1.Mechanistic study of mitochondrial dysfunction in renal injury induced by maternal bone lead mobilization during pregnancy in rats
Ling LI ; Lin ZHANG ; Li LI ; Yuting WEI ; Man LYU ; Zeshi ZHANG ; Li MA ; Anxin LU ; Yin LIN ; Shaohua WANG ; Chonghuai YAN
Journal of Environmental and Occupational Medicine 2026;43(3):286-292
Background Lead is a typical persistent environmental pollutant that can accumulate in bones for decades. During pregnancy, alterations in calcium metabolism promote the mobilization of bone lead, resulting in secondary exposure; however, the mechanisms by which pregnancy-associated bone lead mobilization affects maternal renal function remain unclear. Objective To investigate the role of mitochondrial dysfunction in pregnancy-related bone lead mobilization-induced renal injury. Methods Newly weaned female Wistar rats were randomly assigned to a control or a lead-exposed group administered either 0.05% sodium acetate or 0.05% lead acetate in drinking water. Following a 4-week lead exposure and a 4-week washout period, the females were co-housed with healthy age-matched males for mating. Rats were sacrificed at early (gestational day 3) and late (gestational day 17) pregnancystages, respectively. Renal histopathology was assessed using hematoxylin and eosin staining staining. Mitochondria-related indicators, including oxidative stress, inflammatory responses, and energy metabolism, were measured. Differential metabolites were identified using serum metabolomics. Results Renal injury in the lead-exposed pregnant rats progressed in a time-dependent manner, characterized by degeneration of proximal tubular epithelial cells, glomerular hyaline changes, and interstitial inflammatory cell infiltration. Repeated measures ANOVA indicated a significant interaction between the treatment factor (lead exposure) and the temporal factor (gestational stage) on renal injury (P<0.001). Further analysis of mitochondrial function-related indicators in late-pregnancy renal tissue revealed that the lead exposure group exhibited significantly increased levels of malondialdehyde (MDA) and reactive oxygen species (ROS) (P<0.05), accompanied by a reduction in superoxide dismutase (SOD) and reduced glutathione (GSH) activities (P<0.05); regarding inflammatory markers, levels of interleukin-18 (IL-18) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) were elevated (P<0.01), whereas interleukin-33 (IL-33) was decreased in the lead-exposed group (P<0.05); energy metabolism-related indicators, including adenosine triphosphate (ATP) level, Na+-K+-ATPase and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase activities, and mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes I, III, and V activities, were significantly reduced (P<0.05) in the lead-exposed gorup. The typical differential metabolite N-methylisoleucine, identified through serum metabolomics analysis, was negatively correlated with blood lead levels, kidney injury scores, and IL-1β, while positively correlated with catalase (CAT) activity and Ca2+-Mg2+-ATPase. Conclusions Mitochondrial dysfunction may play a critical role in renal injury induced by bone lead mobilization during late gestation.
2.Sports injury prediction model based on machine learning
Mengli WEI ; Yaping ZHONG ; Huixian GUI ; Yiwen ZHOU ; Yeming GUAN ; Shaohua YU
Chinese Journal of Tissue Engineering Research 2025;29(2):409-418
BACKGROUND:The sports medicine community has widely called for the use of machine learning technology to efficiently process the huge and complicated sports data resources,and construct intelligent sports injury prediction models,enabling accurate early warning of sports injuries.It is of great significance to comprehensively summarize and review such research results so as to grasp the direction of early warning model improvement and to guide the construction of sports injury prediction models in China. OBJECTIVE:To systematically review and analyze relevant research on sports injury prediction models based on machine learning technology,thereby providing references for the development of sports injury prediction models in China. METHODS:Literature search was conducted on CNKI,Web of Science and EBSCO databases,which mainly searched for literature related to machine learning techniques and sports injuries.Finally,61 articles related to sports injury prediction models were included for analysis. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)In terms of external risk feature indicators,there is a lack of competition scenario indicators,and the inclusion of related feature indicators needs to be further improved to further enrich the dimensions of the dataset for model training.In addition,the inclusion feature weighting methods of the sports injury prediction model are mainly based on filtering methods and the use of embedding and wrapping weighting methods needs to be strengthened in order to enhance the analysis of the interaction effects of multiple risk factors.(2)In terms of model body training,supervised learning algorithms become the mainstream choice.Such algorithms have higher requirements for the completeness of sample labeling information,and the application scenarios are easily limited.Therefore,the application of unsupervised and semi-supervised algorithms can be increased in the later stage.(3)In terms of model performance evaluation and optimization,the current studies mainly adopt two verification methods:HoldOut crossover and k-crossover.The range of AUC values is(0.76±0.12),the range of sensitivity is(75.92±11.03)%,the range of specificity is(0.03±4.54)%,the range of F1 score is(80.60±10.63)%,the range of accuracy is(69.96±13.10)%,and the range of precision is(70±14.71)%.Data augmentation and feature optimization are the most common model optimization operations.The accuracy and precision of the current sports injury prediction model are about 70%,and the early warning effect is good.However,the model optimization operation is relatively single,and data augmentation methods are often used to improve model performance.Further adjustments to the model algorithm and hyperparameters are needed to further improve model performance.(4)In terms of model feature extraction,most of the internal risk profile indicators included are mainly based on anthropometrics,training load,years of training,and injury history,but there is a lack of sports recovery and physical function indicators.
