Evaluation of the Effectiveness and Efficiency of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Combined with Rehabilitation Training in the Treatment of Muscle Articulation Chronic Pain

Objective: To analyze the effect of combined extracorporeal shock wave and rehabilitation training treatment in patients with muscle articulation chronic pain (MACP). Methods: Ninety-seven MACP patients admitted to our hospital from September 2021 to September 2023 were randomly selected and were divided into Group A (control group, 46 cases, rehabilitation training treatment) and Group B (observation group, 51 cases, extracorporeal shock wave with rehabilitation training treatment), and outcomes of the two groups were compared. Results: The treatment efficiency, post-treatment clinical indexes (upper and lower limb function scores, activities of daily living (ADL) scores, visual analog scale (VAS) scores), and short-form 36 (SF-36) scores of Group B were better than those of Group A (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Combined extracorporeal shock wave and rehabilitation training treatment for MACP patients improved their limb function, daily activities, quality of life, and reduced pain.

Improvement of Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Using Various Sound Waves—A Consideration from the Viewpoint of Frequency

Application of sound waves is one of the novel techniques for the improvement of water treatment process. In this study, various sound waves such as 1) ultrasonic wave, 2) music box, and 3) windbell were irradiated to water and wastewater for removing contaminants such as nitrate, phosphorus and BOD/COD. As a result, a possibility of improvement of water and wastewater treatment process using sound waves with various frequencies was proposed.

Application of Ultrasonic Waves for the Improvement of Water Treatment

Application of ultrasonic waves is one of the novel techniques for the improvement of water treatment process. In this study, ultrasonic waves were irradiated to drinking water for water softening process and other contaminants removal. The experimental results showed that this technique improved the water treatment process efficiently. The study also revealed that the various parameters such as amplitude, frequency and irradiation time could affect the efficiency of ultrasound techniques for the improvement of water quality.

Dental Treatment for Dizziness and Joint Mobility Disorder Caused by Harmful Electromagnetic Waves

With the development of an IT (Information Technology) society, the opportunity to use electronic devices, such as cell phones and personal computers, has increased. These electronic devices pro-vide many benefits to society. However, there have been a number of reports of electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS) related to the use of electronic devices. The symptoms of EHS may include headaches, fatigue, tinnitus, dizziness, memory loss, irregular heartbeat, and skin trouble. Since the pathogenic mechanism of such conditions is not yet clear, further research is required. This report shows how a subject’s dizziness and joint mobility disorder, caused by electromagnetic waves emitted by electronic devices, were cured by removing an onlay from the patient’s mouth and replacing it with a gold alloy onlay. The result indicates that the subject’s symptoms were caused by EHS. Although the symptoms were improved after the dental treatment, the underlying mechanism of the symptoms and the reason why this treatment is successful remain unclear. Further research is required to clarify these issues.

Strategies to optimizeshockwavelithotripsy outcome:Patient selection and treatment parameters

Shock wave lithotripsy(SWL) was introduced in 1980, modernizing the treatment of upper urinary tract stones, and quickly became the most commonly utilized technique to treat kidney stones. Over the past 5-10 years, however, use of SWL has been declining because it is not as reliably effective as more modern technology. SWL success rates vary considerably and there is abundant literature predicting outcome based on patient- and stone-specific parameters. Herein we discuss the ways to optimize SWL outcomes by reviewing proper patient selection utilizing stone characteristics and patient features. Stone size, number, location, density, composition, and patient body habitus and renal anatomy are all discussed. We also review the technical parameters during SWL that can be controlled to improve results further, including type of anesthesia, coupling, shock wave rate, focal zones, pressures, and active monitoring. Following these basic principles and selection criteria will help maximize success rate.

