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Umansky D, Elzinga K, Midha R. Surgery for mononeuropathies. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2024; 201:227-249. [PMID: 38697743 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-90108-6.00012-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024]
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Advancement in microsurgical techniques and innovative approaches including greater use of nerve and tendon transfers have resulted in better peripheral nerve injury (PNI) surgical outcomes. Clinical evaluation of the patient and their injury factors along with a shift toward earlier time frame for intervention remain key. A better understanding of the pathophysiology and biology involved in PNI and specifically mononeuropathies along with advances in ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging allow us, nowadays, to provide our patients with a logical and sophisticated approach. While functional outcomes are constantly being refined through different surgical techniques, basic scientific concepts are being advanced and translated to clinical practice on a continuous basis. Finally, a combination of nerve transfers and technological advances in nerve/brain and machine interfaces are expanding the scope of nerve surgery to help patients with amputations, spinal cord, and brain lesions.
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- Daniel Umansky
- Department of Neurosurgery, Clinical Neurosciences Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Clinical Neurosciences, Hotchkiss Brain Institute, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada.
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Acharya N, Acharya AM, Bhat AK, Upadhya D, Punja D, Suhani S. The outcome of polyethylene glycol fusion augmented by electrical stimulation in a delayed setting of nerve repair following neurotmesis in a rat model. Acta Neurochir (Wien) 2023; 165:3993-4002. [PMID: 37907766 PMCID: PMC10739326 DOI: 10.1007/s00701-023-05854-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 10/10/2023] [Indexed: 11/02/2023]
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PURPOSE Polyethylene glycol is known to improve recovery following its use in repair of acute peripheral nerve injury. The duration till which PEG works remains a subject of intense research. We studied the effect of PEG with augmentation of 20Htz of electrical stimulation (ES) following neurorrhaphy at 48 h in a rodent sciatic nerve neurotmesis model. METHOD Twenty-four Sprague Dawley rats were divided into 4 groups. In group I, the sciatic nerve was transected and repaired immediately. In group II, PEG fusion was done additionally after acute repair. In group III, repair and PEG fusion were done at 48 h. In group IV, ES of 20Htz at 2 mA for 1 h was added to the steps followed for group III. Weekly assessment of sciatic functional index (SFI), pinprick, and cold allodynia tests were done at 3 weeks and euthanized. Sciatic nerve axonal count and muscle weight were done. RESULTS Groups II, III, and IV showed significantly better recovery of SFI (II: 70.10 ± 1.24/III: 84.00 ± 2.59/IV: 74.40 ± 1.71 vs I: 90.00 ± 1.38) (p < 0.001) and axonal counts (II: 4040 ± 270/III: 2121 ± 450/IV:2380 ± 158 vs I: 1024 ± 094) (p < 0.001) at 3 weeks. The experimental groups showed earlier recovery of sensation in comparison to the controls as demonstrated by pinprick and cold allodynia tests and improved muscle weights. Addition of electrical stimulation helped in better score with SFI (III: 84.00 ± 2.59 vs IV: 74.40 ± 1.71) (p < 0.001) and muscle weight (plantar flexors) (III: 0.49 ± 0.02 vs IV: 0.55 ± 0.01) (p < 0.001) in delayed repair and PEG fusions. CONCLUSION This study shows that PEG fusion of peripheral nerve repair in augmentation with ES results in better outcomes, and this benefit can be demonstrated up to a window period of 48 h after injury.
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- Nanda Acharya
- Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Hand Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104.
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- Centre for Molecular Neurosciences, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Physiology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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- Department of Anatomy, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka, India, 576104
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Zhong H, Xing C, Zhou M, Jia Z, Liu S, Zhu S, Li B, Yang H, Ma H, Wang L, Zhu R, Qu Z, Ning G. Alternating current stimulation promotes neurite outgrowth and plasticity in neurons through activation of the PI3K/AKT signaling pathway. Acta Biochim Biophys Sin (Shanghai) 2023; 55:1718-1729. [PMID: 37814815 PMCID: PMC10679878 DOI: 10.3724/abbs.2023238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/27/2023] [Accepted: 04/04/2023] [Indexed: 10/11/2023] Open
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As a commonly used physical intervention, electrical stimulation (ES) has been demonstrated to be effective in the treatment of central nervous system disorders. Currently, researchers are studying the effects of electrical stimulation on individual neurons and neural networks, which are dependent on factors such as stimulation intensity, duration, location, and neuronal properties. However, the exact mechanism of action of electrical stimulation remains unclear. In some cases, repeated or prolonged electrical stimulation can lead to changes in the morphology or function of the neuron. In this study, immunofluorescence staining and Sholl analysis are used to assess changes in the neurite number and axon length to determine the optimal pattern and stimulation parameters of ES for neurons. Neuronal death and plasticity are detected by TUNEL staining and microelectrode array assays, respectively. mRNA sequencing and bioinformatics analysis are applied to predict the key targets of the action of ES on neurons, and the identified targets are validated by western blot analysis and qRT-PCR. The effects of alternating current stimulation (ACS) on neurons are more significant than those of direct current stimulation (DCS), and the optimal parameters are 3 μA and 20 min. ACS stimulation significantly increases the number of neurites, the length of axons and the spontaneous electrical activity of neurons, significantly elevates the expression of growth-associated protein-43 (GAP-43) without significant changes in the expression of neurotrophic factors. Furthermore, application of PI3K/AKT-specific inhibitors significantly abolishes the beneficial effects of ACS on neurons, confirming that the PI3K/AKT pathway is an important potential signaling pathway in the action of ACS.
