Objective: To evaluate the role of the deep radioulnar ligament in the stability of the distal radioulnar joint (DRUJ).Methods: In the study, 14 fresh cadaver upper extremities were randomly divided into two groups.After exposuring the palmar and dorsal deep distal radioulnar ligament, one group was marked as palmar deep radioulnar ligament, and the other group was marked as dorsal deep radioulnar ligament.The pronator teres and the supinator were exposed.A Kirschner wire perpendicular to the bone on Lister tubercle of radius was inserted, then another Kirschner wire on the same level of ulnar inserted when the forearm was in neural position, which was kept parallel to the first Kirschner wire.These specimens were mounted on a specially designed jig which held the limb rigidly, keeping the elbow fle-xion and the ulnar fixation.The radius could freely rotate around the ulnar.Then 50 N force on the pronator teres was applied to simulate the active pronation, and 60 N force on the supinator to simulate the active supination.The active pronation was stimulated, and the displacement of the distal radius was measured with respect to the ulna.The active supination was atimulated, and the displacement of the distal radius was measured with respect to the ulna.The palmar deep radioulnar ligament in one group was cut, then the displacement of the distal radius measured with respect to the ulna when the forearm was in pronation and supination.The dorsal deep radioulnar ligament in the other group was cut, and the displacement of the distal radius measured with respect to the ulna when the forearm was in pronation and supination.Results: After resection of the palmar deep radioulnar ligament, the displacement of the distal radius with respect to the ulna was statistically significantly different when the forearm was in pronation (t=5.591, P=0.001), but there was no difference when the forearm was in supination (t=0.433, P=0.680).After resection of the dorsal deep radioulnar ligament, the displacement of the distal radius with respect to the ulna was not different when the forearm was in pronation (t=1.000, P=0.356), but there was statistically significant difference when the forearm was in supination (t=6.225, P=0.001).Conclusion: DRUJ is unstable when the forearm is in pronation after resection of the palmar deep ra-dioulnar ligament, and DRUJ is unstable when the forearm is in supination after resection of the dorsal deep radioulnar ligament.

Objective:To investigate the validity and the outcome of a new surgery method that utilizes lateral great toe flap to decoratively reconstruct the thumb pulp loss.Methods:From Jan.2009 to Jan. 2014 , 22 cases with unilateral thumb pulp defect were included, for whom, lateral great toe flap was de-ployed to reconstruct the thumb.Blood circulation was re-established by the anastomosis of the digital vessels of toes and fingers in 18 cases, the other 4 cases were conducted by a dorsal metatarsal artery and vein anastomosed to the deep branch of the radial artery and the dorsal metacarpal vein respectively; as for the nerve repair, toe-to-finger digital nerve anastomosis was performed.The donor sites were covered by full-thickness inguinal skin grafts.Results:All the 22 flaps survived without complications.With 6 to 12 months follow-up, the surviving fingers all presented aesthetically pleasant appearance with vivid loops and whorls.Normal functions like sweating were restored as well, and the two-point-discrimination ranged 3.0 to 6.0 mm (4.2 mm in average).The skin grafts to the donor sites healed uneventfully, the appearance and functions of the feet were unaffected.Conclusion: Lateral toe flap should be the first-line choice for reconstructing thumb defect, as it conveniently restores both functions and outlook.

