Contribution of miRNAs and Other Inflammatory Biomarkers to the Differentiation of Inflammatory and Non-Inflammatory Joint Effusions.

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the study was to determine miR-146a-5p, miR-223-3p and miR-23a-3p by an enzyme immunoassay in patients with inflammatory and non-inflammatory joint effusion and to verify the usefulness of these miRNAs as biomarkers of joint inflammation. MATERIAL AND METHODS Synovial fluid (SF) samples were collected from 82 patients. The group consisted of 60 non-inflammatory, 11 inflammatory-non-pyogenic, 11 inflammatory-pyogenic SF.

Alpha-defensins determination in different types of synovial fluid and parallel collected serum samples by ELISA.

Aims: The study aims were to verify the serum (S) and synovial fluid (SF) reference intervals (RIs) for human neutrophil defensins (HNP1-3); measure S and SF defensin concentrations in different types of SF, including non-inflammatory, inflammatory non-pyogenic, inflammatory pyogenic, and hemorrhagic; and to compare the HNP1-3 concentrations in SF and S with those of other inflammatory biomarkers.

Methods: SF and S samples were collected from 92 patients. HNP1-3 concentrations were determined using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays; glucose, lactate, interleukin-6, and procalcitonin using an automatic analyzer; and presepsin using a Pathfast system.

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PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The aim of the study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the application of platelet- and leukocyte-rich plasma (L-PRP) in the treatment of lateral humeral epicondyle (ERH) as compared to the administration of corticosteroid therapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS It was a prospective, double-blind and randomized clinical trial. It included a total of 25 cases of ERH in 23 patients aged 18 to 60 years.

[Quantitative Analysis of Power Doppler Images in Lateral Humeral Enthesopathy].

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY The evaluation of efficiency of power Doppler sonography in the diagnosis of lateral humeral enthesopathy, role of correct assessment of Doppler sonographic images with the method of quantitative analysis, assessment of statistical differences between a group of patients with lateral humeral enthesopathy and a control group of healthy subjects and assessment of the diagnostic power of this test. In addition, consideration of the relevance of each area of the lateral compartment for assessment and diagnosis making in lateral humeral enthesopathy. MATERIAL AND METHODS A total of 41 subjects, aged 18 to 60 years, entered the study.

[Metal staples versus conventional suture for wound closure in total knee arthroplasty].

Purpose Of The Study: Surgical incision closure, as well as total joint replacement itself, plays a key role in the overall outcome of an arthroplasty procedure. Uncomplicated wound healing is the essential condition of successful rehabilitation and the patient's return to normal activities. Although there are many innovative suturing techniques which offer advantages, their safety is still being discussed.