ObjectiveTo evaluate the effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) with impacted autologous bone grafting and a cementless cup in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) with protrusio acetabuli. MethodsBetween January 2001 and April 2009, 18 cases (20 hips) of RA with protrusio acetabuli were treated, including 6 males and 12 females with an average age of 46 years (range, 36-62 years). The disease duration was 3-10 years (mean, 6 years). Preoperative Harris score was 40.25±6.68. The protrusio acetabuli was (5.70±4.26) mm. According to Sotelo-Garza and Charnley classification criterion, there were 12 hips of type 1 (protrusio acetabuli 1-5 mm), 5 hips of type 2 (6-15 mm), and 3 hips of type 3 (>15 mm). All patients received THA with impacting bone graft and cementless prosthesis for recovery of acetabular center of rotation. ResultsThe average operation time was 74 minutes (range, 48-126 minutes); the average blood loss was 350 mL (range, 150-650 mL). Deep venous thrombosis of lower extremity and poor healing of incision occurred in 3 and 2 cases respectively. Other patients achieved primary healing of incisions. The mean time of follow-up was 108 months (range, 60-156 months). According to X-ray films, bone grafting fusion was observed within 6 months after operation. At last follow-up, the Harris score was 87.20±4.21, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score (t=-27.68, P=0.00); the protrusio acetabuli was (-1.11±0.45) mm, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative value (t=5.66, P=0.00). No loosening of acetabular components was found. ConclusionFor RA patients with protrusio acetabuli, THA with impacted autologous bone grafting and a cementless cup has satisfactory medium term effectiveness.
Objective To get known about the disease burden and quality of life (QOL) of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in China by conducting a systematic review. Methods The observational studies about the disease burden and QOL of RA in China were systematically searched in the following databases: CNKI, CBM, VIP, WanFang Data, MEDLINE/Pub Med, EMbase, and Science Citation Index. The retrieval time was from January 1st, 1990 to July 31st, 2010. According to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the literature was screened, the data were extracted, and the methodological quality of the included studies was assessed. The morbidity of RA was pooled by adopting generic inverse variance model, the meta-analyses on 8 dimensions of SF-36 life quality score (LQS) was conducted by suing RevMan5.0 software, the weighted mean difference (WMD) was regarded as the indicator of intervention effect, and the impact of studies’ quality on the results was assessed by sensitivity analysis. Results A total of 20 studies with medium quality in general were included. The morbidity of RA was 14.7/100 000. The disability adjusted of life years (DALYs) per capita were 4.92. If excluding the cost resulted from DALY, the overall economic cost was RMB 1 250.45 yuan per capita per year; While considering DALY, the cost was RMB 15 717.91 yuan per capita per year. The average cost of outpatient medications was RMB 8 018±17 238 yuan per capita per year. The weighted morbidity was 0.42% (95%CI 0.39% to 0.45%), and it was higher in female than male (Plt;0.05). There was no secular trend and difference between southern and northern (Pgt;0.05), but there were statistical significances in the WMD of 8 dimensions of SF-36 LQS. Sensitivity analyses revealed that the weighted pooled results were stable. Conclusion The epidemiological and economic burden of rheumatoid arthritis are heavier in China, which needs to be concerned by both government and society.
Objective To systematically review the effectiveness and safety of total hip arthroplasty (THA) vs. total hip resurfacing arthroplasty (THRA) in patients with osteoarthritis of the hip joint. Methods We electronically searched databases including PubMed, The Cochrane Library (Issue 3, 2012), EMbase, PloS, national institutes of clinical test library of the United States, national joint replacement registration network of Australia, British national joint registration network, British orthopaedic association network (BOA), Canada orthopaedic association (COA), American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons network (AAOS), German Institute of Medical Documentation and Information network (DIMDI) for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on the comparison between THA and THRA for osteoarthritis of the hip joint from inception to November, 2012. References of the included studies were also retrieved. Two reviewers independently screened literature according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, extracted data and assessed the quality of the included studies. Then, meta-analysis was performed using RevMan 5.1 software. Results Six RCTs (10 articles) involving 518 cases of surgery (THA: n=259; THRA: n=259) were identified. The risk of bias of 8 articles was moderate and that of the other 2 articles was low. The results of meta-analysis showed that, compared to THRA, THA brings greater improvements of femoral offset within 2 years after surgery (MD=6.60, 95%CI 5.53 to 7.68, P=0.25). There were no significant differences between the two groups in Merle d’Aubigné Postel, WOMAC score, UCLA score, SF-36 Health Survey Questionnaire, walking speed, step length, walking cadence, postoperative leg length discrepancy, and complication rates. All these conclusions are based on early postoperative results. Conclusion Current evidence shows that, THA brings greater improvements of femoral offset than THRA, and no significant differences between the two groups were found in the other indicators.
Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of adalimumab for rheumatoid arthritis failing to respond to disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs). Methods The Cochrane Library, PubMed, EMbase, CBM, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang (from the date of their establishments to June 2010) were searched, and journals of relevant fields were retrieved to identify randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The data were analyzed by using RevMan 5.0 software. Results Four RCTs were included, all of which were from abroad and with good methodological quality. The baseline data of each trial were comparable. Meta-analyses showed that there was a significant difference between the adalimumab and the placebo in terms of ACR20, ACR50, ACR70, tender joint count, swollen joint count, patient assessment of pain, patient global assessment of disease activity, doctor global assessment of disease activity, and disability index of the HAQ. There was no difference between the adalimumab and the placebo in terms of serious adverse events, intractable adverse events and serious infection. Conclusion Adalimumab can treat rheumatoid arthritis failing to respond to DMARDs, but clinically the doctor should balance the benefit and the risk of the adalimumab.
Objective To evaluate the quality of diagnostic studies on detecting anti-cyclic citrullonated peptide antibody to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. Methods We searched PubMed, EMbase, The Cochrane Library, and CBM to collect studies on using anti-cyclic citrullonated peptide antibody to diagnose rheumatoid arthritis. QUADAS items were used to evaluate the quality of included studies. Results A total of 195 studies were included. Sixty-nine were English studies and 126 were Chinese studies. All studies had good descriptions of the spectrum of patients and little potential for partial verification bias, differential verification bias, and incorporation bias. However, most studies were prone to disease progression bias, review bias, and clinical review bias. One study did not explain the intermediate test results, and another did not report part of the test results. The overall quality of English studies was better than that of Chinese studies. Conclusion The potential bias of the included studies mainly resulted from the absence of blinding when interpreting the test results. The reporting quality of the included studies was poor.
Objective To evaluate the influence of patellar replacement on total knee arthroplasty by comparing with non pattelar replacement. Methods Between September 2010 and November 2010, 63 patients (63 knees) with osteoarthritis who met the selection criteria and underwent total knee arthroplasty, were randomly divided into 2 groups: patellar replacement in 32 cases (replacement group), non patellar replacement in 31 cases (non pattelar replacement group). There was no significant difference in gender, age, disease duration, osteoarthritis grading, the clinical and functional scores of American Knee Society Score (KSS), the patellar tilt angle, tibiofemoral angle, and patellar ligament ratio between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05), they were comparable. After 6 weeks, 3, 6, and 12 months of operation, clinical and imaging evaluation methods were used to assessment the effectiveness. Results Primary healing of incision was obtained in all patients of 2 groups. Deep venous thrombosis occurred in 6 cases of replacement group and in 8 cases of non pattelar replacement group. All patients were followed up 12 months. The postoperative incidence of anterior knee pain in replacement group was significantly lower than that in non pattelar replacement group (P lt; 0.05) at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation. No significant difference was found in the postoperative KSS clinical score between 2 groups at each time point (P gt; 0.05). The joint function score of the replacement group was significantly higher than that of the non pattelar replacement group at the other time point (P lt; 0.05) except the score at 6 weeks and 3 months. Significant difference was found in the patella score between 2 groups at 12 months (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference at the other time points (P gt; 0.05). X-ray film showed no patellar fracture and dislocation, or loosening and breakage of internal fixation. At 12 months after operation, the tibiofemoral angle, the patellar ligament ratio, and the patellar tilt angle showed no significant difference between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). Conclusion Patella replacement can improve knee function score and the patella score, and reduce the incidence of postoperative anterior knee pain.
Objective To evaluate the influence of patellar non-resurfacing on the effectiveness after total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Between April 2008 and April 2011, 163 patients with degenerative osteoarthritis of the knee underwent TKA without patellar resurfacing, and the clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. There were 65 males and 98 females, with a mean age of 63 years (range, 54-78 years). According to Outerbridge classification for cartilage degeneration, 22 cases were classified as grade I, 38 cases as grade II, 64 cases as grade III, and 39 cases as grade IV. There was no significant difference in gender, age, and sides among patients at 4 grades (P gt; 0.05). The intraoperative tourniquet-using time and postoperative complications were recorded; the knee society score (KSS), patella score (PS), patients’ satisfaction, and anterior knee pain [using visual analogue scale (VAS)] were used to evaluate the knee function. X-ray films were routinely taken to observe the position of the prosthesis and the patella. Results The mean tourniquet-using time was 125 minutes (range, 90-150 minutes). All incisions obtained healing by first intention, and no early postoperative complication occurred. All patients were followed up 2-5 years (mean, 3.6 years). The KSS and PS scores were significantly improved at 6 months and last follow-up when compared with preoperative scores (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference between at 6 months and last follow-up (P gt; 0.05). Significant differences in KSS and PS scores were found among patients with different grades of cartilage degeneration at preoperation (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference at last follow-up (P gt; 0.05). At last follow-up, 7 patients experienced anterior knee pain (mild pain in 5, moderate pain in 2). The results of satisfaction were very satisfied in 90 cases, satisfied in 66 cases, not certain in 5 cases, and not satisfied in 2 cases. No significant difference was found in satisfaction and anterior knee pain among patients with different grades of cartilage degeneration (P gt; 0.05). Conclusion Patellar non-resurfacing has no effect on the effectiveness after TKA.
