Beyond the imaging evaluation of fractures of the lateral process of the talus:Let’s not forget concomitant injuries

Fractures of the lateral process of the talus(FLPT)are uncommon fractures that represent a clinical challenge.Traditional radiological classification systems rely predominantly on radiographic findings.However,due to the high rate of FLPT misdiagnosis and the limited accuracy in evaluating concomitant talar injuries through plain radiographs,novel imaging classification systems have been developed that aim to enhance the diagnosis of concomitant talar injuries,thereby optimizing patient management and reducing the incidence of long-term complications.

Impact loading in female runners with single and multiple bone stress injuries during fresh and exerted conditions

Background:Bone stress injuries(BSIs)are common in female runners,and recurrent BSI rates are high.Previous work suggests an association between higher impact loading during running and tibial BSI.However,it is unknown whether impact loading and fatigue-related loading changes discriminate women with a history of multiple BSIs.This study compared impact variables at the beginning of a treadmill run to exertion andthe changes in those variables with exertion among female runners with no history of BSI as well as among those with a history of single or multiple BSIs.Methods:We enrolled 45 female runners(aged 18-40 years)for this cross-sectional study:having no history of diagnosed lower extremity BSI(N-BSI,n=14);a history of 1 lower extremity BSI(1-BSI,n=16);and diagnosed by imaging,or a history of multiple(>3)lower extremity BSIs(M-BSI,n=15).Participants completed a 5-km race speed run on an instrumented treadmill while wearing an Inertial Measurement Unit.The vertical average loading rate(VALR),vertical instantaneous loading rate(VILR),vertical stiffness during impact via instrumented treadmill,and tibial shock determined as the peak po sitive tibial acceleration via Inertial Measurement Unit were measured at the beginning and the end of the run.Results:There were no differences between groups in VALR,VILR,vertical stiffness,or tibial shock in a fresh or exerted condition.However,compared to N-BSI,women with M-BSI had greater increase with exertion in VALR(-1.8%vs.6.1%,p=0.01)and VILR(1.5%vs.4.8%,p=0.03).Similarly,compared to N-BSI,vertical stiffness increased more with exertion among women with M-BSI(-0.9%vs.7.3%,p=0.006)and 1-BSI(-0.9%vs.1.8%,p=0.05).Finally,compared to N-BSI,the increase in tibial shock from fresh to exerted condition was greater among women with M-BSI(0.9%vs.5.5%,p=0.03)and 1-BSI(0.9%vs.11.2%,p=0.02).Conclusion:Women with 1-BSI or M-BSIs experience greater exertion-related increases in impact loading than women with N-BSI.These observations imply that exertion-related changes in gait biomechanics may contribute to risk of BSI.

Incidence of exclusive extrapelvic skeletal metastasis in prostate carcinoma on bone scintigraphy

BACKGROUND Bone is one of the common sites of metastasis from prostate carcinoma.Bone scintigraphy(BS)is one of the most sensitive imaging modalities currently used for bone metastatic work-up.Skeletal metastasis in prostate carcinoma commonly involves pelvic bones but rarely involves extrapelvic-extraspinal sites.AIM To retrospectively analyze the BS data to determine the pattern of skeletal metastases in the prostate carcinoma.METHODS This retrospective observational study involves patients with biopsy-proven prostate carcinoma referred for BS for staging assessment.Patients with abnormal BS were evaluated for the pattern of skeletal involvement and data were pre-sented in descriptive format in the form of percentages.RESULTS A total of 150 patients with biopsy-proven prostate cancer who were referred for staging were included in the study.Thirteen of 150 patients(8.67%)had no abnormal uptake on planar images,ruling out metastatic disease.Twenty-four patients(16%)had heterogeneous uptake in the spine with distribution charac-teristic of degenerative disease and no scan pattern of metastatic disease.Thirty patients(20%)had multifocal uptake involving both pelvic and extra pelvic bones on planar images typical for skeletal metastasis and were considered metastatic.Eighty-three out of 150 patients(55.3%)had increased tracer uptake,which was indeterminate,thus,single photon emission computed tomography-computed tomography(SPECT-CT)was acquired,which showed 51 with metastatic disease,31 benign lesions,and one indeterminate finding.Seven of 150 patients had exclusive pelvic bone uptake,which was found to be metastatic in 4/7 patients in SPECT-CT.Fifty six out of 150 patients showed exclusive extrapelvic tracer uptake,of which only 3 had vertebral metastatic disease.None of the patients with increased uptake exclusively in the extrapelvic-extraspinal location was metastatic.CONCLUSION The incidence of exclusive extrapelvic skeletal metastatic disease in prostate carcinoma is 2%(excluding one patient with indeterminate findings).Further,none of the patients in the current study had exclusive extrapelvic-extraspinal metastasis.Thus,exclusive extrapelvic-extraspinal focal abnormality on planar BS carries a very low probability of metastatic disease and hence,further imaging or SPECT-CT can be safely avoided in such cases.

