Comparison of screw fixation versus non-fixation in dorsal opening wedge medial cuneiform osteotomy of adult acquired flatfoot

BackgroundThe aim of this study was to compare the radiographic and functional results between fixation and non-fixation in the Cotton osteotomy for the treatment of adult acquired flatfoot.MethodsA retrospective, case-controlled study of consecutive stage IIB posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD) patients treated with the same bony reconstructive surgery including cotton osteotomy between 2013 and 2017. Meary’s angle, the medial arch sag angle (MASA), and medial cuneiform cobb angle (MCCA) were evaluated pre-operation, at first weight bearing after surgery, and 12 months post operation.ResultsForty feet were included in the study. The cotton osteotomy utilized screw fixation (n = 20) or non-fixation technique (n = 20). No significant differences between groups were found in pre-operative and follow-up radiographic parameters, union rate, and functional results.ConclusionThe non-fixation with press fit technique is a reliable procedure for Cotton osteotomy and as effective as screw fixation.Level of evidenceLevel III, case control study     

No association between thrombospondin-4 A387P polymorphism and acute coronary syndrome in Chinese Han population

Objective: The thrombospondin-4 (TSP-4) gene G29926C (A387P) polymorphism was recently reported to be associated with an increased risk of MI (myocardial infarction) in American population. However, several subsequent studies produced controversial findings. The aim of this study was to explore the possible association between TSP-4 A387P polymorphism and ACS (acute coronary syndrome) in Chinese Han population. Methods :A case-control study including 412 patients with ACS and 337 controls free from CAD (coronary artery disease) was conducted. TSP-4 A387P polymorphism was determined by PCR (polymerase chain reaction) and RFLP (restriction fragment length polymorphism) analysis. Results:Slightly decreased frequency of GC genotype was observed in patients with ACS, compared with controls (5.3% vs. 7.1%), but the difference did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.31 ). Similarly, the prevalence of C allele was 2.7% and 3.6% for ACS and control groups, respectively (P = 0.32). None of homozygote was detected for C allele. Further analyses in subjects subgrouped according to sex and age also showed no association of TSP-4 A387P polymorphism with ACS. Furthermore, after adjustment for conventional risk factors by multiple logistic regression analysis, the carrier prevalence of C allele did not differ significantly between ACS and control groups (OR = 0.85; 95% CI:0.45-1.59; P = 0.60). Conclusion:The present study suggested that the TSP-4 A387P variant showed a low prevalence compared with western populations and failed to associate with an altered risk of ACS in Chinese Han population. The findings further supplement experimental data for TSP-4 gene study of coronary disease.     

气管颗粒细胞瘤1例报告及文献复习

颗粒细胞瘤（ＧｒａｎｕｌａｒＣｅｌＴｕｍｏｒ，ＧＣＴ）是一种罕见的肿瘤。常发生于舌、皮肤及皮下组织、乳腺等部位。呼吸道ＧＣＴ发生率低，若累及呼吸道则以喉和支气管较多见。原发部位位于气管的ＧＣＴ极少，截止到１９８６年英文文献仅有１０例气管ＧＣＴ报道，国内近１３年未有气管颗粒细胞瘤报道，。本文报道１例３０岁女性气管ＧＣＴ患者，结合文献对气管ＧＣＴ的组织发生、临床表现、病理特点、诊断与鉴别诊断以及治疗方法等问题进行讨论。     

茶叶对长寿相关基因CETP表达的影响

目的研究茶叶对人体正常皮肤成纤维细胞(GM细胞)中长寿相关基因胆固醇酯转运蛋白(CETP)编码基因表达的影响。方法采用逆转录PCR法和免疫印迹法分别检测GM细胞中CETP mRNA与蛋白的表达水平。结果高浓度(>2.5μg/μl)普洱茶叶水提取物能抑制GM细胞的生长且下调CETP mRNA表达,低浓度普洱茶叶水提取物(<2.5μg/μl)和绿茶中茶多酚(10μmol/L)能提高CETP mRNA与蛋白的表达,且呈现剂量和时间依赖性。结论 CETP基因可能是茶叶作用的靶点之一。     

Wnt/β-catenin信号通路中Wnt基因对肾癌细胞的生物学影响

目的探讨Wnt基因对肾透明细胞癌Caki-2细胞的生物学影响。方法细胞分3组:Caki-2组(空白对照)、shRNA+Wnt+Caki-2组(慢病毒沉默Caki-2细胞中的Wnt基因)、空载体组(实验对照),CCK-8法观察不同时间各组细胞的增殖情况;透射电镜观察沉默Wnt基因对Caki-2细胞凋亡的影响;Transwell小室方法检测各组细胞侵袭能力的变化;实时PCR观察Wnt/β-catenin信号通路中下游基因的变化和凋亡相关基因的变化。结果 shRNA+Wnt+Caki-2组出现了细胞增殖抑制,其增殖能力与其他2组相比差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。sh RNA+Wnt+Caki-2组表现出明显的细胞凋亡变化,出现凋亡小体。侵袭实验显示,shRNA+Wnt+Caki-2组迁出的细胞数明显低于其他2组(P<0.05);shRNA+Wnt+Caki-2组中Wnt mRNA、β-catenin mRNA和Bcl-2 mRNA的表达水平均低于其他2组(P<0.05)。结论慢病毒沉默Wnt基因,影响了肾透明细胞癌Caki-2细胞的增殖,促进了细胞的凋亡,抑制了Caki-2细胞的侵袭。     

