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Objective:To investigate the efficacy of opening wedge high tibial osteotomy (OWHTO) in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis, and analyze the related factors that affect its clinical efficacy.Methods:The clinical data of 80 patients with knee osteoarthritis who underwent OWHTO between December 2016 and May 2020 in Hospital of the Marine Police Corps of the Chinese People's Armed Police Force were retrospectively analyzed. These patients were divided into effective group ( n = 76) and ineffective group ( n = 4) according to clinical efficacy. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Hospital for Special Surgery Knee Score (HSS) and the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) were used to assess the severity of knee osteoarthritis before and 3 months after surgery. The influential factors of clinical efficacy were analyzed. Results:VAS score, WOMAC score, HSS score, joint pain, joint function, joint range of motion, muscle strength, and flexion deformity of 80 patients post-surgery were improved compared with those pre-surgery ( t = 24.92, 21.45, 52.62, 15.87, 10.88, 15.28, 42.54, 11.07, all P < 0.05). After surgery, excellent outcomes were observed in 29 (36.25%) patients, good outcomes in 34 (42.50%) patients, fair outcomes in 13 (16.25%) patients, and poor outcomes in 4 (5.00%) patients. Body mass index, preoperative VAS score, and preoperative WOMAC score in the effective group were (24.10 ± 3.06) kg/m 2, (5.55 ± 1.57) points, and (36.96 ± 9.62) points, respectively, which were significantly lower than those in the ineffective group [(27.64 ± 3.62) kg/m 2, (7.87 ± 1.39) points, (47.95 ± 9.63) points, t = 2.23, 2.89, 2.22]. HSS score in the effective group was significantly higher than that in the ineffective group [(52.81 ± 3.71) points vs. (46.83 ± 3.69) points, t = 3.14, P < 0.05)]. Body mass index, preoperative VAS score, and preoperative WOMAC score were positively correlated with clinical efficacy ( r = 0.24, 0.31, 0.24, P < 0.05), and preoperative HSS score was negatively correlated with clinical efficacy ( r = -0.33, P < 0.05). Logistic regression analysis was performed to analyze the above markedly related factors. Preoperative HSS score was an independent protective factor of clinical efficacy of OWHTO, and body mass index and preoperative VAS score were risk factors of clinical efficacy of OWHTO. Conclusion:OWHTO can greatly improve knee function of patients with knee osteoarthritis and reduce postoperative pain. It should be noted that excessive obesity may affect the clinical efficacy of OWHTO, and preoperative VAS score and WOMAC score should be controlled in patients with excessive obesity.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of bilateral pedicle screw fixation combined with in-terbody fusion for the treatment of lumbar spondylolisthesis (degree Ⅱ or Ⅲ) through muscle-splitting approach. Methods There were 52 patients (16 males and 36 females) analyzed in our study from January 2012 to December 2015. The average age was 54.9 ± 7.21 years (from 35 to 70 years). The history of disease was from 10 months to 15 years, with an average of 66.6 ± 32.71 months. Diagnosis included:degenerative spondylolisthesis in 2 cases, and isthmic spondylolysis in 50 cases. The sites included L4,5 in 18 cases and L5S1 in 34 cases. The degree was Ⅱ in 35 cases and Ⅲ in 17 cases. 27 cases were treated by bilateral pedicle screw fixation combined with interbody fusion through median incision approach (open group) and 25 cases through muscle-split-ting approach (minimally invasive group). The clinical and imaging results were observed and compared between the two groups, including operation time, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative incision drainage, VAS score of lumbar incision pain at 72h post-operative, intraoperative and postoperative complications, interbody fusion rate, multifidus muscle areas and grades at 1 year post-operative, and the improvement of ODI index. Results All the cases were operated successfully. The operation time of open group was shorter than minimally invasive group. However, the intraoperative blood loss and postoperative incision drainage of minimally invasive group was statistically less than open group. The VAS scores of postoperative 72 h were 3.25 (2 to 6) in open group and 1.62 (1 to 3) in minimally invasive group. And the difference was statistically significant. The misplacement rate of pedi-cle screws of minimally invasive group was lower than open group. The average follow-up time was 25.5 months (ranged from 12 to 36 months). The multifidus muscle areas and grades of minimally invasive group were superior to open group at 1 year postopera-tively. Compared to preoperative, the slipping angle, slipping rate, sacral inclination angle and vertebral space height were signifi-cant improved after operation in two groups. The ODI index was improved postoperatively in both two groups, and the difference was statistically significant at the final follow-up. The interbody fusion rate was 92.6％in open group and 96％in minimally inva-sive group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups. No cerebrospinal fluid leak, never injury, pedicle frac-ture or wound infection was found after the operation in two groups. There was no pedicle screw loosening, cage shifting, or degen-eration of the adjacent segment observed during follow-up. Conclusion Bilateral pedicle screw fixation combined with inter-body fusion through muscle-splitting approach has advantages of small incision, less trauma, less bleeding, quick recovery and well clinical results, which can be a better choice in treating lumbar spondylolisthesis (degree Ⅱ or Ⅲ).
