Role of needle knife assisted ampullary biopsy in the diagnosis of periampullary carcinoma

AIM:To study the role of needle knife assisted ampullary biopsy in the diagnosis of periampullary carcinoma.METHODS:In this study the authors retrospectively analyzed clinical records of patients with periampullary tumors diagnosed by ampullary biopsy taken after needle knife papillotomy in whom surface ampullary biopsies were non contributory.RESULTS:Between January 2008 and December 2010,38 patients with periampullary tumors were seen by us and initial side viewing endoscopy with surface biopsy from the papilla was positive for malignancy in 25 patients.Thirteen patients with a negative surface biopsy for malignancy underwent a repeat ampullary biopsy following needle knife papillotomy.There were 8(61.5%)males and 5(38.5%)females.The most common presenting symptom was jaundice(100%),followed by fever(46.2%),melena(38.5%),abdominal pain(30.8%)and weight loss(30.8%).All the patients had hyperbilirubinemia with a mean ± SD serum bilirubin of(11.2 ± 1.9)mg/dL(normal value <1 mg%)and the mean ± SD serum alkaline phosphatase was(288.0 ± 94.3)IU/L(normal value < 129 IU/L).Serum CA 19.9 level estimation was done in 11 patients;it was elevated(cut off value > 70.5 IU/L)in all of them with a median of 1200 IU/L(inter quartile range 274-3500).Side viewing endoscopy showed a bulky papilla in all of them.Adequate tissue was obtained in all of the 13 patients for histological evaluation;12 of the 13 patients were reported to have adenocarcinoma while one patient had adenoma.There were no complications from the needle knife papillotomy in any of the patients.CONCLUSION:Needle knife assisted ampullary biopsy appears to be a safe and effective diagnostic modality for periampullary carcinoma.

Application of needle-knife in difficult biliary cannulation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography

BACKGROUND: Getting directly into the common bile duct (CBD) is the most important step for successful therapeutic biliary endoscopy. In 5%-10% of cases, the CBD remains inaccessible, necessitating pre-cut papillotomy or fistulotomy with a needle-knife. The aim of this study was to assess the value of early application of the needle-knife in difficult biliary cannulation for endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP). METHODS: Patients with failed biliary cannulation after 10 minutes or guide wire entering the pancreatic tube 3 times were randomly divided into group of needle-knife cut and group of persistent cannulation by standard techniques. The cannulation times, success rates and complication rates were compared between the two groups. RESULTS: A total of 948 therapeutic biliary ERCP procedures were performed between October 2004 and February 2006. Of 91 patients with difficult biliary cannulation, 43 patients underwent needle-knife cut: the cannulation success rate was 90.7%, the mean cannulation time was 5.6 minutes, and the complication rate was 9.3%. The other 48 patients underwent persistent cannulation by standard techniques: the cannulation success rate was 75%, the mean cannulation time was 10.2 minutes, and the complication rate was 14.6%. Significant differences were observed in cannulation success rate and cannulation time but in complication rate between the two groups.CONCLUSION: The early application of the needle-knife in difficult biliary cannulation is time-saving, safe and effective, with no increase in complication rate.

Comparison of efficacy and safety of transpancreatic septotomy, needle-knife fistulotomy or both based on biliary cannulation unintentional pancreatic access and papillary morphology

Background: Precut sphincterotomy has been widely performed to facilitate selective biliary access when standard cannulation attempts failed during endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP). However, scarce data are available on different precut techniques for difficult biliary cannulation. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transpancreatic septotomy(TPS), needle-knife fistulotomy(NKF) or both based on the presence of unintentional pancreatic access and papillary morphology. Methods: Between March 2008 and December 2016, 157 consecutive patients undergoing precutting for an inaccessible bile duct during ERCP were identified. Precut techniques were chosen depending on repetitive inadvertent pancreatic cannulation and the papillary morphology. We retrospectively assessed the rates of cannulation success and procedure-related complications among three groups, namely TPS, NKF, and TPS followed by NKF. Results: The baseline characteristics of the three groups were comparable. The overall success rate of biliary cannulation reached 98.1%, including 111 of 113(98.2%) with TPS, 35 of 36(97.2%) with NKF and 8 of 8(100%) with NKF following TPS, without significant difference among groups. The incidences of total complications and post-ERCP pancreatitis were 9.6% and 7.6%, respectively. There was a trend towards less frequent post-ERCP pancreatitis after NKF(0%) compared with 11 cases(9.7%) after TPS and one case(12.5%) after NKF following TPS, but not significantly different( P = 0.07). No severe adverse event occurred during this study period. Conclusions: The choice of precut techniques by the presence of unintended pancreatic access and the papillary morphology brought about a high success rate without increasing risk in difficult biliary cannulation.

