1.Mechanisms of Dihuang Yinzi in Treating Advanced Parkinson's Disease Based on Gut Microbiota-SCFAs-inflammation Axis
Renzhi MA ; Yasi LIN ; Tingyue JIANG ; Hongmei ZHU ; Jiayuan LI ; Yu WANG ; Ge ZHANG ; Wenxin FAN ; Jinli SHI
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2026;32(7):11-21
ObjectiveTo observe the effects of Dihuang Yinzi (DY) on motor dysfunction in rats with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD) and to investigate the mechanisms by which DY improves advanced PD symptoms through the "gut microbiota-short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)-inflammation-neuroprotection pathway". MethodsAn advanced PD rat model was induced by rotenone. Rats were divided into a normal group, model group, positive drug group (levodopa, 50 mg·kg-1), and DY low-, medium-, and high-dose groups (5.2, 10.4, 20.8 g·kg-1). After 7 days of administration, motor function was evaluated using the open-field, pole-climbing, and inclined plate tests. Hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining was used to observe pathological changes in the substantia nigra and colon, and immunohistochemistry was performed to detect α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and tyrosine hydroxylase (TH) expression in the substantia nigra. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to measure levels of dopamine (DA), 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT), 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid (DOPAC), Levodopa, homovanillic acid (HVA), tumor necrosis factor-α (TNF-α), interleukin-6 (IL-6), and interleukin-1β (IL-1β). Western blot analysis was used to detect the expression of zonula occludens-1 (ZO-1) and occludin. Gut microbiota diversity was analyzed by 16S rRNA sequencing, and gas chromatography (GC) was used to determine the content of SCFAs in colonic contents. ResultsCompared with the normal group, the model group showed significantly decreased movement speed and distance in the open-field test, prolonged pole-climbing time, and reduced retention angle on the inclined plate (P<0.01), accompanied by increased α-Syn expression (P<0.01) and decreased TH expression (P<0.01) in the brain. Compared with the model group, all DY dose groups improved motor dysfunction in advanced PD rats to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01) and alleviated pathological damage in the brain and colon. High-dose DY significantly reduced α-Syn aggregation in the substantia nigra (P<0.01) and increased TH expression (P<0.01). ELISA and Western blot results showed that, compared with the normal group, the model group exhibited decreased levels of DA, 5-HT, DOPAC, Levodopa, and HVA in the striatum (P<0.01), increased levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in the colon and striatum (P<0.01), and significantly reduced expression of ZO-1 (P<0.05) and occludin in the colon (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, all DY dose groups increased the levels of DA, 5-HT, DOPAC, Levodopa, and HVA in the striatum to varying degrees (P<0.05, P<0.01). In the high-dose DY group, the levels of TNF-α, IL-6, and IL-1β in the colon and striatum were reduced (P<0.01), while the expression of ZO-1 (P<0.05) and occludin in the intestine was increased. The 16S rRNA sequencing results indicated that the relative abundances of Actinobacteriota, Enterobacteriaceae, and Erysipelotrichaceae were increased in the model group, whereas the relative abundances of Bacteroidota, class Clostridia, Lachnospiraceae, and Akkermansia muciniphila were decreased. These changes were effectively reversed after high-dose DY intervention. GC analysis showed that the content of SCFAs in the colonic contents of rats in the model group was decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01), while after high-dose DY intervention, the levels of acetate, propionate, isobutyrate, and butyrate were significantly increased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionDY may exert therapeutic effects in advanced PD by regulating the gut microbiota-SCFAs-inflammation pathway.