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Objective To explore the clinical effect of computer assisted Taylor three-dimensional external fixator in the treatment of bone fracture of lower extremity.Methods From December 2015 to December 2016,12 patients with bone fracture of lower extremity who took computer assisted Taylor three-dimensional external fixator in Jiaxing Hospital of Zhejiang Provincial Armed Police Force were selected.The clinical data were analyzed,and the fracture recovery was compared.Results After treatment,all patients had successful fracture reduction,and with X-ray detection,the fracture healed completely,l 1 cases showed excellent,1 case showed good,the excellent and good rate was 100％.All patients had no symptoms of osteomyelitis.Conclusion Computer aided 3D Taylor external fixator in the treatment of tibial shaft fracture can effectively improve the treatment effect,enhance the recovery of patients with fracture,and with less trauma,simple operation,and has important significance to improve the quality of life of patients after operation.It is worthy of promotion.
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Objective To examine the feasibility and early effects of unilateral pedicle screw fixation in combination with contralateral translaminar facet screw fixation plus interbody fusion through the channel-assisted muscle-splitting approach for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases in elderly patients.Methods A total of 82 elderly patients with degenerative lumbar spine diseases received treatment between January 2015 and June 2016.Of these patients,25 had lumbar spinal stenosis,42 had degenerative lumbar instability,13 had giant lumbar disc herniation,and two had recurrent lumbar disc herniation;There were 69 cases of single segment and 13 cases of double segment lesions.Perioperative evaluation,imaging evaluation,and clinical evaluation were performed,and surgical complications were analyzed.Results The average length of incision was (2.6 ± 0.4) cm in cases of single segment lesions and (4.4±0.5) cm in cases of two segment lesions.The mean operation time was (98.3±19.6) minutes and peri-operation blood loss was (232.2±25.8) ml.The post-operation height of the intervertebral disc space significantly increased at the last follow-up(P ＜ 0.05);the height of the intervertebral disc space was restored and well maintained with internal fixation showing no loosening,breakage or Cage shift.The post-operation lumbar coronal Cobb angle decreased(P＜0.05)while the sagittal Cobb angle increased(P＜0.05)at the last follow-up.There was no significant difference in the area and grade of the multifidus muscle on MRI 12 months after operation.Seventy-two patients were followed up for 12-18 months (mean =16.8 months),and there were 67 cases of intervertebral fusion (93.1％).The last follow-up showed a Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JOA) score of (25.8 ± 1.7),which was significantly higher than the pre-operation score (10.6±1.3),with an excellence rate of 88.9 ％.The Oswestry Disability Index score was significantly reduced,from (50.9±21.6) at pre-operation to (9.6± 4.8) at the last follow-up.There were 78 patients with primary wound healing,three cases of superficial wound necrosis,one case of dural tear,and one case of nerve root injury.No cardiovascular or cerebrovascular incident was observed during or after operation.Conclusions Combined pedicle/facet screw fixation plus interbody fusion through the channel-assisted muscle-splitting approach shows satisfactory short-term effects when used for the treatment of degenerative lumbar spine diseases in the elderly and possesses advantages such as minimal invasiveness,limited bleeding,quick recovery,high fusion rates and significantly improved clinical outcomes.However,further clinical studies are required to assess its medium-and long-term efficacy.
