In order to study the curative effect of vascularized bone graft in the treatment of avascular necrosis of talus, 24 patients were treated with vascularized bone grafts, in which 9 cases had received 1st cuneiform bone graft with a malleolaris anteriomedialis, 4 cases with the 1st cuneiform bone graft with the medial tarsal artery and 11 cases with vascularized cuboid bone graft with the lateral tarsal artery. All of the patients were followed up for 3-5.5 years. The clinical observation and X-ray examination showed that function of the ankle joint was completely or almost normal in 16 cases, and the bone repair was excellent. There was slight pain in the ankle joint in 4 cases. The efficiency rate of the treatment was 83.3%. It could be concluded that vascularized bone graft might be an effective method in the treatment of avascular necrosis of talus.
ObjectiveTo investigate the effectiveness of corrective osteotomy for shortened medial foot column after old talar neck fracture.MethodsThe clinical data of 10 patients with shortened medial foot column after old talar neck fracture between June 2012 and May 2017 was retrospectively analyzed. There were 7 males and 3 females with an average age of 45.8 years (mean, 21-67 years). The time from fracture to corrective osteotomy was 9-60 months (mean, 20.9 months). The preoperative visual analogue scale (VAS) score was 7.1±1.2, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score was 48.5±12.3, and the short-form 36 health survey scale (SF-36) score was 46.7±10.5. All 10 cases received open wedge osteotomy of medial talus. Among them, 2 received subtalar fusion and Achilles tendon lengthening, 2 lateralizing calcaneal osteotomy, and 2 Achilles tendon lengthening.ResultsAll incisions healed by first intention. All patients were followed up 13-72 months (mean, 38.0 months). The X-ray film showed that the angle between longitudinal axis of 1st metatarsal bone and talus increased from (−9.6±4.5) ° before operation to (1.3±2.7) ° at last follow-up (t=16.717, P=0.000); the angle between longitudinal axis of calcaneus and tibia increased from (−12.0±7.4) ° before operation to (−1.5±4.8) ° at last follow-up (t=5.711, P=0.000). At last follow-up, the VAS score, AOFAS score, and SF-36 score were 1.6±1.0, 88.3±5.4, and 85.4±9.2, respectively, which increased significantly when compared with the preoperative scores (t=13.703, P=0.000; t=14.883, P=0.000; t=16.919, P=0.000). X-ray film and CT showed that the osteotomy and arthrodesis sites healed well at 2-4 months after operation.ConclusionIt’s a proper procedure of anatomic reduction and reconstruction for patients with shortened medial foot column and good articular cartilage morphology after old talar fracture. Opening wedge osteotomy of medial talus is recommended and can obtain satisfactory clinical and radiographic results.
Objective To explore the effectiveness and mechanism of pure platelet-rich plasma (P-PRP) on osteochondral injury of talus. Methods Thirty-six patients with osteochondral injury of talus selected between January 2014 and October 2017 according to criteria were randomly divided into control group (group A), leukocyte PRP (L-PRP) group (group B), and P-PRP group (group C), with 12 cases in each group. There was no significant difference in gender, age, disease duration, and Hepple classification among the three groups (P>0.05). Patients in the groups B and C were injected with 2.5 mL L-PRP or P-PRP at the bone graft site, respectively. Patients in the group A were not injected with any drugs. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and visual analogue scale (VAS) score were used to evaluate the effectiveness before operation and at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation. Study on the therapeutic mechanism of P-PRP: MC3T3-E1 cells were randomly divided into control group (group A), L-PRP group (group B), and P-PRP group (group C). Groups B and C were cultured with culture medium containing 5% L-PRP or P-PRP respectively. Group A was cultured with PBS of the same content. MTT assay was used to detect cell proliferation; ELISA was used to detect the content of matrix metalloprotein 9 (MMP-9) protein in supernatant; alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity was measured; and real-time fluorescence quantitative PCR (qRT-PCR) was used to detect the expression of osteopontin (OPN), collagen type Ⅰ, and MMP-9 in cells. Western blot was used to detect the expression of MMP-9 in supernatant and phosphoinositide 3-kinase (PI3K), phosphorylated protein kinase B (pAKT), and phosphorylated c-Jun (p-c-Jun) in cells. ResultsAll patients were followed up 13-25 months, with an average of 18 months. No complication such as wound infection and internal fixation failure occurred. MRI showed that the degree of injury was similar between the three groups before operation, and patients in the three groups all recovered at 6 months after operation. Moreover, group C was superior to groups A and B. Compared with preoperation, AOFAS scores and VAS scores in the three groups were all significantly improved at each time point after operation (P<0.05). AOFAS score of group C was significantly higher than that of groups A and B at 3, 6, and 12 months after operation (P<0.05); there was no significant difference in VAS score between the three groups (P>0.05). Study on the therapeutic mechanism of P-PRP: The absorbance (A) value, ALP activity, the relative mRNA expression of OPN and collagen type Ⅰ in group C were significantly higher than those in groups A and B (P<0.05), and those in group B were significantly higher than those in group A (P<0.05). The relative expression of MMP-9 protein and mRNA and the content of MMP-9 protein detected by ELISA in group B were significantly higher than those in groups A and C, while those in group C were significantly lower than those in group A (P<0.05). Western blot detection showed that the relative expression of PI3K, pAKT, and p-c-Jun protein in group B was significantly higher than those in groups A and C (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between groups A and C (P>0.05). Conclusion P-PRP is superior to L-PRP for osteochondral injury of talus, which may be related to the inhibition of PI3K/AKT/AP-1 signaling pathway in the osteoblast, thereby reducing the secretion of MMP-9.
