Yu-Jie Liu

Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, Beijing Shi, China

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  • Article: Arthroscopic debridement and synovium resection for inflammatory hip arthritis.
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the efficacy of arthroscopic surgery in inflammatory hip arthritis. Methods A retrospective clinical study was conducted inspecting 40 hips in 36 patients of inflammatory arthritis. There were 17 cases of ankylosing spondylitis, 11 cases of rheumatoid arthritis, and 8 cases of psoriatic arthritis. The joints were irrigated and the inflamed tissues were debrided with anthroscopy. The patients were followed up with Harris hip score, Oxford hip score, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Statistical analysis was performed using Student t test.Results All of the 36 cases were followed up for 46-103 months, averaging 67.2±8.4 months. Harris and Oxford scores increased from 66.9±12.1 and 69.4±16.4 before operation to 78.4±19.3 and 80.2±18.8 after operation, respectively (P<0.05). VAS score decreased from pre-operative 8.5±2.5 to post-operative 7.2±2.5 (P<0.05). All the patients showed improved joint range of motion. MRI revealed alleviation of hip synovitis. The results were classified as excellent in 8 patients, good in 17 patients, fair in 8 patient, and poor in 3 according to Harris hip score. Twenty-seven patients were satisfied with the operative outcomes as they regained normal daily activities. Conclusions Arthroscopy-assisted joint debridement and synovium resection is an effective procedure for hip lesion in inflammatory arthritis. The inflammatory lesion might be thereby controlled and the symptoms be relieved.
    Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 03/2013; 28(1):39-43.
  • Article: [Analysis of the characteristics of articular cartilage lesions under knee arthroscopy in different age groups].
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    ABSTRACT: To provide reliable data on articular cartilage lesions in different age group of patients with symptomatic knees requiring arthroscopy, and to analyze the characteristics of articular cartilage lesions. From November 2004 to September 2005, 568 patients were under arthroscopy in orthopaedics of Chinese PLA General Hospital. There were 242 males and 326 females, with a mean age of (43.0 +/- 11.2) years (ranged, 12 to 80 years). Surgery information including causes of injury, onset of symptoms, meniscus lesions, cruciate ligament pathology, articular cartilage lesions were collected by a special Data Management software. All the patients were divided into two groups : youth group and middle-aged group. The data of articular cartilage lesions of patients in the two groups were collected. There were 923 articular cartilage lesions in 389 patients, and 13 lesions were iatrogenic. In youth group, 212 lesions were found in 121 patients, and the main cause of lesions was menisci menisci injury (57/121 cases). In middle-aged group, 711 lesions were found in 268 patients,and the main cause of lesions was osteoarthritis (218/268 cases). The articular cartilage lesions located majorly in the lateral femoral condyle, medial femoral condyle and patellae in patients of the two groups. The major depth of the lesion was grade IV (330 lesions) in middle-aged group and grade III (71 lesions) in youth group,respectively. Articular cartilage lesions are common in patients under arthroscopy, and articular cartilage lesions of different age group of patients are different, so the best treatment method should be chosen regarding to age factors of patients.
    Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology 11/2012; 25(11):903-5.
  • Article: [Efficacies of arthroscopic debridement and olecranon fossa plasty in the treatment of osteoarthritis and posterior elbow impingement].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the efficacies of arthroscopic debridement and removal of osteophyma for olecroanon and olecranon fossa plasty for posterior impingement of elbow joint. Between 1999 and 2008, a total of 21 cases were diagnosed with osteoarthritis and posterior elbow impingement. There were 15 males and 6 females. And there were 16 right and 15 left cases. They included volleyball players (n = 7), tennis players (n = 7), golf enthusiasts (n = 4) and fencers (n = 3). The average duration of onset-operation was 3.5 years (range: 2.5 - 8). Arthroscopic exploration revealed synovial hyperplasia hypertrophy, cartilage degeneration and olecranon fossa hyperplasia with deformed olecranon fossa. Debridement and plasty were performed. Loose bodies were removed from elbow joint in 6 patients. Partial resection of posterior olecranon tip was performed and osteophytes or fibrous tissue removed in this area. Dynamic observation showed no posterior elbow impingement. Postoperative follow-up was conducted in 19 cases and 2 cases became lost to follow-up. The average follow-up period was 25.3 months (range: 18 - 42). All patients were evaluated preoperatively and postoperatively with the Hospital for Special Surgery Elbow Assessment Scale. The outcomes were excellent (n = 12), good (n = 7) and fair (n = 2). Postoperative patients elbow swelling and pain relieve, sports and life function returns to normal, elbow flexion and rotating mobility obviously improved. With the elbow radiological films to measure the range of motion, the average range of motion was 90.5° preoperatively and improved to 130° postoperatively. There was significant improvement in all cases. Posterior elbow impingement is caused by hyperextension trauma and elbow overuse during specific sporting activities. Arthroscopic debridement and olecroanon or olecranon fossa plasty demonstrates excellent results for posterior impingement of elbow joint.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 07/2012; 92(27):1913-5.
