Arthroscopic and Open Surgery Show Comparable Efficacy in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: A Systematic Review.

Purpose: The purpose of this systematic review is to compare the outcomes of open surgery versus arthroscopic surgery in the treatment of lateral epicondylitis, focusing on pain relief, functional recovery, complication rates, and patient satisfaction, in order to provide evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice and identify areas for future research.

Methods: The systematic review process was conducted according to the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. A systematic search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, and Web of Science.

Arthroscopic Extensor Carpi Radialis Brevis Tenotomy Under Local Anesthesia for Refractory Lateral Epicondylitis.

Refractory lateral epicondylitis poses significant challenges for patients and doctors. Whereas traditional surgical treatments involve open resection and extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB) muscle debridement, arthroscopic surgery advancements offer a more refined approach. Numerous surgical methods are used to treat lateral epicondylitis.

Active Interfacial Perimeter in Pt/CeO Catalysts with Embedding Structure for Water-Tolerant Toluene Combustion.

Supported Pt catalysts are often subjected to severe deactivation under the conditions of high temperature and water vapor in catalytic oxidation; thus, the superior stability and water-resistant ability of catalysts have great significance for the effective degradation of volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Herein, we constructed a Pt/CeO-N catalyst with an active interfacial perimeter, in which Pt species were partially embedded in the defective CeO-N support to prevent the sintering. A significant charge transfer between Pt species and ceria in the embedding structure occurred via the Pt-CeO interface, which induced the formation of a Pt-O-Ce interfacial structure.

Diacetoxy-6-gingerdiol protects the extracellular matrix of nucleus pulposus cells and ameliorates intervertebral disc degeneration by inhibiting the IL-1β-mediated NLRP3 pathway.

Intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD) is a common cause of low back pain, causing a huge emotional and economic burden on patients and society. Reduction of nucleus pulposus cells (NPC) and extracellular matrix (ECM) is the main feature of IDD, and NPC is the main source of ECM. Thermal apoptosis is a newly discovered form of cell death in recent years that differs significantly from apoptosis in terms of molecular mechanisms and cellular morphological changes.

Auditory pathway for detection of vibration in the tokay gecko.

Otolithic endorgans such as the saccule were thought to be strictly vestibular in amniotes (reptiles, birds, and mammals), with little evidence supporting the auditory function found in fish and amphibians (frogs and salamanders). Here, we demonstrate an auditory role for the saccule in the tokay gecko (Gekko gecko). The nucleus vestibularis ovalis (VeO) in the hindbrain exclusively receives input from the saccule and projects to the auditory midbrain, the torus semicircularis, via an ascending pathway parallel to cochlear pathways.

The angle of the lower portion of the posterior cruciate ligament assists in the diagnosis of partial anterior cruciate ligament tears.

Purpose: To compare the difference of angle of the lower portion of the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) measured via magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with and without partial anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and to investigate the effectiveness of the angle of the lower portion of the PCL in diagnosing partial ACL tears.

Methods: From January 2022 to December 2022, a cohort of consecutive patients presenting with ACL tears who underwent ACL reconstruction and patients with isolated meniscus tears undergoing arthroscopic surgery were enroled for this study. The angle of the inferior portion of the PCL comprises α and β angles, and the posterior offset of the lateral condyle were measured on the MRI and compared between the partial ACL tear and control groups.

[Suture button fixation Latarjet procedure under total arthroscopy for treatment of anterior shoulder instability with severe bone defect].

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of suture button fixation Latarjet procedure under total arthroscopy for anterior shoulder instability with severe bone defects.

Methods: The clinical data of 15 patients with severe bone defects and anterior shoulder instability treated with suture button fixation Latarjet procedure under total arthroscopy between June 2020 and February 2023 was retrospectively analyzed, including 11 males and 4 females, with an average age of 31.1 years (range, 20-54 years).

Effectiveness of bone grafting versus cannulated screw fixation in the treatment of posterolateral tibial plateau compression fractures with concomitant ACL injury: a comparative study.

