1.Linagliptin synergizes with cPLA2 inhibition to enhance temozolomide efficacy by interrupting DPP4-mediated EGFR stabilization in glioma.
Dongyuan SU ; Biao HONG ; Shixue YANG ; Jixing ZHAO ; Xiaoteng CUI ; Qi ZHAN ; Kaikai YI ; Yanping HUANG ; Jiasheng JU ; Eryan YANG ; Qixue WANG ; Junhu ZHOU ; Yunfei WANG ; Xing LIU ; Chunsheng KANG
Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B 2025;15(7):3632-3645
The polymerase 1 and transcript release factor (PTRF)-cytoplasmic phospholipase A2 (cPLA2) phospholipid remodeling pathway facilitates tumor proliferation in glioma. Nevertheless, blockade of this pathway leads to the excessive activation of oncogenic receptors on the plasma membrane and subsequent drug resistance. Here, CD26/dipeptidyl peptidase 4 (DPP4) was identified through screening of CRISPR/Cas9 libraries. Suppressing PTRF-cPLA2 signaling resulted in the activation of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) pathway through phosphatidylcholine and lysophosphatidylcholine remodeling, which ultimately increased DPP4 transcription. In turn, DPP4 interacted with EGFR and prevented its ubiquitination. Linagliptin, a DPP4 inhibitor, facilitated the degradation of EGFR by blocking its interaction with DPP4. When combined with the cPLA2 inhibitor AACOCF3, it exhibited synergistic effects and led to a decrease in energy metabolism in glioblastoma cells. Subsequent in vivo investigations provided further evidence of a synergistic impact of linagliptin by augmenting the sensitivity of AACOCF3 and strengthening the efficacy of temozolomide. DPP4 serves as a novel target and establishes a constructive feedback loop with EGFR. Linagliptin is a potent inhibitor that promotes EGFR degradation by blocking the DPP4-EGFR interaction. This study presents innovative approaches for treating glioma by combining linagliptin with AACOCF3 and temozolomide.
2.Clinical Application of"Tongdu Qishen"Combined with Manifestation-Root Cause Yin-Yang and Reinforcing-Reducing Balance Acupuncture in Treatment of Stroke Sequela Hemiplegia
Xiaoteng XU ; Zidong WANG ; Zhigang LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1260-1266
The concepts of manifestation-root cause,Yin-Yang balance,reinforcing-reducing for deficiency and excess should not only be focused on the traditional Chinese medicine formulations,but also be consistently applied in clinical practice of acupuncture treatment.The"Tongdu Qishen"acupuncture method,developed by Professor Li Zhigang based on years of experience in treating psychosis,demonstrates unique advantages in treating stroke sequela hemiplegia.From the three aspects of theoretical basis,classic medical records,acupoint selection and operation analysis,this study introduces the clinical application of"Tongdu Qishen"combined with manifestation-root cause Yin-Yang and reinforcing-reducing balance acupuncture in the treatment of stroke sequela hemiplegia,offering new insights and strategies for exploring effective clinical treatment with syndrome differentiation.
3.Comparative efficacy of three-dimensional visualization technology-assisted intermuscular versus conventional intermuscular cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty for cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation
Zhe SHAO ; Wei MEI ; Long WANG ; Wentao JIANG ; Qiangqiang PAN ; Zhenhui ZHANG ; Yili LI ; Xiaoteng LI ; Xiaofei XIE ; Qingde WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(9):824-831
Objective:To compare the efficacy of three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular versus conventional intermuscular cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty (CEOL) in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation (CSCIWFD).Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 58 patients with CSCIWFD admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from October 2021 to January 2024, including 39 males and 19 females, aged 36-77 years [(52.9±8.9)years]. Among them, 26 patients were treated with three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular CEOL (three-dimensional visualization group), while 32 patients were treated with conventional intermuscular CEOL (conventional intermuscular group). All patients were treated with CEOL in 4 segments (C 3-C 6), comprising 104 surgical segments in the three-dimensional visualization group and 128 in the conventional intermuscular group. The following outcomes were compared between the two groups, including the operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, accuracy rate of open-door and hinge placement at the surgical levels, visual analogue scale (VAS) of the neck and shoulder and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score preoperatively, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale preoperatively and at the last follow-up, and postoperative complication rate. Results:All patients were followed up for 12-24 months [(17.5±3.1)months]. The operative duration and intraoperative blood loss were (117.0±12.3)minutes and (151.3±30.9)ml in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were shorter or less than (131.9±15.0)minutes and (184.7±42.9)ml in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.01). The accuracy rate of open-door and hinge placement at the surgical levels was 94.2% (98/104) in the three-dimensional visualization group, significantly higher than 83.6% (107/128) in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.05). The VAS scores of the neck and shoulder preoperatively, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up were 6.0(5.0, 7.0)points, 3.5(3.0, 4.0)points, 3.0(2.