Radiographic Circularity of Capitellum and Its Relation to the Range of Motion

Background: The shape of the capitellum has been traditionally described in anatomy books as part of a sphere. Alteration in the capitellar morphology following pathologies such as fractures, osteochondrosis, and degenerative arthritis has been associated with less optimum functional results. Aim: To define the relationship between the sphericity of the capitellar morphology as measured on trauma series plain radiographs and the elbow range of motion. Methods: 40 patients were included in the study. All patients recruited from the upper limb clinics presented with non-elbow joint-related complaints. The elbow range of motion was measured using a standardized technique. Digital anteroposterior and lateral radiographs of patients’ elbows were used to measure capitellar circularity using the ImageJ processing program and circularity calculation equation. Correlation analyses were conducted between the degree of capitellar sphericity and elbow range of motion. Results: The results of measurements from the anteroposterior radiographs showed a positive correlation between increased circularity and an increase in the range of flexion, pronation, and supination. The range of extension decreased with the increased circularity of the capitellum. This trend was repeated with measures of lateral radiographs but was statistically not significant. Conclusion: Native capitellar circularity has an impact on the elbow range of motion. This should be put into consideration when dealing with pathologies that affect capitellar morphology.

Measurement of cervical range of motion using smartphone compass in the healthy people:a cross-sectional pilot study

Objective:This study evaluates the reliability of smartphone compass software in measuring the cervical range of motion in healthy people.Methods:We selected 40 healthy intern college students from Tianjin Hospital from June to August 2022 to participate in this study.Two physiotherapists used a smartphone(iPhone 11256 Gb(model A2223))compass software to measure six directions of motion of the cervical spine in 40 subjects in a total of 3 rounds each.The intraclass correlation coefficient was used to compare the reliability intra-group,and the Pearson correlation coefficient was also used to compare the correlation between groups,with P<0.05 being statistically significant.Results:The intraclass correlation coefficient showed good reliability(>0.5)in cervical range of motion(CROM),especially in cervical flexion and right rotation(>0.9).In the correlation comparison between the two groups,the Spearman comparison was used,and the six directions of the cervical spine were significantly correlated(P<0.05).Conclusion:The built-in compass software in smartphones has good reliability in measuring CROM in healthy people.

The resistive range of motion exercise training in Duchenne muscular dystrophy:a case study

Background:To determine the effectiveness of resistive range of motion exercises in improving muscle strength and functional abilities in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.The study was also aimed to determine if resistive range of motion exercises can slow down the progression of the disease.Methods:A seven-year-old male child was diagnosed with Duchenne muscle dystrophy presented to outpatient physiotherapy clinic.The patient was presented with difficulty in stair climbing,sitting up from the floor,fatigue,and muscle weakness specifically weakness in the proximal limb muscles.The progressive resistive range of motion training was implemented for four years to improve muscle strength and functional abilities.The medical research council grading scale,north ambulatory assessment scale,and creatine kinase were used to evaluate muscle strength,functional abilities,and creatine kinase levels.Results:The muscular strength and functional abilities did not improve after four years of exercise training.The creatine kinase levels were decreased over the period of four years.Conclusion:Resistive range of motion exercises are helpful in maintaining the muscular strength and functional abilities in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Charge Couple Device-Based Systemfor3-di mensional Real Ti me Positioning on the Assessment of Segmental Range of Motion of Lumbar Spine

Objective： To observe the tested results of the segmental range of motion （ROM） of lumbar spine by charge couple device （CCD）-based system for 3-dimensional real-time positioning （CCD system）, and to analyze its clinical significance. Methods： Seven patients with lumbar joint dysfunction and 8 healthy subjects were tested twice by the CCD-based system with an interval of 10 min. Results： The ROM of the patients was obviously lesser than that of the healthy subjects. The measuring data of segmental ROM of lumbar spine by CCD system is correlated significantly to the same data checked later on the same subjects in every direction of the movements. The differences between two checks are usually less than 1 degree. Conclusion： Specially designed CCD based system for 3-dimensional real-time positioning could objectively reflect the segmental ROM of lumbar spine. The system would be of great clinical significance in the assessment of the biomechanical dysfunction of lumbar spine and the effect of the treatment applied.

