The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the settin...The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the setting of chronic degeneration remains low. Continued hoop and shear stresses upon the degenerative meniscus results in gross failure, often in the form of complex tears in the posterior horn and midbody. Patient history and physical examination are critical to determine the true source of pain, particularly with the significant incidence of simultaneous articular pathology. Joint line tenderness, a positive Mc Murray test, and mechanical catching or locking can be highly suggestive of a meniscal source of knee pain and dysfunction. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging are frequently utilized to examine for osteoarthritis and to verify the presence of meniscal tears, in addition to ruling out other sources of pain. Non-operative therapy focused on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be able to provide pain relief as well as improve mechanical function of the knee joint. For patients re-fractory to conservative therapy, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy can provide short-term gains regarding pain relief, especially when combined with an effective, regular physiotherapy program. Patients with clear mechanical symptoms and meniscal pathology may benefit from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, but surgery is not a guaranteed success, especially with concomitant articular pathology. Ultimately, the long-term outcomes of either treatment arm provide similar results for most patients. Further study is needed regarding the short and long-term outcomes regarding conservative and surgical therapy, with a particular focus on the economic impact of treatment as well.展开更多
This letter focuses on a recently published article that provided an exceptional description of the effect of epigenetic modifications on gene expression patterns related to skeletal system remodeling.Specifically,it ...This letter focuses on a recently published article that provided an exceptional description of the effect of epigenetic modifications on gene expression patterns related to skeletal system remodeling.Specifically,it discusses a novel modality of epigenetic regulation,the long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs),and provides evidence of their involvement in mesenchymal stromal/stem cells osteo-/adipogenic differentiation balance.Despite focus on lncRNAs,there is an emerging cross talk between lncRNAs and miRNAs interaction as a novel mechanism in the regulation of the function of the musculoskeletal system,by controlling bone homeostasis and bone regeneration,as well as the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells.Thus,we touched on some examples to demonstrate this interaction.In addition,we believe there is still much to discover from the effects of lncRNAs on progenitor and non-progenitor cell differentiation.We incorporated data from other published articles to review lncRNAs in normal progenitor cell osteogenic differentiation,determined lncRNAs involved in osteoarthritis pathogenesis in progenitor cells,and provided a review of lncRNAs in non-progenitor cells that are differentially regulated in osteoarthritis.In conclusion,we really enjoyed reading this article and with this information we hope to further our understanding of lncRNAs and mesenchymal stromal/stem cells regulation.展开更多
背景:颞下颌关节骨关节炎是一种发病率很高的口腔常见病,而颞下颌关节骨关节炎早期隐匿不易被发现,临床上病理标本获取难度较高,难以开展相关研究。将数字化3D打印技术应用到颞下颌关节骨关节炎动物模型上来增加动物模型的一致性,从而...背景:颞下颌关节骨关节炎是一种发病率很高的口腔常见病,而颞下颌关节骨关节炎早期隐匿不易被发现,临床上病理标本获取难度较高,难以开展相关研究。将数字化3D打印技术应用到颞下颌关节骨关节炎动物模型上来增加动物模型的一致性,从而促进颞下颌关节骨关节炎疾病的研究。目的:利用新型数字技术建立标准化的颞下颌关节骨关节炎大鼠模型。方法:将30只SD雌性大鼠根据单侧前牙反牙合建模方法的不同,随机分为3组,传统模型组、数字化模型组和对照组,每组10只。于建模后4,8周采集髁突软骨标本,体式显微镜观察表观形态,苏木精-伊红染色、番红O/固绿染色观察病理形态,ELISA观察白细胞介素1β、肿瘤坏死因子α的表达变化,免疫组织化学染色观察蛋白多糖、Ⅱ型胶原及基质金属蛋白酶13的表达变化。结果与结论:(1)数字化模型组和传统模型组观察到不同程度的退行性病变。干预后第1周,模型组大鼠体质量均呈下降趋势,随后呈增长趋势,且显著低于对照组。(2)体式显微镜观察结果显示,建模后4,8周,数字化模型组表面的变形及缺损程度明显高于传统模型组。(3)两个时间点,数字化模型组和传统模型组的国际骨关节炎研究学会(Osteoarthritis Research Society International,OARSI)评分均高于对照组,数字化模型组高于传统模型组(P<0.05)。(4)组织病理学观察显示,建模后4,8周,两个模型组的改良Mankin评分和OARSI评分均显著高于同龄对照组(P<0.05)。(5)免疫组织化学染色结果显示,建模后4,8周,与同龄对照组相比,蛋白多糖及Ⅱ型胶原在传统模型组与数字化模型组两个时间点表达降低,基质金属蛋白酶13表达增强(P<0.05)。(6)ELISA结果显示,传统和数字化模型组大鼠8周时炎性因子白细胞介素1β和肿瘤坏死因子α的表达水平均高于同龄对照组,数字化模型组高于传统模型组(P<0.05)。(7)采用3D打印技术设计制作的个性化金属管,无需反复试戴调整即能快速引导颞下颌关节发生骨关节炎样病变,可重复性好,适合推广应用。展开更多