Objective To discuss the short-term effectiveness of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for post-traumatic osteoarthritis secondary to acetabular fracture. Methods Between January 2004 and March 2012, the clinical data was analyzed retrospectively from 12 cases (13 hips) of post-traumatic osteoarthritis secondary to acetabular fracture undergoing THA. Of 12 patients, 6 were male and 6 were female, with an average age of 55.6 years (range, 40-68 years). The locations were the left hip in 5 cases, the right hip in 6 cases, and bilateral hips in 1 case. The interval between acetabular fracture and THA was 65.7 months on average (range, 12-240 months). The preoperative hip Harris score was 48.8 ± 9.5. Results The incisions healed by first intention. No deep vein thrombosis and infection occurred postoperatively. Ten cases were followed up 1-7 years (mean, 4.8 years). The hip Harris score was 86.5 ± 8.6 at last follow-up, showing significant difference when compared with preoperative score (t=10.520, P=0.006). X-ray films showed no acetabular prosthesis instability. Stem subsidence (2 mm) occurred in 1 case, peri-prosthetic osteolysis in 2 cases, and heterotopic ossification in 2 cases (Brooker type I and type II in 1 case, respectively). Conclusion THA has satisfactory short-term effectiveness for post-traumatic osteoarthritis secondary to acetabular fracture. The good effectiveness is based on strict case selection, pathological evaluation, and the proper acetabular reconstruction.
Objective To analyze the effect of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) retaining or not on knee-joint proprioception by comparing the proprioceptive difference between PCL retaining and no PCL retaining in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). Methods Between June 2009 and June 2010, 38 osteoarthritis patients meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into PCL retaining group (group A, n=19) and PCL-substituting group (group B, n=19) according to the random number table. There was no significant difference in gender, age, disease duration, the range of motion of the knee between 2 groups (P gt; 0.05). The effectiveness and the knee-joint proprioception were separately assessed by the Western Ontario and McMaster University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) score and the passive angle reproduction test (30, 60, and 90° of knee flexion) preoperatively and 12 months postoperatively. Results All incisons healed by first intention, without complications of infection, fracture, and deep vein thrombosis of lower limb. The patients were followed up 12-17 months (mean, 14.1 months). The knee function after operation was obviously improved when compared with preoperative one; significant differences were observed in the WOMAC scores and the results of passive angle reproduction test between at preoperation and at 12 months after operation (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference was found between group A and group B (P gt; 0.05). Conclusion Whether PCL retaining or not in TKA both can improve knee-joint proprioception, and no obvious difference between them.
Objective To study the variation of CD105+/CD166+ cells and its multilineage potential in early osteoarthritis (OA) cartilage so as to lay a foundation for cartilage repair and pathologic cartilage remodeling in arthritis. Methods The knee OA model was established in the right knee of 30 adult New Zealand rabbits (8-12 months old). The chondrocytes were harvested from normal cartilage of the left knee (group A), OA cartilage of the right knee at 2 weeks (group B), at 4 weeks (group C), and at 8 weeks (group D) after modeling, and BMSCs were used in group E for the expression of CD105 and CD166. The percentage of CD105+/CD166+ cells in each group was counted by flow cytometry, and CD105+/CD166+ cells were isolated and purified by magnetic-activated cell sorting. The expressions of CD105 and CD166 were observed in 5 groups by laser scanning confocal microscope. Chondrogenesis, osteogenesis, and adipogenesis were evaluated with Alcian blue cytochemistry and collagen type II immunohistochemistry, by detecting the deposition of calcium, and with oil red O staining, respectively. Results The percentage of CD105+/CD166+ cells in group A, B, C, and D was significantly lower than that in group E (P lt; 0.05); it was significantly higher in groups B, C, and D than in group A (P lt; 0.05), and in group D than in groups B and C (P lt; 0.05), but no significant difference was found between groups B and C (P gt; 0.05). Laser scanning confocal microscope results confirmed the expressions of CD105+ and CD166+ cells in groups A, B, C, D, and E, no obvious difference in expression was shown among 5 groups. At 1 week after chondrogenic induction, positive expressions of proteoglycan and collagen type II were observed in 5 groups, no obvious difference was noticed among 5 groups. At 2 weeks after osteogenic induction, calcium level in group E was significantly higher than that in groups A, B, C, and D (P lt; 0.05), but no significant different was found among groups A, B, C, and D (P gt; 0.05). At 4 weeks after adipogenic induction, there were more red lipid droplets in group E than in groups A, B, C, and D. Conclusion CD105+/CD166+ cells in early OA cartilage increase, which show chondrogenic differentiation potential.