Objective To demonstrate the anatomical and biomechanical basis of scaphoid ring sign in advanced Kienbock’s disease. Methods The study consisted of two sections. The ligaments stabilizing the proximal pole of the scaphoid were observed in 5 specimens. Under 12 kg dead weight load through the tendons of the flexion carpal radial, the flexion carpal ulnar, the extension carpal radial, and the extension carpal ulnar for 5 minutes, the stresses of the scaphoid fossa and lunate fossa were measured in the case of neutral, flexion, extension, radial deviation and ulnar deviation of the wrist joint under normal and rupture conditions respectively by FUJI prescale film and FPD-305E,306E.Results Based on anatomical study, the ligaments stabilizing the proximal pole of the scaphoid consisted of the radioscaphocapitate ligament, long radiolunate ligament and scapholunate interosseous ligament; and the latter two ligaments restricted dorsal subluxation of the proximalpole of the scaphoid. When compared rupture condition with normal condition, thescaphoid fassa stress of radial subregion was not significantly different (0.90±0.43 vs 0.85±0.15), and the ones of palmar, ulnar and dorsal subregions decreased (0.59±0.20, 0.52±0.05 and 0.58±0.23 vs 0.77±0.13, 0.75±0.08 and0.68±0.09) in the case of extension; the scaphoid fassa stresses of all subregions increased or had no difference in the case of neural, flexion, radial deviation and ulnar deviation. The lunate fossa stresses of all subregions increased in thecase of neural, and the ones of all subregions decreased or had no difference inthe case of flexion, extension, radial deviation and ulnar deviation.Conclusion Rotary scaphoid subluxation should be treated operatively at Ⅲ B stage of Kienbock’s disease to avoid traumatic arthritis of theradioscaphoid joint.
Objective To explore the correlation between the single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in the promotor of hepatic l ipase (HL) gene and untraumatic avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH). Methods Between January 2007 and June 2009, 243 patients with ANFH were treated (case group), including 143 cases of steroid-induced, 79 cases of alchol-induced, and 21 cases of idiopathic. There were 156 males and 87 females with an age ranged from 16 to 64 years. Atotal of 96 normal individuals (matched for age, sex, and nation) served as control group. The blood sample of all subjects were collected to extract DNA. The promotor of HL was sequenced to find the SNP. A statistic on the frequencies of the genotype and the allele of the SNP was made. The frequencies of the genotype and the allele were analyzed with χ2 test according to case-control principle. Results The rs59644784 and rs1800588 were found in the sequenced region. It was accorded with Hardy-Weinbery genetic equil ibrium law in rs59644784 and rs1800588 of the control group and case group. There was no significant difference in the allele and genotype of rs59644784 and rs1800588 between the control group and case group (P gt; 0.05). The two SNPs existed complete l inkage disequil ibrium according to the l inkage disequil ibrium analysis. Conclusion The heterozygosity of the SNP is not consistency, and heterozygosity may be associated with the diversity of the race. ANFH is not associated with rs59644784 and rs1800588 SNPs.
Eight cases(10 hips) of avascular necrosis of femoral head in adults were treated with transplantation of sartorius musculo-skeletal graft through the greater trochanter since August 1990. The patients were followed up for 12 to 20 months,with disappearance of pain in 7 cases. The degree of hip motion was markedly increased. The good results rated 87.5 percent.
The purpose of this study was to investigate the arterial supply of the pisiform bone. Fifty upper extremities from adult human cadavers of both sexes were studied. The observations showed that there was a small branch(named the main artery of pisiform) arising from the lower part of the ulnar artery in each cases. The mean value of the length of the main artery of the pisiform was 23.89±8.68mm, the diameter of the artery was 0.79±0.21mm. The length, width and thickness of the pisiform were 11. 61±1.98mm, 11.40±1.87mm and 10.30±1.26mm, respectively. The length and width of the space accupied by the lunate on the X-ray films were measured, they were 16.38±1.96mm and 12.03±1.17mm, respectively.
