Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome after robot-assisted gastrectomy: A case report

BACKGROUND Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome(ACNES)is a condition mani-festing with pain caused by strangulation of the anterior cutaneous branch of the lower intercostal nerves.This case report aims to provide new insight into the selection of peripheral nerve blocks for the ACNES treatment.CASE SUMMARY A 66-year-old woman manifested ACNES after a robot-assisted distal gastrec-tomy.An ultrasound-guided rectal sheath block was effective for pain triggered by the port scar.However,the sudden severe pain,which radiated laterally from the previous site,remained.A transversus abdominis plane block was performed for the remaining pain and effectively relieved it.CONCLUSION In this case,the trocar port was inserted between the rectus and transverse abdominis muscles.The intercostal nerves might have been entrapped on both sides of the rectus and transversus abdominis muscles.Hence,rectus sheath and transverse abdominis plane blocks were required to achieve complete pain relief.To the best of our knowledge,this is the first report on use of a combination of rectus sheath and transverse abdominis plane blocks for pain relief in ACNES.

Early electrical field stimulation prevents the loss of spinal cord anterior horn motoneurons and muscle atrophy following spinal cord injury

Our previous study revealed that early application of electrical field stimulation（EFS） with the anode at the lesion and the cathode distal to the lesion reduced injury potential, inhibited secondary injury and was neuroprotective in the dorsal corticospinal tract after spinal cord injury（SCI）. The objective of this study was to further evaluate the effect of EFS on protection of anterior horn motoneurons and their target musculature after SCI and its mechanism. Rats were randomized into three equal groups. The EFS group received EFS for 30 minutes immediately after injury at T_（10）. SCI group rats were only subjected to SCI and sham group rats were only subjected to laminectomy. Luxol fast blue staining demonstrated that spinal cord tissue in the injury center was better protected; cross-sectional area and perimeter of injured tissue were significantly smaller in the EFS group than in the SCI group. Immunofluorescence and transmission electron microscopy showed that the number of spinal cord anterior horn motoneurons was greater and the number of abnormal neurons reduced in the EFS group compared with the SCI group. Wet weight and cross-sectional area of vastus lateralis muscles were smaller in the SCI group to in the sham group. However, EFS improved muscle atrophy and behavioral examination showed that EFS significantly increased the angle in the inclined plane test and Tarlov＇s motor grading score. The above results confirm that early EFS can effectively impede spinal cord anterior horn motoneuron loss, promote motor function recovery and reduce muscle atrophy in rats after SCI.

Sciatic nerve injury alters the spatial arrangement of neurons and glial cells in the anterior horn of the spinal cord

The spatial arrangement of the cell is important and considered as underlying mechanism for mathematical modeling of cell to cell interaction.The ability of cells to take on the characteristics of other cells in an organism,it is important to understand the dynamical behavior of the cells.This method implements experimental parameters of the cell-cell interaction into the mathematical simulation of cell arrangement.The purpose of this research was to explore the three-dimensional spatial distribution of anterior horn cells in the rat spinal cord to examine differences after sciatic nerve injury.Sixteen Sprague-Dawley male rats were assigned to control and axotomy groups.Twelve weeks after surgery,the anterior horn was removed for first-and second-order stereological studies.Second-order stereological techniques were applied to estimate the pair correlation and cross-correlation functions using a dipole probe superimposed onto the spinal cord sections.The findings revealed 7% and 36% reductions in the mean volume and total number of motoneurons,respectively,and a25% increase in the neuroglial cell number in the axotomized rats compared to the control rats.In contrast,the anterior horn volume remained unchanged.The results also indicated a broader gap in the pair correlation curve for the motoneurons and neuroglial cells in the axotomized rats compared to the control rats.This finding shows a negative correlation for the distribution of motoneurons and neuroglial cells in the axotomized rats.The cross-correlation curve shows a negative correlation between the motoneurons and neuroglial cells in the axotomized rats.These findings suggest that cellular structural and functional changes after sciatic nerve injury lead to the alterations in the spatial arrangement of motoneurons and neuroglial cells,finally affecting the normal function of the central nervous system.The experimental protocol was reviewed and approved by the Animal Ethics Committee of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences(approval No.IR.SBMU.MSP.REC1395.375) on October 17,2016.

