Publications by authors named "Ruei-Shyuan Chien"

Background: Osteosynthesis for sacroiliac joint (SIJ) diastasis using an iliosacral screw (ISS) and a trans-iliac-trans-sacral screw (TITSS) can be performed using a closed or an open method. However, no clear indication for open reduction has been established.

Methods: Data on patients with unilateral traumatic SIJ diastasis who underwent ISS and TITSS fixation were retrospectively collected and separated into groups according to the reduction method: closed reduction group (C group) and open reduction group (O group).

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Treating lower extremity malalignment-related knee osteoarthritis, especially valgus alignment, is a challenge. A high revision rate was observed with patients who underwent unicompartmental knee arthroplasty, so distal femur osteotomy has regained its popularity. This research aimed to evaluate the radiographic and functional outcomes of arthroscopy-assisted lateral open-wedge distal femur osteotomy (LOWDFO) for patients with lateral compartment osteoarthritis and valgus knees with a minimum follow-up of 2 years.

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Article Synopsis
  • Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and spinal fusion (SF) patients have a higher risk of complications after total hip arthroplasty (THA), with SF patients experiencing more severe issues.
  • A systematic review analyzed 14 studies involving over 740,000 patients to compare mechanical complications, infections, and revision rates among these groups.
  • The findings indicate that THA patients with longer spinal fusions face significantly more complications like dislocations and aseptic loosening than those with AS or control patients.
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Purpose: Osteoporosis is one of the most common conditions among adults worldwide. It also presents a challenge among patients undergoing spinal surgery. Use of Teriparatide and bisphosphonates in such patients has been shown to improve outcomes after fusion surgery, including successful fusion, decreased risk of instrumentation failure, and patient-reported outcomes.

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