Objective To evaluate the special roles of modified procedure of instrumented posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) for the treatment of the isthmic lumbar spondylolisthesis. Methods Surgical procedure was modified. The definitive reduction of the spondylolisthesis using pedicle screw instrumentation was followed by primary reduction using intervertebral disc space distraction and interbody fusion with insert cages and local morselized bone after decompressive laminectomy. A prospective, single-cohort, observational study of the clinical outcomes and radiological data, was assessed in a series of 46 patients with isthmic spondylolisthesis who underwent surgery from January 1999 to February 2004. The clinical outcomes were evaluated according to Oswestry disability questionnaire, and the radiographic data included slipping degree, slipping angle and posterior height of intervertebral disc. Thin-section helical computed tomography (CT) scanning was used in 5 cases post-operatively to assess the interbody fusion. Results Post-operatively, the slipping degree reduced, the posterior heights of intervertebral space increased and slipping angle decreased. The radiographic data had no obvious loss in mean follow-up time of 36 months (range, 12-73 months). Thin-section helical CT study clearly demonstrated the radiographic presence or absence of bridging bone, and solid bony fusion could be obtained at least one year after operation. The objective clinical outcomes of the Oswestry disability questionnaire were in average 33.6?6.4 before operation and 17.6?5.5 after operation. Conclusion The modified procedure as described offers advantages for isthmic spondylolisthesis, not only in substantial deformity correction, but also in suitable interbody cages choosen and normal sagital plane alignment restoration.

Skeletal muscle contractile properties are determined by their myosin heavy chain (MHC) expression profiles partly. Spinal cord injury induced the adaptation change in MHC isoform mRNAs and protein expression of skeletal muscle below the injured level, leading to the increased expression of fast and decreased expression of slow MHC isoforms. The adaptations in the MHC-mRNAs preceded the changes in proteins. The degree and velocity of MHC isoform adaptation were dependent on differenrt muscle and animal species. Short-term training could not induce the significant change of the transformation of MHC isoform, whereas long-term stepping training which emphasized load bearing could attenuate the MHC shift from slow toward faster isoforms.

Objective To observe the therapeutic effects of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) combined with autologous bone marrow stem cells (BMSC) transplantation in treating early-stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH).Methods Forty patients diagnosed as stage Ⅰ or Ⅱ according to the classification of osteonecrosis of the femoral head put forward by the Association Research Circulation Osseous were randomly divided into a treatment group and a control group with 20 cases in each group.Both groups were treated with BMSC transplantation,while the treatment group was further treated with ESWT the next day.Harris scores were assigned before the treatment and 3,6,12 and 24 months after the treatment to evaluate hip function,the degree of pain and the effects of the treatment.Frog-bit X-rays of the anteroposterior pelvis were taken to assess the stages.Results There were significant differences in the Harris scores and pain degree of the two groups before and at the different time points after the treatment.After 6,12 and 24 months,significant differences were observed in the two values between the two groups.After 12 months the number of hips rated excellent,good and medium level were 8,18 and 1 in the treatment group and 5,13 and 8 in the control group,showing significant differences.Conclusion Extracorporeal shock wave therapy along with autologous bone marrow stem cell transplantation can be used to treat patients with early stage osteonecrosis of the femoral head,relieving their pain and improving their joint function.

Objective To investigate the effects of locomotor training on improving locomotor function after spinal cord injury(SCI)and the mechanism of spinal cord plasticity.Methods A model of complete thoracic cord transection was established using 84 adult female rats divided into sham,SCI and treadmill training(BWSTT) groups.The hind limb locomotor function of all the rats was evaluated.The fluorescence intensities due to (EphA4),vesicular glutamate transporter 2(VGluT2)and EphA4/VGluT2 double-positive neurons in the ventromedial area of the anterior horn of the lumbar COrd were detected using immunofluorescence double labeling and laser confocal microscopy.Results The rats in the BWSTT group showed better functional recovery in their hind limbs than those in the SCI group.BWSTT was correlated with markedly increased EphA4.VGIuT2 and EphA4/VGluT2 intensities in the ventromedial area.Conclusion BWSTT improves hind limb locomotor function in rats with thoracic cord transections by elevating the expression of EphA4/VGluT2,promoting neuronal plasticity in the lumbar anterior horn.

Objective To provide information support for military medical service drilling with actual arms in field medical clinic. Methods The local netwok was built based on Intranet mode for military medical service. A distributed wartime military medical service information system was developed. The long-range consultation was carried through a consultation vehicle. The field medical clinic information system was integrated with No.1 Military Medical Project. Results The system has been used in drilling with actual arms of field medical clinic for three years. Conclusion The result shows that the system can satisfy the need of information management of field medical clinic and enhanced the efficiency of management greatly.

