Objective To assess the effectiveness of a novel minimally invasive Achilles tendon suture instrument in the treatment of fresh closed Achilles tendon rupture. Methods A retrospective study was conducted on 150 patients who underwent surgical intervention for fresh closed Achilles tendon rupture. Eighty patients were treated with the novel minimally invasive Achilles tendon suture instrument (minimally invasive group) and 70 patients with traditional open surgery (traditional group). The two groups were comparable in terms of gender, age, injured side, cause of injury, the interval between injury and operation, and the distance from the fracture end to the calcaneal tuberosity (P>0.05). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, incision length, hospital stays, hospitalization expenses, and complications were recorded and compared. At 1 year after operation, the ankle joint function was evaluated by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score. Results The minimally invasive group demonstrated significantly shorter operation time, smaller incision length, and lower intraoperative blood loss when compared with the traditional group (P<0.05). However, there was no significant difference in terms of hospital stays and hospitalization expenses between the two groups (P>0.05). All patients were followed up 12-24 months after operation (mean, 15.5 months). In the traditional group, 6 cases of incision necrosis and 7 cases of Achilles tendon adhesion occurred, while in the minimally invasive group, all incisions healed at first intention and no Achilles tendon adhesion occurred. The differences in the incidences of the two complications between the two groups were significant (P<0.05). At 1 year after operation, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score in the minimally invasive group was superior to that of the traditional group (P<0.05). Conclusion In comparison with traditional open surgery, the use of self-designed novel minimally invasive Achilles tendon suture instrument proves to be an ideal technique for treating fresh closed Achilles tendon ruptures. This approach offers the benefits of smaller incisions, fewer complications, and better postoperative functional recovery, without increasing hospital costs.
ObjectiveTo explore the effectiveness of posterior median longitudinal W-shaped incision combined with layer-by-layer combing suture in the treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon rupture.MethodsThe clinical data of 32 patients with acute closed Achilles tendon rupture who met the selection criteria between August 2015 and February 2019 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 25 males and 7 females, with an average age of 33 years (range, 21-48 years). All of them were closed rupture of Achilles tendon caused by sports injury. Physical examination on admission: the rupture space of Achilles tendon was palpable; Thompson sign was positive; the rupture of Achilles tendon was confirmed by MRI and ultrasonography before operation, the distance between the broken end and the insertion point of Achilles tendon was 2-8 cm, with an average of 3.5 cm. The average time from injury to operation was 2.7 days (range, 1-10 days). During the operation, the posterior median longitudinal W-shaped incision of Achilles tendon was used to expose the broken end of Achilles tendon, and the deep and shallow double Kessler end-to-end suture+layer-by-layer combing suture were used to suture the Achilles tendon, and the skin incision was sutured by “V-Y”advancement. The postoperative complications were observed; the healing of Achilles tendon was observed by ultrasonography; at last follow-up, Arner Lindholm criteria was used to evaluate ankle function.ResultsThe 32 patients were followed up 8-24 months, with an average of 12 months. The incision healed by first intention, without the complications of skin necrosis, nonunion, delayed healing, and infection, scar hyperplasia or ulcer, and symptom of peroneal nerve injury. No Achilles tendon rupture and deep infection occurred during the follow-up period. The ultrasonography examination showed that the Achilles tendon was healing. At last follow-up, according to Amer Lindholm evaluation standard, the results of ankle function was excellent in 26 cases and good in 6 cases.ConclusionThe treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon rupture with a posterior median longitudinal W-shaped incision combined with deep and shallow double Kessler end-to-end suture+layer-by-layer combing suture is effective, which can fully exposed the incision, the quality of Achilles tendon anastomosis is reliable, and it can effectively avoid wound complications and iatrogenic injury of gastrocnemius nerve.