2.Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury (version 2025)
Aijun XU ; Shuixia LI ; Bo CHEN ; Mengyuan YE ; Lejiao LANG ; Ning NING ; Lin ZHANG ; Changqing LIU ; Zhonglan CHEN ; Weihu MA ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoning WANG ; Dongmei BIAN ; Jiancheng ZENG ; Xin WANG ; Yuan GAO ; Yaping CHEN ; Jiali CHEN ; Yun HAN ; Xiuting LI ; Yang ZHOU ; Xiaojing SU ; Qiong ZHANG ; Tianwen HUANG ; Ping ZHANG ; Hua LIN ; Xingling XIAO ; Ruifeng XU ; Fanghui DONG ; Bing HAN ; Luo FAN ; Yanling PEI ; Suyun LI ; Xiaoju TAN ; Rongchen GUO ; Yefang ZOU ; Xiaoyun HAN ; Junqin DING ; Yi WANG ; Shuhua DENG ; Jinli GUO ; Yinhua LIANG ; Yuan CEN ; Xiaoqin LIU ; Junru CHEN ; Haiyang YU ; Lunlan LI ; Ying REN ; Yunxia LI ; Jianli LU ; Ying YING ; Lan WEI ; Yin WANG ; Qinhong XU ; Yanqin ZHANG ; Yang LYU ; Shijun ZHANG ; Sui WENJIE ; Sanlian HU ; Shuhong YANG ; Guoqing LI ; Jingjing AN ; Baorong HE ; Leling FENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(6):530-541
Paraplegia caused by spinal cord injury is a serious neurological complication, for which surgery is currently the main treatment method. Due to different surgical approaches, patients are usually expected to maintain a passive prone position for a long time or switch between the supine and prone positions. Affected by multiple factors such as neurogenic sensory disorders, pathological changes in muscle tone and operative duration, the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI) is significantly increased. Current clinical prevention strategies for IAPI in these patients predominantly focus on localized pressure relief during positioning, lacking systematic, standardized comprehensive prevention protocols or evidence-based guidelines. To address it, Department of Nursing, Orthopedics Branch, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, Spinal Trauma Professional Committee, Orthopedics Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Nursing Group of Spine and Spinal Cord Professional Committee of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine organized experts in relevant fields to formulate Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury ( version 2025), based on evidence-based medical evidence and latest research results and clinical practice at home and abroad. Eleven recommendations were put forward from the aspects of preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative prevention strategies, postoperative handover and monitoring, and supportive mechanisms for IAPI prevention, aiming to standardize the prevention measures and management strategies of IAPI in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury and accelerate the recovery of patients and improve the therapeutic effect.
3.Gender Differences in the Impact of CONUT Score on Diabetic Retinopathy
Yunan HAN ; Lin LI ; Jinli WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2025;54(10):110-116,127
Objective To explore the association between the controlling nutritional status(CONUT)score and diabetic retinopathy(DR),and analyze gender differences in this relationship among type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients,assessing the clinical appli-cation value of the CONUT score as a tool for evaluating nutritional status in DR.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 1526 patients with T2DM admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University from January 2022 to September 2024.The patients were categorized into the DR group(n=587)and the non-DR group(n=939)based on the presence of DR.Clini-cal data such as gender,age,educational level,and laboratory parameters were collected,and CONUT scores were calculated.Multivari-ate Logistic regression model and restricted cubic splines(RCS)were employed to assess the relationship between CONUT scores and DR,with stratified and subgroup analyses performed based on gender.Results A significant positive association was found between CONUT scores and the risk of DR.After adjusting for all covariates,higher CONUT scores were significantly associated with an increased risk of DR in male patients(OR=1.215,95%CI:1.030-1.438).The RCS results indicated a linear positive association between CONUT scores and the risk of DR in the general population(Pnonlinear=0.247)and males(Pnonlinear=0.466).Subgroup analysis revealed that the effect of CONUT scores on the risk of DR risk was more pronounced in male patients who were under 60 years of age,had a high school ed-ucation,did not have cardiovascular disease,had a body mass index below 25kg/m2,and were not using hypoglycemic agents.Conclusion The CONUT score effectively assesses the risk of DR in male T2DM patients,demonstrating its application value in clinical practice.
4.Chinesization of Maternal Childbirth Fatigue Perception Questionnaire and its reliability and validity test
Huhua LIU ; Jinli GU ; Wenxiu ZHANG ; Rongrong WU ; Sisi WANG ; Lin LI
Journal of Clinical Medicine in Practice 2025;29(15):87-91
Objective To translate the Maternal Childbirth Fatigue Perception Questionnaire(MCFQ)into Chinese and examine its reliability and validity among women undergoing vaginal deliv-ery.Methods Following the Brislin translation model,the MCFQ was translated,back-translated,culturally adapted and pre-tested to develop a Chinese version.By using the convenience sampling method,574 parturients were selected for a questionnaire survey from January to April 2024,and the reliability and validity of the Chinese questionnaire were evaluated.Results The Chinese version of MCFQ consisted of 3 dimensions and 13 items,namely physical fatigue(7 items),perceived fatigue(3 items)and emotional fatigue(3 items).The item-level content validity index ranged from0.813 to 1.000,and the scale-level content validity index was 0.938.The overall Cronbach's α coefficient of the scale was 0.870,and the split-half reliability coefficient was 0.848.Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated that the question naire had a good fit.Conclusion The Chinese version of MCFQ has good reliability and validity and can be used as an effective tool to assess the fatigue level of parturients during the delivery process.It is helpful for clinical medical staff to optimize the management of the la-bor process,improve the quality of delivery,and ensure the safety of mothers and infants.
