This paper presents a motion rehabilitation-training instrumentfor stroke patients.Taking linear motion mode and circinal motion mode as training trajectory. we are aimed to help patients to accomplish nerve rehabilitation according to preset motion trajectory. Rehabilitation-training instrument takes pneumatic artificial muscle as a motion driver.Pneumatic artificial muscle has the following characteristics,such as,light weight,strong power,good flexibility,safety in use, easiness and cleanliness in source, etc. and it is suitable for rehabilitation medical treatment.The compression of gas,the nonlinearity of pneumatic artificial muscle and the existence of inherent hysteresis in the joint make the driving joint position in pneumatic artificial muscle be poor controlled and the response time be delayed,and thereby,the trajectory planning problem will be influenced directly.Therefore,we adopts proportional-integral-derivative (PID) controller by neural network to control the position of pneumatic artificial muscle.

Objective To investigate the effects of somatostatin(SST)or vasoaetive intestinal peptide (VIP)on the expression of MAdCAM-1 in the intestinal muecosa of rats with multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS)and its significance of prevention and treatment of MODS.Method Thirty six Wistar male rats were randomly divided into 6 groups(6 rats in each group),including control group,VIP group 1 and SST group1 (rats treated with VIP and SST respectively),MODS group(rats with MODS),VIP group 2 and SST group 2(NODS rats treated with VIP and SST respectively).The rat model of MODS(system inflammatory response syndrome,＞2 or-gans dysfunction)was established by occlusion of superior mesenteric arteries.0.2 ρmol·g-1 h -11 VIP or SST by intravenous injection combined with 0.25 ρmol/g VIP or SST by intraperitoneal injection were injected into rats.In each group,intestinal lymphocytes from rats labeled with 51 Cr were infused into rat veins and were quantified with γcounter in GALT.The expression of MAdCAM-1 in the intestinal mucosa was measured by western blot.Inflam-mation in the intestinal mucosa was evaluated with histological sections.Student's t test was used to assess differ-ence between the experiment group and the control group.Results In VIP group l and SST group 1,the peak values of MAdCAM-1 expression in diffusive lymphatic tissue of small intestinal were 157.67±2.52 and 154.33±3.22.and those in Peyer patches were 136.00±1.00 and 137.00±1.00.There were no significant difference when compared with control group(165.33±1.53,152.67±2.31,P＞0.05).The percentage of 51 Cr-lympho-cytes in diffusive lymphatic tissue of small intestine(1.04%±0.59%,1.01%±0.83%)showed no significant difference from control group(1.07%±0.61%,P＞0.05),and those in Peyer patches(1.83%±0.90%,1.56%±0.64%)were significantly less than control group(3.85%±2.02%,P＜0.05).In VIP group 2 and SST group 2,the peak values of MAdCAM-1 expression in diffusive lymphatic tissue of small intestinal(158.00±2.65,154.33±1.53)and Peyer patches(156.33±1.53.151.33±2.31)were significantly less than MODS group(175.33±2.52,173.00±2.65,P＜0.05).The percentage of 51 Cr-lymphocytes in diffusive lymphafic tissue of small intestine(1.58%±0.42%,1.45%±0.26%)and Peyer patches(2.14%±1.49%,0.81%±0.35%)were significantly less than MODS group(3.23%±1.69%,5.04%±1.23%,P＜0.05)and the se-vere histopathological danlage in intestine was relieved.Conclusions VIP or SST reduced intestinal lymphoeytes homing to GALT in rats with MODS through suppressing the expression of MAdCAM-1,and attenuated the inflam-matory injure in the intestinal mucosa.

