DNA microsatellite analysis of naturally occurring colour intermediates between Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) and Bactrocera neohumeralis (Hardy) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Abstract  The sympatric tephritid fruit flies Bactrocera tryoni (Froggatt) (Queensland fruit fly) and B. neohumeralis (Hardy) differ in time of mating and for the colour of the humeral callus ('shoulder pad'), which is typically entirely yellow in B. tryoni and typically entirely brown in B. neohumeralis . Field collections in sympatric regions usually include at least 1% of individuals whose humeral calli show mixed patches of yellow and brown ('intermediates'). Over 40 years, a number of studies have debated the possibility that these intermediates are interspecific hybrids. In the present study, we have used microsatellites to show that few if any of these intermediates are hybrids. Instead, most variation humeral callus appears to be confined to one species, B. tryoni . We discuss these results in the context of geneflow between the two species and suggest directions for future research.     

Adaptations to humeral torsion in medieval Britain

Adaptations to the humeral torsion angle have been identified in the professional throwing athlete. This movement pattern increases the humeral torsion angle, and also increases the extent of external rotation movements in the dominant, throwing limb when compared with the nondominant limb. The purpose of this paper is to test the hypothesis that the humeral torsion angle is an adaptation to upper limb use. This project examines the humeral torsion angle in a number of medieval British populations, as well as a modern cadaver-based sample. The results identify significant differences in the humeral torsion angle both between and within male (P < 0.001, ANOVA) and female (P < 0.014, ANOVA) populations, although the results are not consistent with expected behavior patterns. Statistically significant differences between males and females within the same site were identified in 2 of the 5 samples examined. The mean level of bilateral asymmetry does not approach that reported for the professional throwing athlete. However, a number of individuals have high levels of asymmetry in excess of that identified in the professional throwing athlete. This analysis demonstrates the need for individual rather than population-based analyses, as the heterogeneity within population samples obscures individual variation in activity patterns. The diversity within British medieval society and a lack of specific known behaviors prevent further identification of the functional significance of the humeral torsion angle within the archaeological record examined here.     

采用同种异体腓骨植骨重建肱骨近端内侧柱的临床应用及疗效

目的:探讨同种异体腓骨移植重建肱骨近端内侧柱联合锁定钢板治疗肱骨近端骨折的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析2011年3月至2013年9月于我院行同种异体腓骨移植联合锁定钢板治疗肱骨近端骨折患者38例。根据Neer分型:三部分骨折26例,四部分骨折12例;随访期间测量肱骨头内翻角度、肱骨头高度;患肩功能评分采用Constant肩关节评分标准、美国肩肘协会评分系统(ASES)及加州大学肩关节评分系统(UCLA),同时记录患者并发症。结果:患者随访时间平均15.5±1.8个月;末次随访Constant肩关节评分平均89.0±3.2分;美国肩肘协会评分系统(ASES)评分为平均81.2±14.5分;加州大学肩关节评分系统(UCLA)平均27.6±5.3;根据UCLA评分系统,患者术后优良率为89.4%。患侧肩关节前屈、外展、外旋及内旋运动范围分别是143±20°、138±9°、44±12°、42±9°。影像学结果显示:末次随访肱骨头高度平均丢失1.9 mm,颈干角度平均为128±16°。根据Paavolainen方法,末次随访优30例、良7例、差1例。结论:同种异体腓骨移植重建肱骨近端骨折内侧柱,术中联合肱骨近端锁定钢板能有效支撑肱骨头,预防肱骨头塌陷及螺钉穿出,短期临床疗效满意。     

不同内固定方法对肱骨近端骨折的预后影响

目的:探讨不同内固定方法对肱骨近端骨折的预后影响。方法:选取90例因肱骨骨折入院治疗的患者的临床资料进行回顾性分析,按照内固定方法的不同将所有患者分为A组和B组。其中A组为44例,均采用锁定加压钢板治疗;B组为46例,均采用解剖型钢板治疗。比较两组患者术后并发症的发生情况,并且采用Neer评分系统评定肱骨近端骨折治疗后的肩关节功能等级。结果:获得有效随访资料共79份,占87.8%。其中锁定加压钢板组获得有效随访的数量为39,占43.3%;解剖型钢板组获得有效随访的数量为40,占44.4%。根据Neer评定标准,A组患者的肩关节功能Neer评定优良率为92%,显著高于B组87.5%,两组之间差异无统计学意义(x~2=0.131,P0.05)。结论:锁定加压钢板内固定法对肱骨近端骨折预后明显优于解剖型钢板,更有利于患者早期功能锻炼的进行和肩关节功能恢复。     

A skeletochronological study of age,growth and longevity in two freshwater turtles,Emys orbicularis and Mauremys rivulata,from Mediterranean Turkey (Reptilia: Testudines)

We estimated growth parameters of Emys orbicularis and Mauremys rivulata in Mediterranean Turkey with the skeletochronological method, using specimens drowned in fyke nets. In adult E. orbicularis, the median age was 8 years in males and 10 years in females. The median age of adult M. rivulata was 10 years for both sexes. Both species reach sexual maturity at an age of 5–7 years. No difference was found in age composition between the sexes.     