Immediate Knee Joint Range of Motion after Stable Fixation of Tibial Plateau Fractures

The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors that affect initiation of early postoperative range of motion (ROM) rehabilitation and to investigate whether the postoperative ROM and clinical outcomes were affected by initiation of early ROM, immobilization and other factors. We conducted a retrospective analysis of tibial plateau fractures treated using stable internal fixation between December 2003 and June 2007. The resulting degree of flexion and Rasmussen Clinical and Radiographic Scores were evaluated. Thirty-nine patients were included, and 23 patients underwent a lateral submeniscal arthrotomy for evaluation of joint surface reduction, with 6 lateral meniscus lesions identified via arthrotomy. Three lateral collateral ligament lesions, 3 medial collateral ligament lesions and 1 anterior cruciate ligament lesion were found. Meniscus and ligament lesions significantly and negatively affected the initiation of knee joint ROM. Early ROM was achieved in 26 cases and 13 patients underwent immobilization for 4 weeks. At the final evaluation, the early ROM group had 130.42° ± 5.50° of flexion, compared with 122.92° ± 5.28° in the immobilization group. Moreover, the final Rasmussen score was 25.69 ± 2.92 in the early motion group, compared with 22.61 ± 3.5 in the immobilization group. There was no difference between radiographic scores of the groups. Although the initiation of early ROM improved the clinical results, soft tissue lesions influenced initiation of early knee joint motion. Therefore, meniscus and ligament injuries should be considered as prognostic factors in similar cases.

The Effect of Low Frequency Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Range of Motion Exercise on Paretic Hand Function in Female Patients after Stroke

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has recently been demonstrated to improve motor function after stroke. However, no study has yet tested the synergetic effects of physical exercise on rTMS in clinical settings. We investigated the effect of a 6-session course of low frequency rTMS on contralesional primary motor cortex combined with range-of motion (ROM) exercise on paretic hand function in female stroke patients. This was a single-blind study of the effects of rTMS with or without ROM exercise in female hemiplegic patients after stroke. All patients underwent rTMS on the contralesional primary motor cortex for 15 minutes and ROM exercise on the paretic hand. The cortical excitability determined by the amplitude and latency of the motor evoked potential (MEP) was measured in both first dorsal interosseous (FDI) muscles. We also evaluated arm function using Box and Block, arm reach, 9-hole pegboard, power grip, and pinch grip force tests. The rTMS-induced MEP amplitude of the paretic side significantly increased whereas the non-paretic side showed a decrease through every session. However, the MEP latency significantly increased on the non-paretic hand at post-rTMS with exercise, but a tendency of decrement on paretic hand at same application. Motor function showed improvement in the 9-hole pegboard and arm reach tests at post-rTMS with exercise on the paretic side compared with the non-paretic side. A significant correlation was especially noted between motor function and MEP on the paretic side of stroke patients. Low frequency rTMS with ROM exercise improved hand function after stroke. This may, in part, result in additional rehabilitation in stroke patients.

A Digital Photographic Technique for Knee Range of Motion Measurement: Performance in a Total Knee Arthroplasty Clinical Population

Background: Knee range of motion is an essential outcome measure following total knee arthroplasty and it is important to measure this outcome with a simple and accurate tool. Measurement from digital photographs could provide a superior clinical alternative to the common goniometer as devices for capturing digital photographs are becoming more accessible, measurement accuracy is assisted with the associated software and images can be saved and stored for later reference. This ability to store images with measurements could be particularly useful in research involving knee range of motion. This study evaluated the validity and reliability of a simple photographic measurement technique to measure knee flexion and extension of patients following knee arthroplasty.Methods: Knee flexion and extension of 38 subjects who had undergone total knee arthroplasty were assessed at the one year post-operative review with the digital technique and a universal goniometer as the criterion reference. Digital measurements were repeated one month later by the first assessor (intra-tester reliability) and another independent assessor (inter-tester reliability).Results: Validity: the digital technique was found to have a high level of agreement with the universal goniometer measurements (all MAD sion with almost perfect Intra-Class Correlations (Intra-tester;flexion 0.99, extension 0.96;inter-tester;flexion 0.97, extension 0.93).Conclusion: Measurement of knee range of motion from digital photographs can be used in routine clinical total knee arthroplasty follow-up instead of, or interchangeably with the universal goniometer.