  • Article: [Repair of rotator cuff tear by allogenic cortical bone anchor with suture bridge].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the repair of rotator cuff tear by allogenic cortical bone anchors with the technique of suture bridge. A total of 18 patients with rotator cuff tear were recruited during the period of June 2006 to June 2009. There were 7 males and 11 females with an average age of 45.2 years old (range: 34 - 65). The locations included left shoulder (n = 11) and right shoulder (n = 7). Rotator cuff tear was repaired by allogenic cortical bone anchors with the technique of suture bridge under arthroscopy. The efficacy was evaluated by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) standard score. The average follow-up period was 17.6 months (range: 12 - 36). The excellent rate of treatment was 100%. All rotator cuff tears were healed. Only 2 cases had minor pain and there was no limitation of joint activity. The bone anchor fully integrated with the subject area at Month 3 post-operation. The advantages of repairing rotator cuff tear by allograft cortical bone anchors with the technique of suture bridge includes minimal trauma, a large tendon bone area, firm fixation and a low cost. It is a better approach of repairing rotator cuff tear.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 07/2012; 92(25):1747-50.
  • Article: Reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament with a suture-tie technique of patellar side fixation.
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    ABSTRACT: Medial patellofemoral ligament (MPFL) reconstruction is the preferred operative treatment for recurrent patellar dislocation. The purpose of this study was to report a novel suture-tie technique of patellar side fixation in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction for recurrent patellar dislocation, and to evaluate the intermediate-term results. We retrospectively reviewed the results of 22 MPFL reconstructions in 21 patients (6 male and 15 female) with a suture-tie technique performed by a single surgeon between March 2004 and July 2009. All patients had been diagnosed with recurrent patellar dislocation. Outcomes were assessed preoperatively and postoperatively by physical and radiographic examination as well as with Kujala and Lysholm scores. At the mean follow-up month 37.5 (range: 24 - 56 months), there was no graft failure. Primary healing was achieved in all cases. At the final follow-up, the mean Kujala score improved from 53.9 (range: 46 - 62 points) to 84.1 (range: 78 - 90 points) postoperatively (P < 0.05), and the mean Lysholm score improved from 47.2 points (range: 37 - 57 points) to 82.8 points (range: 76 - 89 points) postoperatively (P < 0.05). To date, no patients have reported redislocation or subluxation; however, there is one patient with a positive apprehension test. A suture-tie technique in medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction can restore patella stability without significant complication.
    Chinese medical journal 06/2012; 125(11):1884-8. · 0.86 Impact Factor
  • Article: [Diagnostic value of MRI and MR arthrography in the detection of injuries of anterior labrum in shoulder].
