Objective To study the Diagnosis and treatment of thyroglossal duct cyst or fistula. Methods The clinical data of 67 patients with thyroglossal duct cyst or fistula treated by surgery were analyzed retrospectively. Results The diagnosis rate preoperatively was 92.5% and the accuracy diagnosis rate by B type ultrasonography was 96.1%; all cases were treated by operation, of them, 14 cases underwent simple cyst resection, 12 with resection of partial periosteum of hyoid and 41 with resection of middle segment of hyoid( Sistrunk's operation ). 54 cases were followed up, recurrence in cases with cyst was 4 of 43 (9.3%) and recurrence in cases with fistula was 2 of 11(18.2%)respectively. Conclusion Ultrasonography shows certain characteristics and clinical value to diagnose and distinguish thyroglossal duct cyst. Postoperative recurrence is due to the selection of operation procedures and control of infection of focus. The Sistrunk's operation properly performed previou to cyst infection should reduce recurrence rate markedly.

"Tendon Constraining Bone"is an essential theory in osteology and traumatology of traditional Chinese medicine,originating from the statement in Suwen(Plain Questions)that"convergent tendon controlling bones and joints".Since the Yuan and Ming dynasties,the theory of"Tendon Constraining Bone"was formed based on the understanding of anatomical relationships and the need for pathogenesis interpretation,developed by medical practitioners such as ZHU Danxi and ZHANG Jie.The"Tendon Constraining Bone"theory summarizes the physiological connections between tendons and bones and between tendons and zang-fu organs and meridians.Tendons and bones are structurally connected and functionally related,reflected in sturdy bones and tough tendons,upright bones and soft tendons with smoothly-flowing qi and blood,all tendons being related to joints,and thews being related to bones.Tendons and bones are related by meridians and zang-fu organs,specifically reflected in the Yangming channel governing the nourishment of tendons,liver governing tendons,kidneys governing bones,Taiyang channel governing tendons,and Shaoyang channel governing bones.The abnormality of"Tendon Constraining Bone"is the general pathogenesis of various tendon and bone diseases,and it can be caused by changes in the tendon and bone structure,nourishment deficiency,or the pathogenic qi retention.The pathological manifestations of abnormal"Tendon Constraining Bone"are manifested in form and state.Abnormalities in form can manifest as tendon rupture,bone fractures,tendon dislocation,and bone dislocation,whereas abnormalities in state can manifest as tendon urgency,bone pain,tendon laxity,and bone softness.The"Tendon Constraining Bone"theory has influenced the development of treatment principles such as combining motion and quiescence,paying equal attention to bone and flesh,and combining internal and external treatment.This theory has guided the application of basic treatment method such as connecting and rectifying tendons and bones,smoothing tendons and relieving bones,and nourishing tendons and strengthening bones.Therefore,the"Tendon Constraining Bone"theory can significantly guide tendon and bone disease diagnosis and treatment.