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Infectious bone defect is bone defect with infection or as a result of treatment of bone infection. It requires surgical intervention, and the treatment processes are complex and long, which include bone infection control,bone defect repair and even complex soft tissue reconstructions in some cases. Failure to achieve the goals in any step may lead to the failure of the overall treatment. Therefore, infectious bone defect has been a worldwide challenge in the field of orthopedics. Conventionally, sequestrectomy, bone grafting, bone transport, and systemic/local antibiotic treatment are standard therapies. Radical debridement remains one of the cornerstones for the management of bone infection. However, the scale of debridement and the timing and method of bone defect reconstruction remain controversial. With the clinical application of induced membrane technique, effective infection control and rapid bone reconstruction have been achieved in the management of infectious bone defect. The induced membrane technique has attracted more interests and attention, but the lack of understanding the basic principles of infection control and technical details may hamper the clinical outcomes of induced membrane technique and complications can possibly occur. Therefore, the Chinese Orthopedic Association organized domestic orthopedic experts to formulate An evidence-based clinical guideline for the treatment of infectious bone defect with induced membrane technique ( version 2023) according to the evidence-based method and put forward recommendations on infectious bone defect from the aspects of precise diagnosis, preoperative evaluation, operation procedure, postoperative management and rehabilitation, so as to provide useful references for the treatment of infectious bone defect with induced membrane technique.
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Objective:To compare the clinical efficacy between hand plating system (HPS) and classic suture anchor fixation in the treatment of patellar inferior pole fractures.Methods:The clinical data were analyzed retrospectively of the 56 patients who had been treated for patellar inferior pole fractures at Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Northern Theatre Command from January 2018 to December 2019. They were assigned into 2 groups according to their internal fixation methods. In group A of 30 cases subjected to HPS fixation, there were 18 males and 12 females with an age of (61.7±11.3) years; in group B of 26 cases subjected to suture anchor fixation, there were 16 males and 10 females with an age of (60.0±10.5) years. The incision length, operation time, intraoperative bleeding, fracture union time, pain visual analog scale (VAS)and knee function one year postoperation, and follow-up complications were compared between the 2 groups.Results:There was no significant difference in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, showing comparability( P>0.05). The operation time in group A [(59.4±10.8) min] was significantly shorter than that in group B [(66.5±12.3) min] ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the incision length or intraoperative bleeding between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). The bone union time was respectively(11.2±1.8) weeks and (12.1±2.4) weeks and the postoperative VAS respectively 0.85±0.12 and 0.91±0.14 for groups A and B, showing no significant difference between the 2 groups ( P>0.05). The knee flexion angle (124.5°±14.6°) and knee Bostman score (29.3±3.5) in group A were significantly better than those in group B (113.2°±11.1° and 26.2±2.9) one year postoperation( P<0.05). Follow-up revealed no complication in group A but 2 cases of implant failure in group B. Conclusion:Compared with the classical anchor suture fixation, HPS may obtain stronger fixation, shorter operation time and better knee function.
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Objective:To evaluate anatomical locking plate combined with bone cement intramedullary support in the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly.Methods:From May 2016 to July 2018, 19 geriatric proximal humeral fractures were treated with anatomical locking plate combined with bone cement intramedullary support at Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Shenyang Northern Theater. There were 8 females and 5 males, with an average age of 71 years (from 60 to 84 years). All the fractures were closed. According to the Neer classification, there were 4 two-part, 5 three-part and 4 four-part fractures. At 6, 12, 18 and 36 weeks and one year postoperatively, anteroposterior and lateral X-ray films of the scapula were taken. At the last follow-up, the Constant-Murley shoulder score and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score for the upper limb dysfunction were recorded.Results:The 13 patients were followed up for 3 to 12 months (6 months on average). Bony union was achieved in all the 13 patients. Local necrosis and deformation of the humeral head and partial screw perforation were observed one year after operation in 2 cases, but other patients reported no such complications or loosening of internal fixation. At the last follow-up, their mean Constant-Murley score was 82.6 (from 71 to 95) and their mean ADSH score 19.2 (from 9.2 to 48.1).Conclusion:Anatomical locking plate combined with bone cement intramedullary support may lead to fine early efficacy for the treatment of proximal humeral fractures in the elderly, since it can facilitate fracture reduction, promote rigid fixation and prevent loss of reduction.
