Objective To study the contribution of cortical strut allografts for periprosthetic femoral fractures in total hip arthroplasty. Methods A retrospective study was performed with the data of 22 patients who were admitted from Oct. 2002 to Jul. 2006 and had used strut allografts in the treatment for periprosthetic femoral fracture. Fractures occurred intraoperatively in 18 patients and postoperatively in 4 patients. Of the 22 patients, 4 cases were classified as type A, 13 as type B and 5 as type C fractures according to the Vancouver Classification System. All the fractures were treated with non-cemented stem and supported by cortical strut. The allografts were fixed to the femur by cerclage wire and/or cables. Functional outcome was measured by the Harris hip score. Results All patients were followed-up for a mean of 27.5 months (range of 8-45 months). Fracture union was achieved in 6-14 weeks (range of 16.5 weeks) in 21 patients. The strut fractured at 17 weeks postoperatively in another one patient. The integration of allograft and host bone was confirmed by X-ray examination in all patients at the final follow-up. One patient experienced pain in the affected limb, and stiffness in the ipsilateral knee occurred postoperatively in 3 patients. Conclusions Cortical strut allograft can provide both mechanical and biological stability as biological bone plates. Fixation of cortical strut allograft is a useful technique for the management of periprosthetic femoral fractures, and can lead to a high rate of fracture union and increase the host bone mass during the period of a short-term follow-up. It suggests that the cortical strut allograft should be used routinely to strengthen fixation in periprosthetic femoral fractures.

Objective To discuss the curative effect of arthroscopiclly assisted radiofrequency tenotomy of the sternocleidomastoid muscle for the treatment of congenital muscular torticollis in teenagers. Methods A total of 12 patients (right, 4 patients; left, 8 patients) were enrolled in the study. A 3-mm skin incision was made at the site 5 cm below the sternoclavicular joint. A dissector was inserted through the incision to perform blunt dissection subcutaneously until the attachment points of the sternocleidomastoid muscle. After a subcutaneous operative space 3 cm ? 3 cm in size was created, a 30? wide-angle arthroscope was placed. Another incision was located at the site 5 cm below the mid-clavicle for placing the bipolar radiofrequency probes (Arthrocare 2000). Under the assistance of arthroscopy, the sternocleidomastoid muscle was severed from the attachment at the both sides. Results The operation time was 15~30 min (mean, 20 min). No intraoperative hemorrhage or vascular and nervous injuries were observed. Follow-up for 5~10 months (mean, 7 months) in the 12 patients found normal appearance and no recurrence or diplopia. Conclusions Arthroscopiclly assisted radiofrequncy therapy for congenital muscular torticollis is characterized by simplicity of manipulation, micro-invasion, and satisfactory curative effect.

Objective To discuss the treatment of intraoperative periprosthetic fractures on the femoral side,and to evaluate the results of functional recovery after treatment.Methods Fifty-four cases of intraoperative periprosthetic fractures on the femoral side encountered from July 2002 to December 2006 were retrospectively studied.Fractures on the femoral side were classified by Mallory classification system.X-ray films were taken to evaluate the healing patterns of the fractures.Results Cerclage wires were adequate for stable type I and type Ⅱ fractures,while it could be treated expectantly when the fracture did not involve proximal femur in stable type Ⅱ.Unstable type Ⅱ fractures were taken care of with a long-stem uncementoid component.Type Ⅲ fractures were taken care of with a long-stem uncementoid component or LCP plate.Additional cortical strut allografts were used for the management of unstable fractures and the fractures with poor host bone stock.The average follow-up time was 23.5 months(5-52 months).All fractures were healed as shown by radiography except one case of type I fracture.There was no evidence of loosening or periprosthetic osteolysis on follow up radiograph.The mean postoperative Harris Hip Score was 94.5.Conclusion The treatment of intraoperative periprosthetic fracture around the femoral implant can successfully restore the function of the hip joint in most patients.Cerclage wires,long-stem uncementoid component and additional cortical strut allograft were effective treatment methods for different types of intraoperative periprosthetic fractures on the femoral side.Expectant treatment can achieve satisfactory result in stable type II fractures when the fracture did not destroy proximal femur.

