Short-term clinical efficacy observation of lesion removal, bone graft fusion, and external brace treatment for late-stage wrist tuberculosis / 中国骨伤

OBJECTIVE@#To observe the clinical efficacy of lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation in the treatment of late-stage wrist tuberculosis.@*METHODS@#From October 2015 to May 2019, 25 patients with late-stage wrist tuberculosis were treated using lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation. Among these patients, there were 14 males and 11 females, aged from 40 to 74 years old, with an average age of (60.72±8.45) years old. The duration of the disease ranged from 5 to 24 months, with an average of (11.52±7.61) months. There were 11 cases of left wrist tuberculosis and 14 cases of right wrist tuberculosis, with 5 cases accompanied by sinus formation. Postoperative regular anti-tuberculosis treatment was continued. Visual analogue score (VAS), inflammatory indicators, Gartland-Werley wrist function score, and upper limb function score were observed before and after treatment.@*RESULTS@#All 25 patients were followed up for ranging from 12 to 36 months with an average of (19.7±6.3) months. At the latest follow-up, all wounds were healed satisfactorily, and there was no recurrence of tuberculosis or infection. VAS at one week before operation and three months after operation were (5.16±1.14) score and (1.68±0.80) score respectively. One week before operation and three months after operation, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was (44.20±20.56) mm·h-1 and (14.44±1.14) mm·h-1, and C-reactive protein (CRP) was (12.37±7.95) mg·L-1 and (4.3±3.37) mg·L-1. The differences in all three data sets were statistically significant (P<0.01). According to Gartland-Werley wrist function scoring, the scores at one week before operation and one year after operation were (21.32±3.44) and (14.96±1.37) respectively, showed a statistically significant difference (P<0.01). According to the upper limb function score (disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand, DASH), the score was (70.52±7.95) at one week before operation and(28.84±2.30) at one year after operation. The difference was statistically significant (P<0.01). At the latest follow-up, no patient had a recurrence of tuberculosis.@*CONCLUSION@#The short-term clinical efficacy of treating wrist tuberculosis with lesion removal, bone grafting, fusion, and external fixation is satisfactory.

Total Wrist Arthrodesis: A Preoperative Test to Predict Functional Outcomes / Artrodese total do punho: Um teste pré-operatório para prever resultados funcionais

Abstract Objective The study aims to demonstrate an evaluation method to predict the functional success of total wrist arthrodesis (TWA) and assist its indication. Methods A prospective study including ten patients submitted to (TWA) posttraumatic arthritis. Exclusion criteria were patients who lost postoperative follow-up or incomplete information in the medical record. The objective functional assessment (handgrip strength, three-point pinch, lateral pinch and pulp-pulp pinch) and the subjective functional assessment (DASH, PRWE, EVA) were evaluated in 3 different periods: (1) Before surgery without articular anesthesia, (2) Before surgery under articular anesthesia and (3) 12 weeks after the surgical procedure. Results There was an increase in handgrip strength in all three pinches measurements after pain relief, both after joint anesthesia and after the consolidation of the arthrodesis (p < 0.05). In the comparisons between the subjective evaluations (DASH, PRWE and VAS), the patients had better scores in the postoperative evaluation after 12 weeks (p < 0.05). There was no statistical difference when comparing the mean strength values found after anesthesia and after 12 weeks of TWA. Conclusion the outcomes could propose an assessment protocol for patients with indication for TWA, in which patients with good response to intra-articular anesthetic infiltration would benefit from the effects of the surgical procedure.

Resumo Objetivo O estudo tem como objetivo demonstrar um método de avaliação para predizer o sucesso funcional da artrodese total do punho (ATP) e auxiliar na sua indicação. Métodos Um estudo prospectivo incluindo dez pacientes submetidos a ATP por artrite pós-traumática. Os critérios de exclusão foram pacientes que perderam o acompanhamento pós-operatório ou informações incompletas no prontuário. A avaliação funcional objetiva (força de preensão manual, pinça de três pontos, pinça lateral e pinça polpa-a-polpa) e a avaliação funcional subjetiva (DASH, PRWE, EVA) foram avaliadas em 3 momentos diferentes: (1) Antes da cirurgia sem anestesia articular, (2) Antes da cirurgia sob anestesia articular e (3) 12 semanas após o procedimento cirúrgico. Resultados Houve aumento da força de preensão palmar nas três medidas de pinça após o alívio da dor, tanto após a anestesia articular quanto após a consolidação da artrodese (p < 0,05). Nas comparações entre as avaliações subjetivas (DASH, PRWE e VAS), os pacientes tiveram melhores escores na avaliação pós-operatória após 12 semanas (p < 0,05). Não houve diferença estatística ao comparar os valores médios de força encontrados após a anestesia e após 12 semanas de ATP.

Abordajes quirúrgicos para el extremo distal del radio

Introducción: Las fracturas del radio distal se encuentran entre las más comunes y deben incrementarse por su relación con el envejecimiento poblacional. Su tratamiento quirúrgico ha aumentado gracias a un mejor conocimiento de la anatomía, la introducción de nuevos implantes y los beneficios de la movilización precoz. Objetivo: Revisar la anatomía regional del radio distal, la articulación de la muñeca y los actuales abordajes quirúrgicos para esta región. Métodos: Se realizó una búsqueda en PubMed con los términos: anatomía del radio distal, anatomía de la muñeca, abordajes quirúrgicos para radio distal, fracturas de radio distal. Se revisaron artículos del servicio ClinicalKey e Hinari. Desarrollo: El extremo óseo distal del radio posee 5 superficies; los tendones y numerosas estructuras vasculonerviosas obligan a un conocimiento profundo. Existen múltiples abordajes quirúrgicos para el adecuado manejo de las fracturas del extremo distal del radio. Conclusiones: Los abordajes quirúrgicos para el radio distal pueden ser volares, radiales y dorsales. La visualización de la superficie articular se logra mejor artroscópicamente. Cada abordaje requiere una comprensión profunda de la anatomía local del radio distal para poder disecar y exponer las fracturas.

