Abstract Aspirin (ASA) is widely used for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD), but its strategy of application is highly controversial. Meanwhile, in terms of ASA prevention strategies for CVD, countries around the world are different. The United States is becoming increasingly cautious, while the European Union tends to focus on the benefits of ASA clinical use. China is concerned about the effectiveness of ASA in preventing CVD in the elderly. This article reviews relevant literature published domestically and internationally from 2005 to 2024 for the application of ASA in CVD prevention, ASA prevention strategies for CVD in main countries and the application of ASA in special groups such as chronic disease patients, which provides a basis for improving ASA prevention strategies for CVD and standardizing clinical application of ASA in China.

Objective To establish a way to measure the injury severity of articular surface due to posterior malleolus fracture and investigate its clinical significance based on three-dimensional reconstruction technique.Methods Between May 2009 and March 2014,138 cases of peri-ankle injury combined with posterior malleolus fracture were treated.Lateral radiographs were reviewed to measure the ratio of posterior fragment area to distal tibial plafond area using the common method.Three-dimensional CT images were examined to measure ratio of the area of injury using the three-dimensional measuring method.Statistical comparison was made using the t-test and intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC).Results Measurement failed on 33 lateral radiographs and 13 three-dimensional CT images.Six cases cannot be measured by both imaging technology,so results of 98 cases were compared.Ratio of posterior fragment area to tibial plafond area was (16.2 ± 7.2) ％ measured by radiographs and was (29.6 ±10.1) ％ by three-dimensional CT scans (P ＜ 0.05).Three-dimensional CT measurements showed higher intra and inter-observer agreement (ICC of 0.973 to 0.942) than that in radiographic measurements (ICC of 0.875 to 0.860).Conclusion Three-dimension CT assessment of the extent of injury to articular surface because of posterior malleolus fracture is reliable and reproducible,but radiographic assessment may underestimate the injury and influence the choice of surgical indications.

Objective:To study the clinical effect of Maizhiling tablets combined with salmon calcitonin in the treatment of elderly femoral neck fracture after artificial femoral head replacement and the influencing factors of hip joint function 6 months after operation.Methods:Prospective research methods were used in this article.A total of 84 elderly patients with femoral neck fracture who underwent artificial femoral head replacement in the Affiliated Hospital of North China University of Science and Technology from January 2017 to June 2019 were selected and randomly divided into the treatment group (41 cases) and the control group (43 cases) by the random number table method.The treatment group was treated with Maizhiling tablet and salmon calcitonin nasal spray plus basic calcium; the control group was treated with basic calcium.Independent sample t test was used to compare the visual analogue score (VAS) on the 5th day after operation, the time of complete disappearance of congestion in thigh, and the time of first ambulation after operation between the two groups.The bone mineral density (BMD) of contralateral femoral neck and Harris score of hip joint function were compared between the two groups at 14 days, 3 months and 6 months after operation by repeated measurement variance analysis.Multivariate Logistic regression was used to analyze the influencing factors of hip joint function at 6 months after operation.Results:VAS score on the 5th day after surgery: (6.34±1.54) points in the treatment group and (7.02±1.50) points in the control group.Complete regression time of thigh congestion: (12.12±2.27) d in the treatment group and (13.88±2.58) d in the control group.The first postoperative activity time was (5.93±1.52) d in the treatment group and (7.84±1.05) d in the control group, and the differences of the above indexes between the two groups were statistically significant ( t value was 2.051, 3.313, 6.673, respectively, all P<0.05). The BMD values of the contralateral femoral neck in the treatment group were (0.543±0.123), (0.561±0.119), (0.606±0.105) g/cm 2 at 14 days, 3 months and 6 months after operation, and (0.530±0.092), (0.517±0.089), (0.526±0.090) g/cm 2 in the control group.The results of variance analysis of repeated measurements showed that Fintra-group=55.726, P<0.01; Finter-group=4.206, P<0.05; Finteraction=57.654, P<0.01.There were significant differences between 3 months, 6 months and 14 days after operation in the treatment group (all P<0.01), and between 3 months and 6 months after operation ( P<0.01). In the control group, there was significant difference between 14 days and 3 months ( P<0.01), and between 3 months and 6 months ( P<0.01); 6 months after operation, the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.01). The Harris scores of hip joint in the treatment group were (82.12±8.18), (85.49±6.61), (87.10±6.57) points and (78.91±5.75), (81.44±6.42), (83.67±6.97) points in the control group.The results of repeated measurement ANOVA showed that Fintra-group=64.526, P<0.01; Finter-group=6.529, P<0.05; Finteraction=0.501, P>0.05.There were significant differences between 3 months, 6 months and 14 days after operation (all P<0.01). There were significant differences between 3 months and 6 months after operation ( P<0.05). There were significant differences between the groups 14 days, 3 months and 6 months after operation ( P<0.05 or P<0.01). Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that age( OR=1.318, 95% CI1.002-1.732, P=0.048) and treatment method ( OR=29.168, 95% CI 1.030-824.623, P=0.048) were risk factors for hip function on the replacement side, and Harris score of hip function 14 days after surgery ( OR=0.624, 95% CI 0.447-0.873, P=0.006) were protective factors for hip function 6 months after surgery. Conclusion:Maizhiling tablets and salmon calcitonin nasal spray have good effects on removing blood stasis, relieving pain, effectively improving bone mineral density and promoting the recovery of joint function after artificial femoral head replacement for senile femoral neck fracture.The younger age of patients, postoperative treatment with Maizhiling tablets combined with salmon calcitonin and good recovery of hip function in 14 days after operation are the protective factors of good hip function in 6 months after operation.