3.Effects of Bushen Zhuanggu decoction on t-PINP and β-CTX in patients with knee osteoarthritis
Xuhua SHAO ; Zhiming CHEN ; Jie WEI ; Yifan XU ; Shaohua LI
China Modern Doctor 2025;63(10):47-51
Objective To investigate the effects of Bushen Zhuanggu decoction on total N-terminal propeptide of type Ⅰprocollagen(t-PINP)and β-C-terminal telopeptide of type Ⅰ collagen(β-CTX)in patients with knee osteoarthritis(KOA).Methods A total of 120 patients with liver-kidney deficiency KOA treated in Linping District Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine from June 2021 to April 2024 were selected and divided into study group and control group according to random number table method,with 60 cases in each group.The patients of control group was given oral treatment with etocoxib and omeprazole,and patients of study group was given oral treatment of Bushen Zhuanggu decoction on the basis of control group.Both groups were treated for one month.The clinical efficacy,TCM syndrome scores,serum t-PINP and β-CTX leves,t-PINP/β-CTX,Western Ontario and Mcmaster Universities osteoarthritis index(WOMAC)scores and adverse reactions during treatment were compared between two groups.Results The total effective rate in study group was significantly higher than that in control group(x2=4.5 13,P=0.034).After treatment,the TCM syndrome scores,serum t-PINP and β-CTX levels and WOMAC scores in two groups were significantly lower than before treatment,and t-PINP/β-CTX were significantly higher than before treatment(P<0.05).The TCM syndrome scores,serum t-PINP and β-CTX levels and WOMAC scores in study group were significantly lower than those in control group,and t-PINP/β-CTX was significantly higher than that in control group(P<0.05).There was no significant difference in incidence of adverse reactions between two groups(x2=0.686,P=0.408).Conclusion Bushen Zhuanggu decoction can improve the clinical efficacy of KOA patients with liver-kidney deficiency,relieve clinical symptoms and pain,increase t-PINP/β-CTX,and reduce the incidence of adverse reactions.
4.Comparative efficacy of hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach versus modified Harding approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly
Bo SUN ; Kewei LI ; Shaohua WANG ; Aiguo WANG ; Wei MEI ; Jinliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(8):746-753
Objective:To compare the efficacy of hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach versus modified Harding approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 79 elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures who were admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital between July 2018 and February 2024, including 17 males and 62 females, aged 80-96 years [(84.0±9.6)years]. According to the AO classification, the fractures were classified as type A2 in 61 patients and type A3 in 18. All the patients underwent hip hemiarthroplasty, 33 of whom were treated via the fracture line approach (fracture line approach group) and 46 via the modified Harding approach (modified Harding approach group). The incision length, operation duration, intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion volume, and weight-bearing time were documented. At 1 month, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up, hip function and pain were assessed using the Harris hip score and visual analogue scale (VAS). Postoperative dislocation rate, fracture nonunion rate, incidence of other complications (vascular injury, neurologic impairment, prosthesis loosening, lower extremity venous thrombosis, and surgical site infection) and 12-month mortality rate were recorded.Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-36 months [(18.0±5.1)months]. The operation duration and intraoperative blood loss were (68.2±8.4)minutes and (286.6±63.7)ml in the fracture line approach group, which were significantly shorter or less than (72.4±6.7)minutes and (321.3±76.2)ml in the modified Harding approach group ( P<0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the incision length, blood transfusion volume or weight-bearing time between the two groups ( P>0.05). Harris hip scores and VAS scores at 1 month, 3 months, and at the last follow-up showed no significant differences between the two groups ( P>0.05). The dislocation rate was 0 in the fracture line approach group, superior to 13% in the modified Harding approach group ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the fracture nonunion rate, incidence of other complications, or 12-month mortality rate between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the modified Harding approach, hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly can shorten the operation time, reduce intraoperative blood loss, and lower the postoperative dislocation rate.
