Publications by authors named "Xin-zhong Shao"
Objective: Lipomatosis of nerve (LN) is a rare tumor-like condition with epineural and perineural infiltration by adipose and fibrous tissue. The purpose was to analyze the ultrasonographic findings of LN involving upper limb peripheral nerves.
Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of a series of 8 patients with LN involving upper-limb peripheral nerves between 2013 and 2019.
Objective: This study aimed to compare the clinical and radiologic outcomes of AO titanium locking plate and screw (ATLPS) and anterograde intramedullary (AIM) fixation for treating unstable metacarpal and phalangeal fractures.
Methods: Adult patients with isolated fresh unstable metacarpal and phalangeal fractures who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled into this prospective study from July 2013. Patients were divided into ATLPS or AIM groups when they were admitted to our department after considering their work requirement, fracture complexity, and surgeon's experience and were then treated accordingly.
Article Synopsis
- The study assessed the effectiveness of using the AO miniature plate system for treating unstable fractures at the metacarpophalangeal joint in a sample of 265 patients.
- Radiological and functional evaluations showed positive outcomes, with a high fair rate (82.8%) and significant recovery of grip and pinch strength post-surgery.
- The findings indicate that this method resulted in better functional recovery and fewer complications compared to traditional treatment methods.
Objective: To study the change and role of heme oxygenase-1 (HO-1) in injured lungs following limb ischemia/reperfusion in rats.
Methods: A total of 96 healthy male Sprague-Dawley rats, weighing 250-300 g, were used in this study. Hind limb ischemia was made on 40 rats through clamping the infrarenal aorta for 2 hours with a microvascular clip, then limb reperfusion for 0, 4, 8, 16 and 24 hours (n=8 in each time point) was performed, respectively.