Comparison of operatively and nonoperatively treated isolated Weber B ankle fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Despite fractures of Isolated Weber B being prevalent, there is a lack of clarity regarding the relative effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to investigate the clinical effects and complications of surgical versus conservative treatment of the Isolated Weber B ankle fractures.

Methods: This study involved thorough searches across multiple electronic databases, including PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science, to identify all relevant publications on Isolated Weber B ankle fractures repaired through surgical versus conservative treatment.

Development and Validation of Nomogram-Based Prognosis Tools for Patients with Extremity Osteosarcoma: A SEER Population Study.

Objective: Osteosarcoma, usually occurring in the extremities, is the most common malignant bone tumour. The purpose of this study is to develop and validate nomogram-based prognosis tools for survival (OS) and cancer special survival (CSS) of patients with osteosarcoma of the extremities via the application of survival analysis.

Materials And Methods: A total of 1427 patients diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the extremities during 2004-2015 were selected from the National Cancer Institute's (NCI) Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results- (SEER-) Medicare database.

The effect of extracorporeal shock wave on osteonecrosis of femoral head: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: This study aims to determine whether ESWT (extracorporeal shock wave therapy) affects ONFH (osteonecrosis of femoral head) in clinical outcomes and radiography outcomes.

Method: Two authors independently search the papers on the treatment of femoral head necrosis with extracorporeal shock wave in CNKI (China National Knowledge Infrastructure), VIP (China Science and Technology Journal Database), CSPD (China Science Periodical Database), Pubmed, Embase, and Springer databases. Search period from the inception dates to 2 June 2020 and have no limitations in language; two authors independently conducted a quality evaluation and data extraction for included studies and performed a meta-analysis with data extracted and calculate by using RevMan5.

Strategies for managing the destruction of calcar femorale.

Background: The calcar femorale was identified long ago. However, our current understanding of the calcar is insufficient, and its related concepts are sometimes confused. The calcar femoral is an important anatomical structure of the proximal femur, and its function can be overlooked.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy combined with multiple drilling and intramedullary drug injection for treating early-stage Femur Head Necrosis: Protocol for a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Early diagnosis and treatment of the osteonecrosis of the femoral head (ONFH), a refractory disease, is imperative to prevent femoral head collapse; however, the existing solutions remain controversial. This study assessed the safety and efficacy of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) combined with multiple drilling and intramedullary drug injection, a novel cocktail therapy, as a randomized controlled trial (RCT) model to postulate an alternative therapy for patients with early-stage ONFH.

Methods: Femoral head necrosis patients aged 20 to 60 years with stage ARCO I-II were recruited.