后路单节段椎弓根钉复位固定治疗创伤性胸腰椎骨折

目的探讨用后路单节段椎弓根钉复位固定治疗胸腰椎骨折的可行性和疗效。方法2003年9月-2006年10月，我科共行单节段椎弓根钉骨折椎固定复位治疗胸腰骨折患者70例，其中男50例，女20例；平均年龄39、7岁。骨折按A0分类法分型：A型54例，B型16例。术中将两对椎弓根钉置入骨折椎与相邻正常椎中，复位固定，原位取骨行椎间关节融合。结果手术用时平均87min，术中出血量平均165ml，切121长度7～10cm。46例获得1年以上随访，平均随访时间18．6个月（12—35个月），无一例内固定断裂或松动，全部获得骨性融合。术中及术后骨折椎的椎体压缩程度和节段后凸角度与术前相比明显改善（P〈0.01），且术后3，6和12个月骨折椎椎体压缩程度和节段后凸角度的纠正与术中相比无明显丢失（P〉0.05）。结论经骨折椎单椎间复位固定融合术治疗胸腰椎骨折创伤小，脊椎运动功能单位的丢失更少且不易发生内固定松动或折损，可用于多数胸腰椎骨折。     

手法为主综合治疗腰椎间盘突出手术后复发

腰椎间盘突出症所引起的腰腿痛,目前多主张以保守治疗为主,但经手术治疗的也有一定比率。自2000年10月-2005年12月共收治经手术后复发的腰椎间盘突出症19例,临床应用松肌法、分离神经根粘连法、骨盆旋转整脊法、后伸压腰法、纠正脊柱侧弯法为主,结合骨盆牵引中药熏蒸,药物对症治疗为辅,取得了满意的效果。为探究其疗效机制,现总结如下。1临床资料1.1一般资料19例中,男16例,女3例;年龄26~59岁。有劳损、外伤及受凉诱发者12例。发病部位据CT、MRI检查统计:L3,4椎间盘突出1例,L4,5椎间盘突出9例,L5S1椎间盘突出5例,L4,5和L5S1两节段椎间盘…     

显微内窥镜下椎间盘切除术及其与胶原酶溶核术联合治疗腰椎间盘突出症的疗效比较

目的:比较显微内窥镜下椎间盘除术(MED)及MED与胶原酶溶核术(CCNL)联合应用治疗腰椎间盘突出症的临床疗效。方法:120例腰椎间盘突出症患者中,60例单纯行MED治疗(MED组),另60例在行MED的基础上向椎间盘内注射胶原酶600U(MED CCNL组)。术后观察并分析两组的疗效及并发症。结果:两组均顺利完成手术,未发生并发症。术后全部病例随访6～48个月,按照MacNab标准评定,MED组有效率为83.3%,MED CCNL组为95%,后者明显高于前者(P<0.05)。结论:MED与CCNL联合治疗腰椎间盘突出症较单纯MED治疗具有更好的疗效。     

椎弓根固定及椎间植骨融合治疗腰椎退行性椎管狭窄症

腰椎退变性椎管狭窄症多见于中老年患者,一旦出现明显的神经压迫或间歇跛行症状,多需要手术治疗。以往采用只减压不Ⅰ期融合的方法治疗,具有简单、有效、费用低廉等优点,是一种公认的技术。但随着相关研究的深入,经过较长时间的随访发现,部分患者效果不理想,随访5年以上的优良率为50·0%~70·8%,说明了恢复腰椎稳定性对腰椎手术远期疗效的重要性。2001年2月-2004年10月,采用腰椎管减压、椎间Cage植骨融合、椎弓根内固定术式治疗36例腰椎退变性椎管狭窄症患者取得了满意的疗效。1临床资料本组36例,男16例,女20例;年龄32~69岁,平均为50·3岁…     

Contrast on T2-weighted images of the lumbar spine using fast spin-echo and gated conventional spin-echo sequences

A prospective study in 31 patients was designed to compare contrast quantitatively using axial conventional, gated spin-echo T2-weighted (T2W) (SE) (asymmetrical echo TE 30 and 80 ms) and axial dual-echo fast spin-echo (FSE) sequences (TE_eff20 and 120 ms) to image lumbar discs, nerve roots, and cerebrospinal fluid CSF. We used two quantitative measures, percent (%) contrast and contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR), to compare the sequences. The FSE sequence had greater % contrast and CNR on the first and second echo images for both disc and nerve root detection using these scan parameters. An axial FSE sequence, therefore, provided contrast characteristics similar to those of gated axial T2W SE sequence in the lumbar spine, with a 60% saving in acquisition time. The FSE sequence is now our standard axial T2W study for the lumbar spine.     

