Phacoemulsification,Intraocular Lens Implantation,Goniosynechialysis, and Pseudo-Pupilloplasty for Refractory Acute Primary Angle Closure with Atonic Dilated Pupil

ObjectiveTo evaluate the efficacy and safety of prompt phacoemulsification, intraocular lens implantation, visco-goniosynechialysis, combined with pseudo-pupilloplasty for refractory acute primary angle closure (APAC) with atonic dilated pupil and to describe a feasible method of pupilloplasty.MethodsA consecutive series of refractory APAC patients who had atonic dilated pupil and undergone prompt phacoemulsification combined with pseudo-pupilloplasty at our center were retrospectively analyzed. Pseudo-pupilloplasty referred to a method of pupilloplasty which included 4.5-mm capsulorhexis, postoperative opacification of anterior capsule residue, and ultimate pseudo-pupil formation. Preoperative and postoperative measurements included intraocular pressure (IOP), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and anterior chamber depth (ACD). Intraoperative and postoperative complications were documented. The process of pseudo-pupil formation was also observed.ResultsA total of 20 eyes of 19 APAC patients were followed up for 19.7 ± 9.8 months. IOP was lowered from preoperative 44.0 ± 9.8 mmHg to 15.5 ± 2.6 mmHg at final visit (t = 11.945, P < 0.001). ACD was deepened from preoperative 1.77 ± 0.21 mm to 3.40 ± 0.20 mm at final visit (t = –27.711, P < 0.001). Twelve of 20 eyes had residual angle synechiae, whereas only 3 eyes needed anti-glaucoma medications. No severe complication was observed. All eyes had pseudo-pupil gradually formed within 3 months, accompanied with the gradual improvement of BCVA from preoperative 1.18 ± 0.55 to 0.58 ± 0.22, 0.26 ± 0.09, 0.11 ± 0.09, and 0.11 ± 0.09 at postoperative day 1, month 1, month 3, and last visit.ConclusionsPrompt phacoemulsification-goniosynechialysis is effective and safe for refractory APAC with atonic dilated pupil. Pseudo-pupilloplasty is a feasible procedure for pupil reconstruction.     

Reliability and criterion validity of two-dimensional movement assessments in those with patellofemoral pain

ObjectivesDetermine criterion validity and intra/inter-rater reliability of 2-dimensional (2D) knee frontal plane projection angle (kFPPA), hip frontal plane projection angle (hFPPA), and dynamic valgus index (DVI) during forward step-downs in those with patellofemoral pain (PFP).DesignCross-sectional.SettingUniversity research laboratory.Participants39 participants with PFP (34.18 ± 7.41years, 170± .1 cm, 81.03 ± 19.36 kg, duration of pain: 68.67 ± 85.08months, anterior knee pain scale: 80.49 ± 7.87, visual analog scale:2.08 ± 2.02)Main outcome measuresAverage 3D hip and knee sagittal, frontal, and transverse joint angles and 2D kFPPA, hFPPA, and DVI at maximum knee flexion were variables of interest. 3D DVI was calculated as the sum of hip and knee frontal and transverse angles. 2D kFPPA, hFPPA, and DVI were calculated by two raters independently on two occasions.ResultsIntra- and inter-rater reliability of all 2D angles were excellent. kFPPA was moderately correlated to 3D knee transverse angles. hFPPA was moderately correlated to 3D hip frontal and transverse angles and largely correlated to 3D DVI. 2D DVI was moderately correlated to hip transverse angles.ConclusionkFPPA, hFPPA, and DVI are reliable. hFPPA may be reflective of 3D hip and knee frontal and transverse motion during forward step-downs in those with PFP.     

恶性肿瘤患者低相位角与营养风险和住院时间相关性研究

目的探讨恶性肿瘤患者相位角与营养风险和住院时间相关性。方法利用生物电阻抗分析对2017年10月至2018年9月在河北医科大学第一医院接受治疗的259例恶性肿瘤患者进行人体成分检测、应用营养风险筛查2002和患者主观整体营养评估进行营养风险筛查和评估、同时收集患者血清ALB指标和住院时间。结果正常相位角组患者的BMI、ICW、FFM、SMM、BCM、蛋白质等均高于低相位角组（P<0.05）；正常相位角组与低相位角组男性患者ICW、FFM、SMM、BCM、蛋白质等均高于女性患者（P<0.05）；相位角与营养风险筛查2002评分（r=－0.346，P<0.05）、患者主观整体营养评估（r=－0.393，P＜0.05）呈负相关，与血清ALB值呈正相关（r=0.363，P<0.05）；与正常相位角组患者相比，低相位角组营养风险更高，计算相关风险比发现，按营养风险筛查2002评价营养不良分组，发现存在营养风险（OR=3.7，95%CI=1.8～7.7），按PG-SGA评估分组，结果显示中度风险（OR=4.5，95％CI=2.1～9.4），重度风险（OR=12.6，95％CI=5.1～31.3），按血清ALB值分组，ALB<40g/L（OR=3.7，95％CI=2.1～6.4）（P<0.05）；与正常相位角组患者相比，低相位角组住院时间较长，住院时间≥14d（OR=1.9，95％CI=1.0～3.3）（P<0.05）。 结论低相位角与营养风险和住院时间密切相关。与正常相位角患者相比，低相位角患者存在营养风险高，住院时间延长。因此对肿瘤患者进行相位角测量有助于快速判断其是否存在营养风险，为及时进行营养干预的实施提供了客观依据，利于患者疾病控制与好转。     

