Publications by authors named "Allen Wang"

Background: Hemostatic powders offer unique therapeutic advantages over other formulations, including ease of application and rapid distribution over large bleeding surfaces. The efficacy of powder-based hemostats is dependent on device performance, which is rarely investigated independently from efficacy.

Objectives: The current study aimed to compare the hemostatic efficacy of an oxidized regenerated cellulose agent (Surgicel, Ethicon, Inc) and 3 starch-based biopolymers (Arista, Becton Dickinson; PerClot, Baxter International; and 4DryField, PlantTec Medical GmbH) and the performance of their delivery device applicators.

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Background: Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR) is one of the most common orthopaedic procedures and one of the most well studied. Despite extensive research dedicated to ACLR, there is limited understanding of how chronic inflammatory systemic diseases (CIDs) such as rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus affect outcomes.

Purpose: To compare the outcomes of ACLR in cohorts of patients with and without CID.

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Most genetic risk variants linked to ocular diseases are non-protein coding and presumably contribute to disease through dysregulation of gene expression, however, deeper understanding of their mechanisms of action has been impeded by an incomplete annotation of the transcriptional regulatory elements across different retinal cell types. To address this knowledge gap, we carried out single-cell multiomics assays to investigate gene expression, chromatin accessibility, DNA methylome and 3D chromatin architecture in human retina, macula, and retinal pigment epithelium (RPE)/choroid. We identified 420,824 unique candidate regulatory elements and characterized their chromatin states in 23 sub-classes of retinal cells.

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Background: Bucket-handle meniscal tears (BHMTs) are a common subtype of meniscal tears that represent a clinical challenge. Arthroscopic inside-out repair has been considered the gold standard in treatment; however, an all-inside approach has gained widespread popularity, with limited long-term evidence.

Purpose/hypothesis: The purpose of this study was to (1) compare long-term clinical outcomes and rates of failure after surgical repair of BHMTs using the all-inside versus inside-out technique, and 2) identify risk factors for failure at long-term follow-up.

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Background & Aims: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease ranges from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver (MASL) to metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH) with fibrosis. Transdifferentiation of hepatic stellate cells (HSCs) into fibrogenic myofibroblasts plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of MASH liver fibrosis. We compared transcriptome and chromatin accessibility of human HSCs from NORMAL, MASL, and MASH livers at single-cell resolution.

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  • The study analyzes the evolution and trends of hip arthroscopy procedures at three academic centers in the U.S. from 1988 to 2022.
  • Over the years, the annual number of surgeries dramatically increased from an average of 3.2 per year (1988-2008) to 285.9 per year (2016-2022), reflecting a growing acceptance of the procedure.
  • Key surgical techniques evolved, with a shift from primarily debridement (100%) in the early years to a predominance of labral repair (94%) and significant increases in cam resection (up to 86.9%) and capsular repair (up to 81%) by 2022.
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  • The study investigates the cost-effectiveness of two treatment options for first-time anterior shoulder instability (ASI): nonoperative management versus early surgical stabilization (arthroscopic Bankart repair or ABR).
  • A Markov model was used to simulate the outcomes and costs for 1,000 patients, showing that while nonoperative management costs about $38,649 over 10 years, it provided fewer quality-adjusted life years (7.67 QALYs) compared to ABR, which cost $43,052 and provided 8.44 QALYs.
  • The analysis found that ABR is generally the better option, being the optimal strategy in 98.7% of simulations, with a cost
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  • Extrachromosomal circular DNA (ecDNA) is commonly found in various human cancers, particularly in oropharyngeal cancer linked to the human papillomavirus (HPV), but its role in cancer development is not fully understood.
  • Researchers studied the epigenetic characteristics of hybrid ecDNA in HPV-positive oropharyngeal cancer cell lines and tumor models, discovering that HPV oncogenes E6/E7 are associated with unique enhancer regions.
  • By using targeted therapies, such as CRISPR interference and specific inhibitors, they were able to decrease E6/E7 gene expression and inhibit tumor growth, highlighting the potential for new treatments that target ecDNA-driven cancer biology.
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  • - Substance use disorders (SUD) and drug addiction significantly impact public health, particularly among individuals and their communities, with a notable overlap between SUD and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections.
  • - The connection between SUD and HIV is complex, as HIV can increase the risk of SUD through chronic pain treatment, while those with SUD are more likely to contract HIV, highlighting the need for integrated research.
  • - The SCORCH consortium aims to utilize single-cell genomics to examine the interactions between SUD and HIV at a cellular level, leveraging human brain tissue collections and animal models for in-depth study.
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Background: Patients with isolated anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction have demonstrated an increased risk of ACL graft failure and lower patient-reported outcome (PRO) scores when increased posterior tibial slope (PTS) is present. However, there is a paucity of literature evaluating the effect of PTS on outcomes after combined bicruciate multiligamentous knee reconstruction.

