Periosteum derived stem cells for regenerative medicine proposals: boosting current knowledge

Periosteum is a thin fibrous layer that covers most bones. It resides in a dynamic mechanically loaded environment and provides a niche for pluripotent cells and a source for molecular factors that modulate cell behaviour. Elucidating periosteum regenerative poten-tial has become a hot topic in orthopaedics. This review discusses the state of the art of osteochondral tissue engineering rested on periosteum derived progenitor cells(PDPCs) and suggests upcoming research direc-tions. Periosteal cells isolation, characterization and migration in the site of injury, as well as their differen-tiation, are analysed. Moreover, the role of cell mecha-nosensing and its contribution to matrix organization, bone microarchitecture and bone stenght is examined. In this regard the role of periostin and its upregulation under mechanical stress in order to preserve PDPC sur-vival and bone tissue integrity is contemplated. The re-view also summarized the role of the periosteum in the field of dentistry and maxillofacial reconstruction. The involvement of microRNAs in osteoblast differentiation and in endogenous tissue repair is explored as well. Fi-nally the novel concept of a guided bone regenerationbased on the use of periosteum itself as a smart mate-rial and the realization of constructs able to mimic the extracellular matrix features is talked out. Additionally, since periosteum can differentiate into insulin produc-ing cells it could be a suitable source in allogenic trans-plantations. That innovative applications would takeadvantage from investigations aimed to assess PDPCimmune privilege.

3D-printed,bi-layer,biomimetic artificial periosteum for boosting bone regeneration

Periosteum,a membrane covering the surface of the bone,plays an essential role in maintaining the function of bone tissue—and especially in providing nourishment and vascularization during the bone regeneration process.Currently,most artificial periostea have relatively weak mechanical strength and a rapid degradation rate,and they lack integrated angiogenesis and osteogenesis functions.In this study,a bi-layer,biomimetic,artificial periosteum composed of a methacrylated gelatin–nano-hydroxyapatite(GelMA-nHA)cambium layer and a poly(N-acryloyl 2-lycine)(PACG)-GelMA-Mg^(2+)fibrous layer was fabricated via 3D printing.The GelMA-nHA layer is shown to undertake the function of improving osteogenic differentiation of rat bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells with the sustainable release of Ca^(2+) from nHA nanoparticles.The hydrogen-bonding-strengthened P(ACG-GelMA-L)-Mg^(2+)hydrogel layer serves to protect the inner defect site and prolong degradation time(60 days)to match new bone regeneration.Furthermore,the released magnesium ion exhibits a prominent effect in regulating the polarization phenotype of macrophage cells into theM2 phenotype and thus promotes the angiogenesis of the human umbilical vein endothelial cells in vitro.This bi-layer artificial periosteum was implanted into a critical-sized cranial bone defect in rats,and the 12-week post-operative outcomes demonstrate optimal new bone regeneration.

Experiment study on combined free periosteum grafting and new reconstituted bone xenograft in repairing segmental defects

Objective: To study the efficacy of combined use of a new grafting material, new reconstituted bone xenograft (NRBX) and free periosteal graft in repair of segmental bony defects. Methods: NRBX was made by combining recombi- nant human BMP2(rhBMP2) and an antigen-free bovine cancellous bone (BCB) as a carrier. NRBX was used alone, in combination with free periosteal graft to repair a 1. 5 cm defect in the radius of rabbit. The defect-repairing capability for each of the treatment modalities was assessed with radiographical, biomechanical, densitometrical and histological methods. Results: NRBX used alone was capable of healing the defect in large by 16 weeks, with a similar repair process and mecha- nism seen with econstituted bone xenograft (RBX). Combined use of NRBX and free periosteal graft was superior in terms of increased and quality of the new bone formed at the early stage of the repair pass (within 12 weeks) to NRBX used alone, with the defect basically healed by 12 weeks. Conclusion: Both methods are effective in repairing segmental bone defects, but NRBX used in combination with free periosteal graft is preferred, because of the satisfactory osteogenesis, osteoconduction and osteoinduction.

