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Open AccessAssociation between BMI and osteoporotic fractures at different sites in Chinese women: a case-control retrospective study in Changsha
Osteoporotic fractures are a growing problem in an aging society. The association between body mass index (BMI) and osteoporotic fractures varies by fracture site and ethnicity. Limited knowledge exists regard...
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Open AccessEffectiveness and mechanism of action of rTMS combined with quadriceps strength training in individuals with knee osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
Quadriceps training is necessary in function and activity of daily living for patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). However, it did not reduce the rate of surgical treatment for end-stage KOA in the long te...
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Open AccessLimited value of platelet-related markers in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection
To evaluate the diagnostic values of serum platelet count (PC), mean platelet volume ratio (MPV), platelet count to mean platelet volume ratio (PVR), platelet to lymphocyte ratio (PLR), platelet to neutrophil ...
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Open AccessClinical outcomes of various types of revision surgeries after unicompartmental knee arthroplasty failure
The advantages of unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) have led to the procedure being increasingly performed worldwide. However, revision surgery is required after UKA failure. According to the literature...
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Open AccessReoperation rate and implants’ position variation features of displaced femoral neck fractures with sliding compression or length-stable fixation in young and middle-aged population
Sliding compression fixation and length-stable fixation are two basic internal fixation concepts in the treatment of displaced femoral neck fractures. In this study, we aimed to compare the reoperation rates f...
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Open AccessAll-cause mortality risk in older patients with femoral neck fracture
The mortality rate after hip fracture is high. However, the 1-year mortality rate after femoral intertrochanteric fracture and femoral neck fracture differs (Gibson-Smith D, Klop C, Elders PJ, Welsing PM, van...
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Open AccessDexmedetomidine combined with ropivacaine for erector spinae plane block after posterior lumbar spine surgery: a randomized controlled trial
Due to lumbar spinal surgery is frequently accompanied with moderate-to-severe postoperative pain, it is necessary to find an effective postoperative analgesia for patients with this surgery. This study aimed ...
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Open AccessThree-dimensional morphometric differences of resected distal femurs and proximal tibias in osteoarthritic and normal knees
There is a paucity of data concerning the morphological differences of resected distal femurs and proximal tibias in osteoarthritic (OA) and normal knees. The objective of this study was to determine whether m...
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Open AccessParadoxical spinopelvic motion: does global balance influence spinopelvic motion in total hip arthroplasty?
Recent research has proposed a classification of spinopelvic stiffness according to pelvic spatial orientation for risk stratification in patients who undergo total hip arthroplasty (THA). However, the influen...
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Open AccessBiomechanical analysis of reduction technique for lumbar spondylolisthesis: anterior lever versus posterior lever reduction method
Reduction of lumbar spondylolisthesis during spinal fusion surgery is important for improving the fusion rate and restoring the sagittal alignment. Despite the variety of reduction methods, the fundamental mec...
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Open AccessTreatment of Fabella syndrome with arthroscopic fabellectomy: a case series and literature review
The fabella is a sesamoid bone in the posterolateral capsule of the human knee joint. In quadrupedal mammals, the fabella is believed to have a role similar to the patella in redirecting extension forces of th...
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Open AccessThe radiological outcome in lumbar interbody fusion among rheumatoid arthritis patients: a 20-year retrospective study
Clinical outcomes amongst Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients have shown satisfactory results being reported after lumbar surgery. The increased adoption of the interbody fusion technique has been due to a high...
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Open AccessDirect reduction of high-grade lumbosacral spondylolisthesis with anterior cantilever technique - surgical technique note and preliminary results
Surgical reduction for high-grade spondylolisthesis is beneficial for restoring sagittal balance and improving the biomechanical environment for arthrodesis. Compared to posterior total laminectomy and long in...
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Open AccessMultiple intravenous tranexamic acid doses in total knee arthroplasty in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a randomized controlled study
We aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of multiple doses of intravenous tranexamic acid (IV-TXA) on perioperative blood loss in patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who had undergone primary unilater...
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The anterior talofibular ligament–posterior talofibular ligament angle decreased after ankle lateral stabilization surgery
The angle between the anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) and the posterior talofibular ligament (PTFL) is increased in patients with chronic ATFL injury. This study aimed to compare the AFTL–PTFL angle befor...
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Open AccessPrevalence of abnormal and borderline electrocardiogram changes in 13, 079 Chinese amateur marathon runners
The 12-lead electrocardiogram (ECG) has been adopted as an important component of preparticipation cardiovascular screening. However, there are still controversies in the screening and few studies with a large...
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Good outcomes at mid-term following the reconstruction of chronic Achilles tendon rupture with semitendinosus allograft
Chronic Achilles tendon rupture is commonly treated surgically, yet there are limited available data on tendon allografts for Achilles tendon reconstruction. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the patie...
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Open AccessEvaluating the necessity of bone augmentation for distal radius fracture fixed with a volar locking plate: a retrospective study
Multiple approaches for fixation of distal radius fractures exist; nonetheless, there is no consensus on the optimal treatment for these injuries. Although using volar locking plates has become increasingly co...
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Increased ATFL–PTFL angle could be an indirect MRI sign in diagnosis of chronic ATFL injury
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has relatively low accuracy in diagnosing chronic anterior talofibular ligament (ATFL) injury. This study’s purpose was to evaluate the angle between the ATFL and posterior tal...
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Open AccessThe incidence of occult and missed surgical neck fractures in patients with isolated greater tuberosity fracture of the proximal humerus
Occult and missed surgical neck fractures can be found in patients diagnosed with isolated greater tuberosity (GT) fracture during the follow up period. The purpose of this study was to retrospectively assess ...