5.Clinical and molecular characteristics of bronchial adenoma: an analysis of 88 cases
Qingxia XU ; Tingting MA ; Longquan XIANG ; Yingyong HOU ; Shaohua LU ; Wei YUAN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(4):368-374
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features, gene mutations, and distribution of bronchial adenoma (BA).Methods:Eighty-eight cases of BA diagnosed via routine section diagnosis between May 2015 and February 2024 were collected at the Pathology Departments of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (71 cases), Shanghai, China and Jining No.1 People′s Hospital (17 cases), Jining, China. Clinical data, image features, histopathological sections, immunohistochemical stains, and genetic testing results were reviewed.Results:Among the 88 patients with BA, there were 36 males and 52 females. The incidence of proximal-type BA was the same in both genders (50%, 28/56), while distal-type BA was more commonly found in females (75%, 24/32, P=0.022). BA predominantly affected middle-aged and elderly adults, with an age range of 30-78 years (median, 61 years). Clinically, BA generally presented without obvious symptoms. Radiologically it mainly manifested as peripheral lung ground-glass nodules, mixed ground-glass nodules, or solid nodules, primarily located in the lower lobes of the lungs (72.7%, 64/88). Proximal-type BA was characterized by solid nodules (53.6%, 30/56), while distal-type BA by ground-glass nodules (56.3%, 18/32), with a statistically significant difference between the two types ( P<0.01). The tumor was non-encapsulated, with a gray-white cut surface, and some areas were gray-brown. In 18.2% (16/88) of cases, the cut surface was slippery, with soft to medium-firm consistency and poorly defined margins. The smooth texture was predominantly found in proximal-type BA (14/16), whose tumor diameters ranged from 0.2 to 4.6 cm. Microscopically, the lesions exhibited glandular, papillary, or relatively flat patterns, with the main cellular components consisting of basal cells, ciliated columnar cells, mucinous cells, and alveolar epithelial cells in various proportions. Proximal-type BA resembled the morphology of proximal bronchioles and commonly contained mucinous and ciliated cells, while distal-type BA typically lacked mucinous and ciliated cells. The frequency of ciliated cell micropapillae in proximal-type BA (64.3%, 36/56) was significantly higher than that in distal-type BA (31.3%, 10/32, P=0.003). The morphological manifestation of glandular duct dilation was more commonly noted in proximal-type BA (98.2%, 55/56) than that in distal-type BA (81.25%, 26/32, P=0.009). Overall, the disagreement rate between frozen-section and routine diagnoses was 19.5% (17/87). Immunohistochemistry for cytokeratin 5/6 (CK5/6) and p40 showed that basal cell continuity in proximal-type BA (82.1%, 46/56) was significantly higher than that in distal-type BA (56.2%, 18/32, P=0.009). Molecular testing showed an accumulative gene mutation rate of 60.5% (23/38) in BA, including mutations in BRAF V600E (34.2%, 13/38), KRAS (18.4%, 7/38), ALK (5.3%, 2/38), and EGFR (2.6%, 1/38). Proximal-type BA was associated with BRAF V600E mutations, while distal-type BA with KRAS mutations ( P=0.025). Conclusions:BA is a rare benign bronchial tumor and has a high diagnostic error-rate on intraoperative frozen section. Proximal-type BA often presents with ciliated cell micropapillae, which supports the diagnosis, while distal-type BA frequently shows a partial reduction or absence of basal cells, increasing the diagnostic difficulty. The different subtypes of BA exhibit distinct genetic (mutation) profiles that may assist in its diagnosis and histological classification
6.Clinical and molecular characteristics of bronchial adenoma: an analysis of 88 cases
Qingxia XU ; Tingting MA ; Longquan XIANG ; Yingyong HOU ; Shaohua LU ; Wei YUAN
Chinese Journal of Pathology 2025;54(4):368-374
Objective:To investigate the clinicopathological features, gene mutations, and distribution of bronchial adenoma (BA).Methods:Eighty-eight cases of BA diagnosed via routine section diagnosis between May 2015 and February 2024 were collected at the Pathology Departments of Zhongshan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University (71 cases), Shanghai, China and Jining No.1 People′s Hospital (17 cases), Jining, China. Clinical data, image features, histopathological sections, immunohistochemical stains, and genetic testing results were reviewed.Results:Among the 88 patients with BA, there were 36 males and 52 females. The incidence of proximal-type BA was the same in both genders (50%, 28/56), while distal-type BA was more commonly found in females (75%, 