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- Hao Zhong
- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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- Department of Spine SurgeryTianjin Union Medical CenterTianjin300121China
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- College of Electronic Information and AutomationAdvanced Structural Integrity International Joint Research CenterTianjin University of Science and TechnologyTianjin300222China
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- International Science and Technology Cooperation Base of Spinal Cord InjuryTianjin Key Laboratory of Spine and Spinal Cord InjuryDepartment of OrthopedicsTianjin Medical University General HospitalTianjin300052China
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Das KK, Basu B, Maiti P, Dubey AK. Piezoelectric nanogenerators for self-powered wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices. Acta Biomater 2023; 171:85-113. [PMID: 37673230 DOI: 10.1016/j.actbio.2023.08.057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2023] [Revised: 08/05/2023] [Accepted: 08/29/2023] [Indexed: 09/08/2023]
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One of the recent innovations in the field of personalized healthcare is the piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) for various clinical applications, including self-powered sensors, drug delivery, tissue regeneration etc. Such innovations are perceived to potentially address some of the unmet clinical needs, e.g., limited life-span of implantable biomedical devices (e.g., pacemaker) and replacement related complications. To this end, the generation of green energy from biomechanical sources for wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices gained considerable attention in the scientific community. In this perspective, this article provides a comprehensive state-of-the-art review on the recent developments in the processing, applications and associated concerns of piezoelectric materials (synthetic/biological) for personalized healthcare applications. In particular, this review briefly discusses the concepts of piezoelectric energy harvesting, piezoelectric materials (ceramics, polymers, nature-inspired), and the various applications of piezoelectric nanogenerators, such as, self-powered sensors, self-powered pacemakers, deep brain stimulators etc. Important distinction has been made in terms of the potential clinical applications of PENGs, either as wearable or implantable bioelectronic devices. While discussing the potential applications as implantable devices, the biocompatibility of the several hybrid devices using large animal models is summarized. This review closes with the futuristic vision of integrating data science approaches in developmental pipeline of PENGs as well as clinical translation of the next generation PENGs. STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: Piezoelectric nanogenerators (PENGs) hold great promise for transforming personalized healthcare through self-powered sensors, drug delivery systems, and tissue regeneration. The limited battery life of implantable devices like pacemakers presents a significant challenge, leading to complications from repititive surgeries. To address such a critical issue, researchers are focusing on generating green energy from biomechanical sources to power wearable and implantable bioelectronic devices. This comprehensive review critically examines the latest advancements in synthetic and nature-inspired piezoelectric materials for PENGs in personalized healthcare. Moreover, it discusses the potential of piezoelectric materials and data science approaches to enhance the efficiency and reliability of personalized healthcare devices for clinical applications.
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- Kuntal Kumar Das
- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Materials Research Center, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru 560012, India
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- SMST, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India
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- Department of Ceramic Engineering, Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), Varanasi 221005, India.
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Wariyar SS, Ward PJ. Application of Electrical Stimulation to Enhance Axon Regeneration Following Peripheral Nerve Injury. Bio Protoc 2023; 13:e4833. [PMID: 37817898 PMCID: PMC10560632 DOI: 10.21769/bioprotoc.4833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/09/2023] [Revised: 07/06/2023] [Accepted: 07/27/2023] [Indexed: 10/12/2023] Open
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Enhancing axon regeneration is a major focus of peripheral nerve injury research. Although peripheral axons possess a limited ability to regenerate, their functional recovery is very poor. Various activity-based therapies like exercise, optical stimulation, and electrical stimulation as well as pharmacologic treatments can enhance spontaneous axon regeneration. In this protocol, we use a custom-built cuff to electrically stimulate the whole sciatic nerve for an hour prior to transection and repair. We used a Thy-1-YFP-H mouse to visualize regenerating axon profiles. We compared the regeneration of axons from nerves that were electrically stimulated to nerves that were not stimulated (untreated). Electrically stimulated nerves had longer axon growth than the untreated nerves. We detail how variations of this method can be used to measure acute axon growth.
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- Supriya S. Wariyar
- Department of Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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- Department of Cell Biology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA
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Kilic MA, Abdulova A, Tanriverdi G, Bilgin MD. Evaluation of combined effects of brief electrical stimulation and Schwann-like cells on sciatic nerve injury model. Bioelectromagnetics 2023; 44:192-203. [PMID: 37464929 DOI: 10.1002/bem.22479] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2022] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/19/2023] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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Severe nerve injuries can be treated with electrical stimulation and stem cell therapies, but little is known about the potential benefits of combining these two treatments. In an effort to investigate this combination, we conducted a study to evaluate the effectiveness of electrical stimulation and Schwann-like cell transplantation in female Wistar albino rats. Our study consisted of five groups of rats: a sham group, an injury group, an electrical stimulation group, a Schwann-like cell group, and a combination group. The experimental groups received electrical stimulation, Schwann-like cell transplantation, or both. The animals sciatic function index was evaluated during a 6-week recovery period, and nerve conduction velocity, wet muscle mass, and nerve tissues were also analyzed. The results of the study showed that all experimental groups had a faster functional recovery compared to the injury group, although the difference between groups was not statistically significant. Both the combination group and the Schwann-like cell transplantation group had a higher nerve conduction velocity compared to the other experimental groups. However, there was no significant difference between the combination and Schwann-like cell transplantation groups. Nonetheless, histological analysis showed a better axonal reorganization in the combination group. The study provides preliminary evidence of the potential benefits of combining electrical stimulation and Schwann-like cell transplantation in treating severe nerve injuries. However, further studies with larger sample sizes are needed to confirm these findings and optimize the treatment parameters.