浅析茯苓“角药”在《伤寒杂病论》中的配伍与应用

"角药"是由3味中药联合应用、配伍而成,相辅相成,互为犄角。《伤寒杂病论》中包含着大量的角药运用,根据其在方剂中发挥作用的不同。文章分别从独立成方、方剂中主要作用、方剂中次要或辅助作用以及多组角药联合作用4个方面对经方中茯苓"角药"进行详细的梳理和分析,以期为临床提供指导与参考。     

Association of quadriceps angle with plantar pressure distribution,navicular height and calcaneo-tibial angle

ObjectiveThe aim of study was to analyze the association between Quadriceps Angle (QA) and plantar pressure, navicular height (NH), and calcaneo-tibial angle (CTA).MethodsA total of 64 volunteers (mean age: 22.25 ± 2.54 (range:19–33)) participated in this cross sectional study. EMED-m (Novel GmbH, Germany) electronic pedobarograph was employed for dynamic plantar pressure measurement using two step protocol. The angle between the vertical axis of calcaneus and the long axis of Achilles tendon for CTA. The height of navicular tubercle from the ground was measured while the subject was standing on both feet for NH. QA was measured while the subject was standing in a relaxed posture where both feet bearing equal weight.ResultsThere were significant negative correlations between QA and maximum force (MxF) under the 4th. metatarsal head (MH4). The QA was also significantly correlated with MxF and force-time integral (FTI) under the bigtoe (BT). FTI under the 3rd. metatarsal head (MH3), MH4 and 5th. metatarsal head (MH5) were significantly negatively correlated with QA. Pressure-time integral (PTI) under the MH4 and MH5 were found to be significantly negatively correlated with QA. A significant correlation was also found between QA and NH (p < 0.0001), whilst there was no correlation between QA and CTA. Regression analysis showed that NH was appeared as the major contributor for the QA (β = −0.49, p < 0.001) in the dynamic condition, followed by BT-FTI (β = 0.37, p < 0.001) and MH5-MxF (β = −0.21, p < 0.037).ConclusionThese findings may imply that the NH which can at least be controlled by appropriate shoe inserts may affect QA. This way, loading pattern of both plantar region and whole lower extremity may be altered.Level of evidenceLevel III, Diagnostic Study.     

A novel angle on helical blade placement in trochanteric fractures – The axis-blade angle

IntroductionFor trochanteric fractures, helical blade placement is crucial to the prognosis of operations. Existing measurement methods used for blade placement include the Cleveland zone, the tip-apex distance (TAD), the calcar-referenced tip-apex distance (CalTAD), and the Parker's ratio. These methods all lack a direct view on blade direction. The current study proposed the axis-blade angle (ABA) to solve direction problem and investigated its clinical applicability.MethodsA retrospective study collected 156 patients between May 2014 and February 2018. The occurrence of mechanical complications was analyzed in relation to age, gender, fracture side, American Society of Anesthesiologists classification, fracture classification, reduction quality, bone quality, the Cleveland zone, the Parker's ratio, the TAD, the CalTAD, and the ABA.Results119 patients, including 25 with mechanical complications, were suitable for full analysis. In the univariate analysis, the Cleveland zone, reduction quality, the TAD, the CalTAD and the ABA were statistically associated with mechanical complications. In the multivariate analysis, reduction quality (p = 0.008) and the ABA (p < 0.001; adjusted OR 0.86;95% CI 0.77 to 0.96) showed significant results, which indicated that reduction quality and the ABA were two independent influencing factors for mechanical complications. Calculation of the receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve indicated that the ABA was a reliable predictor of mechanical complications at the cut-off of −10°.ConclusionsThe ABA provides instruction for the intraoperative adjustment of guide wire direction. Placing the helical blade with an ABA > −10° can effectively reduce the risk of mechanical complications.