Biomechanical evaluation of tendon connection with novel suture techniques.

Purpose: Achilles tendon rupture is a severe injury with poor curative effect due to its anatomical characteristic and mechanical peculiarity. Internal fixation of limited loop (IFLL) with steel-wire has been applied on patients with tendon rupture to fix the broken ends before physical rehabilitation. The purpose of this study is to investigate the biomechanical property and radiological characteristic of such suture technique for the repairment of tendon rupture.

[Application of Dynesys system combined with posterior lumbar interbody fusion in treating multiple lumbar degenerative disease].

Objective: To explore the clinical effects of Dynesys system combined with posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) in treating multiple lumbar degenerative disease.

Methods: The clinical data of 46 patients with multiple lumbar degenerative diseases treated by Dynesys system combined with PLIF from September 2010 to May 2013 were retrospectively analyzed. There were 17 males and 29 females, aged from 38 to 68 years old with an average of (56.

Application of internal fixation of steel-wire limited loop in early Achilles tendon rupture.

Objective: To explore the clinical effect and safety of internal fixation of steel-wire limited loop in early Achilles tendon rupture.

Methods: Seventy-six patients respectively with early transected and avulsed types of Achilles tendon rupture were selected and treated with internal fixation of steel-wire limited loop. The patients began to take exercise for their lower limbs through continous passive motion as early as possible after surgical repair, and the loops were removed after 3-5 months.