Objective To explore the diagnostic value of ultrasonography in ischiofemoral impinge-ment syndrome(IFI).Methods Fifty-six patients who underwent hip MRI with confirmed IFI diagnosis and completed ultrasonography examinations were enrolled as the IFI group,including 44 females and 12 males.Twenty healthy volunteers were concurrently recruited as the control group,consisting of 10 females and 10 males.The control group underwent ultrasonography examinations of bilateral hip joints,whiletheischialfemoralspace(IFS)andquadratusfemoristhickness(QFT)of both groups were measured and recorded.Then measurements were compared within(by laterality and gender)and between the two groups using independent-samples t-tests.Moreover,receiver operating characteristic adults,males exhibited significantly higher IFS and QFT values than females(P<0.05).Within the IFI group,males with affected hips had significantly higher IFS than females(P<0.05),while no sig-nificant differences were observed in QFT between different genders(P>0.05).Moreover,affected hips in the IFI group showed significantly narrower IFS and thicker QFT compared to both contralateral hips and the control group(P<0.001).In addition,the diagnostic cut-off values of IFS and QFT for ultrasound diagnosis of IFI were 22.93 mm and 16.48 mm,respectively.At these thresholds,the ar-eas under the curve(AUC)were 0.997 and 0.977,with sensitivities of 97.8%and 91.8%,and speci-ficities of 98.4%and 97.8%,respectively.Conclusion Ultrasound can serve as a reliable diagnostic technique for IFI,where narrowing of the IFS and thickening of the QFT should raise suspicion of this condition.

Objective To explore the diagnostic value of ultrasonography in ischiofemoral impinge-ment syndrome(IFI).Methods Fifty-six patients who underwent hip MRI with confirmed IFI diagnosis and completed ultrasonography examinations were enrolled as the IFI group,including 44 females and 12 males.Twenty healthy volunteers were concurrently recruited as the control group,consisting of 10 females and 10 males.The control group underwent ultrasonography examinations of bilateral hip joints,whiletheischialfemoralspace(IFS)andquadratusfemoristhickness(QFT)of both groups were measured and recorded.Then measurements were compared within(by laterality and gender)and between the two groups using independent-samples t-tests.Moreover,receiver operating characteristic adults,males exhibited significantly higher IFS and QFT values than females(P<0.05).Within the IFI group,males with affected hips had significantly higher IFS than females(P<0.05),while no sig-nificant differences were observed in QFT between different genders(P>0.05).Moreover,affected hips in the IFI group showed significantly narrower IFS and thicker QFT compared to both contralateral hips and the control group(P<0.001).In addition,the diagnostic cut-off values of IFS and QFT for ultrasound diagnosis of IFI were 22.93 mm and 16.48 mm,respectively.At these thresholds,the ar-eas under the curve(AUC)were 0.997 and 0.977,with sensitivities of 97.8%and 91.8%,and speci-ficities of 98.4%and 97.8%,respectively.Conclusion Ultrasound can serve as a reliable diagnostic technique for IFI,where narrowing of the IFS and thickening of the QFT should raise suspicion of this condition.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of ultrasound volume navigation (UVN) and that of O-arm navigation in the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 29 patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fracture who had been treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at Department Ⅰ of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital from January 2022 to June 2023. The patients were assigned into 2 groups according to different navigation methods. In group UVN of 17 cases, there were 14 males and 3 females with a mean age of 50.0 (44.0, 53.5) years, and the pedicle screw fixation was guided by UVN; in group O-arm of 12 cases, there were 10 males and 2 females with an age of (40.6±11.1) years, and the pedicle screw fixation was guided by O-arm navigation. The 2 groups were compared in terms of insertion time per screw, total dose of intraoperative radiation, radiation dose per screw, accuracy of screw placement, rate of facet joint violation, and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores for lumbar pain at postoperative 1, 3, and 6 months.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the insertion time per screw between group UVN and group O-arm [(13.2±1.3) min versus (14.1±1.3) min] ( P>0.05). The total dose of intraoperative radiation and radiation dose per screw in group UVN [(1.80±0.54) mSv and (0.41±0.10) mSv] were significantly lower than those in group O-arm [(3.52±0.33) mSv and (0.85±0.11) mSv] ( P<0.05). The accuracy of screw placement and rate of facet joint violation in group UVN [94.7% (71/75) and 17.6% (3/17)] were not significantly different from those in group O-arm [92.2% (47/51) and 8.3% (1/12)]] ( P>0.05). The VAS score at postoperative 1 month in group UVN [4.0 (3.5, 5.0) points] was significantly lower than that in group O-arm [5.0 (5.0, 6.0) points] ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in the VAS pain scores at postoperative 3 and 6 months ( P>0.05). Conclusions:In the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, screw placement guided by UVN is as time-saving, intuitive, and accurate as that guided by O-arm navigation. However, UVN is better than O-arm navigation in radiation avoidance and pain relief.