Internal fixator vs external fixator in the management of unstable pelvic ring injuries:A prospective comparative cohort study

BACKGROUND Reconstruction of the pelvic ring anatomy in unstable anterior pelvic ring injuries is a significant step to reduce the mortality rate associated with these injuries efficiently.There is a debate on using either an anterior subcutaneous pelvis internal fixator(INFIX)or an anterior supra-acetabular external fixator(EXFIX)to manage an unstable anterior pelvic ring fracture.AIM To compare the functional and radiological outcomes and complications of INFIX vs EXFIX in managing unstable pelvic ring injuries.METHODS A prospective cohort study included 54 patients with unstable pelvic ring fractures.The patients were divided into two groups;the INFIX group,in which 30 cases were fixed by INFIX,and the EXFIX group,in which 24 patients were treated by EXFIX.The average age in the EXFIX group was 31.17 years(16-57 years),while in the INFIX group,it was 34.5 years(17-53 years).The study included 20(66.7%)males and 10(33.3%)females in the INFIX group and 10(41.7%)males and 14(58.3%)females in the EXFIX group.The radiological outcomes were evaluated using Matta and Tornetta's score,and the functional outcomes using the Majeed score.RESULTS The results revealed a statistically significant difference between both groups(P=0.013)regarding radiological outcomes,according to Matta and Tornetta's score in favor of the INFIX group.Sitting,standing,and walking abilities were measured at a 3-mo follow-up visit using Majeed score modules.It was significantly better among the INFIX group than the EXFIX group in all three modules.At the final follow-up,both groups had no statistically significant difference according to the Majeed score;92.35 in the INFIX group and 90.99 in the EXFIX group(P=0.513).A lower surgical site infection rate was noticed in the INFIX group(P=0.007).CONCLUSION Anterior subcutaneous pelvis INFIX is associated with better radiological outcomes and a lower infection rate than anterior supra-acetabular EXFIX in managing patients with unstable anterior pelvic ring fractures.

Management of complex and redo cases of pelvic fracture urethral injuries

Objectives:Pelvic fracture urethral injuries(PFUI)result from traumatic disruption of the urethra.A significant proportion of cases are complex rendering their management challenging.We described management strategies for eight different complex PFUI scenarios.Methods:Our centre is a tertiary referral centre for complex PFUI cases.We maintain a prospective database(1995e2016),which we retrospectively analysed.All patients with PFUI managed at our institute were included.Results:Over two decades 1062 cases of PFUI were managed at our institute(521 primary and 541 redo cases).Most redo cases were referred to us from other centres.Redo cases had up to five prior attempts at urethroplasty.We managed complex cases,which included bulbar ischemia,young boys and girls with PFUI,PFUI with double block,concomitant PFUI and iatrogenic anterior urethral strictures.Bulbar ischemia merits substitution urethroplasty,most commonly,using pedicled preputial tube.PFUI in young girls is usually associated with urethrovaginal fistula.Young boys with PFUI commonly have a long gap necessitating trans-abdominal approach.Our success rate with individualised management is 85.60%in primary cases,79.13%in redo cases and 82.40%in cases of bulbar ischemia.Conclusion:The definition of complex PFUI is ever expanding.The best chance of success is at the first attempt.Anastomotic urethroplasty for PFUI should be performed in experienced hands at high volume centres.

