ObjectiveTo evaluate the methods and effectiveness of contralateral C7 nerve root and multiple nerves transfer for the treatment of brachial plexus root avulsion. MethodsBetween June 2006 and June 2010, 23 patients with brachial plexus root avulsion were treated. There were 20 males and 3 females, aged 17 to 42 years (mean, 27.4 years). The time from injury to operation was 4 to 12 months (mean, 5.9 months). In 16 patients having no associated injury, the first stage procedure of contralateral C7 nerve root transfer and accessory nerve transfer to suprascapular nerve or phrenic nerve transfer to anterior upper trunk was performed, and the second stage procedure of the contralateral C7 nerve root transfer to median nerve and intercostal nerve transfer to axillary nerve was performed. In 4 patients having phrenic nerve and accessory nerve injuries, the first stage procedure of the contralateral C7 nerve root transfer and second stage procedure of the contralateral C7 nerve root transfer to median nerve and musculocutaneous nerve were performed. In 3 patients having hemothorax, pneumothorax, and rib fractures, the first stage procedure of the contralateral C7 nerve root transfer and accessory nerve transfer to suprascapular nerve, and the second stage procedure of the contralateral C7 nerve root transfer to median nerve and musculocutaneous nerve were performed. The British Medical Research Council (MRC) sensory grading (S0-S4) and modified muscle strength grading standard (M0-M5) were used for comprehensive assessment of limb and shoulder abduction, elbow/biceps muscle strength, flexor wrist and finger muscle strength and median nerve sensory recovery. ResultsTwenty-three patients were followed up 3-4.5 years (mean, 3.4 years). At 3 years after operation, the shoulder abduction reached 0-82°(mean, 44°). In 16 patients having no associated injuries, the shoulder abduction was more than 30°in 13 cases, and was more than 60°in 3 cases; in 3 patients having hemothorax, pneumothorax, and rib fractures, the shoulder abduction was more than 30°; and in 4 patients having phrenic nerve and accessory nerve injuries, the shoulder abduction was 0°. The muscle strength of elbow/biceps was M3 or more than M3 in 9 cases, was M1-M2 in 8 cases, and was M0 in 6 cases; the muscle strength of flexor wrist or finger was M3 or more than M3 in 7 cases, was M1-M2 in 11 cases, and was M0 in 5 cases. Median nerve sensory recovery was S3 or more than S3 in 11 cases, was S1-S2 in 7 cases, and was S0 in 5 cases. After 3 years, affected limb had locomotor activity in 11 patients, affected limb had activities driven by the contralateral latissimus dorsi muscle contraction in 12 patients. ConclusionContralateral C7 nerve root and multiple nerves transfer is a good method to treat brachial plexus root avulsion.
Objective To compare the long-term results andpossible complications of a modified temporalis muscle transfer(TMT) with the Johnson’s procedure in correction of paralytic lagophthalmos.Methods FromSeptember 1997 to March 2000, paralytic lagophthalmos due to leprosy in 92 patients were corrected with TMT. The 89 cases (127 to eyes including 51 unilateral and 38 bilateral) followed up 3 years after operation were analyzed. There were 69 males and 20 females with ages ranging from 18 to 65 years (52 years on average). The duration of lagophthalmos was 1-22 years with an average of 8.2 years.And 36 eyes were complicated with lower eyelid ectropion. Sixtyfive eyes were corrected with Johnson’s procedure(Johnson’s TMT group), 62 with the modified TMT procedure (modified TMT group). The modifications were as follows: ① omitting the fascial strip in the lower eyelid to avoid postoperative ectropion. ② fixing the fascial strip of the upper eyelid to the middle or inner margin of the tarsal palate depending on the degree of the lagophthalmos to avoid possible ptosis of the upper eyelid. Results In Johnson’s TMT group, the mean lid gap on light closure was reduced to 3.1 mm postoperatively from 7.7 mm preoperatively; and the mean lid gap on tight closure was reduced to 0.5 mm postoperatively from 6.1 mm preoperatively. The symptoms of redness (73.7%) and tearing(63.7%) disappeared or were improved postoperatively. However, ectropion and ptosis occurred in 24 eyes and 9 eyes respectively. The overall excellent and goodrate was 58.5%. In the modified TMT group, the mean lid gap on light closure was reduced to 3.3 mm postoperatively from 7.5 mm preoperatively; and the mean lidgap on tight closure was reduced to 0.6 mm postoperatively from 6.3 mm preoperatively. The symptoms of redness (90.9%) and tearing (71.0%) disappeared or wereimproved postoperatively, and no ectropion or ptosis was found except one ectropion. The overall excellent and good rate was 87.1%, which was significantly higher than that of Johnson’s group(Plt;0.01). Conclusion The modified TMT is an efficiency and simple procedure with very few complications, and thus is bly recommended for use when TMT is an indication.
