Freezing of gait in postmortem-confirmed atypical parkinsonism.

The frequency and pathophysiology of freezing of gait (FoG) in atypical parkinsonism is unknown. We analysed the frequency of FoG in postmortem-confirmed atypical parkinsonian disorders (APD) comprising corticobasal degeneration (CBD), dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB), multiple system atrophy (MSA), and progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). Sixty-six patients with pathologically confirmed APD (CBD, n = 13; DLB, n = 14; MSA, n = 15; PSP, n = 24) formed the basis for a multicenter clinicopathological study. Clinical features at first and last clinical visit were abstracted from patient records on standardized forms following strict instructions. At the first visit (median 36 months after symptom onset), 24% of APD had FoG (CBD, 8%; DLB, 21%; PSP, 25%; MSA, 40%). Logistic regression analysis showed a significant association of FoG and urinary incontinence (P = 0.04) at first visit. At last visit, 47% of APD had FoG (CBD, 25%; PSP, 53%; DLB, 54%; MSA, 54%). Clinicopathological correlation based on routine postmortem examination failed to identify a consistent neuropathological substrate of FoG. This study demonstrates that (1) FoG is common in APD, and (2) urinary incontinence is significantly associated with FoG in these disorders. Whether FoG and urinary incontinence share similar neuropathological substrates remains to be determined by future studies.     

肩关节周围炎的循证针灸治疗

目的:从循证医学的角度,向临床医生介绍肩关节周围炎的循证针灸治疗方案的确立方法.方法:以一位具体的肩关节周围炎患者为例,介绍如何提出临床问题,怎样检索相关文献,如何对所检索的文献进行评价,如何结合本病例的具体情况和医生的个人经验,运用所检索的证据拟定治疗方案.结果:采用按照循证医学方法确立的肩关节周围炎的针灸治疗方案治疗15次后,患者生活质量明显好转.结论:通过临床提出问题、寻找证据、分析证据、循证决策、循证实践过程,不但患者可达到满意疗效,主管医生也提高了理论水平和临床能力.     

Balance and gait improved in patients with MS after physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept

Background and Purpose . Patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) tend to have movement difficulties, and the effect of physiotherapy for this group of patients has been subjected to limited systematic research. In the present study physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept, applied to MS patients with balance and gait problems, was evaluated. The ability of different functional tests to demonstrate change was evaluated. Method . A single‐subject experimental study design with ABAA phases was used, and two patients with relapsing–remitting MS in stable phase were treated. Tests were performed 12 times, three at each phase: A (at baseline); B (during treatment); A (immediately after treatment); and A (after two months). The key feature of treatment was facilitation of postural activity and selective control of movement. Several performance and self‐report measures and interviews were used. Results . After intervention, improved balance was shown by the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) in both patients, and improved quality of gait was indicated by the Rivermead Visual Gait Assessment (RVGA). The patients also reported improved balance and gait function in the interviews and scored their condition as ‘much improved’. Gait parameters, recorded by an electronic walkway, changed, but differently in the two patients. Among the physical performance tests the BBS and the RVGA demonstrated the highest change, while no or minimal change was demonstrated by the Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) and Ratings of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Conclusion . The findings indicate that balance and gait can be improved after physiotherapy based on the Bobath concept, but this should be further evaluated in larger controlled trials of patients with MS. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.     

隔药饼灸治疗肩关节周围炎临床观察

目的观察隔药饼灸治疗北美地区肩周炎的临床疗效。方法62例北美地区肩周炎患者接受隔药饼灸治疗,共治疗10次。观察指标包括临床疗效、McGill量表测评、治疗过程中患者不适记录等。结果62例肩周炎患者治疗后,有18例获得痊愈,总有效率为90.3%;McGill量表测评表明,治疗后的PRI感觉分、PRI情绪分、PRI总分、VAS和PPI治疗前后的积分差值,与治疗前比较差异均有统计学意义（P〈0.01,P〈0.05）;治疗中,所有患者没有出现因治疗导致的特殊不适。结论隔药饼灸能够有效地干预肩周炎患者的临床症状,改善疼痛,促进其临床痊愈。     

Different effects of unilateral versus bilateral subthalamic nucleus stimulation on walking and reaching in Parkinson's disease.

The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of unilateral versus bilateral subthalamic nucleus (STN) stimulation on quantitative measures of walking and reaching in Parkinson's disease (PD). We used kinematic measures and the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) motor subscale (subscale III) to evaluate the movement of 6 people with PD who had bilateral STN stimulators implanted for at least 6 months and withheld their anti-parkinson medication for at least 8 hours. Subjects were studied with both stimulators off, one on, and both on. Kinematic data were collected as subjects walked, reached to a target, and were rated using the UPDRS motor subscale. STN stimulation improved walking speed and stride length, with the greatest benefit from bilateral stimulation. Reaching speed was improved by unilateral STN stimulation alone, with no additive effect of bilateral stimulation. UPDRS motor subscale ratings paralleled the kinematic findings. STN stimulation did not restore PD subjects' movements to the level of age-matched controls. Overall, these results provide further evidence that the basal ganglia pathways involved in control of walking and reaching may be distinct. We speculate that basal ganglia may influence walking through bilateral pedunculopontine projections and reaching through ipsilateral thalamocortical projections. Our findings also suggest that maximal improvement of walking requires bilateral rather than unilateral STN stimulation.     

