先天性颈椎管狭窄与脊髓型颈椎病影像学表现以及预后的关系

目的 探讨脊髓型颈椎病(cervical spondylotic myelopathy,CSM)患者先天性颈椎管狭窄(cervical spinal stenosis,CSS)与颈椎MRI改变及预后的关系.方法 回顾性分析自2006年11月至2009年11月,采用前路、后路或前后路联合手术治疗的286例CSM患者的病例资料,根据患者是否存在CSS将患者分为两组,在MRI T2加权像上评价脊髓高信号的等级以及脊髓受压程度.记录患者日本骨科学会评分标准(Japanese Orthopaedic Associatio,JOA)评分、病程和体征,包括感觉减退或者消失、Hoffman征、Babinski征、腱反射.结果 在CSM患者中CSS的发生率为33.6%,先天性CSS组的年龄、JOA评分、病程均大于无CSS组,术后临床改善率小于无CSS组.两组之间性别的差异无统计学意义(x2=0.006,P=1.00),两组之间的颈椎MRI T2加权像脊髓高信号发生率的差异有统计学意义(x2=-62.396,P＜0.001),CSS组脊髓高信号的发生率为70.8%,无CSS组脊髓高信号的发生率为22.6%.先天性CSS组脊髓受压程度相对于无CSS组严重,且先天性CSS组患者体征的数目相对较多.应用多元线性回归分析法得出术后改善率与CSS、病程、临床体征的数目和年龄有关(R2=0.565).结论 先天性CSS患者出现CSM时往往脊髓受压程度较重、MRI T2加权像脊髓内高信号出现的概率大,病程长且预后较差.

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Objective To investigate the relationship between the cervical MR images and pathological changes, prognosis in patients with cervical spinal stenosis and cervical spondylotic myelopathy. Methods From Nov. 2006 to Nov. 2009, 286 patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy were included through retrospective analysis. All patients were divided into two groups according to whether there was cervical stenosis, the grade of increased signal intensity (ISI) in spinal cord and the degree of spinal cord compression was evaluate in T2-weighted MR images of midian sagittal slices. JOA scale, duration of disease,Hoffmann sign, Babinski sign, sensory loss or hypoesthesia, and lower-extremity/upper-extremity hyperreflexia were recorded. Results The incidence rate of cervical spinal stenosis was 33.6% in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy. The study showed that the age was smaller (P＜ 0.001 ), preoperative JOA score was higher(P=0.0018), duration of disease was longer(P=0.009), and the recovery rate was lower(P＜ 0.001 )in cervical spinal canal narrowing group comparing with control group. There was no significant difference between the two groups in gender (x2=0.006,P=l.00). There was significant difference between two groups in the incidence of ISI in spinal cord through x2 test(x2=62.396,P＜ 0.001 ). Multivariate analysis indicated that the likelihood of the recovery rate of cervical myelopathy decreased with the presence of cervical spinal stenosis, duration of dieaase, number of neurological signs, age (R2=0.565). Conclusion Patients with congenitally narrow cervical spinal canal have to suffer severe spinal cord compression and high incidence of ISI in spinal cord. The duration of disease is long, and prognosis is poor.     

脊髓线预测颈椎后路开门术后脊髓减压效果的临床研究

Objectives To report a new index (the SC-line) and a new classification for predicting of postoperative spinal cord decompression after cervical laminoplasty. Methods From March 2008 to August 2009, MRI images of 25 patients treated with cervical laminoplasty were retrospectively studied.Using T2-weighted images of the cervical spine, point A was anterior point of the spinal cord at inferior endplate level of cranial compressed vertebra. Point B was anterior point of the spinal cord at superior endplate level of caudal compressed vertebra. The SC-line was defined as a line that connects A and B.Posterior surface of compressor at compression level did not exceed the line in Type Ⅰ , connected the line in Type Ⅱ , and exceeded it in Type Ⅲ . Twenty-five patients who underwent cervical laminoplasty were classified into 3 groups according to the SC-line classification. The posterior shift of the spinal cord after the posterior decompression procedure was evaluated by using a modified gradation of degree of anterior spinal cord compression by MRI finding. The relationship between the degree of anterior spinal cord compression after surgery and the SC-line types were analyzed. Results Preoperative cervical SC-line classification showed high correlations to the degree of spinal cord decompression. There were 3. 82 ± 0. 39 points in Type Ⅰ before surgery, 3. 90 ±0. 32 points in Type Ⅱ , and 4. 00 ±0. 00 points in Type Ⅲ , respectively. After surgery, there were 1. 15 ±0. 50 points in Type Ⅰ , 2. 70 ±0. 48 points in Type Ⅱ , and 3. 50 ±0. 55 points in Type Ⅲ, respectively. Significant differences were found between each Type ( F = 42. 49, P ＜ 0. 01; Type Ⅰ vs. Type Ⅱ : P＜0. 01;Type Ⅰvs. Type Ⅲ: P ＜0. 01;Type Ⅱ vs. Type Ⅲ: P =0.038). Conclusion SC-line can be used to predict the degree of postoperative spinal cord decompression following cervical laminoplasty.     

