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Objective To evaluate the short-term effects of total knee arthroplasty ( TKA) , and to detect the causes and prevention of major complications. Methods It was a retrospective study since January 2010 to December 2013. There were 63 patients with 70 knees re-ceived primary TKA. KSS knee scores, HSS knee scores, and range of motion ( ROM) before the operation and during the follow-up were as-sessed and analysed. Results According to the results of follow-up and the X-ray observation, the anteroposterior radiographs showed that the artificial prosthesis were placed well and the joint gap were balanced;the lateral radiographs showed that the artificial joint prosthesis we-rer of appropriate size, good tilt angle, and good package effect. There were two cases developed peroneal nerve palsy and they gradually re-stored in 4 to 6 months after surgery. 5 cases were of poor postoperative ROM (0~60 ± 10)°. Strong analgesic medication-assisted release were conducted in 2 to 3 weeks after surgery. 1 case had patellar pain and resorted by arthroscopic lateral ligament of patellar releasing sur-gery. During the follow-up period, TKA significantly improved HSS and KSS scores compared to preoperative scores. ROM was increased from (78. 3 ± 18. 6)° preoperatively to (109. 2 ± 19. 9)° postoperative (P<0. 01). Conclusion TKA was effective to release knee pain, improve ROM and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications.
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Objective To investigate the anti-tumor effects of a combination of Kanglaite injection (KI) and photodynamic therapy (PDT) on human pancreatic cancer SW1990 xenograft in nude mice.Methods The animal model of human pancreatic cancer was developed by suturing small pieces of SW1990 tumors into the dorsum of nude mice.60 rats were randomly divided into six groups:group A ( control group without treatment),group B ( receiving 1.25g/kg KI via the tail vein prior to PDT and continuously for 10 days),group C (receiving 2.5g/kg KI via the tail vein continuously for 10 days),group D (PDT group,2 mg/kg Photosan 48h prior to laser irradiation),group E ( group B + group D),group F ( group C + group D)with 10 rats in each group.The tumor sizes were measured twice per week.The mice were sacrificed on the 14th day of PDT treatment.The tumor was took out and weighted and the tumor inhibitory rate was analyzed.Results The tumor volumes of group A to F were 9550.08±52.46)mm3,(519.71±46.44)mm3,(405.29±38.67 ) mm3,( 199.27±37.37) mm3,( 107.47±14.13 ) mm3 and (75.58±12.53 )mm3,the weight of group A to F were (0.82±0.08)g,(0.77±0.06)g,(0.61±0.06)g,(0.41±0.05)g,(0.28±0.04)gand (0.16±0.04)g,respectively.The tumor volumes and tumor weights of the two combined groups were significandy smaller than those in the other groups (P＜0.05).The combination group of 1.25 g/kg KI increased the tumor inhibitory rate from 50% in PDT group to 65.9%.The combination group of 2.5 g,/kg KI increased the tumor inhibitory rate to 80.5%.Conclusions KI had attenuated effect on PDT therapy,and the combination of KI and PDT could significantly inhibit the tumor growth.