What Is the Accuracy of Shoulder Range of Motion Measurements on Physical Exam?

The purpose of this study is to investigate a new method for measuring shoulder range of motion (ROM) in an orthopedic practice utilizing a smartphone application to improve accuracy from physical exam typically used in research. Our aim is to evaluate the application, Physio2Go (P2G), which uses a virtual goniometer, assessing validity by comparing its measurements to those taken by a universal goniometer (UG). Two observers of varying clinical experience, a research assistant and research fellow, compared measurements. Statistically, we used the intra-class correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and the Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC). Following validation we tested P2G in symptomatic postoperative shoulder patients measuring forward flexion (FF) and external rotation (ER). We compared P2G measurements to visual estimation (VE) done by a fellowship trained orthopedic surgeon. Statistically we used ICC, Bland- Altman plots with 95% limits of agreement (LOA), and scatter plots. We examined the impact of the application using Welch’s t-test comparing pre-to-postoperative ROM improvements using the values obtained by P2G and VE. We found high intra-rater reliability of P2G for both observers, substantial correlation between UG and P2G measurements, highly correlated inter-observer reliability for UG and P2G, and statistically significant PCC values (p < 0.05). As expected, ROM measurements of symptomatic patients comparing P2G and VE measurements demonstrated lower correlation. Bland-Altman plots demonstrated wide confidence intervals;scatterplots and histograms confirmed low agreement among measurement methods. Clinical application demonstrated varying statistical significance depending on whether measurements were done by P2G or VE. Our study found that P2G provided superior reliability compared to the customary physical exam routinely used for orthopedic research. The value of using this application instead of a UG is the ease of use and the ability for any member of the healthcare team, regardless of clinical experience to be able to produce reliable and valid measurements.

Multilevel Anterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion: Cervical Range of Motion and Clinical Outcomes

Background: Multiple level anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is indicated for those who suffer from multilevel stenosis or compression of the spinal canal. It was reported that this intervention would unfortunately lead to a loss of normal cervical range of motion (CROM). Although, fewer studies have demonstrated the exact impact of the procedure on CROM. In our study, short and midterm postoperative CROM was described. Methods: Ninety patients who underwent ACDF were followed up postoperatively for at least 3 months. Active CROM was measured in all patients preoperatively and in postoperative follow-ups by cervical spine X-rays in lateral dynamic view using Cobb’s angle method. Results: Unfortunately, postoperative CROM was significantly diminished. At the short-term (3 months) follow-up there was a great limitation in CROM. While an obvious increase in CROM at the midterm (6 months) follow-up was observed in flexion especially. The reduction in global ROM (calculated as preoperative global ROM – 6 months postoperative ROM) was 4.1 and the reduction rate (calculated as reduction ROM divided by preoperative ROM) was 9.5%. The recovery ROM (calculated as 6 months postoperative ROM – 1 month postoperative ROM) was 8.2. The recovery rate (calculated as recovery ROM divided by 1 month postoperative ROM) was 26.5%. Conclusion: Active CROM following multiple level ACDF was obviously diminished. The most affected motion after surgery was flexion. It was noticed that at the short-term follow-up CROM would be more limited while after further follow up CROM was obviously improved even in neck flexion motion.

Obesity Effect on Children Hip and Knee Range of Motion

The aim of this study was to characterize the obesity effect on children knee and hip joint range of motion. A randomized controlled trial was performed with goniometry evaluation for hip flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, external and internal rotation, and knee flexion in fifty male children (20 obese and 30 non obese), with age ranging from 6 to 12 years old. The obesity effect was found to be non-uniform across the joint range of motion. In the obesity group, a statistically significant reduction in the range of motion of hip flexion and adduction, and knee flexion was observed;and also an increase in external rotation in the hip was observed. Conclusion: Obese and overweight children present alterations in hip and knee joints mobility when compared to eutrophic children. The obesity/overweight associated with factors previously described in the literature, such as joint overload, postural deviation and sedentariness may influence the musculoskeletal development and, consequently, the motor function.

