At present the parkinsonian rigidity assessment depends on subjective judgment of neurologists according to their experience. This study presents a parkinsonian rigidity quantification system based on the electromechanical driving device and mechanical impedance measurement method. The quantification system applies the electromechanical driving device to perform the rigidity clinical assessment tasks (flexion-extension movements) in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients, which captures their motion and biomechanical information synchronously. Qualified rigidity features were obtained through statistical analysis method such as least-squares parameter estimation. By comparing the judgments from both the parkinsonian rigidity quantification system and neurologists, correlation analysis was performed to find the optimal quantitative feature. Clinical experiments showed that the mechanical impedance has the best correlation (Pearson correlation coefficient r = 0.872, P < 0.001) with the clinical unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale (UPDRS) rigidity score. Results confirmed that this measurement system is capable of quantifying parkinsonian rigidity with advantages of simple operation and effective assessment. In addition, the mechanical impedance can be adopted to help doctors to diagnose and monitor parkinsonian rigidity objectively and accurately.
Objective To investigate the operative methods, cl inical outcomes and compl ications of total hi p arthroplasty (THA) in the treatment of patient with hi p joint flexion rigidity due to ankylosing spondyl itis (AS). Methods From May 1992 to July 2004, 56 patients (32 left hips and 39 right hips) with AS received THA through a modified anterolateral approach, including 52 males (67 hips) and 4 females (4 hips) aged 17-48 years with an average of 35.5 years. All the hips were ankylosed in (43.1 ± 7.2)° of flexion and 15 patients had bilaterally ankylosed hips. Preoperatively, Harris hip score was (42.6 ± 5.3) points and all the hips were classified as stage IV according to the standard of American College of Rheumatology (ACR). And the course of disease was 3-11 years. Results Intraoperatively, 1 patient suffering from proximal femur fracture due to severe osteoporosis was treated with titanium wire fixation, and the fracture was healed 6 weeks later. All the patients were followed up for 3-15 years (average 5.3 years). Postoperatively, 1 patient (1 hip) got subcutaneous soft tissue infection at 8 days, 1 patient (1 hip) got wound disunion at 11 days, 2 patients (2 hips) got infection at 11 months and 3 years, respectively. All the infections were healed after symptomatic treatment. The wounds of the rest 52 patients were healed by first intention without joint infections. The postoperative X-rays demonstrated that 4 hips (5.6%) had loose acetabulum prosthesis, 3 hips (4.2%) had loose femoral prosthesis and 5 hips had loose acetabulum and femoral prosthesis (7.0%), and the total loosening rate was 16.8%. Among which, 8 hips received revision resulting in satisfactory therapeutic effects, and the rest 4 hips had no further treatment. Fifteen hips (21.1%) had heterotopic ossification, which was rel ieved after taking nonsteroidal anti-inflamatory drugs. Harris hip score at final follow-up was (82.7 ± 4.1) points, indicating there was a significant difference between before and after operation (P lt; 0.05). Ten hips were evaluated as excellent, 43 hips good, 14 hips fare, and 4 hips bad, and the excellent and good rate was 74.7%. Conclusion THA through the anterolateral approach is effective for the treatment of patient with hip joint flexion rigidity caused by AS.