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.3)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were not statistically different from 5.0(4.3, 6.8)points, 4.0(3.0, 4.0)points, 3.0(2.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.3, 2.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.8)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points in the conventional intermuscular group ( P>0.05). The VAS scores of the neck and shoulder in the two groups were significantly decreased at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively from the preoperative values ( P<0.05), while they were stabilized at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up compared with those at 3 months postoperatively, with no significant difference among them ( P>0.05). The JOA scores were (8.1±2.8)points, (10.0±2.6)points, (10.5±2.6)points, (11.6±2.3)points, (12.7±2.3)points, and (13.7±2.4)points in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were not statistically different from (8.8±2.2)points, (10.3±2.1)points, (10.8±2.0)points, (12.0±2.0)points, (12.9±2.0)points, and (13.8±2.1)points in the conventional intermuscular group ( P>0.05). The JOA scores of the two groups showed continuous improvement at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up in comparison with the preoperatively values ( P<0.05). Although no significant difference was observed between the two groups in ASIA grade preoperatively and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05), the ASIA grade at the last follow-up was significantly improved compared with that before surgery in both groups ( P<0.05). The postoperative complication rate was 12% (3/26) in the three-dimensional visualization group, significantly lower than 38% (12/32) in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the conventional intermuscular approach, the three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular CEOL offers advantages in reducing surgical trauma, improving surgical precision, and lowering the postoperative complication rate in the treatment of CSCIWFD.
4.Longitudinal trajectory analysis of orthokeratology lens wearing adherence in myopic children and adolescents
BAI Guoxin, CAO Mingcong, LI Haiyue, WANG Jian, WANG Yuhe, XU Xiaoteng, CHEN Zhongfei
Chinese Journal of School Health 2025;46(5):728-731
Objective:
To analyze the potential categories and influencing factors of the compliance trajectory of orthokeratology lenses (OK lens) in myopic children and adolescents, so as to provide a basis for dynamic and accurate intervention of OK lens compliance in myopic children and adolescents.
Methods:
From January to June 2024, 310 myopic children and adolescents wearing OK lens were selected as research subjects from the Ophthalmology Medical Center of Cangzhou Central Hospital using a convenient sampling method. Data were collected at four time points: when the glasses were first fitted (T0), 2 weeks after fitting (T1), 1 month later (T2), 3 months later (T3), and 6 months later (T4). The data collection methods included general information questionnaires, compliance surveys for OK lens wearers, the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function-Self-report Version (BRIEF-SR), family support scales, and a self-made questionnaire on myopia control attitudes. A growth mixed model was used to identify the trajectory categories of compliance with OK lens wearing among myopic children and adolescents, and multiple Logistic regression analysis was employed to examine the influencing factors.
Results:
The compliance with OK lens among myopic children and adolescents were roughly divided into four developmental trajectories: C1 exemplary adherent (58 cases, 18.71%), C2 gradual progressor (130 cases, 41.94%), C3 fluctuating (85 cases, 27.42%), and C4 stubborn low follower (37 cases, 11.94%). Multivariate Logistic regression analysis showed that, with C1 group as the reference, age (C3, OR = 0.74 ), parental education level (C4, OR =0.67), executive function (C2, OR =0.69; C4, OR =0.44), family support (C3, OR =0.75) and myopia control attitude (C2, OR =0.39) were all influencing factors for the compliance trajectory of OK lens; with C2 group as the reference, age (C3, OR = 0.55 ), parental education level (C3, OR =0.34; C4, OR =0.64), executive function (C3, OR =0.77), and family support (C4, OR =0.58) were all influencing factors for the compliance trajectory of OK lens; with C3 group as the reference, age (C4, OR = 0.68 ), and myopia control attitude (C4, OR =0.44) were both influencing factors for the compliance trajectory of OK lens ( P <0.05).
Conclusions
The compliance of wearing OK lens in children and adolescents with myopia can be roughly divided into four trajectories, and there is group heterogeneity. Dynamic and precise compliance intervention strategies should be given based on different trajectories and influencing factors.