脊髓线预测颈椎后路开门术后脊髓减压效果的临床研究

Objectives To report a new index (the SC-line) and a new classification for predicting of postoperative spinal cord decompression after cervical laminoplasty. Methods From March 2008 to August 2009, MRI images of 25 patients treated with cervical laminoplasty were retrospectively studied.Using T2-weighted images of the cervical spine, point A was anterior point of the spinal cord at inferior endplate level of cranial compressed vertebra. Point B was anterior point of the spinal cord at superior endplate level of caudal compressed vertebra. The SC-line was defined as a line that connects A and B.Posterior surface of compressor at compression level did not exceed the line in Type Ⅰ , connected the line in Type Ⅱ , and exceeded it in Type Ⅲ . Twenty-five patients who underwent cervical laminoplasty were classified into 3 groups according to the SC-line classification. The posterior shift of the spinal cord after the posterior decompression procedure was evaluated by using a modified gradation of degree of anterior spinal cord compression by MRI finding. The relationship between the degree of anterior spinal cord compression after surgery and the SC-line types were analyzed. Results Preoperative cervical SC-line classification showed high correlations to the degree of spinal cord decompression. There were 3. 82 ± 0. 39 points in Type Ⅰ before surgery, 3. 90 ±0. 32 points in Type Ⅱ , and 4. 00 ±0. 00 points in Type Ⅲ , respectively. After surgery, there were 1. 15 ±0. 50 points in Type Ⅰ , 2. 70 ±0. 48 points in Type Ⅱ , and 3. 50 ±0. 55 points in Type Ⅲ, respectively. Significant differences were found between each Type ( F = 42. 49, P ＜ 0. 01; Type Ⅰ vs. Type Ⅱ : P＜0. 01;Type Ⅰvs. Type Ⅲ: P ＜0. 01;Type Ⅱ vs. Type Ⅲ: P =0.038). Conclusion SC-line can be used to predict the degree of postoperative spinal cord decompression following cervical laminoplasty.     

脊髓线预测颈椎后路开门术后脊髓减压效果的临床研究

Objectives To report a new index (the SC-line) and a new classification for predicting of postoperative spinal cord decompression after cervical laminoplasty. Methods From March 2008 to August 2009, MRI images of 25 patients treated with cervical laminoplasty were retrospectively studied.Using T2-weighted images of the cervical spine, point A was anterior point of the spinal cord at inferior endplate level of cranial compressed vertebra. Point B was anterior point of the spinal cord at superior endplate level of caudal compressed vertebra. The SC-line was defined as a line that connects A and B.Posterior surface of compressor at compression level did not exceed the line in Type Ⅰ , connected the line in Type Ⅱ , and exceeded it in Type Ⅲ . Twenty-five patients who underwent cervical laminoplasty were classified into 3 groups according to the SC-line classification. The posterior shift of the spinal cord after the posterior decompression procedure was evaluated by using a modified gradation of degree of anterior spinal cord compression by MRI finding. The relationship between the degree of anterior spinal cord compression after surgery and the SC-line types were analyzed. Results Preoperative cervical SC-line classification showed high correlations to the degree of spinal cord decompression. There were 3. 82 ± 0. 39 points in Type Ⅰ before surgery, 3. 90 ±0. 32 points in Type Ⅱ , and 4. 00 ±0. 00 points in Type Ⅲ , respectively. After surgery, there were 1. 15 ±0. 50 points in Type Ⅰ , 2. 70 ±0. 48 points in Type Ⅱ , and 3. 50 ±0. 55 points in Type Ⅲ, respectively. Significant differences were found between each Type ( F = 42. 49, P ＜ 0. 01; Type Ⅰ vs. Type Ⅱ : P＜0. 01;Type Ⅰvs. Type Ⅲ: P ＜0. 01;Type Ⅱ vs. Type Ⅲ: P =0.038). Conclusion SC-line can be used to predict the degree of postoperative spinal cord decompression following cervical laminoplasty.     

