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Ding K, Zhu Y, Li J, Yuwen P, Yang W, Zhang Y, Wang H, Ren C, Chen W, Zhang Q, Zhang Y. Age-related Changes with the Trabecular Bone of Ward's Triangle and Neck-shaft Angle in the Proximal Femur: A Radiographic Study. Orthop Surg 2023; 15:3279-3287. [PMID: 37853985 PMCID: PMC10694024 DOI: 10.1111/os.13923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2023] [Revised: 09/13/2023] [Accepted: 09/15/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE The Ward triangle is an important area used clinically to diagnose and assess osteoporosis and its fracture risk in the proximal femur. The main objective of this study was to investigate the rules of development and maturation of the trabeculae of Ward's triangle to provide a basis for the prevention and treatment proximal femur fracture. METHODS From January 2018 to December 2019, individuals from 4 months to 19 years old who underwent hip growth and development assessments at the Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University were selected retrospectively. The outpatient electronic medical record system was used to collect information such as age, gender, imaging images, and clinical diagnosis. The development score and maturity characteristics of the trabecular bone were analyzed using hip radiograph data. Correlation analysis was performed to identify the relationship among age, neck-shaft angle and development and maturity score of the trabecular bone. RESULTS A total of 941 patients were enrolled in this study, including 539 males and 402 females. Primary compression trabeculae were all present at 1 year of age and matured at 7 years of age and older; primary tension trabeculae were all present at 4 years of age and matured at 18 years of age. Secondary compression trabeculae were present at 4 years of age and matured at 18 years of age. In addition, the neck-shaft angle progressively decreases from 4 months to 14 years of age but barely changes between 15 and 19 years of age. CONCLUSION In short, the development and maturation of the trabeculae in the ward' triangle followed a specific temporal pattern that was related to the neck-shaft angle. Therefore, these findings can help us understand structure and mechanical characteristics of proximal femoral trabeculae, and improve our understanding of the mechanism and treatment of proximal femoral fractures.
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- Kai Ding
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hebei Orthopaedic Clinical Research CenterThe Third Hospital of Hebei Medical UniversityShijiazhuangChina
- Key Laboratory of Biomechanics of Hebei ProvinceOrthopaedic Research Institute of Hebei ProvinceHebeiChina
- NHC Key Laboratory of Intelligent Orthopaedic Equipment (The Third Hospital of Hebei Medical University)ShijiazhuangChina
- Engineering Research Center of Orthopaedic Minimally Invasive Intelligent EquipmentMinistry of EducationShijiazhuangChina
- Chinese Academy of EngineeringBingjiaokou HutongBejingChina
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Biomechanical properties and clinical significance of cancellous bone in proximal femur: A review. Injury 2023:S0020-1383(23)00251-6. [PMID: 36922271 DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2023.03.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2022] [Revised: 02/26/2023] [Accepted: 03/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/18/2023]
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Trabecular bone plays an important role in the load-bearing capacity of the femur. Understanding the structural characteristics, biomechanics, and mechanical conduction of the trabecular bone is of great value in studying the mechanism of fractures and formulating surgical plans. The past decade has witnessed unprecedented progress in imaging, biomechanics and finite element analysis techniques, translating into a better understanding of trabecular bone. This article reviews the research progress achieved over the years regarding femoral trabecular bone, especially on factors influencing the strength of the proximal femoral cancellous bone and cancellous bone microfractures and provides a comprehensive overview of the latest findings on proximal femoral trabecular bone and their clinical significance.
