Geometrical Model of Free Skin Graft for the Optimization of Glans Reconstruction after Partial Penectomy / Modelo geométrico de injerto de piel libre para la optimización de reconstrucción de glande tras penectomía parcial

Introduction and Objective The management of penile carcinoma is very disabling and mutilating, bur early treatment can be curative. Our group systematically performs oncological management with immediate penile reconstruction and preservation of the organ (partial penectomy, resurfacing, or glansectomy) when feasible. Due to the low incidence of penile carcinoma, it is difficult to achieve experience in penile reconstruction using free grafts in a standardized and reproducible way. Therefore, we herein present the results of the use of an inanimate model to identify the most efficient geometric way to procure and apply a free skin graft to reconstruct the penis. Methods A preclinical inanimate model of the penis was developed to simulate the surgical reconstruction using a free skin graft. Six different geometric skin-graft models were created and tested. For each of them, we measured graft's surface area as well as the discarded surface after placing the graft on the penis for reconstruction. We also measured the amount of suture lines required for reconstruction. All of these measurements in the six different models were compared. Results Based on the six models, we identified that the longitude of the graft must measure the same as the maximum perimeter of the glans in order to have a square that enables the complete coverage of the penile defect. The total graft area for the first 4 models was of 40 cm2; for models 5 and 6, it was of 60 cm2. The average discarded area of the graft was of 18.135 cm2 (range: 12 cm2 to 30 cm2). Models 4 years 6 were the ones with the least discarded tissue: 12 cm2. The average amount of suture lines to secure the different model grafts was 7.3 (range: 5 to 12). The models that required the least amount of suture lines were number 1 and 4, with a total of 5 suture lines. Conclusions The double trapezoid is the most efficient model to reconstruct the glans after organ-sparing oncological management. Our results contribute to establish a more standardized and predictable technique to reconstruct the penis.

Introducción y Objetivo El manejo del cáncer de pene es muy mutilante y discapacitante. Pero el manejo quirúrgico oportuno puede ser curativo. Nuestro grupo realiza de manera sistemática el manejo oncológico con reconstrucción inmediata del pene y preservación del órgano (penectomía parcial, desepitelización, o gladectomía) cuando sea viable. Como la incidencia de cancer de pene es baja, lograr obtener la experiencia en reconstrucción de pene con el uso de injertos libres de manera estandarizada y reproducible resulta difícil. Por lo tanto, presentamos en este artículo los resultados de un modelo inanimado para identificar la forma geométrica mas eficiente de obtener y aplicar un injerto de piel libre para reconstruir el pene. Materiales y Métodos Se desarrolló un modelo preclínico y inanimado del pene para que se simulara su reconstrucción quirúrgica con el uso de un ijerto de piel libre. Desarrollamos y evaluamos seis modelos geométricos de injerto de piel distintos. Para cada uno, medimos el area total del injerto y la del tejido desechado tras ponerlo en el pene para la recosntrucción. También medimos la cantidad de líneas de sutura necesarias para la recosntrucción. Comparamos todas las medidas entre los seis modelos distintos. Resultados De los 6 modelos diferentes, encontramos que la longitud del injerto debe tener la misma medida que el perímetro máximo del glande para que se tenga un cuadrado que nos permita cubrir todo el defecto del pene. El area total de los 4 modelos iniciales fue de 40 cm2, y el area de los modelos 5 y 6 fue de 60 cm2. El area promedio del tejido desechado en los injertos fue de 18,135 cm2 (rango: 12 cm2 a 30 cm2). Los modelos 4 y 6 fueron los que tuvieron la menor cantidad de tejido desechado: 12 cm2. El promedio de la cantidad de líneas de sutura para atar los distintos modelos de injerto fue de 7,3 (rango: 5 a 12). Los modelos con la menor cantidad de líneas de sutura fueron el 1 y el 4, con un total de 5 líneas. Conclusiones El modelo de doble trapezoide es el más eficiente para reconstruir el glande tras el majejo oncológico en que se preserva el órgano. Nuestros resultados contribuyen para establecer una técnica de reconstrucción del pene más estandarizada y previsible.

