Objective To evaluate the efficacy and surgical technique of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic lumbar intervertebral disc discectomy (TES) for senile lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion.Methods Twenty-three patients with senile lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion were admitted to percutaneous TES from April 2009 to April 2010. Surgical segments included L4-5 in 11 cases, L5-S1 in 9cases,L3-4 in 3 cases. There were 10 contained and 13 non-contained,6 disc herniation in or out of the foramen and 1 recurred. Nine simple cases were treated by TES and 14 cases with narrow foramens treated by intervertebral foraminal plasty at the same time. Visual analogue scale (VAS),Oswestry disability index (ODI) and the modified MacNab criteria were employed to evaluate the clinical outcome. Results There was no dural matter tear and intraoperative neurovascular injury. Two patients suffered transient hyperalgia in lower limbs which were healed after 1 week by conservative treatments. All patients were followed up with mean period of 6-12(9.53 ± 3.02) months. The VAS of sciatica decreased from(8.3 ± 1.2) scores preoperatively to (3.7 ±2.1) scores at three days postoperatively and ( 1.5 ± 1.2) scores at the last follow-up visit (P＜0.01). The ODI decreased from 53.3 ± 24.0 preoperatively to 26.2 ± 15.0 at three days postoperatively and 20.4 ± 6.0 at the last follow-up visit(P＜ 0.01). There were 18 excellent,3 good and 2 fair outcomes according to modified MacNab criteria with the excellent to good rate of 91.3% (21/23). Conclusion TES is applicable for senile lumbar intervertebral disc protrusion, which has the advantages of minimal invasion, less haemorrhage,early function recovery and it is a safe and effective method.

Objective To explore clinical the characteristics and countermeasures of osteoporotic vertebral fractures treated with percutaneous vertebroplasty. Methods From March 2005 to March 2008,64 patients (totally 86 vertebra) with osteoporotic vertebral fractures undergoing percutaneous vertebroplasty were retrospectively analyzed. The level of fracture was between T5 to L5. The symptomatic fractured vertebrae were determined with combination of regional pain, X-rays and MR images. The postoperative effect were evaluated by the visual analog score (VAS) and Oswestry disability index (ODI). Results All the patients were followed up 12 - 23 ( 13.40 ± 1.03 ) months. The VAS decreased from (8.3 ± 1.2) scores to bdfore surgery (2.3 ± 1.4) scores after surgery and to (2.5 ± 1.1 ) scores at the last follow-up time(P ＜ 0.01 ). The ODI decreased from (62.0 ± 2.3 ) scores before surgery to (23.1 ± 2.5 ) scores after surgery and to ( 26.3 ±2.4) scores at the last follow-up time (P ＜0.01). The back pain of all patients were relieved to different degrees postoperatively. No severe complications including pulmonary embolism occurred. Conclusions The key point is to find the symptomatic fractured vertebrae not only based on preoperative X-rays but also the MR images, especially fat-compressing MR images. Only when the fractured vertebrae demonstrate low intensity on T1WI MR image and high intensity on T2WI or fat-compressing MR image can be considered new fractures. The injection should reach the new fractured part and if necessary the bilateral approaches should be considered and the injection can be separated for several steps in multi-segments fracture. PMMA should be injected after the bone cements are solid enough so as not to develop complications such as pulmonary embolism.

Objective To present the therapeutic effect of the free bilobed posterior interosseous flap for soft tissue reconstruction of two fingers.Methods According to the distance between the defects of two adjacent fingers,combining the cutaneous branches of different regin,the free bilobed flaps pedicded with posterior interosseous artery were applied for soft tissue reconstruction of 20 fingers in 10 patients.The defects of digits was on thumb and index( 1 case),index and middle(2 cases),middle and ring(4 cases),ring and little (3 cases).The size of defect was ranged from 2.5 cm × 2.0 cm to 9.5 cm × 3.0 cm.The size of single flap was from 3.0 cm × 2.5 cm to 10.0 cm × 3.5 cm.Results The flaps on 19 fingers were completely survived and the flap on 1 finger had the pointed end necrosis which healed by dressing changing.After 6 to 22 months (the average was 13.8 months ) followed-up visit,all flaps were with excellent colour and texture.The flaps in 8 cases were thin and the flap in 2 case was a little thick.Eight single flaps in which the cutaneous nerve was sutured recovered 2-PD of 10 to 15 mm (the average was 12.8 mm).There was no affection in motor function on donor site of all cases.Conclusion The free bilobed posterior interosseous flap is the valuable option for two fingers soft tissue reconstruction and it can achieve the cosmetically and fuctionaly acceptable result with low morbidity on donor site.

Objective To investigate the effect of repairing soft tissue defects in the middle and distal phalanx with the reverse dorsal metacarpal and digital fasciocutaneous flap based on the dorsal cutaneous branches of the proper digital artery. Methods Twenty-five fingers with soft tissue defects in the middle and distal phalanx were repaired by the reverse dorsal metacarpal and digital fasciocutaneous flaps based on the dorsal cutaneous branches of the proper digital artery from June 2007 to June 2009. Their pivot points were located at the midpoint or distal segment of proximal phalanx. Results Among 25 flaps, 24 survived completely, but cuticular layer in the distal part of one flap was partially necrotic. Twenty flaps were followed up from 12 to 18 months after operation. All flaps were characterized by rich blood supply, cold-resistance, suitable thickness, soft texture and good colour, except that 6 flaps required a secondary operation because of their fat and clumsy pedicel. There was no adhesion of extensor tendon and contraction of interdigital web in the donor sites. Two-point discriminations of anastomosing cutaneous nerve ranged from 6 mm to 10 mm in 5 of the 20 flaps, and 8 mm to 14 mm in the other 15 flaps. Conclusion The dorsal metacarpal and digital fasciocutaneous flap based on the dorsal cutaneous branches of the proper digital artery is an ideal option for repairing soft tissue defects of middle and distal phalanx because of its advantages of easy and secure dissection, reliable blood supply, longer arch of rotation, being closer to the raw surface of finger, less injury to the donor site, good appearance, avoidance of sacrificing major arteries ,and high probability of reconstructing flap sensation by anastomosing cutaneous nerve.

Objective:To investigate the clinical effect of free deep femoral artery third perforating flap repaired soft tissue loss after Pilon fracture surgery in I stage.Methods:Fifteen patients were treated from April, 2013 to January, 2020. Miller AO classification: 8 cases 43-C1, 4 cases 43-C2 and 3 cases 43-C3. All cases were accompanied with severe soft tissue contusion and skin necrosis. After fracture reduction, soft tissue defects, internal fixation exposure and tendon exposure around the wound. Free deep femoral artery third perforating flap (3.5 cm ×15.5 cm to 5.5 cm×12.5 cm) for the repair of soft tissue defects around ankle in the I stage, the blood vessels of the flap were end-to-side anastomosed with vessels of the posterior tibial or anterior tibial. Regular follow-up after surgery.Results:One case of venous crisis occurred, other 14 cases survived, were followed-up from 5 to 18 months, the ankle joint function was good, did not affect the foot shoes, with excellent color and texture, the flap restored protective sensation, and leaving only linear scar, no muscle adhesion.Conclusion:Free deep femoral artery third perforating flap repaired soft tissue loss of surgical incision after fracture operated than significantly reduce the postoperative fracture infection and protect the blood supply around the fracture. It is an effective method of repair.