BACKGROUND:The three-dimensional structure of acupoint anatomy was integrated into the teaching of acupuncture manipulation. Combined with the implementation and application of the acupuncture and moxibustion in digital virtual human, it can greatly improve the teaching effect and learning interest. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the acupuncture virtual human with integration of virtual reality force feedback technology and tissue deformation. METHODS:Using virtual reality technology, with computer as the core, we generated a specific range of virtual environment with realistic visual, auditory and tactile integration, col ected clinical expert acupuncture technique, matched the sensing equipment that can reflect the intensity, displacement and speed sensing of acupuncture. Based on image segmentation of virtual human, we constructed human tissue mechanics model, built virtual acupuncture-force-feedback system, and faithful y transmitted to the operator by a force feedback device. On one hand, based on VOXEL-MAN virtual human development platform, we finished the three-dimensional browser redevelopment of the science of acupuncture and moxibustion of Shu acupoint, which provided visual perception for people. On the other hand, based on modern biomechanics theory, we established models by graphics and image processing technology and force feedback technology. The stress process of the structure of each layer in the acupuncture point area was given to people in a sense of touch by the manner of virtual reality and force feedback. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:With the man-machine interactive operation platform of virtual acupuncture force feedback system, operator could see the dynamic process of acupuncture needle into human body, and could feel the real counterforce in the control terminal of force feedback instrument. By operating acupuncture needle in virtual environment of force feedback instrument, acupuncture was performed in virtual human. The system meets the two requirements:the feedback changes produced by tissue interaction were similar to real acupuncture feedback force data measured by instrument. The acupuncture needle entered into different tissues, a sense of power changed significantly;there was progressive feeling with different layers, reaching a realistic experience. During the whole training, the image was smooth;virtual needle was responsive, which better meets the requirements of virtual reality.

BACKGROUND:The correct and effective acupuncture manipulation of famous doctors are used to generate the realistic visual, auditory and tactile integrated computer virtual environments for acupuncture simulation based on the various techniques with the core of computer, which can greatly enhance the realism of the operator, and reduce the clinical acupuncture accidents. OBJECTIVE:To establish the virtual Shenshu acupuncture force feedback simulation system. METHODS:Based on the force feedback device, the Shenyu manipulations from the famous acupuncturists were col ected and integrated into the digital virtual body. On the three-dimensional digital human body integrated with information of Shenshu, the interaction force of needle body and tissues during the acupuncture process was analyzed with the virtual reality technology according to physical characteristics of the tissues within Shenshu, in order to establish the mechanical model to simulate needle body force, and to transmit truly to the operator by the force feedback device. RESUTLS AND CONCLUSION:Shenshu virtual acupuncture force feedback simulation was preliminary established, and the sense of touch could be reproduced lively during mimic the acupuncture of Shenshu on the visualized virtual acupuncture human. Shenyu acupuncture force feedback researches have provided a preliminary exploration for virtual acupuncture that integrated with the information of visual, tactile and force feedback, and also provided a dynamic one-on-one simulation means for acupuncture teaching.

