1.Progress of interference screw in the reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2016;36(12):810-816
The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in sports is a common knee joint injury.It is widely accepted to reconstruct ACL under arthroscopy with autologous patellar ligament or popliteal ligament fixed in tibial or femoral tunnel with interference screws.Interference screws are widely used as intra-articular fixation devices in ACL reconstruction.The ideal materials for interference screw provide rigid fixation of graft with high mechanical strength,long-lasting stiffness and the bioactivity to stimulate osteointegration and tendon-bone healing.Current interference screws are made of metals and bio-absorbable polymers.Metallic interference screws provide high mechanical strength and stiffness for tendon graft fixation,but require a second surgery for removal.Bioabsorbable interference screws made of polymers avoid second surgery for removal,but have lower mechanical strength and might cause aseprtic inflammation during its degradation as well as screw slip,tunnel enlargement and many other complications.Magnesium (Mg) has been investigated as a novel and potential biomaterials for biodegradable interference screws.Mg is essential nutrient element and has good biocompatibility.Its mechanical strength and related stiffness are much higher than that of biodegradable polymers and are close to cortical bone.Furthermore,the degradation rate of Mg in vivo could be modulated via techniques such as alloying.In previous studies,the relationship between screw design and its pull-out force has been investigated,based on which the design of interference screw is optimized.The mechanical properties (the ultimate load to failure and the related stiffness) of interference screws proved to be higher than that of bioabsorbable interference screws sharing the same design both in vitro and in vivo.Furthermore,Mg performs good biocompatibility without severe intra-articular inflammatory reactions,as well as unique bioactivities to promote osteointegration,mineral deposition and the regeneration of fibrocartilaginous entheses.The present study reviews the researches of Mg interference screws both in vitro and in vivo,gives reference for further research and has great importance for the application of Mg interference screws in ACL reconstruction.
2.Analysis of selenium content in serum and milk of gestational diabetes mellitus parturient
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;23(10):1553-1554
Objective To discuss action of microelement Se in serum and milk of gestational diabetes melli-tus parturient.Methods The serum and milk samples were collected from 50 gestational diabetes mellitus parturient and 50 healthy parturient.The selenium contents were detected by radioimmunoassay.Results The serum Se content in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient was obviously lower than that in healthy parturient(t =2.128,P <0.05). The milk Se content in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient was lower than that in healthy parturient(t =1.014, P >0.05).Conclusion Selenium deficiency persisted in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.But Selenium defi-ciency did not exist in milk of gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.So encouraging breastfeeding,elevating selenium containing food intake,and supplement the selenium preparation properly maybe prevent and delay type 2 diabetes in gestational diabetes mellitus parturient.
3.Anatomical study and clinical application of the medial sural artery perforator flap
Tianqing CHENG ; Yimin CHAI ; Bingfang ZENG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2008;31(3):188-191,illust 3
Objective To report the anatomical study and clinical application of the medial sural artery pertorator flaps. Methods The anatomical study involved 12 fresh adult cadaver lower legs, the arteries of which were perfused with suspensions of lead oxide and gelatine. The bifurcation, location, length, diameter and blood territories of the medial sural artery and its perforating vessels were recorded by dissection, angiography and photography. The integument of the leg was dissected and ridiographed. The tendency of the vessels was analyzed, the surface areas of cutaneous territories and perforator zones were measured and calculated with Photoshop and Scion Image. With the aid of anatomic study, a series of five clinical cases was reported, including five free medial sural flaps for ipsilateral hand reconstruction. Results There was at least one perforating vessel in the medial sural areas of the specimen. A mean of 2.1 perforators was noted over the medial gastrocnemius muscle. The perforating vessels from the medial sural artery clustered about 9 to 18 cm from the popliteal crease, 1 to 5 cm from the posterior medial line. Their diameter was (1.03±0.22)mm at the deep fascial level. The average vascular territory on the sural area was (107.5±23.9)cm2, and the average supplying area of single perforator was (58.3±17.0)cm2. All the transferred free flaps taken in the 5 clinical cases survived uneventfully. All the patients were followed-up from 6 months to 12 months. The appearance of flaps and the function of the limbs were satisfied. Conclusion The standard method for the study of perforator flap is the lead oxide-gelatin technique. It is the anatomic basis that there are perforating musculocutaneous vessels on the medial gastrocnemius muscles constantly. The free medial sural perforator flap has the advantage of good appearance. It is the safe and suitable choice in the cases when a medium or small-sized flap is required for resurfacing hand injuries.
