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Zhi-**a Yang
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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 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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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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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 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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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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Open AccessPrescreening for osteoporosis with forearm bone densitometry in health examination population
Early detection and timely prophylaxis can retard the progression of osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to determine the validity of peripheral Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) test for osteopor...
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Open AccessClinical application of the C2 pars screw technique in the treatment of ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament
Our research was designed to decide whether the application of C2 pars screws is an alternative choice for patients with OPLL involving the C2 segment.
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Open AccessPredictors of adverse events after percutaneous pedicle screws fixation in patients with single-segment thoracolumbar burst fractures
Percutaneous pedicle screw fixation (PPSF) is the primary approach for single-segment thoracolumbar burst fractures (TLBF). The healing angle at the thoracolumbar junction is one of the most significant criter...
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Open AccessGiant cell tumors of the mobile spine with invasion of adjacent vertebrae: an unusual imaging finding
Giant cell tumors of the mobile spine invasion of the adjacent vertebrae are an ignored imaging finding.
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Open AccessClinical effect analysis of laminectomy alone and laminectomy with instrumentation in the treatment of TOLF
To explore the clinical effect of laminectomy alone and laminectomy with instrumentation in the treatment of TOLF.
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Open AccessBilateral pulmonary embolism without deep venous thrombosis was observed after knee arthroscopy: a case report
Symptomatic pulmonary embolism (PE) after knee arthroscopy is extremely rare. If the embolism is not treated promptly, the patient may die. Bilateral pulmonary embolism with associated pulmonary infarct withou...
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Open AccessClinical results of arthroscopic tight fibrous band release for adult moderate-to-severe gluteal fibrosis using anterior and posterior portals: a retrospective analysis of 118 consecutive cases
To evaluate the clinical outcomes of arthroscopic tight fibrous band release in the treatment of adult moderate-to-severe gluteal fibrosis using anterior and posterior portals during mid-term follow-up.
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Open AccessComparison of the therapeutic effect between the simultaneous and staged unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for bilateral knee medial compartment arthritis
To compare the efficacy and safety of simultaneous vs staged unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (UKA) for bilateral unicompartmental osteoarthritis of the knee.
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Open AccessNegative pressure pulmonary edema after percutaneous endoscopic interlaminar lumbar discectomy-a case report
Negative pressure pulmonary edema (NPPE) is a rare complication that is more prevalent in young patients. NPPE usually results from acute upper airway obstruction, which is most commonly caused by laryngospasm...
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Open AccessUpdate on glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferases: the roles in the development of insulin resistance
Glycerol-3-phosphate acyltransferase (GPAT) is the rate-limiting enzyme in the de novo pathway of glycerolipid synthesis. It catalyzes the conversion of glycerol-3-phosphate and long-chain acyl-CoA to lysophos...
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Open AccessComparison between two pedicle screw augmentation instrumentations in adult degenerative scoliosis with osteoporosis
The operative treatment of adult degenerative scoliosis combined with osteoporosis increase following the epidemiological development. Studies have confirmed that screws in osteoporotic spines have significant...
