Publications by authors named "Hongwen Xu"

Carrying out carbon budget assessment and carbon compensation zoning research from inter-regional perspective can actively boost the formulation of green, low-carbon transformation strategies, guiding the flow of compensation credits, promoting regional equity and sustainable development, and realizing China's "dual-carbon" goal. Huai River Eco-economic Belt is considered to be a typical example of how land use affects carbon budget due to its more drastic land changes. The paper uses the carbon emission coefficient method to analyze the carbon revenue and expenditure of kinds of land-use patterns, and constructs the carbon compensation model with the help of the carbon budget concentration index and the dominant comparative advantage index, and puts forward the carbon compensation zoning program.

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Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the morphologic and radiographic characteristics of the triphalangeal thumb (TPT) in patients with congenital thumb duplication.

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 368 children with TPT duplication (n = 383). Data on age, sex, and laterality were obtained from medical records.

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  • Idiopathic clubfoot (IC) can be initially corrected with the Ponseti method, but often recurs, potentially due to various unknown genetic and environmental factors, including a specific genetic marker (rs274503) found in Caucasian children.
  • An 11-center study involving 516 IC patients and 661 healthy children in China identified that the G variant of rs274503 is linked to a higher risk of developing IC, particularly in cases with bilateral involvement.
  • While the G variant of rs274503 was associated with increased IC risk, the results were not significant in all genetic models, indicating the need for more research to validate these findings.
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  • Recent studies show that microplastics (MPs) are found in reproductive organs and may harm the reproductive system, but how they work is still not fully understood.
  • This study examines MP levels in cervical cancer patients to see how they change as the disease progresses, using metabolomics to analyze the cancer tissue's metabolic profile.
  • A total of 12 MP types were found, with polyethylene and polypropylene being the most common, and higher MP levels were linked to more advanced stages of cervical cancer, highlighting potential metabolomic changes that could provide insights into the disease's development.
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Neuromuscular scoliosis can be caused by muscular or nervous system dysfunction resulting from genetic variants. Variation in may cause hypertrophic or dilated cardiomyopathy, skeletal myopathies, or a combination of both; however, scoliosis has rarely been reported. We analyzed a Chinese pedigree with two members suffering from scoliosis.

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  • Wu et al. developed a modified radiographic classification system for congenital thumb duplications (CTD), showing reliable results among different evaluators, but previous studies had not focused specifically on type C3 CTD with bone attachment at the metacarpal level.
  • The aim of the study was to assess the radiographic features of type C3 CTD, define its various anatomical subtypes, and suggest a new categorization to guide surgical approaches based on radiographic anatomy.
  • The analysis involved 215 patients with type C3 CTD, leading to a new four-type classification system based on thumb joint alignment and hypertrophic epiphysis, successfully categorizing all affected thumbs and providing insights into frequency and demographics of the condition.
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Microplastics (MPs) are synthetic solid particles or polymer matrices that range in size from 1 μm to 5 mm. MPs are widely present in the global biosphere, leading to increasing concerns about their impact on human health. In this study, micro-Raman spectroscopy was used to evaluate the presence and characteristic of MPs in adenomyosis, ovarian ectopic cysts, and uterine tube tissue samples from 60 females.

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  • Aggregation of bacteria, particularly MRSA, plays a significant role in biofilm formation, which poses major challenges for water safety due to antibiotic resistance.
  • The study focused on how MRSA cells aggregate under different conditions and evaluated a new disinfection method using micro-nano bubbles plasma-activated water (MPAW-US) to effectively inactivate these aggregated bacteria.
  • MPAW-US showed a stable inactivation rate and enhanced efficiency without promoting resistance or toxicity in MRSA, even improving wastewater treatment and agricultural sustainability efforts.
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Microplastics (MPs) pollution has received widespread attention in recent years as the use of plastics continues to increase. However, currently no studies have reported the finding of MPs in human uterine fibroids (UFs) and myometrium tissues. In this study, UFs tissues (n = 48) and myometrium tissues (n = 40) from 48 patients and myometrium tissues (n = 8) from healthy population were collected.

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  • * MPs can accumulate and magnify in food chains, particularly when combined with OPs, which raises concerns about food safety and human health due to a lack of comprehensive data on their effects.
  • * The interaction of MPs with environmental factors like temperature and pH affects how pollutants adhere to surfaces, especially in fruits and vegetables, highlighting the need for more research on their impacts on food quality and safety.
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Microplastics (MPs) can enter the reproductive system and can be potentially harmful to human reproductive health. In this study, 13 types of microplastics (MPs) were identified in patient blood, cancer samples, and paracarcinoma samples using Raman spectroscopy, with polyethylene, polypropylene and polyethylene-co-polypropylene being the most abundant polymer types. Futher, cotton was also found in our study.

