Amelogenesis imperfecta in the dentition of a wild chimpanzee

This report describes a case of amelogenesis imperfecta in the dentition of a female chimpanzee. Amelogenesis imperfecta is a group of rare genetic conditions that create severe enamel defects, which, although well researched in humans, has not yet been investigated in wild non‐human primates.     

SL-R柄人工股骨头置换术与股骨近端防旋髓内钉治疗老年不稳定型骨质疏松性股骨粗隆间骨折的疗效比较研究

目的:探讨股骨近端防旋髓内钉、SL-R柄人工股骨头置换术两种术式治疗老年不稳定型骨质疏松性股骨粗隆间骨折的应用效果。方法:选取2015年1月-2017年6月间于河北医科大学附属秦皇岛市第一医院行手术治疗的老年不稳定型骨质疏松性股骨粗隆间骨折患者98例,以数表法将患者随机均分为对照组(n=49)和观察组(n=49)。其中对照组采用股骨近端防旋髓内钉,观察组采用SL-R柄人工股骨头置换术。比较两组患者临床各项指标、手术前后髋关节功能评分以及术后并发症发生情况。结果:观察组手术时间、术中失血量均高于对照组,但住院时间、开始负重时间则低于对照组(P0.05)。观察组术后并发症发生率为4.08%(2/49),低于对照组的18.37%(9/49)(P0.05)。术后1个月、3个月时患者髋关节各项评分相比术前均有升高,术后3个月的各项评分高于术后1个月(P0.05);观察组术后1个月、3个月各项评分均高于对照组(P0.05)。结论:在老年不稳定型骨质疏松性股骨粗隆间骨折患者治疗过程当中,采用SL-R柄人工股骨头置换术可减少住院时间,疗效确切,无严重并发症,且可改善髋关节各项功能评分。     

A possible balance of phosphorus accumulations among bone, cartilage, artery, and vein in single human individuals

To elucidate relationships between the decrease of mineral contents in human bones and the accumulation of minerals in the other human tissues, the contents of phosphorus in human bones, arteries, veins, and cartilages in 27 subjects (17 men and 10 women) were analyzed by inductively coupled plasma-atomic emission spectrometry. These were resected from subjects who died in the age range 40–98 yr. Calcanei were chosen for analysis of mineral contents in contrast to arteries such as the femoral, popliteal, and common carotid arteries, veins such as superior and inferior venae cavae, internal jugular, and femoral veins, and pubic symphyses. It was found that the content of phosphorus in calcanei was in agreement with that in both the pubic symphysis and the arteries such as femoral, popliteal, and common carotid arteries, but it was not in agreement with that in the veins such as superior and inferior venae cavae, internal jugular, and femoral veins. This suggests that phosphorus released from bones is accompanied by accumulations of phosphorus in the artery and cartilage.     

Relationship of enamel hypoplasia to the pattern of tooth crown growth: A discussion

The defects of enamel hypoplasia can be related to the layered structure of enamel which represents the sequence of development in tooth crowns. From such studies, it is possible to see that furrow-type enamel defects (the most common form of hypoplasia seen with the naked eye) are just the most prominent expression of a continuum which extends ever smaller, down to a microscopic disturbance to a single layer in the crown formation sequence. Furthermore, the progressive decrease in spacing between development layers which occurs down the crown sides, from occlusal to cervical, affects both the prominence and apparent width of the defects. This makes it difficult to use measurements as a means of estimating the duration of the disturbance causing a particular defect. The difficulty is even greater for the less common pitted or exposed-plane-type defects, for which the apparent width bears very little relationship with the duration of the growth disturbance. The defects of enamel hypoplasia can therefore be understood clearly only when examined under the microscope in relation to the structures which mark the development sequence of the tooth crown. Am J Phys Anthropol 104:89–103, 1997. © 1997 Wiley-Liss, Inc.     