Objective To investigate the impact of joint capsule repair and external rotators suture on the prognosis in primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) by posterolateral approach. Methods Between January 2006 and June 2009, 159 patients with femoral neck fracture underwent primary THA by posterolateral approach, and were divided into 4 groups according to different treatments: joint capsule repair and external rotators suture were given in group A (n=38), only joint capsule repair in group B (n=39), only external rotators suture in group C (n=41), and no joint capsule repair or external rotators suture in group D (n=41). There was no significant difference in gender, age, cause of injure, disease duration, type of fracture, combined medical disease, or prosthesis selection among 4 groups (P gt; 0.05). The bleeding volume, drainage, postoperative hip dislocation rate, hip Harris score, and the hip range of motion (ROM) in internal rotation and external rotation were compared. Results There was no significant difference in operative time, bleeding volume, or drainage among 4 groups (P gt; 0.05). Postoperative hip dislocation occurred in 0, 0, 4 (9.8%), and 4 (9.8%) cases of groups A, B, C, and D, respectively, showing significant difference in incidence of postoperative hip dislocation among 4 groups (χ2=7.910, P=0.048). The hip Harris scores were significantly improved after operation when compared with preoperative scores in 4 groups (P lt; 0.05). Significant differences were found in hip Harris score at 6 weeks and 6 months after operation among 4 groups (P lt; 0.05); group D was significantly lower than groups A, B, and C, and groups B and C were significantly lower than group A (P lt; 0.05). There was no significant difference in the hip ROM in internal rotation among 4 groups at 6 weeks and 6, 12 months after operation (P gt; 0.05); but the hip ROM in external rotation were significantly bigger in groups A and C than in groups B and D at 6 weeks and 6 months after operation (P lt; 0.05). Conclusion Joint capsule repair and external rotators suture in primary THA by posterolateral approach do not increase the bleeding volume and drainage, but can reduce the early postoperative hip dislocation risk, increase the Harris score, and recover the external rotation function of involved hip. So joint capsule and external rotators should be repaired in THA by posterolateral approach.
【摘要】 目的 评价经皮冠状动脉成形术（percutaneous coronary interventions，PCI）术后，穿刺股动脉应用Perclose ProGlide血管缝合器止血的安全性、可靠性及对常见并发症的防范。 方法 2007年4月-2009年5月，收治217例经股动脉PCI术后患者，根据术后是否使用血管缝合器将患者随机分成血管缝合器组（105例）和对照组（经手法压迫止血112例）。观察记录两组患者下肢制动时间及血管并发症等。 结果 血管缝合器组103例操作成功（98.1%），2例失败；对照组成功112例（100%）。两组成功率比较，差异无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）。血管缝合器组和对照组患者下肢制动时间分别为（4.1±1.2）和（25.0±3.1）h，两组比较，差异有统计学意义（Plt;0.01）。术后两组并发症发生率比较，差异无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）。 结论 血管缝合器是一种安全、可靠的止血方法，可明显缩短制动时间，无明显的穿刺部位血管并发症，熟练操作可减少并发症的发生。【Abstract】 Objective To evaluate the safety of Perclose ProGlide Suture-Mediated Closure System applied to femoral artery puncture site after percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) and to explore the prevention of possible common complications. Methods A total of 217 patients who underwent PCI from April 2007 to May 2009 were randomly divided into Perclose ProGlide group (105 patients, hemostasis by Perclose ProGlide Suture-Mediated Closure System) and control group (112 patients, hemostasis by compression). The Lower-limb braking time and the complications were recorded and analyzed. Results The successful rate was 98.1% (103 patients) in Perclose ProGlide group, and 100% (112 patients) in the control group; the difference between the two groups was not significant (Pgt;0.05). But there was a significant difference (Plt;0.01) in Lower-limb braking time between the two groups[(4.1±1.2) and (25±3.1) hours]. The post-operative complications between the two groups didn’t differ much. Conclusions Perclose ProGlide Suture-Mediated Closure System is a safe,effective and simple method after percutaneous coronary intervention to achieve immediate hemastasis. Skillfully processing may reduce the vascular complications.
ObjectiveTo explore the clinical efficacy and surgical techniques of laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture. MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical data of 58 patients who underwent laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture between January 2009 and December 2014. ResultsAll the 58 patients underwent the surgery successfully. Operation time was 45-125 minutes, averaging 75 minutes. Intraoperative blood loss was between 10 and 50 mL with an average of 20 mL. Postoperative hospital stay was 5-14 days with an average of 7 days. Four cases of biliary leakage were cured by conservative treatment. ConclusionWith operation indications strictly grasped and skillful operation techniques, laparoscopic choledocholithotomy and primary suture are safe and reliable with a good curative effect.