Objective To evaluate the causes of complications of patients with femoral Intertrochanteric fractures after gamma3 nail fixation.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted to summarize the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures in 186 cases with Gamma3 nail from May 2006 to July 2011.Complications occurred in 24 cases during the operations.19 were males,5 females,with the age from 42 to 81,the average age of 69.00±3.27 years.According to AO/OTA classification,8 cases were type A1,1 case were type A2.1,15 cases were type A3.All patients included were acute fractures,while pathological fractures were excluded.Supine position were selected during operation,close reduction were performed in traction bed.Gamma3 nail made by Stryker Company was used to fix fractures through small incisions.Operational times were from 45 to 160 minutes,averaged by 80 min.Blood lose were 300-800 ml in average.No patient need blood transfusion.The procedure from hospitalized to operation is from 3 to 12 days,6 days in average,discharged from 3 to 16 days after operation.According to the intraoperative and postoperative follow-up evaluation of the X-ray and Harris evaluation criteria,Gamma3 nail complications were summarized in the application.Results Time of surgery in 24 cases were 45-160 min,average 80 min.Blood loss were 300-800 ml,average 600 ml,walking time 35-106 d.Harris evaluation were 75-91 point,average 81 point.The anti-spiral nail dropped into inner thigh muscles occurred in 1 case,causing defects of femoral lateral wall in 3 cases.Splitting fractures occurred in the proximal femoral shaft during the operations in 5 cases,poor fracture reduction during closed reduction in 6 cases.Fracture site were shifted lately postoperative in 5 cases,lag screw cut-out in 3cases and refracture in the site of distal femoral interlocking nail in 1 case.Conclusion Higher incidence of complications were occurred in some special types of AO classification when using close reduction and short Gamma3 nail.The reduction method,wrong indication selection and unreasonable application of equipment may result in the occurence of complications.We,therefore,should use long or short Gamma nail according to their respective induction method and scope of its application,aiming to avoid complications.

Objective To investigate the characteristics of the reversed sural neurocutaneou s island flap in clinical application.Methods From June 1997to March 2002,13cases of soft tissue defect in the lower leg,or around the ankle and the heel were repaired with the reversed sural neurocutaneous island flaps.The largest flap size was 15cm ?9cm,while the smallest was 5cm ?6cm.Results11of the flaps survived well and had primary healing,while 2flaps had distal partial necrosis and healed after dressing change.The follow-u p from3months to 4years showed that all fla ps were satisfactory.Conclusion Since the blood supply of the reverse d sural neurocutaneous island flap is reliable,even in patients with insufficient blood supply,and the flap is easy and quick to get without sacrificing the major arteries,it is an ideal method to use this flap to repair the soft tis sue defect in the lower leg and around the malleolus,the heel and the Achilles tendon.[

[Objective]To observe the clinical effects and the comments of the circular external fixator on the treatment of spiral and oblique fractures of distal one-third of tibia-fibular.[Method]Fifteen patients(11 males,4 females),with a mean age of 38.5 years(range 21 to 57)with spiral and oblique fractures of distal 1/3 of tibia-fibular were treated with circular external fixator from August 2005 to October 2008.The aetiologies of the fractures were as follows:8 cases,motor vehicle accident;5 cases,falls;2 cases,crush.All the fractures were closed.Nine cases had skin and soft tissue contusion on the distal leg and ankle.[Result]All patients were followed up and acquired the bony union.The mean follow-up time was 10.5 months(range 6～30 months).The mean framing time was 4.5 months(range 2.5～9 months).None of the patients had soft tissues infection and osteomyelitis.None of the patients suffered from the complications such as shortness,angulation,rotation deformity.None of the patients suffered from refracture after removal of the frame.Three patients had pin tract infection and were treated by oral antibiotics.Four patients had loss of range of motion in the ankle after the removal of the frame.These 4 patients had loss of mean 5-degree dorsiflexion and mean 10-degree plantar-flexion.All the patients had full knee function.[Conclusion]The circular external fixator may be used as an alternative method in the treatment of spiral and oblique fractures of distal 1/3 of tibia-fibular and the patients can avoid suffering from the removal of internal fixators.

