Objective To observe the effects of electro-acupuncture (EA) on body weight, insulin resistance, hypothalamic agouti gene-related protein (AGRP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) in diet induced obesity (DIO) rats; To discuss its mechanism for DIO.Methods Fifty SD male rats were randomly divided into low fat diet groups (LFD) and high fat diet group. After the DIO models were established, the successful model rats were randomly divided into model group, EA group and Orlistat (OLST) group. EA was applied to “Zusanli” (ST36) and “Quchi” (LI11) for 20 minutes. The treatment was done once a day for 28 days. OLST was treated with orlistat by gavage. LFD and model did not receive treatment. Body weight was recorded every day. FPG and FINS were detected. The expressions of AGRP and NPY were detected by RT-QPCR. Morphological changes of adipocyte and liver were examined by HE staining.Results The body weight, HOMA-IR, AGRP, NPY and diameter of adipocyte of EA group and OLST group were significantly lower than model group (P<0.05), difference between EA group and OLST group. The states of hepatic steatosis were improved in EA group and OLST group.Conclusion EA has the effects on weight loss by inhibiting the expressions of AGRP and NPY by improving IR.

Objective To investigate the role of the hypothalamus, medullary visceral zone (MVZ)and vagus in cerebral hemorrhage (CH) in multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) rat model.To reveal the possible regulatory mechanism of the hypothalamus-MVZ-vagus pathway in CMODS.Methods 80 Wistar rats were randomly divided into sham-operative group (n = 10), subdiaphragmatic vagotomy group (SDV, n = 10), CH group (n = 20), CH + SDV group (n = 20) and CH + vagus stimulation group (CH +SIV, n = 20).Rat CH model was made by stereotaxis injection of collagenase in caudate nucleus.Its endotoxin in serum was evaluated with a test kit.The expression of FOS in the hypothalamus and CHAT in the MVZ in the rats were examined using immunohistochemistry methods.Results Abnormality of hepatic and renal function, myocardium enzyme in CH + SDV group, CH + SIV group and CH group were more severe than those in sham-operative group and SDV group; CH + SDV group more severe than CH group.CH +SIV group were much milder than CH group.The serum endotoxin level (EU/ml) in CH group,compared with the sham-operated group, were significantly different (1.03 ± 0.25 and 0.18 ± 0.03respectively, t = 10.61, P <0.01).The expression of FOS in hypothalamus of CH + SDV group (9.3 ±2.6) were significantly higher than those in sham-operative group (2.5 ± 0.4, t = 8.17, P < 0.01) and SDV group (2.9 ±0.5, t =7.64, P <0.01), but significantly lower than those in CH group (48.6 ± 18.1,t =6.80, P<0.01); was higher in CH +SIV group than those in CH group (74.3 ±6.3 and 48.6 ± 18.1,t=4.23, P <0.01).The expression of CHAT in MVZ in CH + SDV group (138.5 ± 11.8) was significantly higher than those in sham-operative group (108.2 ±9.5, t =5.39, P <0.01) and SDV group (110.7 ±9.9, t =4.83, P <0.01), but significantly lower than those in CH group (164.4 ± 12.4, t =3.53, P <0.01); was higher in CH + SIV group than in CH group (189.4 ± 15.0 and 164.4 ± 12.4, t =3.14, P < 0.05).Conclusion Hypothalamus may be related to the nerve immunity adjustment in MODS after cerebral hemorrhage.The hypothalamus-MVZ-vagus pathway may be distinctive in CMODS.Vagus nerve may be a Bi-directional Channel of the rats following cerebral hemorrhage and MODS.