5.Gender Differences in the Impact of CONUT Score on Diabetic Retinopathy
Yunan HAN ; Lin LI ; Jinli WANG
Journal of Medical Research 2025;54(10):110-116,127
Objective To explore the association between the controlling nutritional status(CONUT)score and diabetic retinopathy(DR),and analyze gender differences in this relationship among type 2 diabetes mellitus(T2DM)patients,assessing the clinical appli-cation value of the CONUT score as a tool for evaluating nutritional status in DR.Methods A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 1526 patients with T2DM admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Yangtze University from January 2022 to September 2024.The patients were categorized into the DR group(n=587)and the non-DR group(n=939)based on the presence of DR.Clini-cal data such as gender,age,educational level,and laboratory parameters were collected,and CONUT scores were calculated.Multivari-ate Logistic regression model and restricted cubic splines(RCS)were employed to assess the relationship between CONUT scores and DR,with stratified and subgroup analyses performed based on gender.Results A significant positive association was found between CONUT scores and the risk of DR.After adjusting for all covariates,higher CONUT scores were significantly associated with an increased risk of DR in male patients(OR=1.215,95%CI:1.030-1.438).The RCS results indicated a linear positive association between CONUT scores and the risk of DR in the general population(Pnonlinear=0.247)and males(Pnonlinear=0.466).Subgroup analysis revealed that the effect of CONUT scores on the risk of DR risk was more pronounced in male patients who were under 60 years of age,had a high school ed-ucation,did not have cardiovascular disease,had a body mass index below 25kg/m2,and were not using hypoglycemic agents.Conclusion The CONUT score effectively assesses the risk of DR in male T2DM patients,demonstrating its application value in clinical practice.
6.Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury (version 2025)
Aijun XU ; Shuixia LI ; Bo CHEN ; Mengyuan YE ; Lejiao LANG ; Ning NING ; Lin ZHANG ; Changqing LIU ; Zhonglan CHEN ; Weihu MA ; Weishi LI ; Xiaoning WANG ; Dongmei BIAN ; Jiancheng ZENG ; Xin WANG ; Yuan GAO ; Yaping CHEN ; Jiali CHEN ; Yun HAN ; Xiuting LI ; Yang ZHOU ; Xiaojing SU ; Qiong ZHANG ; Tianwen HUANG ; Ping ZHANG ; Hua LIN ; Xingling XIAO ; Ruifeng XU ; Fanghui DONG ; Bing HAN ; Luo FAN ; Yanling PEI ; Suyun LI ; Xiaoju TAN ; Rongchen GUO ; Yefang ZOU ; Xiaoyun HAN ; Junqin DING ; Yi WANG ; Shuhua DENG ; Jinli GUO ; Yinhua LIANG ; Yuan CEN ; Xiaoqin LIU ; Junru CHEN ; Haiyang YU ; Lunlan LI ; Ying REN ; Yunxia LI ; Jianli LU ; Ying YING ; Lan WEI ; Yin WANG ; Qinhong XU ; Yanqin ZHANG ; Yang LYU ; Shijun ZHANG ; Sui WENJIE ; Sanlian HU ; Shuhong YANG ; Guoqing LI ; Jingjing AN ; Baorong HE ; Leling FENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(6):530-541
Paraplegia caused by spinal cord injury is a serious neurological complication, for which surgery is currently the main treatment method. Due to different surgical approaches, patients are usually expected to maintain a passive prone position for a long time or switch between the supine and prone positions. Affected by multiple factors such as neurogenic sensory disorders, pathological changes in muscle tone and operative duration, the risk of intraoperative acquired pressure injury (IAPI) is significantly increased. Current clinical prevention strategies for IAPI in these patients predominantly focus on localized pressure relief during positioning, lacking systematic, standardized comprehensive prevention protocols or evidence-based guidelines. To address it, Department of Nursing, Orthopedics Branch, China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care, Spinal Trauma Professional Committee, Orthopedics Branch, Chinese Medical Doctor Association, Nursing Group of Spine and Spinal Cord Professional Committee of Chinese Association of Rehabilitation Medicine organized experts in relevant fields to formulate Guideline for the prevention of intraoperative acquired pressure injury in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury ( version 2025), based on evidence-based medical evidence and latest research results and clinical practice at home and abroad. Eleven recommendations were put forward from the aspects of preoperative risk assessment, intraoperative prevention strategies, postoperative handover and monitoring, and supportive mechanisms for IAPI prevention, aiming to standardize the prevention measures and management strategies of IAPI in paraplegic patients with spinal cord injury and accelerate the recovery of patients and improve the therapeutic effect.