【摘要】 目的 探讨强直性脊柱炎合并脊柱骨折脱位的临床特点及手术治疗效果。 方法 2009年10月-2010年6月，共收治6例强直性脊柱炎合并脊柱骨折脱位患者，其中男5例，女1例；年龄38～76岁，平均48.6岁。下颈椎骨折脱位3例，2例为颈5-6、1例颈6-7；胸腰段骨折脱位3例，为胸10-11、胸11-12、胸12-腰1各1例。6例患者中除1例术前神经功能为Frankel分级 E级，其余5例均有不同程度的神经损伤。6例患者均行手术治疗，下颈椎骨折脱位采用前后联合入路复位及固定，胸腰段骨折脱位采用后路切开复位及椎弓根螺钉固定。术后观察手术节段内固定位置及骨融合情况，评估神经功能恢复情况，记录手术并发症。患者随访10~18个月，平均14.2个月。 结果 所有患者术后均未出现切口感染；脑脊液漏1例，换药对症处理3周后愈合。1例颈5-6骨折脱位患者行前路手术后第2天出现内固定移位，骨折椎再次脱位立即二次行前后联合入路复位固定术；3例术后神经功能由术前Frankel C级恢复至D级，2例无明显改善（术前均为A级），1例较术前加重（术前E级，术后为A级，经再次手术减压并康复治疗6个月后恢复至D级）。随访期间均达骨性融合，未出现内固定松动断裂移位现象。 结论 强直性脊柱炎脊柱骨折好发于下颈椎及胸腰段；对于下颈椎骨折脱位宜行前后联合入路复位固定，而胸腰段骨折宜行后路长节段椎弓根螺钉固定，术中应先充分减压后再精细复位，避免加重神经损伤。【Abstract】 Objective To explore the clinical characteristics of spinal fracture and dislocation in ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and its surgical treatment effect. Methods From October 2009 to June 2010, six cases with spinal fractures in AS underwent surgical treatment. There were 5 males and 1 female with an average age of 48.6 years (38-76 years old). The preoperative neural function of one case was grade E according to the Frankel classification and different degrees of neural damage could be found in other 5 cases. Three cases of lower cervical fractures underwent the operation with a combined posterior-anterior approach. Three cases of thoracolumbar fracture underwent the operation with posterior approach (posterior reduction, fixation with pedicle screws and bone graft). The situation of internal fixation and bone fusion was observed after operation, the neural function had been evaluated and the postoperative complications was recorded. Results All of the six patients were followed up for 10-18 months (mean 14.2 months). There was no incision infection. One patient with cerebrospinal fluid leakage was cured with conservative treatment for three weeks. One patient with C5-6 fracture and dislocation got anterior implant loosening and fracture-dislocation recurrence in the second day after the operation and underwent a combined posterior-anterior operation immediately. Three cases got remarkable neuronal function improvement after the operation. Two cases were remain primary situation. One case was aggravated from preoperative grade E grade to postoperative grade A and recovered to grade D after recovery treatment for 6 months. Bone fusion was achieved in all cases. There were no loosening and breakage of internal fixation in the later followed up. Conclusions Lower cervical and thoracolumbar spine are the usual locations of fracture in AS. A combined posterior-anterior surgical approach is effective for lower cervical fractures and posterior long-segmental reduction and the fixation is a desired select for thoracolumbar fractures.
Objective To explore the characteristics and the related factors of the lipid profiles in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Methods Sixty AS patients and 60 healthy controls were included retrospectively from January 2005 to January 2015. Information including general data, physical examination, and blood sample were collected; triacylglycerol (TG), total cholesterol (TC), low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (VLDL-C), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), and C-reactive protein (CRP) were assessed. Results TG increased in 46.7% (28/60) patients, and HDL-C decreased in 50.0% (30/60). Compared with the control group, AS patients had lower levels of HDL-C, TC and LDL-C, and higher levels of TG, VLDL-C, VLDL-C/LDL-C ratio, LDL-C/HDL-C ratio, and TC/HDL-C ratio; the differences above were all statistically significant (P<0.01). Spearman correlation test demonstrated that HDL-C level was correlated negatively with serum CRP (rs=–0.359, P=0.005). Multiple linear regression model demonstrated that CRP was associated with HDL-C in AS patients (P=0.019). Conclusions Dyslipoproteinemia is a common feature in AS patients. The main characteristic is the increase of TG and decrease of HDL-C, related with inflammation. It suggests a high risk of atherosclerosis.
