BACKGROUND:It is crucial to determine the location of the rotation center of the hip joint using X-ray.Ranawat's triangle is commonly used to define the hip rotational center in bilateral developmental dysplasia of the hip and revision hip surgery especialy in cases with bone stock deficiency,but there are rare articles about its value in normal hip.OBJECTIVE:To compare the difference between Ranawat's triangle method and Mose circle method in determining the healthy hip joint rotational center.METHODS: We selected 30 patients with normal traumatic femoral neck fracture,who underwent unilateral total hip arthroplasty.Ranawat's triangle method and Mose circle method were applied to measure the anteroposterior radiographs of the pelvis after arthroplasty and to compare the distance between the hip rotational center and the reference lines (X-axis: teardrop line; Y-axis: a line perpendicular to the X-axis,drawn from the intersection of theKohler line and the teardrop line.The distance from the hip joint rotational center to X-axis is dx1,dx2 and the distance to Y-axis is dy1,dy2 in Ranawat's triangle and Mose circle respectively.).We also compared the ratios (dx1/H,dy1/W; dx2/H,dy2/W) in the pelvic height (H: the distance between the highest point on the iliac wing and the lowest point on the ischial tuberosity) and width (W: the distance between the most lateral points on the iliac crests).RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:When the values were compared with both methods,highly significant differences were observed for both X and Y,Ranawat's triangle method dx1=(19.52±3.03) mm,dy1=(24.43±2.26) mm; and Mose circle method dx2=(11.90±3.55) mm,dy2=(34.29±3.79) mm (P＜0.001) and these ratios (dx1/H=0.0992±0.0133,dy1/W=0.0855±0.0069; dx2/H=0.0611±0.0194,dy2/W=0.1201±0.0178) in pelvic height and width (P＜ 0.001).Scatterplot results demonstrated that the hip rotational center identified by Ranawat's triangle method is near to the proximal end and medial end,which may affect mechanical environment surrounding the joint.For cases of bilateral hip dysplasia and joint revision,because of the changes in structure surrounding the acetabulum,Ranawat's triangle method can be a feasible method to identify the hip rotational center.For cases of unilateral lesion,Mose circle method can exactly identify the hip rotational center taking healthy side as a control.

OBJECTIVE To quantify the HBV DNA in saliva of chronic hepatitis B(CHB) patients and to study its relation to the periodontal status of the patients. METHODS HBV DNA were isolated from 60 patients with CHB by Trizol-chloroform method.HBV DNA levels were tested by real-time PCR technique and their relationship with plaque index,gingival index and probing depth was analyzed. RESULTS The positive rate of HBV DNA was (56.7%,) and the level of HBV DNA was 4.16+0.57(LogE,copies/ml) in saliva.The detectability of HBV DNA in saliva had no significant correlation with the values of oral clinical parameters. CONCLUSIONS The detectability and level of HBV DNA in saliva have no correlation with the oral hygienic parameters.Other sources of the HBV DNA may exist besides the serum in saliva.

Objective To investigate the effect of pretreatment with parecoxib for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair. Methods Sixty patients undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair were assigned in two groups by random digits table with 30 cases each. The patients in pretreating group received parecoxib 40 mg intravenously before anesthesia, and in control group with the same capacity of normal saline. All patients were anesthetized with combined spinal epidural blockage and tranquilized with pethidine, droperidol and diazepam. Postoperative pain of the abdomen incision was assessed by visual analogue scale (VAS) and the pain of shoulder or back was judged by a 4 grade scale. Side-effects, supplement analgesic, passage of gas by anus 24 h after surgery were observed as well. Results The abdomen incision VAS at 4,8,12,24 h after surgery in pretreating group were lower than those in control group (P ＜ 0.05). And the incidence of pain of shoulder or back was lower in pretreating group (13.3% ,4/30) than that in control group (33.3% ,10/30)(P ＜0.05). While the cases needing supplement analgesic also decreased in pretreating group (13.3% ,4/30) compared with control group (40.0%, 12/30)(P ＜ 0.05). And the side effects and passage of gas by anus 24 h after surgery had no significant difference in two groups. Conclusion Pretreatment with parecoxib in patients undergoing laparoscopic hernia repair may relieve the postoperative incision pain and the pain of shoulder or back while reducing the analgesic supplement without side effects.

