Objective:To investigate the feasibility of ultrasonic diagnosis for monitoring fracture healing. Methods:Thirty rabbit models with fraction of mandible body were established by surgically removing partial lower jawbo...Objective:To investigate the feasibility of ultrasonic diagnosis for monitoring fracture healing. Methods:Thirty rabbit models with fraction of mandible body were established by surgically removing partial lower jawbone.At the 1st,2nd,4th,6th,8th and 12th week after the operation, they were examined by X-ray and ultrasound,respectively.All detection results were scored according to a generally accepted standard.Spearman rank correlation analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between the results of the two inspection methods.Results:In each healing stage,the results of the ultrasonic inspection were basically consistent with those of the X-ray examination,as supported by a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of 0.892(P【0.001). Conclusions:Non-invasive ultrasonic inspection can be used instead of X-ray examination to monitor and diagnose fracture healing.展开更多
Objective:To explore the effect of sustained-release recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) on ectopic osteogenesis in the muscle pouches of rats through preparing rhBMP-2 sustained-release capsules b...Objective:To explore the effect of sustained-release recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) on ectopic osteogenesis in the muscle pouches of rats through preparing rhBMP-2 sustained-release capsules by wrapping morphogenesis protein bones-2(BMP-2)using chitosan nanoparticles,and compositing collagen materials.Methods:Twenty four SpragueDawley rats were randomly divided into four groups with six rats in each group,that is Group A(control group),Group B(only treated with collagen),Group C(rhBMP-2+collagen treated group) and Group D(rhBMP-2/cs+collagen treated group).The composite materials for each group were implanted in the bilateral peroneal muscle pouches in rats.The peroneal muscles were only separated without implanting any materials in control group.Rats were sacrificed 2 weeks and 4 weeks post treatment and samples were cut off for general observation,Micro CT scans and histological observation.Results:General observation showed no new bone formation in Groups A and B mice,while new bones were formed in Groups C and D mice.Two weeks after treatment Micro CT scans showed that The bone volume fraction(BVF),trabecular thickness(Tb. Th),bone mineral density(BMD) in Group C mice were all higher than that in Group D(P<0.05). At the fourth week,the BVK,Tb.Th and BMD were significantly higher than that at the second week(P<0.01).Conclusions:The slow-release effect of rhBMP-2/cs sustained-release capsules can significantly promote ectopic osteogenesis.Its bone formation effect is better than that of rhBMP-2 burst-release group.展开更多
The electromagnetically induced grating effect in thermal and cold atoms has been studied theoretically. Studies have shown that, by adjusting the parameters, the first-order diffraction efficiency of the probe beam i...The electromagnetically induced grating effect in thermal and cold atoms has been studied theoretically. Studies have shown that, by adjusting the parameters, the first-order diffraction efficiency of the probe beam in the cold atomic system and the thermal atomic system is 34% and 31%, respectively, which is very close to the ideal diffraction efficiency of the sinusoidal grating. However, it is more difficult to prepare the cold atomic system than to prepare the thermal atomic system in the practical application, so the study of the electromagnetically induced grating effect in the thermal atomic system may be helpful for practical applications.展开更多
Objective:To investigate the synergistic effect and mechanism of the combined application of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF).Methods:24 KM male mice wer...Objective:To investigate the synergistic effect and mechanism of the combined application of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF).Methods:24 KM male mice were randomly divided into 6 groups with 4 mice in each group,namely,Group A(control group),Group B(only treated with collagen),Group C(treated with2 ng bFGF+collagen).Group D(treated with 4μg rhBMP-2+collagen),Group E(treated with 4 μg rhBMP-2+2 ng bFGF+collagen) and Group F(treated with 4 μg rhBMP-2+4 ng bFGF+collagem.The composites were implanted into the intermuscular septum of hind legs mice:whereas in control group,intermuscular septum of mice was separated and no implantation was performed.General observation,detection of concentration of calcium content,micro computed tomography(Micro-CT).three-dimensional reconstruction scan.measurement of bone mineral density(BMD).bone volume fraction(BVF) and trabecular thickness(Tb.Th).as well as histological observation with HE staining and ALP and CD34 immumohistochemical staining were performed.Results:Ectopic osteogenesis was found in Groups D.F and F mice.The difference in concentration of calcium contents was statistically significant between Groups D and E(P<0.05),but insignificant between Groups E and F(P>0.05).Micro-CT and three-dimensional reconstruction revealed continuous newborn bone substance in external surface of ectopic bone formation,and the center of bone formation did not show obvious substantial filling by bone substance.The differences in BMD,BVF and Tb.Th were statistically significant between Groups D and E or F(P<0.01 or <0.05).HE staining showed that in Groups D.E and F.newborn bone substance was mainly located at the edge of ectopic bone formation,and the bone formation in Groups E and F was better than that in Group D.ALP and CD34 immumohistochemical staining revealed the positive expression mainly at the edge of ectopic bone formation,and area of positive expression in Groups E and F was larger than that in Groups D.Conclusions:rhBMP-2 possesses the capacity to induce ectopic osteogenesis independently,but bFGF does not have this ability;the combined application of rhBMP-2 and bFGF can enhance the synergetic effect on inducing ectopic osteogenesis.展开更多