Outcomes and metal ion levels of birmingham hip resurfacing versus total hip Arthroplasty: A systematic review and meta-analysis / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Total hip arthroplasty is the gold standard for the end stage of elderly hip disease, but Birmingham hip resurfacing has become an effective alternative to total hip arthroplasty for young people with high levels of exercise. Whether Birmingham hip resurfacing has an advantage over total hip arthroplasty is still inconclusive. OBJECTIVE: To systematically review the efficacy and metal ion level of Birmingham hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty. METHODS: The electronic databases of PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane library, and Web of Science, which last updated on November 30, 2018, were searched for clinical control study of Birmingham hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty. Literature data were extracted and literature quality was evaluated. Meta-analyses were performed with RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Twelve studies were identified with a total of 2 317 patients (n=1 279 in Birmingham hip resurfacing group and n=1 038 in total hip arthroplasty group). (2) Meta-analysis results demonstrated that in the primary outcome measures, the Birmingham hip resurfacing group did not differ from the total hip arthroplasty group during short-term follow-up (RR=0.13, 95% CI [0.02, 1.01], P=0.05), but Birmingham hip resurfacing had a lower revision rate during long-term follow-up (RR=0.27, 95% CI [0.15, 0.50], P 0.05). (4) Finally, in the metal ion level, whether it was short-term follow-up or long-term follow-up, there was no significant difference between Birmingham hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty (P < 0.05). While at the Cr ion level, there was no significant difference between Birmingham hip resurfacing and total hip arthroplasty in short-term follow-up (P=0.55), but long-term follow-up showed that Birmingham hip resurfacing released more Cr ions than total hip arthroplasty after surgery, and the difference between the groups was statistically significant (P=0.03). (5) In conclusion, compared with total hip arthroplasty, Birmingham hip resurfacing has a smaller revision rate and overall complication, a better hip function score, but its Cr ion level is higher. This conclusion still needs further a great amount of large-sample, multi-center, high-quality randomized controlled trials to verify its correctness.

Prótesis de recubrimiento en húmero proximal: ¿Cuál es la indicación hoy en día? / Proximal humeral resurfacing. What's today indication?

Resumen: Introducción: Los resultados funcionales de las prótesis de superficie en el húmero proximal son aceptables, pero con grandes diferencias en la tasa y causa de revisión según las diferentes series. El objetivo de nuestro trabajo fue analizar los resultados clínicos obtenidos en nuestro centro y tratar de definir al paciente ideal para este implante. Material y métodos: Estudio retrospectivo de 19 casos. Seguimiento de 31 (12-61) meses. La cirugía se indicó en casos de artrosis primaria o secundaria. Se analizaron datos demográficos, escala de Constant normalizada, cuestionario DASH, complicaciones y satisfacción. Hubo tres pérdidas durante el seguimiento por fallecimiento sin relación con la cirugía. Resultados: Edad media de 56 (25-80) años. La puntuación en la escala de Constant normalizada fue 73 (23-104) puntos y en el cuestionario DASH 31 (7-84) puntos. Noventa y cuatro por ciento de los pacientes retomaron sus actividades de ocio. En siete casos se objetivó radiológicamente colocación en varo del implante generando un conflicto inferior en la glena. Se produjo una capsulitis adhesiva resuelta de forma conservadora, tres reintervenciones por usura glenoidea sintomática y una por dolor incontrolable. Los pacientes sin lesión del manguito rotador presentaron mejor puntuación en los cuestionarios funcionales. Todos los pacientes refirieron estar satisfechos con la mejoría sintomática respecto a la situación previa. Conclusiones: Los resultados funcionales obtenidos son similares a los publicados previamente. Creemos que la prótesis de superficie debe ser considerada una opción en los casos de artrosis primaria o secundaria sin lesión del manguito rotador, independientemente de la edad.

Abstract: Introduction: Data published in the literature about humeral resurfacing prostheses are not conclusive with good functional results but with large differences in the revision rate. The aim of our study was to evaluate the clinical and functional outcomes in patients operated at our center. Material and methods: Retrospective study of 19 cases in 18 patients. Follow-up of 31 (12-61) months. Surgery was indicated in cases of primary or secondary osteoarthritis. Demographic data, Constant scale, DASH questionnaire, complications and satisfaction were analyzed. Three patients were lost to follow-up due to death unrelated to surgery. Results: Mean age of 56 (25-80) years. Constant normalized of 73 (23-104) points. DASH questionnaire of 31 (7-84) points. Ninety four percent of the patients resumed their recreational activities and 81% sports activities. In seven cases, inferior conflict in the glenoid with varus implant was observed radiologically. There were five complications; a conservatively resolved capsulitis, three reinterventions due to symptomatic inferior glenoid usury and another to uncontrollable pain in a conservative way. Patients without rotator cuff lesion presented better scores on the functional questionnaires. All patients were satisfied with the symptomatic improvement over the previous situation and would be operated again if necessary. Conclusions: The functional outcomes reported are similar to those previously published and, based on them, we believe that the resurfacing prosthesis is an option to be considered in cases of primary or secondary osteoarthritis when there is no rotator cuff injury, regardless of age.