Objective To explore the effect of body-weight support treadmill training(BWSTT)on lower extremity muscle atrophy and ambulatory capacity in complete spinal cord injured(SCI)patients.Methods 20 patients with complete SCI at the thoracic level were divided into control and BWSTT group.They all received comprehensive rehabilitation,and patients in BWSTT group also received BWSTT for 3 months when the physical condition was permitted.They were assessed before and after treatment with measurement of thigh girth,ambulatory capacity measure of Functional Independence Measure(FIM),10 meters ambulatory velocity and activity of daily living(ADL)evaluation.Patients in BWSTT group also received middle thigh MRI examination before and after BWSTT.Results The muscles at the mid-thigh of the BWSTT group looked larger after BWSTT than before.The scores of FIM ambulatory function,the 10 miters ambulatory velocity of BWSTT group improved significantly when compared with that of the control group(P<0.05).The thigh girth and the scores of ADL were no different between these two groups before and after treatment(P<0.05).Conclusion BWSTT may ameliorate lower extremities skeletal muscle atrophy and improve ambulatory capacity for SCI patients.

ObjectiveTo investigate the characteristic of hindlimb movement recovery in adult rats after spinal cord injury and how to assess it.Methods 26 adult female rats were randomized in sham,completely midthoracic spinal cord transected(at T8 level) or body weight supported treadmill training(BWSTT) groups.Their motor function were assessed with Basso,Beattie,Bresnahan locomotor rating scale for open field(BBB scale) and average combined scores(ACOS).ResultsNone of the rats exhibited hindlimb movements after operation.30 d and 45 d after operation,BBB and ACOS score of rats in BWSTT group showed better than that in SCI group.There were significant differences in ACOS score among 15 d,30 d and 45 d after operation in both group.ConclusionPartial spontaneous hindlimb functional recovery can be found in chronic adult spinal cord injured rats and BWSTT would facilitate the recovery.Both semiquantitative and qualitative assessment were strongly correlated with locomotor recovery,but the semiquantitative assessment shows more sensitive.

Objective To investigate the efficacy and safety of balloon-assisted catheter directed thrombolysis (CDT) for acute lower extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT).Methods From September 2008 to February 2011,94 patients with acute lower extremity DVT were admitted.The cases in early stage were treated by CDT (Group A,n =50),and the cases in late stage were treated by balloon-assisted CDT ( Group B,n =44).The clinical data of these patients were retrospectively analyzed.The circumference difference between normal and affected limbs,scores of venous patency,and rates of venous patency were recorded for judging the efficacy.The total dose of urokinase and retention time of infusion catheter was compared between the two groups.The incidence of pulmonary embolism and bleeding were used to judge the safety of treatment.The venous patency was followed up by ultrasound or/and venography.Measurement data with normal distribution was described by mean + standard,and was analyzed using T test.Measurement data with non-normal distribution was described by M ( QL,QU ),QL =P25,QU =P75,and was analyzed using Wilcoxon' s test.Categorical variable data was analyzed using Chi-Square test Results The prior treatment circunfference difference between normal and affectéd limbs were (5.37 ±1.97) cm (thigh) & (4.14 ± 1.57) cm (calf) in Group A and (5.41±2.22) cm (thigh) & (4.05 ±1.61) cm (calf) in Group B ; and the difference between the groups was insignificant ( thigh:t =- 0.113,P=0.910; calf:t =0.288,P =0.774).The post treatment correspondences were:(2.96 ± 1.10) cm (thigh) & ( 1.93 ± 0.84 ) cm (calf) in Group A and ( 1.78 ± 1.40) cm ( thigh ) & ( 1.41± 1.17 ) cm (calf) in Group B; the difference between the groups was significant (thigh:t =4.66,P ＜0.0001; calf:t =2.548,P =0.012 ).The prior treatment score of venous patency was 9 (8,10) in Group A and 8.3(7,10) in Group B without significant difference (Z =- 1.5172,P =0.1292).The post treatment score of venous patency was 3.5 ( 2,5 ) in Group A and 0 ( 0,1) in Group B with significant difference ( Z =-5.7702,P ＜0.01).The rate of venous patency after the treatment was 55.0％ (42.3％,72.4％ ) in Group A and 100％ (88.5％,100％ ) in Group B,with significant difference ( Z =4.9148,P ＜ 0.01).The total dose of urokinase used in the treatment was 5.950 ( 5.525,7.225 ) × 106U in Group A and 4.100 (3.600,5.050) × 106U in Group B with significant difference (Z =-6.0133,P ＜ 0.01).The retention time of perfusion catheter was 10 (9,12) d in Group A and 6 (5,7) d in Group B with significant difference ( Z =- 8.0358,P ＜ 0.01).No symptomatic pulmonary embolism occurred in both groups during the treatment and follow-up period.The rate of bleeding complication was 38.0％ (19/50) in Group A and 22.3％ (10/44) in Group B,without significant difference (x2 =2.5590,P =0.1097 ).The removal rate of optional filter was 88.37％ (38/43) in Group A and 100％ (39/39) in Group B,with significant difference ( x2 =4.829,P =0.028 ).The rate of venous patency at the last follow-up point was 50.0％ (44.4％,59.2％ ) in Group A,and 95.4％ (83.6％,100％ ) in Group B,with significant difference (Z =- 3.2721,P =0.0011).Conclusions Balloon-assisted CDT was a promising treatment for acute lower-extremity DVT.It improved the effect of thrombolysis and reduced the dosage of urokinase,and did not increase the risk of pulmonary embolism.

