Xiang Ji, Dunxu Zhao, Zetuan Xin, Hai Feng, Zhiyong Huang
{"title":"The predictive value of stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters for delayed healing after tibial fracture post-surgery.","authors":"Xiang Ji, Dunxu Zhao, Zetuan Xin, Hai Feng, Zhiyong Huang","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05138-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05138-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The objective of this retrospective cohort study was to investigate the predictive value of stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters for delayed healing after tibial fracture post-surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cohort of 108 participants who underwent surgical intervention for tibial fractures caused by trauma was included in this retrospective study. Data collected from electronic medical records encompassed demographic characteristics, bone healing assessments, stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters, inflammatory markers, and stress-related hormones. Comparative analyses, correlation analyses, univariate logistic regression analyses, and receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analyses were conducted to assess the predictive value of the studied parameters.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The delayed healing group exhibited higher levels of fasting blood glucose, postprandial glucose, and HbA1c, as well as elevated levels of inflammatory markers and stress-related hormones compared to the normal healing group. Correlation analysis and logistic regression demonstrated positive associations between stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters, inflammatory markers, stress-related hormones, and delayed union of tibial fractures (R2: 0.183 ~ 0.403;OR: 1.091 ~ 16.332). ROC curve analysis revealed high area under the curve (AUC = 0.911) values for stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters, indicating their potential as predictive markers for delayed healing. Multivariate regression analysis further substantiated the predictive capability of stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study findings highlight the complex interplay between stress-induced hyperglycemia, inflammatory response, and bone healing outcomes in patients undergoing surgical intervention for tibial fractures. The identification of stress-induced hyperglycemia parameters as potential predictive markers for delayed healing after tibial fracture surgery offers insights for risk assessment and patient management, emphasizing the need for comprehensive understanding of these factors to optimize postoperative recovery in orthopedic patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11484393/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468130","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Correction: Single nucleotide polymorphisms of estrogen receptors are risk factors for the progression of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a systematic review and meta-analyses.","authors":"Jingyi Rao, Shuping Qian, Xuan Li, Yi Xu","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05141-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05141-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481435/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468101","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yingqiang Fu, Qinggang Li, Heng Zhao, Wenguang Liu
{"title":"Construction and evaluation of a combined diagnostic model for chronic periprosthetic joint infection based on serological tests.","authors":"Yingqiang Fu, Qinggang Li, Heng Zhao, Wenguang Liu","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05146-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05146-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Early diagnosis of chronic periprosthetic joint infection (CPJI) is crucial for ensuring effective treatment and improving patient outcomes. However, many auxiliary diagnostic tests are challenging to implement on a large scale due to economic and technical constraints, making CPJI diagnosis difficult. This study aims to design and validate a combined diagnostic model based on commonly used serological tests to evaluate its diagnostic value for CPJI and develop a diagnostic nomogram.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective study from January 2019 to February 2024 involving 170 patients undergoing knee and hip arthroplasty revision for CPJI and aseptic loosening (AL) was conducted across two medical centers. These patients were divided into the training set and validation set. Patients were categorized into CPJI and AL groups based on infection status. Serological tests conducted upon admission were collected, and single-factor and multi-factor logistic regression analyses were used to identify independent diagnostic factors for early infection. These factors were integrated to construct a nomogram model. The model's performance was evaluated using the receiver operating characteristic area under the curve (AUC), Hosmer-Lemeshow test, decision curve analysis (DCA), and calibration curve, with external validation conducted on the validation set.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multivariate logistic regression analysis showed that C-reactive protein (CRP), procalcitonin (PCT), and Platelet count/mean platelet volume ratio (PVR) were independent diagnostic factors for CPJI (p < 0.05). The AUCs for diagnosing CPJI using these individual factors were 0.806, 0.616, and 0.700 (p < 0.05), respectively, while their combined detection achieved an AUC of 0.861 (p < 0.05). The DCA clinical impact curve shows the combined model has good clinical utility when the threshold probability of infection presence is between 0.16 and 0.95. Similar results were obtained in the external validation cohort, with the combined detection having an AUC of 0.893.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The combined diagnostic model of CRP, PCT, and PVR significantly improves the The combined diagnostic model of CRP, PCT, and PVR significantly improves the diagnostic performance for CPJI compared to individual serum biomarkers. It exhibits good sensitivity, specificity, and clinical applicability, providing valuable references for CPJI diagnosis.