Changes of free iron contents and its correlation with lipid peroxidation after experimental spinal cord injury

Objective: To observe the dynamic changes of free iron contents and its relationship to the changes of lipid peroxidation after experimental spinal cord injury (SCI). Methods: Sprague Dawley rats were randomly divided into three groups: Group A (n=6) received no operation; Group B (n=48) received only laminectomy (sham) ; and Group C (n=48) received both laminectomy and traumatic injury ( SCI model). The SCI animal models were made by using an modified Alien‘s weight-drop device (50 g. cm) on T12. Rats were sacrificed at 0.5, 1, 3, 6, 12, 24 hours after injury. The levels of free iron involved in spinal cord segments at different time points were measured by blcomycin assay. The malondialdehyde (MDA) was also measured by the thiobarbituric acid (TBA). Results: After SCI in Group C, the level of free iron showed a significant increase at 0.5 hour compared to Groups B and A, restored to the control level at 6 h; the level of MDA was increased at 0.5 hour, peaked at 3 hours, returned to the control level at 12 hours; the concentrations of free iron and lipid peroxidation in injured rats were significantly and positively correlated at 0.5-3 hours. Conclusions: After SCI the levels of free iron are increased quickly and might be a major contributor to lipid peroxidation in injured spinal cord.     

后前入路治疗下颈椎骨折脱位伴双侧关节突绞锁

目的 探讨后前路减压、前路固定治疗下颈椎骨折脱位伴双侧关节突绞锁的可行性及临床效果.方法 2000年3月至2008年5月,手术治疗下颈椎骨折脱位伴双侧关节突绞锁37例.男21例,女16例;年龄19-58岁,平均42岁.颈椎屈曲牵张(distraction-flexion stage,DFS)损伤3型24例,4型13例.所有患者术前均行X线、CT及MR检查.用后前路手术减压解除绞锁,然后复位、前路融合并行锁定钛板内固定术治疗.以美国国立急性脊髓损伤研究组(NASCIS)和国际截瘫学会(IMSOP)1990年推荐的脊髓损伤神经定位标准,判断颈椎脊髓损伤的平面.ASIA分级判断脊髓恢复情况.术后每个月摄X线片和CT扫描观察复位及植骨融合情况,骨融合后每半年摄片一次.结果 手术时间为(4.5±0.5)h,术中出血200～500ml(平均360ml),切口均一期愈合.术后所有患者均恢复颈椎椎体的正常序列.相邻节段固定为23例,跨节段固定13例,1例为四节段固定.术后随访16～45个月,平均32个月.术后X线及CT检查示植骨均在4-8个月内融合,内固定位置良好,无植骨块脱出或钢板、螺钉松动、断裂等并发症.术后患者无脊髓损伤加重和ASIA分级的下降,感觉恢复7～20(平均12.7)个平面,脊髓功能平均提高一级.结论 后前路减压、解除绞锁,前路融合、钛板内固定手术是治疗下颈椎骨折脱位伴双侧关节突绞锁的一种有效方法,有利于保留脊髓功能.

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Objective To evaluate the surgical strategy of decompression via posterior-anterior approach and anterior fixation in treatment fracture-dislocation of the lower cervical spine with bilateral facet joints dislocation. Methods This study retrospectively reviewed 37 cases of lower cervical spine fracture with bilateral joints dislocation. There were 21 males and 16 females with an average age of 42 years (19-58). Distraction-flexion stage 3(DFS 3) were found in 24 cases and DFS 4 in 13 cases. All the cases were diagnosed by X-ray, CT and MRI and confirmed during the surgery. Decompression via posterior-anterior approach and anterior fixation had been adapted as the surgical strategy. The NASCIS and IMSOP standard were applied to definite the level of cervical spinal cord injury. The ASIA grading was used for evaluation the spinal cord function and the recovery rate. The X-ray and CT were used to observe reduction and bone fusion. Results The mean operative time was (4.5:±0.5) h, and the mean amount of blood loss was 360 ml (200-500 ml). All the incision healed. The two segments fixation was used in 23 cases, 3 segments fixation in 13 cases, and 4 segments fixation in 1 case. The mean follow-up period was 32 months (16-45 months).Postoperative X-ray and CT showed that bone fusion was achieved in all patients within 4-8 months, without graft displacement, or failure of implants. Spinal cord function did not aggravate, and sensory recovery ranged from 7 to 20 levels (averaged, 12.7). The ASIA grade were improved with an average of one grade. Conclusion To treat fracture-dislocation of the lower cervical spine with bilateral facet joints dislocation, the posterlor-anterior approach and anterior fixation/fusion was benefit to preservation the cervical spinal cord function and reconstruction biomechanical stability of the cervical spine.     