Objective To investigate the effect of the morphological changes in the proximal femur on the prothesis selection in the total hip arthroplasty in the patients with ankylosing spondylitis. Methods The experimental group was composed of 13 patients (16 hips) with ankylosing spondylitis, which was treated with the total hip arthroplasty, and the control group was composed of 16 patients（19 hips）with non-ankylosing spondylitis，which was also treated with the total hip arthroplasty. In the two groups, the measurements of Singh index，canal flare index，morphological index of the cortex and cortical index were performed in the two groups. Results The results of the statistical analysis on Singh index，canal flare index, morphological index of the cortex and cortical index in the experimental group were 3.81±0.54, 2.63±0.41, 2.02±0.38 and 1.69±0.69, respectively, but 4.63±0.62, 3.03±0.27, 2.76±0.28 and 2.12±0.24, respectively in the control group. Therewas a significant difference in Singh index, canal flare index, and morphological index of the cortex between the two groups (Plt;0.05)，while there was no statistical difference in cortical index between the two groups (P＞0.05). The patientswith ankylosing spondylitis had more serious osteoporosis in their proximal femur. Conclusion Cemented femoral prosthesis should be used in the total hip replacement in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, and the revision total hip arthroplasty should be performed on patients with more serious osteoporosis.
ObjectiveTo investigate the clinical and radiographic results of total hip arthroplasty (THA) for the treatment of hip arthrosis in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). MethodsA retrospective analysis was made on the clinical data from 131 patients (195 hips) who underwent THA for AS between September 2001 and August 2011 with a follow-up period of more than 2 years. There were 100 males (152 hips) and 31 females (43 hips), aged 17-69 years (mean, 33.7 years). The average interval between AS onset and THA was 13.7 years (range, 1-50 years). The left hips were involved in 30 cases, the right hips in 37 cases, and bilateral hips in 64 cases. Preoperative Harris hip score was 18.0±13.7; the sum passive range of motion was (36.2±51.2)°; and the hip passive-flexion arc was (23.4±32.6)°. In 175 hips with passive flexion of less than 90°, 134 hips had flexion contracture. Based on preoperative X-ray films and CT scan, 195 hips were divided into the non-ankylosed subgroup (86 hips), fibrous ankylosed subgroup (43 hips), and bony ankylosed subgroup (66 hips); and the recovery of hip function was compared between subgroups after operation. ResultsIntraoperative complications included linear fractures of femoral calcar in 4 hips, fractures of acetabular posterior column in 1 hip, femoral shaft fractures in 2 hips, and iatrogenic sciatic nerve injury in 3 hips; postoperative complications included anterior dislocation in 2 hips. The average follow-up period was 51.3 months (range, 24-143 months). Bone healing was observed at 3-6 months after operation (mean, 3.9 months). At last follow-up, the average Harris hip score increased to 86.4±14.1, the sum passive range of motion increased to (202.0±28.0)°, and the hip passive-flexion arc increased to (93.2±15.3)°, all showing significant differences when compared with preoperative ones (P<0.05). Based on a four-class scale for subjective satisfaction, the patients were very satisfied, satisfied, and not satisfied with the results of THA in 100, 80, and 15 hips respectively. X-ray films showed radiolucent line (<2 mm) in 5 acetabular components (zones I and II); heterotopic ossification was observed in 49 hips after THA. There was no significant difference in the Harris hip score among 3 subgroups after THA at last follow-up (P>0.05). At last follow-up, the degree of passive flexion in the fibrous ankylosed subgroup and bony ankylosed subgroup was significantly lower than that in the non-ankylosed subgroup (P<0.05), and the sum passive range of motion in the fibrous ankylosed subgroup was significantly lower than that in the non-ankylosed subgroup (P<0.05), but no significant difference was found in the other variables among the 3 sub groups (P>0.05). ConclusionFor severe hip arthrosis in patients with AS, the overall outcomes after THA are ideal with a good midterm prosthetic survivorship, a low complication rate, and a high satisfaction of patients. However the hip function after THA is still less satisfactory.