OBJECTIVETo investigate the expression variation of RAR-β2, RASSF1A, and CDKN2A gene in the process of nickel-induced carcinogenesis.

METHODSNickel subsulfide (Ni(3)S(2)) at dose of 10 mg was given to Wistar rats by intramuscular injection. The mRNA expression of the three genes in induced tumors and their lung metastasis were examined by Real-time PCR. The methylation status of the 5' region of these genes were detected by Quantitative Real-time methylation specific PCR.

RESULTSThe mRNA expressions of the three genes both in muscle and lung tumor were decreased distinctly in comparison with normal tissue. But hypermethylation was found only in muscle tumor.

CONCLUSIONThese findings suggest that loss of function or decrease of RAR-β2, RASSF1A, and CDKN2A, as well as the hypermethylation of 5' region of these genes, are related with nickel exposure.

Animals ; Carcinogens ; toxicity ; CpG Islands ; Cyclin-Dependent Kinase Inhibitor p16 ; genetics ; metabolism ; DNA Methylation ; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic ; drug effects ; Lung Neoplasms ; chemically induced ; metabolism ; Male ; Muscle Neoplasms ; chemically induced ; metabolism ; Nickel ; toxicity ; Rats ; Rats, Wistar ; Receptors, Retinoic Acid ; genetics ; metabolism ; Tumor Suppressor Proteins ; genetics ; metabolism

Objective To investigate the renoprotective effect of aspirin-triggered lipoxins(ATL)on kidney of mice with acute kidney injury(AKI).Methods Eighty-eight male specific pathogen-free(SPF)C57BL/6J mice were randomly divided into lipopolysaccharide(LPS)groups(including 2 h group,4 h group,8 h group,12 h group, 24 h group),ATL+LPS(including 2 h group,4 h group,8 h group,12 h group,24 h group)and normal control group according to random numble table,and each group had 8 mice.The mice in LPS groups were given LPS intraperitoneal injection to establish AKI animal models,while the mice in ATL+LPS groups were given ATL intraperitoneal injection 30 minutes before LPS intraperitoneal injection.The enzyme linked immunosorbent assay was used to test the serum creatinine(Scr),serum urea nitrogen(BUN),tumor necrosis factor-α(TNF-α),interleukin-1β(IL-1β)and urine neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin(NGAL),kidney injury molecule-1(KIM-1),cysteine-rich protein-61 (Cyr61)and netrin-1 levels of mice.Results The kidney tissue injury scores of mice of ATL+LPS group[4 h:(22.32 ± 1.04)scores,8 h:(31.11 ± 1.86)scores,12 h:(18.22 ± 0.92)scores,24 h:(20.87 ± 3.18)scores] were lower than those of LPS group at the corresponding time points[4 h:(35.47 ± 2.27)scores,8 h:(52.28 ± 2.82) scores,12 h:(54.99 ± 4.56)scores,24 h:(53.41 ± 4.76)scores],and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01).The values of Scr,BUN,TNF-α and IL-1β in ATL+LPS group[Scr 8 h:(143.07 ± 5.02)μmol/L, BUN 12 h:(33.07 ± 3.52)mmol/L,TNF-α 4 h:(196.33 ± 14.181)ng/L and 8 h:(221.77 ± 10.11)ng/L,IL-1β 4 h:(50.25 ± 2.67 ng/L)]were lower than those in LPS group at the corresponding time points[Scr 8 h:(227.43 ± 11.17)μmol/L,BUN 12 h:(59.68 ± 3.84)mmol/L,TNF-α 4 h:(267.87 ± 26.48)ng/L and 8 h:(334.78 ± 21.08)ng/L,IL-1β 4 h:(89.45 ± 5.87)ng/L],and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01). The urine NGAL[4 h:(56.76 ± 4.01)μg/L,8 h:(65.44 ± 7.81)μg/L],KIM-1[8 h:(78.19 ± 9.48)μg/L] and netrin-1[8 h:(40.12 ± 2.01)ng/L,12 h:(36.87 ± 2.87)ng/L]of mice in ATL+LPS group were lower than those in LPS group at the corresponding time points[NGAL 4 h:(168.77 ± 10.77)μg/L,8 h:(155.33 ± 8.26) μg/L;KIM-1 8 h:(124.73 ± 13.47)μg/L;netrin-1 8 h:(89.17 ± 2.74)ng/L,12 h:(81.11 ± 3.88)ng/L],and the differences were statistically significant(all P<0.01).Conclusions ATL can treat LPS-induced AKI and play a renoprotective role in the kidney.