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- Mahmut Alp Kilic
- Faculty of Medicine Biophysics Department, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Histology and Embryology, İstanbul University-Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine, İstanbul, Turkey
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- Faculty of Medicine Biophysics Department, Aydin Adnan Menderes University, Aydin, Turkey
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Xu Q, Li Z, Su J, Hu M, Yin Q, Chen S, Song J, Chen H. Body Weight Support Treadmill Training Combined With Sciatic Nerve Electrical Stimulation Ameliorating Motor Function by Enhancing PI3K/Akt Proteins Expression via BDNF/TrkB Signaling Pathway in Rats with Spinal Cord Injury. World Neurosurg 2023; 178:e239-e253. [PMID: 37467957 DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2023.07.039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2023] [Revised: 07/08/2023] [Accepted: 07/10/2023] [Indexed: 07/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To investigate the effects of body weight support treadmill training (BWSTT) and sciatic nerve electrical stimulation (SNES) on motor function recovery in spinal cord injury (SCI) rats and its possible mechanism. METHODS Modified Allen's method was utilized for T10 incomplete SCI. The Basso-Beattie-Bresnahan (BBB) score and modified Tarlov score were applied to assess motor function. Pathologic alterations of the spinal cord and muscles were observed by hematoxylin and eosin (HE) staining. The positive staining region of collagen fibers was assessed with Masson staining. Immunofluorescence was applied to count the positive cells of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and tropomyosin-related kinase B (TrkB). BDNF, TrkB, phosphatidylinositol-3-kinase (PI3K), and protein kinase B (Akt) relative mRNA and protein expressions were evaluated by reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) and Western blotting. RESULTS On the 21st day of the intervention, the motor scores in SNES and BWSTT + SNES groups were higher than that in SCI group (P < 0.05). Compared with SCI group, mRNA and protein expressions of BDNF/TrkB and PI3K/Akt were more significant on the 21st day of the intervention in SNES and BWSTT + SNES groups (P < 0.05), but there was no difference in BWSTT group (P > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS This experiment demonstrated that BWSTT combined with SNES contributed to alleviating spinal cord tissue injury, delaying muscle atrophy and improving locomotion. One of the possible mechanisms may be related to the regulation of the BDNF/TrkB signaling pathway, which changes the expression of PI3K/Akt protein. Furthermore, it was discovered that the ultra-early BWSTT may not be conducive to recovery.
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- Qingqin Xu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Costello MC, Errante EL, Smartz T, Ray WZ, Levi AD, Burks SS. Clinical applications of electrical stimulation for peripheral nerve injury: a systematic review. Front Neurosci 2023; 17:1162851. [PMID: 37600003 PMCID: PMC10435250 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2023.1162851] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 08/22/2023] Open
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Introduction Peripheral nerve injuries are common neurologic injuries that are challenging to treat with current therapies. Electrical stimulation has been shown to accelerate reinnervation and enhance functional recovery. This study aims to review the literature on clinical application of electrical stimulation for peripheral nerve injury. Methods PubMed and Embase were sourced from 1995 to August 2022. Selection was based on predetermined inclusion/exclusion criteria. Eight hundred and thirty-five articles were screened with seven being included in this review. Results Two hundred and twenty-nine patients with peripheral nerve injuries were represented. Six of the studies were randomized controlled trials. A variety of nerve injuries were represented with all being in the upper extremity and supraclavicular region. Electrical stimulation protocols and evaluation varied. Electrodes were implanted in four studies with one also implanting the stimulator. Length of stimulation per session was either 20 mins or 1 h. Median stimulation frequency was 20 Hz. Stimulation intensity varied from 3 to 30V; pulse width ranged from 0.1 to 1.007 ms. Three protocols were conducted immediately after surgery. Patients were followed for an average of 13.5 months and were evaluated using electrophysiology and combinations of motor, sensory, and functional criteria. Discussion Patients who received electrical stimulation consistently demonstrated better recovery compared to their respective controls. Electrical stimulation for peripheral nerve injury is a novel treatment that has not been well-studied in humans. Our review illustrates the potential benefit in implementing this approach into everyday practice. Future research should aim to optimize protocol for clinical use.
