[Objective]To observate the successive status of chondrocyte apoptosis after impacting injury of articular cartilage by TUNEL marking method and transmission electron microscope(TEM).[Method]Fifty-six New Zealand adult rabbits were divided randomly into low-energy and high-energy two groups,each group was 28.Femoral medial condylar cartilage of one side was injuked by impacting in experimental group,the opposite side as control group.Four rabbits were killed and their medial femoral condylar cartilages were taken at each of the following intervals:4 days,1,2,4,8,16,32 weeks after impacting injury.The specimens were observed as pathology histological sections and strained by TUNEL to measured the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis.[Result]In early stage of post-injury,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis in and high-energy is significantly higher than that of control group.After 4 weeks,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis decreases to the level of that of control group in low-energy.In high-energy group,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis is constantly upgraded-phase,higer significantly than the level of that of control group.[Conclusion]In early stage of post-injury,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis in low and high-energy was significantly higher than that of control group.After 4 weeks,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis decreased to the level of control group in low-energy.In high-energy group,the rate of chondrocyte apoptosis is constantly upgraded-phase,higer significantly than the level of control group.

[Objective]To assess the early diagnosis and treatment and outcome of patients with crush syndrome in earthquake disaster.[Method]We conducted a retrospective analysis of 27 patients with crush syndrome and subsequent acute renal failure (ARF) and wound complication who were treated in our university hospital.All of patients had been extricated from buildings that collapsed in the Wenchuan earthquake.Crush injury involved the upper extremities and low extremities.Each patient received intravenous fluids and diuretic drugs.Twenty-one patients received hemodialysis.Emergency fasciotomy performed in 11 patients and amputation were performed in 16 patients,4 to 102 hours after extrication.[Result]No patient died.Twenty-one patients among the ARF patients were retracted from hemodialysis.Among the patients who were performed fasciotomy or amputation,13 patients had wound complication including infection,however,the wounds in 10 patients were healed by dressing change,debridement and coordinate treatment with ICU and related subjectives.[Conclusion]Crush syndrome requires urgent recognition and prompt surgical treatment with simultaneous measures to control hyperkalemia and ARF.Wound healing is a difficult task for the crush syndrome patients.The authors believe that immediate intensive care therapy and multisubjective coordination would improve the survival rate.

[Objective]To analyze the effect of renal replacement therapy on the wound of crush syndrome patients,and to provide better clinic evidence for scheduling the therapy strategy of crush syndrome.[Method]The clinic data of patients suffering from crush syndrome during Wenchuan earthquake were collected and classified into Group A treated by renal replacement therapy and Group B theraped by other treatments except renal replacement therapy.Wound infection rate,wound active artery bleeding occurrence,and the volume of oozes in fasciotomy wound between these two groups were compared.[Result]There was statistically significant difference in the rate of wound infection between Group A and Group B(P=0.006).The most common pathogens were acinetobacter spp,pseudomonas aeruginosa,and enterobacter spp in Group A,and these pathogens were all multi drug-resistant.There was statistically significant difference in the volume of oozes in incisive wound between these two groups(P=0.000).[Conclusion]Renal replacement therapy would increase the volume of oozes,raise the rate of wound infection,and be susceptiblely infected by multi drug-resistant pathogen.