Introduction: Fractures of the distal radius are among the most common and they should increase due to their relationship with population aging. Its surgical treatment has increased thanks to better knowledge of the anatomy, the introduction of new implants and the benefits of early mobilization. Objective: To review the regional anatomy of the distal radius, the wrist joint, and the current surgical approaches for this region. Methods: A PubMed search was performed using the terms distal radius anatomy, wrist anatomy, distal radius surgical approaches, distal radius fractures. Articles from the Clinical key and Hinari service were reviewed. Development: The distal bony end of the radius has 5 surfaces, the tendons and numerous neurovascular structures that require in-depth knowledge. There are multiple surgical approaches for the proper management of fractures of the distal end of the radius. Conclusions: The surgical approaches for the distal radius can be volar, radial and dorsal. Visualization of the articular surface is best achieved arthroscopically. Each approach requires a thorough understanding of the local anatomy of the distal radius in order to dissect and expose fractures.

Analysis of hitting method and wrist strength of student tennis players / Análise sobre o método de tacada e a força do pulso de tenistas estudantes / Análisis del método de golpeo y de la fuerza de la muñeca de estudiantes de tenis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Wrist joint strength is important in tennis for angle control and racquet direction. Objective: Study the changes in muscle strength in the wrist region and the characteristics of joint movement under different tennis stroke styles. Methods: 50 students from a professional tennis club team at a university were selected as study subjects, and systematic professional wrist strength training was performed in the experimental group. In contrast, routine training was performed in the control class. The experimental training lasted for six weeks. During this period, the learning time of all groups remained the same, and no additional training or learning was added. Results: The experimental group's stability increased significantly, from 1.78 ± 0.67 to 2.25 ± 1.34 before training, and backstroke strength increased significantly, from 6.21 to 10.21; total stroke score also increased from 8.02 to 12.69. Conclusion: Improving wrist strength in tennis students may improve overall sports performance. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.

RESUMO Introdução: A força da articulação do pulso é de grande importância no esporte do tênis para controle de ângulo e a direção da raquete. Objetivo: Estudar as alterações da força muscular na região do pulso e as características de movimentação articular sob diferentes estilos de tacadas no tênis. Métodos: 50 alunos de uma equipe profissional de um clube de tênis de uma universidade foram selecionados como sujeitos de estudo e o treinamento profissional sistemático da força do pulso foi realizado no grupo experimental, enquanto o treinamento de rotina foi realizado na classe de controle. O treinamento experimental durou 6 semanas. Durante este período, o tempo de aprendizado de todos os grupos permaneceu o mesmo, e nenhum treinamento ou aprendizado adicional foi acrescentado. Resultados: A estabilidade do grupo experimental aumentou significativamente, de 1,78 ± 0,67 para 2,25 ± 1,34 antes do treinamento, e a força de tacada de costas aumentou significativamente, de 6,21 para 10,21; a pontuação total da tacada também aumentou de 8,02 para 12,69. Conclusão: A melhoria da força no pulso dos estudantes de tênis pode aprimorar o desempenho esportivo global. Nível de evidência II; Estudos terapêuticos - investigação dos resultados do tratamento.

RESUMEN Introducción: La fuerza de la articulación de la muñeca es de gran importancia en el deporte del tenis para el control del ángulo y la dirección de la raqueta. Objetivo: Estudiar los cambios de la fuerza muscular en la región de la muñeca y las características del movimiento articular bajo diferentes estilos de golpe de tenis. Métodos: Se seleccionaron 50 estudiantes de un equipo profesional de un club de tenis universitario como sujetos de estudio y se realizó un entrenamiento profesional sistemático de la fuerza de la muñeca en el grupo experimental, mientras que en la clase de control se realizó un entrenamiento rutinario. El entrenamiento experimental duró 6 semanas. Durante este periodo, el tiempo de aprendizaje de todos los grupos siguió siendo el mismo y no se añadió ninguna formación o aprendizaje adicional. Resultados: La estabilidad del grupo experimental aumentó significativamente, de 1,78 ± 0,67 a 2,25 ± 1,34 antes del entrenamiento, y la fuerza en la brazada de espalda aumentó significativamente, de 6,21 a 10,21; la puntuación total de brazada también aumentó de 8,02 a 12,69. Conclusión: Mejorar la fuerza de la muñeca en los estudiantes de tenis puede mejorar el rendimiento deportivo en general. Nivel de evidencia II; Estudios terapéuticos - investigación de los resultados del tratamiento.

Association between wrist pain and awkward postures among workers in 10 key industries / 环境与职业医学

Background Prolonged awkward postures during occupational activities can lead to excessive musculoskeletal load on the wrist of workers and symptoms such as wrist pain or discomfort. Objective To survey the prevalence of wrist pain among workers in 10 key industries and analyze its correlation with wrist working postures. Methods By using stratified cluster sampling method, workers from 10 key industries, such as footwear manufacturing industry, shipbuilding manufacturing industry, and automobile manufacturing industry, were selected from seven regions in North China, East China, Central China, South China, Southwest China, Northwest China, and Northeast China. The demographic information, wrist working postures, pain in wrist of the workers were collected through a cross-sectional survey. Pearson χ2 test was used to compare prevalence by selected factors, trend χ2 test for between group comparison, and unconditional logistic regression models for the association of wrist working postures with wrist pain. Results There were 64052 workers enrolled in this survey, and 56286 provided valid questionnaires (the effective rate was 87.8%). According to the survey, the prevalence of wrist pain was 23.3% (13112/56286), and the industries with higher prevalences were footwear manufacturing (27.1%, 1927/7106), automobile manufacturing (24.9%, 5378/21560), and shipbuilding and related equipment manufacturing (24.4%, 850/3488) industries. Finger pinching (OR=2.09, 95%CI: 1.95-2.24), frequent wrist bending (OR=2.03, 95%CI: 1.92-2.15), fixed wrist bending (OR=1.77, 95%CI: 1.69-1.85), wrist on hard edge (OR=1.34, 95%CI: 1.28-1.40), and arms over shoulders (OR=1.11, 95%CI: 1.05-1.17) increased the risk of reporting wrist pain. Conclusion Awkward postures are related to wrist pain among workers in selected 10 key industries. The related factors are wrist on hard edge, frequent wrist bending, finger pinching, fixed wrist bending, and arms over shoulders.

