Ample evidences have showed that the failure of early regeneration of the central nervous system(CNS) in adult mammals is mainly due to the growth inhibitory factor.Efforts have been made to promote neuron regeneration and neurological function recovery by damaging myelin and removing myelin-associated inhibitors.At present,the Nogo protein associated drugs and gene therapy have become a novel effective way to promote axon regeneration after CNS injury;here we reviews the recent progress on the related issues.

[Objective]To explore the value of anterior approach in the surgical treatment of cervical fracture and dislocation.[Method]Thirty cases of lower cervical fractures and dislocations were treated with anterior decompression,reduction,autograft and plate fixation or titanic net.[Result]Patients were followed up for 6 to 24 months,the regular X-ray film to observe the stability of segmental injury and the Frankel grade to determine the recovery of the spinal cord were recorded.All cases were improved and obtained solid fusion within 3～5 months.The intervertebral heights and physiologic curves were kept well,without plate or screw complications occurring in these cases.[Conclusion]It is feasible to get complete decompression,good reduction and excellent maintenance of intervertebral heights and physiologic curves by employing anterior approach to treat lower cervical fractures and dislocations.More importantly,it can get immediate stabilization to cervical spine and prevent secondary injury to spinal cord and recover nervous function.

Objective To evaluate the outcome of posterior screw-rod fixation system in reduction and internal fixation of atlantoaxial dislocation. Methods A retrospective study was done on 27 patients with atlantoaxial instability including 18 male and 9 female (at age range of 13-51 years, mean 31 years) from January 2007 to May 2009. There were 11 patients with chronic odontoid fractures, five with isolated bone odontoid, seven with transverse ligament rupture of atlas and four with rheumatoid arthritis. Skeletal reduction was performed in all the patients. The anterior atlantodens interval (ADI)ranged from 8 mm to 15 mm, average 11 mm. All the patients underwent an intraoperative reduction by posterior C1 lateral mass and C2 pedicle screws with rod fixation. According to American Spine Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale, there were eight patients at grade B, 15 at grade C and four at grade D. Results All patients were followed up for 6-24 months (average 13 months), which showed that the neck symptoms were improved, with bony union. The ADI was reduced to 2-4 mm (average 2.8 mm)postoperatively. Postoperative ASIA scale was grade C in four patients, grade D in 12 and grade E in 11.There were no neurologic or vascular complications occurred, or no failure of the internal fixtors, pseudarthrosis or instability. Conclusion Posterior screw-rod fixation system has advantages of simple procedures, few complications and good results and can be used for intraoperative reduction of atlantoaxial dislocation.