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- Meredith C. Costello
- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL, United States
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- Department of Neurological Surgery, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, United States
- The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, Miami, FL, United States
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Pang K, Pan D, Xu H, Ma Y, Wang J, Xu P, Wang H, Zang G. Advances in physical diagnosis and treatment of male erectile dysfunction. Front Physiol 2023; 13:1096741. [PMID: 36699684 PMCID: PMC9868413 DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2022.1096741] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Accepted: 12/28/2022] [Indexed: 01/10/2023] Open
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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the most common male sexual dysfunction by far and the prevalence is increasing year after year. As technology advances, a wide range of physical diagnosis tools and therapeutic approaches have been developed for ED. At present, typical diagnostic devices include erection basic parameter measuring instrument, erection hardness quantitative analysis system, hemodynamic testing equipment, nocturnal erection measuring instrument, nerve conduction testing equipment, etc. At present, the most commonly used treatment for ED is pharmacological therapy represented by phosphodiesterase five inhibitors (PDE5i). As a first-line drug in clinical, PDE5i has outstanding clinical effects, but there are still some problems that deserve the attention of researchers, such as cost issues and some side effects, like visual disturbances, indigestion, myalgia, and back pain, as well as some non-response rates. Some patients have to consider alternative treatments. Moreover, the efficacy in some angiogenic EDs (diabetes and cardiovascular disease) has not met expectations, so there is still a need to continuously develop new methods that can improve hemodynamics. While drug have now been shown to be effective in treating ED, they only control symptoms and do not restore function in most cases. The increasing prevalence of ED also makes us more motivated to find safer, more effective, and simpler treatments. The exploration of relevant mechanisms can also serve as a springboard for the development of more clinically meaningful physiotherapy approaches. Therefore, people are currently devoted to studying the effects of physical therapy and physical therapy combined with drug therapy on ED. We reviewed the diagnosis of ED and related physical therapy methods, and explored the pathogenesis of ED. In our opinion, these treatment methods could help many ED patients recover fully or partially from ED within the next few decades.
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- Kun Pang
- Department of Urology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Center Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Graduate School, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- Graduate School, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- Graduate School, Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu, Anhui, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Graduate School, Jiangsu University, Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Center Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, Xuzhou Central Hospital, Xuzhou Clinical College of Xuzhou Medical University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Hospital of Medical College of Southeast University, The Affiliated Xuzhou Center Hospital of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Xuzhou, Jiangsu, China,*Correspondence: Guanghui Zang,
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Marsh EB, Schellhardt L, Hunter DA, Mackinnon SE, Snyder-Warwick AK, Wood MD. Electrical stimulation or tacrolimus (FK506) alone enhances nerve regeneration and recovery after nerve surgery, while dual use reduces variance and combines strengths of each in promoting enhanced outcomes. Muscle Nerve 2023; 67:78-87. [PMID: 36333946 DOI: 10.1002/mus.27748] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2022] [Revised: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 10/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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INTRODUCTION/AIMS Repaired nerve injuries can fail to achieve functional recovery. Therapeutic options beyond surgery, such as systemic tacrolimus (FK506) and electrical stimulation (E-stim), can improve recovery. We tested whether dual administration of FK506 and E-stim enhances regeneration and recovery more than either therapeutic alone. METHODS Rats were randomized to four groups: E-stim, FK506, FK506 + E-stim, and repair alone. All groups underwent tibial nerve transection and repair. Two sets of animals were created to measure outcomes of early nerve regeneration using nerve histology (n = 36) and functional recovery (n = 42) (21- and 42-day endpoints, respectively). Functional recovery was measured by behavioral analyses (walking track and grid walk) and, at the endpoint, muscle mass and force. RESULTS Dual E-stim and FK506 administration produced histomorphometric measurements of nerve regeneration no different than either therapeutic alone. All treatments were superior to repair alone (FK506, P < .0001; E-stim, P < .05; FK506 + E-stim, P < .05). The E-stim and FK506 + E-stim groups had improved behavioral recovery compared with repair alone (at 6 weeks: E-stim, P < .05; FK506 + E-stim, P < .01). The FK506 group had improved recovery based on walking-track analysis (at 6 weeks: P < .001) and muscle force and mass (P < .05). The concurrent use of both therapies ensured earlier functional recovery and decreased variability in functional outcomes compared with either therapy alone, suggesting a moderate benefit. DISCUSSION Dual administration of FK506 and E-stim showed minimal additive effects to further improve regeneration or recovery compared with either therapy alone. The data suggest the combination of FK506 and E-stim appears to combine the relative strengths of each therapeutic.
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- Evan B Marsh
- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, Missouri
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Huang Y, Hu H, He K, Li X, Chen Q, Ma R. Acupuncture for abducens nerve palsy after radiochemotherapy: a CARE-compliant case report. Explore (NY) 2022; 19:469-474. [PMID: 35715324 DOI: 10.1016/j.explore.2022.06.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2022] [Accepted: 06/09/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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BACKGROUND Delayed abducens nerve palsy after chemoradiotherapy for nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is often accompanied by ocular ischemia and cranial nerve damage, thereby increasing the risk of conventional strabismus surgery. Therefore, patients often prefer conservative treatment. Herein we report a case of acupuncture for delayed abducens nerve palsy after chemoradiotherapy for NPC. CASE PRESENTATION A 39-year-old patient who previously received chemotherapy and radiotherapy for NPC developed a unilateral abducens nerve palsy with numbness in the face and stiffness in the neck muscles after six years. Based on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), medical history, and physical examination, he was diagnosed with abducens nerve palsy after chemoradiotherapy. The acupuncture treatment regimen was mainly based on periocular electroacupuncture, supplemented with wheat grain moxibustion and warming needle moxibustion, which were performed three times a week. After one month with a total of 17 acupuncture sessions, the patient's affected eye abduction function recovered completely. Facial sensory abnormalities and neck stiffness also improved significantly. Follow-up at two months reported no recurrence. CONCLUSION Acupuncture may be a conservative treatment option for patients with abducens nerve palsy after chemoradiotherapy.