ObjectiveTo introduce the indications and operative procedure of anatomic reconstruction of the distal radioulnar ligaments in patients with chronic instability of the distal radioulnar joint(DRUJ),and report its preliminary clinical results.Methods From October 2008 to June 2009,6 patients with instability of the DRUJ underwent anatomical reconstruction using a free palmaris longus tendon graft,including 4 males and 2 females with an average age of 22 years.A 5 cm dorsal incision was made between the fifth and sixth extensor compartments.An L-shaped flap was created in the DRUJ capsule.This flap is then elevated proximally to expose the articular surface of the DRUJ and the proximal triangular fibular cartilage complex(TFCC).A tunnel was made through the radius.The other tunnel was made between the ulnar neck and the fovea of the ulnar head.A whole-length palmaris longus tendon graft was taken.The volar opening of the radius tunnel was exposed through a longitudinal incision radial to the flexor carpi ulnaris tendon.One end of the graft was pulled to the palmar side easily through the tunnel.A hemostat was penetrated through the volar capsule to the volar side proximal to the remaining TFCC.The end of the graft was grasped with the hemostat and pulled back along this tract.Both graft limbs were passed through the ulnar tunnel to exit at the ulnar neck.One limb of the tendon was passed around the ulnar neck and deep to the ECU sheath.With the forearm in neutral rotation,the limbs were pulled taut,tied together,and secured with sutures.Immobilize the extremity in a long-arm plaster splint with the forearm in neutral position for 4 weeks,and changed to a short arm cast for an additional four weeks.ResultsThe average follow-up period for all 6 patients was 14 months(range,9-24).No infection and sensory nerve branch disturbance occurred.The pain symptom was reduced and the grip force was improved significantly.A functional evaluation was performed using the modified Mayo wrist scoring system.All patients had better wrist scores postoperatively in the short (mean,95) term compared to preoperatively(mean,69).Five patients satisfied with the final result.Conclusion Anatomic reconstruction of the distal radioulnar ligaments is indicated for chronic DRUJ instability without osteoarthritis,it is a reliable method with a very good short term follow up result.Restoration of the radioulnar ligaments offers the best possibility to restore the normal DRUJ primary constraints and kinematics.

Objective This study was conducted to investigate the clinical outcomes and safety of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to the single-opened vessel lesion among patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction. Methods Twenty-seven patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction (ejection fraction≤35%) undergoing PCI were included. All the patients received PCI only to the single-opened vessel lesion under the conditions of: (1) There were limitations to open chronic total occlusion (CTO);(2) Single-opened vessel lesion was not calcified and tortuous. Clinical outcomes, including success rate of PCI, changes of symptoms in-hospital, brain natriuretic peptide (BNP) and left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) pre-and one week post-PCI, the major adverse cardiac events (MACE, including death, myocardial infarction and target vessel revascularization) at 30-days after discharged were observed. Results The success rate of PCI was obtained in all 27 patients(100%), and all the patients received drug eluting stent implantation. The symptoms improvement occurred in all patients and the NYHA class improved from grade Ⅳto grade Ⅲin 22 patients(81.5%) in-hospital. Significant differences were noted in the mean BNP and LVEF between pre-PCI and one week post-PCI, BNP[(2699.6±1104.7) pg/ml vs. (737.0 ± 261.7) pg/ml, P<0.05],LVEF[(26.9±5.7)%vs. (36.0±3.41)%, P<0.05)]. No MACE happened in-hospital and at 30-days follow up. Conclusions PCI only to the single-opened vessel lesion among patients with severe left ventricular systolic dysfunction under the condition of limitations to open CTO is safe and can significantly improve clinical outcomes in-hospital and at 30-days follow up, but it must be emphasized that single-opened vessel lesion not with obvious calcification and tortuosity.

Objective To retrospectively investigate the clinical features of localized primary small bowel stromal tumors (SBSTs) and the impacting factors for prognosis.Methods The clinical and pathological data of 89 consecutive SBSTs patients,with pathologically confirmed,who underwent complete resection in Ruijin hospital between January 2003 and September 2007 were collected and analyzed.All patients were followed up for assessment of tumor recurrence and metastasis.The impacts of clinical and pathologic factors on rate of disease free survival (DFS) of the patients was evaluated.Results In total of 89 follow-up patients,15 patients were diagnosed with tumor recurrence and 9 of them died.The tumor size,mitotic index and pathological risk stratification were statistically related with DFS (P=0.000,P=0.006,P=0.000,respectively) by using Kaplan-Meier univaritate analysis.Tumor size and mitotic index were proved to be independent prognostic factors for tumor recurrence by multivariate analysis COX regression model.Conclusions Tumor size and mitotic index are related with tumor recurrence,and can be regarded as independent predictive factors of tumor recurrence.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility,technique and preliminary clinical results of the intraoperative three-dimensional (3-D) computer navigation system assisted free vascularized fibular grafting for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head.Methods From October 2010 to April 2013,14 patients (18 hips) with osteonecrosis of the femoral head were treated by free vascularized fibular graft transfer,assisted by intraoperative3-D computer navigation system.Of 18 hips,8 were classified as stage Ⅱ ;6 as stage Ⅲ,4 as stage Ⅳ according to Steinberg system.The entire procedures were visualized and guided by the 3-D navigation system,including location of optimal entry point,exploration of the field,excision of the necrotic bone tissues,and the fibular grafting transfer with vessel anastomosis.The follow-up records included the results of X-ray,the Harris score of the hip,and the complications.Results Operations of all 14 patients (18 hips) were smooth and successful with patent vessel and umcompromised grafts evidenced by ECT scan at day 7 postoperatively.Postoperative X-ray confirmed the complete eradication of necrotic focuses with surrounding calcified bone and the accurate positioning of fibular grafts.The mean follow-up period was 23.6 months (8-29 months).Harris scores significantly improved from 57.5 ± 14.5 before operations to 87.5 ±2.5 after,with 6 hips' scores classified as Excellent,and 11 as Good.X-ray obtained more than 1 year after operation suggested improvement was achieved in 15 hips.Conclusion Intraoperative 3-D computer navigation system has multiple merits in assisting free vascularized fibular grafting for the treatment of osteonecrosis of the femoral head,including clear anatomic structure,better accuracy,less damage,and reliable functional recovery,which imply it is a highly applicable approach.