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Objective To investigate the early clinical efficacy of Masquelet membrane induction technique in the treatment of traumatic long bone defects.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 41 patients with traumatic long bone defects admitted to the General Hospital of the Northern Theater Command from January 2012 to April 2017.There were 36 males and five females,aged 15-70 years,with an average of 38.2 years.There were 20 patients with bone defect at the femur,19 at the tibia,one at the fibula,and one at the ulna.All patients received staged treatment using the Masquelet membrane induction technique.In stage Ⅰ surgery,thorough debridement was first performed,and the secretions were taken for bacterial culture.The average bone defect length after debridement was 6.9 cm (2.0-18.5 cm).The bone defect was filled with antibiotic bone cement to induce the biofilm formation.If the postoperative bacterial culture showed positive results,debridement surgery was performed again.Stage Ⅱ surgery was performed after 6-12 weeks.The white blood cell count,C-reactive protein (CRP),procalcitonin (PCT),erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) were measured before the operation.During the operation,bone biopsy was performed,and the bone cement placeholder was completely removed.The autologous cancellous bone and artificial bone were implanted in the bone defect areas,and the induced membrane was sutured.The healing time of bone defects was recorded,and the Paley fracture healing scoring criteria were used to evaluate the limb function.The complications were observed.The inflammatory markers were reviewed at the last follow-up.Results All patients were followed up for 7-36 months with an average of 13.6 months.A total of 37 patients obtained bone healing.The fracture healing rate of stage Ⅰ was 90％,and the healing time was 6-13 months,with an average of 9 months.According to the Paley fracture healing scoring criteria,the results were excellent in 25 patients,good in 10,and fair in two patients,with the excellent and good rate of 85％.In terms of complications,one patient with superficial infection recovered after dressing change,three patients had deep infection,of which one patient was treated with amputation and two received other treatments,and three patients were treated with membrane induction again because of bone resorption.At the last follow-up,there were significant differences between preoperative and postoperative White blood cell count,CRP,PCT and ESR(P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion For traumatic long bone defects,Masquelet membrane induction technique can promote fracture healing,restore limb function and reduce complications.
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Objective To compare the safely between 3 ways of inserting the anteroinferior iliac spine channel screws using computer simulation.Methods The spiral pelvic CT data of 100 patients were collected who had sought medical treatment at General Hospital of The Northern Theater Command from October 2017 to October 2018.They were 61 males and 39 females,aged from 20 to 60 years (average,47.5 years).The data were imported into Mimics (Materi-alise,Belgium) software to create three-dimensional models of the pelvis.The pelvic modeling data were then imported into 3-Matic (Materi-alise,Belgium) software for post-processing.Three cylinders with a diameter of 6.7 mm were created,taking the anteroinferior iliac spine as the entry point and taking the posterosuperior iliac spine,the posteroinferior iliac spine and the midpoint between the 2 spines as the 3 exit points.The insertion of anteroinferior iliac spine channel screws was simulated to observe the screw penetration.Results In the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the posterosuperior iliac spine,penetration occurred in 41 cases out of the medial ilium and in 2 cases out of the lateral ilium,giving a penetration rate of 43％ (43/100);in the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the midpoint between the 2 spines,penetration occurred in 16 cases out of the medial ilium and in 2 cases out of the lateral ilium,giving a penetration rate of 18％ (18/100);in the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the posteroinferior iliac spine,penetration occurred in 6 cases out of the medial ilium,in 2 cases out of the lateral ilium,in 60 cases out of the greater sciatic notch and in 8 cases out of both the medial ilium and greater sciatic notch,giving a penetration rate of 76％ (76/100).There were significant differences between the 3 ways of insertion in the screw penetration (x2 =68.219,P ＜ 0.001).The rate of screw penetration in the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the posteroinferior iliac spine was significantly higher than that in the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the posterosuperior iliac spine which was significantly higher than that in the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the midpoint between the 2 spines (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the midpoint between the posterosuperior iliac spine and the posteroinferior iliac spine may lead to a lower rate of screw penetration while the channel from the anteroinferior iliac spine to the posteroinferior iliac spine may lead to a higher rate of screw penetration.