[Objective]To observe the growth of the spine of chickens after injection of the antagonist of the MEL1-a receptor of melatonin to restrain the effect of melatonin. [Methods]Forty-five newborn Little-Shaoxing chickens were divided in three groups:(1) Fifteen chickens(control group) were kept in light-dark(12h: 12h) cycle,500 1x in daytime and 0-5 1x in nighttime.(2) Fifteen chickens(operative group) received pinealectomy when they were 3 days old.They were kept in the same light condition as the control group.(3) Fifteen chickens(antagonist group),a antagonist of the MEL1-a receptor of melatonin(Luzindole,30mg/kg) was injected abdominally every day when they were 3 days old.They were kept in the same light condition as the control group.Radiologic examinations were performed for all chickens.[Results]No chickens developed scoliosis in control group and antagonist group.Seven chickens developed scoliosis in the operative group when the chickens were 3 months old.[Conclusion]Pinealectomy can reduce the secretion of melatonin and induce scoliosis in some of the chickens.But injection of Luzindole to restrain the effect of malatonin cannot induce experimental scoliosis in chickens.

[Objective]To explore the biomechanical stability of fixation with two and three cannulated compression screws in treatment of the adductive femoral neck fractures by the three-dimensional finite element analysis(FEA).[Method]Two FEA models of two screws and three screws for adductive femoral neck facture fixations were set up to investigate the simulated loading of three different conditions.[Result]At the condition of the heel touching the ground and the middle position,there was no difference in the biomechanical stabilities of the two models.However,at the condition of the tiptoe departing from the groud,the model of three screws fixation was better in torsion resistance and stretching resistance.[Conclusion]The biomechanical stability of fixation with two screws is determined by the direction of loading.Three cannulated compression screws fixation provides better biomechanical stability.

Objective To investigate the effect of percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery for lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation.Methods According to the digital table,90 patients with lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation were randomly divide into the observation group and the control group,45 cases in each group.The observation group was treated with percutaneous transforaminal endoscopic surgery,the control group was treated with conventional open surgery.The curative effect,operation and adverse reactions were compared between the two groups.Results All patients were satisfied with the location,and they were completely removed from the nucleus.Compared with the control group,the operation time[(75.3±23.1)min vs.(103.4±35.4)min]and hospitalization time[(6.8±1.2)d vs.(8.7±1.8)d]of the observation group were shorter,the bleeding volume[(24.5±8.5)mL vs.(51.6±12.7)mL]was lower,the differences were statistically significant(t=4.453,5.632,4.269,all P<0.05).After one month and three months,the VAS score[(2.53±0.65)pints and(1.33±0.48)points]and ODI[(21.40±5.04)% and(12.93±3.50)%]of the observation group were significantly lower,there were statistically differences between the two groups compared with those before treatment(t=6.755,8.765,all P<0.05).And after one month,the VAS score and ODI of the observation group were significantly lower than those of the control group,the differences were statistically significant(t=4.342,3.985,all P<0.05).There was no significant difference between the two groups in the excellent and good rate(86.7% vs.82.2%,X2=1.011,P>0.05).ConclusionPercutaneous endoscopic discectomy surgery in the treatment of lumbar prolapse upwards type disc herniation is reliable,and it has less trauma and shorter hospital stay.

0.05). However, the 5-year local control rate appeared significantly different in three groups (?~2=7.239, P0.05). The 1-,3-,and 5-year disease-free survival rate among three groups were significantly different in the three groups (79.1%, 41.9% and 35.6% for CFR group, 85.7%, 57.1% and 38.1% for FHR group, and 95.4%, 62.8% and 58.1% for LAHR group) (?~2=6.60,P0.05). The incidence of loss of hearing, the radiation-induced temporomandibular joint lesion, and the radiation-induced brain injury was 31.3%, 41.9% and 9.3% in CFR group, and 25.0%, 35.7% and 7.1% in FRH group, and 22.7%, 35.7% and 7.0% in LAHR group, respectively. Conclusion A better 5-year local control rate and disease-free survival rate were achieved in patients in LAHR and FHR groups than those in CFR group. There are no differences in the incidence of late complications and overall survival rate among three groups.