Giant nodular fasciitis originating from the humeral periosteum:A case report

BACKGROUND Nodular fasciitis(NF)is a self-limiting tumor that mostly occurs in the subcutaneous superficial fascia.NF originating from the appendicular periosteum is extremely rare.A large NF lesion of periosteal origin can be misdiagnosed as a malignant bone tumor and may cause overtreatment.CASE SUMMARY A right axillary mass was found in a 46-year-old man and was initially diagnosed intraoperatively as low-grade sarcoma,but later diagnosed as NF after postresection histopathological evaluation.Furthermore,fluorescence in situ hybridization analysis revealed a USP6 gene rearrangement that confirmed the diagnosis.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first case of NF in the humeral periosteum.CONCLUSION NF poses a diagnostic challenge as it is often mistaken for sarcoma.Postoperative histopathological examination of whole sections can be combined with immunohistochemical staining and,if necessary,the diagnosis can be confirmed by molecular detection,and thus help avoid overtreatment.

Reconstruction of Hemipelvectomy Defect Using a Fillet Flap with Femoral Periosteum

Backgrounds: Reconstruction after hemipelvectomy is very important for rehabilitation into society. The pelvis plays an important role for support of the intra-abdominal organs. Methods: We operated 3 cases using fillet flaps with the femoral periosteum for reconstruction of hemipelvectomy defect. Results: It is useful to elevate the flap all around with the femoral periosteum, because the periosteum can be sutured to supporting pelvic structures with the aim to support intra-abdominal organs. Conclusion: Without alternative supports for the bony pelvis, pelvic reconstructions are at risk for hernia and it may be difficult for outpatients to fit their habiliments after radical cure. The rigid support for the intra-abdominal organs occurs in association with the suture pelvic and femoral periosteum.

Reconstruction of tracheal defect using the contralateral musculo-periosteum flap of the sternocleidomastoideus with clavicular periosteum

To reconstruct tracheal defect after tumor excision,we used the contralateral musculo-periosteum flap of the sternocleidomastoideus with clavicular periosteum.Methods The contralateral musculo-periosteum flap of the sternocleidomastoideus with clavicular periosteum was used to reconstruct the tracheal defect when the blood supply to the ipsilateral sternocleidomastoideus was destroyed because of lymphonode clearing or radiotherapy.The pedicle of the musculo-periosteum flap was dissected adequately and the blood supply was protected carefully.Results All flaps survived with epithelization and osteogenesis.The endotracheal tubes were pulled out safely without trachea stenosis in all the patients.Conclusion The contralateral musculo-periosteum flap of the sternocleidomastoideus with clavicular periosteum could reconstruct the tracheal defect when the ipsilateral blood supply was damaged.This method extends the application of the musculo-periosteum flap.3 refs,4 figs.

Irisin-loaded electrospun core-shell nanofibers as calvarial periosteum accelerate vascularized bone regeneration by activating the mitochondrial SIRT3 pathway

The scarcity of native periosteum poses a significant clinical barrier in the repair of critical-sized bone defects.The challenge of enhancing regenerative potential in bone healing is further compounded by oxidative stress at the fracture site.However,the introduction of artificial periosteum has demonstrated its ability to promote bone regeneration through the provision of appropriate mechanical support and controlled release of proosteogenic factors.In this study,a poly(L-lactic acid)(PLLA)/hyaluronic acid(HA)-based nanofibrous membrane was fabricated using the coaxial electrospinning technique.The incorporation of irisin into the core-shell structure of PLLA/HA nanofibers(PLLA/HA@Irisin)achieved its sustained release.In vitro experiments demonstrated that the PLLA/HA@Irisin membranes exhibited favorable biocompatibility.The osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMMSCs)was improved by PLLA/HA@Irisin,as evidenced by a significant increase in alkaline phosphatase activity and matrix mineralization.Mechanistically,PLLA/HA@Irisin significantly enhanced the mitochondrial function of BMMSCs via the activation of the sirtuin 3 antioxidant pathway.To assess the therapeutic effectiveness,PLLA/HA@Irisin membranes were implanted in situ into critical-sized calvarial defects in rats.The results at 4 and 8 weeks post-surgery indicated that the implantation of PLLA/HA@Irisin exhibited superior efficacy in promoting vascularized bone formation,as demonstrated by the enhancement of bone matrix synthesis and the development of new blood vessels.The results of our study indicate that the electrospun PLLA/HA@Irisin nanofibers possess characteristics of a biomimetic periosteum,showing potential for effectively treating critical-sized bone defects by improving the mitochondrial function and maintaining redox homeostasis of BMMSCs.

