Objective To investigate the correlation between serum tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α,neuron-specific enolase (NSE)and the degree of hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE).Methods Forty-six HIE patients in acute and convalescent stage and 30 full-term newborn infant were enrolled in this study.The level of serum of TNF-α and NSE were detected.The relationship between TNF-α,NSE level and severity of HIE was analyzed.Results The level of serum TNF-α and NSE in acute stage of HIE group were (156.3 ± 28.8) ng/L and (21.5 ± 3.6) μg/L,in convalescent stage of HIE group were (80.7 ± 26.1) ng/L and (10.6 ± 1.7) μ g/L,and in control group were (76.3 ± 24.4) ng/L and (9.4 ± 1.6) μ g/L.The level of serum TNF-α and NSE in acute stage of HIE group were significantly higher than those in convalescent stage of HIE group and control group (P ＜ 0.05).The level of serum TNF-α and NSE in convalescent stage of HIE group had no significant difference compared with those in control group (P ＞ 0.05).The level of serum TNF-α and NSE in mild HIE group were (88.5 ± 25.6) ng/L and (9.7 ± 2.4) μ g/L,in moderate HIE group were (150.1 ± 16.5) ng/L and (17.8 ± 3.6) μ g/L,and in severe HIE group were (197.3 ± 30.2) ng/L and (23.6 ±4.3) μg/L.The level of TNF-αand NSE were increased with the aggravation of HIE and there had significant difference among different degree of HIE(P ＜ 0.05).The level of serum TNF-α and NSE in mild HIE group and control group had no significant difference (P ＞ 0.05),and there had significant difference between moderate HIE group,severe HIE group and control group (P ＜ 0.05).Spearman rank correlation analysis showed that the level of TNF-α and NSE had positive correlation with the degree of HIE (r =0.54,0.57,P ＜ 0.01 or ＜ 0.05).Pearson correlation analysis showed that the level of TNF-α had positive correlation with the level of NSE (r =0.46,P ＜ 0.05).Conclusions The variation of TNF-α and NSE level in HIE newborn infant is parallel to the severity of the disease,which can sensitively reflect the severity of HIE.Therefore,TNF-α and NSE may be used as vital indexes for the evaluation of the severity of HIE.

Objective To investigate the technique and clinical results of total hip arthroplasty in treating post-traumatic hip fusion ankylosis secondary to operation in acetabular combined with femoral head fracture.Methods From October 2009 to January 2015,7 patients (7 hips) with post-traumatic hip fusion ankylosis underwent total hip arthroplasty.There were 6 males and 1 female with an average age of 38 years (range,25-51 years).There were 4 hips on the left side,3 hips on the right side.Open reduction and internal fixation were performed on all patients.One patient had a postoperative deep infection and 6 patients underwent implant removal.The hip bony fusion ankylosis was developed secondary to post-traumatic arthritis after the surgery of ipsilateral acetabular combined with femoral head facture.The interval between internal fixation and total hip arthroplasty was 37.6 months on average (range,21-67 months).The hip bony fusion ankylosis was relieved by wedge shape osteotomy at femoral neck level.The cemenfless prostheses were implanted in suitable places based on the accuracy position of acetabular center.One infection case was treated via surgical debridement,removal of all the screws,and antibiotic-loaded cement spacer implantation in the first stage.The cementless prostheses were implanted in the second stage.Results The average operation time and blood loss was 108 min (90-150 min) and 320 ml (280-450 ml) respectively.The internal fixation devices were explanted completely,including plate and screw in 5 cases,only screw in 1 case,intramedullary nail and screw in 1 case.The mean fallow-up period was 32.5 months (range,15-48 months).The average Harris hip score improved from 48.8±6.5 points preoperatively to 92.6±5.1 points post-operatively (t=22.82,P=0.001).Osseointegration was developed in all of the acetabular and femoral components at 3 months post-operatively.Radiograph analysis showed satisfied position of acetabular cup and no evidence of implant migration or center of rotation change.Stem subsidence (＜1.0 mm) occurred in 2 cases and heterotopic ossification in 2 cases (Brooker type Ⅰ and type Ⅱ in 1 case,respectively) at one year postoperatively.No complication occurred,such as damages of vessels and nerve,dislocation,component loosening or infection.Conclusion The wedge shape osteotomy of femoral neck is a safe and reliable method in treating hip fusion ankylosis.Total hip arthroplasty can be achieved by reconstruction of acetabular center,suitable components implanted in anatomical position and ideal reconstruction of soft tissue around hip.