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Nowadays,more and more studies on mini-invasive treatment of clavicle fractures have been reported.Firstly,based on the newly published literature about intramedullary fixation for midshaft clavicle fractures,this paper reviews its indications and advantages.Next,the design characteristics,surgical procedures,therapeutic effects and latest treatment advances concerning the intramedullary implants are systemically demonstrated and compared.Intramedullary fixation can be used in most midshaft clavicle fractures except those with neurovascular lesions or with comminuted segments,or obsolete ones.The commonly used intramedullary implants include Kirschner wires,cannulated screws,titanium elastic nails,threaded nails,and second-generation intramedullary nails.Intramedullary fixation has potential advantages of a smaller incision,fewer complications,a lower refracture risk and faster bone healing but also limitations in strength and stability.However,more and more intramedullary implants,from cannulated screws to second-generation intramedullary nails,have been used in clinic,leading to fine therapeutic effects.New products are being developed to overcome the previous shortcomings.
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Objective To investigate the effect of X-ray fluoroscopy and CT guided technique in sacroiliac screw fixation for type Tile B or C sacrum pelvic fractures or dislocations.Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 103 patients with type Tile B or C posterior pelvic ring fracture or dislocation admitted to the General Hospital from Northern Theater of PLA from January 2007 to December 2017.There were 58 males and 45 females,aged 28-69 years,with an average age of 43.8 years.Among the patients,84 had normal sacrums while 19 had dysmorphic sacrums.The accuracy and placement time of two kinds of sacroiliac screw were compared by X-ray fluoroscopy(46 patients with normal sacroiliac screw placement and 11 with dysmorphic sacroiliac screw placement)or CT guidance(66 patients with normal sacroiliac screw placement and 18 with dysmorphic sacroiliac screw placement)were compared.Matta standard was used evaluate the imagelogical healing and clinical prognosis 9 months after operation.Results In normal sacrum group,there was no statistical difference in placement accuracy between X-ray fluoroscopy [89％(41/46)] and CT guided technique [94％(62/66)](P＞0.05).In dysmorphic sacrum group,the placement accuracy of CT guided technique [89％(17/18)] was significantly higher than that of X-ray fluoroscopy [55％(6/11)](P＜0.05).The screw placement time of X-ray fluoroscopy [(39.1±4.9)minutes] was significantly shorter than that of CT guided technique(54.7±3.8)minutes for normal sacrums(P＜0.05),and there was no significant difference in terms of placement time by CT guided technique for dysmorphic sacrums(P＞ 0.05).Nine months after operation,in normal sacrum group,the X-ray fluoroscopy had the excellent rate of 74％(34/46),good rate of 26％(12/46)for healing and the excellent rate of 83％(38/46),good rate of 17％(8/46)for clinical prognosis,showing no significant difference from those of CT guided technique [83％(55/66),17％(11/66); 92％(61/66),8％(5/66)](P＞0.05).In dysmorphic sacrum group 9 months after operation,the excellent and good rate of X-ray fluoroscopy [excellent 9％(1/11),good 64％(7/11)] was significantly lower than that of CT guided technique in terms of imageological healing [excellent 56％(10/18),good 39％(7/18)](P＜0.05),while no signtficant difference was found in terms of clinical prognosis [excellent 55％(6/11),good 36％(4/11)vs excellent 78％(14/18),good 22％(4/18)](P＞0.05).Conclusions X-ray fluoroscopy for the fixation of type Tile B or C posterior ring fractures or dislocations of the normal sacrum takes much shorter time,although the comparable effect with CT guidance in aspects of placement accuracy and bone healing rate.For the dysmorphic sacrum,CT guidance allows more accurate screw placement and has better healing rate than X-ray fluoroscopy.