静电纺丝聚偏氟乙烯压电仿生骨膜的生物相容性评价

背景:课题组前期研究发现,静电纺丝聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜具有良好的细胞相容性,但其生物相容性尚不清楚。目的:评价掺Zn2+、Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜的生物相容性。方法:取前期研究采用静电纺丝技术制备的聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Zn2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Zn2++1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜,制备各组仿生骨膜浸提液,选择SD大鼠为实验对象,进行溶血实验、短期全身毒性实验、热源实验,选择豚鼠为实验对象,进行皮肤致敏实验,检测4组仿生骨膜的生物相容性。结果与结论:①溶血实验结果显示,掺1%Zn2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Zn2++1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜及聚偏氟乙烯浸提液的溶血率分别为(0.130±0.013)%,(0.149±0.020)%,(0.466±0.018)%,(0.037±0.018)%,符合生物材料血液相容性性标准;②短期全身毒性实验结果显示,4组仿生骨膜浸提液灌胃干预后未引起SD大鼠体质量减轻、摄食量变化及呼吸困难等毒性体征,对大鼠的主要脏器无毒性作用;③热源实验结果显示,掺1%Zn2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯、掺1%Zn2++1%Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯及聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜浸提液干预后,SD大鼠体温升高值分别为(0.133±0.058),(0.100±0.010),(0.300±0.010),(0.300±0.017)℃,均小于0.6℃,体温升高度数总和均小于1.4℃;④皮肤致敏实验结果显示,4组仿生骨膜浸提液干预后豚鼠皮下未见红斑与水肿。结果表明:聚偏氟乙烯与掺Zn2+、Mg2+聚偏氟乙烯仿生骨膜具有良好的生物相容性。

Reconstruction of segmental bone defects in the rabbit ulna using periosteum encapsulated mesenchymal stem cells-loaded poly（lactic-co-glycolic acid） scaffolds

Background Repair of large bone defects remains a challenge for clinicians. The present study investigated the ability of mesenchymal stem cells （MSCs） and/or periosteum-loaded poly（lactic-co-glycolic acid） （PLGA） to promote new bone formation within rabbit ulnar segmental bone defects. Methods Rabbit bone marrow-derived MSCs （passage 3） were seeded onto porous PLGA scaffolds. Forty segmental bone defects, each 15 mm in length, were created in the rabbit ulna, from which periosteum was obtained. Bone defects were treated with either PLGA alone （group A）, PLGA ＋ MSCs （group B）, periosteum-wrapped PLGA （group C） or periosteum-wrapped PLGA/MSCs （group D）. At 6 and 12 weeks post-surgery, samples were detected by gross observation, radiological examination （X-ray and micro-CT） and histological analyses. Results Group D, comprising both periosteum and MSCs, showed better bone quality, higher X-ray scores and a greater amount of bone volume compared with the other three groups at each time point （P 〈0.05）. No significant differences in radiological scores and amount of bone volume were found between groups B and C （P 〉0.05）, both of which were significantly higher than group A （P 〈0.05）. Conclusions Implanted MSCs combined with periosteum have a synergistic effect on segmental bone regeneration and that periosteum plays a critical role in the process. Fabrication of angiogenic and osteogenic cellular constructs or tissue-engineered periosteum will have broad applications in bone tissue engineering.

Free iliac crest grafts with periosteum for treatment of old acetabular defects

Objective ： To inquire into the therapeutic effectiveness of free iliac crest grafts with periosteum on old acetabular defects. Methods： From February 1996 to June 2005, 9 patients were treated with free iliac crest grafts with periosteum to reconstruct old acetabular defects. There were 7 males and 2 females and the average age was 41.3 years. The acetabular defects were caused by traffic accidents in 6 cases and fall injury in 3 cases. The time from injury to treatment was 4-13 months and averaged 8 months. Intraoperatively we firstly removed the acetabular fracture fragments of the posterior wall. The femoral head was then reducted. Bone graft was harvested from the iliac crest with periosteum, which was sculpted with a rongeur to conform to the defect. The concave （ iliac fossa） side of the graft was placed toward the femoral head. The graft was securedly fixed by two to three leg screws. Results ： Postoperative syndrome was not found in any of the cases. Harris＇ score system showed that the score raised from 32. 3 points preoperatively to 81 points postoperatively. The hip function was evaluated as excellent in 3 cases, good in 4 cases and fair in 2 cases. Conclusions, Although this procedure could not exactly reproduce the anatomy of the hip joint, it enables to restore the posterior stability, provide bone-stock for the hip joints and prevent dislocation of the femoral head.