The construction of experimental animal models plays an important supporting role in research into the mechanisms of action of Chinese medicines.There have been increasing reports of the construction and evaluation of animal models of spleen deficiency;however,the construction method have involved different standards and there has been insufficient objectification of the evaluation indexes.In this review,we summarize the construction and evaluation method of animal models of spleen deficiency from the aspects of animal selection,model establishment,macroscopic characterization,behavioral experiments,and objective indexes of spleen deficiency,with a view to providing theoretical guidance for the construction of experimental animal models of spleen deficiency and references for the selection of animal model platforms for spleen deficiency.

Objective To investigate the effect of manual therapy based on surface electromyography on knee osteoarthritis(KOA)in the older people. Methods A total of 106 outpatient with unilateral KOA were selected from Shuguang Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine,from August,2023 to June,2024,and were randomly divided into control group(n=53)and experimental group(n=53).The control group accepted routine manual therapy,and the experimental group accepted manual therapy based on the analysis of average electromyography(AEMG).They were assessed with Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index(WOMAC),Visual An-alogue Scale(VAS)for pain,Tinetti Balance and Gait Score,and 6-minute walk test(6-MWT)distances before and after treatment. Results One case dropped down in each group.Before treatment,AEMG decreased in the rectus femoris,medial femoris and medial head of gastrocnemius on the affected side in the experimental group(|Z|>8.647,P<0.001),and it increased in the lateral femoris,semitendinosus and biceps femoris(|Z|>4.808,P<0.001).The scores of WOMAC,VAS,Tinetti Balance and Gait Score,and distances of 6-MWT improved in both groups after treat-ment(|t|>3.987,P<0.001),and improved more in the experimental group than in the control group,except the VAS score(|t|>2.213,P<0.05). Conclusion Manual therapy focusing on activation of rectus femoris,medial femoris and medial head of gastrocnemius,inhibition of the lateral femoris,semitendinosus and biceps femoris,and releasing the tension of the medial and lateral collateral ligaments,according to the results of surface electromyography,can alleviate the pain of the KOA in the older people and improve the mobility of the knee.

Objective:To compare the efficacy of ultrasound volume navigation (UVN) and that of O-arm navigation in the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation.Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 29 patients with thoracolumbar vertebral fracture who had been treated with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation at Department Ⅰ of Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery, Luoyang Orthopedic Hospital from January 2022 to June 2023. The patients were assigned into 2 groups according to different navigation methods. In group UVN of 17 cases, there were 14 males and 3 females with a mean age of 50.0 (44.0, 53.5) years, and the pedicle screw fixation was guided by UVN; in group O-arm of 12 cases, there were 10 males and 2 females with an age of (40.6±11.1) years, and the pedicle screw fixation was guided by O-arm navigation. The 2 groups were compared in terms of insertion time per screw, total dose of intraoperative radiation, radiation dose per screw, accuracy of screw placement, rate of facet joint violation, and visual analogue scale (VAS) pain scores for lumbar pain at postoperative 1, 3, and 6 months.Results:There were no statistically significant differences in the preoperative general data between the 2 groups, indicating comparability ( P>0.05). There was no statistically significant difference in the insertion time per screw between group UVN and group O-arm [(13.2±1.3) min versus (14.1±1.3) min] ( P>0.05). The total dose of intraoperative radiation and radiation dose per screw in group UVN [(1.80±0.54) mSv and (0.41±0.10) mSv] were significantly lower than those in group O-arm [(3.52±0.33) mSv and (0.85±0.11) mSv] ( P<0.05). The accuracy of screw placement and rate of facet joint violation in group UVN [94.7% (71/75) and 17.6% (3/17)] were not significantly different from those in group O-arm [92.2% (47/51) and 8.3% (1/12)]] ( P>0.05). The VAS score at postoperative 1 month in group UVN [4.0 (3.5, 5.0) points] was significantly lower than that in group O-arm [5.0 (5.0, 6.0) points] ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences between the 2 groups in the VAS pain scores at postoperative 3 and 6 months ( P>0.05). Conclusions:In the treatment of thoracolumbar vertebral fractures with percutaneous pedicle screw fixation, screw placement guided by UVN is as time-saving, intuitive, and accurate as that guided by O-arm navigation. However, UVN is better than O-arm navigation in radiation avoidance and pain relief.