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    ABSTRACT: To investigate the diagnostic value of MRI and MR arthrography in the detection of injuries of anterior labrum in shoulder and to evaluate the accuracy of MR arthrography in the classification of anterior labrum lesion. Seventy-eight patients with arthroscopically proved anterior labrum lesions(study group) and 75 patients with arthroscopically proved intact anterior labrum (control group) from January 2007 to December 2010 were included to the study. All patients underwent MRI and MR arthrography at our institution prior to shoulder arthroscopy. All MRI and MR arthrography were analyzed by one musculoskeletal radiologists and one sports medicine surgeon who had no knowledge of the clinical histories and arthroscopic results. The same classification system of labrum lesions based on arthroscopy was used in image analysis. Imaging findings and arthroscopic findings were compared in all patients. With arthroscopy used as the standard of reference, the sensitivities, specificities and accuracies of MRI and MR arthrography in the detection of anterior labrum lesions were compared, and the sensitivities, specificities and accuracies of MR arthrography in the correct classification of anterior labrum lesions were calculated. In arthroscopy, 78 anterior labrum lesions, 67 rotator cuff lesions and 8 SLAP lesions were diagnosed, for the detection of anterior labrum lesions, the sensitivity of MRI and MR arthrography was 80.8% and 92.3%,the specificity was 89.3% and 97.3%,the accuracy was 85.0% and 94.8% respectively. Seventy-eight patients with arthroscopically proved anterior labrum lesions included 39 Bankart lesions, 32 ALPSA lesions and 7 Perthes lesions, with MR arthrography, Bankart, ALPSA, and Perthes lesions were correctly classified in 84.6%, 84.4%, and 57.1% of cases, respectively. MR arthrography has a higher sensitivity, specificity and accuracy than MRI in the detection of anterior labrum injuries. MR arthrography was useful in the classification of different variants of anterior labrum injuries before operations. It may directly influence the surgeon's strategy and is useful in preoperative planning of arthroscopic reconstructions.
    Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology 05/2012; 25(5):413-7.
  • Article: Effects of radiofrequency energy on porcine articular cartilage: higher-power settings in ablation mode show lower thermal radiation injury.
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    ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study was to compare the radiofrequency (RF) injury effect on cartilage in the different settings that are mostly used in clinical work under rigidly controlled laboratory conditions. Twelve fresh porcine knees were used in our study. Five treatment areas were created on the femoral condyles of each knee: the control group, coagulation (setting 2) group, coagulation (setting 7) group, ablation (setting 2) group, and ablation (setting 7) group. Hematoxylin/eosin staining, dual fluorescence staining, and the GAG content were observed to evaluate the histological cartilage changes, vacuolar cell rate of chondrocytes, depth of chondrocyte death, and detection of GAG content. Vacuolar cell rates of chondrocytes in each experimental group were higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05); there was no significant difference in vacuolar cell rate among experimental groups. Dual fluorescent staining showed that the ablation (setting 7) group had a smaller depth of cell death than did the coagulation (setting 2) group (P < 0.05); the other experimental groups showed no statistically significant difference (n.s.). In addition, there was no significant difference in GAG content between the experimental groups and control group (n.s.). The coagulation mode results in heavier thermal radiation injury to chondrocytes than does the ablation mode. Higher-power settings in the ablation mode result in lower thermal radiation injury and may be most suitable for cartilage debridement.
    Knee Surgery Sports Traumatology Arthroscopy 12/2011; 20(10):1897-902. · 2.21 Impact Factor
  • Article: Enhancement of meniscal repair in the avascular zone using connective tissue growth factor in a rabbit model.
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    ABSTRACT: Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is a secreted protein containing several domains that mediate interactions with growth factors, integrins and extracellular matrix components. CTGF plays an important role in extracellular matrix production by its ability to mediate collagen deposition during wound healing. CTGF also induces neovascularization in vitro, suggesting a role in angiogenesis in vivo. We herein evaluated whether CTGF was required for extracellular matrix synthesis of meniscal fibrochondrocytes and/or angiogenesis during the repair of meniscal tears. Meniscal fibrochondrocytes were isolated from the inner-1/2 of rabbit meniscus by trypsin collagenase treatment and further treated with 100 ng/ml CTGF in vitro. Characterization of fibrochondrocytes was identified by flow cytometry analyzing CD31, CD44, CD45 and CD105, and was further tested by type II collagen immunocytochemistry. Changes in gene expression of meniscal fibrochondrocytes were monitored by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction. Histological sections prepared from a 3-mm portion of a longitudinal tearing defect in the middle of the rabbit meniscus were subjected to fluorescence-immunohistochemistry analysis at 1, 4 and 10 weeks following surgical treatment with 1.5 µg of CTGF/fibrin-glue composites. Quantitative RT-PCR assay showed that types I and II collagen and vascular endothelial growth factor mRNA expression in the 100 ng/ml CTGF group were remarkably enhanced as compared to levels in the no-dose group at 14 days ((2.38 ± 0.63) fold, (2.96 ± 0.87) fold, (2.14 ± 0.56) fold, respectively). Likewise, fluorescence-immunohistochemical analysis revealed that in the group implanted with CTGF-fibrin glue, types I and II collagen, as well as the capillaries, completely filled the defect by 10 weeks, postoperatively. In contrast, only soft tissue repair occurred when PBS-fibrin glue was implanted. These findings suggest that CTGF can significantly promote extracellular matrix deposition (types I and II collagen) within the meniscal avascular zone; CTGF can greatly heighten the expression of vascular endothelial growth factor activity simultaneously in vivo, further enhancing the repair of meniscal tears in the avascular zone.
