Publications by authors named "Xue Qiang Niu"
Article Synopsis
- The study compared the effectiveness of two internal fixation methods (unilateral vs. bilateral) for treating congenital scoliosis through hemivertebra resection using a posterior approach in 29 children aged 0.9 to 15 years.
- Results showed that bilateral internal fixation had a shorter surgical time and less blood loss compared to unilateral fixation, with both methods leading to significant improvements in spinal curvature post-surgery.
- While bilateral fixation showed a better initial correction rate for scoliosis angles, both methods had similar outcomes at the final follow-up, suggesting that unilateral fixation can also be an effective treatment option.
J Pediatr Orthop B
September 2016
Article Synopsis
- The study compares the effectiveness of flexible intramedullary nailing (FIN) and external fixation (EF) in treating pediatric femoral shaft fractures through a systematic review of controlled trials.
- A total of six studies involving 237 patients were analyzed, revealing that EF had a lower rate of overall complications but a higher risk of soft tissue irritation compared to FIN.
- The findings suggest that FIN results in fewer complications overall, indicating it could be the preferred treatment method for these types of fractures in children.
