RENAL TUBULAR PEPTIDE CATABOLISM IN CHRONIC VASCULAR REJECTION

Chronic vascular rejection (CR) is the commonest cause of renal transplant loss, with few clues to etiology, but proteinuria is a common feature. In diseased native kidneys, proteinuria and progression to failure are linked. We proposed a pathogenic role for this excess protein at a tubular level in kidney diseases of dissimilar origin. We demonstrated in both nephrotic patients with normal function and in those with failing kidneys increased renal tubular catabolisman and turnover rates of a peptide marker, Aprotinin (Apr), linked to increased ammonia excretion and tubular injury. These potentially injurious processes were suppressed by reducing proteinuria with Lisinopril. Do similar mechanisms of renal injury and such a linkage also occur in proteinuric transplanted patients with CR, and if so, is Lisinopril then of beneficial value? We now examine these aspects in 11 patients with moderate/severe renal impairment (⁵¹CrEDTA clearance 26.2 ± 3.3 mL/min/1.73m²), proteinuria (6.1 ± 1.5 g/24 h) and biopsy proven CR. Lisinopril (10–40 mg) was given daily for 2 months in 7 patients. Four others were given oral sodium bicarbonate (Na HCO₃) for 2 months before adding Lisinopril. Renal tubular catabolism of intravenous ^99mTc-Apr (Apr^* 0.5 mg, 80 MBq), was measured before and after Lisinopril by γ-ray renal imaging and urinary radioactivity of the free radiolabel over 26 h. Fractional degradation was calculated from these data. Total 24 h urinary N-acetyl-β-glucoaminidase (NAG) and ammonia excretion in fresh timed urine collections were also measured every two weeks from two months before treatment. After Lisinopril proteinuria fell significantly (from 7.8 ± 2.2 to 3.4 ± 1.9 g/24 h, p < 0.05). This was associated with a reduction in metabolism of Apr^* over 26 h (from 0.5 ± 0.05 to 0.3 ± 0.005% dose/h, p < 0.02), and in fractional degradation (from 0.04 ± 0.009 to 0.02 ± 0.005/h, p <0.01). Urinary ammonia fell, but surprisingly not significantly and this was explained by the increased clinical acidosis after Lisinopril, (plasma bicarbonate fell from 19.1 ± 0.7 to 17.4 ± 0.8 mmol/L, p <0.01), an original observation. Total urinary NAG did fall significantly from a median of 2108 (range 1044–3816) to 1008 (76–2147) μmol/L, p < 0.05. There was no significant change in blood pressure or in measurements of glomerular hemodynamics. In the 4 patients who were given Na HCO₃ before adding Lisinopril, both acidosis (and hyperkalemia) were reversed and neither recurred after adding Lisinopril. These observations in proteinuric transplanted patients after Lisinopril treatment have not been previously described.     

髓内钉InterTan与重建钉治疗股骨近端骨折的临床疗效

目的：探究髓内钉InterTan与重建钉治疗股骨近端骨折的疗效。方法资料随机选取2013年6月—2014年6月该院收治的135例股骨近端骨折患者,随机分为研究组68例,对照组67例。对照组行股骨近端重建钉治疗,研究组行髓内钉InterTan治疗,分析两组治疗效果。结果研究组术中出血量（228.65±28.42）mL、住院时间（16.53±5.68）d 及完全负重时间（6.75±1.49）d均优于对照组的（325.57±54.28）mL、（23.62±7.26）d与（10.82±1.93）d,差异具有统计学意义（P＜0.05）;术后研究组髋关节Harris评分（93.63±4.45）分高于对照组（80.24±4.88）分,差异具有统计学意义（P＜0.05）。结论髓内钉InterTan较之股骨近端重建钉治疗疗效确切,可显著改善股骨近端骨折患者髋关节功能。     

