低氧环境对椎间盘自发性吸收的影响及其作用机制

目的探讨低氧环境对椎间盘自发性吸收的影响及其作用机制。方法取SPF级成年日本大耳兔9只,雌雄不限,平均体质量2 kg。将兔处死后取脊柱髓核组织,经消化、分离、培养后获得传代髓核细胞,将生长良好的髓核细胞制成细胞悬液。根据不同时效的低氧环境将细胞分为5组对照组(常氧浓度下培养6 h)、低氧6 h组(2%O2浓度下培养6 h)、低氧12 h组(2%O2浓度下培养12 h)、低氧24 h组(2%O2浓度下培养24 h)和低氧48 h组(2%O2浓度下培养48 h)。采用实时聚合酶链反应法检测缺氧诱导因子(HIF)-1α、3型酸敏感离子通道(ASIC3)及水通道蛋白3(AQP3)mRNA表达水平,采用流式细胞仪检测各组髓核细胞凋亡情况。采用SPSS 24.0软件对数据进行分析。结果与对照组比较,低氧各组细胞凋亡率均明显升高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01);与低氧12、24和48 h组比较,低氧6 h组细胞凋亡率最高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。与对照组比较,低氧各组细胞HIF-1α和ASIC3 mRNA表达水平均明显上升,AQP3 mRNA表达水平均明显下降,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01);与低氧12、24和48 h组比较,低氧6 h组HIF-1α和ASIC3 mRNA表达水平最高,差异均有统计学意义(均P<0.01)。结论短时间低氧环境可以促进髓核细胞凋亡,从而加速椎间盘突出组织自发性吸收进程,其机制可能与HIF-1α和ASIC3的表达增加及AQP3的表达下降有关。     

静压载荷下椎间盘中的粘弹性应力及变形分析

本文建立了一个简化的椎间盘力学模型，在该模型中既考虑了椎间盘材料的重要性质──粘弹性又考虑了韧带的作用；并用线性粘弹性理论推导了椎间盘中的粘弹性应力及径向膨出的解析表达式。最后分别对正常、韧带加强、退变和致疝等情况下的应力分布及径向膨出进行了模拟计算；结果表明：椎间盘纤维环内的初始最大拉应力是造成其损伤的重要因素。     

侧后路椎间孔镜下髓核摘除术治疗青少年腰椎间盘突出症的早期疗效观察

目的探讨经皮侧后路椎间孔镜下髓核摘除术治疗青少年腰椎间盘突出症的临床疗效。方法 2010年2月~2011年7月,我院收治的12例青少年腰椎间盘突出症患者接受了经皮侧后路椎间孔镜下髓核摘除术治疗并获得随访。其中男8例,女4例;年龄12~20岁,平均14.6岁。比较手术前后Oswestry功能障碍指数(Oswestry Disability Index,ODI)、下肢疼痛视觉模拟评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)及术后12个月时Macnab评分对临床疗效进行分析。结果 12例患者均获得随访,随访时间17~30个月,平均21.3个月。术后1周、3个月,6个月,12个月及末次随访时ODI指数、下肢疼痛VAS评分与术前相比均明显降低,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。按照Macnab评分标准,术后12个月时,优7例,良4例,可1例,优良率为91.7%(11/12)。结论经皮侧后路椎间孔镜下髓核摘除术治疗青少年腰椎间盘突出症短期内能取得满意的临床疗效,其长期疗效及安全性有待进一步研究。     

线粒体DNA继发突变对Leber遗传性视神经病变的影响

Leber遗传性视神经病变是一种多发于青壮年的母系遗传性疾病,可导致双眼严重的急性无痛性、且一般是永久性的双侧中心视野缺失.3个线粒体DNA(mitochondrial DNA,mtDNA)原发突变ND4 G11778A、ND1 G3460A和N06 T14484C是其致病的主要因素,但家族问及家族内不同成员之间的表型差异表明存在其他的修饰因子,包括核及线粒体遗传修饰因子、环境因素.本综述主要阐述mtDNA继发突变对LHON表型表达的影响.     

Preliminary findings on the effect of load-carrying to the structural integrity of the cervical spine

Summary Carrying loads on the head is a common practice in rural Zimbabwe. Headloading imposes a considerable amount of strain to the axial skeleton. The cervical spine, being the most cranial and mobile part of the vertebral column, may be susceptible to spondylosis or disc degeneration in headloading. Age as well as the effects of intrinsic factors on cervical spondylosis have been well documented. However, studies on the effect of extrinsic weight bearing to spondylosis on the cervical spine are lacking. In this study, the effect of headloading on the pattern of spondylosis attributed to aging was examined. Results indicated that age led to significant degeneration of the fifth intervertebral disc space (P<0.05) as well as significant straightening of the lordotic curve (P<0.01). Load carrying seems to accentuate the straightening of the curve (P<0.001). The results also suggest that headloading creates a shift in the degeneration from the fifth intervertebral disc space to higher levels. It is concluded that carrying heavy loads on the head alters the pattern of degenerative changes of the cervical spine.

