1.Clinical evaluation of spontaneous rupture of the finger extensors
Zunli SHEN ; Wanxin JIA ; Mingzhong HOU
Orthopedic Journal of China 2006;0(14):-
[Objective]To investigate the etiology,pathological characteristic and therapeutic effect of spontaneous rupture of the finger extensors.[Method]Twelve patients were included in this research group.Eight cases were diagnosed as spontaneous rupture of the extensor pollicis long(EPL) and were repaired by transfer of the extensor indicis proprius(EIP).Three cases were spontaneous double rupture of the the ring and small finger extensors.The distal stump of the ring finger extensor was woven into the middle finger extensor and the EIP was transferred to reconstruct the extensor digiti quinti.There was one case of spontaneous triple rupture of the the middle,ring finger and small finger extensors.Transplantation of frozen allogenic extensors was utilized.[Result]The finger extensor rupture occurred after either rheumatic arthritis or distal radius fracture.The former pathological examination showed that the tenosynovitis and chronic inflammation of tendons accompanying with localized necrosis was dominant,while tendon fiber rupture played an important role in the latter.All patients achieved 100% of good results and no recurrent rupture occurred.[Conclusion]The inflammation invasion or attrition in the fracture site was a patological basis to cause spontaneous rupture of finger extensors.The EPI transposition was a reliable option to reconstruct the EPL.It is suggested that allogenic tendon transplantation be applied in the case of multiple ruptures of the extensor tendons.
2.Combined transplantation using frozen allogenic composite tissues of finger and autogenous second toe
Mingzhong HOU ; Xieqing HUANG ; Wanxin JIA
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2000;0(04):-
Objective To investigate the clinical result of reconstructed thumbs and fingers using frozen allogeneic composite tissues of fingers and autogenous toe Methods Fifty thumbs and fingers were reconstructed in 24 patients (25 hands) by allogeneic composite tissues of finger wrappoed by free neurovascular big toe nail skin flap and combined transplantation with autogenous second toe 15 patients were followed up for 4 years in average with examination in the ambulant clinic, communication and X ray photography to evaluate the clinical effect Results Recovered sensory function of the reconstructed fingers as well as good opposition function were seen There were Charcot's like arthrosis of allogeneic MP and arthroclisisof IP in 2 cases The postoperative gait of the doner's feet was normal The site of grafted skin on big toe was rubbed easily in 4 cases and the valgus hallexo of the doner's foot were seen in 3 cases, the plantaris callus in 2 cases Postoperative immunological rejection didn't elicit The junction between implanted allo phalangen tendon and autophalanges tendon were reliably healed Conclusions This operation gives reconstructed more fingers without sacrificing more toes for patients The walking function of donor foot is good The antigenicity of allogeneic grafts could be abated after preservation under 30℃ or frozen dried
3.Long-term efficacy of intense pulsed light on epilation
Zhaofeng ZHANG ; Hua SHEN ; Honghui HU ; Wanxin JIA ; Zunli SHEN
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2014;20(1):33-35
Objective To evaluate the long-term effects and safety of an intense pulsed light (IPL) in the treatment of epilation.Methods 159 patients received treatment with a non-coherent IPL because of unwanted facial and body hair.116 cases were followed up by means of phone call or letters.The average follow-up time was 38 months.Results Overall,36 (31.0%) patients were very satisfied,53 (45.7%) were satisfied and 27 (23.3%) remained unsatisfied with the outcome of lightassisted hair removal.The non-coherent intense pulsed light satisfactorily removed unwanted dark hair.Hair-free periods from weeks to years could be observed.Besides,the satisfaction was not related with the colour of the skin.Conclusions Hair removal by a non-coherent intense pulsed light is an effective and safe method for long-term epilation of unwanted hair.
4. Individualized design of facial artery perforator flap for reconstruction of soft tissue defects in the midface
Hua SHEN ; Xinyi DAI ; Kaiheng ZHANG ; Jie MA ; Yanxian CAI ; Wanxin JIA ; Zhaofeng ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Aesthetics and Cosmetology 2019;25(6):474-477
Objective:
To explore the clinical application of individualized design of facial artery perforator flap for the repair of midfacial defect caused by tumor resection.