7.Efficacy of Qiji Zhuyu Zhixue decoction in treating previous cesarean scar defect
Qinxiao WANG ; Jinli PAN ; Mingzi HU ; Liyi YOU ; Xi LIN ; Yan JIAO
China Modern Doctor 2024;62(25):81-84
Objective To investigate the clinical effect of Qiji Zhuyu Zhixue decoction in treatment of previous cesarean scar defect(PCSD)and explore the value of transvaginal two-dimensional ultrasound combined with three-dimensional power Doppler ultrasound(3D-PDUS)in the diagnosis of PCSD.Methods A total of 120 PCSD patients treated and treated in Wenzhou People's Hospital from April to October 2023 were selected as study objects,and they were randomly divided into case group(50 cases)and control group(70 cases).The case group was treated with Qiji Zhuyu Zhixue decoction,and the control group was treated with desogestrel and ethinylestradiol tablets.The clinical effects after 6 months of treatment were compared between two groups.The length,width,depth,lateral muscle thickness and volume of PCSD before and after treatment were evaluated by two-dimensional ultrasound combined with 3D-PDUS.The receiver operating characteristic curve was used to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasonic parameters in diagnosis of PCSD.Results After 6 months of treatment,the total effective rate of case group was significantly higher than that of control group(x2=21.97,P<0.01).After treatment,the diverticulum depth and volume in case group were significantly lower than before treatment(P<0.05).The diverticulum depth in case group was significantly lower than that in control group(P<0.05).The lateral muscle thickness in case group was significantly greater than that before treatment and control group(P<0.05).The area under the curve of the combined diagnosis of PCSD with diverticular depth,diverticular lateral muscle thickness and diverticular volume was 0.707.Conclusion The clinical effect of Qiji Zhuyu Zhixue decoction on PCSD is remarkable.Transvaginal two-dimensional ultrasound combined with 3D-PDUS is the first choice for the diagnosis of PCSD,and it is worth popularizing and applying.
8.Efficacy of ulnar Z-shaped shortening osteotomy combined with arthroscopic deep repair of the triangular fibrocartilage complex in the treatment of ulnar impaction syndrome with moderate or severe distal radioulnar joint instability
Qian LIN ; Xia ZHAO ; Xiaokun HAO ; Tengbo YU ; Jinli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(7):605-613
Objective:To compare the efficacy of ulnar Z-shaped shortening osteotomy combined with arthroscopic deep suture anchor repair of the triangular fibrocartilage complex (TFCC) and ulnar Z-shaped shortening osteotomy alone in the treatment of ulnar impaction syndrome with moderate or severe distal radioulnar joint instability.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 30 patients with ulnar impaction syndrome accompanied by moderate or severe distal radioulnar joint instability, who were admitted to Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University from January 2016 to June 2023, including 16 males and 14 females, aged 27-58 years [(42.4±9.9)years]. All the patients presented with positive ulnar variance and TFCC type IB injury, with the deep layer of TFCC affected. Fifteen patients were treated with Z-shaped shortening osteotomy of the ulna alone (osteotomy alone group), while the other 15 patients received Z-shaped shortening osteotomy of the ulna combined with arthroscopic suture anchor repair of the deep layer of TFCC (osteotomy combined with repair group). The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, and length of ulnar shortening were compared between the two groups. The forearm rotation, ulnar-radial deviation angle, palmar-dorsal flexion angle, grip strength, visual analogue scale (VAS), patient-rated wrist evaluation (PRWE) score, modified Mayo wrist score, and disabilities of the arm, shoulder, and hand (DASH) questionnaire score were assessed preoperatively, at 6 and 12 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up. The incidence of postoperative complications was recorded.Results:The patients were