[Objective]To investigate the pathological change of articular cartilage after impacting injury.[Method]Fifty-six New Zealand adult rabbits were divided randomly into low-energy and high-energy groups,with 28 rabbits in each group.One side of hind limb was designed as experimental side and the opposite one as control side.Four rabbits were killed at 4 days,1,2,4,8,16 weeks after impacting injury.Histological sections of the specimens were observed and stained by HE and Safranin O.the values of gray scale were obtained by imaging analysis.[Result]In low-energy group,the Mankin's score and the value of gray scale of Safranin O in experiment side was not significantly different from the control side.In high-energy group,the Mankin's score and the value of gray scale of Safranin O in experiment side increased gradually,and was significantly different from the control side.[Conclusion]In the low-energy group,the cartilage returned to the normal level at 4 weeks.In the high-energy group,the cartilage failed to be restored.The degeneration of articular cartilage was very obvious after 4 weeks.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance of three-dim en sional CT in diagnosis and treatment of posterior pelvic ring fractures. Methods A retrospective analysis was done for 19 cases of posterior pelvic ring fractur es who were treated from March 2002 to August 2003 and had plain and three-dime nsional CT films. Their radiological characteristics and results were compared b etween the 2 kinds of film. Results 3-D CT corrected the misdiagnosis or uncert ainty of 9 cases who had plain radio-graphs. The 3-D CT showed obvious advanta ges over plain radio-graphs in detecting sacroiliac diastasis, sacroiliac joint fragments, fractures involving iliac and sacral lips abutting the sacroiliac jo int, sacral fracture and complicated comminuted fracture, because it clearly del ineated fractures of posterior pelvic ring and manifested the severity of commin ution and separation. Conclusion The 3-D CT scan provides valuable information for precise diagnosis and treatment plan for the complex posterior pelvic ring f ractures.

Objective To analyze the effect of reconstruction for the proximal or distal femoral defect by a composite of massive frozen allograft and prosthesis replacement. Methods According to Enneking's classification, malignant bone tumors of the proximal or distal femur were widely resected in 28 cases. Reconstruction of the affected hip or knee joint after major joint removal was done by a composite of allograft and prosthesis. A conventional femoral component with a stem long enough to provide good fixation in the femoral shaft was threaded over a customized allograft. After the assembly had been reduced and checked for size and position, the allograft was cemented to the femoral component, and the composite was in turn cemented into the femoral shaft with PMMA. Results 26 patients were followed up from 6 to 78 months with an average of 41 months. 3 cases died within 18 months following operation; 4 case sustained recurrences within 8 months postoperatively, and underwent re-resection; and the others were alive without diseases. All patients had no dislocation, loosening or breakage of prosthesis. X-rays showed the time of bone healing between allograft and host femur was an average of 7.4 months (range, 5 to 11 months), and the rate of bone healing was 92% (24/26). Absorption was seen around allograft greater trochanter of femur in 9 cases and at femoral condyle in 6 cases. 13 cases with total hip composite replacement had good active extension-flexion degrees of an average of 85?( range, 71? to 124?), and 13 with total knee composite replacement had a rang of motion of 92?(range, 68? to 135?). The postoperative average ISOLS scale score of 26 cases by Enneking's system was 26.2 point (range, 22 to 28). Conclusion The clinical result demonstrated the composite of massive frozen allograft and prosthesis replacement has the advantages of both allograft and prosthesis. Its best indications are that the patients with a major femoral defect from benign or low grade malignant tumor have longer survival expectancy.

[Objective]To evaluate the initial effect of the computer-assisted total knee replacement system.[Method]The 24 computer-navigated knees in our department were involved,and were matched at ratio of 1∶3 by previous cases at sex,age and disease.All cases anteroposterior and lateral projection X-ray films were checked postoperatively.We compared ? and ? angles at anteroposterior films,? and ? angles ant lateral films of all involved cases[Result]Although there was no significant differences existing between two groups,we still observed the obvious reduce risk of malplacement both for femoral and tibial prosthesis,and improvement of mechanical alignment.[Conclusion]By using computer-navigated total knee replacement system during operating,the precise and repeatability could be ensured.