[Objective]To investigate the clinical effects of Ilizarov external fixator combined pedicle flaps transfer on the treatment of infective fracture nonunion with soft tissue defects in legs.[Method]Fiftecn patients aged 20-58 years(mean age 40 years) were treated with Ilizarov external fixator combined pedicle flaps transfer from July 2005 to September 2008.The areas of flaps were 6 cm?5 cm-15 cm?10 cm.[Result]All patients were followed up.The mean follow-up time was 13 months(range 8-33 months).Fourteen patients achieved fracture union.One patient had partial flap necrosis and recurrent infection and healed aafter a repeat operation.The average tibia fracture healing time was 6.5 months.The mean framing time was 7.0 months.[Conclusion]Ilizarov external fixator combined pedicle flaps transfer can effectively treat infective fractures nonunion with soft tissue defects in legs.In order to achieve the desired results,proper surgery timing and surgical indications are important.

[Objective]To analize the complications in the treatment of the fractures around the knee joint with less invasive stabilization system(LISS).[Method]From July 2005 to October 2007,89 patients with 91 fractures around knee joint were treated with the LISS,including 45 fractures of distal femur and 46 fractures of proximal tibia.[Result]All patients were followed up for 13 to 29 months.The average time to union was 16 weeks(ranged,11-25 weeks).The functional outcome: 45 had an excellent result,35 had a good result and 11 had a fair result,with 87.9% excellent to good results.There were 10 patients(11%) with symptomatic hardware irritation,2 of them had soft-tissue disruption.Seven cases(8%) had malalignment,2(2%) loss of reduction,1(1%) delayed union,1(1%) failed fixation,1 superficial peroneal nerve injury and 1 profound peroneal nerve injury.Cold-welding occurred in 9 cases(10%) which resulted in difficult removal.[Conclusion]LISS is one of the reliable and effective methods in fixation of the fractures around the knee joint.However,its operation indications and operating instructions should be strictly followed.

Objective To study the effect on bone formation by intermittent administration of simvastatin. Methods Seventy three month old virgin female rats, weighted (200?10) g each had been divided into two groups ovariectomized (50 rats) and pseudo ovarectomized (20 rats). Ten rats each of Group A and Group B were sacrified at the 30 th day for the confirmation of successful establishment models of the osteoporosis. Then the remaining animals were re divided into 5 groups: Group A, pseudo ovarectomized control, 10 rats; Group B, ovarectomized control, 10 rats; Group C, given Nylestriol 0.1 mg/(kg?d), 10 rats; Group D, 10 rats, given calcium 10 mg and vitamin D3 2 IU/(kg?d); Group E, 10 rats given simvastatin 5 mg/(kg?d) for 14 days; and the drug was suspended for 28 days, then simvastatin was given for another 14 days. All of the animals were given the agents through gastric tube 30 days after surgery. At 120 th day all the rats were sacrified for the measurements of bone mineral content and bone mineral density by the dual energy X ray absorptiometry for bone mophometrical study. Results The average of bone mineral content was (46?11.34) mg (P

Objective To describe the method of treating so ft tissue defects of the lower 1/3of l egs with the reversed saphenous neurocu taneous island flaps.Methods From June 1998to December 2000,eight cases of soft tissue defects or unstable scars of the lower one third of the legs,or around the ankle and th e heels were treated with reversed sap henous neurocutaneous island flaps.The size of the flaps were from 6cm ?5cm to 15cm ?9cm,averaging 9cm ?6.3c m.In 3cases in order to avoid the inju ry of the blood vessels of the flap pedicle when it passed thr ough the subcutaneous tunnel,a skin fascial bridge was designed in width of 1.5cm as the pedicle of the island f lap and to form the roof of an open tunnel.Results Seven cases had the flaps survived,one case had partially necrosis of the flap.After 6mo nths to 2years follow-up,all of the8cases were evaluated as satisfacto ry.Conclusion The blood supply of the reversed saph enous neurocuta-neous island flap is reliable,even i n patients with insufficienct arterial supply of the distal one third of t he lower limb.The flap does not sacrifice the major arteries and is easy to be perfomed.[

