Objective: To select the optimum alcohol concentration of Shangtong Tincture. Methods: The percutaneous absorption test was performed on excised rats skin in improved Franz diffusion cell. The penetrative amount of paeonol was determined quantitatively by HPLC and the content of paeonol as a marker. Results: The penetrative amount of paeonol of Shangtong Tincture with 60%～80% alcohol concentration have a optimal value, the average rate is 0.010mg/cm 2?h. Conclusion: Shangtong Tincture with 70% alcohol concentration is the best.

[Objective]To study the stresses value and distribution of the facet joint of the normal L4、5 segment model and that of the denucleated lumbar segment model. [Method]A finite element model of the intact L4、5 segment was developed through Ansys software.The property of nucleus pulposus was changed to be negligible to model lumbar discectomy through anterior approach.Then the finite element model of the denucleated lumbar spine segment was created.The inferior end plate of L5 was fixed.Models were subjected to 6 Nm flexion,extension or right rotation moment in combination with 400 N axial compression preload.Forces were applied to the superior L4 end plate.Stresses value and distribution of the lumbar facet joint were analyzed under different loading conditions.[Result]Finite element models of the intact L4、5 segment and the denucleated lumbar spine segment were created.The facet joint was treated as a three dimensional contact,linear frictionless problem.The facet joint was composed of the inferior and superior facet surface and ligamentous structure.Both facet joints,especially the left of the intact model produced larger stresses in right rotation.Comparing with that of the intact model,stresses of the facet joint of the denucleated model increased in flexion,extension and right rotation.[Conclusion]The region of contact of each facet joint varies according to different loading conditions.So does the stresses value and distribution.The facet stresses of the lumbar segment increase in flexion,extension and rotation after discectomy.

Objective To evaluate the variation of the blood flow in anterolateral femoral head by ligating different amount of extracapsular arteries. Methods Thirty six hips of 18 mongrel puppies were divided into A、 B、 C、 D and E groups. In group A, only one peripheral artery was ligated randomly. In groups B, C, D,and E, 2, 3, 4, and 5 peripheral arteries were respectively ligated. The blood flow in anterolateral femoral head in 18 mongrel puppies was measured before and after the ligation of the arteries by using of Hydrogen clearance technique. Results 1) The average blood flow in anterolateral femoral head was (0.1397?0.0515) ml?min-1?ml-1. 2) The mean blood flow in the anterolateral femoral head was slightly decreased after one to two of the extracapsular main arteries were ligated but there was no statistical difference. However, the mean blood flow was decreased significantly after more than three arteries were ligated. Conclusion 1) Hydrogen clearance technique is a quite simple, economic and reliable method for estimation of blood flow perfusion in various tissue. 2) The efficiency of blood supply of the anterolateral femoral head in puppies depends at least upon three of the major extracapsular arteries.

Objective To study a new method of kyphoplasty( Sky bone expander system) used to treat the osteoporotic compression fractures of vertebral body. Methods 74 patients with 87 vertebrae were retrospectively analyzed who had been treated with the Sky bone expander system. Based on the Genant' s grading system, 29 vertebrae were rated as Grade One, 41 Grade Two and 17 Grade Three. Both kyphoplasty and posterior internal fixation were done for 16 cases. Of all the cases, 46 were fresh fractures and 28 old. Their average VAS score was 8.7 before operation. Results The mean follow- up time was 8.6 months. All the patients reported significant pain relief. Their average VAS score was 1.4 at the third day after operation (P

Object To study the condition of Wenpi Decoction (WPD) with being decocted first and later added medicinal materials. Methods Contents of aconitine and free anthraquinone in WPD were determined by HPCE. Results Aconitine could reach the safe limit after Radix Aconiti Preparata being decocted 30 min first and the content of free anthraquinone was the highest after Radix et Rhizomea Rhei being decocted 10 min later. Conclusion Radix Aconiti Preparata should be decocted first and Radix et Rhizomea Rhei should be decocted later in WPD.

Objective To study a simple?minimally invasive?safe?effective and economical therapy for osteoportic vertebrae compression fracture. Methods 9 patients with 14 vertebrae (13 lumbar, 1 thoracic) suffered from osteoportic compression fractures were treated with percutaneous vertebrolasty from March to September in 2001. The patients included 8 women and 1 man aged from 33 to 85 years with a mean of 72 years. Results All patients had marked to complete pain relief at 1～2 postoperative days, and could get up to move at 2～3 postoperative days. During 1-6 months follow-up period, no pain reoccurred. No severe comlication occurred. Conclusions Percutaneous vertebroplasty provided significant pain relief in the patients with osteoportic vertebrae compression fractures. It is a promising therapy for patients with osteoportic vertebrae compression fracture.