脊髓损伤排尿功能障碍患者的尿动力学分析

目的 了解不同节段脊髓损伤后膀胱尿道功能障碍的差异.方法 回顾性分析30例脊髓损伤患者的尿动力学资料.男22例,女8例.年龄17～74岁,平均47岁.病程7～36个月,平均18个月.其中胸腰段脊髓损伤19例,骶髓损伤11例.2组尿动力检查结果行单因素方差分析或秩和检验比较.结果 胸腰段脊髓损伤组与骶髓损伤组自由尿流率参数比较:最大自由尿流率(13.0±5.1)与(13.0±5.8)ml/s,2 s时自由尿流率(6.5±5.1)与(6.9±6.4)ml/s,平均自由尿流率(5.4±2.4)与(3.4±0.5)ml/s,自主排尿量(279.1±131.1)与(450.0±26.6)ml,残余尿量(209.5±180.7)与(434.0±215.0)ml;2组排尿量和残余尿量比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).2组完全性膀胱测压参数比较:最大尿流率(16.0±23.3)与(7.1±3.3)ml/s,平均尿流率(4.6±2.3)与(3.9±2.3)ml/s,排尿后2 s的尿流率(4.6±3.1)与(2.2±3.2)ml/s,排尿量(268.4±113.9)与(129.0±97.9)ml,最大尿流率时的逼尿肌压力(58.8±22.0)与(56.5±14.5)cm H2O(1 cm H2O=0.098 kPa),逼尿肌最大压力时的尿流率(4.8±2.0)与(4.8±4.4)ml/s,逼尿肌最大压力(68.0±31.0)与(54.6±20.2)cm H2O,排尿期平均压力(47.4±20.0)与(42.6±13.9)cm H2O,2组排尿量比较差异有统计学意义(P＜0.05).2组膀胱感觉及膀胱尿道协同性差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05),胸腰段损伤患者中低顺应性膀胱(4/11)发生率较高,骶髓损伤患者中高顺应性膀胱(11/19)发生率较高.结论 骶髓损伤和胸腰段脊髓损伤患者区别主要为膀胱顺应性的差异和膀胱逼尿肌收缩能力的改变,骶髓损伤患者逼尿肌收缩能力降低、高顺应性膀胱发生率较高,胸腰段脊髓损伤患者逼尿肌收缩亢进、低顺应性膀胱发生率较高.

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Objective To find the differences of bladder and urethra dysfunction between sacral spinal cord injury and Thoracolumbar spinal cord injury.Methods According to the criteria of inclusion and exclusion, we collected 30 patients in the study group.There were 22 males and 8 females, aged 17 -74 ( mean, 47 ) years, with duration between 7 - 36 ( mean, 18) months.There were nineteen cases of thoracolumbar spinal cord injury and 11 cases of sacral spinal cord injury in the study group.We conducted a retrospective analysis of the urodynamic data of the 30 patients in the group.They were divided into a sacral spinal cord injury group and a thoracolumbar spinal cord injury group according to the location of the site of injury.The urodynamic findings of the two groups were comparable.SPSS 16.0 was used to compare the differences between the groups by ANOVA/rank sum test.Results We measured the free flow rate parameters between thoracolumbar and sacral spinal cord injury groups.The maximum free flow rate was ( 13.0 ±5.1 ) vs ( 13.0 ±5.8) ml/s, the free flow rate at 2 s was (6.5 ±5.1 ) vs (6.9 ±6.4) ml/s, the mean free flow rate was (5.4± 2.4) vs ( 3.4 ± 0.5 ) ml/s, urine output volume was ( 279.1 ±131.1 ) vs (450.0 ± 26.6) ml and the residual urine volume was (209.5 ± 180.7 ) vs (434.0 ± 215.0) ml.The residual urine volume and urine output volume of sacral the spinal cord injury group was higher than the thoracic spinal cord injury group (P ＜ 0.05).We also measured the the cystometric parameters.The maximum urinary flow rate was (16.0±23.3) vs (7.1 ±3.3) ml/s, average flow rate was (4.6 ±2.3) vs (3.9 ± 2.3) ml/s, the flow rate after voiding 2 s was (4.6 ± 3.1 ) vs (2.2 ± 3.2) ml/s, urine output volume was (268.4 ± 113.9) vs ( 129.0 ± 97.9) ml, detrusor pressure of maximum flow rate was (58.8 ± 22.0) vs (56.5 ± 14.5) cm H2 O, flow rate of maximum detrusor pressure was (4.8 ± 2.0) vs (4.8 ± 4.4) ml/s,the maximum detrusor pressure was (68.0 ± 31.0) vs (54.6 ± 20.2) cm H2O and the average pressure of voiding period was (47.4 ±20.0) vs (42.6 ± 13.9) cm H2O.The urine output volume of the thoracolumbar spinal cord injury group was lower than sacral spinal cord injury group ( P ＜ 0.05 ).There were no significant differences in bladder sensation and coordination of bladder/urethra between the thoracolumbar spinal cord injury group and the sacral spinal cord injury group (P ＞ 0.05).The incidence of low compliance bladder in the thoracolumbar spinal cord injury patients (4/11) was higher than the sacral spinal injury group, the incidence of high compliance bladder in the sacral spinal cord injury patients (11/19) was higherthan the thoracolumbar group.Conclusions The urodynamics' difference between the sacral spinal cord injury group and thoracolumbar spinal cord injury group was observed in bladder compliance and bladder detrusor contractility changes.Relatively, the incidence of decreased detrusor contractility and high compliance bladder in sacral spinal cord injury patients was higher, and the cidence of detrusor hyperreflexia and low compliance bladder in thoracolumbar spinal cord injury patients was higher.     