Methods:
From January 2015 to January 2018, a total of 36 cases of midfacial defect were repaired by individualized designed facial artery. Flaps were designed and harvested according to the location and size of the midfacial defect resulted from tumor resection, including propeller flaps, droplet flaps and swallowtail-shape flaps. Flap size was between 1.3 cm × 1.6 cm and 2.0 cm × 4.2 cm with the donor site being sutured in the first stage.
Results:
During the 6 months to 3 years of postoperative follow-up, no tumor recurred. All the 36 cases of individualized designed facial artery perforator flaps survived well. Furthermore, flaps being designed according to the wound defect had a good appearance, the flaps matched the color and texture of the surrounding skin and had a favorable appearance. Besides, flaps had a certain degree of sensory recovery while there was no obvious scarring presented in the donor area.
Conclusions
Individualized design of facial artery perforator flap has great advantages of simple and flexible, easy manipulation, reliable flap blood flow and minimal donor injury, which render it valuable for clinical application.
5.Effect of Shaofu Zhuyu Decoction on Primary Dysmenorrhea in Rats
Liming YUAN ; Xianxian ZHOU ; Mengjie YANG ; Wanxin OUYANG ; Shijie JIA ; Xiangguan LIU ; Haochu MAO ; Xiaojun TAO ; Huazhong YANG
Herald of Medicine 2017;36(12):1350-1354
Objective To investigate the effect of the Shaofu zhuyu decoction on the changes of the body writhing behavior,inflammatory reaction and COX-2 expression of the rats with the primary dysmenorrhea. Methods Fifty SD female rats were randomly divided into blank control group,model control group,high,middle and low dose of Shaofu zhuyu decoction groups,10 in each group.Dysmenorrhea rat model was established by treating with estradiol benzoate and oxytocin.Effect of Shaofu zhuyu decoction of different doses on writhing behavior,changes of endometritis cells and COX-2 expression in uterine smooth muscle of dysmenorrhea rats were observed. Results In the model control group,latency of the body writhing behavior was shortened and the total score was high,many inflammatory cells (especially for neutrophils) infiltrated in endometrium and uterine smooth muscle,immunohistochemistry showed that brown granules were found in the cytoplasm of smooth muscle cells of uterus,and COX-2 expression was positive in uterine smooth muscle cells.As compared with the model control group,writhing latency increased,total score decreased in both the high and middle dose of Shaofu zhuyu decoction groups,and infiltration of a small number of inflammatory cells was seen in the endometrium and smooth muscle(P<0.01);COX-2 expression was decreased (P<0.01) especially for the high dose of Shaofu zhuyu decoction group.As compared with the model control group,the latency of the low dose of Shaofu zhuyu decoction group was significantly increased,and the total score was decreased(P<0.01),but there was no significant difference in inflammatory cell infiltration and COX-2 expression (P>0.05). Conclusion A potential mechanism by which Shaofu zhuyu decotion treats primary dysmenorrhea may be related with alleviating pain,inhibiting inflammatory responses,and down-regulating expression of COX-2.
6.Effect and Mechanism of Water Extract of Mori Folium on Oxidative Stress in Adipose Tissue of T2DM Mice
Huilin ZHANG ; Yongcheng AN ; Changhao HE ; Yan HUANG ; Wanxin FU ; Menglu WANG ; Ziyi SHAN ; Yuhang DU ; Jiamei XIE ; Zhanhong JIA ; Baosheng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):43-50
ObjectiveTo observe the effect of water extract of Mori Folium (MLE) on oxidative stress in adipose tissue of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) mice and explore its mechanism. MethodTwenty-four male db/db mice were randomly divided into model group, metformin group, low-dose MLE (MLE-L) group, and high-dose MLE (MLE-H) group according to their body weight and blood glucose, with six mice in each group, and other six C57BLKS/JGpt wild littermate mice were selected as normal group. The mice in the metformin group were given 200 mg·kg-1 metformin suspension, and the mice in the MLE-L and MLE-H groups were respectively given 2 g·kg-1 and 4 g·kg-1 MLE, while the mice in the normal group and model group were given the same dose of deionized water by daily gavage for eight weeks. Body weight, subcutaneous fat index, fasting blood glucose (FBG), and oral glucose tolerance level (OGTT) of the mice were detected, and serum superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), and malondialdehyde (MDA) were measured. The expression levels of silent information regulator 1 (SIRT1) and NADPH oxidase type 4 (NOX4) protein in subcutaneous adipose tissue of the mice were detected by Western blot. ResultThe FBG level, OGTT, and subcutaneous fat index of T2DM mice were significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01) after administration of MLE compared with the blank group. The contents of serum SOD and GSH were significantly increased, while the level of oxidative stress damage marker MDA was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). The expression of SIRT1 protein in adipose tissue was significantly increased, while the expression of NOX4 protein was significantly decreased (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionMLE can ameliorate T2DM by alleviating oxidative stress in adipose tissue of T2DM mice and reducing blood glucose.