Preliminary application of a novel distraction reductor in the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To evaluate a novel distraction reductor in the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution.Methods:From January 2019 to December 2020, 27 patients with unstable distal radius fracture complicated with metaphyseal volar comminution were treated at Department of Orthopaedics, Zhoupu Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Medicine & Health Sciences. They were 6 males and 21 females, with an age of (69.4±9.4) years. All fractures were unilateral and closed, involving the right side in 17 cases and the left side in 10 cases. All patients were treated by internal fixation with an anatomical locking plate through the volar approach and the novel distraction reductor was used to reduce the fracture ends. Regular imaging examinations were performed to evaluate the reduction, maintenance and union of fractures after surgery. One year after operation, the curative efficacy was assessed by evaluation of the range of wrist motion, Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score, Gartland-Werley score and Bartra radiology score.Results:All the operations went on successfully with a duration of (92.3±8.9) min. All the incisions healed primarily. The follow-up time was (15.9±2.9) months. The radial height, palmar tilt, ulnar inclination and articular surface step-off immediately after operation [(11.23±1.51) mm, 12.10°±3.44°, 20.54°±3.44°, and (0.95±0.42) mm] were not significantly lost compared with those one year after operation [(11.22±1.55) mm, 12.07°±3.44°, 20.51°±3.33°, and (0.93±0.40) mm] (all P>0.05). One year after operation, the range of wrist motion was good with dorsiflexion of 59.7°±5.5°, palm flexion of 63.0°±9.1°, pronation of 66.5°±5.5°, supination of 61.2°±5.6°, radial deviation of 22.7°±4.8°, and ulnar deviation of 30.3°±6.1°; DASH score was 13.5±5.5; Bartra radiology score was 88.6±6.5, giving an excellent and good rate of 88.9% (24/27);Gartland-Werley score was 2.7±2.1, giving an excellent and good rate of 92.6% (25/27). Follow-ups observed no poor fracture healing, internal fixation failure, tendon or nerve injury or traumatic arthritis. Conclusion:In the surgical treatment of unstable distal radius fractures with metaphyseal volar comminution, the novel distraction reductor can lead to ideal reduction of displaced fractures and effectively correct the shortening caused by volar cortex comminution to achieve satisfactory functional effects in clinic.

Research progress in the diagnosis and treatment of radiocarpal fracture-dislocation / 中华创伤杂志

Radiocarpal fracture-dislocation (RFD) is a rare injury normally associated with the destruction of bones, joints and ligaments. The improper diagnosis and treatment of RFD will cause severe complications and affect the long-term function of wrist joints. The difficulties of clinical diagnosis and treatment lie in the accurate diagnosis, identification and reconstruction of the structure of specific injury. As the foreign and domestic literatures are mainly case analyses or systemic case reports rather than large-scale reports, there still lacks a systemic knowledge of the standard diagnosis and treatment of RFD clinically, thus leading to problems such as missed diagnosed or misdiagnosed, improper application of treatment methods and incomplete reconstruction. Therefore, the authors reviewed relevant literatures about the features, diagnosis and treatment of RFD, in order to provide references for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of RFD.

Use of the Triquetrum-Hamate Portal in FourCorner Wrist Fusion: A Useful Technical Trick / Uso do portal piramidal-hamato na fusão de punho de quatro cantos: Um bom truque técnico

Abstract Arthroscopy-assisted partial wrist-fusion techniques are becoming more popular nowadays. It became clearer that avoiding the violation of important ligament and tendinous structures - which is impossible when using the classic open techniques - enables a more biological approach, which is essential for faster healing and improvement in function. We describe the use of the triquetrum-hamate (TH) portal, which is seldomly applied in routine arthroscopic techniques for hand and wrist surgery, as an accessory portal to better perform anterior midcarpal debridement in four-corner fusion. This trick enables an almost complete anterior resection of the capitate and hamate chondral surfaces, increasing the subchondral osseous contact in the midcarpal joint after fixation, thus leading to higher consolidation rates.

Resumo As técnicas de fusão parcial do punho assistidas por artroscopia estão se tornando mais populares. Ficou claro que evitar a violação de importantes estruturas ligamentares e tendíneas, o que é imposssível com as técnicas abertas clássicas, permite uma abordagem mais biológica, essencial para a cicatrização mais rápida e melhora da função. Descrevemos o uso do portal piramidal-hamato (PH), raramente aplicado em técnicas artroscópicas de rotina para cirurgia de mão e punho, como portal acessório para melhor execução do desbridamento carpal medial anterior na fusão de quatro cantos. Esse truque possibilita a ressecção anterior quase completa das superfícies condrais do capitato e do hamato, o que aumenta o contato ósseo subcondral na articulação mesocárpica após a fixação e eleva as taxas de consolidação.

