Identification of risk factors for surgical site infection after type II and type III tibial pilon fracture surgery.

Background: High-energy tibial pilon fractures are complex and severe fractures that are associated with a high risk of infection following open reduction and internal fixation. Infection can negatively impact patient outcomes.

Aim: To compare risk factors for postoperative infection after open reduction and internal fixation for a pilon fracture.

Combination of vascular endothelial growth factor-loaded microspheres and hyperbaric oxygen on random skin flap survival in rats.

The present study aimed to investigate the role of hyperbaric oxygen (HBO) and treatment with vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-loaded microspheres, and HBO plus VEGF on the survival of random skin flaps in rats. The modified McFarlane flap model was established in 40 rats and evaluated within four groups: VEGF (n=10), HBO (n=10), HBO plus VEGF (n=10) and controls (n=10). Seven days following treatment, the necrotic area of the flap was measured.

[Effect of hirudin on random skin flap survival in rats].

Objective: To investigate the effect of Hirudin on random skin flap survival in rats.

Methods: 24 SD rats were randomly divided into control group and experimental group. The "McFarlane flap (3 cm x 9 cm)" rat models were established on the rat dorsum.

[Application of dorsal pentagonal flap for reconstruction of the web space in congenital syndactyly].

Objective: To investigate the therapeutic effect of dorsal pentagonal flap for reconstruction of the web space in congenital syndactyly.

Methods: From October 2007 to August 2009, 10 patients with congenital syndactyly were treated with dorsal pentagonal flap for web space reconstruction. During the follow-up period, the patients underwent finger functional assessment and web space appearance examination.