Objective To evaluate the surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures associated with peroneal tendon dislocation.Methods From February 2014 to June 2017,15 patients (15 feet) with intra-articular calcaneal fracture associated with peroneal tendon dislocation were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery,Orthopaedics Hospital of Zhengzhou.There were 9 males (9 feet) and 6 females (6 feet),and 8 left feet and 7 right feet.The patients were aged from 20 to 55 years (average,42.5 years).After reduction of calcaneal fractures,titanium plates and screws were used for fixation.The bone canal was established on the lateral malleolus,and the torn superior peroneal retinaculum was fixed to the lateral malleolus by suture after reduction of the peroneal tendon.The ankle joint was immobilized with a plaster brace in the metatarsal flexion for 6 weeks.The postoperative outcomes were evaluated by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and visual analogue scale (VAS);complications were recorded.Results All the 15 patients were followed up for 12 to 36 months (average,20.5 months).All the calcaneal fractures fully healed and no re-dislocation of the peroneal tendon occurred.The AOFAS hindfoot-ankle scores ranged from 80 to 95 points,averaging of 87.4 points;the VAS scores ranged from 0 to 5 points,averaging 1.5 points.Delayed wound healing was observed in one case but primary healing was achieved eventually with regular dressing change.Another case presented with symptoms of injury to the cutaneous branch of the sural nerve which disappeared after oral administration of neurotrophic drugs for 6 months.Another case suffered from subtalar arthritis accompanied by persistent pain which disappeared after subtalar arthrodesis.No other complications were observed in the other patients.Conclusion In the surgical treatment of intra-articular calcaneal fractures associated with peroneal tendon dislocation,the peroneal tendon dislocation should be treated simultaneously with the intra-articular calcaneal fracture to achieve satisfactory clinical outcomes.

Objective To evaluate the feasibility of total marrow and lymphatic irradiation (TMLI)with helical tomotherapy as a conditioning regimen before hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT).Methods Seven children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia and aplastic anemia were recruited as study subjects.The median age was 7 years old.The prescribed dose was 12 Gy/6 fractions twice daily.The exposure dose of the target and the organs at risk between helical helical tomotherapy-based TMLI regimen and total body irradiation (TBI) regimen were statistically compared,and acute toxicity grading was performed for all patients.Results Compared with the TBI regimen,the average exposure dose reduction for organs at risk after the TMLI regimen was ranged from 4.2％ to 40.6％.The average exposure dose reduction for the kidney was the largest among all organs.The acute toxicities experienced by all patients were graded and recorded including 2 cases of nausea,5 cases of vomiting,1 case of anorexia,1 case of eryhema,3 cases of diarrhea,and 1 case of oral mucositis.Only grade 1-2 toxicities were observed,and no grade 3-4 toxicities occurred.Conclusions The findings in this study confirm the feasibility of helical helical tomotherapy-based TMLI regimen.Compared with the TBI regimen,the mean duration of treatment for the TMLI regimen with an equivalent dose is not increased.The exposure dose experienced by organs at risk is reduced and the predicted incidence rate is decreased when the TMLI regimen is employed,which provides a myeloablative pretreatment strategy.However,the long-term toxicity of TMLI regime remains to be evaluated by clinical trials.

Objective To evaluate Evans lateral lengthening calcaneal osteotomy(E-LLCOT) in the treatment oftalocalcaneal coalitions (TCCs) with forefoot abduction deformity in the teenagers.Methods From February 2014 to August 2018,11 teenaged patients (14 feet) were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery,Zhengzhou Orthopaedics Hospital for TCCs with severe forefoot abduction deformity.They were 6 males (8 feet) and 5 females (6 feet),aged from 13 to 17 years (average,15 years).Their diseases involved bilateral feet in 3 cases and unilateral foot in 8,the left foot in 7 cases and the right in 7.All patients underwent TCCs resection followed by E-LLCOT.Their talonavicular coverage angles (TCA) and talar-second metatarsal angles (T2-MT) on the anteroposterior film and talar horizontal angles (TH) and talar-first metatarsal angles (T1-MT) on the lateral film were measured preoperatively and at the last follow-up.The foot functions were evaluated preoperatively and at the last follow-up using the ankle-hindfoot scores of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and visual analogue scale (VAS).Results All the 11 patients were followed up for 12 to 24 months (average,16.5 months).The mean preoperative TCA (22.3°,from 20° to 26°) was improved to 10.5° (from 8° to 13°) at the last follow-up;the mean T-2MT was improved from preoperative 17.6° (from 16° to 20°) to 6.5° (from 5° to 11°) at the last follow-up;the mean TH on the lateral view was improved from preoperative 35° (from 25° to 40°) to 17.5° (from 16° to 21°) at the last follow-up;the mean T-1MT was improved from preoperative 15.5° (from 10° to 22°) to 3.5° (from 2° to 6°) at the last follow-up;the mean AOFAS score was improved from 56.5 (from 50 to 62) preoperatively to 90.6 (from 75 to 95) at the last follow-up;the mean VAS score was improved from 6.0 (from 5 to 7) preoperatively to 2 (from 0 to 3) at the last follow-up.Conclusion For TCCs with severe forefoot abduction deformity in the geenagers,E-LLCOT after TCCs resection can effectively correct deformity,relieve pain and achieve significant functional and radiographic improvements.

