Elbow motion is essential for upper extremity function to position the hand in space. Unfortunately, the elbow joint is prone
to stiffness following a multitude of traumatic and atraumatic etiologies. Elbow stiffness can be diagnosed with a complete
history and physical exam, supplemented with appropriate imaging studies. The stiff elbow is challenging to treat, and thus,
its prevention is of paramount importance. When this approach fails, non-operative followed by operative treatment modalities
should be pursued. Upon initial presentation in those who have minimal contractures of 6-month duration or less, static and
dynamic splinting, serial casting, continuous passive motion, occupational/physical therapy, and manipulation are non-operative
treatment modalities that may be attempted. A stiff elbow that is refractory to non-operative management can be treated surgically,
either arthroscopically or open, to eliminate soft tissue or bony blocks to motion. In the future, efforts to prevent and
treat elbow stiffness may target the basic science mechanisms involved. Our purpose was to review the etiologies, classification,
evaluation, prevention, operative, and non-operative treatment of the stiff elbow. 相似文献
There are few effective strategies reported for the primary prevention of low back pain (LBP). Core stabilization exercises
targeting the deep abdominal and trunk musculature and psychosocial education programs addressing patient beliefs and coping
styles represent the current best evidence for secondary prevention of low back pain. However, these programs have not been
widely tested to determine if they are effective at preventing the primary onset and/or severity of LBP. The purpose of this
cluster randomized clinical trial is to determine if a combined core stabilization exercise and education program is effective
in preventing the onset and/or severity of LBP. The effect of the combined program will be compared to three other standard
programs. 相似文献
Objective: Electroporation mediated transfer of plasmid DNA into peripheral muscle results in high transfection efficiency. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of gene transfer of human IL-10 (hIL-10) into the tibialis anterior muscle (MTA) in combination with low dose Cyclosporine A (CsA) on acute rejection of lung allografts in the rat. Methods: Lung allotransplantation was performed from male BN donor to male Fisher F344 rats. Gene transfer was achieved by intramuscular injection into the MTA of the recipient followed by electroporation (4×20 ms impulses at 200 V/cm) 24 h prior to the transplantation. Group A (n=5) received CsA (2.5 mg/kg bw ip) for 5 days post-transplant and group B (n=5) 2.5 μg of PCIK hIL-10 (plasmid expression vector containing human CMV immediate early gene promoter and enhancer) and a low dose CsA (2.5 mg/kg bw i.p.). Graft function was assessed by blood gas at day 5 after exclusion of the native lung. Animals were sacrificed and blood was drawn to measure serum hIL-10 levels (ELISA) and tissue was sampled for histological grading of rejection. Results: Local expression of hIL-10 was confirmed at the mRNA level by in situ hybridization. All group A control animals showed severe signs of rejection. At day 5 all grafts in group B showed good gas exchange mean PaO2 233±123 mmHg, vs 44±8 mmHg in group A. Histological examination revealed moderate to severe rejection in all animals in group A (IIIB, ISHLT) in contrast to low moderate rejection in group B (II–IIIA). hIL-10 serum levels on day 5 were 14±7 pg/ml in group B vs. 0 in group A. Conclusions: Electroporation mediated hIL-10 overexpression in a peripheral muscle of the recipient in combination with low dose CsA reduces acute rejection in this model of rat lung allotransplantation. 相似文献
Global coronary blood flow and metabolism were measured in seven patients on the first postoperative day following coronary
revascularization to test the hypothesis that tracheal extubation produces adverse haemodynamic responses akin to those observed
during tracheal intubation. Regional coronary flow and metabolic measurements were made in five of the seven patients. Extubation
from a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) of 5 cm H2O was associated with a statistically significant rise in cardiac index from 3.44 ± 0.23 L · min-1 · m-2 to 3.73 ± 0.15L·min-1 ·m-2 related to an increase in stroke index, without significant changes in heart rate, mean arterial and pulmonary capillary
wedge pressure. Consequently the changes in myocardial oxygen consumption (8.52 ± 0.55 to 8.85 ± 0.93 ml · min-1) and coronary blood flow (172 ± 18 to 179 ± 17 ml·min-1) were less prominent than those reported during intubation, where substantial rises in myocardial oxygen consumption and
coronary flow occurred. Two patients experienced cardiac lactate production but there were no changes in systemic or coronary
haemodynamics, nor were there clinical or electrocardiographic signs of ischaemia. We conclude that extubation does not appear
to be associated with adverse systemic or coronary haemodynamic responses in patients following coronary bypass grafting.
However, the revascularized myocardium may remain vulnerable to anaerobic metabolism in the immediate postoperative period.