Objective To investigate the distribution of androgen receptor (AR) gene CAGrepeats in the Chinese Han nationality and its application in genetic diagnosis for Kennedy's disease (KD). MethodsRT-PCR,denaturing polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (DPAGE) and gene sequencing were conducted for AR gene CAG repetition among 100 healthy controls and 28 patients diagnosed as motorneuron diseases,and the number of the repetition was counted. Results The healthy controls had a range of 15-31 times of CAG repetition,with an average of (23 ± 3) times.Among patients with motoneuron disease,3 cases with CAG repetition for more than 40 times (namely,46,47 and 47 times) were diagnosed as KD.The main clinical manifestations included slow progress of limb weakness,primarily in the proximal lower limbs,fatigue accompanied by myalgia,muscle jumping,muscle atrophy,elevated serum creatine kinase (CK) levels,neurogenic damage revealed by electromyogram (EMG) and androgen insensitivity.Conclusions The incidence of KDmay be underestimated in the Chinese population.Performing genetic diagnosis in patients with motor neuron disease for AR gene can improve clinical diagnosis and avoid misdiagnosis.

To introduce the surgical procedure of orthopaedic robot-assisted vascularised fibular grafting for the treatment of ANFH and report the short-term result. Methods From September, 2016 to November, 2018, 17 patients (21 hips) with ANFH had undergone robot-assisted free fibular grafting. There were 14 males and 3 females, of which, 8 cases were associated with the right side, 5 cases the left side, and 4 cases with both sides. The average age was 35 (ranged from 17 to 55) years. There were 7 patients suffered from idiopathic ischemic necrosis of femoral head, 4 patients who had cannulated screws fixed after a femoral neck fracture, 4 patients who had a history of alcohol consumption, 1 patient who had taken corticosteroids for 6 months to treat nephritis, and 1 patient who had a history of alcohol consumption and had also taken corticosteroids. Seventeen hips were in Ficat stage II, and 4 hips were in Ficat stage III. The orthopaedic surgical robot workstation was used to plan the entry point and target of the guide pin during the operation, to place a cannula in the optimal position. Then a bone window was created and the fibula was placed into the bone tunnel.Using fluoroscopy to monitor each step of the procedure and verify the position of the fibula. Finally, the vessels were anastomosed. The patient remain in bed completely for a week with the use of vasodilator. The follow-up was accomplished with phone call and outpatient clinic, and Harris score was evaluated. Results All 21 surgical procedures were successful. The guide pins and fibula were accurately placed according to the robot’s plan, and the tips of the fibula were placed at the centre of the load-bearing region of the femoral heads, 4 to 6 mm from the articular surface. Conventional anticoagulant, anti-infective therapy was performed after the pro-cedure. Ten patients were followed-up postoperatively more than 1 year, with an average of 15 (from 12 to 24) months. The function of the hip joint recovered smoothly for 9 patients.Frontal and lateral X-ray and CT scans showed that the tips of the fibula were placed at the centre of the load-bearing region, 4 to 6 mm from the articular surface.One patient suffered from bilateral femoral head necrosis and the right side recovered smoothly after operation.However, joint move-ment was restricted for the left hip and the pain was significant.An arthroscopic examination was performed 1 month after the operation and did not identify any problems such as intraarticular incular infection or articular surface of the femoral head was protruded by the tip of the fibula.The symptoms were alleviated after removing the osteophytes at the rim of the acetabulum.The Harris score was 62.4±13.6 before operation, and 84.5±4.5 at the last time of followed-up after opera-tion.The difference in Harris scores was statisticly significant (P＜0.05). Conclusion With the assistance of an or-thopaedic robot system, the guide pin can be accurately positioned, thereby allowing the tip of the fibula to be inserted in-to the optimal anatomical position and maximising its mechanical efficacy.In theory, it is the best choice for performing fibular bone transplantation in ANFH.And the early effect of treatment is good.