[Objective]To evaluate the clinical and radiological results of a curettage of granulation tissue,the exchange of polyethylene liner and morselized bone grafting for the treatment of osteolysis around a stable cementless acetabular cup.[Method]From Apr.1996 to Jul.2000,26 patients underwent revision of curettage of granulation tissue,the exchange of polyethylene liner and morselized allografting,which were followed up for an average of 5.5 years.The Harris Hip Score was used to evaluate the clinical result.The size of osteolysis of periacetabular cup was measured in AP and lateral view of X-rays.The allograft union was evaluated with the bone graft incorporation scale.[Result]Clinically,the average HHS increased from 82 to 88 points postoperatively.Radiologically,the size of osteolysis of peraacetabular cup changed from average 23.8 mm?24.9 mm to 11.5 mm?8.2 mm in the AP view,and from 11.1 mm?11.6 mm to 5.3 mm?4.5 mm in the lateral view.The bone graft incorporation scales were Grade Ⅰ and Ⅱ in 12 and 14 cases,respectively.[Conclusion]The Curettage of granulation tissues,morselized bone grafting and exchange of polyethylene liner and femoral head is an effective therapy in osteolysis around a stable cementless acetabular cup and could preserve the bone stock for the further revision THA.

Objective To explore the clinical features and operative treatment of floating shoulder injuries. Methods The clinical data of 36 patients with floating shoulder injuries that had been admitted to our hospital from June 1999 to June 2005 were retrospectively analyzed. The scapular neck fractures associated with clavicle fractures were in 31 cases and acromioclavicular joint dislocation in 5 cases. All cases were accompanied by associated injuries, in which rib fractures combined hemopneumothorax and/or lung contusion was 88.9%. The mean time from primary injury to the fracture operation was 9.6 days (range, 3 to 43 days). The clavicle fractures or acromioclavicular joint dislocation were dealt with firstly, then scapular neck fractures treated through modified Judet posterior approach. Thirty-three cases received internal fixation with both injuries of scapular neck and clavicle or acromioclavicular joint and 3 cases received internal fixation only in clavicle shaft. Results All fractures had been restored anatomical reduction in the target site. The mean followed up time was 19.7 months (range, 6 to 69 months). According to Constant and Murley's evaluation, the median score of functional results was 93% (mean 81.3%, range from 9% to 100%). Based on Herscovici's evaluation, 25 (69.4%) cases showed excellent results, 6 (16.7) good, 4 (11.1%) fair, and 1 (2.8%) poor. The recurrence of primary hemopneumothorax was found in 1 case, shoulder joint abduction weakness and subacromial space pain in 3 cases, delayed lesion of suprascapular nerve in 1 case, and posttraumatic shoulder joint instability secondary to arthritis in 1 case postoperation. Conclusion The double injuries with scapular neck and their suspensory device of clavicular shaft or acromioclavicular joint in floating shoulder injuries can hardly be corrected and reduced in three dimensional displacement of distal fracture unit without operation. It is an effective way for such unstable injuries to get good results after open reduction and internal fixation in early stage.

Objective To discuss the therapeutic method of the chronical septic hip replacements with discharging sinuses. Methods Ten cases of infected hip replacement with discharging sinuses, including 6 males and 4 females with a mean age of 59 years old (from 48 to 65 years old ) were reported. The preoper ative mean Harris score was 31 (range 26 to 38), mean erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) was 56 mm/h (38 to 74 mm/h). Cultures and sensitive test before and d uring operation were both carried out. One stage revision was performed in eig ht cases, two stage revision was performed in two cases. Results Preoperation microorganism cultures of joint aspiration or pus in sinus were positive in eigh t cases and negative in two cases; six had staphylococcus and two Gram negative microorganism. Intraoperation microorganism cultures were positive in nine cases and negative in 1 case; seven had staphylococcus and two had Gram negative. Acc ording to the results of preoperation microorganism cultures, six cases of staph ylococcus infection two negative cases of microorganism culture were treated wit h one stage revision, the other two cases of infection by Gram negative microo rganism had undergone two stage revision. No recurrence was found after 19 mon ths (8 to 30 months) follow up. ESR after operation decreased to normal range. Mean Harris score increased significantly to 82.5 (78 to 89) after revision(t- test, P