Background: Posterolateral tibial plateau compression fractures (PTPCF) are one of the significant factors leading to knee instability and anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction failure. The effectiveness of fixation for such cases without the use of metal implants remains inconclusive. The aim of this study is to investigate whether the fixation with isolated bone grafting is stable enough for the treatment of PTPCF with concomitant ACL injuries.

Modified arthroscopic tenotomy of the extensor carpi radialis brevis for refractory lateral epicondylitis: a cohort study.

Background: Different arthroscopic techniques exist for managing the extensor carpi radials brevis (ECRB) when treating refractory lateral epicondylitis. The purpose of this study is to compare the outcomes of a standard arthroscopic débridement with ECRB tendon release to an arthroscopic ECRB tenotomy distal to its insertion without débridement using a retrospective cohort study design.

Methods: This study included patients underwent arthroscopic treatment of lateral epicondylitis during 2 different time periods: 2016-2019 (débridement) and 2019-2021 (modified tenotomy without débridement).

Radar remote sensing reveals potential underestimation of rainfall erosivity at the global scale.

Rainfall kinetic energy (RKE) constitutes one of the most critical factors that drive rainfall erosivity on surface soil. Direct measurements of RKE are limited, relying instead on the empirical relations between kinetic energy and rainfall intensity ( relation), which have not been well regionalized for data-scarce regions. Here, we present the first global rainfall microphysics-based RKE () flux retrieved from radar reflectivity at different frequencies.

Central projections of auditory nerve fibers in the western rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus).

Despite the absence of tympanic middle ears, snakes can hear. They are thought to primarily detect substrate vibration via connections between the lower jaw and the inner ear. We used the western rat snake (Pantherophis obsoletus) to determine how vibration is processed in the brain.

Arthroscopic reconstruction of the medial patellofemoral ligament in skeletally immature patients using the modified sling procedure: a novel technique for MPFL reconstruction.

Background: Patellar dislocation is common in young people. Although isolated anatomic double-bundle reconstruction of the MPFL is a common and effective surgical treatment for patellofemoral instability, concerns about the risk of injury to the epiphysis remain.

Methods: A total of 21 children and adolescents (9 males, 12 females; mean age: 10.

Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy for the treatment of port-wine stain: A multicenter, retrospective study.

Background: Hemoporfin-mediated photodynamic therapy (Hemoporfin-PDT) has been approved for port-wine stain (PWS) in China in 2017. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of Hemoporfin-PDT for PWS in a real life setting and investigated factors that influence the efficacy.

Methods: A multicenter retrospective study included patients with PWS who underwent Hemoporfin-PDT in 29 hospitals across China and completed at least two months of follow-up.

Epidemiological and Clinical Characteristics of 5,569 Pediatric Burns in Central China From 2013 to 2019.

Background: Pediatric burns of all the ages are prevalent worldwide, posing a severe health risk to children. This study aims to examine pediatric burns' clinical characteristics and epidemiology in central China.

Methods: The pediatric patients of the Burn Research Center, Department of the First People's Hospital of Zhengzhou City from 2013 to 2019 were retrospectively studied and the relevant data were collected from the hospitalized medical records [e.

Arthroscopic Lesser Trochanter Osteoplasty, Quadratus Femoris Debridement, and Sciatic Neurolysis Posterior Approach for Ischiofemoral Impingement.

Ischiofemoral impingement (IFI) syndrome is considered the narrowing of the ischiofemoral space (IFS), leading to pathological changes in the quadratus femoris and sciatic nerve, causing posterior hip and sciatica-like pain. Open or arthroscopic resection of the lesser trochanter to enlarge the IFS is the main surgical procedure. However, there is a lack of research on isolated IFI, and currently known surgical procedures are at risk of weakening the flexion strength of the hip joint.

The Applications of Metabolic Glycoengineering.

Mammalian cell membranes are decorated by the glycocalyx, which offer versatile means of generating biochemical signals. By manipulating the set of glycans displayed on cell surface, it is vital for gaining insight into the cellular behavior modulation and medical and biotechnological adhibition. Although genetic engineering is proven to be an effective approach for cell surface modification, the technique is only suitable for natural and genetically encoded molecules.