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11484210/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468100","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Low shear stress protects chondrocytes from IL-1β-induced apoptosis by activating ERK5/KLF4 signaling and negatively regulating miR-143-3p.","authors":"Jun Zhao, Yayi Xia","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05140-w","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05140-w","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study investigated the protective effects of low fluid shear stress (FSS ≤ 2 dyn/cm²) against interleukin-1β (IL-1β)-induced chondrocyte apoptosis and explored the underlying molecular mechanisms.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Chondrocytes were cultured under four conditions: control, IL-1β stimulation, low FSS, and combined low FSS + IL-1β stimulation. Apoptosis was assessed using Hoechst staining and flow cytometry. Western blotting determined the expression of caspase-3 (CASP3), caspase-8 (CASP8), and NF-κB p65. Quantitative real-time PCR measured miR-143-3p expression. The roles of miR-143-3p and the extracellular signal-regulated kinase 5 (ERK5)/Krüppel-like factor 4 (KLF4) signaling pathway were further investigated using miR-143-3p mimics and inhibitors, an ERK5 inhibitor, and a KLF4 overexpression vector.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>IL-1β induced significant chondrocyte apoptosis, which was markedly inhibited by low FSS. Mechanistically, low FSS suppressed miR-143-3p expression, thereby enhancing ERK5 signaling. This activated ERK5 subsequently upregulated KLF4 expression, further mitigating IL-1β-induced damage. Importantly, miR-143-3p overexpression under low FSS conditions exacerbated IL-1β-induced apoptosis, while miR-143-3p inhibition attenuated it. Consistent with this, ERK5 inhibition augmented IL-1β-induced apoptosis, whereas KLF4 overexpression suppressed it.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Low FSS protects chondrocytes from IL-1β-induced apoptosis by suppressing miR-143-3p and activating the ERK5/KLF4 signaling pathway. This study reveals a novel mechanism by which mechanical stimulation protects cartilage.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476932/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468120","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Fırat Dogruoz, Aliekber Yapar, Volkan Buyukarslan, Omer Faruk Egerci, Ibrahim Etli, Ozkan Kose
{"title":"Circumferential patellar denervation does not reduce anterior knee pain in total knee arthroplasty without patellar resurfacing; a prospective comparison.","authors":"Fırat Dogruoz, Aliekber Yapar, Volkan Buyukarslan, Omer Faruk Egerci, Ibrahim Etli, Ozkan Kose","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05161-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05161-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of circumferential patellar denervation in reducing anterior knee pain (AKP) and improving clinical outcomes after total knee arthroplasty (TKA) without patellar resurfacing.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>This prospective, non-randomized, observational study included patients who underwent primary TKA at our institution between August 2023 and January 2024. Patients were divided into two groups: those who received patellar denervation (PD group) and those who did not (NPD group). The primary outcome was the reduction in anterior knee pain (AKP), measured by the Visual Analog Scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes included the Kujala Knee Score, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC), and range of motion (ROM). Assessments were conducted preoperatively and at 3 and 6 months postoperatively.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Four patients in the PD group and five in the NPD group were excluded from the study due to failure to complete follow-up. Thus, 74 female and 16 male patients with a mean age of 67.4 ± 4.2 years were included in the final analysis. There were no significant differences between the two groups with respect to age, sex, side of surgery, height, weight, BMI, grade of patellofemoral osteoarthritis, preoperative ROM, VAS score, Kujala score, and WOMAC score (p: n.s. for all variables). No significant differences were found between the groups for VAS, Kujala, and WOMAC scores at any time point (p: n.s.). Significant improvements in these scores over time were indicated by repeated measures ANOVA (p = 0.001 for both groups). Pairwise comparisons showed significant improvements from preoperative to postoperative months three and six and from postoperative months three to six (p = 0.001 for all comparisons). Both groups experienced decreased knee ROM at third month, which returned to preoperative values at sixth month with no significant differences. No complications were observed during the study.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Circumferential patellar denervation does not provide additional benefit in reducing anterior knee pain or improving functional outcomes compared to the non-denervation approach in TKA without patellar resurfacing.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level III, Prospective comparative study.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11475715/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468097","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nouran A Ibrahim, Hend A Hamdy, Rana Hesham Mohamed Elbanna, Dina M A Mohamed, Ebtesam A Ali