5.Expressions and significance of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in patients with hemorrhagic stroke
Genwei WANG ; Keliang CHANG ; Xiaoteng GENG ; Dongtao ZHANG ; Menglei YIN ; Tengxiao KONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(2):124-130
Objective:To explore the expressions and significance of nucleotide binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1 (Caspase-1) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.Methods:One hundred and three patients with hemorrhagic stroke who visited the Department of Neurosurgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2022 to January 2024 were selected as the hemorrhage group.Another 90 healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations were selected as the control group.The differences in the levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in peripheral blood between the two groups were compared. The National Institutes of Health neurological deficiency score (NHISS) was used to evaluate the degree of neurological deficits of patients in the hemorrhage group. All patients were followed up for 3 months. The prognosis of patients was evaluated by modified Rankin scale (mRS). The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software. The relationship between peripheral blood indexes and blood loss, severity of neurological impairment was analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis. The predictive value of peripheral blood indexes for prognosis was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Results:The expression levels of NLRP3 mRNA (2.67±0.42, 1.04±0.28), Caspase-1 mRNA (1.24±0.26, 0.75±0.14) and IL-1β protein ((24.92±4.97) pg/mL, (13.39±2.35) pg/mL) in the hemorrhage group were higher than those in the control group ( t=31.243, 15.967, 20.126, all P<0.05). When comparing the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in the peripheral blood of patients with different amounts of bleeding, those with massive bleeding were higher than those with moderate bleeding, and those with moderate bleeding were higher than those with mild bleeding (all P<0.05).The Spearman correlation analysis showed that the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood were positively correlated with the amount of bleeding in patients with hemorrhagic stroke ( r=0.646, 0.585, 0.604, all P<0.05). The levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in patients with severe neurological deficits were higher than those in patients with moderate and mild neurological deficits, and those in patients with moderate neurological deficits were higher than those in patients with mild neurological deficits (all P<0.05). The results of Spearman correlation analysis showed that the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood were positively correlated with the degree of neurological deficits in patients with hemorrhagic stroke ( r=0.607, 0.522, 0.546, all P<0.05). The expression levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood in the poor prognosis group were higher than those in the good prognosis group (all P<0.05). The prediction results indicated that bleeding into the cerebral ventricles, large amount of bleeding, and high expression of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in peripheral blood were independent risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with hemorrhagic stroke (all P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve for the combined assessment of poor prognosis in hemorrhagic stroke by the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β was 0.856, which was larger than the areas under the curves of the three indicators detected separately (0.720, 0.703, 0.715, P<0.05). Conclusion:The expressions of peripheral blood NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β are up-regulated in patients with hemorrhagic stroke, and their high expressions are related to blood loss and the severity of neurological deficit, which also indicate poor prognosis of patients.
6.Expressions and significance of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in patients with hemorrhagic stroke
Genwei WANG ; Keliang CHANG ; Xiaoteng GENG ; Dongtao ZHANG ; Menglei YIN ; Tengxiao KONG
Chinese Journal of Behavioral Medicine and Brain Science 2025;34(2):124-130
Objective:To explore the expressions and significance of nucleotide binding oligomerization domain-like receptor protein 3 (NLRP3), cysteinyl aspartate specific proteinase-1 (Caspase-1) and interleukin-1β (IL-1β) in patients with hemorrhagic stroke.Methods:One hundred and three patients with hemorrhagic stroke who visited the Department of Neurosurgery of the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhengzhou University from January 2022 to January 2024 were selected as the hemorrhage group.Another 90 healthy individuals who underwent physical examinations were selected as the control group.The differences in the levels of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in peripheral blood between the two groups were compared. The National Institutes of Health neurological deficiency score (NHISS) was used to evaluate the degree of neurological deficits of patients in the hemorrhage group. All patients were followed up for 3 months. The prognosis of patients was evaluated by modified Rankin scale (mRS). The statistical analysis was performed using SPSS 20.0 software. The relationship between peripheral blood indexes and blood loss, severity of neurological impairment was analyzed by Spearman correlation analysis. The predictive value of peripheral blood indexes for prognosis was evaluated by receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves.Results:The expression levels of NLRP3 mRNA (2.67±0.42, 1.04±0.28), Caspase-1 mRNA (1.24±0.26, 0.75±0.14) and IL-1β protein ((24.92±4.97) pg/mL, (13.39±2.35) pg/mL) in the hemorrhage group were higher than those in the control group ( t=31.243, 15.967, 20.126, all P<0.05). When comparing the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in the peripheral blood of patients with different amounts of bleeding, those with massive bleeding were higher than those with moderate bleeding, and those with