Early Efficacy Assessment of Arthroscopic Lower Trapezius Transfer With Tendon Autograft in the Management of Massive Irreparable Posterosuperior Rotator Cuff Tears.

To explore the indications and surgical techniques for arthroscopic lower trapezius transfer (LTT) with tendon autograft in managing massive irreparable posterosuperior rotator cuff tears (PSRCTs); to validate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of this technique. This study retrospectively enrolled 23 patients with massive irreparable PSRCTs, admitted to and followed up by the Taizhou Hospital of Zhejiang province between July 2020 and April 2021, and treated with ipsilateral LTT and ipsilateral hamstring tendon autograft. The control group consisted of 23 patients with massive RCTs receiving conventional repair procedures within the same frame.

Metal organic framework-templated fabrication of exposed surface defect-enriched CoO catalysts for efficient toluene oxidation.

Exposed surface defect-enriched CoO catalysts derived from metal organic framework (MOF) were fabricated by the promotion of surface Mn species for toluene oxidation. The incorporation of Mn species into CoO surface lattice could give rise to the local lattice distortion in spinel structure, resulting in highly exposed surface defect rather than bulk defect. More Co species were also exposed on the surface of MnO/CoO samples owing to the electron transfer from Co to Mn species by the occupation of surface Mn in octahedral Co sites.

Circ_PRKDC knockdown promotes skin wound healing by enhancing keratinocyte migration via miR-31/FBN1 axis.

Circular RNA protein kinase, DNA-activated, catalytic subunit (circ_PRKDC) has been found to impede wound healing in diabetic foot ulcers via regulating keratinocyte proliferation and migration. However, the mechanisms underlying circ_PRKDC in skin wound healing remain unclear. The expression of circ_PRKDC, microRNA (miR)-31 and fibrillin 1 (FBN1) was detected using quantitative reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction and Western blot assays.

Insight-HXMT observations of jet-like corona in a black hole X-ray binary MAXI J1820+070.

A black hole X-ray binary produces hard X-ray radiation from its corona and disk when the accreting matter heats up. During an outburst, the disk and corona co-evolves with each other. However, such an evolution is still unclear in both its geometry and dynamics.

Stacking of micro-aperture arrays: A new strategy to construct Söller collimator for x rays.

A stacking strategy to construct a light-weight collimator is proposed in this paper by which micro-aperture arrays can be assembled as a novel Söller collimator. Compared to Söller collimators made from conventional methods, our strategy enabled a substantial mass reduction up to 67% for a field of view of 2°. 21 micro-aperture arrays were fabricated by fiber laser drilling, and the Söller collimator was thereafter afforded by stacking and aligning the arrays.

Four interventions for pediatric femoral shaft fractures: Network meta-analysis of randomized trials.

Background: Fractures of the pediatric femoral shaft are uncommon, although serious injuries could lead to long-term disability, pain and an impaired quality of life. There are 4 main interventions: cast (C), plate fixation (PF), titanium elastic nail (TEN) and external fixation (EF). However, for pediatric patients under the age of 16, which intervention is the best choice remains a controversial topic.

Soil properties, presence of microorganisms, application dose, soil moisture and temperature influence the degradation rate of Allyl isothiocyanate in soil.

Allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) is a soil fumigant derived from plants that can effectively control soil-borne diseases. Fully understanding the impact of various factors on its degradation can contribute to its effectiveness against pests and diseases. First, orthogonal design determined the extraction method of AITC in soil, that is using ethyl acetate as the extraction reagent, vortexing for 1 min as the extraction method and holding for 30 min as the method time.

Comparison of gridded precipitation datasets for rainfall-runoff and inundation modeling in the Mekong River Basin.

Precipitation, as a primary hydrological variable in the water cycle plays an important role in hydrological modeling. The reliability of hydrological modeling is highly related to the quality of precipitation data. Accurate long-term gauged precipitation in the Mekong River Basin, however, is limited.