[Objective]To study the correction of deformity with major bone defect by lengthening with different external fixators and to evaluate the results.[Method]From August 2000 to March 2004,7 patients suffering from deformity with major bone defect were treated by external fixators including Ilizarov, Orthofix LRS,and Hybrid external fixators combined with Orthofix LRS.Linar or wedged osteostomy was carried out at the deformity site.Wedged osteotomy and callus distraction were used for the cases of deformity with limb shortening,and compression of dock site combined with bone transport was used for those of deformity with bone defect and shortening.[Result]The cases corrected were: 1 femur with anterior angular deformity and 7cm shortening,and 6 tibiae including 2 varus deformities,2 posterior angular deformities,and 2 complex deformities.The average length was 5.3cm(4.5～7 cm),with an average distraction time of 3.5 months and followed by an average time of external fixation of 7 months.There were no obvious complications,such as vascular and nerve injuries.The function of the adjacent knee and ankle was not affected.[Conclusion]External fixators including Ilizarov,Orthofix LRS and Hybrid external fixators may provide one of good alternatives for correction of deformity with major bone defect.Compared with Ilizarov,Orthofix LRS and Hybrid external fixators are more conventional,more advantaged,and preferred,especially for its distinct clamp which can provide multi-plane fixation and correct the deformity simultaneously with limb lengthening.

Objective To explore the clinical result of fixation on the distal femur and/or proximal tibia with LISS(Less Invasive Stabilization System), and to analyze the related factors during the operation. Methods From July 2003 to March 2005, 16 patients(17 fractures) were treated with LISS (Mathys, Swiss). There were 11 males and 5 females, with an average age of 39 years (mean, 19-58 years), including 9 distal femoral fractures and 8 proximal tibial fractures, while 1 patient sustaining distal femoral and proximal tibial fracture on the ipsilateral side. The LISS plates were inserted beneath the periosteum through a small incision after closed reduction(except the intraarticular fractures). The locking screws were inserted through stab incisions, and by monocortical fixation. Only 1 patient underwent the bone graft who accepted the open reduction 21 days after injury. Results All the patients achieved bone union during the follow up from 5 to 25 months ( mean, 15 months ). 3 patients had their implants removed. The function of the knee was evaluated according to Karlstr?觟m score system based on both the subjective feeling and objective PE, and there were 10 excellent and 3 good, and 3 fair, the good-excellent rate was 81%. Secondary reduction loss occurred in one patient, but bone union and the function of the knee were not compromised. There was also neither infection nor implant pull-out and breakage. Conclusion The unique designed LISS has the advantages of protecting the blood supply of bone fragments and the periosteum, optimizing bone union and function recovery. LISS provides an alternative for treatment of distal femoral or proximal tibial fractures. However, as a new designed system, not only conception but the procedure as well should be demanded strictly.

Objective To research the operative methods and their comments on the lower leg, ankle and the foot soft tissue defects. Methods From June 1997 to December 2005, 43 cases of the lower leg, ankle and the foot soft tissue defects were treated with nine different kinds of pedicle flaps transplant. The patients included 38 males and 5 females, with an average age of 35 years (range from 7 to 63 years). The areas of flaps were from 4 cm?3 cm to 25 cm?15 cm. 9 kinds of flaps were underwent in all patients, which includes medial or lateral gastrocnemis myocutaneous pedical flaps in 2 cases; anteromedial cross leg flaps in 2 cases; medial cross leg flap with saphenous nerve in 1 case; medial reverse flow island leg flap with posterior tibial artery in 1 case; medial distal leg fascia flaps in 2 cases; reversed sural neurocutaneous island flaps in 17 cases; reversed saphenous neurocutaneous island flaps in 14 cases; supra extramalleolus reversed island flaps in 2 cases; and medial pedes distal island flaps in 2 cases. Results 37 flaps of 43 cases were completely survived, 1 case with superficial necrosis and 5 cases with distal edge partially necrosis and these 6 cases all healed after short time dressing change. All the cases were followed up 3 months to 7 years, with an average of 16 months, and none recurred. The flaps completely survived even in some special cases such as diabetes mellitus, dorsal artery of foot defect combined venous varicose, sural nerve injury, Gustilo ⅢC open fracture and serious degloving injury of lower leg and foot. Conclusion In order to achieve the desired results, it is important to grasp the surgical indications of various kinds of flaps and keys for the operation. The sural and saphenous neurocutaneous island flaps could be a satisfactory method to treat the soft tissue defects in lower leg, ankle and foot.