebrae and sum the results of correction of idiopathic scoliosis.[Method]Bone of entrance was removed with rongeur forceps.According to the depth and rotation preoperative,to drill using 1.5 mm and 2.5 mm Kirschner wire.If the resistance was increasing and Kirschner wire was bending,it needs to adjust the direction.Stop to drill whenachieve the depth,after checking the hole using special probe then strike awl in the hole.Checking the hole using specillum again then insert the screws.[Result]97% were successful inserted by one time.There were no patients with spinal cord injury and leakage of cerebrospinal fluid and no infection of incisionsl wound.The correction rate in coronal plane was 73% after surgery.The Cobb's angle in sagittal plane was from 6? to 30?,with average of 23?.Rotation deformity was corrected Ⅰ to Ⅱ degree.There were 103 patients.Follow-up duration was with average 4.9 years.Trunk balance was good and no flat back was happen.Bone graft fused well.The correction lost 3.7% in coronal plane at final follow up.One case was with late infection and 2 patients were with screws broken.The internal fixations were removed out.[Conclusion]Using Kirschner wire to made screw hole is a good way to insert thoracic vertebrace pedicle screw.Screw-rod system had favourable three diamensions correct control force.Fully pedicle screw to correct idiopathic scoliosis has good results.

Study and application of free hand insertion with the lateral mass screw of atlas and vertebra dentata pedicle screw / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To summary the methods and results of free hand insertion with the lateral mass screw of atlas and vertebra dentata pedicle screw.[Method]Fifty samples of fresh adult atlas and dentate were used.There were 25 males and 25 females samlpes.Then rongeur forceps was used to bite the bone of entrance.The way of screw was made by Kirschner wire of 1.5mm and 2.5mm in diameter.Guide pin was inserted along the way.The screws were placed in lateral mass of atlas beside the posterior arch of atlas about 18～20mm and the point of intersection above 2mm inferior boarder of posterior arch.Vertical with coronal plane,the tip of the screw was made 5? to side of head in sagittal plane.The site of the screws placed in vertebra dentate was divided equally the inferior articular process of axis,made 15?with sagittal plane and 30?with cross section.There were 26 patients with Atlantoaxial vertebra unsteadiness,15 males and 11 females,with an average age of 39.5 years.Seventeen cases were used with screws and rod system and 9 patients were used screws and plate system.Preoperative JOA scores were from 5.1 to(10.6),with an average of 7.6.[Result]There were no cases with spinal cord and vertebral artery injury after surgery.Follow-up duration was from 10 to 25 months,with an average of 14 months.The postoperative JOA scores were from 12.9 to 16.5,with an average of 14.8.The improve rate was 87.6 percent.The plant bones all fused and there were no internal fixation rupture and mobiled.[Conclusion]The technique of free hand insertion with the lateral mass screw of atlas and vertebra dentata pedicle screw is simple,fixation is reliability and is well worth to spreading.

Surgical Resuscitation of a Patient with Cerebral Herniation Secondary to Massive Hemorrhage in the Basal Ganglia: Ultrasound-monitored Aspiration

The authors report a case of hyperacute, massive hemorrhage in the left basal ganglia with severe midline shift that was treated successfully by the ultrasound-monitored free hand aspiration technique. Every effort was made to shorten time until removal of considerable amount of the hematoma and minimize duration of cerebral herniation, avoiding additional irreVersible neurological deficit. A burr hole aspiration technique was preferred to standard craniotomy procedure, and any time-consuming procedures such as stereotactic frame application were abandoned. A burr hole was localized on the basis of computed tomography images simply and quickly with a ruler, and safety of the aspiration procedure was augmented by real-time ultrasound monitoring. Such minimally invasive technique relieved cerebral herniation successfully while avoiding time consumption and the morbidity of major craniotomy procedure. Early resuscitation of the patient with cerebral herniation in this case resulted in excellent recovery of the patient's neurological deficit. The patient's mentality started to improve rapidly and was clear six months after the surgery.

The Comparison of Endoscopic Variceal Band Ligation (EVL) with and without Over Tube / 대한소화기내시경학회지

Endoscopic variceal band ligation requires the incertion of over tube. Since adopting EVL, we encountered pharyngeal trauma and complaints of severe pain during over tube insertion. So We compared the safety and efficacy of EVL according to the method of scope insertion, as over tube and free hand method. We studied 49 patients who require EVL due to grade 3 esophageal varices. The group l consist of 26 patients who undergone EVL without over tube and group 2 consist of 23 patients who undergone EVL with over tube. There were no differences in basal arterial oxygen saturation by pulse oxymeter, basal heart rate and EKG by EKG monitor, hemoglobin concentration, and Child class between 2 groups. The changes of arterial oxygen saturation and EKG were not different between 2 groups during EVL. And the symptom score and speed of single band ligation were similar in over tube and free hand method of EVL. The complication induced by scope insertion methods is minor pharyngeal trauma only in over tube group. We suggest that over tube method of EVL can be replaced by free hand method in patients who complain of severe pain during over tube insertion, and with anatomical abnormality of oropharynx and urgent cases in which require good vision.

Comparative Clinical Analysis of Surgically Treated Spontaneous Intracranial Parenchymal Hematoma between with Stereotaxic Evacuation and Free-Hand Craniectomy

From Jun, 1983 to Sep, 1986, we operated 127 cases of spontaneous intracranical parenchymal hematoma. Among them, 88 cases were operated by stereotaxic evacuation of hematoma with computed B.R.W. system and 39 cases by free-hand craniectomy and leucotomy. We compared results of both methods. Results are as followings : 1) Nearly 90%(112 cases) were over 40 years old. 2) Prevalence of both sex were nearly same. 3) Hypertension cases on admission were 93 cases(73.2%). 4) Favorite anatomical locations were putamen(55 cases ; 43.3%), thalamus(32 cases ; 25.2%), subcortical(29 cases ; 22.8%), pontine, cerebellum in frequency. 5) Amount of removed hematoma were mostly 10-30ml and upper most case was 145ml. 6) Irrigation with urokinase were done in cases. 7) Surgical complication were 7 cases(5.5%) : 6 cases of reblecding : 1 case of ventriculitis. 8) Mortality of total cases were 26.0%(33 cases). 9) Comparative results between B.R.W. group and F.H.C. group were as followings ;(tab)B.R.W. group(tab)(tab)F.H.C. group(tab)(newline)Mortality(tab)13.60%(tab)(tab)28.20%(tab)(newline)(tab)AD(tab)DC(tab)AD(tab)DC(newline)Glasgow coma scale(tab)11.23+/-3.14(tab)12.72+/-3.87(tab)8.56+/-3.33(tab)10.97+/-4.93(newline)Motor power(tab)2.59+/-1.14(tab)3.44+/-1.27(tab)3.05+/-1.21(tab)3.32+/-1.53(newline)Motor of Putaminal Hx(tab)2.38+/-0.85(tab)3.13+/-1.00(tab)3.20+/-0.94(tab)3.00+/-1.41(newline)