BACKGROUND:Some studies have showed that the accuracy and surgery outcome of the percutaneous pedicle screw implantation was superior to open surgery, but the relationship between the angle of pedicle screws and screw stability is stil unclear in previous studies. OBJECTIVE:To investigate the effect of different angles of implanted screws on the stability of pedicle screw. METHODS:A total of 30 vertebral specimens of adult pigs were selected and screws were implanted respectively according to different coronal and sagittal angles. The maximum pul-out strength of screws from each specimen was tested by machine. Load-displacement curves were drew and statistical y analyzed. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:The maximum pul-out strength and maximum energy of screw with 10° and 15° coronal and sagittal angles implantation were significantly better than those of 0° angle group (P<0.05). When the stress exceeded the maximum pul-out strength, the pul-out strength of screw decreased gradual y. The curves in coronal and sagittal 10° and 15° angle groups was similar, and the slope was better than 0° angle group (P<0.05). These results confirm that the angle of the implanted screw provides effective assistance to the stability of percutaneous pedicle screw. After the looseness of the screws, the pul out strength shows a steady downward trend.

Background Keratectasia after laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) is a rare but severe complication,which threatens the visual acuity and corneal strength.Corneal collagen crosslinking (CXL) is a new therapy that increases the security and decreases the risk of complication.However,the effectiveness and safety of LASIK-CXL is still need to be concerned.Objective This study was to evaluate the safety of LASIK-CXL for myopia and astigmatism with thin cornea.Methods A prospective cohort study was designed.A total of 128 eyes of 64 patients with thin corneal and myopic astigmatism enrolled in Beijing Tongren Eye Center from January 2014 to January 2015.The patients were assigned to LASIK group (74 eyes of 37 patients) and LASIK-CXL group (54 eyes of 27 patients).Refractive surgery was performed by Visumax femtosecond lasrer and VISX S4 excimer laser.Eyes of LASIK-CXL group applied accelerated CXL immediately after LASIK.The follow-up was 6 months.Manifest refraction,uncorrected (UDVA) and corrected distance visual acuity (CDVA),average keratometry values (AveK),anterior segment OCT (AS-OCT),corneal hysteresis (CH) and corneal resistance factor (CRF) were examined before and after operation.This research passed through Ethics Committee of Beijing Tongren Hospital.Results The spherical equivalent (SE) of the LASIK group and LASIK-CXL group were (-6.49 ±2.41)D and (-6.97 ±2.41) D before operation and decreased to (-0.68 ±0.88) D and (-0.75 ±0.94) D 6 months after operation.The UDVA (LogMAR) was 1.18±0.28 and 1.05±0.38 before operation and elevated to-0.06±0.09 and-0.03±0.186 months after operation in the LASIK group and LASIK-CXL group.The preoperative AveK values were (44.37 ±1.46) D and (44.47± 1.50)D in the LASIK group and LASIK-CXL group and reduced to postoperative (39.30±2.06) D and (38.66± 1.80) D.The preoperative SRI of LASIK group and LASIK-CXL group were 0.25 ±0.21 and 0.24±0.22,which increased to 0.29±0.24 and 0.28±0.24.The SAI values were 0.36±0.16 and 0.39±0.15 before operation,which increased to 0.57 ±0.31 and 0.75 ±0.376 months after operation,and the SAI value of the LASIK-CXL group was significantly higher than that of LASIK (F =10.220,P--0.002).CRF values of LASIK and LASIK-CXL were (8.44±1.44)mmHg and (8.63±1.35) mmHg in preoperation,which decreased to (5.74±1.31) mmHg and (6.25± 1.24) mmHg in postoperation.The result of LASIK-CXL was higher than that of LASIK (F=8.650,P =0.040).CH values were 8.78 ± 1.51 and 8.69 ± 1.62 in preoperation,which decreased to (7.23 ± 1.08) mmHg and (6.50±1.32)mmHg.The value of LASIK-CXL was lower than that of LASIK (F =5.860,P =0.017).The mean depth of demarcation line was (228.45±28.24) μm (range 165 to 310 μm) on OCT,which was presented in 45 eyes (81.82％) at 1 month in postoperation.Conclusions Accelerated CXL with FS-LASIK is effective and safe in improving visual acuity in myopic astigmatism patients with thin cornea,which also can increase the rigidity of the cornea.