重复高压氧预处理对大鼠脊髓缺血再灌注时低氧诱导因子-1α及促红细胞生成素表达的影响

目的 探讨重复高压氧预处理对大鼠脊髓缺血再灌注时低氧诱导因子-1α(HIF-1α)和促红细胞生成素(EPO)表达的影响.方法 雄性SD大鼠48只,体重250～300g,采用随机数字表法,将其随机分为3组(n=16):假手术组(S组)、脊髓缺血再灌注组(I/R组)和重复高压氧预处理(HOP组).HOP组实施高压氧预处理,参数为:氧浓度＞98%,氧含量1000ml/L,压力2.5 ATA,1 h/d,连续5 d,最后1 d处理后24 h,I/R组和HOP组采用夹闭腹主动脉20min再开放的方法制备脊髓缺血再灌注模型.再灌注48h时评价后肢运动功能,然后处死大鼠,取L5-7节段脊髓组织,测定HIF-1α、EPO的mRNA及其蛋白表达水平,光镜下观察病理学结果.结果 与S组比较,I/R组和HOP组后肢运动功能和脊髓前角正常运动神经元计数降低,脊髓组织HIF-1α、EPO的mRNA及其蛋白表达水平上调(P＜0.05);与I/R组比较,HOP组后肢运动功能和脊髓前角正常运动神经元计数升高,脊髓组织HIF-1α及EPO的mRNA及其蛋白表达水平上调(P＜0.05).HOP组脊髓组织病理学损伤程度轻于I/R 组.结论 重复高压氧预处理可上调HIF-1α及EPO表达,从而减轻大鼠脊髓缺血再灌注损伤.

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Objective To investigate the effect of repeated hyperbaric oxygen preconditioning (HOP) on the expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1 alpha (HIF-1a) and erythropoietin (EPO) following spinal ischemiareperfusion (I/R) in rats. Methods Forty-eight male SD rats weighing 250-300 g were randomly divided into 3 groups (n = 16 each): sham operation group (S group); I/R group and repeated HOP group (HOP group). The animals in HOP group were pretreated with O2 ( ＞ 98 % ) at 2.5 ATA I h/d for 5 consecutive days at 24 h before spinal cord I/R. The animals were anesthetized with intraperitoneal pentobarbital sodium 35 mg/kg. Spinal cord ischemia was produced by cross-clamping of abdominal aorta distal to renal artery for 20 min in I/R and HOP groups. Hind-limb motor function was assessed and scored st 48 h of reperfusion. The animals were then sacrificed and the L5-7 segment of the spinal cord was removed for determination of the expression of HIF-1 α and EPO mRNA and protein and microscopic examination. Results Compared with group S, the hind-limb motor function scores and the number of normal motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord were significantly decreased, and the expression of HIF-1α and EPO mRNA and protein was up-regulated in I/R and HOP groups ( P ＜ 0.05). Compared with group I/R, the hind-limb motor function scores and the number of normal motor neurons in the anterior horn of the spinal cord were significantly increased, and the expression of HIF-1α and EPO mRNA and protein was up-regulated in group HOP ( P ＜ 0.05). The spinal cord injury was attenuated in group HOP compared with group I/R. Conclusion Repeated HOP can reduce the spinal cord I/R injury though up-regulating the expression of HIF1α and EPO in rats.     