24/32, P=0.022). BA predominantly affected middle-aged and elderly adults, with an age range of 30-78 years (median, 61 years). Clinically, BA generally presented without obvious symptoms. Radiologically it mainly manifested as peripheral lung ground-glass nodules, mixed ground-glass nodules, or solid nodules, primarily located in the lower lobes of the lungs (72.7%, 64/88). Proximal-type BA was characterized by solid nodules (53.6%, 30/56), while distal-type BA by ground-glass nodules (56.3%, 18/32), with a statistically significant difference between the two types ( P<0.01). The tumor was non-encapsulated, with a gray-white cut surface, and some areas were gray-brown. In 18.2% (16/88) of cases, the cut surface was slippery, with soft to medium-firm consistency and poorly defined margins. The smooth texture was predominantly found in proximal-type BA (14/16), whose tumor diameters ranged from 0.2 to 4.6 cm. Microscopically, the lesions exhibited glandular, papillary, or relatively flat patterns, with the main cellular components consisting of basal cells, ciliated columnar cells, mucinous cells, and alveolar epithelial cells in various proportions. Proximal-type BA resembled the morphology of proximal bronchioles and commonly contained mucinous and ciliated cells, while distal-type BA typically lacked mucinous and ciliated cells. The frequency of ciliated cell micropapillae in proximal-type BA (64.3%, 36/56) was significantly higher than that in distal-type BA (31.3%, 10/32, P=0.003). The morphological manifestation of glandular duct dilation was more commonly noted in proximal-type BA (98.2%, 55/56) than that in distal-type BA (81.25%, 26/32, P=0.009). Overall, the disagreement rate between frozen-section and routine diagnoses was 19.5% (17/87). Immunohistochemistry for cytokeratin 5/6 (CK5/6) and p40 showed that basal cell continuity in proximal-type BA (82.1%, 46/56) was significantly higher than that in distal-type BA (56.2%, 18/32, P=0.009). Molecular testing showed an accumulative gene mutation rate of 60.5% (23/38) in BA, including mutations in BRAF V600E (34.2%, 13/38), KRAS (18.4%, 7/38), ALK (5.3%, 2/38), and EGFR (2.6%, 1/38). Proximal-type BA was associated with BRAF V600E mutations, while distal-type BA with KRAS mutations ( P=0.025). Conclusions:BA is a rare benign bronchial tumor and has a high diagnostic error-rate on intraoperative frozen section. Proximal-type BA often presents with ciliated cell micropapillae, which supports the diagnosis, while distal-type BA frequently shows a partial reduction or absence of basal cells, increasing the diagnostic difficulty. The different subtypes of BA exhibit distinct genetic (mutation) profiles that may assist in its diagnosis and histological classification
7.3D-printed metal augment or integrated acetabular prosthesis for reconstruction of bone defects in hip revision
Bo SUN ; Kewei LI ; Shaohua WANG ; Aiguo WANG ; Wei MEI ; Jinliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Orthopaedics 2025;45(2):94-101
Objective:To investigate the clinical efficacy of 3D-printed metal augment or integrated acetabular prostheses for reconstruction of bone defects in hip revision.Methods:A total of 11 patients who underwent total hip revision in Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital from June 2021 to July 2023 were retrospectively analysed. There were 5 males and 6 females, age 64.8±10.7 years (range, 58-75 years), and body mass index 23.3±4.8 kg/m 2 (range, 21-27 kg/m 2). Paprosky classification of acetabular bone defects: 3 cases of type IIA, 4 cases of type IIB, 3 cases of type IIIA, 1 case of type IIIB. Reasons for revision: 8 cases of aseptic loosening, 3 cases after infection exclusion procedure. A 3D-printed metal augment was used in 9 cases (8 cases of aseptic loosening and 1 case of infected exclusion procedure) and a 3D-printed integrated acetabulum was used in 2 cases (infected exclusion procedure). The time from primary total hip arthroplasty to revision was 11.8±5.6 years (range, 5-17 years). Harris hip score and visual analogue scale (VAS) were used to evaluate the improvement of hip function and pain recovery. The leg length discrepancy, vertical height and horizontal position of the hip rotation center were measured on pelvic anteroposterior X-ray films. Results:All patients successfully completed the operation. The operation time was 145.9±35.5 min (range, 110-159 min), and the intraoperative blood loss was 950.5±310.8 ml (range, 680-1,450 ml). The postoperative Harris hip function score was significantly higher than that before operation ( F=554.085, P<0.001). One year after operation, the Harris hip function score was 74.36±5.16, which was higher than that before operation 