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Etude préliminaire des effets des charges lourdes sur l'intégrité structurale de la colonne cervicale

Résumé Porter de lourdes charges sur la tête est une pratique habituelle au Zimbabwe dans les zones rurales. Le port céphalique de charge impose des contraintes considérables au squelette axial. La colonne cervicale, portion crâniale et mobile de la colonne vertébrale, peut présenter une cervicarthrose ou une altération discale en raison du port de charges sur la tête. L'âge et les facteurs intrinsèques déterminant une cervicarthrose ont été bien étudiés. Cependant, l'action éventuelle d'un poids supplémentaire contribuant à la genèse d'une cervicarthrose n'a pas été étudiée. Dans cette étude, les effets du port céphalique de charge sur l'importance d'une cervicarthrose attribuée au vieillissement, sont examinés. Les résultats indiquent que le vieillissement aboutit à une altération significative du 5ème espace intervertébral (P<0,05) ainsi qu'à un redressement significatif de la lordose (P<0.01). Le port de charge semble accentuer le redressement de la courbe (P<0,001). Les résultats suggèrent également que le port de charge sur la tête réalise un transfert des lésions du 5ème espace intervertébral vers des niveaux sujacents. On en déduit que le port de lourdes charges sur la tête modifie l'aspect des atteintes dégénératives de la colonne cervicale.

     

Antenatal differentiation of the human intervertebral disc

Summary To study the antenatal differentiation of the human intervertebral disc, the columns of forty eight embryos and fetuses were examined histologically. The primitive disc is composed of two structures: the notochord which shows a progressive expansion into the disc, and the fibrocartilaginous perinotochordal disc. No histological sign of interaction between notochordal and perinotochordal cells, which may explain the notochordal expansion into the discs, was seen. On the other hand, the notochordal intervention in the cartilaginous differentiation of the inner zone is probable.

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Différenciation anténatale du disque intervertébral humain

Résumé Cette étude de la différenciation anténatale du disque intervertébral humain repose sur l'examen de coupes histologiques de quarante huit colonnes vertébrales d'embryons et de foetus. Le disque primitif est composé de deux structures : la notochorde, qui présente une expansion progressive de son diamètre au sein du disque, et le disque périnotochordal, d'abord mésenchymateux puis fibrocartilagineux. Il n'a pas été mis en évidence de signe histologique témoignant d'une interaction entre les cellules notochordales et les cellules périnotochordales qui puisse expliquer l'expansion de la notochorde au sein des disques. Le rôle de la notochorde dans la différenciation cartilagineuse de la zone centrale est par contre probable.

     

特殊类型的小儿变态反应性亚败血症

变态反应性亚败血症(SA)是一种少见疾病，临床表现复杂多样，其基本特征是：①长期反复的弛张热：②一过性皮疹；⑧关节肿痛；④血培养阴性；①对抗生素治疗无效而对激素有反应．本文介绍SA几种特殊的临床峩现，包括：突出的中枢神经系境症状．大量的心包积掖，变应性血管炎，血液系境表现为骨髓增生异常综合征(MDS)并最终转变为白血病．等等，这些特殊的表现极为罕见，但它们一且成为突出的临床特征．本病的诊断将变得十分困难认识这些特殊的表现，对正确毋断本病具有较大价值的。本文就这具有特殊表现的SA的临床特征和诊断进行分析和探讨。     

Design Characteristics for the Tissue Engineering of Cartilaginous Tissues

Tissues like the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disc and the knee meniscus are often mistakenly viewed as a tantamount to hyaline cartilage, largely due to the absence of a comprehensive understanding of the distinguishing properties of cartilaginous tissues. Because of this confusion, fibrocartilaginous tissue engineering attempts may not be based on suitable experimental designs. Fibrocartilaginous tissues are markedly different than hyaline cartilage; however, the dearth of knowledge related to their cellular and biochemical composition, as well as their biomechanical characteristics, is stunning. Hyaline articular cartilage is exclusively composed of chondrocytes that produce primarily type II collagen, whereas the TMJ disc and the knee meniscus have a mixed cell population of fibroblasts and cells similar to chondrocytes, which predominantly secrete type I collagen. Additionally, fibrocartilaginous tissues have a low glycosaminoglycan content, a low compressive modulus, and a high tensile modulus when compared to hyaline cartilage. Therefore, it is crucial for fibrocartilaginous tissue engineering attempts to be tissue-specific, utilizing the knowledge of the distinct and unique properties of these tissues. At the same time, advances and insights related to the science and engineering aspect of hyaline cartilage regeneration must be carefully considered for the in vitro engineering of fibrocartilaginous tissues.     

椎间盘退变的腰椎活动节段力学模型

椎间盘是人体组织中最早发生退行性改变的部位。本文报告采用三维有限元方法建立的椎间盘退变腰椎活动节段的力学模型,着重分析其在直立时的应力分布与载荷传递情况。模型共有388个节点,组成293个单元,所得结构较为合理可靠。作者认为,本模型具有其独特的优点。可望用于进一步的研究。     

Current understanding of cellular and molecular events in intervertebral disc degeneration: implications for therapy

Until recently, material removed from the intervertebral disc (IVD) at surgery consisted either of 'loose bodies' from the centre of the IVD or discal tissue displaced (prolapsed) into the intervertebral root or spinal canals. This material is best regarded as a by-product of disc degeneration and therefore not representative of the disease process itself. Recent advances in surgical techniques, particularly anterior fusion, in which large segments of the anterior part of the IVD are excised with the anatomical relationships between different components intact, have generated material that can be investigated with modern molecular and cell biological techniques. This is an important area of study because degeneration of the lumbar IVDs is associated, perhaps causally, with low back pain, one of the most common and debilitating conditions in the West. 'Degeneration' carries implications of inevitable progression of wear-and-tear associated conditions. Modern research on human IVD tissue has shown that this is far from the case and that disruption of the micro-anatomy described as degeneration is an active process, regulated by locally produced molecules. The exciting consequence of this observation is the possibility of being able to inhibit or even reverse the processes of degeneration using targeted therapy.