目的本研究通过分析膝骨关节炎(knee osteoarthritis,KOA)患者西安大略和麦克马斯特大学(the Western Ontario and McMaster universities,WOMAC)关节炎指数与冠状位下肢力线角度及腰椎生物力学因素的相关性,为临床诊治KOA提供新思路。...目的本研究通过分析膝骨关节炎(knee osteoarthritis,KOA)患者西安大略和麦克马斯特大学(the Western Ontario and McMaster universities,WOMAC)关节炎指数与冠状位下肢力线角度及腰椎生物力学因素的相关性,为临床诊治KOA提供新思路。方法选自2022年10月至2023年5月就诊于河北中医药大学第一附属医院骨伤三科门诊且符合入组标准的267例KOA患者,其中男49例,女218例;年龄50~83岁,平均(61.55±8.72)岁。拍摄腰椎联合双下肢全长正位负重位X线片,观察腰骶偏移方向,测量冠状位下肢力线角度:髋膝踝角(hip knee ankle,HKA)、机械轴偏移距离(mechanical axis deviation,MAD)、关节线相交角(joint line convergence angle,JLCA)以及腰椎生物力学因素:腰骶偏移距离(lumbosacral offset distance,LOD)、腰膝偏移距离(waist and knee offset distance,WKOD),并对受试者进行WOMAC评分及基线资料记录,分析其与冠状位力线角度及腰椎生物力学因素的相关性。结果腰骶偏移方向与KOA疼痛严重侧存在相关性(P<0.05,r=0.569),LOD、WKOD、HKA、MAD、JLCA、病程与WOMAC评分均存在相关性(P<0.05,r值分别为:0.585、0.579、-0.156、0.173、0.175、0.189)。结论KOA患者关节疼痛、功能受限与腰椎重心的偏移及下肢力线角度存在相关性,KOA患者关节僵硬程度与病程存在相关性,其腰椎冠状位重心偏移是诱发或加重KOA的危险因素之一。展开更多
文摘The symptomatic degenerative meniscus continues to be a source of discomfort for a significant number of patients. With vascular penetration of less than onethird of the adult meniscus, healing potential in the setting of chronic degeneration remains low. Continued hoop and shear stresses upon the degenerative meniscus results in gross failure, often in the form of complex tears in the posterior horn and midbody. Patient history and physical examination are critical to determine the true source of pain, particularly with the significant incidence of simultaneous articular pathology. Joint line tenderness, a positive Mc Murray test, and mechanical catching or locking can be highly suggestive of a meniscal source of knee pain and dysfunction. Radiographs and magnetic resonance imaging are frequently utilized to examine for osteoarthritis and to verify the presence of meniscal tears, in addition to ruling out other sources of pain. Non-operative therapy focused on nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and physical therapy may be able to provide pain relief as well as improve mechanical function of the knee joint. For patients re-fractory to conservative therapy, arthroscopic partial meniscectomy can provide short-term gains regarding pain relief, especially when combined with an effective, regular physiotherapy program. Patients with clear mechanical symptoms and meniscal pathology may benefit from arthroscopic partial meniscectomy, but surgery is not a guaranteed success, especially with concomitant articular pathology. Ultimately, the long-term outcomes of either treatment arm provide similar results for most patients. Further study is needed regarding the short and long-term outcomes regarding conservative and surgical therapy, with a particular focus on the economic impact of treatment as well.
文摘This letter focuses on a recently published article that provided an exceptional description of the effect of epigenetic modifications on gene expression patterns related to skeletal system remodeling.Specifically,it discusses a novel modality of epigenetic regulation,the long noncoding RNAs(lncRNAs),and provides evidence of their involvement in mesenchymal stromal/stem cells osteo-/adipogenic differentiation balance.Despite focus on lncRNAs,there is an emerging cross talk between lncRNAs and miRNAs interaction as a novel mechanism in the regulation of the function of the musculoskeletal system,by controlling bone homeostasis and bone regeneration,as well as the osteogenic differentiation of stem cells.Thus,we touched on some examples to demonstrate this interaction.In addition,we believe there is still much to discover from the effects of lncRNAs on progenitor and non-progenitor cell differentiation.We incorporated data from other published articles to review lncRNAs in normal progenitor cell osteogenic differentiation,determined lncRNAs involved in osteoarthritis pathogenesis in progenitor cells,and provided a review of lncRNAs in non-progenitor cells that are differentially regulated in osteoarthritis.In conclusion,we really enjoyed reading this article and with this information we hope to further our understanding of lncRNAs and mesenchymal stromal/stem cells regulation.