    Chinese medical journal 12/2011; 124(23):3968-75. · 0.86 Impact Factor
  • Article: [Outcome evaluation of arthroscopy-assisted ankle arthrodesis].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the methods and results of arthroscopy-assisted ankle arthrodesis. From January 2001 to May 2009, 25 patients with end-stage ankle joint pathology were treated with arthroscopy-assisted ankle arthrodesis. There were 18 males and 7 females with an average age of 47.5 years (ranged, 32 to 70 years). The locations were left ankle in 10 cases and right ankle in 15 cases, including 13 cases of post-traumatic osteoarthritis, 10 cases of Kaschin-Beck disease and 2 cases of rheumatoid arthritis. At pre- and post-operation, the 10-point VAS score for ankle pain was obtained; the ankle functional was evaluated by the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society ankle and hindfoot score, which include pain, activity limitations, maximum walking distance, walking surfaces, gait abnormality, sagittal motion, hindfoot motion, ankle-hind-foot stability, and alignment. All the patients were follow-up,with a mean period of 27.5 months (ranged, 20 to 35 months). All the patients were free of pain and the gait was improved. There were no complications, such as neurovascular injuries, infection or hardware failure. All the patients achieved fusion in a mean of 11.7 weeks (ranged, 8 to 15 weeks). Overall, the mean 10-point visual analog scale (VAS) score decreased from (8.60 +/- 0.96) preoperatively to (1.20 +/- 0.82) postoperatively (t=27.326, P=0.000). After operation, the items of pain, activity limitations, maximum walking distance, walking surfaces, gait abnormality, sagittal motion, hindfoot motion, ankle-hind-foot stability, and alignment improved. AOFAS score was significantly increased from (36.44 +/- 9.90) points preoperatively to (82.44 +/- 4.96) points postoperatively (t=-19.178, P=0.000). Arthroscopy-assisted ankle arthrodesis offered minimal trauma, high fusion rates, rapid recovery and low morbidity. This study confirmed the efficacy of the arthroscopy-assisted ankle arthrodesis for ankle joint pathology.
    Zhongguo gu shang = China journal of orthopaedics and traumatology 09/2011; 24(9):719-22.
  • Article: [Treatment of adult congenital muscular torticollis with radiofrequency carbonation under arthroscope].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the efficacy of sternocleidomastoideus radiofrequency carbonation with local anesthesia under arthroscope for the treatment of congenital muscular torticollis in adults. Twenty-six cases of congenital muscular torticollis were treated by radiofrequency carbonation with local anesthesia under arthroscope. The right side was in 14 patients and left in 12. There were 11 males and 15 females with an average age of 22 years old. Sternocleidomastoideus and clavicula were pre-operatively marked. Through an artificial lacuna, arthroscope and radiofrequency probe were inserted. The mean follow-up period was 25 months (range: 15 - 71). According to the motion deficits, craniofacial asymmetry, head tilt and subjective assessment, there were 19 excellent and 7 fair outcomes. Most patients showed a marked improvement in neck motion and head tilt with satisfactory functional and cosmetic outcomes. There was no nerve or vascular injury, no recurrence, infection and scar. The overall efficacy was satisfactory. The radiofrequency therapy for torticollis with local anesthesia under arthroscopy has a satisfactory efficacy. The advantages are minimal trauma, simple procedure, less pain and better cosmetics.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 02/2011; 91(5):331-3.
  • Article: [Classification and arthroscopic surgery of chronic achilles tendinitis].