Objective To investigate the clinical significance and effect of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in treatment of bony ankylosis of the hip in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).Methods The study enrolled 23 patients (35 hips) undergone THA for bony ankylosis of the hip in AS between March 2008 and November 2012.Postoperative outcome was measured based on Harris hip score and Xray images.Results Preoperative Harris hip score of (27.6 ± 2.3) points increased to (86.7 ± 2.6)points postoperatively.Hip flexion and adduction deformity presented correction postoperatively.Total hip range of motion (flexion,adduction,abduction,and external rotation) improved from (45.7 ±5.3) o preoperatively to (206.9-±4.7) °postoperatively and mean hip flexion activity was 81 °.Hip activity achieved significant improvement and pain was relieved.X-ray films revealed proper position of prostheses without the presence of loosening or subsidence.Two patients (3 hips) experienced mild pain after a long period of walking.Four patients had heterotypic ossification including Brooker grade Ⅱ in one patient and Brooker grade Ⅰ in three.Conclusion THA is an effective treatment for bony ankylosis of the hip in AS,for it rebuilds joint function,relieves pain of the hip and improves patients' quality of life.

〔Abstract〕 In the paper , a case study of Tongji Hospital of Tongji University is conducted and the construction method and the imple -mentation plan for the wireless network based on 802.11 ac standard are introduced .The implementation effect of WLAN based on 802.11 ac standard is summarized and analyzed .By comparing the old and the new standard , the construction plan and the future development of WLAN in hospitals are discussed .

Objective To evaluate the clinical outcomes of induced membrane technique in the treatment of traumatic segmental bone defects.Methods From May 2011 to January 2016,we treated 10 patients with traumatic segmental bone defect of the lower limb.They were 7 men and 3 women,with an average age of 41.6 years (from 18 to 61 years.The bone defects involved 8 tibias and 2 femurs;the mean length of the bone defects was 5.1 cm (from 2 to 15 cm).All the segmental bone defects were teated by induced membrane technique.At the first stage,the bone defects were filled with antibiotic-impregnated cement spacer after thorough debridement,the limb was fixated with external fixtor,and soft tissue repair was performed in 5 patients.On average all the patients received emergency treatment at the first stage 8.1 hours (from 4 to 13 hours) after trauma.At the second stage,after the cement was removed,the bone defects were filled with cancellous autografts.An allograft was used when the autograft was not adequate enough.The external fixtor was exchanged by internal fixation in one patient according to his soft tissue condition and will;the exteranl fixation was retained in the other 9 patients.Results The average follow-up was 2.8 years (from 1.0 to 5.5 years).Bone healing was achieved in 9 patients after an average of 7.1 months (from 5 to 9 months),and nonunion happened in one patient whose bone graft had been not sufficient enough.Stress fracture occurred in one patient 7 months after bone healing,but it responded to conservative management.One patient reported numbness on the anterolateral thigh of the donor site.Pin tract infection occurred in 3 patients.Follow-ups revealed no limb length discrepancy or deep infection.Conclusion Induced membrane technique is a simple and reliable technique for the treatment of traumatic segmental bone defects.

Objective To analyze the factors that influence the articular function after open reduction and internal fixation for ankle fractures.Methods From July 2014 to January 2016,111 ankle fractures received surgery in our hospital.There were 54 males and 57 fenales,with a mean age of 43.5 years (frown 18 to 75 years).By the Broos & Bisschop classification,there were 43 unimalleolar,38 bimalleolar and 30 trimalleolar fractures.The postoperative articular function was evaluated according to the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) ankle-hindfoot scoring at the final follow-up.Comparisons were made between the patients with excellent functional scores and those with lower than excellent functional scores.The potential influencing factors were analyzed,including age,gender,body mass index,smoking history,primary hypertension history,diabetes history,injured side,fracture cause,Broos & Bisschop classification,combined presence of obvious inferior tibiofibular separation,combined presence of ankle dislocation,combined presence of other injury,time from injury to surgery,physical status classification by the American Society of Anesthesiologists system,operation time,early functional exercise,removal of internal fixation and postoperative complications.The influencing factors were identified using univariate analysis and logistic regression analysis.Results The average follow-up period was 15.5 months (from 8 to 25 months).The clinical union time of the fractures averaged 3.2 months (from 3 to 5 months).The ankle function at the final follow-up was excellent in 58 cases,good in 48,fair in 5 and poor in 0,with an excellent and good rate of 95.5％.Removal of internal fixation (P =0.001),early functional exercise (P =0.002),and postoperative complications (P =0.049) were identified as the independent risk factors influencing the articular function after surgery for ankle fractures.Conclusion For patients with ankle fracture,enhancing intraoperative procedures,reducing postoperative complications,encouraging the patients to do early functional exercise,and removing internal fixation after firacture union can effectively improve their ankle function.