Facial Tightening Following a Single Acoustic Wave Treatment Using Focused and Radial Acoustic Waves

Background: Acoustic wave has been used for many medical purposes, and although it is widely applied in cosmetic procedures, it has not been conducted for facial rejuvenation and tightening. Acoustic wave has been proven to penetrate deeper than subcutaneous tissue, independent of skin color, and to be beneficial for skin tightening and body contouring. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a single acoustic wave treatment session using unique focused and radial acoustic waves for facial tightening. Participants: Sixty Asian patients were treated between the years 2016 and 2018. The single acoustic wave treatment session consists of focused long planar acoustic pulses thought to have an effect on cells and their metabolism resulting in an increased release of fat, and radial short acoustic pulses thought to have an effect on tissues activating blood and lymphatic flow. Patients did not undergo any form of medical aesthetic treatment during the study. Measurements: Digital photographs and three-dimensional imaging were used to evaluate the results. Results: Objective assessments with digital photographs and superimposed three-dimensional color images showed preferable facial tightening effects and marked volumetric reduction on the lower one-third of the face. These results were obtained without the edematous reactions observed in laser and radiofrequency therapies, and were sustained up to 12 months. All of the patients reported satisfaction with the results and convenience of the procedure. Complications were minor and transitory, consisting of a slight tingly sensation to the teeth during the treatment, and mild erythema resolving within 5 hours. Side effects were not observed. Conclusions: The advantages of the single acoustic wave treatment are the high potency of facial tightening effects, reduction of discomfort and side effects. Taken together, these characteristics facilitate the ability to give repeated treatments and provide an alternative or adjunct treatment for patients with improved results.

Assessment of the Elastic-Wave Well Treatment in Oil-Bearing Clastic and Carbonate Reservoirs

A set of techniques for well treatment aimed to enhance oil recovery are considered in the present study.These are based on the application of elastic waves of various types(dilation-wave,vibro-wave,or other acoustically induced effects).In such a context,a new technique is proposed to predict the effectiveness of the elastic-wave well treatment using the rank distribution according to Zipf’s law.It is revealed that,when the results of elastic wave well treatments are analyzed,groups of wells exploiting various geological deposits can differ in terms of their slope coefficients and free members.As the slope coefficient increases,the average increase in the well oil production rate(after the well treatment)becomes larger.An equation is obtained accordingly for estimating the slope coefficient in the Zipf’s equation from the frequency of the elastic wave.The obtained results demonstrate the applicability of the Zipf’s law in the analysis of the technological efficiency of elastic-wave well treatment methods.

Predicting hepatocellular carcinoma: A new non-invasive model based on shear wave elastography

BACKGROUND Integrating conventional ultrasound features with 2D shear wave elastography(2D-SWE)can potentially enhance preoperative hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)predictions.AIM To develop a 2D-SWE-based predictive model for preoperative identification of HCC.METHODS A retrospective analysis of 884 patients who underwent liver resection and pathology evaluation from February 2021 to August 2023 was conducted at the Oriental Hepatobiliary Surgery Hospital.The patients were divided into the modeling group(n=720)and the control group(n=164).The study included conventional ultrasound,2D-SWE,and preoperative laboratory tests.Multiple logistic regression was used to identify independent predictive factors for RESULTS In the modeling group analysis,maximal elasticity(Emax)of tumors and their peripheries,platelet count,cirrhosis,and blood flow were independent risk indicators for malignancies.These factors yielded an area under the curve of 0.77(95%confidence interval:0.73-0.81)with 84%sensitivity and 61%specificity.The model demonstrated good calibration in both the construction and validation cohorts,as shown by the calibration graph and Hosmer-Lemeshow test(P=0.683 and P=0.658,respectively).Additionally,the mean elasticity(Emean)of the tumor periphery was identified as a risk factor for microvascular invasion(MVI)in malignant liver tumors(P=0.003).Patients receiving antiviral treatment differed significantly in platelet count(P=0.002),Emax of tumors(P=0.033),Emean of tumors(P=0.042),Emax at tumor periphery(P<0.001),and Emean at tumor periphery(P=0.003).CONCLUSION 2D-SWE’s hardness value serves as a valuable marker for enhancing the preoperative diagnosis of malignant liver lesions,correlating significantly with MVI and antiviral treatment efficacy.

