Object To study the technological conditions of refining ?-linolenic acid by short-path distillation (SPD). Methods According to the characteristic of SPD, the effect of the operating parameters, such as the distillation temperature, the system pressure, the feeding rate, and the agitating speed, were studied on the purity of ?-linolenic acid. Results The appropriate process conditions for the purification of ?-linolenic acid by SPD are: distillation temperature 90 ℃—120 ℃, pressure 0.3 Pa, feeding temperature 60 ℃, feeding rate 90—100 mL/h, and rotating speed 150 r/min. Conclusion Refining ?-linolenic acid by SPD is a simple and convenient method. It is easy to achieve industrialization.

Objective To explore the effect of hand grip ball exercise on limb function after surgery of breast cancer. Methods 69 patientsafter breast cancer operation were divided into control group (n=35) and observation group (n=34). The control group received regularrehabilitation exercise, and the observation group received nursing intervention based on hand grip ball exercise at the early stage. The effectswere compared between 2 groups 2 months after surgery. Results The patients with arm edema and shoulder function limitation wereless in the observation group than in the control group (P<0.05). Conclusion The application of grasping bounce ball during early rehabilitationstage can facilitate the recovery of breast cancer patients after operation.

Objective To investigate the consistency of M RI detecting posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) injury associated with thoracolumbar factures.Methods MRI data of 170 cases of thoracolumbar fractures were reviewed retrospectively.Each case underwent MRI around one week postinjury.MRI data were analyzed and compared by three physicians respectively to discuss the consistency in MRI detection of PLC injury and the severity of PLC injury.Results Kappa coefficient was 0.846 between observer 1 and 2,0.768 between observer 1 and 3,and 0.793 between observer 2 and 3.Interobserver reliability was high and overall Kappa coefficient was 0.803.Severity of PLC injury was interrelated with spinal cord nerve injury (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions Accurate detection of PLC injury in thoracolumbar fractures is beneficial to clear the mechanical stability of the spine.MRI detection of PLC injury is of high consistency and hence deserves wide use.

OBJECTIVE:To prepare the levofloxacin(LEF)thermosensitive gel for ophthalmic drug delivery,and to study the drug release in vitro.METHODS:Poloxamer407was used as themosensitive material for the LEF eye drop,the best con?centration of poloxamer in prescription was selected according to the temperature of gel,a novel membraneless model was used to study the drug release.RESUTS:The detected concentration of LEF was in the linear range of3～11?g/ml(r=0.9991,n=6),the recovery was99.62%;The best concentration of poloxamer in prescription was18%;Drug release followed zero-order kinetics,and the quantity of drug release was controlled by that of gel dissolution.CONCLUSION:The preparation is simple in method and easy to control in dosage,therefore it shows a promising future in development.

Objective To observe the effect of bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (bMSCs) on graft healing within a bone tunnel after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction in rabbits.Methods The study involved 24 New Zealand white rabbits undergone ACL reconstruction with an autologous ipsilateral gastrocnemius tendon graft.Both hindlimbs were included.In one hindlimb,graft coated with fibrin glue compound by bMSCs was employed (bMSCs group).Whereas in the contralateral hindlimb,graft coated with fibrin glue without cells was employed (control group).At postoperative 2,4,6 and 8 weeks,specimens were harvested to have a biomechanical test of tensile strength and stiffness of tendon-bone interface.Results Tensile strength and stiffness of tendon-bone interface in both experiment and control groups presented a rising trend with the prolong of repair time.In contrast,significantly higher tensile strength and stiffness of tendon-bone interface were observed in experiment group since the 6 weeks (P ＜ 0.05).Conclusion bMSCs transplantation significantly enhances the early tensile strength and stiffness at tendon-bone interface after ACL reconstruction in rabbits and improves the graft healing within a bone tunnel.