OBJECTIVE: To explore the feasibility and accuracy of ultrasound volume navigation (UVN) combined with X-ray fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous pedicle screw implantation through a prospective randomized controlled study. METHODS: Patients with thoracic and lumbar vertebral fractures scheduled for percutaneous pedicle screw fixation between January 2022 and January 2023 were enrolled. Among them, 60 patients met the selection criteria and were included in the study. There were 28 males and 32 females, with an average age of 49.5 years (range, 29-60 years). The cause of injury included 20 cases of traffic accidents, 21 cases of falls, 17 cases of slips, and 2 cases of heavy object impact. The interval from injury to hospital admission ranged from 1 to 5 days (mean, 1.57 days). The fracture located at T ₁₂ in 15 cases, L ₁ in 20 cases, L ₂ in 19 cases, and L ₃ in 6 cases. The study used each patient as their own control, randomly guiding pedicle screw implantation using UVN combined with X-ray fluoroscopy on one side of the vertebral body and the adjacent segment (trial group), while the other side was implanted under X-ray fluoroscopy (control group). A total of 4 screws and 2 rods were implanted in each patient. The implantation time and fluoroscopy frequency during implantation of each screw, angle deviation and distance deviation between actual and preoperative planned trajectory by imaging examination, and the occurrence of zygapophysial joint invasion were recorded. RESULTS: In terms of screw implantation time, fluoroscopy frequency, angle deviation, distance deviation, and incidence of zygapophysial joint invasion, the trial group showed superior results compared to the control group, and the differences were significant ( P<0.05). CONCLUSION UVN combined with X-ray fluoroscopy-guided percutaneous pedicle screw implantation can yreduce screw implantation time, adjust dynamically, reduce operational difficulty, and reduce radiation damage.
Male ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Pedicle Screws ; Prospective Studies ; X-Rays ; Surgery, Computer-Assisted/methods* ; Spinal Fusion/methods* ; Fluoroscopy/methods* ; Lumbar Vertebrae/injuries*

OBJECTIVE: To compare the effectiveness of O-arm navigation and ultrasound volume navigation (UVN) in guiding screw placement during minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion (MIS-TLIF) surgery. METHODS: Sixty patients who underwent MIS-TLIF surgery for lumbar disc herniation between June 2022 and June 2023 and met the selection criteria were included in the study. They were randomly assigned to group A (screw placement guided by UVN during MIS-TLIF) or group B (screw placement guided by O-arm navigation during MIS-TLIF), with 30 cases in each group. There was no significant difference in baseline data, including gender, age, body mass index, and surgical segment, between the two groups ( P>0.05). Intraoperative data, including average single screw placement time, total radiation dose, and average single screw effective radiation dose, were recorded and calculated. Postoperatively, X-ray film and CT scans were performed at 10 days to evaluate screw placement accuracy and assess facet joint violation. Pearson correlation and Spearman correlation analyses were used to observe the relationship between the studied parameters (average single screw placement time and screw placement accuracy grading) and BMI. RESULTS: The average single screw placement time in group B was significantly shorter than that in group A, and the total radiation dose of single segment and multi-segment and the average single screw effective radiation dose in group B were significantly higher than those in group A ( P<0.05). There was no significant difference in the total radiation dose between single segment and multiple segments in group B ( P>0.05), while the total radiation dose of multiple segments was significantly higher than that of single segment in group A ( P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the accuracy of screw implantation between the two groups ( P>0.05). In both groups, the grade 1 and grade 2 screws broke through the outer wall of the pedicle, and no screw broke through the inner wall of the pedicle. There was no significant difference in the rate of facet joint violation between the two groups ( P>0.05). In group A, both the average single screw placement time and screw placement accuracy grading were positively correlated with BMI ( r=0.677, P<0.001; r=0.222, P=0.012), while in group B, neither of them was correlated with BMI ( r=0.224, P=0.233; r=0.034, P=0.697). CONCLUSION UVN-guided screw placement in MIS-TLIF surgery demonstrates comparable efficiency, visualization, and accuracy to O-arm navigation, while significantly reducing radiation exposure. However, it may be influenced by factors such as obesity, which poses certain limitations.
Humans ; Imaging, Three-Dimensional ; Lumbar Vertebrae/surgery* ; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures ; Pedicle Screws ; Retrospective Studies ; Spinal Fusion ; Surgery, Computer-Assisted ; Tomography, X-Ray Computed ; Treatment Outcome