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In order to evaluate the early radiographic characteristics of the lateral talocalcaneal (L-TC) angle in patients with idiopathic clubfoot (ICF) and to investigate its prognostic significance for relapse after initial treatment with the Ponseti method. We retrospectively included 151 patients (96 males and 55 females; 227 feet) with ICF treated at our Institution between January 2005 and December 2014. The age at initial treatment was less than 6 months, and radiographs were obtained within 3 months of the Achilles tenotomy (mean age: 2.

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  • The study aimed to evaluate the treatment and outcomes of supracondylar humeral fractures (SHFs) in children over 10 years old, focusing on surgical methods and healing assessments.
  • A total of 60 patients were analyzed, with most (93.3%) undergoing successful closed reduction and subsequent follow-up showing high averages in radiographic angles and elbow function scores.
  • Results indicated excellent outcomes for the majority, with 98.3% of patients rated as having excellent recovery, though there were some cases of nerve injury and a single instance of redisplacement.
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Background: Bruck syndrome (BS) is an extremely rare autosomal-recessive connective tissue disorder mainly characterized by bone fragility, congenital joint contracture, and spinal deformity. It is also considered as a rare form of osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) due to features of osteopenia and fragility fractures. Its two forms, BS1 and BS2, are caused by pathogenic variations in and , respectively.

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Introduction: To investigate the epidemiological features and prevalence of cruciate ligament injuries (CLI) in children and adolescents, and to examine the potential risk factors associated with concomitant meniscal tear (MT) among this population.

Methods: The demographic data and injury details of children and adolescents with CLI from Southeast China were analyzed to describe their distribution characteristics, alongside an analysis of the prevalence of MTs, the most frequent complication. In addition, binary logistic analysis was employed to ascertain the risk factors linked to MT in individuals suffering from CLI.

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  • This study compares the effectiveness of two treatment methods for type II pediatric phalangeal neck fractures: closed reduction and cast immobilization (CRCI) versus closed reduction percutaneous pinning (CRPP), using a meta-analysis to evaluate clinical outcomes.
  • Patients were grouped based on treatment type and assessed on various measurements, including radiographic outcomes and hand function, with statistical analysis to confirm the results.
  • While both treatment methods showed significant improvement from preoperative states, conservatively treated patients had better total active range of motion, and the complication rates varied, highlighting that CRCI mainly faced imaging-related issues compared to functional complications in CRPP.
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  • - The study aimed to assess the radiographic features of congenital thumb duplication (CTD) type C2 and propose a new classification for surgical strategies based on these features.
  • - Researchers analyzed 92 patients with type C2 CTD using a new classification system that identifies joint alignment, categorizing them into type I, II, and III based on the degree of deviation.
  • - Results showed the majority of cases were type I (82.6%), with the suggested classification potentially enhancing surgical treatment decision-making for children with this condition.
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Background: Currently, there are no specific drugs or targets available for the treatment of tendinopathy. However, inflammation has recently been found to play a pivotal role in tendinopathy progression, thereby identifying it as a potential therapeutic target. Carpaine (CA) exhibits potential anti-inflammatory pharmacological properties and may offer a therapeutic option for tendinopathy.

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Purpose: Severe cervical kyphosis (CK) in neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is associated with a high risk for progression and neurologic impairment in children. We present our surgical technique and mid-term outcomes of uninstrumented anterior tibial strut grafting for severe CK secondary to NF-1.

Methods: Case report.

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To investigate the factors influencing outcome of pelvic osteotomy (PO) for residual acetabular dysplasia (RAD) following closed reduction (CR) in patients with developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH). We retrospectively reviewed 91 patients (95 hips) with DDH who underwent PO for RAD. Tönnis grade, Acetabular index, Center Edge Angle, Reimer's Index (RI), and avascular necrosis of the femoral head (AVN) were assessed.

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Objective: To explore the clinical characteristics and genetic etiology of a child with multiple pterygium syndrome (MPS).

Methods: A child with MPS who was treated at the Orthopedics Department of Guangzhou Women and Children's Medical Center Affiliated to Guangzhou Medical University on August 19, 2020 was selected as the study subject. Clinical data of the child was collected.

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Purpose: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to determine the incidence of total hip arthroplasty (THA) in patients with Legg-Calve-Perthes disease (LCPD) treated conservatively or surgically and factors influencing the incidence of THA.

Methods: Long-term follow-up studies on the conservative or surgical treatments of LCPD from 1950 to 2021 were conducted using six public databases. Articles were screened by two investigators (PRISMA guidelines), and the quality of the included publications (n = 27) was assessed (MINORS criteria).

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This study evaluated the outcomes of chronic Monteggia fractures (CMFs) treated by ulnar osteotomy and monolateral external fixator (MEF), and compare the outcome of gradual versus acute radial head reduction. Two groups of patients were identified. Group 1: gradual reduction of the radial head ( n = 13); group 2: acute reduction ( n = 6).

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