Challenges in the Diagnosis of the Right Patient for Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Diagnosis of testosterone deficiency is important to identify patients who might benefit from testosterone replacement therapy. Unfortunately, the diagnosis of hypogonadism may be a challenge for many practicing physicians, including endocrinologists and urologists. Signs and symptoms, such as sexual dysfunction, change in body composition, lethargy, and mood changes, are nonspecific and the available questionnaires are generally not useful in clinical practice. The diagnosis of testosterone deficiency is ultimately based on measurement of serum testosterone levels. However, marked variations in the reference ranges of serum testosterone levels among laboratories pose a challenge for physicians when interpreting the results. In addition, initial laboratory assessments usually determine total testosterone levels. About 1–2% of total testosterone is free and a further 30–50% is bound with low affinity to albumin; only these two components are bioavailable to the target tissues. In general, assuming the normal reference range for serum total testosterone in adult men is 300–1000 ng/dl (10–35 nmol/l), levels of < 250 ng/dl (8.7 nmol/l) suggest the patient is likely to be hypogonadal, whereas levels of > 350 ng/dl (12.7 nmol/l) suggest the symptoms may not be due to androgen deficiency. Values between 250 to 350 ng/dl warrant a repeat morning serum testosterone determination with assessment of free or bioavailable testosterone. In men with symptoms suggestive of androgen deficiency and borderline serum testosterone levels, where there are no contraindications to androgen therapy, a short therapeutic trial of testosterone may be justified.     

浮膝损伤的临床治疗研究

目的：探讨浮膝损伤的治疗方法。方法：对2002年10月到2006年9月收治的48例浮膝损伤,在积极治疗各种危及生命的并发症的基础上均早期予以骨折内固定,术后加强患肢功能锻炼。结果：随访6个月-2年,平均1年2个月,按Karlstrom评定标准,优34例,良10例,可4例,优良率91.7%。方法：浮膝损伤患者在生命体征平稳后均应根据骨折类型和患者的个体差异尽早选择手术并早期功能锻炼。     

Lateral unicompartimental knee arthroplasty: indications,technique and short-medium term results

Lateral unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) is a valid alternative treatment in the event of arthritis confined to the lateral compartment. This paper examines its indications, technique and short to medium-term results. A total of 159 Miller–Galante cemented UKA prostheses (Zimmer, Warsaw, Indiana) were implanted consecutively (131 medial and 28 lateral) by the same surgeon. This study investigates 28 lateral UKAs in 27 patients. Twenty-five implants in 24 patients (including a subject operated bilaterally) were followed up for 12–60 months. Three patients were discarded on account of to short a follow-up period. The Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) knee score was used to compare the pre- and post-operative results of the lateral UKA patients. The HSS score improved from a pre-op mean of 59.92 (range 48–68) to 88.04 (range 71–95) at the last follow-up. There was a positive increase in the pain, function and ROM components of the score. The lateral UKA prosthesis can be regarded as a sound alternative to total knee replacement. Correct patient selection on the basis of optimum surgical indications, however, is essential. No benefits of funds were received in support of the study.     

人工关节置换充填骨水泥对血液动力学的影响

目的观察人工关节置换术中充填骨水泥对血液动力学的影响。方法40例ASAⅡ～Ⅲ级行人工关节置换术的患者，观察骨水泥充填后10min内血液动力学的变化。结果充填骨水泥后10min内患者血液动力学都有显著变化（P〈0．05），个别患者血压下降严重。需升压药支持。结论人工关节置换术中充填骨水泥可致血液动力学严重波动，应引起重视。     

手术及综合康复治疗膝关节僵直

目的 探讨膝关节纤维性僵直手术及围手术期、术后综合康复治疗的方法和意义.方法 26例膝关节纤维性僵直患者,采用髌骨外上方小切口,辅助关节镜下行关节内粘连松解,并结合徒手推拿松解.术前进行心理宣教,术后第2天开始经止痛泵维持在CPM机上行慢速全范围关节活动度功能锻炼,并行主被动伸屈膝功能锻炼、髌骨内推训练.结果 术后平均随访19个月(8～32个月),膝关节活动度从术前平均32°增至113°,平均提高81°.无皮肤坏死、创口裂开、肌腱断裂、骨折等并发症发生.结论 关节镜辅助下小切口松解治疗膝关节纤维性僵直的手术操作简单,创伤小,康复快.膝关节僵直围手术期及术后综合康复治疗,对膝关节功能恢复有重要意义.     

人工肱骨头置换治疗肱骨近端4部分骨折及骨折脱位

目的：探讨应用人工肱骨头置换治疗肱骨近端4部分骨折及骨折脱位的近期疗效。方法：25例肱骨近端4部分骨折及骨折脱位的患者,男11例,女14例;年龄56～77岁,平均68.2岁;均行人工肱骨头置换治疗。应用Neer疗效评分系统,根据患者疼痛、功能、肩关节活动范围评价术后疗效。结果：术后随访12～40个月,平均29.3个月。所有病例术后均无感染、神经损伤、假体周围骨折、假体松动、脱位等并发症。Neer评分优8例,良11例,可6例,优良率76%。结论：通过标准的手术操作及术后积极合理的康复锻炼,人工肱骨头置换治疗肱骨近端4部分骨折及骨折脱位近期疗效满意。     

孕妇血清钙及白蛋白测定的临床意义

目的 :了解测定血清钙、白蛋白的变化对孕妇影响的临床意义。方法 :采用邻甲酚酞络合酮、离子选择性电极法、溴甲酚绿法测定。结果 :孕妇组血清总钙、离子钙、白蛋白的含量明显低于非孕妇组 ,差异有非常显著性 (P<0 .0 1) ,中孕妇组与晚孕妇组比较血清总钙、离子钙没有差异 (P>0 .0 5 )。白蛋白含量晚孕妇组明显低于中孕妇组 ,差异有显著性 (P<0 .0 1)。结论 :血清总钙、离子钙、白蛋白对孕妇尤为重要。动态监测 ,及时补充可提高孕妇及胎儿的健康