Objective: To investigate the effective methods of nutritional support, to improve the endurance for the operation and to promote postoperative recovery in patients undergoing liver transplantation. Methods: The perioperative nutritional condition and nutritional-support methods were reviewed in 33 patients with liver transplantation. In the first 3 postoperative days, parenteral nutrition (PN) was used in combination with infusion of human albumin and plasma. From the 4th to 5th day, enteral nutrition (EN) was used in combination with PN. Finally, the complete oral intake of food was applied. Results: Of 33 patients, there were 30 patients whose serum levels of total protein (TP) and albumin (ALB) were elevated, and glutamic-pyruvic transminase (GPT), total-bilirubin (T-BIL) and combined-bilirubin (D-BIL) were descended after nutrition support. Conclusion: The operative endurance and postoperative recovery were improved effectively by proper nutritional support in liver transplantation patients.

Objective To assess the influences of low-protein diet on the renal function and nutritional status in patients with stage 3/4 chronic kidney diseases (CKD).Methods Totally 34 patients with stage 3/4 CKD were randomly divided into group A (protein intake:0.6 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1);n=14) and B (protein intake:0.8 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1);n=20).Anthropometric measurement and blood biochemical tests were performed,nutri-tional status was assessed,and 24-hour dietary recall survey was conducted before and after the treatment.Patients were followed up for 6 months.Results In group A,the creatinine level significantly decreased (P=0.010),while albumin level (P=0.042) and the intake of energy (P=0.018) and carbohydrate (P<0.001) signifi-cantly increased after the treatment In all the 34 patients,in group A and group B,the malnutrition rates were de-creased by 14.7%,7.2%,and 21.1% after nutritional intervention.Conclusion The low-protein diet (protein intake 0.6 g·kg~(-1)·d~(-1)),in which part of the staple food was replaced by wheat starch,can increase the in-takes of carbohydrate and energy and improve renal function and nutritional status in patients with stage 3/4 CKD.

ObjectiveTo evaluate the clinical curative effect and security by performing the clinical study ofYinggencao formula in treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with blood-heat TCM syndrome.MethodsA total of 75 patients, diagnosed with Psoriasis Vulgaris Blood-heat RCM syndrome, were randomizedly divided into the treatmeat group with 39 patients and the control group with 36. The treatment group tookYinggencao formula twice daily, while the control group tookQingdai capsules three times daily. All the patients were treated 12 weeks. PASI scores were used as the main outcome and to estimate the curative effect rates.ResultsThe PASI scores of patients in the treatment group (6.97 ± 2.02vs. 16.88 ± 2.91;t=14.380,P=0.009) and the control group (13.14 ± 3.18vs. 17.49 ± 2.32;t=7.780,P=0.013) after treatment showed significantly lower than the scores before. The PASI scores showed significant difference between the two groups after the treatment (P=0.027). The total effective rate of treatment group was significantly higher than the control group (76.9%vs. 61.1%;χ2=5.120, P<0.05).Conclusions TheYinggencao formula therapy showed better effect thanQingdai capsules therapy in treatment of psoriasis vulgaris with blood-heat TCM syndrome.

Objective To explore the indications of anterior and posterior approach operations for unstable thoraco-lumbar fractures coupled with neurologic deficits and prevention of intraoperative and postoperative complications. Methods We investigated 107 consecutive eases of thoraco-lumbar fractures coupled with spinal cord injury who had been operated on from January 2000 to December 2006.Their average age was 37.8(range.17 to 78) years old. They were 71 males and 36 females. Anterior approach was selected for 46 cases and posterior approach for 61 cases according to their McCormack grades. By the Frankle system for neurologie deficits, 7 cases were graded as A,16 as B,39 as C and 45 as D. Fracture height vecoveries before and after surgery were analyzed statistically. Kyphotic deformity was assessed on lateraJ radiographs using the Cobb method. Results The mean follow-up of 97 cases was 2.8(range,0.5 to 6) years. In both groups. All the cases gained at least 1 grade improvement except those with Frankle grade A. The mean kyphotic angles before operation, after operation and at the latest follow-up were 23.7°,10.6°and13.1°respectively, with significant differences(P＜0.01),in the anterior approach group, while 16.3°,8.4°and 11.7°respectively, with significant differences(P＜0.01),in the posterior approach group. Some complications, such as deficit of cutaneous nerve of thigh, appeared in the 2 groups. Conclusions In treatment of unstable thoraco-lumbar fractures coupled with neurologic deficits, the anterior approach may be better than the posterior approach. The posterior approach can be applied for the cases with less than 7 points in McCormack index. Correct selection of operative approach, careful operation and good rehabilitation after operation are necessary for the prevention of complications.