鞘内注射DREAM-shRNA对神经病理性痛大鼠脊髓背角p-CREB表达的影响

Objective To investigate the effects of intrathecal (IT) DREAM-short hairpin RNA (DREAM-shRNA) on expression of phosphorylated cyclic AMP response element binding protein (p-CREB) in the spinal dorsal horn in a rat model of neuropathic pain. Methods Adult male SD rats weighing 280-320 g were anesthetized with intraperitoneal 10% chloral hydrate. Neuropathic pain was induced by chronic constrictive injury (CCI) to sciatic nerve. IT catheters were placed according to the method described by Yaksh on 3rd day after CCI. Twenty-four rots in which IT catheter was successfully implanted were randomly divided into 4 groups (n = 6 each) : group Ⅰ sham operation (group S) ; group Ⅱ neuropathic pain (group NP) ; group Ⅲ RNA interference (group RNAi) and group Ⅳ blank vector (group BV). Lentivius with DREAM-shRNA 5 μl was injected IT in group RNAi, and blank vector 5 μl in group BV, and once a day for 7 days, starting from the day 8 after CCI. The mechanical pain threshold was measured at day 1 before CCI (T0 ,baseline) and day 7-14 after CCI (T1-8). The animals were killed on 15th day after CCI. The L4-6 lumbar segment of the spinal cord was removed for determination of the expression of green fluorescent protein (GFP) and p-CREB by immuno-fluorescent method.Results The mechanical pain threshold was significantly decreased as compared with the baseline at T0 in all 4 groups and returned to the baseline levels at T5-8 in group S and RNAi, but remained low in group NP and BY. The mechanical pain threshold was significantly lower after CCI/sham operation and significanty higher at T8 in group RNAi than in the other 3 groups. The expression of p-CREB in the spinal dorsal horn was up-regulated in group NP, RNAi and BV as compared with group S, and in group NP and BV as compared with group RNAi. The green fluorescence was observed in group RNAi but not in the other 3 groups. Conclusion IT DREAM-shRNA can ameliorate neuropathic pain in rats through inhibiting the expression of p-CREB in the spinal dorsal horn.     

Bryan颈人工椎间盘置换术失败原因分析

Objective To analyze the failed Bryan cervical disc arthroplasty and to improve its re-sults. Methods From October 2004 to October 2007, 48 patients underwent Bryan cervical disc arthro-plasty. All patients were followed up 2 to 38 months(mean 18 months). Among them, 4 failed cases were an-alyzed, which include 1 male and 3 females, with the age of 42, 51, 40, 49 years. Results Case 1 reported the brachial plexus injury as the result of the patient's shoulders being overstretched while fixing his position during operation, the muscular power of both upper extremities declining to degree Ⅱ and Ⅲ upon operation completion, which was restored to degree 4 when discharged from hospital (45 days after operation). Case 2 reported the compression on the spinal cord as the result of failure to remove the ossification of posterior lon-gitudinal ligament (OPLL) which had been identified by the preoperative CT; the patient complained of no release of symptoms after the operation and postoperative CT showed that compression still existed. Case 3 reported incomplete spinal cord injury caused by massive bleeding during decompression, a function of ex-tremely small vertebral canal anteroposterior diameter (5 mm shown in preoperative MRI); the muscular pow-er of left extremity dropped to degree 0 upon operation completion; the patient could walk with crutch 10 days after operation. Case 4 reported'heterotopic ossification (OP) which occurred 1 year after operation and became deteriorated 2 years later, but did not affect the motion of prosthesis. Conclusion Bryan disc arthroplasty is being extensively used as an effective procedure for decompression and reconstruction of the cervical disc. Excellent clinical results are related to strict selection of indications, perioperative manage-ment, and the experience and surgical technique of the surgeon are also important to the final outcome.     

严重颈椎后纵韧带骨化症前路和后路手术比较

目的 探讨前路和后路手术治疗严重颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的适应证选择、疗效及并发症.方法 2004年1月至2006年12月,手术治疗椎管狭窄率大于50%的严重颈椎后纵韧带骨化症患者34例(男29例,女5例,平均57.2岁),前路采用椎体次全切除减压钛网植骨内固定术14例(男12例,女2例),后路采用椎板切除减压侧块螺钉固定术20例(男17例,女3例).比较两种手术方式患者的颈椎管矢状径、颈椎曲度、椎管狭窄率、骨化物分型、骨化物范围、脊髓压迫率等的差异.采用JOA评分评价患者术前、术后神经功能,并计算改善率.结果 影像学结果显示前路手术主要为范围在3个节段以内的局限型和分节型骨化患者,而后路手术主要为范围超过3节段的连续型和混合型骨化患者,骨化物的分型及范围是选择的主要依据.所有患者随访6个月～3年,平均1.5年.前路手术组JOA评分从术前平均(9.3+1.8)分提高至术后平均(14.2±1.3)分,平均改善率62.3%±15.2%;后路手术组JOA评分从术前平均(8.7+1.6)分提高至术后平均(11.4±1.2)分,平均改善率33.5%±12.7%.两组患者疗效差异有统计学意义(P＜0.01).结论 对于骨化范围在3个节段以内的患者,前路手术是安全、有效的治疗方式,而后路手术则适用于范围超过3个节段的严重颈椎后纵韧带骨化症患者.     