WAVE-ONE联合pathfile用于老年患者前牙区一次性根管治疗的临床观察

目的比较WAVE-ONE联合pathfile镍钛器械与机用ProTaper预备根管的治疗效果。方法 60例老年前牙区牙髓炎患者,随机分为A组与B组,各30例。A组使用WAVE-ONE+pathfile预备根管,B组使用机用ProTaper预备根管,观察两组疗效。结果 A组平均根管预备时间为(4.4±0.5)min,明显短于B组的(6.7±0.3)min,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。A组根管充填成功率为90%,与B组的93%比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。A组治疗过程中舒适率为90%,明显高于B组的67%,差异具有统计学意义(P<0.05)。两组患者术后1、2、3 d疼痛发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论 WAVEONE联合pathfile能提高根管治疗效果,具有临床可行性。

A Corrected Solid Boundary Treatment Method for Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics

Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics method （SPFI） has a good adaptability for simulating of free surface flow problems. However, there are some shortcomings of SPH which are still in open discussion. This paper presents a corrected solid boundary handling method for weakly compressible SPH. This improved method is very helpful for numerical stability and pressure distribution. Compared with other solid boundary handling methods, this corrected method is simpler for virtual ghost particle interpolation and the ghost particle evaluation relationship is clearer. Several numerical tests are given, like dam breaking, solitary wave impact and sloshing tank waves. The results show that the corrected solid boundary processing method can recover the spurious oscillations of pressure distribution when simulating the problems with complex geometry boundary.

Numerical simulation for explosion wave propagation of combustible mixture gas

A two-dimensional multi-material code was indigenously developed to investigate the effects of duct boundary conditions and ignition positions on the propagation law of explosion wave for hydrogen and methane-based combustible mixture gas. In the code,Young's technique was employed to track the interface between the explosion products and air,and combustible function model was adopted to simulate ignition process. The code was employed to study explosion flow field inside and outside the duct and to obtain peak pressures in different boundary conditions and ignition positions. Numerical results suggest that during the propagation in a duct,for point initiation,the curvature of spherical wave front gradually decreases and evolves into plane wave. Due to the multiple reflections on the duct wall,multi-peak values appear on pressure-time curve,and peak pressure strongly relies on the duct boundary conditions and ignition position. When explosive wave reaches the exit of the duct,explosion products expand outward and forms shock wave in air. Multiple rarefaction waves also occur and propagate upstream along the duct to decrease the pressure in the duct. The results are in agreement with one-dimensional isentropic gas flow theory of the explosion products,and indicate that the ignition model and multi-material interface treatment method are feasible.

Protaper Next和Wave One根管预备系统对根管治疗术后疼痛的影响

目的:比较Protaper Next和Wave One根管预备系统对根管治疗术后疼痛的影响。方法:选取符合纳入标准的234例患者,随机分为Protaper Next组(n=112)和Wave One组(n=122)。术后24h询问患者疼痛情况,参照Ceorgopoulou疼痛评定标准,比较术后两组患者不同根管数目、不同牙髓活力患牙疼痛情况。结果:两组患者术后疼痛情况差异无统计学意义;活牙髓患牙疼痛率低于死牙髓(P=0.000 2)。结论:Protaper Next和Wave One根管预备系统根管治疗后疼痛情况不能作为选择器械的依据;患者牙髓活力状态影响患者术后疼痛的发生。

单根锉Wave One镍钛器械用于治疗弯曲根管的临床效果

目的观察单根锉Wave One镍钛器械用于治疗弯曲根管的临床效果。方法采用临床资料查证法及充填后疗效观察法。方便选取2014年9月—2016年9月以来该院口腔科诊治的98例磨牙急、慢性根尖周炎和牙髓炎患者,所有磨牙牙根都有一定的弯曲度。按照预备根管所采用的器械不同,等分为对照组和观察组,分别采用传统不锈钢K锉和单根锉Wave One镍钛器械,都采用侧压方式进行根管充填,观察两组用于治疗弯曲根管的临床效果。记录根管预备过程中台阶形成,根尖拉开和治疗时间,比较根管成形和充填效果,随访充填后疼痛情况。结果对照组优良率85.71%(42/49)明显低于观察组优良率97.96%(48/49),两组数据差异有统计学意义(χ~2=11.334 9,P=0.049 6<0.05),观察组行根管治疗术的时间比对照组明显缩短,大大提升临床效率。结论单根锉Wave One镍钛器械用于治疗弯曲根管的临床效果确切,比之传统不锈钢K锉有着更高的临床疗效优良率,且大幅减少治疗时间,值得大力推广。

