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Int. j. morphol ; 42(3): 589-593, jun. 2024. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1564634

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El conocimiento del espacio suboccipital (OA) es esencial para el clínico debido a que su disminución se asocia a posible causa de cefaleas. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar las diferencias entre la longitud del espacio suboccipital en telerradiografías laterales entre hombres y mujeres de distintos rangos etarios. En este estudio transversal se analizaron un total de 371 telerradiografías laterales de cráneo. Se realizó estadística descriptiva y la aplicación de prueba T-Student y ANOVA para evaluar la asociación entre el espacio suboccipital con el género y la edad. La distancia media del espacio suboccipital fue de 5.62 ± 2.7 mm, siendo mayor en hombres que en mujeres (6.49 ± 2.8 mm y 5.09 ± 2.5 mm respectivamente, p<0.001). Con respecto a la edad, la distancia del espacio suboccipital no presentó variaciones significativas. La longitud del OA entre los hombres y mujeres de distintos grupos tampoco mostró diferencias significativas. Existe una gran variabilidad en la distancia del espacio suboccipital, el cual se observa más disminuido en mujeres, por lo que se sugiere un análisis individual mediante telerradiografía lateral frente a pacientes con cefaleas.


SUMMARY: Knowledge of the suboccipital space (OA) is essential for clinicians because its decrease is associated with headache. The aim of this study was to determine the differences in the length of the suboccipital space in lateral cephalograms of men and women of different age ranges. In this cross-sectional study, a total of 371 lateral cephalograms were analyzed. Descriptive statistics and the application of Student's t-test and ANOVA were performed to evaluate the association between the suboccipital space with sex and age. The mean distance of the suboccipital space was of 5.62 ± 2.7 mm, being higher in men than women (6.49 ± 2.8 mm and 5.09 ± 2.5 mm respectively, p < 0.001). Regarding age, the distance of the suboccipital space did not show significant variations. The length of the OA between men and women of different age groups also showed no significant differences. There is a great variability in the distance of the suboccipital space, which is observed to be more decreased in women; therefore, an individual analysis by lateral cephalograms is suggested in patients with chronic headaches.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Young Adult , Cervical Vertebrae/diagnostic imaging , Cervical Atlas/diagnostic imaging , Radiography , Chile , Cephalometry , Cross-Sectional Studies , Age Factors
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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1017339

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Objective:To analyze the efficacy of anterior cervical Hybrid surgery and posterior cervical expansive open-door laminoplasty(EODL)in the treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy,and to discuss the selection of surgical methods for the patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Methods:The retrospective analysis was conducted of 70 patients with multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy who underwent surgery at Affilated Beijing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital of Capital Medical University from July 2017 to July 2020.Based on the different surgical methods,the patients were divided into anterior group(n=35)and posterior group(n=35).The patients in anterior group underwent Hybrid surgery[anterior cervical discectomy and fusion(ACDF)combined with artificial cervical disc replacement(ACDR)],and the patients in posterior group underwent EODL.The hospitalization time,operation time,intraoperative blood loss,and postoperative drainage volume of the patients in two groups were recorded;the efficacy was evaluated by Japanese orthopaedic association(JOA)score,JOA improvement rate,neck disability index(NDI),visual analogue scale(VAS)for pain,and postoperative satisfaction score;the complications of the patients in two groups after surgery were recorded.Results:Compared with posterior group,the intraoperative blood loss,postoperative drainage volume,hospitalization time,and operation time of the patients in anterior group were significantly decreased(P<0.01),and the preoperative score had no significant difference(P>0.05).At the final follow-up after surgery,compared with posterior group,the JOA score and JOA improvement rate of the patients in anterior group were significantly increased(P<0.01),and the NDI score and VAS score were significantly decreased(P<0.01).Compared with before surgery,the JOA scores of the patients in two groups at the final follow-up after surgery were increased(P<0.01),and the NDI and VAS scores were significant decreased(P<0.01).The postoperative satisfaction of the patients in two groups was high based on the postoperative satisfaction score.There was no significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complication of the patients between two groups(P>0.05).Conclusion:Both the anterior cervical Hybrid surgery and EODL achieve the satisfactory results in the treatment of multilevel cervical spondylotic myelopathy.Hybrid surgery has the advantages of less bleeding and shorter surgery time,and the most suitable surgical method should be chosen clinically based on the actual situation of the patients.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1021312