应用张力带式椎板成形术治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化

目的 评价应用张力带式椎板成形术(TBL)治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化(OPLL)的疗效.方法 本组病例包括颈椎后纵韧带骨化46例,男33例,女13例,平均年龄59岁(36～77岁).韧带骨化范围在C2-6,包括单节段型4例,连续型20例和混合型22例.全部病例均接受C2-7,TBL,受累节段涉及C3或以上者,同时接受寰椎后弓切除术.神经功能疗效评估采用日本骨科学会的颈椎病评分标准(JOA).解剖学疗效分析是利用计算机对手术前后X线片及MRI进行测量.结果 术后42例(91.3%)患者神经功能得到改善,影像学分析显示术后硬膜囊、脊髓中矢径增加和脊髓后移.结论 TBL手术是治疗颈椎OPLL的一种有效方法.     

后路手术治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的疗效分析

目的分析后路椎板切除融合固定术治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症（ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament,OPLL）的疗效及并发症,并探讨二者的影响因素。方法2003年4月-2009年12月,采用后路椎板切除融合固定术治疗颈椎OPLL患者54例。采用日本骨科学会（Japanese Orthopedic Associmion,JOA）神经功能评分评价患者术前、术后神经功能,将患者分为疗效良好和疗效不佳2个组。分析患者年龄、性别、症状持续时间、术前JOA评分、是否合并糖尿病、颈椎曲度、椎管狭窄率、骨化物范围、骨化物分型、是否有脊髓高信号对患者手术疗效及并发症的影响。结果随访1—6年,平均3．3年。患者神经功能JOA评分从术前9．2±1．3分增加至术后14．2±0．9分,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．01）,神经功能改善率（improvement rate,IR）为（62．4±13．2）％。其中35例患者手术疗效良好（IR≥50％）,19例患者疗效不佳（IR〈50％）。术后并发症包括9例神经根麻痹和2例血肿压迫。影像学研究表明手术疗效良好患者术后颈椎曲度明显大于手术疗效不佳患者,差异有统计学意义（P〈0。01）,术后神经根麻痹患者的颈椎曲度矫正程度明显大于非麻痹患者,差异有统计学意义（P〈0．05）。结论后路椎板切除融合固定术是一种适于治疗严重的多节段颈椎OPLL的手术方式,术中矫正患者颈椎曲度有利于提高手术疗效,但同时可能增加术后神经根麻痹的发生率。     

选择性半椎板切除治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症

目的分析选择性半椎板切除治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症（ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament, OPLL）的手术技术、适应证、优缺点及临床疗效。方法回顾性研究146例使用此术式治疗的严重多节段颈椎OPLL患者。采用日本骨科学会（Japanese Orthopaedic Association, JOA）评分评价患者的神经功能。分析手术技术要点及治疗效果。 结果术后平均随访3.3年（1~4年）。末次随访时患者的JOA评分平均为14.2,显著优于术前平均10.4分。JOA评分改善率平均为58.1%。颈椎前凸角术前平均为8.6°,末次随访时平均为9.0°,差异无统计学意义。所有患者术后未发现有C5神经根病的表现。结论选择性半椎板切除联合单侧侧块螺钉内固定是治疗严重多节段颈椎OPLL的一种有效方法,由于最大限度保留了颈椎后部结构,降低了C5神经根病及后凸畸形的发生率。     

颈椎后路三种手术方式对改善多节段颈椎病生理曲度及疗效的远期观察

[目的]本研究通过回顾性分析行颈椎后路手术的多节段脊髓型颈椎病合并后纵韧带骨化(ossificationofposteriorlongitudinalligament.OPLL)患者的颈椎曲率变化、JOA评分改善率以及颈肩轴性痛VAS评分改善率,比较颈椎后路三种手术方式对改善颈椎曲度、神经功能及轴性症状的远期影响.[方法]根据手术方式分三组:A组颈椎后路单开门椎管扩大成形术29例,B组颈椎后路全椎板切除术23例,C组颈椎后路全椎板切除侧块螺钉内固定术26例,记录术前、术后的颈椎曲度、JOA评分及轴性症状等.[结果]JOA评分改善率:3组患者术后与术前相比均有统计学意义(P＜0.05).末次随访时c组最高.颈椎曲度改善率:C组最好,A组次之,B组最差.并发症发生情况:在轴性症状上,3组的VAS评分两两比较有统计学意义(P＜0.05),B组最高,A组次之,C组最低.[结论]采用颈椎后路三种手术方式治疗多节段脊髓型颈椎病合并OPLL均能达到良好的疗效.颈椎后路全椎板切除侧块螺钉内固定术可有效改善神经功能,恢复和保持颈椎曲度,降低轴性症状及C5神经根麻痹发生率.     

