The Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Subtrochanteric Osteotomy in Crowe Type IV Hip Dysplasia: A Comparison of Three Different Stem Designs.

Aims: The purpose of this study was to determine whether there are differences in clinical and radiographic outcomes among three different stem designs for subtrochanteric osteotomy in Crowe type IV developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data was undertaken from a consecutive series of 37 Crowe type IV DDHs treatment of noncemented total hip arthroplasty with chevron subtrochanteric osteotomy in 30 patients. Patients are divided into three groups, including Ribbed group (using Link Ribbed stem; n = 14), Synergy group (using Synergy stem; n = 9), and Link Classic Uncemented (LCU) group (using LCU stem; n = 14), according to the design of the stem.

A new internal fixation technique for acetabular fractures involving the quadrilateral plate.

Background: The treatment of acetabular fracture involving the quadrilateral plate is a technical challenge, and the optimal management of the fracture remains controversial. We have designed a new implant (named acetabular fracture reduction internal fixator, AFRIF) for acetabular fractures involving the quadrilateral plate. This use of this new device was not investigated therefore we conducted a retrospective study aiming to determine whether the AFRIF can achieve satisfactory clinical and radiological outcomes for quadrilateral plate fracture.

Cementless distal fixation modular stem without reconstruction of femoral calcar for unstable intertrochanteric fracture in patients aged 75 years or more.

Introduction: Hemiarthroplasty (HA) using standard-length femoral stem with reconstruction of femoral calcar or using calcar replacing prosthesis for unstable intertrochanteric fractures in elderly patients is a viable option. However, both of the techniques increase the complexity of procedure, operative trauma and complication. This study evaluated the clinico-radiological results of the MP-Link cementless distal fixation modular prosthesis without reconstruction of femoral calcar for unstable intertrochanteric fracture in patients aged 75 years or more.

Delayed total hip arthroplasty after failed treatment of acetabular fractures: an 8- to 17-year follow-up study.

Background: Delayed total hip arthroplasty (THA) is a reliable procedure following failed treatment of acetabular fractures. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the influence of the type of fracture treatment and modern ceramic bearing on the clinical outcomes of delayed THA.

Methods: Between January 1997 and January 2008, 33 patients (33 hips) underwent cementless THA after failed acetabular fractures.

Synergistic effects of titania nanotubes and silicon to enhance the osteogenic activity.

In this study, titania nanotubes (TNTs) incorporating silicon (Si) were formed on Ti disks using anodization and electron beam evaporation (EBE) technology to improve the osteogenic activity. The amount of Si was exquisitely adjusted by controlling the duration of EBE to optimize the biofunctionality. As the Si was incorporated, the samples exhibited hydrophilic surfaces.

[Sources and Characteristics of Regional Background PM in North China During the Autumn and Winter Polluted Period].

The campaign of investigating the chemical compositions and particle size distributions of NR-PM(non-refractory PM) was conducted by using a High Resolution Time of Flight Aerosol Mass Spectrometer(HR-ToF-AMS) at the Shangdianzi(SDZ) regional atmospheric background site(117.07°E, 40.39°N), northeast of Beijing, from October 17 2015 to January 27 2016.

[Comparison of Chemical Components Characteristics of PM Between Haze and Clean Periods During Summertime in Lin'an].

PM samples were collected at a background site of the Yangtze River Delta in China, during summertime, of which the carbonaceous components, i.e., OC and EC, and water-soluble inorganic ions, including sulfate, nitrate, and ammonium, were quantified.

Clinical and radiographic outcomes of treatment of comminuted Mason type II radial head fractures with a new implant.

This study aims to evaluate the clinical and radiographic treatment outcomes of comminuted Mason type II radial head fractures, which underwent open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) using a new implant (mother-child screw, MCS).This study included 16 patients (7 male and 9 female patients; mean age: 40.9 years, age range: 19-68 years), who were treated with ORIF, followed by MCS fixation for comminuted type II radial head fractures.