Purpose: To determine whether differences exist for graft failure rates or PRO scores based on PTS after combined bicruciate multiligamentous knee reconstruction.

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The obesity epidemic continues to worsen worldwide, driving metabolic and chronic inflammatory diseases. Thiazolidinediones, such as rosiglitazone (Rosi), are PPARγ agonists that promote 'M2-like' adipose tissue macrophage (ATM) polarization and cause insulin sensitization. As ATM-derived small extracellular vesicles (ATM-sEVs) from lean mice are known to increase insulin sensitivity, we assessed the metabolic effects of ATM-sEVs from Rosi-treated obese male mice (Rosi-ATM-sEVs).

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Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using the quadriceps tendon (QT) autograft is an increasingly utilized technique that confers less donor site morbidity and comparable outcomes to other historically used graft options. The graft harvest and implantation process present vast variability-particularly regarding the achievement of adequate graft site visualization, consistently attaining a uniform and appropriately sized graft, and subsequent reconstruction of the ACL with the all-soft tissue graft. The purpose of this Technical Note and video is to describe and demonstrate minimally invasive quadriceps tendon autograft harvesting using the Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Guide System (QUADTRAC), and its subsequent implantation within a single-bundle ACL reconstruction with suspensory fixation.

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Background: Osteochondral allograft transplantation (OCAT) is an accepted knee joint-preserving treatment strategy for focal osteochondral lesions that is often conducted in combination with meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT). Despite its frequent and simultaneous utilization, there remains a lack in the literature reporting on outcomes and failure rates after concomitant procedures.

Purpose: To determine (1) the midterm clinical success rate after OCAT+MAT in comparison with a matched-pair cohort undergoing isolated OCAT, (2) whether patient-specific and procedural variables influence the risk of failure, and (3) patient-reported outcome measures over time.

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Background: Hip arthroscopy is rapidly advancing, with positive published outcomes at short- and midterm follow-up; however, available long-term data remain limited.

Purpose: To evaluate outcomes of primary hip arthroscopy at a minimum 10-year follow-up at 2 academic centers by describing patient-reported outcomes and determining reoperation and total hip arthroplasty (THA) rates.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 4.

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  • * Researchers combined various methods, including histone modification and single-cell analysis, to map out the regulatory elements involved in craniofacial development in both humans and mice.
  • * They identified 14,000 human craniofacial enhancers, with over half showing similar chromatin patterns in mice, creating a valuable resource for future genetics and developmental research.
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Quadriceps tendon autografts are an increasingly popular choice for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, with decreased donor-site morbidity alongside good patient outcomes. Although harvesting of the tendon can be done in a minimally invasive fashion, this introduces some difficulty with visualization and consistency of graft sizing. The purpose of this Technical Note and video is to provide a method of quadriceps tendon autograft harvesting using the Quadriceps Tendon Harvest Guide System (QUADTRAC) in a single-bundle ACL reconstruction.