Purpose/Significance By using data mining methods,the medication rules and prescription characteristics of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)for treating hypertension with preserved ejection fraction heart failure are discussed.Method/Process The da-tabase is established based on the TCMprescription information of hypertensive patients with preserved ejection fraction heart failure ad-mitted to the Cardiovascular Disease Department of the First Affiliated Hospital of Heilongjiang University of Chinese Medicine from Janu-ary 2019 to July 2022.SPSS Statistics and Moderler software are used to analyze the frequency,taste,meridian tropism,efficacy,associ-ation rules,clustering and factor analysis of the prescriptions to explore medication rules.Result/Conclusion TCMin the treatment of hy-pertension with preserved ejection fraction heart failure is mainly to replenish qi and spleen,nourish the heart and calm the mind,relieve phlegm,relieve cough and asthma,and pay attention to promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis,promoting water infiltra-tion and dampness,which can reflect the overall concept of TCMand the characteristics of diagnosis and treatment based on syndrome dif-ferentiation and provide references for clinical medication.

Objective: To investigate the efficacy and the technical details of utilizing a long segment of vein graft to bridge the vascular defect when a free flap is used to repair extensive injuries in lower extremities. Methods: For the reconstruction of extensive leg defect caused by serious composite injury, a local flap is unavailable or cannot fulfill the requirements. The main vessels of the leg could be damaged. It is challenging work to find an ideal recipient vessels for a free flap. The saphenous vein was harvested from the contralateral lower extremities and utilized to bridge the vascular gap between the recipient vessels and flap pedicle vessels. A latissimus dorsi myocutaneous or anterolateral thigh free flap was used to reconstruct the leg defect. The distal end of the grafted vein was anastomosed to the superficial femoral artery in an end-to-side fashion, and the proximal end to the artery of flap pedicle in an end-to-end fashion. When a vein insufficiency was present, the proximal and distal ends of the additional grafted vein were anastomosed to the recipient vein and vein of flap pedicle in an end-to-end fashion. Results: From July 2010 to April 2019, 27 patients underwent reconstruction of leg using the above-mentioned method. There were 20 males and 7 females. The patients′ age ranged from 16 to 54 years with an average of 30.6 years. There were 19 latissimus dorsi myocutaneous flaps and eight anterolateral thigh flaps. The grafted saphenous vein was used to bridge the arterial gap in 21 cases and to bridge both the arterial and venous gaps in 6 cases. The length of the grafted vein for arterial and venous defects was ranged from 14 cm to 43 cm (mean, 24.8 cm) and 5 cm to 12 cm (mean, 8.6 cm), respectively. 26 flaps completely survived after surgery. Venous congestion occurred in the remaining one flap and the flap eventually lost. The patient eventually opted for amputation. All patients were followed up for 3 to 14 months with an average of 9 months. Functional and aesthetic outcomes were obtained in both the recipient and donor sites. No obvious edema of lower extremities was observed. Conclusions For patients with a severe and large soft-tissue defect of the leg, fining an ideal recipient vessels for a free flap is crucial for a successful reconstructive surgery. It is a reliable and an additional option to choose the superficial femoral artery and/ or saphenous vein as the recipient vessels by using the grafted vein to bridge the vascular gaps.