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Objective To compare the advantages and disadvantages of three different fixation methods via muscle-splitting approach for the treatment of single segmental lumbar vertebral diseases.Methods All of 90 patients with the single segmental lumbar vertebral diseases were treated from June 2012 to June 2013,including 34 males and 56 females,at the age of 27-76 years old,averagely (53.37± 15.41) years.Twenty-seven patients were treated with unilateral pedicle screws via unilateral muscle-splitting approach (unilateral fixation group).Thirty-three patients were treated with unilateral pedicle screws and contralateral translaminar facet screw via unilateral muscle-splitting approach (combined fixation group).Thirty patients were treated with unilateral pedicle screws via bilateral muscle-splitting approach (bilateral fixation group).Observe and compare the imaging and clinical results of these three groups.Results There were no significant difference in incision length and postoperative wound drainage between these three groups.The operation time was shortest in unilateral fixation group,while longest in bilateral fixation group.In the intraoperative blood loss,the unilateral fixation group was the same as the combined fixation group,while less than the bilateral fixation group.No infection was found after operations.Seven patients experienced epidermal necrosis of the incision,including 1 patient of unilateral fixation group,4 patients of combined fixation group and 2 patients of bilateral fixation group.Three patients suffered from nerve injury,including 2 patients of combined fixation group and 1 patients of bilateral fixation group.The follow-up time was from 12 to 36 months,averagely 25.5 months.The intervertebral height of lesion segments was apparently recovered after surgery,and maintained during the follow-up in these three groups.No significant changes of area and grade of multifidus muscle were detected at 1 year after surgery compared with preoperative.Seven patients experienced endplate cutting and cage partially embedded into vertebral body,including 3 patients of unilateral fixation group,3 patients of combined fixation group and 1 patient of bilateral fixation group.There was no loosening,displacement,breakage or cage shifting.Except 5 patients (2 patients of unilateral fixation group,2 patients of combined fixation group and 1 patient of bilateral fixation group),the remaining cases had well interbody fusion.At the final follow-up time,the JOA score significantly increased compared with preoperative.Besides,unilateral fixation group and combined fixation group were superior to bilateral fixation group.Conclusion Three different fixation methods via muscle-splitting approach for the treatment of single segmental lumbar vertebral diseases had well clinical results.The unilateral fixation and combined fixation via muscle-splitting approach had more advantages.The combined fixation via muscle-splitting approach is an innovation in approach,exposure and fixation aspects.
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Objective To compare the clinical outcomes of total laparoscopic pancreatoduodenectomy (TLPD) and open pancreaticoduodenectomy (OPD).Methods From August 2013 to December 2014,137 pancreaticoduodenectomies (PDs) were performed at the Department of General Surgery of our hospital,of which 19 TLPDs were performed at the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery (the Experimental group).At the same time,another cohort of 19 OPDs were matched for age,gender,body mass index (BMI),ASA score and tumor site and they formed the control group.The clinical data in the perioperative period were evaluated,and the short-term clinical outcomes were compared.Results Operation time in the experimental group was significantly longer than the control group [(407.8 ± 146.5)min vs (263.3 ± 65.3) rmin,P ＜ 0.05].The mean intraoperative blood loss [(309.7 ± 151.2)ml vs (509.4 ± 309.9)ml],mean intensive care time after surgery [(47.5 ±16.8)h vs (68.1 ± 19.1)h],mean postoperative time to pass flatus [(3.5 ± 1.1) d vs (4.3 ± 1.1) d],mean postoperative hospitalization stay [(8.8 ± 2.1) d vs (10.8 ± 2.3)d] and mean incision length [(5.1 ± 0.9)cm vs (14.4 ± 1.3)cm] in the experimental group were significantly different from the control group (P ＜ 0.05).There were no significant differences on the intraoperative R0 resection rates,intraoperative pathology,tumor size [(20.6 ± 9.6) mm vs (25.9 ± 10.2)mm],number of lymph node dissected [(17.7 ± 6.5) vs (19.4 ± 5.6)],complication rates,recurrence rates and mortality between the two groups (P ＞ 0.05).Conclusions TLPD had comparable safety and therapeutic outcome when compared with OPD.Moreover,TLPD has the advantages of less bleeding,smaller wounds and faster postoperative recovery.TLPD requires specialized appliances and equipments,better surgeon experience and patient selection to achieve a high success rate.