Change of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in patients with nonarteritic inflammatory anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

In this study, 16 patients （19 eyes） with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy in the acute stage （within 4 weeks） and resolving stage （after 12 weeks） were diagnosed by a series of complete ophthalmic examinations, including fundus examination, optical coherence tomography and fluorescein fundus angiography, and visual field defects were measured with standard automated perimetry. The contralateral uninvolved eyes were used as controls. The retinal nerve fiber layer thickness was determined by optical coherence tomography which showed that the mean retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness from temporal, superior, nasal and inferior quadrants were significantly higher for all measurements in the acute stage than the corresponding normal values. In comparison, the retinal nerve fiber layer thickness from each optic disc quadrant was found to be significantly lower when measured at the resolving stages, than in the control group. Statistical analysis on the correlation between optic disc nerve fiber layer thickness and visual defects demonstrated a positive correlation in the acute stage and a negative correlation in the resolving stage. Our experimental findings indicate that optical coherence tomography is a useful diagnostic method for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and can be used to evaluate the effect of treatment.

Longitudinal Measurement of Hemodynamic Changes within the Posterior Optic Nerve Head in Rodent Nonarteritic Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy

ObjectiveTo assess the in vivo dynamic blood flow features of posterior optic nerve head (ONH) in rat model of nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (rNAION). MethodsrNAION was established with Rose Bengal and argon green laser in Sprague-Dawley rats. Fundus photography and fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) were performed to assess the dynamic changes of optic disc in morphology in 90 days and in blood perfusion in 3 hours after the induction of disease. Histological examinations were performed to evaluate the success of modeling. Thedynamic blood flow kinetics of posterior ONH in rNAION were measured by Laser Doppler Flowmetry (LDF) on the day 3, 7, 14, 21, and 40 after the disease induction. One-way ANOVA, Student'st-test and Bonferroni adjustment were used for multiple comparisons of kinetic measurements of blood flow. ResultsOptic disc edema and subsequent resolution associated with the development of optic disc pallor were observed in rNAION. FFA showed that the optic disc was hypofluorescence in the early phase and hyperfluorescence in the late phase. Histological studies suggested edema and loosened tissues of ONH, loss of retinal ganglion cells (RGCs), optic nerve substance and gliosis. Compared to the naive rats, the blood flow kinetics of posterior ONH in rNAION significant reduced at each time point after modeling (F=175.06,P<0.0001). The reductions were specifically remarkable in 14 days after the disease induction (AllP<0.01). Conclusions Continuous blood perfusion reduction was found in rNAION, with significant alteration in 14 days after disease induction. Our results provided important information for understanding the hemodynamic changes in rNAION.

Efficacy of granulocyte-colony stimulating factor treatment in a rat model of anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy （NA-AION） is the most common cause of acute ischemic damage to the optic nerve （ON）, and the leading cause of seriously impaired vision in people over 55 years of age. It demonstrated that subcutaneous administration of Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor （G-CSF） reduces RGC death in an ON crush model in rats, and that the neuroprotective effects may involve both anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory processes. Our recent work shows that the protective actions of G-CSF in rAION models may involve both anti-apoptotic and anti-inflammatory processes. However, the exact rescuing mech- anisms involved in the administration of G-CSF in rAION models need further investigation. In addition, further studies on the administration of G-CSF at different time intervals after the induction of rAION may be able to illustrate whether treatment given at a later time is still neu- roprotective. Further, it is unknown whether treatment using G-CSF combined with other drugs will result in a synergistic effect in a rAION model. Inflammation induced by ischemia plays an essential role on the ON head in NA-A1ON, which can result in disc edema and compartment changes. Therefore, it is reasonable that adding an anti-inflammatory drug may enhance the therapeutic effects of G-CSF. An ongoing goal is to evaluate the novel sites of action of both G-CSF and other anti-inflammatory drugs, and to identify the functionally protective pathways to enhance RGC survival. These investigations may open up new therapeutic avenues for the treatment of ischemic optic neuropathy.

Analysis of optic disc damage by optical coherence tomography in terms of therapy in non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy

This study aimed to assess the relationship between the rate of nerve fiber loss in non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy（NAION） and time delay before therapy.Total 24 patients received the same treatment within or after 2wk（early and late groups）.There were significantly lower level of destruction of nerve fibers（P=0.0014） and significantly better visual field sensitivity（P=0.039） in early group.The results indicate that therapy should be started within 2wk.The degree of ischemic damage due to NAION correlates well with retinal nerve fiber layer thickness and the ischemia-induced decrease in visual field sensitivity.