7.Protective Effect and Mechanism of Mori Folium Extract on Kidney of db/db Diabetic Mice
Yan HUANG ; Huilin ZHANG ; Changhao HE ; Yongcheng AN ; Wanxin FU ; Menglu WANG ; Ziyi SHAN ; Yuhang DU ; Jiamei XIE ; Zhanhong JIA ; Baosheng ZHAO
Chinese Journal of Experimental Traditional Medical Formulae 2024;30(11):51-59
ObjectiveTo investigate the protective effects of Mori Folium extract (MLE) on the kidney of db/db diabetic mice and its mechanism. MethodTwenty-four male C57BLKS/JGpt-Leprdb/Leprdb (db/db) mice were randomly divided into model group, metformin group, low-dose group of MLE (MLE-L), and high-dose group of MLE (MLE-H) according to their fasting blood glucose (FBG), with six mice in each group, and other six C57BLKS/JGpt wild littermate (m/m) mice were selected as normal group. The mice in the drug administration groups were given corresponding drugs by gavage, and the mice in the normal group and model group were given the same dose of deionized water by gavage once a day for continuous eight weeks. Body weight, bilateral kidney weight, and FBG were measured, and an oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) was performed. The pathological changes in the kidney tissue of mice were observed by hematoxylin-eosin (HE) and periodic acid-silver (PAS) staining, and serum creatinine (SCr) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN) levels were detected. Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) was used to detect the levels of tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in serum and urinary microalbumin (U-mAlb) of mice. The expression levels of toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4), myeloid differentiation factor 88 (MyD88), and nuclear factor-kappa B p65 (NF-κB p65) protein in kidney tissue of mice were tested by Western blot. ResultCompared with the normal group, the body weight, absolute renal weight, FBG, and the area under the curve (AUC) of OGTT of mice in the model group were significantly increased (P<0.01), and the levels of SCr, BUN, and U-mAlb, as well as TNF-α and IL-6 in serum were significantly increased (P<0.01). The glomerular basement membrane in the kidney tissue of mice was thicker, with obvious inflammatory cell infiltration. The protein expression levels of TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB p65 in the kidney tissue of mice were increased significantly (P<0.01). Compared with the model group, there was no statistical difference in the body weight of mice in each drug administration group. The absolute renal weight of mice in the MLE-H and metformin groups was significantly reduced (P<0.05, P<0.01). The FBG levels of mice in the metformin, MLE-L, and MLE-H groups started to decrease after treatment for four to eight weeks (P<0.05, P<0.01). The AUC of mice in the MLE-H and metformin groups was significantly decreased (P<0.01). The levels of SCr, BUN, and U-mAlb of mice in the MLE-H and metformin groups were significantly decreased (P<0.01), and those of SCr and U-mAlb of mice in the MLE-L group were significantly decreased (P<0.01). The levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the serum of mice in the MLE-H and metformin groups were significantly decreased (P<0.01). The renal tissue pathology of mice in each drug administration group was improved to varying degrees, and the protein expression levels of TLR4, MyD88, and NF-κB p65 in the MLE-H group were decreased significantly (P<0.05, P<0.01). ConclusionMLE can improve the renal structure and function of db/db diabetic mice, and its mechanism may be related to the inhibition of the TLR4/MyD88/NF-κB signaling pathway.