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Objective To explore the feasibility and effectiveness of channel-assisted spatium intermusculare approach interbody fusion for treating lumbar vertebra diseases.Methods A total of 81 patients with lumbar vertebra diseases were treated from June 2012 to December 2013,including 35 males and 46 females between 29 and 76 years old with an average age of 54.6.There were 36 cases of lumbar disc degeneration,10 cases of recurrence in situ after lumbar disc herniation surgery,6 cases of huge lumbar disc herniation,11 cases of lumbar disc herniation with spinal canal stenosis,5 cases of extreme lateral lumbar disc herniation and 13 cases of lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis.There were 67 cases of single segment lesion and 14 cases of two segment lesions.Lesion sites contained L1,2 in 1 case,L3,4 in 4 cases,L4,5 in 50 cases,L5S1 in 12 cases,L3,4 and L4,5 in 8 cases,and L4,5 and L5S1 in 6 cases.Results The length of incision was 2.42±0.45 cm in cases of single segment lesion and 4.28±0.38 cm in cases of two segment lesions.The operation time was 96.00±21.53 minutes and intraoperative blood loss was 347.50± 241.62 ml.During the operation,one case suffered from dural laceration,cerebrospinal fluid leakage and ipsilateral nerve root injury.Two cases suffered from pedicle fractures.Eight cases experienced epidermal necrosis of the incision.One case had poor wound healing.Three cases suffered from nerve injury.A total of 76 patients were followed up for 12-30 months,averagely 20.5 months.Intervertebral height of lesion segments was apparently recovered after surgery,and maintained in good condition during the final follow-up.No significant difference in the changes of area and grade of multifidus was detected 12 months after surgery and before surgery.Except 4 cases,the remaining had interbody fusion with a fusion rate of 94.7％.The balance between the coronal plane and sagittal plane of the lumbar spine was evidently improved.Average Japanese Orthopaedic Association score increased from 12.66±1.88 points preoperatively to 26.4±1.92 points during the final follow-up,which showed significant differences.Conclusion The method of channel-assisted spatium intermusculare approach interbody fusion has some advantages for treating lumbar vertebra such as small incision,fewer traumas,less bleeding,fast recovery,and high fusion rate.However,there is a long time of operation in the early stage and high occurrence rate of complications.
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ObjectiveTo compare the clinical results of pedicle screw fixation via the injured vertebra versus across the injured vertebra for thoracolumbar spine fracture.MethodsThe study reviewed 56 patients (41 males and 15 females,at age range of 21-66 years,mean 41.5 years) with thoracolumbar spine fractures managed with the two fixation methods from June 2005 to December 2008.The fracture segment included T12 in 13 patients,L1 in 27 and L2 in 16.According to the AO classification,there were six patients with type A1.2,29 with type A3.1,nine with type A3.2 and 12 with type A3.3.McCormack load score was 5-8 points (average 6.3 points). The spinal cord injury was classified as grade A in three patients,grade B in four,grade C in eight,grade D in 17 and grade E in 24 according to Frankel scale.The patients were divided into two groups,ie,across vertebral fixation group (27 patients) and via the vertebral fixation group (29 patients).All patients were selectively treated with monosegment bone graft simultaneously.The Cobb' s angle,restoration of the anterior height of the injured vertebra,improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate and Denis scale in local pain and work status were compared between the two groups.The bone graft fusion and spinal cord recovery of both groups were observed during follow-up.ResultsAll patients were followed up for 12-48 months (average 25.8 months).Implantation loosening occurred in one patient 1.5 month after operation in across vertebral fixation group.There were no significant differences in aspects of correction of Cobb' s angle,restoration of the anteriorheight of injured vertebra and improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate postoperatively as well as in aspects of restoration of anterior height of injured vertebra and improvement of spinal canal stenosis rate at the latest follow-up between the two groups ( P ＞ 0.05).The postoperative loss of correction rate of Cobb's angle of both groups existed,with significant difference (P ＜0.05). The differences of the Cobb's angle at the latest follow-up and after operation were significant in the across vertebral fixation group ( P ＜ 0.05) but insignificant in the via vertebral fixation group (P ＞ 0.05 ).Bone graft fusion occurred in 21 patients (78％) in the across vertebral fixation group and in 27 patients (93％) in the via vertebral fixation group ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Denis scale indicated a better recovery in the local pain of via vertebral fixation group compared with the across vertebral fixation group ( P ＜ 0.05 ),but showed no significant differenc e in work status between the two groups ( P ＞ 0.05 ).ConclusionsCompared with across vertebral fixation,the pedicle screw fixation via the vertebra has the advantages of higher fusion rate and better correction rate of Cobb' s angle and is a better choice for thoracolumbar spine fracture with posterior approach.