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Zhang J, Tang X. The application of the 150° oblique tangential fluoroscopic view to detect the posterosuperior femoral neck screw in-out-in intraoperatively. Sci Rep 2022; 12:12790. [PMID: 35896719 PMCID: PMC9329380 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-17221-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2022] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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This study investigates the application of the 150° tangential fluoroscopic projection as a novel fluoroscopic view to detect the posterosuperior screw in–out–in (IOI) in the cannulated screws fixation of femoral neck fractures. A retrospective analysis was conducted including 33 patients with femoral neck fractures enrolled from April to November 2021. All patients underwent closed reduction and internal fixation with cannulated screws under intra-operative C-arm fluoroscopy. The posterosuperior femoral neck screw position (whether in–out–in and the distance to the femoral neck cortex) was evaluated from the standard anteroposterior (AP), lateral view, and tangential view images. Postoperative computed tomography (CT) scan results are considered the gold standard for detecting the femoral neck screw locations. Of 33 patients, no femoral neck screws were found to be placed IOI under the standard AP and lateral views. The tangential view revealed the posterosuperior screw was IOI in 8 patients, whereas the average distance between the posterosuperior screw and the posterior femoral neck cortex was 2.73 ± 1.06 mm under the standard lateral view. Postoperative CT verified that posterosuperior screw was placed IOI in these 8 patients. In the other 25 patients with the tangential view showed the posterosuperior screw completely contained in the femoral neck, the average distance between the posterosuperior screw and the posterior femoral neck cortex was 5.48 ± 1.26 mm under the standard lateral view and 2.76 ± 1.08 mm under the tangential view, with a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p < 0.05). Post-operative CT demonstrated that the femoral neck screws were completely contained in the femoral neck in these 25 patients. Intra-operative tangential view of 150° can effectively identify the posterosuperior screw IOI in the cannulated screws fixation of femoral neck fractures. Based on our study, we highly recommend the tangential view as a routine intraoperative fluoroscopic angle to detect the posterosuperior screw IOI.
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- Jian Zhang
- Dalian Medical University, Dalian, 116044, Liaoning Province, China.,Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhong Shan Road, Xi Gang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning Province, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Trauma, The First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, 222 Zhong Shan Road, Xi Gang District, Dalian, 116011, Liaoning Province, China.
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Calcar femorale variation in extant and fossil hominids: Implications for identifying bipedal locomotion in fossil hominins. J Hum Evol 2022; 167:103183. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jhevol.2022.103183] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/27/2021] [Revised: 03/04/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Mei J, Pang L, Jiang Z. Strategies for managing the destruction of calcar femorale. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2021; 22:460. [PMID: 34011332 PMCID: PMC8136139 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-021-04324-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/26/2020] [Accepted: 05/05/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The calcar femorale was identified long ago. However, our current understanding of the calcar is insufficient, and its related concepts are sometimes confused. The calcar femoral is an important anatomical structure of the proximal femur, and its function can be overlooked. In trauma, tumors, or other diseases, the calcar femorale can be destroyed or changed pathologically. As a result, the mechanical structure of the proximal femur becomes destroyed, causing pathological fractures. How to address the destruction of the calcar femorale or the damage to the calcar femorale is discussed in this article. MAIN TEXT Destruction of the calcar femorale is accompanied by many conditions, including trauma, tumors, and other diseases. The types of hip fractures caused by trauma include femoral neck fractures and intertrochanteric fractures. Dynamic hip screws, proximal femoral nail anti-rotation, and multiple parallel cannulate pins can be used in different conditions. When metastatic and primary bone tumors involve the calcar femorale, endoprostheses are widely used. Other diseases, such as fibrous dysplasia and aneurysmal bone cyst are treated differently. CONCLUSIONS The calcar femorale can redistribute stresses and the destruction of the calcar femorale can lead to an increase in posterior medial stress. Many factors need to be considered when deciding whether to reconstruct the calcar femorale. Effective treatment strategies for managing the destruction of calcar femorale will need first establishing the precise mechanism of the destruction of the calcar and then designing therapies towards these mechanisms. Further investigation to the calcar needs to be carried out.
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- Jin Mei
- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan Province China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan Province China
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- Hospital of Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chengdu, 610072 Sichuan Province China
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It is the role of the hip joint to support the superincumbent body weight while its complex range of movement, under a variety of stresses, allows the individual to undertake a wide range of physical activities. It is then perhaps not surprising that a recent anatomical study shows that the upper femur has a structure commensurate with the complexity of its movements. Mechanically, the upper femur consists of two separate bones: the combined femoral head and neck and the femoral shaft. Both bones consist of a mixture of two different types: cancellous bone and cortical bone, each with its own characteristics. Both bones are subjected to two different forces: those of weight bearing and movement and those of bone modelling. In the face of these complexities, this article tenders some theoretical considerations as to how this region functions and deals with these particular problems. From an anatomical viewpoint, the calcar femorale plays a central role in the mechanical structure of the femoral neck and is pivotal in the management of the stresses to which the region is subjected.
