Publications by authors named "Daran Huang"
Article Synopsis
- This study compares two fixation methods for mid-pole patellar fractures: the traditional metal tension band vs. all-suture fixation and suture fixation with bioabsorbable screws.
- A total of 18 patients were analyzed, with outcomes like time to union and range of motion tracked for at least a year.
- Results show both fixation methods were similar in terms of healing, with only minor complications reported in the hybrid group, suggesting non-metal approaches may be effective alternatives.
Introduction: This paper aims to systematically review and meta-analyse the available evidence regarding the clinical and radiographic outcomes of non-metal fixation methods in treating patellar fractures compared to a control metal fixation group, in the hopes of bringing insight into their effectiveness.
Methods: Two investigators systematically reviewed studies across 9 English or Mandarin electronic databases - Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Google Scholar, Medline, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, CNKI and Wanfang Data, in adherence to PRISMA guidelines. The inclusion criteria for study selection were: English or Mandarin comparative studies that evaluated clinical (Patient Reported Outcome Measures, incidence of reoperations and postoperative complications) or radiographic (time to union and incidence of secondary loss of reduction) outcomes of metal and non-metal fixation methods for patellar fractures.
Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are preventable post-operative complications. With the increase in use of telehealth modalities, there is a need to assess if telehealth modalities are safe for assessment of SSI.
Aim: This review aims to assess the accuracy of using telemedicine in the diagnosis of SSI in post-surgical adult patients as compared to in-person assessments.