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Cast versus Kirschner wire fixation in type II paediatric phalangeal neck fractures
To compare the outcomes of type II pediatric phalangeal neck fractures (PPNFs) treated with closed reduction and cast immobilization (CRCI) versus closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP), and evaluated th...
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Open AccessOsteoarthritis and hypertension: observational and Mendelian randomization analyses
The association between osteoarthritis (OA) and hypertension is a subject of ongoing debate in observational research, and the underlying causal relationship between them remains elusive.
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Open AccessA study on whether deep learning models based on CT images for bone density classification and prediction can be used for opportunistic osteoporosis screening
This study utilized deep learning to classify osteoporosis and predict bone density using opportunistic CT scans and independently tested the models on data from different hospitals and equipment. Results show...
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Open AccessThe new clinical classification of metastatic spinal malignancies serves as a vital reference for surgical management: a retrospective case-control study
It is commonly accepted that surgical treatment is an essential component of the comprehensive management of metastatic spinal malignancies. However, up until now, the clinical classification of metastatic spi...
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Open AccessImproved surgical exposure and early clinical outcomes using a femoral-release-first technique in direct anterior approach during total hip arthroplasty
Total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed using the direct anterior approach (DAA) has demonstrated favourable early-, mid-, and long-term outcomes. However, the traditional femoral release technique remains tech...
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Open AccessDoes mild flexion of the femoral prosthesis in total knee arthroplasty result in better early postoperative outcomes?
The purpose of this study was to measure the femoral prosthesis flexion angle (FPFA) in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) using three-dimensional reconstruction, and to assess the differences in early clinical eff...
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Superiority of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT to [18F]FDG PET/CT in the evaluation of thymic epithelial tumours
The purpose of this study is to compare the ability of [68Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT and [18F]FDG PET/CT to stratify the malignancy and invasiveness of thymic epithelial tumours (TETs).
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Open AccessChronic ACL-injured patients show increased medial and global anterior tibial subluxation measured on 1-year postoperative MR images after primary single-bundle ACL reconstruction
The association between chronic anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury and inferior postoperative outcomes following ACL reconstruction (ACLR) has been highlighted in the literature. However, the inclusion of...
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Open AccessDoes intramedullary nail have advantages over dynamic hip screw for the treatment of AO/OTA31A1-A3? A meta-analysis
Hip fractures are still unsolved problems nowadays. We evaluated the functional outcomes and complications in the treatment of hip fractures (AO/OTA31A1-A3) to find potential difference and risk between intram...
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Economic evaluation of four treatment strategies for postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis and a recent fracture in mainland China: a cost-effectiveness analysis
Postmenopausal patients with osteoporosis who have a recent fracture are at very high risk of fracture, and this study finds that stratified treatment based on fracture risk would be a cost-effective treatment...
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Open AccessOutcomes of radial head fractures treated with pre-curved metacarpal plate
To explore the clinical outcomes of MasonII/III radial head fractures without the neck involvement treated with pre-curved metacarpal plates.
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Open AccessHealth-related quality of life in patients with Kashin–Beck disease is lower than in those with osteoarthritis: a cross-sectional study
Kashin–Beck disease (KBD) is an endemic deformable bone and joint disease, which affects the quality of life (QOL) of patients. We conducted a cross-sectional study of the QOL of KBD patients by a new KBD qual...
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Open AccessBaicalein alleviates TNF-α-induced apoptosis of human nucleus pulposus cells through PI3K/AKT signaling pathway
Nucleus pulposus (NP) cell apoptosis contributed to disc degeneration. Baicalein, a natural steroid saponin, has been demonstrated to have anti-inflammatory, antiapoptotic, and antioxidative effects in various...
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Open AccessExploring expectations of Chinese patients for total knee arthroplasty: once the medicine is taken, the symptoms vanish
Preoperative expectations of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) outcomes are important determinants of patient satisfaction. However, expectations of patients in different countries are affected by cultural backgro...
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Benefit of [18F] FDG PET/CT in the diagnosis and salvage treatment of recurrent nasopharyngeal carcinoma
To compare PET/CT, MRI and ultrasonography in detecting recurrence of nasopharyngeal carcinoma and identify their benefit in staging, contouring and overall survival (OS).
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Frequency of osteoporosis in Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis
To evaluate the current frequency of osteoporosis (OP) in Chinese patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) through meta-analysis.
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Open AccessGinsenoside Rg1 inhibits nucleus pulposus cell apoptosis, inflammation and extracellular matrix degradation via the YAP1/TAZ pathway in rats with intervertebral disc degeneration
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is one of the main causes of low back pain, which not only affects patients’ life quality, but also places a great burden on the public health system. Recently, ginsenosi...
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Open AccessStepwise reduction of bone mineral density increases the risk of cage subsidence in oblique lumbar interbody fusion patients biomechanically: an in-silico study
Cage subsidence causes poor prognoses in patients treated by oblique lumbar interbody fusion (OLIF). Deterioration of the biomechanical environment initially triggers cage subsidence, and patients with low bon...
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K-line in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament: relationship with change in sagittal cervical curvature and laminoplasty outcomes
To analyze how K-line is related to change in sagittal cervical curvature and laminoplasty outcomes in patients with cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (OPLL).
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Higher accuracy of [68 Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT comparing with 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in clinical staging of NSCLC
This study aimed to explore the clinical staging performance of [68 Ga]Ga-DOTA-FAPI-04 PET/CT compared with that of 2-[18F]FDG PET/CT in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients lesion by lesion.