Comparison of diagnostic value of ultrasound and multi-slice spiral CT in wrist joint lesions of rheumatoid arthritis / 中国医师进修杂志

Objective:To investigate the diagnostic value and imaging characteristics of ultrasound and multi-slice spiral CT in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) wrist joint lesions.Methods:The clinical data of 54 cases of RA wrist arthropathy in Jianhu Hospital Affiliated to Nantong University from December 2018 to April 2020 were analyzed. All the patients were examined by ultrasound and multi-slice spiral CT. The imaging characteristics of ultrasound and multi-slice spiral CT were analyzed, and the detection rates of synovitis, joint effusion, tenosynovitis, bone erosion and wrist joint lesions were calculated.Results:A total of 1 188 joints were examined in 54 patients with RA, including 108 wrist joints, 540 metacarpophalangeal joints and 540 proximal interphalangeal joints. There was no significant difference in the detection rate of wrist joint synovitis, joint effusion and tenosynovitis between ultrasound and CT ( P>0.05). The wrist joint lesions detection rates of ultrasound and CT were 97.2%(105/108) and 46.3% (50/108), the difference was statistically significant ( χ2 = 36.52, P<0.05). Ultrasound image features: synovitis ultrasound image showed hypoechoic joint cavity, not by joint displacement or compression image, color Doppler flow imaging (CDFI) examination could see blood flow signal;joint effusion in ultrasound image of joint effusion was strip, strip-shaped, non-uniform distribution, image was affected by joint displacement or compression, CDFI examination had no blood flow signal; bone erosion ultrasound image showed bone cortical continuous interruption or "crater" "insect erosion" like defects. CT imaging features: wrist joint space narrow, osteoporosis, some patients with scaphoid, distal radius visible bone erosion. Conclusions:The detection rate of wrist synovitis, joint effusion and tenosynovitis by ultrasound and multi-row spiral CT are similar. The multi-row spiral CT examination have a slight advantage in evaluating the joint space and bone changes. The sensitivity of wrist bone erosion and wrist joint lesions are higher than those of multi-row spiral CT, which can guide the early clinical diagnosis and treatment of RA.

Types of ulnar styloid process fracture and treatment of distal radius fracture / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the effects of types of ulnar styloid process fracture on the treatment of distal radius fracture.Methods:The 80 patients were analyzed retrospectively who had been treated at The First Department of Hand Surgery, Honghui Hospital from January 2019 to January 2020 for fracture of distal radius complicated with fracture of ulnar styloid process. They were 25 males and 55 females, aged from 30 to 85 years (average, 58.6 years). According to the types of ulnar styloid process fracture, 40 patients were assigned into a Hauck type Ⅰ group and the other 40 into a Hauck type Ⅱ group. The 2 groups were compared in terms of operation, postoperative complications, hospital stay, bone union, visual analogue scale (VAS) on postoperative 1 to 3 days, and modified Mayo wrist function score, wrist range of motion and quality of life by WHOQOL-BREF at the last follow-up.Results:The 2 groups were comparable because there was no significant difference in age, gender, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) rating, or time from injury to operation between them ( P>0.05). All the patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months (average, 17 months). There was no significant difference between Hauck type Ⅰ group and Hauck type Ⅱ group in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, hospital stay, rate of postoperative complications, fracture union, modified Mayo wrist function score or VAS on postoperative 1 to 3 days ( P>0.05). At the last follow-up, the palm tilt and ulnar inclination angles were 13.8°±1.9° and 21.6°±2.8° in Hauck type Ⅰ group, significantly larger than those in Hauck type Ⅱ group (11.9°±1.6° and 18.8°±2.3°) ( P<0.05). At the last follow-up, Hauck Ⅰ group scored 85.3±6.4,85.6±6.5, 84.7±6.3 and 85.0±6.7 respectively in the domains of physical health, psychology, environment and social relationships, significantly higher than those Hauck type Ⅱ group did (78.5±6.5, 78.9±6.5, 77.8±6.1 and 77.9±6.3) ( P<0.05). Conclusions:In open reduction and internal fixation for distal radius fracture, Hauck Type Ⅰ fracture of ulnar styloid process has no significant effect on the functional recovery of the wrist but Hauck Type Ⅱ fracture of ulnar styloid process may. Therefore, surgical fixation needs to be strengthened if Hauck Type Ⅱ fracture of ulnar styloid process is complicated.

Hallazgos ultrasonográficos en articulaciones de muñecas y manos de pacientes con sospecha clínica de artritis reumatoide en fase temprana / Ultrasonographic findings in wrists and hands of patients with clinical suspicion of early phase rheumatoid arthritis

La Artritis Reumatoide (AR) es una enfermedad crónica y autoinmune cuyo primer año de evolución es considerado por el Colegio Americano de Reumatología como su fase temprana. Con el objetivo de describir los hallazgos ultrasonográficos en las articulaciones de muñecas y manos de pacientes con sospecha clínica de AR en fase temprana referidos de la consulta de Reumatología del Hospital Central Universitario Dr. Antonio María Pineda durante el lapso junio-agosto de 2018, se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal evaluando 126 articulaciones de 21 pacientes según la escala modificada del OMERACT. Los pacientes se caracterizaron por un promedio de edad de 51,4 ± 11,1 años, siendo el grupo etario más afectado el de 41-50 años y 51-60 años. Hubo un predominio del sexo femenino (85,7%) y una media de inicio de síntomas de 5,2 ± 2,8 meses. Las principales alteraciones encontradas fueron derrame sinovial (54,7%), engrosamiento sinovial (28,5%), tenosinovitis en el grupo extensor (28,5%), erosiones óseas (11,1%) y tenosinovitis en flexores (9,5%). Los hallazgos mostraron mayor afectación de las articulaciones radiocarpianas; 12,7% y 7,9% mostraron hipertrofia sinovial y sinovitis grado I, 15% derrame sinovial grado 1 y 2 y 7,9% erosiones óseas pequeñas. El 8,7% de las II metacarpofalángicas mostraron hipertrofia sinovial grado I, 6,3% sinovitis, 13,4% derrame sinovial y 1,5% erosiones óseas medianas; el 0,79% de las II interfalángicas proximales presentaron derrame sinovial grado 1. Se observó tenosinovitis grado 1 en 25,4% de extensores y 7,9% de flexores. En conclusión, la ultrasonografía es una herramienta complementaria en el diagnóstico y seguimiento de la enfermedad reumatoide en fase temprana por lo que se sugiere fomentar su uso evitando gastos innecesarios y retrasos en el inicio del tratamiento(AU)

Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) is a chronic and autoimmune disease whose first year of clinical manifestations is considered the early phase of the disease according to the American College of Rheumatology. With the aim of describing the ultrasonographic findings in the wrists and hands of patients with clinical suspicion of early phase RA referred to the Rheumatology Service of the Hospital Central Universitario Dr. Antonio Maria Pineda during the period June-August 2018, a cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted evaluating 126 joints of 21 patients according to the modified scale of the OMERACT. Patients had an average age of 51.4 ± 11.1 years and the most affected age groups was the 41-50 years and 51-60 years. Predominance of female sex (85.71%) as well as an average of 5.2 ± 2.8 months of time of symptoms onset was observed. The main alterations observed were synovial effusion (54.7%), synovial thickening (28.5%), tenosynovitis in extensor tendons (28.5%), bone erosions (11.1%) and tenosynovitis in flexor tendons (9.52%). The radiocarpal joints were the most affected showing grade 1 synovial hypertrophy and synovitis in 12.7% and 7.9% of joints, respectively; grade 1 and 2 synovial effusion was observed in 15% of joints and small bone erosions in 7.9%. For the second metacarpophalangeal joint, grade I synovial hypertrophy was found in 8.7% of joints, synovitis in 6.3%, synovial effusion in 13.4% and medium-sized bone erosions in 1.5%; in 0.79% of the proximal interphalangeal joints grade I synovial effusion was observed. Tenosynovitis grade 1 was observed in 25.4% of extensor tendons and 7.9% flexors. The use of ultrasonography should be encouraged as a complementary tool for the diagnosis of RA, avoiding unnecessary expenses and delay in treatment(AU)

Treatment of fresh undisplaced scaphoid lumbar fractures with robotic navigation and percutaneous internal fixation / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of robotic navigation and percutaneous internal fixation in the treatment of fresh undisplaced scaphoid lumbar fractures.Methods:From November 2019 to October 2020, 8 patients were treated at Department of Hand Surgery, Xuzhou Renci Hospital for fresh undisplaced scaphoid lumbar fractures. There were 7 males and one female with an average age of 27.5 years (from 18 to 42 years), and 5 left and 3 right cases. Navigation by a Tianji orthopedic robot was conducted to decide the positions for implantation of percutaneous Herbert screws to fixate the fractures. The bone healing was followed up by regular X-ray and CT examinations. The functional recovery was evaluated by Mayo wrist score, grip strength, pinch strength and wrist range of motion, and the wrist pain was evaluated by visual analogue scale (VAS).Results:All the 8 patients were followed up for a mean time of 12.8 months (from 6 to 19 months). All the wounds healed by the first intention without any inflammation or infection. CT examination at 3 months postoperation found that all the fracture ends got united. At the final follow-up, the average active motions of the injured wrist were: 67.9° in flexion, 64.1° in extension, 21.2° in radial deviation and 52.2° in unlar deviation, respectively. The average grip strength was recovered to 31.3 kg, reaching up to 85.2% (from 66.7% to 100.0%) of the contralateral wrist; the average pinch force was recovered to 19.5 kg, reaching up to 89.3% (from 77.8% to 100.0%) of the contralateral wrist. At the last follow-up, the Mayo wrist function scores averaged 97.5 (from 95 to 100) and all the 8 cases were excellent. The VAS pain score of the wrist averaged 0.88 (from 0 to 2).Conclusion:In the treatment of fresh undisplaced scaphoid lumbar fractures, navigation with a Tianji orthopedic robot can be used to visualize percutaneous minimally invasive screw fixation so that accurate positioning and precise screw placement are ensured, leading to rapid rehabilitation.

Ulnar Shortening Osteotomy: Our Experience / Osteotomias de encurtamento da ulna: A nossa experiência

Abstract Objective The objective of the present study was to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of our series regarding ulnar shortening osteotomy, as well as to briefly review the pathology, indications and surgical options of ulnocarpal conflict. Methods We performed a retrospective analysis of consecutive patients who were treated with ulnar shortening osteotomy between January 2012 and June 2017 at our hospital. We clinically evaluated pain, articular range of motion, grip strength and functional outcomes using the quick-DASH questionnaire. We radiographically measured the pre- and postoperative ulnar variance and the shortening performed. Results We identified eight operated patients, and it was possible to evaluate seven of them. Pain decreased in this population (visual analogue scale [VAS] score changed from 7 to 2.6, p< 0.05), there was a decrease in quick-DASH (64 to 28, p< 0.05) and we found a decrease in the articular amplitude ∼ 7° for flexion (p= 0.2), and of 5.5° for supination (p= 0.3), as well as decreasing grip strength to about 86% on the contralateral side (p= 0.07). The ulnar variance changed from a mean of + 5.5 mm to - 1.1 mm (p< 0.05). Two out of 8 patients (25%) presented plaque-related symptoms and one of them underwent a new intervention to extract the material. Conclusions Ulnar shortening osteotomy is an effective surgical procedure both in the treatment of ulnocarpal conflict and in the discharge of the ulna. The results presented agreement with other results published in the literature, with good clinical and radiographic results.

