Publications by authors named "Hon Lok Lo"
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- Rib fractures are common in trauma patients and can lead to complications like pneumonia; the newly developed ultra minimally invasive Surgical Stabilization of Rib Fractures (uMI-SSRF) aims to reduce surgical wounds and tissue damage compared to traditional methods.
- A study with 76 patients showed that uMI-SSRF involved smaller incisions, with most requiring only one, resulting in an average hospital stay of 7 days and a low pneumonia rate of 5%.
- The technique maintains high fixation quality while promising better patient outcomes and quicker recovery times, suggesting a need for further research with larger groups.
Background: Facilitating the healing process of injured anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tissue is crucial for patients to safely return to sports. Stem cell derived exosomes have shown positive effects on enhancing the regeneration of injured tendons/ligaments. However, clinical application of exosomes in terms of storage and pre-assembly is challenging.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In female badminton players, certain landings are associated with injury to the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). However, the kinematic and kinetic changes of the landing leg and the effects of risky posture on ACL injuries among female vs male badminton players are still unknown. We hypothesized that female players land with a significantly higher knee valgus angle and moment compared to male players during single-leg landings in badminton.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis study evaluated the biocompatibility and biological performance of novel additive-manufactured bioabsorbable iron-based porous suture anchors (iron_SAs). Two types of bioabsorbable iron_SAs, with double- and triple-helical structures (iron_SA_2_helix and iron_SA_3_helix, respectively), were compared with the synthetic polymer-based bioabsorbable suture anchor (polymer_SAs). An in vitro mechanical test, MTT assay, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis were performed.
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