Objective To retrospectively analyze the short-term clinical effects of the two-stage cementless total hip arthroplasty in the treatment of chronic infection after the internal fixation of the adult proximal femoral fracture.Methods From June 2006 to June 2011,9 patients who had suffered a chronic infection after an internal fixation of the proximal femoral fracture,including 8 males and 1 female,aged from 31 to 74 years (average,52.6 years),were treated with two-stage cementless total hip arthroplasty.There were 3 cases of femoral neck fracture,and 6 cases of intertrochanteric fracture.In the first stage,after surgical debridement and thorough removal of all the implants,an antibiotic-loaded cement spacer was implanted.All patients postoperatively underwent intravenous and oral antibiotics,and the erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) were tested.When the values of ESR and CRP become normal,the second stage operation using cementless components was performed.Results The presence of infection was confirmed by a positive culture of joint fluid obtained intraoperatively in two cases;one case was staphylococcus aureus and another one was staphylococcus epidermidis.The second stage arthroplasty was performed 6-14 months (average,9 months) after the first stage operation.All 9 patients were followed up for an average of 23.2 months (range,6 to 50 months).No recurrent infection,component loosening,bone osteolysis and cement spacer or component dislocation occurred.The Harris score improved from 74.6 (range,64 to 86) before the first stage operation to 90.9 (range,86 to 97) at the final follow-up.Conclusion The two-stage cementless total hip arthroplasty is an effective strategy for the treatment of chronic infection after the internal fixation of the adult proximal femoral fracture.

Objective To investigate the roles of integrin-linked kinase (ILK) protein and mRNA in the development of human bladder transitional cell carcinoma (BTCC). Methods The expressions of ILK protein and ILK mRNA in specimens from 56 cases of human BTCC and from 30 cases of adjacent normal bladder were detected by immunohistochemistry S-P method and reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR), respectively. The correlation of the expressions of ILK protein and mRNA to the clinicopathological parameters of human BTCC was analyzed statistically. Results The positive rates of ILK protein and mRNA in malignant specimens were 53.6% (30/56) and 58.9% (33/56), respectively, while those in the adjacent normal bladder tissue were 10% (3/30) and 13.3% (4/30), respectively. Significant difference was found in the expressions of ILK protein and mRNA between BTCC and adjacent normal bladder specimens (P0.05). Conclusion ILK gene transcription and protein expression may be involved in the developmental process of BTCC. ILK might be a new marker for early diagnosis of BTCC and a new target gene for BTCC treatment.

Objective To isolate and identify prostate cancer stem-like cells from human prostatic carcinoma cell line PC-3,in order to set a foundation for further investigation of human prostate cancer stem cells (hPCSC). Methods Prostatic carcinoma cells line PC-3 was cultivated in serum-free medium (SFM) supplemented with growth factor,with the same cells cultivated in serum-supplemented medium (SSM) supplemented with growth factor to serve as the control. The proportion of prostate cancer stem-like cells was detected by flow cytometry,and prostate cancer stem-alike cells were identified by cell immunofluorescence,then the proliferating potentiality and doubling time with prostatic carcinoma cells PC-3 were compared by MTT. The process of inducing differentiation and the dual immunofluorescence expression after differentiation of prostate cancer stem-alike cells were observed. Results In SFM consisting of human epidermal growth factor (EGF),human basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF) and human leukaemia inhibitory factor (LIF),a few PC-3 cells could survive and form suspended cell spheres,and the proportion of prostate cancer stem-alike cells (1.43%) was significantly increased compared with that cultured in SSM (0.41%,P

Objective To evaluate the results of using focus clearance and morselized bone graft to treat a well-fixed socket osteolysis after total hip arthroplasty (THA) during cementless acetabular revisions.Methods From March 2006 to March 2009, 23 patients (23 hips) who had an acetabular revision hip arthroplasty of well-fixed socket for osteolysis were retrospectively reviewed, including 13 males and 10 females with an average age of 46.6 years (range, 39-54), and the mean interval from primary to revision THA was 5.5 years (range, 4.6-7.4). The preoperative Harris hip score was 74. The operative technique included debridement of soft tissues with removal of granulomata and packed tightly with morselized cancellous allograft through ilioinguinal approach, and exchanging the liner and femoral head through the posterior-lateral approach of the hip. Results The mean duration of follow-up after revision was 28 months (range, 8-38). At final follow-up, all hip were functioning well and the average Harris hip score was 93.8. Osteogenesis in bone graft were well-developed in 16 patients. Twelve bone grafts were completely incorporated into surrounding bone through creeping substitution. All acetabular components remain radiographically well-fixed and no loosening and shifting. There were no new osteolytic lesions, ectopic ossification, deep venous thrombosis, hip dislocation or infection during follow-up. Conclusion Our revision strategies included debridement and bone grafting, a revision of femoral heads and polyethylene liner and retention of the cups and femoral stems. The method can reduce the amount of the wear particle from polyethylene. The short-term outcome is excellent.