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ObjectiveTo investigate safety and efficacy of one-stage pedicle screw fixation plus 360° spinal canal decompression and reconstruction in treatment of severe thoracolumbar burst fractures.MethodsThe study reviewed 11 patients (8 males and 3 females, at age range of 19-59 years, mean 34.4 years) with severe thoracolumbar burst fracture, who underwent one-stage posterior pedicle screw fixation, 360° spinal canal decompression and reconstruction. The injury location was at T12 in one patient, at L1 in three, at L2 in two, at L3 in three and at L4 in two. According to AO classification, all patients were with type A 3.3 fractures. McCormack load score was 7-9 points ( average 8.2 points). Based on the Frankel' s scale, the spinal cord function was classified as grade A in one patient, grade B in one,grade C in five and grade D in four. ResultsAll the operations accomplished successfully, with operation duration for 3.5-4.5 hours ( mean 4.1 hours) , blood loss for 900-2 800 ml ( mean 1 750 ml) and allogeneic blood transfusion for 400-1 200 ml ( average 760 ml). There was no complication either during or after operation. The loss rate of the anterior vertebrae column height was 48％ -85％ ( average 64.2％ )before operation and recovered to 95％ -100％ (average 98.6％ ) of the normal. The kyphotic Cobb angle was at -12°-35 ° ( average 12.1 ° ) before operation and recovered to - 30°-7 ° ( average - 8.1 ° ) after operation. The spinal canal stenosis rate was improved remarkably. The patients were followed up for 10-18 months (average 14. 5 months), which showed solid bone fusion, with no implant failure. The spinal cord function was improved Ⅰ to Ⅲ degrees in all patients except for one patient at grade A. One patient had mild lower back pain.ConclusionsOne-stage pedicle screw fixation plus 360° spinal canal decompression and reconstruction is a good alternative for severe thoracolumbar burst fracture, but it is essential for choosing strictly the surgical indications.
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Objective To investigate the feasibility and efficiency of unilateral pedicle screw combined with contralateral translaminar facet screw fixation by percutaneous and interbody fusion to treat low lumbar vertebra diseases. Methods Thirty patients with low lumbar vertebra diseases were entered into the study, including 8 males and 22 females with an average age of 53.7 years. All patients underwent discectomy, spinal canal decompression, cage implantation and lumbar fixation by unilateral pedicle screw combined with contralateral translaminar facet screw under gunsight guiding by percutaneous. Clinical outcomes were assed by JOA questionnaires before and after operation. Operative time, blood loss, and postoperative draiming were recorded. Radiological examination was obtained to assess position of translaminar facet screw.Results Mean operation time was 89 min with a blood loss of 285 ml. Position of translaminar facet screw grade Ⅰ were 24 cases, and grade 11 were 6. Mean follow-up was 22.5 months. 29 cases got bony fusion, and the fusion rate was 96.7%. There were no instability and evidence instrument failure during follow-up. The JOA grades improved from 13.0 preoperation to 25.2 at final follow-up, with the excellent and good rate of 72.5 %. Conclusion Unilateral pedicle screw combined with contralateral translaminar facet screw fixation by percutaneous and interbody fusion provide simple procedure, little trauma, forceful fixation, high fusion rate, and less complication, etc. Therefore, the surgical maneuver is a good choice for partial low lumbar vertebra diseases.