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- Alan Hammer
- Department of Orthopaedics, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, Durban, South Africa
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Zhu X, Mei J, Ni M, Jia G, Liu S, Dai Y, Zhang Y. [General anatomy and image reconstruction analysis of the proximal femoral trabecular structures]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2019; 33:1254-1259. [PMID: 31544435 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201904128] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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Objective To investigate the three-dimensional structure of proximal femoral trabeculae, analyze the formation mechanism, and explore its relationship with the occurrence and treatment of proximal femoral fractures. Methods Six cadaver adult femur specimens were harvested and the gross specimens containing both trabecular system and cortical bone were established by hand scraping. All samples were scanned by micro-CT and the CT images were input into Mimics18.0 software to establish the digital proximal femoral model containing trabecular structure. The spatial distribution of trabecular system was observed, and the relations between trabecular bone and the proximal femur surface and related anatomical landmarks were analyzed in digital models. Results The gross specimen and digital models of trabecular system were successfully established. The trabecular system of proximal femur could be divided into two groups: the horizontal and vertical trabecular. The horizontal trabecular arose from the base of greater trochanter, gone along the direction of femoral neck, and terminated at the center of femoral head. The vertical trabecular began from the base of lesser trochanter and femoral calcar, gone radically upward, and reached the femoral head. The average distance of the horizontal trabecular to the greater trochanter was 22.66 mm (range, 17.3-26.8 mm). In the femoral head, the horizontal trabecula and the vertical trabecula were fused into a kind of sphere, and the distances from the horizontal trabecula to the surface of the femoral head vary in different sections. The average distance of trabecular ball to the femoral head surface was 6.88 mm (range, 6.3-7.2 mm) in sagittal plane, 6.32 mm (range, 5.8-7.6 mm) in coronal plane, and 6.30 mm (range, 5.6-6.3 mm) in cross section. The vertical and horizontal trabeculae intersect obliquely, and the average angle of horizontal trabecular and vertical one was 140.67° (range, 129-150°). Conclusion The trabecular system exhibits a unique spatial configuration, which is the main internal support of proximal femur. Restoration of the integrity of trabecular structure is the important goal of proximal femoral fractures.
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- Xiaozhong Zhu
- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, the Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai, 200233,
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- Department of Orthopedics, Pudong New Area Peoples' Hospital, Shanghai, 201299, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Songjiang Central Hospital, Shanghai, 201605, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Tongji Hospital of Tongji University, Shanghai, 200065, P.R.China
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Li H, Xu S, Tang X, Wang N, Xu L, Wang Y, Lu B, Gou Y. [Clinical study for preoperative traction on impact of osteonecrosis of femoral head in patients with femoral neck fractures]. ZHONGGUO XIU FU CHONG JIAN WAI KE ZA ZHI = ZHONGGUO XIUFU CHONGJIAN WAIKE ZAZHI = CHINESE JOURNAL OF REPARATIVE AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY 2019; 33:671-675. [PMID: 31197991 PMCID: PMC8355769 DOI: 10.7507/1002-1892.201901019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/04/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the impact of preoperative traction on the osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) in patients with femoral neck fractures. METHODS Between February 2013 and May 2016, 120 patients with femoral neck fractures, who were treated with screw fixation, were collected. Sixty patients with fractures of Garden type Ⅰ and Ⅱ were non-displaced fracture group; 60 cases with fractures of Garden type Ⅲ and Ⅳ were displaced fracture group. The patients in 2 groups were randomly divided into traction and non-traction subgroups ( n=30). There was no significant difference in gender, age, injury mechanism, damage side, the time from injury to operation, and fracture classification between 2 subgroups ( P>0.05). Intracapsular pressure was recorded before operation. The quality of fracture reduction and the satisfaction ratio of screw implant were evaluated during operation. Visual analogue scale (VAS), Harris score, joint mobility, and the incidence of ONFH would be evaluated at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after operation. RESULTS All incisions of 2 groups healed by first intention after operation. There was no infection or deep vein thrombosis of lower extremity. All patients were followed up 2 years. In displaced and non-displaced fracture groups, the intracapsular pressure of traction subgroups were higher than that of non-traction group ( P<0.05); the differences of the quality of fracture reduction and the satisfaction ratio of screw implant were not significant ( P>0.05) between 2 subgroups. At 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after operation, VAS scores were higher in traction subgroup than in non-traction subgroup ( P<0.05); and the joint mobility and Harris scores were lower in traction subgroup than in non-traction subgroup ( P<0.05). X-ray films showed all fractures healed. Except for the non-displaced group at 6 months, the incidences of ONFH were higher in traction subgroup than in non-traction subgroup at other time points ( P< 0.05). CONCLUSION Preoperative traction may increase the risk of ONFH, which can increase the intracapsular pressure and affect the blood supply of femoral head.