Resumo Objetivo O objetivo do presente estudo foi avaliar os resultados clínicos e radiográficos da nossa casuística relativamente a osteotomias de encurtamento da ulna, bem como rever sumariamente a patologia, as indicações e as opções cirúrgicas do conflito ulnocárpico. Métodos Realizamos uma análise retrospectiva de pacientes consecutivos que foram tratados com osteotomia de encurtamento da ulna entre janeiro de 2012 e junho de 2017 no nosso hospital. Avaliamos clinicamente a dor, amplitude articular, força da garra e resultados funcionais recorrendo ao questionário quick-DASH. Medimos radiograficamente a variância ulnar pré- e pós-operatória e o encurtamento realizado. Resultados Identificamos oito pacientes operados, tendo sido possível avaliar sete destes. Nesta população, obtivemos uma diminuição da dor (escala analógica visual [VAS, na sigla em inglês] de 7 para 2.6, p< 0,05), uma diminuição do quick-DASH (64 para 28, p< 0,05) e constatamos uma diminuição da amplitude articular ∼ 7° para a flexão (p= 0.2), de 5.5° para a supinação (p = 0,3), bem como diminuição da força da garra para cerca de 86% do lado contralateral (p = 0,07). A variância ulnar foi alterada de uma média de + 5.5 mm para −1.1 mm (p < 0,05). Dois em 8 pacientes (25%) apresentaram sintomatologia relacionada com a placa, sendo que um deles foi submetido a nova intervenção para extração do material. Conclusões A osteotomia de encurtamento da ulna é um procedimento cirúrgico eficaz, tanto no tratamento do conflito ulnocárpico, como na descarga da ulna. Os resultados apresentados vão ao encontro aos demais publicados na literatura, tendo-se obtido bons resultados clínicos e radiográficos.

Rotational Shift of Proximal Carpal Row and it's Correlation with Global Wrist Joint Laxity

Introduction: As the wrist moves to ulnar deviation, theproximal carpal row undergoes radial translation, dorsalrotation and supination. Similarly, the radial deviationinvolves ulnar translation of the proximal carpal row, its volarrotation and pronation. These combined movements of theproximal carpal row are called rotational shift of the carpus.Study aimed to quantify the rotational shift of the proximalcarpal row during ulnar or radial deviation of the wrist.Material and methods: The proposed study was a prospectivestudy conducted in the Department of Orthopedics, RMCH,Bareilly, UP comprising 100 healthy volunteers with equal sexration who never had any symptoms pertaining to their wristjoint. PA and lateral radiograph were obtained in full radialand ulnar deviation. A custom-made positioning device wasused to ensure proper placement of the hand and wrist duringthe examination.Results: In the present study, we observed that theradioscaphoid angle in radiation deviation varied from 50to 85 degree with mean of 68.96 degree. Radioulnate anglein radial deviation varied from -2 to 45 degree with mean of17.79 degree. Radioscaphoid angle in ulnar deviation variedfrom 10 to 70 degree with mean of 39.97 degree. Radioulnateangle in ulnar deviation varied from -3 to -38 degree withmean of -17.15 degree.Conclusion: Within the limitations of the present study, itcan be concluded that the ulnar deviation of the wrist is seento cause radial translation ad dorsal rotation of the proximalcarpal row. Similarly, the radial deviation was seen to causeulnar translation and volar rotation of the proximal carpal row.

Clinical effect of plum-blossom needle tapping at three meridians of wrist on wrist joint contracture after stroke / 中国针灸

OBJECTIVE@#To compare the therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping at three meridians of wrist combined with rehabilitation training and simple rehabilitation training on wrist joint contracture after stroke.@*METHODS@#A total of 72 patients with wrist joint contracture after stroke were randomized into an observation group and a control group, 36 cases in each one. In the control group, simple rehabilitation training was applied, 5 times a week, 3 weeks as one course and totally 3 courses were required. On the basis of the treatment in the control group, plum-blossom needle tapping at three meridians of wrist was adopted in the observation group. The tapping regions were wrist traveling parts of three meridians of hand, ranging from up 3 to below 1 of wrist crease, 3 times a week, 3 weeks as one course and totally 3 courses were required. The active range of motion (AROM) of active wrist extension, Fugl-Meyer score (FMA) and Barthel index (BI) score were observed before and after treatment in the two groups.@*RESULTS@#The AROM, FMA scores and BI scores after treatment in the two groups were superior to before treatment (<0.05), and the improvements of 3 indexes in the observation group were superior to the control group (<0.05).@*CONCLUSION@#The therapeutic effect of plum-blossom needle tapping at three meridians of wrist combined with rehabilitation training is superior to simple rehabilitation training on wrist joint contracture after stroke.

Wrist arthroscopy-assisted titanium internal Fixator for the treatment of complex distal radius fractures / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: Traditional complex of diagnosis and treatment of distal radius fractures, did not get the repair in time and clinical misdiagnosis is not uncommon, become an important reason for the wrist joint pain and dysfunction. Wrist joint complexity assisted treatment of distal radius fractures can more accurately judge complexity of the distal radius fracture damage. The microscopic surgery can protect the blood supply, can also repair intra-articular ligament, cartilage injury, and along with all the dislocation, fracture of carpal bone fixed effectively. OBJECTIVE: To retrospectively analyze clinical effects of distal radial anatomical locking plate for complex distal radius fractures by joint arthroscopy. METHODS: Totally 19 patients with complex distal radius fractures, who were treated in the Department of Trauma and Hand Surgery, Sichuan Provincial Orthopedic Hospital from September 2016 to May 2018, were included in this study. According to AO classification, there were B2 type in 1 patient, B3 type in 2 patients, C1 type in 5 patients, C2 type in 7 patients and C3 type in 4 patients. All patients signed the informed consent. This study was approved by the Hospital Ethics Committee. Open reduction and internal fixation with anatomical locking plate of distal radius assisted by wrist arthroscopy were used to repair the intercarpal interosseous ligaments and triangular fibrocartilage complex, and to fix the wrist fracture. At 1 year after treatment, the range of wrist motion, grip strength, radial height, palm inclination angle and ulnar angle were compared with the healthy side, and the functional evaluation was conducted with Mayo wrist score. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) Nineteen patients received postoperative follow-up. The healing time of distal radius was 5-12 months, with an average of 7 months. (2) At 1 year after surgery, no significant difference was detected in the range of wrist motion, grip strength, radial height, palm inclination angle and ulnar angle (P > 0.05). (3) The Mayo wrist score was excellent in 9 cases, good in 8 cases, and average in 2 cases, with the excellent and good rate of 90%. (4) Treatment of complex distal radius fractures with distal radial anatomical locking plate by wrist arthroscopy can accurately restore the stability of the joint, and simultaneously repair the fracture with cartilage damage and intra-articular ligament, which is conducive to early functional exercise and has a satisfactory effect.