An on-line solid phase extraction-high performance liquid chromatography ( SPE-HPLC ) system was applied in the plasma pharmacokinetic study of highly active anti-cancer compound tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TEB-415) in mouse. The on-line SPE-HPLC method associated with Ultimate3000 system which was applied to the determination of the blood drug level of TEB-415 in mouse plasma. C18 column ( Venusil MP, 150 mm × 4. 6 mm, 5μm) was used as analytical column and the mobile phase consisted of acetonitrile-5 mmol/L monopotassium phosphate buffer ( pH 3 . 5 ) at a flow rate of 1 . 0 mL/min was used as the isocratic elution. An MF Ph-1 column (10 mm×4 mm, 5 μm) was used as on-line SPE column, and water and water-acetonitrile were used as the washing solvent and elution solvent respectively. The detection wavelength was set at 262 nm. The pharmacokinetic parameters were calculated by WinNonlin 5. 2 software. The linear range of the calibration curve was between 100 and 20000 μg/L, and the limit of qualification was 20 μg/L. The extraction recovery was between 90 . 5% and 94 . 6%. The RSD of intra-day and inter-day precision was less than 3. 5%. The accuracy of short-term stability, freeze-thaw stability and long-term stability were between 91. 49% and 101. 96%. After oral medication, the mean peak time (Tmax) of TEB-415 in mice was 5. 29 h, and the mean maximum concentration ( Cmax) was 3403μg/L. The area under the curve ( AUC) of TEB-415 was 24600 μg/L·h. This drug's mean half-life was 3. 84 h, and its mean retention time (MRT) was 6. 56 h. These parameters suggested that TEB-415 had appropriate rate of absorption and elimination with preferable bioavailability.

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Objective To analyze the related factors associated with the effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass in Goto-Kakizaki rats.Methods In GK rats undergoing Roux-en-Y gastric bypass,the weight,food intake,and the fasting blood glucose were retrospectively analyzed before surgery and 1,3,6,12,24 weeks after surgery,and the glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations were retrospectively analyzed before surgery and 4,12,24 weeks after surgery.According to preoperative glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations,GK rats were divided into 3 groups(group A,HbAlc 6.5％-7.9％; group B,HbAlc 8.0％-9.9％ ; group C,HbAlc ＞ 10％).Results The fasting blood glucose and the glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations significantly decreased 1 week after surgery(P ＜ 0.01),on 24 weeks after operation,the fasting blood glucose levels decreased from(12.1 ± 3.0)mmol/L to(7.6 ± 1.3)mmol/L,and the glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations declined from(9.2％ ± 1.8％)to(6.3％ ± 0.8％).Preoperative fasting blood glucose was(11.1 ± 2.2)mmol/L and(15.8 ± 2.3)mmol/L respectively,and the preoperative glycosylated haemoglobin concentration was(8.6％ ± 1.4％)and(11.5％ ± 1.4％)respectively(P ＜ 0.01).Non-conditional Logistic regression analysis identified preoperative glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations as an independent predictor for the cure rate(P ＜ 0.01); Differences were significant between group A and group C,and group B and group C on the efficiency of the surgery(P ＜0.01).Conclusions Significant correlation established between glycosylated haemoglobin concentrations and the efficiency of the surgery,especially for those rats with preoperative HbAlc ＜ 10％.

The results of RT-PCR and immunohistochemistry showed that the expressions of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and its receptor ( flk-1 ) in the renal cortex of insulin-resistant rats during the phase of normal blood glucose were significantly increased, which were decreased by telmisartan. The result suggests that telmisartan may ease kidney damage via decreasing VEGF and flk-1 expressions.

Objective To investigate the association between arterial compliance and fundus oculi arteriosclerosis in elderly people. Methods A total of 73 elderly subjects,including 61 elderly patients with fundus oculi arteriosclerosis and 12 healthy volunteers were recruited into the study.Capacitive arterial compliance(C1)and oscillatory arterial compliance(C2)were measured by DO2020 Cardiovascular Profiling Instrument.Moreover,fundus photographs were measured using Canon figure fundus camera. Results There were significant differences in systolic blood pressure(SBP),diastolic blood pressure(DBP),mean artery pressure,pulse pressure,capacitive arterial compliance (C1),and oscillatory arterial compliance(C2)between patients with fundus oculi arteriosclerosis and healthy volunteers(all P<0.05).In multiple regression analysis,the grade of fundus oculi arteriosclerosis was significantly correlated with SBP,DBP,mean artery pressure and pulse pressure (r=0.357,0.261,0.342,0.280,all P<0.05).Moreover,there were significant correlations between the grade of fundus oculi arteriosclerosis and Cl(r=-0.281,P<:0.05),and C2(r=-0.308,P<0.01). Conclusions These findings underscore the efficacy of C1 and C2 in identifying patients with fundus oculi arteriosclerosis.