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- Haibo Li
- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu Sichuan, 610072, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Sichuan Academy of Medical Science & Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital, Chengdu Sichuan, 610072, P.R.China
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- Department of Orthopaedics, the First People's Hospital of Shuangliu District, Chengdu Sichuan, 610200,
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Amson E, Arnold P, van Heteren AH, Canoville A, Nyakatura JA. Trabecular architecture in the forelimb epiphyses of extant xenarthrans (Mammalia). Front Zool 2017; 14:52. [PMID: 29213295 PMCID: PMC5707916 DOI: 10.1186/s12983-017-0241-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2017] [Accepted: 11/08/2017] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Background Bone structure has a crucial role in the functional adaptations that allow vertebrates to conduct their diverse lifestyles. Much has been documented regarding the diaphyseal structure of long bones of tetrapods. However, the architecture of trabecular bone, which is for instance found within the epiphyses of long bones, and which has been shown experimentally to be extremely plastic, has received little attention in the context of lifestyle adaptations (virtually only in primates). We therefore investigated the forelimb epiphyses of extant xenarthrans, the placental mammals including the sloths, anteaters, and armadillos. They are characterised by several lifestyles and degrees of fossoriality involving distinct uses of their forelimb. We used micro computed tomography data to acquire 3D trabecular parameters at regions of interest (ROIs) for all extant genera of xenarthrans (with replicates). Traditional, spherical, and phylogenetically informed statistics (including the consideration of size effects) were used to characterise the functional signal of these parameters. Results Several trabecular parameters yielded functional distinctions. The main direction of the trabeculae distinguished lifestyle categories for one ROI (the radial trochlea). Among the other trabecular parameters, it is the degree of anisotropy (i.e., a preferential alignment of the trabeculae) that yielded the clearest functional signal. For all ROIs, the armadillos, which represent the fully terrestrial and fossorial category, were found as characterised by a greater degree of anisotropy (i.e., more aligned trabeculae). Furthermore, the trabeculae of the humeral head of the most fossorial armadillos were also found to be more anisotropic than in the less fossorial species. Conclusions Most parameters were marked by an important intraspecific variability and by a size effect, which could, at least partly, be masking the functional signal. But for some parameters, the degree of anisotropy in particular, a clear functional distinction was recovered. Along with data on primates, our findings suggest that a trabecular architecture characterised by a greater degree of anisotropy is to be expected in species in which the relevant epiphyses withstand a restricted range of load directions. Trabecular architecture therefore is a promising research avenue for the reconstruction of lifestyles in extinct or cryptic species. Electronic supplementary material The online version of this article (10.1186/s12983-017-0241-x) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.