{"title":"Transdermal iontophoresis versus high power pain threshold ultrasound in Mechanical Neck Pain: a randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Nouran A Ibrahim, Hend A Hamdy, Rana Hesham Mohamed Elbanna, Dina M A Mohamed, Ebtesam A Ali","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05078-z","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13018-024-05078-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The investigation aimed to assess the impacts of magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) iontophoresis and high-power pain-threshold ultrasound (HPPT-US) on pain, range of motion (ROM), and functional activity in physical therapy students suffering from mechanical cervical pain.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Typically, 75 males aged 19 to 30 years suffering from mechanical neck pain were enrolled in this investigation. Participants were divided at random into three groups. Group A received iontophoresis plus conventional physical therapy program, Group B received HPPTUS along with conventional therapy, and Group C received conventional therapy only. The outcomes were pain evaluated by visual analog scale (VAS) and Digital Electronic Pressure Algometer, cervical range of motion measured by Myrin gravity reference goniometer, and Arabic Neck disability index (ANDI) evaluate neck function.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The differences within and between groups were detected utilizing a mixed-design multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA). The within- and between-group analysis of all outcome measures revealed that there were statistically significant differences at post-intervention between high-power ultrasound and conventional group at all variables and also between iontophoresis and conventional group, but there was no statistically significant variation between high-power ultrasound and iontophoresis.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MgSO4 iontophoresis and HPPT-US are effective in decreasing pain, improving neck function, and improving neck ROM in subjects with mechanical neck pain who have active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) on the upper fibers of the trapezius with no superiority of one over the other.</p><p><strong>Trail registration: </strong>The study was registered in the Clinical Trials Registry (registration no: NCT05474898) 26/7/2022.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481741/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468132","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association between malnutrition status and total joint arthroplasty periprosthetic joint infection and surgical site infection: a systematic review meta-analysis.","authors":"Yuxin Chen, Wenzhu Chen","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05165-1","DOIUrl":"10.1186/s13018-024-05165-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Malnutrition is a state resulting from lack of intake or uptake of nutrition. Investigating the association between malnutrition and postoperative complications is essential for enhancing patient outcomes in total joint arthroplasty (TJA). This meta-analysis aimed to investigate the impact of malnutrition on the incidence of surgical site infections (SSIs) and periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) following TJA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>The data were searched from databases including PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library inception through July 19 2023, without time restrictions. Inclusion criteria focused on studies examining malnutrition as a risk factor for SSIs and PJIs postarthroplasty, providing sufficient data for calculating odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs). Methodological quality was assessed using the Newcastle‒Ottawa Scale, and statistical analyses were executed in Stata version 17.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,025 articles were screened, and 9 studies satisfying the predefined inclusion criteria were consequently selected for this meta-analysis. Studies indicated that malnutrition is significant factor to the heightened incidence of both SSIs and PJIs following TJA procedures. Our pooled results yielded aggregated ORs of 2.60 for SSIs and 3.44 for PJIs, with respective 95% CIs of 2.10-3.10 and 2.35-4.53. The heterogeneity of malnutrition as a risk factor for postoperative SSI was I2 = 0.0% (p = 0.592), and for PJI was I2 = 0.0% (p = 0.422). Egger's linear regression test showed no significant publication bias (p > 0.05).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Malnutrition is a significant risk factor for SSIs and potentially PJIs in patients undergoing TJA. Preoperative optimization strategies targeted at malnourished patients are suggested to minimize postoperative complications clinically.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481449/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468086","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The geriatric nutritional risk index predicts blood transfusion risk in elderly patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion: a retrospective study.","authors":"Bo Liu, Zhi-Jie Wang, Xiu-Ling Huang","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05167-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05167-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Malnutrition can lead to an increased risk of blood transfusion in elderly patients. The Geriatric Nutritional Risk Index (GNRI) is a tool used to assess nutritional status, but its predictive value for blood transfusion in elderly patients undergoing posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) is not well established. This study aimed to investigate the association between GNRI and the risk of perioperative blood transfusion in this population.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective cohort study was conducted on elderly patients aged 60 and above who underwent PLIF at Qingdao University Affiliated Hospital. Preoperative GNRI was calculated using height, weight, and serum albumin levels. The primary outcome was perioperative blood transfusion. Logistic regression analysis was performed, adjusting for potential confounders such as demographic characteristics, comorbidities, surgical factors, and laboratory tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 1,246 elderly patients were included, with 144 (11.6%) requiring blood transfusion. After adjusting for all confounders, a lower GNRI was associated with a significantly higher risk of blood transfusion (OR = 2.4, 95% CI: 1.9-3.1, p < 0.001). Patients with a GNRI score below 92 had a significantly increased transfusion risk compared to those with normal GNRI scores (OR = 5.8, 95% CI: 3.7-9.1, p < 0.05). RCS analysis revealed a linear negative relationship between GNRI and transfusion risk.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The GNRI is a strong predictor of perioperative blood transfusion risk in elderly patients undergoing PLIF. Preoperative nutritional assessment using GNRI may help identify high-risk patients, enabling tailored interventions to optimize outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481367/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468128","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jianhui Liang, Jiawei Hu, Xin Hong, Ming Zhou, Guoming Xia, Liangshen Hu, Song Luo, Kun Quan, Jianbin Yan, Song Wang, Shaoyong Fan
