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Open AccessGender differences in ethmoid sinus morphology_ 3D reconstruction of computed tomographic images
The ethmoid sinus (ES) is a three-dimensional (3D) complex structure, a clear understanding of the ES anatomy is helpful to plan intranasal surgery. However, most prior studies use 2D measurements, which may n...
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Outcomes after arthroscopic treatment for scaphoid nonunion using ipsilateral radius bone graft and a headless compression screw: a comparison between the patients with and without avascular necrosis
To determine whether avascular necrosis can affect clinical outcomes or the union incidence after arthroscopic bone grafting for the treatment of scaphoid nonunion.
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Effect of cutting flute design features on primary stability of immediate implant placement and restoration: a dynamic experimental analysis
Self-tap** implants with self-cutting flutes may influence primary stability, especially for the immediate implant placement and restoration protocol in which implants are affixed to the bone in the apical p...
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Open AccessCatastrophic failure of a titanium locking plate in a proximal humeral fracture: case report and literature review
Angular stable locking plates have shown good clinical results in treating proximal humeral fractures, but complications are not uncommon. This study reported a rare case of catastrophic failure of a titanium ...
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Open AccessThe potential role of herbal extract Wedelolactone for treating particle-induced osteolysis: an in vivo study
Osteolysis is one of the most prevalent clinical complications affecting people who undergo total joint replacement (TJR). Wedelolactone (WDL) is a coumestan compound derived from the Wedelia chinensis plant and ...
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Gender differences in femoral trochlea morphology
This study aimed to analyze the morphology of the anterior femoral condyle using a quantitative three-dimensional reconstruction method. The morphological data were compared between genders.
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Open AccessPEDF-derived peptide promotes tendon regeneration through its mitogenic effect on tendon stem/progenitor cells
Tendon stem/progenitor cells (TSPC) exhibit a low proliferative response to heal tendon injury, leading to limited regeneration outcomes. Exogenous growth factors that activate TSPC proliferation have emerged ...
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Stress distribution of the patellofemoral joint in the anatomic V-shape and curved dome-shape femoral component: a comparison of resurfaced and unresurfaced patellae
Whether to resurface the patella in knee replacement remains a controversial issue. The geometrical design of the trochlear groove in the femoral component could play an important role in determining the stres...
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Change in collateral ligament length and tibiofemoral movement following joint line variation in TKA
The primary intent of total knee arthroplasty is the restoration of normal knee kinematics, with ligamentous constraint being a key influential factor. Displacement of the joint line may lead to alterations in...
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Open AccessArthroscopic partial trapeziectomy and tendon interposition for thumb carpometacarpal arthritis
The purpose of this study was to introduce arthroscopic partial trapeziectomy and tendon interposition for the treatment of symptomatic thumb carpometacarpal arthritis of Eaton stage II or III.
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Half-peroneus-longus-tendon graft augmentation for unqualified hamstring tendon graft of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction
In some situations, harvested hamstring tendon grafts are not qualified for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. This study aimed to present a reinforcing method with additional half peroneus longu...
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Open AccessBiomechanical evaluation of a new pedicle screw-based posterior dynamic stabilization device (Awesome Rod System) - a finite element analysis
Pedicle-screw-based posterior dynamic stabilization devices are designed to alleviate the rate of accelerated degeneration of the vertebral level adjacent to the level of spinal fusion. A new pedicle- screw-ba...
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Patellofemoral kinematics during deep knee flexion after total knee replacement: a computational simulation
Actions requiring deep knee flexion, such as kneeling and squatting, are challenging to perform after total knee replacement (TKR), though many manufactures emphasize that their knee prostheses could safely ac...
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Predicting 3D pose in partially overlapped X-ray images of knee prostheses using model-based Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (RSA)
After total knee replacement, the model-based Roentgen stereophotogrammetric analysis (RSA) technique has been used to monitor the status of prosthetic wear, misalignment, and even failure. However, the overla...
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Biomechanical analysis and design of a dynamic spinal fixator using topology optimization: a finite element analysis
Surgeons often use spinal fixators to manage spinal instability. Dynesys (DY) is a type of dynamic fixator that is designed to restore spinal stability and to provide flexibility. The aim of this study was to...
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Open AccessEffects of cord pretension and stiffness of the Dynesys system spacer on the biomechanics of spinal decompression- a finite element study
The Dynesys system provides stability for destabilized spines while preserving segmental motion. However, clinical studies have demonstrated that the Dynesys system does not prevent adjacent segment disease. M...
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Morphometrical measurement of resected surface of medial and lateral proximal tibia for Chinese population
The objective of this study was to analyze the morphology of the medial tibial plateau and lateral tibial plateau in Chinese knees and compared these measurements and features with those of commercial unicondy...
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Open AccessThe influence of long-term treadmill exercise on bone mass and articular cartilage in ovariectomized rats
Loss of bone quality and deterioration of articular cartilage are commonly seen after menopause. While exercise may protect against tissue degeneration, a clear link has yet to be established. The aim of the p...
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Thermal effects after anterior cruciate ligament shrinkage using radiofrequency technology: a porcine cadaver study
The effects of thermal energy on an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are unknown. This study was undertaken to know the immediate and direct effects of thermocoagulation on normal ACL. Thermocoagulation was ge...