Objective:To analyze the therapeutic effect of ankle arthrodesis with reverse proximal humerus internal locking system plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach in the treatment of end-stage ankle arthrosis.Methods:From April 2014 to January 2018, 19 patients (19 ankles) with end-stage ankle osteoarthritis were treated at Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Zhengzhou Orthopaedics Hospital by ankle arthrodesis with reverse PHILOS plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach for multi-plane fixation. They were 9 men and 10 women, aged from 36 to 65 years (average, 46.7 years). The disorder was further diagnosed as traumatic arthritis in 9 cases, as osteoarthritis in 6, as talar necrosis in 2 and as equinovarus in 2, and affected the left ankle in 11 cases and the right in 8. All cases belonged to stage Ⅲ osteoarthritis according to the Morrey-Wiedeman imaging classification. Their American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score, visual analogue scale (VAS), joint fusion and complications were observed preoperatively and at the last follow-up.Results:All the 19 patients were followed up for 18 to 62 months (average, 31.5 months). Their AOFAS scores were improved from preoperative 46.3±2.1 to 81.6±0.9 at the last follow-up, and their VAS was reduced from preoperative 7.1±0.2 to 2.0±0.2 at the last follow-up, showing significant differences ( P<0.001). All their ankle joints obtained bony fusion after 9 to 14 weeks (mean, 11.5 weeks). No implant loosening or breakage was observed. All the patients were satisfied with their operative results at the last follow-up. Dorsal lateral foot numbness was observed in one patient who became asymptomatic after neurotrophic medication for 3 months. Lateral distal wound dehiscence happened during removal of stitches at 2 weeks after operation in another patient but healed after debridement. The last follow-up found subtalar joint degeneration in 2 cases and talonavicular joint degeneration in one but no clinical symptoms in the 3. Conclusion:Ankle arthrodesis with reverse PHILOS plating plus cannulated screwing via the transfibular approach is a fine treatment for end-stage ankle arthrosis, because it leads to reliable fixation, short fusion time, alleviated pain and improved ankle function.

Objective:To explore the outcome of sponge forceps assisted threading with Speedbridge technique for the treatment of acute closed Achilles tendon rupture.Methods:A retrospective case series study was conducted on 20 patients with acute closed Achilles tendon rupture treated in Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from December 2019 to December 2021. There were 18 males and 2 females, with age range of 24-43 years [(29.5±7.6)years]. All patients were with unilateral injury, involving the left side in 13 patients and right side in 7. Examinations revealed a palpable defect in the Achilles tendon and positive Thompson test. A longitudinal incision was made at the medial edge of the ruptured tendon. Three nonabsorbable sutures were passed through the proximal stump with sponge forceps, bypassed the rupture site and fixed directly into the calcaneal bone. The disrupted tendon ends were aligned by the tendon-bundle technique using 4-0 absorbable sutures. The operation time and incision length were documented. The ankle joint range of motion (dorsiflexion/plantar flexion), American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot score and Achilles tendon total rupture score (ATRS) in the affected and healthy side were compared at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively. The wound healing and complications were observed.Results:All patients were followed up for 12-16 months [(13.2±2.5)months]. The operation time was 40-66 minutes [(52.0±10.3)minutes], with the incision length of 3-4 cm [(3.3±0.7)cm]. In the affected side at 3 and 6 months postoperatively, the ankle joint dorsiflexion [(5.6±1.5)°, (10.5±0.2)°] and plantar flexion [(28.4±3.2)°, (33.5±1.5)°] showed statistically significant difference compared with the healthy side (all P<0.05). The ankle joint dorsiflexion [(13.9±0.7)°] and plantar flexion [(38.3±4.4)°] in the affected side were not statistically different from that of the healthy side at 12 months postoperatively (all P>0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score was (58.3±5.4)points, (84.9±7.1)points and (91.8±6.3)points at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, showing a gradual rise (all P<0.05). The ATRS was (60.5±4.9)points, (85.5±9.0)points and (93.1±5.7)points at 3, 6 and 12 months postoperatively, showing a gradual rise (all P<0.05). All incisions were healed primarily. No patients had wound infection, nerve injury or re-rupture. Pain at the anchor insertion site occurred in 2 patients at 1 month after operation and relieved after active functional rehabilitation at 4 months after operation. Transient pain at the Achilles tendon insertion occurred in 1 patient at 6 months after operation, and relieved after 2 weeks of oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treatment. Conclusion:For acute closed Achilles tendon rupture, sponge forceps assisted threading with Speedbridge technique can attain short operation time, small incision and good functional recovery, with few complications.