不稳定股骨转子间骨折不同内固定方法的疗效比较

目的 浅析不同内固定方法对不稳定股骨转子间骨折的疗效差异。方法 2009年1月至2013年5月行内固定手术的不稳定股骨转子间骨折患者36例,采用Gamma钉固定10例为A组,动力髋螺钉(DHS)固定11例为B组,股骨近端抗旋髓内钉(PFNA)固定15例为C组。对不同的内固定方式的术中出血量、手术时间、术后并发症、骨折愈合时间及髋关节功能评分等相关数据进行统计学分析。结果 各组患者术后均获随访,平均随访时间1年半,住院及随访期间无死亡病例。C组手术时间较A、B两组短,且有统计学意义(P<0.05)。B组术中出血量最多,愈合时间长,C组出血最少,但与A组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术中A组发生股骨颈干角变小1例,髋内翻1例;B组发生髋内翻2例,头钉穿出1例,内固定松动1例;C组无相关并发症发生。骨折愈合时间A、B、C三组间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。A、C两组髋关节功能评分均较B组高,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05),但A、C两组间差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 PFNA是治疗不稳定股骨转子间骨折一个很好的选择,手术操作简便,损伤较小,出血少,固定牢靠,术后髋关节功能恢复较好,值得临床推广。     

Foot disorders in the elderly: A mini-review

Ageing process is associated with changes to the aspect, biomechanics, structure and function of the foot, it may be related with a marked presence of foot conditions, pain, disability and other overall health problems that constitute a major public health concern.Also, the prevalence of epidemiologic research found an incidence of foot problems which is even higher as a consequence of increasing life expectation. Several studies have also suggested that such foot disorders currently affect between 71 and 87% of older patients and are a frequent cause of medical and foot care.Thus, these kind problems are extremely common conditions in the general population, especially in the elderly who are associated with poor quality of life, balance impairment, increase the risk of falls, dificulty on putting shoes, fractures, restrict mobility and performance of activities of daily living that turn can produce serious physical, mental and social consequences in the older people.The role of the physician in the assessment, evaluation, and examination of foot problems is very important, yet it is often an overlooked and undervalued component of geriatric health care.The purpose of this article is to review and to provide an overview of the most common foot deformities precipitating factors, clinical presentation, evidence-based diagnostic evaluation, and treatment recommendations with a view to preventing medical conditions or deformities affecting the feet that may alter foot condition and general health amongst the elderly.     

Hip and knee muscle torque and its relationship with dynamic balance in chronic ankle instability,copers and controls

ObjectivesWe compared hip and knee isometric muscle torque between individuals with chronic ankle instability (CAI), those who have sustained one ankle sprain with no ongoing problems (copers) and healthy controls. Our secondary objective was to compare balance between groups and investigate the relationship between muscle torque and balance.DesignCross-sectional study.Methods22 CAI, 20 copers and 22 uninjured participants were tested. Isometric torque (normalised to body mass (Nm/kg)) was measured using a rigidly-fixated hand-held dynamometer. Balance was assessed with the Y-balance test.ResultsKnee and hip flexor and extensor, and hip adductor and abductor muscle torque was less in individuals with CAI compared to controls (standardised mean difference (SMD) >1.2). Hip and knee flexor and extensor muscle torque was less in CAI participants than copers (SMD: 0.69–1.1). Hip external and internal rotator torque did not differ between groups. There was no difference in hip or knee muscle torque between controls and copers (SMD: 0.01–0. 54). Balance was impaired in CAI participants compared to copers and controls in all directions. There was a strong positive correlation between posterolateral Y-balance test performance and torque of the hip adductors (r = 0.53), flexors (r = 0.52) and extensors (r = 0.50).ConclusionsIndividuals with CAI have weak knee and hip muscles compared to copers and controls. Hip strength was shown to be related to posterolateral balance performance. Future studies may investigate the effect of hip and knee strengthening exercise on ongoing ankle problems, such as episodic giving way in individuals with CAI.     

Acute Effects of Dry Needling on Myofascial Trigger Points in the Triceps Surae of Ballet Dancers: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