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Objective@#To investigate the effect of X-ray fluoroscopy and CT guided technique in sacroiliac screw fixation for type Tile B or C sacrum pelvic fractures or dislocations.@*Methods@#A retrospective case control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 103 patients with type Tile B or C posterior pelvic ring fracture or dislocation admitted to the General Hospital from Northern Theater of PLA from January 2007 to December 2017. There were 58 males and 45 females, aged 28-69 years, with an average age of 43.8 years. Among the patients, 84 had normal sacrums while 19 had dysmorphic sacrums. The accuracy and placement time of two kinds of sacroiliac screw were compared by X-ray fluoroscopy (46 patients with normal sacroiliac screw placement and 11 with dysmorphic sacroiliac screw placement) or CT guidance (66 patients with normal sacroiliac screw placement and 18 with dysmorphic sacroiliac screw placement) were compared. Matta standard was used to evaluate the imageological healing and clinical prognosis 9 months after operation.@*Results@#In normal sacrum group, there was no statistical difference in placement accuracy between X-ray fluoroscopy [89%(41/46)] and CT guided technique [94%(62/66)](P>0.05). In dysmorphic sacrum group, the placement accuracy of CT guided technique [89%(17/18)] was significantly higher than that of X-ray fluoroscopy [55%(6/11)] (P<0.05). The screw placement time of X-ray fluoroscopy [(39.1±4.9)minutes] was significantly shorter than that of CT guided technique (54.7±3.8)minutes for normal sacrums (P<0.05), and there was no significant difference in terms of placement time by CT guided technique for dysmorphic sacrums (P>0.05). Nine months after operation, in normal sacrum group, the X-ray fluoroscopy had the excellent rate of 74% (34/46), good rate of 26% (12/46) for healing and the excellent rate of 83% (38/46), good rate of 17% (8/46) for clinical prognosis, showing no significant difference from those of CT guided technique [83%(55/66), 17%(11/66); 92%(61/66), 8%(5/66)] (P>0.05). In dysmorphic sacrum group 9 months after operation, the excellent and good rate of X-ray fluoroscopy [excellent 9%(1/11), good 64%(7/11)] was significantly lower than that of CT guided technique in terms of imageological healing [excellent 56%(10/18), good 39%(7/18)](P<0.05), while no significant difference was found in terms of clinical prognosis [excellent 55%(6/11), good 36%(4/11) vs. excellent 78%(14/18), good 22%(4/18)](P>0.05).@*Conclusions@#X-ray fluoroscopy for the fixation of type Tile B or C posterior ring fractures or dislocations of the normal sacrum takes much shorter time, although the comparable effect with CT guidance in aspects of placement accuracy and bone healing rate. For the dysmorphic sacrum, CT guidance allows more accurate screw placement and has better healing rate than X-ray fluoroscopy.
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Objective: To explore the clinical effects upon gap nonunion of antibiotic-loaded bone cement spacer combined with membrane induction on infected bone defects
Methods: The data of 16 patients with infected bone defects admitted in General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command from January 2009 to January 2011 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 12 males and 4 females aged between 24-63 years age [average 43.1 +/- 9.7] who had received antibiotic laiden bone cement spacer treatment. Stage-1, debridement and anti-biotic treatment with intraoperative preparation of customized bone cement spacers [antibiotics and bone cement spacer[ with or without internal or external fixation Stage-2, removal of spacer and repair of bone defects using membrane-induced technique and internal fixation at bone defects site
Results: Sixteen patients were followed up for 39-98 months, [67.2 +/- 20.4] on average. All patients with infected bone defects were healed. X-ray showed that fractures had healed and the new bone formed at graft site was more radio opaque than that of adjacent bone segments. The healing time was 6 to 10 months, [7.4 +/- 1.1] on average. There was no recurrence of infection or deformity
Conclusion: The antibiotic-loaded cement spacer can control the local infection while maintaining the limb length and increasing the stability, reducing the contracture of bone and soft tissue, creating conditions for subsequent repair and reducing the infection rate of bone defects