Hamstring autograft utilization in reconstructing anterior cruciate ligament:Review of harvesting techniques,graft preparation,and different fixation methods

Rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament(ACL)is a common orthopedic injury.Various graft options are available for the reconstruction of ruptured ACL.Using the hamstring muscle as an autograft was first described in 1934,and it remains a commonly harvested graft for ACL reconstruction.Hamstring autografts can be harvested using the traditional anteromedial approach or the newer posteromedial technique.An isolated semitendinosus tendon can be used or combined with the gracilis tendon.There are numerous methods for graft fixation,such as intra-tunnel or extra-tunnel fixation.This comprehensive review discusses the different hamstring muscle harvesting techniques and graft preparation options and fixation methods.It provides a comprehensive overview for choosing the optimal surgical technique when treating patients.

Ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome after laparoscopic surgery:A case report

BACKGROUND Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome is defined as abdominal pain due to entrapped intercostal nerves.This is the first report of a patient successfully treated for anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome after laparoscopic surgery with an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block.The rectus sheath block physically lysed adhesions and relieved pain from anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.CASE SUMMARY The patient is a 44-year-old man who presented with severe left upper abdominal pain at an operative scar one month after laparoscopic ulcer repair.Diagnosis and treatment were performed using an ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block with 0.1%lidocaine 20 mL.The pain was relieved after the block.The diagnosis was anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.Rectus sheath block may be effective for patients with anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome.CONCLUSION Ultrasound-guided rectus sheath block is a promising treatment modality for patients with postoperative anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome due to adhesions.

Assessments of Pudendal Motor and Sensory Nerves in Patients with or without Fecal Incontinence after Low Anterior Resection for Lower Rectal Cancer

Background:?To clarify the pudendal motor (PMN) and sensory (PSN) nerves?play in preventing fecal incontinence (FI) after low anterior resection (LAR) for lower rectal cancer, the PMN and PSN functions were studied. Methods:?Sixty patients were divided into groups A (n = 20, FI) and B (n = 40, continence). These were compared with group C (n = 30, control subjects). PMN latency (PMNL) (right, left, and posterior sides of the anal canal) was studied by sacral magnetic stimulation. Anal mucosal electric sensitivity (AMES) was measured at the lower, dentate line (DL), and upper zones. Results:?The distance of anastomosis from anal verge (DAAV) in group A was significantly shorter than in group B (p?value p?value p?value p?value Conclusion:?FI after LAR with a short DAAV?may?lead to?external anal sphincter dysfunction due to damage of both PMN and PSN.

Optical coherence tomography evaluation of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness in non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and primary open angle glaucoma:a systematic review and Meta-analysis

AIM:To assess the differences in average and sectoral peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer(p RNFL)thickness using spectral domain optical coherence tomography(SD-OCT)in patients with non-arteritic anterior ischemic neuropathy(NAION)compared with those with primary open angle glaucoma(POAG).METHODS:A comprehensive literature search of the Pub Med,Cochrane Library,and Embase databases were performed prior to October,2021.Studies that compared the p RNFL thickness in NAION eyes with that in POAG eyes with matched mean deviation of the visual fields were included.The weighted mean difference(WMD)with 95%confidence interval(CI)was used to pool continuous outcomes.RESULTS:Ten cross-sectional studies(11 datasets)comprising a total of 625 eyes(278 NAION eyes,347 POAG eyes)were included in the qualitative and quantitative analyses.The pooled results demonstrated that the superior p RNFL was significantly thinner in NAION eyes than in POAG eyes(WMD=-6.40,95%CI:-12.22 to-0.58,P=0.031),whereas the inferior p RNFL was significant thinner in POAG eyes than in NAION eyes(WMD=11.10,95%CI:7.06 to 15.14,P≤0.001).No difference was noted concerning the average,nasal,and temporal p RNFL thickness(average:WMD=1.45,95%CI:-0.75 to 3.66,P=0.196;nasal:WMD=-2.12,95%CI:-4.43 to 0.19,P=0.072;temporal:WMD=-1.24,95%CI:-3.96 to 1.47,P=0.370).CONCLUSION:SD-OCT based evaluation of inferior and superior p RNFL thickness can be potentially utilized to differentiate NAION from POAG,and help to understand the different pathophysiological mechanisms between these two diseases.Further longitudinal studies and studies using eight-quadrant or clock-hour classification method are required to validate the obtained findings.

Anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve improves neurological function in patients with cubital tunnel syndrome

Although several surgical procedures exist for treating cubital tunnel syndrome, the best surgical option remains controversial. To evaluate the efficacy of anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve in patients with moderate to severe cubital tunnel syndrome and to analyze prognostic factors, we retrospectively reviewed 62 patients（65 elbows） diagnosed with cubital tunnel syndrome who underwent anterior subcutaneous transposition. Preoperatively, the initial severity of the disease was evaluated using the Mc Gowan scale as modified by Goldberg： 18 patients（28%） had grade IIA neuropathy, 20（31%） had grade IIB, and 27（42%） had grade III. Postoperatively, according to the Wilson ＆ Krout criteria, treatment outcomes were excellent in 38 patients（58%）, good in 16（25%）, fair in 7（11%）, and poor in 4（6%）, with an excellent and good rate of 83%. A negative correlation was found between the preoperative Mc Gowan grade and the postoperative Wilson ＆ Krout score. The patients having fair and poor treatment outcomes had more advanced age, lower nerve conduction velocity, and lower action potential amplitude compared with those having excellent and good treatment outcomes. These results suggest that anterior subcutaneous transposition of the ulnar nerve is effective and safe for the treatment of moderate to severe cubital tunnel syndrome, and initial severity, advancing age, and electrophysiological parameters can affect treatment outcome.

Potential Compressive Sites of the Anterior Interosseous Nerve in the Proximal Forearm: An Anatomic Study

Background: The etiology and treatment of spontaneous paralysis variants of anterior interosseous nerve (AIN) syndrome remains controversial. Variation and multiple sites of potential compression complicate the successful performance of neurolysis. This anatomic study of the AIN and sites of potential compression in the proximal forearm facilitates critical steps involved in neurolytic procedures and management. Methods: Upper extremities of twelve cadavers were examined to evaluate potential sites of AIN compression in the proximal forearm. Potential sites of musculoaponeurotic compression were evaluated, including: lacertus fibrosus;inferior fibrous arch of the humeral head of the pronator teres (PT) muscle;inferior fibrous arch of the ulnar head of the PT muscle;fibrous arch in the flexor digitorum superficialis (FDS) muscle;Gantzer’s muscle;and vascular structures near the AIN and median nerve. Results: The AIN arose at a mean distance of 54.5 mm distal to the elbow from the posterior (n = 9) or ulnar side (n = 3) of the median nerve. Relative positions of AIN branches were variable. A fibrous arch was found between the lacertus fibrosus and the PT in two cases. Nine cadavers had two fibrous arches in the PT and FDS, and three cadavers had one arch. An accessory head in the FDS was found to be a risk of AIN compression. Gantzer’s muscle was present in six cases, crossing the AIN superficially. Two potentially compressive vascular arches were identified. Conclusions: Our observations confirm that multiple musculoaponeurotic and/or vascular structures can contribute to AIN compression in the proximal forearm. Understanding the complex anatomic relationships of this nerve is crucial to improving outcomes of neurolysis in cases of non-regressive AIN paralysis.

Hourglass-like constriction of the anterior interosseous nerve in the left forearm:A case report

BACKGROUND Hourglass-like constriction neuropathy is a rare neurological disorder.The main clinical manifestation is peripheral nerve injury with no apparent cause,and the pathomorphological change is an unexplained narrowing of the diseased nerve.The diagnosis and treatment of the disease are challenging and there is no accepted diagnostic or therapeutic approach.CASE SUMMARY This report describes a rare hourglass constriction of the anterior interosseous nerve in the left forearm in a 47-year-old healthy male who was treated surgically and gradually recovered function over a 6-mo follow-up period.CONCLUSION Hourglass-like constriction neuropathy is a rare disorder.With the development of medical technology,more examinations are now available for diagnosis.This case aims to highlight the rare manifestations of Hourglass-like constriction neuropathy and provides a reference for enriching the clinical diagnosis and treatment experience.