Small extracellular vesicles from hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells attenuate spinal cord injury via miR-146a-5p-mediated regulation of macrophage polarization

Spinal cord injury is a disabling condition with limited treatment options.Multiple studies have provided evidence suggesting that small extracellular vesicles(SEVs)secreted by bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)help mediate the beneficial effects conferred by MSC transplantation following spinal cord injury.Strikingly,hypoxia-preconditioned bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived SEVs(HSEVs)exhibit increased therapeutic potency.We thus explored the role of HSEVs in macrophage immune regulation after spinal cord injury in rats and their significance in spinal cord repair.SEVs or HSEVs were isolated from bone marrow MSC supernatants by density gradient ultracentrifugation.HSEV administration to rats via tail vein injection after spinal cord injury reduced the lesion area and attenuated spinal cord inflammation.HSEVs regulate macrophage polarization towards the M2 phenotype in vivo and in vitro.Micro RNA sequencing and bioinformatics analyses of SEVs and HSEVs revealed that mi R-146a-5p is a potent mediator of macrophage polarization that targets interleukin-1 receptor-associated kinase 1.Reducing mi R-146a-5p expression in HSEVs partially attenuated macrophage polarization.Our data suggest that HSEVs attenuate spinal cord inflammation and injury in rats by transporting mi R-146a-5p,which alters macrophage polarization.This study provides new insights into the application of HSEVs as a therapeutic tool for spinal cord injury.

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells in treatment of peripheral nerve injury

Peripheral nerve injury(PNI)is a common neurological disorder and complete functional recovery is difficult to achieve.In recent years,bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)have emerged as ideal seed cells for PNI treatment due to their strong differentiation potential and autologous trans-plantation ability.This review aims to summarize the molecular mechanisms by which BMSCs mediate nerve repair in PNI.The key mechanisms discussed include the differentiation of BMSCs into multiple types of nerve cells to promote repair of nerve injury.BMSCs also create a microenvironment suitable for neuronal survival and regeneration through the secretion of neurotrophic factors,extracellular matrix molecules,and adhesion molecules.Additionally,BMSCs release pro-angiogenic factors to promote the formation of new blood vessels.They modulate cytokine expression and regulate macrophage polarization,leading to immunomodulation.Furthermore,BMSCs synthesize and release proteins related to myelin sheath formation and axonal regeneration,thereby promoting neuronal repair and regeneration.Moreover,this review explores methods of applying BMSCs in PNI treatment,including direct cell trans-plantation into the injured neural tissue,implantation of BMSCs into nerve conduits providing support,and the application of genetically modified BMSCs,among others.These findings confirm the potential of BMSCs in treating PNI.However,with the development of this field,it is crucial to address issues related to BMSC therapy,including establishing standards for extracting,identifying,and cultivating BMSCs,as well as selecting application methods for BMSCs in PNI such as direct transplantation,tissue engineering,and genetic engineering.Addressing these issues will help translate current preclinical research results into clinical practice,providing new and effective treatment strategies for patients with PNI.

Criteria for level 1 and level 2 trauma codes: Are pelvic ring injuries undertriaged?

AIM: To determine the association of unstable pelvic ring injuries with trauma code status.METHODS: A retrospective review of all pelvic ring injuries at a single academic center from July 2010 to June 2013 was performed. The trauma registry was used to identify level 1 and level 2 trauma codes for each injury. The computed tomography scans in all patients were classified as stable or unstable using the Abbreviated Injury Scale. Pelvic injury classifications in level 1 and level 2 groups were compared. Patient disposition at discharge in level 1 and level 2 groups were also compared.RESULTS: There were 108 level 1 and 130 level 2 blunt trauma admissions. In the level 1 group, 67% of pelvic injuries were classified as stable fracture patterns and 33% were classified as unstable. In the level 2 group, 62% of pelvic injuries were classified as stable fracture patterns and 38% were classified as unstable. level 1 trauma code was not associated with odds of having an unstable fracture pattern(OR = 0.83, 95%CI: 0.48-1.41, P = 0.485). In the level 1 group with unstable pelvic injuries, 33% were discharged to home, 36% to a rehabilitation facility, and 32% died. In the level 2 group with unstable pelvic injuries, 65% were discharged to home, 31% to a rehabilitation facility, and 4% died. For those with unstable pelvic fractures(n = 85), assignment of a level 2 trauma code was associated with reduced odds of death(OR = 0.07, 95%CI: 0.01-0.35, P = 0.001) as compared to being discharged to home.CONCLUSION: Trauma code level assignment is not correlated with severity of pelvic injury. Because an unstable pelvis can lead to hemodynamic instability, these injuries may be undertriaged.