Objective:To investigate the efficacy of intramedullary plus extramedullary fixation in the treatment of fractures of distal radial diametaphyseal transition zone in children.Methods:The data were retrospectively analyzed of the 49 children who had been admitted to Pediatric Orthopedic Hospital, Honghui Hospital Affiliated to Xi'an Jiaotong University from July 2018 to April 2020 for fractures of distal radial diametaphyseal transition zone. There were 30 males and 19 females; 21 left sides, 27 right sides, and one case of bilateral sides. In the operation, an elastic intramedullary nail or Kirschner wire was used for intramedullary fixation while another Kirschner wire was used to fix the cortex at the distal and proximal ends of the fracture. The ranges of wrist motion and Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores at 1 and 9 months after operation were recorded and compared; the incidence of postoperative complications was also recorded.Results:The operation time for the 49 children averaged 45.0 min (from 39 to 51 min). The patients were followed up for 6 to 36 months (mean, 18.6 months). The fracture union time averaged 8.6 weeks (from 6.8 to 10.4 weeks). Needle tract infection developed in one case but the wound was healed after removal of the K-wire after callus formation and oral use of antibiotics for 3 days. Another case reported skin irritation the symptoms of which disappeared after the child reduced activities. The ranges of pronation, supination, flexion and extension of the wrist and DASH score were 47.9°±2.5°, 45.5°±3.0°, 51.2°±1.6°, 53.4°±1.7° and (36.7±4.5) points at one month after operation while they were 85.6°±3.1°, 87.6°±2.1°, 88.8°±2.0°, 88.0°±1.2° and (23.2±8.6) points at 9 months after operation. There were statistically significant differences in the above indexes between one and 9 months after operation ( P<0.05). Conclusion:In the treatment of fractures of distal radial diametaphyseal transition zone in children, intramedullary plus extramedullary fixation is simple in surgical techniques, easily repeatable, slightly invasive, and reliable in fixation.

Objective:To summarize and discuss the concept and clinical manifestations of complex fracture-dislocations of the elbow in children, and compare its injury characteristics, treatment and clinical effect with adults.Methods:From September 2015 to January 2020, 34 patients seen and treated at our institution for complex fracture-dislocations of the elbow were identified, and their medical records and radiographs were reviewed retrospectively. The inclusion criteria were elbow dislocation combined with one or more fractures at the proximal ulna and radius. There were 25 boys and 9 girls, with an average age of 8.3±3.2 years. The left arm was involved in 27 cases, and the right arm was involved in 7 cases. The causes of injury included falling from a scooter in 16 cases, falling from height in 10 cases, cycling in 5 cases and traffic accident in 3 cases. All patients were treated with closed reduction and the application of plaster under local anaesthesia in the emergency room. Then, X-ray, CT and MRI were performed to evaluate the fracture-dislocation and ligament injury. The following treatment plan was comprehensively evaluated according to the size and displacement of the combined fracture block and the stability of the elbow, for example, open reduction with K-wires and tension band or plate fixation for olecranon fracture, open reduction with loop plate fixation for coronal process fracture, closed reduction or open reduction with K-wires or elasticstable intramedullary nail for radial neck fracture.Results:Among the 34 patients, there were 16 cases of transolecranon fracture-dislocation, 1 case of varus posteromedial rotational instability, 4 cases of valgus posterolateral rotatory instability and 13 cases of divergent dislocation of elbow. All patients were followed up for 13(8, 15) months, and the average fracture healing time was 3.5±0.8 weeks, with no failure of internal fixation. In 2 cases of elbow dislocation combined radial neck fracture, one case had ischemic necrosis of the radial head and one case had early closure of epiphyseal plate of the proximal radius. At the last follow-up, all patients had no subluxation, dislocation or instability of the elbow. The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated at the final follow-up by the Mayo elbow performance score (MEPS) as excellent in 25 cases, good in 5 cases, fair in 3 cases, and poor in one case, with excellent and good rate 88%.Conclusion:The complex fracture-dislocations of the elbow is rare in children. We have the opinion that the clinical characteristics are dislocation combined with one or more fractures of the proximal ulna and radius. Compared with adults, its pathological characteristics and the scope of injury are similar, but most of the injuries are mild. The clinical manifestations are mainly transolecranon fracture-dislocation and divergent dislocation of elbow. Good results can be achieved in most cases through open reduction with internal fixation for fractures.