Objective To explore the clinical efficacy of external fixation combined with autogenous periosteal iliac bone for repairing cartilage injury of the talus. Methods The data of 18 patients with talus cartilage injury treated in Mianyang Central Hospital between January 2018 and January 2022 were retrospectively analyzed. All patients received autogenous periosteal iliac bone transplantation and external fixation brackets. The Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), joint range of motion, and the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle posterior foot score were assessed before surgery and 6 months after surgery. The changes of cartilage damage of the talus on MRI before and after surgery were compared. The complications related to the operation were recorded. Results The patients included 5 males and 13 females, with an average age of (50.7±5.4) years. There were 6 cases injured on the left side and 12 cases injured on the right side. The Hepple’s classification was type Ⅲ in 8 cases and type Ⅳ in 10 cases. The average follow-up time was (17.6±8.2) months. The preoperative VAS score, ankle range of motion, and AOFAS score were 5.5±1.5, (48.0±10.5)°, and 54.9±11.1, respectively. Six months after surgery, the VAS score, ankle range of motion, and AOFAS score were 2.1±0.9, (64.8±7.8)°, and 82.6±8.7, respectively, and the differences from preoperative scores were all statistically significant (P<0.05). The preoperative MRI showed that the area of talus cartilage injury was (2.6±0.6) cm2, and the depth was (10.0±0.4) mm; the 1-year follow-up MRI showed that the area of talus cartilage injury was (0.6±0.2) cm2, and the depth was (5.5±0.3) mm, which statistically differed from those before surgery (P<0.05). By the last follow-up, no postoperative complications such as incision infection, bone graft fracture, and nonunion of the inner ankle were found. Conclusions Autogenous periosteal iliac bone graft can repair cartilage injury of the talus. External fixation stent provides early joint stability, avoiding uneven joint compression or joint impact.
OBJECTIVE: To study a new kind of operation for displaced talar neck fractures. METHODS: From April 1996 to March 2001, 9 talar neck fractures were treated by internal fixation of absorbable lag screw with a medial approach and cut of medial malleolus to expose the fractures. A non-weight-bearing below-knee cast was applied for 6 to 12 weeks after operation. Once union of the fracture site is apparent, the patient should remain non-weight bearing in a removable short-leg and keep exercise every day. RESULTS: All the patients received follow-up from 15 to 60 months with an average of 28 months. The fractures healed from 20 to 42 weeks. The excellent and good rate of function was 77.8% (7/9) according to American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Score(AOFAS). One case had the complication of superficial infection of wound and skin edge necrosis after operation, which was Hawkins type III. Late complication included two cases of avascular necrosis(AVN). Among them, one AVN of Hawkins type II was caused by early weight-bearing five weeks after operation and gained the fair score. The other AVN of Hawkins type III was inefficient to conservative therapy and proceeded ankle fusion in the end. The AOFAS of the patient was bad. CONCLUSION: Treatment of talar neck fractures by internal fixation of absorbable lag screw with a medial approach is an ideal method. It can gain a satisfactory result by the operation, strict postoperative care and rehabilitation.
目的:研究距骨骨折螺旋CT轴扫、多平面(MPR)和三维(3D)重建图像的特点及其临床意义。方法:收集距骨骨折患者术前螺旋CT资料12例,同时进行了MPR和3D重建图像。着重分析距骨骨折线的走行、与关节面的关系、关节面塌陷程度等,并评价轴扫、MPR和3D重建图像的优势。结果:在12例距骨骨折者骨踝关节受累7例。MPR和3D重建图像可直观显示骨折详细情况。结论:螺旋CT轴扫、多平面和三维重建图像相结合,可更好显示距骨骨折的情况,能为临床术前诊断和治疗提供有价值的影像信息。