Needle-knife fistulotomy vs double-guidewire technique in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations

AIM: To compare the success rates and adverse events of early needle-knife fistulotomy(NKF) and double-guidewire technique(DGT) in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations.METHODS: From a total of 1650 patients admitted for diagnostic or therapeutic endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography(ERCP) at a single tertiary care hospital(Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, South Korea) between January2009 and December 2012, 134(8.1%) patients with unsuccessful biliary cannulation after 5 min trial of conventional methods, together with 5 or more repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations, were enrolled in the study. Early NKF and DGT groups were assigned 67 patients each. In the DGT group, NKF was performed for an additional 7 min if successful cannulation was not achieved.RESULTS: The success rates with early NKF andthe DGT were 79.1%(53/67) and 44.8%(30/67)(P< 0.001), respectively. The incidence of post-ERCP pancreatitis(PEP) was lower in the early NKF group than in the DGT group [4.5%(3/67) vs 14.9%(10/67),P = 0.041]. The mean cannulation times in the early NKF and DGT groups after assignment were 257 s and312 s(P = 0.013), respectively.CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that early NKF should be considered as the first approach to selective biliary cannulation in patients with repetitive unintentional pancreatic cannulations.

Endoscopic sphincterotomy with needleshaped knife: report of 476 cases

Objectives: To evaluate endoscopic duodenal sphinc- terotomy and improve its success rate. Methods: Needle-shaped knife was used for endoscop- ic sphincterotomy (EST) in 476 patients with biliary or pancreatic diseases from March 1995 to October 2000. Results: Direct incision was made in 243 patients, papillary fenestration in 89, and opposite incision in 144. The papilla located beside and in the diverticu- lum in 56 and 12 patients, respectively. EST emer- gency was made in 147 patients. ERCP after EST be- cause of the difficulty in intubation was made suc- cessfully in 62 patients. Mild complications occurred in 14 patients (2.94%), all of whom were cured af- ter symptomatic treatment. Conclusions: EST with needle-shaped knife has such advantages as safety in operation and convenience in incision. It is suitable for the papilla with different shape, with a higher success rate.

Endoscopic treatment for pancreatic diseases:Needle-knife-guided cannulation via the minor papilla

AIM: To determine the efficacy and safety of meticulous cannulation by needle-knife.METHODS: Three needle-knife procedures were used to facilitate cannulation in cases when standard cannulation techniques failed. A total of 104 cannulationsvia the minor papilla attempted in 74 patients at our center between January 2008 and June 2014 were retrospectively reviewed.RESULTS: Standard methods were successful in79 cannulations. Of the 25 cannulations that could not be performed by standard methods, 19 were performed by needle-knife, while 17(89.5%) were successful. Needle-knife use improved the success rate of cannulation [76.0%, 79/104 vs 92.3%,(79 +17)/104; P = 0.001]. When the 6 cases not appropriate for needle-knife cannulation were excluded, the success rate was improved further(80.6%, 79/98 vs98.0%, 96/98; P = 0.000). There were no significant differences in the rates of post-endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography adverse events between the group using standard methods alone and the group using needle-knife after failure of standard methods(4.7% vs 10.5%, P = 0.301).CONCLUSION: The needle-knife procedure may be an alternative method for improving the success rate of cannulation via the minor papilla, particularly when standard cannulation has failed.