文摘背景:颞下颌关节骨关节炎是一种发病率很高的口腔常见病,而颞下颌关节骨关节炎早期隐匿不易被发现,临床上病理标本获取难度较高,难以开展相关研究。将数字化3D打印技术应用到颞下颌关节骨关节炎动物模型上来增加动物模型的一致性,从而促进颞下颌关节骨关节炎疾病的研究。目的:利用新型数字技术建立标准化的颞下颌关节骨关节炎大鼠模型。方法:将30只SD雌性大鼠根据单侧前牙反牙合建模方法的不同,随机分为3组,传统模型组、数字化模型组和对照组,每组10只。于建模后4,8周采集髁突软骨标本,体式显微镜观察表观形态,苏木精-伊红染色、番红O/固绿染色观察病理形态,ELISA观察白细胞介素1β、肿瘤坏死因子α的表达变化,免疫组织化学染色观察蛋白多糖、Ⅱ型胶原及基质金属蛋白酶13的表达变化。结果与结论:(1)数字化模型组和传统模型组观察到不同程度的退行性病变。干预后第1周,模型组大鼠体质量均呈下降趋势,随后呈增长趋势,且显著低于对照组。(2)体式显微镜观察结果显示,建模后4,8周,数字化模型组表面的变形及缺损程度明显高于传统模型组。(3)两个时间点,数字化模型组和传统模型组的国际骨关节炎研究学会(Osteoarthritis Research Society International,OARSI)评分均高于对照组,数字化模型组高于传统模型组(P<0.05)。(4)组织病理学观察显示,建模后4,8周,两个模型组的改良Mankin评分和OARSI评分均显著高于同龄对照组(P<0.05)。(5)免疫组织化学染色结果显示,建模后4,8周,与同龄对照组相比,蛋白多糖及Ⅱ型胶原在传统模型组与数字化模型组两个时间点表达降低,基质金属蛋白酶13表达增强(P<0.05)。(6)ELISA结果显示,传统和数字化模型组大鼠8周时炎性因子白细胞介素1β和肿瘤坏死因子α的表达水平均高于同龄对照组,数字化模型组高于传统模型组(P<0.05)。(7)采用3D打印技术设计制作的个性化金属管,无需反复试戴调整即能快速引导颞下颌关节发生骨关节炎样病变,可重复性好,适合推广应用。
文摘目的本研究通过分析膝骨关节炎(knee osteoarthritis,KOA)患者西安大略和麦克马斯特大学(the Western Ontario and McMaster universities,WOMAC)关节炎指数与冠状位下肢力线角度及腰椎生物力学因素的相关性,为临床诊治KOA提供新思路。方法选自2022年10月至2023年5月就诊于河北中医药大学第一附属医院骨伤三科门诊且符合入组标准的267例KOA患者,其中男49例,女218例;年龄50~83岁,平均(61.55±8.72)岁。拍摄腰椎联合双下肢全长正位负重位X线片,观察腰骶偏移方向,测量冠状位下肢力线角度:髋膝踝角(hip knee ankle,HKA)、机械轴偏移距离(mechanical axis deviation,MAD)、关节线相交角(joint line convergence angle,JLCA)以及腰椎生物力学因素:腰骶偏移距离(lumbosacral offset distance,LOD)、腰膝偏移距离(waist and knee offset distance,WKOD),并对受试者进行WOMAC评分及基线资料记录,分析其与冠状位力线角度及腰椎生物力学因素的相关性。结果腰骶偏移方向与KOA疼痛严重侧存在相关性(P<0.05,r=0.569),LOD、WKOD、HKA、MAD、JLCA、病程与WOMAC评分均存在相关性(P<0.05,r值分别为:0.585、0.579、-0.156、0.173、0.175、0.189)。结论KOA患者关节疼痛、功能受限与腰椎重心的偏移及下肢力线角度存在相关性,KOA患者关节僵硬程度与病程存在相关性,其腰椎冠状位重心偏移是诱发或加重KOA的危险因素之一。