Interleukin-1β induces apoptosis in annulus fibrosus cells through the extracellular signal-regulated kinase pathway.

Purpose: The loss of intervertebral disc (IVD) cells due to excessive apoptosis induced by inflammatory cytokines is a major cause of IVD degeneration. This study aims to explore the mechanism of interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced apoptosis of annulus fibrosus cells (AFCs). It's hypothesized that IL-1β induces apoptosis through the extracellular signal-regulated kinase (ERK) pathway in AFCs.

Influence of age on results following surgery for displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly.

Background: Elderly patients have more special medical needs when compared with young ones; thus, the results of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) for acetabular fractures should be stratified by age in these patients. This study seeks to determine whether the age of the patient influences the results of the ORIF for acetabular fractures.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 53 elderly patients with displaced acetabular fractures who underwent ORIF between May 2004 and May 2011.

[Physico-chemical Characteristics of Individual Aerosol Particles in Marine Atmosphere on South Hemisphere].

During the 29 Chinese National Antarctic Research Expedition (CHIANRE), individual particle samples were collected from South China to Antarctic during November 2012 to April 2013. A transmission electron microscopy with energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (TEM-EDS) was employed to analyze the morphology, mixing state, composition, and relative abundances of individual aerosol particles. Atmospheric particles were classified into four types:sea salt, mineral, S-rich and C-rich.

Results of Lateral Retinacular Release Plus Circumpatellar Electrocautery in Total Knee Arthroplasty without Patellar Resurfacing.

Anterior knee pain (AKP) is integral to the overall success of total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without patellar resurfacing. Numerous studies have evaluated various factors that may contribute to AKP, including patellofemoral design, surgical technique, characteristics of the patient, and degree of chondromalacia. This study aims to explore whether patients who received lateral retinacular release (LRR) plus circumpatellar electrocautery (CE) in TKA attain a low incidence of AKP and whether the LRR plus CE increases postoperative complications.

[Imageology and significances of rotational axes of distal femur on Chinese adults with total knee arthroplasty].

Objective: To explore clinical significance of rotational axis of distal femur on Chinese adults in total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Methods: There were 86 Chinese adults (106 normal knees) including 47 males (53 knees) and 39 females (53 knees), 54 knees were on left and 52 on right. The CT scan was employed in the distal femur.

Mid term results of total hip arthroplasty using polyethylene-ceramic composite (Sandwich) liner.

Background: Ceramic-on-ceramic (COC) couplings are an attractive alternative bearing surfaces that have been reported to eliminate or reduce problems related to polyethylene wear debris. However, the material in total hip arthroplasty (THA) remains one of the major concern regarding the risk of fracture. The present study aims at reporting the fracture rate of bearings in a series of COC THAs with the use of a sandwich liner and attempt to detect the relative risk factors, the possible cause and assess the clinical results.

Medial Protrusio Technique in Cementless Total Hip Arthroplasty for Developmental Dysplasia of the Hip: A Prospective 6- to 9-Year Follow-Up of 43 Consecutive Patients.

Background: The medial protrusio technique may be used during total hip arthroplasty (THA) on patients with developmental dysplasia. However, studies have yet to determine whether a cementless cup can be sufficiently stable to withstand loading forces. This study aimed to assess the clinical and radiographic outcomes of this technique.

Ceramic-on-ceramic bearings total hip arthroplasty in young patients.

Background: The results of ceramic-on-ceramic (CoC) total hip arthroplasty (THA) in younger patients were not univocal. This study aims to evaluate the results of CoC bearing THA in patients younger than 50 years.

Methods: A total of 90 younger patients performed CoC THAs during March 2003 and May 2008 were included in this study.

Proliferative Constituents from the Leaves of Micromelum integerrimum.