Open pelvic fractures associated with anorectal injuries:emergency management strategies and risk factors for mortality

Objective To investigate emergency management strategies and risk factors for mortality of open pelvic fractures associated with anorectal injuries.Methods Between April 2001 to April 2010,25 patients of openpelvic fractures

WJSC 6^(th) Anniversary Special Issues(2):Mesenchymal stem cells Mesenchymal stem cells in the treatment of spinal cord injuries:A review

With technological advances in basic research,the intricate mechanism of secondary delayed spinal cord injury(SCI)continues to unravel at a rapid pace.However,despite our deeper understanding of the molecular changes occurring after initial insult to the spinal cord,the cure for paralysis remains elusive.Current treatment of SCI is limited to early administration of high dose steroids to mitigate the harmful effect of cord edema that occurs after SCI and to reduce the cascade of secondary delayed SCI.R ecent evident-based clinical studies have cast doubt on the clinical benefit of steroids in SCI and intense focus on stem cell-based therapy has yielded some encouraging results.An array of mesenchymal stem cells(MSCs)from various sources with novel and promising strategies are being developed to improve function after SCI.In this review,we briefly discuss the pathophysiology of spinal cord injuries and characteristics and the potential sources of MSCs that can be used in the treatment of SCI.We will discuss the progress of MSCs application in research,focusing on the neuroprotective properties of MSCs.Finally,we will discuss the results from preclinical and clinical trials involving stem cell-based therapy in SCI.

Exosomes from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells are a potential treatment for ischemic stroke

Exosomes derived from human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(MSC-Exo)are characterized by easy expansion and storage,low risk of tumor formation,low immunogenicity,and anti-inflammatory effects.The therapeutic effects of MSC-Exo on ischemic stroke have been widely explored.However,the underlying mechanism remains unclear.In this study,we established a mouse model of ischemic brain injury induced by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery using the thread bolt method and injected MSC-Exo into the tail vein.We found that administration of MSC-Exo reduced the volume of cerebral infarction in the ischemic brain injury mouse model,increased the levels of interleukin-33(IL-33)and suppression of tumorigenicity 2 receptor(ST2)in the penumbra of cerebral infarction,and improved neurological function.In vitro results showed that astrocyte-conditioned medium of cells deprived of both oxygen and glucose,to simulate ischemia conditions,combined with MSC-Exo increased the survival rate of primary cortical neurons.However,after transfection by IL-33 siRNA or ST2 siRNA,the survival rate of primary cortical neurons was markedly decreased.These results indicated that MSC-Exo inhibited neuronal death induced by oxygen and glucose deprivation through the IL-33/ST2 signaling pathway in astrocytes.These findings suggest that MSC-Exo may reduce ischemia-induced brain injury through regulating the IL-33/ST2 signaling pathway.Therefore,MSC-Exo may be a potential therapeutic method for ischemic stroke.

Bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells and exercise restore motor function following spinal cord injury by activating PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway

Although many therapeutic interventions have shown promise in treating spinal cord injury, focusing on a single aspect of repair cannot achieve successful and functional regeneration in patients following spinal cord injury. In this study, we applied a combinatorial approach for treating spinal cord injury involving neuroprotection and rehabilitation, exploiting cell transplantation and functional sensorimotor training to promote nerve regeneration and functional recovery. Here, we used a mouse model of thoracic contusive spinal cord injury to investigate whether the combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation and exercise training has a synergistic effect on functional restoration. Locomotor function was evaluated by the Basso Mouse Scale, horizontal ladder test, and footprint analysis. Magnetic resonance imaging, histological examination, transmission electron microscopy observation, immunofluorescence staining, and western blotting were performed 8 weeks after spinal cord injury to further explore the potential mechanism behind the synergistic repair effect. In vivo, the combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation and exercise showed a better therapeutic effect on motor function than the single treatments. Further investigations revealed that the combination of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation and exercise markedly reduced fibrotic scar tissue, protected neurons, and promoted axon and myelin protection. Additionally, the synergistic effects of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation and exercise on spinal cord injury recovery occurred via the PI3 K/AKT/mTOR pathway. In vitro, experimental evidence from the PC12 cell line and primary cortical neuron culture also demonstrated that blocking of the PI3 K/AKT/mTOR pathway would aggravate neuronal damage. Thus, bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell transplantation combined with exercise training can effectively restore motor function after spinal cord injury by activating the PI3 K/AKT/mTOR pathway.

