Objective To discuss the repair methods for the cartilage defects of the knee joint. Methods The cylindrical osteochondral grafts were harvested from the non-weight-bearing area of the knee joint and then transplanted to the cartilage defects in 6 patients with cartilage defects of the knee joint. Results The clinical symptoms of all the patients followed up for 2-24 months disappeared and the joint mobility recovered to normal. A follow-up MRI showed consistent cartilage coverage and the excellent position of the cylindrical osteochondral grafts. Conclusions The osteochondral autograft is a practical surgical method because it is characterized by less trauma, simple performance and good maintenance of the curvature of the articular surface.

BACKGROUND:Interlocking intramedullary nailing exhibits unique superiority in treatment of multi-segment radial fracture,bone nonunion,and osteoporotic fracture. However,distal interlocking screw placement would injury the deep branch of radial nerves. OBJECTIVE:To analyze the anatomical characteristics of the deep branch of radial nerves during radial interlocking intramedullary nailing. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:An observational measurement was performed at the laboratory of Department of Orthopedics,Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University between November and December 2002. MATERIALS:A total of 44 pieces of fresh adult cadaver forearm specimens were provided by Department of Anatomy,Soochow University,China. A vernier caliper was purchased from Henan Yuanyang Zhenhua Instrument Factory,China. METHODS:The deep branches of radial nerve of 44 fresh forearm specimens were exposed. The lateral epicondyle of humerus was joined to the Lister tubercle of radius. The line passed through 6 horizontal planes,which were as follows in sequence:0,1.0,1.5,and 2.0 cm lower than the articular surface of radial head respectively,the horizontal planes of the deep branch of radial nerve entering the supinator and winding across the radius. The crossed points were named points A,B,C,D,E,and F accordingly. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:The distance between the deep branch of radial nerve and fixed points B,C,and D was measured separately when the forearm was kept in pronation,neutral and supination positions. RESULTS:The distance between the deep branch of radial nerve and fixed points B,C,D became nearer and nearer in the sequence of B,C,and D. With the forearm in pronation,neutral and supination positions in sequence,each fixed point became farther and farther from the deep branch of radial nerve. CONCLUSION:When interlocking intremedullary nailing is used to fix radius,it is relatively safe to keep the forearm in neutral and flexion positions,and drilling and insertion of distal interlocking screw at 1.5 cm lower the articular surface of radial head from the posterolateral to anteromedial approach should be selected.

Objective: To compare the effects of engine-driven rotar y nickel-titanium(ni-ti) file and stainless steel hand K-file (ss-K-file) in posterior teeth’s root canal preparation. Methods: 118 root c anals of 45 cases were instrumented with ni-ti file (ProFile)by crow-down te chnique and 127 root canals of 49 cases were treated with ss-K-file by step- back technique respectively. The incidence of pain after preparation and the res ults of obturation were observed. Results:Total pain incidence i n ni-ti file preparation group and in ss-K-file group was 20.00% and 46.94% respectively (P

Objective: To design a biodegradable aerosol film for treating various wound and diffuse hemorrhage in various organs. Methods: Uniform design was used to screen prescription. Ultraviolet spectrophotometry was used to assay the release in vitro . Results: Time of film formation was less than 30 s. The release in vitro was about 50% in 15 min and stabilized gradually after 15 min. Conclusion:The film formation and release in vitro are well acceptable. [

Objective To study the mechanism and difference of fractured vertebral body’ s prevertebral height recovery following different methods of reduction. Methods A L 1 compressed fracture model was produced by modified Gepstein method with wet human spinal specimens(T11-L 3); the model was reduced by hyperextension, longitudinal extension and device reduction respectively. The measured parameters including the changes of prevertebral height, the changes of anterior longitudinal ligament strain and the changes of vertebral disc’ s height; segments including upward and downward of the fractured vertebral bodies were observed. Results The prevertebral height recovery platform stage happened in all the three methods of reduction. There is no significant difference between the prevertebral heights in the maximum experimental load; the prevertebral height increased first and stayed stationary later in the hyperextension reduction procedure; in the device reduction process, the prevertebral height stayed stationary at first and dereased later. Conclusion The prevertebral heights increase is not unlimited between different reduction process of L 1 fracture, and it is limited by spinal anatomy on the late phase of reduction. Knowing these features is useful for us to treat the patients and improve the devices.

Objective The purpose of this article was to investigate the internal tunnel position during anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction with single-bundle ACL. Methods MRI were performed in 10 knees form 10 volunteers at full extension and at 30°, 60°, 90°, and 120° flexion position. All the images obtained were exported into Mimics 10.01. Three-dimensional models were established with Mimics in a computer. All the mark points were confirmed on femur and tibia. The distance between the femoral mark point and tibial mark point was measured. The isometric point was determined as the change in the distance was shorter than 3mm during knee flexion-extension. Results Ten three-dimensional models were established successfully and the isometric points of A0-X, A15-X, A30-X, A45-X, B0-Y, B15-Y, B30-Y, B45-Y, C0-Z, C15-Z, C30-Z, C45-Z, and C60-Z were identified. Conclusion There was no absolute anatomical isometric point, whereas the physiological isometric point did exist. Therefore, determination of tibial point should be considered synthetically. B45-Y was recommended for tunnel position.