32.18±4.07, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The VAS scores of all patients decreased after operation, and the difference was statistically significant compared with that before operation ( F=177.717, P<0.001). The VAS score at 1 year after operation was 1.27±0.65, which was lower than that before operation 6.18±1.17, and the difference was statistically significant ( P<0.05). The preoperative leg length discrepancy was 1.97±0.71 cm, which was greater than 0.69±0.52 cm at the last follow-up, and the difference was statistically significant ( t=4.824, P<0.001). The vertical height of the hip rotation center was 1.88±0.46 cm on the affected side and 1.67±0.35 cm on the healthy side, showing no significant difference ( t=1.205, P=0.242). The postoperative horizontal position of the hip rotation center was 3.48±0.55 cm on the affected side and 3.54±0.32 cm on the healthy side, and the difference was no statistically significant ( t=-0.313, P=0.758). One case had an intraoperative greater trochanteric fracture that healed 3 months after reduction and internal fixation. All patients were followed up for 21.3±9.5 months (range, 15-31 months). All incisions healed in one stage, and all patients were fully weight-bearing at 3 months after operation. At the last follow-up, there was no case of loosening, dislocation or infection of the prosthesis; 4 cases had mild claudication, 1 case had heterotopic ossification, and the patients had good hip flexion and extension functions, which did not affect daily life without further treatment. Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of 3D-printed metal augment or integrated acetabular prosthesis for reconstruction of acetabular bone defects is satisfactory, which can restore the normal center of rotation of the hip joint and has a low incidence of postoperative complications.
8.Comparative efficacy of hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach versus modified Harding approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly
Bo SUN ; Kewei LI ; Shaohua WANG ; Aiguo WANG ; Wei MEI ; Jinliang WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(8):746-753
Objective:To compare the efficacy of hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach versus modified Harding approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly.Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 79 elderly patients with unstable intertrochanteric fractures who were admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopaedic Hospital between July 2018 and February 2024, including 17 males and 62 females, aged 80-96 years [(84.0±9.6)years]. According to the AO classification, the fractures were classified as type A2 in 61 patients and type A3 in 18. All the patients underwent hip hemiarthroplasty, 33 of whom were treated via the fracture line approach (fracture line approach group) and 46 via the modified Harding approach (modified Harding approach group). The incision length, operation duration, intraoperative blood loss, blood transfusion volume, and weight-bearing time were documented. At 1 month, 3 months after surgery and at the last follow-up, hip function and pain were assessed using the Harris hip score and visual analogue scale (VAS). Postoperative dislocation rate, fracture nonunion rate, incidence of other complications (vascular injury, neurologic impairment, prosthesis loosening, lower extremity venous thrombosis, and surgical site infection) and 12-month mortality rate were recorded.Results:All the patients were followed up for 12-36 months [(18.0±5.1)months]. The operation duration and intraoperative blood loss were (68.2±8.4)minutes and (286.6±63.7)ml in the fracture line approach group, which were significantly shorter or less than (72.4±6.7)minutes and (321.3±76.2)ml in the modified Harding approach group ( P<0.05). However, there were no statistically significant differences in the incision length, blood transfusion volume or weight-bearing time between the two groups ( P>0.05). Harris hip scores and VAS scores at 1 month, 3 months, and at the last follow-up showed no significant differences between the two groups ( P>0.05). The dislocation rate was 0 in the fracture line approach group, superior to 13% in the modified Harding approach group ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in the fracture nonunion rate, incidence of other complications, or 12-month mortality rate between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the modified Harding approach, hip hemiarthroplasty via the fracture line approach in the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly can shorten the operation time, reduce intraoperative blood loss, and lower the postoperative dislocation rate.