Efficacy comparison between anterior subcutaneous and submuscular transposition of ulnar nerve in treating moderate-severe cubital tunnel syndrome

OBJECTIVE:To explore the optimal surgery in treating moderate-severe cubital tunnel(CuTS) syndrome by comparing the clinical efficiency of decompression and anterior subcutaneous transposition of ulnar nerve and decompression and anterior submuscular transposition of ulnar nerve,and to provide a theoretical basis for the appropriate surgical programs in treating moderate-severe Cu TS.METHODS:47 consecutive cases of moderate-severe Cu TS were surgically treated in our department from January 2014 to January 2017.All patients were divided into two groups by the doctor in our department.21 Cu TS cases were treated with decompression and anterior subcutaneous transposition of ulnar nerve,and other 26 cases were treated with decompression and anterior submuscular transposition of ulnar nerve.All the patients were followed 1 month,3 months and 6 months after operation to evaluate the recovery degree of ulnar nerve function and the clinical efficiency of the two methods was compared.RESULTS:Clinical symptoms of two groups were significant alleviated.There was no significant statistical difference between two groups in the clinical efficiency.CONCLUSION:Completely releasing of nerve truck is the most important step in treating mediate-severe Cu TS.Theclinical results of the two methods are similar,but the anterior subcutaneous transposition of ulnar nerve is more easy to operate and can be widely used.

肘管综合征术后翻修疗效评估

目的探讨肘管综合征翻修的原因,总结肘管综合征翻修术中的细节并评估疗效,降低该病的翻修率。方法对2019年4月至2022年8月我院收治的14例肘管综合征翻修患者资料进行分析,观察初次手术后尺神经的张力、形态、卡压部位是否解除及术后疗效,对比翻修术后症状改善情况,总结翻修原因并评估翻修术疗效。结果初次手术疗效不佳,术后3个月内无改善或症状持续加重者需行翻修术。翻修的主要原因是手术切口设计不规范(14/14),次要原因为未全程松解尺神经卡压点(12/14),少见原因为术区止血不确切(1/14)及对感觉神经保护不足(1/14)。根据顾氏肘管综合征功能评定标准,翻修术优良率为9/14。结论肘管综合征术后翻修的主要原因是手术细节的处理不当,术中规范化操作可降低翻修率,初次手术失败后翻修术仍是有效的。

乳腺癌改良根治术患者近端肋间臂神经联合前锯肌平面阻滞临床效果观察

目的:探讨乳腺癌改良根治术患者近端肋间臂神经阻滞联合前锯肌平面阻滞(SAPB)的临床效果。方法:选择在全身麻醉下行乳腺癌改良根治术的患者60例,采用随机数字表法分为近端肋间臂神经阻滞联合SAPB组(联合组)和SAPB组(前锯肌组),每组30例。两组分别在全麻诱导后行超声引导下近端肋间臂神经阻滞联合前锯肌平面阻滞和前锯肌平面阻滞。采用视觉模拟评分法(VAS)记录患者术后30 min及2、4、8、24 h疼痛情况。记录术中瑞芬太尼使用总量、术后24 h舒芬太尼使用总量、补救镇痛时间、24 h内补救镇痛率以及不良反应情况。结果:与前锯肌组比较,联合组术后2、8 h的VAS评分降低,术中瑞芬太尼的使用量及术后舒芬太尼的使用量减少,总不良反应率降低,首次补救镇痛时间延长,24 h内补救镇痛率降低(均P<0.05)。结论:与前锯肌平面阻滞相比,近端肋间臂神经阻滞联合前锯肌平面阻滞可以减少围手术期阿片类药物使用,改善乳腺癌改良根治术患者术后镇痛效果。