A comparative study on effectiveness of patellar resurfacing against non-resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty / 中国修复重建外科杂志

Objective: To investigate the effectiveness of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) with or without patellar resurfacing.

Survival analysis of hip resurfacing arthroplasty / 医学研究生学报

Objective At present, there is little report of clinical results of metal-on-metal HRA in China.This study was aimed at retrospectively analyzing the factors of survival rate of HRA in China. Methods A retrospective study was conducted in 113 patients who accepted HRA in our hospital from September 2005 to May 2010.All patients were followed up by telephone or outpatient visit,and the average follow-up time was 10.2 years.The clinical function was evaluated by Harris score,and the prosthesis was evalu-ated by pelvic film.Inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry(ICP-MS)was used to detect the concentration of blood metal ions, ultrasound and MRI were used to screen and diagnose inflammatory pseudotumor.Cox proportional hazards models were used to analyze the factors affecting the survival rate of the prosthesis. Results A total of 91 patients(120 hips)were followed up while 22 patients (26 hips)were lost,the follow-up rate was 80.5%.17 patients underwent revision surgeries,including 8 cases of femoral neck fracture and 8 cases of aseptic loosening,the other one was infection.Revision in 13 cases was within 3 years, the proportion was as high as 76.5%.The 10-year survival rate of prosthesis was 87.1%,the abduction angle of acetabular prosthesis is the only risk factor affecting the survival. Conclusion Postoperative survival rate of HRA is relatively high, and the survival rate of prosthesis is relevant to socket position.We should notice that the risk increased when the acetabular abduction angle of the prosthesis was over 55 degree.O-verall,HRA is still a successful surgical method.

Safety and Efficacy of 6.2 mm Patellar Button in Resurfacing Less than 20 mm Thin Patella: A Matched Pair Analysis

PURPOSE: Restoring the native patellar thickness after patellar resurfacing provides optimal function of the knee after arthroplasty and minimises complications related to the patellofemoral articulation. The aim of this study was to assess the usefulness of a thin patellar button (6.2 mm) in patients with a patella thickness of less than 20 mm during total knee arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This is a retrospective case control study. A total of 54 female patients with an intraoperative patellar thickness of < 20 mm, resurfaced with a patellar button of 6.2 mm in thickness were identified (group 1). They were matched with 54 patients with a patellar thickness of 20–23 mm, resurfaced with a patellar button of 8 mm (group 2), based on age, sex, body mass index, and deformity. A clinical and radiological evaluation was done at a minimum 2-year follow-up. RESULTS: The preoperative mean patellar thickness was 18.94±1.07 mm and was restored to 19.06±0.79 mm in group 1, as compared to 21.63±0.99 mm and 21.72±0.99 mm in group 2. The mean postoperative range of motion was 122.22°±9.25° in group 1 and 123.52°±8.72° in group 2 (p=0.13). No patellar bone or button related complications were observed in any patient in either group. CONCLUSIONS: The 6.2 mm thin patella is useful to restore the native thickness in patients with a patellar thickness of less than 20 mm without risk of button fracture, loosening or overstuffing.

Unilateral patellar resurfacing in bilateral total knee arthroplasty: a randomized controlled study / 北京大学学报(医学版)