Artificial periosteum in bone defect repair--A review

Periosteum is a thin membrane that encases the surfaces of most bones.It is composed of an outer fibrous layer contains longitudinally oriented cells and collagen fibers and an inner cambial layer that consists of multipotent mesenchymal stem cells（MSCs）and osteogenic progenitor cells.Periosteum has a function of regulating cell and collagen arrangement,which is important to the integrity,modelling and remodelling of bone,particularly during bone defect repair.Apart from autograft and allograft,artificial periosteum,or tissue-engineered periosteum mimicking native periosteum in structure or function,made up of small intestinal submucosa,acellular dermis,induced membrane,cell sheets,and polymeric scaffolds,and so on,has been developed to be used in bone defect repair.In this review,we classify the artificial periosteum into three approaches based on the material source,that is,native tissues,scaffoldfree cell sheets and scaffold-cell composites.Mechanisms,methods and efficacy of each approach are provided.Existing obstacles and enabling technologies for future directions are also discussed.

Metal-phenolic networks modified polyurethane as periosteum for bone regeneration

Treatment of bone defects still poses a great challenge in orthopedic clinics, and the vital role of periosteum in such processes has attracted widespread attention. However, studies focusing on the oxidative stress micro-environment with an artificial periosteum at the site of defect have been scarce. The intrinsic anti-oxidative properties and therapeutic potential for bone defects of metal-phenolic networks(MPNs)have provided a potential solution to this. Herein, we have developed a protocatechualdehyde + zinc ion(PCA+Zn^(Ⅱ)) MPN coating on a thermoplastic polyurethane membrane with a one-pot method to fabricate a new-type of periosteum with meritorious biocompatibility and abilities of modulating oxidative stress condition and promoting osteogenesis and mineralization for better bone regeneration, which has shown to be a promising strategy for constructing artificial periosteum with various MPNs.

Effect of estrogen on gene expression of fatty acid synthase in periosteum

Background Estrogen deficiency contributes to postmenopausal osteoporosis. Periosteum might be a potential target of estrogen, but the underlying mechanism at gene level is far from being elucidated. The objective of this study was to investigate the correlation between estrogen and fatty acid synthase （FAS） expression in periosteum. Methods Human periosteum cells were cultured in vitro. Expressed genes in the substrated cDNA library were verified using semi-quantitative PCR and real-time PCR. The expression of FAS in periosteum of ovarectomized （OVX） SD rats was investigated. Results FAS gene was most significantly expressed in the subtracted cDNA library of periosteal cells screened by semi-quantitative PCR. Low FAS expression was verified by real-time PCR in the estrogen exposed human periosteum rather than in the control. The estradiol levels were （20.81±12.62） pg/ml, （19.64±4.35） pg/ml and （13.47±1.84） pg/ml in the sham group, the control, and the OVX group, respectively. The estradiol levels in the OVX group was significantly lower （P=-0.0386）. The FAS gene expression in periosteum in the OVX group, sham group, and control group was 3.09±1.97, 1.33±0.47 and 1.51±1.32, respectively. The gene expression in the OVX group was significantly higher （P=0.0372）. Conclusion Estrogen modulates FAS gene expression in in vitro human perisoteum as well as in in vivo rat periosteum.

Current practice in autologous rib and costal-cartilage harvest for rhinoplasty:A systematic review

Background:Autologous costal grafts are used universally in clinical practice for rhinoplasty and reconstruction.However,surgeons worldwide have not agreed on the details of graft harvesting,including rib selection,side preference,operation mode,cutting methods,and handling of the periosteum and perichondrium.This study aimed to provide an overview of the novel techniques used for auto-rib harvesting in rhinoplasty within the past 5 years and identify potential avenues for future research.Methods:We searched for related articles in PubMed,Embase,and Web of Science from 2019 to 2023,summa-rized crucial but controversial steps in recent practice,and analyzed their theoretical basis and clinical feasibility.Results:Auto-rib and cartilage open harvest is still mainstream in rhinoplasty and reconstruction,with the 5th to 8th ribs and cartilage being the most used.The laparoscopic harvest is gaining attention,being second only to the open harvest,with the 9th/10th ribs and cartilages being particularly convenient.The clinical applications of full-cut and split-cut methods differ in their advantages.Except for some special reasons,almost all studies tended to preserve the periosteum and perichondrium in situ,and few surgeons chose to harvest the grafts on the left side.Conclusion:Multiple techniques have emerged,requiring surgeons to balance the benefits and risks of various strategies at each step.New theories and techniques should be fully tested promptly and in clinical practice before wide application.Overall,a professional consensus is needed for better directivity,precision,and stability in clinical practice.