新型棘突间撑开融合装置BacFuse修复腰椎退行性病的生物力学特征

背景:近年来,棘突间撑开融合装置BacFuse应用于腰椎退行性疾病的治疗并取得了良好的临床疗效,但目前其相关的生物力学特征暂无相关报道。目的:探索棘突间撑开融合装置BacFuse在腰椎退行性疾病中应用的生物力学特征。方法:构建山羊离体脊柱模型(L_(1)-L6),模拟手术分为4组,分别为对照组、BacFuse固定组(L_(3/4))、钉棒固定组(L_(3/4))及Topping-off组(L_(3/4)钉棒固定+L_(2/3)BacFuse固定)。搭建山羊腰椎手术模型力学测试系统,采用生物力学机器进行力学加载,模拟腰椎在前屈、后伸、侧屈及旋转时的运动模式(4 Nm的力矩),采用视觉追踪系统进行定位捕捉,并完成力学及光学校准,通过计算得出L_(2/3)、L_(3/4)、L_(4/5)节段的活动度。结果与结论:①相对于对照组,BacFuse组L_(3/4)固定节段在前屈、后伸、侧屈与旋转方向上活动度分别减少27.27%,70%,38.1%及23.08%(P<0.05);钉棒固定组L_(3/4)固定节段在前屈、后伸、侧屈与旋转方向上活动度分别减少72.73%,80%,71.43%及73.08%(P<0.05)。②相对于对照组,BacFuse组邻近节段L_(2/3)在后伸、侧屈及旋转方向上分别增加33.33%,25%及23.81%(P<0.05),前屈活动未见明显变化;钉棒固定组的邻近节段L_(2/3)在前屈、后伸、侧屈与旋转方向上的活动度分别增加50%,44.44%,50%及58.96%(P<0.05);③相对于对照组,BacFuse组邻近节段L_(4/5)在后伸、旋转方向上分别增加27.3%,17.39%(P<0.05),前屈、侧屈活动未见明显变化;钉棒固定组的邻近节段L_(4/5)在前屈、后伸、旋转方向上的活动度分别增加38.89%,22.73%及26.09%(P<0.05),侧屈活动未见明显变化;④与钉棒固定组相比,Topping-off组L_(2/3)椎间活动度在前屈、后伸、侧屈、旋转分别减少37.04%,73.08%,56.67%及38.46%(P<0.05);与钉棒固定组相比,Topping-off组L_(4/5)节段椎间活动度在前屈方向上减少20%(P<0.05),后伸、侧屈及旋转未见明显区别;⑤提示BacFuse能够显著减少置入节段的活动度,提供一定的稳定性;相对于钉棒固定,仍然保留有较多的活动度,可减少对邻近节段的影响,同时可用于钉棒固定的Topping-off技术,显著减少了邻近节段的活动度,降低邻近节段退变的风险。

Electrical Stimulation in Addition to Passive Exercise Has a Small Effect on Spasticity and Range of Motion in Bedridden Elderly Patients: A Pilot Randomized Crossover Study

Purpose: Belt electrode skeletal muscle electrical stimulation (B-SES) can stimulate large portions of muscles including deep sites without localisation of the stimulation area. The purpose of this study is to investigate both immediate treatment effects of B-SES and long-term treatment effects of B-SES with passive exercise on range of motion (ROM) and muscle tone of lower extremities in bedridden elderly patients. Methods: Outcome measures before and after B-SES treatment alone (4 Hz, 20 min, both lower extremities) were examined for the immediate effect. Outcome measures were: ROM and Modified Ashworth scale (MAS) of hip flexion and adduction;knee flexion and extension;and knee joint distance at position of flexion abduction in hip (distance of knee). A randomized crossover trial was conducted to examine the long-term effect of adding B-SES to passive exercise on ROM and MAS. Results and Discussion: The immediate effect study had 18 patients. ROM and MAS of 4 joint angles in 2 joints and distance of knee significantly improved after B-SES treatment. The long-term effect study had 11 patients. Friedman test revealed ROM and MAS of 4 joint angles in 2 joints and distance of knee significantly improved during B-SES intervention but not control intervention. B-SES in addition to passive stretch has a more statistically significant effect on contracture and spasticity in large portions of the lower extremities of bedridden elderly patients than passive stretching alone. Conclusions: We consider B-SES a useful tool to improve the ROM in lower extremities of bedridden patients.