Objective To investigate the three-dimensional morphological characteristics of tibial plateau based on CT image post-processing technique and analyze its significance in preoperative planning of tibial plateau fractures.Methods Multi-slice spiral CT data of 98 humans (56 males and 42 females) with normal tibial plateau and 30 patients (15 males and 15 females) with tibial plateau fractures were extracted.Morphological measurements of the tibial plateau were achieved by means of a three-dimensional measurement method based on points,lines and surfaces.Differences in threedimensional parameters between genders in normal tibial plateau and differences between normal tibial plateau and tibial plateau fractures were analyzed.Results Differences of males and females were significant in width of tibial plateau [(73.2 ± 3.7) mm,(65.5 ± 3.7) mm],anteroposterior dimension of medial tibial plateau [(39.8 ± 3.5) mm,(34.8 ± 2.6) mm] and anteroposterior dimension of lateral tibial plateau [(34.0 ± 3.3) mm,(29.8 ± 3 5) mm] (P ＜ 0.05),but not in varus inclination of tibial plateau [(3.19 ± 1.98) °,(3.16 ± 1.89) °],medial plateau posterior slope [(7.31 ± 3.04) °,(8.16 ± 2.46)°] and lateral plateau posterior slope [(5.23 ±2.35)°,(5.60 ±2.55)°] (P ＞0.05).Above parameters in three-dimensional morphological measurements of tibibial plateau fractures varied compared to the normal reference value (P ＜ 0.05).Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) for intra-observe and inter-observer agreement in normal tibial plateau measurement was excellent.Conclusions Present research provides a series of scientific and objective data for preoperative planning of tibial plateau fractures.Measurements of tibial plateau can assist the evaluation of reduction of tibial plateau fractures.

Objective To discuss the curative effect of computer assisted pre-operation plan (CAPP) in treating the geriatric intertrochanteric femoral fracture.Methods The data of intertrochanteric fractures treated with PFNA-Ⅱ between March 2012 and June 2015 were retrospectively analyzed.They were divided into two groups by preoperative design.One group was the CAPP group consisting of 53 patients with a mean age of 75.3 years (range,60-92 years).According to the Evans Classification,there were 12 Evans type Ⅰb,9 Evans type Ⅰc,15 Evans type Ⅰd and 17 Evans type Ⅱ fractures.The other group was the non-CAPP group consisting of 74 patients with a mean age of 76.6 years (range,62-95 years).There were 18 Evans type Ⅰb,15 Evans type Ⅰc,20 Evans type Ⅰd and 21 Evans type Ⅱ fractures.Operation time,intraoperative blood loss,times of fluoroscopy during operation and days of hospital stay were compared.The hip joint function was evaluated by Harris score at the final follow-up.Results The CAPP meanly cost 24.7 min.The consistency of the surgery and CAPP was up to 100％.In the CAPP group,the average operation time was 46.8±6.5 min;the average times of fluoroscopy during operation were 12.0±2.3 times;and the average blood loss was 154.4±27.6 ml.In the non-CAPP group,the average operation time was 57.8±10.3 min;the average times of fluoroscopy during operation was 20.9±3.2;and the average blood loss was 235.0±65.8 ml.All above data in the CAPP group were significantly lower than those in the non-CAPP group.The mean days of hospital stay were 13.9±1.3 days in the CAPP group and 14.3±1.4 days in non-CAPP group.The days of hospital stay had no significant difference between the two groups.Forty-five patients with an average follow-up period of 18.3 months were reviewed in the CAPP group.Fifty patients were followed up with an average period of 19.2 months in the non-CAPP group.At the final follow-up,the average Harris score was 88.6±2.8 points (range,84-96 points) in the CAPP group and 87.5±3.2 points (range,80-95 points) in the non-CAPP group.Conclusion CAPP system is convenient and efficient.It can facilitate the treatment of intertrochanteric fracture effectively.

Objective To provide references for anatomical reduction and correct implantation in treatment of distal fibular fracture by analyzing morphological characteristics of distal fibula on three-dimensional (3D) modes.Methods 16-row spiral CT scans of 126 normal ankle structures from May 2009 to June 2014 were collected.Surface shaded display technique was used to reconstruct 3-D images of bones around the ankle.The distal fibula was extracted using 3D segmentation technique.The parameters of distal fibula were measured by selecting points,lines and surfaces on the 3D models.Results The morphological characteristics of distal fibula were complicated.Significant differences were observed between males and females in most parameters (P ＜ 0.05),but not in the length between the plane of the most lateral point of the tibial anterior node and the most distal point of the fibula,the length between the midpoint of lateral border of the fibula and its opposite cortex on the plane of the most proximal border of the fibular fossa or the mean angle of posterior crest of the fibula (P ＞ 0.05).The intra and interclass correlation coefficients (ICC) were excellent.Conclusions When a lateral plate is used for internal fixation of distal fibula,the plate should be placed as proximally as possible.When a posterior-lateral plate is used,the screws to be inserted on the plane proximal to the initial point of anterior node of the tibia can be fixed bi-cortically.When a posterior plate is used,pre-contour of the plate before insertion is required.