4.Clinical significance of immature reticulocyte fraction in patients with acute myeloid leukemia following consolidation chemotherapy with high-dose cytarabine
Qiong CHEN ; Yimin CHENG ; Qi ZHU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(5):291-293
Objective To investigate the clinical significance of peripheral blood parameters including immature reticulocyte fraction (IRF) in monitoring the hematopoietic recovery of patients with acute myeloid leukemia aftcr receiving consolidation chemotherapy with high dose cytarabine (HDAC).Methods The peripheral blood parameters,including absolute neutrophil (ANC) and platelet (Plt) counts as well as IRF,were measured by Sysmex XE-2100 automated hematology analyzer before and after consolidation chemotherapy with HDAC in 30 patients with acute myeloid leukemia.These peripheral blood parameters were further statistically analyzed and compared.Results Following consolidation chemotherapy,the median time to recovery for ANC,Plt and IRF was (9.2±2.5) days,(11.3±3.7) days and (5.0±2.6) days,respectively.In comparison with ANC and Plt recovery,IRF showed significantly early recovery (P < 0.05).Additionally,ANC raised preceding Plt recovery (P < 0.05).However,the median recovery time of ANC,Plt and IRF showed little difference among these patients further subgrouped according to FAB and risk based classification (P > 0.05).Conclusion IRF is an early indicator for the hematopoietic recovery of patients with acute myeloid leukemia following consolidation chemotherapy with HDAC,which could provide important clinical information to evaluate therapeutic efficacy.
5.Current situation and utilization of informatization construction with faculty's health files in colleges and universities in Yanta district of Xi'an city of Shanxi Province
Yimin CHENG ; Guangzhi CUI ; Jin YANG
Chinese Journal of Primary Medicine and Pharmacy 2016;(4):534-537
Objective To analyze the problem existing in the process of health records informatization con-struction and explore solution on the basis of situation of health record informatization in Yanta district of Xi'an city. And to provide bases for acceleration of residents'health records informatization construction in Xi'an.Methods Send 10 investigators to study and investigate the hospital information management system of 10 full-time public universities in Yanta district.Results There were a total of 25 711 faculties in 10 full-time public universities and 19 809 facul-ties had established electronic files,the filing rate was 77.04% A.On the whole,it seemed that the teaching staff in the filing rate(78.91%)was higher than that of the retired workers filing rate(73.78%),the two groups had statisti-cally significant difference(χ2 =88.164,P <0.05)B.Conclusion Xi'an Yanta district university faculty of electron-ic health records has exceeded the national average level,but there are still many problems need to be improved.We should strengthen government investment,the establishment of the region's unified information management standards, increase publicity and education efforts,and actively create the region's resource information sharing platform.
6.Clinical assessment of cancellous bone content in the humeral head
Liang CHENG ; Xuhua WU ; Yimin CHAI
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma 2011;13(10):933-936
Objective To measure the cancellous bone contents at different parts of the humeral heads of different ages and genders for data helpful for humeral head fixation.Methods Thirty-six patients with proximal humeral fracture were selected for this study who had been treated at our department with locking proximal humerus plate from June 2008 to April 2010.They were 18 men and 18 women,aged from 20 to 86 years (average,51.6 years).They were grouped according to age:group A ( < 40 years),group B (40 to 60 years),and group C (> 60 years).A GE Sensation 16 CT scanner (GE Healtbcare,USA) was used to scan both of their affected and healthy humeral heads preoperation,with slices one mm thick.The bone density of cancellous bone was assessed by the CT value expressed in Hounsfield units.The maximum,minimum,and mean CT values were calculated for the cancellous bone in the humeral head in each image.CT images were processed by computer with custom software (Xiphoid 1.3,Image J 1.4g and Image-Pro Plus 6.0).All the data were analyzed with SPSS16.0.Results We found 4 weak point.s at the cortical bone of proximal humerus,correspondent with the 4 clinic CT types of proximal humeral fracture.The cancellous bone was the densest in the medial humeral head.The mean cancellous bone content was significantly lower in group C than in group A and B( P < 0.05).There was a significant difference between men and women in group A in the BMD of cancellous bone ( t =4.744,P =0.001 ).Conclusions The cancellous bone content in the humeral head is related with age and gender.Since there is more cancellous bone in the medial part than in other parts of the humeral head,it is a reliable part for humeral head fixation.
7.Application of interest teaching method in the teaching of human parasitology
Cheng HUAN ; Hongfang ZHANG ; Zhengrong YE ; Yimin ZHANG
Chinese Journal of Medical Education Research 2013;(2):166-168
Interest teaching method aims to inspire students' initiative and inquiry in learning.In the teaching process,we used some teaching methods including class lead-in,relevant extracurricular books and websites,scene representation,lectures on special content and arrangements of the review writing.It is important to maintain students' motivate and interest in learning human parasitology,therefore,we should no longer make students passively accept but the initiatively make inquiry learning.