肌内效贴对前交叉韧带重建后康复疗效的Meta分析

目的:一些研究显示肌内效贴在提升前交叉韧带重建后患者肌肉力量、改善关节稳定性、减轻疼痛及水肿方面具有积极效应,然而现有研究关于肌内效贴的临床疗效存在相互矛盾的结果。文章采用Meta分析方法,系统评价肌内效贴对前交叉韧带重建术后康复疗效的影响。方法:应用计算机检索PubMed、Web of Science、Embase、The Cochrane Library、EBSCO、中国知网、万方、维普数据库,搜集有关肌内效贴对前交叉韧带重建后患者影响的随机对照试验,检索时限均从各数据库建库至2022-12-06,结局指标包括股四头肌力量、腘绳肌力量、膝关节肿胀、膝关节活动度、Lysholm膝关节功能评分、目测类比评分6个连续型变量。运用EndNote X9.1筛选文献,采用Cochrane风险偏倚评估工具和Jadad量表评估纳入文献质量,采用RevMan 5.3软件进行Meta分析。结果:①共纳入6项随机对照试验,包括252例前交叉韧带重建后患者,其中对照组126例,肌内效贴组126例;②Meta分析结果显示,与对照组相比,肌内效贴组患者腘绳肌力量显著增加[SMD=0.68,95%CI(0.12,1.23),P=0.02]、目测类比评分显著降低[MD=-0.56,95%CI(-1.04,-0.08),P=0.02],两组患者间股四头肌力量、膝关节肿胀、膝关节活动度及Lysholm膝关节功能评分比较差异均无显著性意义(P>0.05)。结论:当前证据显示,肌内效贴可能有助于提升前交叉韧带重建后患者腘绳肌力量、减轻患者疼痛,然而并不能显著改善患者股四头肌力量、膝关节肿胀、膝关节活动度和功能评分。

The influence of head-neck and implant position on the range of motion after total hip arthroplasty

To study the influence of head-neck ratio and implant position on the range of motion (ROM) after total hip arthroplasty (THA).Methods In this study the author established a three-dimensional computerized model of hip joint and tested the range of motion of three different head-neck ratio after total hip arthroplasty.Results Range of motion after total hip arthroplasty depended on design parameters such as head-neck ratio,but also on the implantation parameters such as the cup’s inclination and antevertion,the stem’s antevertion and their combination of each other.Optimal range of motion required compliant position of total hip components.The range of motion increased with the enlarging of head-hnck ratio.Conclusion Higher head-neck ratio leads to optimal range of motion and decreased the prevalence of prosthetic impingement within compliant,well-defined combination of cup’s inclination,cup’s antevertion and stem’s antevertion depending on the intended ROM.Domestic magnesium-silicon jade total hip prosthesis has too low head-neck ratio to result in enough range of motion that fulfilled daily living after total hip arthroplasty.14 refs,4 figs,3 tabs.

基于DCS-惯性权重组合的柔性机械臂运动轨迹控制系统研究

为了有效调控机械臂运动幅度,避免柔性机械臂实际运动轨迹与目标轨迹发生较大的偏差,设计一种基于分散控制系统(DCS)-惯性权重组合的柔性机械臂运动轨迹控制系统,它是一个集合了计算机、通信、显示和控制的计算机系统,该系统由过程控制和过程监控。通过DCS算法控制监测对象行为幅度并计算柔性机械臂惯性权重,利用DCS-惯性权重组合求解素数控制指标的具体数值,实现了对柔性机械臂运动轨迹控制系统的软件设计。实验结果表明,DCS-惯性权重组合算法作用下的机械臂末端坐标在横轴、纵轴、空间轴方向上的运动幅值均可以被控制在10个单位长度之内,并且在0.52 s内进入机械臂运动轨迹最佳控制状态,运动轨迹差值最大仅为0.01 rad,验证了该系统具备可行性和有效性。

Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效

目的研究Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折的疗效。方法选取2019年1月至2022年3月收治的102例老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折患者作为研究对象。按随机数字表法分为两组,观察组51例,采用Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定,对照组51例,采用钢丝垂直间断固定。统计分析两组临床疗效、膝关节活动范围(ROM)、膝关节功能Bostman评分及并发症情况。结果观察组临床疗效优良率为88.24%,对照组优良率为64.71%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为131.51°±6.80°、(28.65±2.20)分,对照组膝关节ROM、Bostman评分分别为115.87°±5.91°、(23.58±2.51)分,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。观察组并发症总发生率为9.80%,对照组并发症总发生率为27.45%,差异有统计意义(P<0.05)。结论Krachow法缝合联合钢丝垂直间断固定治疗老年髌骨下极粉碎性骨折复位良好,固定牢靠,对周围软组织影响小,并发症少,有利于膝关节功能恢复。

创伤后膝关节松解术后关节活动度反弹现象及其影响因素

目的分析创伤后膝关节僵硬松解术后关节活动度(ROM)恢复后又暂时下降(反弹)的现象及其影响因素。方法回顾性分析2016年7月至2019年9月北京博爱医院膝关节僵硬患者64例68膝,行微创膝关节松解术后随访12个月。测量患者术前,术后1周、6周、12周、6个月、12个月的膝关节屈伸ROM,采用特殊外科医院膝关节评分(HSS)进行评定,对反弹进行多元Logistic回归分析。结果术后患者膝关节屈伸ROM和HSS评分总体上改善;HSS评分呈持续性改善;术后6周时,膝关节屈伸ROM较术后1周下降,涉及44例46膝。手术时病程>12个月、复杂骨折、既往感染史与ROM反弹相关(OR>8.058,P<0.05)。结论微创膝关节松解术能改善膝关节僵硬患者的膝关节功能,但在康复过程中可能出现ROM反弹。手术不及时、骨折复杂、并发感染是反弹的风险因素。

全膝关节置换中BrainlabKnee3导航辅助间隙平衡技术的应用优势

背景:近年来,计算机导航技术辅助关节置换逐渐受到医疗领域的关注。文献报道计算机导航在全膝关节置换中的应用临床效果不一。为了探索新一代Brainlab Knee 3导航系统的临床效果,进行了此项研究。目的:分析计算机导航系统(Brainlab Knee 3)结合间隙平衡技术在全膝关节置换中的应用效果。方法:2020年11月至2021年5月大连市第二人民医院关节外科收治71例行全膝关节置换患者,导航组35例,术中采用计算机导航结合间隙平衡技术行全膝关节置换;传统组36例,术中采用传统手术器械定位截骨。比较两组患者术中内、外侧关节间隙差;膝关节活动度、KSS评分;髋膝踝角;冠状面股骨组件角、冠状面胫骨组件角和矢状面胫骨组件角偏差值。结果与结论:①导航组伸直位内外侧间隙差0,1,2 mm的患者分别为19,14,2例;屈膝90°位内外侧间隙差0,1,2 mm的患者分别为18,15,2例。传统组伸直位内外侧间隙差0,1,2 mm的患者分别为10,20,6例;屈膝90°位内外侧间隙差0,1,2 mm的患者分别为10,15,8例。②导航组手术时间长于传统组(P<0.05),导航组有2例患者术后形成下肢肌间静脉血栓,传统组患者均无并发症。③置换后6,12个月两组患者膝关节活动度均明显增加,导航组膝关节活动度高于传统组(P<0.05)。④置换后12个月两组患者KSS评分均明显增加,导航组KSS评分高于传统组(P<0.05)。⑤置换后6个月髋膝踝角、冠状面股骨组件角、冠状面胫骨组件角、矢状面胫骨组件角偏差值均显著小于传统组(P<0.05)。⑥结果表明,采用计算机导航结合间隙平衡技术辅助全膝关节置换对关节活动度、下肢力线、胫骨假体组件位置的准确性方面具有优势,置换后关节功能恢复良好。