Objective:To perform unilateral patellar resurfacing and contralateral patellar retention in bilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA) randomly,and to compare the clinical effects of patellar retention with patellar resurfacing in TKA.Methods:In the study,14 bilateral knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients were randomized in the bilateral TKA to receive unilateral patellar resurfacing and contralateral patellar retention,including 28 knees,all were females,53 to 78 years old,with average (66.9 ± 7.8) years,and the BMI was (26.3 ± 1.8) kg/m2.All subjects were followed up from 3 to 12 months.The clinical effects were evaluated based on measurements of American Knee Society score (KSS),range of motion (ROM),anterior knee pain,patellar clunk,and patellar tilt angle (PTA).Results:All the wounds healed primarily without significant complications,such as infection,aseptic loosening,patellar fracture and so on.The preoperative KSS scores of patellar resurfacing group were 38.9 ± 22.2,and the scores changed to be 92.4 ± 6.7 after operation,which were added by 53.5 ± 20.3.While in the patellar retention group,the KSS scores were 38.4 ± 20.5 preoperatively,and after operation,which were added to be 92.1 ±4.2,and improved by 53.7 ±21.4.The differences in the changed KSS scores between TKA with and without patellar resurfacing were not statistically significant (Independent t-test,P =0.98).The ROM was changed from 95.4° ± 13.5° preoperatively to 120.4° ± 8.9° postoperatively in the patellar resurfacing group and from 92.9° ± 19.1 ° preoperatively to 120.4 ± 8.4° postoperatively in the patellar retention group.The ROM of the two group were increased by 25.0° ± 14.5° and 27.5° ± 19.4° re spectively.However,no remarkable differences were observed between the 2 groups in the knee ROM (Independent t-test,P =0.70).At the end of the latest follow-up,3 knees in the patellar resurfacing group and 2 knees in the patellar retention group had knee anterior pain,the incidences of anterior knee pain were 21.4％ and 14.3％ respectively.There was no obvious difference for the incidence of post operative anterior knee pain (Chi-square test,P =0.62).The incidences of post-operative patellar clunk in the 2 groups were all with 3 knees (21.4％),which had no significant difference in the 2 groups (Chi-square test,P =1.00).The post-operative PTA were 2.6° ± 2.6° in the patellar resurfacing group and 3.6° ± 2.9° in the patellar retention group,respectively.There was also no statistical difference between the 2 groups (Chi-square test,P =0.36).Conclusion:For knee OA patients with mild or moderate patellar cartilage damage,performing patellar resurfacing or not didn't significantly affect anterior knee pain,patellar clunk,functional outcomes or patellar tracking after TKA.So we suggest retain patella in TKA for OA patients with mild or moderate patellar cartilage damage.

Effificacy of autologous platelet-rich plasma combined with fractional ablative carbon dioxide resurfacing laser in treatment of facial atrophic acne scars: A split-face randomized clinical trial.

Background: Autologous platelet-rich plasma has recently attracted signifi cant attention throughout the medical fi eld for its wound-healing ability. Aims: This study was conducted to investigate the potential of platelet-rich plasma combined with fractional laser therapy in the treatment of acne scarring. Methods: Sixteen patients (12 women and 4 men) who underwent split-face therapy were analyzed in this study. They received ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser combined with intradermal platelet-rich plasma treatment on one half of their face and ablative fractional carbon dioxide laser with intradermal normal saline on the other half. The injections were administered immediately after laser therapy. The treatment sessions were repeated after an interval of one month. The clinical response was assessed based on patient satisfaction and the objective evaluation of serial photographs by two blinded dermatologists at baseline, 1 month after the fi rst treatment session and 4 months after the second. The adverse effects including erythema and edema were scored by participants on days 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 15 and 30 after each session. Results: Overall clinical improvement of acne scars was higher on the platelet-rich plasma-fractional carbon dioxide laser treated side but the difference was not statistically signifi cant either 1 month after the fi rst treatment session (P = 0.15) or 4 months after the second (P = 0.23). In addition, adverse effects (erythema and edema) on the platelet-rich plasma-fractional carbon dioxide laser-treated side were more severe and of longer duration. Limitations: Small sample size, absence of all skin phototypes within the study group and lack of objective methods for the evaluation of response to treatment and adverse effects were the limitations. Conclusion: This study demonstrated that adding platelet-rich plasma to fractional carbon dioxide laser treatment did not produce any statistically signifi cant synergistic effects and also resulted in more severe side effects and longer downtime.

Prótesis de superficie de cadera en presencia de osteosíntesis femoral proximal / Hip resurfacing in the presence of proximal femoral osteotomy

Describimos un caso de reemplazo de superficie de cadera en un paciente con artrosis posterior a necrosis ósea avascular y material de osteosíntesis femoral proximal de difícil extracción. Con las prótesis de superficie se logran buenos resultados si la indicación y la técnica quirúrgica son las correctas. En este caso, facilitó mucho la artroplastia, con un muy buen resultado funcional; se evita una cirugía con mayor morbilidad y una tasa más alta de complicaciones y revisiones, como ocurre con los reemplazos de cadera convencionales tras el retiro de la osteosíntesis proximal de fémur. Los cirujanos de cadera atendemos a estos pacientes con frecuencia; estamos seguros de que este tipo de cirugías debe incluirse en nuestro arsenal terapéutico. A pesar de las desventajas de esta artroplastia (fricción metal/metal, curva de aprendizaje, fracturas del cuello femoral), consideramos que, en estos casos, dichas complicaciones están compensadas por la simplicidad del procedimiento.