Reduced graphene oxide-embedded nerve conduits loaded with bone marrow mesenchymal stem cell-derived extracellular vesicles promote peripheral nerve regeneration

We previously combined reduced graphene oxide(rGO)with gelatin-methacryloyl(GelMA)and polycaprolactone(PCL)to create an rGO-GelMA-PCL nerve conduit and found that the conductivity and biocompatibility were improved.However,the rGO-GelMA-PCL nerve conduits differed greatly from autologous nerve transplants in their ability to promote the regeneration of injured peripheral nerves and axonal sprouting.Extracellular vesicles derived from bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells(BMSCs)can be loaded into rGO-GelMA-PCL nerve conduits for repair of rat sciatic nerve injury because they can promote angiogenesis at the injured site.In this study,12 weeks after surgery,sciatic nerve function was measured by electrophysiology and sciatic nerve function index,and myelin sheath and axon regeneration were observed by electron microscopy,immunohistochemistry,and immunofluorescence.The regeneration of microvessel was observed by immunofluorescence.Our results showed that rGO-GelMA-PCL nerve conduits loaded with BMSC-derived extracellular vesicles were superior to rGO-GelMA-PCL conduits alone in their ability to increase the number of newly formed vessels and axonal sprouts at the injury site as well as the recovery of neurological function.These findings indicate that rGO-GelMA-PCL nerve conduits loaded with BMSC-derived extracellular vesicles can promote peripheral nerve regeneration and neurological function recovery,and provide a new direction for the curation of peripheral nerve defect in the clinic.

Cell transplantation therapies for spinal cord injury focusing on bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells:Advances and challenges

Spinal cord injury(SCI)is a devastating condition with complex pathological mechanisms that lead to sensory,motor,and autonomic dysfunction below the site of injury.To date,no effective therapy is available for the treatment of SCI.Recently,bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells(BMMSCs)have been considered to be the most promising source for cellular therapies following SCI.The objective of the present review is to summarize the most recent insights into the cellular and molecular mechanism using BMMSC therapy to treat SCI.In this work,we review the specific mechanism of BMMSCs in SCI repair mainly from the following aspects:Neuroprotection,axon sprouting and/or regeneration,myelin regeneration,inhibitory microenvironments,glial scar formation,immunomodulation,and angiogenesis.Additionally,we summarize the latest evidence on the application of BMMSCs in clinical trials and further discuss the challenges and future directions for stem cell therapy in SCI models.

Adamantinoma of the pelvic bone, a difficult diagnosis with fatal outcome

Adamantinoma is a primary low grade malignant bone tumor that is predominantly located in the mid-portion of the tibia. The tumor is of interest for two reasons： first, there still exists considerable dispute as to the origin of the lesion and recent reports reveal that the condition is more malignant than had previously been supposed. Although cases of adamanti- noma located to the axial skeleton have been reported, this is the first case of adamantinoma located to pelvic bone in Iran. Here we present the clinical, radiological ＆ histopathological features of a 19 year-old male with painful lesion located to the right pelvic bone which was morphologically and immunohistochemically diagnosed as adamantinoma. In general, metastasis is seen in 15%-20% of patients. The spread can occur to regional nodes, lung and infrequently to skeleton, liver and brain . Several weeks after surgery, our patient＇s condition gradually worsened. A CT-scan of abdomen revealed widespread liver metastasis and the patient died due to acute liver failure. This case demonstrates that the mortality rate from adamantinoma is not always low.

Sexual Dimorphism in Pelvic Bone Shape of the North Pacific Common Minke Whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata)

Little is known about the morphology of the pelvic girdle of modern cetaceans, although many species have a vestigial pelvis (pelvic bone) and part of the hind limb bones inside the body. Previous studies have focused almost exclusively on hard tissues as well, despite the fact that the bones are comprised of cartilaginous tissue, especially in the case of femur. In the present study, we characterized the pelvic bones and searched for vestigial femurs among 43 North Pacific common minke whales (Balaenoptera acutorostrata), all of which were sexually mature individuals. The shape of the pelvic bones clearly differs depending on sex. Specifically, the pelvic bones of females were flat, but those of adult males consist of two types: one with a twisted caudal portion (Twisted type) and the other with a thickened caudal portion (Hypertrophied type). Those pelvic bone features in male are found only among North Pacific common minke whales. 98% of the individuals in this study had vestigial femur. The presence rate of vestigial femur may differ by subspecies. The shape of the pelvic and hind limb bones of modern cetaceans may vary between species and probably by region, at least at the Ocean basin scale.