moderate bleeding were higher than those with mild bleeding (all P<0.05).The Spearman correlation analysis showed that the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood were positively correlated with the amount of bleeding in patients with hemorrhagic stroke ( r=0.646, 0.585, 0.604, all P<0.05). The levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in patients with severe neurological deficits were higher than those in patients with moderate and mild neurological deficits, and those in patients with moderate neurological deficits were higher than those in patients with mild neurological deficits (all P<0.05). The results of Spearman correlation analysis showed that the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood were positively correlated with the degree of neurological deficits in patients with hemorrhagic stroke ( r=0.607, 0.522, 0.546, all P<0.05). The expression levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β in peripheral blood in the poor prognosis group were higher than those in the good prognosis group (all P<0.05). The prediction results indicated that bleeding into the cerebral ventricles, large amount of bleeding, and high expression of NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β in peripheral blood were independent risk factors for poor prognosis in patients with hemorrhagic stroke (all P<0.05). The area under the ROC curve for the combined assessment of poor prognosis in hemorrhagic stroke by the levels of NLRP3 mRNA, Caspase-1 mRNA and IL-1β was 0.856, which was larger than the areas under the curves of the three indicators detected separately (0.720, 0.703, 0.715, P<0.05). Conclusion:The expressions of peripheral blood NLRP3, Caspase-1 and IL-1β are up-regulated in patients with hemorrhagic stroke, and their high expressions are related to blood loss and the severity of neurological deficit, which also indicate poor prognosis of patients.
7.Comparative efficacy of O-arm navigation-assisted and conventional posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty via the intermuscular approach in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation
Zhe SHAO ; Wentao JIANG ; Kai SU ; Rundong GUO ; Long WANG ; Yili LI ; Xiaoteng LI ; Qiangqiang PAN ; Wei MEI ; Qingde WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(3):259-266
Objective:To compare the efficacy of O-arm navigation-assisted and conventional posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty (CEOL) via the intermuscular approach in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation (CSCIWFD).Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 60 CSCIWFD patients who were admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023, with compression at C3-C6. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: 30 patients underwent O-arm navigation-assisted intermuscular approach CEOL (navigation-assisted group) and 30 patients underwent conventional intermuscular approach CEOL (conventional surgery group). Surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, and total surgical blood loss were compared between the two groups. At 2 weeks postoperatively, CT scan was performed to evaluate the accuracy of hinge or open-door position preparation of the surgical segments. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for neck and shoulder pain and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were compared between the two groups preoperatively, at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up. Complication rates were also evaluated.Results:A total of 60 patients with CSCIWFD were included, comprising 35 males and 25 females, aged 35-77 years [(50.9±8.6)years]. All the patients were followed up for 12-24 months [(16.9±3.1)months]. The surgical duration and intraoperative blood loss were (121.6±17.9)minutes and (144.7±44.2)ml in the navigation-assisted group, shorter or less than (132.3±14.6)minutes and (178.7±48.7)ml in the conventional surgery group ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative drainage volume and total surgical blood loss between the two groups ( P>0.05). CT scan reviewed at 2 weeks postoperatively revealed that the accuracy rate of hinge and open-door position preparation of the surgical segments in the navigation-assisted group was 99.2% (119/120), significantly higher than 86.7% (104/120) in the conventional surgery group ( P<0.01). Before operation and at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, the VAS scores for neck and shoulder pain and JOA scores in the navigation-assisted group were 5.0(4.0, 7.0)points and (8.7±2.8)points, 3.0(2.0, 4.0)points and (10.2±2.5)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (1 3.0±1.8)points, and 1.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (13.9±1.5)points respectively, while in the conventional surgery group, the VAS scores and JOA scores were 5.5(5.0, 6.3)points and (8.8±2.6)points, 4.0(3.0, 4.0)points and (10.4±2.5)points, 2.0(1.0, 3.0)points and (12.9±2.2)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (13.8±2.0)points ( P>0.05). Both groups showed improvement in neck and shoulder VAS scores and JOA scores at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, compared to preoperative scores ( P<0.05); further improvement was observed at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up compared to that at 2 weeks postoperatively ( P<0.05). There were no significant differences between neck and shoulder VAS scores or JOA scores at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). In the navigation-assisted group, 2 patients had axial neck-shoulder pain postoperatively, with a complication rate of 7% (2/30); while in the conventional surgery group, 7 patients had axial neck-shoulder pain and one patient developed cerebrospinal fluid leakage and low-pressure headache, with a complication rate of 27% (8/30) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared to the conventional intermuscular approach, O-arm navigation-assisted intermuscular approach CEOL for CSCIWFD reduces surgical duration and intraoperative blood loss, improves the accuracy of hinge and open-door position preparation, and lowers complication rates.