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- Yi Huang
- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China; Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China; Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China
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- Key Laboratory of Acupuncture and Neurology of Zhejiang Province, The Third School of Clinical Medicine (School of Rehabilitation Medicine), Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, China; Department of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University (Zhongshan Hospital of Zhejiang Province), Hangzhou, China.
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Zhao Y, Wang P, Chen Z, Li M, Zhang D, Yang L, Li H. Research Progress of Electrical Stimulation in Ischemic Heart Disease. Front Cardiovasc Med 2021; 8:761877. [PMID: 34805318 PMCID: PMC8595213 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2021.761877] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2021] [Accepted: 10/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Ischemic heart disease (IHD) is a considerable health burden worldwide with high mortality and morbidity. Treatments for IHD are mainly focused on decreasing oxygen demand or increasing myocardial oxygen supply, including pharmacological, interventional, and surgical treatment, but there are also some limitations. Therefore, it is important to find a simple, effective, and economical treatment. As non-invasive and safe physiotherapy, electrical stimulation (ES) has a promising application in the treatment of IHD. Current studies suggest that ES can affect the occurrence and development of IHD by promoting angiogenesis, regulating autophagy and apoptosis, inhibiting the inflammatory response and oxidative stress. In this review, we focus predominantly on the mechanism of ES and the current progress of ES therapy in IHD, furthermore, give a brief introduction to the forms of ES in clinical application.
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- Ying Zhao
- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Beidahuang Group General Hospital, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, Harbin Medical University-Daqing, Daqing, China
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- Department of Pathophysiology, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China
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Tai Y, Ico G, Low K, Liu J, Jariwala T, Garcia‐Viramontes D, Lee KH, Myung NV, Park BH, Nam J. Formation of 3D Self-Organized Neuron-Glial Interface Derived from Neural Stem Cells via Mechano-Electrical Stimulation. Adv Healthc Mater 2021; 10:e2100806. [PMID: 34219403 DOI: 10.1002/adhm.202100806] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/25/2021] [Revised: 06/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Due to dissimilarities in genetics and metabolism, current animal models cannot accurately depict human neurological diseases. To develop patient-specific in vitro neural models, a functional material-based technology that offers multi-potent stimuli for enhanced neural tissue development is devised. An electrospun piezoelectric poly(vinylidene fluoride-trifluoroethylene) (P(VDF-TrFE)) nanofibrous scaffold is systematically optimized to maximize its piezoelectric properties while accommodating the cellular behaviors of neural stem cells. Hydro-acoustic actuation is elegantly utilized to remotely activate the piezoelectric effect of P(VDF-TrFE) scaffolds in a physiologically-safe manner for the generation of cell-relevant electric potentials. This mechano-electrical stimulation, which arose from the deflection of the scaffold and its consequent generation of electric charges on the scaffold surface under hydro-acoustic actuation, induces the multi-phenotypic differentiation of neural stem cells simultaneously toward neuronal, oligodendrocytic, and astrocytic phenotypes. As compared to the traditional biochemically-mediated differentiation, the 3D neuron-glial interface induced by the mechano-electrical stimulation results in enhanced interactions among cellular components, leading to superior neural connectivity and functionality. These results demonstrate the potential of piezoelectric material-based technology for developing functional neural tissues in vitro via effective neural stem cell modulation with multi-faceted regenerative stimuli.
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- Youyi Tai
- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Korea Institute of Materials Science 797 Changwondaero, Seongsan gu Changwon Gyeongnam 51508 South Korea
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- Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering University of Notre Dame Notre Dame IN 46556 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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- Department of Bioengineering University of California Riverside Riverside CA 92521 USA
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Analysis of the Differential Gene and Protein Expression Profiles of Corneal Epithelial Cells Stimulated with Alternating Current Electric Fields. Genes (Basel) 2021; 12:genes12020299. [PMID: 33672614 PMCID: PMC7924190 DOI: 10.3390/genes12020299] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/27/2021] [Revised: 02/10/2021] [Accepted: 02/17/2021] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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In cells, intrinsic endogenous direct current (DC) electric fields (EFs) serve as morphogenetic cues and are necessary for several important cellular responses including activation of multiple signaling pathways, cell migration, tissue regeneration and wound healing. Endogenous DC EFs, generated spontaneously following injury in physiological conditions, directly correlate with wound healing rate, and different cell types respond to these EFs via directional orientation and migration. Application of external DC EFs results in electrode polarity and is known to activate intracellular signaling events in specific direction. In contrast, alternating current (AC) EFs are known to induce continuous bidirectional flow of charged particles without electrode polarity and also minimize electrode corrosion. In this context, the present study is designed to study effects of AC EFs on corneal epithelial cell gene and protein expression profiles in vitro. We performed gene and antibody arrays, analyzed the data to study specific influence of AC EFs, and report that AC EFs has no deleterious effect on epithelial cell function. Gene Ontology results, following gene and protein array data analysis, showed that AC EFs influence similar biological processes that are predominantly responsive to organic substance, chemical, or external stimuli. Both arrays activate cytokine–cytokine receptor interaction, MAPK and IL-17 signaling pathways. Further, in comparison to the gene array data, the protein array data show enrichment of diverse activated signaling pathways through several interconnecting networks.