The use of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel implants in the lesser metatarsal heads. Is it safely doable? A cadaveric study

BackgroundThe use of synthetic polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel (PVAH) implants for treatment of lesser toe metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthritis is promising and currently limited by the size of implants available. The primary objective of this cadaveric study was to investigate the maximum drilling size and largest PVAH implant dimension that could be safely introduced while still preserving an intact bone rim of the lesser metatarsal heads.MethodsHeight and width of all lesser metatarsals were measured on CT and during anatomic dissection. Sequential reaming of the second to fourth metatarsals was performed. Maximum reaming size, largest implant inserted, and failure of the metatarsal head were recorded. Metatarsal head sizes were compared and a multiple regression analysis evaluated measurements that influenced maximum drilling and implant size.ResultsCT and anatomical measurements demonstrated significant correlation (ICC range, 0.–0.85). Mean values for height and width of the metatarsal heads were respectively: second (14.9 mm and 9.9 mm), third (14.8 mm and 8.8 mm), fourth (14.0 mm and 8.7 mm) and fifth (12.3 mm and 9.3 mm). All the second, third and fourth metatarsal heads could be safely drilled up to 7.5 mm, preserving an intact bone rim. At 80% of the time, the heads could be safely drilled up to 8.0 mm. Height of the metatarsal heads was the only factor to significantly influence the size of maximum reaming and implant introduced. In respectively 20%, 40% and 50% of the second, third, and fourth metatarsal heads, neither 8 mm nor 10 mm PVAH implants could be used.ConclusionsOur cadaveric study found that the even though the majority of the lesser metatarsal heads could be safely drilled up to 8 mm, the smallest PVAH implant size currently available in most countries (8 mm) could be inserted in most of the second, but only in about half of the third and fourth metatarsal heads. The remaining bone rim around inserted implants was considerably thin, usually measuring less than 1 mm. In order to optimize the use PVAH in lesser metatarsal heads, smaller implant options are needed.     

自发性脑出血破人脑室的显微手术治疗探讨

目的探讨自发性脑出血破入脑室的手术治疗方法。方法采取大骨瓣开颅显微镜下血肿清除术和小骨窗开颅显微镜下血肿清除术,对38例自发性脑出血破入脑室的患者行手术治疗。结果术后存活33例,死亡5倒（13％）,随访存活患者,按ADL评分：Ⅱ级10例（26％）,Ⅲ级15例（39％）,Ⅳ级5例（13％）,Ⅴ级3例（8％）。结论对早期自发性脑出血量〉30ml并发脑疝患者应尽早行大骨瓣开颅显微镜下血肿清除术,对于出血量〈30ml或形状不规则破入脑室应严密观察下行保守治疗〉24h后取小骨窗微创手术清除血肿,可降低死残率,提高生存质量。     

人工肝治疗肝功能衰竭患者颈内静脉置管的护理

目的探讨人工肝治疗肝功能衰竭患者颈内静脉置管的护理方法。方法回顾性分析并总结2010年5月至2012年12月在解放军302医院行人工肝颈内静脉置管治疗的55例肝功能衰竭患者的临床资料。结果 55例肝功能衰竭患者均顺利完成颈内静脉置管手术,其中有4例肝功能衰竭患者插管处出现渗血;1例患者穿刺后出现皮下气肿,经局部压迫等对症处理后渗血停止,皮下气肿逐步消失。所有静脉置管拔管后导管头部细菌培养5d,结果均为阴性。结论对颈内静脉置管治疗肝功能衰竭患者进行针对性护理,可有效帮助肝功能衰竭患者安全度过人工肝治疗期,减少出血、感染等并发症的发生。     

造口护肤粉治疗肛周糜烂的疗效观察

[目的]探讨造口护肤粉治疗肛周糜烂的疗效观察。[方法]选择因各种原因导致肛周糜烂病人48例,随机分为两组,对照组用达克宁散护理肛周,观察组使用造口护肤粉护理肛周,观察两组肛周皮肤创面愈合情况。[结果]治疗1周后观察组疗效优于对照组(P<0.01)。[结论]与达克宁散相比,造口护肤粉能更有效地治疗肛周糜烂,加速创面愈合。