Objective To compare the cl inical outcomes of the core decompression combined with autologous bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) transplantation with the isolated core decompression for the treatment of earlyavascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH). Methods From May 2006 to October 2008, 8 patients (16 hips) with earlyANFH were treated. There were 7 males and 1 female with an average age of 35.7 years (range, 19-43 years). According to the system of the Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO): 4 hips were classified as stage II a, 2 as stage II b, 1 as stage II c, and 1 as stage III a in group A; 2 hips were classified as stage II a, 2 as stage II b, 3 as stage II c, and 1 as stage III a in group B. The average disease course was 1.1 years (range, 4 months to 2 years). The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups according to left or right side: group A, only the core decompression was used; group B, both the core decompression and autologous BMSCs transplantation were used. The Harris score and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were determined, imaging evaluation was carried out by X-rays and MRI pre- and post-operatively. The erythrocyte sedimentation rate, C-reactive protein, l iver function, renal function, and immunoglobul in were detected for safety evaluation. Results All incisions healed by first intention. Eight patients were followed up 12-42 months (23.5 months on average). The cl inical symptoms of pain and claudication were gradually improved. The Harris scores and VAS scores of all patients were increased significantly at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation (P lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference between groups A and B 3 and 6 months after operation (P gt; 0.05), but there was significant difference between groups A and B 12 months after operation (P lt; 0.05). The necrosis area of femoral head in groups A and B were 18.13% ± 2.59% and 13.25% ± 2.12%, respectively, showing significant difference (P lt; 0.05). In group A, femoral head collapsed 12 months after operation in 1 case of stage III. No compl ication of fever, local infectionoccurred. Conclusion The core decompression and the core decompression combined with BMSCs transplantation are both effective for the treatment of early ANFH. The core decompression combined with BMSCs transplantation is better than core decompression in the rel ief of pain and postponing head collapse.
Objective To investigate the operative method of trabecular metal rod implant for the treatment of the early adult avascular necrosis of the femoral head (ANFH) and its cl inical efficacy. Methods From March 2005 to January 2007, 28 patients of ANFH were treated by trabecular metal rod implant, including 18 males and 10 females aged 18-56 years old (average 30.6 years old). The ANFH was induced by trauma in 7 cases, steroid in 10 cases, alcohol in 5 cases and unknownreason in 6 cases. There were 22 cases of unilateral ANFH and 6 of bilateral ANFH, involving 18 left hips and 16 right hips. According to Association Research Circulation Osseous (ARCO) international classification of osteonecrosis launched in 1997, 16 cases (16 hips) were classified as stage I, 12 cases (15 hips) as stage I, 1 case (1 hip) as stage III and 2 cases (2 hips) as stage IV. Harris score was 50.3 ± 2.2 preoperatively. The course of disease was 12-24 months (average 16 months). Results All wounds healed by first intention, and no postoperative compl ication occurred. All the cases were followed up for 18-36 months (average 26 months). The pain and functional l imitation of patients were improved significantly. The Harris score was 85.7 ± 2.4 18 months after operation, showing a significant difference when compared with preoperative score (P lt; 0.05). Twenty-three cases were graded as excellent, 3 as good and 2 as fair, with the excellent and good rate of 92.86%. Conclusion Trabecular metal rod implant is an effective method for the treatment of early ANFH and can minimize the occurrence of compl ications, but the follow-up observation of its long-term herapeutic effect is still needed.
【Abstract】 Objective To investigate corresponding relation between structure change of the femoral head with“crescent sign” and stress exerted on the avascular necrosis of femoral head, to explore the mechanism of the “crescent sign” formation. Methods From March 1998 to April 2003, the femoral heads of 18 hips in 16 cases having osteonecrosis and “crescent sign” in X-ray film before total hi p arthroplasty, were collected. General and coronal section plane morphology of the femoral heads were observed. The princi ple of effective stress and stress concentration theory were used to explain the phenomena and structure changes in osteonecrosis of the femoral head. Results Cancellous bone existed as a threedimensional,interconnected network of trabeculae rods and plates, with 50%-90% of porosity and 20-30 mmHg bone marrow pressure. According to the definition of porous media, bones especially cancellous bone was a kind of sol id and l iquid two phases porous media. Cross-sectional structure changes in the junction between subchondral plate and cancellous were the place where stress concentrated. The principle of effective stress and stress concentration theory could explain the phenomena and their relationship that occurred in avascular necrosis of the femoral head. Conclusion The “crescent sign” starts in an area of very focal resorption in the subchondral plate laterally and peripherally. The focal resorption in the subchondral plate breaks the continuity of subchondral plate and causes stress concentration in the resorption region. The concentrated stress accumulates in the junction between subchondral plate and unrepaired necrotic cancellous bone brings on the fracture right below the subchondral plate. The focal resorption of the subchondral plate also provides a pathway for the pore water in the unrepaired necrotic bone skeleton to outflow, therefore cause effective stress increase and unrepaired necrotic bone skeleton be compacted by increased effective stress appl ied on unrepaired necrotic cancellous bone skeleton, and results in the volume decrease of unrepaired necrotic cancellous bone and the formation of cavum below the subchondral plate. The cavum shows “crescent sign” in the X-ray film.