8.Anatomy and application of free medial plantar perforator flap
Chunyang WANG ; Yimin CHAI ; Tianqing CHENG ; Cunyi FAN ; Bingfang ZENG
Chinese Journal of Microsurgery 2010;33(1):3-5,89
Objective To reports to anatomy and clinical application of the medialis pedis perforator flap. Methods The origin, course, distribution and out diameter of medial plantar perforators, which were located at the septums between the abductor hallucis muscle and the flexor digitorum brevis, and between the abductor hallucis muscle and the skeleton, were observed on 10 sides adult feet specimens perfused with red latex. 11 free medialis pedis perforator flaps were transferred for soft-tissue defect in hand. The areas of tissue defect ranged from 2 cm x 2 cm - 9 cmx 4 cm. Results The medial plantar artery sends 2 perforators with regular anatomy through the septum between the abductor hallucis muscle and the flexor digitomm bre-vis, and 2 perforators with regular anatomy through the septum between the abductor hallucis muscle and nav-icluar bone and the medial cuneiform bone. These perforators supply the medial plantar flap and medialis pedis flap respectively. All of the 11 cases of free medialis pedis perforator flap survived uneventfully. The flap areas ranged from 2 cm × 3 cm - 11 cm× 5 cm. The appearance and functional results were satisfactory with following up for 6 to 24 months. Conclusion The free medialis pedis perforator flap is a good method in repairing soft-tissue defect in hand.
9.Relationship of vitamin D in children with sepsis/severe sepsis and outcomes in PICU
Bingru YIN ; Suyun QIAN ; Yibing CHENG ; Guoping LU ; Yimin ZHU
Chinese Journal of Emergency Medicine 2016;25(6):709-713
Objective To determine the vitamin D status in children with sepsis/severe sepsis in pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) in order to explor the association between vitamin D status and clinical outcomes,in turn to provide evidence for optimizing nutrition support.Methods It was a prospective,observational,multi-center study,carried out in patients with sepsis/severe sepsis from March 1,2013,to March 30,2014,in the PICUs of three tertiary-care children's hospitals.Total serum 25-hydroxy vitamin D [25 (OH) D] was measured by using an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at admission.The association of vitamin D status at admission with length of PICU length of stay,total hospital stay,in-hospital mortality,28-days mortality and costs were analyzed.Results A total of 194 patients includng 117 boys (60.3%)and 77 girls (39.7%) were enrolled.There were 96 patients with sepsis and 98 with severe sepsis.The mortality on discharge and 28 days were 6.7% and 24.2% respectively.The median vitamin D level was 9.79 ng/mL (5.32,18.46) at admission.Of them 77.8% (151/194) had vitamin D deficiency and 50.5% (98/194) had severe vitamin D deficiency.Patients with severe vitamin D deficiency,had higher mortality on discharge (P =0.011).Vitamin D status had no significant correlations with 28 days mortality,length of PICU stay,total hospital stay and costs.Conclusions More than three-quarters (77.8%) of children with sepsis/severe sepsis in PICUs had Vitamin D deficiency.Patients with severe vitamin D deficiency at admission had higher risk of mortality at discharge.
10.8-chloroadenosine 3 ', 5 '-monophosphate induces apoptosis of multiple myeloma cells catalyzed by arsenic trioxide
Yimin CHENG ; Yong TANG ; Yiyun YAO ; Lifang ZOU ; Qi ZHU
Journal of Leukemia & Lymphoma 2013;22(1):47-49
Objective To investigate the response of multiple myeloma (MM) cells to 8-chloroadenosine 3',5'-monophosphate (8-Cl-cAMP) and the impact of arsenic trioxide (As2O3) on the above reaction.Methods MM-derived cell lines RPMI8226 and U266 were used as in vitro models.Cell apoptosis was evaluated according to cellular morphology and DNA content measured by flow cytometry.Meanwhile,rhodamine 123 (Rh123) staining and flow cytometry assay were used to detect the changes of mitochondrial transmembrane potentials (△ψm) in MM cells before and after the treatment.The synergic effects of 8-Cl-cAMP and As2O3 were evaluated by King' s formula.Results The 8-Cl-cAMP could induce growth inhibition of RPMI8226 and U266 cells in dose and time-related manners.The 8-Cl-cAMP could trigger apoptosis and △ψm collapse in MM cells through cellular morphology and flow cytometry analysis.As2O3 accelerated 8-Cl-cAMP-mediated apoptosis of RPMI8226 cells,but there were few synergic effects observed.Conclusion 8-Cl-cAMP could induce cell proliferation inhibition and apoptosis in MM cells.Mitochondria may be one of targets in 8-Cl-cAMP-mediated apoptosis.Furthermore,As2O3 catalyzes 8-Cl-cAMP-induced apoptosis.