Objective To research the biomechanical effect of different length bone plates on treatment of tibial shaft fracture. Methods Forty-five tibia specimens from fresh adult corpse (20-40 years old) were donated (30-38 cm in length, 34 cm on average) and were divided into 3 groups randomly (n=15). Under the following three conditions, the experiment was made separately. Compression stress-strain indexes of whole tibia were determined under the reverse, three spots curving and compression. The vertical elastic strain was 0-1 000 N, the reverse angle was 0-3º, and three bending stresswas 0-400 N. Then the center-section squint non-damage bone fracture model was made, fracture was fixed by 6, 10, 14stainless steel AO LC-DCP, respectively. The compression stress-strain indexes were determined under reverse angle, three spots curving and compression, statistical analysis was done. Results The vertical direction strain value of 6, 10 and 14 hole steel plate under vertical compressions, was 0.449 ± 0.241, 0.093 ± 0.003, 0.139 ± 0.005, respectively ; showing significant difference between 10 and 14 hole steel plates and 6 steel plate (P lt; 0.01) and no significant difference between 10 and 14 hole steel plate (P gt; 0.05). The lateral strain value of 6, 10 and 14 hole steel plate was 0.120 0 ± 0.000 4, 0.127 5 ± 0.010 0, 0.237 0 ± 0.000 6 respectively, indicating a significant difference between stell plates of 6 and 10 hole and 14 hole steel plate (P lt; 0.01) and no difference between 6 and 10 hole steel plate (P gt; 0.05). The torque of 6, 10 and 14 hole steel plate was (5.066 ± 2.715) × 10-3, (5.671 ± 2.527) × 10-3 and (4.570 ± 2.228) × 10-3 Nm, respectively and three spot curving vertical direction strain value was 0.049 ± 0.009, 0.124 ± 0.017, 0.062 ± 0.009, respectively. There were significant differences between various steel plates (P lt; 0.01). Conclusion For the fixation of tibial obl ique fracture, 14 hole steel plate’s stabil ities of anti-vertical compression, anti-reverse and anti-curving are better than those of 6 hole steel plate under the condition of the same material qual ity, thickness, width and screw quantity used.
Objective To determine the effect of non-reamed versus reamed intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures in adults on the rates of nonunion, the rates of implant failure, the rates of infection, the incidence of compartment syndrome, the rates of malunion, and the time of union. Methods We searched MEDLINE （1966 -July, 2005）, EMBASE （1974 -July, 2005 ）, The Cochrane Library （Issue 2, 2005 ）and CBMdisc （1979 -July, 2005 ）, and handsearched the relevant Chinese and English orthopedic journals. Randomized controlled trials and Clinical controlled trials of nonreamed versus reamed intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures in adults were included. The quality of trials was critically assessed. RevMan 4.2.7 software was used for data analysis. Results Four RCTs and one CCT of non-reamed versus reamed intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures in adults were included. The results of meta-analysis showed that nonreamed intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures in adult increased the rates of nonunion （RR 1.87, 95% CI 1.20 to 2. 91, P =0. 006）, implant failure （RR 2.23, 95% CI 1.49 to 3.34, P〈0. 000 1 ） and the time to union （WMD 9.00, 95% CI 3.19 to 14.81, P =0. 002）. Conclusions Compared with reamed intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures in adults, non-reamed intramedullary nailing increases the rates of nonunion and implant failure is common. There is no statistical difference in the rates of post operative infection, the rates of malunited fracture and the incidence of compartment syndrome between the two groups. However, further studies are needed to determine the effects of reamed and non-reamed intramedullary nailing on these outcomes, expecially when patient has severe open fractures （Gustilo Grade Ⅲ C）and multiple injuries.
