Expression of Matrix Metalloproteinases, Tissue Inhibitors of Metalloproteinases, and Interleukins in Vertebral Cartilage Endplate
ConclusionMMP ‐3, MMP‐9, TIMP‐3, IL‐1α, and IL‐1β may play a role in the process of cartilage endplate degeneration. MMP‐3 may be regulated by IL‐1α, and TIMP‐3 might be associated with MMP‐9 and regulated by IL‐1α and IL‐1β. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 25, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Jian ‐feng Zhang, Gang‐liang Wang, Zhi‐jie Zhou, Xiang‐qian Fang, Shuai Chen, Shun‐wu Fan Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Management of Dumbbell and Paraspinal Tumors of the Thoracic Spine Using a Single ‐stage Posterolateral Approach: Case Series
This study investigated the surgical results of a single ‐stage posterolateral approach with arc incision, unilateral laminectomy, and costotransversectomy for the management of dumbbell tumors and paraspinal tumors of the thoracic spine. From January 2010 to March 2017, 14 patients with dumbbell tumors or paraspinal tumors of the thoracic spine who u nderwent resection with single‐stage posterolateral approach were followed up and analyzed retrospectively. The operations were performed using a single‐stage posterolateral approach with arc incision, unilateral laminectomy, and costotransversectomy without any instr...
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hong ‐tao Rong, Yue‐shan Fan, Si‐peng Li, Zheng‐shan Zhang, Hui Liu, Tong Liu, Tao Zhu, Jian‐ning Zhang Tags: SURGICAL TECHNIQUE Source Type: research

Tranexamic Acid Plus Low ‐dose Epinephrine Reduces Blood Loss in Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta‐analysis
The present study assessed the effectiveness of the combined administration of tranexamic acid (TXA) plus low ‐dose epinephrine in primary total knee arthroplasty (TKA). We searched the following Chinese electronic databases: China National Knowledge Infrastructure and WanFang Data. We also searched the following English electronic databases: PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and Central Register of Control led Trials. To search for additional eligible studies, we also used Google's search engine. All randomized controlled trials (RCT) comparing TXA plus low‐dose epinephrine (Combined group) and TXA alone in TKA were sys...
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 8, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yuan ‐gang Wu, Yi Zeng, Qin‐sheng Hu, Xian‐chao Bao, Hua‐zhang Xiong, Bin Shen Tags: REVIEW ARTICLE Source Type: research

Prospective Study of Long ‐term Effect between Multifidus Muscle Bundle and Conventional Open Approach in One‐level Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion
ConclusionCompared with CO ‐PLIF, MMB‐PLIF had advantages in relation to protection of the multifidus muscle, better maintenance of lumbar lordosis, reduced lower back pain and ODI score, fewer complications, and a higher patient satisfaction rate. Protection of the multifidus muscle in lumbar surgery is an important aspe ct of minimally invasive surgery. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 7, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hai ‐Feng Zhu, Gang‐Liang Wang, Zhi‐Jie Zhou, Shun‐Wu Fan Tags: CLINICAL ARTICLE Source Type: research

Conjoint Removal of Hip Screw –Femur Head during Hip Replacement after Previous Dynamic Hip Screw Fixation
Orthopaedic Surgery, EarlyView. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - November 6, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Sharath Kittanakere Ramanath, Rahul Hemant Shah, Kanika Kaushik Source Type: research

Secondary Surgery after Cervical Disc Arthroplasty versus Fusion for Cervical Degenerative Disc Disease: A Meta ‐analysis with Trial Sequential Analysis
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 181-191, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Ru ‐sen Zhu MD , Shun‐li Kan MD , Ze‐gang Cao MD , Ze‐hua Jiang MD , Xue‐li Zhang MD , Wei Hu MD Source Type: research

Issue Information
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 171-172, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research

Custom ‐made Prosthesis for Reconstruction after Radical Resection for Chondrosarcoma of Manubrium
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 272-275, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Xin ‐long Ma PhD , Dong‐bin Wang , Jian‐xiong Ma PhD , Ying Wang , Lei Sun , Bin Lu , Yan Wang , Xing‐wen Zhao , Fei Li , Zheng‐rui Fan , Biao Han , Hao‐hao Bai , Bao‐cheng Yang , Xuan Jia Source Type: research

Traumatic Spino ‐pelvic Dissociation with Bilateral Triangular Fixation
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 205-211, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wei Tian MD , Wen ‐huan Chen MM , Jian Jia MD Source Type: research

Comparison of Plantar Pressure Distribution and Functional Outcome after Scarf and Austin Osteotomy
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 255-263, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Stephan E Puchner MD , Hans ‐Jörg Trnka MD , Madeleine Willegger MD , Kevin Staats MD , Johannes Holinka MD , Reinhard Windhager MD , Reinhard Schuh MD Source Type: research

Assessment of Change of Shoulder Balance in Patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis after Correctional Surgery
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 198-204, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yu ‐Ming Jian MD , Shu‐Hua Yang MD, PhD , Ming‐Hsiao Hu MD Source Type: research

Lateral Subcutaneous Locking Compression Plate and Small Incision Reduction for Distal ‐third Diaphyseal Humerus Fractures
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 218-226, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Hong Chang MD , Zi ‐Long Yao MD , Yi‐Long Hou MD , Yang Cao MM , Xin‐Hui Guo MD , Guan‐Jun Li MB , Bin Yu MD Source Type: research

Surgical and Clinical Results of Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion Surgery in an Unselected Patient Cohort of a Spinal Care Unit
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 192-197, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wolfgang Senker MD , Andreas Gruber MD, PhD , Matthias Gmeiner MD, PhD , Harald Stefanits MD , Kirsten Sander MSc , Philipp R össler MD , Robert Pflugmacher MD, PhD Source Type: research

Three ‐dimensional CT Improves the Reproducibility of Stability Evaluation for Intertrochanteric Fractures
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 212-217, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Yi ‐cheng Cho MD , Pei‐yuan Lee MD , Cheng‐hung Lee MD, PhD , Chih‐hui Chen MD, PhD , Yu‐min Lin MD, PhD Source Type: research

Patterns of Compartment Involvement in End ‐stage Knee Osteoarthritis in a Chinese Orthopedic Center: Implications for Implant Choice
Orthopaedic Surgery,Volume 10, Issue 3, Page 227-234, August 2018. (Source: Orthopaedic Surgery)
Source: Orthopaedic Surgery - August 28, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Wei ‐jun Wang MD, PhD , Ming‐hui Sun MD, PhD , Jonathan Palmer PhD, FRCS , Fei Liu Mphil , Nicholas Bottomley PhD, FRCS , William Jackson FRCS , Yong Qiu MD , Wen‐jie Weng MD , Andrew Price PhD, FRCS Source Type: research