BJECTIVE: To study the effect of transposition of great adductor muscular tendon pedicled vessels in repairing the medial collateral ligament defect of knee joint. METHODS: From September 1991 to September 1999, on the basis study of applied anatomy, 30 patients with the medial collateral ligament defect were repaired with great adductor muscular tendon transposition pedicled vessels. Among them, there were 28 males and 2 females, aged 26 years in average. RESULTS: Followed up for 17 to 60 months, 93.3% patients reached excellent or good grades. No case fell into the poor grade. CONCLUSION: Because the great adductor muscular tendon is adjacent to the knee joint and similar to the knee ligament, it is appropriate to repair knee ligament. Transposition of the great adductor muscular tendon pedicled vessels is effective in the reconstruction of the medial collateral ligament defect of knee joint.
Objective To investigate the therapeutic effects of the vacularized iliac graft for ischemic necrosis of the femoral head in Niger young patients with sickle cell disease. Methods From November 1998 to Apirl 2001, 12 patients (5 males and 7 females, aging 11-22 years) with sickle cell disease suffered from ischemic necrosis of the femora! head in 14 hips. The lesion was on one hip in 10 patients and on bilateral hip in 2 patients. Necrosis was classified as Ficat Stage Ⅲ-Ⅳ in all patients. Twelve hips in 12...
【Abstract】 Objective To investigate the feasibil ity of contralateral C7 nerve transfer via posterior spinal route fortreatment of brachial plexus root avulsion injury by anatomical study. Methods Ten cadaveric specimens of 7 men and3 women were selected, who had no obvious deformity and no tissue defect in neck neutral position. By simulating surgical exploration of brachial plexus injury, the length of contralateral C7 nerve root was elongated by dissecting its anterior and posterior divisions to the distal end, while the length of C7 nerve from the intervertebral foramen to the branching point and the length of the anterior and posterior divisions were measured. By simulating cervical posterior approach, the C7 vertebral plate and T1 spinous process were fully exposed; the hole was made near vertebral body; and the C7 nerve root lengths by posterior vertebra path to the contralateral upper trunk and lower trunk were measured. Results C7 nerve root length was (58.62 ± 8.70) mm; the length of C7 nerve root plus posterior or anterior division was (65.15 ± 9.11) mm and (70.03 ± 10.79) mm, respectively. By posterior spinal route, the distance was (72.12 ± 10.22) mm from the end of C7 nerve to the contralateral upper trunk of brachial plexus, and was (95.21 ± 12.50) mm to the contralateral lower trunk of brachial plexus. Conclusion Contralateral C7 nerve can be transferred to the contralateral side through posterior spinal route and it only needs short bridge nerve or no. The posterior spinal route can effectively prevent from neurovascular injury, so it might be the best surgery approach for the treatment of brachial plexus root avulsion injury.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of arthroscopic medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction combined with tibial tuberosity transfer for recurrent patellar dislocation.MethodsBetween February 2012 and December 2013, 24 patients (24 knees) with recurrent patellar dislocation were treated with arthroscopic MPFL reconstruction combined with tibial tuberosity transfer. There were 7 males and 17 females, with a mean age of 23.2 years (range, 18-37 years). One patient had recurrence dislocation after operation in the other hospital, and the others were the first operation. The disease duration ranged from 6 months to 20 years (mean, 5.6 years). The patellar apprehension tests were positive. The preoperative Lysholm score was 49.79±11.67 and the Kujala score was 49.63±6.28. X-ray films showed that 13 patients had dysplasia of the patella and femoral trochlea; 8 patients had high tibia (Caton-Deschamps index>1.2); the congruence angle was (23.96±5.54)°. CT examination showed that the tibial tuberosity-trochlear groove distance (TT-TG) value was (23.71±2.35) mm.ResultsAll incisions healed by first intention. Twenty-two patients were followed up 59-81 months, with an average of 66.8 months. No dislocation occurred during the follow-up period. The patellar apprehension tests were negative. At 1 week after operation, the results of X-ray films and CT showed that the congruence angle angle was (–1.96±4.65)°, and the TT-TG value was (13.75±1.89) mm, which were significantly lower than those before operation (P<0.05). At 6 months, 1 year, and last follow-up, Lysholm scores were 81.13±17.76, 91.35±3.60, and 92.23±2.71, respectively; and Kujala scores were 84.04±3.98, 91.48±3.64, and 91.45±3.29, respectively. The Lysholm and Kujala scores were significantly increased after operation when compared with the preoperative scores (P<0.05). At last follow-up, the effectiveness was excellent in 11 cases, good in 8 cases, and fair in 3 cases, with an excellent and good rate of 86%.ConclusionArthroscopic MPFL reconstruction combined with tibial tuberosity transfer for recurrent patellar dislocation can effectively improve the patellofemoral joint matching relationship and has a satisfactory short- and medium-term effectiveness.