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BACKGROUND:Due to the treatment of cervical spondylosis,the Zero-P system of the anterior cervical interbody fusion system will have problems such as screw loosening and fracture after operation,so a novel Low-P system has been developed. OBJECTIVE:To compare the effects of the novel Low-P and Zero-P anterior cervical intervertebral fusion systems on the biomechanical properties of adjacent segments of the cervical spine and to perform stress analysis on the internal fixation system,so as to provide a theoretical reference for clinical treatment. METHODS:A complete model of the C1-C7 segment of the cervical spine was established.Based on the effectiveness of the model,a finite element model of Low-P(type Z Low-P and type H Low-P)and Zero-P system implanted in C4-C5 segments was established.The stress distribution of implanted devices and adjacent vertebral nucleus pulposus,fibrous rings and end plates was analyzed under the conditions of forward flexion,posterior extension,lateral bending and rotation. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)After implantation of Low-P and Zero-P internal fixation devices,the range of motion of the type H Low-P system was large;the maximum stress value of type Z Low-P system was small;the maximum stress of Zero-P on the nucleus pulposus of adjacent segments was large;the maximum stress of end plate was small.(2)The influence of three internal fixation systems on adjacent segment fiber rings was close.(3)The screw stress of the Zero-P internal fixation system was much greater than that of the Low-P system.(4)It is indicated that compared with Zero-P type internal fixation system,the novel Low-P system reduces the stress value of steel plate and screw,which can reduce screw loosening and internal fixation system failure.The Low-P system has less stress on the nucleus pulposus of adjacent discs and reduces disc degeneration in adjacent segments.This paper provides a theoretical basis for the clinical study of a Low-P type internal fixation system.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1021790

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OBJECTIVE:At present,there are many reports on the related factors associated with the incidence of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis,but there are problems such as small sample size and many confounding factors,and the research results of various studies on the same related factors are also different.This article analyzed the factors related to cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by means of a systematic review. METHODS:Articles related to cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis were collected by searching both Chinese and English databases until March 2023.The outcome of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis was used as the grouping criterion to abstract basic information,baseline patient characteristics,laboratory-related tests,medication use,and other relevant risk factors.Meta-analysis was done using Stata 14.0 software. RESULTS:(1)Sixteen relevant studies,all of moderate or above quality,were included,including seven studies with case-control studies and nine with cross-sectional studies.The overall incidence of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis was 43.08%.(2)Meta-analysis showed:Related risk factors included female(OR=0.60,95%CI:0.44-0.82,P=0.002);age at disease onset(SMD=-0.52,95%CI:-0.86 to-0.18,P=0.003);duration of disease(SMD=0.58,95%CI:0.14-1.02,P=0.01);body mass index(OR=0.74,95%CI:0.63-0.88,P=0.001);rheumatoid factors positive univariate analysis subgroup(OR=1.33,95%CI:1.02 to 1.72,P=0.04),C-reactive protein(SMD=0.26,95%CI:0.16-0.35,P=0.00),erythrocyte sedimentation rate(SMD=0.15,95%CI:0.002-0.29,P=0.047),anti-cyclic-citrullinated peptide antibodies(OR=1.73,95%CI:1.19-2.51,P=0.004),28-joint Disease Activity Score(SMD=0.20,95%CI:0.04-0.37,P=0.02),destruction of peripheral joints(OR=2.48,95%CI:1.60-3.85,P=0.00),and corticosteroids(OR=1.91,95%CI:1.54-2.37,P=0.00)were strongly associated with the development of rheumatoid arthritis-cervical spine instability.Female and corticosteroid use were independently associated with the occurrence of rheumatoid arthritis-cervical spine instability. CONCLUSION:Based on clinical evidence from 16 observational studies,the overall incidence of rheumatoid arthritis-cervical spine instability was 43.08%.However,the incidence of cervical spine instability in rheumatoid arthritis patients varied greatly among different studies.Gender(female)and the use of corticosteroids were confirmed as independent correlation factors for the onset of cervical spine instability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.The results of this study still provide some guidance for early clinical recognition,diagnosis,and prevention of rheumatoid arthritis-cervical spine instability.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1022070

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BACKGROUND:As a unique structure of the cervical spine,the occurrence,development and progression of the uncovertebral joint directly affect the stability and range of motion of the cervical spine,and are also closely related to the pathogenesis of cervical spondylosis.A thorough understanding of the developmental characteristics of the uncovertebral joint is of great significance for the pathogenesis,diagnosis,and treatment of cervical spondylosis. OBJECTIVE:By using imaging and three-dimensional reconstruction technology to measure and observe the cervical uncinate process-related angle in a large sample of different age groups,the aim is to reveal the characteristics of its changes with age and vertebral growth,as well as its relationship with cervical spine stability. METHODS:Using a retrospective research design,we collected 1 447 cases of raw CT imaging data that meet the study requirements for complete cervical spine segments.The raw data were imported into Mimics 21.0 software in DICOM format for post-processing and measurement of angle of uncinate process and sagittal angle of uncinate process.The data were grouped based on gender,age,and side. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION:(1)With the increase of vertebral sequence,the angle of uncinate process increased in a V-shaped shape,and the lowest peak was at C5.The overall population showed a sharp peak with the increase of age,and the peak value mostly occurred in the age range of 30-39 years.(2)The sagittal angle of the uncinate process increased like a fishhook with the increase of the vertebral sequence,and the overall angle of the uncinate process increased with age,and the peak value mostly occurred in the age range of 20-29 years.The uncinate process angle and sagittal angle showed only partial significant differences between sides and genders(P<0.05).(3)It is concluded that the angle of the uncinate process increased with the increase of vertebral sequence in a V-shaped manner.The sagittal angle of the uncinate process increases like a fish hook with increasing vertebral order,while the two angles generally peak with increasing age.The angle of the uncinate process is about 131°,which may be closely related to the stability of the cervical spine,while the sagittal angle of the uncinate process is about 14°,and its function may play a certain role in limiting the excessive rotation of the cervical spine.