静电纺丝聚偏氟乙烯压电仿生骨膜的细胞相容性

背景:聚偏氟乙烯具有压电性能、良好的生物相容性和无毒性,使其成为骨膜修复合适的候选材料。目的:评价掺锌镁离子静电纺丝聚偏氟乙烯压电仿生骨膜的体外细胞毒性。方法:采用静电纺丝技术分别制备纯聚偏氟乙烯、掺锌离子聚偏氟乙烯、掺镁离子聚偏氟乙烯、掺锌镁离子聚偏氟乙烯压电仿生骨膜,依次命名为PVDF、PVDF-Zn、PVDF-Mg和PVDF-Zn-Mg,其中锌、镁离子的质量分数均为1%。将成骨细胞、血管内皮细胞分别与4组仿生骨膜共培养,通过碱性磷酸酶染色、CD31免疫荧光染色、扫描电镜观察与CCK-8法检测仿生骨膜的细胞相容性。结果与结论:①成骨细胞:培养7 d的碱性磷酸酶染色显示,PVDF-Zn组碱性磷酸酶分泌多于其他3组。扫描电镜下可见,培养1 d时,细胞在PVDF-Mg和PVDF-Zn-Mg仿生骨膜表面得到了一定的铺展,伪足向四周伸展;到3 d时,各组细胞边缘向材料伸出伪足;到第5,7天时,细胞铺展充分、生长形态良好且牢牢地覆盖在纤维表面,细胞伪足向四周及纤维空隙中伸展。CCK-8检测显示,随着时间的推移,各组仿生骨膜上的细胞增殖呈上升趋势,培养1,3,5,7 d的细胞相对增殖率均≥75%,细胞毒性≤1级。②血管内皮细胞:培养3 d的CD31免疫荧光染色显示,细胞在各组仿生骨膜上良好地黏附和铺展,彼此连接,其中PVDF-Zn-Mg组细胞数量多于其他3组。扫描电镜下可见,培养1,3 d时,细胞开始黏附在各组纤维表面;到5 d时,细胞在纤维表面均铺展良好并伸出明显的伪足;到7 d时,PVDF-Mg、PVDF-Zn-Mg仿生骨膜上的细胞呈复层生长,并伸展伪足至纤维空隙内。CCK-8检测显示,随着时间推移,各组仿生骨膜上的细胞增殖呈下降趋势,培养1,3,5,7 d的细胞相对增殖率均≥125%,细胞毒性为0级。③结果表明:掺锌镁离子静电纺丝聚偏氟乙烯压电仿生骨膜具有良好的细胞相容性。

内源性骨膜引导骨再生过程中信号通路富集及FZD家族动态表达研究

目的研究内源性骨膜引导骨再生过程中信号通路富集及卷曲蛋白(FZD)家族动态表达。方法建立猪闭合肋骨膜引导下的骨再生模型,选择7个时间点采集骨膜和再生骨组织进行基因测序,分析差异基因筛选以及相关信号通路富集的情况。选取与骨再生过程中密切相关的FZD分子家族,检测并分析FZD各成员的动态表达变化及其表达相关性。结果实验组相较于对照组,共有7个基因在建模后1个月内的不同时间点持续存在差异表达。差异基因富集显示,早期主要存在免疫反应,后实现组织发展和重塑。FZD家族各成员在不同时间点的表达存在波动,大多数成员的表达高峰在术后3 d,而实验组的倍数改变高峰在术后1个月最为明显,FZD1和FZD2最高,且二者具有较高的相关性。结论本研究筛选出的骨膜引导性骨再生过程中的差异基因以及相关信号通路,为进一步的分子机制研究提供了理论依据,而FZD分子家族动态表达变化在该过程中发挥着重要作用,其具体参与的生物机制尚需进一步研究验证。

骨膜细胞的生物学特征与组织工程应用

骨膜细胞是一种源自骨膜的多能性干细胞,为再生医学领域提供了潜在的种子细胞来源。近年来,骨膜细胞在基础研究领域取得了显著进展,笔者就骨膜细胞的生物学特征、相关的信号通路、不同的细胞亚群以及影响骨膜细胞成骨的积极和消极因素进行综述,并对其在临床应用以及组织工程领域的发展前景进行了展望。