followed up for 6-24 months [(15.8±4.9)months]. The operation time in the osteotomy combined with repair group was 3.0 (2.3, 3.0)hours, longer than 1.5 (1.3, 2.0)hours in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.01). There were no significant differences in intraoperative blood loss and the length of ulnar shortening between the two groups ( P>0.05). There were no significant differences in forearm rotation, ulnar-radial deviation angle, palmar-dorsal flexion angle, grip strength, VAS, PRWE score, modified Mayo wrist score, and DASH score between the two groups preoperatively ( P>0.05). At 6 and 12 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, the forearm rotation degrees in the osteotomy combined with repair group were (130.3±8.8)°, (135.2±7.9)°, and (141.9±6.9)°, greater than (120.5±9.4)°, (123.7±10.2)°, and (130.9±8.5)° in the osteotomy alone group; the ulnar-radial deviation angles in the osteotomy combined with repair group were 23.0 (23.0, 26.5)°, 33.0 (30.0, 36.0)°, and 36.0 (32.5, 41.5)°, greater than 22.0 (20.0, 23.0)°, 23.0 (23.0, 28.0)°, and 25.0 (23.0, 33.5)° in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.05 or 0.01). In the osteotomy combined with repair group, the palmar-dorsal flexion angles at 12 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up were (125.8±10.8)° and (132.9±16.8)°, greater than those in the osteotomy alone group [(99.1±15.7)° and (121.2±17.4)°] ( P<0.01), while there was no significant difference in the palmar-dorsal flexion angle between the two groups at 6 months postoperatively ( P>0.05). In the osteotomy combined with repair group, the grip strength at 6 months postoperatively was (14.6±1.0)N, greater than (12.8±1.8)N in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.05), while there was no significant difference in grip strength between the two groups at 12 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). At 6, 12 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, the VAS scores in the osteotomy combined with repair group were (4.3±1.9)points, (2.7±1.1)points, and (2.1±0.7)points, lower than (6.5±2.5)points, (4.7±1.4)points, and (4.3±0.9)points in the osteotomy alone group; the PREW scores were (57.6±4.1)points, (47.3±2.4)points, and (35.0±3.4)points, lower than (67.8±4.5)points, (53.1±4.4)points, and (43.5±4.1)points in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.05 or 0.01). The modified Mayo wrist scores in the osteotomy combined with repair group at 6, 12 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up were (78.3±2.9)points, (80.1±3.0)points, and (83.5±3.9)points, higher than those in the osteotomy alone group [(69.0±4.3)points, (75.5±2.9)points, (78.8±2.4)points] ( P<0.01). The DASH scores in the osteotomy combined with repair group at 12 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up were (35.8±4.6)points and (28.4±5.4)points, lower than (43.3±5.0)points and (34.2±4.4)points in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.01), while there was no significant difference in DASH scores between the two groups at 6 months postoperatively ( P>0.05). In both groups, forearm rotation, ulnar-radial deviation angle, palmar-dorsal flexion angle, grip strength, and modified Mayo wrist scores at all time points postoperatively were all higher than the preoperative values ( P<0.05), while the postoperative VAS, PREW, and DASH scores were lower than the preoperative values ( P<0.05), with statistically significant differences among different time points postoperatively ( P<0.01). The incidence of postoperative complications in the osteotomy combined with repair group was 6.7% (1/15), lower than 46.7% (7/15) in the osteotomy alone group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the ulnar Z-shaped shortening osteotomy alone, ulnar Z-shaped shortening osteotomy with arthroscopic suture anchor deep repair of TFCC has the advantages of increased wrist range of motion, reduced pain, improved function, and lower incidence of complications, etc in treating ulnar impaction syndrome with moderate or severe instability of the distal radioulnar joint.