We describe a hip resurfacing case in a patient with arthrosis after avascular necrosis and proximal femoral osteosynthesis material difficult to remove. Hip resurfacing achieves good results when its indication and technique are correct. In this case, it facilitated the arthroplasty achieving an excellent functional result; avoiding a major surgery and the high rate of complications and revisions, as it occurs with conventional hip replacements after osteosynthesis of the proximal femur. Surgeons frequently face this type of patients; therefore we are convinced that this procedure must be in our therapeutic arsenal. Besides the disadvantages of this arthroplasty (metal on metal friction, learning curve, neck fracture) we consider that they are compensated for by the simplicity of the procedure.

A meta analysis of influence of patellar resurfacing on effect of total knee arthroplasty / 重庆医学

Objective To evaluate the influence of patellar resurfacing and non-patellar resurfacing on the effect of total knee arthroplasty to provide the evidence-based basis for selecting the clinical treatment scheme.Methods The clinical randomized controlled trials(RCT)on the whether having patellar replacement in total knee arthroplasty were retrieved from the databases of Pubmed,Cochrane,Medline,Embase,CNKI and WanFang data.The screening was independently performed by two researchers according to the including and excluding criterion.The related data were extracted.The reoperation rate,knee joint pain score and knee joint score served as the measurement criteria.The RevMan 5.2 software was adopted to conduct the meta analysis.Results Fifteen literatures were included to analyze,involving 1 788 patients,among them 871 cases were in the patellar resurfacing group and 917 case sin the non-patellar resurfacing group.The reoperation rate in the patellar resurfacing group was significantly lower than that in the non-patellar resurfacing group(RR=0.50,95 ％CI:0.33-0.76;P =0.001),moreover the knee joint function was significantly improved(WMD=3.04,95％CI:0.41-5.67;P=0.02).However,the anterior knee joint pain(WMD=0.96,95％CI:-0.85-2.76;P=0.30)and knee joint score(RR=0.81,95 ％ CI:0.50-1.32;P =0.41) had no statistical difference between the two operation modes.Conclusion Conducting patellar resurfacing in total knee arthroplasty can reduce the reoperation risk and improves the postoperative knee joint function,but does not improve postoperative knee joint pain score and knee joint score

Hip resurfacing after iliofemoral distraction for type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip a case report / Artroplastía de resuperficialización de cadera posterior a distracción iliofemoral en displasia del desarrollo de la cadera tipo IV: reporte de un caso

Osteoarthritis secondary to developmental dysplasia of the hip is a surgical challenge because of the modified anatomy of the acetabulum which is deficient in its shape with poor bone quality, torsional deformities of the femur and the altered morphology of femoral head. Particularly in Crowe type III and IV, additional surgical challenges are present, such as limb-length discrepancy and adductor muscle contractures. This is a bilateral hip dysplasia case where bilateral hip replacement was indicated, on the left side with a resurfacing one and on the other side a two stage procedure using a iliofemoral external fixator to restore equal leg length with a lower risk of complications. This case report shows both the negative clinical outcome of the left and the excellent one of the right hip where the dysplasia was much more severe. Patient selection and implant positioning are crucial in determining long-term results.

La osteoartritis secundaria a displasia del desarrollo de la cadera es un reto quirúrgico debido a la anatomía modificada del acetábulo que es deficiente en su forma, con mala calidad del hueso, deformidades de torsión del fémur y la morfología alterada de la cabeza femoral; en particular en los tipos III y IV de Crowe, retos quirúrgicos adicionales están presentes, tales como dismetría y contracturas musculares de los aductores. En este caso de displasia de cadera bilateral se indicó el reemplazo bilateral, en el lado izquierdo con una prótesis de resuperficialización y en el otro lado se realizó un procedimiento de dos etapas utilizando un fijador externo iliofemoral para restaurar la longitud de la pierna con un menor riesgo de complicaciones. Este caso muestra tanto el resultado negativo de la cadera izquierda como el excelente resultado de la cadera derecha, donde la displasia fue mucho más grave. La selección del paciente y la colocación del implante son cruciales en la determinación de resultados a largo plazo.

