1.Incidence rate and risk factors of hip fractures in older adult patients with stroke in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province
Feng LI ; Jiongming YOU ; Feng WANG ; Jihe YANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2024;31(5):675-680
Objective:To analyze the incidence rate and risk factors of hip fracture in older adult patients with stroke in Wenzhou, Zhejiang Province.Methods:A total of 4 500 older adult patients with stroke, aged ≥ 65 years, who received treatment at the Wenzhou Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine between January 2016 and January 2021 were included in this study. There were 2 245 males and 2 255 females. Patient case data were used as the primary data source and the incidence rate of hip fracture was calculated. Furthermore, risk factors for hip fracture in older adult patients with stroke were analyzed using univariate analysis and multivariate logistic regression analysis.Results:The incidence rate of hip fractures within 2 years of stroke was 6.58% (296/4 500) among all patients, with a high proportion of 82.77% (245/296) of hip fractures occurring on the paralyzed side. Independent risk factors for hip fractures in older adult patients with stroke included bone mineral density (T-score) ≤ -1, a decrease in body mass index > 5% within 3 months of stroke, visual impairment, a Berg Balance Scale score < 45 points, a lower extremity Fugl-Meyer Scale score < 20 points, Modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) grade ≥ II for limb spasticity, and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT) grades for hip extensor muscle groups and knee extensor muscle groups < 3 ( OR=6.765, 6.772, 4.726, 5.491, 4.582, 6.294, 3.763, 4.236, all P < 0.05). Conclusion:Factors such as decreased bone density, weight loss, visual impairment, decreased lower extremity balance and motor function, lower extremity muscle spasticity, and weakened muscle strength are risk factors for hip fractures in older adult patients with stroke. Targeted preventive measures should be developed accordingly.
2.Preliminary clinical efficacy of percutaneous plate internal fixation with fracture reduction oriented forcep for lower humeral fractures
Yanrong ZHAI ; Ping WANG ; Chunhua SUN ; Fei SHEN ; Jiarong LI ; Kejia YANG ; Jihe HUANG ; Yinxi WANG ; Yaozeng XU
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2019;35(3):259-266
Objective To investigate the preliminary clinical efficacy of percutaneous plate internal fixation with fracture reduction oriented forcep in the treatment of lower humeral fractures. Methods A retrospective case control study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 46 patients with lower humeral fractures admitted to Wuzhong People's Hospital of Suzhou from October 2013 to March 2015. There were 25 males and 21 females, aged 19-76 years, with an average age of 45. 7 years. A total of 22 patients ( percutaneous group) were treated with minimally invasive percutaneous internal fixation with self-developed fracture reduction oriented forcep according to the dimensionality reduction method (DRM). The other 24 patients (control group) were treated with open reduction internal fixation. The length of incision, operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture healing time, the American Foot and Ankle Surgery Association ( AOFAS ) ankle-hindfoot score at the last follow-up, and postoperative complications were compared between the two groups. Results All patients were followed up for 12-24 months, with an average of 14. 6 months. There were statistically significant differences between percutaneous group and control group in incision length [(7.1 ±0.8)cm vs. (8.8 ±0.7)cm, operation time [(32.5 ±4.9)min vs. (39.2 ±4.3)min], intraoperative blood loss [(8.0 ±2.7) ml vs. (31.0 ± 11.4)ml], and fracture healing time (16.4 ±2.3)weeks vs. (19.5 ±2.9)weeks], respectively (all P<0.05). In percutaneous group, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (92.3 ±5.9)points (range, 75-99 points ) , and the overall results were good and excellent in 21/22 ( 96%) including excellent results in 18 patients, good in three, fair in one and poor in 0. In control group, the AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (91.8 ±4.9)points (range, 76-99 points), and the overall results were good and excellent in 23/24 (96%) including excellent results in 20 patients, good in three, fair in one and poor in 0. There was no significant difference in the excellent and good rate between two groups (P>0. 05). Poor wound healing was observed in one patient in control group. No case of nonunion was found in either group. Conclusion For lower humeral fractures, the percutaneous plate internal fixation with fracture reduction oriented forcep has the characteristics of simple operation, shortened operation time, reduced soft tissue injury and blood loss, and quick healing of the fracture, which is worthy of clinical application.
3. Early diagnosis and treatment for burn complicated with severe paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity
Jihe LOU ; Xiaokai ZHAO ; Shuren LI ; Bing LIU ; Yancang LI ; Jian ZHANG ; Lei WANG ; Gaoyuan YANG ; Hongtao XIAO ; Jiangfan XIE ; Tao LYU ; Xiaoliang LI ; Chengde XIA
Chinese Journal of Burns 2019;35(8):599-603
Objective:
To investigate the early diagnosis and treatment for burn complicated with severe paroxysmal sympathetic hyperactivity (PSH).
Methods:
Medical records of patients with burn complicated with severe PSH, admitted to our department from April 2016 to March 2019 and meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed retrospectively. There were 4 males and 1 female, aged 17 months to 39 years, with an average of (21±16) years. During occurrence of PSH, the vital signs of patients were routinely monitored and oxygen were given. Other treatment included central venous catheterization and infusion of electrolyte solution, infusion of plasma according to patients′ condition, use of opioid analgesics and benzodiazepine sedatives, physical cooling and drug cooling, and establishment or maintenance of artificial airway and use of ventilator. Heart rate was controlled below 120 beats per minute in adults and 140 beats per minute in children with comprehensive treatment dominated by analgesia and sedation. Besides, single or multiple vasoactive agents, even in large doses were used to maintain normal blood pressure of patients. The occurrence characteristics, time, and treatment outcome of PSH were analyzed.
Results:
PSH happened rapidly, with a sharp increase in several minutes to dozens of minutes. Five patients were with symptoms such as high body temperature, shortness of breath, very fast heart rate, normal or elevated systolic blood pressure, hyperhidrosis, and dystonia at the onset. The symptoms occurred simultaneously or successively. According to the Clinical Feature Scale, the above-mentioned 6 indexes achieved the highest score of 3 points except of systolic blood pressure. Four patients showed dilated pupils and impaired consciousness. Among the patients, PSH occurred in the acute exudation stage in 3 patients, in the fluid reabsorption stage in 1 patient, and in the late repair stage in 1 patient. PSH of patients lasted for 3 hours to 12 days. The symptoms of 4 patients were effectively controlled, and 1 patient died of deterioration. No PSH occurred in the cured patients during follow-up of 3 to 14 months.
Conclusions
Burn complicated with PSH can occur at any time before wound repair and in patients with different injury conditions. The causes of PSH include sudden burn, persistent pain, fright and fear, strange environment, low blood volume, and other adverse stimuli, and PSH is more likely to occur in children with underdeveloped brain function. Intravenous infusion of analgesics sedatives, physical therapy and medication to lower body temperature, stabilizing blood pressure and respiration are effective measures to treat PSH. PSH should be distinguished from the common complications of burns, such as sepsis, cerebral edema, hyperpyretic convulsion, transfusion response, stress disorder, etc.