轻度承重活动对卵巢切除大鼠骨密度组织计量和生物力学的影响

【目的】探讨轻度承重活动对绝经后骨质疏松的防治作用。【方法】4月龄36只雌性大鼠分组①假去势组,②去势组,③去势加制动组。②、③组行双侧卵巢切除术,③组还用胶布带将其右后肢制动于腹部（使右后肢不能进行承重活动）。各组大鼠分笼喂养,保持日常活动,术后12周分别检测和分析大鼠右侧股骨骨密度、组织计量学和生物力学的变化。【结果】与假去势组比较,去势组大鼠股骨骨密度下降,骨小梁体积比下降,骨小梁平均厚度和骨皮质平均厚度减少,骨吸收表面和类骨质表面明显增加,同时其生物力学性能变差,但骨密度、骨皮质平均厚度及骨强度指标在统计学上与假去势组无显著性差异;而去势加制动组大鼠其股骨骨密度下降、骨小梁体积比下降及骨小梁平均厚度和骨皮质平均厚度减少更加明显,生物力学性能更差,骨密度、骨皮质平均厚度及股骨强度指标在统计学上与假去势组有显著性差异。【结论】去势雌性大鼠若保持轻度承重运动,则能保持相对较好的骨质量,缺乏承重运动则骨质量显著变差,提示轻度承重活动对防治绝经后骨质疏松具有显著性作用。     

Improved postural control in response to a 4-week balance training with partially unloaded bodyweight

Balance training (BT) is successfully implemented in therapy as a countermeasure against postural dysfunctions. However, patients suffering from motor impairments may not be able to perform balance rehabilitation with full body load. The purpose of this study was to investigate whether partial unloading leads to the same functional and neuromuscular adaptations. The impact on postural control of a 4-week BT intervention has been compared between full and partial body load.32 subjects were randomly assigned to a CON (conventional BT) or a PART group (partially unloaded BT). BT comprised balance exercises addressing dynamic stabilization in mono- and bipedal stance. Before and after training, centre of pressure (COP) displacement and electromyographic activity of selected muscles were monitored during different balance tasks. Co-contraction index (CCI) of soleus (SOL)/tibialis (TA) was calculated. SOL H-reflexes were elicited to evaluate changes in the excitability of the spinal reflex circuitry.Adaptations in response to the training were in a similar extent for both groups: (i) after the intervention, the COP displacement was reduced (P < 0.05). This reduction was accompanied by (ii) a decreased CCI of SOL/TA (P < 0.05) and (iii) a decrease in H-reflex amplitude (P < 0.05).BT under partial unloading led to reduced COP displacements comparable to conventional BT indicating improved balance control. Moreover, decreased co-contraction of antagonistic muscles and reduced spinal excitability of the SOL motoneuron pool point towards changed postural control strategies generally observed after full body load training. Thus, BT considering partial unloading is an appropriate alternative for patients unable to conduct BT under full body load.     

The effect of crutches,an orthosis TheraTogs,and no walking aids on the recovery of gait in a patient with delayed healing post hip fracture: A case report

Accelerated rehabilitation following hip fracture and joint replacement, including early unrestricted weight-bearing and muscle strengthening, has gained importance in hastening functional recovery and hospital discharge. The influence of walking aids on these parameters is sparsely investigated. In this case report, we document the effect of walking with crutches; an orthotic garment and strapping system, TheraTogs; and no walking aids over 3–4-week periods on walking speed, trunk sway, and muscle activity measured with electromyography (EMG). The patient was a 49-year-old female showing delayed healing following a conservatively treated avulsion fracture of the greater trochanter 12 weeks previously with a 14-year history of total hip arthroplasty. EMG analysis showed muscle activity increased with TheraTogs and decreased with crutches compared with walking with no aids. Walking speed improved at a faster rate in the TheraTogs phase than in the crutches phase and reduced in no-walking-aids phase. Mean speed (SD) for each phase was: crutches 1.11 (0.08) m/s, TheraTogs 1.35 (0.11) m/s, and no-aids 1.19 (0.14) m/s. Trunk sway increased in the crutch and no-aids phases, and became more stable in the TheraTogs phase. In this patient, function and recovery rate of all measured parameters increased more in the TheraTogs phase than the crutches or no-aids phase. This may be because muscle activity was facilitated enabling active support of recovering structures.     

The influence of the crutch setup on stability and weight-bearing parameters in post total hip replacement surgery patients during quiet standing

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the influence of the crutch setup on standing, in post total hip replacement (THR) surgery patients.

Materials and methods: Thirty patients after THR were randomly assigned to walking with the elbow flexed (EF) or elbow straight (ES) crutch setup. Subjects were asked to stand on a force platform in a comfortable position with the crutch positioned on the unaffected side, facing forward for 10?seconds. Centre of pressure total path and maximal excursion were evaluated in both medio-lateral and anterior–posterior planes. Difference in the asymmetry of left/right acromial height, measured with and without the crutch, was calculated (ACdiff). Percentage of body weight borne by the crutch (Fcr), symmetry (SIload) between operated and healthy limbs loading during the trial, together with shoulder forces and moments were measured.

