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 evaluate the preliminary clinical outcome of the screw fixation of minimally displaced scaphoid fracture assisted by computerized imaging reconstruction and preoperative planning system.Methods From March 2013 to Feburary 2014,Five screws on five patients were treated.We calculated and designed the position of scaphoid screw guide wire and ensured the guide wire centrally placed in the scaphoid by using the computerized imaging reconstruction and preoperative planning system software.The appropriate length of the screw was measured too in the software.We also identified the entry and exit points of the guide wire on the custom orthoses splinting the wrist joint.Five patients with scaphoid fractures were treated with percutaneous screw fixation under the guidance of a C-arm fluoroscopy and a guide wire were inserted based on the entry and exit points calculated preoperatively.All of the scaphoid fracture was nondisplaced or less than 1 mm.The modified MAYO wrist scoring system was used to evaluate the pain,function and range of motion for the wrist joint during follow up.Results Total surgical time was 28.8 min (25-39 min)and Fluoroscopy time was 18.4 s (11-23 s).The fracture healing was observed at routine 8 weeks follow up.No complication such as infection or fixation failure was reported.Modified MAYO wrist score was 83.8 (81-88)at average followup at 15 months (6-12 months).Conclusion Computer assisted percutaneous screw fixation is an effective method for the treatment of nondisplaced scaphoid fractures.It leads to significantly reduced guidewire placement time and radiological exposure time while provides accurate placement of the screw.

Objective:To investigate the outcomes of applying microvascular anastomotic coupling de-vices in solitary upper extremity artery injury repairs and to optimize parameters for optimal clinical out-come.Methods:From March to September 2013,19 injured arteries from 18 male patients who presen-ted at Department of Hand Surgery,Beijing Jishuitan Hospital with traumatic arterial lacerations of their upper extremities went through rapid repair procedures.COUPLER,a microvascular anastomotic coupling device was applied in these artery injury repair operations.The 19 repaired arteries included 3 brachial arteries,6 ulnar arteries and 10 radial arteries.After the procedures,all the 18 patients were then fol-lowed up by clinical specialists and examined with color doppler flow imaging for the effective recovery of artery circulation and upper extremities functionality.Results:The average time of artery repairs for all the 19 damaged arteries among the 18 patients was 278 s and the average follow-up time was (71.5 ± 40.9)d with the longest follow-up time as 116 d and shortest as 14 d.No patient returned to the opera-ting room after the procedures and after being dismissed from the hospital.None of the 18 cases were re-ported to have problems with circulation and thrombosis formation in their upper extremities.Color Doppler imaging showed that the arterial anastomotic site for all the 19 repaired arteries were unobstructed with artery blood spectrum at both ends.Three patients with radial artery repairs complained about mild pressure pain at the site of vascular anastomosis;while the other 15 patients all expressed satisfactory outcomes of the surgery and recovery.These evidences indicated that the outcomes of our initial evalua-tion for the solitary upper extremity artery injury repairs by using anastomotic coupling devices were posi-tive.Conclusion:Our observations have showed that microvascular anastomotic coupling devices can be used for repairing of solitary upper extremity artery injures.The procedures are quick,effective and safe. The clinical application of this microvascular anastomotic coupling device in artery injures is promising, however,additional evidences through further clinical investigation with more cases are warranted.

Objective To investigate the radiographic outcomes of dorsal intercarpal ligament capsulodesis (DILC) and three-ligament tenodesis for chronic scapholunate dissociation,and to determine its recurrence rate and time after operation.Methods From January 2008 to January 2011,23 patients with chronic scapholunate dissociation were treated in our hospital.Among them,19 patients underwent DILC and 4 underwent three-ligament tenodesis.The average duration of follow-up was 10.1 months.The clinical and radiographic outcomes were recorded preoperatively,at 1 month after pin removal,and at final follow-up.The VAS and DASH questionnaire were used to assess the pre-and post-operative pain,improvement of function and degree of patient satisfaction,respectively.Results The radiographic outcome showed that the abnormal carpal alignment was reduced completely in all patients during operation.At 1 month after pin removal,the mean scapholunate gap was 4.0 mm,and average scapholunate angle was 75°.Compared with those before operation,the scapholunate gap and scapholunate angle were improved.At final follow-up,the mean scapholunate gap was 4.3 mm,and the mean scapholunate angle was 78°; they were worse compared with those at 1 month after pin removal,while there was no statistical difference in both results.The other three radiographic results at final follow-up remain unchanged.The wrist flexion,wrist extension and grip strength decreased from preoperative 66％,69％ and 71％ of the contralateral side to postoperative 52％,50％ and 66％ of the contralateral side.Conclusion Soft tissue reconstruction cannot withstand the large and repetitive forces.Carpal collapse recurs in a short time after dorsal capsulodesis and three-ligament ten-odesis,which mostly happens in 1 month after pin removal.The best way to treat scapholunate dissociation is still unknown.