术中滑轨CT辅助在经皮骶髂关节螺钉治疗骨盆后环损伤中的应用

目的:比较术中滑轨CT联合C形臂X线机辅助与单纯使用C形臂X线机辅助透视下经皮骶髂关节螺钉治疗骨盆后环损伤临床疗效。方法:自2018年12月至2022年2月收治76例骨盆后环损伤患者,其中,C形臂联合滑轨CT辅助下行内固定治疗39例为CT组,男23例,女16例,年龄(44.98±7.33)岁;仅在C形臂透视下行内固定治疗37例为C形臂组,男24例,女13例,年龄(44.37±10.82)岁。合并有前环骨折患者42例,均采用经皮髂前下棘内置外固定架(internal fixation,INFIX)或耻骨上支螺钉固定骨盆前环。术后比较两组随访时间、置钉时间、并发症。比较两组Matta复位评价、Majeed疗效评价、CT分级及二次手术翻修率。结果:CT组置钉时间(32.63±7.33) min,短于C形臂组(52.95±10.64) min(t=-9.739,P<0.05)。CT组随访时间(11.97±1.86)个月,C形臂组(12.03±1.71)个月,两组比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术后并发症发生比较,差异无统计学意义(χ~2=0.159,P>0.05)。CT组Matta复位评价结果(Z=2.79,P<0.05)、Majeed疗效评价结果(Z=2.79,P<0.05)、CT分级(Z=2.83,P<0.05)均优于C形臂组。CT组二次手术翻修率低于C形臂组(χ~2=5.641,P<0.05)。结论:术中滑轨CT联合C形臂辅助下经皮骶髂关节螺钉置入手术与传统C形臂透视相比,具有手术时间短、准确度及安全性高、术后二次翻修率显著下降等特点,是重建骨盆骨折后环稳定性的有效方法之一。

骨盆骨折尿道损伤的危险因素分析及风险预测模型构建——基于1358例患者的回顾性病例对照研究

背景急诊外伤中骨盆骨折发生率高,但伴随的尿道损伤容易被忽略。目的探讨骨盆骨折尿道损伤的相关危险因素,并基于此构建预测模型,为骨盆骨折尿道损伤的临床诊治提供参考。方法回顾性分析2000—2020年于解放军总医院第一医学中心住院治疗的1358例骨盆骨折患者的临床资料。采用单因素、多因素Logistic回归等方法进行影响因素分析;按照7∶3的比例将数据分为模型训练集和验证集,通过多个机器学习模型(包含梯度提升机、支持向量机、随机森林、极限梯度提升)构建尿道损伤风险预测模型并评估模型效能。结果纳入1358例骨盆骨折患者,中位年龄39(IQR:26~52)岁,其中男性占64.4%。骨盆骨折尿道损伤发生率为12.0%。多因素Logistic回归发现,性别、就诊科室、骨盆骨折Tiles分型、致伤原因、双肺呼吸音、中性粒细胞绝对值是骨盆骨折患者发生尿道损伤的独立危险因素(P<0.05)。构建的风险预测模型中随机森林模型的AUC最高(0.955),梯度提升机、支持向量机、极限梯度提升模型的AUC分别为0.936、0.940、0.953。结论骨盆骨折患者中尿道损伤的发生与多种因素有关,包括性别、就诊科室、骨盆骨折Tiles分型、致伤原因等。本研究根据上述独立危险因素,采用随机森林法开发并建立了骨盆骨折患者尿道损伤早期预测模型,具有较好的预测效能,有助于临床早期预测骨盆骨折患者合并尿道损伤的发生并给与及时治疗。