Sphincterotomy by triple lumen needle knife using guide wire in patients with Billroth Ⅱ gastrectomy

AIM:To investigate the usefulness of a guide wire and triple lumen needle knife for removing stones in BillrothⅡ(B-Ⅱ)gastrectomy patients.METHODS:Endoscopic sphincterotomy in patients with B-Ⅱgastrectomy is challenging.We used a new guide wire technique involving sphincterotomy by triple lumen needle knife through a forward-viewing endoscopy.This technique was performed in nine patients between August 2010 and June 2012.Sphincterotomy as described above was performed.Adequate sphincterotomy,successful stone removal,and complications were investigated prospectively.RESULTS:Sphincterotomy by triple lumen needle knife using guide wire was successful in all nine patients.Sphincterotomy started towards the 4-5 o’clock direction and continued to the upper margin of the papillary roof.Complete stone removal in one session was achieved in all patients.There were no procedure related complications,such as bleeding,pancreatitis,or perforation.CONCLUSION:In patients with B-Ⅱgastrectomy,guide wire using sphincterotomy by triple lumen needle knife through a forward-viewing endoscopy seems to be an effective and safe procedure for the removal of common bile duct stones.

Needle knife in the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective: The aim of this meta-analysis was to examine the effectiveness and safety ofneedle knives for primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: We searched the electronicdatabases from their inception to May 25, 2022, comprising Cochrane Library, PubMed,Embase, SinoMed, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang databases. Randomized controlled trials(RCTs) investigating the effectiveness of needle knives for people with primarydysmenorrhea were eligible. The risk of bias and the quality of the included literaturewere evaluated. RevMan5.3 software was used for this study. Results: Five articles with313 participants were involved in the review. The cure rate (2.82 (2.01, 3.95), I^(2) = 25%)and total effective rate (1.32 (1.10, 1.57), I^(2) = 65%) of the experimental group werehigher than those of the control group. The dysmenorrhea symptom scores (–1.81(–2.61, –1.01), I^(2) = 69%), TCM symptom scores (–4.19 (–6.06, –2.31), I2 = 0%) andadverse reactions (0.16 (0.05, 0.51), I^(2) = 0%) of the experimental group were lowerthan those of the control group. Conclusions: Needle knives may provide advantages inthe treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. RCTs, including the larger sample, multi-center,high-quality and double-blind research, were required to further verify the efficacy ofneedle knives for primary dysmenorrhea.

Observation on the Clinical Effect of Needle Knife Release Combined with Microporous Decompression in Subchondral Bone Marrow Edema Area for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis

Objective:To observe the curative effect of release with needle knife combined with microporous decompression in bone marrow edema area of subchndral bone for treatment of knee osteoarthritis.Method:From March 2019 to March 2020,66 patients with knee osteoarthritis were selected as the research objects,and divided into treatment group and control group according to random nuber table.The treatment group was treated with release with needle knife combined with microporous decompression in bone marrow edema area,while the control group was treated with release with needle knife.Visual analogue scale(VAS),the Western Ontario and Mc Master University composite index(WOMCA)and inflammatory factors were used to evaluate the curative effect of patients before treatment and after treatment.Results:The VAS scores of knee pain in both groups decreased after treatment.The treatment group was lower than the control group.The WOMAC scores of both groups were decreased significantly after treatment,and then gradually decreased with time.The WOMAC scroes of the treatment group were lower than those of the control group after treatment,and there was an interactive effect on time factor.Conclusion:Release with needle knife combined with microporous decompression in bone marrow edema area of subchondral bone has good curative effect in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis;it can relieve the pain of patients,improve the function of joint,reduce inlfammatory reaction,and then delay the pathological progress of KOA,which is worthy of clinical promotion.

TREATMENT OF VERTEBRAL－ARTERY TYPE CERVICAL SPONDYLOPATHY WITH NEEDLE－KNIFE THERAPY

In the present paper, 62 cases of vertebral artery type cervical spondylopathy were treated with needle knife therapy (acupotomy). After 2-6 sessions of treatment, 23 cases (37.1%) were cured, 19 (30.7%) showed marked improvement, 15 (24.2%) had some improvement and 5 (8.1%) failed in the treatment. The total effective rate was 91.9%. It indicates that acupotomy therapy is a highly effective remedy for treating vertebral artery type cervical spndylopathy.