BACKGROUND Esophageal foreign body(FB)is a common clinical emergency.Clinically,computed tomography(CT)scans are important in the diagnosis of FBs in the esophagus.Here,we report a case of esophageal perforation and c...BACKGROUND Esophageal foreign body(FB)is a common clinical emergency.Clinically,computed tomography(CT)scans are important in the diagnosis of FBs in the esophagus.Here,we report a case of esophageal perforation and cervical hematoma,caused by a FB,whose uniqueness made rapid diagnosis difficult.CASE SUMMARY A 42-year-old man was transferred to our hospital with esophageal perforation,which was accompanied by cervical and mediastinal hematoma.CT scans only revealed a black shadow,approximately 2.5 cm in diameter,in the upper esophagus.After multidisciplinary discussion,he was quickly subjected to mediastinal hematoma resection,peripheral nerve compression release,esophageal FB removal and esophagectomy.Eventually,we removed a small crab with a pointed tip from his esophagus.CONCLUSION This was an unusual case of occurrence of sharp polygonal esophageal FBs caused by a small crab.Rapid diagnosis of this FB was difficult,mainly due to its translucent nature.Occurrence of sharp FBs,with cavities that sometimes only appear as black shadows on CT scans,can easily be mistaken for esophageal lumens.More attention should be paid to such sharp polygonal FBs.展开更多
基金Supported by the Research and Development Project of Scientific and Technological Industry of Guangdong Province(2011B080701053)
文摘Objective:To investigate the feasibility of ultrasonic diagnosis for monitoring fracture healing. Methods:Thirty rabbit models with fraction of mandible body were established by surgically removing partial lower jawbone.At the 1st,2nd,4th,6th,8th and 12th week after the operation, they were examined by X-ray and ultrasound,respectively.All detection results were scored according to a generally accepted standard.Spearman rank correlation analysis was conducted to explore the relationship between the results of the two inspection methods.Results:In each healing stage,the results of the ultrasonic inspection were basically consistent with those of the X-ray examination,as supported by a Spearman rank correlation coefficient of 0.892(P【0.001). Conclusions:Non-invasive ultrasonic inspection can be used instead of X-ray examination to monitor and diagnose fracture healing.
基金supported by Guangdong Province Science and Technology Foundation,Guangdong,China(No:2011B080701053)
文摘Objective:To explore the effect of sustained-release recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) on ectopic osteogenesis in the muscle pouches of rats through preparing rhBMP-2 sustained-release capsules by wrapping morphogenesis protein bones-2(BMP-2)using chitosan nanoparticles,and compositing collagen materials.Methods:Twenty four SpragueDawley rats were randomly divided into four groups with six rats in each group,that is Group A(control group),Group B(only treated with collagen),Group C(rhBMP-2+collagen treated group) and Group D(rhBMP-2/cs+collagen treated group).The composite materials for each group were implanted in the bilateral peroneal muscle pouches in rats.The peroneal muscles were only separated without implanting any materials in control group.Rats were sacrificed 2 weeks and 4 weeks post treatment and samples were cut off for general observation,Micro CT scans and histological observation.Results:General observation showed no new bone formation in Groups A and B mice,while new bones were formed in Groups C and D mice.Two weeks after treatment Micro CT scans showed that The bone volume fraction(BVF),trabecular thickness(Tb. Th),bone mineral density(BMD) in Group C mice were all higher than that in Group D(P<0.05). At the fourth week,the BVK,Tb.Th and BMD were significantly higher than that at the second week(P<0.01).Conclusions:The slow-release effect of rhBMP-2/cs sustained-release capsules can significantly promote ectopic osteogenesis.Its bone formation effect is better than that of rhBMP-2 burst-release group.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grants Nos.11004126 and 61275212)the Natural Science Foundation of Shanxi Province,China(Grant No.2011021003-1)
文摘The electromagnetically induced grating effect in thermal and cold atoms has been studied theoretically. Studies have shown that, by adjusting the parameters, the first-order diffraction efficiency of the probe beam in the cold atomic system and the thermal atomic system is 34% and 31%, respectively, which is very close to the ideal diffraction efficiency of the sinusoidal grating. However, it is more difficult to prepare the cold atomic system than to prepare the thermal atomic system in the practical application, so the study of the electromagnetically induced grating effect in the thermal atomic system may be helpful for practical applications.