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The medial collateral ligament serves as the primary stabilizer to valgus stress on the medial side of the knee and is the most commonly injured ligament in the knee. Medial collateral ligament reconstruction can provide improved stability and clinical outcomes for patients. Advancements in techniques, including the use of an adjustable-length-loop suspensory fixation device through a longitudinal incision, have been introduced in recent years.

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Background: Matrix-induced autologous chondrocyte implantation (MACI) is an established cell-based therapy for the treatment of chondral defects of the knee. As long-term outcomes are now being reported in the literature, it is important to systematically review available evidence to better inform clinical practice.

Purpose: To report (1) subjective patient-reported outcomes (PROs) and (2) the rate of graft failure, reoperation, and progression to total knee arthroplasty (TKA) after undergoing MACI of the knee at a minimum 10-year follow-up.

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Background: Wrestling is a physically demanding sport with young athletes prone to traumatic shoulder instability and a paucity of data evaluating the results of shoulder instability surgery (SIS).

Purpose: To assess reoperation rates, patient-reported outcomes, and return to wrestling (RTW) after SIS in a cohort of competitive wrestlers.

Study Design: Case series; Level of evidence, 3.

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Background: To investigate if combined single-shot adductor canal blockade (ACB) and infiltration between the popliteal artery and capsule of the knee (IPACK) provide better postoperative pain management compared to ACB alone for patients undergoing unilateral total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: This retrospective cohort study included adult patients who underwent primary, unilateral TKA. Patients were separated into 2 cohorts: single-shot ACB alone (performed with bupivacaine 0.

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Background: Multiligamentous knee injuries (MLKIs) are devastating injuries with concomitant injuries that complicate treatment and recovery. Short-term studies have shown satisfactory patient outcomes after surgical treatment; however, evaluations of long-term outcomes remain scarce.

Purpose: To evaluate long-term outcomes after surgically reconstructed MLKIs and further investigate the relationship between patient age on clinical outcomes.

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  • Iliopsoas tendinitis can occur after total hip replacement, especially if the acetabular cup is positioned incorrectly, leading to anterior overhang.
  • In cases with severe misalignment, revision surgery is usually recommended, but even slight overhang can cause pain and issues for many patients.
  • An innovative arthroscopic method using an iliopsoas air bursogram allows for safe tendon lengthening, minimizing risks to surrounding nerves and blood vessels.
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Background: Meniscal allograft transplantation (MAT) is an accepted and effective treatment option in the context of unsalvageable menisci, particularly in young and active patients. It has been shown to reduce pain and improve knee function in previously symptomatic patients. However, there is still limited knowledge about the long-term survival rates of allografts, the durability of clinical results, and the influence of patient-specific parameters, such as leg alignment, tibial slope, and preoperative International Cartilage Regeneration & Joint Preservation Society (ICRS) grade.

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Recent advances in single-cell technologies have led to the discovery of thousands of brain cell types; however, our understanding of the gene regulatory programs in these cell types is far from complete. Here we report a comprehensive atlas of candidate cis-regulatory DNA elements (cCREs) in the adult mouse brain, generated by analysing chromatin accessibility in 2.3 million individual brain cells from 117 anatomical dissections.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Allen Wang"

  • - Allen Wang's recent research spans multiple areas of orthopedic surgery, particularly focusing on advancements in hip and shoulder procedures, where he evaluates trends in surgical techniques, patient outcomes, and cost-effectiveness over time.
  • - His studies reveal notable trends such as the increasing volume of hip arthroscopies and varying outcomes associated with different surgical approaches, including a comparison of arthroscopic labral repair versus nonoperative management for shoulder dislocations in young patients.
  • - A significant focus of his work also includes understanding the molecular mechanisms of cancer, specifically through investigations on oncogene expression influenced by hybrid ecDNA in oropharyngeal cancer, showcasing a blend of orthopedic and oncology research.

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