细菌纤维素/羟基磷灰石@聚醚砜骨膜支架的制备及其性能研究

骨膜作为骨缺损修复过程中营养物质的来源及膜内成骨过程中的核心位点,其结构和功能的重建对大尺度骨缺损的修复起到极其重要的作用。基于此,为了模拟天然骨膜的结构和功能,将聚醚砜(PES)和羟基磷灰石(HAp)混合,通过静电纺丝制备HAp@PES静电纺纤维膜(HPES),然后通过膜液界面培养法与细菌纤维素(BC)复合,获得了具有微米―纳米结构的BC/HAp@PES(BC/HPES)支架。扫描电镜结果表明,该支架微米―纳米纤维交错分布,且HAp成功复合在微米纤维上。所制备的支架具有良好的力学性能。进一步研究表明,成骨细胞在支架表面表现出良好的增殖和铺展能力,不仅如此,该支架还具有良好的成骨分化诱导能力。因此,这种具有仿生微纳纤维结构且负载HAp的骨膜支架有望用于大尺度骨缺损修复领域。

骨膜下植骨技术修复兔口腔种植体颊侧骨缺损的实验研究

目的探究骨膜下植骨(Sub-periosteal Peri-implant Augmented Layer,SPAL)技术对于修复种植体颊侧骨缺损的组织学可靠性。方法选取20只日本大耳白兔,应用随机数表法将其分为引导骨再生(Guided bone regeneration,GBR)组(A组)和SPAL组(B组)两组,每组各10只。拔除兔下颌切齿同期植入种植体建立骨缺损模型。骨增量A组采用GBR技术,B组采用SPAL技术。术后即刻、1个月、3个月、6个月取材进行Micro CT扫描及组织学观察。结果实验操作可实现理想骨充填,术后1个月时,B组种植体颊侧多个水平层面骨壁厚度及整体骨体积均明显高于A组。术后3个月时,B组种植体颊侧骨量高于A组,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。术后6个月时,两组种植体颊侧最终骨量趋于等量。组织学观察可知,两组种植体颊侧均可实现成熟板层骨结构。结论SPAL骨增量术后无纤维组织长入成骨区,术后6个月可实现种植体骨结合及颊侧骨再生,效果与传统GBR技术无显著差异。且骨膜替代人工屏障膜有利于维持原始骨壁,具有更好的空间维持作用。

“鼻周骨膜压揉法”为主的推拿手法治疗肺虚感寒型小儿变应性鼻炎疗效观察

目的 观察以“鼻周骨膜压揉法”为主的推拿手法治疗肺虚感寒型小儿变应性鼻炎的疗效。方法 选择2019年1月—2022年9月就诊于北京按摩医院、北京中医药大学附属护国寺中医医院、北京市丰盛中医骨伤专科医院、北京市朝阳区金盏第二社区卫生服务中心的变应性鼻炎患儿60例,采用随机数字表法分为2组,各30例。对照组口服孟鲁司特钠,1次/d,1周为1个疗程,共治疗4个疗程;观察组在对照组基础上采用“鼻周骨膜压揉法”为主的推拿手法进行治疗,隔天1次,1周3次,治疗4周。对比2组临床疗效,以及治疗前后3个月主症(喷嚏、流涕、鼻塞、鼻痒)及次症(畏风怕冷、易感冒、自汗、气短乏力)评分。结果 2组总有效率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。对照组治疗第1、2、3、4周喷嚏、流涕、鼻塞、鼻痒、易感冒积分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05);治疗第4周,畏风怕冷积分较治疗前降低(P<0.05);治疗第3、4周自汗症状积分较治疗前降低(P<0.05);气短乏力症状积分各时间点差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。观察组治疗第1、2、3、4周喷嚏、流涕、鼻塞、鼻痒、畏风怕冷、易感冒、自汗积分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05);治疗第2、3、4周气短乏力症状积分较治疗前降低(P<0.05)。治疗前及治疗第1周,2组主症积分差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);治疗第2周,观察组喷嚏、鼻塞、鼻痒积分均低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗第3周,观察组主症积分均低于对照组(P<0.05);治疗第4周,观察组喷嚏、流涕、鼻塞积分低于对照组(P<0.05);2组各时间点次症积分差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗后3个月,2组症状积分均较治疗前降低(P<0.05),观察组喷嚏、流涕、鼻塞、鼻痒、自汗积分低于对照组(P<0.05)。结论 “鼻周骨膜压揉法”为主的推拿手法可提高肺虚感寒型小儿变应性鼻炎临床疗效并改善患儿症状。