Assessment of Femoral Version Should be Assessed Independently of Conventional Measures in Patellofemoral Instability

BackgroundThe purpose of the present study is to determine the association between femoral version and traditional pathologic bony factors commonly used to measure and define patellofemoral alignment.MethodsWe performed a retrospective review of patients treated for patellofemoral instability (PFI) at a single institution. Patients included underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the lower extremity using a rotational protocol prior to medial patellofemoral ligament reconstruction with or without tibial tubercle osteotomy. Those with a history of ipsilateral lower extremity surgery were excluded. Two independent reviewers measured femoral version, tibial tubercle-trochlear groove (TT-TG) distance, tibial tubercle-posterior cruciate ligament (TT-PCL) distance, and tibial torsion (TT). Pearson correlation coefficients were used to describe the relationships between all radiographic measures.ResultsA total of 51 knees (43 patients) were included. The average age and body mass index were 23.7 ± 9.33 years and 29.23 ± 8.04 kg/ m2, respectively. The mean femoral version was 15.61 ± 11.57°. The degree of femoral version did not significantly correlate with TT-TG (r=0.103, p=0.474), TT-PCL (-0.086, p=0.550), or TT (r=0.111, p=0.438). Increased TT-TG distance was strongly associated with increased TT-PCL (r=0.470, p=0.001). In females, increased femoral version significantly correlated with increased TT (r=0.381, p=0.029).ConclusionNeither increased nor decreased amounts of femoral anteversion significantly correlated with TT-TG, TT-PCL, or TT. Therefore, assessment of femoral version should be measured independently of conventional measures when considering osteotomies to correct PFI.Level of Evidence: IV     

连续股神经阻滞联合帕瑞昔布对全膝置换患者术后镇痛效果观察

目的:探讨连续股神经阻滞(CFNB)联合帕瑞昔布对全膝关节置换术(TKA)患者术后镇痛效果。方法:选择2015年1月至2016年12月间我院行择期单侧TKA治疗的患者100例,按照随机数字表法分为对照组和研究组,每组各50例。两组患者术后分别接受CFNB和CFNB联合帕瑞昔布镇痛,镇痛时间2 d。观察两组患者术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h静息状态和运动状态视觉模拟疼痛评分(VAS)以及术后不良反应发生率。并于术前1 d、术后1 d、2 d、3 d应用美国特种外科医院膝关节评分表(HSS)评定两组患者膝关节功能。结果:术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h研究组患者静息状态VAS评分和运动状态VAS评分显著低于对照组患者(P0.05)。两组恶心/呕吐、呼吸抑制、导管相关问题、尿潴留发生率比较无统计学差异(P0.05)。两组患者术前1d HSS评分比较无统计学差异(P0.05),术后1 d、术后2 d、术后3 d两组患者HSS评分均较术前1 d显著升高,且研究组患者HSS评分显著高于对照组(P0.05)。结论:CFNB联合帕瑞昔布具有镇痛效果好、安全可靠的优点,应用TKA术后镇痛有利于患者早期进行膝关节功能锻炼,值得临床推广。     

连续股神经阻滞与静脉自控镇痛对全膝关节置换术后患者凝血功能的影响

目的:比较连续股神经阻滞(CFNB)与静脉自控镇痛(PCIA)在全膝关节置换术中的应用效果及对患者凝血功能的影响。方法:选取2014年1月至2015年12月间我院行单侧全膝关节置换术的患者80例,按照随机数字表法分为CFNB组和PCIA组,每组各40例,两组患者分别接受CFNB和PCIA治疗。观察两组患者术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h视觉模拟疼痛评分(VAS),两组患者分别于麻醉前(T1)、术毕(T2)、术后1 d(T3)、术后2 d(T4)进行血栓弹力图检查,观察两组凝血功能变化。并于术后随访1年,比较两组患者膝关节功能。结果:术后6 h、12 h、24 h、48 h CFNB组患者VAS评分显著低于PCIA组患者(P0.05)。T2、T3、T4时点CFNB组患者凝血反应时间(R)、血凝块形成时间(K)较T1升高,血凝块聚合形成速率(α角)、血凝块最大振幅(MA)较T1降低,PCIA组患者R、K较T1降低,α角、MA较T1升高,T2、T3、T4时点CFNB组患者R、K高于PCIA组患者,α角、MA低于PCIA组患者,差异均有统计学意义(P0.05)。两组患者术后均完成1年的随访,两组患者KSS评分、膝关节最大屈曲度、膝关节最大伸直度比较无统计学差异(P0.05)。结论:CFNB对于全膝关节置换术术后患者镇痛效果优于PCIA,有利于改善患者凝血功能,不影响术后患者膝关节功能的恢复。