BACKGROUND: Research on muscular fatigue has extensive value of application in fundamental research about neuromuscular system, handicapped rehabilitation engineering, objective evaluation on physiotherapeutic effect, scientific training of athletes and ergonomics etc.OBJECTIVE: To study partial muscular fatigue by using AR model parameter of needle electrode electromyography (NEMG) signal and try to reveal the quantitative relationship between local muscular fatigue process and AR model coefficient of NEMG signal.DESIGN: Human NEMG signal was taken as the subject, the changing rule of myoelectric characteristics parameter in local muscular fatigue process was studied.SETTING: NML Laboratory of China University of cience and Technology.PARTICIPANTS: 4 eases of NEMG signals were obtained from NEMG signal collection system manufactured by NML Laboratory of China University of Science and Technology. Four volunteers that selected were healthy males and their tibialis anterior muscles were tested.METHODS: Based on the theory of random signal parameter model,NEMG signals were modeled and parameter was selected, the trend of parameter of NEMG signal changing with the time increasing was studied in the muscular fatigue process. Relative programs from MATLAB language toolbox were adopted for programming.MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The trend of α1 parameter of NEMG signal changing with the time (fatigue process) increasing. RESULTS: There was a correlation between local museular fatigue of human body and the changing trend of α1 parameter of NEMG signal tested from the muscle, that is, α1 parameter of NEMG signal increased with the time (fatigue process) increasing.CONCLUSION: By means of the increasing trend of α1 parameter of NEMG signal with the time (fatigue process) increasing, muscular fatigue state can be better evaluated.

Biomedical engineering is an inter-discipline developed from the combination of science,engineering and biomedicine. This paper aims to point out the advantages and problems of the biomedical engineering faculty through the analysis of professional background of medical college,and propose solutions to this problems.

Objective To investigate the effect and clinical application of two kinds of endoscopic titanium clip in treatment of iatrogenic or iatrogenic perforation of duodenal descending part. Methods For 15 cases of perforation of duodenal descending part, according to the specific location of the perforation, select different endoscopic, compare the closing efficiency and success rate. Results 8 cases closed under gastroscopy in 15 cases of descending part of duodenum perforation, successfully closed in 7 cases, success rate was 87.5 %; 7 cases closed under duodenoscopy, successfully closed in 7 cases, the success rate 100.0%. 14 cases successfully closed by endoscopic titanium clip in 15 cases, 1 case failed, the success rate was 93.3 %. The effective titanium clip quantity, invalid (loss) titanium clip quantity and the closing time between the two groups has no statistically significance (P > 0.05). Conclusion It is safe and effective to use two kinds of endoscopic titanium clips in treatment of iatrogenic or iatrogenic duodenal per-foration.

Cervical Vertebrae ; Dura Mater ; Epidural Space ; Humans ; Spinal Cord Neoplasms ; surgery

Objective To introduce a new technique of treating tibial spinal fractures in children under arthroscope, and to assess its clinical outcomes. Methods From February 2001 to July 2003, 6 child patients with tibial spinal fracture were treated arthroscopically. The reduction and fixation were completed under the arthroscope. The wire was linked with the suture outside the joint, and then was pulled into the joint to fix the fracture fragment through the fundus of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Results The patients were followed up for 6 to 20 months. All the fractures healed without displacement 4 weeks after operation. 3 months postoperatively, the motion range of the knee returned to normal, and no knee instability was observed. The results of ADT (anterior drawer test) and Lachmanns sign were negative. Conclusion This technique is the first choice in treatment of tibial spinal fracture in children, because it facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of complicated knee problems and provides accurate reduction and reliable fixation. Besides, it is minimally invasive, simple and convenient.

Objective:To study the effects of WAK on immune function in mice.Methods: After different doses of WAK were given to mice ig, its effects on delayed type hypersensitivity (DTH), hemolysin production, NK and LAK cell killing activity were observed.Results: WAK could enhance DTH and hemolysin production in immunosuppressive mice and improve NK and LAK cell killing activity in mice.Conclusions: WAK could exhibit its antitumor effect by increasing immune function.

0.05). CTVEGB could more correctly demonstrate the surface details of polyps which were viewed in a 3D fashion in any projection than ultrasound. CTVEGB corresponded well with color Doppler ultrasound and operation and pathology in demonstrating the size, configuration and location of the lesions. Conclusion CTVEGB is a noninvasive and accurate procedure, which has a important value in clinic applications.

AIM : To explore the effects of DECB (deproteinized extract of calf blood, DECB) on hypoxia-reoxygenation-induced injury in cultured cardiac myocytes. METHODS : By using cultured myocardial cells as models, thenumber of death cells, beating frequency and the content of LDH were observed after hypoxia-reoxygenation-induced injury. RESULTS : 0.1 and 0.3 g?L -1 of DECB decreased the number of death cells and the content of lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), and restored the cellular beating frequency in the supernatant. CONCLUSION : DECB can protect the cultured myocardial cells against hypoxia-reoxygenation-induced injury.

[Objective]To evaluate the surgical results and value of posterior lumbar decompression and intervertebral bone fusion with pedicle screw interval fixation in degenerative sympotomatic lumbar scoliosis.[Method]From Jan.1999 to Apr.2006,37 cases with degenerative sympotomatic lumbar scoliosis underwent posterior lumbar decompression and intervertebral bone fusion with pedicle screw interval fixation,including 21 male and 16 female patients,aged 62.6 years old averagely.All the patients were assessed by routine X-ray and Bending X-ray.CT and MRI were performed necessarily.According to patients ' symptom,total or semi-laminectomy,intervertebral bone fusion with pedicle screw interval fixation were performed.[Result]The fellow-up period varied from 1 year to 6 years(averaged,2 years and 7 months),clinical symptoms were effectively relieved after operation in all cases.Neurological functions were evaluated using JOA system,the clinical success rate in all 37 patients was 91.9%.The corrective rate was 54.8%.The average solid arthrodsis time was 11.6 weeks.The height of intervertebral disc and corrective rate had no loss.All patients X-ray of the third month and the first year didn 't show the interplantation 's clinch and breakage.[Conclusion]In the treatment of the elderly patients with degenerative sympotomatic lumbar scoliosis,first of all,the particular principle of surgical operation should be applied,the old age and long course of disease are not absolute contraindication.In addition,The technique of posterior lumbar decompression and intervertebral bone fusion with pedicle screw interval fixation can be safely performed in the elderly patients with degenerative sympotomatic lumbar scoliosis.

Objective To investigate the features of smog disease.Methods The clinical manifestations and inducements of smog disease patients were comprehensively analyzed by using clinical statistical methods.Results Smog disease mainly invaded young people.Smog disease was found mostly acute or subacute in onset.21 cases invaded internal carotid arterial system among these 30 patients,including infarction and cerebral hemorrhage;6 patients showed vertebral arterial signs,and 3 cases invaded both the two systems.Brain CT or MRI only showed the position of neurological disorder;The final diagnosis was made by DSA.Conclusion Smog disease could invade both the two systems of intracerebral artery,DSA is the best method to diagnose smog disease.