3d printed orthopedic cast combined withzicaooil promotes the recovery of wrist joint function after distal radius fracture / 中国组织工程研究

BACKGROUND: 3D printing external fixation fixture can make individualized external fixation scheme for fracture patients and is easy to wear. Zicao oil (a Chinese traditional medicine oil) for trauma treatment has the effect of reducing swelling and removing blood stasis to assist the rehabilitation treatment of fracture. The combination of the two could benefit the rehabilitation of patients with fracture conservative treatment. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the clinical application value of the 3D printed orthopedic cast combined with Zicao oil in the treatment of distal radial fracture, hoping to provide a basis for the further study of a combined Chinese and western medicine treatment scheme for the recovery of wrist function after distal radius fractures. METHODS: Sixty-four patients with distal radial fracture were selected and randomly divided into two groups. Patients in the trial group received 3D-printed cast combined with Zicao oil treatment after manual reduction. Patients in the control group received traditional splint cast combined with Zicao oil after manual reduction. The Jakim scoring for distal radial fracture treatment, as well as pain degree, swelling degree, wrist range of motion, grasping ability and deformity degree were evaluated and compared 2 weeks after removal of external fixation in both groups. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1) The excellent and good rate was 94% in the trial group and 78% in the control group. There was significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.01). (2) At 2, 4, 8 and 14 days after treatment, the scores of wrist range of motion and visual analogue scale were significantly better than those before treatment (P < 0.01). At different time points after treatment, the scores of wrist range of motion and visual analogue scale in the trial group were significantly better than those in the control group (P < 0.05). (3) The swelling degree of the trial group was better than that of the control group 2, 4, 8 and 14 days after treatment (P < 0.05). (4) The results show that 3D printed cast combined with Zicao oil is effective in the treatment of distal radius fracture, can effectively improve the function of wrist joint, reduce the pain of patients and improve the quality of rehabilitation.

Artrhoscopic Resection of Volar Wrist Ganglion: Surgical Technique and Case Series / Ressecção artroscópica do cisto sinovial volar do punho: Técnica cirúrgica e série de casos

Abstract Objectives To describe the technique and results of the arthroscopic surgical treatment of volar ganglion cyst of the wrist. Materials and Methods The present study comprised 21 patients submitted to the arthroscopic treatment of volar ganglion cysts of the wrist from January 2015 to May 2017, with a full evaluation for at least 6 months. The technique was indicated for patients presenting pain and functional impairment for more than four months, with no improvement with the conservative treatment, or for those with cosmetic complaints and cyst present for more than three months. Results The mean age of the patients was 43.6 years; 16 (76%) patients were female, and 5 (24%) were male. The mean follow-up time from surgery to the final assessment was of 10.9 months. A total of 2 (9.6%) patients complained of mild pain after the procedure, and another patient presented slight motion restrictions. The 18 (90.4%) remaining patients reported cosmetic improvement, complete functional recovery, and pain improvement. There were no recurrences or infections. No patient required further surgery. Conclusions The arthroscopic resection of volar ganglion cysts is a useful and safe technique. It is a minimally-invasive procedure, with low morbidity and very few complications, representing a good alternative to the open technique.

Resumo Objetivo Descrever a técnica e os resultados da artroscopia no tratamento cirúrgico dos cistos sinoviais volares no punho. Materiais e Métodos Foram incluídos e analisados neste trabalho 21 pacientes submetidos a artroscopia para o tratamento de cisto sinovial volar no punho, no período entre janeiro de 2015 e maio de 2017, com avaliação completa e mínima de 6 meses. A técnica descrita foi indicada para os pacientes com dor e incapacidade funcional com duração de mais de quatro meses, sem melhora com o tratamento conservador, ou para aqueles com queixas estéticas e que apresentavam o cisto havia mais de três meses. Resultados A média de idade dos pacientes foi de 43,6 anos, sendo 16 (76%) do sexo feminino, e 5 (24%) do masculino. O tempo de seguimento médio entre a cirurgia e a avaliação final foi de 10,9 meses. Um total de 2 (9,6%) pacientes apresentaram dor leve e uma restrição da mobilidade no pós-operatório. Nos 18 (90,4%) pacientes restantes, houve melhora das queixas estéticas, recuperação funcional completa, e melhora completa da dor. Não houve recidivas ou infecções. Nenhum paciente necessitou ser submetido a nova cirurgia. Conclusões A ressecção artroscópica do cisto sinovial volar mostrou-se uma técnica útil e segura. É um procedimento minimamente invasivo, com baixa morbidade e poucas complicações, sendo uma boa alternativa à técnica aberta.

Nova técnica cirúrgica para Reconstrução da Articulação Radioulnar Distal em instabilidades crônicas sem Artrose / New technique for reconstruction of distal radialulnar joint in chronic instability without arthrosis