Objective To investigate the surgical techniques and effectiveness for reconstruction of severe full-thickness chest wall defects. Methods Between January 2006 and December 2010, 14 patients with full-thickness chest wall defects were treated, including 12 cases caused by giant chest wall mal ignant tumor excision, 1 case by thermocompression injury, and 1 case by radiation necrosis. There were 8 males and 6 females with an average age of 42 years (range，23-65 years). The size of chest wall defects ranged from 8 cm × 5 cm to 26 cm × 14 cm. All patients compl icated by rib defect (1-5 ribs), and 3 cases by sternum defect. Thoracic skeleton reconstruction was performed with Vicryl mesh or polytetrafluroethylene mesh in 10 patients. Other 4 patients did not undergo thoracic skeleton reconstruction. The bilobed skin flaps, pectoral is major myocutaneous flap, latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flap, and rectus abdominis myocutaneous flap were util ized for repairing soft tissue defects. The size of the dissected flaps ranged from 10 cm × 7 cm to 25 cm × 13 cm. The donor sites were sutured directly or were repaired by free skin graft. Results Poor heal ing of incision occurred in 2 cases, which was cured after debridement, myocutaneous flap transfer, and skin graft. The other wounds healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 6-36 months (mean, 8 months). No tumor recurrence during follow-up, except 1 patient with osteosarcoma who died of l iver matastasis at 6 months after operation. Transient sl ight paradoxical respiration occurred in 1 patient who did not undergo thoracic skeleton reconstruction at 5 days after operation. Integrity of chest wall in other patients was restored without paradoxical respiration and dyspnea. Conclusion Depending on the cause, the size, and the location of defect, single or combination flaps could be used to repair soft tissue defect, and thoracic skeleton reconstruction should be performed when defect is severe by means of syntheticmaterials.
【摘要】目的探讨颌下腺移位术对预防急性放射性口腔黏膜反应及口干燥症的临床效果。方法2007年7月2009年6月间选择40例患者进行前瞻性临床对照研究。治疗组20例,在放疗前将颌下腺移位至颊下区。对照组20例不行颌下腺移位术。观察放疗中两组急性口腔黏膜反应,测定放疗前后唾液分泌量的变化,放疗后3个月进行口干燥程度问卷调查。结果治疗组急性口腔黏膜反应明显轻于对照组(Plt;0.05)。治疗组放疗后3个月移位术侧颌下腺摄取、排泌功能均明显较对照好,两组比较有统计学意义(Plt;0.05)。结论颌下腺移位术预防鼻咽癌放疗后口干燥症的临床近期疗效较好,可改善鼻咽癌患者放疗后的生活质量。
Objective To compare the effects and indications of total hip replacement(THR) and transplantation of vascularized bone graft in treating late ischemic necrosis of the femoral head.Methods From March 1986 to March 1993, 81 patients with late ischemic necrosis underwent treatment. Of 81 patients, 59 patients who suffered in unilateral hip were divided into 2 groups: 26 underwent total hip replacement and 33 underwent transplantation of vascularized bone graft. There was no significant difference in the Harris-scores of the two groups before operations (Pgt;0.05). The Harris hip scores were compared between different ages(＜30 years, 31.50 years, and ＞51 years) in two groups. Results The follow-up ranged from 10 years and 3 months to 16 years and 5 months (15 years and two months on average). The changes of Harrisscores of the two groups after operations had significant difference in initial stage（Plt;0.05）,but had no significant difference in the long term（Pgt;0.05）. The change of Harris-scores of patients who underwent total hip replacement had no significant difference between different ages （Pgt;0.05），but that of patients who underwent transplantation of vascularized bone graft had significant difference between different ages（Plt;0.05）. Both groupshad satisfactory effects in treating late ischemic necrosis of the femoral head. Conclusion Both methods are effective in treating late ischemic necrosis of the femoral head. Total hip replacement can be more effective insenior patients. Transplantation of vascularized bone can be more effective in young patients.