Spinal manipulation results in immediate H-reflex changes in patients with unilateral disc herniation

The aim of this clinical investigation was to determine whether the abnormal H-reflex complex present in patients with S 1 nerve root compression due to lumbosacral disc herniation is improved by single-session lumbar manipulation. Twenty-four patients with unilateral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level underwent spinal H-reflex electro-physiological evaluation. This was carried out before and after single-session lumbar manipulation in the side-lying position. Eligibility criteria for inclusion in the study were: predominant sciatica, no motor or sphincteric involvement, unilateral disc herniation at the L5-S1 level on CT or MR imaging, age between 20 and 50 years. H-reflex responses were recorded bilaterally from the gastrosoleous muscle following stimulation of tibial sensory fibers in the popliteal fossa. H-reflex amplitude in millivolts (HRA) and H-reflex latency in milliseconds (HR-L) were measured from the spinal reflex response. Pre- and post-manipulation measurements were compared between the affected side and the healthy side. Statistical evaluation was performed by the Wilcoxon matched-pairs test (SPSS). Thirteen patients displayed abnormal H-reflex parameters prior to lumbar manipulation, indicating an S1 nerve root lesion. The mean amplitude was found to be significantly lower on the side of disc herniation than on the normal, healthy side (P = 0.0037). Following manipulation, the abnormal HR-A increased significantly on the affected side while the normal HR-A on the healthy side remained unchanged (P = 0.0045). There was a significant difference between latencies on the affected side and those on the healthy side (P = 0.003). Following manipulation there was a trend toward decreased HR-L. However, this trend did not reach statistical significance (P = 0.3877). Eight patients displayed no H-reflex abnormalities before or after manipulation. Their respective HR-A and HR-L values did not change significantly following manipulation. Three additional patients were excluded due to technical difficulties in achieving manipulation or measuring spinal reflex. These observations may lend physiological support for the clinical effects of manipulative therapy in patients with degenerative disc disease.Presented in part at EURO SPINE, Zurich, 18 October 1996, the International Conference on Spinal Manipulation, Bournemouth, 19 October 1996, and the North American Spine Society Annual Meeting, Vancouver, 25 October 1996     

Bilateral fracture dislocation of the sacroiliac joint

 We present a rare case of a 27-year-old man sustaining a bilateral fracture dislocation of the sacroiliac joints without disruption of the anterior pelvis, following a fall from a height. Reconstructed images in the coronal plane and three-dimensional CT images were invaluable in the diagnosis and assessment of this injury.     

腰椎管狭窄动物模型的实验研究

目的：建立腰椎管狭窄(lumbar spinal canal stenosis，LSCS)的动物模型，在此基础上进行步态、知觉过敏、电生理及组织学研究。方法：LSCS组选用8周的Wistar大鼠28只，切除腰5腰椎棘突、椎弓，并移植碎骨片于此处。Sham手术组为6只，仅切除椎弓。对照组为3只，不作任何处理。术后8、9个月进行步态、知觉过敏及脊髓体感诱发电位的波幅(SSEP)的测定，同时，术后9个月进行组织学分析。结果：LSCS组，术后8个月步行距离明显减少，步容出现变化，Seep的振幅明显减小及知觉出现过敏。术后9个月步行距离明显减少、步容出现变化、知觉出现过敏及Seep的振幅明显减小的同时，椎管横断面积减少，粗纤维减少而细纤维增多。结论：腰椎管狭窄后，大鼠步行分析、电生理学及组织学均出现明显异常。为以后药物治疗的研究打下基础。     

腰椎间盘术后椎间盘炎的诊治

目的：探讨腰椎间盘术后椎间盘炎的病因。早期诊断和治疗问题。方法：分析10例术后腰椎间盘炎的临床表现、血象、血流变化、血和病灶细菌培养、腰椎X线平片、CT、MRI所见在发病后的敏感程度，比较3例非手术与7例经前路腹膜后（2例联合后入路）病灶清除，一期椎间植骨融合本治疗的效果。结果：不同程度的发热、痉挛性腰痛、血流增快是本病的特点。MRI、CF、X线片三者的诊断敏感性存在时间差，分别约为发病后1、3、5周。仅2例血和病灶细菌培养均阳性。前路减压植骨融合术减少全身性抗生素和镇痛剂的使用量，明显缩短病程。结论：ESR、MRI对早期确诊、引导手术价值较高。高热、痉挛性腰痛、血沉增快三者具一持续2周得不到控制，可考虑及早手术。手术疗法近期效果更为确切。     

Early neuromuscular customized training after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a prospective controlled study

A prospective and controlled study of training after surgery for lumbar disc herniation (LDH). The objective was to determine the effect of early neuromuscular customized training after LDH surgery. No consensus exists on the type and timing of physical rehabilitation after LDH surgery. Patients aged 15–50 years, disc prolapse at L4–L5 or L5–S1. Before surgery, at 6 weeks, 4, and 12 months postoperatively, the following evaluations were performed: low back pain and leg pain estimated on a visual analog scale, disability according to the Roland–Morris questionnaire (RMQ) and disability rating index (DRI). Clinical examination, including the SLR test, was performed using a single blind method. Consumption of analgesics was registered. Twenty-five patients started neuromuscular customized training 2 weeks after surgery (early training group=ETG). Thirty-one patients formed a control group (CG) and started traditional training after 6 weeks. There was no significant difference in pain and disability between the two training groups before surgery. Median preoperative leg pain was 63 mm in ETG and 70 mm in the CG. Preoperative median disability according to RMQ was 14 in the ETG and 14.5 in the CG. Disability according to DRI (33/56 patients) was 5.3 in the ETG vs. 4.6 in the CG. At 6 weeks, 4 months, and 12 months, pain was significantly reduced in both groups, to the same extent. Disability scores were lower in the ETG at all follow-ups, and after 12 months, the difference was significant (RMQ P=.034, DRI P=.015). The results of the present study show early neuromuscular customized training to have a superior effect on disability, with a significant difference compared to traditional training at a follow-up 12 months after surgery. No adverse effects of the early training were seen. A prospective, randomized study with a larger patient sample is warranted to ultimately demonstrate that early training as described is beneficial for patients undergoing LDH surgery.