基金supported by Guangdong Provincial Technology and Development Foundation:(No:2012B0617000911 & No:2011B080701053)
文摘Objective:To investigate the synergistic effect and mechanism of the combined application of recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2(rhBMP-2) and basic fibroblast growth factor(bFGF).Methods:24 KM male mice were randomly divided into 6 groups with 4 mice in each group,namely,Group A(control group),Group B(only treated with collagen),Group C(treated with2 ng bFGF+collagen).Group D(treated with 4μg rhBMP-2+collagen),Group E(treated with 4 μg rhBMP-2+2 ng bFGF+collagen) and Group F(treated with 4 μg rhBMP-2+4 ng bFGF+collagem.The composites were implanted into the intermuscular septum of hind legs mice:whereas in control group,intermuscular septum of mice was separated and no implantation was performed.General observation,detection of concentration of calcium content,micro computed tomography(Micro-CT).three-dimensional reconstruction scan.measurement of bone mineral density(BMD).bone volume fraction(BVF) and trabecular thickness(Tb.Th).as well as histological observation with HE staining and ALP and CD34 immumohistochemical staining were performed.Results:Ectopic osteogenesis was found in Groups D.F and F mice.The difference in concentration of calcium contents was statistically significant between Groups D and E(P<0.05),but insignificant between Groups E and F(P>0.05).Micro-CT and three-dimensional reconstruction revealed continuous newborn bone substance in external surface of ectopic bone formation,and the center of bone formation did not show obvious substantial filling by bone substance.The differences in BMD,BVF and Tb.Th were statistically significant between Groups D and E or F(P<0.01 or <0.05).HE staining showed that in Groups D.E and F.newborn bone substance was mainly located at the edge of ectopic bone formation,and the bone formation in Groups E and F was better than that in Group D.ALP and CD34 immumohistochemical staining revealed the positive expression mainly at the edge of ectopic bone formation,and area of positive expression in Groups E and F was larger than that in Groups D.Conclusions:rhBMP-2 possesses the capacity to induce ectopic osteogenesis independently,but bFGF does not have this ability;the combined application of rhBMP-2 and bFGF can enhance the synergetic effect on inducing ectopic osteogenesis.
文摘BACKGROUND Esophageal foreign body(FB)is a common clinical emergency.Clinically,computed tomography(CT)scans are important in the diagnosis of FBs in the esophagus.Here,we report a case of esophageal perforation and cervical hematoma,caused by a FB,whose uniqueness made rapid diagnosis difficult.CASE SUMMARY A 42-year-old man was transferred to our hospital with esophageal perforation,which was accompanied by cervical and mediastinal hematoma.CT scans only revealed a black shadow,approximately 2.5 cm in diameter,in the upper esophagus.After multidisciplinary discussion,he was quickly subjected to mediastinal hematoma resection,peripheral nerve compression release,esophageal FB removal and esophagectomy.Eventually,we removed a small crab with a pointed tip from his esophagus.CONCLUSION This was an unusual case of occurrence of sharp polygonal esophageal FBs caused by a small crab.Rapid diagnosis of this FB was difficult,mainly due to its translucent nature.Occurrence of sharp FBs,with cavities that sometimes only appear as black shadows on CT scans,can easily be mistaken for esophageal lumens.More attention should be paid to such sharp polygonal FBs.