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Burrell JC, Browne KD, Dutton JL, Laimo FA, Das S, Brown DP, Roberts S, Petrov D, Ali Z, Ledebur HC, Rosen JM, Kaplan HM, Wolf JA, Smith DH, Chen HI, Cullen DK. A Porcine Model of Peripheral Nerve Injury Enabling Ultra-Long Regenerative Distances: Surgical Approach, Recovery Kinetics, and Clinical Relevance. Neurosurgery 2021; 87:833-846. [PMID: 32392341 DOI: 10.1093/neuros/nyaa106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2019] [Accepted: 02/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Millions of Americans experience residual deficits from traumatic peripheral nerve injury (PNI). Despite advancements in surgical technique, repair typically results in poor functional outcomes due to prolonged periods of denervation resulting from long regenerative distances coupled with slow rates of axonal regeneration. Novel surgical solutions require valid preclinical models that adequately replicate the key challenges of clinical PNI. OBJECTIVE To develop a preclinical model of PNI in swine that addresses 2 challenging, clinically relevant PNI scenarios: long segmental defects (≥5 cm) and ultra-long regenerative distances (20-27 cm). Thus, we aim to demonstrate that a porcine model of major PNI is suitable as a potential framework to evaluate novel regenerative strategies prior to clinical deployment. METHODS A 5-cm-long common peroneal nerve or deep peroneal nerve injury was repaired using a saphenous nerve or sural nerve autograft, respectively. Histological and electrophysiological assessments were performed at 9 to 12 mo post repair to evaluate nerve regeneration and functional recovery. Relevant anatomy, surgical approach, and functional/histological outcomes were characterized for both repair techniques. RESULTS Axons regenerated across the repair zone and were identified in the distal stump. Electrophysiological recordings confirmed these findings and suggested regenerating axons reinnervated target muscles. CONCLUSION The models presented herein provide opportunities to investigate peripheral nerve regeneration using different nerves tailored for specific mechanisms of interest, such as nerve modality (motor, sensory, and mixed fiber composition), injury length (short/long gap), and total regenerative distance (proximal/distal injury).
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- Justin C Burrell
- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Lebanon, New Hampshire
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- New Jersey Center for Biomaterials, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Axonova Medical, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- Center for Brain Injury and Repair, Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Center for Neurotrauma, Neurodegeneration & Restoration, Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Department of Bioengineering, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.,Axonova Medical, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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Ransom SC, Shahrestani S, Lien BV, Tafreshi AR, Brown NJ, Hanst B, Lehrich BM, Ransom RC, Sahyouni R. Translational Approaches to Electrical Stimulation for Peripheral Nerve Regeneration. Neurorehabil Neural Repair 2020; 34:979-985. [PMID: 33043791 DOI: 10.1177/1545968320962508] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Achieving functional repair after peripheral nerve injury (PNI) remains problematic despite considerable advances in surgical technique. Therein, questions lie regarding the variable capacity of peripheral nerves to regenerate based on environmental influence. In-depth analyses of multiple therapeutic strategies have ensued to overcome these natural obstacles. Of these candidate therapies, electrical stimulation has emerged a frontrunner. Extensive animal studies have reported the ability of brief intraoperative electrical stimulation (BES) to enhance functional regeneration after PNI. Despite these reports, the exact mechanisms by which BES enhances regeneration and its effects on long nerve lesions are largely unknown. Indeed, clinical translation of this seemingly simple therapeutic has not been so simple, but a few studies performed in humans have yielded highly encouraging results. OBJECTIVE We aimed to help bridge this translational gap by presenting the latest clinical trials on electrical stimulation for PNIs in combination with relevant etiologies, treatments and nonclinical findings. METHODS To do so, a systematic search was performed on PubMed, IEEE, and Web of Science databases up to February 2020 using keywords significant to our study. References of each manuscript were screened for additional manuscripts of relevance to our study. RESULTS We found multiple BES clinical studies reporting enhanced functional recovery or increased nerve regeneration. Although improved outcomes were reported, high variability after BES is seen between and within species likely due to injury severity, location and timeline along with other factors. CONCLUSION Further clinical studies and introduction of novel delivery platforms are vital to uncover the true regenerative potential of electrical stimulationtherapy.
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- Seth C Ransom
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, USA
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- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, USA.,Keck School of Medicine of USC, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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- University of California, Irvine, Irvine, CA, USA
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Highly elastic, electroconductive, immunomodulatory graphene crosslinked collagen cryogel for spinal cord regeneration. MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING. C, MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS 2020; 118:111518. [PMID: 33255073 DOI: 10.1016/j.msec.2020.111518] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2020] [Revised: 07/31/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Novel amino-functionalized graphene crosslinked collagen based nerve conduit having appropriate electric (3.8 ± 0.2 mSiemens/cm) and mechanical cues (having young modulus value of 100-347 kPa) for stem cell transplantation and neural tissue regeneration was fabricated using cryogelation. The developed conduit has shown sufficiently high porosity with interconnectivity between the pores. Raman spectroscopy analysis revealed the increase in orderliness and crosslinking of collagen molecules in the developed cryogel due to the incorporation of amino-functionalized graphene. BM-MSCs grown on graphene collagen cryogels have shown enhanced expression of CD90 and CD73 gene upon electric stimulation (100 mV/mm) contributing towards maintaining their stemness. Furthermore, an increased secretion of ATP from BM-MSCs grown on graphene collagen cryogel was also observed upon electric stimulation that may help in regeneration of neurons and immuno-modulation. Neuronal differentiation of BM-MSCs on graphene collagen cryogel in the presence of electric stimulus showed an enhanced expression of MAP-2 kinase and β-tubulin III. Immunohistochemistry studies have also demonstrated the improved neuronal differentiation of BM-MSCs. BM-MSCs grown on electro-conductive collagen cryogels under inflammatory microenvironment in vitro showed high indoleamine 2,3 dioxygenase activity. Moreover, macrophages cells grown on graphene collagen cryogels have shown high CD206 (M2 polarization marker) and CD163 (M2 polarization marker) and low CD86 (M1 polarization marker) gene expression demonstrating M2 polarization of macrophages, which may aid in tissue repair. In an organotypic culture, the developed cryogel conduit has supported cellular growth and migration from adult rat spinal cord. Thus, this novel electro-conductive graphene collagen cryogels have potential for suppressing the neuro-inflammation and promoting the neuronal cellular migration and proliferation, which is a major barrier during the spinal cord regeneration.
