Improved Performance of Hip DXA Using a Novel Region of Interest in the Upper Part of the Femoral Neck: In Vitro Study Using Bone Strength as a Standard of Reference

We tested the hypothesis that bone mineral density (BMD) and bone mineral content (BMC) in proximal human femur specimens in the upper neck region of interest (ROI) and femoral neck axis length (FNAL) provide a significantly better prediction of femoral bone strength than standard ROIs in vitro. BMD and BMC were measured in 110 proximal femur specimens using a standard dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanner. The analysis included a new ROI in the upper neck as well as the standard ROIs. FNAL was obtained from the scan images. The specimens' failure-load was measured in a mechanical loading device, simulating a fall on the greater trochanter. For the standard ROIs, correlations between failure-load and BMD ranged from R2 = 0.64 (shaft ROI) to R2 = 0.70, p < 0.001 (femoral neck). Prediction of strength by BMD did not significantly differ from those of BMC (R2 ranging from 0.65 to 0.75, p < 0.001). In the upper neck ROI, for both BMD and BMC correlations with failure-load were higher (R2 = 0.76 and 0.81, respectively; p < 0.001). A lower, yet still significant, correlation was found between FNAL and bone strength (R2 = 0.23, p < 0.001). Normalization of failure-load with respect to FNAL did not significantly increase the correlations with densitometric measures. This study provides in vitro evidence indicating that among the ROIs of the proximal femur the newly defined upper neck ROI provides the best prediction of bone strength. Only a weak association was observed between failure load and FNAL.     

经皮肾穿气压弹道碎石联合体外冲击波碎石治疗上尿路结石

目的 探讨提高上尿路结石碎石成功率的微创治疗方法。方法 采用经皮肾穿微造瘘输尿管镜气压弹道碎石，术中放置双J管，术后配合体外冲击波碎石术(ESWL)治疗上尿路结石48例。结果 结石总排净率为89．1％，结石最小排净率79．2％，无严重并发症发生。结论 该方法结石排净率高，创伤较小，手术并发症少，是上尿路结石较为理想的微创治疗方法。     

Slipped upper femoral epiphysis with hemophilia A

A 13-year-old boy who had hemophilia A was reported with pain in the left thigh and hip on walking. He had no history of trauma. Severe hemophilia A is diagnosed with a Factor VIII level of <1 iu/dl. The presumptive diagnosis was that of a spontaneous bleed into the hip joint. Factor VIII mutational analysis revealed a C to G substitution at nucleotide 6683 which results in a cystine change at codon 2194. However, the symptoms persisted and an X-ray demonstrated the presence of an acute on chronic slip of the upper femoral epiphysis. The patient was transferred to the center treating his hemophilia where the hip was pinned in situ under cover with Factor VIII. This case demonstrates the need to be aware of a possible traumatic diagnosis of hip pain in a hemophiliac child with a longstanding history of spontaneous bleeding into joints.     

上唇短缩畸形的手术治疗

目的 针对微笑时鼻唇部出现上唇上提并短缩,鼻小柱下方褶沟,上唇牙龈外露等现象,探讨一种治疗上唇短缩畸形的手术方法.方法 采用经口或鼻前庭切口,将鼻小柱根部鼻中隔降肌肌纤维切断及部分切除,并广泛剥离使上唇下降.结果 共为27例上唇短缩畸形患者进行手术治疗.其中9例采用了双侧鼻小柱外侧与前庭基底贯穿切口,18例采用了上唇唇龈沟切口.通过手术,患者获得微笑时上唇中部适度降低,鼻小柱下方褶沟变浅或消失,上唇牙龈外露消失的效果.6例患者还在手术矫正上唇动态短缩畸形的同时,实施了鼻整形术.通过手术可矫正鼻唇牙龈部的综合动态缺陷,获得满意的美学效果.结论 手术方法治疗上唇短缩畸形,可改善患者微笑时的表情,是值得推广的治疗方法.     