Birmingham Mid-Head Resection Periprosthetic Fracture

Total hip arthroplasty in the young leads to difficult choices in implant selection. Until recently bone conserving options were not available for younger patients with deficient femoral head bone stock. The novel Birmingham Mid-Head Resection (BMHR) device offers the option of bone conserving arthroplasty in spite of deficient femoral head bone stock. Femoral neck fracture is a known complication of standard resurfacing arthroplasty and is the most common reason for revision. It is unknown whether this remains to be the case for the BMHR neck preserving implants. We report a case of a 57-year-old male, who sustained a periprosthetic fracture following surgery with a BMHR arthroplasty. This paper illustrates the first reported case of a BMHR periprosthetic fracture. The fracture pattern is spiral in nature and reaches to the subtrochanteric area. This fracture pattern is different from published cadaveric studies, and clinicians using this implant should be aware of this as revision is likely to require a distally fitting, rather than a metaphyseal fitting stem. We have illustrated the surgical technique to manage this rare complication.

Patella Resurfacing during Total Knee Arthroplasty: Have We Got the Issue Covered?

BACKGROUND: Management of the patella during total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is controversial. Multiple studies have examined mechanical and clinical results of TKA with native and resurfaced patellae with no clear consensus. METHODS: We surveyed a large cohort of consultant surgeons in a questionnaire based study in order to assess the indications for patella resurfacing and to correlate practice with degree of specialization, experience and volume of procedures performed. RESULTS: Six hundred and nineteen surgeons were included. The main indication for patella resurfacing was patellofemoral arthritis. The ratio of those who always:sometimes:never resurfaced was 1:2:1 irrespective of experience or volume performed. There was no difference between knee specialists and non-specialists (p = 0.977) or between high and lower volume surgeons (p = 0.826). Senior and high volume surgeons tended to always resurface. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of surgeons only sometimes resurfaced the patella. The number who always and never resurfaced were similar. There was a tendency for more experienced and high volume surgeons to always resurface.

Biomechanical comparison between resurfacing hip arthroplasty and normal proximal femur / 医用生物力学

Objective To investigate the variation of stress distributions on proximal femur after hip resurfacing arthroplasty (HRA) by using three-dimensional (3D) finite element method. Methods The 3D finite element model of proximal femur was reconstructed based on 64-slice spiral CT scan image data. Both the stress distributions on proximal femur after metal-on-metal HRA and normal proximal femur were studied, so as to analyze the biomechanical environment changes after HRA. Results After HRA, the superior, anterior, rear and inferior area of the proximal femoral head showed significant stress shielding, with peak stress of 0.60, 0.57, 0.66, 0.79 MPa, respectively, and stress shielding rate of 99.80%, 99.16%, 98.92%, 96.66%, respectively. Increased stress occurred in most regions of the distal femoral head, while stress shielding appeared only in rear area of the distal femoral head, with stress shielding rate of 4.92%. Increased stress occurred in anterior region of the proximal femoral neck, while stress shielding appeared in the superior, inferior and rear area of the proximal femoral neck, with shielding rate of 16.48%, 22.75% and 7.83%, respectively. Increased stress also occurred in inferior area of the distal femoral neck, while the remaining area showed stress shielding. The stress in greater trochanter increased by 9.22%, and the stress shielding rate for lesser trochanter area and basal area of femoral neck were 2.49% and 14.44%, respectively. Conclusions Stress distributions on most regions of proximal femur after HRA were similar to that on normal femur, and the stress transfer was close to physiological status, which could effectively avoid obvious stress shielding in proximal femur and preserve bone mass, which could contribute to normal physiological activity of patients.

