Outcome after a new porous tantalum rod implantation for treatment of early-stage femoral head osteonecrosis.

Background: Tantalum rods have been used in osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH) for several years, while Zimmer trabecular metal implants have been proposed as the best choice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of a new porous tantalum rod on the treatment of early ONFH.

Methods: From July 2014 to December 2015, 19 patients (21 hips) were treated with Runze tantalum rod, and 20 patients (20 hips) received Zimmer tantalum prosthesis.

The Chinese ACL injury population has a higher proportion of small ACL tibial insertion sizes than Western patients.

Purpose: The study purpose is to characterize the sizes of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) insertion site and intercondylar notch in Chinese patients undergoing ACL surgery. The findings will provide a reference for individualized clinical treatment of ACL rupture.

Methods: For this study, 137 patients (102 males, 35 females) with an average age of 30.

Evaluation of the Wound-healing Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Morinda citrifolia L. Leaf.

Morinda citrifolia L. (noni) is one of the most important traditional Polynesian medicinal plants. The primary indigenous use of this plant appears to be of the leaves, as a topical treatment for wound healing.

Evaluation of wound healing activity of Allamanda cathartica. L. and Laurus nobilis. L. extracts on rats.

Background: Allamanda cathartica. L. is a perennial shrub used in traditional medicine for treating malaria and jaundice.