ObjectiveTo develop an EZ screw remover for screwing out the skidded screws,discuss its design features and biomechanical characteristics and verify its extracting effect by clinical applications.MethodsFresh skeleton specimens were used in the study,including the femur (n =3),tibia ( n =3 ),radius and ulna ( n =3 ).The screws were fixed to the specimens according to clinical requirements and bone cement was filled into the medullary cavity.The specimens were randomized into three biomechanical test model groups,ie,Group A (measuring the skidded screws with the biggest torsion when the screws were taken out by screwdriver),Group B (measuring the skidded screws with the biggest torsion when the screws were taken out by one handle of EZ screw remover) and Group C ( measuring the skidded screws with the biggest torsion when the screws were taken out by two handles).The fixed screws were divided into two types of φ4.5 mm and φ3.5 mm.The experimental specimens were tested on the universal testing machines to measure the maximum torque,torsion angle,power consumption value and efficiency when drawing out the screws. The experimental data were compared between groups.The skidded screws encountered in clinical were taken out with EZ screw remover to verify the extracting effect.ResultsThe pullout torque in Groups A,B and C was 2.87-3.27 N · m,3.06-4.83N · m and 4.12-8.36 N · m respectively ( P ＜ 0.05 ).The average torsion angle value in each corresponding group was 0.77°,0.28°,0.16° respectively (P ＜ 0.05 ).When the screws were screwed out,the average power consumption was 21 J,32 J and 45 J in Groups A,B and C respectively and power ( mechanical efficiency) was 0.35 J/s,0.53 J/s and 0.75J/s in Groups A,B and C respectively,with significant differences ( P ＜ 0.05 ).Seventeen pieces of the cannulated skidded screws of φ7.3 mm in seven patients were successfully taken out by using the EZ screw remover.ConclusionEZ screw removerhas enough resistance strength and rigidity to torsion as well as powerful clamping force and hence is an ideal tool for screwing out the skidded screw in orthopedics.

colon cancer and to find out treatment and prevention by using different gene changes.

PURPOSEDiscuss the new method of individual internal fixation with steel plate customization.

METHODCustomize individual internal fixation with steel plate according to 3D reconstruction of CT images and Ugnx. Pro/E machining method.

RESULTSuccess in customization about the first individual internal fixation with clavicular hook plate for the treatment of multisegmental fracture of clavicle.

CONCLUSIONThe new method of individual internal fixation with steel plate customization according to 3D reconstruction of CT images and Ugnx, Pro/E machining technique is a good news for patients of orthopaedic trauma. We are fully confident of the future development of the method of individual internal fixation with steel plate customization.

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Objective To investigate the damage sequence of posterior ligamentous complex (PLC) and its clinical significance in thoracolumbar fracture.Methods Data of 132 patients with spinal fracture evaluated with X-rays,CT and short-tau inversion-recovery (STIR) sequences in MRI were collected prospectively.Fracture morphology was classified using the AO classification.PLC components including interspinous ligament (ISL),supraspinous ligament (SSL),ligamentum flavum (LF) and facet capsules (FC) were assessed and classified as intact,edema,or tear.ISL edema was further subdivided depending on the extension (＞ 50％ or ≤50％).Correlation between MRI signal and AO progressive scale of morphological damage was analyzed.Results AO type A1/A2 fracture associated with only FC distraction.AO type A3 fracture showed additional ISL tear,usually less than 50％,with neither LF nor SSL tear.AO type B1 fracture showed FC distraction,ISL edema or disruption,and low rate of SSL/LF tear,but B2 fracture increased the rate of SSL/LF tear.AO type C fracture showed facet fracture or dislocation and ISL,SSL as well as LF tear.High correlation was found between AO progressive scale and MRI signal (P ＜ 0.01).Conclusions MRI study can well display the PLC damage and damage sequence.MRI correlates with AO progressive scale of morphological damage,which shows a progressive orderly rupture sequence among different PLC components as traumatic forces increase.