松解及眼轮匝肌下脂肪垫转移充填矫正重睑术后睑粘连畸形

目的矫正重睑成形术后的上睑粘连、重睑较宽、眼睑上抬受限等畸形。方法另设计重睑线,彻底松解眼睑内的组织粘连,释放眶隔内脂肪及转移眼轮匝肌下脂肪垫充填。结果两年来为32例重睑成形术后畸形者用此法治疗得到满意效果。结论此方法简单易行,效果好。     

口外弓配合唇档远移磨牙的临床研究

目的:研究口外弓配合唇档远移磨牙的临床应用及其疗效。方法:选择15例恒牙早期上颌轻度牙性前突或轻、中度拥挤的安氏II类患者,应用口外弓配合唇档,通过X线头影测量观察其上颌磨牙及前牙治疗前后变化情况。结果:应用口外弓配合唇档推磨牙向远中3～6个月后,II类咬合关系恢复至安氏I类关系。上颌第一磨牙向远中平均移动4.14mm,上颌中切牙向唇侧移动0.66mm。结论:只要病例选择合适,方法运用得当,口外弓配合唇档就能获得较满意的远移磨牙的疗效。     

上睑下垂78例手术分析

用额肌悬吊术或提上睑肌缩短术治疗７８例上睑下垂病例，治愈７眼，基本治愈１２眼，矫正不足３眼，矫正过度２眼，笔者认为，术前分析病因；注意提上睑肌肌力的测定；采用适当的手术方法，是手术成功的关键。     

Treatment approaches for clients with a stroke‐affected upper limb: Are we following evidence‐based practice?

Stroke rehabilitation is an area of practice that many occupational therapists encounter during their career. The literature promotes a wide range of management techniques and support devices for people who have a stroke-affected upper limb, but little is known about the validity of those that occupational therapists actually use in practice. A questionnaire was sent to occupational therapists working in Queensland and northern New South Wales facilities (n = 35), in which adults with a stroke were likely to be treated. Eighteen respondents answered questions about the management techniques and support devices used in their facility, and their perception of the benefit of these devices in the reduction of hemiplegic shoulder pain. Results are discussed with reference to evidence-based practice and indicate an urgent need for the collation and dissemination of the best current evidence available for the management techniques and support devices used in this area, as well as further research to extend this evidence.     

上消化道出血798例分析

目的　探讨上消化道出血的病因和相关因素。方法　回顾性分析我院 8年来 798例上消化道出血病人的临床资料。结果　男性并发上消化道出血占 80 .2 0 %、女性占 19.80 % ,男性明显高于女性 (χ2 =6 .5 6 ,P <0 .0 5 ) ;青年人、中年人及老年人各占 2 7.82 %、5 7.6 1%和 14 .5 7% (P <0 .0 1) ,老年人合并重度上消化道出血多见 ;不同性别、年龄者出血的原因不尽相同。结论　上消化道出血的病人以消化性溃疡、胃癌、急性胃粘膜损害、食道胃底静脉曲张为最常见的病因 ,性别、年龄等均为上消化道出血的相关因素     

ELFP方案治疗晚期鼻咽癌及上消化道癌疗效分析

目的探索ELFP方案治疗转移复发的晚期鼻咽癌、食管癌、胃癌的临床疗效和毒性.方法选择病理证实的64例晚期鼻咽癌、食管癌、胃癌采用Vp-16 0.1 g静滴,d1-3;CF 0.1 g静滴,d1-3 5-FU 0.5 g静滴,d1-3;DDP 50 mg静滴,d1-2;21 d为1周期.治疗2～6个周期.结果鼻咽癌,食管癌、胃癌有效率(CR PR)分别为75%、70%、43.8%,其中胃癌与鼻咽癌及食管癌分别比较有差异;单病灶与多病灶之间疗效无差异.全组病例总生存期为3～41月,中位生存期分别为11.5、10、7.5个月.主要毒性为骨髓抑制,其中Ⅲ、Ⅳ度白细胞下降占21.9%;Ⅲ、Ⅳ度血红蛋白下降占15.6%;Ⅲ、Ⅳ度血小板下降占3.1%.Ⅲ、Ⅳ度恶心、呕吐发生率为7.8%.结论ELFP对晚期鼻咽癌及食管癌有较好的疗效,其毒性可以耐受,是临床治疗鼻咽癌,食管癌切实可行的方案.