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of Masquelet membrane induction technique combined with antibiotic coated intramedullary nail fixation in the treatment of lower limb large segment infected bone defects.Methods From June 2009 to August 2015,53 patients who have lower limb large segment infected bone defects were analyzed retrospectively,including 40 males and 13 females,aged from 23 to 61 years,with an average age of 36.2±8.4 years.37 cases were secondary to infection after fracture surgery,and 16 cases were caused by open fractures.There were 17 cases of femoral shaft defects and 36 cases of tibia diaphysis defects.All 53 cases were treated with Masquelet technique.The first stage was infection debridement,then bone defect was filled by bone cement mixed with sensitive or broad-spectrum antibiotics,and then temporary fixation was given.When the infection was controlled,debridement was given again and sensitive antibiotic bone cement was replaced to induce membrane,and antibiotic coated intramedullary nail was used for internal fixation.In the second stage,after intramedullary nailing internal fixation for 4-6 weeks,the bone cement occupying device was taken out and the autologous cancellous bone was planted in the induced membrane.Then the membrane was covered and sutured.The cure rate of infection,the time of bone healing and the related complications were observed.Results 53 patients were followed up for 24 to 63 months (with an average of 39±4.7 months).The length of tibia bone defect after debridement was 6-15 cm (average 8.7±4.9 cm).49 patients' infection were cured in 12 months after operation,and the bone defects were healed,with healing time of 5.3-9.7 months (mean 7.4±3.2 months).No refracture occurred.The healing time of tibia was 7.8±2.1 months,while the healing time of the femur was 7.2±3.9 months.1 case of femoral shaft defect had recurrence of infection 4 months after membrane induced bone grafting,and the first stage treatment was restarted which were debridement and implantation of sensitive antibiotic bone cement occupying device.After 6 weeks,the infection was controlled and the second stages continued.3 cases' s (2 cases of femoral shaft,1 case of tibial shaft) autologous cancellous bone were absorbed 3 to 6 months after operation,and no bone density increased in the bone defect area.The autologous cancellous bone was reimplanted and the bone defect was cured in 8 months.Conclusion Masquelet technology combined with antibiotic coated intramedullary nailing can effectively control infection and create a good biological and mechanical environment for bone defect repair.It has good clinical efficacy.
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Objective To investigate the bacterial spectrum and drug resistance of bone infection after multiple hospitalizations.Methods A retrospective case series study was conducted on 95 patients with bone infection due to injuries admitted in the General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area from January 2009 to December 2016.There were 76 males and 34 females,with an average age of 47 years (range,17-94 years).Bacterial culture and drug sensitivity tests were performed in 246 specimens of the infection secretions and infected tissues.The bacterial species and drug resistance data of all the specimens were statistically analyzed.The numbers and ratios of Gram-positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria were counted according to the changes of hospitalization frequency,and the changes of drug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus after repeated hospitalizations were also recorded.Results A total of 110 pathogenic bacteria were isolated,and mixed infection was found in 19％ of the bacteria.There were 61 Gram-positive bacteria (55.5％),including 35 Staphylococcus aureus [seven methicillin-resistant staphylococcus (MRSA) strains],accounting for 57％ of Gram-positive strains.Other Gram positive bacteria were mainly Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus epidermidis.There were 48 Gram-negative bacteria (43.6％),including 12 Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains,accounting for 25％ of Gram-negative strains,nine Klebsiella pneumoniae strains,accounting for 19％ of the Gramnegative strains.Staphylococcus aureus had a resistance rate to penicillin of 82％,and the major Gram positive bacteria (Staphylococcus aureus,Enterococcus faecalis,Staphylococcus epidermidis) were all highly sensitive to vancomycin and linezolid.The major Gram-negative bacteria (Pseudomonas aeruginosa,Klebsiella pneumoniae,Escherichia coli,Acinetobacter baumannii) were highly resistant to the second generation of cephalosporins and were sensitive to carbapenem antibiotics.In 95 bone infection patients,the ratio of Gram positive bacteria to Gram negative bacteria increased from 0.98 at the first admission to 3 after repeated hospitalizations,and the ratio change was statistically significant (P ＜0.05).After multiple hospitalizations,the drug resistance of Staphylococcus aureus to gentamicin,ciprofloxacin,levofloxacin,and tetracycline increased gradually.The resistance rate to penicillin was even up to 100％.Conclusions The mixed infection of bone infection is common,among which Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus epidermidis are the main Gram-positive pathogenic bacteria,Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella pneumoniae are the main Gram negative pathogenic bacteria.The proportion of Gram-positive bacteria infection increased after multiple hospitalizations and became the major pathogenic bacteria.Penicillin should be avoided in the treatment of Staphylococcus aureus infection in multiple hospitalizations,and gentamicin and ciprofloxacin should be used with caution.Vancomycin or linezolid which is more sensitive is a better option.