Anterior corpectomy and fusion for severe ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament in the cervical spine

Between May 2002 and October 2006, 19 patients (17 men and 2 women; average age 57.2; range 47-71 years) received anterior corpectomy and fusion for severe ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) in our department. Preoperative radiological evaluation showed the narrowing by the OPLL exceeded 50% in all cases, and OPLL extended from one to three vertebrae. We followed-up all patients for 12-36 months (mean 18 months). The Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score before surgery was 9.3 +/- 1.8 (range 5-12) which significantly increased to 14.2 +/- 1.3 (range 11-16) points at the last follow-up (P < 0.01). The improvement rate (IR) of neurological function ranged from 22.2-87.5%, with a mean of 63.2% +/- 15.2%. The operation also provided a significant increase in the cervical lordosis and the cord flatting rate (P < 0.01). No severe neurological complication developed. We therefore concluded that anterior decompression and fusion was effective and safe in the treatment of the selected patients, although OPLL exceeded 50% diameter of the spinal canal.     

Spinal posterior movement after posterior cervical decompression surgery: clinical findings and factors affecting postoperative functional recovery

This study investigated the posterior movement of the spinal cord after posterior decompression surgery and evaluated factors affecting postoperative functional recovery in patients with cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). Thirty-two patients with CSM underwent posterior decompression from C3 to C7 through laminectomy (n=12) and single, open-door laminoplasty (n=20). There were no significant differences between laminectomy and laminoplasty in degree of spinal posterior movement, recovery rate, and curvature index. Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores improved from preoperative (10.63±1.77; range, 7-14) to 3-months postoperative (13.57±1.50; range, 11-16) (n=32, P<.05) and from preoperative (10.24±1.87; range, 7-14) to 6-months postoperative (14.16±1.54; range, 12-16) (n=21) (P<.05). C5 palsy was observed in 1 (3.1%) patient. The vertebral body-to-spinal cord distances significantly increased after operations, with the greatest posterior movement at C5 and the least posterior movement at C3 and C7. However, the difference in the degree of the spinal movement of C3 to C7 was not statistically significant (P>.05). Furthermore, no correlation was found between the magnitude of spinal posterior movement and the curvature index. In addition, the magnitude of posterior movement and age were not correlated with the postoperative JOA improvement, but the preoperative JOA scores were. Our study shows that both laminectomy and laminoplasty can produce a similar degree of posterior movement of the spinal cord. Cervical lordosis is not associated with the posterior movement of the cord. The preoperative JOA scores, but not posterior movement of the cord and age, are important determinants for postoperative outcome.     

后路椎板切除联合钉棒系统固定治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的疗效分析

目的探讨后路椎板切除联合钉棒系统固定治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的疗效、并发症及其影像因素。方法2002年1月-2006年12月,采用后路椎板切除联合钉棒系统固定治疗颈椎后纵韧带骨化症患者54例,采用JOA评分评价患者神经功能恢复,将患者分为疗效良好、疗效不佳2组。分析患者年龄、性别、症状持续时间、神经功能、合并糖尿病、椎管矢状径、颈椎曲度、椎管狭窄率、骨化物分型、脊髓压迫率、脊髓高信号等相关因素对患者手术疗效的影响。结果随访1-4年,平均2,3年。术后患者脊髓前后径及神经功能JOA评分明显提高,但颈椎曲度改善不明显。其中35例患者手术疗效良好,19例患者疗效不佳,多因素分析示患者术前颈椎曲度及骨化物横断面分型可影响患者手术疗效。本组并发症包括7例C5神经根麻痹,5例颈肩部的轴性痛和2例血肿压迫。结论后路椎板切除联合钉棒系统固定是一种适合于治疗多节段颈椎后纵韧带骨化症的手术方式,患者术前颈椎曲度及横断面骨化分型对患者手术疗效具有重要意义。     

Long-term outcome of laminectomy and instrumented fusion for cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Between January 2000 and December 2003, a total of 83 patients (64 men and 19 women, average age: 56.4 years, range: 42-78 years) who underwent posterior laminectomy and instrumented fusion for ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL) were included in this study to investigate the long-term outcome of this surgical option and clarify which factors affect the prognosis. After an average 4.8-year follow-up, the mean Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score significantly increased from 9.2 +/- 1.3 points before operation to 14.2 +/- 0.9 points at the latest follow-up (P < 0.01). The improvement rate (IR) of neurological function ranged from 11.1 to 87.5%, with a mean of 62.4 +/- 13.2%. Among 83 patients, 59 (71.1%) patients had a good prognosis (IR > or = 50%), and the other 24 (28.9%) patients had a poor prognosis (IR < 50%). Postoperative nerve root palsy was the main complication in this series. Radiographic study showed that whilst improving cervical lordosis could provide a better decompression effect and good prognosis, it could have simultaneously contributed to the high incidence of postoperative nerve root palsy.