Radiographic diagnosis of metabolic bone disease in captive bred mountain chicken frogs (Leptodactylus fallax)

Asymptomatic captive bred and wild-caught mountain chicken frogs (Leptodactylus fallax) were radiographed for evidence of metabolic bone disease (MBD). All 22 captive bred frogs had multiple folding fractures of long bones, decreased bone density, and cortical thinning, whereas none of the 11 wild-caught frogs had any radiographic evidence of MBD. These findings suggest that the nutritional requirements of L. fallax need to be examined for captive management purposes.     

围手术期综合护理对脊柱损伤并四肢骨折疗效的影响

目的:探讨围手术期系统综合护理对脊柱损伤并四肢骨折疗效的影响。方法:收集50例脊柱损伤并四肢骨折患者,按手术编号随机分为观察组和对照组,每组各25例,两组患者均采用内固定手术及常规治疗,但观察组围手术期配合综合系统护理,对照组不配合,连续观察至出院并随访6个月,比较护理对比两组患者临床疗效、并发症情况及疾病恢复时间的影响。结果:经治疗,两组患者均较前好转,且观察组临床有效率92%明显高于对照组84%(P<0.05);观察组并发症发生率28%明显低于对照组44%(P<0.05);术后疾病恢复时间观察组明显短于对照组(P<0.05)。结论:围手术期综合系统护理有助于脊柱损伤并四肢骨折术后恢复,能显著提高疗效、减少并发症,缩短疾病恢复时间,临床值得应推广实施。     

Zinc status is independently related to the bone mineral density,fracture risk assessment tool result,and bone fracture history: Results from a U.S. nationally representative survey

PurposePrevious reports have identified the important role of zinc in bone health. Although the risk of zinc deficiency is still a concern in the U.S., there has never been an in-depth study of the association between zinc status and bone health in a sample representing the country.MethodsWe included 2,895 subjects (aged ≥ 40 years) from National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2013–2014 to explore the relationship among three biomarkers of zinc (serum, food, and total intake), the bone mineral density (BMD) of the total spine and femur, the FRAX® scores, and the previous history of bone fractures.ResultsWe showed a one-unit increase in the ln-serum zinc level was associated with an increase in the total spine BMD (ß = 0.068; S.E. = 0.028; P = 0.030) and total femur BMD (ß = 0.061; S.E. = 0.017; P = 0.003), while a one-unit increase in the ln-food zinc intake amount was correlated with an increase in the total femur BMD in the participants (ß = 0.023; S.E. = 0.009; P = 0.021). The ln-total zinc intake amount was correlated with an increase in the total femur BMD in women (ß = 0.016; S.E. = 0.007; P = 0.041). We also found food zinc intake was negatively correlated with the FRAX® score, while increased levels of all three zinc biomarkers were associated with a decreased incidence of previous bone fractures.ConclusionsIn this representative survey of American adults above 40 years old, higher zinc status was associated with higher total spine and femoral BMD, lower FRAX® scores, and lower incidence of previous fractures. If this finding is causal, increased zinc intake remains an important issue for Americans.     

Fibular and metatarsal osteosynthesis in a southern brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans)

Here we describe a successful surgical management of a distal fibular fracture combined with a tarsocrural luxation and multiple metatarsal fractures in the left foot of a southern brown howler monkey (Alouatta guariba clamitans). We achieved satisfactory outcome by applying intramedullary pinning for each of the bone fractures and closed reduction of joint luxation—kept in place only by bone alignment, without further ligament reconstruction. Bone healing occurred uneventfully within eight weeks and the monkey's foot regained its normal function. Therefore, we could properly release the patient back into the wild.     

Hiding inequality beneath prosperity: patterns of cranial injury in middle period San Pedro de Atacama, Northern Chile

The Middle Period in San Pedro de Atacama (AD 400–1000) stands out as a time of great prosperity that was, in part, associated with high levels of interaction with foreign polities, including the highland state of Tiwanaku. Although previous studies have demonstrated an increase in rates of violence during the subsequent Regional Developments Period (AD 1000–1400), this does not mean that the Middle Period was a time of peace and tranquility. Here, the prevalence of violence in four contemporary cemeteries is analyzed, exploring potential sources of conflict, including social inequality. Cranial trauma was documented through the presence, location, size, and state of healing of all wounds and was found in 14.7% of the sample (61/415; including two cases of perimortem trauma). Skeletal remains were also analyzed for demographic data to investigate differences in patterns of violence related to sex and age. Notably, most of the trauma centered on the anterior portion of the skull, suggesting the prominence of face‐to‐face confrontations that involved both sexes. Correlations between trauma and items in the mortuary assemblage that may have been associated with prestige or an elevated social standing in two cemeteries from the Solcor ayllu indicate that individuals from the more elite cemetery were subjected to significantly less traumatic injury. These data suggest that people did not share equally in the benefits of this period's affluence and that there were tensions in Atacameño society despite seemingly widespread prosperity. Am J Phys Anthropol, 2011. © 2011 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