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Objective To evaluate the clinical curative effect of Masquelet technique in treatment of infected single-bone defect of forearm.Methods The clinical data of 18 cases of forearm bone defect caused by bone infection in our department from January 2011 to June 2016 were retrospectively analyzed.All the patients received standard treatment of Masquelet technique with two stage.Radical debridement,bone defect filling with antibiotic PMMA bone cement, and internal fixation were accomplished at the first stage, and treatment of bone defect with autologous iliac bone graft were accomplished at the second stage after 6 to 8 weeks at the end of the first stage.The infection control,fracture healing and complications of the 18 patients were observed.Results There was no complications such as infection recurrence,bone resorption,plate screw loosening occured.The functional recovery of 18 cases in this group was evaluated according to the Anderson evaluation scale.The results were excellent in 9 cases,satisfactory in 6 cases,unsatisfactory in 3 cases,and no failure.The satisfactory rate was 83.33%.Conclusion Controlling infection with local release of antibiotics from PMMA bone cement implantation through Masquelet technique, inducing autogenous membrane structure in the bone defect area,and then transplanting autologous cancellous bone for bone defect reconstruction repair treatment are effective in the treatment of infected single-bone defect of forearm.
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Objective To investigate the clinical efficacy of induced membrane technique for reconstruction of large tibia bone defects in adults.Methods From February 2010 to February 2014,28 cases with tibia bone defect (16 cases caused by traumatic,9 cases caused by chronic osteomyrlitis,and 3 cases caused by tumor resrction)were treated in our deparment.There were 21 males and 7 females,with a mean age of 36.7 years old.The mean bone loss after final debridement and tumor resrction was (6.2 ±2.6)cm,and the maximum length of bone loss was 16 cm in this series.All the patients were treated by induced membrane technique,and the healing rate,occurrence of complications and limb function were recorded.The bone union was assessed by Paley scores.Results The average duration of follow-up ranged from 12 to 37 months,averagely (23.4 ±4.7)months.The healing rate was 85.7% at a mean time of 5.2 months.According to the Paley scores,there were 20 cases of excellent,6 cases of good,2 cases of moderate.There were 2 patients with pin site infection,2 patients with deep infection re-quiring operative debridement,1 patient with superficial iliac incision infection,1 patient with nonunions of one ends of the bone gap,and 1 patient suffered the implant failure due to fullweight-bearing early.Conclusion The induced membrane technique is a valid option for the management of large tibia bone defects in adults caused by traumatic,tumor resection and removal of chronic osteomyelitis lesions,which sig-nificantly shorten treatment cycle,provide satisfactory results with minimal complications,and promote good recovery of limb function.
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Objective: To explore the application value on combined examination of blood levels of growth differentiation factor-15 (GDF-15) and NT-pro B-type natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) in patients after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for their recent prognosis. Methods: A total of 102 patients with sudden cardiac arrest and successful CPR in our hospital were enrolled. Blood levels of GDF-15 were examined at immediately, 12 h and 24-48 h after CPR respectively. According to GDF-15 levels, the patients were divided into 3 groups: Group A, the patients with GDF-151200 ng/L at all-time points,n=35; Group C, GDF-15 level consistently increasing at 12 h and 24-48 h after CPR, while it was lower at 24-48 h than 12 h after CPR,n=36. Blood levels of NT-proBNP and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) were also examined. The patients were followed-up for 6 months for post-CPR death. Results: Blood levels of GDF-15 and NT-proBNP were related, NT-proBNP level was changing with GDF-15 varying. GDF-15 and NT-proBNP level was negatively related to LVEF (r=-0.530,P1800 ng/L and NT-proBNP>400 pg/ml had the higher mortality than those had the lower levels of GDF-15 and NT-proBNP,P0.05. Conclusion: Combined examination for blood levels of GDF-15 and NT-proBNP may better predict the recent prognosis in patients who received CPR.