9.Expert consensus on perioperative basic prevention for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in elderly patients with hip fracture (version 2024)
Yun HAN ; Feifei JIA ; Qing LU ; Xingling XIAO ; Hua LIN ; Ying YING ; Junqin DING ; Min GUI ; Xiaojing SU ; Yaping CHEN ; Ping ZHANG ; Yun XU ; Tianwen HUANG ; Jiali CHEN ; Yi WANG ; Luo FAN ; Fanghui DONG ; Wenjuan ZHOU ; Wanxia LUO ; Xiaoyan XU ; Chunhua DENG ; Xiaohua CHEN ; Yuliu ZHENG ; Dekun YI ; Lin ZHANG ; Hanli PAN ; Jie CHEN ; Kaipeng ZHUANG ; Yang ZHOU ; Sui WENJIE ; Ning NING ; Songmei WU ; Jinli GUO ; Sanlian HU ; Lunlan LI ; Xiangyan KONG ; Hui YU ; Yifei ZHU ; Xifen YU ; Chen CHEN ; Shuixia LI ; Yuan GAO ; Xiuting LI ; Leling FENG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2024;40(9):769-780
Hip fracture in the elderly is characterized by high incidence, high disability rate, and high mortality and has been recognized as a public health issue threatening their health. Surgery is the preferred choice for the treatment of elderly patients with hip fracture. However, lower extremity deep venous thrombosis (DVT) has an extremely high incidence rate during the perioperative period, and may significantly increase the risk of patients′ death once it progresses to pulmonary embolism. In response to this issue, the clinical guidelines and expert consensuses all emphasize active application of comprehensive preventive measures, including basic prevention, physical prevention, and pharmacological prevention. In this prevention system, basic prevention is the basis of physical and pharmacological prevention. However,there is a lack of unified and definite recommendations for basic preventive measures in clinical practice. To this end, the Orthopedic Nursing Professional Committee of the Chinese Nursing Association and Nursing Department of the Orthopedic Branch of the China International Exchange and Promotive Association for Medical and Health Care organized relevant nursing experts to formulate Expert consensus on perioperative basic prevention for lower extremity deep venous thrombosis in elderly patients with hip fracture ( version 2024) . A total of 10 recommendations were proposed, aiming to standardize the basic preventive measures for lower extremity DVT in elderly patients with hip fractures during the perioperative period and promote their subsequent rehabilitation.
10.Comparison of three surgical methods for lower 1/3 spiral fracture of the tibia combined with posterior malleolar fracture
Qian LIN ; Mingrui CHEN ; Tianrui WANG ; Di QU ; Yingze ZHANG ; Tengbo YU ; Jinli CHEN
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2024;26(7):569-574
Objective:To compare the therapeutic effects of intramedullary nail fixation, simple tibial plate fixation, and tibial plate + posterior-to-anterior screw fixation in the surgical treatment of lower 1/3 spiral fracture of the tibia combined with posterior malleolar fracture.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 78 patients with lower 1/3 spiral fracture of the tibia combined with posterior malleolar fracture who had been treated at Department of Orthopedics, The Hospital Affiliated to Qingdao University from June 2015 to June 2022. There were 46 males and 32 females with an age of (48.9±14.6) years. The patients were divided into 3 groups according to their fixation methods. Group A (18 patients) underwent simple intramedullary nail fixation, group B (40 patients) simple tibial plate fixation, and group C (20 patients) tibial plate fixation for tibial fractures and posterior-to-anterior screw fixation for posterior malleolar fractures. The operation time, intraoperative blood loss, fracture union time, postoperative complications, as well as ankle-hindfoot scores of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) and Baird-Jackson scores at pre- and post-operation were compared among the 3 groups.Results:The differences in the preoperative baseline data were not statistically significant among the 3 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). All patients were followed up for (24.9±10.1) months. The fracture union time in Group A was 14.0(13.0, 14.0) weeks, significantly longer than that in groups B and C [13 (13, 14) weeks] ( P<0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot score and Baird-Jackson score at the last postoperative follow-up in all patients were better than those before surgery ( P<0.05). The AOFAS ankle-hindfoot scores at the last follow-up in groups B and C [95.5 (86.0, 96.0) points and 96.0 (89.5, 98.5) points] were significantly higher than that in group A [86.5 (78.0, 93.0) points] ( P<0.05), and the Baird-Jackson scores at the last follow-up in groups B and C [93.0 (88.8, 95.0) points and 95.0 (91.0, 98.0) points] were also significantly higher than that in group A [86.0 (78.0, 89.5) points] ( P<0.05). All the 7 cases of complications (3 ones of poor fracture union and 4 ones of anterior knee pain) were observed in group A. Conclusion:In the surgical treatment of lower 1/3 spiral fracture of the tibia combined with posterior malleolar fracture, tibial plate fixation and tibial plate + posterior-to-anterior screw fixation can achieved better therapeutic effects than intramedullary nail fixation.

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