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Stewart CE, Kan CFK, Stewart BR, Sanicola HW, Jung JP, Sulaiman OAR, Wang D. Machine intelligence for nerve conduit design and production. J Biol Eng 2020; 14:25. [PMID: 32944070 PMCID: PMC7487837 DOI: 10.1186/s13036-020-00245-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2020] [Accepted: 08/13/2020] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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Nerve guidance conduits (NGCs) have emerged from recent advances within tissue engineering as a promising alternative to autografts for peripheral nerve repair. NGCs are tubular structures with engineered biomaterials, which guide axonal regeneration from the injured proximal nerve to the distal stump. NGC design can synergistically combine multiple properties to enhance proliferation of stem and neuronal cells, improve nerve migration, attenuate inflammation and reduce scar tissue formation. The aim of most laboratories fabricating NGCs is the development of an automated process that incorporates patient-specific features and complex tissue blueprints (e.g. neurovascular conduit) that serve as the basis for more complicated muscular and skin grafts. One of the major limitations for tissue engineering is lack of guidance for generating tissue blueprints and the absence of streamlined manufacturing processes. With the rapid expansion of machine intelligence, high dimensional image analysis, and computational scaffold design, optimized tissue templates for 3D bioprinting (3DBP) are feasible. In this review, we examine the translational challenges to peripheral nerve regeneration and where machine intelligence can innovate bottlenecks in neural tissue engineering.
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- Caleb E. Stewart
- Current Affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport Louisiana, USA
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- Current Affiliation: Department of General Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, MA 02115 USA
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- Current Affiliation: Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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- Current Affiliation: Department of Neurosurgery, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport Louisiana, USA
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- Department of Biological Engineering, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803 USA
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- Ochsner Neural Injury & Regeneration Laboratory, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA 70121 USA
- Department of Neurosurgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, 70121 USA
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- Quantitative Imaging Research Team, Data 61, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Marsfield, NSW 2122 Australia
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Zuo KJ, Gordon T, Chan KM, Borschel GH. Electrical stimulation to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration: Update in molecular investigations and clinical translation. Exp Neurol 2020; 332:113397. [PMID: 32628968 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2020.113397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 72] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2020] [Revised: 06/16/2020] [Accepted: 06/27/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Peripheral nerve injuries are common and frequently result in incomplete functional recovery even with optimal surgical treatment. Permanent motor and sensory deficits are associated with significant patient morbidity and socioeconomic burden. Despite substantial research efforts to enhance peripheral nerve regeneration, few effective and clinically feasible treatment options have been found. One promising strategy is the use of low frequency electrical stimulation delivered perioperatively to an injured nerve at the time of surgical repair. Possibly through its effect of increasing intraneuronal cyclic AMP, perioperative electrical stimulation accelerates axon outgrowth, remyelination of regenerating axons, and reinnervation of end organs, even with delayed surgical intervention. Building on decades of experimental evidence in animal models, several recent, prospective, randomized clinical trials have affirmed electrical stimulation as a clinically translatable technique to enhance functional recovery in patients with peripheral nerve injuries requiring surgical treatment. This paper provides an updated review of the cellular physiology of electrical stimulation and its effects on axon regeneration, Level I evidence from recent prospective randomized clinical trials of electrical stimulation, and ongoing and future directions of research into electrical stimulation as a clinically feasible adjunct to surgical intervention in the treatment of patients with peripheral nerve injuries.
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- Kevin J Zuo
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, ON, Canada; Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, Canada.
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Mastryukova V, Arnold D, Güllmar D, Guntinas-Lichius O, Volk GF. Can MRI quantify the volume changes of denervated facial muscles? Eur J Transl Myol 2020; 30:8918. [PMID: 32499901 PMCID: PMC7254417 DOI: 10.4081/ejtm.2019.8918] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Could manual segmentation of magnetic resonance images be used to quantify the effects of transcutaneous electrostimulation and reinnervation of denervated facial muscle? Five patients with unilateral facial paralysis were scanned during the study while receiving a daily surface electrostimulation of the paralytic cheek region, but also after reinnervation. Their facial muscles were identified in 3D (coronal, sagittal, and axial) and segmented in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data for in total 28 time points over the 12 months of study. A non-significant trend of increasing muscle volume were detected after reinnervation. MRI is a valuable technique in the facial paralysis research.