The 29th International Symposium on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)?Motor Neuron Disease was held in Glasgow from December 7 to 9, 2018. The symposium was divided into 23 topics, with 109 special reports and paper′s exchange and 515 posters exchange. This article briefly introduces some topics of the symposium, involving basic researches, clinical researches and clinical trials. Among these, basic researches include genetics and genomics, axonal degeneration, disease models, and preclinical therapeutic strategies; Clinical researches include epidemiology, clinical progression, cognitive and psychological change, neuropathology, neurophysiology, neuroimaging and biomarkers.

Objective:To explore the efficacy of long intramedullary nails versus short intramedullary nails in the treatment of AO/OTA 31-A3 intertrochanteric fractures.Methods:A retrospective analysis was conducted on 60 patients with AO/OTA 31-A3 intertrochanteric femur fractures treated between March 2019 and August 2022. The patients were randomly divided into two groups (the long nail group and the short nail group). Thirty-four patients were treated with long intramedullary nails, including 16 males and 18 females, aged 68.41±17.84 years old (range 31-96 years). Twenty-six patients were treated with short intramedullary nails, including 13 males and 13 females, aged 72.23±13.97 years old (range 31-90 years). The causes of injury, fracture classification (AO/OTA classification), intraoperative blood loss, operation time, fracture healing time, imaging indexes (fracture reduction quality, postoperative neck trunk angle, and medial support), Harris score of the hip joint at the last follow-up, one-year mortality rates and complications were compared between the two groups.Results:The follow-up time was 24.26±6.67 months in the long nail group and 24.31±5.60 months in the short nail group, and the general information of the two groups were comparable. Between the long nail and short nail group, the intraoperative blood loss was 281.47±235.28 ml vs. 121.92±84.14 ml and the operation time was 110.44±24.63 min vs. 81.15±28.54 min with significant differences ( P<0.05). While the length of hospital stay was 12.35±4.81 d vs. 10.89±4.30 d, the good rate of fracture reduction was 55.9% vs. 61.53%, the fracture healing time was 120.44±16.43 d vs. 128.07±18.33 d, the presence rate of medial support was 67.6% vs. 79.4%, and the excellent rate of Harris score was 65.4% vs. 65.4% with no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). One-year mortality rates was 5.3% vs. 7.1% and complications was 11.7% vs. 15.4% with no significant difference between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Both long intramedullary nails and short intramedullary nails are effective in the treatment of AO/OTA 31-A3 intertrochanteric femur fractures. However, surgical time and intraoperative blood loss was less in the short nail group.

The 30th International Symposium on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis-Motor Neuron Disease was held in Perth, Australia from December 4 to 6, 2019. This article mainly introduces the clinical research of this meeting, including epidemiology, non-motor symptoms, auxiliary examinations and biomarkers, etc., while the basic research includes genomics and genetics, protein metabolism abnormalities, neuroimmunity and inflammation, synapse pathology and preclinical treatment strategies,

By analyzing the physiological structure and motion characteristics of human ankle joint, a four degree of freedom generalized spherical parallel mechanism is proposed to meet the needs of ankle rehabilitation. Using the spiral theory to analyze the motion characteristics of the mechanism and based on the method of describing the position with spherical coordinates and the posture with Euler Angle, the inverse solution of the closed vector equation of mechanism position is established. The workspace of mechanism is analyzed according to the constraint conditions of inverse solution. The workspace of the moving spherical center of the mechanism is used to match the movement space of the tibiotalar joint, and the workspace of the dynamic platform is used to match the movement space of subtalar joint. Genetic algorithm is used to optimize the key scale parameters of the mechanism. The results show that the workspace of the generalized spherical parallel mechanism can satisfy the actual movement space of human ankle joint rehabilitation. The results of this paper can provide theoretical basis and experimental reference for the design of ankle joint rehabilitation robot with high matching degree.
Ankle Joint ; Biomechanical Phenomena ; Humans ; Movement ; Range of Motion, Articular