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OBJECTIVE@#To testify the spatial relationship between the subscapularis muscle splitting window and the axillary nerve in modified arthroscopic Latarjet procedure, which could provide anatomical basis for the modification of the subscapularis muscle splitting.@*METHODS@#A total of 29 adult cadaveric shoulder specimens were dissected layer by layer, and the axillary nerve was finally confirmed to walk on the front surface of the subscapularis muscle. Keeping the shoulder joint in a neutral position, the Kirschner wire was passed through the subscapularis muscle from back to front at the 4 : 00 position of the right glenoid circle (7 : 00 position of the left glenoid circle), and the anterior exit point (point A, the point of splitting subscapularis muscle during Latarjet procedure) was recorded. The vertical and horizontal distances between point A and the axillary nerve were measured respectively.@*RESULTS@#In the neutral position of the shoulder joint, the distance between the point A and the axillary nerve was 27.37 (19.80, 34.55) mm in the horizontal plane and 16.67 (12.85, 20.35) mm in the vertical plane.@*CONCLUSION@#In the neutral position of the shoulder joint, the possibility of axillary nerve injury will be relatively reduced when radiofrequency is taken from the 4 : 00 position of the right glenoid (7 : 00 position of the left glenoid circle), passing through the subscapularis muscle posteriorly and anteriorly and splitting outward.
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Adult , Humans , Shoulder , Rotator Cuff/surgery , Arthroscopy/methods , Scapula/surgery , Shoulder Joint/surgery , Cadaver , Joint Instability/surgeryABSTRACT
We analyzed the data of application and funding projects of the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) during 2010-2016 in the field of burns and plastic surgery and summarized the NSFC funding pattern, the research hotspots, and weaknesses in this field. The NSFC has funded 460 projects in the field of burns and plastic surgery, with total funding of RMB 227.96 million. The scientific issues involved in the funding projects include orthotherapy against malformations, wound repair, basic research of burns, skin grafting, scars prevention, and regeneration of hair follicle and sweat glands. The research techniques involved in the funding projects are diversified. NSFC plays an important role in the scientific research and talents training in the field of burns and plastic surgery.
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Objective To analyze projects funded by NSFC and SCI paper publication in orthopedic research field (Code:H06) from 2010 to 2016,the current research status and development trend in this field were reviewed and discussed.Methods The data of the projects and funding subsidized by NSFC in orthopedic research field from 2010 to 2016 were collected and analyzed;the papers published were collected by searching in the Web of Science core collection by orthopedics as keyword (article included,conference abstract and book chapters excluded;data collected by December 25,2016) and compared for analyzing the global and China's SCI papers publication in orthopedic field and the role of NSFC in it.Results During the period of 2010 to 2016,1603 projects were funded by NSFC in orthopedic field and the total subsidy fund reached ￥ 730 850 000 (direct funding reported in 2015 and 2016);821 projects of General Program were funded and subsidy fund amount to ￥481 490 000;567 projects of Young Scientists were funded ￥ 118 130 000;130 projects of Fund for Less Developed Regions were funded ￥ 56 040 000;12 projects of Key Program were funded ￥ 33 560 000;3 projects of Distinguished Young Scholars were funded ￥ 7 500 000;5 projects of Outstanding Young Scholars were funded and funding up to ￥ 5 900 000.In the past seven years,the volume of SCI papers published in the world exceed 1 million per year and the papers from the orthopedics field accounted for 0.7％ to 0.8％,ranked 54.The number of SCI papers published by Chinese institutions in the field increased year by year and country ranking climbed to No.3 in 2016 from No.8 in 2010.Among these SCI papers from Chinese institutions,the number of the papers from NSFC grants also increased year by year,ranked Top One in Chinese founding agency for 7 consecutive years.Conclusion In recent years,with the increasing of NSFC budget,the orthopedic research has been developed rapidly,but it still needs to be further strengthened in the advanced talents and high-level research.
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ObjectiveTo establish a new biomechanical test for evaluating biomechanical properties of femoral metaphysis in ovariectomized rats.MethodsTwenty-five-month-old female Sprague-Dawley rats were randomly divided into ovariectomized (OVX) group and the sham-operated (Sham) group (n=10).Twelve weeks after operation,femur BMD and histomorphometry of distal femur were detected.Furthermore,femur biomechanical parameters were determined by diaphysis three-point bending test and a new designed metaphysis bending test.The relationships between the biomechanical parameters and BMD or bone histomorphometry were assessed with Pearson correlations.ResultsThe femur BMD,bone histomorphometrical indexes(％Th.Ar,Tb.N,Tb.Th),and biomechanical parameters(maximum load,yield load and stiffness) of OVX group significantly decreased compared with Sham group.In metaphysis bending test,the mean difference of the maximum load(Fmax),yield load(Fy) between group OVX and Sham were significant higher than that in diaphysis three-point bending test.Positive correlations between biomechanical parameters and femur BMD or bone histomorphometry indexes were observed in both the diaphysis bending and metaphysis bending test.The biomechanical parameters in the metaphysis bending test showed stronger correlations with BMD and bone.ConclusionFemur metaphysis bending test could be used to evaluate the biomechanical properties of osteoporosis.When compared with diaphysis bending test,femur metaphysis bending test is more sensitive in evaluating the change of biomechanical properties of femur in osteoporotic rats.
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Objective To analyze and evaluate the effect of posterior circumferential fusion for treatment of the mechanical instability of lumbar spine, and discuss the relative merits,indications and contraindications in this procedure. Methods Two hundred and two patients with mechanical instability of lumbar spine treated by the posterior instrumented circumferential fusion technique from January 2001 to January 2007. One hundred and thirty-two patients were selected who were treated with only one segment fusion and followed up for at least 1 year, of them 97 patients suffered lumbar spondylolisthesis, 35 patients suffered degenerative lumbar instability. X-ray was used to evaluate the fusion condition of the bone graft, and VAS and ODI questionnaire were applied to assess the pain of back and leg,and the conventional function. Results All patients were followed up for 12-84 months, averaged (43±23) months,125 patients got bone fusion, accounted for 94.7%(125/132). The VAS of low back pain was (6.71 ± 1.31) points before operation, while (3.20 ± 1.14) points after operation (P < 0.05) ,and the VAS of leg pain was (8.33 ± 1.78) points before operation,while (4.31 ± 1.15) points after operation (P< 0.05). The ODI was (68.6 ± 14.7) % before operation, while (13.6 ± 1.5) % after operation (P < 0.05). Conclusions Posterior circumferential fusion is a positive and excellent treatment for the mechanical instability of lumbar spine. With its merits, the high fusion rate and good clinical results can be received.