The influence of Cibotium barometz (L.) J. Sm. and its processed samples on thrombin-induced platelet aggregation in rabbits was studied. The results showed that all differently processed sam-ples tested could inhibit platelet aggregation, with activities in the decreasing order of Rhizoma Cibotiiroasted in stirring sand＞steamed after being salted＞steamed after steeped in wine＞simply steamed＞theunprocessed crude Rhizoma Cibotii.

OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the feasibility and initial outcome of reconstructing the defect femur by unicondylar osteoarticular altograft after resection of distal femur tumor.METHODS:Between July 2003 and August 2008,a total of 12 patients with distal femur tumor treated by unicondylar resection and fresh-frozen unicondylar osteoarticular allograft reconstruction of bone defects were retrospectively reviewed at the Department of Orthopedics,General Hospital of Chinese PLA.Of 12 patients,5 medial and 7 lateral femoral condyles were involved.There are 8 patients suffering from giant cell tumor,including 2 patients complicating with pathologic fracture,3patients suffering from osteosamoma and 1 patient suffering from low-grade fibrosarcoma.Before transplantation,MRI and/or CT were used to determine that the tumor was definitely limited in half condyle.Three cycles of chemotherapy preoperatively and six cycles of chemotherapy postoperatively were conducted in patients suffering from osteosarcoma and fibrosarcoma.Patients with giant cell tumor did not receive any intraoperative adjuvant treatment.The surgical margin of resected tumors was evaluated by histological examination.All patients were followed by radiograph or CT.Postoperative function was evaluated by Musculoskeletal Tumor Society (MSTS) scoring system at the time of the latest follow-up.RESULTS:All patients were followed up.The patients were followed up mean 35 months after transplantation.None of the patient died.No local recurrences and metastases were found at the latest follow-up.No evident immune rejection and deep infection were seen.No plate loosening or breakage was observed.All patients had their grafts retained at the time of the latest follow-up.Three patient's allograft showed subchondral bone collapse and articular deterioration,but the function was good.Instability of the knee joint was noted in 3 patients.The mean MSTS functional score (totally 30 points) was 26 points.CONCLUSION:For some patients with giant cell tumor or malignant tumors with clearly defined margins after chemotherapy.When the lesions were limited in half condyle and enough surgical margins can be achieved,reconstruction of bone defect with unicondylar osteoarticular allografts after bone tumors were resected appears to be a reliable alternative.

Objective To approach the effective treatment for simple bone cyst in adult. Methods Forty-eight cases were divided into two groups by visiting order, 20 cases (steroid group) were treated by prednisolone acetate and 28 cases (open resection and allograft group) were treated by open resection and allograft. The curative effect were contrasted between two groups. Results The follow-up time was 5-46(26.58 ± 10.81) months. Aecording to the Chigira's healing criteria for simple bone cyst, grade Ⅰ , Ⅱ , Ⅲ,V were 1, 2, 10 and 7 cases respectively in steroid group, contrasting to 0, 3, 5 and 20 cases respectively in open resection and allograft group. The recovery rate was 85.0%(17/20) in steroid group and 89.3%(25/28) in open resection and allograft group, which was no statistically significant difference between two groups (P＞0.05). Conclusions Although the two remedies are no obvious difference in curative effect,simple bone cyst at lower extremity of weight-bearing with obvious osteolysis in adult is recommended to open resection and allograft, otherwise or at upper extremity to steroid injection.

Objective To analyze indications,complications and outcomes of amputation.Methods A total of 15 patients undergone amputation in field or at tent hospital were collected for analy-zing injury severity,place where amputation was done,whether open or closed amputation and stitch re-moval time. Results There were 9 males and 6 females.at an average age of 32 years(11-51years).There were 16 amputations including Gustilo IIIB in 2 patients, Gustilo IIIC in 9 and Tscheme Ⅲin 5 according to Gustiln classification or Tscheme classification.Four patients who received amputation in field or at tent hospital developed infection and had to receive amputation again at a higher level on the limb and drainage of open wounds because of a higher infection rate due to the amputation location.Ten patients received first amputation at higher levels with open wound at station hospital but only 2 manifested infected incision.High level amputation with one stage closure was done in 1 patient who was infected and suppurated after operation and even developed bacteremia. Conclusions Infection rate following am-putation 4n field and tent clinics is rather higher,so secondary open amputations should be performed at a higher level as soon as possible.One-time and high-level open amputation plays an important role in treat-ment of severe lower limb injuries following earthquake.