超声引导下针刀松解黄韧带对兔退变腰椎间盘整合素α5、β1表达的影响

背景:针刀松解黄韧带可有效改善腰椎退行性患者的症状,超声引导可增加针刀松解的精准性,但针刀松解黄韧带后对退变椎间盘的具体影响及可能的机制尚待明确。目的:探讨超声引导下针刀松解黄韧带对兔腰椎间盘退变的作用。方法:取24只新西兰兔,采用随机数字表法分为对照组(n=6)与造模组(n=18)。造模组采用横断L5/6、L6/7节段棘上、棘间韧带并保持站立姿势对腰椎施加轴向载荷的方式建立兔腰椎间盘退变模型,造模成功后再随机分为模型组、超声针刀组、假针刀组,每组6只,超声针刀组在超声引导下使用针刀松解L7/S1右侧黄韧带,假针刀组针刀入路同超声针刀组,但不松解黄韧带,1次/周,共4次。针刀干预后30 d,利用MRI观察L7/S1椎间盘髓核信号强度变化,苏木精-伊红染色观察L7/S1椎间盘形态变化,免疫组化染色检测L7/S1椎间盘髓核内Ⅰ,Ⅱ型胶原表达,RT-PCR、Western Blot检测L7/S1椎间盘中整合素α5、β1、p38、核因子κB的表达。结果与结论:①MRI成像显示,模型组兔椎间盘髓核呈灰-黑色,髓核灰度值明显低于对照组(P<0.01);超声针刀组兔椎间盘髓核亮度较模型组升高,髓核灰度值高于模型组(P<0.01);②苏木精-伊红染色显示,模型组髓核形状不规则,髓核细胞数量减少,细胞外基质被压缩,纤维环破裂,终板结构与边界不清,软骨细胞排列紊乱;与模型组相比,超声针刀组髓核细胞数量增多,纤维环破裂情况有改善,软骨终板细胞排列较为规则;③免疫组化染色显示,与对照组比较,模型组髓核内Ⅰ型胶原阳性表达增加(P<0.01),Ⅱ型胶原阳性表达减少(P<0.01);与模型组比较,超声针刀组髓核内Ⅰ型胶原阳性表达减少(P<0.01),Ⅱ型胶原阳性表达增加(P<0.01);④RT-PCR、Western Blot检测显示,与对照组比较,模型组兔椎间盘中整合素α5、整合素β1、p38、核因子κB的mRNA与蛋白表达均升高(P<0.01);与模型组比较,超声针刀组兔椎间盘中整合素α5、整合素β1、p38、核因子κB的mRNA与蛋白表达均降低(P<0.01);⑤结果表明,超声引导下针刀松解黄韧带可改善兔腰椎间盘退变程度,该作用与通过调控整合素α5、β1表达、抑制p38和核因子κB表达有关。

小针刀联合经颅磁刺激治疗脑梗死后遗症期上肢痉挛的疗效观察

目的:研究小针刀联合经颅磁刺激(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation.TMS)在改善脑梗死后遗症期患者上肢痉挛症状中的临床疗效。方法:选取2021年6月~2023年6月在本院就诊的80例脑梗死后遗症期上肢轻至中度痉挛患者,随机将其分为小针刀组(n=26)、TMS组(n=27)、联合组(n=27)。所有患者在常规康复训练基础上,小针刀组进行小针刀治疗,TMS组进行经颅磁治疗,联合组进行联合治疗。治疗前后评估患者的Fugl-Meyer量表分数、临床痉挛指数分数,运动诱发电位,和静息运动阈值。结果:三组患者治疗后Fugl-Meyer评分均提高,临床痉挛指数评分均下降(P<0.01),其中联合治疗组的FuglMeyer评分高于单一治疗组,临床痉挛指数评分低于单一治疗组(P<0.01):三组患者治疗后运动诱发电位潜伏期均缩短,波幅增高(P<0.01),其中联合治疗组的运动诱发电位潜伏期短于单一治疗组,波幅高于单一治疗组(P<0.01):三组患者治疗后静息运动阈值均下降(P<0.01),其中联合治疗组的静息运动阈值低于单一治疗组(P<0.01)。结论:小针刀联合经颅磁刺激治疗能有效缓解脑梗死后上肢功能痉挛患者的上肢痉挛、中枢神经系统功能及大脑皮层兴奋性,疗效优于单一治疗方法。