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Acta Anatomica Sinica ; (6): 88-97, 2024.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1015151

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Objective To study the stress change characteristics of the cervical disc after removing different ranges of the uncinate process by establishing a three⁃dimensional finite element model of the C

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1024496

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Objectives:To investigate the expression levels of autophagy-related genes Beclin1 and LC3 in ossified tissues of posterior longitudinal ligament in cervical spine and their correlations with osteogenic factors.Methods:18 posterior longitudinal ligament tissue specimens from cervical ossification of posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL)patients underwent OPLL surgical removal from October 2020 to May 2021(OPLL group)and 15 tissue specimens of the posterior longitudinal ligament of the cervical spine that were not ossified(non-OPLL group)were collected.The morphological changes of posterior longitudinal ligament tissues were observed by hematoxylin-eosin(HE)staining;the deposition of calcium salts was observed by Von Kossa staining;The mRNA and protein expression levels of Beclin1,microtubule associated protein light chain 3(LC3),and the osteogenic factors runt-related transcription factor 2(RUNX2),bone morphogenetic protein-2(BMP2),and Osterix in the specimens of the two groups were determined with immunohistochemical staining and RT-qPCR respectively;Pearson correlation analysis was used to explore the relationship between Beclin1,LC3,RUNX2,BMP2,and Osterix.Results:Compared with the non-OPLL group,the cell morphology in the OPLL group was larger and irregular in shape,and the nuclei were more obvious;Von Kossa staining showed that there was no obvious calcium salt deposition in the non-OPLL group,whereas brownish-black calcium salts could be seen in the OPLL group,which were aggregated into flakes or clusters;The expression levels of Beclin1,LC3,RUNX2,BMP2 and Osterix proteins and mRNA in the OPLL group were higher than those in the non-OPLL group(P<0.05);Beclin1 mRNA expression level was significantly correlated with BMP2,RUNX2 and Osterix(P<0.05,r>0.5),while LC3 was not correlated with osteogenic factors.Conclusions:The autophagy-related genes Beclin1 and LC3 are significantly overexpressed in ossified tissues of posterior logitudinal ligament of cervical spine,and Beclin1 is closely related to posterior longitudinal ligament osteogenesis.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1024501

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Objectives:To explore the safety and accuracy of subaxial cervical pedicle screw(CPS)insertion assisted with optimized 3D-printed drill guiding template(DGT).Methods:A retrospective study was conducted to analyze the clinical data of 42 patients aged 32-74 years(50.1±9.8 years)who underwent posterior cervi-cal pedicle screw intemal fixation between August 2016 and October 2022.The patients were followed up for 13-25 months(19.6±3.2 months).They were divided into two groups of guiding template group(n=22)and free-hand group(n=20)according to the method of pedicle screw insertion.In the guiding template group,the sub-axial CPSs insertions were assisted with 3D-printed DGT,designed individually for each patient based on the design scheme of an optimized pedicle drill guiding template,and the patients consisted of 12 males and 10 females,among which 6 patients were with cervical spine injury or spinal cord injury,9 were with ossifica-tion of posterior longitudinal ligament(OPLL),5 were with intraspinal tumor,and 2 were with cervical spondy-lotic myelopathy.In the free-hand group,the subaxial CPSs were inserted with free hand according to the cervical parameters such as pedicle angle and diameter on the CT images measured before operation,and the patients consisted of 10 males and 10 females,among which 4 patients were with cervical spine injury or spinal cord injury,10 with OPLL,5 with intraspinal tumor,and 1 with cervical spondylotic myelopathy.There were no significant differences in sex,age,disease,and preoperative visual analogue scale(VAS)score and Japanese Orthopaedic Association(JO A)score between the two groups(P>0.05).The operative time,intraopera-tive blood loss,and postoperative 12 months of VAS and JOA scores were recorded and compared.CT scan was performed at 1 week after operation on cervical spine,and the accuracy of pedicle screw placement was evaluated in accordance with Kaneyama's evaluation method:Grade 0,screw was contained in the pedicle;Grade 1,screw penetrated pedicle<50%of the screw diameter;Grade 2,screw penetrated pedicle>50%of the screw diameter;Grade 3,screw completely penetrated the pedicle.Grades 0 and 1 were considered accurate placement,and grades 2 and 3 were considered misplacement.The perioperative complications were recorded for each patient in the two groups.Results:The operative time,intra-operative blood loss in guiding template group(102.2±16.1min,89.3±17.7mL)were statistically less than those in free-hand group(142.8±20.9min,133.3±34.0mL)(P<0.01).A total of 216 CPSs were placed:118 in the guiding template group,including 90 screws of grade 0,22 screws of grade 1,5 screws of grade 2,1 screw of grade 3,with an accuracy rate of 94.9%(112/118);And 98 in the free-hand group,including 48 screws of grade 0,36 screws of grade 1,10 screws of grade 2,and 4 screws of grade 3,with an accuracy rate of 85.7%(84/98).The accuracy rate of pedicle screw insertion was significant higher in the guiding template group than that in the free-hand group(P<0.05).No major neurovascular complications nor internal fixation loosening or breakages were observed in two groups of patients.At 12 months after operation,the VAS score in both groups was statistically less than that before operation(P<0.01),and the JOA score in both groups was statistically more than that before opera-tion(P<0.01),and there were no significant differences in VAS score and JOA score between groups,respec-tively(P>0.05).Conclusions:The optimized design scheme of 3D-printed DGT is helpful in improving the ac-curacy and safety of subaxial CPS insertion.