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- Valeria Mastryukova
- ENT-Department, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.,Facial Nerve Center Jena, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- ENT-Department, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.,Institute of Systematic Zoology and Evolutionary Biology with Phyletic Museum, Friedrich-Schiller-University Jena, Jena, Germany
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- Medical Physics Group, Institute of Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- ENT-Department, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.,Facial Nerve Center Jena, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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- ENT-Department, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany.,Facial Nerve Center Jena, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW The present review highlights regenerative electrical stimulation (RES) as potential future treatment options for patients with nerve injuries leading to urological dysfunction, such as urinary incontinence, voiding dysfunction or erectile dysfunction. Additionally, it will highlight the mechanism of nerve injury and regeneration as well as similarities and differences between RES and current electrical stimulation treatments in urology, functional electrical stimulation (FES) and neuromodulation. RECENT FINDINGS It has been demonstrated that RES upregulates brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and its receptor to facilitate neuroregeneration, facilitating accurate reinnervation of muscles by motoneurons. Further, RES upregulates growth factors in glial cells. Within the past 2 years, RES of the pudendal nerve upregulated BDNF in Onuf's nucleus, the cell bodies of motoneurons that course through the pudendal nerve and accelerated functional recovery in an animal model of stress urinary incontinence. Additionally, electrical stimulation of the vaginal tissue in an animal model of stress urinary incontinence accelerated functional recovery. SUMMARY RES has great potential but future research is needed to expand the potential beneficial effects of RES in the field of urology.
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Zuo KJ, Shafa G, Antonyshyn K, Chan K, Gordon T, Borschel GH. A single session of brief electrical stimulation enhances axon regeneration through nerve autografts. Exp Neurol 2019; 323:113074. [PMID: 31655047 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2019.113074] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 09/25/2019] [Accepted: 09/27/2019] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
Abstract
Nerve graft reconstruction of gap defects may result in poor clinical outcomes, particularly with long regeneration distances. Electrical stimulation (ES) of nerves may improve outcomes in such patients. A single session of ES at 20 Hz for 1 h significantly enhances axon regeneration in animals and human subjects after nerve crush or nerve transection and repair. The objectives of this study were to evaluate if ES enhances axon regeneration through nerve grafts and if there is added benefit of a second, delayed session of ES (serial ES) on axon regeneration as compared to a single session only of ES. In female rats, a gap defect was created in the hindlimb common peroneal (CP) nerve and immediately reconstructed with a 10 mm nerve autograft (Experiment 1) or a 20 mm nerve autograft (Experiment 2). In Experiment 1, rats were randomized to 1 h of CP nerve ES or sham stimulation. In Experiment 2, rats were randomized to control (sham ES + sham ES), single ES (ES + sham ES), or serial ES (ES + ES), which consisted of an initial 1 h session of either ES or sham stimulation of the CP nerve, followed by a second 1 h session of ES or sham stimulation of the CP nerve 4 weeks later. In both experiments, after a 6 week period of nerve regeneration, CP neurons that had regenerated axons distal to the autograft were retrograde labelled for enumeration, and the CP nerve distal to the autograft was harvested for histomorphometry. In Experiment 1, rats that received CP nerve ES had statistically significantly more motor (p < .05) and sensory (p < .05) neurons that regenerated axons distal to the 10 mm nerve autograft, with more myelinated axons on histomorphometry (p < .001). Similarly, in Experiment 2, significantly more motor (p < .01) and sensory (p < .05) neurons regenerated axons distal to the 20 mm nerve autograft after a single session or two sessions of CP nerve ES. There was no significant difference in the number of regenerated motor or sensory neurons between rats with 20 mm CP nerve autografts receiving either one or two sessions of CP nerve ES (p > .05). In conclusion, a single session of ES enhances axon regeneration following nerve autografting with no added effect of a second, delayed session of ES. These findings support previous studies in animals and humans of the robust effect of a single session of ES in promoting nerve regeneration following injury and repair.
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- Kevin J Zuo
- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Neurosciences and Mental Health, SickKids Research Institute, The Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Division of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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Jo S, Pan D, Halevi AE, Roh J, Schellhardt L, Hunter Ra DA, Snyder-Warwick AK, Moore AM, Mackinnon SE, Wood MD. Comparing electrical stimulation and tacrolimus (FK506) to enhance treating nerve injuries. Muscle Nerve 2019; 60:629-636. [PMID: 31397919 DOI: 10.1002/mus.26659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Revised: 08/02/2019] [Accepted: 08/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Neuroenhancing therapies are desired because repair of nerve injuries can fail to achieve recovery. We compared two neuroenhancing therapies, electrical stimulation (ES) and systemic tacrolimus (FK506), for their capabilities to enhance regeneration in the context of a rat model. METHODS Rats were randomized to four groups: ES 0.5 mA, ES 2.0 mA, FK506, and repair alone. All groups underwent tibial nerve transection and repair, and outcomes were assessed by using twice per week walking track analysis, cold allodynia response, relative muscle mass, and nerve histology. RESULTS Electrical stimulation and FK506 groups demonstrated improved functional recovery and myelinated axon counts distal to the repair compared with repair alone. Electrical stimulation provided improvements in nerve regeneration that were not different from optimized FK506 systemic administration. DISCUSSION Providing ES after nerve repair improved regeneration and recovery in rats, with minimal differences in therapeutic efficacy to FK506, further demonstrating its clinical potential to improve management of nerve injuries.
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- Sally Jo
- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, St Louis, Missouri
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