Results: No significant differences between the two groups (p?>?.05) were found for stability parameters. ACdiff, Fcr and shoulder load increased significantly (p?Conclusions: The present study showed that the ES setup reduced the force borne by the crutch, the load on the shoulder joint and it minimized postural and loading asymmetries when compared to EF setup. Conversely, postural stability was not influenced by the crutch setup.

• Implications for Rehabilitation

• Static posture and weight-bearing parameters are influenced by crutch setup during quiet standing.

• Crutch setup does not influence postural stability.

• Adjusting the crutch according to the elbow straight setup reduces the force borne by the crutch and the asymmetry in lower limbs loading.

• Forces and moments at the shoulder joint were reduced for the elbow straight setup group.

     

Identifying Range-of-Motion Deficits and Talocrural Joint Laxity After an Acute Lateral Ankle Sprain

ContextApproximately 72% of patients with an ankle sprain report residual symptoms 6 to 18 months later. Although 44% of patients return to activity in less than 24 hours after experiencing a sprain, residual symptoms should be evaluated in the long term to determine if deficits exist. These residual symptoms may be due to the quality of ligament tissue and motion after injury.ObjectiveTo compare mechanical laxity of the talocrural joint and dorsiflexion range of motion (DFROM) over time (24 to 72 hours, 2 to 4 weeks, and 6 months) after an acute lateral ankle sprain (LAS).DesignCross-sectional study.SettingAthletic training research laboratory.Patients or Other ParticipantsA total of 108 volunteers were recruited. Fifty-five participants had an acute LAS and 53 participants were control individuals without a history of LAS.Main Outcome Measure(s)Mechanical laxity (talofibular interval and anterior talofibular ligament length) was measured in inversion (INV) and via the anterior drawer test. The weight-bearing lunge test was conducted and DFROM was measured. The data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance, independent-samples t tests, and 1-way analysis of variance.ResultsOf the 55 LASs, 21 (38%) were grade I, 27 (49%) were grade II, and 7 (13%) were grade III. Increases were noted in DFROM over time, between 24 and 72 hours, at 2 to 4 weeks, and at 6 months (P < .05). The DFROM was less in participants with grade III than grade I LASs (P = .004) at 24 to 72 hours; INV length was greater at 24 to 72 hours than at 2 to 4 weeks (P = .023) and at 6 months (P = .035) than at 24 to 72 hours. The anterior drawer length (P = .001) and INV talofibular interval (P = .004) were greater in the LAS group than in the control group at 6 months.ConclusionsDifferences in range of motion and laxity were evident among grades at various time points and may indicate different clinical responses after an LAS.     

Biomechanical comparison of locked plating and spiral blade retrograde nailing of supracondylar femur fractures

Objective

Biomechanical comparison between locked plating and retrograde nailing of supracondylar femur fractures with simulated postoperative weight-bearing.

Methods

The Locking Condylar Plate (LCP) and Retrograde/Antegrade EX Femoral Nail (RAFN) were tested using 10 paired elderly cadaveric femurs, divided into Normal and Low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) groups, with a simulated AO/OTA type 33-A3 supracondylar femur fracture. Each specimen was subjected to 200,000 loading cycles in an attempt to simulate six weeks of postoperative recovery with full weight-bearing for an average individual. The construct's subsidence due to cyclic loading, and axial stiffness before and after the cyclic loading were measured and their correlation with BMD was studied. The two implants were compared in a paired study within each BMD group.

Results

LCP constructs showed higher axial stiffness compared to RAFN for both Normal and Low BMD groups (80% and 57%, respectively). After cyclic loading, axial stiffness of both constructs decreased by 20% and RAFN constructs resulted in twice as much subsidence (1.9 ± 0.6 mm). Two RAFN constructs with Low BMD failed after a few cycles whereas the matched pairs fixed with LCP failed after 70,000 cycles.

Conclusions

The RAFN constructs experienced greater subsidence and reduced axial stiffness compared to the LCP constructs. In Low BMD specimens, the RAFN constructs had a higher risk of failure.     