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Article | IMSEAR | ID: sea-228557

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One suspected case of Wildervanck syndrome (OMIM 314600) reported from our tertiary care centre. Wildervanck syndrome is distinct from other similar conditions due to its opthal and hearing associations-forming a clinical triad. Candidate gene identification in Wildervanck syndrome is still pending whereas most other similar genetic conditions has got a specific gene mutation. Klippel Feil anomaly suspected one girl admitted in our centre with severe pneumonia showed features of short neck, fusion of cervical spines and Sprengel deformity. Detailed examination showed bilateral severe sensorineural hearing loss, Duane eye movement with other novel associations not described in literature. We clinically suspected Wildervanck syndrome and did molecular testing. Being clinicians, it is our responsibility to report new associations and clinical findings and thus broaden the phenotype. Since it is a highly infrequent disorder, discussed in detail here.

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Acta ortop. mex ; 37(4): 237-243, jul.-ago. 2023. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1568762

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Resumen: Introducción: la asimilación atlantoidea puede presentarse sola o asociada a otras malformaciones y deformidades de la unión craneocervical, los mecanismos etiológicos y patológicos no están esclarecidos. Presentación de caso: paciente de la sexta década de vida, quien fue atendida en el Hospital de Especialidades «Eugenio Espejo¼, con datos clínicos piramidales asimétricos, posteriores a mecanismo de lesión de caída con cinética de baja energía. La sintomatología revirtió con manejo conservador. En la actualidad, la paciente está bajo observación periódica. Conclusión: la asimilación atlantoidea es una malformación congénita muchas veces asintomática y parte de una compensación embriológica cuando está asociada a otras malformaciones. Es necesaria la aparición de deformidad para llegar a la inestabilidad atlantoaxoidea que no es temprana. El conocimiento y poder diferenciar los conceptos de las anormalidades de la unión craneocervical permiten indicar el mejor tratamiento y así obtener los resultados más adecuados con la individualización de cada caso.


Abstract: Introduction: atlas assimilation can occur alone or in association with other craniocervical junction malformations and deformities. The etiological and pathological mechanisms are not clear. Case presentation: patient in her sixth decade of life, who was treated at the «Eugenio Espejo¼ Hospital, with asymmetric pyramidal symptoms after a low-energy kinetic fall. The condition completely reverted with conservative management. The patient is currently under periodic observation. Conclusion: the atlas assimilation, a congenital malformation, often asymptomatic; it is part of an embryological compensation when it is associated with other malformations. The appearance of deformity is necessary to reach atlantoaxial instability that it is not early. The knowledge of the concepts and distinction of the craniocervical junction abnormalities allows to indicate the best treatment in order to obtain the most suitable results with the individualization of each case.

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Int. j. morphol ; 41(3): 889-893, jun. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1514319

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SUMMARY: The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes of head and cervical spine posture of skeletal class malocclusion in adolescent with maxillary protraction. Thirty cases of skeletal class malocclusion were randomly selected from the Stomatological Hospital of Shanxi Medical University. High-quality lateral cephalograms were collected including pre- and posttreatment to compare the changes of head and cervical spine posture. Data were processed using SPSS 26.0 statistical software. The paired-t test was used to compare pre- and posttreatment mean angular measurements.A significant difference in the SNA(p<0.001), SNB(p<0.01), and ANB(p<0.001) between T1 and T2 showed an improvement in the sagittal relationships. A significant change was observed in middle cervical spine posture, while upper cervical spine posture variables showed no significant difference after treatment. Skeletal class with maxillary protraction appliance not only led to the improvement of sagittal relationship, but also changed the middle cervical spine posture.


