Effect of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density of middle-aged and elderly people-A systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Objective: To conduct a systematic review and network meta-analysis on the effects of traditional Chinese fitness exercises on bone mineral density (BMD) among middle-aged and elderly individuals.

Methods: Randomized controlled trials were collected from seven electronic databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, the Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP, and Wan fang. Studies were selected according to the PICOS principles.

Contralateral C7 Nerve Root Transfer for Function Recovery in Adults: A Meta-analysis.

Background: Root avulsion to all 5 roots of the brachial plexus is a common presentation and keeps a major reconstructive challenge. The contralateral C7 (CC7) nerve transfer has been used in treating brachial plexus avulsion injury (BPAI) since 1986. However, the effectiveness of the procedure remains a subject of controversy.