Comparison Between Oblique Pulling Spinal Manipulation and Other Treatments for Lumbar Disc Herniation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this review was to compare oblique pulling spinal manipulation with other treatments for lumbar disc herniation. METHODS: Randomized controlled trials of oblique pulling manipulation versus other treatment for lumbar disc herniation were identified using the following databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, Chinese Science and Technology Periodical Database, PubMed, the Cochrane Library, Embase, Chinese Biological Medicine, and Web of Science. Data extraction was carried out based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, and meta-analysis were performed using RevMan 5.3 software. RESULTS: Nine relevant randomized controlled trials with a total of 887 patients were included. Meta-analysis revealed that oblique pulling manipulation was superior in effective rate to lumbar traction (risk ratio = 1.12; 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.06-1.19; P < .01) and acupuncture (risk ratio = 1.22; 95% CI: 1.06-1.39; P < .01) and more effective in Visual Analog Scale score (mean difference = - 1.03, 95% CI: -1.32 to -0.74; P < .01) when compared to lumbar traction. It also demonstrated a favorable effect of modified oblique pulling manipulation in Japanese Orthopedic Association scores when compared with lumbar traction (mean difference = 1.66, 95% CI: 0.89 to 2.43; P < .01). CONCLUSION: In the treatment of lumbar disc herniation, oblique pulling spinal manipulation presented with a higher effective rate than acupuncture and lumbar traction. Manipulation had a favorable effect in alleviating pain, and modified oblique pulling manipulation had significant superiority in improving lumbar function when compared with lumbar traction. However, considering the low methodological quality of included studies, more rigorously designed trials should be performed in the future.

Clinical Observation of Meglumine Adenosine Cyclophosphate in the Treatment of Acute Myocardium In-farction / 中国药房

OBJECTIVE:To investigate clinical efficacy and safety of meglumine adenosine cyclophosphate in the treatment of acute myocardium infarction. METHODS:A total of 80 patients with acute myocardium infarction in our hospital during May 2015-Jan. 2016 were selected and divided into control group and observation group according to random number table,40 cases in each group. Control group was given conventional treatment. Observation group was additionally given Meglumine adenosine cyclo-phosphate injection 120 mg added into 5% Glucose injection 250 mL,ivgtt,qd,on the basis of control group. Both groups re-ceived treatment for 7 d. Clinical efficacies as well as the levels of serum hs-CRP and NT-proBNP before and after treatment were observed in 2 groups,and the occurrence of ADR was compared between 2 groups. RESULTS:Total response rate of observation group(92.50%)was significantly higher than that of control group(75.00%),with statistical significance(P0.05). After treat-ment,the serum levels of hs-CRP and NT-proBNP in 2 groups were decreased significantly,and the observation group was signifi-cantly lower than the control group,with statistical significance(P0.05). CONCLUSIONS:Meglumine adenosine cyclophosphate shows significant therapeutic efficacy for acute myocardium infarction,reduces serum levels of hs-CRP and NT-proBNP significantly with good safety.

Influence of lumbar disc degeneration on the efficacy of lumbar fixed-point rotation manipulation in sitting position：a finite element study / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

Objective:To investigate the influence of lumbar disc degeneration on the efficacy of lumbar fixed-point rotation manipulation in sitting position in treating lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LIDH). Methods:We simulated lumbar fixed-point rotation manipulation of sitting position using three finite element models including a normal model, a mild degeneration model and a moderate degeneration model of L3-5, in which the herniated disc was assumed at the left rear of L4 disc and the rotation manipulation was carried out on the right side. The displacement and stress at the left rear of L4 disc of the three models were analyzed. Results:When lumbar fixed-point rotation manipulation in sitting position was carried out, a displacement and stress were generated at the left rear of L4 intervertebral disc of the three models directing forward. The displacement and stress in degeneration models were less than those in the normal model, and the smallest values were found in the moderate degeneration model. From normal model to mild and then to the moderate degeneration model, the displacement decreased by 36% and 59%, and the stress decreased by 22.3% and 45.2%, respectively. Conclusion:The lumbar disc degeneration affects adversely the effectiveness of lumbar fixed-point rotation manipulation in sitting position in the treatment of LIDH. The severer the lumbar degeneration, the greater the influence.

Discussion on the theory of paying equal attention to sinew and bone in China osteosynthesis / 针灸推拿医学（英文版）

‘Paying equal attention to sinew and bone’ is an important principle in China osteosynthesis (CO). Traditional bone-setting manipulations not only pay high attention to fracture reduction, but also to sinew-regulating and soft tissues protection. The advantage of this principle has also been confirmed by modern medicine. To understand the principle better, it is essential to learn its historical origin, its important role in traumatology and its significant influence on modern orthopedics. In addition, we should inherit and further develop its theory, innovate and promote the development of CO constantly.

Experimental research on biomechanical stability about L_5S_1 ALIF / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective] To evaluate the biomechanical stability of lumbar intact specimen,anterior lumbar interbody fixation(ALIF)specimen,ALIF specimen fixed with pedicle screw and ALIF specimen fixed with translaminar facets screw.[Method]Each of eight adult fresh cadaver specimen of lumbarsacral segmcnts was analyzed in four states(groups):intact,L5S1 ALIF,L5S1 ALIF fixed with pedicle screw or fixed with translaminar facets screw,test and compare its range of motion(ROM)in flexion,extension,lateral bending and axial rotation.[Result]The ROM of ALIF specimen in extension was larger than that of intact specimen(P