游泳运动对大鼠创伤性关节挛缩的影响及机制

背景:早期运动是预防创伤性关节挛缩的主要方式,也是近期研究热点。游泳运动借助水的特殊物理特性,可能是潜在有益的干预方式。目的:观察游泳运动对大鼠关节挛缩发展的影响,探究游泳运动预防关节挛缩的相关机制。方法:24只SD大鼠随机分为空白对照组(n=8)和关节挛缩造模组(n=16),手术制备膝关节挛缩模型后,再随机分为手术对照组(n=8)和游泳干预组(n=8)。游泳干预组在术后第2周开始游泳干预,共干预5周。在术后第6周,测试各组大鼠体质量、术侧膝关节活动度、股四头肌直径,计算直径-体质量指数;苏木精-伊红染色观察膝关节囊和股四头肌病理变化;Masson染色观察关节囊胶原纤维化改变;免疫组化检测膝关节囊中转化生长因子β1和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白表达;Western blot检测股四头肌中MuRF1蛋白的表达。结果与结论:①与空白对照组比较,手术对照组和游泳干预组大鼠膝关节活动度下降,总伸膝受限角度和关节源性伸膝受限角度均明显增加(P<0.01),股四头肌直径下降(P<0.01),关节囊出现明显纤维化表现,股四头肌萎缩,手术对照组直径-体质量指数降低(P<0.01);与手术对照组比较,游泳干预组大鼠膝关节活动度和股四头肌直径明显增加(P<0.01),关节囊纤维化病变和股四头肌萎缩明显改善;②与空白对照组比较,手术对照组和游泳干预组大鼠关节囊中胶原纤维含量、转化生长因子β1和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白表达均增加(P<0.01);与手术对照组比较,游泳干预组大鼠关节囊中胶原纤维含量、转化生长因子β1和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白表达均降低(P<0.01);③与空白对照组比较,手术对照组和游泳干预组大鼠股四头肌中MuRF1蛋白表达增加(P<0.05);与手术对照组比较,游泳干预组大鼠股四头肌中MuRF1蛋白表达降低(P<0.05)。结果表明:早期游泳干预能够降低创伤性挛缩大鼠关节囊中转化生长因子β1和Ⅰ型胶原蛋白表达,降低股四头肌中MuRF1蛋白表达,提高关节活动度和股四头肌直径,抑制关节挛缩的发展。

神经肌肉电刺激系统联合康复训练在脑卒中后肢体功能障碍患者康复中的应用价值

目的:探究神经肌肉电刺激系统联合康复训练在脑卒中后肢体功能障碍患者康复中的应用价值。方法:选取2022年1—12月第九〇九医院收治的95例脑卒中后肢体功能障碍患者作为研究对象。按照随机数字表法分为对照组(n=47)和观察组(n=48)。观察组行康复训练联合神经肌肉电刺激系统干预,对照组仅接受康复训练干预,两组均持续干预3个月。比较两组干预前后改良Ashworth量表(MAS)评分、患肢各关节主动活动度、脑卒中康复运动功能评定量表(STREAM)评分。结果:干预前,两组MAS评分、患肢各关节主动活动度、STREAM评分比较,差异均无统计学意义(P>0.05);干预后,两组患侧上肢肌肉痉挛、下肢肌肉痉挛评分均低于干预前,且观察组均低于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);干预后,两组肩关节外展、肘关节屈曲、腕关节掌屈、手掌指关节屈曲、髋关节内外旋、膝关节屈伸主动活动度均高于干预前,且观察组均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。干预后,两组上肢运动、下肢运动、基本活动评分及总分均高于干预前,且观察组均高于对照组,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:在脑卒中后肢体功能障碍患者康复中应用神经肌肉电刺激系统联合康复训练可以有效缓解其肌肉痉挛情况,改善关节活动度,提高肢体运动功能。