8.Clinical Application of"Tongdu Qishen"Combined with Manifestation-Root Cause Yin-Yang and Reinforcing-Reducing Balance Acupuncture in Treatment of Stroke Sequela Hemiplegia
Xiaoteng XU ; Zidong WANG ; Zhigang LI
World Science and Technology-Modernization of Traditional Chinese Medicine 2025;27(5):1260-1266
The concepts of manifestation-root cause,Yin-Yang balance,reinforcing-reducing for deficiency and excess should not only be focused on the traditional Chinese medicine formulations,but also be consistently applied in clinical practice of acupuncture treatment.The"Tongdu Qishen"acupuncture method,developed by Professor Li Zhigang based on years of experience in treating psychosis,demonstrates unique advantages in treating stroke sequela hemiplegia.From the three aspects of theoretical basis,classic medical records,acupoint selection and operation analysis,this study introduces the clinical application of"Tongdu Qishen"combined with manifestation-root cause Yin-Yang and reinforcing-reducing balance acupuncture in the treatment of stroke sequela hemiplegia,offering new insights and strategies for exploring effective clinical treatment with syndrome differentiation.
9.Comparative efficacy of O-arm navigation-assisted and conventional posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty via the intermuscular approach in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation
Zhe SHAO ; Wentao JIANG ; Kai SU ; Rundong GUO ; Long WANG ; Yili LI ; Xiaoteng LI ; Qiangqiang PAN ; Wei MEI ; Qingde WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(3):259-266
Objective:To compare the efficacy of O-arm navigation-assisted and conventional posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty (CEOL) via the intermuscular approach in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture-dislocation (CSCIWFD).Methods:A prospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 60 CSCIWFD patients who were admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from May 2021 to May 2023, with compression at C3-C6. Patients were randomly divided into two groups: 30 patients underwent O-arm navigation-assisted intermuscular approach CEOL (navigation-assisted group) and 30 patients underwent conventional intermuscular approach CEOL (conventional surgery group). Surgical duration, intraoperative blood loss, postoperative drainage volume, and total surgical blood loss were compared between the two groups. At 2 weeks postoperatively, CT scan was performed to evaluate the accuracy of hinge or open-door position preparation of the surgical segments. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for neck and shoulder pain and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) scores were compared between the two groups preoperatively, at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up. Complication rates were also evaluated.Results:A total of 60 patients with CSCIWFD were included, comprising 35 males and 25 females, aged 35-77 years [(50.9±8.6)years]. All the patients were followed up for 12-24 months [(16.9±3.1)months]. The surgical duration and intraoperative blood loss were (121.6±17.9)minutes and (144.7±44.2)ml in the navigation-assisted group, shorter or less than (132.3±14.6)minutes and (178.7±48.7)ml in the conventional surgery group ( P<0.05). There were no statistically significant differences in postoperative drainage volume and total surgical blood loss between the two groups ( P>0.05). CT scan reviewed at 2 weeks postoperatively revealed that the accuracy rate of hinge and open-door position preparation of the surgical segments in the navigation-assisted group was 99.2% (119/120), significantly higher than 86.7% (104/120) in the conventional surgery group ( P<0.01). Before operation and at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, the VAS scores for neck and shoulder pain and JOA scores in the navigation-assisted group were 5.0(4.0, 7.0)points and (8.7±2.8)points, 3.0(2.0, 4.0)points and (10.2±2.5)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (1 3.0±1.8)points, and 1.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (13.9±1.5)points respectively, while in the conventional surgery group, the VAS scores and JOA scores were 5.5(5.0, 6.3)points and (8.8±2.6)points, 4.0(3.0, 4.0)points and (10.4±2.5)points, 2.0(1.0, 3.0)points and (12.9±2.2)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points and (13.8±2.0)points ( P>0.05). Both groups showed improvement in neck and shoulder VAS scores and JOA scores at 2 weeks, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up, compared to preoperative scores ( P<0.05); further improvement was observed at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up compared to that at 2 weeks postoperatively ( P<0.05). There were no significant differences between neck and shoulder VAS scores or JOA scores at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05). In the navigation-assisted group, 2 patients had axial neck-shoulder pain postoperatively, with a complication rate of 7% (2/30); while in the conventional surgery group, 7 patients had axial neck-shoulder pain and one patient developed cerebrospinal fluid leakage and low-pressure headache, with a complication rate of 27% (8/30) ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared to the conventional intermuscular approach, O-arm navigation-assisted intermuscular approach CEOL for CSCIWFD reduces surgical duration and intraoperative blood loss, improves the accuracy of hinge and open-door position preparation, and lowers complication rates.