Desordens da articulação radioulnar distal (ARUD) de diferentes etiologias são relativamente comuns e podem afetar gravemente a função do punho e antebraço. As lesões agudas, se não identificadas e tratadas, podem evoluir com dor e instabilidade crônica e quadros degenerativos em estágios mais avançados. Devido a características ósseas locais, a estabilidade é dada principalmente pelas partes moles, sendo o complexo de fibrocartilagem triangular (CFCT) a principal estrutura. A restauração da estabilidade da ARUD é objetivo do tratamento e as reconstruções constituem o grupo principal quando se trata de lesões crônicas sem artrose. O objetivo deste trabalho é descrever uma técnica de tenoplastia com uma tira do tendão do músculo flexor ulnar do carpo (FUC), para reconstrução anatômica da ARUD, e demonstrar a estabilidade dorsal e volar e a manutenção da pronossupinação após a reconstrução. Foram selecionados 10 cadáveres frescos sem sinais de lesões ou cirurgias prévias nos membros superiores e a técnica cirúrgica foi aplicada em ambos os punhos, totalizando 20 reproduções realizadas pelo mesmo médico-cirurgião da mão. Imagens foram registradas em cada passo da técnica em cinco cadáveres e reproduções computadorizadas foram criadas a seguir. Após a utilização de um cadáver piloto, outros quatro cadáveres foram submetidos a testes para verificação da melhora das translações dorsal e volar sobre carga mensurada e da manutenção da amplitude de movimentos após o procedimento. A técnica do presente estudo apresenta diversas vantagens em relação aos procedimentos já descritos na literatura, pois constitui uma reconstrução do CFCT, que tenta reproduzir a anatomia mais próxima do normal. Isso permite ganho de estabilidade em plano sagital e coronal, sem a limitação do movimento de pronossupinação. Outras vantagens do trabalho incluem a realização de apenas dois túneis ósseos, permanência de uma tensão constante do enxerto, sem afrouxamento com o tempo, por se tratar de uma tenoplastia dinâmica, manutenção da função primária do FUC e menos necessidade de dissecção. A técnica descrita reconstrói o complexo ligamentar da articulação radioulnar distal com a utilização de menor número de túneis ósseos e a correção da incongruência nos planos frontal e sagital. Mostrou também a correção, em cadáveres, das translações dorsal e volar e amplitudes de movimentos preservadas após a sua realização, se

Disorders of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ) of different etiologies are relatively common and can severely affect wrist and forearm function. Acute lesions, if unidentified and treated, may evolve with chronic pain and instability, or degenerative disease in more advanced stages. Due to local bone characteristics, stability is mainly given by the soft tissues, among which the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) is the main structure. Restoration of DRUJ stability is the goal of treatment and the reconstructions constitute the main group when treating chronic non-arthritic lesions. The objective of this paper is to describe a new technique of tenoplasty using a strip of flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU) tendon, for anatomical reconstruction of the DRUJ and to show dorsal and volar stability and maintenance of prono-supination after reconstruction. Ten fresh cadavers without signs of lesions or previous surgeries in the upper limbs were selected and the surgical technique was applied to both wrists, totaling 20 reproductions performed by the same hand surgeon. Photographs and finite models were made in five cadavers detailing the most important points of each steps of technique. After one pilot cadaver, other four cadavers tests were made to show improvement of dorsal and volar translations and maintenance of range of motion after the procedure. The technique of this study presents several advantages when compared to the procedures already described in the literature, because it reconstructs the TFCC and brings anatomy closer to the normal. This allows gain of stability in the sagittal and coronal plane, without compromising range of motion. Other advantages of this study include performing only two bone tunnels, with reduced risk of iatrogenic fracture; maintaining a constant tension of the graft, without loosening over time, considering that it is a dynamic tenoplasty; conservation of the primary function of the FCU, without the need of an aggressive dissection. The technique reconstructs the DRUJ complex, with technical advantages over other described procedures, being a good alternative for the treatment of chronic instabilities of DRUJ without arthritis.

Comparison of emergency versus selective surgical operations for extra-articular fractures of distal radius complicated with dorsal displacement and comminuted metaphysis in elderly females / 中华创伤骨科杂志

Objective To compare the functional outcomes between emergency operation and delayed selective operation for extra-articular fractures of distal radius complicated with dorsal displacement and comminuted metaphysis in elderly females.Methods Included for this study were 60 elderly female patients who had been treated at Department of Orthopedic Trauma,The Second People's Hospital of Shenzhen from March 2016 to March 2017 for extra-articular fractures of the dorsally displaced distal radius with a volar locking plate.They were all female,aged from 65 to 80 years (average,73.8 years).Of them,30 received surgical operation on the day or the next day after injury (emergency group) and the other 30 did 5 to 15 days after surgery (mean,8 days) (selective group).Follow-ups were conducted at 4,12 and 48 weeks after surgery to assess the ranges of motion (ROMs) of the wrist and forearm,grip strength (GS),the Disability of Arm,Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores and complications.Results The 2 groups were comparable because there were no significant differences between them in their preoperative general data (P ＞ 0.05).A 4 weeks after operation,the ROMs,GS and DASH scores were all significantly improved in both groups,but the ROM of dorsal extension (49.6° ± 4.1°),ROM of volar flexion (58.6°± 3.5°),ROM of supination (78.1° ± 7.5°),ROM of pronation (81.4°± 7.0°),GS (58.5％ ± 11.2％) and DASH scores (17.3 ± 7.9) in the emergency group were all significantly better than those in the selective group (37.0° ± 6.3°,45.1 ° ± 3.6°,70.7 ° ± 9.6°,67.1 ° ± 10.3°,37.3％ ±9.1％ and 32.5 ± 9.6,respectively) (all P ＜ 0.05).At 12 weeks after operation,the ROM of dorsal extension (64.8° ± 7.9°),ROM of volar flexion (70.5°± 9.7°),GS (80.4％ ± 9.9％) and DASH scores (7.7 ± 4.9) in the emergency group were significantly better than those in the selective group (41.2°± 7.0°,61.6°±10.9°,66.9％ ±18.2％ and 14.2±7.3,respectively) (P ＜0.05),but there were no significant differences between the 2 groups in ROM of supnition or pronation (P ＞ 0.05).At 48 weeks after operation,there were no significant differences between the 2 groups in ROMs,GS or DASH scores (P ＞ 0.05).Postoperatively,superficial infection happened in one case and the extensor pollicis longus muscle tendon was ruptured in another in the emergency group.Conclusion In the elderly women with dorsally displaced extra-articular fracture of the distal radius,emergency surgery with a volar locking plate may lead to better functional recovery within 12 weeks post-surgery than the elective or delayed surgery.