BACKGROUND:Osteosarcoma has a complex pathogenesis and a poor prognosis.While advancements in medical technology have led to some improvements in the 5-year survival rate,substantial progress in its treatment has not yet been achieved. OBJECTIVE:To screen key molecular markers in osteosarcoma,analyze their relationship with osteosarcoma treatment drugs,and explore the potential disease mechanisms of osteosarcoma at the molecular level. METHODS:GSE99671 and GSE284259(miRNA)datasets were obtained from the Gene Expression Omnibus database.Differential gene expression analysis and Weighted Gene Co-expression Network Analysis(WGCNA)on GSE99671 were performed.Functional enrichment analysis was conducted using Gene Ontology and Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes separately for the differentially expressed genes and the module genes with the highest positive correlation to the disease.The intersection of these module genes and differentially expressed genes was taken as key genes.A Protein-Protein Interaction network was constructed,and correlation analysis on the key genes was performed using CytoScape software,and hub genes were identified.Hub genes were externally validated using the GSE28425 dataset and text validation was conducted.The drug sensitivity of hub genes was analyzed using the CellMiner database,with a threshold of absolute value of correlation coefficient|R|>0.3 and P<0.05. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)Differential gene expression analysis identified 529 differentially expressed genes,comprising 177 upregulated and 352 downregulated genes.WGCNA analysis yielded a total of 592 genes with the highest correlation to osteosarcoma.(2)Gene Ontology enrichment results indicated that the development of osteosarcoma may be associated with extracellular matrix,bone cell differentiation and development,human immune regulation,and collagen synthesis and degradation.Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes enrichment results showed the involvement of pathways such as PI3K-Akt signaling pathway,focal adhesion signaling pathway,and immune response in the onset of osteosarcoma.(3)The intersection analysis revealed a total of 59 key genes.Through Protein-Protein Interaction network analysis,8 hub genes were selected,which were LUM,PLOD1,PLOD2,MMP14,COL11A1,THBS2,LEPRE1,and TGFB1,all of which were upregulated.(4)External validation revealed significantly downregulated miRNAs that regulate the hub genes,with hsa-miR-144-3p and hsa-miR-150-5p showing the most significant downregulation.Text validation results demonstrated that the expression of hub genes was consistent with previous research.(5)Drug sensitivity analysis indicated a negative correlation between the activity of methotrexate,6-mercaptopurine,and pazopanib with the mRNA expression of PLOD1,PLOD2,and MMP14.Moreover,zoledronic acid and lapatinib showed a positive correlation with the mRNA expression of PLOD1,LUM,MMP14,PLOD2,and TGFB1.This suggests that zoledronic acid and lapatinib may be potential therapeutic drugs for osteosarcoma,but further validation is required through additional basic experiments and clinical studies.

Periarticular fracture of the shoulder is a common type of fractures in the elderly. Postoperative adverse events such as internal fixation failure, humeral head ischemic necrosis and upper limb dysfunction occur frequently, which seriously endangers the exercise and health of the elderly. Compared with the fracture with normal bone mass, the osteoporotic periarticular fracture of the shoulder is complicated with slow healing and poor rehabilitation, so the clinical management becomes more difficult. At present, there is no targeted guideline or consensus for this type of fracture in China. In such context, experts from Youth Osteoporosis Group of Chinese Orthopedic Association, Orthopedic Expert Committee of Geriatrics Branch of Chinese Association of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Osteoporosis Group of Youth Committee of Chinese Association of Orthopedic Surgeons and Osteoporosis Committee of Shanghai Association of Chinese Integrative Medicine developed the Chinese expert consensus on the diagnosis and treatment of osteoporotic periarticular fracture of the shoulder in the elderly ( version 2023). Nine recommendations were put forward from the aspects of diagnosis, treatment strategies and rehabilitation of osteoporotic periarticular fracture of the shoulder, hoping to promote the standardized, systematic and personalized diagnosis and treatment concept and improve functional outcomes and quality of life in elderly patients with osteoporotic periarticular fracture of the shoulder.

TSCI have dyskinesia and sensory disturbance that can cause various life-threaten complications. The patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (TSCI), seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. Based on the epidemiology of TSCI and domestic and foreign literatures as well as expert investigations, this expert consensus reviews the definition, injury classification, rehabilitation assessment, rehabilitation strategies and rehabilitation measures of TSCI so as to provide early standardized rehabilitation treatment methods for TSCI.