Objective To evaluate the safety of conversion from external fixation to internal fixation for open tibia fractures. Methods Between January 2010 and December 2014, 94 patients (98 limbs) with open tibia fractures were initially treated with external fixators at the first stage, and the clinical data were retrospectively analyzed. In 29 cases (31 limbs), the external fixators were changed to internal fixation for discomfort, pin tract response, Schantz pin loosening, delayed union or non-union after complete wound healing and normal or close to normal levels of erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR), C reactive protein (CRP), and the leucocyte count as well as the neutrophil ratio (trial group); in 65 cases (67 limbs), the external fixators were used as the ultimate treatment in the control group. There was no significant difference in gender, age, side of the limbs, interval from injury to the first debridement, initial pathogenic bacteria, the limbs that skin grafting or flap transferring for skin and soft tissue defect between the two groups ( P>0.05). The incidence of Gustilo type III fractures in the control group was significantly higher than that in the trial group (P=0.000). The overall incidence of infection was calculated respectively in the two groups. The incidence of infection according to different fracture types and whether skin grafting or flap transferring was compared between the two groups. The information of the pathogenic bacteria was recorded in the infected patients, and it was compared with the results of the initial culture. The incidence of infection in the patients of the trial group using different internal fixation instruments was recorded. Results The overall incidences of infection for the trial and control groups were 9.7% (3/31) and 9.0% (6/67) respectively, showing no significant difference (χ2=0.013, P=0.909). No infection occurred in Gustilo type I and type II patients. The incidence of infection for Gustilo type IIIA patients in the trial group and the control group were 14.3% (1/7) and 6.3% (2/32) respectively, showing no significant difference (χ2=0.509, P=0.476); the incidence of infection for type IIIB patients in the two groups were 50.0% (2/4) and 14.3% (2/14) respectively, showing no significant difference (χ2=2.168, P=0.141); and the incidence of infection for type IIIC patients in the two groups were 0 and 16.7% (2/12) respectively, showing no significant difference (χ2=0.361, P=0.548). Of all the infected limbs, only 1 limb in the trial group had the same Staphylococcus Aureus as the result of the initial culture. In the patients who underwent skin grafting or flap transferring, the incidence of infection in the trial and control groups were 33.3% (2/6) and 13.3% (2/15) respectively, showing no significant difference (χ2=1.059, P=0.303). After conversion to internal fixation, no infection occurred in the cases that fixed with nails (11 limbs), and infection occurred in 4 of 20 limbs that fixed with plates, with an incidence of infection of 20%. Conclusion Conversion from external fixation to internal fixation for open tibia fractures is safe in most cases. However, for open tibia fractures with extensive and severe soft tissue injury, especially Gustilo type III patients who achieved wound heal after flap transfer or skin grafting, the choice of secondary conversion to internal fixation should carried out cautiously. Careful pre-operative evaluation of soft tissue status, cautious choice of fixation instrument and meticulous intra-operative soft tissue protection are essential for its safety.
Objective To investigate the feasibility of Drawtex hydroconductive dressing in treatment of early implantation-associated infection and soft tissue defect after internal fixation of tibial fracture. Methods Thirty-six New Zealand rabbits were used to prepare the model of early implantation-associated infection after internal fixation of tibial fracture, and randomly divided into 3 groups (n=12) . The infected wounds were covered with Drawtex hydroconductive dressing (group A), chitosan solution gauze (group B), and normal saline gauze (group C), respectively. The dressing was changed every 2 days. X-ray films were performed at 1, 14, and 21 days. The gross observation, microbiological evaluation, and histological observation were done at 21 days. Results There was no significant difference in the wound grading according to the Jamesʾ grading criteria between groups at 21 days (χ2=3.713, P=0.156). X-ray films showed no bone destruction in all groups at 1 day; and there was no significant difference in radiographic scores between groups (P>0.05). At 14 days, the mild osteolysis was observed in group B; the radiographic score was significantly lower in groups A and C than in group B (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between groups A and C (P>0.05). At 21 days, the osteolysis and osteomyelitis were observed in groups B and C; the radiographic score was significantly lower in group A than in groups B and C (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between groups B and C (P>0.05). Also, the microorganism in bone tissue of group A was less than that of groups B and C (P<0.05); and the difference between group B and group C was not significant (P>0.05). Histological observation showed the mild inflammatory cell infiltration in group A and many inflammatory cells in groups B and C. The Smeltzer histological score was significant lower in group A than in groups B and C (P<0.05); and there was no significant difference between groups B and C (P>0.05). Conclusion Drawtex hydroconductive dressing can be used for the implantation-associated infection after tibial fracture internal fixation. And the effectiveness of Drawtex hydroconductive dressing is better than that of chitosan solution gauze and normal saline gauze.