Two new compounds, 5-O-methyl-4-desmethyl-myricanol (1) and 6-formyl-5-isopropyl-3-hydroxymethyl-7-methyl-1H-indene (2), were isolated from the leaves of Micromelum integerrimum. Their structures were determined by spectroscopic methods. Additionally, compound 1 could stimulate the growth of NIH3T3 cells and promote cell migration.

A novel fixation system for acetabular quadrilateral plate fracture: a comparative biomechanical study.

This study aims to assess the biomechanical properties of a novel fixation system (named AFRIF) and to compare it with other five different fixation techniques for quadrilateral plate fractures. This in vitro biomechanical experiment has shown that the multidirectional titanium fixation (MTF) and pelvic brim long screws fixation (PBSF) provided the strongest fixation for quadrilateral plate fracture; the better biomechanical performance of the AFRIF compared with the T-shaped plate fixation (TPF), L-shaped plate fixation (LPF), and H-shaped plate fixation (HPF); AFRIF gives reasonable stability of treatment for quadrilateral plate fracture and may offer a better solution for comminuted quadrilateral plate fractures or free floating medial wall fracture and be reliable in preventing protrusion of femoral head.

Analysis of risk factors for femoral head necrosis after internal fixation in femoral neck fractures.

Femoral head necrosis is a rare but devastating complication following femoral neck fracture. The reported incidence of avascular necrosis after femoral neck fracture fixation varies widely, and there is no consensus regarding its risk factors. The aim of this study was to analyze the risk factors for femoral head necrosis after internal fixation in femoral neck fracture.

Total hip arthroplasty using S-ROM prosthesis in elder patients with type C and B bone.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological results using S-ROM prosthesis in patients with type C and B femoral bone requiring primary total hip arthroplasty (THA) for multiple reasons.

Methods: Sixteen hips were followed up for a mean of 38 months (range, 26-48), with a mean age at surgery of 72 years (range, 65-75).

Results: The average Harris hip score improved from 52.

Surgical approaches in total knee arthroplasty: a meta-analysis comparing the midvastus and subvastus to the medial peripatellar approach.

Subvastus, midvastus and medial parapatellar approaches are the most popular approaches in total knee arthroplasty (TKA). However, the superior approach in TKA still remains controversial. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis to quantitatively compare the midvastus and subvastus approaches to the medial parapatellar approach in TKA.

Less anterior knee pain with a routine lateral release in total knee arthroplasty without patellar resurfacing: a prospective, randomized study.

Purpose: Anterior knee pain is a major cause of complaint in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without patellar resurfacing. The concept of improved patellar tracking and decreased retropatellar contact pressure for lateral retinacular release theoretically suggests that patients with lateral retinacular release in TKA would achieve a lower incidence of anterior knee pain when compared without lateral retinacular release. We sought to determine (1) whether those patients who received a routine lateral retinacular release in TKA would attain lower incidence of anterior knee pain as compared to patients who received TKA without lateral retinacular release and (2) whether lateral retinacular release would increase the lateral retinacular release-related complications.

Adhesion of osteoblast-like cell on silicon-doped TiO2 film prepared by cathodic arc deposition.

Silicon-doped TiO2 (Si-TiO2) and pure TiO2 films were deposited on titanium substrates by cathodic arc deposition technique. The surface characteristics of the films, such as surface topography, elemental composition and wettability, were studied. About 4.

Predictors of clinical outcomes after surgical treatment of displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly.

Outcomes following the open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly have been inconsistent. Several factors associated with significant poor clinical outcomes have been reported; however, the factor that contributes independently to the outcomes remains unknown. This study aims to identify independent prognostic factors for the outcomes of surgically treated displaced acetabular fractures in the elderly.

Predictive potential of glutathione S-transferase polymorphisms for prognosis of osteosarcoma patients on chemotherapy.

Objective: To evaluate the predictive value of glutathione S-transferase (GST) gene polymorphisms for the prognosis of osteosarcoma patients receiving chemotherapy.

Methods: A total of 159 patients were included in our study between January 2005 and December 2007., with follow-up until January 2012.