{"title":"Amentoflavone maintaining extracellular matrix homeostasis and inhibiting subchondral bone loss in osteoarthritis by inhibiting ERK, JNK and NF-κB signaling pathways.","authors":"Jianhui Liang, Jiawei Hu, Xin Hong, Ming Zhou, Guoming Xia, Liangshen Hu, Song Luo, Kun Quan, Jianbin Yan, Song Wang, Shaoyong Fan","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05075-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05075-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Amentoflavone (AF), a plant biflavone isolated from Selaginella sinensis ethanol extract, is characterized by anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties. According to previous studies, inflammation and oxidative stress are closely related to the pathophysiology of osteoarthritis (OA). However, the effects and mechanisms of AF on OA have not been elucidated.To investigate the inhibitory effects and its molecular mechanism of AF on extracellular matrix (ECM) degradation stimulated by IL-1β as well as subchondral bone loss induced by RANKL in mice chondrocytes. Quantitative PCR was used to detect the mRNA expression of genes related to inflammation, ECM, and osteoclast differentiation. Protein expression level of iNOS, COX-2, MMP13, ADAMTS5, COL2A1, SOX9, NFATc1, c-fos, JNK, ERK, P65, IκBα was measured by western blotting. The levels of TNF-α and IL-6 in the supernatants were measured by ELISA. The amount of ECM in chondrocytes was measured using toluidine blue staining. The levels of Aggrecan and Col2a1 in chondrocytes were measured using immunofluorescence. Tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase (TRAP) staining, F-actin staining and immunofluorescence were used to detect the effect of AF on osteoclast differentiation and bone resorption. The effect of AF on destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM)-induced OA mice can be detected in hematoxylin-eosin (H&E) staining, Safranin O green staining and immunohistochemistry.AF might drastically attenuated IL-1β-stimulated inflammation and reduction of ECM formation by blocking ERK and NF-κB signaling pathways in chondrocytes. Meanwhile, AF suppressed the formation of osteoclasts and the resorption of bone function induced by RANKL. In vivo, AF played a protective role by stabilizing cartilage ECM and inhibiting subchondral bone loss in destabilization of the medial meniscus (DMM)-induced OA mice, further proving its protective effect in the development of OA. Our study show that AF alleviated OA by suppressing ERK, JNK and NF-κB signaling pathways in OA models in vitro and DMM-induced OA mice, suggesting that AF might be a potential therapeutic agent in the treatment of OA.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11481797/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468081","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Application of a posterior anatomical integrated locking compression plate in the treatment of posterior wall acetabular fractures.","authors":"Jianan Chen, Guixiong Huang, Peirang Xue, Xiaodong Guo, Kaifang Chen, Yi Xu","doi":"10.1186/s13018-024-05137-5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1186/s13018-024-05137-5","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Traditional fixation methods for posterior wall acetabular fractures (PWAFs) typically require the utilization of multiple plates and intraoperative plate contouring, which are technically demanding and carry the risk of intra-articular screw penetration. A novel posterior anatomical integrated locking compression plate (PAILCP) has been designed to optimize these shortcomings. This study aims to evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of the PAILCP fixation method for the surgical management of PWAFs.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 48 patients with PWAFs who were treated surgically in our department between January 2018 and December 2022 were selected for retrospective analysis. The 48 patients were classified into groups A (PAILCP fixation, n = 25) and B (traditional fixation, n = 23) according to different fixation methods. Fracture reduction quality, number of utilized plates, blood loss, surgical time, instrumentation time, hip function, and complications were compared between the two groups.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 25 PAILCPs were used in group A, while 34 mini-T plates and 29 reconstruction plates were employed in group B. Compared to the patients in group B, those in group A had significantly shorter instrumentation time (- 16 min) and surgical time (- 23 min) as well as lower blood loss (- 123 ml). However, no significant differences were observed in fracture reduction quality and hip function between the two groups. Additionally, the complication rate was slightly lower in group A (3/25 patients) than in group B (6/23); however, this difference was not statistically significant. Finally, follow-up examination revealed no main plate breakage, miniplate displacement, screw loosening, or intra-articular screw penetration in all patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The surgical treatment of PWAFs using the PAILCP fixation method results in shorter instrumentation and surgical time and lower blood loss than the traditional fixation method. Thus, the PAILCP fixation method is a promising alternative for PWAFs management, offering enhanced surgical ease and safety.</p>","PeriodicalId":16629,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":2.8,"publicationDate":"2024-10-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11476660/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}