10.Comparative efficacy of three-dimensional visualization technology-assisted intermuscular versus conventional intermuscular cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty for cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation
Zhe SHAO ; Wei MEI ; Long WANG ; Wentao JIANG ; Qiangqiang PAN ; Zhenhui ZHANG ; Yili LI ; Xiaoteng LI ; Xiaofei XIE ; Qingde WANG
Chinese Journal of Trauma 2025;41(9):824-831
Objective:To compare the efficacy of three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular versus conventional intermuscular cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty (CEOL) in the treatment of cervical spinal cord injury without fracture or dislocation (CSCIWFD).Methods:A retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 58 patients with CSCIWFD admitted to Zhengzhou Orthopedic Hospital from October 2021 to January 2024, including 39 males and 19 females, aged 36-77 years [(52.9±8.9)years]. Among them, 26 patients were treated with three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular CEOL (three-dimensional visualization group), while 32 patients were treated with conventional intermuscular CEOL (conventional intermuscular group). All patients were treated with CEOL in 4 segments (C 3-C 6), comprising 104 surgical segments in the three-dimensional visualization group and 128 in the conventional intermuscular group. The following outcomes were compared between the two groups, including the operative duration, intraoperative blood loss, accuracy rate of open-door and hinge placement at the surgical levels, visual analogue scale (VAS) of the neck and shoulder and Japanese Orthopedic Association (JOA) score preoperatively, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up, American Spinal Injury Association (ASIA) impairment scale preoperatively and at the last follow-up, and postoperative complication rate. Results:All patients were followed up for 12-24 months [(17.5±3.1)months]. The operative duration and intraoperative blood loss were (117.0±12.3)minutes and (151.3±30.9)ml in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were shorter or less than (131.9±15.0)minutes and (184.7±42.9)ml in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.01). The accuracy rate of open-door and hinge placement at the surgical levels was 94.2% (98/104) in the three-dimensional visualization group, significantly higher than 83.6% (107/128) in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.05). The VAS scores of the neck and shoulder preoperatively, at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively, and at the last follow-up were 6.0(5.0, 7.0)points, 3.5(3.0, 4.0)points, 3.0(2.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.3)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were not statistically different from 5.0(4.3, 6.8)points, 4.0(3.0, 4.0)points, 3.0(2.0, 3.0)points, 2.0(1.3, 2.0)points, 2.0(1.0, 2.8)points, and 2.0(1.0, 2.0)points in the conventional intermuscular group ( P>0.05). The VAS scores of the neck and shoulder in the two groups were significantly decreased at 1 week, 1 month and 3 months postoperatively from the preoperative values ( P<0.05), while they were stabilized at 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up compared with those at 3 months postoperatively, with no significant difference among them ( P>0.05). The JOA scores were (8.1±2.8)points, (10.0±2.6)points, (10.5±2.6)points, (11.6±2.3)points, (12.7±2.3)points, and (13.7±2.4)points in the three-dimensional visualization group, which were not statistically different from (8.8±2.2)points, (10.3±2.1)points, (10.8±2.0)points, (12.0±2.0)points, (12.9±2.0)points, and (13.8±2.1)points in the conventional intermuscular group ( P>0.05). The JOA scores of the two groups showed continuous improvement at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months postoperatively and at the last follow-up in comparison with the preoperatively values ( P<0.05). Although no significant difference was observed between the two groups in ASIA grade preoperatively and at the last follow-up ( P>0.05), the ASIA grade at the last follow-up was significantly improved compared with that before surgery in both groups ( P<0.05). The postoperative complication rate was 12% (3/26) in the three-dimensional visualization group, significantly lower than 38% (12/32) in the conventional intermuscular group ( P<0.05). Conclusion:Compared with the conventional intermuscular approach, the three-dimensional visualization-assisted intermuscular CEOL offers advantages in reducing surgical trauma, improving surgical precision, and lowering the postoperative complication rate in the treatment of CSCIWFD.


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