超声引导针刀松解椎间孔内口对兔软骨终板基质稳态的影响

背景:软骨终板基质稳态与椎间盘退变关系密切,针刀松解椎间孔内口后壁黄韧带可改善腰椎间盘退变患者的症状,其作用机制是否与调控软骨终板基质稳态有关尚待明确。目的:探讨超声引导下针刀松解兔L_(7)/S_(1)椎间孔内口对软骨终板基质稳态的影响。方法:24只雄性新西兰兔随机分为对照组6只、造模组18只,采用横断棘上棘间韧带后间歇性站立的方式进行腰椎间盘退变造模,时间为12周。造模后将造模组随机分为模型组、针刀组、假针刀组,每组6只。针刀组在超声引导下针刀松解兔L_(7)/S_(1)右侧椎间孔内口后壁黄韧带,假针刀组针刀只抵达椎间孔内口后壁黄韧带表面,共干预4次,每次间隔1周;对照组、模型组兔不做干预。干预结束30 d后,MRI观察椎间盘退变情况;苏木精-伊红染色、番红O固绿染色观察L_(7)/S_(1)椎间盘软骨终板、髓核、纤维环形态并评分;免疫组化检测L_(7)/S_(1)椎间盘髓核、软骨终板Ⅱ型胶原、蛋白聚糖、基质金属蛋白酶13表达。结果与结论:①MRI显示,L_(7)/S_(1)髓核相对灰度值模型组明显低于对照组(P<0.01),针刀组高于模型组和假针刀组(P<0.05);②苏木精-伊红染色及番红O固绿染色显示,模型组髓核、纤维环退变明显,软骨终板变薄,与骨性终板交界处钙化明显,针刀组软骨终板形态及髓核退变较模型组改善;模型组、针刀组、假针刀组形态学评分明显高于对照组(P<0.01);针刀组评分明显低于模型组和假针刀组(P<0.01);③免疫组化显示,与对照组比较,模型组和假针刀组髓核、软骨终板中Ⅱ型胶原、蛋白聚糖表达明显降低(P<0.01),基质金属蛋白酶13表达明显升高(P<0.01);与模型组、假针刀组比较,针刀组髓核、软骨终板Ⅱ型胶原、蛋白聚糖表达升高(P<0.05),基质金属蛋白酶13表达明显降低(P<0.01);④结论:针刀松解椎间孔内口可调节兔软骨终板基质稳态,改善椎间盘退变。

基于经筋理论探讨针刀恢刺法治疗紧张型头痛伴帽状腱膜挛缩的应用

紧张型头痛是临床最常见的慢性头痛之一,主要表现为双侧轻中度压迫样或紧箍样头痛,发病多与生活中应激事件相关,其病因病理与肌筋膜激痛点有着密切联系。但当前临床研究主要以其伴随的情绪障碍症状为主,较少涉及局部腱膜组织病理改变方向。在临床实践中,发现部分明显筋结点的患者亦伴发有帽状腱膜挛缩症状。在经筋学说中“结筋病灶点”理论指导下,松解百会次、目窗次、率谷次等穴位,并结合局部筋结治疗点治疗,达到了舒筋解结、祛邪通痹的良好疗效。现基于经筋理论探讨其理论机制,为紧张性头痛的治疗提供新思路。

自拟补气益肾活血方联合小针刀治疗早中期股骨头坏死患者的临床疗效

目的探索自拟补气益肾活血方联合小针刀治疗早中期股骨头坏死(ONFH)患者的临床疗效。方法选取郑州中医骨伤病医院2022年1月至2024年1月收治的早中期ONFH患者为研究对象,共120例,随机数字表分为松解术组和联合组。松解术组60例行基于经筋理论下小针刀治疗,联合组60例增加自拟补气益肾活血方,12周后,对比两组髋关节镇痛疗效、髋关节活动度、血管舒缩因子表达水平、不良反应。结果两组治疗12周后视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分较治疗前降低,联合组低于松解术组(P<0.05);两组治疗前Harris髋关节功能评分比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05);联合组治疗12周后Harris髋关节功能评分优于松解术组(P<0.05)。两组治疗12周后髋关节各活动方向的活动度水平较治疗前升高,联合组高于松解术组(P<0.05)。两组治疗1周后组胺(HIS)、内皮素(ET-1)、去甲肾上腺素(NE)水平较治疗前降低,联合组低于松解术组;一氧化氮(NO)水平较治疗前升高,联合组高于松解术组(P<0.05)。经Fisher确切概率法检验,联合组不良反应发生率5.00%(3/60)与松解术组8.33%(5/60)比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论早中期ONFH患者应用自拟补气益肾活血方联合小针刀治疗,可改善其血管舒缩因子表达,调节髋关节活动度,提高髋关节镇痛疗效,安全性良好。

