Modified load sharing rip-stop technique in patients with traumatic transtendinous rotator cuff tear: Surgical technique and clinical outcomes

BackgroundTranstendinous rotator cuff tear is likely to occur due to trauma in sports activities, with a frequency of <2% of total rotator cuff tears. These tears are difficult to treat because of limited tendon tissue in the proximal stump, and standard repair techniques are sometimes ineffective. Few studies have reported on the repair technique and clinical outcomes for transtendinous rotator cuff tear, and an appropriate repair technique has, therefore, not been established. The purpose of this study was to use our modified load sharing rip-stop technique to repair transtendinous rotator cuff tear and to clarify the clinical effectiveness of this technique.MethodsThis was a retrospective case series review of eight patients who underwent the modified load sharing rip-stop technique for repairing traumatic transtendinous rotator cuff tear between January 2013 and June 2017. The eight patients were followed up for at least 2 years (range: 24–41 months). Cuff integrity was evaluated using magnetic resonance imaging at 12 months after surgery using the Sugaya classification. We evaluated the pre- and postoperative ranges of motion, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons score, Constant Shoulder Score, and muscle strength at 90° abduction. Data were analyzed using the Mann–Whitney U test and Fisher's exact tests. P < .05 was considered to indicate statistical significance.ResultsSix patients were classified as Sugaya I and two as Sugaya II. ASES score (38.5–90.2, P = .0008), Constant shoulder score (36.5–79, P = .002), flexion (85°–158.1°, P = .002), abduction (85°–157.5°, P = .001), external rotation (38.8°–55°, P = .024), and muscle strength at 90° abduction (2.95–5.39 kg, P = .028) improved significantly. Six patients were able to return to their previous sports activity.ConclusionUsing our modified load sharing rip-stop technique for repair of transtendinous rotator cuff tear, patients obtained good clinical outcomes and could return to sports activities.     

Validation and reliability of a Japanese version of the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index: A cross-sectional study

BackgroundThe Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) is a simple disease specific questionnaire that is used to evaluate the impact of shoulder disorders. The purpose of this study was to translate the SPADI into Japanese (SPADI-Jp) and evaluate its reliability and validity in Japanese patients with shoulder disorders.MethodsCross-cultural adaptation of the SPADI was performed according to international guidelines. A total of 100 patients with shoulder disorders participated in this study. Each participant was asked to finish the SPADI-Jp, Disability of Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH), and the Short-Form 36 (SF-36) at the initial visit. Thirty-four patients repeated the SPADI-Jp to assess the test–retest reliability. The test–retest reliability was quantified using the interclass correlation coefficient (ICC), while Cronbach's alpha was calculated to assess the internal consistency. The construct validity was assessed using Spearman's rank correlation coefficients.ResultsInternal consistency in the SPADI-Jp was very high (0.969), as measured by the Cronbach's alpha. The ICC of the SPADI-Jp was 0.930. There was a strong, positive correlation between the DASH and the SPADI-Jp (r = 0.837, p < 0.001). The SPADI-Jp was significantly correlated with most of the SF-36 subscales. The correlations of the SPADI-Jp with physical subscales of the SF-36 were stronger than those with the other subscales.ConclusionsWe demonstrated that the SPADI-Jp is a reliable and valid self-assessment tool. Because cross-cultural adaptation, validation, and reliability of the disease-specific questionnaire for shoulder pain and disability have not been evaluated in Japan, the SPADI-Jp can be useful for evaluating such patients in the Japanese population.     

Scientific connotation of “treating different diseases with the same method” from the perspective of metabolic–immune dysregulation in inflammation-mediated carcinogenesis of digestive organs

Inflammation-mediated carcinogenesis develops in the context of chronic inflammation and is a significant cause of cancer within the digestive system. In the chronic inflammation microenvironment, the metabolic activity of tissue cells undergoes extensive changes, which interfere with the normal function of immune cells. Dysregulation of cell metabolism and immune function has been identified as a key factor contributing to inflammation-mediated carcinogenesis within the major digestive organs, such as the stomach, liver, and colorectum. This metabolic–immune imbalance also corresponds to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theories of “yin-yang disharmony” and “disharmony between Ying-nutrients and Wei-defense.” The metabolic–immune imbalance has also been regarded as the key factor supporting “treatment of different diseases with the same method,” in which the same approach is adopted in the treatment of different conditions. In the TCM treatment process, it is necessary to first identify TCM patterns and then apply the corresponding TCM to correct the dysregulated metabolic and immune function, thereby blocking the progression from inflammation to malignancy. Our study findings deepen the TCM understanding of metabolic–immune dysregulation and the relationship between metabolic–immune dysregulation, pattern identification, and treatment method. They also provide new insights for the treatment of inflammation-mediated carcinogenesis in major digestive organs and help us further explore the scientific connotation of the TCM strategy of “treating different diseases with the same method.     

