Publications by authors named "Beite Ruan"
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent global health concern associated with the loss of articular cartilage and subchondral bone. The lack of disease-modifying drugs for OA necessitates the exploration of novel therapeutic options. Our previous study has demonstrated that traditional Chinese medical herb Trachelospermum jasminoides (Lindl.
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- There is currently no evidence supporting the use of topology-optimized splints in treating distal radius fractures, which prompted a study to evaluate their effectiveness compared to traditional casts.
- A randomized clinical trial involving 110 participants aimed to compare the outcomes of topology-optimized splint immobilization and cast immobilization over a 12-week period, including a 6-week treatment phase.
- Results showed that at 6 weeks, the splint group had a statistically significant better mean Gartland-Werley wrist score compared to the cast group, but by 12 weeks, no significant differences were noted between the two groups.