Effect of Small Needle Knife on Autophagy and TGF-β in Synovial Fluid of KOA Rats

Objective:To explore the effects of small needle knife on the autophagy function of synovium and the expression of TGF-βin synovial fluid of KOA rats,so as to provide a new theoretical basis for the treatment of KOA.Methods:48 SD rats were randomly divided into blank control group,model group,drug group and acupotomy group.The blank control group maintained the original feeding without any intervention,the model group adopted the sodium monoiodoacetate injection method to prepare the KOA rat model without any intervention,the drug group prepared the KOA rat model and then treated with tripterine by gavage,and the needle knife group treated the KOA rat model with small needle knife.The expression levels of autophagy-related proteins in synovial tissues were detected by immunohistochemistry and Western blotting,and the content of TGF-βin synovial fluid was measured by ELISA.Results:Compared with the blank control group,Beclin-1,Caspase-3 and Bax were up-regulated and m TOR was down-regulated in the model group.Beclin-1,m TOR,Caspase-3 and Bax were up-regulated in the drug group.There was no significant difference in the expression of autophagy-related proteins Beclin-1(0.28±0.09)and m TOR(0.45±0.12)between the acupotomy group and the blank control group,while Caspase-3(0.17±0.03)and Bax(0.30±0.01)were up-regulated.The expression level of TGF-βin synovial fluid in the small needle knife group was(0.29±0.09),which was similar to that in the blank control group,and was significantly higher than that in the model group.Conclusion:Small needle knife treatment can promote the recovery of synovial autophagy in KOA rats,and reduce the level of TGF-βin synovial fluid,and can play a clinical role in the treatment of KOA by regulating the expression of synovial autophagy and TGF-β.

Comparison of clinical efficacy of neddle knife at acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and according to anatomical structures in treating early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis

Objective:To stimulate tenderness points around knee joint in two metholds-corresponding acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians and anatomical structures,to compare the clinical efficacy of neddle knife of to cure early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis.Method:70 patients were randomly(Random Number Tables)divided into test group(acupoints selected from recent regions along meridians,n=35)and control group(anatomical structures,n=35),who were diagnosed as knee osteoarthritis.Observe the VAS(visual analogue scale),Lysholm,WOMAC(the Western Ontario and McMaster Unive rsities Osteoarthritis Index)and ROM(rang of motion)between two groups in first week,first month,third month after treatment.Recording the degree of improvement of knee joint’s pain,dysfunction and symptoms of osteoarthritis and rang of motion.Results:Within groups,the VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC and ROM were obviously different from pre-therapy scores in the third,sixth and twelfth week post-therapy(P<0.05).Between groups no significant difference were observed in the third week post-therapy about VAS,Lysholm,WOMAC scores(P>0.05).However,there were differences in the sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05);compared with control group,the ROM of test group were difference in the third,sixth,twelfth weeks post-therapy(P<0.05).Conclusion:The clinical efficacy of stimulating corresponding acupoints tenderness points selected from recent regions along meridians to treat early and middle stage knee osteoarthritis was superior to anatomical structures,which can effectively relieve pain,dysfunction,symptoms of osteoarthritis of knee joint and rang of motion.