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    ABSTRACT: To investigate the clinical classification of chronic achilles tendinitis and analyze the surgical technique and efficacy of arthroscopic surgery. Twenty-two patients (16 males, 6 females) with chronic achilles tendinitis were recruited. The average age was 33.5 years old (range: 17 - 53). Sixteen cases were caused by sport injury while 6 cases had no definite etiological factor. The Achilles tendinopathy was divided into three types according to clinical characteristics and the results of X ray, CT scan and MRI examination of ankle: Type 1, hypertrophy (n = 10); Type 2, calcified tubercle (n = 5); Type 3, fiber tear (n = 7). All cases were treated with endoscopic debridement of ventral neovascularized area, peritendineum and Achilles tendon by shaver and radiofrequency (RF) probe. The patients were followed-up for a mean of 14 months (range: 9 - 15). Evaluated by our criteria and visual analogue scale, the post-operative efficacy was excellent in 12 cases, good in 8 and fair in 2. No postoperative complications, such as neurovascular injury, infection and rupture of Achilles tendon, was recorded. This scheme of classifying is helpful to the diagnosis and effective treatment of chronic Achilles tendonitis. With a high safety and a satisfactory efficacy, arthroscopic surgery has the advantages of minimally invasiveness.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 09/2010; 90(33):2317-9.
  • Article: [Effect of arthroscopic debridement for adolescent ankylosing spondylitis with early hip-joint disease].
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    ABSTRACT: To study the effect of arthroscopy debridement for adolescent ankylosing spondylitis (AS) with early hip-joint disease. A total of 22 cases (26 hips) of adolescent AS were recruited. There were 15 males and 7 females. The distribution was as follows: left side (n = 10), right side (n = 8) and bilateral (n = 4). The average age was 16 (14 - 19) years old. The procedures included adhesion relief of hip joint, removal of hyperplasic synovial membrane, degenerated cartilage debris and repairing exfoliated debris or exposed subchondral bone on hip joint. All patients were followed up for an average of 26 (6 - 84) months. Most patients experienced pain relief, restored function and the range of motion. According to Harris hip joint score and VAS pain score evaluation system, the outcomes were excellent (n = 6) fair (n = 14) and poor (n = 2). There was no case of total hip replacement. Arthroscopic debridement for adolescent ankylosing spondylitis with early hip joint disease is effective to improve joint motion and relieve pain.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 04/2010; 90(15):1048-50.
  • Article: [Blazing new areas of microinvasive arthroscopic surgery].
    Yu-jie Liu
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 08/2009; 89(29):2017-8.
  • Article: [RIGIDfix tibial and femur cross pin system used for hamstring grafted anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the curative effect of RIGIDfix tibial and femur cross pin system used for hamstring grafted reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in arthroscopy. Thirty two cases with ACL ruptures were reconstructed arthroscopically with hamstring grafts and the grafts fixed with RIGIDfix cross-pin on both femoral and tibial sides. They included 18 males and 14 females with a mean age of 28 (20-45) years old; the mean time from injury to operation was 3.6 (2.5-6) months. And each knee was checked by MRI and X-ray preoperatively. Through arthroscopy, we found 19 ACL ruptured from femoral attachment point, 13 from tibial point, 3 cases combined with medial meniscus injury and 4 cases with articular cartilage injury of medial femoral condyle. After semitendinosus or gracilis harvesting, the hamstring grafts were pre-tensioned and woven, the diameter of 4 or 5 strands grafts was 7-8 mm. To position and drill tibial tunnel on ACL stump of tibial crest, and to drill femoral tunnel at 10:00 to 11 o'clock of femoral intercondylar fossa transtibial with knee flexed to 90 degree, the depth of femoral tunnel was 30 mm. The RIGIDfix guide was inserted through tibial tunnel up into the femoral tunnel to drill the sleeve and interlocking Trocar across the lateral femur and keep the two sleeves fixed to the lateral femur. Insert RIGIDfix guide into the tibial tunnel, keeping the top of guide 2-3 mm beneath the endostoma of tibial tunnel, drill the sleeve and interlocking Trocar across the lateral tibia and keep the two sleeve fixed to the lateral tibia. The graft was pulled into the tunnel (the 30 mm mark on the graft should be at the edge of femoral hole) to insert the RIGIDfix cross pins from femoral tunnel to tibial tunnel, while inserting the second, third, fourth cross pin, the graft should be kept under tension. Then a knot was tied through tibial bony bridge using the Enthibond thread switched to the end of tendon grafts. We finally observed the tension of tendon grafts and the impingement of fossa intercondylic under arthroscopy. With a 16-month follow-up evaluation, all of the patients' injured knees were stable and the average Lysholm knee score increased from 62.5 to 94.5. Rulermetr device values were less than 2 mm of sagittal displacement in 28 patients and 4 mm in 4. Postoperative Lachman was negative in 30 patients and weakly positive in 2. According to the IKDC scores, 30 patients reported normal function, 2 reported nearly normal function and none reported abnormal or severely abnormal function. The grafting method of fixing both femur and tibia sides with absorbable cross pins is feasible. In this way, the graft is stabilized to allow for reconstruction. A surgeon should refrain from dissecting the tendon and enlarging the tunnel so as to promote the healing of tendon and bone.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 08/2009; 89(29):2034-7.