Dental Treatment and Quantum Mechanics

In clinical practice, dentists sometimes encounter phenomena that cannot be explained by common medical concepts;for example, patients’ bodily symptoms immediately improved after adjusting a denture that was not even inside their mouth, by extracting an infected tooth, and by bringing medicine close to the body. Although it seems difficult to completely elucidate the mechanism through modern medicine, it can be explained using quantum mechanics if it is assumed that symptoms appear because of the pathological waves emitted by the afflicted area of the body. The quantum, the smallest unit of matter composition, exhibits wave-particle duality. The fact that symptoms can be improved simply by bringing dentures or medicines closer to the body indicates that the waves emitted by dentures or medicine interfere with the pathological waves. Thus, the pathological waves are deformed and lead to a change in symptoms. In this way, quantum theory can explain phenomena that are difficult to elucidate in conventional medicine, which are encountered in daily clinical practice. Using biological reactions, unsolved problems in quantum mechanics, such as measurement problems, can be solved.

肌骨超声定位引导下冲击波治疗继发性手部肌腱粘连效果观察

目的研究肌骨超声定位引导下冲击波治疗手掌腕部和前臂外伤术后继发手部肌腱粘连的效果。方法手掌腕部和前臂外伤术后继发手部肌腱粘连患者80例,按随机数字表法分为治疗组和对照组,每组40例,两组患者均给予手掌腕部和前臂肌腱康复治疗,如蜡疗、关节松动术、作业治疗。对照组患者,根据关节活动度受限情况,徒手检查确定手掌腕部和前臂肌腱粘连部位,给予冲击波治疗;治疗组患者,先对手掌腕部和前臂肌骨超声检查,确定肌腱粘连部位,进行标记定位,再根据定位进行冲击波治疗。两组患者均康复治疗4周,治疗前后对两组患者进行肌骨超声评估手部肌腱粘连程度,肌腱总主动活动度(TAM)测定,VAS疼痛视觉模拟评分评定,上肢及手功能DASH问卷评分测定。结果两组患者在治疗前手部肌腱粘连程度、肌腱TAM、疼痛VAS评分、上肢及手功能DASH评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05),具有可比性。治疗4周后两组患者手部肌腱粘连程度明显改善,肌腱TAM增加,疼痛VAS评分降低,上肢及手功能DASH评分升高,但是治疗组患者手部肌腱粘连程度改善更明显,肌腱TAM增加更多,疼痛VAS评分降低更明显,上肢及手功能DASH评分升高更多,两组比较,差异有统计学意义(P<0.01)。结论肌骨超声定位引导下冲击波治疗结合常规康复治疗可以明显改善继发性手部肌腱粘连,恢复手部分功能。

从中医脉学的发展谈“系统辨证脉学”

系统辨证脉学是现代创新脉学的典型代表,通过对中医脉学溯源,梳理从传统脉学到现代脉学的发展脉络,总结系统辨证脉学的理论体系。系统辨证脉学具有系统性和辨证性两大基本特点。从脉体、脉壁、脉搏波和血流四个方面,将25对脉象要素进行归类,形成系统辨证脉学的整体架构。手指感觉系统开发和诊查区域是其特色技术要点。从脉象要素到层次到系统形成明晰的思维过程,进而构建出脉治相应的辨证诊疗模式。系统辨证脉学丰富了中医脉学的体系内涵,为实现多学科汇通及中医药现代化起到了极大的促进作用。

输尿管结石伴感染患者不同手术治疗时机的选择及作用分析

分析体外冲击波碎石(extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy,ESWL)治疗无效的输尿管结石伴感染患者不同手术治疗时机的选择及其具体作用。选取2021年1月—2023年6月贵州省瓮安县人民医院经ESWL治疗无效的82例输尿管结石伴感染患者为研究对象,将患者按照不同手术治疗时机以及患者病情进行分组,分为两组,每组各41例。观察组患者在ESWL治疗无效后立即行逆行经尿道输尿管镜碎石取石术(ureteroscopic lithotripsy,URL)治疗,对照组患者在ESWL治疗无效后7天行URL治疗,比较两组患者治疗效果。结果显示,观察组患者治疗总有效率和结石清除率高于对照组(P<0.05),并发症总发生率低于对照组(P<0.05);术后,观察组患者IPSS评分低于对照组(P<0.05),血清学指标和生活质量评分优于对照组(P<0.05);观察组患者临床症状消失时间短于对照组(P<0.05)。研究发现,对ESWL治疗无效的输尿管结石伴感染患者立即行URL治疗,可提高结石清除率,减少术后并发症,改善患者前列腺症状和生活质量,缩短患者临床症状消失时间,优化患者血清学指标。