探讨额外侧锁孔入路与翼点入路夹闭术在前交通动脉瘤的应用效果

目的探讨于前交通动脉瘤中分别应用额外侧锁孔入路和翼点入路夹闭术的临床效果。方法回顾性选择2020年3月-2023年5月邳州市中医院行开颅动脉瘤夹闭手术的62例前交通动脉瘤破裂患者的临床资料,根据手术入路方式将其分为对照组(n=31)和观察组(n=31)。对照组行翼点入路开颅治疗,观察组行额外侧锁孔入路开颅治疗。比较两组手术情况、术后日常生活能力、神经及认知功能改善程度,统计两组并发症发生情况。结果治疗后,观察组患者的术中出血量(260.16±75.27)mL少于对照组,手术时间(206.78±28.07)min及住院时间(7.34±1.84)d均短于对照组,差异有统计学意义(t=7.578、7.405、7.404,P均<0.05);观察组术中动脉瘤破裂出血率、脑直回切除率均比对照组低,观察组神经功能缺损评分、日常生活能力评分优于对照组,观察组认知功能评分高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05);治疗后,两组患者出现术后新增颅内出血、短暂性缺血、感染、神经症状及脑积水等并发症的总发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论前交通动脉瘤患者分别接受额外侧锁孔入路术和翼点入路夹闭术治疗均具有一定效果,但额外侧锁孔入路术的效果更理想,在改善神经及认知功能、日常生活能力方面存在显著优势,且不会产生严重并发症。

益肾通脉膏方对脉络膜前动脉区脑梗死(肾虚血瘀痰阻证)神经功能恢复的疗效及血清脑源性神经营养因子的影响

目的探讨益肾通脉膏方在肾虚血瘀痰阻证脉络膜前动脉(anterior choroidal artery,AchA)区脑梗死患者中的应用效果。方法选取2021年12月—2023年9月泰安市中医医院收治的80例肾虚血瘀痰阻证AchA区脑梗死患者为研究对象,以治疗方法的不同分为两组,各40例。对照组行阿司匹林肠溶片治疗,观察组在对照组基础上增加益肾通脉膏方治疗。对比两组临床疗效、神经功能、日常生活能力、血清脑源性神经营养因子(brain derived neurotrophic factor,BDNF)水平及不良反应发生情况。结果观察组治疗总有效率为92.50%(37/40),高于对照组的75.00%(30/40),差异有统计学意义(χ^(2)=4.501,P<0.05)。治疗前,两组美国国立卫生研究院卒中量表(National Institute of Health Stroke Scale,NIHSS)评分、Barthel指数(Barthel Index,BI)、改良Rankin量表(Modified Rankin Scale,mRS)评分、BDNF水平比较,差异无统计学意义(P均>0.05)。治疗后,观察组NIHSS评分、mRS评分、BI、BDNF水平均优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P均<0.05)。两组不良反应发生率比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论益肾通脉膏方能够减轻肾血瘀痰阻证AchA区脑梗死患者的神经功能损伤,提升日常生活能力,调节血清BDNF水平,且无严重不良反应。

骨间前动脉背侧穿支的显微解剖

目的观察骨间前动脉背侧穿支的数量、起始处管径、供养范围及其与骨间后动脉分支的吻合情况。方法新鲜成人前臂标本13侧,红色乳胶灌注动脉并凝固后,解冻标本进行解剖。取10侧前臂标本,去除前臂皮肤、前臂屈肌后,显露骨间前动脉及其背侧穿支,测量并记录骨间前动脉背侧穿支的数量、起始处管径。沿桡侧腕屈肌和指伸肌的间隙向深层解剖,观测骨间前动脉背侧穿支的数量及其对前臂背侧伸肌的供养范围。取13侧前臂标本,解剖后在前臂背侧浅层伸肌的肌间隙、深层伸肌的肌间隙以及深浅两层伸肌之间的肌间隙中,观察骨间前动脉背侧穿支与骨间后动脉的分支吻合情况。结果10侧标本合计有骨间前动脉背侧穿支94支,每侧标本骨间前动脉背侧穿支数量7~12(9.4±1.5)支,起始处管径0.21~1.56(0.70±0.34)mm。骨间前动脉背侧穿支穿过骨间膜后主要供养前臂背侧深层伸肌,在前臂远端三分之一还发出肌支供养指伸肌、小指伸肌。13侧标本中,骨间前动脉背侧穿支与骨间后动脉分支之间单支吻合7侧、双支吻合5侧、无吻合1侧。结论骨间前动脉背侧穿支数量较多且起始处管径较粗大,主要供养前臂背侧深层伸肌、指伸肌、小指伸肌。骨间前动脉背侧穿支与骨间后动脉分支之间有单支吻合、双支吻合以及无吻合3种情况。