BackgroundThere is convincing evidence that dancers suffer injuries to the triceps surae musculature. Research on the immediate effects of dry needling (DN) is limited, and it is important to understand the acute effects of this treatment prior to performance.PurposeThe purpose of this pilot study was to assess the immediate effects of DN on myofascial trigger points in terms of skin surface temperature, pain, active and passive range of motion, and torque production in the triceps surae of ballet dancers.Study DesignRandomized, double-blinded pilot studyMethodsProfessional ballet dancers that fit inclusion and exclusion criteria (n=11) were randomly assigned to an experimental or control group. The dancers had three pre-determined standard point (SP) measurement spots that were used as a baseline for surface temperature comparisons. The dancers were also palpated for trigger point (TP) spots. Both SP and TP spots were marked for future measurements. The experimental group received DN, while the control group received sham DN (SHAM) to their bilateral calves at the TP spots. Immediately prior to and following treatment, both DN and SHAM groups were tested for skin surface temperature, pain, range of motion, and plantar flexion torque by blinded assessors. Paired t-tests and independent t-tests were performed to examine for differences between groups.ResultsThe surface temperature for the TP was higher than the SP measurements prior to intervention (Right calf p= .014; Left calf p= .031). There were no significant changes in VAS scale reported pain and ROM. The plantar flexion torque measurements showed an increase in the DN group of the left calf at the angular velocity of 60 degrees/sec.ConclusionThis was a unique pilot study examining the acute effects of DN on professional ballet dancers. The results were limited due to low sample size. However, the methodology for this study and surface temperature results invites future research.Level of evidenceLevel 1b     

Palodent V3成形系统用于上颌第一恒磨牙Ⅱ类洞树脂充填的临床效果

目的探讨PalodentV3邻面成形系统对上颌第一恒磨牙II类洞深龋树脂直接充填后的临床效果。方法选择符合纳入标准的近中邻面龋洞上颌第一恒磨256颗牙,单个充填牙194颗,成对充填牙31对。随机分为A组88颗、B组90颗和C组78颗。A组采用Palodent成形系统+P60树脂充填,B组采用PalodentV3成形系统+P60树脂充填,C组采用PalodentV3系统成形+SDR树脂+P60树脂充填。所有操作均由同一名主治医师完成,由椅旁护士记录充填的时间。所有的充填完成后由另一名医生于治疗后即刻、1个月、3个月和6个月对树脂充填体进行检查评价。结果A、B、C 3组的治疗后即刻、治疗后1个月及3个月的成功率均为100%,治疗后6个月的成功率分别为98.75%、100%和100%,治疗后12个月的成功率为98.75%、97.64%和97.29%。3组成功率在5个时间点的比较均无统计学差异。A、B、C 3组的临床操作的平均时间分别为25 min、23 min和18 min。其中C组与A组、C组与B组之间差异有统计学意义,A组与B组差异无统计学意义。结论使用PalodentV3成形系统和SDR树脂充填能良好地恢复上颌第一恒磨牙II类洞的邻接关系,缩短临床操作时间,便于临床应用。     

Improvement in clinical outcomes after dry needling in a patient with occipital neuralgia

The primary purpose of this case report is to outline the diagnosis, intervention and clinical outcome of a patient presenting with occipital neuralgia. Upon initial presentation, the patient described a four-year history of stabbing neck pain and headaches. After providing informed consent, the patient underwent a total of four dry needling (DN) sessions over a two-week duration. During each of the treatment sessions, needles were inserted into the trapezii and suboccipital muscles. Post-intervention, the patient reported a 32-point change in her neck disability index score along with a 28-point change in her headache disability index score. Thus, it appears that subsequent four sessions of DN over two weeks, our patient experienced meaningful improvement in her neck pain and headaches. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first case report describing DN to successfully improve clinical outcomes in a patient diagnosed with occipital neuralgia.     

Acute Proximal Row Carpectomy after Complex Carpal Fracture Dislocation

Acute proximal row carpectomy is an uncommon definitive treatment for perilunate fracture dislocations. In this report, we present five patients who had acute proximal row carpectomy (PRC) to treat perilunate fracture-dislocations. All patients were men between ages 31 and 87. The indication for PRC was lunate fracture in two patients, concomitant displaced scaphoid fracture and scapholunate ligament injury in two patients, and perilunate fracture-dislocation with preexisting articular damage from long-standing gout in one patient. At the final follow-up ranged from 4.5 month to 7.5 years, four patients had no pain and one patient was lost to follow-up. One patient had a concomitant PRC and a bridging plate that was never removed. The remaining three patients gained satisfactory range of motion. Our observation reveals that acute proximal row carpectomy is an option for some patients with complex carpal fracture dislocations, particularly those with fracture of the lunate, concomitant scaphoid fracture and scapholunate ligament injury, or preexisting wrist arthritis.