体外冲击波治疗疼痛研究进展的可视化分析

背景:体外冲击波因对各种肌肉骨骼疾病的潜在益处而备受关注,越来越多的研究证明其具有缓解疼痛和功能恢复等优良效果。然而,针对体外冲击波治疗疼痛相关可视化研究相对缺乏。目的:对体外冲击波治疗疼痛相关研究进行可视化分析,梳理国内外该领域的知识结构、探索研究现状及热点趋势。方法:检索Web of Science(WOS)核心合集数据库及中国知网(CNKI)数据库中2002-2022年间体外冲击波治疗疼痛相关研究的文献,利用Citespace软件进行可视化分析制作图谱并解读其涵义。结果与结论:①共纳入文献2101篇,发文量呈波动性上升趋势,美国和中国在发文量具有一定优势;发文机构多为大学和医院,发文作者多属于独立团队,发文机构及作者彼此交流有待加强,跨机构、跨地域合作度较低;关键词可视化分析表明体外冲击波在肌骨疾病应用广泛,未来研究侧重于多学科深入研究及联合疗法的临床疗效观察。②体外冲击波应用于疼痛领域的研究主要集中在足底筋膜炎、肩周炎、网球肘等肌肉骨骼疾病的治疗。近年来与超声引导注射治疗、中国传统治疗技术的联合治疗及新领域的拓展是研究趋势及关注热点。

体外冲击波治疗膝关节骨性关节炎的研究进展

膝关节骨关节炎是一种常见的肌肉骨骼疾病,其发病机制复杂,且手术及药物等治疗效果欠佳,因此寻找一种延缓疾病进展、改善关节功能的治疗手段具有重要意义。体外冲击波疗法是一种特殊治疗,主要由气动、电动液压、电磁或压电发电机诱导产生单脉冲瞬态声波,聚焦于需要治疗的区域。它被证实能够有效抑制多种炎症因子释放,改善软骨代谢,促进软骨细胞增殖分化,对于软骨的修复有一定的疗效。因此,作为一项新的治疗手段,在一些动物实验和临床研究中都显示出对骨关节炎的作用;作为一种安全有效的无创疗法,可推荐用于骨关节炎的治疗,但推荐的等级需要在进一步的研究中进行讨论。文章就体外冲击波在膝关节骨性关节炎中的作用机制和应用展开综述。

运动贴扎联合体外冲击波治疗足底筋膜炎的疼痛、功能活动及足底压力评估

目的:结合足底压力评估,探究运动贴扎联合体外冲击波治疗足底筋膜炎的临床疗效。方法:本研究纳入67例来院就诊的单侧足底筋膜炎患者,随机分为对照组和试验组,两组患者均予以健康宣教及体外冲击波治疗(ESWT),试验组在此基础上联合运动贴扎(KT)治疗。采用疼痛视觉模拟评分、AOFAS踝与后足功能评分量表,评估患者疼痛程度及功能活动;采用鞋垫式足底压力测量系统测量患者足底各区压力峰力值。比较治疗前、治疗第3周、治疗第5周的临床疗效及患侧足底压力变化。结果:治疗前两组患者各项指标差异均无显著性意义(P>0.05)。与治疗前相比,治疗第3周、治疗第5周,两组患者的疼痛程度及功能活动的量表评分、足底压力均出现明显改善,差异有显著性意义(P<0.05)。治疗第3周,两组患者的疼痛程度及功能活动的量表评分的组间差异不显著(P>0.05),而足底压力分析存在显著性差异(P<0.05),运动贴扎联合治疗组足跟内侧的峰力值体重比显著大于对照组。治疗第5周,两组患者的疼痛程度及功能活动的量表评分、足底压力的组间差异均存在显著性意义(P<0.05),运动贴扎联合治疗组在疼痛改善情况、功能活动情况显著优于对照组,中足、后足负重也显著高于对照组。结论:相比单纯的体外冲击波治疗,辅以运动贴扎进行联合治疗能够更好地缓解疼痛、改善后足功能、纠正异常的足底负重、改善患者步态。