Objective:To compare the efficacy and safety of bi-level positive airway pressure (BiPAP) ventilation and heated humidified high flow nasal cannula (HHHFNC) ventilation as initial respiratory support for premature infants with respiratory distress syndrome (RDS).Methods:From January 2019 to June 2021, premature infants [gestational age (GA) 28~35 weeks)] with grade Ⅰ to Ⅲ RDS admitted to Suining County People's Hospital were prospectively enrolled. The infants were randomly assigned into BiPAP group and HHHFNC group. The clinical characteristics, ventilation efficacy and complications were analyzed.Results:A total of 33 infants were in BiPAP group and 32 in HHHFNC group. No significant differences existed between the two groups in the following items: the frequency of apnea within 24 h of ventilation, FiO 2 and PaCO 2 at 24 h, the use of pulmonary surfactant (PS), the incidence of non-invasive ventilation failure within 72 h, non-invasive ventilation duration and the age achieving total enteral nutrition. HHHFNC group had lower score in premature infants pain profile (PIPP) than BiPAP group at 24 h of non-invasive ventilation [4 (3, 6) vs. 8 (6, 11), P<0.001]. No significant differences existed in nasal injury, pneumothorax, intraventricular hemorrhage, necrotizing enterocolitis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and mortality rate between the two groups ( P>0.05). Conclusions:As the initial treatment for premature infants with grade Ⅰ to Ⅲ RDS, BiPAP and HHHFNC has similar rates of non-invasive ventilation failure within 72 h,non-invasive ventilation duration and adverse events. HHHFNC may ease the pain of the infants.

Objective To explore the application effect of high-functioning group therapy model in female patients with depression.Methods A total of 80 female patients with depression who were hospitalized in the Department of Psychiatry,the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University from April 2021 to April 2022 were selected as the research sub-jects.According to the treatment methods,the patients were divided into the observation group and the control group,with 40 patients in each group.The patients in the two groups were treated with routine anti-depressant drugs based on their condition;the patients in the control group received routine nursing interventions based on their condition;the patients in the observation group received high-function group therapy intervention on the basis of the control group;the patients in the two groups were in-tervened for 1 month.Before and one month after the intervention,the levels of depression and anxiety of patients in the two groups were evaluated by the Hamilton depression scale(HAMD)and the Hamilton anxiety scale(HAMA);the quality of life of patients in the two groups was evaluated by the World Health Organization's quality of life scale(WHOQOL-BREF),while the interpersonal relationships of patients in the two groups were evaluated by the interpersonal relationships comprehensive diagnostic scale.Results Before intervention,there was no statistically significant difference in the scores of HAMA,HAMD,WHOQOL-BREF and interpersonal relationship comprehensive diagnostic scale of patients between the two groups(P＞0.05).The HAMA and HAMD scores of patients in the two groups after one month of intervention were significantly lower than those before intervention(P＜0.05);after one month of intervention,the HAMA and HAMD scores of patients in the observa-tion group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The WHOQOL-BREF scores in the social,psychological,physiological and environmental domains of patients after one month of intervention were significantly higher than those before intervention in the two groups(P＜0.05);after one month of intervention,the WHOQOL-BREF scores in the social,psychological,physiological and environmental domains of patients in the observation group were significantly higher than those in the control group(P＜0.05).The scores of interpersonal interaction,conversation,social interaction and hetero-sexual interaction and total scores of interpersonal relationship comprehensive diagnosis scale of patients one month of interven-tion were significantly lower than those before intervention in the two groups after(P＜0.05);after one month of intervention,the scores of interpersonal interaction,conversation,social interaction and heterosexual interaction and total scores of interper-sonal relationship comprehensive diagnosis scale of patients in the observation group were significantly lower than those in the control group(P＜0.05).Conclusion Compared to conventional nursing interventions,the high-functioning group therapy model can significantly reduce the depression and anxiety of female depression patients,improve interpersonal communication skills and their quality of life.