El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los cambios en la postura de la cabeza y la columna cervical debido a la maloclusión clase esquelética en adolescentes con protracción maxilar. Treinta casos de maloclusión de clase esquelética fueron seleccionados al azar del Hospital Estomatológico de la Universidad Médica de Shanxi. Se recogieron cefalogramas laterales de alta calidad, incluidos el tratamiento previo y posterior, para comparar los cambios en la postura de la cabeza y la columna cervical. Los datos se procesaron con el software estadístico SPSS 26.0. Se utilizó la prueba t pareada para comparar las medidas angulares medias antes y después del tratamiento. Una diferencia significativa en SNA (p <0,001), SNB (p <0,01) y ANB (p <0,001) entre T1 y T2 mostró una mejora en las relaciones sagitales. Se observó un cambio significativo en la postura de la columna cervical media, mientras que las variables de postura de la columna cervical superior no mostraron diferencias significativas después del tratamiento. La clase esquelética con aparato de protracción maxilar no solo condujo a la mejora de la relación sagital, sino que también cambió la postura de la columna cervical media.


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Humans , Child , Posture , Cervical Vertebrae/anatomy & histology , Head/anatomy & histology , Malocclusion, Angle Class III/therapy , Cephalometry , Anatomic Landmarks
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Int. j. morphol ; 41(1): 111-117, feb. 2023. ilus, tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1430506

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SUMMARY: Anatomical variation of the foramina transversaria (FT) is associated with vertebral neurovascular symptoms and can cause complications after lower spine surgery, especially cervical pedicle screw (CPS) insertion. FT variation has been documented and classified in various populations, as this information can help increase cervical stability in subaxial vertebral surgery. Although the morphometry of the upper cervical spine in Thai populations has been reported, there have yet been no studies examining the features of FT. The FT of dried cervical spines (C3-C7; left and right side; n = 107, male = 53 and female = 54) were examined for morphological variation, and their anteroposterior (AP) and transverse (T) diameters were measured using a digital vernier caliper. Morphometric data and variations were compared by sex and lateral side. It was that the C3-C6 FT in both sexes were round, and the C7 FT was elliptical with an oblique right side. FT diameters did not differ significantly by sex except for the AP diameters of C6-C7 and for T diameters of C4 and C7. The left AP diameters of C3-C6 were significantly longer than the right, as were the T diameters of C4 and C7 FT. Additionally, T diameter was significantly longer than that of the AP, except that of the left C6 in male spines, which did not differ from the AP. Most FT examined were round. These findings should be considered in the provisional diagnosis of vertebral neurovascular symptoms caused by FT variation as well as that of neurovascular damage after cervical pedicle screw placement.


La variación anatómica del foramen transverso (FT) se asocia con síntomas neurovasculares vertebrales y puede causar complicaciones después de la cirugía de columna cervical inferior, especialmente la inserción de tornillos pediculares cervicales (TPC). La variación del FT se ha documentado y clasificado en varias poblaciones, ya que esta información puede ayudar a aumentar la estabilidad cervical en la cirugía vertebral subaxial. Aunque se ha informado sobre la morfometría de la columna cervical superior en poblaciones tailandesas, aún no se han realizado estudios que examinen las características de FT. Se examinó la variación morfológica del FT de vértebras cervicales secas (C3-C7; lado izquierdo y derecho; n = 107, hombres = 53 y mujeres = 54), y se midieron sus diámetros anteroposterior (AP) y transverso (T) usando un pie de metro digital. Se compararon datos morfométricos y variaciones por sexo y lado. Los FT de C3-a C6 en ambos sexos eran redondos, y el FT C7 era elíptico con el lado derecho oblicuo. Los diámetros del FT no difirieron significativamente por sexo excepto para los diámetros AP de C6- C7 y para los diámetros transversos de C4 y C7. Los diámetros AP izquierdos de C3-C6 eran significativamente más largos que los del lado derecho, al igual que los diámetros transversos de C4 y C7. Además, el diámetro transverso fue significativamente mayor que el AP, excepto el C6 izquierdo en las vértebras de hombres, que no difirió del AP. La mayoría de los FT examinados eran redondos. Estos hallazgos deben ser considerados en el diagnóstico provisional de síntomas neurovasculares vertebrales causados por la variación del FT, así como en el de daño neurovascular tras la colocación de tornillos pediculares cervicales.