Indiscelio: A new genus of Scelionidae (Platygastroidea) from India

A new scelionine genus Indiscelio Veenakumari, Popovici and Talamas is described from India with type species Indiscelio aulon Veenakumari, Popovici and Talamas. Both sexes are described and imaged. Affinities with morphologically similar genera are discussed.     

肱骨近端加压锁定钢板与传统钢板治疗肱骨近端骨折的临床疗效比较

目的比较肱骨近端加压锁定钢板与传统钢板治疗肱骨近端骨折的临床治疗效果。方法选取我院2014年1月~2015年1月骨外科门诊收治的肱骨近端骨折患者60例,随机分为治疗组和对照组各30例。治疗组采用肱骨近端加压锁定钢板治疗,对照组采用传统钢板治疗,比较两组的Neer功能评分、骨折愈合时间、并发症发生情况。结果两组患者Neer功能评分与治疗前比较均有明显提高,治疗组提高水平明显优于对照组;而且治疗组骨折愈合时间、并发症发生情况均低于对照组,两组比较差异具有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论肱骨近端加压锁定钢板相比传统钢板治疗肱骨近端骨折的临床疗效更优,促进了患者的骨折愈合速度,降低了并发症发生率,具有临床推广和应用价值。     

Sex differences in humeral bilateral asymmetry in two hunter‐gatherer populations: California Amerinds and British Columbian Amerinds

This study uses two prehistoric Amerindian populations of hunter‐gatherer subsistence patterns to determine whether levels of sexual dimorphism in humeral bilateral cross‐sectional asymmetry are related to sex‐specific differences in activities among these populations. Results confirmed that males of the California Amerind population who engaged in the more unimanual activities of spear hunting and warfare were more asymmetrical than were their female counterparts who engaged in the more bimanual activities of grinding acorns. California Amerind males were also more asymmetrical than British Columbian Amerind males who rowed (using both arms) extensively. Sex differences within British Columbian Amerinds were not statistically significant, nor were female differences between populations. In general, levels of humeral asymmetry appear to be more dependent on sex and population‐specific behaviors rather than broad subsistence patterns. Am J Phys Anthropol 2009. © 2009 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.     

Septal aperture of the humerus in a mediaeval human skeletal population

Humeral septal aperture is studied in a large Mediaeval skeletal series from England. The aims are to investigate associations between septal aperture and sex, age, side and humeral robusticity; and to evaluate any associations with relative projection of ulna coronoid and olecranon processes. In this way, it is hoped to shed light on age at occurrence and the causation of the trait. Results showed a paucity of cases in juveniles. In adults, the trait was more common in left bones and in females. No association was found with humeral robusticity or humero-ulnar conformation. Detailed morphological study of humeral septa of individuals with and without apertures suggested that septal aperture forms via resorption from the anterior surface of the septum. In this group, apertures appear generally to form in early adult life. It is suggested that in the study group septal aperture generally arises from impingement on the humeral septum by the coronoid and olecranon processes, chiefly the former. It is tentatively suggested that frequency of septal aperture may be an index of joint hypermobility in earlier populations.     

切开复位锁定钢板内固定术与半肩关节置换术治疗复杂肱骨近端骨折疗效比较的回顾性分析

摘要 目的：对比半肩关节置换术、切开复位锁定钢板内固定术两种术式治疗复杂肱骨近端骨折的疗效。方法：回顾性分析2019年3月~2021年3月期间四川省人民医院收治的92例复杂肱骨近端骨折患者的临床资料。根据手术方案,将92例患者区分为A组（n=44,切开复位锁定钢板内固定术治疗）和B组（n=48,半肩关节置换术治疗）。对比两组围术期指标、疼痛和肩关节功能相关评分、血清应激因子水平及术后并发症发生率。结果：两组手术时间、术中出血量组间对比未见统计学差异（P>0.05）。术后6个月,两组Constant-Murley评分、Neer评分均升高,视觉疼痛模拟评分（VAS）评分均下降（P<0.05）,但两组上述评分组间对比无统计学差异（P>0.05）。术后7 d,两组皮质醇（Cor）、去甲肾上腺素（NE）、肾上腺素（E）水平均升高,但B组上述指标水平均低于A组（P<0.05）。B组的术后并发症发生率低于A组（P<0.05）。结论：半肩关节置换术治疗复杂肱骨近端骨折,可获得与切开复位锁定钢板内固定术治疗大致相当的临床疗效,但半肩关节置换术术后应激反应更小,并发症发生率更低,具有一定优势。