基于抗肝纤维化生物活性及近红外谱效相关的鳖甲质量评价研究

目的 从鳖甲临床抗肝纤维化功效出发并结合近红外光谱,探索建立关联抗肝纤维化活性的鳖甲质量生物活性评价方法。方法 建立转化生长因子-β1（transforming growth factor-β1,TGF-β1）诱导的LX-2肝纤维化细胞模型,采用qRT-PCR检测鳖甲对I型胶原（type I collagen,COL1）mRNA表达的影响,计算鳖甲对COL1 mRNA相对表达量的抑制率;采用Western blotting检测鳖甲对COL1蛋白表达的影响,以评价鳖甲在细胞模型上的抗肝纤维化生物活性。采集并处理不同批次鳖甲药材的近红外光谱数据,通过谱-效相关分析探究鳖甲药材近红外光谱数据与其抗肝纤维化活性的相关性,筛选活性波段,建立鳖甲的效应近红外谱,以效应近红外谱下面积评价鳖甲药材的质量。结果 体外实验表明,与模型组比较,鳖甲水提物（water extract of Trionycis Carapax,WECT）处理组细胞中COL1 mRNA与蛋白表达水平显著下调（P＜0.05、0.01）;基于谱-效相关分析,共筛选得到R＞0.6、P＜0.05且波数大于8 cm⁻¹的活性波段3个,分别为5226～5235 cm⁻¹、5943～6071 cm⁻¹与6379～6396 cm⁻¹,以3个活性波段下面积为指标,建立鳖甲药材的效应近红外谱,计算各特征波段下面积和,并分析其与生物活性的相关性,两者相关系数R为0.813 53。结论 WECT可抑制LX-2细胞外基质的产生来治疗肝纤维化;效应波谱下面积和（5226～5235 cm⁻¹、5943～6071 cm⁻¹与6379～6396 cm⁻¹）作为鳖甲药材的质量评价系数,用于评价鳖甲药材的质量,可区分不同批次鳖甲药材的抗肝纤维化活性。     

淫羊藿醇提物调节M2样巨噬细胞极化减少乳腺癌细胞迁移和集落形成的研究

目的 探讨淫羊藿Epimedium brevicornu醇提物对体外巨噬细胞极化调控机制及对M2样巨噬细胞促进4T1细胞迁移和集落形成的影响。方法 采用CCK-8法检测不同浓度淫羊藿醇提物对骨髓来源巨噬细胞（bonemarrowderived macrophages,BMDM）活力的影响,确定淫羊藿醇提物的安全作用浓度;采用Western blotting和q RT-PCR检测淫羊藿醇提物对M2样巨噬细胞标志物精氨酸酶-1(arginase-1,Arg-1)和CD163表达的影响;采用q RT-PCR检测淫羊藿醇提物对M2-肿瘤相关巨噬细胞（tumor-associated macrophages,TAMs）相关基因炎症区域1(found in inflammatory zone 1,Fizz1)、过氧化物酶体增殖物激活受体γ(peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor γ,PPARγ)、几丁质酶3样分子3(chitinase 3-like 3,Ym1)、趋化因子24(C-C motif chemokine ligand 24,CCL24)、巨...     

基于多途径联合效应的甘草防治脓毒血症活性成分筛选及作用机制研究

目的 研究甘草中有效组分对脓毒血症的防治作用及机制。方法 采用小鼠骨髓来源巨噬细胞(bone marrow-derived macrophages,BMDM)构建体外NOD样受体热蛋白结构域相关蛋白3(NOD-like receptor thermal protein domain associated protein 3,NLRP3)炎症小体激活模型及H2O2诱导的氧化应激模型筛选出甘草抗炎、抗氧化应激的有效组分,采用ip脂多糖(lipopolysaccharide,LPS,20 mg/kg)诱导C57BL/6小鼠脓毒血症致死模型以及脓毒血症模型,评价致死模型中小鼠的生存率及脓毒血症模型小鼠腹腔灌洗液中巨噬细胞和中性粒细胞在渗出细胞中的占比以及外周血和腹腔灌洗液中白细胞介素-1β(interleukin-1β,IL-1β)及肿瘤坏死因子-α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)水平。结果 基于BMDM细胞NLRP3炎症小体激活模型筛选出甘草中有效组分刺甘草查耳酮,可显著抑制半胱氨酸天冬氨酸蛋白酶-1(cystein-asparate protease-1,Ca...     