Objective To retrospectively analyze the diagnosis and treatment of the extra-articular inflammatory pseudotumor after well-fixed metal-polyethylene total hip arthroplasty (THA).Methods From March 2006 to June 2011,7 patients (7 hips) who presented with a progressive pain and/or swelling,discomfort in groin or upper thigh after metal-polyethylene THA were admitted to our hospital.There were 2 males and 5 females,with an average age of 48.8 years (range,32-65 years).All 7 patients were identified with a periprosthetic osteolysis at the acetabular and/or femoral components and a mass in the iliac fossa or the thigh; however,the components were all well-fixed.The masses were confirmed by CT scanning and/or ultrasound examination.The revision procedures were done through ilioinguinal approach and posterior-lateral approach,and the pseudotumors were excised and osteolytic lesions were debrided and packed tightly with morselized cancellous allograft.The liner and femoral head were also exchanged at the same time.Clinical and radiographic outcomes of revision THA were evaluated.Results All 7 patients were followed up for 3-42 months (average,30 months).At final follow-up,all hips were functioning well and the average Harris hip score was 92.4.All acetabular components remained radiographically well-fixed.All cavitary defects had complete radiographic incorporation of the bone grafts.There were no new pseudotumor or osteolytic lesions identified,and no revision of the components.Conclusion The presence of abdominal or pelvic pseudotumor in patient with a THA may be associated with polyethylene wear.Once the extra-articular pseudotumor and the periprosthetic osteolysis are identified,the surgical treatment,including pseudotumor excise,osteolytic lesion debride and bone defect grafting and bearing surface exchange,can achieve retention of well-fixed components.

Objective To compare the kinematics of the knee joint of normal Chinese people and people after fixed-bearing posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty while doing weight-bearing deep knee-bending using fluoroscopy analysis.Methods From June to December 2010,ten volunteers and ten patients with fixed-bearing posterior stabilized total knee arthroplasty (TKA) were required to perform weight-bearing deep knee-bending activity under surveillance of roentgenization,motion between femur and tibia was analyzed with interval of 15° according to two-to three-dimensional (2D-3D) registration technique.Results During weight-bearing deep knee-bending,the average weight-bearing maximal flexion was 136° in the normal group,which was significantly higher than the 125° in the TKA group.All 10 normal knees present posterior translation of femoral condyle during deep knee-bending,posterior translation of the lateral condyle was greater than medial condyle,thereby creating a medial pivot type of axial rotational pattern in which the tibia internally rotates relative to the femur as flexion increased.The average amount of posterior femoral translation of the medial condyle was 7.3±1.2 mm,whereas the lateral condyle translated posteriorly 19.3±3.1 mm.All knees experienced tibia rotated internally during progressive flexion,and the average amount of axial rotation for the ten subjects from 0° to 135° was 23.8±3.4°.From extension to maximal flexion,the average amount of posterior translation of medial condyle was 1.4±0.6 rmm,whereas the lateral condyle translated 6.4±1.7 mm in the posterior direction in the fixed-bearing posterior-stabilized TKA.The average amount of tibial internal rotation was 8.5°±3.4°.Conclusion In normal Chinese people,during knee flexion activities the lateral condyle experiences significantly more amount of posterior translation than the medial condyle,leading to the tibia present medial pivot internal rotation relative to the femur,and the PFC-Sigrna fixed-bearing posterior stabilized designs has the similar kinematics with normal knee,but the posterior condylar translation and tibial axial rotation are much less than the normal.

Objective To evaluate the efficacy and safety of local infiltration analgesia in the multimodal analgesia protocol.Methods Sixty patients who were scheduled to undergo TKA were randomly divided two groups:local infiltration analgesia (LIA) group (n=30) or the non-local infiltration analgesia (N-LIA) group (n=30).All patients were given Celecoxib 200 mg bid,3 days preoperative,and a single-injection femoral nerve block (SFNB) half an hour before the surgery (ropivacaine 3.3 g/L,30 ml).The LIA group was given local infiltration analgesia with ropivacaine (2.5 g/L,60 ml) and 0.1 mg epinephrine before suture the operative incision.The N-LIA group didn't do the LIA.Both of the two groups didn't use the patient controlled analgesia.The VAS scores,the knee joint range of motion,the muscle strength of quadriceps femoris and the side effects and complications were recorded.Results The VAS scores were lower in LIA group than in the N-LIA group,these scores at 2 h to 48 h after surgery at rest and after 24 h at motion had statistical significance.The range of motion and the muscular strength of quadriceps femoris in the LIA group were better than in the N-LIA group.In the LIA group the use of opioids was less and the side effects were lower.The average length of hospital stay after the operation was shorter in the LIA group than the N-LIA group.Conclusion This multimodal perioperative analgesia protocol that include SFNB and LIA offered improved pain control and minimal side effects to patients undergoing TKA.