Availability of Patella Resurfacing in Primary Total Knee Arthroplasty Through Evaluation and Analysis of the Patella in Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty / 대한정형외과연구학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to discuss about availability of patella resurfacing in primary total knee arthroplasty through evaluation and analysis of the patella in revision total knee arthroplasty. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was performed for 27 patients who could be followed up more than 12 months after having the revision TKA from March, 2004 to July 2008 among 105 patients (145 knees) who could be followed up more than 5 years after having primary TKA due to degenerative arthritis from 1989 to 1997. There were Group A (15 knees) which had patella resurfacing in revision TKA without patella resurfacing in primary TKA, Group B (12 knees) which had patella resurfacing in primary TKA, but didn't have patella resurfacing in revision TKA. There was difference of mean 11.2 years (6~15 years) between the time that the patients had primary TKA and the time that the patients had revision TKA. The patients consisted of 3 males and 24 females. The average age of the patients who had revision TKA was 76.2 years old (68~87). The Feller's patella score was used as clinical evaluation system after primary TKA, before and after revision TKA, and last follow-up. Ahlback's score was used by for the radiological evaluation of preoperative and postoperative outcome. And Outerbridge classification was used for the evaluation of group A which about wear of articular surface of patellofemoral joint in primary TKA and revision TKA, and positions of wear were classified. RESULTS: The Feller's patella score of group A, The outcome before revision TKA, 14.5 points, after 3 months TKA, 22.6 points, and 12 months follow-up, 24.2 points. The Feller's patella score of group B, The outcome before revision TKA, 24.2 points, after 3 months TKA, 24.3 points, and 12 months 24.8 points. The Ahlback score of group A decreased from 3.4 to 1.7 points, group B decreased from 1.6 to 1.5 points and group C decreased from 3.8 to 1.7 points. The Outerbridge classification of group A was mean 1.9 grade in primary TKA, and mean 3.6 grade in revision TKA. The wear of patella mainly occurred at medial facet. CONCLUSION: The patella resurfacing in primary TKA is considered as a useful treatment on the basis of these clinic and radiologic evaluation.

Three Dimensional CT-based Virtual Patellar Resection in Female Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement: A Comparison between Tendon and Subchondral Method

BACKGROUND: Due to its small size, variable shape, and lack of distinct anatomical landmarks, osteoarthritic knees make a precise patellar resection extremely difficult. METHODS: We performed virtual patellar resection with digital software using three dimensional computed tomography scans of knees from 49 patients who underwent primary total knee replacement at our hospital. We compared 2 commonly used resection methods, the tendon method (TM) and the subchondral method, to determine an ideal resection plane with respect to the symmetry and thickness of the patellar remnant. RESULTS: The TM gave a thicker resected patella, and a less oval cut surface shape, which gives better coverage for a domed prosthesis. Both methods, however, gave a symmetric resection both superior-inferiorly, as well as mediolaterally. CONCLUSIONS: Although TM appears statistically better with respect to the thickness and cut surface shape, only further intraoperative studies with long-term clinical follow-up may provide us with the most appropriate patellar resection method.

Hip Resurfacing Arthroplasty in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

OBJECTIVE: This study analyzed the midterm results of hip resurfacing arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. METHODS: Between October of 2003 and September of 2008, 13 consecutive hips that were treated with hip resurfacing arthroplasty due to rheumatoid arthritis were analyzed. The average follow up period was 48.6 months and the mean age at the time of operation was 35.9 years old. The mean BMI at the operation was 23.2 kg/m2. The implanted prostheses were the Conserve Plus system in five hips, the Birmingham hip resurfacing system in four hips and the Durom system in four hips. The results were clinically evaluated with the Harris hip score, the UCLA activity score, hip or thigh pain, the limb length discrepancy and the range of motion. As radiological evaluation, we observed the patterns of bone remodeling and complications such as femoral neck fracture, loosening and osteolysis. RESULTS: The average Harris hip score improved from 62.2 to 98.9 at the final visit. The range of motion improved to 0degrees in flexion contracture, 118.1degrees in further flexion, 22.7degrees in internal rotation, 40.4degrees in external rotation, 28.8degrees in adduction and 38.1degrees in abduction, respectively. No patient complained of a limb length discrepancy and hip or thigh pain. Radiographically, impingement between the acetabular component and the femoral neck was observed in one case. However, radiographic findings such as osteolysis, radiolucency, wear and loosening were not observed. CONCLUSION: The midterm results of hip resurfacing arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis were excellent. But long-term studies are needed to determine the survivorship and to evaluate the osteoporotic change, the metal ion level and their influence after hip resurfacing arthroplasty.