  • Article: [Biomechanical evaluation of tendon graft fixation at the tibial site in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction with Intrafix and bioabsorbable interference screw].
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    ABSTRACT: The fixation strength of the hamstring tendon graft on the tibial side is considered the weak point in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This work tested the hypotheses that some of these devices will resist graft slippage under loads better than others, and that some will have higher ultimate strength than others. Fourteen fresh frozen human cadaver knees underwent fixation of the hamstring tendon harvested from the knee to be used as graft material to reconstruct the ACL and were divided into two equal groups based on the fixation methods: bioabsorbable interference screw group and Intrafix group. A MTS 858 MiniBionix II testing machine was used to carry out tensile testing under an axial load parallel to the tibial tunnel with a velocity of 10 mm/min. Ultimate failure load, displacement of 100N, displacement of 400N, stiffness and mode of failure were recorded respectively. The maximum load for the Intrafix fixation group was (719.094+/-160.478) kgxmxs(-2), significantly higher than that of the bioabsorbable interference screw fixation group [(476.640+/-64.226) kgxmxs(-2), P<0.05]. The displacement levels of 100 kgxmxs(-2) and 400 kgxmxs(-2) for the Intrafix fixation group was (1.025+/-0.326) mm and (4.728+/-1.992) mm respectively, not significantly different from those of the bioabsorbable interference screw fixation [(1.335+/-0.539) mm and (7.564+/-4.307) mm respectively, t=0.2173, 0.0944, both P>0.05], and the stiffness of the Intrafix fixation group was (96.770+/-36.848) kgxm(-1)xs(-2) not significantly different from that of the bioabsorbable interference screw fixation group [(63.976+/-31.003 kgxm(-1)xs(-2)), t=0.0967, P>0.05]. After randomized t-test of significance, the displacement levels of 100N and 400N of these 2 groups were not significantly different. Both tibial site fixation with bioabsorbable interference screw and that with Intrafix in ACL reconstruction with 4-stranded hamstring tendon grafts can meet daily physiological demand. Tibial site fixation with Intrafix shows a higher failure load.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 05/2009; 89(13):886-9.
  • Article: [Impacted cancellous autograft for reconstructing bone defects of tibial plateau in total knee arthroplasty].
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    ABSTRACT: To observe the effects of a newly developed technique to transform the dish-like bone defect into contained bone defect and adopt the cancellous bone obtained from bone cut to make parvula impacted bone graft to repair the bone defect of tibial plateau in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) for osteoarthritis (OA) patients with severe varus or valgus. 54 OA patients (74 knees) with severe varus or valgus (> 25 degrees ) received TKA. The average depth of the bone defect at the tibial plateau measured in the operation was 18.23 mm and the average thickness of the bone cut was 9.97 mm. The average depth of the dish-like bone defect left after bone cutting was 8.78 mm and the defect occupied averagely 31.5% of the total section area. The sclerotic bone layer was removed to the depth of the cancellous bone by saw blade or reamer, which made the defect to be contained. Small holes were drilled in the contained bone defect. Fragments 5-8 mm in diameter were made from the cancellous bone osteotomized from the femur and tibia were impacted into the bone defect. The defect was finally covered by a bone slice to make a flat tibial section allowing the tibia prosthesis to be firmly seated on it by routine technique. Follow-up was conducted for 32.2 months on average. The tibial deformity was repaired effectively and reliable support for the prosthesis at the tibia side was provided. Subsequent X ray films showed that no bone defect was seen under the prosthesis and the position of the prosthesis was fine. No autograft resorption and complete radiolucency between the graft and the tibial host bone appeared during the follow-up. The average KSS score raised from 45.6 preoperatively up to 94.5 postoperatively. In comparison with other techniques, the impacted autografting technique more effectively reconstructs the bone defects of tibial plateau in TKA. The cancellous bone obtained from the bony end can be used fully, thus over-cutting can be avoided and the mechanical characteristics of the knee joint would not be disturbed.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 11/2008; 88(41):2907-11.