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Humans , Male , Female , Cervical Vertebrae/anatomy & histology , Anatomic Variation , Thailand , Sex Characteristics
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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1027329

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Objective:To explore the clinical application value of personalized positioning using a cervical collar combined with a vacuum pad in the Cyberknife radiosurgery for cervical spine metastases.Methods:This study enrolled 68 patients with cervical spine metastases to be treated with Cyberknife stereotactic radiotherapy for cervical spines. These patients consisted of 41 males and 27 females, aged from 43 to 78 years (average: 51.5 years). They were divided into groups A, B, and C using the random number table method. The patient positioning in these groups was achieved using a cervical collar combined with a vacuum pad (personalized positioning), a vacuum pad, and a small head mold, respectively. After the first treatment, the comfort levels of the positioning molds during treatment were investigated. After radiotherapy, the average deviations in translational and rotational directions, the minimum tolerance distance (dxAB), the minimum rotational deviation angle (drAB), the proportion of false nodes, and the comfort level of the three positioning method were acquired for analysis.Results:The three groups showed statistically significant differences in the inf-sup, left-right, ant-post, pitch, roll, and yaw directions during the first treatment ( F = 7.13, 2.56, 3.41, 4.21, 2.71, 8.14, P < 0.05). Compared with groups B and C, Group A had significantly lower dxAB, drAB, and the proportion of false nodes, showing statistically significant differences ( F = 5.06, 4.31, 3.30, P < 0.05). Furthermore, patients in groups A and B felt more comfortable with the positioning molds than those in Group C ( χ2 = 12.46, P < 0.05), with no statistically significant differences between groups A and B ( P > 0.05). Conclusions:For patients with cervical spine metastases undergoing Cyberknife radiosurgery for cervical spines, the personalized positioning using a cervical collar combined with a vacuum pad can improve the accuracy and safety of Cyberknife spinal tracking while remaining the comfort level.

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Journal of Medical Biomechanics ; (6): E065-E070, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-987915

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Objective To simultaneously collect and analyze the kinematic and dynamic parameters for two techniques of traditional Chinese cervical manipulation ( TCCM), and quantitatively describe its biomechanical characteristics. Methods A senior practitioner completed the TCCM (positioning and directional rotation pulling, lateral flexion, respectively) on 10 healthy subjects, and the fluorescent marker balls were pasted on the operator to capture manipulation movements. The dynamic parameters and the surface electromyography ( sEMG) signals were collected by pressure-sensitive gloves and wireless sEMG acquisition system. Results The upper arm muscle was the main force muscle during TCCM, and biceps brachii had the highest contribution rate. The range of motion (ROM), speed, pulling force, and time during cervical spine positioning and directional rotation pulling were all greater than those during cervical spine lateral flexion. The integrate electromyography ( iEMG) and root mean square (RMS) for each muscle of the operator during cervical spine positioning and directional rotation pulling were higher than those during cervical spine lateral flexion. Conclusions The overall ROM, three-dimensional (3D) motion angle, load intensity and time during CCTM have the characteristics of high speed, low amplitude and strong force, reflecting the biomechanical characteristics of ‘ cunjin ’ ( one-inch punch ) in traditional Chinese medicine. This study provides references for further standardizing manual teaching and training and improving clinical safety.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-989360

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Objective:To explore the application effect of an intelligent teaching robot system of lifting manipulation in cervical spine manipulation teaching.Methods:60 doctors were randomly divided into an experimental group ( n = 30) and a control group ( n = 30). The control group was taught by a certified chief physician using a combination of "PowerPoint presentations, video demonstrations, and operation demonstrations" . Each part is 5 min. The experimental group was taught by the intelligent teaching robot system with a spinning technique. The teaching time is 15 min for both groups. At the end of the two teaching sessions, the two groups were trained five times under different BMIs and passed the system assessment. The qualified rates of pre-traction force, lifting and pulling force, maximum force, pre-traction time, lifting and pulling time, rotation amplitude, and pitch amplitude were compared between the two groups. Results:In normal, there was significant differences between the qualified rates of pre-traction force, lifting and pulling force, maximum force, pre-traction time, lifting and pulling time, rotation amplitude, and pitch amplitude in two groups (all P<0.05). For overweight people, there were significant differences in pre-traction force, pulling force, maximum force, and rotation amplitude (all P <0.05), while there were no significant differences in pre-traction time, pulling time, or pitching amplitude (all P >0.05). In obesity, there were significant differences in pre-traction force, lifting and pulling force, maximum force, and pitch amplitude (all P <0.05), but no significant differences in pre-traction time, lifting and pulling time, or rotation amplitude (all P >0.05). Conclusions:The proposed system can improve the pass rate of spinning manipulation, especially by effectively controlling the pre-traction force, pulling force, and maximum force.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1009014