A Comparison of Patella Retention versus Resurfacing for Moderate or Severe Patellar Articular Defects in Total Knee Arthroplasty: Minimum 5-year Follow-up Results

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical and radiological results of patients who underwent patellar retention or resurfacing for moderate or severe patellar articular defects during total knee arthroplasty and evaluate the clinical efficacy of patellar resurfacing according to the articular defect of the patella. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From May 2003 to March 2006, 252 patients (277 cases) underwent total knee arthroplasty by one surgeon. Intraoperatively, we divided these patients into a moderate articular defect group (50-75%: group I) and a severe articular defect group (75-100%: group II) and randomly performed patellar resurfacing. The average age was 67.2 years. There were 234 female and 17 male patients. The average follow-up period was 74.6 months. Clinical outcomes were analyzed using the Knee Society (KS) knee score. Functional score, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) score, Feller patellar score and range of motion (ROM). Radiological outcomes were analyzed using the congruence angle, Insall-Salvati ratio and patella tilt angle. RESULTS: The KS knee score and functional score at the last follow-up were 84.4/73.1 in the retention group and 85.2/71.8 in the resurfacing group (p=0.80, p=0.63) in group I. In group II, the values were 82.1/75.1 and 87.0/71.2, respectively (p=0.51, p=0.26). The HSS score and Feller patella score were 86.7/20.3 in the retention group and 84.3/21.7 in the resurfacing group (p=0.31, p=0.29) in group I. In group II, the values were 91.6/21.2 and 85.5/22.1, respectively (p=0.37/p=0.30). The knee ROM (p=0.36/p=0.41), congruence angle (p=0.22/p=0.16), Insall-Salvati ratio (p=0.16/p=0.21) and patella tilt angle (p=0.12/p=0.19) were not statistically different between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS: In this study, we could not find any correlations between the degree of patellar articular defect and patellar resurfacing in terms of the clinical and radiological results. Therefore, patellar articular defects is thought to be less meaningful in determining patellar resurfacing.

Rejuvenecimiento no ablativo / Non ablative rejuvenation

La estética facial y el rejuvenecimiento se han desarrollado rápidamente debido a cambios en los productos, procedimientos y datos demográficos de los pacientes. Los clínicos pueden beneficiarse guiando en el uso de los productos, adaptando tratamientos a pacientes individuales, tratando múltiples áreas faciales, usando las combinaciones de productos para optimizar resultados. Cuando estas técnicas son combinadas, los resultados son superiores al empleo de terapias individuales. Las terapias posibles de combinar son: toxina botulínica, agentes de rellenos, peelings químicos, luz pulsada intensa láser ablativo y no ablativo. Recientemente, una variedad de sistemas de láser está disponible, que permiten un remodelamiento dérmico selectivo sin la disrupción de la superficie epidérmica. Más recientemente, el expertisse de los médicos con los sensibilizantes tópicos y las fuentes luminosas empleadas en la terapia fotodinámica ha conducido a mayores usos, incluyendo su empleo para la mejoría de los signos visibles del fotoenvejecimiento.

Facial aesthetics and rejuvenation are evolving rapidly due to changes in products, procedures and patients demographics. Clinicians can benefit from ongoing guidance on products, tailoring treatments to individual patients, treating multiple facial areas, using combinations of products to optimize outcomes. When these techniques are combined, the results are superior to the use of individual therapies alone. The possible combination therapies are: botulium toxin, fillers agents, chemicals peels, intense pulsed light, nonablative and ablative lasers. A variety of laser systems have recently become available that allow for selective dermal remodeling without disruption of the epidermal surface. More recently, increasing physician expertise with the topical sensitizers and light sources employed in photodynamic therapy has led to expanded applications, including its use for improvement of the visible signs of photoaging.

Comparison of the Results of Resurfacing Versus Non Resurfacing the Patella after Total Knee Arthroplasties in the Same Patient

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare the clinical results between patellar resurfacing and patellar retention during total knee arthroplasties (TKA) in both sides of the knee from one patient. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A prospective randomized study was performed for 18 patients, who underwent only unilateral patellar resurfacing without any consideration for the condition of the patella cartilage, among the patients who had osteoarthritis and who underwent bilateral TKA from February 2004 to February 2008. The clinical results were compared using the American Knee Society clinical rating system, Feller's patellar score and the Kujala scoring system. RESULTS: The mean of the knee score and the function score were 94.3 and 73.7 postoperatively in the resurfaced patellar side and these values were 91.4 and 73.6, respectively, in the unresurfaced patella side (p=0.07, p=1.00). The Feller's patella scores were 26.5 and 25.3 for each side (p=0.219). The Kujala scores were 71.7 and 69.9, respectively (p=0.086). There was no statistically significant difference between both sides of the knee for all the parameters. CONCLUSION: There were no statistically significant differences between the resurfaced and non-resurfaced knees with comparing them according to the American Knee Society clinical rating system and the patellar evaluation systems. However, further studies are needed to observe whether these results are maintained in the long-term.