Characterization of freezing of gait subtypes and the response of each to levodopa in Parkinson''s disease

To assess the effect of levodopa on distinct freezing of gait (FOG) subtypes in patients with 'off' FOG. Nineteen patients (12 men, mean age 62.0 +/- 8.4 years) with Parkinson's disease and clinically significant FOG during 'off' states were videotaped whilst walking 130 m during 'off' and 'on' states. Three independent observers characterized the type, duration, and clinical manifestations and quantified FOG by analyzing the videotapes. Their combined mean scores were used for statistical analysis. The intra-class correlation coefficient assessed inter-observer reliability. Wilcoxon and Friedman tests evaluated differences in mean frequencies of FOG characteristics. During 'off' states, FOG was elicited by turns (63%), starts (23%), walking through narrow spaces (12%) and reaching destinations (9%). These respective values were only 14, 4, 2 and 1% during 'on' states (P < 0.011). Moving forward with very small steps and leg trembling in place were the most common manifestations of FOG; total akinesia was rare. Most FOG episodes took <10 s and tended to be shorter during 'on' states. Levodopa significantly decreased FOG frequency (P < 0.0001) and the number of episodes with akinesia (P < 0.001). Distinction amongst FOG subtypes enables evaluation of distinctive therapeutic response. Levodopa helps in reducing the frequency and duration of 'off'-related FOG.     

超声引导下乳腺穿刺组织冰冻切片检查的临床应用

目的 探讨对超声引导下穿刺的乳腺组织进行快速冰冻切片检查、以得到病理学诊断的可行性和临床应用价值。方法 使用BIOPINCE穿刺活检枪,超声引导下对31例乳腺疾病患者行病灶的组织穿刺,并即刻将获取标本行冰冻切片检查。结果 30例患者给出明确诊断,1例诊断不确定,诊断准确率为96.8％;自穿刺开始到得出病理学诊断,所需平均时间为56.3min。结论 超声引导下乳腺穿刺组织冰冻切片检查具有诊断准确率高,快捷,微创,无明显疤痕,患者乐意接受,且勿须增加新设备等优势,有临床应用价值。但应注意使用的适应证。     

Functional outcome and general health status in patients after arthroscopic release in adhesive capsulitis

Frozen shoulder is said to be a self-limiting entity but full recovery often takes more than 2 years. For that, most patients are unwilling to tolerate painful restriction while awaiting resolution. We prospectively investigated 30 patients (16 women, 14 men) for the outcome of arthroscopic capsular release in idiopathic frozen shoulder. Results were determined by the assessment of subjective and objective parameters to estimate both shoulder function and general health status. Symptoms persisted without improvement for a minimum of 6 months of conservative treatment. Preoperative average American shoulder and elbow surgeons score (ASES) was 35, visual analog scale (VAS) to measure pain was 7, and simple shoulder test (SST) was 4. Mean scores of the physical component of SF-36 were considerably reduced. Mean forward elevation was 85°, average abduction was 70°, mean internal rotation was 15°, and mean external rotation was 10°. Patients were followed-up at 6 weeks, 3, 6, 12 months and by a mean of 36 months. Range of motion for all planes improved (P < 0.05). Median VAS reduced to 2, average ASES increased to 91, and SST enhanced to a mean of 10 (P < 0.05). We stated improvement of the physical components in the SF-36 questionnaire in particular bodily pain and the role-physical score. There were no significant differences between the measurements in the early postoperative phase compared to the mid-term follow-up (P > 0.05). Our results demonstrate that arthroscopic release of refractory idiopathic frozen shoulder combined with a gentle manipulation provides reliable expectations for improvement in both clinical and general health status for most patients. We recommend the use of a limb-specific and a general-health-status questionnaire to conclude the benefit of the surgical intervention and contribute the optimization of a therapy concept more effectively.     

关节镜下松解术治疗冻结肩25例报告

目的探讨关节镜下松解术治疗冻结肩的疗效.方法2001年10月～2003年10月,我院对25例冻结肩在关节镜下行松解术.全麻下肩关节后路进镜,前路进射频电刀烧灼肱二头肌长头肌腱及肩袖间隙部位的滑膜充血炎症区,切割盂肱上韧带、盂肱中韧带、肩胛下肌肌腱关节囊内部分,手法松解剩余挛缩.25例术后3、6个月随访肩关节活动范围及美国肩肘协会评分(ASES).结果手术时间75～98 min,平均85 min.无术中并发症.25例除术后1周肩关节内旋与术前无明显改善外(x2=8.558,P=0.073),术后各个时期肩关节其它活动范围比术前均有明显改善(P＜0.05).术后3个月和6个月比术后1周改善更明显(P＜0.05).25例术后3个月和6个月ASES评分(87.4±4.6,88.1±6.0)均比术前(45.8±10.0)明显改善(q=28.738,29.221;P＜0.05),但3个月与6个月评分相比较无显著性差异(q=0.484,P＞0.05).结论肩关节镜下手术松解冻结肩可以明显缩短病程,取得稳定满意的效果.