一期外固定联合锁定钢板内固定术治疗C型pilon骨折的临床疗效

目的：探讨外固定架联合锁定钢板分期治疗C 型pilon 骨折的临床疗效。方法：选取2010 年3 月至2011 年4 月在我院接受治疗的C型pilon 骨折患者17 例。按照分期治疗的原则,先行一期外固定架固定术,待局部软组织恢复后切开复位,再行锁定钢板内固定术进行治疗,术后对患者进行一年的随访,定期检查患者的踝关节功能,并借助影像学资料对临床疗效进行评价。结果：全部患者获得随访,平均愈合时间为（4.1± 1.6）月;平均AOFAS 评分为（83.1± 12.4）分,其中优6 例（35.2 %）,良8 例（47.1 %）,一般2 例（11.8 %）,差1 例（5.9 % ）,优良率为82.4 %;术后4 例患者出现出现轻度感染,通过局部换药、抗生素和钉道护理得到控制。结论：采用一期外固定联合锁定钢板内固定术分期治疗C 型pilon 骨折,可以有效地提高治疗效果,值得临床推广。     

锁定钢板内固定治疗复杂胫骨平台骨折的疗效观察

目的:探讨锁定钢板内固定治疗复杂胫骨平台骨折的临床疗效。方法:选择2011年2月~2013年2月期间我院收治的复杂胫骨平台骨折92例,按照数字随机法分为观察组(50例)和对照组(42例)。观察组采用锁定钢板内固定治疗;对照组采用传统钢板固定治疗,所有患者术后随访1年以上,观察两组患者临床疗效。结果:①两组患者均顺利完成手术,观察组住院时间、骨折愈合时间和完全负重时间显著低于对照组(P0.05)。②治疗后两组患者胫骨平台后倾角(Posterior tibial angle,PA)、膝关节活动度逐渐升高,内翻角(Tibial plateau angle,TPA)逐渐降低(P0.05),治疗6、12个月观察组PA、膝关节活动度显著高于对照组,TPA显著低于对照组(P0.05)。③所有患者术后随访1年,均获得满意随访。观察组膝总有效率为86.0%;对照组总有效率为66.7%,观察组膝关节总有效率显著高于对照组(P0.05)。结论:锁定钢板内固定治疗复杂胫骨平台骨折具有固定牢靠,骨折愈合时间短,愈合率高等特点,其临床效果较好。     

T型锁定接骨板治疗老年桡骨远端不稳定性骨折的临床疗效

目的:探讨老年桡骨远端不稳定性骨折采用桡骨远端T型锁定接骨板治疗的临床疗效及安全性。方法:选择2013年7月-2015年4月在我院接受治疗的老年桡骨远端不稳定性骨折患者80例,根据手术方式不同分为观察组和对照组。观察组患者采用桡骨远端T型锁定接骨板治疗,对照组采用外固定支架治疗。观察并比较两组患者的临床疗效及手术安全性。结果:观察组骨性愈合时间少于对照组,掌倾角及尺偏角大于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。观察组治疗后腕关节功能优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.048)。观察组患者腕关节慢性疼痛、骨折感染的发生率低于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论:桡骨远端T型锁定接骨板治疗老年桡骨远端不稳定性骨折具有复位效果好、创伤小且安全性高的特点,有一定的临床推广价值。     

股骨近端三维有限元模型评价髋部骨折患者骨密度

目的：探究骨密度与老年髋部骨折股骨近端三维有限元模型密度的关系。方法：选取8 例老年髋部骨折,其中4 例股骨颈骨 折,4 例股骨转子间骨折;左侧肢体3 例,右侧肢体5 例。分别测定腰椎骨密度和双侧髋关节CT 资料,运用Mimics软件和abaqus 软件对健侧股骨近端进行重建和计算出该模型的密度。结果：股骨转子间骨折组腰椎骨密度为(-4.05± 0.24) g/cm2,三维有限元模 型密度为[(1.15± 0.02)× 106],均低于股骨颈骨折组的(-3.15± 0.54) g/cm2,[(1.34± 0.06)× 106],两组比较差异均有统计学意义（均 P<0.05）。腰椎的骨密度与三维有限元模型密度成线性正相关（r=0.881,P=0.004）。结论：骨密度与老年髋部骨折股骨近端三维有限 元模型密度成线性正相关的关系,可为进一步用有限元分析法探讨老年髋部骨折部位与骨密度的关系提供理论依据。     

采用载距突螺钉固定技术治疗膝关节内骨折的疗效分析

目的:探讨载距突螺钉固定术治疗膝关节内骨折的疗效。方法:选取我院骨科收治的膝关节内骨折的患者80例,根据患者骨折固定方法而分为实验组(40例)与对照组(40例)。实验组采用载距突螺钉固定技术进行治疗,对照组采用开口后观察骨折程度,并对关节周围平整性进行修复,如需固定可借助克氏针,部分可运用牵引手法等进行修复。两组患者术后均予以常规抗炎治疗。比较两组患者膝关节功能恢复情况、疗效及并发症情况。结果:与对照组相比,实验组总有效率较高,并发症发生率较低(P0.05);HSS评分比较,实验组HSS评分明显高于对照组(P0.05)。结论:载距突螺钉固定技术能够提高膝关节内骨折患者的临床疗效,降低并发症的发生率,改善膝关节的功能活动。