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness difference between bone transport with a locking plate (BTLP) and conventional bone transport with Ilizarov/Orthofix fixators in treatment of tibial defect. MethodsThe clinical data of 60 patients with tibial fractures who met the selection criteria between January 2016 and September 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, and patients were treated with BTLP (BTLP group, n=20), Ilizarov fixator (Ilizarov group, n=23), or Orthofix fixator (Orthofix group, n=17) for bone transport. There was no significant difference in gender, age, cause of injury, time from injury to admission, length of bone defect, tibial fracture typing, and comorbidities between groups (P>0.05). The osteotomy time, the retention time of external fixator, the external fixation index, and the occurrence of postoperative complications were recorded and compared between groups. The bone healing and functional recovery were evaluated by the Association for the Study and Application of the Method of Ilizarov (ASAMI) criteria. Results All patients of 3 groups were followed up 13-45 months, with a mean of 20.4 months. The osteotomy time was significantly shorter in the BTLP group than in the Ilizarov group, and the retention time of external fixator and the external fixation index were significantly lower in the BTLP group than in the Ilizarov and Orthofix groups (P<0.05). Twenty-two fractures healed in the Ilizarov group and 1 case of delayed healing; 16 fractures healed in the Orthofix group and 1 case of delayed healing; 18 fractures healed in the BTLP group and 2 cases of delayed healing. There was no significant difference between groups in fracture healing distribution (P=0.824). After completing bone reconstruction treatment according to ASAMI criteria, the BTLP group had better bone healing than the Orthofix group and better function than the Ilizarov groups, showing significant differences (P<0.05). Postoperative complications occurred in 4 cases (20%) in the BLTP group, 18 cases (78%) in the Ilizarov group, and 12 cases (70%) in the Orthofix group. The incidence of complication in the BTLP group was significantly lower than that in other groups (P<0.05). Conclusion BTLP is safe and effective in the treatment of tibial defects. BTLP has apparent advantages over the conventional bone transport technique in osteotomy time, external fixation index, and lower limb functional recovery.
【摘要】 目的 总结应用经皮微创钢板固定（minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis，MIPPO）技术治疗2型糖尿病患者胫骨远端骨折的临床经验及治疗效果。 方法 2007年5月-2010年11月，采用MIPPO技术治疗2型糖尿病合并胫骨远端骨折15例。其中男9例，女6例；年龄38~70岁，平均60岁。左侧胫骨远端骨折 4例，右侧 11例。单发骨折10例，多发骨折5例。根据 AO分型:A1型2例，A2型1例，A3型5例，B1型3例，B3型3例，C1型1例。伤后至手术时间为2~14 d。 结果 15例患者随访时间8~12个月，平均10个月。手术时间平均89 min，术中失血量平均285 mL。术后1年采用Johner-Wruhs方法评估疗效:优4例，良5例，中3例，差3例；总体满意率80%。X线片示13例患者骨折均获骨性愈合，愈合时间4~8个月，平均6个月，无再发骨折。3例发生泌尿系统感染，1例发生呼吸系统感染，感染率26.7%。 结论 MIPPO技术治疗2型糖尿病胫骨近端骨折具有对骨折周围软组织剥离少、符合生物学固定概念、内固定牢靠、切口较小等优点，降低了切开复位内固定术后并发症的发生率。【Abstract】 Objective To summarize the clinical experiences and effects of minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis (MIPPO) technique for type 2 diabetic patients with fractures of distal tibia. Methods From May 2007 to November 2010, 15 type 2 diabetic patients with distal tibia fractures including 9 males and 6 females were treated with minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis. Their age ranged from 38 to 70 years old averaging at 60. Left distal tibia fracture occurred to 4 cases, and right distal tibia fracture occurred to 11 cases. Ten patients had single fracture, and 5 had multiple fractures. According to AO fracture classification, there were two cases of A1, one cases of A2, five cases of A3, three cases of B1 and B3 respectively, and two cases of C1. The time from the occurrence of fracture to operation was ranged from 2 to 14 days. Results The patients were followed up for 8 to 12 months with an average period of ten months. The average operation time was 89 minutes and perioperative blood loss was (285±38) mL. Johner-Wruhs method was used to evaluate the efficacy. Four cases were excellent, 5 were good, 3 were fair, and 3 were poor, with an overall satisfaction rate of 80%. X-ray showed that 13 patients were healed. The healing time was 4 to 8 months, averaging 6 months, and no further fractures occurred. There were 3 cases of urinary tract infection and 1 case of respiratory infection with an infection rate of 26.7%. Conclusion Minimally invasive percutaneous plate osteosynthesis technique for fractures of distal tibia in diabetic patients is a safe method with better mechanical stability, less intervention of blood supply, less soft tissue complications and smaller incisions.