Advancements in Uric Acid Stone Detection: Integrating Deep Learning with CT Imaging and Clinical Assessments in the Upper Urinary Tract.

Introduction: Among upper urinary tract stones, a significant proportion comprises uric acid stones. The aim of this study was to use machine learning techniques to analyze CT scans and blood and urine test data, with the aim of establishing multiple predictive models that can accurately identify uric acid stones.

Methods: We divided 276 patients with upper urinary tract stones into two groups: 48 with uric acid stones and 228 with other types, identified using Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy.

Clinical evaluation of S1 alar screws application in short-segment lumbosacral fixation and fusion for spine infection with severe S1 vertebral body loss.

Background: The one-stage posterior approach for treating spinal infection has recently been generally accepted. However, severe vertebral body loss caused by infection remains a major challenge in posterior surgery. This study was conducted to evaluate the clinical application and outcomes of S1 alar screws used in the one-stage posterior surgery of short-segment lumbosacral fixation and fusion after debridement for infection with severe S1 vertebral body loss.

Analysis of Staged Treatment for Gustilo Anderson IIIB/C Open Tibial Fractures.

Background: Gustilo Anderson III B/C open tibial fractures are more difficult to manage than I, II, and III A fractures. These open tibial fractures are often associated with wound infection, soft tissue necrosis, bone nonunion, osteomyelitis or amputation. Staged treatment for this severe trauma is very necessary.

Posteromedial approach in treatment of talar posterior process fractures.

To evaluate the surgical outcomes of talar, posterior process displaced fractures with posteromedial approach. From January 2008 to December 2010, 18 patients with displaced fracture of talar posterior process were treated in our department. Open reduction and screw fixation through posteromedial approach was performed after soft tissue swelling were subsided.