  • Article: Arthroscopic gluteal muscle contracture release with radiofrequency energy.
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    ABSTRACT: Gluteal muscle contracture is common after repeated intramuscular injections and sometimes is sufficiently debilitating to require open surgery. We asked whether arthroscopic release of gluteal muscle contracture using radiofrequency energy would decrease complications with clinically acceptable results. We retrospectively reviewed 108 patients with bilateral gluteal muscle contractures (57 males, 51 females; mean age, 23.7 years). We used inferior, anterosuperior, and posterosuperior portals. With the patient lying laterally, we developed and enlarged a potential space between the gluteal muscle group and the subcutaneous fat using blunt dissection. Under arthroscopic guidance through the inferior portal, we débrided and removed fatty tissue overlying the contractile band of the gluteal muscle group using a motorized shaver introduced through the superior portal. Radiofrequency then was introduced through the superior portal to gradually excise the contracted bands from superior to inferior. Finally, hemostasis was ensured using radiofrequency. Patients were followed a minimum of 7 months (mean, 17.4 months; range, 7-42 months). At last followup, the adduction and flexion ranges of the hip were 45.3 degrees +/- 8.7 degrees and 110.2 degrees +/- 11.9 degrees, compared with 10.4 degrees +/- 7.2 degrees and 44.8 degrees +/- 14.1 degrees before surgery. No hip abductor contracture recurred and no patient had residual hip pain or gluteal muscle wasting. We found gluteal muscle contracture could be released effectively with radiofrequency energy.
    Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 11/2008; 467(3):799-804. · 2.53 Impact Factor
  • Article: [Arthroscope monitored solution of adult intramuscular injection associated gluteal muscle contracture by radiofrequency].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the result of releasing adult intramuscular injection associated gluteal muscle contracture under the monitor of arthroscope by radiofrequency probe. From June 2001 to June 2005, 108 cases of bilateral gluteal muscle contracture were treated with radiofrequency colation under the arthroscope and solution with an average age of 24 years (from 18 to 40 years). There were 57 males and 51 females. Preoperatively, the course of the outline of the femur greater trochanter the sciatic nerve in buttocks and the area of gluteal muscle contracture were marked. With the patients firmly anchored in the straight lateral position, normal saline (which contains Adnephrin) was injected between the surface of contracted gluteus and subcutaneous fat to reduce bleeding in operation. The ports for the motorized shaver and radiofrequency probe were located at the edge of gluteal muscle contracture and were 5 mm superior to the greater trochanter. The 6 mm diameter port for the arthroscope was 3 cm inferior to the greater trochanter. Space was made between contracture bands and overlying subcutaneous tissue with a periosteal elevator by blunt dissection. After the anterior and posterior edge of the contracture bands were fully revealed, normal saline were filled in the space. With the monitor of arthroscope, the procedures were: removing fatty tissue from the surface of the contracture bands with motorized shaver, then cutting off the contracture bands curve and carefully probing and cutting off contracture bands which were mixed in gluteus maximus with radiofrequency probe, finally hemostasis by radiofrequency probe. In the operation flexion, adduction, internal rotation and straightening hip joint were repeated, until it got normal range of motion without snap and bleeding. Results One hundred and one patients were followed up with an average of 19 months. According to a comprehensive evaluating system, 91 cases were excellent, 7 were good, and 3 were fair. No infection, recurrence and neurovascular injury occurred. Gluteal muscle contracture could be effectively released with radiofrequency vaporization and solution. The technique has the advantage of easy to manipulate, minimally invasive, painless, safety and reliable curative effect, and is good for early functional exercises.
    Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] 08/2008; 46(13):970-2.
  • Article: [Arthroscopically assisted radiofrequency probe to treat achilles tendinitis].
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    ABSTRACT: To evaluate the effectiveness of micro-tenotomy using a radiofrequency (RF) probe to treat chronicity achilles tendinitis. Seventeen cases of chronicity achilles tendinitis were treated by RF probe. Eleven cases were male, and 6 female. The average age of the patients was 25 (17-48) years. Nine were athlete, 4 sports activity and 4 students. Seven were in left side, and 10 right side. Before receiving the RF therapy all patients had achilles tendinitis symptoms. The patients were treated with local anesthesia under arthroscopy by Arthrocare 2000 and TOPAZ. The operation were performed through a artificial lacuna under the subcutaneous tissue of achilles tend, insert arthroscope. The pathology test found the achilles tendon surface fibrous tissue hyperplasia and tear. The probe of RF to perforate just as meshwork, the space was 3-5 mm. Patients reported significantly reduced pain from 7 to 14 d postoperatively. The symptoms of pain was completely disappeared in 15, obviously relieve in 2. The functional outcome was assessed using the VAS score evaluation, perioperative 8.7 and postoperative 1.6. There were no perioperative and postoperative complications related to the procedure, as rupture of achilles tendon, blood vessel and nerve injury. No infection and recur was found in the cases. RF therapy for chronicity achilles tendinitis under the arthroscopy with minimum invasion is less pain and easy for early rehabilitation. The result is satisfactory.
    Zhonghua wai ke za zhi [Chinese journal of surgery] 02/2008; 46(2):101-3.
  • Article: [Clinical evaluation of small diameter decompression and arthroscopy in the treatment of early avascular necrosis of femoral head].
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    ABSTRACT: To investigate the therapeutic effect of small diameter, multiple porous, low drill velocity decompression and hip arthroscopy in treatment of early avascular necrosis of femoral head (ANFH). 226 ANFH patients (383 hips), 169 males (296 hips) and 57 females (87 hips), aged 36.5 (14 - 64), underwent drilling decompression with 3.5 mm Steinmann pin at a low velocity under the C-arm X-ray monitoring, all the 383 hips were decompressed with Steinmann pin, small diameter, multiple porous, low drill velocity. Synovectomy and cartilage trimming were performed through hip arthroscopy at the same time on the 209 hips combined with hip arthrosynovitis or cartilage trauma. 164 cases were followed up for 35 months (3 - 60 months). The Harris score was increased from 68 (56 - 78) pre-operatively to 79 (58 - 92) post-operatively. Excellent curative effect was found in 198 of the 383 hips (69.5%) with a Harris score > 80, medium curative effect was found in 70 hips (24.5%) with a Harris score between 70 and 79; and bad effect found in 17 hips (6.0%) with a Harris score < 69. During the follow-up, these 17 hips presented progress in staging of clinical course and collapse of femoral head. 139 hips with hydrops articuli were treated with arthroscopy, and 87 of the 139 hips underwent hip MRI during the follow-up. It was found that the hydrops articuli decreased in 59 hips and increased in 10 hips. Complications were found in 10 cases and all of them were recovered after treatment. The effect of small diameter, multiple porous and low drill velocity decompression is equal to or surpasses traditional core decompression. Small diameter decompression has the advantage of less osseous destruction of femoral head, delaying femoral head collapse and improving blood circulation in the necrosis zone of femoral head. Hip arthroscopy can greatly improve the therapeutic effect of ANFH through scavenging pain-producing substance, removing the cartilage chips caused by isolation or undermining dissection, and correcting internal environment disorder.
    Zhonghua yi xue za zhi 08/2007; 87(29):2041-4.

Institutions

  • 2009–2012
    • Chinese PLA General Hospital
      Beijing, Beijing Shi, China
  • 2008–2012
    • 301 Military Hospital
      Beijing, Beijing Shi, China
  • 2004–2012
    • 307 Hospital of the Chinese People's Liberation Army
      Beijing, Beijing Shi, China
  • 2005
    • Beijing Medical University
      • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
      Beijiang, Zhejiang Sheng, China