Radiostereometric analysis of distal radial fracture displacement during treatment: A randomized study comparing Norian SRS and external fixation in 23 patients

In a randomized study, we included 23 osteoporotic patients with a distal radial fracture and loss of reduction after 1 week. The fracture was re-reduced. In one group, a self-setting hydroxyapatite, Norian SRS, was injected into the fracture and the wrist was immobilized for 2 weeks with a dorsal splint (n 12). In the other group, the fracture was immobilized for 5 weeks with an external fixator (n 11). During the operation, the fracture fragments were marked with tantalum markers, so that loss of reduction during the immobilization and after mobilization could be studied with radiostereometric analysis (RSA). We found some recurrence of compression in the fracture in both groups during immobilization. After mobilization, the motion of the fracture, measured by displacement of the fragments along the longitudinal axis, was less than 2 mm, except in 3 cases treated with Norian SRS. A compression along the longitudinal axis of less than 2 mm is not likely to cause any problem in the long term. From the first to the last investigation, 7/12 patients with Norian SRS and 4/11 with external fixation lost more than 2 mm of the reduction along the longitudinal axis. We conclude that 5 weeks of immobilization is sufficient for healing with external fixation in this age group. This immobilization time might be reduced to 2 weeks for fractures treated with Norian SRS, but additional hardware should be used to ensure stability of the fracture system.     

Wrist weight-bearing tolerance in healthy adults

Study DesignCross-sectional.IntroductionNo information is available in the literature regarding the amount of weight-bearing tolerance in a normal human wrist.Purpose of the StudyTo establish the normal limits of human wrist weight-bearing tolerance and to determine if gender, age and height are predictors of this weight-bearing tolerance.MethodsA sample (N = 465) of healthy adults ages 18-64 completed a questionnaire indicating their gender, age range and height. Subjects were instructed in performing a wrist weight-bearing tolerance test using a calibrated analog scale. The amount of pressure that the subject was able to apply to the scale in 3 independent trials was recorded and analyzed.ResultsA strong positive correlation was found between average weight- bearing values achieved through the right and left hands for the subjects of this study, r(463)= .97, P < .001. A 2-way analysis of covariance revealed main effects for both gender (20.9, 95% CI [15.7, 26.0] pounds, P < .001) and age (F(4, 454) = 6.143, P < .001, partial η² = .051). The highest weight-bearing tolerance was observed in males and individuals 25-34 years of age. Multiple regression analysis affirmed that gender, height and age categories of 45-54 and 55 to 64 were all statistically significant predictors of wrist weight-bearing tolerance, P < .01.DiscussionThese results establish normal wrist weight-bearing tolerance values and demonstrate that gender, age and height are predictors of this weight-bearing tolerance.ConclusionThese results could allow identification of pathologies associated with wrist instability.     

多种特殊状态下关节软骨缺损修复的组织工程技术

文题释义： 生长板：是位于儿童长骨末端的软骨组织结构,生长板中的软骨细胞可不断增生、成熟、肥大并发生骨化过程,使长骨增长。当长骨生长至一定程度,生长板软骨逐渐被成熟骨组织取代,长骨至此也停止生长。 特殊状态：文章提及的特殊状态即指关节软骨缺损的临床治疗中常见的阻碍因素,即全层软骨缺损及骨软骨缺损、生长板缺损、负重区软骨缺损、炎症状态下(骨性关节炎、风湿性关节炎)的软骨缺损。 背景：应用组织工程学技术可获得良好的关节软骨再生,但多为生理状态下小面积缺损的单纯修复。然而临床上的软骨缺损常伴随骨性关节炎、类风湿性关节炎等基础疾病,且缺损的位置、范围、深度均不确定,给软骨组织修复带来了很大挑战。 目的：总结不同位置和炎症状态下软骨缺损的修复方式。 方法：检索PubMed数据库和CNKI数据库,英文检索词为“cartilage defect regeneration,osteochondral,growth plate,weight-bearing area,inflammatory”,中文检索词为“关节软骨缺损,骨软骨,生长板,负重区,炎症”,检索建库至2019年3月发表的相关文献。共检索到相关文献209篇,按照纳入与排除标准,最终纳入86篇文献进行总结。 结果与结论：针对各种特殊状态下的关节软骨缺损,其修复目标和策略是不同的：全层软骨和骨软骨结构缺损多采用具有多层结构的支架,旨在修复软骨特有的分层结构及软骨下骨结构,同时避免新生软骨内异位骨化的问题;生长板缺损的修复关键在于避免长骨成熟后发生畸形,因此在修复支架内应添加胰岛素样生长因子、骨发生形态蛋白7等生长因子,以持续刺激生长板的修复并发挥骨生长的生理功能;负重区软骨修复则需要修复支架具有良好的力学性能,负重时不会发生严重形变及结构破坏,同时新生的软骨组织具有足够的力学强度以支撑持续的纵向压力和磨损;炎症状态下的软骨缺损则要同时治疗炎症与软骨缺损,间充质干细胞的引入可同时发挥免疫调节及组织再生功能,以使疾病达到彻底治疗的目标。ORCID: 0000-0001-9443-8158(陈劲松) 中国组织工程研究杂志出版内容重点：组织构建;骨细胞;软骨细胞;细胞培养;成纤维细胞;血管内皮细胞;骨质疏松;组织工程