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- Eli Amson
- AG Morphologie und Formengeschichte, Institut für Biologie, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Philippstraße 13, 10115 Berlin, Germany.,Bild Wissen Gestaltung. Ein Interdisziplinäres Labor, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Sophienstraße 22a, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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- Institut für Spezielle Zoologie und Evolutionsbiologie mit Phyletischem Museum, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena, Erbertstraße 1, 07743 Jena, Germany
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- Sektion Mammalogie, Zoologische Staatssammlung München, Staatliche Naturwissenschaftliche Sammlungen Bayerns, Münchhausenstraße 21, 81247 Munich, Germany
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- Steinmann Institute for Geology, Mineralogy, and Paleontology, University of Bonn, Nußallee 8, D-53113 Bonn, Germany
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- AG Morphologie und Formengeschichte, Institut für Biologie, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Philippstraße 13, 10115 Berlin, Germany.,Bild Wissen Gestaltung. Ein Interdisziplinäres Labor, Humboldt Universität zu Berlin, Sophienstraße 22a, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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It was 140 years ago that George von Meyer presented his anatomical diagrams of human bones to a meeting in Zurich. There he was told by Prof. Karl Culmann that the trabecular lines shown within the diagram of the upper femur closely resembled those lines of force which Culmann had determined with Graphic Statics to be passing through a curved, loaded Fairbairn crane. This drew the attention of Julius Wolff, who used this as the basis for his 'Trajectorial theory' which was widely accepted and, to date, has been the underlying basis for all biomechanical investigations of this region. Following Wolff and Culmann, the upper femur is considered to be a curved structure and is investigated as such. Unfortunately, this concept is wrong. The upper femur is not curved but is angular. It is formed by the junction of two straight bones, the femoral neck and the femoral shaft, as may be simply seen as the neck/shaft angle constructed on the antero-posterior radiograph of any normal femur. The internal trabecular bone forms only part of the load bearing structure of the femoral neck. The configuration of this trabecular substance in this region suggests that it is related specifically to the force present during flexion and extension movements of the hip joint. This being so, combined with the delayed timing of the appearance of the trabecular columns, it must be questioned as to whether the remodelling of the upper femur is in response to one or to two distinct forces.
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- A Hammer
- , 4 Clarendon Close, Bearsted, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 4JD, England, UK.
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Tong X, Burton IS, Isaksson H, Jurvelin JS, Kröger H. Cortical bone histomorphometry in male femoral neck: the investigation of age-association and regional differences. Calcif Tissue Int 2015; 96:295-306. [PMID: 25646589 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-015-9957-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2014] [Accepted: 01/06/2015] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Low bone volume and changes in bone quality or microarchitecture may predispose individuals to fragility fractures. As the dominant component of the human skeleton, cortical bone plays a key role in protecting bones from fracture. However, histological investigations of the underlying structural changes, which might predispose to fracture, have been largely limited to the cancellous bone. The aim of this study was to investigate the age-association and regional differences of histomorphometric properties in the femoral neck cortical bone. Undecalcified histological sections of the femoral neck (n = 20, aged 18-82 years, males) were cut (15 μm) and stained using modified Masson-Goldner stain. Complete femoral neck images were scanned, and cortical bone boundaries were defined using our previously established method. Cortical bone histomorphometry was performed with low (×50) and high magnification (×100). Most parameters related to cortical width (Mean Ct.Wi, Inferior Ct.Wi, Superior Ct.Wi) were negatively associated with age both before and after adjustment for height. The inferior cortex was the thickest (P < 0.001) and the superior cortex was the thinnest (P < 0.008) of all cortical regions. Both osteonal size and pores area were negatively associated with age. Osteonal area and number were higher in the antero-inferior area (P < 0.002) and infero-posterior area (P = 0.002) compared to the postero-superior area. The Haversian canal area was higher in the infero-posterior area compared to the postero-superior area (P = 0.002). Moreover, porosity was higher in the antero-superior area (P < 0.002), supero-anterior area (P < 0.002) and supero-posterior area (P < 0.002) compared to the infero-anterior area. Eroded endocortical perimeter (E.Pm/Ec.Pm) correlated positively with superior cortical width. This study describes the changes in cortical bone during ageing in healthy males. Further studies are needed to investigate whether these changes explain the increased susceptibility to femoral neck fractures.
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- Xiaoyu Tong
- Bone and Cartilage Research Unit (BCRU), Institute of Clinical Medicine, University of Eastern Finland, POB 1627, 70211, Kuopio, Finland,
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The Problem of Fracture Fixation Augmentation and Description of a Novel Technique and Implant for Femoral Neck Stabilization. Tech Orthop 2015. [DOI: 10.1097/bto.0000000000000133] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Maclean SJ, Black SM, Cunningham CA. The developing juvenile ischium: macro-radiographic insights. Clin Anat 2014; 27:906-14. [PMID: 24639178 DOI: 10.1002/ca.22391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2014] [Accepted: 02/18/2014] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Despite the importance of the human pelvis as a weight-bearing structure, there is a paucity of literature that discusses the development of the juvenile innominate from a biomechanical perspective. This study aims to add to the limited body of literature pertaining to this topic through the qualitative analysis of the gross architecture of the human ischium during the juvenile period. Macro-radiographs of 55 human ischia ranging from 28 intra-uterine weeks to 14 years of age were examined using intensity-gradient color mapping to highlight changes in gross structural morphology with increasing age. A clear pattern of maturation was observed in the juvenile ischium with increasing age. The acetabular component and ramus of the ischium consistently displayed low bone intensity in the postnatal skeletal material. Conversely the posterior body of the ischium, and in particular the ischial spine and lesser sciatic notch, exhibited increasing bone intensity which first arose at 1-2 years of age and became more expansive in older cohorts. The intensity patterns observed within the developing juvenile ischium are indicative of the potential factors influencing the maturation of this skeletal element. While the low intensity acetabular fossa indicates a lack of significant biomechanical interactions, the posterior increase in bone intensity may be related to the load-bearing nature of the posterior ischium.