BACKGROUND: With the advancements in helical CT myelography and computer image postprocessing, virtual medical imaging has acquired good outcomes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cervical spondylosis. OBJECTIVE: To observe the effects and significance of helical CT myelography on multiplanar and three-dimensional reconstruction of virtual anatomical models of cervical spondylosis. DESIGN, TIME AND SETTING: The present computer three-dimensional reconstruction, gold standard control study was performed at the Second Hospital Affiliated to Soochow University between January 2001 and January 2006. PARTICIPANTS: Twenty patients with complex cervical spondylosis, who had received surgery, were employed for this study. METHODS: Virtual anatomical model of cervical spondylosis was established by multiplanar and three-dimensional reconstruction through the use of helical CT myelography in 20 patients. Scanning and reconstruction results were used for pre-surgery disease condition evaluation and virtual surgery. In addition, surgical intuitionistic results were considered gold standard to evaluate the accuracy and efficacy of virtual anatomical models. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The accuracy and efficacy of virtual anatomical models. RESULTS: Virtual anatomical models could concurrently show bony and membranate vertebral canals. These exhibited comprehensive and minute bony anatomic structure of cervical vertebrae and anatomic information regarding dura mater, spinal cord, and nerve sleeve for pre-surgery evaluation and virtual surgery. The imaging virtual anatomic information was in accordance with practical anatomical information in patients. CONCLUSION: Virtual anatomical model can be used to comprehensively evaluate the disease condition of cervical spondylosis and simulate the surgery due to its intuitionistic, vivid, and accurate display of anatomy of cervical vertebrae.

BACKGROUND:Insulin-like growth factor-1(IGF-1) is an important regulator in osteoblasts proliferation,differentiation and matrix synthesis,which participates in the process of fracture healing and repairing. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the potential bone regeneration effect of human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs) transfected into IGF-1 retroviruses vector on bone defects repairing. DESIGN,TIME AND SETTING:A controlled observation experiment was performed between March 2004 and May 2005 at the Laboratory Animal Center of Soochow University. MATERIALS:MSCs were transfected into IGF-1 retroviruses vector in vitro and combined with demineralized bone matrix(DBM) . METHODS:Fifteen BalB/C nude mice were prepared for 8 mm calvarial defects models and divided into 3 groups by number table method,with 5 animals in each group. DBM transfected with IGF-1 and DBM transfected with vector were implanted into the defect in MSCs cells transduced with IGF-1 and vector groups,respectively. There was no other intervention in the blank control group. The implants were harvested and evaluated by histological examination at 4 weeks after model preparation. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:①The mRNA expression of IGF-1 was analyzed by RT-PCR and Western Blot. ②The complexes of cells and DBM were analyzed by scanning electron microscope(SEM) at days 3 and 6 after co-culture. ③Gross observation of the calvarial defects models. ④Osteogenic activity of the implants was evaluated by hematoxylin-eosin staining at weeks 4 after model preparation. RESULTS:①There were mRNA and protein expression of IGF-1 in MSCs cells transduced with IGF-1 vector. ②SEM showed that there were plenty of cells adhered to surface of DBM,and grew into inner part at the 3 days after co-culture with IGF-1,which secreted much collagen fibers at days 6. The count of adherent cells and collagen fiber was smaller in the vector group at each time points. ③No obvious inflammatory reaction could be seen in each group at 4 weeks after model preparation. Compared with vector control,abundant new bone and blood vessel formation occurred in the calvarial defects treated with DBM/IGF-1,and no new bone formation in the blank control groups. ④Results of hematoxylin-eosin staining showed that grafts in the MSCs cells transduced with IGF-1 group was combined closely with calvarial defects,new bone and vessel could be found. There were few bone-like materials formation in vector group,and no defects in control group were repaired. CONCLUSION:The composites of IGF-1 transfected MSCs and DBM has good effect in repairing calvarial defects.

Objective To investigate whether oral administration of probiotics can reduce complications induced by interventional therapy in patients with primary hepatic carcinoma and liver cirrosis.Methods Two hundred and sixty four patients with primary hepatic carcinoma and liver cirrhosis who underwent transarterial chemoembolization(TACE) were randomly divided into two groups.and patients in experimental group were given probiotics but not in control group.Shoa-term clinical manifestations.liver functions,blood routine and pain scores were compared between two groups.Results On the day 3 after therapy,the incidence of abdominal distension and constipation in experimental group were less than that in control group(x2=18.22 and 55.22,P=0.000);On the day 7 after therapy,the incidence of abdominal distension,constipation and infection in experimental group were less than that in control group(x2=5.35,13.5 and 19.14,P=0.021,0.000 and 0.000).There were no significant difference in other clinical manifestations,liver function,blood routine and pain scores between the two groups. Conclusion Oral administration of probiotics can reduce the incidence of some short-term complication induced by interventional therapy in patients with hepatic carcinoma and liver cirrhosis.

Objective To specify the diagnostic accuracy of low-field MRI on meniscal tears. Methods Meniscal lesions were examined by using 0.2 T MRI and checked arthroscopically in 171 cases. The results were recorded and compared. Results From the calculation of the arthroscopic findings and the results by MRI, we obtained the diagnostic accuracy rate of 95.91% for both the medial and lateral menisci, sensitivity of 95.60% for the medial menisci and 96.47% for the lateral menisci, and specificity of 96.25% for the medial menisci and 95.35% for the lateral menisci. Conclusions The low-field MRI can bring about high diagnostic accuracy for meniscal tears and has a good price-performance ratio.