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In situ scattering study of multiscale structural evolution during liquid–liquid phase transition in Mg-based metallic glasses
The glass-forming ability of Mg–Cu–Gd alloys could be significantly promoted with the addition of Ag. A calorimetric anomaly could be observed in the supercooled liquid region of the Mg–Cu–Ag–Gd metallic glass...
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Open AccessAssociation between metabolic syndrome and knee osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent chronic joint disease in China. The aim of this study was to examine the association between metabolic syndrome (MetS) and knee OA in a population-based Chinese study.
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RANK pathway in giant cell tumor of bone: pathogenesis and therapeutic aspects
Giant cell tumor is a relatively uncommon but painful tumor of bone, which can metastasize to the lungs. The RANK pathway is often reported to be involved in the pathogenesis of giant cell tumor of bone (GCTB)...
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Effects of a selective cyclooxygenase-2 inhibitor (celecoxib) on fracture healing in rats
Background: Several studies suggested that celecoxib interferes will bone healing while others contradict these findings. This study was conducted to investigate the effects of celecoxib on bone healing in rats f...
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Impact of Partial and complete rupture of anterior cruciate ligament on medial meniscus: A cadavaric study
The clinical relationship between medial meniscus tear and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture has been well documented. However, the mechanism of this clinical phenomenon is not exactly explained. Our ai...
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Biomechanical evaluation of tenodesis reconstruction in ankle with deltoid ligament deficiency: a finite element analysis
Isolated deltoid ligament injuries are relatively uncommon but can be a significant source of pain and disability. Several approaches to deltoid reconstruction have been reported. However, there is no previous...
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Open AccessEffect of epimedium pubescen flavonoid on bone mineral status and bone turnover in male rats chronically exposed to cigarette smoke
Epimedii herba is one of the most frequently used herbs in formulas that are prescribed for the treatment of osteoporosis in China and its main constituent is Epimedium pubescen flavonoid (EPF). However, it is u...
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Lipoic acid prevents steroid-induced osteonecrosis in rabbits
The objective of this study was to investigate in vivo effects of lipoic acid (LA) in preventing steroid-induced osteonecrosis and the possible pathway in a rabbit model. Sixty rabbits were divided into 2 grou...
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Effect of Epimedium pubescen flavonoid on bone mineral density and biomechanical properties of femoral distal end and femoral diaphysis of passively smoking male rats
Based on a rat model of human relatively high exposure to cigarette smoke, this study aimed to estimate whether Epimedium pubescen flavonoid (EPF) may prevent a smoke-induced decrease in bone mineral density (BM...
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Comment on Sen et al.: Posterior wall reconstruction using iliac crest strut graft in severely comminuted posterior acetabular wall fracture
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Open AccessBone turnover in passive smoking female rat: relationships to change in bone mineral density
Many studies have identified smoking as a risk factor for osteoporosis, but it is unclear whether passive smoking has an effect on bone mineral density and bone turnover and if such an effect could cause osteo...
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Mechanism of apoptosis of human osteosarcoma M-G63 induced by arsenic trioxide
Objective To observe the apoptosis of osteosarcoma MG-63 cells induced by As2O3 and to explore its possible mechanisms. Methods The flowcytometric analysis and transmission electronmicroscope were performed to in...