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- Stephen J Maclean
- Centre for Anatomy and Human Identification, College of Arts, Science and Engineering, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 5EH
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Collins MS, Tiegs-Heiden CA, Stuart MJ. Patellar calcar: MRI appearance of a previously undescribed anatomical entity. Skeletal Radiol 2014; 43:219-25. [PMID: 24287959 DOI: 10.1007/s00256-013-1776-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2013] [Revised: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 10/31/2013] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The femoral calcar is a constant anatomical structure within the proximal femur representing a condensation of bone trabeculae. It is our impression that a similar structure is present within the patella. The purpose of this retrospective study was to define the prevalence, appearance, location, and configuration of the patellar calcar on MRI examinations. MATERIALS AND METHODS One hundred consecutive unenhanced knee MRIs were retrospectively reviewed by two readers who were blinded to the clinical indication. The patellar calcar was defined as a dark signaling, linear or curvilinear structure subjacent to the patellar articular surface. If present, the patellar calcar was assigned to a "well seen," "moderately well seen," or "faintly seen" category. Location of the calcar within the patella, orientation, configuration, and thickness were recorded. Confounding variables, such as marrow edema, patellar chondromalacia, bipartite patella, or postoperative changes were also recorded. RESULTS The patellar calcar was visualized in 81 out of 100 (81 %) MRIs. When detected, the calcar was well seen in 20 out of 81 (25 %), moderately well seen in 35 out of 81 (43 %), and faintly seen in 26 out of 81 (32 %). The anteroposterior width of the calcar measured at its thickest segment was: < 1 mm in 43 out of 81 (53 %), 1 mm in 28 out of 81 (35 %), and >1 mm in 10 out of 81 (12 %). CONCLUSION The patellar calcar was seen in the majority of knee MRIs and had a consistent imaging appearance. The calcar may be obscured by degenerative arthrosis of the patella and rarely may mimic patellar stress fracture or osteochondritis dissecans. Radiologists and clinicians should be familiar with this normal anatomical structure.
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- Mark S Collins
- Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA,
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The upper femur has long held a fascination for both clinicians and bioengineers as it contains two trabecular columns obviously related to its function. In this respect two theories as to the formation of these columns have developed, both associated with Wolff: the Trajectorial Theory, which relates mainly to the passage of forces through the cancellous bone of the upper femur, and Wolff's Law of bone formation, which describes the bone's reaction to these forces and relates to bone in general. The two concepts nevertheless are often used synonymously. The Trajectorial Theory propounds that these cancellous structures in the femoral neck are due to both tension and compression forces, while modern day concepts of Wolff's Law only acknowledge the action of compression forces: and herein lies the paradox. The Trajectorial Theory and Wolff's Law, when applied to the upper femur, are mutually exclusive. The evidence, anatomical and physiological, indicates that bone forms within the femoral neck solely under the influence of compression forces. This would indicate that the Trajectorial Theory is not appropriate for this region. An alternative conceptual way of looking at this region is presented which eliminates this theory and resolves the paradox.
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Le Corroller T, Dediu M, Pauly V, Pirro N, Chabrand P, Champsaur P. The femoral calcar: A computed tomography anatomical study. Clin Anat 2011; 24:886-92. [PMID: 21438021 DOI: 10.1002/ca.21177] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/14/2010] [Revised: 02/18/2011] [Accepted: 02/21/2011] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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