肩关节后方不稳的诊疗现状

肩关节后方不稳发生率明显低于前方不稳,但是临床上诊疗难度大,误诊和漏诊率较高。其病因、临床表现治疗策略与前方不稳完全不同。因此,深入认识肩关节周围解剖结构、掌握检查方法、基于解剖和受伤方式对肩不稳进行分型对提高诊断准确率具有关键作用。CT三维重建对肱骨头及肩盂骨缺损的评估和核磁共振造影(magnetic resonance angiography,MRA)对于后方盂唇及关节囊病变评估有助于精确诊断。治疗方法分为保守治疗及手术治疗。对肌性不稳建议保守治疗。创伤性及发育不良性不稳建议手术治疗,具体根据肩盂侧或肱骨头侧损伤行不同术式。肩盂侧损伤根据骨缺损情况行软组织手术、植骨手术或截骨手术来重建后方稳定结构;肱骨头侧缺损则根据前方骨缺损面积行植骨术或肩胛下肌填塞术。手术方式有开放手术和关节镜手术,前者优势在于学习曲线短,固定牢固;后者优势在于微创操作及可以多角度观察病变部位并精确控制骨块位置。本文对将上述问题加以综述。     

肝脏血管平滑肌脂肪瘤诊断与外科治疗：附19例报告

背景与目的 肝脏血管平滑肌脂肪瘤（HAML）是肝脏少见的一种间叶组织来源的良性肿瘤,影像学检查缺乏特异性,术前诊断率低,容易误诊为肝细胞癌或其他肝良性肿瘤,本文报告19例HAML患者的诊治过程,以期为临床提供参考和借鉴。方法 回顾性分析2011年1月—2019年12月收治的19例HAML患者临床资料,其中女12例,男7例;年龄28~61岁;体检发现无临床症状者14例,表现为上腹部隐痛者3例,间断腹胀者1例,腹痛伴腹泻者1例;1例合并慢性乙型病毒性肝炎及肺脓肿,1例合并乙型肝炎肝硬化代偿期。19例均不伴肾肺等其他脏器血管平滑肌脂肪瘤,均无结节性硬化症。肿瘤直径1.3~12 cm,平均直径（4.6±2.2）cm。AFP、CA19-9、CEA均正常。7例患者术前诊断肝细胞癌（36.8%）,12例术前诊断肝良性肿瘤（63.2%）,分别为7例诊断肝腺瘤,2例诊断炎性假瘤,1例诊断肝海绵状血管瘤,1例诊断肝局灶性结节性增生,1例术前行超声引导下肝脏穿刺活检病理证实HAML。结果 患者均行外科手术治疗,18例行肝切除治疗,1例行超声引导下肝肿瘤穿刺活检术、经皮穿刺肝肿瘤射频消融术。平均手术时间（172.7±80.4）min,术中平均出血量为（456.6±528.1）mL,平均术后住院时间（9.8±2.7）d。19例患者病理检查均证实HAML,其中7例为上皮样血管平滑肌脂肪瘤,免疫组化检查HMB-45、SMA均阳性表达。患者术后恢复良好,所有患者无肝衰竭、腹腔出血、胆汁漏等并发症发生,无死亡病例。全部病例均获随访,均未发现肿瘤复发及转移。术后患者有良好的生活质量。结论 HAML瘤属于良性肿瘤,术前诊断比较困难,一部分患者容易误诊为肝细胞癌,最终诊断依靠病理及免疫组织化学染色,外科手术切除是安全、有效的治疗选择,预后良好。     

模拟器训练在实施股动脉穿刺点ExoSealTM封堵止血系统操作的多中心对照研究

背景与目的：介入手术已成为血管外科的主要治疗手段,对于手术直接相关的股动脉穿刺点封堵处理是手术操作收尾的一个重要环节。鉴于国内外目前尚缺乏关于封堵止血系统模拟器训练应用效果的高级别证据,本研究旨在评估模拟器训练在实施股动脉穿刺点ExoSealTM封堵止血系统操作的临床应用效果以及在血管介入操作基础教学培训中的应用价值。 方法：采用前瞻性对照设计,选择2020年5月—2020年10月7个中心的8名血管介入医师分别用两种不同方式进行封堵操作培训。4名血管介入医师通过阅读ExoSealTM说明书和观看视频进行培训（对照组）,另4名血管介入医师的培训方式为在前者基础上增加专业人员指导下的模拟器使用（研究组）。培训结束后,在主诊医师监管下,每名医师对接受血管介入手术,并在股总动脉使用6 F鞘管的患者,采用ExoSealTM封堵止血系统对穿刺点进行封堵。两组医师各操作50例患者,比较两组的操作时间、出血量、器械成功率、股动脉栓塞发生率、二次干预率、24 h内发生血肿率。 结果：研究组在ExoSealTM封堵止血系统操作中,所需的操作时间和出血量均少于对照组（24.50 s vs. 30.00 s,P=0.003;8.60 mL vs. 11.22 mL,P=0.019）。研究组的器械成功率（98.0%）高于对照组（96.0%）,但差异无统计学意义（P=0.558）。两组均无动脉栓塞、二次干预和24 h内发生血肿情况。 结论：ExoSealTM封堵止血系统模拟器的训练能够提高股动脉封堵的安全性和有效性。该模拟器的训练应常规用于血管介入操作的基础教学培训中。