Objective To investigate the middle-term results of anti-protrusio cage combining with allograft bone graft for revision arthroplasty of Paprosky type Ⅲ acetabular bone defect.Methods A retrospective analysis was done for 19 patients (20 hips) with Paprosky type Ⅲ acetabular bone defect who received acetabular revisions using anti-protrusio cage from January 2002 to December 2009.There were 11 males and 8 females,aged from 42 to 76 years (average,57.4 years).There were 7 hips (35％) of Paprosky type ⅢA acetabular bone defect,and 13 hips (65％) of type ⅢB.The follow-up time was (5.8±2.4) years.Hip function of patients was judged by Harris hip scores pre-and post-operation.The outcome of acetabular prostheses and bone grafts were assessed by radiologic evaluation.The five-year cage failure-free survival rate was assessed by Kaplan-Meier survivorship analysis.Results The Harris hip scores improved from preoperative 14.6±4.3 to 83.5±7.9 at the final follow-up.Lower limb discrepancy improved from preoperative (26.3±9.1) mm to postoperative (1.2±3.4) mm.The hip rotation center was reconstructed from preoperative(23.6±7.4) mm up-toward and (4.4±14.7) mm lateral-toward dislocation to inside Ranawat triangle.All the allograft bone was incorporated with host bone.None of cage displacement,screw fracture,progressive radiolucency and cement fracture was observed.Mild allograft bone resorption was observed in 3 hips (15％).There was no moderate or severe bone resorption found at the final follow-up.The five-year cage failure-free survival rate was 100％ (95％ CI,0.95-1.00).Conclusion The revision using anti-protrusio cage combined with allograft bone graft shows satisfying middle-term clinical and radiological results in the treatment of Paprosky type Ⅲ acetabular bone defect.

ObjectiveTo explore the effect of computer-aided acetabular evaluating and operation designing before total hip arthroplasty (THA) for Crowe Ⅳ developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).MethodsFrom March 2011 to October 2011,10 patients (13 hips) diagnosed as DDH (Crowe Ⅳ) underwent THA.Before operation,all 10 patients underwent three dimensional (3D) CT scanning and the information was inputted into the Superlmage system to reconstitute the 3D anatomic models of pelvis and acetabulum.Then the position and size of the true acetabulum,the thickness of the anterior and posterior columns,and the degree of bone defect were evaluated or measured exactly with computer assisted design(CAD) software.After inputting the information of the test model of the acetabulum and material for repairing bone defect into the CAD software,the implantation of the acetabular prosthesis was simulated to determine the size and position of the acetabular prosthesis.Then the bone defect was evaluated after implantation of the acetabulum to perform simulation test of restoration of bone defect.Eventually,orthopedic surgery was performed precisely.ResultsThe size of acetabular prosthesis implanted in the operation was coincident with that got by preoperative computer aided technology in 9 patients(12 hips),and one acetabular prosthesis was larger than that designed preoperatively.All the cups were implanted in the anatomic acetabular location.The bone defect in the acetabular roof was reconstructed with tantalum augments in 4 hips,with Harris autograft using autologous femoral head in 7 hips,which were coincident with that designed preoperatively.ConclusionThe preoperative CAD is useful in THA for Crowe Ⅳ DDH,because it can exactly evaluate the developmental condition of the true acetabulum.

Objective To explore the perioperative efficiency and safety of different regimen of tranexamic acid (TXA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).Methods From February 2013 to May 2013,150 female patients with knee osteoarthritis underwent unilateral TKA were randomly divided into three groups,50 cases in each group.Patients received 10 mg/kg TXA by fast intravenous infusion before closing the wound in first group (single dose group),patients in second group received two doses of 10 mg/kg TXA before closing the wound and 3 hours postoperation (repeated dose group),patients in the third group didn't receive TXA (control group).The postoperative blood loss via drainage,the total blood loss,the hidden blood loss,the postoperative hemoglobin concentration at different times and the numher of patients need blood transfusion were recorded.All patients were observed for detecting deep vein thrombosis (DVT) by the color doppler ultrasonography within 5 days postoperation,and the symptomatic DVT and pulmonary embolism (PE) were observed within 90 days postoperation.Results The blood loss via drainage was significantly less in the single dose group (273.6±99.6 ml) and repeated dose group (168.5±80.8 ml) compared with the control group (447.2±101.9 ml),and it was significantly less in the repeated dose group than the single dose group; the total blood loss was significantly less in the single dose group (959.1±291.7 ml) and repeated dose group (818.7±206.9 ml) compared with the control group (1 100.8±288.3 ml),and it was significantly less in the repeated dose group than in the single dose group; there was no differ ences about the hidden blood loss among the three groups.The hemoglobin concentration was significantly higher in the single dose group and repeated dose group than in the control group in day 1,3 and 5 postoperation; and it was significantly higher in the repeated dose group compared with the single dose group.The ratio of transfusion was significantly less in the single and repeated dose groups than in the control group,but no differences exists between the single dose group and repeated dose group.There was no DVT in all of the three groups within 5 days postoperation,and there was no symptomatic DVT and PE in all of the three groups within 90 days.Conclusion 10 mg/kg of TXA infused intravenous before closing the wound is effective and safe in TKA,another dose 3 hours postoperation is much more effective and will not increase the danger of DVT and PE.