Objective To explore an improved method of treating avascular necrosis of the femoral head in young adults by grafting the sartorius muscle iliac bone flap. Methods From September 1994 to August 2003, 68 patients (57 males, 11 females; age, 16-58 years) underwent of the transplant the sartorius muscle oliac bone flap into the femoral head after decompression of the femoral head medullary core and removal of the dead bone and the fibrous tissue in the femoral head. The transplantation was performed on 31 patients left-unilaterally, on 37 patients rightunilaterally, and on 7 patients bilaterally. The pathological causeswere as follows: alcoholism in 52 patients, prolonged use of hormones in 6, traumain the hip in 6, and undetermined cause in 4. Their illness course ranged from 8 months to 4 years. According the Ficat staging, 10 patients belonged to Stage I (11 sides), 27 patients to Stage Ⅱ (31 sides), and31 patients to Stage Ⅲ (33 sides). Results The follow-up of the 68 patientsfor 2.5-11 years averaged 5.2 years revealed that based on the Harris evaluation for the hip function, 23 patients had an excellent result, 33 had a good result, 10 had a fair result, and 2 had a poor result. The excellent and good resultsaccounted for 82.3%. There was no recurrence after operation. Conclusion Thismethod has the following advantages: the lesion focus can be eradicated; enoughdecompression can be achieved, and the blood circulation for the femoral head can be rebuilt. The grafting of the sartorius muscle iliac bone flap can bring the osteogenesis components to the femoral head, promoting the reconstruction of the bones. This method is suitable and effective for the patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head (Ficat Grades Ⅰ, Ⅱ and Ⅲ) in young adults.
【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the spectrum of CT and MR imaging and surgical operation findings in il iopsoasbursitis in patients with avascular necrosis of femoral head so as to enhance the diagnostic abil ity. Methods A total of 1 415 patients with avascular necrosis of the femoral head were analyzed retrospectively; of them, 15 patients were compl icated by il iopsoas bursitis surgically or aspiration of synovial fluid between May 2005 and May 2007. Fifteen cases were all necrosis of the bilateral femoral head and 17 hips were combined with il iopsoas bursitis. There were 14 males and 1 female, aging 29-58 years. The course of disease was 1 month to 3 years. All 15 patients had l imitation of abil ity of the hips and the “4” type sign was positive. The Harris score of hip’s function was 54-78 (mean 62.7). Five patients of them can be touched a palpable cystic mass and tenderness in the inguinal area, and 3 of them associated with femoral neuropathy and 2 patients presented sl ight atrophy of the thigh muscle in suffering side. All these cases were taken X-ray films of positive and frog-leg lateral position, hel ical CTscan with 5 mm thinness, and MRI was performed in 6 patients with T1WI, T2WI, T2WI and fat-saturated inversion recovery sequence. Results The radiographs were the primary basis evidences for diagnosis and degrees of the avascular necrosis of femoral head. According to the standards of Association Research Circulation Osseuse, there were 2 hips at stage II(II C 2), 6 hips at stage Ⅲ ( Ⅲ B 1, Ⅲ C 5 ) and 9 hips at stage IV. The X-ray films showed the bulging of the fat pad and soft tissue swell ing in 6 patients. CT analysis disclosed that the enlarged il iopsoas bursae appeared as hypodense, well-defined, thin-walled (lt; 2 mm) cystic structures. The content of the examined bursae was homogeneous with a CT density of ranging from 12.7 to 41.2 Hu, showing fluid collection. They were round or oval in shape medial to the il iopsoas, exhibiting inverted water-drop cystic shadow just inferior to the femoral head. Sl ight contrast enhancement of the bursal wall was seen after contrast agent administration in 3 cases. MRI demonstrated that the il iopsoas bursitis presented as low signal on T1WI and water-l ike highsignal on T2WI and markedly higher signal on STIR in 6 cases. The demonstration of the extent, size, mass effects and its relation and subsequent affection to surrounding anatomical structures were clearly shown by MRI, and by the communications between the il iopsoas bursa and the adjacent hip joint. Conclusion In the diagnosis of avascular necrosis of femoral head with imaging approaches, much attention should be paid to the abnormal ities around the articular capsule to early identify il iopsoas bursitis for further management.
ObjectiveTo summarize the surgical treatment methods for avascular necrosis of the talus. Methods The recent domestic and international literature related to avascular necrosis of the talus was extensively conducted. The pathogenesis, surgical treatment methods, and prognosis were summarized. Results The clinical symptoms of avascular necrosis of the talus at early stage are not obvious, and most patients have progressed to Ficat-Arlet stages Ⅲ-Ⅳ and require surgical treatment. Currently, surgical treatments for this disease include core decompression, vascularized bone flap transplantation, arthroplasty, and arthrodesis, etc. Early avascular necrosis of the talus can be treated conservatively, and if treatment fails, core decompression can be considered. Arthrodesis is a remedial surgery for patients with end-stage arthritis and collapse, and in cases of severe bone loss, tibiotalocalcaneal arthrodesis and bone grafting are required. Vascularized bone flap transplantation is effective and plays a role in all stages of avascular necrosis of the talus, but the appropriate donor area for the flap still needs further to be studied. ConclusionThe surgical treatment and the system of treatment for different stages of avascular necrosis of the talus still need to be refined.