弯角椎体成形术与单侧椎体成形术治疗老年脊柱压缩骨折疗效比较

目的比较弯角椎体成形术与单侧椎体成形术治疗老年脊柱压缩骨折的疗效。方法选择2018年1月至2021年1月邯郸市第一医院骨科收治的122例老年脊柱压缩骨折患者为研究对象,按照手术方法将患者分为对照组和观察组,每组61例。对照组患者采用单侧椎体成形术,观察组患者采用弯角椎体成形术。比较2组患者手术时间、术中出血量和骨水泥注射量、骨水泥分布、骨水泥漏出情况、脊柱-骨盆参数、视觉模拟评分(VAS)、Barthel指数评分以及并发症发生情况。结果2组患者手术时间、术中出血量和骨水泥注射量比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。2组患者Ⅰ级、Ⅱ级、Ⅲ级、Ⅳ级骨水泥分布占比比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);观察组患者Ⅰ级和Ⅱ级骨水泥分布总占比显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。观察组骨水泥漏出发生率显著低于对照组(P<0.05)。术前,2组患者矢状面平衡、胸椎后凸角、骨盆倾斜角、腰椎前凸角、骶骨倾斜角比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后2组患者矢状面平衡、胸椎后凸角、骨盆倾斜角显著低于术前,且观察组患者矢状面平衡、胸椎后凸角、骨盆倾斜角显著低于对照组(P<0.05);2组患者腰椎前凸角、骶骨倾斜角显著高于术前,且观察组患者腰椎前凸角、骶骨倾斜角显著高于对照组(P<0.05)。术前,2组患者VAS评分、Barthel指数比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。术后3个月,2组患者VAS评分显著低于术前,Barthel指数显著高于术前(P<0.05);观察组患者Barthel指数显著高于对照组(P<0.05),2组患者VAS评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。治疗期间,观察组患者有1例发生椎管外血肿,并发症发生率为1.64%(1/61);对照组患者有2例发生椎管外血肿,1例发生切口感染,并发症发生率为4.92%(3/61)。2组患者的并发症发生率比较差异无统计学意义(χ^(2)=1.034,P=0.309)。结论与单侧椎体成形术比较,弯角椎体成形术用于治疗老年脊柱压缩骨折患者骨水泥分布效果较好,能够显著改善患者脊柱平衡状态,提高术后生活质量。

动脉阻塞性疾病患者血浆骨形态发生蛋白-4的表达变化及其与炎症和血管损伤的相关性

目的:骨形态发生蛋白-4(bone morphogenentic protein-4,BMP4)在动脉粥样硬化(atherosclerosis,AS)的病理过程中具有重要调节作用,但相关的临床研究较少。本研究拟观察以AS为主要病理特点的动脉阻塞性疾病(arterial occlusive disease,ACD)患者血浆BMP4的表达情况,并分析血浆中BMP4与炎症因子和血管损伤标志物之间的相关性。方法:共招募38名诊断为ACD的患者(ACD组)和38名体检志愿者(对照组),抽取ACD组患者术前和对照组体检时的静脉血,比较2组血常规指标的差异。采用酶联免疫吸附试验(enzyme linked immunosorbent assay,ELISA)检测血浆中BMP4、肿瘤坏死因子α(tumor necrosis factor-α,TNF-α)、白细胞介素(interleukin,IL)-1β、IL-10及血管内皮钙黏蛋白(vascular endothelial cadherin,VE-cadherin)的表达变化,并进一步分析BMP4与以上各指标之间的相关性。结果:与对照组相比,ACD组患者血常规结果表现为中性粒细胞-淋巴细胞比值[neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio,NLR;1.63(1.26,1.91)vs 3.43(2.16,6.61)]和血小板-淋巴细胞比值[platelet to lymphocyte ratio,PLR;6.37(5.26,7.74)vs 15.79(7.97,20.53)]升高、淋巴细胞-单核细胞比值[lymphocyte to monocyte ratio,LMR;5.67(4.41,7.14)vs3.43(2.07,3.74)]下降(均P<0.05);ACD组患者血浆BMP4[581.26(389.85,735.64)pg/mL vs 653.97(510.95,890.43)pg/mL]、TNF-α[254.16(182.96,340.70)pg/mLvs293.29(238.90,383.44)pg/mL]及内皮标志物VE-cadherin[1.54(1.08,2.13)ng/mL vs 1.85(1.30,2.54)ng/mL]的水平均显著升高,而抗炎因子IL-10的水平显著下降[175.89(118.39,219.25)pg/mLvs135.92(95.80,178.04)pg/mL](均P<0.05)。2组间促炎因子IL-1β的差异无统计学意义[300.39(205.39,403.56)pg/mL vs 378.46(243.20,448.69)pg/mL;P=0.09]。相关分析结果表明:血浆BMP4水平与促炎因子IL-1β(r=0.35)、TNF-α(r=0.31)以及内皮标志物VE-cadherin(r=0.47)呈正相关,与抗炎因子IL-10呈负相关(r=-0.37;均P<0.01)。结论:ACD患者血浆BMP4的水平升高,且与患者的炎症水平和血管损伤程度具有相关性。