9.Technical action analysis of the female table tennis player with shoulder impingement syndrome executing forehand topspin
Mengli WEI ; Yaping ZHONG ; Huixian GUI ; Tingting YU ; Shaohua YU ; Guangying WANG
Chinese Journal of Sports Medicine 2025;44(6):442-450
Objective To analyze the technical movement characteristics of female table tennis play-ers with shoulder impingement syndrome when hitting a forehand topspin loop ball,in order to explore the reasons for shoulder impingement syndrome.Methods Thirteen female table tennis athletes with shoulder impingement syndrome were recruited for the shoulder impingement group(age 20.31±2.56 years,height 165.69±4.00 cm,weight 56.62±6.00 kg)and 13 healthy female table tennis athletes(age 21.54±2.78 years,height 165.54±4.45 cm,weight 60.08±8.02 kg)were selected for the healthy group.Kinematic and electromyographic data of the upper limbs were collected during six tri-als of forehand topspin strokes using a three-dimensional motion capture system and a wireless surface electromyographic system.The data were then averaged and compared between the groups.Results The shoulder impingement group had a greater shoulder flexion angular velocity at the end of the forward swing compared to the healthy group(t=-3.689,P=0.001).In addition,the shoulder impingement group showed significantly smaller trunk torsion angular amplitude(t=2.614,P=0.015)and average an-gular velocity of trunk torsion(t=3.958,P=0.001).Furthermore,the peak activation level of the anteri-or serratus muscle was smaller in the shoulder impingement group compared to the healthy group(t=2.363,P=0.027).Finally,the deactivation duration of both the triceps brachii and brachioradialis mus-cles was shorter in the shoulder impingement group compared to the latter(t=3.705,P=0.002;t=3.29,P=0.004).Conclusion Female table tennis players with shoulder impingement syndrome exhibit the fol-lowing characteristics in their forehand topspin:1)insufficient trunk rotation and premature deactiva-tion of the brachioradialis muscle,which lead to excessive loading on the shoulder during flexion;2)inadequate activation of the serratus anterior muscle,resulting in compromised scapular stability;3)premature deactivation of the triceps brachii muscle,which negatively affects the control of eccentric contraction velocity at the shoulder joint.
10.En Bloc Resection of Thoracic and Upper Lumbar Spinal Tumors Using a Novel Rotation-Reversion Technique through Posterior-Only Approach
Ming LU ; Changhe HOU ; Wei CHEN ; Zixiong LEI ; Shuangwu DAI ; Shaohua DU ; Qinglin JIN ; Dadi JIN ; Haomiao LI
Clinics in Orthopedic Surgery 2025;17(2):346-353
Background:
En bloc resection is recommended for the treatment of malignant and aggressive benign spinal tumors; however, it often requires a combined anterior-posterior approach, which is usually accompanied by longer surgical duration, increased blood loss, larger trauma, and surgical complexity. The present study describes a novel rotation-reversion technique for en bloc resection of the thoracic and upper lumbar spinal tumors using a posterior-only approach and evaluate its safety and efficacy.
Methods:
Thirteen patients with thoracic and upper lumbar (L1-L3) spinal tumors were treated with en bloc resection using the rotation-reversion technique through a posterior-only approach at our institution between 2015 and 2023. The clinical characteristics and surgical results of the patients were reviewed and analyzed.
Results:
Posterior-only en bloc resection was performed successfully in all 13 patients using the rotation-reversion technique, with a median follow-up of 30.4 months (range, 6–74 months). The average maximum size of these 13 tumors was 5.7 × 5.8 × 4.8 cm.The mean operation time and blood loss were 458.5 minutes (range, 220–880 minutes) and 3,146.2 mL (range, 1,000–6,000 mL), respectively, with 4 of the 13 patients (30.8%) experiencing perioperative complications. Negative margins were achieved in all the 13 patients (100%). One patient experienced local recurrence (7.7%) and 1 patient experienced instrumentation failures. Interbody fusion was confirmed in 11 of the 13 patients (84.6%), with a median fusion time of 6.9 months. All of the 13 patients experienced varying degrees of mild postoperative neurological deficits owing to resection of the nerve roots affected by tumor invasion of the vertebrae. No vessel injury or postoperative neurological paralysis occurred, except 1 patient who had been completely paralyzed before surgery.
Conclusions
The rotation-reversion technique is an effective procedure for en bloc resection of selected thoracic and upper lumbar spinal tumors through the posterior-only approach.

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