Objective:To investigate the risk factors of lower extremity venous thrombosis in elderly patients with femoral neck fracture during perioperative period after artificial bipolar femoral head replacement and the effect of Mailuoshutong in clinical prevention and treatment of thrombosis.Methods:A retrospective case-control study was conducted on the clinical data of 92 elderly patients with femoral neck fracture who were admitted to the Affiliated Hospital of North China University of Technology from January 2015 to January 2020.According to the treatment method, the patients were divided into an observation group (44 cases) and a control group (48 cases). Patients in the observation group were treated with the combination of Mailuoshutong Pill and low molecular weight heparin calcium.The control group was treated with low molecular weight heparin calcium.The patients in both groups started anti-coagulation therapy immediately after admission, and they stopped the drug one day before operation and continued to take the drug on the second day after operation.Venous ultrasound of both lower limbs was recorded at the time of admission, on the 7th day after admission, and 14 days after surgery.The changes in hemoglobin, red blood cell count and drainage volume before and after operation were recorded.Results:The incidence of thrombosis was 2 cases (4.54%) on the 7th day after admission in the observation group and 9 cases (18.75%) in the control group.The difference was statistically significant (χ 2=4.400, P=0.036). The incidence of thrombosis was 3 cases (6.82%) in the observation group and 11 cases (22.92%) in the control group 14 days after operation.The difference was statistically significant(χ 2=4.611, P=0.032). The hemoglobin changes of observation group and control group were (23.73±6.89) g/L and (22.10±5.18) g/L respectively on the first day before operation and 48 hours after operation.The red blood cell count changes were (0.67±0.32) × 1012/L and (0.56±0.36) × 1012/L respectively, and the drainage volume of drainage tube after operation was (100.27±23.73) ml and (102.40±20.90) ml, respectively.There was no significant difference in the above indexes between the two groups (all P>0.05). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that only low molecular weight heparin calcium was used to prevent and treat thrombosis ( OR=10.281, 95% CI: 1.609-65.689, P=0.014); the elderly patients ( OR=1.190, 95% CI: 1.061-1.336, P=0.003) and the thrombosis at the time of admission ( OR=8.346, 95% CI: 1.773-39.281, P=0.007) were the risk factors for lower extremity venous thrombosis on the 14th day after surgery. Conclusion:Mailuoshutong pill combined with low molecular weight heparin calcium can safely and effectively treat lower extremity venous thrombosis in perioperative period of artificial femoral head replacement for femoral neck fracture in elderly patients.Mailuoshutong pill combined with low molecular weight heparin calcium was a protective factor for lower extremity venous thrombosis 14 d after operation, while advanced age and thrombosis at the time of admission were risk factors.

Objective:In this study, the feasibility of this method was evaluated in children with large distance femoral lengthening cases, and the acute correction and staging surgeries were compared at healing speed. At the same time the key points of surgical techniques would be summarized, so as to clarify the application value of this technology in children patients.Methods:Since July 7 of 2014 to January 16 of 2018, a total of 10 cases of Lengthening Over Retrograde Nail (LORN) surgery have been formulated and carried out, including 9 males and 1 females.The average age of the operation was 13.10±2.18 y. In all cases, the osteotomy point was located in the metaphysis of the distal femur, and the records from the first meeting to the end of follow-up included gender, date of birth, reason of discrepancy and treatment history, age at surgery, lengthing distance, the length of duration with frame, healing time, ROM of the knee joint, complications, et al. To compare the healing time of acute correction and staging surgery. Statistical analysis was made by SPSS 22.0 software, and then reasonable treatment strategies were proposed.Results:The average lengthing distance of 7.07±1.01 cm. The median time of the duration with frame was 8.5 (4,16) months, and the median follow-up time was 39 (34, 54) months. All cases obtained good clinical and imaging healing (1.70±1.10 month/cm vs. 1.16±0.54 month/cm), and all regained to normal walking function (136.67°±20.82° vs. 125.71°±26.37°), without the occurrence of fracture after therapy. There were no statistically significant differences in the speed of healing, range of joint motion or complication rate between acute correction and staging treatment. Conclusion:It is feasible for femoral lengthening surgery assisted by retrograde intramedullary nail in the treatment of femoral shortening deformityin children. The correction of mild angular deformity and lengthening surgery can be performed simultaneously. The osteotomy site was proposed at distal metaphysealof the femur for better quality of osteogenesis and shorter duration for fixator. It is safe to osteotomy and lengthening in the area of enchondroma.