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Objective To discuss the clinical effect of intertrochanteric fracture treated with InterTan intramedullary nail. Methods Between Jan 2011 and June 2006 , 100 consecutive patients with intertrochanteric fracture were treated with a new nail (InterTan). We recorded the operation time, blood loss, blood transfusion volume and the modified Harris hip score was used to evaluate outcomes. Results All cases were received follow-up of 6 to 15 months. All cases got bone healing and did not appear various complications. The modified Harris hip score were (75.1 ± 13.4) points. Conclusion The InterTan device appears to be a reliable implant for treatment of intertrochanteric femoral fractures.
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BACKGROUND: The characteristics of cervical anatomy and pedicle screw, operational specification, and individual screw implantation are the key factors of a successful implantation treatment.OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to investigate the cervical pedicle screw and host response as well as the recovery of spinal nerve functions during the surgery and follow-up period of cervical spine fracture-dislocation.DESIGN: A case analysis.SETTING: Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA, Shenyang, Lianning Province, China.PARTICIPANTS: A total of 41 patients with cervical spine fracture-dislocation, who have complete follow-up data, were admitted to the Department of Orthopaedics, General Hospital of Shenyang Military Area Command of Chinese PLA between February 2002 and February 2006. Of the included patients, 18 were complicated by spinal cord injury (according to Frankel classification system, 6 were graded as A, 1 as B, 4 as C, and 7 as D.METHODS: Forty-one patients with cervical spine fracture-dislocation were treated by implanting a screw through the cervical pedicle and fixing it. Prior to surgery, all patients were subjected to X-ray, CT and MRI examinations. According to measurements, each cervical pedicle screw was individually implanted. The entire surgery was accomplished by Xiang Liang-bi, chief physician, whose qualification corresponds to the responsibilities.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: Material and host response during and after screw implantation as well as in the follow-up period. Recovery of spinal nerve function after screw implantation.RESULTS: All patients were followed up for 6-12 months and all incisions were healed primarily. Material and host response during the process of screw implantation: A total of 218 screws were implanted. After initial implantation, 12 screws were loosened, and such a phenomenon disappeared in 11 screws by adjusting inserting point and inserting direction or/and increasing screw diameter or length. The remaining 1 screw was stabilized by increasing the fixed segments. After drilling, poles of 10 screws bled much and treated by hemostasis. C1-2 venous plexus hemorrhage was caused in 3 patients and stopped by compression, and Apofix internal fixation was used in 1 of 3 patients due to unclear surgical visual field. Material and host response after surgery and during the follow-up: A total of 218 screws were inserted. Of the 218 screws, 196 were in correct position, and 22 were deviated to different degrees. Deviation of 1 screw caused injury to nerve root and that of another screw led to injury to blood vessel. Thirty-eight patients acquired satisfactory reduction and bone union. Three patients presented with symptoms of nerve root irritation due to incomplete reduction in the old fracture-dislocation. Among the 3 patients, 1 was subjected to anterior approach due to screw removed, and neither injury to vertebral artery, spinal cord, and nerve root nor internal fixation destroy was found in any other patients. Recovery of spinal nerve function after implantation: Among the 18 patients complicated with spinal cord injury, 6 patients, who were assessed as grade A spinal cord injury, did not exhibit improvement in spinal cord function, while the remaining 12 presented with 1 or 2 grades of improvement.CONCLUSION: There is a lower probability for biocompatibility reaction, and spinal nerve function recovers better after implantation of cervical pedicle screw. So implantation of a cervical pedicle screw system is an effective and relatively safe method for treatment of cervical spine fracture-dislocation.