Pour savoir si comme ľintubation, ľextubation de la trachée provoque des perturbations hémodynamiques, on a mesuré le métabolisme
et la circulation coronarienne globale chez sept patients, au lendemain ďun pontage aorto-coronarien. On a aussi calculé les
valeurs régionales de ces mêmes variables pour cinq ďentre eux. Ľindex cardiaque de 3.44 ± 0.23 L · min-1 · m-2 sous pression positive en respiration spontanée (CPAP) de 5 cm. H2O s’est élevé à 3.73 ± 0.15 L · min-1 · m-2 post-extubation avec une augmentation significative du volume ďéjection. La fréquence cardiaque et les pressions artérielles
moyennes et capillaires pulmonaires n’ont pas changé. Ainsi ľaugmentation de la consommation ďoxygène du myocarde de 8.52
± 0.55 à 8.85 ± 0.93 ml · min-1 et celle du flot coronarien de 172 ± 18 à 179 ± 17 ml · min-1 ont été moindres que celles, importantes, déjà observées lors de ľintubation. On a noté chez deux patients une production
de lactate par le myocarde, sans changement de ľhémodynamic systémique et coronarienne non plus que de signe clinique ou électrocardiographique
ďischémie. Donc, après un pontage coronarien, ľextubation ne semble pas causer ďeffet néfaste sur les circulations systémique
et coronarienne, toutefois, le myocarde revascularisé peut demeurer sensible au métabolisme anaérobique. 相似文献
PURPOSE: This study aims to determine the effect of loss of breast cancer metastasis suppressor 1 (BRMS1) protein expression on disease-free survival in breast cancer patients stratified by estrogen receptor (ER), progesterone receptor (PR), or HER2 status, and to determine whether loss of BRMS1 protein expression correlated with genomic copy number changes. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN: A tissue microarray immunohistochemical analysis was done on tumors of 238 newly diagnosed breast cancer patients who underwent surgery at the Cleveland Clinic between January 1, 1995 and December 31, 1996, and a comparison was made with 5-year clinical follow-up data. Genomic copy number changes were determined by array-based comparative genomic hybridization in 47 breast cancer cases from this population and compared with BRMS1 staining. RESULTS: BRMS1 protein expression was lost in nearly 25% of cases. Patients with tumors that were PR negative (P=0.006) or HER2 positive (P=0.039) and <50 years old at diagnosis (P=0.02) were more likely to be BRMS1 negative. No overall correlation between BRMS1 staining and disease-free survival was observed. A significant correlation, however, was seen between loss of BRMS1 protein expression and reduced disease-free survival when stratified by either loss of ER (P=0.008) or PR (P=0.029) or HER2 overexpression (P=0.026). Overall, there was poor correlation between BRMS1 protein staining and copy number status. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest a mechanistic relationship between BRMS1 expression, hormone receptor status, and HER2 growth factor. BRMS1 staining could potentially be used in patient stratification in conjunction with other prognostic markers. Further, mechanisms other than genomic deletion account for loss of BRMS1 gene expression in breast tumors. 相似文献
PurposeThe first purpose was to identify barriers to physical activity that students in grade seven through first-year university experienced. A second purpose was to classify barriers using an ecological framework and to examine the pattern of barrier categories (i.e., intrapersonal, interpersonal, institutional, community, public policy, and physical environmental) and specific barrier types as grade increased. The use of an ecological model addressed limitations in prior research revolving around the identification of salient barriers in a manner that makes the design of effective interventions difficult.MethodsParticipants in grades 7–8 (n = 35), 9–10 (n = 67), 11–12 (n = 80), and the freshmen year of university (n = 109) listed barriers to physical activity on an open-ended measure.ResultsFindings revealed a trend for the average number of barriers reported per student to increase as grade in school increased. First-year university students reported significantly more barriers than all other grade groupings. The frequency of barriers reported within the ecological categories was dependent on the specific grade groupings. Further, within each ecological category, distinct barriers were reported across the different grade groupings.ConclusionsFindings highlight the utility of using an ecological model to categorize barriers, rather than simply classifying barriers as internal or external to an individual, as done in prior research. Understanding the pattern of ecologically based barrier categories and specific types of barriers will help to inform the content of future research and interventions designed to alleviate salient barriers to physical activity. 相似文献
Background: A new eight-wavelength pulse oximeter is designed to measure methemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin, in addition to the usual measurements of hemoglobin oxygen saturation and pulse rate. This study examines this device's ability to measure dyshemoglobins in human volunteers in whom controlled levels of methemoglobin and carboxyhemoglobin are induced.
Methods: Ten volunteers breathed 500 ppm carbon monoxide until their carboxyhemoglobin levels reached 15%, and 10 different volunteers received intravenous sodium nitrite, 300 mg, to induce methemoglobin. All were instrumented with arterial cannulas and six Masimo Rad-57 (Masimo Inc., Irvine, CA) pulse oximeter sensors. Arterial blood was analyzed by three laboratory CO-oximeters, and the resulting carboxyhemoglobin and methemoglobin measurements were compared with the corresponding pulse oximeter readings.
Results: The Rad-57 measured carboxyhemoglobin with an uncertainty of +/-2% within the range of 0-15%, and it measured methemoglobin with an uncertainty of 0.5% within the range of 0-12%. 相似文献
A case of successful en bloc transplantation of a horseshoe kidney into a single recipient is reported. The literature is briefly reviewed. The use of horseshoe kidneys in transplantation is recommended in selected cases. 相似文献