Objective To observe the imaging features of intraosseous ganglion of the wrist. Methods The radiographs (6 cases), CT (4 cases), and MR (1 case) in 6 cases (7 lesions) of surgically confirmed intraosseous ganglion were retrospectively reviewed. Results Typical intraosseous ganglion was seen as sharp margined and cystic lesion with the size of approximately 0.5 cm in diameter. All but one lesion showed no communication with joint. No degenerative changes were seen in the joints nearby. CT was able to depict the lesions better than radiographs in 4 cases. Intraosseous ganglion was seen as slight low signal on T 1WI and slight high signal on T 2WI MR images. Conclusion Intraosseous ganglion was typically seen as sharp-margined and cystic lesion on radiographs, and it could be better demonstrated with CT and MR. With typical imaging appearance, a suggestion to the diagnosis of intraosseous ganglion could be made.

Objective To evaluate the method and outcomes of radiocarpal joint reconstruction via nonvascularized and vascularized fibular bone graft after distal radius bone and joint defect.Methods Between November,1966 and March,2009,27 cases with distal radius bone and joint defect due to tumor en bolc excision (24 cases) or AO C3 type fractures (3 cases) were treated with nonvascularized or vascularized fibular bone graft.There were 9 males and 18 females.The mean age of these patients at the time of surgery was 27 years (rage from 16 to 67 years).There were 14 left sides and 12 right sides and 1 bilateral side.Nine cases with vascularized and 18 cases with nonvascularized fibular bone graft for radiocarpal joint reconstruction.The bone fixed with plate or/and k-wire.DASH scores,G/W wrist scores,PRWE scores were applied for writ function evaluation and the grasp power recovery rate and bone healing time was also compared during postoperative follow up.Results All 27 patients were followed with an average follow-up time being 9 years (range from 3.5 years to 44.0 years).The average length of fibular bone harvested was 10 cm for vascularized bone graft and 9 cm for nonvascularized.The all fibular bone was healed and the average healing time was 4.7 months (range from 3-8 months).No tumor recurrence or distance metastasis occurred during the follow-up.The average DASH scores was 7.97 (2.5-17.0),G/W scores of 24 patients ranged from 1 to 2,the wrist function result was excellent,account for 88.9％,and 3 cases from 3 to 7,function was good,account for 11.1％; the average grasp power recovery rat was 85.81％ (75％-104％); the average PRWE scores were 25.3(10.5-38.0).Comparison outcomes between the nonvascularized and vascularized fibular bone graft for radiocarpal wrist joint reconstruction,there was no significant statistics difference for bone healing time,DASH,G/W,PRWE scores and grasp power recovery rate (P ＞ 0.05).There were no other complications occurred except 3 patients had mild leg pain after long distance walking and 1 case fracture following patient's accident postoperative 11 years,and healed through conservative treatment.Conclusion The nonvascularized or vascularized fibular bone graft is an excellent choice and has less complication with maximal wrist function recovery for radiocarpal joint reconstruction following distal radius bone and joint defect due to all kinds of reasons,such as tumor en bloc excision,distal radius AOC3 type comminuted fracture.The vascularized fibular graft is recommended for larger than 12 cm bone graft.