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OBJECTIVE@#To investigate the effect of ultrasonic bone curette in anterior cervical spine surgery.@*METHODS@#A clinical data of 63 patients with cervical spondylosis who were admitted between September 2019 and June 2021 and met the selection criteria was retrospectively analyzed. Among them, 32 cases were operated with conventional instruments (group A) and 31 cases with ultrasonic bone curette (group B). There was no significant difference between the two groups (P>0.05) in gender, age, surgical procedure, surgical segment and number of occupied cervical space, disease type and duration, comorbidities, and preoperative Japanese Orthopaedic Association (JOA) score, cervical dysfunction index (NDI), and pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score. The operation time, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative drainage, postoperative hospital stay, and the occurrence of postoperative complications were recorded in both groups. Before operation and at 1, 3, and 6 months after operation, the JOA score and NDI were used to evaluate the function and the postoperative JOA improvement rate was calculated, and VAS score was used to evaluate the pain improvement. The anteroposterior and lateral cervical X-ray films were taken at 1, 3, and 6 months after operation to observe whether there was any significant loosening and displacement of internal fixators.@*RESULTS@#Compared with group A, group B had shorter operation time and postoperative hospital stay, less intraoperative bleeding and postoperative drainage, and the differences were significant (P<0.05). All incisions healed by first intention in the two groups, and postoperative complications occurred in 5 cases (15.6%) in group A and 2 cases (6.5%) in group B, showing no significant difference (P>0.05). All patients were followed up 6-12 months (mean, 7.9 months). The JOA score and improvement rate gradually increased in groups A and B after operation, while the VAS score and NDI gradually decreased. There was no significant difference in VAS score between 3 months and 1 month in group B (P>0.05), and there were significant differences between the other time points of each indicator in the two groups (P<0.05). At 1, 3, and 6 months after operation, the JOA score and improvement rate in group B were better than those in group A (P<0.05). X-ray films examination showed that there was no screw loosening or titanium plate displacement in the two groups after operation, and the intervertebral cage or titanium mesh significantly sank.@*CONCLUSION@#Compared with traditional instruments, the use of ultrasonic bone curette assisted osteotomy in anterior cervical spine surgery has the advantages of shorter operation time, less intraoperative bleeding, less postoperative drainage, and shorter hospital stay.


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Humans , Ultrasonics , Retrospective Studies , Titanium , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Bone Plates , Cervical Vertebrae/surgery
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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-1024478

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Objectives:To systematically evaluate the risk factors for dysphagia after anterior cervical spine surgery(ACSS),identify the independent risk factors,and to provide a guidance for the prevention and treatment of perioperative complications.Methods:A total of 8 databases including Wanfang,CBM,CNKI,VIP,PubMed,Embase,Cochrane Library,and Web of Science were searched for case-control and cohort studies about the risk factors of dysphagia after ACSS from the establishment of each database to July 15,2023.Newcastle-Ottawa scale(NOS)was adopted to evaluate the qualities of the included literaure.Related data such as the first author,publication year,research type,sample size,assessment method,evaluation time,and risk factors were extracted and Stata 12 software was used to do the meta-analysis.Results:29 articles were included,consisting of 4 cohort studies and 25 case control studies.All of the articles were of high quality.The total sample size of patients with dysphagia after ACSS was 89571 and the number of patients in the control group was 3092967.Age(OR=1.093,95%CI:1.067-1.120),female(OR=2.419,95%CI:1.654-3.539),diabetes mellitus(OR=2.733,95%CI:2.240-3.333),disease duration(OR=4.259,95%CI:2.458-7.381),levels of surgery(OR=1.791,95%CI:1.718-1.868),operative level(OR=2.332,95%CI:1.812-3.003),operative time(OR=1.434,95%CI:1.110-1.852),plate(OR=2.188,95%CI:1.413-3.175)and revision surgery(OR=2.687,95%CI:2.316-3.119)were related to dysphagia after ACSS,while smoking(OR=1.323,95%CI:0.852-2.056),hypertension(OR=1.006,95%CI:0.591-1.713),body mass index(BMI)(OR=1.037,95%CI:0.929-1.159),cervical disc arthroplasty(OR=0.577,95%CI:0.085-3.943)and difference between postoperative and preoperative C2-7 angles(dC2-7)>5°(OR=1.716,95%CI:0.925-3.183)were not.Conclusions:Patients who are female,old aged,with long preoperative disease duration and diabetes mellitus,undergoing double or multi-level surgery,upper cervical spine surgery,and revision surgery,prolonged operation time,and use of plate,are prone to have dysphagia after ACSS.

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Clinical Medicine of China ; (12): 276-280, 2023.
Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-992504