BACKGROUND:Spinal canal decompression reduction fixation combined with bone graft fusion has been extensively applied in the clinic. Bilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion and unilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion are main methods to treat degenerative lumbar spinal stenosis and lumbar spondylolisthesis. OBJECTIVE:To compare early clinical therapeutic effects of bilateral and unilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion in elderly patients with spinal stenosis and degenerative spondylolisthesis. METHODS:A total of 60 elderly patients with spinal stenosis with degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis were selected, including 37 males and 23 females, at the age of 60 to 78 years old. They were divided into two groups, and subjected to decompression of spinal canal. In the treatment group (n=30), patients received unilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion. In the control group (n=30), patients received bilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion. After treatment, they were folowed up for 1 year. The recovery of joint function was assessed using Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores in both groups. Simultaneously, complications were recorded. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:Japanese Orthopaedic Association scores were 25.7±1.9 and 25.8±1.8 in the treatment and control groups, respectively, and no significant difference was found between groups. In the treatment group, three cases affected lower limb numbness and two cases suffered from dural tear, with the incidence of complication of 17%. In the control group, three cases affected lower limb numbness and three cases suffered from dural tear, with the incidence of complication of 20%; no significant difference was detected between the two groups. No adverse reaction related to bone graft was found in the two groups. These results confirm that bilateral or unilateral pedicle screw assisted interbody fusion in treatment of degenerative lumbar spondylolisthesis with spinal stenosis obtained good therapeutic effects.

Objective To determine the median effective target plasma concentration (EC50) of remifentanil inhibiting responses to skull-pin placement when combined with propofol in the female patients undergoing neurosurgery.Methods Sixteen female patients,aged 20-60 yr,with body mass index of 18-30 kg/m2,of American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status Ⅰ or Ⅱ,scheduled for elective neurosurgery under general anesthesia,were enrolled in this study.Anesthesia was induced with propofol and remifentanil given by target-controlled infusion and iv rocuronium 0.6 mg/kg.The target plasma concentration (Cp) of remifentanil and propofol was set at 5 ng/ml and 3 μg/ml,respectively.At 3 min after tracheal intubation,the target Cp of remifentanil was adjusted and set at 5 ng/ml in the first patient.The skull-pin was placed after the target effect-site and plasma concentrations were balanced.The Cp increased/decreased by 20％ each time in the next patient depending on whether or not the response to skull-pin placement was positive.The ratio between the two successive concentrations was 1.2.The response to skull-pin placement was defined as positive when heart rate and/or mean arterial pressure increased by 20％ of the baseline value within 1 min after placement.The EC50 and 95％ confidence interval of remifentanil required to inhibit responses to skull-pin placement were calculated when combined with propofol.Results The EC50 (95％ confidence interval) of remifentanil required to inhibit responses to skull-pin placement was 3.74 (3.43-4.09) ng/ml when combined with propofol.Conclusion When combined with propofol,the EC50 of remifentanil inhibiting responses to skull-pin placement is 3.74 ng/ml in the female patients undergoing neurosurgery.

Objective To investigate the expression of c-Jun N-terminal kinase (JNK) and p38MAPK in autogenous vein graft during vascular remodeling. Methods Autogenous vein graft model was established in 80 Wistar rats. Vein graft samples were harvested at 6th hour, day 1, day 3, day 7, day 14, day 28, day 42 and day 56. Gene expression of JNK and p38MAPK were measured by reverse transcription-PCR and in situ hybridization. Western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to detect the protein expression and phosphorylation of JNK and p38 MAPK. Apoptosis of VSMCs was studied by TUNEL. Results The expression of JNK mRNA and p38 mRNA reached the highest level on the second week (26?10)% and (59?26)% respectively, P

Objective To investigate the effect of survivin antisense oligodeoxynucleotides(ASODN) on(intimal) hyperplasia(IH) in vein graft in rats.Methods Autogenous vein graft model was established in 60 Wistar rats by transplanting the interior jugular vein to common jugular artery using microsurgical technique.The rats were divided into 5 groups according to different processing methods,including survivin ASODN 50?g and 200?g,scramble ODN 200?g,control group and lipoectin+pluronic group.Vein graft samples were harvested at 1 or 2 weeks after surgery and histomorphologic methods were used to compare the degree of IH.Survivin mRNA was measured by RT-PCR.Western blotting and immunohistochemistry methods also were used to detect the expression of survivin and PCNA.Apoptosis of VSMC was dectected by TUNEL.Results IH was evident within 1 to 2 weeks after vein grafting,but was markedly inhibited by 50?g of survivin ASODN(P