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World J Orthop
January 2025
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, AOSP Terni, Terni 05100, Umbria, Italy.
Platelet rich plasma (PRP) is an autologous blood product rich in platelets, showing promise in reducing inflammation and accelerating healing. While extensively utilized in plastic surgery, dermatology, and osteoarthritis treatment, its application in anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries is limited. This article examines PRP's potential in ACL reconstruction (ACLR), exploring its history, current usage, controversies and future directions.
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January 2025
Department of Orthopedics, Affiliated Kunshan Hospital of Jiangsu University, Suzhou 215300, Jiangsu Province, China.
Background: Fracture nonunion represents a challenging complication during fracture repair, often necessitating surgical intervention. Teriparatide, a recombinant human parathyroid hormone, has demonstrated promise in enhancing fracture healing, although its efficacy in treating established nonunion remains under investigation.
Case Summary: We report a case of a 27-year-old male who presented with a right humerus fracture following a traffic accident.
ACS Biomater Sci Eng
January 2025
Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, Suzhou 215006, Jiangsu, China.
Intervertebral disc degeneration (IVDD) is a major contributor to chronic back pain and disability, with limited effective therapeutic options. Current treatment options, including conservative management and surgical interventions, often fail to effectively halt disease progression and come with notable side effects. IVDD is characterized by the breakdown of the extracellular matrix (ECM) and the infiltration of inflammatory cells, which exacerbate disc degeneration.
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January 2025
Universidade Federal Fluminense, Instituto de Saúde de Nova Friburgo, Departamento de Clínica Odontológica, Nova Friburgo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil.
Aim: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of ozonated sunflower oil (Oz) as an adjunctive of non-surgical periodontal therapy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), on fibroblast cell viability and migration and the effectiveness of Oz on a Candida albicans (C. albicans) culture.
Methodology: In total, 32 sites in 16 DM2 with moderate to advanced periodontal disease with periodontal pocket depths ≥5mm were selected.
Integr Med (Encinitas)
December 2024
Borandi Acupuncture, Saint George, UT.
Introduction: Chronic low back pain (CLBP), or low back pain lasting greater than 12 weeks, is a prevalent condition that profoundly impacts the quality of life in affected individuals. Traditional treatments - such as physical therapy, medications, injections, minimally invasive procedures, and surgery - often prove ineffective in a considerable number of cases, particularly when utilized as singular modalities. Given the complex biopsychosocial nature of CLBP, a multi-modality approach tailored to each patients' unique needs is essential.
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