Objective To explore the clinical outcomes of Ligament reconstruction tendon interposition (LRTI) arthro-plasty for first carpometacarpal joint osteoarthritis. Methods From January 2008 to January 2011, 19 patients (21 thumbs) had surgery for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis using ligament reconstruction tendon interposition arthroplasty with flexor carpi radia-lis (FCR). There were 1 male and 18 were females with an average age of 60 years (range, 52-75 years);8 thumbs were on the left side and 13 thumbs on the right side. According to Eaton-Glickel classification, 1 thumb belonged to stageⅡ, 14 thumbs to stageⅢ, and 6 thumbs to stageⅣ. Pain level, grip strength, tip pinch strength, range of motion, and radiographic measurement were re-corded. According to the first metacarpal subsidence, the cases were classified in mild, moderate, and severe groups. Clinical out-comes of different group were evaluated and compared. Results All patients were followed up for 9-28 months with an average of 13.9 months. Comparision with the preoperative X-rays showed the first metacarpal had subsided 54.8% of the arthroplasty space after surgery. Grip strength improved from 18.6±10.1 kg to 20.5±11.9 kg, and tip pinch strength increased from 4.4±2.1 kg to 4.5 ± 1.9 kg after the surgery. Radial abduction increased from 55.7° ± 8.2° to 60.6° ± 7.2° and palmar abduction improved from 56.7° ± 8.5° to 63.5° ± 8.2° after the procedure. Patient pain levels (visual analogue scale, VAS) were significantly reduced, from 6.6 ± 1.4 to 0.5 ± 0.7. There was no difference of grip strength, tip pinch strength, thumbs range of motion, and VAS after LRTI in mild, moderate and severe groups. Conclusion LRTI resulted in excellent relief of pain and increase in range of motion. Howev-er, LRTI cannot sustain the arthroplasty space. Compared with the preoperative X-ray, the first metacarpal subsided more than 50%. Subsidence of the first metacarpal doesn't affect the pain relief, range of motion and strength improvement.

Objective To evaluate the treatment effects of middle and proximal phalangeal fractures with lateral fixation of mini-titanium plate.Methods From December 2011 to April 2015,56 patients (64 phalanges) suffered from closed middle and proximal phalangeal fractures were treated with lateral fixation of mini-titanium plate.There were 48 males and 8 females,aged from 17 to 65 years (average,36.3 years).Fractures included 25 cases of middle phalangeal fracture and 39 cases of proximal phalangeal fracture.According to site of fracture,12 cases were middle phalangeal condyle fractur,7 cases were middle phalangeal shaft fracture,6 cases were middle phalangeal base fracture,10 cases were proximal phalangeal condyle fracture,22 cases were proximal phalangeaal shaft fracture and 7 cases were proximal phalangeal base fracture.According to the type of fracture,13 cases were transverse,9 cases were short oblique,11 cases were long oblique,6 cases were spiral and 25 cases were comminuted fracture.All phalangeal fractures were exposed by lateral approach,in which the lateral band and oblique fibers of proximal phalanx were excised to fully expose proximal phalangeal fracture.After the reduction,the fractures were fixed with mini-titanium plate laterally.The Disabilities of the Arm,Shoulder and Hand (DASH)and the bilateral fingers total active motion (TAM) were employed to evaluate the functions.All patients took X ray during follow-up.Results All 56 patients were followed up from 9 to 47 months,average (14 ± 6) months.Phalangeal fractures were healed from 7 to 14 weeks,average (8.8 ± 2.4) weeks without loss of fixation or malunion.At final follow-up,DASH score were from 1.7 to 7.5,with an average of 4.8 ± 2.2.TAM of the fingers was excellent (＞ 90％ TAM of the contralateral side) in 33/64 (51.5％) cases,good (75％-90％ TAM of the contralateral side) in 30/64 (46.9％) cas es,fair (50％-75％ TAM of the contralateral side) 1/64 (1.6％) cases.Conclusion Lateral approach fully exposes middle and proximal phalangeal fractures and less interferes with the extensor mechanism.Lateral fixation with mini-titanium plate could provide stability and allow early motion.This technique may be an optional choice in clinical practice.

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:To evaluate the outcomes of lesser arc perilunate injuries (Perilunate disloca-tions)treated with arthroscopically assisted mini-invasive reduction and fixation.Methods:Between 2012 and 2014,5 patients who had a perilunate dislocation were treated with arthroscopically assisted re-duction and percutaneous fixation.The mean follow-up was 17.8 months (range,10 to 32 months). Clinical outcomes were evaluated on the basis of range of motion;grip strength;Mayo wrist score;Quick disabilities of the arm,shoulder and hand questionnaire;and patient-rated wrist evaluation score.Radio-graphic evaluations included carpal alignments and any development of arthritis.Results:The range of flexion-extension motion of injured wrist averaged 84% of the values for contralateral wrist.The grip strength of the injured wrist averaged 90% of the values for the contralateral wrists.The mean Quick Disabilities of the arm,shoulder and hand score was 1 ,and the mean Patient-Rated Wrist Evaluation score was 5 .According to the Mayo wrist scores,the overall functional outcomes were rated as excellent in all the patients.Reduction obtained during the operation was maintained within normal ranges in all the patients.Arthritis had not developed in any patient at the end of the follow-up.Conclusion:Arthroscopic mini-invasive reduction with percutaneous fixation is a reliable and favorable alternative in the treatment of perilunate dislocations according to our early results.