基于经筋理论的膝骨关节炎患者“筋结点”超声解剖学特征分析与针刀治疗的疗效评价研究

目的:借助可视化肌骨超声深入剖析膝骨关节炎患者膝关节局部经筋病灶点的病理特征,并综合评价弓弦平衡针刀法与常规针刺法治疗膝骨关节炎的疗效差异,为今后针刀精准辨位定点及安全入路研究提供客观参考依据。方法:将120例膝骨关节炎患者随机分为针刀治疗组和针刺对照组,每组60例。针刀治疗组进行弓弦平衡针刀法治疗,每周2次;针刺对照组选取犊鼻、内膝眼、阳陵泉、梁丘、鹤顶,及局部阿是穴进行针刺,同时根据不同的证型进行配穴加减,每周3次。2组均以3周为1个疗程,治疗3个疗程。根据肌骨超声下“筋结点”的精确定位、层次解剖、回声特点深入剖析经筋病灶点的超声影像学特征,采用股直肌羽状角、肌纤维横断面积、西安大略和麦克马斯特大学骨关节炎指数(WOMAC)评分、白细胞介素-1β(IL-1β)、肿瘤坏死因子-α(TNF-α)综合评价2组疗效差异。结果:治疗后,2组患者WOMAC评分、股直肌羽状角、平均肌纤维厚度、弹性应变率、IL-1β、TNF-α水平,及膝关节疼痛程度、僵硬、日常活动能力方面较治疗前均显著改善(P <0.05);其中,针刀治疗组在提升股直肌羽状角、增加肌纤维厚度、降低弹性应变率、降低致炎致痛因子水平方面优于针刺对照组,差异有统计学意义(P <0.05);与正常膝关节超声解剖结构相比,患者膝关节各针刀松解点(筋结点)处呈现出不同程度回声增强,同时伴有滑膜增厚、增生、关节腔积液、滑囊积液等典型超声影像学特征。结论:肌骨超声能够精准呈现膝骨关节炎患者膝关节经筋病灶点的解剖位置、解剖层次等超声病变特征,证实弓弦平衡针刀法的安全性和有效性,为针刀医学的标准化、规范化研究提供重要参考依据。

小针刀联合关节腔注射玻璃酸钠治疗肩周炎患者的效果

目的:分析小针刀联合关节腔注射玻璃酸钠治疗肩周炎患者的效果。方法:选取2020年3月—2023年2月福建中医药大学附属第二人民医院收治的100例肩周炎患者。根据随机数表法将其分为研究组与参考组,各50例。参考组给予关节腔注射玻璃酸钠治疗,研究组在参考组基础上给予小针刀治疗。比较两组治疗前后肩关节功能、疼痛程度及临床疗效。结果:治疗后,研究组总有效率显著高于参考组,两组活动度、功能、肌力、症状评分均升高,研究组上述指标均高于参考组,研究组视觉模拟评分法(VAS)评分低于参考组,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:小针刀联合关节腔注射玻璃酸钠治疗肩周炎患者可以有效减轻疼痛程度,改善肩关节功能。

超声引导下不同型号针刀联合复方倍他米松注射液治疗扳机指的疗效对比

目的:观察超声引导下不同型号针刀松解联合复方倍他米松注射液治疗扳机指的临床效果与安全性。方法:选取2020年5月至2023年5月江苏大学附属医院疼痛科诊断为扳机指患者111例为研究对象,将患者按随机数字表法进行简单随机化分为超声引导+复方倍他米松注射液组(Ⅰ组)36例、超声引导+复方倍他米松注射液+平口型针刀组(Ⅱ组)37例、超声引导+复方倍他米松注射液+V型针刀组(Ⅲ组)38例,随访为期6个月。记录3组治疗前(T1)、治疗后次日(T2)、治疗后3周(T3)、治疗后6个月(T4)的视觉模拟评分(VAS)和改良Quinnell分级,记录治疗6个月时整体改善状况(PGII)和复发率,以及手术操作时间和治疗期间不良反应。结果:①VAS评分比较:在T2时间点,Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组评分明显高于Ⅰ组(P<0.001),Ⅱ组评分明显高于Ⅲ组(P<0.05);在T3和T4时间点,Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组均明显低于Ⅰ组(P<0.05和P<0.001),Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。②改良Quinnell分级比较:在T2、T3、T4时间点,Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组分级均明显低于Ⅰ组(P<0.05和P<0.001)、Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。③治疗6个月PGII总体改善评分比较:Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组评分均明显高于Ⅰ组(P<0.001),Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。④复发率比较:Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组均明显低于Ⅰ组(P<0.05),Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组间无统计学差异(P>0.05)。⑤操作时间比较:Ⅱ组和Ⅲ组均明显长于Ⅰ组(P<0.001),Ⅱ组时间明显长于Ⅲ组(P<0.05)。⑥3组均未见明显不良反应。结论:超声引导下针刀松解联合复方倍他米松注射液治疗扳机指效果优于单纯复方倍他米松注射液,V型针刀松解优于平口型针刀。