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Objective:To understand the occurrence of major adverse cardiac events (MACE) during the perioperative period of cervical spine surgery and analyze its risk factors.Methods:A retrospective analysis of 426 cervical spine surgery patients admitted to the from March 2017 to March 2021. The basic information of the patients, including gender, age, body mass index (BMI), underlying diseases, and the Charlson comorbidity index (CCI) was calculated based on the underlying diseases.The preoperative serum cardiac troponin I(cTnI) level and the operation-related indicators were collected,including the type of cervical spine surgery, surgical procedure, approach, duration of surgery, duration of anesthesia, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative pain visual analogue scale (VAS), and electrolyte disturbances. Count data were expressed as cases (%), and comparisons between groups were made using the χ 2 test; logistic regression models were applied to perform a multifactorial analysis of the factors influencing the perioperative occurrence of MACE in patients undergoing cervical spine surgery. Results:Among the 426 patients, 54 (12.68%) experienced MACE during the perioperative period, including 4 cases of unstable angina (7.41%), 4 cases of acute myocardial infarction (7.41%), 33 cases of severe arrhythmia (61.11%), and 13 cases of acute heart failure (24.07%). The results of multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that the older the age group (50-59 years old: odds ratio=1.34, 95% confidence interval: 1.14-1.78; 60-69 years old: odds ratio=1.48, 95% confidence interval: 1.20-1.86; 70-79 years old: odds ratio=1.71, 95% confidence interval: 1.34-2.57; 80-89 years old: odds ratio=1.95, 95% confidence interval: 1.46-2.85), as well as females, CCI scores>3, and preoperative cTnI>0.04 μg/L, postoperative VAS score>5, and electrolyte disorders are all influencing factors for the occurrence of MACE in cervical spine surgery patients during the perioperative period (odds ratios of 1.84, 2.12, 2.34, 2.57, 2.20, 95% confidence intervals of 1.34-2.68, 1.50-3.41, 1.63-3.72, 1.53-4.01, 1.43-3.69, all P<0.05). Conclusions:The incidence of MACE in the perioperative period of cervical spine surgery is relatively high. Elderly age, female, high CCI score, high preoperative serum cTnI, postoperative pain and electrolyte disturbance are independent risk factors for the perioperative period of cervical spine surgery.

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Article in Chinese | WPRIM | ID: wpr-981719

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OBJECTIVE@#To explore the technical aspects of the accuracy of cervical pedicle screw placement with O-arm guidance.@*METHODS@#The clinical data of 21 patients who underwent cervical pedicle screw fixation by O-arm real-time guidance from December 2015 to January 2020 were analyzed retrospectively. There were 15 males and 6 females, aged from 29 to 76 years old with an average of (45.3±11.5) years. The postoperative CT scan was utilized to evaluate the placement of the pedicle screw and classified according to the Gertzbein and Robbins classification.@*RESULTS@#A total of 132 pedicle screws were implanted in 21 patients, 116 at C3-C6 and 16 at C1 and C2. According to Gertzbein & Robbins classification, the overall breach rates were found to be 11.36% (15/132) with 73.33% (11 screws) Grade B, 26.67% (4 screws) Grade C, and no Grade D or E screw breaches. There were no pedicle screw placement related complications at final follow-up.@*CONCLUSION@#The application of O-arm real-time guidance technology can make cervical pedicle screw placement reliable. High accuracy and better intra-operative control can increase surgeon's confidence in using cervical pedicle instrumentation. Considering the high-risk nature of anatomical area around cervical pedicle and the possibility of catastrophic complications, the spine surgeon should have sufficient surgical skills, experience, ensures stringent verification of the system, and never relies solely on the navigation system.


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Male , Female , Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Retrospective Studies , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Surgery, Computer-Assisted , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Pedicle Screws , Spinal Fusion
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African journal of emergency medicine (Print) ; 13(4): 241-244, 2023. figures, tables
Article in English | AIM | ID: biblio-1511586

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Background: The use of cervical collars in adult patients with possible injuries to the cervical spine has been an accepted standard of care for many years, despite the absence of evidence for the efficacy of these devices in preventing unwanted movement and harm. Changes to the terminology and recommendations of major trauma guidelines have been made but are limited by low quality evidence. In this context, little is known about what practitioners know, believe, and do, when managing the cervical spine of trauma patients. Methods: In this quantitative, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional survey a specifically designed questionnaire was used to collect data on the knowledge, attitude, and practices of practitioners managing adult trauma patients regarding cervical collars at three hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Results: A total of 128 completed questionnaires were collected, captured, and analysed. Participants with the additional qualification of ATLS and DipPEC had a mean knowledge score of 8.1 (SD=1.70), compared to those with no additional qualification of 4.5 (SD=1.9) (p<0.001). Participants in the Emergency Department (ED) attained a mean knowledge score of 7.1 (SD=2.2) followed by Surgery (Mean=6, SD=2.0), Orthopaedics (Mean=5.5, SD=1.7) and ICU/Anaesthetics (Mean=4.4, SD=1.8), p<0.001. Head blocks only were most frequently used by 97.4 % of ED, 55.6 % of Surgery, 3.8 % Orthopaedic and 22.2 % ICU/Anaesthetics participants (p<0.001). Conclusion: The knowledge of management principles of cervical spine injuries was influenced by the department in which practitioners worked, the frequency that they managed patients with suspected injuries and additional courses. Head blocks were the most frequently used spinal protection device in all three hospitals. Most participants would be open to a change in practice if new guidelines were recommended. Further research is needed to determine the optimal management of patients with suspected cervical spine injuries and the role of motion restriction devices in limiting movement of the injured spine.


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Wounds and Injuries , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , Equipment and Supplies
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